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  • Author Signing Event at WLC

    Feb 1, 2023

    The Western Legacy Center (WLC), located at 1 Whitetail Road, Whitehall, will hold an Author Signing Night on February 11, 2023, from 5 PM to 7:30 PM. Authors Henrietta Goodman, Kristine Erinn, Janet Hill, Ray Marxer, Ellie West, Elise Atchison, and Marc Beaudin will be joining the event to present their books and to sign their works. Drinks, snacks, and sweets will be served to all, as well as other surprises through the Western Legacy Center. Follow the WLC on Facebook or their website for...

  • Montana Style: Revel in Winter Activities

    MARTA VARELA, Whitehall Ledger|Feb 1, 2023

    Granted, it's cold outside, requiring extra layers of well-insulated clothing. But, Montana is a winter paradise with wide-open spaces surrounded by towering mountains. There's wildlife all around and, frankly, the snow makes them easier to spot. Another bonus, the crowds are gone; even the state's ski resorts aren't busy. So, forget about cabin fever, catching up on chores, or knitting scarves for everyone you know. Get out and take in the sights, discover dinosaurs in Bozeman, a snow coach...

  • Museum of the Rockies Opens Two New Exhibits

    Feb 1, 2023

    The Museum of the Rockies will celebrate the opening of two new exhibitions, "Under the Arctic: Digging into Permafrost" and "Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross." "Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross" showcases the original multimedia art from Ross's most recent book. Considered one of the greatest artists in the field of comic books, Ross has revitalized classic superheroes into works of fine art. Attendees will learn about how he developed into an illustrator through his childhood drawings, pre...

  • VA Wants Vets to Use Their Benefits When Choosing a Final Resting Place

    PATRICIA KIME, Military.com|Feb 1, 2023

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is raising awareness of little-used benefits for veterans: burial at a VA, state or tribal veterans cemetery, and headstones or markers for veterans buried in private cemeteries. According to VA officials, just 20% of eligible veterans who died last year were buried in a VA-managed or -supported cemetery, a benefit that comes at no cost to the veteran’s family. And fewer than half who qualified for a burial allowance or headstone used the opportunity, according to Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs Matt Q...

  • Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: Week of 1/22/2023

    Jefferson County Sheriff|Feb 1, 2023

    SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 09:22:41 Reckless Driver: I-90 09:38:14 Motor Vehicle Accident (Injury): I-90 09:45:50 911 Hang Up 10:58:11 Motor Vehicle Accident (Injury): I-90 11:36:36 Motorist Assist: I-90 11:51:56 Traffic Stop: I-90 15:31:32 Reckless Driver: Hwy 41 16:14:04 Animal: I-90 19:42:20 Fire Restriction Violation: Sheep Camp Rd MONDAY, JANUARY 23 00:08:06 Medical 00:36:35 Medical Alarm: First St 07:31:45 Traffic Hazard: I-90 09:46:13 911 Open Line 10:22:35 Traffic Hazard: I-90 11:21:01 Runaway: Whitetail Rd 14:06:32 911 Misdial: W Legion St 15:...

  • Trojans Lose to Wolves

    Feb 1, 2023

    The Whitehall Trojan men and women teams took on the Three Forks Wolves on Thursday, January 26 on their home court. The Lady Trojans lost 38-44. The Ladies were led in scoring by junior Lauren Cima with 17 and senior Maxine Hoagland with 15. "This was a hard-fought game. It came down to getting a basket and a stop at the end and we were not able to do either," Coach Kelly Nieskens said. When we watch the film, we see what we need to fix, and it's all fixable. This is a hardworking group of...

  • Montana Decides: Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!

    JON STONE GOFF, Montana Decides|Feb 1, 2023

    "Lions and Tigers and Bears, oh my!" is a famous line turned into a cliché from the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz used to express fear. In the 2020s, the fear of "Lions and Tigers and Bears" has been replaced with the fear of "climate change and anti-vaxxers and Article V of the US Constitution," which are strange bedfellows indeed. Oh my! There has been the same banter going on back and forth around a resolution that has been trying to get passed through our legislature since 2015 to add Montana...

  • Op Ed: Delving Into Senate Joint Resolution 2 (SJ 2)

    DON LEPINSKY|Feb 1, 2023

    Montana’s 68th legislature is in session and is considering over 1300 bills to date. Most of us will only take note of a few high-profile bills that will have a direct and immediate impact on our lives. For example, tax relief bills, a couple of which will pass with little opposition. However, there is one bill if passed that could have significant, adverse, and long-term consequences for our state and country. This bill is flying under the radar with little or no attention. I’m referring to Senate Joint Resolution 2, (SJ 2). SJ 2 aims to inv...

  • Legislative Update: Representative Marta Bertoglio

    MARTA BERTOGLIO, Montana State Representative|Feb 1, 2023

    The 2023 legislative session has begun. The House of Representatives is off to a productive start for the people of Montana. Many of the bills heard thus far are part of Governor Gianforte’s “Red Tape Relief Initiative” to delete laws no longer used and also to streamline how business is accomplished within state agencies. Legislative committees have had hearings on important bills. The first one was HR-1. This defined how we as legislators conduct the business of the House for the people of Montana. One of the rules that passed allows for m...

  • Doran Family Fundraiser Slated for Saturday, March 4

    Feb 1, 2023

    Due to previous health issues, doctors informed Liam and Samara Doran that the chances of conceiving were very unlikely. However, on September 2, 2022, the couple found out they were expecting a miracle baby! All was going well until January 19, 2023, when the couple went in for a 24-week ultrasound and were faced with some devastating news regarding the health of their baby girl and life-threatening pregnancy complications. On Friday, February 3, 2023, Samara will be admitted to RMH or the...

  • Challenge Your Happiness in 2023 - Part 4 Why You Should Write a Living Eulogy

    CATHERINE PEARSON, New York Times|Feb 1, 2023

    For today's exercise, we're going to get vulnerable and tell an important person in our lives how we feel about them. "Think about what they have done for you in your life," said Dr. Bob Waldinger, a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the author of the new book "The Good Life." "Where, or who, would you be without them?" Happiness Challenge Day 4: Thank someone special Consider what you would thank this person for if you thought you would never see them again. Take a few...

  • COUSIN CLEAVON'S REDNECK COOKING: Blue Booby and Waffles

    COUSIN CLEAVON|Feb 1, 2023

    Due to the fact that chicken prices are increasing, we needed to find an alternative meat. A wonderful reader emailed me about this problem. Dizzy Izzy lives off the coast of the Pacific Ocean. She recently noticed an increase of the nuisance Blue-footed Booby. The birds flood the coast and poop and make noise 24/7. Due to the fact they only lay one egg at a time, they are not a substitute for egg laying chickens. Izzy explained she didn't start out to kill the booby, but wanted to chase them aw...

  • Connecting Point: Every Day's Mission

    BILL LANES|Feb 1, 2023

    Christian organizations and city government, both businesses that I know best, strengthen their purpose by reviewing, and at times rewriting, their mission statement. From this then flows, among other things, planning, then long-term goals and disbursements. At times entities can get off mission. It might seem an oversimplification, but drawing back to the Bible, and Christ’s very simplicity has helped the church not just a few times. I’m a strong proponent of Biblical values and find that the Epistle of Hebrews makes a firm case for per...

  • Horoscopes: Week of 2/1/2023

    Feb 1, 2023

    ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, it’s important to focus on progress and not necessarily on money that can be made. See what you can learn along the path you choose. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 You have high hopes that your efforts will be well received this week, Taurus. Before you move full speed ahead, run your ideas by a trusted group of confidantes. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 You don’t learn by getting things right all of the time, Gemini. A few mistakes along the way provide an opportunity to grow and figure out new ways to do the job. CANCER Jun 22/...

  • Whitehall TV Channel 49.1: Week of 2/2/2023

    Feb 1, 2023

    THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 6:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 7:00PM MOLLY OF DENALI 7:30PM READY JET GO! 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 10:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 11:00PM LA OTRA MIRADA:MASQUERADE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 6:30PM FIRING LINE 7:00PM MAKING BLACK AMERICA: THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE 1 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 10:30PM FIRING LINE 11:00PM MAKING BLACK AMERICA: THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE 1...

  • WHS Wrestlers Senior Night

    Feb 1, 2023

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