Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Each of us Americans conducts our daily life in bubbles, all shockingly siloed from each other. These days, we don’t share much common ground between our circumscribed worlds based on culture, zip code, religion, and political beliefs. We feel empathy toward others inside our comfortable corrals. But too often, mutual support doesn’t reach outward. Mistrust replaces compassion. I spent late April in my conservationist bubble. Since the first Earth Day in 1970, I’ve tried to take stock of how we treat our home planet. For this year’s “Earth...
GEORGIA, I have a question, My father-in-law has breakfast every Saturday morning at the same restaurant. He arrives at 6 AM when they open and usually stays until 8:30. His kids and grandchildren drop in and out; most do not stay the whole time, and they either pay their checks on the way out or leave him cash to cover their bill, which he pays before he leaves. Last Saturday, my family and I went late, barely catching him. They headed home while I went ot the counter to pay the check. It was $171! I immediately asked for an itemized receipt,...
I must be honest; there are days when I’m shocked by another person’s behavior. Maybe you’re a bit like me? Life is cruising along, and the day is going well, then suddenly, someone says something or acts in a certain way, and now I’m leaning towards an offense. I certainly don’t live like my heart is on my sleeve all the time; I’m a bit more guarded and hopefully a little more graceful. Yet, those moments arise when someone’s behavior catches me by surprise. Such a “strange” experience. After all, we are human, and we all act human. Brant...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, the universe is giving you a chance to rest and relax before you have to tackle your very long list of tasks. Soak it all up while the break lasts. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you value comfort and security, which is probably why you will want to revisit some of your investments over the next few days to determine if you are maximizing your money. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 You excel at seeing both sides of a situation, Gemini. Follow your intuition as you navigate a tricky situation at work that requires you to...
Dear Editor, My name is Dave Poff; I’m 69 years old, retired, and participate in the Whitehall Senior Center's Meals on Wheels program here in Whitehall, Montana. Our community is very small; approximately 2,500 citizens live within town limits, and many more live in the outlying area. Today, (Friday, June 6, 2025), when I went to check the mail and get my senior meal, I found out from one of the two ladies who are the operators of our senior center some news. One of the ladies who has been working there for some years is being fired, as she sa...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 This is a terrific time to understand your inner emotions and thoughts, Aries. You may feel extra sensitive and loving toward others, especially your partner. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you may encounter some rough spots that need to be ironed out this week. It may not be easy, but if anyone can handle it, that would be you. Make some firm choices. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 It’s easier to express how you feel to someone important in your life in person, Gemini. Set up a meeting to get things off your chest. CANCER - J...
GEORGIA, I have a question, My husband’s stepmother passed recently after a long illness, and her children specifically wanted our family, including our 2-year-old, to be at her service. When we arrived at the church, I tried to sit in the back pew to take her out when she was antsy, but they put us in front with the rest of the family. Predictably, we lasted only about 30 minutes before my daughter started being disruptive. I took her out to the vestibule where she had a tantrum, so I then took her down into the basement playroom. I...
There are certain myths that we somehow learn to accept, and if we aren’t careful, they can take root in our lives and become a reality. Many of which are dangerous, harmful to our relationships, and unbiblical. One specific myth is the notion that we can have righteous anger. Brant Hansen, radio host and author of Unoffendable contends that this notion is incorrect. In life, the opportunity to be offended can occur daily, and some people carry unrighteous anger as if it were a badge of honor, believing it to be righteous anger. A neighbor l...
Human waste disposal networks are some of the most important infrastructure for our way of life, but very few people ever see them. Toasters should have lids. The “Richest People” list is actually the “Legally Richest People,” which is only close to the actual richest people list. There are tons of illegal super-rich people. The Grinch’s enlarged heart was likely a medical cause of his personality change, not a symptom. Contained in a pastry shell, we can cook anything semi-solid in a toaster. Yet we underachieve with just Pop-Tarts and Toast...
Federal grants often serve as the backbone of rural library services. Without their local library, many communities would lose access to basic resources. However, recent federal actions have placed critical funding for public libraries and museums in jeopardy. Following an executive order from President Trump, the future of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has been uncertain. Staff were placed on administrative leave, and grant processing came to a halt. The consequences are especially severe in rural areas. In Nebraska,...
Dear Editor (Liz), Thank you for attending the wax museum, photographing all of the kids and publishing the paper with a full page dedicated to them. They put a lot of work into their research and did a great job presenting. MARTHA FARRAND Whitehall, Montana...
In a more futuristic post-apocalyptic world, no one can use the machinery they find on their travels because they won’t have the app. As people die and atoms shift around, there might one day be a worm completely made up of atoms that once knew about cosmic horrors and taxes. Dating apps have created a sliver of human history where it’s possible to flirt with someone while using the restroom successfully. Future archaeologists (and treasure-hunters) will have intense love-hate relationships with landfills. The NSA probably knows the top com...
GEORGIA, I have a question, I need to know if what I did was so very wrong, as my sister swears it is. My sister (25F) has a four-month-old baby, and I (28F) have a six-month-old. We’re really close, and she asked me to watch her baby overnight. She dropped her off with pumped milk and bottles, letting me know she had never tried giving her a bottle before, but believed it “should be fine.” Then she left, traveling over 300 miles away. A few hours in, her baby got hungry. I warmed the milk and tried feeding her from the bottle, but no matte...
In the darkest times, a person’s faith can be challenged. This has long been the case, dating back to Christians in the First Century, especially those difficult days between Christ’s crucifixion and His resurrection. Although Jesus had been teaching and preparing His followers for what was to come, they didn’t quite grasp all that had taken place. As we read the Bible and the prophecies of Jesus regarding His betrayal and death, we can put two and two together; however, we are far removed from the intense emotions and experiences that His f...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 This week, you might feel a surge of energy, Aries. It’s a good time to get moving on a long-term project or any passion projects you may have avoided. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, this week is all about finding balance. You may be torn between your career and personal life, but don’t forget to set aside time for yourself. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, your creativity is at an all-time high, so use this week to explore new hobbies or start a creative project that excites you. You can also be creative at work. CAN...
The first horse to be ridden must have been surprised. When a military aircraft does a flyover for the national anthem, they show you how precisely they can time an air attack. When you’re young, weekends are for fun. When you’re older, they’re for recovery. You know your close friends and family by whose places you don’t think twice about going number two. It’s convenient that water can’t get cold enough to injure us the way really hot water does. The laws we are expected to live by are never clearly spelled out for us unless we pay to cons...
Dear Editor, "If it isn't in writing - Did it actually happen?" One might as well ask the infamous question, "If a tree falls in the forest and no one is there to hear it, did it make a sound?" Or, how about, "Which came first, the chicken or the egg?" Obviously, the latter has little to do with the former, but seriously, all of the above have to do with memory. Not to bring religion into it, but I'm pretty sure that neither of us, nor any human being alive today, can honestly & truthfully...
I live in Jackson County, in northern Colorado, where hundreds of inactive and abandoned oil wells litter the landscape. Not only are they an ugly sight, they are also just a few of the estimated 2.6 million unplugged wells across the country that leak methane, benzene and other toxic substances. The reality is that long after I’m gone, most or all of those wells will remain unplugged. The companies and people who once owned them will have been allowed to walk away from their responsibility to clean up their mess. Uncapped wells are what h...
Georgia, I have a question, I’m a 64-year-old mother of three, and all my kids are married. My youngest son and his wife, Jenny, are struggling with infertility and don’t have children yet. My other son’s wife is expecting next month, and my daughter recently had a baby boy, so I have one grandchild and another on the way. This year, Mother’s Day was busy for everyone, and they weren’t able to spend it with me, which I completely understand—they’re all starting their own families. Wanting to do something thoughtful, I sent Mother’s Day...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, this week, your dreams might be a tool for gaining insight into what you want to accomplish. Although dreams can’t predict the future, they may reveal some of your subconscious desires. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Follow your instincts this week, Taurus, even if you’re more prone to reason than whimsy. Let the chips fall where they may and go with the flow. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 This week can be all about feeding your mind, Gemini. Walk around a bookstore and pick up the first book that catches your eye, regardless of i...
The Bible provides specific and ample evidence of the incredible challenges Jesus encountered during His life and ministry, demonstrating His loving sacrifice. As humans, most of us admire another person who overcomes and perseveres through life experiences. Seldom are we honestly drawn to those who live carefree or posh lifestyles? This is exactly why Christianity is far different from many world religions; the One who created us came to earth in human form but remained fully God, lived a perfect life, and paid the ultimate sacrifice for our...
Dear Editor - please publish the following letter of appreciation. Dear Ladies of the Whitehall Country Store, Thank you so much for the $10,000 you donated to the Jefferson Valley Volunteer Fire Department for firefighting equipment. We will use it to purchase one new self-contained breathing apparatus that we use in structure fires. Your ongoing dedication and concern for the needs of our community is amazing and we value what you do immensely. Sincerely, Jefferson Valley Volunteer Fire...
Why aren’t there more topically applied recreational drugs? We automatically assume eggs in recipes mean chicken eggs. If the whole world relived the same day over and over, Groundhog Day-style, it would probably take some people a while to notice. It must be insanely time-consuming to design fonts for Chinese and Japanese. It’s weird how no one says anything after a cough. You get “bless you” with a sneeze, but you get awkward silence with a cough. There are people alive today who have heard the camera-shutter sound-effect more often than they...
GEORGIA, I have a question, My friend tagged me in a radio station contest for four free tickets to a concert (because it said to tag a friend you would bring, not that that is binding or anything). I figured I’d enter, too, and tagged her in return. I ended up winning and was sent my four free tickets! My friend found out I won and is now asking for her half of the tickets. She suggested we could each pay for one ticket ($28) for ourselves and then use the two free ones for our kids (we each have two children) and make it a fun night out. I d...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Telling the truth has always come naturally to you, Aries. But tact isn’t always your specialty, and sometimes your candor is now well-received. Keep that in mind this week. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 It is time to make peace with someone, even if it is the last thing you want to do this week, Taurus. There is no better option than to talk it out, so schedule that chat as soon as possible. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Sometimes, you like nothing more than being silly with other kindred spirits who get you, Gemini. But you’re in a d...
