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Kristi Wilson, the owner of Kristi’s Kiddie Korner, has officially been approved as the provider to lease the soon-to-be-built preschool building, voted on and approved by the Whitehall School Board at their April meeting, Tuesday, April 4. Superintendent Hannah Nieskens said that while Wilson’s proposal was the only one submitted, the application was “awesome” and the district was excited about the future. “I am very excited about the opportunity for expansion. We have been bursting at the seams for years, but have never been able to find t...
It was an exciting April meeting for the Whitehall PTSA as they voted on what to support with their recently acquired funds from the very successful Whitehall PTSA Hoe Down which brought in about $1,000, as well as the PTSA Money Wars, which brought in about $2,000. Elementary Principal Kurtis Koenig made a formal request for fuel funds for May field trips, which spurred a discussion that a form needs to be made available for all teachers, K-12, to submit support requests. "The PTSA isn't just...
After five years in business, Settings by All Things Montana - Whitehall's premier gift shop - is closing its doors. "This was an incredibly hard decision. I've cried about it, I've thought long and hard about it, but in the end - this is what is best for me," said owner Pamela Polachi. "I'm looking forward to a new adventure." Polachi, who was raised in Whitehall before returning to the area five years ago from the east coast, is confident in her decision, though she believes saying "goodbye"...
The town is abuzz about the new marijuana "pot" shop rumored to be opening, so let's just get down to the brass tacks. Nathaniel Reed, a 2015 WHS alumni, and his partner Hali Bhresmann will be opening 406 Organix on 3 Robbins Lane on April 20, 2023. This location is a franchise branch of a Montana woman-owned business. "We've gotten a lot of support from the locals and we are excited to offer a larger selection than many other locations," said Bhresmann. "We will have a little bit of a lot of...
With the weather just not cooperating last weekend, the Whitehall Chamber decided to reschedule the annual Easter Eggs-Travaganza to THIS Saturday, April 8th at 11 AM on the Main Street Green (next to the Star Theatre). The Whitehall Easter Eggs-Travaganza and Scavenger Hunt are brought to you by the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, Gold Junction Presents, and the many donations and volunteer hours put in by the Whitehall community businesses and individuals. The Easter Egg hunt is for ages 0-10 b...
The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce will hold its quarterly evening meeting and Business After Hours on Thursday, April 13 at the Whitehall Ledger. The Board of Directors will meet at 5 PM for their meeting, followed by a brief general membership meeting beginning at 6 PM. The Business After Hours portion of the meeting will begin at 6:30 PM and feature The Whitehall Ledger, Raven’s 3D Printing, and White Hat Tech Solutions. The Whitehall Ledger is located at 405 West Legion....
Alpaca breeders from across the country traveled to Denver March 17-19, 2023 to participate in the 34th Annual Mazuri AOA National Alpaca Show presented by Eagle Eye Farm. Heart & Soul Alpacas and Guest Cabins from Whitehall, owned and operated by Whitehall resident Karen Ball, won big, bringing just four beautiful specimens to the competition. This show is the largest in the country, being held at the National Western Complex in Denver. Ball's alpacas brought back two first-place trophies, two...
The Whitehall Baptist Church is once again hosting an Outdoorsman Night! Bring your family and enjoy an evening of food and friends, all in support of the Whitehall Volunteer Fire Department. The event will be held at the Whitehall Community Center on Saturday, April 1. Doors open at 5:30 PM, with the fun beginning at 6 PM. Pre-registration cost is $20 per person and is available at wbcmt.org/outdoorsman. Tickets are $25 at the door. Kids 8 and under are free and are not eligible for certain...
Who knows what the weather may be on Saturday, but, rain, snow, or shine, the Whitehall Easter Egg and Scavenger Hunt will commence on Saturday, April 8th at 11 AM on the Main Street Green (next to the Star Theatre). The Whitehall Easter Eggs-Travaganza and Scavenger Hunt are brought to you by the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, Gold Junction Presents, and the many donations and volunteer hours put in by the Whitehall community businesses and individuals. The Easter Egg hunt is for ages 0-10 but...
The Whitehall Assembly of God Church, located at 6 First Street East, will be holding Give Back Saturday on Saturday, April 1, 2023, from 1 PM to 4 PM. This free event is open to the public! The Give Back Saturday event has new women’s shoes (sizes 3-8), new women’s clothing (sizes S-2X), new socks, undergarments, purses, scarves, and more all available to pick up. Over 500 pairs of shoes, boots, casual shoes, and tennis shoes have been donated to this event. Doors open at 1 PM (please, no early birds). Everything will be separated by size and...
In a tense monthly meeting of the Whitehall Recreation Complex Board on Monday, March 27 in the Town Hall, it was voted and approved to recommend to the Whitehall Town Council early termination of the Whitehall Saddle Club’s (WSC) lease. The motion, made by Gina Ossello and seconded by Tim O’Donnell, came after much discussion as to who owns the property at the Whitehall Recreation Complex was debated, as well as questions to WSC rep Bridge Morse as to whether the property owned by the WSC would remain if the lease was not renewed in 2024, whi... Full story
Whitehall resident Stanley Olsen was recently bestowed a rare honor, the title of Honorary Warrior of the Blackfeet Nation. The title gift came as a surprise to Olsen, who had volunteered to help the Blackfeet Nation with their first-ever Skijor Race in Browning, MT. Contacted for assistance by Skijoring Magazine Editor/Publisher Scotty Ping while working a race in Driggs, ID, Olsen thought it sounded like an adventure he couldn't pass up. After talking to Wendy Bull Child with Blackfeet...
MARCH 23: Christopher Nolan Spotlight Series at Star Theatre: Interstellar, 6:30 PM. Brought to you by Gold Junction Presents. MARCH 25: Whitehall High School Prom in WHS Multi-purpose room. Grand March open to public, 7:30 PM. MARCH 29: Jefferson High School Trivia Night Fundraiser, 6-10 PM. MARCH 30: Christopher Nolan Spotlight Series at Star Theatre: Dunkirk, 6:30 PM. Brought to you by Gold Junction Presents. MARCH 31: Car Seat Safety Day at Whitehall Town Hall, 1-4 PM. Limited supplies of free car seats. MARCH 31: Cowboy Dinner & Hoedown...
The Whitehall Town Council’s March meeting was quick and to the point, lasting less than 45 minutes on Monday, March 13. The biggest news of the evening: the announcement of Allissa Christensen’s resignation from the Whitehall Town Clerk/Treasurer position. Christensen has taken the School Clerk position effective April 17. “It has been a pleasure working with some of you,” she said. “I appreciate those who have been kind and patient with me as I navigated through this challenging job. Those members of the public who have been vindictiv...
On Wednesday, March 8th, the Whitehall Sustainability Committee (WSC) heard two legacy grant projects - the Town of Whitehall’s Recreation Complex and Gold Junction Present’s Multi-Use Flexible Stage. The WSC is a group of Whitehall residents who assist Golden Sunlight Mine in identifying “legacy” projects for the mine to invest in: the projects would leave a lasting effect on the Whitehall area and hit several of the pillars identified by the committee and GSM (cultural, economic development, education, environment, and health). The Town of...
It was a busy, well-attended, and productive meeting of the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, held Thursday, March 9th at the Borden’s conference room. Over a dozen were in attendance to give their feedback on the many upcoming events of the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce. If you have any Whitehall Chamber Bucks lying around, now is the time to cash them in. The program, which offers “Bucks” to be used like gift certificates to local Chamber Businesses, is in the process of being revamped by the Whitehall Chamber. New Chamber bucks will be issue...
If you're looking for a little extra help around the house, with your medications, or with running errands, you might consider new area business Helping Hands Personal Care Service. Owner Haley Smith, LPN is excited to offer a variety of services to the Whitehall, Cardwell, and Ennis areas. Located in McCalister, though originally from Arkansas, Smith loves Whitehall like it is home. "The more I'm here, the more I love it. Small communities are really lacking personal care service providers,...
In February, Cardwell resident Thad Powell took a powerful message with him to Washington, DC, representing Montana at the Special Olympics Capitol Hill Day, celebrated in person for the first time in two years. Powell, who is a Special Olympics Montana (SOMT) Health Messenger visited the capitol with SOMT staff Nancy Undercofler, meeting with Representative att Rosendale, Congressman Ryan Zinke, Senator Steve Daines, and Senator Jon Tester to discuss the Special Olympics Unified Champion...
Bringing a child into the world is also hoped to be a beautiful, healthy experience, counting the tiny fingers and toes and enjoying baby snuggles. However, sometimes this beautiful experience becomes a heart-wrenching test of strength, both for the baby and the parents. Unfortunately, this is exactly what Liam, Samara, and baby Doran are currently going through. Due to Samara’s previous health issues, the couple and their doctors believed the chances of conceiving were very slim. However, on S...
At the February school board meeting held on Tuesday, February 7, Cardwell School board member Levi Simon appealed to the Whitehall School Board to address inconsistencies in the letter sent to elementary students by the school the previous week. For background, the Whitehall Ledger had published an article announcing that Family Minded online had deemed the Cardwell School as the top elementary school in Montana. This was based on not only test scores but a plethora of other criteria. The Whitehall school responded with a letter to parents...
The February 8th edition had a front page picture of senior Kyle Denny wrestling an opponent. However, the photo was mislabeled with the name of his twin brother, Nick Denny. Apologies to Kyle! Great job wrestling this year!...
The Whitehall Trojans traveled to Manhattan Christian on Thursday, February 9. "We were a little outsized and we struggled against their press. We just need to do a better job of taking care of the basketball, said Lady Trojan coach Kelly Nieskens. The Ladies lost 58-36, while the men lost 43-90. The Ladies were led by senior Maxine Hoagland with 15 points. Junior Gavin French led the men with 15. On Friday, February 10 the Trojans played their last regular season games and celebrated Senior...
The Western Legacy Center's first annual Montana Author Night hosted local writers, which included Kristine Erinn, Ron Hunt, Glenn Marx, Janet Hill, Shirley Baustian, Arlene Weber, Stephen Ore, Gerry Robinson, Marc Beaudin, Ellie Atchison, Julie Ryder, Ellie West, Ray Marxer, and Jolene Weber....
