Opinions

The Absarokee Area Food Bank says thanks for volunteers

As the new year begins, it’s the perfect time to express our deep gratitude for the ongoing generosity of so many in our area.

Take a moment to remember and honor all women this month

Through out the ages, women have worked to make lives better for those around them. So many remain nameless, as they took incredible risks to go forward, moving across oceans or continents, and the great divide of societal and legal inequality.

Thank you to the “helpers” in Columbus who make a difference

Mr. Rogers once said, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”

Is there a “true” Republican to run for county treasurer?

The deadline for filing for Stillwater County Treasurer is March 14, 2022. I have been pondering this question —Is it important to be a Truth Giver about the political party you represent when one files”

Minimalist faith, AKA as Mustard Seed Faith

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Matthew 9:20-21: Just then a woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak. She said to herself, “If I only touch his cloak, I will be healed.”

COVID-19 vaccine use questioned by local citizen

Covid has never been isolated.

Democrats’ Federal Election takeover bill undermines what Montanans want

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If there’s one thing Montanans are about, it’s common sense.

Muddy prosecution in Stillwater County

On Feb. 10, 2021, I was driving westbound on Interstate 90 near Reed Point. A semi-tractor trailer that was on the right shoulder of the highway abruptly turned 90 degrees in front of me. I struck the rig at 60 mph. My car was totaled and I was ambulanced to the hospital. The driver was attempting to reverse direction on an “Authorized Vehicles Only” crossover point. There was absolutely no way to avoid the crash. I was suddenly faced with a truck and trailer blocking both lanes.

Polio vaccine memories

In December of 1953 my brother, Thad, and I entered St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings, having been diagnosed with Bulbar Polio. We were placed in the same room and another classmate from our Fishtail School was hospitalized down the hall from us. Thad was in the 4th grade and I was an 8th grader.

All sellers beware

I would like to warn others about about my experience.