My hesitation to send Lotus to public school was not based on the caliber of the teachers. It stemmed from the very nature of conventional education.

We, traditionally, in the juvenile-justice system have been charged with keeping the public safe. There's a lot more to it than that. This department is about the business of rehabilitation, and that's what we're going to do.

Almost 50 percent of the work actors used to do for television is gone. Broadcast stations are all about money -- with reality shows they don't have to pay actors, or writers, and no sets are needed.

But I never aspired to be a soap opera star. I always wanted to do good dramatic roles on TV and in the movies.

They've got some very good programming. They've got kids who recently made the honor roll at school, for example. They've really been great.

There will be jobs for them right here in Great Falls.