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In the coming 50 years we need to figure out where to put 8 billion dead bodies. Using 0 to code females and 1 to code males make sense anatomically. $10000 is a life-changing amount of money for some people and a night in a fancy hotel for others. Once they figure out how to slow or stop the human aging process, retirement plans, and prison sentencing will need to be completely restructured. Dogs must really think we care about our toilets given it’s the only thing we mark as our territory multiple times throughout the day. Walking down a s...
I’ve heard literally thousands of sermons in my 52 years. As a pastor, I’ve preached hundreds of sermons over the past 35 years. One common expression a pastor often uses when wrapping up their message includes “in closing.” That’s generally a hint that they are almost done speaking, maybe? Many a time a preacher failed to conclude. Pastor and professor at my Seminary, David Jones said, “Land the plane future preachers. Don’t say you’re coming in for the landing and then take off again.” I’ve heard his message many times in my head when I’m sp...
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Being more selective can enhance your life in many different ways, Aries. You often are judged by the company you keep, so think about that when starting new relationships. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Set up camp on the sofa for the next few days, Taurus. Enjoy the rest and relaxation. You don’t have to be productive every minute of the day so don’t feel guilty about your R&R. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Some interesting information could be coming your way, Gemini. You just need to keep your ear to the ground and open to receive it. Oth...
It’s an emotionally stressful time for this Editor - my son turned 18 this month, my niece graduated this past Sunday, and my son and his many wonderful friends will graduate this coming Sunday. I am sad, I am happy, I am joyful and fearful all at the same time. With that comes scheduled time for a mental health break for family fun in the sun. The Whitehall Ledger will be closed as of noon on May 31st and remain closed until Monday, June 5th in the late afternoon. Mark your calendars - I will NOT be replying to emails, or answering phone calls...
Dear Editor, We have been reading and hearing about the issues of the Whitehall Saddle Club and the Town of Whitehall. So just show the real reason the town is pushing this. There are so many rumors being floated around. Rumors are that the town will be getting a substantial amount of money for the development of the recreation area. Rumors are, developing an RV area? (There is already parking in the park for that, also the town would be competing with other local RV parks in the area). That is...
Dear Editor, I am writing about concerns I have with the school decreasing and even cutting access to music programs. I know that in the last two years, my son had to split his music class with study skills in order to even have access to band class. This decreased his time for band by half. Now, I am informed they won't even provide enough slots so he can have band next year. He has to take math instead. I am outraged. When I went to look up the times for music programs on the school website,...
Dear Editor, Wildfire smoke due to fires in Canada is causing unhealthy air quality in some parts of Montana. Follow local air quality updates and guidelines at Montana Todays Air (mtdeq.us). Wildfire smoke affects everyone, however, certain populations have an increased risk of adverse effects. Individuals with chronic conditions may be at increased risk of respiratory or cardiac complications. Children, pregnant people, and seniors are also at greater risk. Additional guidance, including...
Coffee doesn’t give you energy. It loans energy out to you, and you’re expected to pay it back with interest. We are going to need security questions between friends/family to make sure we aren’t speaking to an AI soon. In less than a century, people will not know what it’s like to grow up without smartphones, high-speed internet, and express delivery services. Skipping is almost exclusively only for happy people. People who let their texts show on their lock screen are the people who truly have nothing to hide. In the future, there will be...
Georgia, I have a question, Unfortunately, we have had to postpone our wedding as I’ve been diagnosed with cancer and will be starting treatments two weeks before the wedding. We’ve received a lot of support and understanding, but some people want us to reimburse them for canceled flights. How do I handle this? Am I in the wrong for saying no? Pained and Lost Dear Pained, My lord, you are absolutely not in the wrong for saying no. Honestly, all of those who asked you this need to be cut out of your life immediately - as they are damaged goo...
Our topics today, hardship and discipline, weave together, watch for them. Who doesn’t feel for an individual or, for that matter, a people enduring hardship and suffering? Perhaps you recall watching the movie classic The Grapes of Wrath, the translation of the John Steinbeck novel of the same name? Henry Fonda and his instantly recognizable voice—he was young when it was filmed. Discipline, on the other hand, has multiple connotations all depending upon the context. We view discipline negatively if it entails emotional and/or physical abu...
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 You may struggle to get going this week, Aries. But once you do, it will be full speed ahead. In fact, you may need to slow things down to let others catch up. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if you are feeling a bit scattered as of late, take some time out of your schedule to meditate and reflect on what is most important to you. Then follow that path. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, give yourself permission to move slowly this week. If you racing through things, you’re apt to make mistakes. Set your own pace and let things p...
Dear Editor, As business owners, we all go through different phases of learning in business. We learn everything from how to run our business on paper, navigate expenses, and hire the right team of expert lawyers and accountants, to how to become more profitable. We often ask ourselves, "Am I doing this right? Is my business headed in the direction I want it to go? What areas of my business do I need to focus on?" These are just some of the many questions we encounter in day-to-day business...
Dear Editor, Montana is a beacon of fiscal responsibility; it's time to apply it in DC. The state's budget surplus this year is a clear indicator that Montana is doing something right economically. We've seen this money be put to good use by reducing our tax burden and smart spending on programs that will boost our economic prosperity and bring growth and opportunity to the state. Representative Matt Rosendale has brought that same mentality to Congress. It's clear that Democrats have overspent...
Mattress stores seem to stay in business forever yet a mattress is one of the most infrequent customer purchases, Efficient workers at work are the ones punished with more work. The only real Christmas Miracle is that Santa has not gotten shot by anyone, especially in the U.S. There’s a song that you absolutely love but you’ll never listen to it again because you just forgot about it. Youth is a paradox because you want to be healthy and make good habits and set up your career, but you also want to be hedonistic so you don’t end up regre...
I learned to shoot on the family ranch, as ranch kids are wont to do. My gun education was furthered at a Catholic summer camp, and I still have my paper target proving my marksmanship. It was hunter safety classes, and calm, clear-eyed common sense; this was the rural approach to guns I grew up with. Then it’s a story we all know: Guns became politicized. Polarized. Lobby-ized. Humans are good at inventing things, so guns got more militarized as they turned into weapons of mass destruction. Our laws, sadly, didn’t keep up, because humans can...
As technology has advanced, I’ll be the first to admit distrusting the so-called “Cloud”, the online system that saves my pictures, documents, and more on a server in Butte, Bozeman, Seattle, Washington, Sacramento, California, or Dillon, just to make the point. A friend of mine recently told me that he deleted some files on his computer, not knowing that everything was deleted on his entire cloud account—a major hassle. I’m all for files being saved; however, I’m a yard leery of others, namely hackers, getting my personal data and information...
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, try to rectify an imbalance in a relationship with another person close to you this week. It’s never too late to make amends, and the rewards are fully worth it. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, friction can be overcome with patience and perseverance. Take an even-keeled approach and give things time to simmer. Change will come. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 The brighter you shine, the more things will come your way this week, Gemini. Wear a big smile on your face and get out into the thick of things. CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22 C...
There aren’t any realistic hacker scenes because actual hacking is a long and tedious process that wouldn’t fit the intensity of a movie. There are prodigies that will never become prodigies because they never got the chance to do the thing they were to be great at. There will be a point in your life where you’ll have more past than future. Lobster and crab characters in animations are already cooked. We suffer more in our imagination than in reality. With as much as we are on screens, it’s surprising screens aren’t in our dreams more ofte...
Dear Editor: The Supreme Court has run amok, and it's time to get it under control. For the last year, we have witnessed scandal after scandal comes out of the Supreme Court. And in the last month alone we've seen multiple breaking news stories about Clarence Thomas's shady behavior. First, it was secretly accepting luxury vacations and lavish gifts worth millions for 20 years. Then, it was having his mother's home bought and renovated. Now, it's come to light that his grandnephew's private...
Dear Editor, Every year on May 31st, The World Health Organization and its partners mark World No Tobacco Day, highlighting the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of death globally and is currently responsible for killing one in 10 adults worldwide. The theme of this year's World No Tobacco Day campaign is "Ban tobacco advertising, promotion, and sponsorship." Tobacco...
Dear Editor, Can't the Town of Whitehall afford an American flag for the Town Hall?? A Concerned Citizen...
Change is not easy, and the adoption of electric transportation presents us with complex social, economic, and technical issues. The Montana Legislature passed punitive and discriminatory bills to tax electric vehicles (EVs). But what’s most concerning is that these are some of the most amended, unamended, and re-amended bills in the entire session. It seems that legislators still don’t know much about EVs, yet they’re pushing taxes and regulation through anyway. Adoption of EVs continues to rapidly increase in Montana, but it’s clear that mo...
To recognize exceptionality, the Pro Hall of Fame was constructed in Canton, Ohio in 1963 to recognize franchise owners, officials, front-office personnel, coaches, and players for their sweat and devotion. Since then, other endeavors have followed suit. If you fly, well, there’s the hall for Aviation. Ditto, military, theater, medicine, automotive, music, and gymnastics. I’m thinking that somewhere there is a Hall of Fame titled The International Clown Hall of Fame and Research Center. (There is, it is famous in Baraboo, Wisconsin, well, acc...
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, pay attention to the smaller details, as those are the ones most often ignored. You'll be highly regarded if you pinpoint any errors in a timely manner. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Work to the best of your ability, Taurus. Focus on your own work and serve as a source of encouragement to those around you who may be experiencing some difficulties. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 A loved one may be hinting at a few things he or she wants to do with you, Gemini. Find the time to make these...
Dear Editor, Dams – I really like them. As the manager of Vigilante Electric Cooperative, I am very thankful for the 31 federal hydroelectric dams that the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) uses to supply us with low-cost, renewable, carbon-free power. In addition to this power being low-cost, renewable, and carbon-free the driving force is reusable and is used several times to generate power before it reaches the Pacific Ocean. Unlike large nuclear and fossil fuel generation sources, with these hydroelectric dams, the generation is more e...
