Articles from the May 17, 2023 edition
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Celebrate EMS Week With A Hero Meet & Greet
May 21-27, 2023, is the 49th annual National EMS Week. This year's theme is EMS: Where Emergency Care Begins. A Kids Day is planned for Thursday, May 25 from 10 AM to 12 PM next to the Whitehall...
Head Start Open House Thursday, May 25
Rocky Head Start will host an Open House for the community on Thursday, May 25, 2023, from 3 PM to 4 PM at the Whitehall Head Start building at 405 W. Legion Street. All children ages three and four...
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Dear Editor: Square and Your Business
Dear Editor, As business owners, we all go through different phases of learning in business. We learn everything from how to run our business on paper, navigate expenses, and hire the right team of...
Dear Editor: It's Time to Apply Fiscal Responsibility in DC
Dear Editor, Montana is a beacon of fiscal responsibility; it's time to apply it in DC. The state's budget surplus this year is a clear indicator that Montana is doing something right economically....
Thought Provokers: 5/17/2023
Mattress stores seem to stay in business forever yet a mattress is one of the most infrequent customer purchases, Efficient workers at work are the ones punished with more work. The only real Christmas Miracle is that Santa has not gotten shot by...
The Who and Why of the Enchanted Forest Faire
The Enchanted Forest Faire is coming to Whitehall on Saturday, June 24 and the sponsors are encouraging the community to imagine and then build fairy villages, fairy homes, or other woodland...
Ledger Looking Back 25 Years: May 13, 1998
MAY 13, 1998 The Whitehall Town Council approved a zoning variance for the proposed library expansion, discussed at length the plan to repair and rebuild the new water tank, and decided to explore the possibility of providing liability insurance for...
Frankman Named to Dean's List
Katie Frankman of Cardwell MT, was named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List at Berry College. The Dean’s List honors students who posted an academic average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale while carrying a class load of at least 12 hours during the...
Trojans Represent at District 5B Track & Field
MEN'S RESULTS: Varsity 100 Meter: 8th junior Parker Wagner (11.94a PR), 9th sophomore K.T. Schuller (12.21a PR), 17th freshman Cooper Fernstrom (12.78a PR) Varsity 200 Meter: 7th junior Parker Wagner (24.49a), 9th freshman K.T. Schuller (25.20a PR)...
Chickenpox Cases on the Rise in Montana Youth
Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials are reporting a recent increase in the number of cases of chickenpox reported in school-aged children. And, at least half of these infections were acquired from an adult family member...
Robert John Powell, 81 (Updated)
Robert John Powell of Cardwell, Montana met His Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 27, 2022. The Powell family would like to invite you to a celebration of life service for Bob Powell at 11 AM on...
Math Problem-Solving Camps Offered at MSU For Middle and High School Students
Montana middle school and high school students passionate about advanced math are invited to attend the Mathematics Circle Summer Camp hosted by the Science Math Resource Center at Montana State University. Participants will immerse themselves in mat...
Between the Stacks: 5/17/2023
The Library will be closed on Monday, May 29, in honor of Memorial Day. We will be open regular hours the rest of the week. One question I get asked every summer is: Will the Library be open different hours? Our schedule is set for the year...
Tech Questions? Get the Answers: 5/17/2023
Q: How do you keep a laptop battery good? A: Your laptop battery is like a little power plant that helps your computer run. It's important to take good care of your battery so that it lasts a long...
Guest Opinion: Guns Have Changed Everything, Especially Childhood
I learned to shoot on the family ranch, as ranch kids are wont to do. My gun education was furthered at a Catholic summer camp, and I still have my paper target proving my marksmanship. It was hunter safety classes, and calm, clear-eyed common...
Whitehall Farmers Market Begins June 17
Whitehall’s annual weekly event - the Whitehall Farmer’s Market - will begin Saturday, June 17 in Legion Park. The market is open to all home-based businesses, community fundraising groups, and...
Nonresident Hunters Eligible for Alternate List
Beginning May 15 and running through June 30, nonresident hunters can register their name to the Alternate’s List on MyFWP. Every year, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks gets several unused nonresident combination licenses (big game, general elk, and...
Whitehall Mother's Day O-Mok-See Results
Leadline: Wayne Johnson, 300 pts 8-11: Allie Ebert, 360 pts Katie Ebert, 500 pts 12-15: Lilly Ebert, 190 pts Abby Swoboda, 470 pts Kaylee O'Shee, 450 pts 16-39: Darbi Rebo, 290 pts Michael Johnson,...
FWP to Host Free Beginner Fly Fishing Classes
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host several fly fishing classes in Bozeman next month. These classes will be free and geared toward helping new anglers become familiar with the basics. Topics will include fly casting, fly tying, fishing knots,...
Veteran's College Scholarship Now Open
Whitehall American Legion Post 24 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4603 have opened the Dennis Smith Essay Competition. The competition offers a $1,000 college scholarship to a graduating senior; the deadline to apply is May 22, 2023. Applicants...
RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Authentic Greek Salad
Quick and simple meals are the name of the game when warm weather beckons and spending time in the kitchen is less attractive. Salads are best during midsummer when they can be comprised of fresh and...
Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: Week of 5/7/2023
SUNDAY, MAY 7 00:48:33 Hit & Run: N Whitehall St 08:12:15 Welfare Check: I-90 09:19:58 Medical: Hwy 55 09:24:30 Transport (Prisoner or Other) 12:00:59 Welfare Check: I-90 13:34:07 Medical: Hwy 55 13:51:15 911 Open Line: I-90 15:07:59 Motor Vehicle...
Connecting Point: Who's Watching Us
As technology has advanced, I’ll be the first to admit distrusting the so-called “Cloud”, the online system that saves my pictures, documents, and more on a server in Butte, Bozeman, Seattle, Washington, Sacramento, California, or Dillon, just...
Horoscopes: Week of 5/17/2023
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, try to rectify an imbalance in a relationship with another person close to you this week. It’s never too late to make amends, and the rewards are fully worth it. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, friction can be overcome with...
Whitehall TV Channel 49.1: Week of 5/18/2023
THURSDAY, MAY 18 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 6:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 7:00PM LUCY WORSLEY’S ROYAL MYTHS & SECRETS: ELIZABETH 1, THE WARRIOR QUEEN 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 10:30PM ASK THIS...
