Opinions

Letters to the Editor Kuntz is the man for the state district judge slot

I was the publisher of four newspapers — Absarokee, Columbus, Bridger and Red Lodge — when I first became acquainted with Blair Jones. He was an outstanding county attorney and

Learn the difference between a Republic and a Democracy

Do you have a “Pocket Constitution?” If you don’t, please contact me and one will be provided to you compliments of Stillwater Republican Women. The one I’m using was printed by the National Center for Constitutional Studies. I wish to share the following excerpt from “Celebrating the Constitution.”

-To commemorate the Sept. 17, 1787, signing of the Constitution of the United States, Congress has designated Sept. 17 of each year as CONSTITUION DAY and September 17-23 of each year as CONSTITUION WEEK.

Wald is Stillwater Republican Central Committee pick

The Stillwater Republican Central Committee is excited to endorse Matthew J. Wald for judge to replace Judge Blair Jones upon his retirement from Montana’s 22nd Judicial District.

Matt is a true Montanan, who spent most of his life in Big Horn County, beginning with growing up on a ranch near Lodge Grass. He graduated from Lodge Grass High School, received an undergraduate degree from Montana State University and earned his law degree from the University of Montana School of Law in 1993, where he was elected to and served for two years on the Disciplinary Honor Committee.

Letter to the Editor

I want to commend the Columbus City Council for making arrangments to keep the very nice city pool open for an extended period this year.

This enables children and adults, such as myself, to enjoy refreshing and healthy late summer swims.

Doug Campbell

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An appreciation of community and Sibanye-Stillwater Mine

Over 200 neighbors from the Stillwater Valley community attended an Aug. 7 gathering co-sponsored by the Stillwater Protective Association, the Stillwater Valley Watershed Council and Sibanye-Stillwater. Sibanye-Stillwater opened the historic Beartooth Ranch in Nye for this occasion.

We are grateful to these Sibanye executives for their participation in the program:

•Neil Froneman, Chief Executive Officer - Sibanye-Stillwater

•Chris Bateman, Executive Vice President - U.S. Region

•Ken Kluksdahl, Chief Operating Officer - U.S. Region

Letter to the Editor

Neglect of the Norton House frustrating, disappointing When I pass the Norton House standing neglected beside the courthouse, I feel frustrated and disappointed. It is a highly visible relic listed

Judge Kavanaugh: One impressive nominee

Sen. Jon Tester has a difficult decision ahead of him. Should he vote to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United State’s Supreme Court and risk alienating his fundraising base,

Journeys in Faith

Last week, I served as chaplain for youth attending the elementary grades camp at Camp Mimanagish. The name of this church camp on the Boulder River means “Singing Waters,” from

Letters to the Editor

Flying drones in Columbus and Stillwater County The Columbus /Stillwater County Airport Advisory Board has had some residents ask questions about flying drones in our county. The Federal Aviation Administration

Letters to the Editor

I recently almost got into an accident on one of the corners in town. The reason for this was that there was very poor visibility due to trees hanging down.