Over the years, I’ve been told a number of times that the most important years for intellectual development are the first three years of life. My reaction to that claim has been that since babies … more

Recently, I wrote a note to Sen. John Barrasso asking of his views on gun control. He offered a sincere and carefully crafted response — though I regard part of it as unfortunate and misguided. … more

I never really cared too much to go to Casper. At the time when I had to go, it stank, and there was no where you could go it wasn’t smoky. Now I have even a better reason not to go to Casper, … more

As I read the editorial reply by Lance Walker, the estimator/project manager for Powder River Construction Inc., it appeared that they were genuinely concerned that people may have misinterpreted … more

In the ’70s when thousands of young people were moving to Gillette to start their career and family, we needed recreation. We needed something to do outside of the home besides taverns. Enter … more

At first, I couldn’t quite understand why John Stossel writes such a big column in last Friday’s paper about privatizing the U.S. Postal Service. He writes things that are not true and … more

To all of you who just got your property tax assessment, if you are not happy, you have the right to appeal them. Did you know your taxes are based on what houses have sold for in your … more

I am befuddled by the fact that so many experts — and I use the term loosely — cannot figure out why the two boys — excuse me, men — did the attack on the merits on in Boston. It is quite … more

The Meatless Monday article should have read “Meat Monday and meatless the rest of the week.” One of the reasons Americans are the most unhealthy population in the word is because we consume … more

How long will it be before this nation of ours wakes up? Murder, suicide, drug and alcohol addiction, abortion, and in general the acceptance of all things evil are at epidemic levels in our society. … more