Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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SEPTEMBER 12, 1996 Students returning to Tia Kober Elementary and Whitehall Middle School this fall were greeted by grass, flowers, trees and other landscaping thanks to the hard work of the BY’s 4-H Club. Club leader Charlene Dillon said about 18 young people spent four days leveling the ground, putting in sod, installing railroad landscaping ties, and planting the area near the entrances to the schools. Teachers in the grade school had been working for several years to raise money and gather workers to create a living memorial to former e...
Little Chelsea loved everything about Easter, but her favorite part was bunnies! Those soft, cuddly little creatures that wiggled their cute little button noses most curiously, had enamored this little one since before she could rightly remember. A growing girl of six, Chelsea was looking forward to this year's celebration, because Mum & Dad had made her a promise; she should have her very own little furry bundle of joy this Easter. Born in 1893, Chelsea was born to Douglas & Marianne McGowan,...
As the weather cools, hearty meals often take center stage. Home cooks may have plenty of go-to recipes to feed their families and guests. But expanding your culinary horizons can lead to some new family favorites. Sausage and pepper dishes exist in many different cultures, and can be found everywhere from fairs to family kitchens. This version of “Sausages and Peppers Country Style” from Nick Stellino’s Family Kitchen (G.P. Putnam’s Sons) gives an Italian spin that’s perfect for family st...
SUNDAY, AUGUST 29 00:07 Suspicious: Homestake Lake Rd 00:19 Suspicious Person: N Whitehall St 01:03 911 Open Line: Skyline Dr 06:53 Animal: Hwy 55 08:50 Counterfeit Money: Hwy 2 E 09:03 Citizen Assist: I-90 10:35 Animal: I-90 10:52 Traffic Stop 13:44 Abandoned Vehicle: E Legion 16:11 Reckless Driver: I-90 16:44 Electrical Hazard: KG Ranch Rd 18:36 Traffic Stop: Legion/Whitehall 19:41 Welfare Check: D St E 20:03 Animal: Hwy 41 23:01 911 Misdial: Skyline Dr MONDAY, AUGUST 30 00:12 Traffic Stop: Legion/Whitehall 02:08 Death: Hwy 55 07:55 Mental Cr...
Rocky Mountain Development Council, Inc. will have supplemental foods available to Whitehall area senior citizens at the Whitehall Senior Center on Thursday, September 23 from 11:00am to 12:00pm. Foods are shelf stable and consist of canned fruit, vegetables, meats, juice, cereals, milk, cheese, and peanut butter. Persons 60 years and older qualify by meeting income requirements and by being a state of Montana resident. For further information or questions, call Rocky at 406-447-1680 or visit www.rmdc.net....
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 6:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 7:00PM CAT IN THE HAT 7:30PM PEG + CAT 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 10:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 11:00PM FRONTLINE “AMERICA AFTER 9/11” FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 6:30PM MARKET TO MARKET 7:00PM ARTHUR’S FIRST DAY 7:30PM DINING WITH THE CHEF 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM GENERATION 9/11 12:00AM AMANPOUR & COMPANY SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 6:00AM HERO ELEME...
An important deadline approaches for Montanans fighting to stop the American Prairie Reserve from decimating the agricultural economy of Eastern Montana. The Bureau of Land Management will take public comment until September 28 on APR’s proposal to “rewild” their federal grazing allotments by removing them from agricultural production. The stakes of this proposal are high due to the precedent it would set. Specifically APR has proposed to change seven federal grazing allotments, totaling 57,000 acres of public land, from cattle grazing to op...
The Ruby Valley Medical Center is pleased to announce the expansion of its diagnostic imaging services with the acquisition of the Canon APL10-A550 Ultrasound system. In addition to providing standard diagnostic ultrasound imaging, echocardiograms and stress echocardiograms will also be conveniently available for Ruby Valley residents. “Canon took the high points of other systems and combined them into this system,” said MaryAnn Birdsill, Radiology Department Manager at Ruby Valley Medical Center. Birdsill has been especially impressed with the...
Fire in the West is expected, and not so long ago, it seemed something the West experienced more than anywhere else. Nationally, big fires were treated as another freak of Western violence, like a grizzly bear attack, or another California quirk like Esalen and avocados. Now the wildland fires flare up everywhere. There are fires in Algeria and Turkey, Amazonia and Indonesia, and France, Canada and Australia. Last year even Greenland burned. Fire seasons have lengthened, fires have gotten meaner and bigger; fires have begun not just gorging on...
A petition for approval of the proposed radar signs on Whitehall Street and Legion Avenue is now available at the Whitehall Ledger Office. The office is normally open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday unless closed to cover a story. Two petitions are available - one specifically for businesses and residents directly located on one of the two proposed locations, and the other petition for those who are not “directly” affected by the signage, but support the cause. MTDOT is not being requested to pay for the signage, as they have already ref...
Montana State Parks will host their first ever “H.O.P.” (Hiking & Orienteering Puzzle) on Saturday, September 25, beginning at Missouri Headwaters State Park. This event will allow participants to explore some of the lesser-seen sides of the parks while polishing off their wayfinding skills. The H.O.P. is an orienteering competition that will challenge the way you think of your local wild spaces. Starting at Missouri Headwaters State Park for a quick orientation, competitors will then be sent to other parks in the region where the course is...
Grizzly bears have the potential to be found anywhere in the western two-thirds of Montana (west of Billings), and their distribution is denser and more widespread than in previous years. Some areas with dense concentrations of grizzly bears are very accessible to hunters, especially during the archery season. Keep these precautions in mind when hunting in grizzly country: • Carry and know how to use bear spray. Keep it within easy reach and be prepared to use it immediately. • Stay alert, especially when hearing or visibility is limited. Wat...
Montana’s archery hunting season for deer and elk begins Sept. 4, and just like in every other form of hunting, being successful while hunting with a bow requires careful planning and preparation. If you plan to hunt during the archery season, here are five tips for being safe, responsible and successful: • Practice, practice, practice. Being proficient in archery takes patience and repetition. Practice shooting your bow in the same manner in which you’ll be hunting. Begin practicing well before the hunting season. Know and respect your perso...
When I was a student I loved going on field trips. Cram me on a bus with my friends and let me escape the confines of my desk for a new and exciting place. I’ll be honest, I’ve heard my share of “be quiet,” “settle down,” “don’t touch that,” and “do you want to go back to the bus/do I need to call your mother?” Let’s face it, field trips have the potential to be very hard for teachers to facilitate and maintain. And what’s the payoff? Time away from school, a few less lesson plans to create? W...
SEPTEMBER 5, 1996 The Yellowstone Trail, a road which provided the way east and west through Whitehall for decades, is the subject of a new book being written by a Wisconsin couple. Alice and John Ridge, retired professors from Altoona, Wisconsin, are spending September traveling the Yellowstone Trail and gathering information. They contacted the Ledger, hoping to locate people with information on the road’s construction, use and effect on the local community. They are also interested in learning about how automobiles changed people’s lives in...
The pandemic has deeply impacted learning experiences for students across America. As educators and students return to school this year, they will continue to navigate these challenges as they look for ways to redefine learning. The pandemic also put a stark spotlight on inequities in the sciences and science education, especially the lack of equal access. The good thing is that this has sparked an increased awareness and a desire for change to begin addressing these issues. With new norms of educational learning still being defined, we have a...
Nothing makes you appreciate beautiful Montana weather like spending two weeks down south in 98% humidity and temperatures in the 100’s! Imagine my delight in getting off the plane to a cool 69 degrees last Friday. Thank you to everyone who asked about my mom, she is doing well now and ready to get out and about. September is our programming kick-off month and there is something for everyone. The best way to find out about the different programs going on is to pick up a calendar at the front desk. We have melodramas, art classes, STEM camp, b...
During the early summer months, I was cautiously optimistic that our county was moving toward a healthy trend related to COVID-19 illness. Case counts and hospitalizations were down. Vaccination rates have consistently increased. Public health staff focused time and energy on other public health needs. Workloads stabilized. Recently, increasing case counts have sparked new concern for our department. During the past month, Jefferson County has experienced its greatest increase in cases since...
A grilled cheese sandwich is a simple pleasure enjoyed by children and adults alike. Knowing how to create a delicious grilled cheese sandwich is a handy skill. Even though the sandwich may seem simple, there are some tricks to the trade to achieve a golden, crispy-on-the-outside, gooey-on-the-inside finished product. Start with homemade bread: Fresh, homemade bread can be customized so that you get the desired results in each slice. A bread that is sturdy enough to slice and close-grained...
Rocky Mountain Development Council and AmeriCorps Seniors is inviting the community to gather during the 1st annual 9/11 Flag of Honor Across America Memorial meant to honor the lives lost 20 years ago. Helena is one of sixty communities around the nation that will be participating in this 9/11 memorial. The 9/11 Flag of Honor, which includes the names of all 2,983 victims who lost their lives, will be displayed at the memorial. On Saturday, September 11, at 9:02 am a memorial will take place on the walking mall behind Rocky’s Neighborhood C...
Memory Café is a safe and welcoming community event for people living with memory loss and their caregivers. Memory Café offers a time to socialize and an opportunity to learn where to find support and services. Each Memory Café consists of social and snack time, a presentation or class, and time to get in touch with local resources that are there to help you. The first Memory Café is being held on September 15th in the Helena Senior Center Card Room. Check in starts at 9:15, and the Café runs until 11:00. Memory Café is free of charge and open...
SUNDAY, AUG. 22, 2021 00:36 Assault: Hwy 2 E 01:18 Traffic Stop 01:19 Traffic Stop 09:38 911 Hang Up: Hwy 2 E 11:09 Assault: Hwy 2 E 12:45 Stranded Motorist: I-90 14:36 Welfare Check: Hwy 2 E 15:28 Traffic Hazard: I-90 16:27 Stranded Motorist I-90 16:30 911 Hang Up: I-90 17:56 Traffic Hazard: I-90 19:08 911 Open Line 20:11 Neighbor Dispute: W Jefferson & First 23:26 Mental Crisis: Hwy 2 W MONDAY, AUG. 23, 2021 05:50 Harassment: Kountz Rd 08:01 Transport 09:17 Parking: N Whitehall St 14:15 Vicious Dog: Whitetail Rd 15:08 Medical: N Jefferson St...
This summer, three of us were hiking in Alaska’s western Brooks Range when we encountered a pack of eight wolves. We were far from any help when they moved toward us, paused, and then disappeared behind a low ridge. When they re-emerged seconds later, they’d lined up along the crest of the pass we were hiking toward. They looked as if they were poised to attack. Then … nothing happened. Once the wolves figured out what we were, they turned around and vanished. But for those few anxious moments, I tingled with adrenaline, fearing the worst...
This week's showcase takes us to Anaconda Smoke Stack State Park, where we see one of the tallest free-standing brick structures in the world; a legacy of the legendary Anaconda Copper Company. Anaconda Smoke Stack State Park stands on the horizon like an ancient castle. Truly a sight to behold! It costs the park over $5,000 a year to light the structure and keep airplanes from flying into it. You can help ease this burden by donating to the park today or becoming a sponsor of a featured park...
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is proud to announce that Eric Siegfried is the recipient of its 2021 RMEF Conservationist of the Year Award. Siegfried, the founder of onXmaps, created a revolutionary product that changed the face of hunting, greatly bolstered public access and since generated more than one million dollars for conservation. “No one has done more to give hunters and other recreationists supreme confidence to know exactly where they stand in the backcountry or on a mountain ridge than Eric Siegfried,” said Steve Decker, RME...
