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Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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The 2025 fall Whitehall Hunter Education will be held at the Whitehall Baptist Church, September 23, 29, 30, and October 2, 3, and 4. In addition to the classroom portion, a field day will be included, with the date to be determined. The field day will involve live fire. Registration for the class is open online at the FWP website (https://bit.ly/46iye9j). Class size will be limited. Students must be at least 12 years of age to take the online course. Interested persons should begin the online registration process as soon as possible. For...
The Whitehall Veterans Gun Show will once again take up residence in the Whitehall Community Center from Friday, September 12, to Sunday, September 14. This annual fall gun show is open to the public, with all net profits donated to the Whitehall VFW and American Legion. The show is held at the Whitehall Community Center, located at 11 N. Division. Hours are Friday from 1 PM to 6 PM, Saturday from 9 AM to 6 PM, and Sunday from 9 AM to 3 PM. Admission is $5 for the weekend, and children under 15 accompanied by an adult are admitted free of...
The Whitehall Garden Club (WGC) is sending out a reminder of the upcoming Non-Profit Pie Auction & WGC Pie-By-The-Slice event on September 20, from 4 PM to 8 PM in the Star Theatre. Now I'm not sure if you managed to lose the extra pie pounds you might have gained last year, but it's time again to throw ideas of dieting, eating less carbs, and no sugar out the window - unless, of course, you medically can't! Join the WGC Pie-By-the-Slice and fabulous Silent Pie Auction again this year! All...
ARTICLE CLARIFICATION: In the 9/3/2025 Whitehall Ledger it was stated that Shirley Baustian has four books she has illustrated. The Whitehall Ledger was incorrect - Baustian’s first two books were illustrated by Patsy Jensen; the remaining books were illustrated by Baustian herself. We apologize for any confusion....
September 1899. There were celebrations for Montana troops coming home from the Philippines and sad news of people passing away from age, illness or by their own hand. Smallpox cases were reported in Kalispell and Great Falls and the Townsend boys from Waterloo reported on their experience with helping smallpox victims while they were in Valparaiso, Indiana. In Sparkhill, New York, four children died at an orphanage when fire destroyed nine of the ten buildings. In Chicago, nine workers died...
The September Whitehall Garden Club meeting, held at the EMS building, began with a historic "continental" brunch, brought in by Jayne Dean and Ann Palmer, honoring Our Founding Fathers' accomplishment of signing the newly written Constitution on September 17, 1787. We wondered what our Founding Fathers' favorite breakfasts were, so after some research, we discovered that GW loved hoecakes, JA had hard cider with each meal, and TJ enjoyed more of a "continental" style breakfast with muffins, a k...
It is rare that we at the Whitehall Community Library have the opportunity to prevent a tragedy from happening before it occurs. People say, “If only I had known,” or “What could I have done to help?” On Friday, September 26, from 1 PM to 2:30 PM, everyone will have a chance to learn the signs of someone who is contemplating suicide and what to do about it. The library is hosting a free QPR Suicide Prevention training. If you would like to attend, please call the Whitehall Community Library at 287-3763 to sign up. The Jefferson County Health...
A group of Whitehall community residents met with the Whitehall School Board on Wednesday, August 30; they requested the board adopt a goal of improving school spirit and sportsmanship as one of the board's top goals for the 2000-2001 school year. WHS Organizer of the Week: Civic & Service Organizations. These Whitehall groups do a world of good for Whitehall residents and others. Raising money for the ambulance, sponsoring youth rodeo activities, shaping young lives through Scouting, providing...
THANK YOU WHITEHALL ROTARY CLUB: Because of the Whitehall Rotary Club's generous support, Liberty Place residents enjoyed a phenomenal trip to the Gates of the Mountains! Thank you again, Rotary Club!...
Part of my job as a Grand Canyon educator is picking up items that hikers drop or leave behind along the trail. Some of the things I’ve found this summer lead me to wonder, "What in the John Muir?" they were thinking. A fast-food burger, in the original wrapper. I suppose they left it for the timid woodland creatures, except if fast food isn’t good for us, why would critters want it? Someone’s last remains. When a hiker pointed out a shiny object off the trail, I clambered over rocks to find a sealed urn of cremains, which is illegal to leave i...
Montana has one of the highest suicide rates in the nation. As a psychiatrist and Medical Director at AWARE, I witness firsthand how this crisis affects families, communities, and entire generations. There are unique factors that make suicide especially pressing here: our vast geography, the isolation that many Montanans experience, limited access to behavioral health resources, and a high rate of firearm ownership. These challenges are compounded by stigma around seeking mental health support...
As a growing number of schools across Montana consider switching to a four-day school week, a researcher at Montana State University and her colleagues are investigating the effects of such a change on children. Among other topics, MSU's Emily Tomayko and her collaborators have examined questions related to the impact of a four-day school week on adolescent health behaviors; physical education and obesity; and food security. They have also researched early elementary achievement and high school...
Many occasions call for cake as a centerpiece dessert. Whether you're celebrating a birthday or holiday celebration, having a go-to cake recipe on hand can ensure that guests get a slice of dessert that truly treats their palates. The good news is that homemade cake is easier than you would think to whip up. "Classic White Cake with Tuxedo Frosting" from "Butter, Flour, Sugar, Joy" (Sourcebooks) by Jane Kartes is a traditional cake recipe with plenty of wow factor. The tuxedo frosting is a...
Borden's Corner owners Marion and Duane Alberts reopened the restaurant, located inside Whitehall's historic Bordens Hotel, on Monday, August 28. Marion Alberts said Borden's restaurant would offer "a family-style menu of great home-cooked food." She said the restaurant would be offering lunch and dinner specials, and that future plans include a breakfast buffet. WHS Organizer of the Week: Whitehall Masonic Lodge. The Riverside Mystic Tie Lodge 17, the Mason's chapter located in the Whitehall...
All of us here at the Whitehall Community Library hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend, said goodbye to summer, and now HELLO! to fall. It's crazy to think it's already here. I love the fall: cooler weather, the leaves changing, a freshness that can be smelled in the air, and simply sitting on my back porch in the early morning with my cup of tea, watching the sunrise. Spring is my favorite season, but fall is a close second. Well, let’s just say I am a spoiled brat! Jeannie ordered the sensory table I wanted for our little ones! Excited is...
SEPTEMBER 1925 • Global commerce continues to be disrupted when Danish seamen go on strike over their wages on September 1. The Danish seamen's decision to go on strike follows similar moves by seamen in China and throughout the British Empire. • Hermann Gšring is hospitalized in the psychiatric ward of a Swedish hospital after assaulting a nurse on September 1. Gšring, who was in Sweden to overcome a morphine addiction, would later serve as chief advisor to Adolf Hitler and commander of the L...
As you prepare children to return to the classroom this fall, the American Medical Association (AMA) has seven tips to help your family have a healthy school year. “As you purchase school supplies and prepare the students in your family for academic success, you can take concrete steps that prioritize physical and mental health, too,” said AMA President Bobby Mukkamala, M.D. “A healthy start can set the tone for a strong, successful year ahead.” 1. Ultra-processed foods are associated with health risks. Many busy families rely on ultra-p...
It didn't get much notice, but President Trump has turbocharged logging on public lands in ways that are likely to increase dangerous wildfire. Inside the "Big Beautiful Bill" that became law this summer, a provision directs the U. S. Forest Service to annually increase the timber it sells until the amount almost doubles to 5 million board-feet by 2032. Why did few people notice this directive to dramatically increase logging from our public lands? One answer is that it got lost as an engaged...
Pizza is one of the most widely enjoyed and consumed comfort foods globally. Although it is believed to have originated in Italy, pizza is now found in many countries around the world. Canadians and Americans consume a significant amount of pizza every year, and pizzerias are popular and successful businesses. Sometimes it's fun to make pizza at home, where everyone gets busy kneading dough and customizing their own toppings. Enjoy this "Simple Pizza Dough," courtesy of Janie's Mill artisanal...
Most of the crops in the valley were harvested before a late-month frost took care of what was left. The popular form of social "media" was the weekly dances or attending group meetings to chat with friends in person. National news contained a lot of topics that sound familiar today. Threatens to Deport Poles: Berlin-Foreign Minister Stresemann announced that Polish people living in Germany who kept their Polish citizenship would need to leave the country within 48 hours or face compulsory...
The summer of 2000 in the Jefferson Valley will be remembered for drought and smoke, but not for wildfires. Layers of smoke and ash have engulfed the Jefferson Valley for the past month, with the smoke so thick it triggered smoke alarms in homes. Ash covered vehicles, windowsills, and virtually everything else in the valley. The ash flies up on paved roads like dust on a gravel road when vehicles pass. WHS Organizer of the Week: WHS Booster Club. The Whitehall High School Booster Club promotes...
You may have seen the Whitehall Community Library's August calendar and thought, "What is with all that blank space?? Are those librarians sitting around in their deck chairs soaking up the sun, drinking iced tea, and eating bonbons?" NO - though I would not be opposed to eating them! We have all been busy little bees getting ready for our fall programming. I'm so excited about our new lineup. We have added some new toddler programming to the mix. We are starting the Reading Rangers on...
The Whitehall Garden Club (WGC)’s September meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 3rd, in the Whitehall Ambulance Barn at the corner of North Whitehall Street and West Second Street. The public is welcome to join us beginning at 9:30 AM to socialize and enjoy refreshments provided by our hostesses, Jayne Dean and Ann Palmer. Visitors and guests are welcome to join us during our business meeting beginning at 10 AM with Glenna Waltee presenting a brief FAST TEN educational program on the “Fragrance Factor.” Our President, Kathy Ross,...
If you’re pregnant and planning to breastfeed, you may have heard of colostrum—often called “liquid gold.” It’s typically thicker and more yellow in color, and it’s packed with protein and immune-boosting properties. Colostrum provides all the nutrients and fluids your newborn needs in the early days and plays a vital role in supporting their developing immune system. During pregnancy, at around 16 weeks, the breasts naturally begin producing small amounts of colostrum. Some people may notice it leaking onto their bra or clothing, while other...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has closed fishing on the entire Big Hole and Jefferson Rivers due to low stream flows. The closure began at midnight on August 23. The closures are in accordance with drought management plans on both rivers. On the Jefferson River, the drought plan allows for a river-wide angling closure when stream flows fall below 280 cubic feet per second (cfs) at Twin Bridges. On the Big Hole, the drought plan allows for a river-wide angling closure when flows fall below certain thresholds. Streamflows fell below 100 cfs at...
