Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Sorted by date Results 10 - 34 of 2004
Dear Editor, While some people are thrilled to golf in February, I wake up with a knot in my stomach. Winter used to mean reliable snow and temperatures that stayed below freezing. Now we hover in the 40s and even 50s. I find myself asking: Why can't I ski this year? What will this mean for wildfire season? For water? For summer? If you feel that too, it's easy to slip into helplessness. The climate feels too big, too global, too far beyond our control. But there is one practical step we can...
Dear Editor, Thank you to Jefferson Valley EMS for welcoming the Boulder Ambulance Service to the recent CPR and Refresher course. Your new building is amazing and we greatly appreciated your hospitality. ROSEMARY PERNA City Clerk/EMT Boulder, Montana...
If the “use it or lose it” theory of neuroscience is correct, then we’re going to have an absolute explosion of AI-induced Alzheimer’s in the future. People say they want peace, but often mean winning without consequences. It’s a shame we didn’t get real pictures of UFOs before AI pictures and videos are going to make it harder to tell the truth. All it takes is one family of girls to wipe out a last name forever. OpenAI’s military models probably killed people who considered ChatGPT their best friend. You don’t realize how much of your pe...
In a recent newspaper article in the Silver State Post/Philipsburg Mail, a group of local school board representatives and staff weighed in on Artificial Intelligence (AI). This subject is getting heightened attention here in Montana, nationwide, and around the world. My specific interest in this topic is not only related to the Montana Digital Academy Board, but also relating to the School Funding Interim Commission, both in which I participate. In the mid-February article, school reps and...
I’m tired of watching good Montana legislators get dragged by out-of-state groups that don’t know our communities and don’t care about our facts. Lately, these attacks have zeroed in on Representative Ken Walsh, criticizing him for supporting the HELP Act, Montana’s own Medicaid solution. The problem is simple: the attacks aren’t true, and they ignore what this program has actually done for our state. Montana’s Medicaid solution has been in place for more than a decade, and the results speak for themselves. Despite the fearmongeri...
Exemplary leadership is a characteristic that we often look for in others, although, as humans, we all have flaws or even sinful tendencies. Who is someone you admire? Christianity is no different; we are imperfect people. But Christ forgives the truly repentant. It is impossible to live sinlessly on this side of heaven, but the good news is that we can set our standards higher. It is interesting that Paul in Philippians wrote about “modeling” Christlike behavior. “All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things. And if at so...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, your natural charisma is at an all-time high right now. A bold idea you’ve been sitting on finally gets the green light. Put your plan into action this week. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Comfort and luxury find you this week, Taurus. Expect a heartwarming moment in your personal or professional life that restores your sense of peace and well-being, GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Your social circle may expand this week in the best way possible, Gemini. A new connection brings a refreshing perspective to a creative project. Now you...
It’s likely your left and right feet haven’t taken the same number of steps. You can turn any bad movie into a good one by pretending it’s a satire. There’s a specific point in a person’s life where a beard goes from making you look older to making you look younger. Considering that the brain treats social and emotional pain as being just as bad as physical pain, it’s weird that we don’t have an equivalent to “ouch” or “ow” for social distress. It’s hard accept that the toilet brush is the final form of toilet-cleaning technology. Turning our...
Dear Editor, Montanans deserve straight talk, not dark-money bushwhackers. I ardently defend free speech as the cornerstone of democracy. Montanans should always be able to speak their minds freely, criticize leaders, and hold us accountable without fear. But free speech is not a license for anonymous attacks or faceless smears. When accusations fly in elections, the person being attacked has every right to face their actual accuser and respond directly. And voters have every right to know who's...
Dear Editor, SNAP was my safety net when life quickly took a turn. I spent 7 years in animal welfare, a full-time job that I loved. It was through helping homeless animals that I learned how important welfare was for humans who've also fallen on hard times. My income was enough to scrape by with, though I was always wary of impending emergencies. Eventually, I left the shelter with intentions of moving out of the state. But plans changed and I stayed in Missoula... without a job. During this...
Dear Editor, Butte is on the move. As a fourth-generation Butte resident, I am thrilled to see the growth and development that is occurring in our community. Looking around, we see new developments at the Mall, Cornerstone Plaza, Uptown Butte, and various other areas across town. If you take a ride west of Butte to the Montana Connections Business Park, you will be amazed at the growth in that area, coming from both large and small businesses. That is exactly what was expected when that...
GEORGIA, I have a question. Last night I was driving home with my girlfriend, and she asked if I farted. I answered no, but she didn’t believe me. She kept on saying I was lying or joking, even after I told her a solid 15-20 times, “No, babe, I’m not joking, I’m not lying, I didn’t fart.” After that, I gave up and turned off the radio because I was upset she didn’t believe me. We sat in silence until I dropped her off. I called her today to try to explain that I was upset because she wasn’t taking me seriously, and I wasn’t feeling heard. She t...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Unleash your inner architect, Aries. Your focus is laser sharp this week. Use this incredible mental clarity to map out a long-term goal that can lead to professional success. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you might uncover a previously unnoticed talent or find a fantastic, easy way to increase your income stream. Your instincts about finances are particularly sharp. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 You are stepping into a week of elevated confidence and personal magnetism, Gemini. It’s the perfect time to make a splash, meet n...
We are considering the epistle Paul to the Philippians, where Paul testifies personally how Jesus is more than your most treasured possession. He continues with a fellowship of joy. In many of his letters to churches, he expressed this intense desire to see the return of Jesus and described it as a great hope; however, Christ’s Second Coming did not occur in Paul’s lifetime. Consider all the pressures he faced alongside the believers in the ancient, ancient city of Philippi—incredible persecution and suffering. Through everything, Paul press...
Dear Editor, What is up with Montana Medicaid?! Some people here in Whitehall are probably somewhat familiar with my personal struggles last year, what with spending several days in the hospital, losing my Medicaid, and, of course, my struggles with the legalities of driving my 'Sunshine.' Long story short, regarding my 'Sunshine' golf cart, when I was pulled over earlier last year, the deputy had told me, before she let me off with a warning, that I didn't need to register her, but I DID need...
Dear Editor, Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen is once again riding bravely into battle against a terrifying threat to our democracy: non-citizens voting. Yes, you read that right. Somewhere out there-possibly hiding behind a grain elevator or lurking near a Flathead Lake fishing dock-an undocumented voter is just waiting to steal your ballot. Or at least that's the story Jacobsen keeps selling. Her latest stunt? Sending postcards across Montana that prominently feature President...
Dear Editor, Montanans value independence, local control, and practical problem-solving. That's why the recent wave of political mailers targeting Ken Walsh deserves a closer look-not just for what they say, but for who is paying for them. Groups such as Americans for Prosperity have every right to participate in public debate. But when national organizations spend heavily in a small rural district, voters should ask whether the goal is to strengthen local communities or to enforce national...
From the patient’s perspective, a surgery under general anesthesia never actually happened. The movie Free Willy was a pro-abolitionist story produced with slave labor. Documentaries all take place in the same shared universe. When the movie is better than the book, most people never even know it's based on a book. You can miss a place and still be glad you left it. The only moment to exist in all of history is right now. It’s interesting that trauma dumping is far more socially acceptable when done through song. You likely don’t know if the c...
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PEEVE WHEN IT COMES TO HOSTING HOUSE GUESTS? When they don’t follow house rules. Like no shoes in the house. Pick up after yourself. - LDN When they open bathroomcupboards and drawers. - KB Leaving... I always want more days - AKP They don’t bring food.- MM WHAT’S THE WORST THING TO WATCH SOMEONE ELSE FAIL AT? Instructing you to skydive.- NH Staying sober. - HD Knowing that they’ve given everything they had and it just wasn’t quiet enough. - TO Asking for a date. - TD WHERE IS THE MOST ANNOYING PLACE TO GO? Great Falls - H...
GEORGIA, I have a question, Last weekend I (26f) had my friend (27m) watch my place and my cat. I told him he could “help himself to whatever” in the kitchen, which I thought clearly meant snacks and stuff. I get back and realize he opened this $120 bottle of vintage Barolo I was saving for my promotion. He literally drank the whole thing alone while watching Netflix. When I asked him about it, he got all weird and said I “gave him permission” because the wine was in the kitchen. But my question is, who drinks a $100 bottle of wine without...
Paul’s letter to the Philippians is called “the letter of joy” because its tone reveals a tenderness in Paul that other writings do not. Again, it clarifies that being imprisoned for preaching Jesus as Lord and Savior makes this a favorite epistle, and thus moves me to write and preach on this theme. Recently, in Butte, my youngest daughter took me treasure hunting in one of their thrift stores, which I endured because of my sheer joy of being with her. I appreciate time better, I think, when I “drift my time a little,” stopping to smell the...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 You have the cosmic green light to start that major project you’ve been planning or to take a leap in your career, Aries. Trust your intuition -it’s sharper than ever. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Abundance is knocking, Taurus. Your hard work is translating into tangible rewards, and you may receive unexpected good news regarding finances or resources. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Your mind is sparkling, Gemini, making you the most magnetic person in the room. Use this vibrant energy to connect, share ideas and lead discussions. CAN...
American Football is essentially an IRL turn-based strategy game. One day in the future, “Do you smoke?” will mean marijuana by default, not nicotine. Unlike other content on YouTube, music videos tend to see their view counts increase consistently over time. When exercising, fat is broken down into components, and the carbon from it is breathed out. Losing weight is difficult because it involves changes at the molecular level. Much furniture design is limited by door size. It’s absurd that we accept rock losing to paper just because “pape...
WHAT ARE YOU SICK OF SEEING ONLINE: Everything - JB Armchair Warriors - KJT Commercials - AKP Division - LRB Politics - PP AI - MM and BK Mean People - LSA WHAT’S YOUR LEAST FAVORITE SMELL? Boxer brief farts - MM Fishing worms left in the fridge since last summer - SH Rotten potatoes - JB Stale cigarettes - CW Cigarette smoke & Durian - SO Patchouli - KK Moldy Oranges - MP Diapers - AKP Peanut Butter - FR Vomit - MM Lavender - MB Diesel - JJ Bacon - KL Eggs - KH Dog/cat pee - LSA WHAT HUMAN BODY MALFUNCTION DRIVES YOU THE CRAZIEST? That r...
Dear Editor, The short game in Montana politics is not about governing or solving problems. It's a business model built on fear, anger, and resentment that substitutes fake policy analysis and ideological scorecards for honest debate. There are several central players in this short game: the Montana Freedom Caucus (MFC), Art Wittich (the Montana GOP's Florida-based staffer), Americans for Prosperity-Montana (AFP), the Frontier Institute, and the multiple groups they operate under pseudonyms. Whi...
