Articles from the November 8, 2023 edition
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WindSync To Perform at Star Theatre Saturday at 7 PM
Whitehall non-profit Gold Junction Presents is excited to bring WindSync to the Star Theatre on November 11 at 7 PM. This is a free concert, though donations are appreciated. Versatile and vibrant,...
The Hall of Famers, Part II: Jeanne McNulty King Inducted
Whitehall native Jeanne McNulty-King was recently inducted into the 2023 Grizzly Sports Hall of Fame. Here, in this three-part story, you'll get an inside look at the life of a Hall of Famer,...
SCREAMS CELEBRATES COMPLETION OF FIFTH SEASON
SCREAMS CAME TRUE ONCE AGAIN: Whitehall's haunted attraction, Screams Come True, brought to you by Gold Junction Presents, celebrated the completion of its fifth year on Tuesday, October 31st with a...
Knights of Columbus Gift Whitehall, Cardwell Schools with Warmth
The Annual Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids Program is underway in Whitehall! Members of the Knights of Columbus Council 8375 from St. Teresa of Avila parish, Ed Schramm and Jim Stearns, along with...
By Dear Editor: Get to the Whitehall Community Library!
Dear Editor, Residents, Readers, and Educators, The Whitehall Community Library and Friends of the Whitehall Community Library (FOTWCL) have a fantastic deal for you! The library has recently finished its yearly purge of the circulating collection (t...
Dear Editor: Correction to My Last Letter
Dear Editor, Last week I wrote a letter to the editor stating that “politicians lie.” I need to correct that thought. While we are used to politicians saying one thing to get elected and then doing another in office, that reference was too...
Op Ed: Clarifying the Facts As I see Them on the 95 Mill Property Tax Increase
Recently opinion pieces and information sent to legislators regarding the counties' decision to levy 77.9 mills instead of the state-directed 95 mills have been circulating in both statewide newspapers and internal legislative correspondence. It...
Fraud Prevention Bingo November 14
Come join in on the education and fun at the Whitehall Community Library, on Tuesday, November 14 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM for Fraud Prevention Bingo. The Commissioner of Securities and Insurance staff will be hosting this event to educate seniors...
Thought Provokers: 11/8/2023
It’s kind of ridiculous that there aren’t many playgrounds made for adults. Someone on Earth has the least amount of Neanderthal DNA and is therefore most human. Real-life bullies also watch movie scenes depicting bullying and root for the charac...
Our Town 125 and 100 Years Ago...
125 YEARS AGO: NOVEMBER, PART I: In early November 1897, there was plenty of Montana and national news. It was reported that Butte counted 52 deaths during October, a number of them miners who experienced horrible deaths and some ladies of questionab...
Ledger Looking Back 25 Years: 11/4/1998
NOVEMBER 4, 1998: Jefferson County voters elected Jim Quinlan as their new Jefferson County Sheriff, sent Whitehall resident Rick Dale to the Montana State Legislature, and retained Valerie Wilson as Jefferson County Attorney in the November 3 genera...
Between the Stacks: 11/8/2023
The holidays are getting closer and lots of events and projects are in the works. I have a request for any of our quilting friends, we need quilt batting to finish a project for the K-8th graders in...
Whitehall Chamber Corner: Why a Chamber Membership is the Secret Ingredient to Your Business Success
Everyone wants to know the secret to business success. You know the one that happens overnight with very little work? The one business secret that can be doing its thing while you enjoy a much-deserved day on the greens or the open water? Success...
Tech Questions? Get the Answers 11/8/2023
The Intersection of Art and Technology In a world increasingly driven by technological advancements, the intersection of art and technology has become a captivating and accessible realm for people of...
Donald Thurlow Charles, 92
Donald Thurlow Charles was born September 9, 1931, in Glasgow, Montana. He was the oldest of four children born to Thurlow and Bertha Bella (Stevenson) Charles. Don grew up on various family-owned... Full story
Milligan Art Featured at Town Hall
Jefferson Valley Arts is happy to present another showing of local talent. The artwork of the late Pat Mulligan (1927-2006) displays her affinity for nature. Her lifetime of watching birds, woodland creatures, and horses is displayed in this...
Ruby Valley Medical Center Purchases Wagon Wheel Property for New Twin Bridges Clinic
The Ruby Valley Medical Center (RVMC) has purchased the Wagon Wheel Restaurant at 207 North Main Street in Twin Bridges from Janet and Shawn Dustin. The property will be used as the site for the new Twin Bridges Clinic. “The acquisition of the...
Whitehall Rotary Club Distributes Dictionaries to Fourth Graders
The Whitehall Rotary Club handed out dictionaries to local third graders, a long-standing tradition for the club. The books also include information on countries, planets, the U. S. Constitution, our presidents, sign language and other helpful...
Pool Shark Report: 11/2/2023
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 TEAMS K-Bar: 1 Mint: 2 Mint: 4 Two Bit: 1 TOP MEN Dwayne McCalihan 10-2, Chuck Dirkson 10-2, Brian Hartford 9-3, Kevin Lafond, Will Bowen 9-3 TOP WOMEN Leslie Dyson 6-6, Mady Carmody 6-6...
MSU Extension: Hackers and Your Legacy
This is one in a series of articles focusing on estate and legacy planning. The authors are Kaleena Miller, Madison-Jefferson County Extension Agent, kaleena.miller1@montana.edu, and Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension Family Economics Specialist, marsha....
Sage Wellness Center Offering Free Health Services for Veterans, Military, Law Enforcement, and First Responders
In honor of Veterans Day, the team at Sage Wellness Center is offering free biofeedback services to veterans, service members, law enforcement, first responders, and their families on Monday and Tuesday, November 13th and 14th. Biofeedback supports...
Now Is The Time To Upgrade Safety Measures to Help Prevent CO Poisoning in Your Home
From Absarokee to Whitefish, Montanans have been protected against the threat of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning for years, thanks to Montana Senate Bill 161, which implemented CO protection measures statewide in 2009. Since then, CO alarms have helpe...
What Do Montana's Independent Ranchers Need to Survive? Customers.
In a squat 1,100-square-foot building on the outskirts of Helena lies a pile of enormous tongues. They are thick and leaden, stacked on a steel table like fish out of water. The bovines from which...
RECIPE OF THE WEEK: BLTs with Pimento Cheese
Bacon has undeniable appeal. With its smoky and salty flavor, bacon often can transform dishes from tasty to delicious. There are many ways to enjoy bacon during meals, and not just at the breakfast table. In this recipe for BLTs with Pimento...
Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: Week of 10/29/2023
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 00:51:36 Animal: Whitetail Rd 07:09:41 Medical: Skyline Dr 08:44:10 Vehicle Accident (Non-Injury): Piedmont Rd 14:37:18 Vehicle Accident (Injury): I-90 16:08:16 Vehicle Accident (Injury): I-90 18:24:06 Motorist Assist: Hww 2 E...
