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 Don’t rush in and act combative this week, Aries. Take a more delicate approach to convince others to see things your way. As the saying goes, “You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.” TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Are you feeling like you may want to be a wellness warrior of late, Taurus? Start by taking inventory of the foods in your home and making some healthier changes. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, if you are looking to make a few new friends, ask others to connect you with like-minded individuals. You never know...
The following letter was read by The Whitehall Ledger at the July Town Council meeting as requested by Terry Reed. To whom it may concern on the Town Council and Whitehall Ledger, I am Terry Reed, a member of the community of Whitehall for most of my life. I have asked that the Whitehall Ledger Editor read this at the Town Council meeting on my behalf. I wish to let it be known that I am extremely displeased with the decision to put a four-way stop sign at the corner of A Street and First...
The following letter was also read by The Whitehall Ledger as requested by Sherry Cargill. Town of Whitehall Council Members: I regret that I was unable to attend this meeting in person. I, Sherry Cargill, went to the town hall for some clarification on the four-way stop signs at First and A Street. When I spoke with the mayor I asked if the sign issue had been brought before the council and she said it had not. She said it did not need to go through the council; it was at her discretion. When...
The younger generations bear the brunt of the recklessness of the older generations. The second we die, we become someone’s job. Weeds have the same motivation as every other plant, but we deem them unworthy to live. Lack of sleep causes psychosis and hallucinations. We all are slowly drifting towards insanity; sleep just resets the timer. Babysitting typically employs the least experienced people in one of the highest trust situations. Technically, every square inch of the Earth has underfloor heating. Pooping while at work is the closest t...
Thinking about the character of God, we all see God through our own eyes, and more specifically, through our experiences. Many of these experiences are negative. The great American Poet, Robert Frost, who is the closest thing to Poet Lauriat our country has ever known, described God’s character in tens if not hundreds of poems in many different and subtle ways. Always with reverence and respect; this is not true of not a few in our own culture. Perception is part of the problem, so we must search for the truth. Monica in the Free to Thrive v...
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Sometimes you feel a need to be in charge to prove that you are capable, Aries. This week take a back seat and fall in line with the established modus operandi. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 You may get into the habit of focusing on past mistakes, Taurus. This week, instead of falling into old habits, think about how you can grow and learn from your mistakes. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, it’s time to be sociable and put out feelers for different adventures. Make sure you share on social media channels that you’re available and rea...
Lego is simultaneously the world’s largest, and world’s smallest, tire manufacturer. When the moon is directly overhead, you will weigh slightly less. At a certain age, most of us either stop looking for cool rocks or start up once again. You can tell unions are good for workers because corporations invest so much money in attempting to break them up or discourage people from forming them. The asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs was the highest ratio of killing birds to one stone in Earth’s history. People defend celebrities against paparazzi...
Dear Editor, It's too bad the town of Whitehall isn't as enthusiastic about controlling mosquitoes as it is about controlling traffic with dubious four-way stops. Joe Dillon Whitehall, Montana...
Dear Editor, It's that time of year again - Spring Cleaning! We ladies at the Whitehall Country Store love your gently used, folded, clean clothing. Thank you so much for taking the time to sort through your donations. We accept working, clean appliances. Please take your filthy non-working appliances to the dump. We know the dump charges for certain items, but if you dump them off at the Country Store, then we have to pay to dispose of them, spending our money on your junk, instead of giving...
Being accused, “You don’t listen,” hurts. One unexpected result of the Internet and the Cell Phone age is that people are conditioned into impatience. Why is this? It is the incessant bells and whistles going off to condition us to look at our Cell phone. Youth are being misled. As adults we are expected to be temperate, patient, listen, and to be straightforward. However, adults, too, miss the mark. I’m not alone in calling these times, “The age of great distraction.” Friend, I want to ask you to look deeper. Do you listen to God given longi...
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, there are tips and tricks to learn through observation of others, particularly if those people are doing something with style. Keep your eyes peeled for inspiration. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, let other people know what you are feeling by wearing your heart on your sleeve a little more often. You don’t have to be stoic all of the time. It is alright to ask for help as well. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 It may seem like the days this week will trickle by at a snail’s pace, Gemini. It is perfectly fine to enjoy some slo...
Intelligence isn't genuinely appreciated until you meet someone who has none. Parents hide their smoking habit from their kids, and kids hide their smoking habit from their parents. In nature, cold milk isn't a thing unless the mother is dead. The human body has a highly sophisticated diagnosis system, but outputs terrible error codes. Most people who buy 50 meter water resistant watches will never dive that deep in their lives. W is the only letter that explains how it is written. Love at first...
Dear Editor, I am really curious about four-way stops. I understand that HIGH TRAFFIC areas need to have one, like near the school and in Whitehall by the Post Office and then the Community Center. Why was one put up on First Street and A Street? Was an analysis completed and then approved by the Town Council? That area is not high traffic, why would the Council approve this? What a waste of material and labor! Whoever approved this should be made to reimburse the city for all costs. Richard...
Dear Editor, Property tax increases and local spending demand efficiencies Property values are up, that's not news. Will property taxes follow? All of us need to have a conversation with your mayors, school boards and county commissioners, soon! Property tax bills have not been decided yet. Just because values are up does not require property taxes to rise also. Has the need for services increased? For sure. And so has the number of new developed properties that pay a large amount greater...
Bob’s childhood was very difficult, certainly unexpected, considering that his parents were part of a ministry organization that traveled around the world preaching the saving grace of Jesus. But at home: intemperateness. Bob’s father was absent in many respects, and during those important developmental years, the boy wilted under hurtful insults and outbursts of anger directed at him by his father. For years the young man lived in fear and worse, internal strife. He developed several health issues, including acute obsessive-compulsive dis...
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 This week you are surrounded by a heightened sense of romance. It could be from reading a favorite book or watching a beloved movie, Aries. Use it to spice up your love life. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, something you desperately need seems to be missing from your life right now. It’s more than a misplaced item. Focus your attention this week on figuring out what it is. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Try not to listen to any gossip this week, Gemini. It will only frustrate you and could put you further out of sorts. Avoid people w...
It is an excellent time to be a business owner in Montana. Americans from all corners of our nation are beginning to get back out and adventure and many of them are coming to our great state. This increased traffic, combined with our burgeoning technology sector here in Bozeman, has made for a stronger and healthier economy. A key factor in the economic growth of the Gallatin Valley is access to air travel. This year Congress can help facilitate additional growth in air travel options for...
Dear Editor, Jefferson Valley Search and Rescue would like to thank the Whitehall community for their continued support of the Father's Day Pancake Breakfast. It was a successful event! JVSAR would also like to thank the Whitehall Town Pump, Three Bears Alaska, Butte Walmart, and the Butte Safeway for their donations, as well as Bobbie Fleege, and the Whitehall Senior Center for the use of the facility. And finally, a thank you to Dana Brunet and Kari Herrera for volunteering their time as...
Dear Editor, Montana's 1972 constitution guarantees its citizens a right to "a clean and healthful environment in Montana for present and future generations." The 2023 trial of Held V. State of Montana, a lawsuit brought by 16 Montana youth, attempts to show how the state government's longstanding energy policies violate this constitutional right by favoring fossil fuel industries with high carbon emissions. The lawsuit is named for plaintiff Rikki Held, age 22, a fifth-generation Montanan...
We dress up for people we want to be undressed with. Kids are much more accepting of other people than adults are. Comparing an animal’s intelligence with a kid's age sounds cool, but comparing a kid's intelligence with certain animals sounds awful. It’s a good thing we can’t hear our eyeballs move inside their sockets. People care more about animals than humans in games and movies. Every big city has had a point in its history where there was only one high-rise in the entire city and it must’ve looked super awkward. Paper cuts will become...
Georgia, I have a question, I (46m) am getting married to my fiancee (39F). We have been together for three years; I have two daughters (18F, 6F) from my previous marriage - my ex left when my youngest was three. My fiancee is a very sophisticated woman and has exquisite taste. She also does not really care for young children and this has created tension between her and my youngest daughter. Our wedding is going to be very lavish and expensive. My fiancee also wants the wedding to be child-free. We will, however, be inviting my oldest daughter...
Monica’s first story is one of balance tragic. At 22 she brimmed with life. Her fiancée and she planned to go into ministry. Then suddenly he broke the engagement, and the rejection sent her into a spin. Having grown up a quiet girl and mostly introverted, uncomfortable around strangers, she withdrew and turned to comfort in alcohol. She met a man in the party scene, attempting to cope with past rejection—a manipulative predator. He took advantage of alcohol and her youth. Then abandoned her. For months her human prison of despair, dark...
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you will likely be giving much thought to your future and strategies that may increase your financial security. Reach out to your network for advice. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if communication has been difficult in the past, you will find that things change for the better in the days to come. You will gain a deeper understanding of others. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, useful information reaches you this week, which helps you make important decisions about your finances. Use this opportunity to make changes. CANCER...
Quantum describes matter at the smallest subatomic scales. A “quantum leap forward” should really mean the smallest and most insignificant advance possible. Being a pre-civilization chef was a very deadly guessing game. Not all colorful plants are created equal. Until proven otherwise, every day is your last day alive. The fact that guys still ask for nudes even though the internet has unlimited images demonstrates that they actually do care about the personality associated with the body. Within a decade, there will be a bunch of confessions or...
Dear Editor, We can't blame it all on Gen X. Although much could be directed toward the generation in question, this is a generalization; it's not quite fair to say all people from this particular era are at fault. It's also not quite true that Gen X, or ANY particular generation, can claim sole responsibility for the mess which we are witnessing in this day and age. The mess: the irresponsibility which seems to be almost proudly or maybe just brazenly exhibited lately. Not only is there a...
