Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Dear Editor Talk is cheap. Actions speak louder than words. Put your money where your mouth is. Another one is that “less is more,” but Senator Tester believes that more is more. Try watching a TV show without 15+ ads in an hour bashing his opponent as being a “rich out-of-stater” as the reason housing prices are so high. Unaffordable housing has been an issue for the last 25 years. Back then it was the Californians, Texans, Ted Turner, or the millionaires in Big Sky, not to mention the influx of movie stars. Has this become Senator Tester...
Employers want employees to do as much work as possible while learning the fewest marketable skills possible. We know every phone number in the world, just not who it belongs to. Teachers should collab with video game makers to make education engaging. Alarm clocks would wake up people faster if they played in odd meters. Most of the animal sounds we know come from the animals’ mouths, but a bee’s buzzing comes from its wings. There has probably already been an AI-written obituary. Attractive traits are evolutionary advantages, but why are cur...
What a sorry state of affairs our political system has become. Running for office has always been a dirty, ugly business, but in all my years, I have not seen anything like the last ten years. The lies in the past have always been there. But this….wow. It’s so blatant. It’s so obvious. Tester’s voting record: I never thought that auditing something was a bad idea, like auditing the Federal Reserve. Wouldn’t it be nice to know what we have in a bank? Yet, when it comes up, Tester votes against auditing the Federal Reserve. Why is that? Eve...
Georgia, I have a question, My husband and I went on vacation with my best friend and her husband. When we arrived at the resort, we were given a $200 voucher for services due to an inconvenience we had experienced (not our fault, not the resort's). We thanked the front staff, talked about it with each other, and said each couple had $100 to spend how they wished. However, my best friend said they weren’t interested in dealing with the” hassle” a resort credit would cause. Five days later, we are on the plane coming home. My best friend mention...
As Jesus' ministry began to flourish, people in the region sought Him out, many in great need. Jesus’ compassionate response is well noted in the four synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John). On one occasion in Luke 8, Jesus was en route to minister to a hurting family, but a welcomed interruption significantly changed the course of another woman’s life. “As Jesus was on his way, the crowds almost crushed him. And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years, but no one could heal her. She came up behind him and...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 You’ll feel a strong urge to take initiative, especially in areas related to your career or personal projects, Aries. However, be careful to avoid overextending yourself. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you might evaluate your spending habits or consider new ways to increase your income. It’s a good time for financial planning and budgeting. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, be open to new information and perspectives, which could lead to valuable insights. Social interactions may be particularly rewarding, so make time for...
Dear Editor, When will the insanity stop? How does a long-time Washington bureaucrat make housing more affordable? According to Jon Tester, the solution is to create another program to offer a qualified group of people low-interest loans or tax credits. Ask yourself: How does this make housing more affordable, and where does this money come from? Do we keep printing it and pass the debt on to future generations? The US government is already 35 ½ trillion dollars in debt. Consumers continu...
Dear Editor, As a lifelong Montanan and rancher, I have seen how hard U.S. Senator Jon Tester has worked on behalf of Montana. A third-generation dirt farmer from Big Sandy, Tester is the only farmer in the Senate, making him a strong, knowledgeable voice for family farmers and ranchers. Senator Tester has a proven record of getting results for a wide array of Montana residents and issues. Veterans, educators, retirees, and those needing help finding affordable housing have all received his help...
Dear Editor, Some American military experts are concerned that a war between the U.S. and China could lead to a Chinese attempt to invade our west coast. Since China outnumbers us by about four to one, I suppose they might consider such a thing. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor brought the U.S. into World War Two some Americans were worried about a Japanese invasion. However, a leading Japanese military officer cautioned the political leaders in Tokyo to not consider it. In essence he...
Dear Editor, Lynch and Bidegaray will protect our freedoms. Montanans have an opportunity to elect two experienced and independent justices to the Montana Supreme Court who will respect the Montana Constitution and protect our constitutional rights. They are Jeremiah Lynch and Katherine Bidegaray. Jeremiah Lynch, a Butte native and federal court magistrate for 13 years, is running for the Chief Justice of the Montana Supreme Court. He has what it takes to be our Chief Justice, having served as...
We already live in a time where a city of flying cars is achievable. We just realized they’re not as convenient as we thought. If humans ever find alien animal life on another planet, one of the first things we will probably do is kill one and open it up to look inside. You never feel like you become an adult, you get older and wiser than everyone around you. Fingernails and hair probably make a noise when growing; it’s just too small and slow to hear. As self-driving cars become more prevalent, they will eventually be mandated, and regular car...
The extraordinary miracles Jesus performed in the short three-year time span speak loudly to who He is, even in the present day. It’s important to understand that eyewitness accounts, as recorded in the Bible, provide verifiable evidence of Christ’s character. I’ve drawn much of your attention as a reader to Luke’s account, in this week’s column I want to explore more in-depth details from Mark. “Immediately Jesus made his disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. After leaving them, He went...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you might find it challenging to assess a situation this week. Always stick to what your instincts are telling you, as they are rarely wrong. Try not to get sidetracked by small details. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 You may find a need to be more assertive at work, Taurus. Your ideas are sound, so don’t hesitate to share them with colleagues. Others will appreciate your insight. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Communication may be the key for you this week, Gemini. It is an excellent time to network and share your ideas. Be concis...
If our weeks were designed to be shorter, we would have more weekends. If you’re over 18, some kid has probably used your birthday to lie about their age. A broken clock is correct three times during winter daylight savings and only once during summer daylight savings if it stops from 2:00 to 2:59. Employers would be more amenable to remote work arrangements if commuting time is legally mandated as paid work hours. A metaphor is a convolution to make a point clearer. People born in the 90s were likely the last humans to know someone born in t...
Dear Editor, The Montana Senate race seems to be a highly emotional campaign. With one candidate an incumbent it should be more fact than emotion, that is do you approve of Tester's voting record or not. Tester has a 100 rating from Planned Parenthood. If there is more to a US Senator, please read on. Other national organizations rate Tester: • NRA: "F" on Gun Rights • Eagle Forum: 17%, same as Chuck Schumer • Heritage Action: lifetime score 8%. Average Senate Democrat 11% • Americans for Pro...
Dear Editor, I am opposed to all elective abortion, but I hope to find common ground with all voters regarding CI-128. I urge you to look beyond the language that will appear on the ballot and take five minutes to read the language that will appear in the Montana state constitution in its entirety if voters approve CI-128. In reading the actual language, it is clear that CI-128 would radically expand abortion in Montana, enshrining in the Montana Constitution a right to an elective abortion...
Dear Editor, Will Montana be the next Epstein Island? Montanans should be cautious about what they vote for. Ads supporting CI-128 lead voters to believe that this initiative will give women the right to “make and carry out decisions about one’s own pregnancy, including the right to an abortion.” Women in Montana already have that right. However, they are leaving out critical information of what this bill will allow. If successful, CI-128 would establish an island of protection, via a constitutional amendment, for sex and drug traffickers that...
Dear Editor, I am so tired of hearing, “A woman has the right to choose what she does with her body, etc.” We make thousands of choices every day! There are consequences to any choice, good or bad. It comes to this: A woman makes a choice that results in pregnancy, which could have been prevented. Is the solution to kill the life that resulted from that choice? And then there are more consequences - emotional, maybe infertility, etc. Women who have chosen to abort a child need our love, care, and understanding, not condemnation. Amending Mon...
The President of Montana Farmers Union, Walter Schweitzer, recently penned an op-ed taking Tim Sheehy to task for his opposition to laws requiring meatpackers to label beef’s country of origin, also praising fellow third-generation Montanan and Big Sandy dirt farmer Jon Tester for working across the aisle to introduce a mandatory country of origin labeling bill. Recently, I listened to a radio interview with Tim Sheehy on Working Ranch radio show that is very concerning. When Tim Sheehy was asked about MCOOL (mandatory country of origin l...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you might have considered making changes for a long time. One of the most significant changes could be moving home base. Consider real estate. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, even if you’re unsure what to do this week, you may have to decide quickly. Take an innovative approach when mulling your options if need be. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Nothing but pleasant energy will surround you this week, Gemini. Use it to your advantage to accomplish many things at your own pace. Then, you can enjoy a night or two out this w...
During the short three-year earthly ministry of Jesus Christ, news quickly spread across the Middle East region about His message and miracles. Crowds were drawn to Him on most occasions, either in the streets or synagogues. Listeners were receptive to His teachings, others were on the fence, and, of course, some blatantly rejected Jesus. Luke records Christ’s Parable of the Sower in Chapter 8, reflecting this truth about receiving or rejecting Jesus. In this context, four powerful miracles occur, displaying Christ’s authority. Specific miracle...
Georgia, I have a question, Is it appropriate to show up for the reception if you have not attended the funeral? My brother-in-law passed away, and we traveled out of town for the funeral, staying at a hotel. My daughter lives about an hour away from where we were staying. She has only met my husband’s family four times in 10 years. She could not attend the wake or the funeral but wanted to attend the reception and family meal at the restaurant. I told her it would be inappropriate and intrusive to just show up at the meal if she did not a...
This letter is directed towards Montana State Senator John Tester. Senator Tester, On April 11, 2024, you wrote to Mr. Duane Gill, Director of the Montana VA HCS, regarding pain management for Montana Veterans. The facility's response, dated May 14, 2024, was on par with a fifth-grade book report. The misinformation, simplistic responses, and lack of context are indicative of Montana VA leadership's disdain for oversight and being held accountable. While there are several inaccuracies in the...
Dear Editor, You may have heard the statistic that just 6% of Montana voters effectively elected 88% of the Montana House of Representatives in 2022. If you haven't heard that yet, it might shock you, but it's true! There was a time when I was one of those 6% who believed that our political parties should have all the power when it came to nominating candidates. I was all-in on the Republican party, even serving on the State Republican Executive Committee. I still believe in conservative...
It’s more socially acceptable to spread misinformation than to correct someone for spreading misinformation. Optical illusions are malicious compliance between your eyes and brain. A picture is worth 1000 words, but moving pictures can miss half the story. Imagine how many masterpieces from unknown artists were lost to history - art we’ll never even know existed. When you look up at the stars, you might be making inadvertent eye contact with an alien who’s also looking up at the stars. For some, a grave is the only property they’ll ever own. Yo...
