Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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It looks like the recent heat wave that hit the Whitehall area is going to stick around for a while. With temperatures already in the 90’s, the National Weather Service is predicting the temperature on Saturday, July 8 to reach 98 degrees. The forecast for the rest of the week includes a high today, Thursday, and Friday of 97. The high on Sunday is anticipated to be 96. RED CROSS TIPS With a significant heat wave forecast for the region, a few precautions are in order. The Red Cross has some basic tips to help you and your family prepare. ...
After months of planning, the evening of June 12 was special for all those who helped create "Las Vegas 2 Big Sky", a collaboration of residents in Nevada and Montana whose purpose is to find homes for dogs who are in danger of being euthanized. Shortly after 7 p.m., a van pulled up to the residence of Patti Reed, who lives outside of Whitehall. Along with Darla Martin and Annette Thomas of Las Vegas, the vehicle also had some very special passengers. Over 20 dogs were transported to the...
It has been an amazing start to 2017 for Whitehall based artist Janice Bogy. She was recently accepted into the Society of Animal Artists as an associate, and later this week will be traveling to Wyoming for the prestigious Jackson Hole Arts Festival. A renowned harpist, Bogy spent over 30 years playing professionally in the Washington D.C. area. She said both music and art have been her passions since she was little, and while finds both rewarding, Bogy has now turned her attention to art...
A rattlesnake avoidance-training course for dogs will take place Saturday, July 8 in Whitehall. The event, sponsored by the Montana Brittany Club, will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at 197 HWY 2 East in Whitehall. Dr. Cory Tebay with Western Vet Service will be offering rattlesnake vaccinations, so please call ahead to reserve one. The cost is $40 for non-members, $30 for members, and $25 for re-checks. Call 406-539-3163 for more information....
Award winning local photographer Sarah Smart was able to capture this stunning photograph of an Arnica Montana. Below, the Arnica Montana is surrounded by several Small Penstemons....
The past several issues of the Whitehall Ledger have included feature articles about the meth problem in the state of Montana. The series was written by students at the University of Montana School of Journalism, and paints a frightening picture of the nationwide epidemic. As a publisher, I felt it was important to run these articles to let residents learn a little bit more about the problem. Unfortunately, small town America is not immune to meth and it is a problem in Whitehall, Boulder, and every other town or city in Montana. What is...
Earlier this week, citizens came together to celebrate the birthday of the United States of America. I had family in town and it was a great time with warm weather and a lot of food. I also had the chance to do something very American this week with a trip to Walmart. It doesn’t matter where you go in this great country, there is always going to be a Walmart somewhere near by. I lived in a place in Oregon that was about an hour away from the store, but that didn’t stop many people from making the trip on a regular occasion. I try the best I c...
Heaven gained a very special angel on Thursday, June 29th when Irene passed away peacefully at her home. Irene was born in Silver Star, MT at Barkell Springs on February 12, 1922. She was the fifth of seven children born to Carl and Alice Henrich. Irene lived her first year in Trident, MT where her dad worked as a barber and the family later moved to Waterloo, MT. Irene attended grade school in Waterloo and graduated from Whitehall High School. After graduation she worked various jobs including a cook's helper and chore girl at the Davis Ranch...
Alois John Schai, 77, passed away on May 24, 2017. John was born in Butte, Montana on January 6, 1940 to Alois “Louie” and Helen Anna Schai. John attended Montana State University and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. John married BarbaraLee Baker in 1964. They shared over 52 years together. John was a hard working professional and dedicated family man. He was an active member of the Elks Lodge, loved to golf and play cards. He was an avid sports fan and lived and breathed Football season. He was a diehard Seahawks fan and loved the G...
Kirsten Isabel Ryerson was born in Billings on March 10, 1996 to Lorie and Kurt Ryerson. Knowing Kristen was born with Multi-X syndrome, her parents embraced her as God's gift to them, enjoying many moments of joy as she grew and shared their life. The family moved several times, finally settling in Whitehall where Kirsten went to school, graduating from high school in 2014. Her greatest loves besides her family were dogs and horses. She became a member of Community of Christ, bringing her church family delightful moments as she shared her...
4 Paws Rescue has raffle tickets available from now until July 29th at Frontier Days. This raffle is to raise money to help local pets who have been released to the rescue or abandoned. Montana artist – John Ulberg donated a framed print of one of his paintings. Rita Beam Coonrod donated a handmade tied quilt and Karen K. Stock donated a hand knitted throw. They are $5 each or 5 for $20! Just received!! A great opportunity to get a pet portrait of your furry loved one, created by local artist, Kerry B. Kraha. She has graciously donated a g...
I have this little bar at the bottom of my computer that helps you find information. So, I asked for the words to “God Bless America”, by Irving Berlin. Wow! I had a wonderful time listening to myriads of patriotic music and eventually found the first time Berlin’s song was introduced to America. It was 1938 and sung by Kate Smith. The opening words “As the storm clouds gather, far across the sea”, were very appropriate as Hitler was gaining power in Europe. However, I wondered, How many of us when we sing the chorus, realize that it is a pray...
Nearly 50 games into their season, the Gallatin Valley Outlaws American Legion Post #87 team is starting to play some of their best baseball of the season. The team, which as of last week had a 12-6 conference record, has been sparked by their first two batters in the lineup -- the Whitehall based duo of Connor Johnson and Ryan Murphy. While they both excel at other sports, the two agree that baseball is their favorite, and both have played since they were four-years-old. The Outlaws are based...
Sheriff Don Bell worries about the state of Lake County's jail, which like many in Montana, is regularly filled to capacity. "My jail right now, everybody in there is on a felony charge. There's no minor, misdemeanor people in my jail, so it's really considered a max jail," said Bell. To put this in some perspective, county jails aren't meant to house felony offenders after they receive a sentence, that's the job of state prisons. In Sheriff Bell's 2016 annual report, the Lake County Jail proces...
It’s a mystery or should I say Mystery Book Club. This Tuesday the mystery fans will be meeting on Tuesday, July 11 at 3:30 p.m. in the basement of the Library. The group is open to anyone who enjoys a good who-done-it and wants to share what they are currently reading with everyone else. The group discusses new mystery releases, favorite authors, types of mysteries, and how characters or authors relate to their audience. I can’t believe there are only three weeks left of summer reading. Our final party will be on July 26 at 10:30 a.m. Readers...
The Rocky Mountain Development Council Area IV Agency on Aging will be conducting a visit to Whitehall Wednesday, July 12. The visit will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Whitehall Senior Center. The event is free and open to the public. Area IV Agency on Aging Staff will be available to provide information on community services available to seniors. Area IV staff are able to help individuals and their families/caregivers understand how to use community resources and services, other benefits and fraud prevention counseling on Medicare,...
