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Articles from the March 21, 2018 edition


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  • Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Friday

    Jack H. Smith, Ledger Publisher|Mar 21, 2018

    After a one-year absence, the Whitehall Knights of Columbus Fish Fry will return this week. The event is scheduled to take place Friday, March 23 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Teresa’s Hall in Whitehall. Knights of Columbus member Jim Stearns said they would once again be serving Alaskan Pollock, a fish people really seem to enjoy. The cost to attend the popular event is $9 for adults, $6 for children 4 to 10, and $27 for a family. Stearns said the proceeds would go to charities in Whitehall and Ennis. He said some of these include Coats f...

  • Council votes to vacate seat

    Jack H. Smith, Ledger Publisher|Mar 21, 2018

    The Whitehall Town Council voted Monday night to vacate the seat of Ward 1 member Katy James. In her motion to declare the vacancy, Council Member Montina Rawson referenced Montana Code 7-4-4-4111 “Determination of vacancy in municipal office”. Rawson said Section 7 of the code states “the incumbent’s ceasing to be a resident of the city or town or, in the case of a city council member, ceasing to be a resident of the city council member’s ward. This subsection does not apply to an appointed municipal officer who resides outside the city or t...

  • Chamber Easter Egg Hunt March 31

    Jack H. Smith, Ledger Publisher|Mar 21, 2018

    In a little over a week, kids from across the area will make their way to the high school for the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt. The popular annual event is scheduled for March 31 at 10 a.m. at the Whitehall High School Football Field. The age divisions in 2018 are two and up, three to five, six to eight and nine to 12-year olds. According to event organizer Jill Dove, all the prizes have been purchased and the Whitehall Garden Club has been busy filling eggs. Dove praised the ga...

  • Skogen joins race for Justice of Peace

    Jack H. Smith, Ledger Publisher|Mar 21, 2018

    A second Whitehall resident has filed to run for the Jefferson County Justice of the Peace. According to Jefferson County Election Administrator Bonnie Ramey, Larry Skogen filed for the office prior to the March 12 deadline. He will be joined in the race by Kevin Brunet of Whitehall, Steve Anderson of Montana City, and Dean Hildebrand of Boulder. The elected official will take over for longtime Justice of the Peace Dennis Giulio. The primary election is scheduled for June 5 and the general election will take place November 6. A list obtained...

  • FOR YOUR INFORMATION

    Arcylle Shaw, Contributing Writer|Mar 21, 2018

    In last week's Ledger, Jack Smith covered some vital information regarding the Cardwell School. If you didn't read it, go back and do it. There are two school board positions open - the high school in Whitehall is represented by two positions from Cardwell and Sue Pullman has opted to not run again to fill one of them. At Cardwell, Trent Biggers is moving from the District and will not be able to run again. There are capable residents who can fill either of these. Sooo, get a petition from the...

  • Handing Down Heritage

    Staff Report|Mar 21, 2018

    The annual Handing Down the Heritage event in Butte had local ties with Ceili Moriarty and Shayla Hamilton Both Dancing with the Tiernan Irish Dancers. Main pic: Four-year-old Moriarty dances at the St. Patrick's Day performance. Bottom pic: Whitehall fifth grader Shayla Hamilton performs in Butte....

  • Harry Charles Alley Jr

    Mar 21, 2018

    Mr. Harry Charles Alley Jr. passed away Sunday evening at his residence in Whitehall. He was born in Havre, Montana on November 6, 1940 to Harry C and Alice (Matson) Alley. He grew up in Whitehall and attended schools there. Harry worked at several jobs throughout his life, including service as a police deputy, and as a Montana Highway Patrolman. He also worked for Northern Energy as a driver and installer. Harry worked as a school maintenance man as well as in construction. He and Sharon Inns were married in Whitehall on December 13, 2014 and...

  • Austin James Peterson

    Mar 21, 2018

    Austin James Peterson, 24, of Soda Springs passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018. Austin was born on May 30, 1993 in Bozeman, Montana the son of Robert Allan and Janie Marie Boone Peterson. He lived in Whitehall, Montana for eight years and for sixteen years in Soda Springs, Idaho where he attended School. Austin worked as an equipment operator where he received Top Health Safety and Environment Performer Award for GHD Construction Division. He loved spending time in the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and shed hunting. Austin...

  • COLUMN: March Madness and Blue Fields

    Jack H. Smith, Ledger Publisher|Mar 21, 2018

    I'm an avid sports fan and my absolute favorite time of the year is the NCAA Basketball Tournament, especially the first four days. I grew up at a time when the University of Wyoming basketball team had an amazing program and their eclectic player Fennis Dembo even graced the cover of Sports Illustrated. I was able to experience the magic of the tournament watching the Cowboys play in Salt Lake City and those are experiences I will never forget. Unfortunately the success did not last long, but every once in a while the Pokes make the...

  • Museum hosting annual meeting

    STAFF REPORT|Mar 21, 2018

    The Jefferson Valley Museum will hold its annual meeting April 5 at the Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. This is the time to see what your Museum has accomplished and what is in the future. Along with a review of the year, two directors will be elected to the Board. Joe Sologub from Elk Park will present a program about that area - part of the unknown history of Jefferson County. Because of the Tax Increment Fund from the Town of Whitehall, the grant from...

  • Todd Fundraiser Saturday

    Mar 21, 2018

    Legends Bar and Grill will be hosting a special fundraiser for Erik Todd. The spaghetti fundraiser will take place Saturday, March 24 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the restaurant located at 13 West Legion. 100 percent of the proceeds will go to Todd who was seriously injured in a snowboarding accident earlier this month....