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On a recent walk through the woods of southern Oregon, I found myself reflecting on my feelings of gratitude as I looked around at everything that spoke of a long and brilliant fall. I took delight in the abundant crops of acorns and bright red madrone berries. The madrone trees were thronged with feeding robins and hermit thrushes, and the oaks were alive with squirrels, jays, and woodpeckers. Although neither acorns nor madrone berries will be part of my Thanksgiving feast, my feeling of...
Turkey might only be prepared on the rarest of occasions, but it certainly takes center stage come the holiday season. As families prepare to spend time together during this special time of year, hosts undoubtedly recognize turkey as a potential centerpiece of the holiday meal. With that in mind, hosts can utilize the following recipe for "Whole Roast Turkey With Cranberries and Bay Leaves" from Lines+Angles. INGREDIENTS: (Serves 15) 1 whole fresh turkey, approximately 15 pounds, rinsed and...
The following was read by Montana Western Legacy Center (MWLC) founder Tom Harrington at the MWLC's Cowboy Christmas event on Thursday, November 13th. It was a full house filled with laughter and legacy. "Traditional ranching families in Montana have played an important role in shaping our Montana culture of today through deep-rooted traditional values and a strong connection to the land. They foster strong support for each other during times of need, creating a tight-knit family bond. The...
Jefferson Valley News, November 1925. The weather was cold and blustery, as would be expected. Congress was debating tax reduction, but no decrease in surtaxes on incomes between $10,000 and $45,000 because the loss of revenue would be too great. At the tobacco and Cuban exposition in New York, Marion Bagney was showing some leg as Lady Nicotine. Mussolini evaded a plot to assassinate him, as did King Ferdinand of Romania. Secretary of Commerce Hoover froze licenses for operating broadcast...
John Lewton, owner of Cape Horn Taxidermy in Whitehall, will be doing life-size or partial mounts of three different rhinos, one of which will have the world record horn of 32 inches. WHS Creative Leader of the Week: KENZIE COWLING. Drama Director Larry Brazill nominated Kenzie for her "Leadership and enthusiasm in her role as Frances Carlton, the professor's estranged wife." Kenzie is the daughter of Daniel and Sandi Young, and she plans to attend the University of Montana to study pre-law. Ken...
Hello there, it's me, your book. You know, that one that you read last winter, curled up on your couch with your fuzzy slippers, drinking your cup of coffee with French Vanilla creamer. Ah, fond memories! I have been here, hanging out with all these other wonderful books you have read and are now on your bookshelf, collecting dust. Have you thought about taking us to the Whitehall Community Library? There, we can once again make someone laugh, cry, feel compassion, or have the thrill of...
FACT: Thanksgiving is the largest running day of the year. FACT: Thanksgiving is already a busy day for you! Why not kill two birds with one stone by signing up for the Whitehall PTSA's 3K Turkey Trot? Run, walk, skip, or jog your 3K- just be there! More time with family. More calories burned. More room for seconds. Get your heart kickin' before you dive into all the turkey fixins! Please join us for a 3K Turkey Trot (run/jog/walk) to help support the Whitehall PTSA and Whitehall Cross-country...
The Knights of Columbus Council 8375 from St. Teresa of Avila Parish began delivering Coats for Kids to the Whitehall Schools on Wednesday, November 12th. WHS guidance counselor Mr. Casey Norbeck was this year's point person for the delivery to the schools. He arranged for several students to help the Grand Knight, Ed Schramm, and the Financial Secretary, Jim Stearns, along with Terrie Casagrande, bring the boxes of coats from Jim Stearns' car into the high school. Mr. Norbeck is coordinating...
In July of 1967, Al Doney gave up his college plans and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Al ultimately served two tours of duty in Vietnam with a VP-50 anti-submarine squadron, flying a five-man crew aboard a VP-3 propeller-driven Orion aircraft. The crew flew 18-hour missions every other day over the Pacific Ocean, searching for submarines smuggling weapons from Russia and North Vietnam. Al was in charge of loading and unloading the explosive weapons, the bomb, rockets, and torpedoes. He flew...
Michele Franich, a local artist from Whitehall, has been invited to display her art through the month of December 2025 at the Boulder Hot Springs. A reception which is open to the public, is being hosted by the Hot Springs and will be held Sunday, November 23, 2025, from noon to 2 PM. Light refreshments will be served. Michele will be there at that time to meet and greet all who attend. An acrylic landscape artist, Michele is self-taught. Her love of painting started in 2011, and she still considers her art a “work in progress” as every pie...
The holiday season is a joyous time to reconnect with family and friends, but it can also throw your wellness routines out of alignment. Doctors advise prioritizing healthy choices now so you can start 2026 feeling your best. “Amid the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it’s easy to lose sight of our well-being, overindulge in food and drink, and feel stressed. A little awareness and a few healthy habits can go a long way in helping you and loved ones enjoy the season in good health,” says Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, president of the American Medical...
I was a student at Western Colorado University in Gunnison, Colorado when my professor told our class he had a message for anyone wanting to work as a seasonal in the outdoor industry after graduating. His message was simple: “Get out of my classroom.” It wasn’t that he didn’t want us working as outdoor guides, trail crew leaders or ski bums. He wanted us to work as a seasonal, then come back to college when we were ready to value the economic stability of a degree. “You don’t need a degree to be a guide,” he said. “A degree is so you can move...
Turkey might garner the bulk of the Thanksgiving feast fanfare, but a notable and wildly popular dessert also provides something to look forward to during a holiday when food is a focal point. After a couple of helpings of turkey and various side dishes, Thanksgiving celebrants know it's time for pumpkin pie. It's a testament to the flavor and popularity of pumpkin pie that overstuffed Thanksgiving celebrants still find a way to squeeze in this beloved dessert. Hosts who want to truly impress...
The holiday season will shine a little brighter this year as AWARE, Inc. presents the 29th Annual Festival of Trees on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the GranTree Inn in Bozeman. This beloved community tradition will honor the legacy of Liberty Place, Inc. by continuing its dedication to supporting Montanans with brain injuries. For nearly three decades, the Festival of Trees has been more than a celebration. This gathering has brought the Whitehall community together as a symbol of...
Like many of you, I have been recovering from that nasty virus that is going around. The doctor told me that it takes 4-8 weeks for people to fully recover their energy. I can testify to that, and it reminded me of a few things patrons can do to keep us all healthy. The Whitehall Community Library only has four staff members, three of whom are part-time. Volunteers cannot work without staff on duty, so it is critical that we stay as healthy as possible. You can help with a few simple protocols....
Pet lovers, unite! A local chapter of the Butte Animal Rescue Coalition (BARC) is being organized in Whitehall, and the organization's goal is to find temporary and permanent homes for unwanted pets. WHS Creative Leader of the Week: STEPHANIE BURTCH. For the third straight week, Stephanie Burtch has earned "Creative Leader of the Week" honors. She was recognized as being a leader in drama, as president of the Key Club, and now as a leader in the choir. Choir director Sandi Mabbot nominated Steph...
An enduring pilgrimage has been going on in Europe for over a thousand years. Millions of pilgrims have traveled a dozen different routes, all converging in Spain at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. This is where the remains of Saint James are alleged to be buried. This year alone, over half a million pilgrims from all over the world walked to Santiago. Some walk for spiritual and cultural reasons. Some pilgrims are devout Catholics. Some seek redemption, most enjoy meeting interesting...
Baking cookies is a holiday tradition. Although there are many different cookie recipes, no cookie-baking session is complete without traditional sugar cookies. Sugar cookies are ideal for cutting and decorating, making them great choices for holiday baking. This recipe for "Vanilla Bean Sugar Cookies" from "Butter, Flour, Sugar, Joy" (Sourcebooks) by Danielle Kartes is perfect for family baking sessions this holiday season. INGREDIENTS: (Yields two dozen cookies) Cookies 1 1/2 cups...
An error was made in the November 5th edition of the Whitehall Ledger when identifying a member of the Whitehall FFA Poultry Judging team. Zane Downey was identified incorrectly as Zane Tebay in one portion of the story. We apologize for any confusion....
November 1899, Jefferson Valley Zephyr. The front page of the November 3, 1899, edition was mostly depressing news. A man in Butte was dead after trying to kill his mistress when she refused to give him money. Death came quickly for a worker at the Anaconda converters from electrocution. Smallpox cases were nearly over at Missoula, and the town lost one of its prominent citizens when he was kicked to death by the horse that was pulling his buggy. The Boer war set a heavy loss of British men...
Jefferson County voters in the Nov. 7 general election will have a selection of seven presidential candidates, will vote on five state ballot issues and one county ballot issue, and will decide winners in 14 federal, state, regional, and county races. WHS Creative Leader of the Week: STEPHANIE BURTCH. Receiving honors this week is Stephanie Burtch, president of the Key Club. She was nominated by Mr. Kinzer, who says Stephanie "has invested much time in developing and working on service projects...
• The western comedy Go West opens on November 1. Silent film legend Buster Keaton stars as Friendless, and Fatty Arbuckle appears in an uncredited role. • The Victrola Talking Machine Company introduces its new electrically-recorded phonograph records on November 2. The records can be played on the Victor Orthophonic Victrola, which cost around $95 in 1925, or the equivalent of nearly $1,700 in 2025. • The film The Pleasure Garden was released on November 3. The release marks the directorial debut of English filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock. • Ita...
Come join us on November 15th for the 4 Paws Rescue Jingle Paws Photography event! Jingle Paws will be held at the old Clays in Calico building at 59 Mt Hwy 359 in Cardwell, MT, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Each family will have a 10-minute session to capture family photos in front of a Christmas-themed backdrop. Small pets are welcome as we will be indoors. The session is $20 and includes one photo per family. Cash or checks are preferred on the day of the event. Additional photos can be purchased from...
I’m not sure what you did to be punished with my babble two weeks in a row, but here we go! Have you all recovered from your Halloween chocolate coma? Enjoy that guilt-free extra hour of sleep on Sunday? It was a fun week at the Whitehall Community Library! I had a Fall Festival for all the kiddos attending our children’s programs on Thursday. We played games, made a lot of noise, I filled them full of sugar, and sent them home. I then sugared up the older kids attending Friday programs with all the leftovers. I love my job! It’s like getti...
