Articles written by John Mercer


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  • Deciding on our HD35 Representative

    John Mercer|May 30, 2018

    Elections bring out some very interesting advertising by candidates. I’m concerned about a term called, ‘campaign conservative,’ meaning someone is a conservative but only until after the election. As that relates to our area, we have our share of ‘campaign conservatives’ seeking election. It seems the chore is to seek and find the truth. After more than forty years of involvement on our county and state Republican committees, it is quite clear to me how to sort out the chaff from the wheat. Tanya Rost is a newcomer to election politics...

  • Letter To The Editor

    John Mercer|Apr 4, 2018

    Dear Editor: Radioactivity Welcomed to Montana or “Obfuscation” – to make obscure or unintelligible. Governor Steve Bullock and his party have been considered very environmentally conscious, but it seems they are forging a new direction. North Dakota is not currently allowing the disposal of Bakken oilfield radioactive or hazardous garbage. But the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is moving briskly to welcome a veritable torrent of those toxic materials to a site near a Sidney subdivision and rural school. Imagine having your...

  • Letter to the Editor

    John Mercer|Oct 10, 2012

    Dear Editor, Everyone has heard the election is only (xx) number of days away, the first week in November, and some find the mere mention of that irritating. But a very important date will arrive much sooner. This Tuesday, October 9, is the last day to register to vote in Richland County. It is quite simple and painless for those who can make/take the time to visit the Courthouse and pick up the form. For the many citizens that have arrived in our area to help, it is easy to be caught up in the busy daily activities and miss this but it is...