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  • Candidate Forum To Be Held May 26th

    ELIZABETH PULLMAN, Whitehall Ledger|Mar 23, 2022

    A candidate forum for the contested position of Jefferson County Commissioner will be held Thursday, May 26, at 6 PM at the Borden’s Conference Room. The forum is being put on by the Lower Jefferson River Watershed Council with assistance from The Whitehall Ledger. Candidates for Jefferson County Commissioner include Dan Hagerty, Jim Buterbaugh, Mary Janacaro-Hensleigh, and John Stone Goff. Current Commissioners will be on hand as well to detail why other items are on the ballot. Please plan to attend, as this position affects county-wide,...

  • TEFAP Qualifying Many More Montanans Under New Guidelines

    ELIZABETH PULLMAN, Whitehall Ledger|Mar 23, 2022

    The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federal food distribution program that supports food banks, food pantries, soup kitchens, and other emergency feeding organizations serving low-income Americans. Federal assistance takes the form of federally purchased commodities-including fruits, vegetables, meats, and grains-and funding for administrative costs. Food aid and funds are distributed to states using a statutory formula that takes into account poverty and unemployment rates....

  • Baseball Field Clean-Up This Weekend

    Mar 23, 2022

    Let's work together! The Whitehall Baseball League will be holding a field clean-up day on March 26, 2022, at 9 AM. Please arrive ready to get a little dirty at the Whitehall Baseball Fields. Bring your rakes and shovels! The Whitehall Baseball League is currently hiring for umpires. Anyone interested may message the Whitehall Baseball League on their Facebook page. Also, the League is also seeking sponsors for each team....

  • Academic Olympics

    Mar 23, 2022

    OLYMPIANS: Whitehall Middle School Academic Olympians (Top photo) Lillian Schober, Kady Chadwick, Miles McLean, Zane Downey, and Dixon Koenig secured 5th out of 41 teams at the competition in Bozeman on March 15. Zane Downey and Dixon Koenig (above, left) also tied for fifth place in the individual competition....

  • Easter Egg Hunt Planning Underway!

    ELIZABETH PULLMAN, Whitehall Ledger|Mar 23, 2022

    The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce is diligently working to once again present Whitehall's Annual Easter Egg Hunt. The 2022 event will be held Saturday, April 9 at 1 PM on the Main Street Green (next to the Star Theatre). Bring the little ones, bring the big ones, bring the "kids" of all ages! Like in 2021, an easter egg hunt will be coordinated on the Main Street Green for ages 10 and under. BYOB (bring your own basket!) and please limit 12 eggs per child. The hunt will kick off at 1 PM, while...

  • Little Trojans Place at State

    Mar 23, 2022

    Whitehall Trojans wrestlers competed at the State level this past weekend. (Above) Ryan Raty placed second in his Novice 100 division. Also placing were Dustin Hansen, third place (beginner 53), Caedan Lacey, first place (beginner 56), Westen Wock, third place (beginner 100), Corbyn Wright, second place (novice 90), Tyse Wilkinson, second place (middle 95)....

  • Dear Editor: Murals Project Moving Forward

    John Kreis|Mar 23, 2022

    Dear Editor, Good news! The project to do restoration of the Whitehall Murals is continuing! The first mural to be restored will be the mural located at the Jefferson Fresh Foods. As I’m sure you can imagine there are significant costs to restore that specific mural. In order to facilitate financial contributions to the mural restoration, the Whitehall Chamber has reached a fiscal sponsorship agreement with the Jefferson Valley Community Foundation. This structure creates an opportunity for those who would like to support the mural...

  • Dear Editor: Value Our Fire Dept. Volunteers

    Pod Moriarty|Mar 23, 2022

    Dear Editor, I would like to address Charles Shank’s letter to the editor regarding the Whitehall Street crossing. I agree; this is a disaster waiting to happen. I have waited to pull out taking a left turn several minutes - this is becoming a very busy street. BUT this is not a city problem, this is a business problem' this is Town Pump's responsibility. The Town of Whitehall should not be bailing out money for this. Also, I salute Mr. Granvold for walking out of the Town Council meeting. I too am sick and tired of the bureaucratic...

  • Dear Editor: Response to Koopman Op-Ed

    DON LEPINKSY|Mar 23, 2022

    Dear Editor, I recently read Roger Koopman’s Op-Ed in the Whitehall Ledge entitled “Freedom’s Best Friend: Armed Citizens”. I agree with what I perceive to be Mr. Koopmans main premise. That is, the second amendment is a free citizen’s last resort when dialog fails with an overreaching government. A government that has evolved from a democracy to an autocracy. However, in my opinion, Mr. Koopman’s long-winded reasoning may be a somewhat misleading convoluted smoke screen in order to cover up extremist attempts to undermine...

  • Thought Provokers: 3/23/2022

    Mar 23, 2022

    People are expected to know and follow a system of laws which experts are required to take 7+ years of post-secondary education to properly interpret and apply. It’s possible someone out there who doesn’t even remember who you are still frequently dreams about characters who borrow your appearance. Acting is the only lie people clap for. You divorce a very different person than you marry. Most people don’t know that there is a big difference between drug use and drug abuse. No matter how gory or sexual the contents, books have no age...

  • Name to a Face: Heidi Lynn Austin

    CHARLES HADDON SHANK, Whitehall Ledger|Mar 23, 2022

    If you haven't had the privilege to meet Heidi Austin yet, you should make it a point to do so next time you see her around town. Heidi Lynn moved to Whitehall in July of 2021 with her husband, Will, and three of their four daughters. Will's parents, Lionel and Karen Austin are longtime Whitehall residents. Heidi's family has been back and forth across the U.S. several times, from Vermont to Colorado and the southeastern U.S., then back to Montana. "Will would joke about me moving to...

  • Go Ask Jo: 3/23/2022

    Jo|Mar 23, 2022

    Dear Jo, How do you feel about people sharing your food? How about your drink? My aunt is always taking bites of my food, a sip of my drink. I don’t want to be a picky or a germophobic person, but I wonder where her hands and lips have been before they partake of my goodies. How do I tell her in a way she will not be offended that I wish she would keep her saliva to herself? Signed, I Spit You Not Dear Spit, The best way is the honest way. “Keep your drool and your germy hands off my food!” is a good place to start!! Let me know how it...

  • Cottage Industries - Montana Style: Carol's Whimzees

    MARTA VARELA, Whitehall Ledger|Mar 23, 2022

    It would be very difficult to look at Carol Beiderman's paintings of animals – a grinning cow, a big-eyed squatting frog duo, the female with long eyelashes and lipstick; a Highland cow whose long locks completely cover its eyes, a happy turtle - without smiling. Carol loves animals, which is pretty obvious; you can see the lightness and fun in each one, so it's no surprise she calls them her Whimzees. The Whimzees came along about four years ago, starting as a hobby to enjoy. Carol is...

  • RMDC: Utility Bill Help Available

    KARA NELSON, Rocky Mountain Development Council|Mar 23, 2022

    Rocky’s Energy Services reminds applicants that help with utility bills is available until April 30. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is here to help with utility bill assistance applications submitted on or before April 30. With increased funding from the American Rescue Plan Act this season, income-qualified households are eligible for assistance with current and past due utility accounts, emergency heating system repairs, and water and sewer bills from public water system vendors. If you need an application or have...

  • Connecting Point: To Touch or Not To Touch

    BILL LANES|Mar 23, 2022

    Are we entering the later stages of what many have termed the COVID-19 pandemic? Maybe? Make no mistake this matter has been incredibly divisive all across the globe. I’ve had close friends die due to complications of this disease, others who have rebounded slowly, and many others who have fared rather well. Let’s be honest, in reality, all our lives have been affected by this issue in one way or another. My intention in bringing to light this hot button issue is not to further divide people or to silence any questions on either side of...

  • Sigrid Cleona Parker, 67

    Mar 23, 2022

    Sigrid Cleona Parker, born to Sigrid Foster and Fredrick Cline on May 17, 1954, in Arcadia, California, passed away on March 10, 2022. She was a devout Christian who later went out to become a chef in the Navy. Sigrid (Sid) married her best friend and love of her life Raleigh Eugene Parker on October 20, 1973. They had three children: Michelle Parker, Heather Moore, and William Parker. In 2001-2002 they went to retire in Whitehall, Montana and this is where they stayed after their children went... Full story

  • Between the Stacks: 3/23/2022

    JEANNIE FERRISS, Whitehall Community Library|Mar 23, 2022

    One of the most enjoyable things about working in libraries is sharing wonderful educational programming for all ages. The staff has started a series of programs on different countries for children from grades K-8 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:45 PM. We will be studying Japan, Germany, India, Africa, and South America. The programs include looking at cultural practices, discovering folklore and crafts from different countries, trying foods, and hearing from people who have lived there or visite...

  • Ledger Looking Back 25 Years: March 20, 1997

    RITA BROWN, Whitehall Ledger|Mar 23, 2022

    March 20, 1997 Trojan Educator of the Week was Whitehall school nurse, Dorothy Simonsen. Dorothy was nominated by Barb Thronson for doing “an excellent job as a school nurse for K-12. She is very competent.” Trojan Student of the Week was Brice Emerson, a sophomore at Whitehall High School. Brice was nominated by Debbie Sorensen for “working hard at trying new activities and developing some solid skills in Home Ec.” Brice is the son of Ben Emerson and enjoys football and hanging out with his friends. Trojan Athletes of the Week were...

  • Our Town 100 Years Ago: March 1922

    ARLENE WEBER, Jefferson Valley Museum|Mar 23, 2022

    Headlines in March 1896 bear a similarity to what you might read today. There was political unrest, murders, suicides, concerns about grain prices, and a horrific storm in the Pacific Ocean that devastated Fiji. Here in Montana, people were hoping for early spring and a Montana Congressman is hailed for standing up to the president for saying some very disparaging remarks about people out west. The following is taken as written from March 20 and 27, 1896 editions of the Whitehall Zephyr....

  • Donuts for Dads at Cardwell School

    Mar 23, 2022

    DONUTS FOR DADS: On Monday, March 14th the Cardwell School hosted Donuts for Dads. It was a special event coordinated by Mrs. Simon to honor the men in our students' lives. Students had a chance to hang out with their dads and help them fill in March Madness brackets....

  • Creating Fiction from History: 3/23/2022

    CHARLES HADDON SHANK|Mar 23, 2022

    Louisa grew up in the best of families. She never knew the darker side of life, for as the only child (a daughter, no less), she had never wanted for anything. Born Louisa Jane Flockheart she emerged into this life on a cold January morning in 1897, the child of arguably the richest couple in Waukon, Iowa. As first-generation Scots, Sir Robert Flockheart and his wife Dalriadan had fled Scotland on the heels of the religious persecution which had festered there for over three centuries. Being of...

  • Prescribed Burn Near Tobacco Root Mountains

    Mar 23, 2022

    Those traveling near the Tobacco Root Mountains this week may see a little smoke in the air as the Bureau of Land Management’s Dillon Field Office conducts prescribed burns. The exact timing depends on weather and fuel conditions. The prescribed burns—totaling 2,190 acres—are planned for areas near Wet Georgia, Horse, and Granite creeks. Smoke may be visible to the public from U.S. Highway 287, State Highway 287, County Route 248, and the communities of Ennis, Virginia City, Alder, Sheridan, Twin Bridges, and Dillon. The primary...

  • Montana Park of the Week: Ackley Lake State Park

    Mar 23, 2022

    Just southwest of Hobson, you'll find Ackley Lake State Park. Surrounded by the Little Belt and Snowy Mountains, Ackley Lake is an incredibly beautiful destination. Ackley Lake is nestled right in the heart of Montana's Big Sky Country. One glimpse and you'll easily understand how the beautiful views of the surrounding Little Belt and Snowy Mountains and rich agricultural land captured the heart of the legendary Western artist, Charlie Russell, a hundred years ago. Today, the diverse water...

  • Innovative "Wild Sustenance" Program Coming to a College Near You

    MARK HOLYOAK, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation|Mar 23, 2022

    The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and the Wildlife Biology Program at the University of Montana (UM) will unveil a bold, innovative, hands-on higher education experience this fall that highlights the fundamental role hunting plays in society and wildlife conservation. Once established, the Wild Sustenance curriculum will be available to other universities. “We greatly appreciate our partners at UM for their efforts in bringing this long-held vision to fruition,” said Kyle Weaver, RMEF president, and CEO. “This program will trigger a natio...

  • Op-Ed: Regulations Stand In the Way of Attainable Housing

    KNUDSEN. HINKLE. ZOLNIKOV. STROMSWOLD. MITCHELL, Montana Representatives|Mar 23, 2022

    We are five of the youngest lawmakers in the Montana Legislature. At 20, 21, 24, 29, and 31 years old, we are in various stages of renting and homeownership, and all of us are concerned about the housing crisis facing Montana. In every one of our communities—Billings, Belgrade, Columbia Falls, and even Malta—housing is rapidly becoming more expensive and harder to find. Many of the factors causing the housing crisis, such as migration, supply costs, and the labor shortage, are largely outside of Montana’s control. But a recent analysis...

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