Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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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...
Throughout history, certain people have clamored for signs regarding the Second Coming of Jesus. Some lean towards honest curiosity, others towards shaky intuitive thinking, which can be problematic. Who better to address the question than Jesus? In Luke 21, we read of this conversation, “Some of his disciples were remarking about how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God. But Jesus said, ‘As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one of them will be thrown d...
Montanans are being crushed under the weight of skyrocketing property taxes. Longtime residents are watching their tax bill soar as wealthy out-of-staters scoop up land and inflate home values across Montana. Families, seniors, and working people across the state are pleading for relief. This session a group of Montanans – Republicans and Democrats, conservatives and liberals – came together to deliver meaningful property tax relief. Unfortunately, a group of Montana lawmakers stood in the way and are now actively campaigning to get Gov...
The 2025 Legislative Session is over and it is time to look back at what was accomplished. For 85 days, Montana House Republicans worked hard to make Montana a better place to live, start a business, and raise a family. Property tax relief was our number one priority. The property tax package passed by the Legislature provides significant relief to Montana resident property taxpayers. The current property tax rate on residential property is 1.35%. For the 2025 tax year, the property tax rate will drop to 0.76% on the first $400,000 of market...
We’re lucky that pigeons make gentle cooing noises, not loud squawking noises. The idea that you master something after ten thousand hours does not hold much water, as people still bite their tongue when they eat. If human beings laid eggs, consuming them would be considered anything from taboo to ritualistic, varying from culture to culture. By the laws of logic, “to be or not to be” is always true. The day technology reaches singularity will be known as Independence Day for robots and Doomsday for mankind. You never realize how loud your...
GEORGIA, I have a question, I have five siblings, all over the age of 27. None are employed, and all are on government support or disability. Every Mother’s Day for the last 22 years, I have paid the bill for dinner for all of us, which is hundreds of dollars. I have paid because I am the only one with a stable income; I make a good, comfortable living, but I am not rich. This year, I am finally a mom. As a 38-year-old, I also don’t feel that it is still my responsibility to pay for all of my siblings. Yes, I can afford it, but it has now bec...
The subject of wealth and prosperity comes up often in the New Testament. Jesus taught about money and possessions nearly 15% of the time, including the matter in 11 of His 39 parables. As a truthteller, He most often cuts to the motive of an individual’s heart, which reveals that person's character. First-century Jewish society was extremely polarized. The affluent treated the poor harshly, including the religious leaders who were excessively judgmental. Jesus stood up for people of good character. “As Jesus looked up, he saw the rich put...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you soon find yourself pushing forward with great determination. Your drive is unstoppable, but tread carefully and respectfully in pursuing greatness. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Introspection is paramount right now, Taurus. You may reflect on your values, goals, and personal growth. This week, there are chances to change. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, right now is a good time to collaborate with others, whether at work or in personal projects. Use any time this week to your advantage to attend social events. CANCER -...
House Bill (HB) 477, to phase out single-use expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam food containers across Montana, has passed both the House and Senate with strong bipartisan support and backing from a diverse coalition of stakeholders. The bill, aimed at protecting public health, reducing litter, and supporting agricultural and timber business opportunities, is now before Governor Greg Gianforte. Since first introducing an EPS phase-out bill in 2019, sponsor Representative Marilyn Marler, D-Missoula, has worked to address lawmakers’ concerns and c...
The first 2/3 years of The Truman Show must’ve been boring to watch. Depression and anxiety are symptoms of social isolation, but without having a pandemic. While obviously even, it just feels wrong for a number like 777,777,772 to not be odd. An advanced aquatic civilization would have a harder time space-faring. Some of the most critical decisions that guide our futures are when we are inexperienced, hormonally unstable, and cognitively underdeveloped. Every left-handed Beatles member is still alive, while every right-handed member is d...
Dear Editor, On the last day of his presidency, in his last speech, President Ronald Reagan recalled what someone had once written to him: "You can go to live in France, but you cannot become a Frenchman. You can go to live in Germany or Turkey or Japan, but you cannot become a German, a Turk, or a Japanese. But anyone, from any corner of the Earth, can come to live in America and become an American." "We lead the world because, unique among nations, we draw our people-our strength-from every co...
