Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Thanks to a generous donation from the Barrick Golden Sunlight Mine, there is now power at the pavilion located at Legion Park in Downtown Whitehall. The mine donated $4,800 to pay for electrical work at the Barrick Golden Sunlight Pavilion that is owned by the Town of Whitehall. The Whitehall Council approved a request for the electrical work at a meeting July 16. Whitehall Chamber Treasurer Jill Dove said prior to electricity going in at the pavilion it was difficult to host events on that sid...
In 1905 Paul Harris, a Chicago attorney, formed the first Rotary Club. His thought was for "professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas, form meaningful, lifelong friendships and give back to their communities." For over 110 years these directives have been met. Now composed of more than 34,000 clubs, the organization is known as Rotary International. In 1934 the first Rotary Club in Whitehall was formed. Since that time they have been very active in providing scholarships,...
I’m under the firm belief that there can never be too many articles about football in not only the Whitehall Ledger, but any other publication. If there was an article about the 3-4 defense in Cosmopolitan, you better bet I’d read it. However since there are already four articles about football in this issue, I best not get too crazy and write this column about the ole pigskin. I also have probably written too much about my cats lately, so I best change things up for my weekly column. This weekend millions of people across the country will be...
Down McKeown Lane is a wonderful old house and out buildings that belong to Scott and Tracie Cornwall. Over the years, Tracie has put a foundation under the old house, done some landscaping and at present, Scott is in the process of refurbishing the barn. Tracie told me some time ago that her investigation of the property indicated that the house had actually had school held in part of it. Recently, Tracie turned 60 years old! Her daughters, Sarah and Aons llie, threw an afternoon party for her, so folks could come and go and wish her well....
More than 50 years ago, five women heard a missionary from China speak at their church in California. That was Audrey Wetherall Johnson. These women asked her if she would lead them in a Bible Study. She agreed, but told them she would not "spoon feed" them. From those first five women, what has grown into Bible Study Fellowship International (BSF), is now holding classes, for both men and women, in more than 40 nations and has more than 350,000 class members. Locally, three women (Carol Latta,...
September is always the time to re-organize the schedule and settle in for winter. Starting September 1st the Library will have new hours per request of our patrons. The new hours reflect not only the busiest times during the week but also the multiple requests the staff has received for opening earlier on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Many of you have told me that you are in town running errands, attending the Farmer’s Market, dropping children off at events but then have to wait several hours for the Library to open. This new s...
The Jefferson Local Development Corporation Annual Dinner and Awards will take place Wednesday, August 30 at the Whitehall Community Center. The theme for the 2017 event is Blue Jeans, Boots & Bandanas. The social hour will start at 6 p.m. and dinner is scheduled for 7 p.m. JLDC Manager Micky Zurcher said the evening should be pretty relaxed and a good chance for people to get together. She also stressed the importance of recognizing outstanding supporters throughout the community. One of this year’s recipients will be the Star Theater, who i...
What makes you think that is an Ameraucana? What color egg does it lay? What type comb does it have? What are you training it to be? I must admit I was drawn to the crowd that was witnessing this questioning period as I began my wandering through the many exhibits and buildings at the Madison County Fair. Judge Vicky Stevenson of Ulm, MT., was teaching a chicken training class to young Clover Bud 4-H Members. She has been involved for over 40 years in 4-H and travels throughout the United...
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks will be performing George Bernard Shaw's You Never Can Tell at 206 Yellowstone Road in Whitehall Monday, August 28 at 6 p.m. The New York Times has said of MSIP, "It is live theater – done Montana style. Not in the round but on top of the world." The ten professional actors that will tour with the company were chosen out of a highly competitive pool of about 500 applicants and auditioners in Bozeman, Chicago, and Minneapolis. Montana Shakespeare in the Parks i...
In the Fall of 1980, our daughter, Kelly, left for college in Nampa, Idaho at Northwest Nazarene College and sent us this. I thought maybe there would be some parent that could use a little encouragement and would be blessed. Hold Fast the Summer It is the beauty of the day and all it contains. The laughter, the work and finally, the sleep. The quiet. Oh, September, do not put your weight upon my mind, For I know that she will be going. This daughter of mine who is now a woman - she must go. Time will lace my thoughts with joyous years, The...
The 2017 Jefferson County Fair, A Fair of the Heart, is dedicated to RaeCille Dawson and Dick Rennie, two long-time supporters of the Jefferson County fair and rodeo who passed away this year. RaeCille Dawson served on the Jefferson County fair board for several years. A painter and photographer herself, she judged fine arts for several years. A long-time art teacher at Jefferson High School, she always encouraged her students to enter their projects in the fair. Together with her family, she...
Fall is rapidly approaching and things are in full swing at the Library. This fall we will be offering Art Camp for children Kindergarten through 5th grade. The classes will run for six weeks beginning September 11 at 4:00 p.m. If you would like to participate or have your child come join the fun, please call to register at 287-3763. There is limited space and we want to make sure there are enough supplies for everyone. The classes will be based around famous art works from history, with the students then creating their own works reflecting...
Last Friday was a memorable experience for David and Patti Hanley of Whitehall. They not only got to spend time with numerous grandchildren who were staying at their house, there basement exercise room was transformed into eight distinctive murals. Patti came up with the idea and enlisted the help of local artist Bonnie Graham. The two had met while working together at Cardwell School, and planned out a project for Patti's grandchildren. Graham had each of the eight children first draw out...
The Whitehall Star Theater continues to give back to the local community. The fundraiser at the theater held in conjunction with Frontier Days raised $400 for the Whitehall Community Library. The fundraiser included silent auction and raffle. Later this week, the theater will honor local Veterans. According to theater manager Colton Anderson, Veterans will gain free admittance to "Dunkirk", which will play August 11 to 14. Anderson said they will need to bring a military ID or proof of service....
Local residents will be heading to Twin Bridges for the Madison County Fair that gets underway today, and will run until Sunday, August 13. The NRA Rodeo is scheduled for Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. The parade will take place Sunday at 11 a.m. For more information and schedules please visit http://madisoncountymt.gov/210/Madison-County-Fair-Rodeo....
The 2017 Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo, "A Fair of the Heart," is August 24-27 at the Jefferson County Recreation Park, one-half mile south of Boulder. Jefferson County Fair Board member Aimee Lagerquist urges people to plan their fair exhibits now. "We work hard to make it easy to participate in the fair. We encourage people to enter exhibits, and are so pleased to have 4-H animals this year," Lagerquist said. The Jefferson County Fair is no longer limited to exhibitors from Jefferson...
Phillip W. Williams, a graduate student at the University of Montana's FireCenter, was awarded the Whitehall Garden Club Scholarship for 2017. He received a BS in Forestry from the UM in 2016. He eventually wants to earn a PhD to teach at a University. His career goals also include learning how to manage not only forests, but also the technologies that inform us how the natural world functions. He is currently completing an internship with Skyefish, a local drone manufacturing company based in...
The historic tours conducted over the Frontier Days weekend were a success with all but two seats sold on the five tours. Most of the participants were local and several came from nearby communities. The first tour on July 28th included a group from Meadowlark Manor. Some people took the tour to reminisce and other wanted to learn more about the valley's history. Transportation was provided by Whitehall Public Transportation with driver Tom Salvagni and tour guide Arlene Weber The first stop...
Dr. Doug Melzer usually works nights in the emergency room at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. He spends most of his time dealing with the usual emergency room fare: heart attacks, pneumonia, broken hips. But about once a week he treats patients coming into the emergency room because they're psychotic from taking too much methamphetamine. These patients are terrified. Their hearts are beating fast. Usually they're hallucinating. When they come into the ER security guards meet them at the door....
It was just a week ago that Lydia’s was the scene of a very surprised Janet Shaw Powley when her family had arranged dinner for many friends and relatives. After tears of gratitude and hugs from her four kids and their spouses, she seemed delighted with the celebration. Even the sign advertising Lydia’s was blinking ‘Happy 80th Birthday, Janet’. A very diverse menu was offered to the guests with the Powley children and their spouses picking up the tab. Lydia’s long time tradition continues. Spaghetti, raviolis, salami, cheese, sweet potato sa...
Thank you to the Star Theater for the wonderful donation of $400 to the Friends of the Library! I promise we will put the funds to good use on one of the many projects that are still in the planning stage! Summer reading is done for the year. It was great to watch 148 readers log 100,130 minutes for the eight weeks. Patrons from toddlers to seniors read their favorite books, magazines, and electronic readers to earn three levels of prizes. Great job to all! As the staff begins to move toward fall (yes already!), computer classes are open for...
Over 40-years-ago, Whitehall resident Randy Reishus had an unforgettable Montana summer day where he was bitten by a turtle. He is now sharing his experience with a younger generation in the recently published book "The Turtle Trial". The book, with illustrations by local artist Michael R. Harding, tells the story of Reishus, his brothers Mike and Johnny, and cousins Oliver, Dickie, and Tim. The book describes the boys going to a fishing hole where Randy is bitten. The boys then come together to...
Whitehall Ledger photographer Melissa Jenkins was able to capture the intensity of the 2017 Whitehall Frontier Days Futurity event....
REMEMBER: The Annual Granny Yates Picnic is this coming Sunday at Pass Creek Community Center, North of Belgrade. Join the family for visiting and family search. Lunch will be at 1:00 pm. Pat Watson Parker recently passed away and she was one of many 100’s of descendants of Granny. Pat grew up on a ranch on the North Boulder, went to grade school at Eureka (most of you would call it Millegan Canyon) and graduated from Whitehall High School. While going to High School she lived with the Berry’s, her grandparents. She married Monte Parker, raised...
JVCF has opened their 2017 Fall Grant Cycle effective July 25, 2017. All known local non-profits have been sent a grant application form. If JVCF has missed you please call Millie Baycroft at 406-560-8119 or pick up an application at the Corner Store. Grant funds will be available from the JVCF Grant Endowment, The Barrick/Golden Sunlight Mine $2,500 Grant, and the Star Youth Fund. This year the JVCF will again offer a $1,000 Mystery grant to one of the applicants but they must be present at...
