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Tester's attacks on veteran-run business are shameful
Bridger Aerospace started with four veterans in a barn in Montana. Our next mission became using battlefield techn…
'Informed Montana Patient' Web Site enlightening
While serving on the Public Health and Human Services Standing Committee during the last session, many bills regarding health related issues came before us. On…
Public pool a staple in community
It came to my attention in the last couple of weeks that the Plains Pool was being filled late. Being a strong pool supporter for the last 30 years, this bothered me. When we first moved to Plains, the pool was one…
Thanks to Mineral County Community Foundation
I would like to thank the Mineral County Community Foundation, especially Mr. Hendrick, Mr. Carlson and Mr. Berneking for devoting the car show in memory of my husband Archie Ireland.
Thanks to those who helped at walk and run
The organizers of the Find Your Fun Walk and Run would like to thank all those who took part in and helped with the diabetes awareness event on May 22nd. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans enabled us to make this a f…
The 'rule of law' in Sanders County
In the light of the Primary Election, it is good to have learned, at the April 28th JBS Sheriff's forum, that neither of the remaining candidates will take on battles with the federal government. When the United St…
Danielle's column: What goes around comes around
We've all heard the old adage "what goes around, comes around." I never really put much thought into it as I figured it was just my parents' way of scaring me out of stealing my brother's toys or pinching him when …
Choices for change counseling
‘Circle of Security’ Offers Help to Parents
Retirement program alternatives
On Wednesday, May 19th, I was in Helena for my State Administration and Veterans Affairs (SAVA) Interim Committee meeting. Our day was dedicated to working wit…
Cost too high for Healthy Kids Initiative
I must respond to Judy Reall's letter in last week's Ledger chastising Representative Pat Ingraham's "no" vote on funding for the Healthy Kids Initiative (HB157 was the funding bill).
The true meaning of Memorial Day
This past weekend was Memorial weekend. I watched and listened to so many different people talk about the plans they had for the long weekend. It has become a recreational holiday for most.
Things to consider when casting your vote
The big question of the days is "who gets my vote? Who do I support?"
Montana Patient Protection Act
I have introduced the Montana Patient Protection Act which prohibits physician-homicide and physician-assisted suicide ("aid in dying"). The Act is in response…
Setting the record straight
Recently we have heard from many politicians, White House staffers and even the President, who have seen fit to speak out against the new Arizona immigration law.
A primer on the primary election
I've recently run into a number of people who are registered as Independents and who mistakenly believe they cannot vote in the primary as there is no ballot specifically allotted to the Independents.
It's time to vote for all of us
On the primary ballot is the issue of Sanders County changing to nonpartisan elections for all county offices. I urge support for this change for several reasons.