Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, keep moving forward when you find yourself in a challenging situation. It’s best not to linger but to find a path forward. Wait for the dust to settle before getting involved. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you tend to go overboard at times. When a task falls in your lap this week, perhaps take a more middle-of-the-road strategy. Give it time before acting. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you have a lot going on in your life right now to keep you busy. With so much happening, try not to worry about what is h...
We call Montana “The Last Best Place” for good reason. Millions of visitors come to share in our state’s breathtaking landscapes and vibrant communities each year, supporting nearly 50,000 Montana jobs and bringing at least $5 billion to our state annually, according to a study by the University of Montana. This revenue fueled our post-pandemic recovery, providing a lifeline to our hotels, local restaurants, and countless small businesses. I know how crucial these visitors are to our state’s economic health. Many tourists can afford trips t...
Dear Editor, Two weeks ago, a former president and leading political candidate was nearly assassinated. For a brief moment, political pundits, television hosts, and celebrities retracted their baseless claims that President Trump was a modern-day Hitler and wished him well, ultimately confessing their accusations were manufactured, designed only to instill fear to get votes. Unfortunately, they have since returned to their aggressive and unfounded rhetoric in their desire to win this historic race. Montanans usually remain uninfluenced by...
It’s impossible to always experience higher than normal call volumes. Removing episodes of TV shows deemed “inappropriate” or “offensive” will result in a new version of the Mandela effect. People have gotten crueler, not kinder, since the pandemic. Cashiers at liquor stores could more accurately diagnose alcoholism in a person than their doctor could. Most Americans who work in India make more than most Indians ever will, and most Indians who work in America make more than most Americans ever will. The unofficial accepted minimum speed for...
The Bible portrays Christian life as a long-distance race, and sprinting is a poor example due to its short time span. It seems to me that in the 80s, many of my proteges looked to sprinters as the “jocks,” but I recall that notion changing as long-distance runners started breaking the four-minute mile. Any long or short-distance, dedicated runner who trains hard is an amazing athlete. Soon, the Olympics will have our attention as records are shattered and the competition is formidable. Because God intends the Christian’s journey to be a life...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Your feelings this week may not be entirely trustworthy, Aries. You could worry for nothing and be pulled into difficult situations for the wrong reasons. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if you are feeling a little lost these days, it could be that you need a change in perspective and location to help you get inspired. Plan a short trip to recharge. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 You cannot mediate or help friends establish harmony if you are all over the emotional map, Gemini. Work your way through your emotions before offering...
Dear Editor, As a parent, grandparent, and advocate for public education, I urge you to support Shannon O'Brien for Superintendent of Schools. Shannon is the only candidate who can bring the change we desperately need to support our teachers, parents, and students. Under Elsie Arntzen's leadership, Montana's education system has suffered. Our state ranks last in teacher pay, contributing to a severe teacher shortage. Susie Hedalen, Shannon's opponent, served as Elsie's deputy and is complicit...
Dear Editor, Congratulations to the people who brought the PRCA Rodeo to Whitehall last weekend. It was great to hear some noise from the rodeo grounds again and even better to be a part of it. I took my sister-in-law and her grandchildren, who live in Singapore - and they loved it. It was a huge thrill for Harvey and Louisa to see cowboys and cowgirls in action - and beyond fun to have Jack Dawson there to explain what was going on and Halle Downey to keep track of the kids when they weren't...
The Area IV Governing Board and Advisory Council oversees older adult services in Broadwater, Gallatin, Jefferson, Lewis and Clark, Meagher, and Park Counties. We implore Governor Gianforte’s administration to prioritize improved resources to deliver Older Americans Act services in our six counties. Montana’s Medicaid unwinding process has largely ended, and we are concerned about significant harm and unintended consequences to elders nationwide. Specifically, many older Montanans should never have lost their benefits and were unn...
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, show off your true colors and let others see who you are and what makes you tick. You are now given the spotlight to shine and get noticed even more. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 The full equation may not be revealed this week until you unravel some of the pieces, Taurus. You will need to remain patient as the process plays out. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you are discovering more people you can trust and who have your best interests at heart. Continue to surround yourself with these winning individuals. CANCER Jun 22/Jul...
You pay for many holes on your belt but only ever realistically use one to two. If you start a job on a Monday, your 10-year company anniversary will fall on a Saturday or Sunday, no matter how the leap years fall. Many modern advancements in transportation technology seem like they’re intended to recreate the train without anyone noticing. People complain about life not being fair only if it’s negative to them, but people don’t realize that life not being fair can be positive for them as well. On the road, you’re constantly reminded how une...
Two weeks ago, the Whitehall Country Store received a “donation” to the store - in the form of several broken air conditioners, refrigerators, and other items with freon. The dump charges a fee to dump these items - and, since it was obvious these items no longer worked - these individuals brought them to the Country Store instead while the Store was not open. After the Store received these items and they were found to be defunct, the Whitehall Country Store's volunteers then had to PAY the fees to the dump to dispose of the items. Is this fai...
Dear Editor, The primaries are over. Campaigns are now beginning in earnest. Opposing parties are flooding the media to ask for your votes 24/7. One sits and wonders: "What can I do? I'm only one person, and my vote doesn't matter anyway. It's all so overwhelming." You can do something! Did you know Jefferson County has a Republican Central Committee? This is one way a person can get informed and involved. Anyone can come to the meetings. A meet and greet will be held on August 11 at the...
In the last couple of weeks, the artificial intelligence craze seems to have become part of my life, for better or worse. On the positive side, a couple of investments in the technology sector are doing very well. On the other hand, it ushers in an era of great uncertainty, blurring reality and even history. This has already occurred in the digital age, in that significant information recorded only electronically gets lost as systems are updated or sites cease to exist. I find myself getting...
Georgia, I have a question, Our nanny quit on us Thursday night. She was involved in a car accident on Thursday morning and let us know right away that she could not make it that day as she had a broken femur and a cracked rib. I reminded her that she doesn’t have any sick days when watching my children and told her she needed to be available by Friday morning; otherwise, I would begin looking for a new nanny. She told me I was rude and inconsiderate and should have asked if she needed something or if she was okay instead of forcing her with a...
I grew up in the era of the “Bad News Bears” culture, iconic movies that inspired the underdogs to keep in the game. Most people like an inspiring story because the topic resonates in our lives differently. You may have been one of those kids who was awkwardly picked last on the school playground. Or you might be self-conscious and strive to over-achieve because you received little or no affirmation. My point is that we need someone in our corner to encourage us not to give up. In time and with age, we have learned that life is much more tha...
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Secrets troubling you may come to a head this week, Aries. Try not to let your emotions get the best of you now; otherwise, relationships could be damaged. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, your mind is all shaken up right now, so it should be no surprise that you are distracted. In the days ahead, you should see things settle down, and you’ll be able to refocus. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 This week is likely to be pretty quiet for you, Gemini. You may have to drum up your own excitement. Start looking at event calendars or live m...
Dear Editor, I am neither a lawyer nor a business advisor, but I have danced with a few 501C3s. A tax-exempt charitable organization may or may not have a relationship with a business or entity. The entity may sever that relationship, but that doesn't dissolve the 501C3. The charity can only dissolve by not renewing its certificate with the State or by a majority vote of its officers. Before that, it could only deal with tax-exempt funds by following the outlines of its charter or by-laws. It...
Dear Editor, I am horrified that a school board member would suggest that "we would need to start utilizing the General Fund to cover the costs"... "Adjusting costs, including wages and salary, equipment, instructional supplies, and building maintenance" to pay for extracurricular events. Perhaps we should look at THE WHITEHALL POOL PALS as an example of funding all extracurricular events, especially athletics. Perhaps it is time to use schools as academic learning centers and eliminate all...
Dear Editor, I am doubly indebted to the people of Whitehall! Many may remember a time, about ten or so years ago, when one of the town's restaurateurs started a bucket campaign to purchase a new bike for me after my old one wore out. I purchased a used Surrey bike, a four-wheeled contraption, that I pedaled all over Whitehall and much of the immediate area south of town. This bike got me around for the next six or seven years. After that was pretty well worn out, again, with the help of a good...
Attractive nurses, male or female, most likely never get accurate heart rates from their patients. If world infrastructure suddenly collapses, without phones, airplanes, and ships, most of us will never be able to see or talk to most of our friends and families again. If you had the power to know what happens after death, you’d either have the most reassuring or the most terrifying piece of knowledge in the universe, yet you could never share it without sounding insane. Eventually, there will be an AI that is insecure about its hardware. D...
Jesus provides us with an illustration in John 15:1-4, which helps us understand the value of connection. “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the words I have spoken to you. Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.” God is understood to be like a...
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may be full of more energy than you have had in a while, helping you sail through all your tasks this week at a record pace. Enjoy this wave while you ride it. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, heed your body’s messages that it needs some rest right now; otherwise, you may not be up for social engagements that are on the horizon. Pisces comes into your life this week. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you cannot hang out with everyone trying to get a piece of your time right now. You will likely need to space out s...
Dear Editor, The school board recently voted to establish a $100 activity fee for each middle school and high school athlete/participant per season, including fall, winter, and spring activities. Please know that this decision was not made lightly. I intend to provide a comprehensive background regarding this decision. Three years prior, the account to fund extracurricular activities started depleting itself more than was being funded. Our previous clerk had informed the board of this concern....
Dear Editor, As I read Tom Jenkin's Letter to the Editor (6/26/2024), I figured I had better throw my 53 cents (inflation) worth in. The Whitehall Pool Pals is a private non-profit 501c3 organization created by a group of people many years ago to help keep the newly constructed pool open and available to the people of Whitehall and the surrounding communities. Their goal has always been the betterment of the pool. They have never hinted that anything they have purchased and donated does not...
