Letters

Supreme Court no place for someone with inadequate experience

Published on Fri, 10/14/2016 - 3:00pm

Editor:

Kristen Juras is currently listed as one of 31 Adjuncts, or part-timers, at U of M School of Law who are employed based on enrollment in specific classes. Adjuncts have no rights or standing but are hired semester by semester on an as-needed list. She did teach full-time previously but should not be represented as a full professor.

She has no courtroom experience, no criminal law experience, and no civil litigation experience. These are the types of cases tried at the Supreme Court level.

Successful Moose Chase Kids Race

Published on Fri, 10/14/2016 - 2:59pm

Editor:

An enthusiastic endorsement for Lamm

Published on Thu, 10/13/2016 - 3:08pm

Editor:

I enthusiastically endorse Debra Lamm Republican candidate for House District 60 in the November General Election. As a freshman legislator last session, she served Livingston and the state of Montana well. She always conducted herself in a manner that brought respect from other legislators. 

Marilyn Hartley more than qualified

Published on Thu, 10/13/2016 - 3:07pm

Editor:

I was glad to learn that the Park County commissioners are finally taking steps to get our cannon out where we can see it again. Kudos to Marilyn Hartley for taking on the project. She is a good choice because of her apparent appreciation of the history behind it.

Lamm listens and takes action

Published on Wed, 10/12/2016 - 2:36pm

Editor,

I am voting to re-elect Debra Lamm for HD60. Before first being elected to this office, Debra asked for a meeting to discuss tax policy. She knew me as a CPA and tax preparer. She listened as I explained how complex our Montana state income taxes are and the difficulty for any individual to prepare their own return with the lowest legal tax bill.

Juneau has a long record of success

Published on Wed, 10/12/2016 - 2:35pm

Editor:

Montana’s only congressional seat needs a visionary leader that believes and understands the power of education, good-paying jobs, a community that looks at renewables for a clean environment, and the strength of embracing diverse cultures.

Denise Juneau has a long record of commitment to the people of Montana. As our superintendent of public instruction, she oversaw a reduced dropout rate and historic graduation rates. When students succeed, all of Montana benefits.

Why we should vote for Debra Lamm

Published on Tue, 10/11/2016 - 3:31pm

Editor:

I attended a presentation by Debra Lamm regarding Common Core. She is very knowledgeable and dedicated to this issue. As a representative she has worked diligently on this and other issues that affect all of us. Her dedication is commendable.

I have a grandson attending school in Montana and my observations leave me concerned for his future. Debra is right on about what these children are faced with in our system.

We must stop trapping on our public lands

Published on Thu, 10/06/2016 - 2:46pm

Editor:

Dec. 27, 2013, was a cold, winter blue sky day, like many in Montana. We were walking our dog on a path where we have walked for the past 17 years. Our dog was glad to be out in this familiar setting about 30 feet to our side sniffing for rodents. Suddenly she was leaping into the air, crashing back to the ground, frantically screeching, yelping and biting uncontrollably. One leg trap was clamped above her front left paw and another on her back left paw. She was fiercely trying to bite them off and blood was flowing.

Kristen Juras highly qualified for Montana Supreme Court

Published on Thu, 10/06/2016 - 2:45pm

Editor:

We are writing this letter in support of Kristen Juras, candidate for the Montana Supreme Court.

Kristen is a native Montanan. She graduated from Conrad High School and University of Montana. She then attended law school, and after graduating in 1982, Kristen primarily represented individuals, agriculture producers, and small business owners until she was hired as a full-time professor at the Montana School of law in 2000.

A treat to have Laurie Bishop as House District 60 candidate

Published on Wed, 10/05/2016 - 3:24pm

Editor:

What a treat to have Laurie Bishop as a candidate for House District 60! Not only is Laurie experienced and sensible in the area of education and a bright future for our kids, but she also understands the importance of public lands and conservation to our local economy and ways of life.