Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Georgia, I have a question, What is the difference between an admirer and a stalker? The girl I am in love with told me I’m a creepy stalker but I don’t think I qualify as that description. Somewhere In-Between Dear In-Between, If someone thinks you are a “creepy stalker” you have crossed that line from an admirer. You are no longer making the object of your “love” feel safe and therefore should stop immediately. Apologize, learn from your actions, and move on. With love, Georgia Georgia, I have a question, How does one describe “nothing?...
Seems today that we sit more and more. Our jobs, of course, are the culprits; and for youth, particularly boys (but increasingly girls too) gaming occupies us. Then, there is office administration, taxi services, computer programing. In the past generation, schooling has become longer and longer, increasing sitting. Then there are occupations that require physical exertion and strength, such as the construction arts, athletics, delivery services and much more. For those in the later style of work it would be frowned upon to constantly sit on...
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, figure out where your priorities lie, then position yourself in the right corner to get things done effectively. It could take some time before you see progress. Remain patient. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 It’s best if you can keep tight control of your emotions and not let others see what is brewing behind your stoic demeanor, Taurus. This will give you an advantage in negotiations. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, if you’re too pragmatic this week, you may miss the opportunity to do something spontaneous and really enjoyable w...
People are impressed by the uniqueness of snowflakes but potatoes are equally unique and no one cares. Given pay rates, humans clearly value entertainment over necessity. It’s ridiculously easier to ruin your life than to improve your life. At some point in their life, anyone born on 6/06/06 has to consider if they were destined to become the Antichrist. People with one leg amputated double their number of useful socks, but with both legs amputated the number drops to zero. It’s a shame that if a negative person meets another negative per...
On Friday, April 14 Montana became the first American state to ban TikTok after the Montana House of Representatives voted 54-43 to ban TikTok from all personal smartphones and tech devices within the state. SB419 is not in effect quite yet, as it must be signed by Gianforte. However, Gianforte has previously banned TikTok from all state-owned official government devices; in January of this year, he publicly urged the Montana University System to follow suit with their own administrative TikTok ban for official educational devices — which it d...
I have been blessed to be operating alongside the 5th generation of our family ranch in Roberts, Montana. Ranch families like mine understand the importance of neighbors, community, and keeping decision-making at the most local level possible. That’s why we are deeply concerned about an effort by attorneys to jam a bill through the Montana Legislature that would take away local power and hand it to unelected statewide bureaucrats who do not live, work, or recreate in our communities. Currently, when water disputes or questions arise, M...
Dear Editor, I have received numerous concerns about the soon-to-be-opened 406 Organix marijuana dispensary located at 3 Robbins Lane. Many of the concerns centered around where the building is located. I conferred with my fellow Jefferson County Commissioners and County Attorney, as well as the Jefferson County Sanitarian and Planner. It was determined that the location of the dispensary is legal, as there isn’t any zoning in that area and it is outside Whitehall town limits. The Montana Department of Revenue oversees the operations of all d...
Georgia, I have a question, How do I teach my 16-year-old daughter not to cry when I yell at her for doing something wrong? I can’t handle her emotions. She needs to man up. Even when I’m not yelling at her, she’s emotional when we talk because I tell her what a baby she’s being. Help. Strict No-Tears Policy Dear Strict, Keep yelling at her, I dare you. Watch as she learns to bite her lip to keep her tears back. Watch as her voice drops to a whisper when you raise your voice, and her whole body freezes. Listen as she slowly stops telling...
Are you into details? Maybe you know an aproned tart whose apple pie recipe is to die for? A mechanic so honest he loves making old cars hum? A cabinet builder whose biggest thrill: seeing the happiness in the customer’s eyes when first she sees the new kitchen? Then there are those artists who paint with breathtaking precision. I’m married to a woman who is an aficionado perfecto; organization is her cup of tea. Are you familiar with the old proverb “The devil is in the details?” After some research, I discovered that Gary Martin points...
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 You don’t want to have mundane tasks hanging over your head, Aries. Try to check as many of them off your to-do list this week as you can. This will free up a lot of free time. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you may be planning a much-needed vacation at the present time. Figure out a place you’ve never been and then fill your itinerary with plenty of fun things. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 You likely will have to devote a lot of attention to practical matters in the days to come, Gemini. This includes taking a hard look at your spe...
The machinery of our body (moving, breathing, thinking, food processing, cooling) is exceptionally quiet for its capabilities. There’s a generation of people who enjoyed watching the word DVD bounce slowly across the screen. Fast food is no longer cheap. The only thing it still has going for it is that it’s convenient. The amount of sugar in beverages isn’t a surprise to people who have made Kool-Aid, only those who haven’t. The older you get the longer Monopoly games last because all players become more fiscally responsible. Q-tips are one...
Dear Editor, The fake news media calls it a “Pandemic.” The definition of a pandemic is “a widespread occurrence of infectious disease.” A very good description of COVID-19. But let’s call it was it really is – China chemical warfare. This was no accident. This is proof that China, which cares little for its own people, can and possibly will use deadly chemicals to take over America and other nations that don’t abide by the Communist China regime. Yet, America is doing huge business with Communist China. Most American citizens are guilty of...
Dear Editor, Turn and face the strange... Some of your readers may recognize these words from the refrain of David Bowie's Changes. I begin in this manner because of the changes coming to our small town, both in the near and not-so-near future. Two fairly recent changes we should all be aware of by now were front-page news this past Wednesday. First and saddest is Settings by All Things Montana closing its doors by month's end. If they haven't already, I highly encourage anyone reading this to...
Dear Editor, Jefferson County Southwest Prevention and Tobacco Use Prevention services have presented throughout JC a social norming campaign called "NO JOKE." The campaign message is: MOST TEENS DON'T DRINK OR SMOKE! As you frequent local businesses, medical facilities, restaurants, schools, etc. you will see large posters with various messages: "Don't you know that stuff makes you an airhead?" - Most teens don't approve of smoking marijuana. "Nothing erases your brain cells faster than...
Georgia, I have a question, Do my parents have the right to call my children whatever they want as names, even if that isn’t what I named them? Long story short, my parents think my twins - Ezra and Esme - have “immature” names because they aren’t traditional. So both of my parents have started calling them Theodore and Winifred. Isn’t this wrong of them to do? They don’t seem to see it as a problem. Double Named Twins Dear Double, Wow. I’ve heard of grandparents giving their grands a nickname, but never an ENTIRELY different name! Yes, th...
As spring approaches many individuals have an itch, it's time to start mucking through possessions. My friends and I helped another person in need of this kind of service, sifting through a lifetime of collections. Our community benefited from this as we set up an event to give back needed clothing items for free. I would venture to guess many readers have made some type of spring-cleaning plans. Letting go of items can be challenging for some but this often is necessary. Letting go of unnecessary traditions or practices can also be...
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, your emotions may cloud your judgement in the days to come. It’s better to seek the advice of a third party who can guide you without the added drama. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Messages from the universe could come across as confusing or vague, Taurus. You might need someone with cosmic intuition to help you sort out what is going on. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 A stagnant energy has been surrounding you lately, Gemini. Fortunately, you are able to brush that away soon enough and feel rejuvenated. CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, i...
People are afraid of AI treating humans like humans treat humans and other species. No other food falls to the ground more than popcorn. All screens are touch screens, but not all are react screens. There are two types of domestic house cats. Those that eat the head and those that eat everything but the head. A straw that doesn’t suck is a straw that sucks. It’s way too easy to steal at an airport luggage terminal. You will never see your death certificate. Hollywood continues to hire the same people over and over again, oftentimes putting old...
Dear Editor, We would like to take the opportunity to address the concerns and points brought forth by the Whitehall Saddle Club (WSC) in their letter to the Editor in the March 29 edition of the Ledger. The WSC letter stated that the "Town owns the land, but the physical structures and the arena belong to WSC." In fact, the existing lease agreement dated July 1, 2014, specifies, "The premises subject to this lease agreement is described as follows: That area of the Whitehall Recreational... Full story
Dear Editor, I am so distressed to hear about the discord between the Whitehall Recreation Complex Board and the Whitehall Saddle Club. I sincerely hope for the sake of all of us who have supported activities at the rodeo grounds with monetary donations and sweat equity that both the Rec Complex Board and the Whitehall Saddle Club will choose to find the goodwill to work this out for the benefit of the greater community and most especially the kids. Respectfully submitted, Ruth Lott Cardwell,... Full story
Who in the world is Melchizedek and why does this matter? Well, in only three books of the Bible, a very big book that happens to have been edited over 10,000 times, more than any other book in the World, this side of eternity, do we find Melchizedek mentioned—Genesis 14, Psalms 110, and Hebrews 5-7. Melchizedek is controversial, should I say. I will say, I probably won’t be settling the matter. However, this specific debate gets us sidetracked from the entire premise presented throughout the Epistle of Hebrews; Jesus is the greatest and hig...
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 A message from a romantic partner or business associate could come this week, Aries. Keep a watchful eye on your email inbox or the regular mail. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, this week you can expect to have an interesting conversation with someone about a topic you’re fond of discussing. It could spark a new friendship. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 You likely will have a lot of physical and mental energy this week, Gemini. Figure out a project you can stand behind and put that energy to good use. CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22 Keep an eye o...
Life has no actual rules. Adults who act like children for the majority of their life result in their children having to act like adults for the majority of theirs. No one has ever discovered an animal with the perfect camouflage. Technically speaking, execution by firing squad is the same thing as execution by stoning. Only the stones are going really, really fast. You never really notice how much sound-dampening your furniture does until you move. People born on February 29 on leap years never have golden birthdays. It’s completely normal t...
Georgia, I have a question, How do I calculate the fair price of a girlfriend using asset pricing theory? I don’t want to spend too much money on dates if the woman isn’t worth it. Budget Minded Dear Budget, Your thought process astounds me. Calculating whether or not a woman is worth the money you spend on her in a mathematical equation - wow. Have you ever considered your worth? Would women find you at a fair price? With love, Georgia Georgia, I have a question, Is it possible to reduce your eyesight in a natural way? I really want gla...
The Epistle of Hebrews demands attention from serious people in search of, God, eternity, and truth. Jesus is more than a Jewish invention of conflict. In fact, Jesus is given a distinction that surpasses anyone in history—high priest forever. In chapter six the author also describes Jesus as “our forerunner.” The Greek word prodromos best translates, I’m told to our “reconnaissance man,” a term that entered the conversation during the Napoleonic wars. In essence, Jesus goes before us so that we in turn can follow him: “We have this hope as...
