Articles from the May 3, 2023 edition
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406 Winds This Saturday at Star Theatre
Whitehall non-profit Gold Junction Presents is proud to announce this weekend’s concert by 406 Winds. The event will begin at 7 PM on Saturday, May 6 at the Star Theatre, with doors opening at 6:45...
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We Are HER Information Lounge at Ledger May 4
From Thursday, May 4 to Friday, May 5, We Are HER will run its biggest fundraiser of the year, with a goal of raising $10,000 over the two days. $10,000 is enough to fully fund 10 first-time...
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park announces '23 Tours
Staff at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park are pleased to reopen the cave for the 2023 season. Tours will be offered from May 1 through Sept. 30. Both first-come-first-served tours and reservable tours will be offered. Visitors are encouraged to...
Two-Bit: Shortened Hours For Foreseeable Future
After an abrupt closure on Friday, April 28th, owner of the Two-Bit Saloon Dwayne Brown has announced the restaurant will be open only in the evenings for the foreseeable future. The kitchen will be open from 4 PM to 10 PM, with the bar closing once...
Spring Clean
SILVER TOWER PARK: The Whitehall High school sophomore class worked with Mayor Mary Janacaro Hensleigh (far left) and Veterans to tidy up the park over Spring Clean week in Whitehall. Veterans not...
Dear Editor: Dams - I really like them
Dear Editor, Dams – I really like them. As the manager of Vigilante Electric Cooperative, I am very thankful for the 31 federal hydroelectric dams that the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) uses to supply us with low-cost, renewable,...
Thought Provokers: 5/3/2023
People who are brutally honest seem to always get more satisfaction out of the brutality than the honesty. There’s no reason we cannot drink any type of beverage with a mug, except mere aesthetics. Once A.I. videos get perfected, criminals can...
Reducing the Risk of Rabies in Jefferson County
The arrival of warmer weather in Jefferson County increases our chances of risky encounters with wildlife. One such risk, to both humans and domestic animals, is rabies. Animals commonly associated with rabies in Montana, such as skunks and bats,...
Ledger Looking Back 25 Years: April 29, 1998
APRIL 29, 1998 The Star Theatre in Whitehall, which faded to black in the mid-1990s, planned to reopen on Friday, May 18 with a showing of the movie “As Good As It Gets,” followed later in the month by the blockbuster film “Titanic” and...
Harriet "Afton" Fell, 85
Harriet "Afton" Fell, was born on October 20, 1937, and died in her sleep on April 26, 2023. Born to Harry Amos Shaw, Jr. and Jessie Cooper Shaw, Afton was the oldest of three girls. She was her dad's... Full story
Debra Jean Cramer Wiersema, 69
Debra Jean Cramer was born on October 25th, 1953 and she peacefully passed on April 26th, 2023 at her Cardwell home, with her daughters by her side. She grew up in Kankakee, Illinois, and met her husb... Full story
Dorothy Ann Labrie, 94
Dorothy Ann Labrie passed away peacefully at home in Butte, Montana on April 15, 2023, surrounded by family. She was 94. She was born in Washington, Iowa on September 1, 1928, to Rudy and Florence... Full story
Between the Stacks: 5/3/2023
It was quite the Arbor Day celebration here on Friday, April 28! We had 159 preschoolers and elementary children here for some great activities with Deanna Mydland from PBSKids. Everyone was sporting...
Sage Wellness Center's Mother's Day Mini-Planter Workshop May 13
Sage Wellness Center is hosting a Mother’s Day Mini-Planter Workshop on Saturday, May 13th at 10 AM. This is a perfect opportunity to spend some mother-daughter time or create a special gift for your mom or Grandma! Create a one-of-a-kind planter...
Tech Questions? Get the Answers: 5/3/2023
Q: What is computer RAM? A: RAM or Random Access Memory is an essential component of any computer system. It serves the computer’s short-term memory. It acts like a buffet table of data between the kitchen and the customers. At a sit-down...
Montana Chamber Executives Gather in Kalispell for Spring Conference
The Spring Montana Association of Chamber Executives (M.A.C.E.) conference took place in Kalispell from April 26 to 28, bringing together over 40 chamber executives from all over Montana. Over the...
We Are HER Annual Retreat Applications Open
The We Are HER Survivors Retreat is a 4-day healing and educational experience in the mountains of Montana for 10 survivors. The retreat’s goal is to empower survivors through education about trauma recovery and connection with other survivors....
Talley Touches Trojan Hearts
Last Monday afternoon (4/24), Whitehall and Harrison students and staff filed into the gym for what was thought to be another typical school assembly. National speaker Terrence Talley, however,...
Help House the Fairies and the Gnomes!
Perhaps one (or both) of the two articles previously printed in the Ledger has piqued your interest. Or perchance you saw Karen Ranta's "enchanting" display at the fabulous Arbor Day celebration...
Watercraft Inspection Stations Open Across Montana
With the exception of Eureka, watercraft inspection stations are open. All vehicles transporting any type of boat, including canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and rafts are required to stop at all inspection stations they encounter. Watercraft...
COUSIN CLEAVON'S REDNECK COOKING: Rack of Wombat
It is that time of year where you start to uncover the BBQ and clean off your deck. Everyone is looking for a new and exciting BBQ recipe. We had a reader, Alice, from New Jersey send in a recipe...
Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: Week of 4/23/2023
SUNDAY, APRIL 23 08:16:55 Protection Order Violation: Hwy 55 12:56:49 Suspicious Person: W Legion St 13:16:45 Stranded Motorist: Hwy 359 13:56:22 911 Hang Up: I-90 17:34:54 Traffic Stop: Hwy 55 17:43:56 Motor Vehicle Accident (Non-Injury): I-90...
Just Ask Georgia: 5/3/2023
Georgia, I have a question, If you write a book about failure and it doesn’t sell, is it a success? Failed Success Dear Failed, Oooooh, good one! So many ways this could go one way or the other - but you did PAY to have the book printed which no...
Connecting Point: Endurance and Recollection
For word history, the Cambridge Dictionary shines as one of the best, and those folks say that Endurance is “The ability to keep doing something difficult, unpleasant, or painful for a long period of time.” I’m betting, immediately, you’re...
Horoscopes: Week of 5/3/2023
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, even though you have been making great progress, you have some more work ahead of you this week. Overcome any distractions that get in your way. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you may want to avoid crowds this week. Use this...
