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  • Gold Junction Presents Announces Membership Winners from Oscars Party

    ELIZABETH PULLMAN, Whitehall Ledger|Mar 13, 2024

    At the first annual Gold Junction Presents (GJP) Oscars Party, GJP announced Star Theatre memberships that are now available, which will help fund the renovations the non-profit will soon be starting to the Star Theatre. Twelve memberships were raffled off during the event. The winners were: INTERN: Sir James and Amy Reavis. TECHNICIAN: Kurt Glaus and Carol Ann Reiff. CO-MANAGER: Stevie Thieme and Kevin Fox. CO-PRODUCER: Amy French and Brooke Benson. CO-DIRECTOR: Debra Stone and Raven Hrysenko....

  • Ledger Looking Back 25 Years: 3/10/1999

    RITA BROWN, Whitehall Ledger|Mar 13, 2024

    MARCH 10, 1999 The Whitehall Town Council spent much of its March 8 meeting discussing ways to improve the appearance of Whitehall. The council discussed cleaning up abandoned cars, improving the appearance of the cemetery, working with the Jefferson County Weed District to develop a town weed management plan, repairing streets damaged during the water improvement project, and efforts on the Spring Clean Whitehall 1999 project. Over 100 students participated in the Butte-Anaconda Accredited Musi... Full story

  • Music For All

    Mar 13, 2024

    The Middle School Band Festival, hosted at Whitehall Schools, brought together musicians from Boulder, Sheridan, White Sulphur Springs, Ennis, and Twin Bridges. A huge thank you to Mrs. Heilig for putting this all together. The guest director, Marcus Bendon, recognized Whitehall musicians for their great behavior and manners!...

  • Save the Date for Enchanted Faire

    JUDY CHADWICK, Whimsical Wonders|Mar 13, 2024

    The Whimsical Wonders are returning to the Main Street Green for the 2nd annual Enchanted Faire on June 22, 2024. “The Green Trail of Whimsy” invites you to start thinking about your costumes, and yes, we are inviting you to make magical houses and other dwellings, which will be displayed along the trail. This event is for young and old, boys and girls, and everything in between! We will keep you informed as the plans are being finalized. We eagerly look forward to the unique costumes and delightful structures you create...

  • KC Fish Fry March 22nd

    JIM STEARNS, Whitehall Knights of Columbus|Mar 13, 2024

    The Whitehall Council 8375 Knights of Columbus will host their Fish Fry on Friday, March 22, 2024, at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. The fry begins at 5:30 PM. The price is $10 per person or $30 for a family of four. If you wish, you can bring a dessert to share....

  • KC Bingo on March 23rd

    JIM STEARNS, Whitehall Knights of Columbus|Mar 13, 2024

    The Whitehall Council 8375 Knights of Columbus will host a BINGO night on Saturday, March 23, after the 5 PM Mass at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. Donations are graciously accepted, and prizes will be awarded. All proceeds go towards church needs. Please bring a treat to share if you so wish!...

  • Hunter Education Slated For April

    DAVE COLE, Hunter Education Instructor|Mar 13, 2024

    The spring Whitehall Hunter Ed course will be held at the Whitehall Community Center. The first class will be on April 3rd from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. The following week, classes will be on April 8th, 9th, 11th, and 12th from 6:30 PM to 9 PM. The test and field exercise will be on April 13th from 8 AM to 4 PM. Students must attend all classes. Anyone born after January 1st, 1985, must have Hunter Education certification to hunt in Montana. A parent or guardian must attend the first class with any student under 18 years of age. There is no charge for...

  • Whitehall Garden Club News: March

    JAYNE DEAN, Whitehall Garden Club|Mar 13, 2024

    Top of the mornin' to ya! 'Twas a lovely sight, the breakfast buffet set forth by Glenna Waltee and Joan Myhre. The green deviled eggs, the soda bread, the shamrock sandwiches, a green fruit salad, and, of course, the "Blarney Stones" delighted members and guests alike. The motto, "Eat, Drink (fruit juice of course) and Be Irish was the theme of the brunch! Glenna Waltee did a FAST TEN presentation on the shamrock. Interestingly, Shamrocks are not native to Ireland but are used as good luck...

  • DPHHS: Discard and Not Purchase Recalled Cinnamon Products from Family Dollar/Dollar Tree

    Montana DPHHS|Mar 13, 2024

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises consumers to throw away and not purchase specific ground cinnamon products because samples of these products were found to contain levels of lead that may be unsafe. One of these products, Supreme Tradition ground cinnamon, has been distributed at Family Dollar and Dollar Tree stores in Montana. These stores currently operate in the following counties: Beaverhead, Big Horn, Broadwater, Carbon, Custer, Dawson, Deer Lodge, Fallon, Fergus, Flathead, Gallatin, Glacier, Great Falls, Hill,...

  • WHS Presents THE CAVE CAT

    Mar 13, 2024

    WHS Drama presented THE CAVE CAT to the public on Friday, March 8th and Saturday, March 9th....

  • Between the Stacks: 3/13/2024

    JEANNIE FERRISS, Whitehall Community Library|Mar 13, 2024

    Spring is in the air, and everyone seems to think of outside activities! Our Rockhounding group will not be meeting in March because they are planning a huge meeting and planning session on Monday, April 15th, at 5:30 PM at the library. They will be hosting speaker Deb Hanneman, PhD, of the Whitehall Geo group. The Montana Geological Society (MGS) has a new quarterly magazine entitled Montana Applied Geosciences Magazine or MAGMA. The publication will reflect the birth of new rocks and the beginning of the rock cycle. MAGMA will include...

  • 2024 We Are HER Survivor Retreat Accepting Applications

    STEVIE CROISANT, We Are HER|Mar 13, 2024

    We Are HER, a Whitehall-Cardwell-based non-profit, is excited to announce the 2024 Survivors Retreat. The We Are HER Survivors Retreat is a five-day healing and educational experience in the mountains of Montana for ten survivors. The retreat's goal is to empower survivors through education about trauma recovery and connection with other survivors of abuse, assault, or stalking. This year's retreat will be held June 17-21, 2024. Applications to attend are now being accepted. The retreat is for...

  • Red Cross Asks: TEST Your Smoke Alarms as You TURN Your Clocks Forward

    Montana American Red Cross|Mar 13, 2024

    Daylight saving time began March 10, and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks forward to ensure the devices are working. "Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half as you only have about two minutes to get out," said Scott O'Connell, regional disaster officer for the Red Cross of Montana. "Every second counts when there's a home fire, and the sooner an alarm alerts you to a fire, the sooner you can get to a safer...

  • Make a positive impact: Give blood with the Red Cross

    Montana American Red Cross|Mar 13, 2024

    As spring approaches, the American Red Cross urges donors to give blood now to continue to strengthen the national blood supply. People of all blood types – especially those with type O blood – are critical to ensuring hospitals can meet the daily demand for lifesaving transfusions. During Red Cross Month in March, the Red Cross celebrates the volunteers and blood and platelet donors who are critical to ensuring those in need receive relief and care. Help can't wait – to book a time to...

  • FWP Gearing Up for a New Watercraft Inspection Station Season

    Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks|Mar 13, 2024

    Several watercraft inspection stations begin operation in early March to check snowbird boat traffic returning from mussel-positive areas such as Lakes Mead and Havasu. Before launch, boat owners coming to Montana must have their vessels inspected for aquatic invasive species (AIS) at a Montana watercraft inspection station. The stations near Dillon, Ravalli, and Anaconda will open this weekend. FWP works closely with partners for station operation and contracts with the Beaverhead Conservation...

  • Freed Wolves Move Into Their Old Niche

    CLINT MCKNIGHT, Writers on the Range|Mar 13, 2024

    What was it like for ten captured Oregon wolves when Colorado Parks and Wildlife opened their crates on a December day last year? The wolves had been chased by helicopter, drugged, blindfolded, and collared, then moved to remote public land in central Colorado. One of those animals might have had this experience. The grey wolf in the metal crate tenses as the door unexpectedly opens. Through the bright threshold, he sees a field of winter grasses laced with snow and a line of juniper trees....

  • RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Shortbread Dips

    Mar 13, 2024

    Ireland's rich pastures and lush land have made the Emerald Isle well known for its butter. Butter has long been a famous export of this Western European nation. The southwestern coast of Ireland has been known for producing rich and flavorful butter since the late 1700s. Although butter is delicious in many applications, it's at home in baked goods, mainly shortbread biscuits. Shortbread is commonly eaten in Ireland and neighboring Scotland, where this recipe originated. For a tasty St. Patrick's Day dessert, try this recipe for Shortbread...

  • Ledger Looking Back 25 Years: 3/3/1999

    RITA BROWN, Whitehall Ledger|Mar 6, 2024

    MARCH 3, 1999 The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Golden Sunlight Mine negotiated a settlement on a penalty fine for the cyanide leak from a Golden Sunlight pond during the summer of 1998. DEQ sought penalties totaling over $96,000 under two different laws. Golden Sunlight Mine, Jefferson County Weed District, and the Whitehall High School's Noxious Weed Biological program worked together for a common cause: fighting noxious weeds. Troy Smith from Golden Sunlight presented...

  • Our Town 125 and 100 Years Ago...March, Part I

    ARLENE WEBER, Jefferson Valley Museum|Mar 6, 2024

    125 YEARS AGO - MARCH, PART I: March 1899 came in like a lion in weather and news. There were troubled relations between the U.S. and Spain over events in Cuba. On March 8, 1899, the U.S. House of Representatives voted unanimously to make $50 million available for national defense. Jury tampering was suspected in Wilkesbarre, PA when they acquitted Sheriff Martin and his deputies for the killing of strikers. Russia was threatening to move troops into Manchuria. At Anaconda, Montana, three...

  • Portrait of a WHS Graduate Graphic Released, Adopted by School District

    ELIZABETH PULLMAN, Whitehall Ledger|Mar 6, 2024

    The state tasked the Whitehall School District to create a Portrait of a Graduate. This state-required project began in December and culminated in the graphic shown at right and the five competencies that all graduates from Whitehall High School should possess. Also known as a Graduate Profile, Portrait of a Learner, Habits of Success, Lifelong Learning Standards, and other expressions, this vision describes the skills and competencies a community agrees its young people need to thrive in...

  • Between the Stacks: 3/6/2024

    JEANNIE FERRISS, Whitehall Community Library|Mar 6, 2024

    This will be a busy week at the Library with the schedule full of programs for young, old, and in-between. The Caregiver Retreat will occur on Wednesday, March 6th, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Then on Thursday, March 7th, at 6 PM "Robotics R What?" will kick off our new robotics programs for adults, teens, and elementary age patrons. The program is free and open to the public. Robotics 101 for elementary-age children will meet in the basement on March 8th at 2:30 PM. This program will begin to explain and explore how robotics are becoming a daily part...

  • Colon Cancer Awareness Month: Why Screening Can Save Your Life

    KELLEE GLAUS MD, Intermountain Health|Mar 6, 2024

    In the United States, colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related death for men and women. Every day, about 300 people in the United States are diagnosed with colon cancer, and an estimated 50,000 people die from colorectal cancer every year. With March being Colon Cancer Awareness month, Intermountain Healthcare physicians want the public to know that colorectal cancer is preventable, treatable, and beatable with early detection. According to studies, 2020 and 2021 saw...

  • MSU Extension Office: When is Your Contingency Day?

    KALEENA MILLER and MARSHA GOETTING, MSU Extension|Mar 6, 2024

    This is part of a monthly series of estate and legacy planning articles. Authors are Kaleena Miller, Madison-Jefferson County Extension Agent, kaleena.miller1@montana.edu and Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension Family Economics Specialist, goetting@montana.edu. Anniversaries are for celebrating special occasions. An anniversary could also be designated as a “Contingency Day,” a time for couples to re-examine their financial lives and their legacy plans for their survivors. Whom have you left your assets to after you are gone? Are those the...

  • 4 Things Millennials and Gen Zers Should Know About Life Insurance

    STATEPOINT|Mar 6, 2024

    For a Millennial or Gen Zer who is young and healthy, life insurance may be the last thing on their mind. However, life is unpredictable, and having coverage is important in the event of unforeseen circumstances. According to Bankers Life, a national life and health insurance brand, these are four reasons Millennials and Gen Zers should consider life insurance coverage. 1. People rely on you: Life insurance promises to pay your loved ones a sum if you pass away. If you're in a committed relation...

  • Hunters Will See Changes to Antelope, Moose Seasons in Southeast Montana

    MORGAN E. JACOBSEN, Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks|Mar 6, 2024

    As hunters prepare for the license year beginning March 1, they should be aware of some regulation changes to antelope licenses in FWP Region 7, as well as a new moose season. Changes to antelope licenses for Region 7: For hunters looking to pursue antelope in FWP's Region 7, either-sex and doe/fawn licenses are no longer valid regionwide. In December, the Fish and Wildlife Commission voted to divide Region 7 into a north and south unit using the Yellowstone River as the boundary for antelope hunting. The commission also passed a regulation to...

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