Opinions

Thank you to election judges who made polling place voting possible

We would like to express our sincerest thanks to all of the election judges and participants who were involved in the 2020 Federal Election process.

Don’t believe the Dem hype

Don’t believe Democrat claims that GOP wants to cut insurance for pre-existing conditions.

The next step is important

A majority of area voters will possibly have cast their ballots prior to the Nov. 3 election. Then we wait for the final verified results. And then….we enter the next equally critical chapter of this tumultuous point in our national history. The manner in which we approach this period will be of perhaps more lasting significance than the voting process itself.

Vote Democrat to protect our current healthcare

Vote Democrat to protect our current healthcare

Quality of life in Montana will be dramatically diminished by recreational marijuana

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The quality of life valued by Montanans will be dramatically diminished if recreational marijuana becomes legal in our state. 

The history of the Meadowlark Assisted Living Facility

I am writing in regards to information in The Stillwater County News about the Meadowlark Assisted Living Center.

Recent articles have stated that the Meadowlark has been in existence since 2013, citing information from the Caslen Living Centers, Inc. website. I would like to clarify that. Caslen Living Centers has operated the facility since 2013, however, the Meadowlark’s existence goes back several years prior. My aunt, Atha Quinn Cook, donated her ranch to the Stillwater Community Hospital. The hospital, in turn, sold the ranch and used the funds to build the Meadowlark.

Bryce Bennett will act to weaken integrity of elections process

Longtime Democrat legislator from Missoula Bryce Bennett is seeking the full time paid job of Secretary of State this election on a platform of restoring integrity to the office of the Secretary of State.

Vote responsibly this election

It’s time to erase those dreaded campaign ads from our brains and get down to the serious business of voting. But who to believe?

Rather than rely on rhetoric, falsehoods and spin I suggestion this: ask those you know and those in the know.

Election Letters

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The Oct. 22 issue of the Stillwater County News will be the last publication prior to the General election on Nov. 3 to carry letters endorsing or opposing election candidates. This stipulation also includes all candidates’ editorials. Election letters supporting or opposing candidates need to be no more than 500 words. All letters must be received by noon on Tuesday, Oct. 19. There will be absolutely no exceptions.

Columbus Police Assoc. addresses council

This letter was presented to each of the Columbus City Council members recently. It is being printed here at the request of the Columbus Police Associsation. Although it exceeds the maximu allowed word limit, the News is publishing it in the interest of public information.