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Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Beginning this week, the Bear Identification (ID) test is available online only. Black bear hunters in Montana are required to pass the Bear ID test (distinguishing black bears vs. grizzly bears) to obtain a black bear license. Previously, hunters had two options to complete the Bear ID test – online or via a paper test available at regional offices. The paper test is no longer available, and hunters must now complete the test online. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks made the change to online only to streamline the licensing process. FWP encourag...
Sleeping less does more than just make us tired. It can undermine emotional functioning, decrease positive moods and put people at higher risk for anxiety symptoms, according to a study led by a Montana State University professor who synthesized more than 50 years of research on sleep deprivation and mood. “In our largely sleep-deprived society, quantifying the effects of sleep loss on emotion is critical for promoting psychological health,” said Cara Palmer, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology in MSU’s College of Letters and S...
Pizza tends to be a one-size-fits-all meal. One would be hard-pressed to find an individual who doesn't like pizza in all of its many iterations. Preparing homemade pizza is an activity the entire family can get behind, with each person customizing his or her toppings and flavors accordingly. This recipe for Ratatouille Pizza with Chicken, courtesy of Cooking Light Dinner's Ready (Oxmoor House) from the Cooking Light Editors, is a satisfying pizza that is a complete meal with all of the vegetables and chicken as a protein source. Using a...
Pizza tends to be a one-size-fits-all meal. One would be hard-pressed to find an individual who doesn’t like pizza in all of its many iterations. Preparing homemade pizza is an activity the entire family can get behind, with each person customizing his or her toppings and flavors accordingly. This recipe for Ratatouille Pizza with Chicken, courtesy of Cooking Light Dinner’s Ready (Oxmoor House) from the Cooking Light Editors, is a satisfying pizza that is a complete meal with all of the vegetables and chicken as a protein source. Using a pre...
You may have noticed the pamphlet rack beside the children’s computers and wondered what all those little booklets are. They are a series of information that helps parents of young children on how reading helps their children develop all through their growth from babies to preschoolers. Provided by the Montana State Library (thank you all so much!!) the Ready2Read Project lets parents, guardians, grandparents, childhood educators, and anyone else who works with young children, explore the advantages at each grade level of reading to children a...
DECEMBER 23, 1998 The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) continued to internally process possible permit violations and water quality violations against Golden Sunlight Mine, but fines would not be calculated or agreed upon until the end of January 1999. In the meantime, Golden Sunlight reported that its remediation efforts had successfully identified and contained contamination from an apparent leak at a tailings impoundment site within Golden Sunlight property. The Whitehall...
Grilled cheese is a beloved comfort food that can be enjoyed any time of the day. Although there isn't much that needs to be added to cheese to make it delicious, the inclusion of tart strawberries and blackberries in this recipe titled The Sweet Sheep Grilled Cheese from The Reading Terminal Market¨ Cookbook (Camino Books) by Ann Hazan and Irina Smith pushes this sandwich over the edge of deliciousness. An additional cookie butter spread and chocolate chips make this grilled cheese much more de...
For the fifth year in a row, Whitehall resident Pati McLaughlin put together a crew of carolers to visit Meadowlark Manor, as well as spread some Christmas cheer throughout Whitehall on Friday, December 22nd. LEDGER...
8 YEARS AGO - December, Part II: Another year is closing and a new century is only a couple of years away. 1897 was, for many, thankfully coming to an end. In Seattle, 2.74 inches of rain in twelve hours left rivers swollen. In the Yukon, men have been leaving in droves due to a lack of food and impending winter weather. At Mammoth up the South Boulder, Ed Kennedy, a crippled man, had enough of William Barclay’s abuse and threw a pick at Barclay, striking him in the head. Mr. Barclay would s...
DECEMBER 16, 1998 A Monday, December 14 revote by the Whitehall Town Council on the decision to challenge a Montana Attorney General opinion produced the same results but cleared up any legal uncertainty about the matter. Five members of the council - council member Ron Robertson abstained - voted to again direct Whitehall Town Attorney Jack Morris to petition the Montana Supreme Court to review an attorney general opinion that essentially held that it was "incompatible" for municipal employees...
The Whimsical Wonders (WWs) were very fortunate to have the gnomes from Random Acts of Silliness (RAS) join us for the first annual Enchanted Forest Faire (EFF) in June of 2023. Before the EFF, the gnomes stayed for a few days at various businesses and also the Meadowlark Manor, the Library, and the Post Office. On the Friday before the EFF, the gnomes were picked up from all the places they had been visiting and became part of the EFF. The gnomes played a big part in the success of the EFF....
Whitehall Community Theatre, brought to you by Gold Junction Presents, is excited to bring its third production to the Star Theatre. NOODLES will be presented on Friday, December 29th at 7 PM, and twice on Saturday, December 30th, at 2 PM and 7 PM. Admission is $5 and donations to help fund future productions are appreciated. Ned (Jakin Cheuvront) is the 30-ish son of Boo (Sara Cheuvront) and Stu (Kerry Wafer) Boodle whose efforts to introduce girlfriends (Jeannene Armstrong, then Julia McNew) to his family don’t turn out very well. His f...
The holiday season is a magical time of year filled with cherished traditions that bring families together. And while gift-giving is one of the most beloved customs (especially for children), it can sometimes overshadow the true spirit of the season. Here are a few festive winter activities that focus on quality time together and spreading joy. 1. Spread Joy with Kid-Created Cards. According to a recent survey from AmericanGreetings.com, nearly 90% of Americans say that season’s greetings bring them joy; and 92% say they specifically enjoy k...
My Perfect Christmas - a Holiday Poem My home will be perfect, and food will be grand, This year’s plans for Christmas are the best in the land. My tree will be pretty, the decorations all even, The day will be “A-1” you’d best be believing. The week before Christmas I looked at my lists, Turned my eyes up to Heaven and shook both my fists. My cards are not mailed, they’re not even stamped, My tree is now crooked, it’ll soon need revamped. My house is not clean, and the gifts are not wrapped, My patience and energy levels are zapped. “To...
This past year, Writers on the Range, an independent opinion service based in western Colorado, sent out 52 weekly opinion columns. They were provided free of charge to more than 200 subscribing editors of publications large and small, each of whom republished dozens of the columns. Writers on the Range has a simple two-part mission. One of its aims is to engage Westerners in thinking and talking to each other about issues important to the region. The other aim is to entice readers to look forward to these fact-based opinions, with the hope...
Each week the Whitehall Ledger spotlights a photograph taken by a local resident of the beauty that surrounds our hometown. These photos are placed on the Ledger's Facebook page and, at the end of each year, voted on with "likes" to crown the winner of PHOTO OF THE YEAR. In 2022 this honor went to Sarah Smart, and in 2021 to William Ulrichny. It's time to start voting! Visit the Ledger's Facebook photo album entitled 2023 Photos of the Week (https://bit.ly/485KGsG) and start voting! Likes will...
On Friday, December 15th, the Jefferson Valley Search and Rescue held its annual Christmas party. This year the party doubled as a retirement party for one JVSAR member, Grant Godbolt. Godbolt has volunteered for years with JVSAR - his expertise and personality will be sorely missed. Congratulations Grant Godbolt and best of luck from your family at JVSAR....
Applications are being accepted for the 2024 pheasant release program through the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program (UGBEP). As part of the program, pen-raised birds are released in areas suitable for ring-necked pheasants with the intent to enhance wild pheasant populations. Landowners interested in releasing pen-reared pheasants have until January 15 to apply. Projects must comprise at least 100 contiguous acres of land and contain a combination of suitable habitat components, including cover and food, that...
Eggnog is a rich and delicious beverage that has become synonymous with the most festive time of year. This milk and egg-based concoction is tasty on its own, or it can be dressed up with other flavors and spiked with a favorite spirit when celebrating the holiday season with other adult partygoers. December is National Eggnog Month, and December 24 is National Eggnog Day. There is no more perfect time of year to learn everything you can about eggnog, all the while sipping a cup of this creamy c...
The Library will be closed for Christmas on December 23rd -25th. The Library will be open on Friday for regular hours and on Tuesday for regular hours. The book drop will be emptied during the weekend if patrons wish to return things during the holidays. The Library will be closed on January 1st and open regular hours the rest of the week for New Year’s Day. There will be no programming between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day as the staff will be busy planning all of the new programs for the winter season. Don’t forget to pick up your book...
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL HERE, THERE, EVERYWHERE!...
It was an absolutely beautiful evening for a ride around Whitehall, complete with over 30 decorated vehicles! Thank you to all who participated and helped spread the true spirit of Christmas this year! Start planning your decorating now for next year's parade! Also, don't forget to nominate your neighbors and local businesses for the BEST DECORATED CONTEST - judging is December 22nd! MOST CHRISTMAS SPIRIT: Harlow's Bus with their Polar Express BEST COSTUME: Whitehall Volunteer Fire Department's...
DECEMBER 2, 1998 The Whitehall Town Council vote on November 30 to direct the town attorney to challenge a Montana Attorney General opinion was apparently illegally conducted because the council failed to obtain a majority vote to approve the motion. The dilemma was this: the vote itself was on a matter dealing with conflict of interest, and three members of the council abstained from voting because they could have had a conflict of interest on the issue voted upon. Montana state law requires a...
We want to extend a BIG thank you to our Friends and volunteers who helped out in the Library during the Christmas Fest. Patrons selected over 200 coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and socks from the Winter Wear Giveaway. It was so much fun to see all the children showing us their new hats and winter clothing. Thank you to everyone who donated new items for this most important program. Wednesday, December 13th, the Library will be hosting an adult Christmas Crafts gathering at 2:30 PM. Crafters...
