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Articles from the August 3, 2022 edition


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  • Whitehall Resident & Montana Science Center Staffer, Becomes Cyborg

    ELIZABETH PULLMAN, Whitehall Ledger|Aug 3, 2022

    On Thursday, July 28, 2022, Whitehall resident Tim Schober became a cyborg. Well, not fully cyborg, but he did volunteer to have an RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) chip implanted into his hand, making him, in fact, part machine. Schober, who is the Montana Science Center’s (MSC) Director of Technology, was gifted the RFID and spoke on Transhumanism to a group at the MSC “After Dark” series following the implantation of the chip into his hand. The Montana Science Center (MSC), locat...

  • Whitehall Community Pool Seeking Your Support

    ELIZABETH PULLMAN, Whitehall Ledger|Aug 3, 2022

    Summer is in full swing and it's hard to find a friend, neighbor, or young one who hasn’t enjoyed the Whitehall Community Pool this summer. Not only does the pool provide a great place to cool down during a hot day, but it also provides several lifeguarding jobs throughout the summer. “We’ve always had a great turnout from the community, but in the last three years, we’ve gotten a following with people from Bozeman, Manhattan, Three Forks, and Dillon, coming to our pool,” Allissa Christenson, To...

  • Western Legacy Center's Montana Made Gift Shop Open

    ELIZABETH PULLMAN, Whitehall Ledger|Aug 3, 2022

    While the museum portion of the Western Legacy Center (WLC) is still in the planning and implementation stages, the Montana Made gift shop within the WLC recently opened its doors to its first customers. "First purchase at the Western Legacy Center" one local posted, showing a Montana Jam and Candle hand-poured soy candle. Many did not realize the gift shop had opened since the museum portion itself is not complete. But Pamela Polachi, the gift shop coordinator, is excited to announce they are o...

  • Thought Provokers: 8/3/2022

    Aug 3, 2022

    Dip is the only food named after the action required to eat it. Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting. It sucks that one mistake can undo all the good that you’ve ever done, but that one good thing cannot undo the mistakes you’ve made. You can’t get nudes of Spiderman, only Peter Parker. A luxury car is a display of either how responsible or irresponsible a person is with money. Funerals aren’t for the dead; they’re for the living. Veterinarian nurses have likely seen more men crying than psy...

  • Dear Editor: Move by the GOP Unconscionable

    JASON SALVAGNI|Aug 3, 2022

    Dear Editor, I’m used to hypocrisy, but this move by the GOP was unconscionable. On July 27th, Steve Daines joined 40 of his Republican Senate colleagues and voted against the PACT Act, a pro-vet bill that had already passed the House. The next time our California-born junior Senator bloviates about supporting Montana vets, please remember how Steve Daines (R) just betrayed those same sick and dying veterans; seemingly all for a political stunt. Supporting our veterans should NOT be a divisive issue. If, like me, you’re wondering why Steve pul...

  • Dear Editor: Regarding Paul Cartwright's Opinion Piece

    TERRY MURPHY|Aug 3, 2022

    Dear Editor, Regarding the Opinion piece by Paul Cartwright, I would beg to differ. I served in the Montana State Senate with Matt Rosendale. While Matt and I didn’t vote the same on every single bill I knew that his votes were cast after thoughtful consideration. I found him to be reasonable and respectful. To condemn him for voting against appropriating another 100 billion dollars of borrowed money to blow up in somebody else’s war in Ukraine is goofy, at best. I would feel my tax dollars are a lot safer with Congressman Rosendale than wit...

  • Dear Editor: Take a Look at Gary Buchanan

    GRANT GODBOLT|Aug 3, 2022

    Dear Editor, Take a look at Gary Buchanan. During these dog days of summer take some time to focus on Gary Buchanan. He is an Independent running for the Second Congressional District of Montana. The Second Congressional District or Eastern Congressional District covers Jefferson, Broadwater, Lewis and Clark, Teton, Pondera, Toole, and most other counties east. Gary Buchanan would best represent Montana in Washington D.C. and get something done. He served three Republic Governors and three Democrat Governors and is endorsed by former...

  • Dear Editor: A Big Thank You...But We Need Your Continued Help

    THE LADIES OF THE COUNTRY STORE|Aug 3, 2022

    Dear Editor, A big thank you from the ladies at the Country Store, to the people who donate clean beautiful clothing, shoes, baby clothes, books, blankets, sheets, working appliances, pots and pans, furniture, and too many more items to mention, Although there are only a few ladies who volunteer at the store, our task is to provide clean, workable merchandise to our community. We are proud of the role we play in the Whitehall community and would like some help from you. We would like your help: PLEASE don’t donate your garbage, your ripped a...

  • Whitehall Happiness Corner: Happy Retirement, Rhea Armstrong

    Aug 3, 2022

    This year Lewis & Clark State Parks said farewell to the longtime leader and Park Manager, Rhea Armstrong, who is off to new adventures! The Park is so thankful for everything Rhea did during her 36 years here! During her time as manager, she expanded cave accessibility by offering Paradise Tours daily, fundraised and planned for the fantastic shade shelter, and coordinated the replacement of aging park infrastructure (roofs, buildings, sewers, etc.) She also expanded the Gift Corral to have a...

  • Whitehall Happiness Corner: Congrats, Sari Dersam

    Aug 3, 2022

    CONGRATS, SARI DERSAM! The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following students from Montana at the completion of the spring 2022 semester. Sari Breitenfeldt Dersam was awarded a Certificate and a Master of Arts. The University of Wyoming provides quality undergraduate and graduate programs to 12,249 students from all 50 states and 88 countries. Established in 1886, UW is a nationally recognized research institution with accomplished faculty and world-class facilities. Offering 200 areas of study, UW provides an environment for...

  • Looked Like 8 Seconds to Me! Wyldman Frontier Days Rodeo Results

    Aug 3, 2022

    IRONWOMAN: Bobbi Neumann $1000 Maci Meyers $750 JayceeJohnson $500 Delaney Scafani $300 BRONCS: Garrett Smith $1000 Wes Cox $750 Tristen Nelson $500 MAD DASH FOR CASH: Sterling Davis/Clay Garrison $500...

  • 4 Paws Rescue Raffle Prize Winners Announced

    MISTY HAMMERBACKER, 4 Paws Animal Rescue|Aug 3, 2022

    We are pleased to announce the 4 Paws Rescue Frontier Days Raffle Prize winners. A big thank you to Judy Schwab who drew the winning tickets for us. The grand prize winner is Terry Kuehl of Whitehall, who won the tooled leather bridle and rein, halter and lead rope, and the medium stable horse blanket. The first prize winner is Denise Bausch of Waterloo, who won the four sheet sets: twin, double, queen, and king. The last prize was won by Diane Jordan of Butte, who won the $100 gift certificate to the Sacajawea Inn in Three Forks. Thank you to...

  • Go Ask Jo: 8/3/2022

    Jo|Aug 3, 2022

    Dear Jo, It is hot, hot, hot! I have sweat in places I cannot mention. I never thought I would say this, but I am thinking of trying those new deodorant products for private areas. I actually saw one that is called “Lionbutter!” What?! I keep seeing the commercials (which I have laughed at, by the way). Have you tried these products? Do you know if they work? Signed, Sweaty and Hating It Dear Sweaty, No, I have not tried those particular products. I think their sales must be skyrocketing though. I have made use of every fan in Jefferson cou...

  • Montana Day Tripping: Historic Butte in All It's Glory

    MARTA VARELA, Whitehall Ledger|Aug 3, 2022

    A day trip to Historic Butte is like a step back in time to the city that was once the largest west of the Mississippi, known as the beating heart of the American West. While presently a thriving city in its own right, the past is still evident, a great way to acknowledge Butte's importance. It's one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the U.S. with more than 6,000 cultural sites, including historic structures, stately mansions, beautifully preserved Victorian buildings, and m...

  • More Than Streets of Gold

    BILL LANES|Aug 3, 2022

    Who hasn’t wondered what heaven will be like? If you are like me you have had an image at one time in your life of an angelic afterlife. The Bible provides a strong Christ-like understanding of heaven. Author Lee Stroble provides us with two kinds of heaven based on evidence in scripture. One, the intermediate state, described by Jesus in Luke 23:43, “Today you will be with me in paradise.” This is a place after our bodies die, but our spirit remains alive and is in the presence of the Lord. Luke gave us this example and Christ was dying on th...

  • Jeremiah C. Jones, 38

    Aug 3, 2022

    Jeremiah C. Jones, 38, of Evansville, Indiana formerly of Bushnell, Illinois went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 25, 2022. He was born June 8, 1984, in Evansville, IN to Gordon and Karen (Mathew) Jones. They survive along with two siblings, Jeff (Stephanie) Jones of Evansville, IN and Erin (Adam) Vincent also of Evansville, IN. Jeremiah and his family lived in Whitehall during Jeremiah's early childhood and the start of high school. His father was a pastor for several different...

  • Kathryn Ann Ingrando, 87

    Aug 3, 2022

    Kathryn Ann Ingrando, 87, of Davie Florida, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022, surrounded by her children and their love. Kathryn is survived by her sons Joe, Gregg (Omy), Gary; daughter Cathy; grandchildren Dalton, Kassandra, Dylan, Dominic, and Katharine; and great-granddaughter Leah. Kathryn is preceded in death by her husband Joseph; brother Chuck and parents. Kathryn was born on August 1, 1934, in Butte Montana to Charles and Ann (Lasich) Metully. She grew up on the family ranch on Jefferson Island in Cardwell, Montana. Kathryn (Kay)...

  • Gayl Elizabeth Fraser, 83

    Aug 3, 2022

    Gayl Elizabeth Fraser, 83, passed peacefully on July 29, 2022, in Butte, MT surrounded by the love of her family, and with a view of her beloved mountains. She leaves behind her three sisters Carol (Mike) Kenyon, Annie Roller, and Kathy (Jim) Brown; her four children Mark (Gail) Edwards, Terry Buhr, and Debbie (E.J.) Clark, and Kim Edwards; as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and treasured friends. Gayl was born at Fort Hamilton, NY on July 11, 1939, and was the...

  • Gordon & Sharon Payne

    Aug 3, 2022

    Gordon and Sharon (Neidt) Payne, longtime residents of Whitehall will be laid to rest in the Payne family plot of the Whitehall Cemetery on August 6th around 10:30 in the morning. Gordon passed away in November 2019, and Sharon followed in December of 2020. Gordon, an Aeronautical Engineer had a long career with NASA, actually starting at Edwards AFB before NASA had even begun. He went on to become the head engineer on the SR-71 Blackbird, X-29A, and lifting body programs. Sharon, originally from Wisdom, MT, raised both their children in...

  • Mary Elizabeth SeGraves, 93: Celebration of Life

    Aug 3, 2022

    There will be a memorial service for Mary SeGraves at the First Christian Church in Whitehall on August 13 at 11 AM. Reception will follow, all are welcome....

  • Between the Stacks: 8/3/2022

    JEANNIE FERRISS, Whitehall Community Library|Aug 3, 2022

    The Whitehall Community Library had a special visitor for Storytime last week when Jaret Streib, Prevention Specialist for Jefferson County, came to share apples, stories, and crafts with our preschoolers. He had a great time, and the children gave him a big hand at the end. It is so important that young children see men reading and enjoying books as well as women. Now that our Summer Reading and Feeding programs have ended, we are turning our attention to some great new programs this fall. One...

  • Madison County Fair & Rodeo: August 10-14, 2022

    Aug 3, 2022

    Please join us for open class shows, vendors, 4H/FFA shows, quilt show, beer gardens, and much more! Sunday, August 7: 10 AM Madison County Youth Rodeo Wednesday, August 10: 7 PM Madison County Barrel Racing Thursday, August 11: Leapin' Louie Lichtenstein Strolling Act (throughout the day) 12PM Bingo (Pavilion) 6 PM Madison County Ranch Rodeo 8 PM Ruby Valley FFA Tractor Pull Friday, August 13: Leapin' Louie Lichtenstein Strolling Act (throughout the day) Adventure Zone (by the river) TG Face...

  • Boulder Fiber Fest September 10th

    MARILYN CRAFT, Boulder Fiber Fest|Aug 3, 2022

    The Boulder Fiber Fest - celebrating all types of Fiber Arts: Quilting, Knitting, Crocheting, Sewing, Weaving, and more - will be held Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 11 AM - 7 PM. This event is sponsored by the Boulder River Quilt Guild and will be held at the Grace Community Fellowship Church (107 West Hauser in Boulder). Items are to be received between 4 PM and 5 PM on Friday, September 9; please contact Peggy Andresen at (907)529-9488 with questions. Raffle tickets will be sold for a...

  • Biology Presentations and Guided Hikes at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park This August

    MORGAN E. JACOBSEN, Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks|Aug 3, 2022

    More exciting events are happening in the coming weeks at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park. A full list of this summer’s events at the Caverns can be found online at fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/lewis-and-clark-caverns. August 5 and 6: Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park’s speaker series will welcome Kali Armstrong on Friday, Aug. 5, at 8 PM. at the campground amphitheater. The topic of her presentation will be announced that evening. Park ranger Radonich will present “Goodness Snakes Alive!” on Saturday, Aug. 6, at 8 PM at the campground amphith...

  • THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO MADE FRONTIER DAYS HAPPEN!

    WHITEHALL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE|Aug 3, 2022

    VENDOR ASSISTANCE: Jim Rabenstein • Laura Dooley • Dominic Savino • Town of Whitehall • Colton Anderson WYLDMAN RODEO: Bobbi Neumann • Dana Brunet • Alison Richardson • Dominic Savino Chiara Schober • Bridget Morse • Expedition Church • Ruth Lott SPONSORS: LESKOVAR HONDA • Split Diamond Ranch • Whitehall Drug • McLeod - Gina Ossello • High Peaks FCU • Expedition Church • G Bar M Heating & Cooling • Brent Harrison Music • Peppertree Deli Numb3rs Accounting • JLDC • • Resolutions Fitness • Whitehall Ledger Western Legacy Center • KBar & Grill...

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