Dear Editor, Ironically, I was amused by the latest tongue lashing by the Progressive Pioneer with a slightly different perspective. I’ll start by agreeing with her that “something very ugly is happening, something dangerous, divisive and destructive” is going on … read more
Dear Editor, Unintended Consequences of the $18 Million Bond There are some hard realities that come with a small community school equipped with a Hospitality Room for sports tournaments. Shepherd is not a large, wealthy or fast-growing tax district. We … read more
Dear Editor, I am a freshman at Rocky Mountain College and the treasurer of Young Americans for Freedom which is a club that was established on campus this school year. It is a national, non-profit organization that is a project … read more
Dear Editor, Judy Trenka’s letter of 2-10-19 nagged me. I must write to the YCN to support her for her treatment by Jon Tester’s office. Ms. Trenka, I too had a similar experience with Tester’s office. read more
Dear Editor, In light of recent discussion throughout news outlets and social media regarding the new Shepherd Schools bond levy that is running, I feel compelled to add my voice to the discussion. I’m just a kid. I don’t have … read more
Dear Editor, Thanks for printing my recent letter to the Editor in the YCN, March 1, 2019, issue. However, it was a bit embarrassing to see it posted beneath “The Outdoors” column by Mr. Wolf. His pictures and words of … read more
Dear Editor, I would like to invite any veteran who has flown in combat for our country to join the Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association. When this organization first began, it consisted of those of us who had flown … read more
Dear Editor, (In regards to last week’s Sheriff’s report) Just letting you know the Editor’s notes that you added to the police reports on the back page are VERY UNPROFESSIONAL and just add FAKE NEWS to your paper. Bad choice. … read more
Dear Editor, Jennifer Merecki speaks gibberish in the Mar-01-2019 issue… a thesaurus gives us related meanings, e.g., nonsense, rubbish, tripe, bull, mumbo-jumbo and so on. That is what you sound like, Mam. I did complete the 6th grade and am … read more
Dear Editor, John Adams famously said: “Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.” How true. I wanted to address something … read more
Dear Editor, Without a doubt Shepherd schools are in desperate need of repair and upgrade. The Shepherd school bonds are in need of a “Yes” _vote from our community. A “Yes” _vote means we care about our school and our … read more
Dear Editor, I am responding to the Progressive Pioneer opinion piece by Jennifer Merecki on February 4, 2019. Her assertion is that the religious right must be Republican and not enough attention is paid to the religious left. Her piece … read more
Dear Editor, I have been to the community meetings and read all the articles about the Shepherd School Bond. I have yet to express my opinion, but here goes. I have gone to Shepherd since kindergarten. I have sat in … read more
Dear Editor, Recently a number of state legislatures have passed legislation that amounts to an end run around the U.S. Constitution or at least around the electoral college that is found within the constitution. read more
Dear Editor, When it comes to the U.S. Constitution, I consider myself an originalist and a purist. That is why Antonin Scalia was my hero when he was on the high court. Anthony Kennedy, my Con law professor in law … read more
Dear Editor, I’m trying to Understand the Shepherd School Bond. When I don’t understand something, I try to learn as much as I can about it. The Board of Trustee meetings I have attended have not included any discussion to … read more
Dear Editor, It has been some time now that I have wanted to weigh in on the “Outdoors” issue. However, I had trouble putting my finger on what was bothering me. Mr. Jose Bustos’ s letter in the January 18, … read more
Dear Editor, Coming in from frigid sub-zero weather after helping with chores, brewing a fresh pot of coffee, and sitting down next to the kitchen window to read the YCN Feb. 15, 2019 issue, I so enjoyed the inspirational column “The … read more
Dear editor, Trump’s idea about a wall is not unique. Of course, the Americanese wall was a euphemism for restricting immigration. It is, however, still highly relevant. read more
Dear Editor, The 60 Minutes interview of Andrew McCabe by the snarky little Scott Pelley was compelling. When I sat down to point out the many falsehoods and lies by McCabe as well as Pelley, there were so many, I … read more
