Raul Sanchez, 75, passed away April 16, 2019 at his home in Lockwood where he was cared for consistently by his loving wife, Pam, beloved daughter, Gabrielle, and the light of his life, grand-daughter Nevaeh. He was born in Billings … read more
1939 – 2019 Russ favored green, but the life of this remarkable man is a portrait in full color! Russell Vernon Salisbury was born in Great Falls on July 26, 1939 to Ralph and Verneva (Lewis) Salisbury. On February 10, … read more
Dear Editor, I would like to address a few things regarding the Shepherd School bond issue. I’ve attended a meeting at the school and talked to different people, both for and against. Not all were fully informed. Our property taxes … read more
Dear Editor, In 1963, I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education and a Master degree in 1991. After my 1963 graduation, I was hired to teach in the reading clinic at EMC. I also taught in the … read more
Dear Editor, The other night I listened to Trey Gowdy pontificate and expound on the rule of law. I felt that I had been taken back to Nazi Germany during the Second World War and was listening to Hans … read more
Kathryn A. Zurbuchen – Kay of Billings Montana Died April 16, 2019, at Riverstone Health Hospice Home of congestive heart failure. Mom was born the 12th of 13 children of Frederick Nipple and Edith Tracy on the family farm in … read more
Dear Editor, Recently, I drove my son through the Shepherd Schools. A few years ago, I had the chance to eat lunch with my nephew in the same lunchroom where I ate lunch 30 years ago. Now I can’t do … read more
Dear Editor, So what’s the big deal about the government defunding Planned Parenthood? Don’t they provide valuable family planning and medical services to women – including those in the predicament of an unplanned pregnancy? Many large companies (through matching employee … read more
Dear Editor, Shepherd and Pioneer School district community members, as many of you have heard, we will be running an election on May 7th to vote on some much-needed repairs and upgrades to our Shepherd School facilities. read more
Dear Editor, Poverty, is it a cause or an effect? Some have said alcoholism and mental illness are a treatable disease. Some have said poverty is just a lack of education or ambition. So, are addiction, crime and abuse … read more
Dear Editor, Webster’s dictionary defines a hero as one who displays great courage and self-sacrifice for the greater good. In our life we hear of many typ read more
Marie C. Johnson, 89, passed away peacefully on February 7, after complications from a long, difficult battle with Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s stole her mind, but her inner soul remained pure and strong until the end. Her passing is a blessing, but the vital, … read more
Susan Bohleen Crowell was born on March 3, 1946, to Nova and Roger Bohleen. A year later, her brother Calvin was born. She was raised in the Shields Valley. She attended Porcupine School and graduated the Salutatorian from Wilsall High School in 1964. She … read more
Dear Editor, I see Jennifer, Krayton and I have one thought in common, the “Country is going hell in a hand basket.” It’s time we put away the childish blame game and took responsibility for our own actions. read more
Dear Editor, It is great to see all the hard work and community support going towards the Shepherd School bond! Our school board, our school administration, our community, and Collaborative Design have been working diligently to bring this plan to … read more
Dear Editor, Carl, thank you for your comments about writers who submit letters to the editor of YCN in your weakly column on March 22nd. I had been mulling over a response to your constant snide & sarcastic digs at … read more
Dear Editor, In Robin Hood’s time the rich (government) were rich at the expense of someone else. Everything was limited. A coat might take 100s of hours to produce. The rich had food others had to starve. Gold, silver and … read more
8Dear Editor, “As Montanans, we exhibit and demand honesty and integrity, ‘say it like it is and no beating around the bush’. We all, regardless of party, should want full disclosure…” Truer words cannot be spoken. However, these words must … read more
Dear Editor, In response to the ad placed by Vic Feuerstein. The design for the cafeteria, yes, it is large, yes, it has high ceilings, and yes, it is expensive, but when broken down by the sq ft. it will be … read more
Dear Editor, The March 16th article, “Shepherd Group Sets the Record Straight,” by Elisa Schlosser does NOT set the record straight! read more
