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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...
While many kids his age are hoping for video games or a new cell phone for their birthday, this wasn't the case for 13-year-old Kaden Weber. The seventh grade student at Whitehall Middle School instead asked for something much more valuable that in turn showed the true spirit of giving. Rather than wanting presents on his December 31st birthday, Kaden asked friends and family members for money which he is donating to Reed's Rescue and Rehabilitation, a local non-profit animal service. Kaden...
The Whitehall School Board of Trustees will not meet the first week of the month in January. The Trustees meeting will instead take place Tuesday, January 10 at 7 p.m. The meeting will take place in the school library....
Whitehall Public Transportation is extending an invitation to the Whitehall community to participate in the 2018 Transportation Coordination Plan. Identifying and addressing the needs of our small community is the priority for the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting agenda on January 11, 2017 at 2:00. Monthly TAC meetings are held at the Liberty Place, Inc. corporate office conference room and are open to the public. Whitehall Public Transportation (WPT) is a program operating under Liberty Place, Inc., a 501c3 corporation. WPT...
9 passed into history as I finished reading a book, "The Insanity of God" by Nik Ripken. An easy read, very difficult content. Followers of Jesus Christ worldwide are persecuted, imprisoned and even killed. We take so much for granted. This is a quote from one of the many people that have survived the persecution. "Don't you ever give up in freedom what we would never give up in persecution---and that is our witness to the power of the resurrection of Jesus Christ." In II Peter we are told to "always be ready to give an answer for the hope...
January 8, 1992 Helena Kidsports will be offering their first gymnastic session from Jan. 10 to Feb. 28, a total of eight weeks according to organizer Elaine Henningsen. Student of the Week – Kristen Wheeler, a senior at WHS, has been chosen student of the week for her abilities in the Business Education Dept. at WHS. Kristen is the daughter of Tom and Nancy Wheeler. She plans to attend college and her hobbies include sports. Linda Richmond was the lucky winner of a roper’s saddle. The saddle was donated at cost by Whitehall Stockman Sup...
Happy New Year and welcome to 2017, a year of new programming and old at the Library! First of all Bruce Ball will be leading a new writer’s group in the evening at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10th. Anyone who is interested in writing is welcome to bring their work, start something new, give advice or seek advice from others. Although it seems like winter has just started, the Friends of the Library will be hosting a series of classes on fly fishing. The classes are for children, teen, adults or anyone else who is interested in learning or j...
The staff of the Whitehall Ledger would like to remind customers the office will be closed Thursday, December 29 and Friday, December 30. The office will reopen Monday, January 2 at 9 a.m. The deadline for the January 4 paper will be Monday at 5 p.m....
The k-1 afterschool program has been lucky enough to experience Osmo. Osmo is a program that runs with your I-pad. Osmo coding is designed to teach students beginning coding and problem solving skills. This can build up to online coding later on. Students use magnetic blocks with commands such as run, jump and grab to guide Awbie, a small monster, around to collect strawberries. The blocks allow Students to loop chunks of code together. The students love this simple game because it can be as...
No one had to dream of a white Christmas! The white fluffy stuff (called snow) was beautiful but created a variety of situations - cattle feeding, highway hazards. On the other hand, it provided the perfect setting for skis and sleds. In Job 38:22, God asked Job if he had “entered the treasures of the snow”? That’s interesting. Also, there is nothing whiter than snow. Check it out. LilyAnna Howell turned four and celebrated at home with family and friends. The kids destroyed the pinata and enjoyed the filling. She also was the guest of honor...
December 30, 1991 Local Businesses label Christmas Stroll a “rousing success.” Ron Jung reported over 300 children visited with Santa during the stroll. A record number of riders on the hay wagon were also reported. It was agreed the clue hunt went over very well. Winners of the business decorating contest were Land of Magic Too – indoor decorations; Harlow’s Buss Service – outdoor decorating winner. Offensive tackle Duston Jones and fullback Scott Sacry earned places in the Class-B All State football team the Montana Coaches Assoc. announced...
Employees at the Whitehall Town Pump store have worked hard during the holiday season to raise money for the Whitehall Food Pantry. According to store General Manager Heather Morris, employees were able to get $7,941 in donations from customers as part of a Town Pump Charitable Foundation campaign. Morris said she was both happy and impressed with the money raised, and that she has quite a few employees who are really good with supporting the community. The top earner in donations was Darlene...
A large crowd made their way to the First Christian Church Sunday night for the annual Whitehall Community Christmas Cantata. The 2016 program was "One Silent Night: A Christmas Ballad of Love and Joy" by Pepper Choplin. The Cantata directors were Janet Heilig and Norm Tebay. The accompanist was Bethel Wagner and the drums were played by Padraic Moriarty. The members of the 2016 choir were Tayla Andrews, Lisa Aragon, Beth Billings, Nancy Bowman, Dana Brunet, Janine Burrows, Helen Carey, Linda...
The Blueprint series will continue next week, with Christmas approaching I wanted to share with you some important thoughts regarding why we celebrate Christmas. Have you noticed that there is some confusion about Christmas? Over time the significance of any holiday or special occasion can change. Sometimes specific events lose their luster or the original meaning is overshadowed by something completely different. In our culture currently what are some of the messages we see regarding Christmas? Marketing, sales, family celebrations, gift...
A year ago Ken and Linda Glaus had their cattle the victims of an out of control semi truck whose driver didn't pay attention to the flagman and was not able to stop soon enough. That situation could have been so much worse - loss of human life. Moving livestock on Montana highways is not uncommon. The five mile trip from the Carmody ranch to bring the cattle home is usually uneventful. Prayer for this time was offered up and even in a heavy snow storm, the cattle arrived home safely. A...
I hope you are all staying warm this snowy season. If you are in need of something fun to read, the Library just received another shipment of new books and movies. The collection is now all caught up on several series, including Anne Perry’s detective stories, the Maisie Dobbs mysteries, and a variety of independent books. For young fantasy fans, there are all six volumes of the “Knights of Arrethtrae” series by Chuck Black and the first volume of John Flanagan’s Ranger Apprentice (The Early Years) series entitled “The Battle of Hackham H...
At their General Meeting Monday afternoon, members of the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce discussed the 2016 Christmas Stroll. Chamber member Jan Thorne said she talked with several vendors, and they told her they had a good day of sales. Member Laurel Ovitt said she had a table at the Vendor Market and her sales also went well. Members also discussed the inaugural Whitehall Christmas Stroll Scavenger Hunt. Thorne said this was their first time conducting the event, and in the future it could be...
Each year local residents come together for the Whitehall Community Christmas Cantata. The 2016 Christmas Cantata titled “One Silent Night: A Christmas Ballad of Love and Joy” will take place Sunday, December 18 at 7 p.m. at the Whitehall First Christian Church. There is no charge for admission....
Those who have recently visited the Whitehall Senior Center will have certainly noticed a new Christmas decoration this year. Near the front window of the center sits a "Minnie Mouse" tree that was donated by the Barrick Golden Sunlight Mine. The tree was donated to the 19th Annual Festival of Trees by Small Car Clinic, and was designed by Susan Nelson. The mine won the tree as part of the auction at the fundraising event. Senior Center Director Mary Gustin said most who come in really seem to...
Just think, next week at this time it will be the winter solstice. The days will start getting longer! I know it will be cold, but it just means that God is preparing for Spring. And did you notice that ever faithful moon? Every thing is precise and in order and dependable. Whose in charge of that? The Lady Cougars at Cardwell had great success at the Sheridan Tourney. They won 3 out of 4 games. After four games and a lot of hard work, the girls were pretty tired! This will be the last week for...
