Opinion

Publisher's Corner: Boomer and me

A story of my best friend

By MARK FAZZONE

Close friends and family know that when I’m enjoying a day off — hiking in the mountains, trying out my luck with the fly-rod or just enjoying a quiet day at home — close by you will always find my true and faithful companion,... Full story

A Youthful Viewpoint: Coral Roper

Under the spell of Jezzebello

By CORAL ROPER

I think my cat has ESP. This derives from the fact that he seems to instinctively know whenever I am busy doing something important, such as eating breakfast. As soon as I am ready or in the process of doing so, he starts clawing the screen door,... Full story

Letter from the Editor: In the olden days

BY CLAUDIA ELLIOTT

History books tell us that the effects of the 1929 “Black Friday” Wall Street crash — and the Great Depression which followed — were being felt intensely when the U.S. Presidential election of 1932 took place. President... Full story

Montie Montana Jr.: The Wild West

Building a bridge to the 19th century

By Montie Montana Jr.

Howdy! Trevor Brazile has a lot of miles to travel before he reaches an uncharted territory of rodeo history — an eighth all-around gold buckle — and he seems prepared to do it at a sprinter’s pace. Brazile won the all-around... Full story

Montie Montana Jr.: The Wild West

Building a bridge to the 19th century

By Montie Montana Jr.

Howdy! More from National Finals Rodeos: Jesse Kruse survived 10 days with a target on his back at his first Wrangler NFR to keep his No. 1 spot in the saddle bronc riding world standings and earn his first career gold buckle. Kruse, of Great Falls,... Full story

Publisher's Corner: Cart before the horse at SVDH

Hospital should have engaged with stakeholders before decision

By MARK FAZZONE

In regards to the recent ophthalmology issue at Sierra View District Hospital, it appears our local hospital administration and hospital board — with all good intentions — may have put the cart before the horse. The availability of eye... Full story

More tax on banks a good idea to drop

President Barack Obama is said to be considering a special tax (or fee or levy, as some might prefer to disguise it) on financial institutions, though the calculated leaks from the White House suggest the details are still up for grabs. Before he... Full story

EDITORIAL: Paycheck protection is back

California Attorney General Jerry Brown’s office was expected today to authorize signature collection for a 2010 ballot measure that would make it illegal for public employee unions to automatically deduct money from members’ paychecks... Full story

COMMENTARY: Socially conscious toys for tots

By TOM PURCELL

Ah, the Christmas season is upon us. What better time to make our children more socially and environmentally aware. I refer to an interesting item in The National Post: More toymakers are producing products designed to make children sensitive to... Full story

EDITORIAL: California shows the way — down

Once the envy of the other 49 states, California has become the measure of failure. Historically a trend-setter, once again, as California goes, so may go the nation. The Pew Center on the States recently completed an extensive study of the 50... Full story

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