Articles from the August 30, 2023 edition
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Rec Complex Board Submits Final Motion for Saddle Club MOU
At the August meeting of the Whitehall Rec Complex Board, held Monday, August 28 at the Town Hall, the Board voted to recommend a final proposal of the Whitehall Saddle Club (WSC) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to the Whitehall Town Council. This...
Delmoe Lake Claims Life of Young Female
A 911 distress call of two individuals kayaking at Delmoe Lake on Sunday, August 27, 2023, resulted in tragedy. Jefferson County Undersheriff James Everett said a male and a female were kayaking at Delmoe Lake Sunday evening; their kayak tipped and...
MSIP Presents The Three Musketeers Next Friday, September 8
Born from aspirations to bring the timeless tales of William Shakespeare directly to rural and under-served communities, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks (MSIP) has been enriching the lives of people...
Dear Editor: If you can't fully fund a project, don't propose it
Dear Editor, I watched the Town Council meeting on the TV and heard a brief comment about the horseshoe pits being taken out to make room for a children's playground along Legion Street (MT Hwy 2)....
Dear Editor: What a scam
Dear Editor, OK, armed and ready, I sat down with a computer, a postcard, and letter from Governor Gianforte, and two letters from his Revenue Department on how to get a property tax rebate. Logged on to the website and bonk – What's a...
Dear Editor: Big Pharma needs to be exposed and taken down
Dear Editor, There's no question that Big Pharma needs to be exposed and taken down-even if it must be done one small step at a time. This is why I am urging our Senators in D.C. to pass the bipartisan Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of...
Thought Provokers: 8/30/2023
Crappy WiFi is much worse than no WiFi at all. People don’t become what they want to be, they become what they can. A society where strangers are able to be naked around each other without sexualization is a society less barbaric than ours. Love...
Celebrity Appraiser Coming to Jefferson Valley Museum September 9th
The Jefferson Valley Museum will be graced with the expertise of Timothy Gordon, owner of Gordon Appraisals in Missoula, on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Gordon is known internationally for his...
Ledger Looking Back 25 Years: 8/26/1998
AUGUST 26, 1998 A settlement was reached mid-trial in Montana District Court on Monday, August 24, and resulted in a change of plea for the youth accused of setting fire to the railroad depot in Whitehall and financial reimbursement to depot owner...
What Happens If SCT Is Shut Down...
I get it. Many people see me as the Halloween-obsessed owner of the Whitehall Ledger and the creator of Whitehall’s annual haunted House Screams Come True (SCT). And it’s true - I am all of those things. However, SCT isn’t just about...
Juggling Workshop Now Registering Participants
Would you like to learn how to walk on a tightwire? Or maybe someday swing on a trapeze? Or perhaps bounce a soccer ball on your head forever - or maybe on your foot? All while juggling at the same time? While riding a unicycle would you like to...
Whitehall Garden Club Meeting September 6th
The Whitehall Garden Club invites you to the Wednesday, September 6 meeting at Borden’s conference room. Social time begins at 9:30 AM; the meeting is at 10 AM. What is one of the fastest growing plants and its benefits? Hops...as Catherine Hatch...
Nominate a Business or Volunteer for Chamber Recognition Award
The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce hopes you have had a wonderful Summer! As we approach the end of another successful year at the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, it is with great pleasure we announce...
Tech Questions? Get the Answers: 8/30/2023
What is the “Internet of Things” or IoT? In a world where technology continues to amaze us, there’s a concept making waves that’s changing the way we live: the Internet of Things, or IoT. You...
4 Tech-Friendly Ways to Ace the School Year
American families are expected to spend record-high amounts this back-to-school season. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), families with children in elementary, middle, and high school will spend $890 on average for school items,...
Avoiding the Road to Financial Ruin
Have you ever stopped long enough to notice how many tools we have to assist our road travel these days? From traditional traffic lights and road signs to programmable electronic billboards, GPS, and...
All Montana Property Tax Rebates Will Be Sent By Paper Check
Starting August 24, all Montana property tax rebates will be sent by paper check in the mail. To reduce the risk of fraud perpetuated by scam artists, the Montana Department of Revenue removed the option for taxpayers to receive the property tax...
Keep Your Home Cozy in Cool Weather With Upgrades
When the temperatures drop and the precipitation turns cold, efficiently keeping your home cozy and warm is likely a top priority. As you make home upgrades this fall, be sure to use materials designed to withstand extreme weather events and which...
Attacca Quartet Playing in Pony September 2
The Attacca Quartet, two-time Grammy winner, is coming to Pony on Saturday, September 2nd at 5 PM at the Pony White Church. Please join the Pony Homecoming Club for a free concert for this group that has been called, “one of the most versatile and...
JeffCo Health Department Update
September is National Preparedness Month. Nationwide, the month of September serves as a reminder for each of us to be prepared for disasters or emergencies. Every community can prepare to be ready to respond to an emergency whether it is an...
Rocky Mountain Bank Commercial Card Program Ranked by Nilson Report for Eighth Consecutive Year
Rocky Mountain Bank, a division of Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLF) that operates under the brand name HTLF, continues to display consistent strength in the payments space. Nilson Report ranked HTLF among the top U.S. commercial credit...
RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Chocolate Fudge Pie
Everybody knows that Halloween dishes up sweets galore. Trick-or-treaters come home with bounties of chocolate bars, candy, gum, licorice, and much more inside of their bags and buckets. Even though t...
Just Ask Georgia: 8/30/2023
Georgia, I have a question, Is it possible Elvis is my dad? I sing real good and look like him. I know my mom was a huge fan. I was born in 2002. Maybe Elvis Dear Maybe, No chance. Elvis died in 1977. While many dispute the King is actually dead, my...
Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: Week of 8/20/2023
SUNDAY, AUGUST 20 09:54:50 Medical 10:10:31 Animal: Hot Springs Rd 10:55:32 Fire/Smoke Vehicle: I-90 11:06:15 Hit & Run 11:49:05 911 Hang Up 18:46:16 Animal: Corbett Lp 19:30:13 Suspicious Person: Commercial Way 21:51:49 Traffic Hazard: Hwy 2 W...
Connecting Point: The Motivator
Television has been a time for my children, wife, and I to be entertained, and not an exception to the rule was the ABC family show called Wipeout. Contestants were eager to compete on a wild and crazy obstacle course. One of the biggest menaces incl...
