Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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NOVEMBER 10, 1999 Lucy Holmes and Wally Madsen met with Golden Sunlight Mine and county Commissioners to pursue a location for the Jefferson Valley Presents production of an outdoor play commemorating the bicentennial of the Lewis & Clark Expedition. Whitehall High School Student of the Week was Mike Hockenberry for his "outstanding performance" in Algebra II for the first quarter. Mike, a junior, was nominated by math teacher Bill Herbolich. Mike is the son of Tim Hockenberry and Mary Brazill....
There are so many new people moving into Whitehall I am tempted to put up a map and mark all the places they have moved from. We have new residents from different countries, every state in the Union, and fellow Montanans who just wanted a quieter life away from all of the city's problems. It makes my heart happy that so many of them are strong readers and want to get involved with their local Whitehall Community Library. Our Friends of the Library group is the perfect way to learn about library...
SHORT & SWEET: Over $25,000 was awarded at the Jefferson Valley Community Foundation's Short & Sweet grant award event, held at the Whitehall Community Center on November 6th. Award winners (from left) Kelley Seccomb (Whitehall Pool $2,500), Mayor Mary Janacaro-Hensleigh (Town of Whitehall $2,500), Gary Redfern (VFW $1,500), Pamela Polachi (Montana Western Legacy Center $500 mystery grant), Tom Harrington (Liberty Place $2,000), Erica Ronsberg (Whitehall Schools music department $2,500), Kelsey...
It's time to vote for your favorite Whitehall Ledger Photo of the Year! Each week, the Whitehall Ledger spotlights a photograph taken by a local resident of the beauty that surrounds our hometown. These photos are placed on the Ledger's Facebook page and, at the end of each year, voted on with "likes" to crown the winner of PHOTO OF THE YEAR. In 2023, this honor went to Sarah Smart, who also took first place honors in 2022; in 2021, William Ulrichny's majestic bald eagle brought home the win....
As Advent approaches (December 1) make sure to mark your calendars and save the date for the Advent Wreath Making and Cookie Exchange day. This annual event will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at St Teresa’s Hall (107 E Second St) from 1 PM to 3 PM. All wreath supplies are provided. Just bring 1-2 dozen of your favorite cookies to exchange for a delicious variety to take home with you. Wreaths and Cookies..Music and Friendship ... a GREAT start to the Christmas season. Everyone is welcome; however, please remember supplies are l...
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among men and women, claiming more lives each year than colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. Despite these alarming statistics, many people remain unaware of the life-saving benefits of early detection through screening. Raising awareness and encouraging screening can drastically improve survival rates and offer hope for those at risk. The Prevalence of Lung Cancer: Lung cancer occurs in two primary forms: non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), which accounts for about 85% of cases, and...
Cupcakes are handheld treats that can make any celebration even more spectacular. If guests expect the standard flavors of chocolate, vanilla or even red velvet, change things up with a sunny surprise: lemon! Enjoy this recipe for Lemon Drizzle Cupcakes from Jane's Patisserie (Sourcebooks) by Jane Dunn. Anything with sweet drizzle is a hit, and these cupcakes deliver plenty of lemony flavor in every bite. Note: Imperial measurements were approximated from the metric and may not be exact. Using...
Big thanks to the Knights of Columbus for their annual donation of warm clothes for our students. Pictured from left to right: Jim Stearns, Lorelei Hermann, Annabelle Welch, Gunner South, Ethan Wock, Gavin Hockenberry, and Ed Schramm....
Twice a year, I hike a favorite trail in Oregon’s Cascade Range. I have done this for over 20 years, timing my hikes for early spring and fall. The first hike is for wildflowers, the second is for autumn leaves. In June up high, the forest floor is lit by the spires of flowering vanilla-leaf spangled with starflowers, along with coralroot orchids. The towering conifers and mountain river lined with vine maples and dogwoods are a world apart from the cottonwood-shaded creeks of my home ground i...
WHITEHALL: The Whitehall Schools would like to send a heartfelt welcome to our veterans and the community again this year for our Veterans Day Program. The Whitehall Public School's program will be held at 10 AM in the Varsity Gym on Veterans Day; Monday, November 11th. This year we are highlighting the service and loyalty of our local veterans as well as a steadfast symbol of our country, the American Flag. Please join us in honoring those that served our dear country. CARDWELL: The Cardwell School will present their annual Veterans Day event...
1+ YEARS AGO - November, Part I: Even 126 Years ago, people grew tired of constant political messages before election day and the social unrest on the East Coast. U.S. Government handouts in Cuba were making it difficult to get people back to work. A mine that employed 500 people before the war struggled to keep 150 people on the payroll because miners did not need to earn money for food. U.S. soldiers who returned from the fighting in Cuba were dying by the dozens of typhoid fever. The...
The Whitehall Community Library has received multiple inquiries about what the library is doing for Christmas. For almost 20 years, Santa has come to play with the children here for other activities. Again, this year, we will be having Christmas at the library. Santa will be here for his 18th appearance, and the Winter Wear Giveaway will hand out coats, hats, gloves, and other winter wear. There will be children’s programming, gifts for all of our stressed-out patrons, and music. Watch for more information here. I love holidays and hate to s...
NOVEMBER 3, 1999 The new millennium would usher in three new faces to the Whitehall Town Council, as challengers Dick Gustin and Terry Kelly and unopposed candidate Karen Choquette all won election to the council. The voting during the Nov. 2 council election was light, with only 221 voters - about 31 percent of the total 718 registered voters - turning out at the polls. Whitehall High School Student of the Week was Kenzie Cowling, a sophomore at Whitehall High School. Kenzie has a great...
The Whitehall community will reunite as rehearsals for the annual community cantata begin. This year’s theme is “This is My Word,” and Janet Heilig will direct the cantata. Rehearsals began on Sunday, October 27th at 7 PM at the First Christian Church. The performance will be on Sunday, December 15 at 7 PM at the church. All who wish to sing for joy are welcome; please consider joining us!...
The Whitehall 21st Century Program is thrilled to announce the launch of a new fencing club for middle school and high school students. This exciting opportunity will allow students to learn and practice the art of fencing, a sport that combines physical agility, strategic thinking, and discipline. The club will hold its first meeting on Thursday, November 14th, and will continue to meet every Thursday from 4:15 PM to 6:00 PM. All sessions will take place in the multi-purpose room at Whitehall...
Fire season in Montana still has not ended. Thirty-five fires continue to burn across the state, though the combined acreage makes up a small amount of the total burned this season. A continued drought in the east will help maintain fire-prone conditions through early November, though Monday night brought precipitation and cooler temperatures to western Montana, according to Dan Zumpfe, a meteorologist based in Missoula for the National Weather Service. "Certainly for western Montana, it looks like we're going to be out of fire season, for the...
She was 28 years old and dealt with aplomb the hordes of picture-taking tourists and repeated motherhood. When she was killed by a car a few weeks ago, the loss of Grizzly 399 left people all over the world shocked and saddened. Grizzly 399 wasn't just another wild bear in northwestern Wyoming; she was a window into the secret lives of grizzlies. Over nearly three decades she raised 18 cubs amidst the millions of visitors and residents of Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park. Her death...
People think of sipping ice cream floats in the middle of summer when temperatures are soaring. Ice cream floating in a bubbling base of cola or root beer can be a welcome treat on a hot day. However, floats can be just as delicious when the weather chills, particularly when ice cream enhances rich and decadent hot chocolate. For this Hot Chocolate Float from Chocolate: Over 100 Temptingly-Tasty Dishes (Love Food) by the Love Food editors, coconut- and chocolate-flavored scoops of ice cream bob...
Rocky Mountain Head Start students are currently studying water and its uses. Thanks to the Whitehall Volunteer Fire Department for showing off the fire truck!...
1/27/1999 Whitehall area residents will have an opportunity to learn more about - and comment on - a proposal to build a rest stop at the Whitehall/I-90 interchange at a public meeting on Thursday, Oct. 28. The lot on the northeast section of the interchange was a possible location for a rest area. Whitehall High School Student of the Week was freshman Anthony St. John, who was nominated by Vo. Math teacher Carole Cogdill said Tony works hard, has a positive attitude, and works weekly with...
Children's poetry is the best-kept secret in the Whitehall Community Library's collection. For those who love "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Shel Silverstein, there are many other wonderful silly poetry books to read. "Miles of Smiles," edited by Bruce Lansky, is a book for those who like to send their children into fits of laughter with read-aloud volumes on every subject, from showering backward in the sink to "An Everything Pizza" about a pizza that literally has everything on it. Speaking of...
The Whitehall Garden Club will hold its next monthly meeting on Wednesday, November 6th, 2024. The public is welcome to join us in Borden’s Conference Room, located at 103 W. Legion Avenue, beginning at 9:30 AM to socialize and enjoy refreshments provided by our hostesses Karen Nielsen and Glenna Waltee. Our business meeting this month will kick off at 10 AM with the election of officers for our 2025 calendar year. Beginning at approximately 11 AM, Mary Baughn and Ann Palmer will give attendees a hands-on demonstration on creating collages u...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to announce and invite the public to comment on a proposal to resurface approximately 4 miles of Interstate 90 (I-90) near Whitehall. The project will begin at the Whitehall Interchange and extend east. The proposed work includes removing all the existing asphalt, paving new asphalt, and finishing the work with a seal and cover (chip seal), new pavement markings, rumble strips, signage, and guardrail. Two steel culverts at the Whitetail Creek Crossing, east of the Whitehall Interchange,...
Eight years ago, I took a leap of faith and founded We Are HER. What started as a small blog where survivors shared their stories anonymously has grown into a wonderful community dedicated to healing, connection, and empowerment. It's hard to believe how far we've come, and I am so proud to know everyone who has become a part of the We Are HER family. Over the past eight years, we've shared countless stories, fostered a safe space for survivors to connect, and provided education and resources...
