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Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Area residents came together last week to show support for local law enforcement at a "Back the Blue" event at Legion Park in Downtown Whitehall. Among those in attendance at the Wednesday event was Charles Shank, who discussed his respect for and what the local law enforcement means to him. He said some laws really need to be enforced because certain elements of society don't seem to care about others. Whitehall resident Jeannie Reinschmidt said she left the event very happy and pleased with... Full story
The Whitehall/Harrison High School football team could not have asked for a better start to their opening game of the season August 25 at Shepherd. Dynamic junior returner Connor Johnson took back the opening kickoff 70 yards for a score, the first of four first-half touchdowns in the impressive 28-12 road victory. Head Coach Dan Lacey said the coaching staff and players have been talking about Johnson having a breakout play in a game and he did not disappoint just seconds into the game. "We've... Full story
There were plenty of positives for the Whitehall High School volleyball last Saturday in Manhattan. The Lady Trojans were not only able to pick up a victory against Livingston, the young team was also able to gain valuable experience on the court. Head Coach Lauren McDonald said the team has 14 girls out for the team, but only 12 had enough practices so they were not able to sub for their varsity or junior varsity teams. She said it was daunting when they first arrived to see teams with around... Full story
A grant received late last school year will be a boon for Whitehall students in the upcoming school year. According to physical education and health teacher Robyn Smith, the schools received a $250 "One Class at a Time" grant to purchase playground equipment for K-8 students. Smith said they were able to purchase such things as basketballs, footballs, jump ropes, Frisbees and various age-appropriate equipment that will get kids moving. Smith added the program is sponsored by KXLF and Montana... Full story
By Jack H. Smith Ledger Publisher In their first two games of the season, the Whitehall/Harrison High School football team has scored a whopping 72 points in the first half alone. They have given up six in the opening frame, and just 12 overall. The Trojans excelled in all three phases of the game Friday, September 1 at Naranche Stadium in Butte on their way to a 54-0 win over Glasgow. Shortly after the game, head coach Dan Lacey said this is the first time since he has been a head coach that... Full story
Thanks to a generous donation from the Barrick Golden Sunlight Mine, there is now power at the pavilion located at Legion Park in Downtown Whitehall. The mine donated $4,800 to pay for electrical work at the Barrick Golden Sunlight Pavilion that is owned by the Town of Whitehall. The Whitehall Council approved a request for the electrical work at a meeting July 16. Whitehall Chamber Treasurer Jill Dove said prior to electricity going in at the pavilion it was difficult to host events on that sid...
“There is nowhere better to be on a Friday night than a high school football game.” – Mark Correll Late last year, the Whitehall High School football team was on a tear as they made their way to the Montana Class B Semifinals before losing to eventual state champion Eureka. There were plenty of wins and celebration, but this was much more than just a game. It was a community coming together to support a group of kids who gave everything they had every snap of every game. Everyone in Whitehall was abuzz as the Trojans started the season winni...
I’m under the firm belief that there can never be too many articles about football in not only the Whitehall Ledger, but any other publication. If there was an article about the 3-4 defense in Cosmopolitan, you better bet I’d read it. However since there are already four articles about football in this issue, I best not get too crazy and write this column about the ole pigskin. I also have probably written too much about my cats lately, so I best change things up for my weekly column. This weekend millions of people across the country will be...
This Friday night the Whitehall/Harrison football team will look to start their season with a bang when they open on the road against Shepherd. Over a week into practice, head coach Dan Lacey is impressed with what he has seen from the 2017 Trojans squad. "Practice has been great. The boys are flying around and really competing. I'm extremely impressed with our older group. They have done a great job in getting our younger kids ready to compete," Lacey said. Following a deep run into the Class B... Full story
It's so far, so good for new Whitehall High School cheer coach Allissa Christensen. After a week of practice, Christensen said things have been going very well for the 2017 fall squad. "I have a really excellent group of girls," she said. The six cheerleaders for the fall are Lilly Center, Zoe Center, Breelyn Jensen, Stephanie Ellis, Danielle Hays and Mya Marie Zabala. Christensen has several goals in mind for the 2017-18 school year, the biggest is to have the team at a competition in the... Full story
There will be a new assistant coach on the sidelines for the 2017 Whitehall/Harrison High School football team. Brennan Hayes was hired over the summer to join the staff that includes head coach Dan Lacey and assistant Ed Simon. In an interview last week, Hayes who is a third grade teacher at Whitehall Elementary, said it was a honor to be hired for the position. Hayes said he knows he will stepping into a program that has seen a great deal of recent success, but he also sees a group of hungry... Full story
The Whitehall High School volleyball team will open their 2017 season Saturday, August 26 at a tournament in Manhattan. The team will be under the direction of second-year head coach Lauren McDonald. Going into the season, McDonald said as far a running and the operations of the program she feels confident, but every new season is different. When practice started earlier this month, McDonald and assistant Allie Reamy implemented a tryout system as a way to decide who would be on the varsity and... Full story
Whitehall High School junior volleyball player Dorothy Mastel is not short on experience on the court. Mastel was able to gain valuable varsity experience as a freshman, and was a starter during the 2016 season. Mastel said being able to play varsity her ninth grade season has given her a lot more experience than a lot of players, and she has definitely seen an improvement in her play the past two years. Now a veteran on the team, Mastel wants to step up and become a leader. "We have a really... Full story
It will all start up from on offense for the Whitehall/Harrison High School football team. The 2017 Trojans will return a wealth of experience on the offensive line when they open the season Friday, August 25 at Shepherd. "Our offensive line will be key to our success. We have a talented group with slot of experience. They have been working very hard and I'm excited to watch them get better each week this year," head coach Dan Lacey said. After making it to the MHSA Class B Semifinals in 2016,... Full story
For the past two seasons, Whitehall's Max Feight was able to watch and learn from all-state quarterback and 2017 graduate Braden Larsen. It is now time for the rising junior Feight to shine. Feight praised Larsen for his leadership and teaching him about playing quarterback in a complex Whitehall system. It was during this time, Feight was able to learn everything from the basics of the position, all the way to going through progressions at the line of scrimmage. "I think the relationship... Full story
After a week of practice for the Whitehall High School Cross Country team, long time head coach Kerry Sacry is happy with what he's seen for the 2017 squad. The members of the 2017 team are Ryan Murphy, Adrian Bright, Madison Loomis, Asha Noyes and Macee Patritti. "It's a good group," Sacry said. Despite the challenge of heavy smoke in the area, Sacry said team is working into getting to where they need to be. He said along with the smoke, he has to be careful not to overwork the team at the sta... Full story
During the fall of 2016, Ryan Murphy, Adrian Bright, and Madison Loomis competed their first seasons as members of the Whitehall High School Cross Country team. With a year of experience, all three said they are comfortable in their second year with the program. After a standout freshman campaign, Loomis is looking forward to the opening meet in Boulder and improving her times form a year ago. Bright is also looking from improvement and said it helps to have competed last season because he knows how to better handle things like breathing... Full story
The Whitehall/Harrison High School football team could not have asked for a better start to their opening game of the season August 25 at Shepherd. Dynamic junior returner Connor Johnson took back the opening kickoff 70 yards for a score, the first of four first-half touchdowns in the impressive 28-12 road victory. Head Coach Dan Lacey said the coaching staff and players have been talking about Johnson having a breakout play in a game and he did not disappoint just seconds into the game. "We've...
The Jefferson Local Development Corporation Annual Dinner and Awards will take place Wednesday, August 30 at the Whitehall Community Center. The theme for the 2017 event is Blue Jeans, Boots & Bandanas. The social hour will start at 6 p.m. and dinner is scheduled for 7 p.m. JLDC Manager Micky Zurcher said the evening should be pretty relaxed and a good chance for people to get together. She also stressed the importance of recognizing outstanding supporters throughout the community. One of this year’s recipients will be the Star Theater, who i...
A little over a week before they open the 2017 season, local fans will get a sneak peak tomorrow of the Whitehall High School football and volleyball teams. The annual Purple and Gold Scrimmages are set for Thursday, August 17 with volleyball action starting at 5 p.m., followed by football at 6 p.m. Trojans Head Coach Dan Lacey said the football scrimmage will start with two drives by the varsity offense, followed by two drives by the varsity defense. He said the varsity offense will then get...
At last week’s Community Transition Advisory Committee Meeting, Golden Sunlight Mine Manager Dan Banghart reported the production at the mine during July was 2,400 ounces. Banghart added from August 1 to 3 about 1,000 ounces were recovered. Banghart told committee members that the mill performed well, and while underground tonnage exceeded plans, they are still seeing lower grades than budgeted. Banghart reported there were 7,600 tons of third party ore from four suppliers. He said the number would be down to two in August. There are c...
This week’s issue of the Whitehall Ledger has a front-page article about the upcoming Shakespeare in the Parks performance. The event will take place August 28 in Whitehall, and is a tremendous opportunity for residents of all ages to get out and experience a wonderful performance in a beautiful setting. The value of having events like this in Whitehall is immeasurable. The arts are vital to any community and having a chance to see this quality of a production in Whitehall is a big deal. While the 2017 performance of “You Never Can Tell” by Ge...
Earlier this month I was able to make a quick trip to my hometown. I closed the office on a Friday and headed out of town around 8 a.m. While an 800 mile round trip is certainly not fun, it’s important from time to time to take a quick break and get the chance to see family and friends. Because my new kitten really couldn’t be left alone for three days we took her along, and to be fair also brought along Peaches. Little Jerusha found riding in a car a very enjoyable experience. She was happy as can be and also took the time to pester Peaches ju...
With another Frontier Days under its belt, the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce is already starting to plan for the next big event of 2017. At a Chamber meeting last Thursday, Treasurer Jill Dove discussed preparations being made for the annual Christmas Stroll that is set for December 9. Dove discussed possibly adding a few new events including a quilting show and a ginger bread house contest. She also would like to get more businesses to participate in the Christmas lights contest. Chamber members also discussed next year’s Black Tie Blue Jeans...
Last Friday was a memorable experience for David and Patti Hanley of Whitehall. They not only got to spend time with numerous grandchildren who were staying at their house, there basement exercise room was transformed into eight distinctive murals. Patti came up with the idea and enlisted the help of local artist Bonnie Graham. The two had met while working together at Cardwell School, and planned out a project for Patti's grandchildren. Graham had each of the eight children first draw out...
