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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...
Powells hosted a houseful of well-wishers in honor of Nolan Murphy’s 70th birthday! No one would believe that Nolan has lived that many years. Today, his cattle herd is limited and his dry land farm stills lies in Millegan Canyon and Shoddy Springs areas. Nolan still loves to watch basketball and spends a good deal of time with Breakaway Youth Ranch where he serves on the Board of Directors. He has been the treasurer of the Cardwell Community Church for 30+ years. Rebecca Joy received confirmation of her dream when she was called by Senator Dai...
Jefferson County, the CARE Coalition, Jefferson County Tobacco Prevention and Jefferson County DUI Task Force will be holding its second annual Super Bowl Party for teens at Jefferson High School on Sunday, February 5th from 4:00 p.m. until the game is over. The party is open to all JHS students. Pizza, snacks, drinks, and desserts will be provided and prizes will be given away all evening. The prizes will include TVs, popular electronics and gift cards. This year an invitation is extended to Whitehall High School students as well. The hope is...
If you have ever had a desire to write and have others appreciate, critique, and make suggestions on your work; the Tuesday night Writer’s Group invites you to come and be a part of their fellowship. The first meeting was such a success that the group asked to meet weekly instead of once a month. The meetings will be every Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the Library. Feel free to bring ideas you are working on, rough drafts, finished works, or writing helps. Bruce Ball is moderating the group. Information Literacy comes in many forms. Last w...
Wed., Jan. 22, 1992 Hashing out the needs of the Whitehall School District’s building facilities was the only item on the agenda of a special meeting held Wed., Jan. 15. Trustees were in agreement during the meeting that it was time to consider replacing the Middle School. The majority of the trustees and guests in attendance agreed they would like to see the fifth grade moved into the Tia Kober Elementary School; the seventh and eighth grades removed from the high school; and a new facility built to house the junior high and sixth grades; a...
Volunteers at the Museum are really glad to have John Joy back in the mix. Health issues kept him isolated for a few months, but along with the 7 others trying to get back into their routines, he just picked up where he had left off. The key word at a museum is DETAIL! When the barn was being developed into the Museum, Roy told us that the office wasn’t big enough -- he was so right. The files grow and work space is shared and it won’t be long before that map case will getting the attention that has been so needed. The Library is looking for...
January is a month full of cold and winter. January also reminds us of portions of our life that may need improving or revamping (New Year’s Resolutions). It is funny how motivated we are to start something new, or continue something started because of a resolution. As I pondered what my resolution should be, I was reminded of work and what was accomplished in 2016. As a professional, my goal is to help continue making Whitehall the best elementary school it can possibly become. Our students here are the best and are also why educators c...
It’s Music Jam Time for all the singers, musicians, and patrons who just like to listen in. Music Jam is a group of people who love to make music together in the basement of the Library. The group meets every second Thursday at 5:30 p.m. and is open to anyone who enjoys making a joyful noise. January 16th the Library will be closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will be open on Saturday for our usual hours from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. I spent the morning opening our new laptops for the computer classes. They are so much fun and have all t...
January 15, 1992 The Whitehall Drama Troupe presented “Cheaper by the Dozen” last week to the students and community. “The play was a comedy with some messages about inter-generational conflicts, dealing with teenagers and about what is important,” said Drama Coach Susie Tilton-Chiovaro. Athlete of the Week: Britta Mabbott – a junior at WHS, has been chosen for her commanding role in volleyball. She is the daughter of Brent and Sandi Mabbott. The area men‘s league basketball teams opened their season on January 5 with three games, two held in...
A Whitehall resident was recently the recipient of a prestigious International award for photography. Sarah Smart, who is a frequent photographic contributor to the Whitehall Ledger, was recently awarded second place in the National Garden Club International Photography Competition. Smart received second place for her photograph "Grand Teton Fall." She also received an honorable mention for the photograph "Sunflowers in the Grand Tetons". "I am very honored to have won this award, representing...
