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Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Babies on the brain seemed to be the main topic at the March meeting of the Whitehall Town Council, held Monday, March 19th, at the Town Hall. But not just babies, but babies in the Town Hall office. The Council is currently researching whether or not to allow babies in the workplace, as two town employees are currently expecting. Earlier this month, a meeting regarding maternity leave and infants in the workplace was called into executive session. In the meantime, the Council has looked into safeguards, current practices elsewhere, and...
4-H FAMILY FUN DAY: All sorts of fun happened at the 4-H Family Fun Day on Friday, March 15th at the Whitehall Community Center. There were games and prizes galore, as well as few future 4-H who helped set up the event. LEDGER PHOTOS...
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, March 23rd at 11 AM on the Main Street Green (next to the Star Theatre). The Whitehall Easter Egg and Scavenger Hunt are brought to you by the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, Gold Junction Presents, and the many donations and volunteer hours the Whitehall community businesses and individuals put in. The Easter Egg hunt is for ages 0-10 but mainly geared t...
At the March Whitehall Chamber of Commerce meeting at the Borden’s Conference Room on Thursday, March 14th, plans for the upcoming warmer months were discussed with vigor - especially since the weather was so lovely outside. Black Tie Blue Jeans will return in 2024, after a hiatus in 2023, to restructure and redefine the fundraiser’s goals. The 2024 event will be held at the Whitehall Community Center on Saturday, June 15th, featuring local band Pony Express. The Chamber will begin sending bids for food to local establishments, with pre...
Dear Editor: SB 442: A Bill for All Montanans The legislative session in Montana is a full-contact sport. Bills get introduced that stoke controversy and debate. My bill (SB 442) was no different, but we ended up with a bill Montanans could be proud of. Thousands of Montanans convinced 130 of 150 legislators to vote for SB 442. It was popular because Montanans could put aside long-standing disagreements and work with their neighbors to help craft a bill that invests in every one of us. As legislators get ready to override Governor Gianforte's...
Dear Editor, This is an open call to all prayer warriors of Jesus Christ. Please mark your calendar for the next National Day of Prayer preparatory meeting, which will be held this weekend at the Pavillion in Whitehall by the Firehall on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 1 PM. Last week, we held a community gathering, and we are organizing people to pray front-line for our nation's leaders. If you have concerns for the future of your children and grandchildren, about the spiritual condition of our country, and want to get involved, please join us...
Dear Editor, Montana families deserve the financial freedom that comes from good health and a hard day's work. It is only fair. Under Gianforte's government, the uninsured rate has increased by 127,000 Montanans of all ages. His approach to Medicaid redetermination has failed. We all will pay for Gianforte's comedy of errors, but wait. There is nothing funny about human suffering-or so most of us believe. As a matter of fact, the Governor is hurting defenseless children, making it harder to work for their parents, and further squeezing the...
Young people’s goals have shifted from having a house by 30 to not having a roommate by 40. People are vastly overestimating their capacity to hit a target with a gun. Everyone in The Simpsons universe has hair that’s a different color than their skin, except the Simpson children. Some person in history has the record of feeling the most pain ever. The using of clockwise and counter-clockwise will eveually die out after people gradually stop using rotating clocks and watches. There’s a good chance that someone you don’t know has told a story a...
8 YEARS AGO - MARCH, PART II: Spring began in March 1898. While local farmers were preparing for a new planting of their crops, things were a little more tumultuous in other parts of the state and country. In Missoula, Mr. F.W. Morris, who was in the new medical profession of osteopathist, was arrested for practicing medicine without a certificate from the Montana medical board. California Governor Budd asked Montana Governor Smith to help his state celebrate its 50th anniversary of being admi...
MARCH 17, 1999 The Whitehall youth accused of accosting a Three Forks volleyball player during the 4-B District Volleyball Tournament in Whitehall on March 5, 1999 was reportedly removed from the Whitehall school system, and on March 12 Jefferson County Attorney Valerie Wilson filed a petition against the youth for misdemeanor sexual assault. The dispatch services agreement between Gail Giono of Whitehall and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office was formally signed by the Jefferson County...
One of the great things about belonging to the Broad Valleys Federation is the training they hold every spring and fall. Last week I enjoyed two days of learning, networking, and meeting the new librarians in our area. One of the training courses held was on leadership and taught by a retired Army Ranger who turned academic. His ideas on leadership definitely had a military slant but as the daughter of an army man who then worked with the military on construction projects, his presentation brought back how a truly well-run organization depends...
At the March meeting of the Whitehall School Board on Tuesday, March 5th, Superintendent Hannah Nieskens detailed the fall/winter sports seasons for both middle and high schools expenditures, breaking down the costs to a per athlete total. In November, the Board began discussing the predicted $30k activities deficit by the end of the 2023-2024 school year. The Board had asked for hard numbers from the fall and winter seasons, which Nieskens shared. The following shows the sport, total amount of income brought in after expenses, total number of...
The Whitehall Garden Club (WGC) is offering a scholarship of $1,000 to a qualified graduating senior from a Whitehall, Montana, high school or home school. The WGS wishes to award the scholarship to a student accepted to an accredited 4-year or 2-year Montana university, college, or technical school. Students pursuing a correspondence course online through an accredited institution will also be considered. Funds will be sent directly to the attending school. The criteria upon which this scholarship will be granted are as follows: • The s...
For many years, Whitehall Rotarians have been recycling aluminum cans as one of their fundraising and community service projects. People have generously dropped their cans off at the county dump and the bin next to Jefferson Fresh Foods. Every couple of months, club members spend one to two hours sorting the dozens of bags into large white bags donated by a local talc plant. The bags are then hauled to a recycling center in Butte. Part of the money received is donated to Liberty Place to help...
The Whitehall Council 8375 Knights of Columbus will host their Fish Fry on Friday, March 22, 2024, at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. The fry begins at 5:30 PM. The price is $10 per person or $30 for a family of four. If you wish, please bring a dessert to share. A BINGO night will be held on Saturday, March 23, after the 5 PM Mass at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. Donations are graciously accepted, and prizes will be awarded. All proceeds go towards church needs. Please bring a treat to share if you so wish!...
The spring Whitehall Hunter Ed course will be held at the Whitehall Community Center. The first class will be on April 3rd from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. The following week, classes will be on April 8th, 9th, 11th, and 12th from 6:30 PM to 9 PM. The test and field exercise will be on April 13th from 8 AM to 4 PM. Students must attend all classes. Classes are free. Anyone born after January 1st, 1985, must have Hunter Education certification to hunt in Montana. A parent or guardian must attend the first class with any student under 18 years of age. To...
In the past several months, an alarming number of wrong-way motorists have been arrested for driving the wrong way on Interstate 90 near Three Forks. The disturbing recent string of incidents turned fatal on January 4 when 22-year-old Laysa Grewell was killed following a head-on collision with a wrong-way driver at mile marker 278 just outside of Three Forks. To reduce the incidents on the Interstate, the Montana Department of Transportation will soon be placing nine new wrong-way sign systems...
How Firewalls Keep You Safe Online In today's digital world, where computers are used for everything from shopping to banking, staying safe online is a top priority. One of the most important tools in our cybersecurity toolkit is a firewall. But what exactly is a firewall, and how does it protect your computer? Think of a firewall as a security guard for your computer. Its job is to watch all the incoming and outgoing traffic, like a gatekeeper, and ensure that only the good stuff gets through...
First, you’re probably thinking if everyone in the chamber (and beyond) reads this article and follows the advice here, no one will be unforgettable because we’ll all be following the same instructions. But in the words of the famous Dr. Seuss, “There is no one alive more you-er than you,” so being the same isn’t possible if you’re true to who you are. With that in mind, let’s discuss how you can begin to stand out and make worthwhile connections, even if you hate networking. Why Should You Attend a Networking Event? You either love networki...
Rocky Mountain Bank has decided to sell its Whitehall branch to Valley Bank of Helena, a division of Glacier Bank. We believe we have found a partner who shares our commitment to customers and is deeply entrenched in Montana. Subject to regulatory approval and satisfaction of other closing conditions, we expect the transaction to close late in the third quarter or early fourth quarter of 2024. Be assured that additional information will be shared with you in the months ahead. The leadership teams of both banks will work together to preserve an...
On Sunday, March 24, millions of Jehovah’s Witnesses around the world will gather to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ. Jehovah’s Witnesses invite fellow residents of Helena and surrounding communities to this special event. The annual observance of the Lord’s Evening Meal will feature a talk highlighting the significance of Jesus’ death and what it means for all mankind. The one-hour event will begin and conclude with prayer on Sunday, March 24th. To learn more about how Jehovah’s Witnesses observe the Lord’s Supper, please visit the e...
Easter Sunday is celebrated on March 31, 2024. Easter is a day of spiritual reflection, celebration, and an opportunity to gather with family members for a delicious dinner. Traditional main courses for Easter include lamb and ham, so home cooks may want to select side dishes that can work with both. Sweet potatoes are a healthy option that also are tasty and nutritious. While some people associate sweet potatoes with the marshmallow-covered dish common around Thanksgiving, they can be sweet or...
Georgia, I have a question, Why don’t people say what they mean? Alright...here we go. I was invited to the birthday party of a colleague I don’t know all that well but am friendly with. He invites me and states, “No gifts, please.” So, I went to the party and, per request, I didn’t bring a gift; I then discovered that everyone else had. So, he was a bit upset with me the next day at work because I didn’t bring a gift. I reminded him, and he said, “No gifts,” but he seemed upset about the situation. Should I have taken a gift? Does No Mean No...
SUNDAY, MARCH 10 07:43:06 Animal: Hwy 2 E 07:56:30 911 Hang Up: Hwy 2 E 08:51:32 Medical: Bowman Ln 10:15:17 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 12:55:51 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 13:18:41 Traffic Stop: N Whitehall St 13:32:36 Abandoned Vehicle: Ranger Ridge Rd 14:07:28 Traffic Offense: Hwy 69 14:32:30 Traffic Stop: Hwy 359 15:14:43 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 15:49:09 Traffic Stop: N Whitehall St 16:00:40 Medical: Edwards Addition Rd 16:20:55 Suspicious: N Centurion Way 17:08:38 Traffic Stop: E Legion St 18:29:38 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 19:00:24 House...
Jesus had an uncanny ability to communicate truths for everyday life because He is known as the “author of life” (John 1:3). His perspective matters and there is wisdom in listening and applying His teachings daily. In last week’s column, pointed out in Luke 6 how Jesus offered a different approach to what it means to be “blessed,” one that we are not accustomed to. Typically, we associate “blessing” with the good stuff; those things in life which center around positive physical and emotional experiences. Jesus turns the message a complete 18...
