Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Editor’s Note: As some may have noticed, my editorial last week was in rough draft form and was mistakenly printed. Here is the completed version. I don’t write editorials often, and that is on purpose. Although it is commonplace for an editor to write weekly editorials for their readers to enjoy or be angered by, I don’t believe that my opinion is worthy of a weekly rant. However, when I received the voicemail below from a concerned reader who did not leave their name or number and called outside of office hours from a blocked phone, I was u...
Dear Editor, In response to Heather Denny's editorial, a great non-partisan letter. Heather, would you consider joining us at the Whitehall Indivisible meetings on Thursdays from 6-7 PM at the Whitehall School Library? We would like your "come together" ideas and goals to share with us. Thank you for your consideration! KATIE SMITH Whitehall, Montana...
Dear Editor: All of our legislators in Washington are multimillionaires. Their voting record indicates that their vision of representing Montanans is limited. They don't seem to grasp that their jobs are to represent all Montanans - not just the very wealthy. Next year's election offers an opportunity to change that. Multi-millionaire Senator Steve Daines voted consistently for taxing the middle class, cutting Medicaid, eliminating SNAP, and other programs helping the working poor, and...
Dear Editor, I knew I would get blowback from my thoughts on the hate I see. Especially since I spent time on the leaders of the Democrat party. And it was as expected. First, I want to thank Liz, Whitehall Ledger Editor and the Queen of Halloween Scream, for publishing my op-ed. Liz has always treated me fairly, and I appreciate that. The letters that mentioned my op-ed mainly blamed me for fueling this hate by attacking the democrat party. I find that curious because what I see is the leaders...
The US cannot name a state “Moisten” as it would completely destroy the state abbreviation system. However, many believe there are other, better reasons not to. On average, 6 to 8 people die between your blinks. If you lose a leg, your BMI goes down. If you lose another leg, your BMI goes up (BMI is based on weight and height). If J. Lo and Jennifer Garner had changed their names after marrying, Ben Affleck would have two exes named Jennifer Affleck. You can buy all kinds of foods and supplements to boost your defenses, but none to improve you...
GEORGIA, I have a question, I can’t believe I have to ask this, but this friend who’s mad at me usually doesn’t react like this, so I must be missing something. My friend just finished school to become a hairstylist. We were chatting, and I mentioned I’d been thinking about changing my hair. She asked me to let her do it because she needed clients to start her business and said she’d do it for free if I posted it, showed it off, and told people about her. I said great, but that free was too generous and I wanted to pay her something, so we agre...
What do Jim Rockford, Colombo, Inspector Gadget, Inspector Clouseau, Nancy Drew, and Sherlock Holmes have in common? They all remind us that solving mysteries is fun. And while the Bible also captures our attention, authors, TV and cable personalities, and Internet personalities “unlock” secret mysteries —sometimes in a fun way —my approach is as sober as can be. The sacred word of God offers salvation like no other. The Bible is actually clear and consistent. When specific Bible texts are a little vague, we need not read between the lines;...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Your passion is ignited this week, Aries. A fun hobby can completely capture your attention. Don’t be afraid to try something new or put your energy into something you really love. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 This week is a great time to focus on the simple pleasures in life, Taurus. Enjoy a cozy night in or savor a delicious meal. Spending time in nature is another way to pass the time. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you may find yourself drawn to new subjects and interesting people this week. It’s an excellent time to rea...
Hello Everyone, The election is going on and before you vote, I have to tell you... I have no team. I was hoping I could be a part of the Whitehall team. I think our team will make some great plays. With encouraging, coaching, and having our heart and mind on getting to home plate. I hope you will allow me to be on your team. I’m sure we will have some foul balls and pitch some walks, but if we catch those errors, we will cross the home plate together. Vote Kathleen Fike for Mayor! KATHLEEN F...
Dear Editor, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, “Anyone who knows me, knows that I DETEST politics!” Having read Jim Buterbaugh's Op-Ed on “Hate,” I cannot with any honesty back him on every point. Burt, on his main point, we are in total agreement! The senseless vitriol that we see, hear, and read about on a daily basis is taking its toll on this nation! At least for those who observe the evening news (I’ve also said this before, I almost religiously DON’T watch the news). The prob...
Dear Editor, This is a response to Jim Buterbaugh. Dear Jim, Sometimes the pot calls the kettle black. Much of the discord and lack of civility in this country is coming from the very top. While you say you are sad because of the reaction of some people to the behavior of the president, you immediately start right in, blaming others. You say "bite me" and your two words, starting with "F"? This does not lend itself to bridging the divides in our country. Donald Trump is a mean, vindictive man....
Dear Editor, I would like to respond to Jim Butterbaugh’s Sad op-ed in the Whitehall Ledger. Jim, your editorial expresses more hate. I think the Bible quotes to ”turn the other cheek.” Your opinions should be accepted as well as your friends without malice. There are good Americans in both parties. Yes, you are right; many people have left both parties. Our Congress members of both parties, especially in Montana, never respond to our concerns. Yet we taxpayers pay their salaries to repre...
Dear Editor, This is to the residents of the American town of Whitehall, Montana. I am writing a reminder to citizens of Whitehall, Montana, aged 18 years old and above, to vote in the election for Mayor, our town manager. This is a very important duty of you as an American to vote. Voting is not a privilege; it is an earned freedom to cast a vote on how your town is run and what will best determine your and your children's future. Choose the candidate who can make the lives we live better, and...
Dear Editor, With the upcoming election for Whitehall mayor, I would like to encourage residents to get involved in local government. I appreciate both Linda Jung and Kathleen Fike answering various questions in a recent edition of the Whitehall Ledger. Why is involvement vital for Whitehall? First, getting involved in various forms of local government by inquiring about a wide range of committees. Many people are not aware that the three wards can have multiple town council representatives, and...
GEORGIA, I have a question, Would it be so wrong of me if I went on vacation without my boyfriend? First, let me explain. I (22F) want to go on vacation with my boyfriend (21M), but he keeps refusing to go anywhere with me until he gets a car. Weekends away? Nope! Abroad? Nope! His car comes first. He says it's getting too cold and his bike will only take him so far. But seriously? My sister went on vacation with her boyfriend of only four months, and my boyfriend of almost three years won’t go with me because he doesn’t have “play money...
Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, otherwise known as gentiles (those outside of Judaism), cautions against being mediocre. We must keep in mind the context of the first-century church and its blending of cultures. For previous centuries, the Jewish people considered themselves “the people of God,” but with the accomplished work of the resurrected Jesus and the expansion of his church, nations were being grafted into God’s plan of salvation. Jesus came for the entire world. Especially for Jewish leaders, it brought about a decline for this mi...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Timing is everything, Aries. Even though you are anxious to start something big, this might not be the right moment for it. You’ll benefit from stepping back to reassess. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 You are craving comfort, but growth is just outside of your range, Taurus. This week, a financial focus pays off. Don’t ignore your gut when it comes to an economic matter. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 You may be charming and magnetic right now, Gemini, but are you paying attention to what other people are saying? It’s time to liste...
Someone is getting dialysis, someone is stuck in traffic, someone is going to bed after a draining 12 hour shift. Everyone is doing something different in life but we are all here living. What were you doing before reading this article? Whatever it was, did it make you happy? Lack of curiosity is a subtle form of stupidity. From a hypothetical, alien perspective, human culture (ethics, existential beliefs, race, nationhood, etc.) looks no different than the path taken by tree roots, the formations of ants, or the patterns of spider webs. A...
Dear Editor, The news keeps telling us how divided we are, but I don't believe that - I think shared interests far outpace the things that divide us. Music is one of them. The Montana Chamber Music concert on Saturday drew a packed house that was as politically diverse as possible, with everyone supporting and enjoying the event. Whenever help was needed - to carry a wheelchair over the stairs to the porch, to find a music stand, to help pack up chairs after the concert, haul furniture back...
Dear Editor, SYNERGY: Stop The Crisis. What is it that creates success in an economy? Is it Socialism? Is it Capitalism? Socialism is a government-controlled economic system intended to benefit everyone according to their individual needs. The government controls the system from top to bottom. Sound OK? Capitalism is an economic system where private individuals or businesses own production resources and operate for profit. Prices, production, and distribution are guided by supply and demand in...
Sad. The hate I see is sad. A week ago, last Friday, I was talking with a friend whom I have known for years. Pleasant, smiley conversation. We talked about the study commission and the lack of citizen care. Joked about things and then he turned to me in a complete change of mood and asked if I was still an avid Trump supporter. I told him what I tell everyone: I'm not an avid supporter; I am a supporter of a person who will work in the interest of the United States and its citizens, not other nations or non-citizens above citizens. He harshly...
Dear Editor, I invite your readers to a peaceful protest - the No Kings Rally on October 18th. I'm inviting all of you to show up and join me this Saturday, October 18 at the Butte Plaza Mall at noon for the No Kings Rally. I'll be carrying a large American flag, so I'll be easy to find. "But I don't have a sign!" Butte Indivisible has a pile of signs you can shuffle through and borrow. Also, you can just walk around and wave at people, signless. Sometimes people hand out little flags. "But I've...
Most humans are ok with being licked affectionately by strangers as long as they aren’t human. Werewolves would be transformed all day since moonlight is sunlight reflecting off the moon. If you ask someone if they have ever lied, and they say “yes,” you must believe them. Since they all require batteries or some form of power, electronics are actually a subscription. The praying mantis in A Bug’s Life had a moth as a spouse because he loved his life. Despite all their problems, peasants in feudal times probably slept a lot better than we do. V...
Paul, a most enthusiastic follower of Christ, sacrificed his life and devoted himself fully, encouraging others to believe. In Ephesians Chapter 2, Paul describes what it means to be brought back from death. To us, he seems a bit metaphorical. He is passionately earnest: “As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us also lived among them at one time, g...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 You are seeing things more clearly this week, Aries. Conversations that felt stuck a little while ago are now moving along more smoothly. A bold decision comes up midweek. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you are craving stability, both financially and emotionally. Take midweek to reassess your spending habits or consider a relationship that's ready for the next step. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you are in your element this week. Communication flows easily, especially by Thursday. A short trip or spontaneous plan could...
