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  • WHS Drama Gearing Up For The View From Sunset Towers

    ELIZABETH PULLMAN, Whitehall Ledger|Mar 8, 2023

    The Whitehall High School Drama group, along with several Whitehall Middle School and Whitehall area homeschool students, is pleased to announce their upcoming performance of The View From Sunset Towers. The play will be performed at 6:30 PM on both March 16 and 17. Tickets are $5 per person. The View from Sunset Towers is quite amazing, and a view that many of us may experience in our own lives. You see, Sunset Towers is much like our local Meadowlark Manor, an assisted living facility that...

  • Girl Scout Week Celebrates the 111th Anniversary

    CHIARA SCHOBER, Whitehall Girl Scout Troop 3719|Mar 8, 2023

    Starting on March 12th, Girl Scouts around the world are celebrating Girl Scout Week and the 111th anniversary of the founding of the Girl Scouts organization. For those who are unfamiliar with Girl Scouts, it's an organization that empowers girls to develop leadership skills, build character, and make a positive difference in their communities and the world. Girl Scouts was founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low, who believed that girls should have the same opportunities as boys to develop...

  • Dear Editor: A Thank You from a Meadowlark Manor Resident

    Mar 8, 2023

    To the Residents of Whitehall, A big warm thank you. We are so fortunate to live in this area with so many thoughtful people. Where shall I start? During the Christmas holiday season, we had visiting carolers – 4H groups of youngsters and their families, choir groups from churches, and just a small group of women from town. So wonderful to hear (and some even brought along delicious holiday cookies and candies.) Then there were the lovely handmade Christmas and Valentine’s Day cards from the students of the Whitehall Elementary School. The...

  • Dear Editor: Stress, not Technology, is the Real Killer

    CHARLES HADDON SHANK|Mar 8, 2023

    Dear Editor, Over the past week, more or less, I’ve been doing a bit of thinking on the subject of this generation’s reliance on technology and the detrimental effect it had. I originally wrote, “technology is killing us,” though I DID acknowledge later that it’s actually stress that’s the real killer! This is true enough, but when it comes down to it, we really must admit, we’re doing it to ourselves! Over the past century or so, technology has made great leaps most seemingly, or purportedly, for the better. In fact, many of the...

  • Dear Editor: No more Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinics

    ASC of Jefferson County|Mar 8, 2023

    Dear Editor, With sadness in our hearts after 15 years, the AS&C of Jefferson County will no longer be able to provide the bi-annual low-cost spay and neuter clinics to Jefferson County residents. The traveling Vet services are currently unable to travel for one-day clinics. We still feel this is a much-needed program, so our temporary solution is the AS&C of Jefferson County Spay & Neuter Program will provide discount coupons for County residents to be redeemed at Western Veterinary Service or Jefferson Veterinary Services. Rest assured, the...

  • Thought Provokers: 3/8/2023

    Mar 8, 2023

    The number of people older than you never increase. History is the longest-running game of Telephone. Paying for life coaches who end up scamming you must be the most ironic life lesson ever. Of the four fundamental forces, gravity is responsible for the most human deaths. The only difference between a collector and a hoarder is a theme. People living in optimal climates accomplish more in conversation because they don’t need to talk about the weather. Light is both invisible and visible. Most ice cubes aren’t cubes. Professional chefs are...

  • Our Town 125 and 100 Years Ago...March, Part I

    ARLENE WEBER, Jefferson Valley Museum|Mar 8, 2023

    MARCH, Part I Like March 2023, in March 1897 the U. S. Congress was in session and discussing controversial issues. Two hot issues were the boundaries of the Alaska territory with Canada and a bill to prohibit the transmission of detailed accounts of prize fights by mail or telegraph. Federal officials were being accused of practicing deceit when it comes to a bill for opening the south half of the Colville Indian reservation to mineral resource development. In Montana, the Gallatin valley...

  • Ledger Looking Back 25 Years: 3/11/1998

    RITA BROWN, Whitehall Ledger|Mar 8, 2023

    March 11, 1998 The criminal assault charges against James Piazzola stemming from a January 3, 1998 incident at the Mint Bar in Whitehall have been dismissed. State District Judge Frank Davis ruled on March 5 that felony assault charges against Piazzola originally dismissed on January 16 would remain dismissed and can never be refiled. The 1998-99 Whitehall school budget, adult education, computer technology, and the old school demolition were among the topics discussed by the Whitehall Board of Trustees during the board’s regular monthly...

  • Tech Questions? Get Answers: 3/8/2023

    TIM SCHOBER, White Hat Tech Solutions|Mar 8, 2023

    Q: Can I turn on my coffee pot with my computer or smartphone? A: Yes! Welcome to the Internet of Things (IoT)! Many devices are being made “Internet Enabled.” Refrigerators, washers, dryers, and even coffee makers now have computers in them that can connect to the internet. These smart devices are connected to apps on your phone, or through a website, you can log onto with your computer. These apps and websites are created by the appliance manufacturer and give you many options to monitor...

  • Whitehall Garden Club News: March

    JAYNE DEAN, Whitehall Garden Club|Mar 8, 2023

    The Whitehall Garden Club meeting was everything 'green' including the beautifully laden table created and designed by Laura Horn and Glenna Waltee. Delicious "Pots Of Gold" egg bites, fresh green grapes, green veggies, green lime juice, and two types of traditional Irish soda bread were enjoyed by all. With the luck of the Irish, scrumptious Blarney Stones were also served, but we believe 'tis the wee leprechauns that took off with them to be hidden in the shamrocks....because they disappeared...

  • March Madness Money Wars at Whitehall Elementary

    Mar 8, 2023

    The money war is on and at the end of the first week of competition, the first-graders have taken the lead! As of March 3rd, the third-graders are in second place, second-graders in third, fifth-graders in fourth, kindergarten is in fifth place, and the fourth-graders are in sixth. A total of $166.06 was raised in the first week! These businesses have bet on the following grades to win. If their grade wins, they will match the change raised by that grade; if their grade does not win, the...

  • Senior Design Study Potential for Butte Mine Waste to be Used in Increasingly Popular 'Green' Concrete

    AMANDA BADOVINAC, Montana Tech|Mar 8, 2023

    Five Montana Tech seniors have spent much of the past year working through a senior design project where they test whether or not waste mine tailings from the Yankee Doodle Tailings Pond could be used in a growing environmentally friendly industry. "Green" concrete reduces the amount of cement needed by substituting other materials. In 2022 it was estimated that 7-8% of global carbon dioxide emissions originated from the production of cement. In the students' experiment, they created concrete...

  • Helping Hands Here to Assist in Personal Care

    ELIZABETH PULLMAN, Whitehall Ledger|Mar 8, 2023

    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,...

  • Between the Stacks: 3/8/2023

    JEANNIE FERRISS, Whitehall Community Library|Mar 8, 2023

    The Library received a lovely donation from the St. Teresa Parish CCW Women's Auxiliary this week. Bonnie Brown, Jayne Dean, Dannette Simon, and Celeste Shepard dropped by to share the proceeds of their hard work with us and take a tour of the Library. Thank you so much for the gift! Montana news reporter, Mike Dennison, will be here on March 15th at 1 PM at the Library to discuss the Holocaust & Modern Media. Mike Dennison, a former chief political reporter for the Montana Television...

  • William (Bill) Russell Beam, 87

    Mar 8, 2023

    William (Bill) Russell Beam joined his daughters in heaven, on Tuesday, February 23, 2023. Bill was born in Willow Creek, Montana, on April 25, 1935, to Sara "Daisy" and Raymond Beam, the eighth of eight children. He started school in Cardwell and graduated from Bozeman high school. He was a cowboy when he married Darlene Olive McLaughlin on June 6, 1954. Bill soon joined the Elevator Constructors Union and proudly worked for Otis for thirty years. He retired at Mammoth Montana and then worked a...

  • David Uno Soderberg, 88

    Mar 8, 2023

    David Uno Soderberg, age 88, of Whitehall, Montana left his earthly home Sunday, February 26, 2023, and entered his heavenly eternal home. David was born in Seattle, Washington on September 14, 1934, to Uno and Frances Soderberg. David attended school in Stanwood, Washington, and graduated from Twin City High school in 1952. He later attended Seattle Pacific University where he met Darlene Martin. They were married and blessed with three daughters: Debbi, Denise, and Deanne. (Please note all...

  • DONATING TO GOOD CAUSES

    Mar 8, 2023

    St. Teresa's Women's Auxiliary in Whitehall is proud to donate funds back to the Whitehall community. Recent recipients include (far left) Jeannie Ferriss for the Friends of the Whitehall Library, (top) Ron Hunt of the Jefferson Valley Museum, and (above) Cara Sacry for the Whitehall Food Pantry. Bonnie Brown presented the donations. These donations were made possible by the Women's Auxiliary Annual Banquet, which was held earlier this year. Congratulations and thank you to these organizations...

  • Witzel Takes Fifth at Lewistown Middle School Tourney

    MELISSA FULLER, Whitehall Ledger|Mar 8, 2023

    It was an early morning Saturday for middle school wrestlers and their fans. The doors to Fergus County High School Gym in Lewistown opened at 6:45 AM. It was a long hard day of wrestling. Some fans occupied the gym for over 13 hours! Tucker Witzel walked away with a hard-fought 5th-place medal. Here are the results: Quade Skogen (6th grade, 75lb): • Championship Round 1 - Defeated by Hazen Foss (Sidney) by fall (0:39). • Consolation Round 1 - Bye. • Consolation Round 2 - Defeated by...

  • Pool Shark Report: Weeks of 2/23/2023 and 3/2/2023

    DOROTHY GRIFFITH, Whitehall Pool League|Mar 8, 2023

    Week of 2-23-2023 TEAM K Bar #1: 13 wins, 4 lost K Bar #2: 13 wins, 4 lost Mint #1: 10 wins, 7 lost MEN 4 wins, no losses: Brad Babb, Chuck Dirkson, and Jeremy Jenson WOMEN 2 wins, 2 lost: Shawna Amidon, Terry Chadwick, and Deanna Wall Week of 3-2-2023 TEAM Two Bit #2: 16 wins, 1 lost K Bar #1: 13 wins, 4 lost Mint #4: 13 wins, 4 lost MEN 4 wins, no losses: Tyler Blair, Curtis Chadwick, Chuck Dirkson, Mike Wall, and Brian Hartford WOMEN Terry Chadwick: 3 wins, 1 lost Deanna Wall: 2 wins, 2 lost...

  • RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Scallops with Snow Peas & Orange

    Mar 8, 2023

    The 40 days (excluding Sundays) that comprise the Lenten season traditionally require abstaining from meats and other rich foods on key days during this sacred time on the Christian calendar. The faithful move to more humble foods as they choose to be reverent and focus on Jesus's sacrifices. Simple meals of vegetables and fish tend to be staples in Christian households this time of year. When seafood is not the typical first choice for families, it could be challenging to come up with new ways...

  • We Are HER Mental Health Scholarships Available

    STEVIE CROISANT, We Are HER|Mar 8, 2023

    Calling all survivors. Therapy is not cheap. That's why Whitehall/Cardwell-based domestic violence and sexual assault non-profit We Are HER is offering $1,000 scholarships. We Are HER just launched our second round of scholarships to be used for professional mental health services. If you could benefit from this scholarship, please apply. We Are HER's goal is to help alleviate economic barriers and provide equitable access to therapy for one survivor who otherwise would not be able to continue...

  • Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: Week of 2/26/2023

    Jefferson County Sheriff Office|Mar 8, 2023

    SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 07:31:44 Citizen Assist: N Whitehall St 08:52:23 Civil: Ballard Ln 09:51:15 Welfare Check: Edwards Addition Rd 13:15:11 Citizen Assist: Lower Rader Creek Rd 16:53:19 Medical 19:30:35 Vehicle Accident (Injury): Hwy 2 W MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 09:55:11 Traffic Stop 09:56:30 Neighbor Dispute: Yellowstone Trl 11:52:29 911 Misdial: Hwy 2 E 11:58:40 Unsecure Building: Spruce St 13:33:09 911 Open Line: I-90 17:13:54 Traffic Hazard: I-90 18:55:04 Medical: Skyline Dr TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 07:13:40 Fire/Smoke Vehicle: I-90 07:46:38 911...

  • Just Ask Georgia: 3/8/2023

    GEORGIA|Mar 8, 2023

    Georgia, I have a question, How often does Judge Judy hand out death sentences on her show? I’ve watched every episode, I think, and I’ve never seen her deal with more than debts, who is the father questions, and mundane things like that. Where are the serious cases? Wanting More Dear More, Well, darling, you see...well, there’s a lot it seems you need to see. While Judge Judith Susan Sheindlin was formerly a prosecutor and Manhattan family court judge, she is now a court-show arbitrator. Her judgments are legally binding, but the...

  • Connecting Point: Two Question Test

    BILL LANES|Mar 8, 2023

    Debate among Christians can be healthy and useful. Of course, staying within the fundamental structure of core Christian doctrine is essential, including the deity of Jesus Christ, the fall of mankind, salvation through repentance and grace, and biblical authority. In addition, I recognize flexibility with practices and teachings that do not compromise core truths: views regarding the return of Christ, methods of water baptism, and physical healing, to list a few. The Letter to Hebrews is not only a rich study of Old Testament law and practice...

  • Horoscopes: Week of 3/8/2023

    Mar 8, 2023

    ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 A development may have you feeling a bit down, Aries. That is only temporary, though, as your mood and circumstances will rebound in no time at all. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, people you encounter this week may be exceptionally stubborn, so you may need to avoid confrontations. Keep your emotions in check as best as you can. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, the weather may not be suitable for getting much done outdoors, but you can certainly stay busy inside the house with any projects you have been putting off. CANCER Jun...

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