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I Hate Kool-Aid! wrote on Aug 25, 2008 7:34 AM:

" Tdewing, Stay in Butte, we don't need or want you anywhere near here. Don't come over. Don't worry, there will be no offer forth comming.

Buttforme, why are there a handful of people who say they are not big Stevie fans, no one seems to listen to any of the legitimate issues. All anyone speaks about is how he is a Butte Icon. I agree with your statement, He is more a Symptom. "

tdewing wrote on Aug 22, 2008 10:37 PM:

" Koolaid, there isn't an offer I couldn't refuse regarding getting me to go to Bozeman. "

Disclaimer wrote on Aug 22, 2008 6:59 PM:

" The way Butte people look out for Stevie is incredible and a healthy humanitarian model for much of the rest of America. If the bloke from Bozeman sees a flaw in Butte people for this, then he's nothing more than a materialistic snob from a suburban like town with little character. "

Butteforme wrote on Aug 22, 2008 2:49 PM:

" Ok back to the topic. Stevie is a danger to himself and others. If you hit him becasue he darts out it is your fault. I don't know him personally but he used to sneek in and out of the alley and hid stuff behind houses. He always had someone with him and it just looked wrong. When we confronted him on it, there was no answer. I don't trust him for many reasons. For his own care he needs to be better cared from by either someone in Butte or Bozeman, take your pick. I don't see him as a symbol of Butte more of as a symptom. "

flatwhitechik wrote on Aug 21, 2008 1:33 PM:

" Since this is all supposed to be about Stevie, does anyone know how he is doing? Is he out of the hospital yet? I hope so! If anyone knows, please post with an update on his condition. "

I Hate Kool-Aid! wrote on Aug 21, 2008 11:43 AM:

" See now tdewing, that is about the mentality I expected from you. Are you a truck driver? You have the same closed minded thoughts. The going to hell comment sounds like something a truck driver might say. Go back to listening to the CB crack pots, and your Art Bell radio program that sprews conspiracy stories at 1am. Next time you come to Bozeman, remember how much you hate it. Then drive back to where you came from. "

tdewing wrote on Aug 20, 2008 8:53 PM:

" See now, Kool-aid, thats exactly what I'm talkin about. You proved it. There's no question about it. You're from Bozeman. There is no cure. I'm sorry to be the one to tell you, but you'll go to hell from it. It's just the way it is. "

annd wrote on Aug 20, 2008 4:51 PM:

" I have to say, to read this is like "mind boggling" - back and forth ab't Bozeman vs Butte? Wow

Yes, it's a difficult thing for Stevie, as he's an adult, he has his own mind, and can and does make his own decisions. Many people have tried to help, he does services for a while, then you can't help him, lots of people in Butte and Helena seek to get things done for him, watch out for his welfare -- he's in a Catch-22, as he can take or leave the services, should he choose to -- but as w/ other things in Butte, we certainly do look out for our "own" and he is one of Butte's most unique characters; hopefully he can avoid any more occurrences like this "

lexirie wrote on Aug 20, 2008 4:19 PM:

" and my heart goes out to the person that hit stevie, it was probably unavoidable and he/she was just not able to hit the brakes in time. it could have been any one of us. "

lexirie wrote on Aug 20, 2008 4:18 PM:

" tsmalls- nice to know there are still people like you that know not everything is black and white. your right, not everyone from bozeman is wealthy and self centered, just the loud and obnoxious ones and not everyone from butte is simple minded, just the drunk ones that make the paper more often than not. to me it is simple minded to state that you are better than anyone just because you make more money or have had more priveges or luck in your life. I do not think one person in this blog would say that they are better than stevie, so why put one another down? what is the point? We all wrote because we all in someway care. I worry about stevie, kudos to him for wanting to take care of himself and not take government assistance, it is hard for people to admit they need help and I really do think that stevie needs some assistance, but if he will take it i do not know "

I Hate Kool-Aid! wrote on Aug 20, 2008 2:05 PM:

" what about the poor dude that hit Stevie...he/she has gotta be going thru hell.....don't anyone feel sorry for them???
AND.....i wonder if his shoe shine kit made it thru the ordeal...does he need another one???

Julio, Thanks for the comments, I think. Come on up, I can show you around The Yellowstone Club. We can Golf or go skiing. Bozeman paper did not run an article on Stevie, I guess the news is more of a small town thing. There are other things going on in the world. Like Presidental Election coming up ( McCain will win by the way) did you guys know that? How about Iraq, been following that? ( we need to stay and finish the job there by the way ) many more things in the world going on than a disabeled man getting hit by a car. GO CATS!!!!!! "

928 wrote on Aug 20, 2008 1:32 PM:

" I-Hate_koolaid, why dont you just do us all a favor and stick to commenting on Bozeman's paper. It's a win-win situation. You don't have to deal with all of us "simple minded" Butte folks and we wont have to deal with your repulsive arrogant attitude. If you hate Butte so much stop reading and commenting on our paper!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

julio wrote on Aug 20, 2008 1:30 PM:

" Also, how is "tommy the leprauchan" and Crazy Larry? "

julio wrote on Aug 20, 2008 1:13 PM:

" Bozeman is nice, good shopping, a nice clean movie theater, beautiful parks, good college, beautiful women, people nicely dressed, beautiful library, great airport connections, great skiing, we are lucky to have it so close and just far enough away ! "

tsmalls wrote on Aug 20, 2008 11:22 AM:

" FACT: Stevie darts out in front of cars--be careful! I'm glad he is OK!
FACT: There are people in Bozeman that aren't wealthy and self centered.
FACT: There are people in Butte that aren't simple minded.

Kool aid guy speaks for himself not Bozeman just as each of you represents yourself and not Butte as a whole. "

I Hate Kool-Aid! wrote on Aug 20, 2008 8:07 AM:

" tdewing, I know what you are saying. I could be blind folded and when my blindfold comes off, I would know I'm in Butte beacuse of the smell of teenage kids urineating behind the party palace, and Stevie going thru my pockets looking for money, since he claims someone stole his shoeshine box again. Keep your Butte Icon, and simple minded folk over there. If you don't like Bozeman because of mega-chain stores, do not come here to shop!!!! I'm tired of seeing Butte folk coming here, looking lost and out of place as they try to look like they fit in here, and taking pictures holding and fondling the "handle" of our rotating horse Onpage17 spoke of. No it is not a handle, and yes, it is true to life size. "

digger4life wrote on Aug 20, 2008 8:00 AM:

" julio, Auditor died in 2003. "

tdewing wrote on Aug 19, 2008 11:36 PM:

" Bozangeles you can just stay in Bozangeles. People could knock me out stuff me in a seabag and throw it into any of the mega-chain stores in that town which, are all identical generally, and when I finally came to and crawled out I'd know I were in Bozeman within 5 seconds. That unique attitude exists nowhere else in the United States or Canada. In fact, I've never met anybody who has a similar demeanor about them ever. ONLY people in Bozeman are people from Bozeman. It's contagious too. I've known good people who went there and now I'm ashamed to know them because they're infected. "

julio wrote on Aug 19, 2008 3:15 PM:

" How is "Auditor" the dog doing? "

I Hate Kool-Aid! wrote on Aug 19, 2008 3:02 PM:

" I read the Butte newspaper becasuse unlike most folk there in Butte, I understand there is a world outside of Bozeman. I also ready New York Times, and a number of other newspapers online. I like to stay current with world/local news. Keep taking care of Stevie, you seem to be doing a great job of it. be sure to keep him off the streets. should be easy, all the underage drinking teenagers left over from Evil Days will be leaving the Party Palace about the same time every night, so they can walk Stevie home or whatever.
Don't worry about our horse, those people complaining are more than likely transplants from Butte, trying to move up in the world, and have no taste for art. They are not used to it, and don't recognize it when they oggle it. I have been nice and civil up till now posting here. Now I feel I have to defend my town. I guess if you roll in the mud with pigs, you start to smell like one after a while. For simple Butte folk, that means, you throw crap towards Bozeman, I can throw it back. "

flatwhitechik wrote on Aug 19, 2008 2:48 PM:

" My best wishes to Stevie for a speedy recovery! It would be a very sad day in Butte if one day he was gone. We all grew up with him. He is probably the most recognized figure here. However, I personally think we are really underestimating the man. I would bet that he has a cash stash somewhere that would shock the hell out of all of us! And I don't think the IRS has seen a bean of it in all the years he has been hitting the streets. Does the phrase "crazy like a fox" ring a bell?? Once again I wish him well and will be looking for him, winter is coming up and he always keeps my boots looking brand new!!
**Loved the "horse pants" line, Onpage17, funny stuff** "

WC73 wrote on Aug 19, 2008 1:36 PM:

" Since I dont live in Bozeman I cant say with any certainty that you take care of your own. I can tell you that here in Butte we do.
Unfortunately in Stevies case he is high functioning enough that he cannot be forced into any of the many services that would love to help him. He refuses care, to say that it is not offered it untrue.
Also, he is quite cognizant of right and wrong (he often complains that people are stealing from him), so to say that any theft he commits is without malice is also false.
I wish Stevie the best, but I worry that this is just another sign of the downward spiral he appears to be on lately.
We will continue to take care of him in the ways that we can giving him rides, money, food and clothing. Well let him shine our shoes whether they need it or not.
But hey, if you Bozeman citizens have a magic fix, Im sure wed be for that as well! "

Bella wrote on Aug 19, 2008 1:34 PM:

" Wow I Hate Kool-Aid, you really think highly of your town. Nothing like stereotyping Bozeman residents as "being able to afford to look out for ourselves, and can afford to offer help." By the way, that is not a "fact" as you state. That is YOUR opinion. I am not here to argue about which town is better because that is childish and accomplishes nothing. I'm sure everyone here appreciates your concern, because perhaps you do mean it in a sincere way. My question is...if you are from Bozeman, why are you reading the Butte newspaper and so interested in things that happen here? I'm sure there are lots of things you could improve in Bozeman with your leftover energy! "

onpage17 wrote on Aug 19, 2008 1:03 PM:

" Kool Aide...What the hell are you yapping about? Bozeman is the most uptight town in the state. And from your previous posts, you seem to have found your pink fuzzy world in which to live...perfect match. Lets make a deal. You stay there and start blogging in your own newspaper The Chronicle ( if you haven't already got ran off there) about things that are really important to Bozoites, ie;whether to put pants on the big rotating horse..etc...And will we take care of our Stevie. We have been doing it for 59 years. His latest accident was very unfortunate, and painful, however, I do think that even Stevie knows now to start looking both ways before he crosses the street. And get that horse some pants for crying our loud..HAHA! "

I Hate Kool-Aid! wrote on Aug 19, 2008 10:36 AM:

" 928. I mentioned the bus to Butte only once, so don't exagerate it. If you care for him, great, take care of him, be sure he does not dart into streets, be sure he does not run off with a $50 tip on a shoe shine, be sure he does not play someone elses keno machine. All those things sound alot like stealing. He may not fully understand that it is wrong, which I can understand given his condition. But it is up to the folk careing for him to be sure he is not causing harm to himself or others. And just because we in Bozeman can afford to look out for ourselves, and can afford to offer help, does not make us better than folk from Butte. It is just a fact. When her in Bozeman take care of our own. "

riverrat wrote on Aug 19, 2008 2:00 AM:

" GET WELL STEVIE, YOU TRUELY ARE A HARD CORE BUTTE MAN. MAY YOU BE SAFE OUT ON THE STREETS OF BUTTE, NOT BOZEMAN. "

928 wrote on Aug 18, 2008 5:01 PM:

" I-Hate-kool-Aid I cant believe you can be so Hypocritical. People in Bozeman dont look out for anyone but themselves. You'd take one look at Stevie and put him on a bus back to Butte. I think I've read your bragging about doing such all the time. Take your offer and shove it!!!! Butte cares about Stevie and we'll keep him right here! "

jld wrote on Aug 18, 2008 4:04 PM:

" Stevie - You are loved by many, get well soon!!! "

I Hate Kool-Aid! wrote on Aug 18, 2008 2:52 PM:

" montanakid07, as I live and breath. I don't want anything bad to happen to Stevie, but you have to admit, he can be a danger to himself and to anyone driving when he darts across the street. If eveyone loves him so much, why not help him into a place who can help care for him? you Butte folk are quick to deflect the blame where it truely belongs. Send him over to Bozeman, we will take care of him. We have the resources. "

sft wrote on Aug 18, 2008 10:37 AM:

" Robe? Oh! I agree man. I've also had to slam on the breaks when Steve jumped shot out in front of my truck before running across the street without even looking. I feel bad about thinking he shouldn't be allowed the freedom he's loved for so long but he is likely going to kill himself and make somebody feel terrible forever for hitting him. With a heavy heart, I believe we should protect him from himself. Best wishes Steve! "

montanakid07 wrote on Aug 18, 2008 10:35 AM:

" IHATEKOOLAID...get a life ...ur mind of a 12 yrold is worse i think then a water head...and cmon get everyone goin on this then say ur sorry ya coward.. "

TheOldMan wrote on Aug 18, 2008 8:18 AM:

" I can't say if Stevie is a liar or a thief. I KNOW that the folks that post here have NEVER lied or stolen anything in their lives though. What I know of stevie, is that when I was 5 or so, he was busting his a$$ at the M & M washing dishes. Between that and giving the best shine I've ever gotten on my boots, I think he is a man that I have alot of respect for. I don't see too many Butte Boys put half the energy into finding work. With his new doctor bill, he may have to jump his fee up to a whole Dollar. It's worth it though. Good luck stevie, Hope to see you shining soon... "

Robe? OH ! wrote on Aug 17, 2008 7:41 AM:

" Mr Faulkner has been pretty lucky to have survived this latest incident . On a first hand personal note , I have had to take evasive action to miss hitting this individual with my truck . I'm pretty sure I'm not the only either ? Either the community has to take some kind of action to keep "Stevie" from endangering himself , or he will perish in the next incident or fourth etc. Surely everyone can see that he's a danger to himself . On a side note , and just as dangerous to themselves are these Joggers whom purposely run the roadway. I don't know if its something inherent in people to say " HEY LOOK ! I"m out excercising " Or what . If you run , or walk please stay on the side walk ,,it is what it is for and out of Harms way ! My nerves and your personal health will thank you for it . Back to Mr Faulkner ,, He needs off the streets or he will be dead . People have a duty to protect him from him self in spite of and considering Faulkner's Lot in life..... "

godblessedbuttemt wrote on Aug 16, 2008 10:46 PM:

" Best wishes Stevie, but please stay on the sidewalk from here on out. "

tdewing wrote on Aug 16, 2008 2:14 PM:

" I hope you're alright Mr. Faulkner. Get well soon. "

IPoo_psONU09 wrote on Aug 16, 2008 5:03 AM:

" Stevie took me for $45 once when I tried to tip him $5 and he got $50. He ran across Main so fast I can see how this could/did happen. I'd give ya another $50 you cheating B.S.'r Steve... "

Salami Bin Throbbin wrote on Aug 15, 2008 8:47 PM:

" God bless Stevie and speed his recovery.

This isn't the first time that Stevie has been in a wreck, but he's a tough little fellow.

Bumper to bumper, I'll pick Stevie to make it out in one piece over a modern small car. I'll bet the car was totaled! "

wjl3evatt wrote on Aug 15, 2008 7:47 PM:

" For all of those ignorant people replying. Stevie was born with hydrocephalus and is developmentally delayed. He did not choose to be this way, but this is his life. Those of us that are Butte natives have looked out for Stevie and care for him deeply since his parents passed away. Stevie is what Butte is about...hard work and perseverance. His parents had the fore thought to see that he learned a trade so he could have a way of making money. So, Stevie, my friend, I pray you get well soon and can return to your job of shining shoes soon. For the ignorant....perhaps you should start saying your hail mary's now.... "

I Hate Kool-Aid! wrote on Aug 15, 2008 3:29 PM:

" How dare you pick on a Water Headed fellow. He is the way he is, not by choice. Don't leave money laying around. We all enable him to J-walk and get away with things other people don't or shouldn't. Grow up. "

Nomad wrote on Aug 15, 2008 3:02 PM:

" Yes, let us be honest. LetsBeHonest, get a life. I'm new here to Butte, but every time I have passed Stevie, he hasn't tried to steal my wallet when I passed him by. He usually says hello, and keeps on going. So what if he was playing your money. Don't be a dork and leave money around. I don't know anything about why Stevie is the way he is, but maybe he is impaired a little. Maybe he can't process thoughts the way most others do. It takes a real big person to pick on someone that was struck by a vehicle. I hope Stevie makes a full recovery "

LetsBeHonest wrote on Aug 15, 2008 2:11 PM:

" I hope Stevie makes it through (sounds like he will, being in stable condition and all.

To 928 and those alike, let's be real. Stevie's also known around town for being a thief and a liar. Tell me he hasn't told you somebody stole his shoeshine kit? He's used that line for years now. Also, one time I was in Gold Rush, had money in my keno machine, and had to use the bathroom. Put the reserved sign on the machine, was in the bathroom for about 30 seconds or so, came back and there Stevie was, playing my money! "

Jackie wrote on Aug 15, 2008 10:09 AM:

" Stevie, get well soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you. "

voice of reason wrote on Aug 15, 2008 9:00 AM:

" Bestwishes to Stevie. "

928 wrote on Aug 15, 2008 8:23 AM:

" My thoughts and prayers are with Stevie. I hope he has a very speedy recovery. He is a very nice man and would never hurt a fly. "

John Burton wrote on Aug 15, 2008 8:20 AM:

" Get well soon, Stevie! "

you called someone an idiot, a racist, a dope, a moron, etc. Please, no name-calling or profanity (or veiled profanity -- #$%^&*).

you rambled, failed to stay on topic or exhibited troll-like behavior intended to hijack the discussion at hand.

YOU SHOUTED YOUR COMMENT IN ALL CAPS. This is hard to read and annoys readers.

you have issues with a business. Have a bad meal? Feel you were overcharged at the store? New car is a lemon? Contact the business directly with your customer service concerns.

you believe the newspaper's coverage is unfair. It would be better to write the editor at editor@mtstandard.com, or call Editor Gerry O'Brien at 496-5513 or Opinion Editor Roberta Stauffer at 496-5514. This is a forum for community discussion, not for media criticism. We'd rather address your concerns directly.

you included an e-mail address or phone number, pretended to be someone you aren't or offered a comment that makes no sense.

you accused someone of a crime or assigned guilt or punishment to someone suspected of a crime.

your comment is in really poor taste.
The Montana Standard reserves the right to remove comments considered inappropriate for the community forum.

Mining City’s ‘Stevie’ in ICU after being hit by vehicle on Harrison

By John Grant Emeigh - 08/15/2008

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