Week of July 10, 2024
Week of July 10, 2024
The beauty surrounding Whitehall is hard to ignore. With the Tobacco Root Mountains, the Highlands, and the Jefferson and Madison Rivers right out our backdoors, the Jefferson Valley has become a filmmaker's paradise. One of the most recent productions filmed right out Whitehall's doors will be shown, for free, at the Star Theatre beginning Thursday, July 11th at 7 PM. Whitehall non-profit Gold Junction Presents and the Montanan Film Commission bring this film series to you. INSP channel's Into...
125+ Years Ago - July, Part I: The front pages of the newspapers in July 1898 were filled with war stories. Young men from Montana who had signed up for military duty were writing letters home from camp. A train wreck in Mississippi killed four members of Col. Torrey's regiment of rough riders. Men were making good money mining in Southwest Montana, and some were losing their lives in mine accidents. A passenger ship near Sable Island in the North Atlantic was struck by an iron sailing ship and...
In summer, people can enjoy fresh fruit at farm stands, supermarkets, and other retailers. Many fruit trees, plants, and bushes are ready for harvest in the spring and summer, meaning there's no limit to the number of delicious recipes one can whip up with these sweet offerings. Peaches are a favorite ingredient in many different types of desserts, from cobblers to pies. But in this Fresh Peach Crumble Bar recipe, peaches are presented as a cross between a cake and a cookie. Enjoy this recipe,...
The annual 4 Paws Rescue Frontier Days Fundraiser Raffle is pleased to announce its items for 2024. First prize is a painting print by local Sheridan artist Cheryl Gordon. Second prize is a quilt created by Rita Coonrod; third prize is a cat basket. Raffle tickets are now available with all proceeds going to provide medical care for 4 Paws animals. The drawing will be held on July 27th, near the end of Frontier Days. Contact Misty Hammerbacker (406) 439-1405 or Karen Burtch (406)...
The Whitehall Rodeo Board is seeking sponsors for not one, but two, July rodeos! On July 19-20, Whitehall's first PRCA rodeo will hit the Whitehall Rodeo Grounds, followed the next weekend by the Bulls, Broncs, and Barrels series over Frontier Days, July 26-27. These events showcase the rich tradition of rodeo and provide thrilling entertainment for attendees of all ages. The Whitehall Rodeo Board is offering various sponsorship levels to accommodate the diverse needs and preferences of...
ALL THE PRETTY LIGHTS FLASHING: The skies of Whitehall were all aglow on Thursday, July 4th. Laura McDonald caught the above photos featuring Whitehall's water tower, while Donna Weldon found beauty in singular firework explosions to the...
Calling all competitors! Have we got some fun lined up for you! The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce and the Frontier Days Committee are excited to announce the 2nd Annual FRONTIER DAYS WORLD RECORD COMPETITION. We’ve taken world records and given them a Frontier Days spin! The showdown will happen Saturday, July 27th at 3 PM on the Main Street Green’s stage. Your task, if you choose to accept this challenge: Put together a team of four, see the challenges listed, and get practicing! Each team member will be responsible for three challenges,...
The Whitehall Rotary Club is sponsoring free admission to the Whitehall Community Pool on Saturday, July 20, 2024, during regular pool hours for the first 100 people who do not already hold a season pass for the facility. The club would like to encourage local residents and families to come and enjoy a little time at the pool. This is the first time the Whitehall Rotary Club has sponsored a free pool day, and if it is well received, we will look at sponsoring others in the future. The Whitehall Rotary Club meets on the first and second...
Watershed planning in the Jefferson River basin will have increased capacity thanks to the continued partnership between the Jefferson River Watershed Council (JRWC) and Montana Trout Unlimited (MTU). The United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) announced on July 2, 2024, that the partners received a $300,000 funding commitment over 3 years through the USBR’s Cooperative Watershed Management Program. “This funding will usher in a new era of watershed planning in the Jefferson basin. It provides the Jefferson River Watershed Council and... Full story
The next few weeks are going to be magical, literally! We have wizards, magicians, and, of course, the summer reading finale, all at the Whitehall Community Library. July Summer Reading Wednesdays will include Garon the Wizard on July 10th, Kyle the Magician on July 17th, a magical African Adventure on July 24th, and the magical treats, prizes, and surprises of the Summer Reading Finale on July 31st. These programs take place at 10:30 AM and are open to everyone. If your child is part of the school summer program, they can still come and...
This is the first of a series of articles about prevention services in Jefferson County. For the past decade-plus, the county has received federal prevention block grant funds to service the youth of Jefferson County to address substance use issues. It is apparent that, as a society, to change the current norms over the use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and other drugs, we must continue to concentrate our efforts on the younger generations. Various activities and messaging have been provided...
The Whitehall High School Athletic Hall of Fame would like to announce the induction ceremony for the Class of 2023. This ceremony will be held on July 27th at 3 PM at the Whitehall Legion Center at 405 W Legion. The doors will open at 2:30 PM. The committee invites all to come and honor three individuals (Layne Glaus, Kerry Sacry, and Nels Nelson), one team (the 1983 Whitehall Renegades American Legion Baseball Team), and one couple (Doug and Arcylle Shaw) as contributors. founded in 2015, is dedicated to identifying and honoring the...
Jefferson Valley Fine Art (JVFA) group is looking for exhibitors in fine art and photography for our annual show during Frontier Days in Whitehall, MT on July 26th and 27th! JVFA still has available space so contact us to showcase your talent during this well-attended event. Art check-in is Thursday, July 25, from 4 PM to 7 PM at the Borden’s conference room. Exhibit fee is $15 per artist and no commission is charged on sales. Artists receive 100% of the proceeds! Join the fun and be a part of an exciting weekend! Please contact Michele...
The Whitehall Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser at the fire hall on Saturday, July 27th from 6:30 AM to 10 AM. A dunk booth will also be available, as well as a Duck Race down Legion Avenue at 3 PM. Don’t miss the...
Mountain lion hunters who are applying for a Limited Mountain Lion License need to apply online no later than 11:45 p.m. MDT on July 22, or at an FWP office no later than 5 p.m. on July 22. For those hunters who apply for a Limited Mountain Lion License and are not successful in drawing that license, they are not eligible to purchase an Unlimited Mountain Lion License. Unsuccessful Limited Mountain Lion License applicants are eligible to purchase an over-the-counter Restricted Mountain Lion License, which is valid during the archery-only and...
Bring your friends, bring your family - but specifically, search out new-to-Whitehall residents to share in this annual tradition! The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce will once again host its annual Frontier Days Community Appreciation BBQ on Thursday, July 25 at 6 PM at the Golden Sunlight Pavilion on Legion Park. This event is free of charge, but donations are greatly appreciated. The Chamber is currently seeking business sponsors for this event as well. “We want to specifically and formally invite all new-to-the-area residents and show...
The Whitehall Ledger will put out its annual Frontier Days special section a week earlier than usual to capture the PRCA rodeo attendees interest as well. And this special section's deadline is quickly approaching. These will be two of Whitehall's biggest summer weekends, with the PRCA held on July 19th and 20th, and Frontier Days right on its heels July 26-27. This special section will be hitting the stands inside the July 17th edition; deadline for advertisements is July 15th. 2024 rates are...
The Importance of Strong Passwords & How to Create Them In today's digital age, strong passwords are essential for protecting personal information and preventing unauthorized access to online accounts. With cyberattacks becoming more sophisticated and prevalent, it's more important than ever to create strong passwords and follow best practices for password A strong password is one that is difficult to guess or crack through brute-force attacks. Brute-force attacks involve trying different...
ADVERTISING: The Whitehall Ledger will publish its annual Frontier Days special section a week earlier than usual to attract the interest of the PRCA rodeo attendees. If you would like to advertise for the PRCA and/or Frontier Days, contact the Ledger at 406-287-5301 or whledger@gmail.com. The deadline for this special section is July 12th. CHAMBER BBQ SPONSORSHIP: The Chamber is looking for food and monetary sponsors for the annual community BBQ. Contact the Chamber at 406-287-2260 or whitehallmtchamber@gmail.com for more information. JVFA...
Attractive nurses, male or female, most likely never get accurate heart rates from their patients. If world infrastructure suddenly collapses, without phones, airplanes, and ships, most of us will never be able to see or talk to most of our friends and families again. If you had the power to know what happens after death, you’d either have the most reassuring or the most terrifying piece of knowledge in the universe, yet you could never share it without sounding insane. Eventually, there will be an AI that is insecure about its hardware....
Dear Editor, I am horrified that a school board member would suggest that "we would need to start utilizing the General Fund to cover the costs"... "Adjusting costs, including wages and salary, equipment, instructional supplies, and building maintenance" to pay for extracurricular events. Perhaps we should look at THE WHITEHALL POOL PALS as an example of funding all extracurricular events, especially athletics. Perhaps it is time to use schools as academic learning centers and eliminate all... Full story
Dear Editor, I am doubly indebted to the people of Whitehall! Many may remember a time, about ten or so years ago, when one of the town's restaurateurs started a bucket campaign to purchase a new bike for me after my old one wore out. I purchased a used Surrey bike, a four-wheeled contraption, that I pedaled all over Whitehall and much of the immediate area south of town. This bike got me around for the next six or seven years. After that was pretty well worn out, again, with the help of a good...
Jesus provides us with an illustration in John 15:1-4, which helps us understand the value of connection. “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the words I have spoken to you. Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.” God is understood to be...
Dear Editor, I am neither a lawyer nor a business advisor, but I have danced with a few 501C3s. A tax-exempt charitable organization may or may not have a relationship with a business or entity. The entity may sever that relationship, but that doesn't dissolve the 501C3. The charity can only dissolve by not renewing its certificate with the State or by a majority vote of its officers. Before that, it could only deal with tax-exempt funds by following the outlines of its charter or by-laws. It...
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may be full of more energy than you have had in a while, helping you sail through all your tasks this week at a record pace. Enjoy this wave while you ride it. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, heed your body’s messages that it needs some rest right now; otherwise, you may not be up for social engagements that are on the horizon. Pisces comes into your life this week. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you cannot hang out with everyone trying to get a piece of your time right now. You will likely need to space out...
Joan (Joanie) Hill Schifferdecker, 89, of Washington, D.C., passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 4, 2024, from complications related to Parkinson's Disease. Joanie was born on February 25, 1935 to Robert Hill (Doc Hill) and Edith Hesli. While born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, she was raised in Whitehall, Montana. Joanie graduated from Whitehall High School in 1952, and subsequently went on to study Music (Voice) at the Boston Conservatory of Music, becoming a member of Pi Kappa... Full story
SUNDAY, JUNE 30 06:21:23 Medical: Whitehall St 09:26:05 Civil Assist: Dozer Rd 10:37:56 Harassment: E Legion St 11:44:41 Traffic Stop: Capp Ln 12:14:59 Traffic Stop: W Legion/Noble 15:48:38 Civil Assist: Dozer Rd 15:55:38 Medical: Sugar Beet Row 16:05:38 Dog at Large: Daly Rd MONDAY, JULY 1 09:15:45 Animal 10:36:09 Medical: Kelly Rd 11:21:41 Medical: Bowman Ln 11:44:35 Animal: I-90 12:54:00 Welfare Check: W Viella St 13:06:49 Traffic Offense: I-90 13:19:14 Medical: E Legion St 13:41:55 Hit & Run: Prairie Dog Ln 14:26:14 Sexual/Violent...
