Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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It’s interesting that there is four of each day of the week this February. Don’t believe that it only happens every 823 years or whatever. And don’t fall for the line that if you send it on to x number of people you will receive lots of money. It’s nice to have someone to check this sort of thing out for me. Last week I told you that Savannah Rossiter would not be returning to Cardwell for the 2017-2018 school year. Well, Patti Hanley has chosen to not renew her teaching position as third and fourth grade teacher, as well. Both of these l...
Due to weather conditions the Whitehall Garden Club meeting was postponed until February 8, but all the planned activities still took place. Ann Palmer and Karen Ranta provided a delicious array of breakfast fare, enjoyed by all. The short meeting got underway, led by Jayne Dean, VP; Maureen Dawson Sec. and Barb Willis, Treasurer. Discussion was held about the upcoming Spring events and then Jayne introduced the presenters. First, Becky Taylor explained her project for the day showing GC...
Governor Steve Bullock hosted the Governor’s Humanities Awards ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda on Thursday, January 26. Tow of the honorees were Hal and Sheila Stearns. The others were Chere Jiusto, John Murray, Karen Aspevig Stevenson, and Dottie Susag. Their citations emphasized “teaching and support of the Humanities throughout their distinguished roles in Montana education.” Hal Stearns is the grandson of the late Joseph H. & Cora Kountz, long-time sheep & cattle ranchers on the Parrot Bench, south of Whitehall. He attended first grade...
Third graders in Cardwell and Harrison grade schools received their very own dictionary this month from Whitehall Rotarians Sheri Johnson and Karen Burtch. Whitehall third graders received their dictionaries from Rotarians Arlene Weber and Joan Jones in December. The dictionaries provide each child with more than just work descriptions. The books include a variety of historical and geographical information about the United States and the world. Nearly 11,000 third graders throughout Montana...
A huge crowd came out last Friday to a paint and party event at Legends Bar and Grill. Owner Tammy Baxter told the Ledger she would like to start doing a similar event twice a month....
Growing up in Indiana, Whitehall resident Bonnie Graham showed an early interest in art. She took inspiration from her father who she said saw the beauty in everything, and would encourage her budding love of drawing. Last Sunday afternoon, an Artists Reception took place at Boulder Hot Springs to showcase her drawings on display through March in the resorts dining room. While the day was already extremely important as a chance for Graham to showcase her work, it took on even more significance...
Friday was a perfect day for skiing at Great Divide North of Helena. All of the students of the school boarded the school buses and made it a day of fun in the sun. Extras tagged along, too. Nice it was Friday. They could sleep in on Saturday. Trish Reiss headed up the planning and decorating crew for the Valentine Dinner at the Cardwell Church. Red Apron Catering served prime rib (it was delicious!), along with baked potatoes, etc. Cindy Brennan and her helper always prepare a great tasting meal. Games to keep the crowd busy as the food line...
It’s once again time for the annul Winter Blast Gun, Knife, and Antique Show. The popular annual event is scheduled to take place February 17 to 19 at the Whitehall Community Center. The show is sponsored the Whitehall VFW and American Legion Post, and the Weapons Collectors Society of Montana. The event will take place February 17 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., February 18 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and February 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Event organizer Tom Harrington said there has already been a lot of interest in the upcoming show with around 80 v...
Two Cardwell students will be moving on to the upcoming Jefferson County Spelling Bee. Eight grader Wyatt Biggers and sixth grader Samantha Clay both will have the chance to test their skills with students from the local area after qualifying last Wednesday at the annual Cardwell School Spelling Bee. Biggers finished in first, and Clay finished in third place. Fourth grader Annabelle Welch placed second, but was ineligible because she was not old enough for the county competition. Fifth grader...
The auditions for the Mining City Star are coming to Whitehall. Local residents will get to see if they have what it takes to win the all ages and all genre musical competition. The Whitehall auditions will take place February 15 at Legends Bar and Grill starting at 6:30 p.m. Event founder Natasha Richter said the audition process is super simple and informal. She said all people need to do is show up with a song and the accompanying music on CD. She said if someone might not have picked the best song to showcase their voice, they may be asked...
Not much happening this week. The school kids did make their ski trip to Great Divide last Thursday. The blizzard conditions didn’t deter them at all. They held the Spelling Bee which you can read about in this paper in its own article. The Jr. High Honor Roll was announced by teacher, Michael Coombe. A Honor students were Wyatt Biggers and Katie Whitehurst. On the B Roll were Avery Coombe, Marta Nelson, Anna Nelson and Annie Engler. Continuing research on the Cardwell School history only adds to my curiosity. Mr. Puckett was Principal, C...
Next week local residents can get some fresh air, beautiful views, and at the same time learn bird identification skills. Lewis and Clark Caverns is hosting The Great Backyard Bird Count Guide Hike Saturday, February 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. According to Brian Turner of Montana State Parks AmeriCorps, the hike being led by Assistant Park Manager Tom Forwood is a way to get the local community come out and an learn some bird identification skills. He added it is also a way to get people to participate in the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and...
Like many people around the country, I am currently watching “Victoria” on television every week. It is a wonderful historical drama about the life of Queen Victoria, one of Great Britain’s longest ruling monarchs. She was only 18 years old when she ascended the throne in June of 1837 and during her lifetime her children and grandchildren would rule over many of the countries in Europe. Victoria reigned for over sixty years until her death in 1901. She was an interesting woman who spoke English, German, French, Italian and Latin; as well as be...
The Love INC of the Greater Whitehall area event scheduled for February 15 has been postponed to a later date. The date of the event will be published in an upcoming issue of the Whitehall Ledger....
Legends Bar and Grill owner Tammy Baxter has been wanting to do something at the business that will break up the monotony of the winter months. She's hoping a painting party scheduled for next week will do the trick. Legends will be hosting Marley's Paint and Party of Butte Friday, February 10 at 7 p.m. According to Baxter, those in attending will be painting one of two bird silhouettes. She said the cost for the event is $27, and Marley's will be providing all of the art supplies and guidance...
Wednesday, February 5, 1992 Cub Scouts in Pack No. 24 were recently given a genius kit which consisted of a gallon can full of miscellaneous items: pipe cleaners, nuts and bolts, Styrofoam cups, marbles and more and were told to make whatever they wanted to make. Kyle Ross, Adam Dillon and Colt Peterson were some of the scouts that took part. Cub Scout Master Nancy Hirschenberger said the project was chosen to help make the scouts think a little bit and be creative. Bob Leinard was recently recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture for his...
A couple of weeks ago, Donna Clark’s daughter, Shelley, passed away quite suddenly. When seeking to have the obituary published in the Montana Standard we discovered that depending on the day of the week, the cost would vary. For instance, instead of $79.00 ($89.00 with a photo), it was going to $108.00 for just the obituary!! We understood that that price included the photo, (which was sent but never received). However, to have a photo along with the obit, it would be $119.00! The letter to the editor of the Standard was never published, e...
A record number of teams competed last weekend at the 15th annual Cori Bishop, Dave McLaughlin, Steve Dyson Memorial Pool Tournament in Whitehall. Dwayne McClanahan of the Whitehall Pool League said a total of 51 teams participated, and the winning team of Dan Hamper and Lance Stanchfield received $1,000. McClanahan said he was very pleased with the turnout at the 2017 event. This year's tournament also included a silent auction to raise money for league members Don Hartford and Deanna Wall,...
For local resident Allissa Christensen, dancing is in her blood. Christensen comes from a long line of dancers, and likes to say she was raised in a dance studio. She is now sharing both her love for and experience in dance with the residents of Whitehall and surrounding area. In 2015, Christensen started teaching classes one day a week at the Community Center, and in September of 2016 moved the Christensen School of Dance to a new location at 23 West Legion Ave. in Whitehall. She currently...
Whitehall High School students are now able to benefit from value added courses recently made available. According to WHS Principal Hannah Nieskens, some of the options include dual credit courses with Highlands College of Montana Tech and Microsoft certification courses. Nieskens said with the new additions to WHS coursework, college bound students have the opportunity to complete college credits while in high school. "This can result in thousands of dollars in savings at the college level and...
First off: It was Senator Tester that called Rebecca Joy to congratulate her on her appointment to the Air Force Academy. Senator Daines did also. Zinke had interviewed her, but was unable to communicate with her about the appointment. At any rate, she had the approval of all of Montana’s Congressional representatives. The Trojan Wrestlers have had some shirts designed and made for themselves and fans alike. If you would like to purchase one, get a hold of Michelle Johnson at 490-2861. Renee Webster hosted and Erv Hedegaard was a guest at t...
Wednesday, January 29, 1992 A main topic of discussion during the Jan. 21 meeting of the Whitehall Business Assoc. was once again the membership drive. Also a committee will be formed to study plans for Frontier Days and Crazy Days. Bridget Morse will chair the committee. Joan Jones from the A & W said she would like to see St. Patrick’s Day celebrated. At the next meeting, the Association’s By-laws will be discussed. WHS to honor senior wrestlers: Neil Lombardi, Bob Lyman, Dan Erskine and B. J. Dorval. Dan Erskine was named Athlete of the Wee...
I received word this last week that the Library will be hosting “Erin’s Exiled Children” during the month of May this year! There will be all types of special programming to accompany the exhibit so watch here for special announcements. A full itinerary of the programs will be on the March Programming calendar so everyone will be able to plan ahead for special evening events. Summer Reading is already in the planning stages. This year the theme is “Building a Better World” and the ideas are already flowing from the staff. Clifford the Big R...
This weekend pool players from around Southwest Montana will be making their way to Whitehall. The 15th annual Cori Bishop, Dave McLaughlin, Steve Dyson Memorial Pool Tournament is slated to take place Saturday, January 21 and Sunday, January 22. The Open Scotch Doubles tournament will take place at the Mint Bar, Legends, Two-Bit and Whitehall Community Center. Dwayne McClanahan of the Whitehall Pool League said the tournament is a memorial for three league members who passed away, and this year will include a silent auction to benefit two...
It’s sad but true. Since I have been at the Ledger there have been some scams that have happened. People can be dishonest, and some people make a living at it. They may sell you something you never receive, or try to steal your personal information over the phone. Scams do happen, and you need to be on the lookout for them. Here are some general types of scams: IRS/Tax These types of scams are scary. You may get a phone call with someone claiming you owe money on your Federal or State taxes. They will claim you need to send money right away or...
