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Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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A heated dispute between a school official and a drama teacher dominated this week's meeting of the Whitehall public school board as the teacher denounced recent administrative efforts to distance the district from the high school's latest theater production. The dispute had been brewing for days, with district administrators initially attributing their concerns about the play to a four-year-old sex education law, only to backtrack and cite the production's suicide themes. None of the...
I was redoing my computer terms for our adult computer class at the Whitehall Community Library this week and was amazed at how many new terms were added. In this ever-changing world of technology, terminology is increasing almost daily. Keeping up with it is nearly as important as learning all of the new programs and gadgets. For our seniors, this radical change in lifestyles is difficult at best and devastating at worst for those who grew up with dial phones, no remotes for anything, and...
JANUARY 12, 2000 Jefferson County gets serious about winning "war on weeds": Nearly 40 Jefferson County ranchers participated in two meetings on Jan. 6, and if everything goes according to plan, they will receive grants to pay for a 50 percent cost share on chemicals and application to fight weeds for the next three years. The Whitehall public library was burglarized on the night of January 6; a computer system, copier, security camera, and a small amount of cash were reported stolen. The...
I was redoing my computer terms for our adult computer class at the Whitehall Community Library this week and was amazed at how many new terms were added. In this ever-changing world of technology, terminology is increasing almost daily. Keeping up with it is nearly as important as learning all of the new programs and gadgets. For our seniors, this radical change in lifestyles is difficult at best and devastating at worst for those who grew up with dial phones, no remotes for anything, and getti...
Winter is a great time to get outside and recreate. Ice fishing, ice skating, hunting, snowmobiling or just taking a walk are all great activities. But be careful not to fall through the ice. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff reminds winter enthusiasts to make safety a top priority. Here are some safety tips: • Anglers and other recreationists should be familiar with the water body they plan to fish or recreate on. Pay close attention to the changing conditions of the ice. • If you have even the slightest doubt about the safety of the ice...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to announce and invite the public to comment on a proposal to resurface approximately 6 miles of Montana Highway 41 (MT 41) near Twin Bridges. The project will begin approximately half a mile north of the intersection with Montana Highway 287 (MT 287) in Twin Bridges and extends north. Proposed work includes seal and cover (chip seal) and updated pavement markings. The purpose of the project is to extend the service life of the roadway, provide additional skid resistance, and take a cost...
The term "comfort food" can be used in reference to a host of dishes. Some see Mom's homecooking as the ultimate comfort food, while others may insist hearty dishes that fill the belly are the only true comfort foods. Regardless of one's definition of comfort food, one characteristic many might agree about is that foods must provide more than mere sustenance to qualify for entry into this wide-ranging category. Beef stew certainly fits that criteria, as many feel nothing is more comforting on a...
The Whitehall Chamber’s quarterly BINGO fundraiser, under the direction of Raven Hrysenko, will be held on Friday, January 24th at 6 PM at the Whitehall Community Center. The beneficiary of this BINGO event is 4 Paws Rescue. Prices are $12 for the first board, $1 each additional board. A new game - Downline - will also be played. Much like 50/50, this game utilizes bingo numbers. A spaghetti meal fundraiser will be sold during the BINGO event. Hrysenko is currently looking for donations for Bingo prizes. If you would like to donate, please c...
The Whitehall Chamber’s quarterly BINGO fundraiser, under the direction of Raven Hrysenko, will be held on Friday, January 24th at 6 PM at the Whitehall Community Center. The beneficiary of this BINGO event is 4 Paws Rescue. Prices are $12 for the first board, $1 each additional board. A new game - Downline - will also be played. Much like 50/50, this game utilizes bingo numbers. A spaghetti meal fundraiser will be sold during the BINGO event. Hrysenko is currently looking for donations for Bingo prizes. If you would like to donate, please c...
Our Town 100+ Years Ago - January, Part I: The final year to start with 18 began in January 1899. Headlines from outside of Montana mentioned postage for a letter to Canada was two cents per ounce; former Idaho U. S. Senator Dubois married Edna Maxfield Whited from South Dakota; Theodore Roosevelt was inaugurated as governor of New York; and the sovereignty of Cuba was passed from Spain to the United States. Front page news in Montana included the sixth biennial session of the Montana...
1/5/2000 A horse owned by Randy Martinson was "cut up" shortly before Christmas; Martinson and Whitehall veterinarian Dr. Bob Henningsen both think a mountain lion attacked the animal. Martinson, who lives about a mile south of Whitehall off Highway 55, said he believes the attack occurred sometime after 3:30 AM on December 21st. The Whitehall Ledger did a Q&A with John Rice, a five-year Whitehall resident and Jefferson County Library Board member. He has championed the proposal to build an...
I hope everyone has recovered from all of the fun holiday activities. The Whitehall Community Library is easing back into the winter programming schedule, and calendars are at the front desk. We have a new winter reading program called "Who Read It?" Patrons keep track of their reading time and turn sheets in for clues. The clues help participants discover which staff member is reading which book. There are clues for all four staff and clues for which adult or children's/YA books they read. If...
If your electricity goes out, a generator can keep power flowing to your home or business. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of outdoor power equipment, small engines, battery power systems, portable generators, utility and personal transport vehicles, and golf cars, reminds home and business owners to keep safety in mind when using generators this winter. “Not having power when you need it is frustrating, so a generator can provide emergency backup power at...
In my part of Alaska, not far from Anchorage, winter solstice is always a dark day, but not because of the lack of light. Instead, I lament the impending loss of winter's long nights, with all their calm and beauty. This makes me a contrarian amid all the hoopla over returning light. Yet, as we freefall into a climate-changed world, it seems more people are giving darkness and its benefits a fresh look. We begin feeling the loss of darkness only a few weeks after solstice. By February, the...
Cookies are a treat any time of the day, and many find biscotti particularly appealing. These crunchy cookies are equally at home with a morning cup of coffee and an evening mug of hot cocoa. Biscotti are hard, crunchy Italian cookies that are baked twice. Their name comes from the Latin "bis," meaning "twice," and "coctus," meaning "cooked." Although they can be enjoyed independently, their dry, crunchy nature makes them hold up well when dunking into a beverage. Biscotti were even once...
Registration is open for Big Sky Fit Kids (BSFK) Tracking Challenge, a program of the Big Sky State Games. The BSFK Tracking Challenge is a FREE youth team physical activity and nutrition program where students track physical activity and fruit and vegetable consumption from February 1- April 1. Each Big Sky Fit Kids Challenge team is coordinated by an adult Team Captain and consists of 10-30 kids. Teams include students from school classes, clubs, after-school programs, youth groups, etc. Team Captains can register their teams at...
Do you ever wonder what librarians read for fun? This is your chance to find out! This year, the Whitehall Community Library’s winter reading program is “Who Read It?” It is open to any patron and the point is to discover which staff member read which books. There is a children’s category for younger patrons to guess and an adult category for older readers and adults. The program works like this: you get a clue every five hours you read or are read to. Each reader has ten clues: five about the book and five about the staff member. You get a p...
e Smith River will be available beginning on Jan. 2, 2025, and will be accepted through Feb. 15, 2025. The permit drawing will be held on Feb. 19, 2025. Celebrated for its spectacular scenery, remote location and excellent fishing, floating the Smith River is one of Montana’s most sought-after outdoor recreation experiences. Permits are required to float the 59-mile section of river between Camp Baker and Eden Bridge and are issued each year through a lottery drawing. Parties of up to 15 people can float with one permit. A person applying for a...
Welcome to Rotten Tomatoes guide of the Best Movies of 2024, featuring every Certified Fresh movie as they come in week by week! November and December additions so far: Conclave. Juror #2. Blitz. Emilia Pérez. Wicked. Caddo Lake. Maria. Nickel Boys. Flow. Queer. Joy. Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. The Last Showgirl. The Girl with the Needle. On Becoming a Guinea Fowl. Nosferatu. Sonic the Hedgehog 3. October additions: MadS. Memoir of a Snail. Smile 2. V/H/S/Beyond. I’ll Be Right There. Things Will Be Different. It’s What’s Inside...
How many ways can you praise the music of 2024? Well, as the late great Quincy Jones would say, find 100 ways, because it was a year of surprises all over the music map. It was an abundant year to go searching for your next favorite song and discover new sensations. These are Rob Sheffield’s 10 favorite songs of 2024. (Although many other gems are over on my albums list, to avoid duplicating all the same artists.) Including, but not limited to: hits, flops, obscurities, pop flash, guitar ragers, rap bangers, country twang, indie slop, s...
The Chinese New Year is a unique celebration with a global footprint. While many of the more awe-inspiring celebrations may occur within China, that doesn't mean there aren't ways to commemorate this unique event elsewhere. Celebrations can even occur at home, where individuals can whip up homemade Chinese fare to give their festivities a more authentic feel. This New Year and Chinese New Year, follow this delicious recipe for Deep-Fried Pork Wontons courtesy of Lines+Angles. INGREDIENTS...
DECEMBER 22, 1999 The Whitehall American Legion conducted its first fundraising event from December 4-17, 1999. The raffle was a great success. The American Legion has many programs available, many of which are designed for young people. Whitehall High School Student of the Week was senior Stephanie Nix for her outstanding work habits and good attitude in geometry. Stephanie was nominated by teacher Bruce Bell and is the daughter of Patty and Mark Nix. She has plans to continue working and attend college later and enjoys being with her...
A COWBOY AFFAIR: The Montana Western Legacy Center held its second annual Cowboy Christmas Dinner on Saturday, December 14th at the Whitehall Community Center. The event is the MTWLC's largest fundraiser of the year. This year's event featured the unveiling of the Deb Greenough World Champion Bronc Rider bronze....
THIS IS MY WORD: Whitehall's annual Cantata was held at the First Christian Church on Sunday, December 15th and was well received by the community attendees....
1+ Years Ago - December, Part II: In December 1898, winter was officially starting; Whitehall was growing, and Marie and Pierre Curie were discovering radium. The front page of the Zephyr was filled with the delinquent tax list, including names and property, which included multiple mining companies. The state reform school was housing 62 boys and 12 girls, with a cost estimated at $20,000 for the year. The Montana Board of Equalization gave the governor a report outlining a radical change to...
