Articles from the February 22, 2023 edition
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Sign Up For Whitehall Hunter Education
Anyone who was born after January 1, 1985, and wants to purchase or apply for a Montana hunting license must first pass a Hunter Education class. Anyone aged 10 and older can take the course....
By PTSA Seeks Sponsors for Money Wars
At Whitehall Elementary School we have a March Madness Money War. This is a great fundraiser we do for the PTSA. Grades K-5 compete on which grade will raise the most change to win, without being sabotaged by other grades. Coins add to their grade's...
Whitehall Sharing Garden to Hold Planning Meeting February 27
The Whitehall Sharing Garden, fondly referred to as Dan's Garden in honor of one of its founders, the late Dan Volz, is beginning its planning for the upcoming season. There will be a planning...
Op Ed: Providing Financial Relief to Montanans
Republicans’ number one goal this legislative session has been to provide financial relief to Montanans struggling with Joe Biden’s inflation and the high cost of living. An early, priority package of eight pieces of legislation is aimed at...
Thought Provokers: 2/22/2023
People often misconstrue good fortune as talent, and even more confusingly- bad fortune as a lack of it. Good-hearted people are also usually naive. They don’t expect to be scammed because they wouldn’t scam others. Provided a hose is nearby,...
Our Town 125 and 100 Years Ago: February Part II
The second half of February 1897 had plenty of news events. National headlines in Whitehall's Jefferson Valley Zephyr included turmoil in the senate and a bill in the house to appropriate money for...
Ledger Looking Back 25 Years: 2/25/1998
FEBRUARY 25, 1998 Sheldon Ross, an eighth grader at the Whitehall Middle School, won the regional Mathcounts competition, held in Butte on February 17th. Ross, son of Terry and Kathy Ross, is the first Whitehall student to win the regional contest....
IT Questions? Get the Answers: 2/22/2023
QUESTION: Do I really need to change my passwords so often? ANSWER: The short answer is yes, but there are several things to consider. Online security and vulnerability does not have a yes or no answer, it is a question of how much security you want...
Between the Stacks: 2/22/2023
With all of the discussion about fake news and the influence of the media, the Library will be hosting a program with Mike Dennison, whose specialty is Montana politics and state government. As part...
Meyers Named to University of Hartford Dean's List
The University of Hartford is pleased to announce Rebecca Meyer of Whitehall has been named to the Dean's List for Fall 2022. Spread across seven dynamic schools and colleges, the University of...
Trojans Place at Mining City Middle School Tourney
Whitehall Middle School Trojans participated in the Mining City Middle School Wrestling tournament in Butte on Saturday, February 18. Here are the results: Quade Skogen 6th Grade, 71-76 lb • Champio...
Decrease in ER Visits, Hospitalizations with Each Year of Enrollment in Medicaid Expansion
The Montana Healthcare Foundation released its third annual report on the Montana Medicaid program and its impact on the state’s budget, economy, and health. The report found that Medicaid expansion enrollees had fewer visits to the ER each year...
Gianforte, DPHHS Invest $2.1 Million in Universal Mental Health Screening
Together with Charlie Brereton, director of the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), Governor Greg Gianforte announced a $2.1 million investment to increase access to universal screening for mental health and substance use issues...
Whitehall Garden Club Program: March
Have you ever wondered about the deep reason why we garden? Well, you will hear some answers about this subject at the next Whitehall Garden Club get-together on Wednesday, March 1st. Starting at 9:30 AM for a social and refreshments, then a short...
Hunting/Fishing License Year Begins March 1
The new license year opens on March 1, which means that is the day you can buy your 2023 hunting and fishing licenses and begin applying for permits and special licenses. The deadline to apply for dee...
The Doran Family Fundraiser March 4th
Dinner & Silent Auction: 4PM Bingo: 6PM Whitehall Community Center: 11 N Division St., Whitehall, MT Dinner: $10 per plate. Bingo: $20 per card or 3 for $50 Live band 4PM - 6PM Due to previous health...
Pool Shark Report: Week of 2/16/2023
Week of 2-16-2023 TEAM K Bar #1: 16 wins, 1 loss K Bar #2: 15 wins, 5 lost K Bar #1: 12 wins, 5 lost MEN Tyler Blair, Will Cusson, Dwayne McClanahan, Jay Von Bergen, Mike Wall: 4 wins, no losses WOMEN Leslie Dyson: 3 wins, 1 loss Deanna Wall: 3...
Intermountain Health Announces New Partnership with Montana State Athletics
Intermountain Health, formerly known as SCL Health in Montana, has established a new partnership with Montana State University Athletics, making Intermountain Health an official health partner of the...
RMB Issues Phishing Phone & Text Scam Alert
Rocky Mountain Bank wants to help you keep your accounts safe by keeping you informed of current scams. There is a current fraud trend where scammers pose as Rocky Mountain Bank using our phone numbers. The caller then asks the customer to verify a...
RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Egg in a Hole Bagel
Breakfast is often described as the most important meal of the day. After a period of sleep when nothing is consumed, breakfast does just what its name implies: breaks the fast. While many people are...
Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: Week of 2/12/2023
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 00:20:28 Abandoned Vehicle: Hwy 69 01:12:17 Agency Assist: E Legion St 09:06:35 Citizen Assist: Whitetail Rd 12:28:52 Suspicious Vehicle: Jewett Ln 12:36:02 911 Open Line: Hwy 2 W 17:06:43 Civil: N Whitehall St 19:57:30...
Challenge Your Happiness in 2023 - Part 7 Keep Happiness Going All Year Long
We have reached the seventh and final day of the Happiness Challenge! Congratulations on your efforts to take care of your emotional, psychological, and physical health by building and strengthening...
Reframing Dis-ease as a Tool For Healing & Growth
It can be all too easy, especially when we aren’t feeling well, to harbor negative beliefs, thoughts, and emotions about our bodies. We may feel frustrated, betrayed, hopeless, angry, or even...
Connecting Point: Maturity Matters
Have you ever had a break in your train of thought? I’m not referring to one of those forgetful moments either, those occur for a variety of reasons. I’m talking about a moment when you pause from your line of reasoning by taking a short Segway...
Horoscopes: Week of 2/22/2023
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Opportunity awaits you, Aries. You just need to know where to look to get the best deal. Start chasing after your heart’s desire because you could just get it this week. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 A financial windfall could be just...
