Opinions

What time is it?

To the editor,

Do you feel tired? Run Down? Out of sorts? Well they did it to us again? And yes “they” are responsible. It’s Daylight Saving Time! We lost an hour this past week. Where did it go? Who is responsible for this hour you lost? We will never find out who “they” are.

Did you spring forward? I hope you didn’t hurt yourself like you did when you have to “fall back.” Why don’t “they” make up their minds and just leave time alone?

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AFBF applauds introduction of Estate Tax Repeal Bills

The American Farm Bureau Federation is calling on Congress to remove barriers to farm ownership. Bills aimed at eliminating the estate tax were introduced in the Senate and House Tuesday. Both are supported by the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Bannack rec and hrs.

Bannack State Park remains open for outdoor winter recreation actives, including cross country skiing, hiking, camping and self-guided town tours. The park’s current hours are daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 406-834-3413 or go to www.bannack.org.

At the halfway mark, Montana agriculture is in good hands

As we review the official first half of the Montana Legislative session, it’s safe to say the session is looking good for Montana agriculture. Of the 3,357 total bill draft requests, 1,121 have been formally introduced. Montana Farm Bureau has taken a stance and lobbied for or against 60 of those, based on the policy directives of our farming and ranching members. Many of the bills we have supported are already on their way to the Governor’s desk. There are no bills left alive from the first half that we have opposed, unless they have been amended in a way that either no longer makes them harmful or, in some cases, even makes them policy we could now support.

Familiar refrain

To the editor,

Opposes HB 137

To the editor,

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Constitution classes

The Beaverhead Forum will host six classes on the United States Constitution, Mondays at 6:30 p.m. from March 8 to April 12 at the Frontier Events Center. The classes are open to the public and free to attend. For more information call JS Turner at 660-6831 or Bob Gunderson at 660-0076.

Engine 18 Calcutta

The second annual Engine 18 March Madness Calcutta will be held at the Beaverhead Golf Course Monday, March 15. Registration is 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; the auction begins at 7 p.m. and food will be available. The public is welcome but you must be 18 years or older to attend. The auction is licensed by the state of Montana. Of total bids paid out, 90% go to participating bidders; the other 10% goes to the Engine 18 Scholarship Fund. Engine 18 provides scholarships for University of Montana Western student athletes. For more information, call Kevin Engellant at 925-1987 or visit www. engine18.org.