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The Whitehall Recreation Complex Board was presented a proposal for a Ranch Rodeo during Frontier Days by Town Clerk Kennedy Kleinsasser at the June meeting of the Board. The board was informed of negotiations between the town council and the Whitehall Saddle Club, spearheaded by Bill Lanes and Linda Jung. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) may be signed by both parties at the Tuesday, June 20 meeting of the Town Council, which would keep events rolling at the complex throughout the summer. The Town has been assured by the Whitehall Saddle...
FIRST TIME EVER: Whitehall Town Councilman and pastor Bill Lanes participated in Saturday's Demolition Derby in Dillon for their opening summer event. Lanes has crashed nearly 87 vehicles in over 125 rounds, but had never been rolled. On Saturday, due to a good hit and soft arena sand, he found himself on his lid in the arena. Thankfully he only suffered a bruised shoulder!...
The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce and the Frontier Days Committee announce the First Annual FRONTIER DAYS WORLD RECORD COMPETITION. We’ve taken world records and given them a Frontier Days spin! The showdown will happen Saturday, July 29th at 4 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, so pick your team wisely. Prizes include Chamber Bucks, gifts, gift cer...
It’s an emotionally stressful time for this Editor - my son turned 18 this month, my niece graduated this past Sunday, and my son and his many wonderful friends will graduate this coming Sunday. I am sad, I am happy, I am joyful and fearful all at the same time. With that comes scheduled time for a mental health break for family fun in the sun. The Whitehall Ledger will be closed as of noon on May 31st and remain closed until Monday, June 5th in the late afternoon. Mark your calendars - I will NOT be replying to emails, or answering phone calls...
At the May meeting of the Whitehall Town Council, held Monday, May 15th at the Town Hall, the Council heard a brief but informative presentation from Gene Townsend on Three Forks’ recreation complex and the process Three Forks has taken to improve the facility. The presentation was well-received by the Council, who questioned how the vendors were handled, who covered maintenance, and whatnot to Townsend. Townsend noted that the Three Forks facility went from barely bringing in 300 people a night to now having 3300 people on their biggest n...
Items on the agenda weren't the real focus of the May meeting of the Whitehall School Board on Wednesday, May 3. The Board was met with a crowded audience of parents, teachers, and students who wished to voice their concerns regarding Dan Lacey during public comment. The regular meeting took less than an hour to conclude before it was opened for public comment. Board Chair Gina Ossello prefaced public comment with a notice from the school's lawyers that the Board could not comment on contested...
"I think he is a little jealous he missed all the action," WHS junior Cecelia Madden said with a laugh, speaking on her classmate Isaac Skogen, who served as a page at the Capital the week before her. "He got to see the leadup to it all, but I was there. I mean, the first day there was a riot!" Madden was front and center on April 26 when it was decided that Democratic Representative Zooey Zephyr violated rules of decorum amid speaking out against a series of anti-trans bills being debated...
Cinco de Mayo will be a day of celebration for sure at 14 East Legion in Whitehall, as it marks the grand opening of the 2nd Round Mini Mall. The kickoff event runs Friday and Saturday, from 10 AM to 5 PM. Building owner Elena Wagner hinted at a wine-tasting party for those 21 and older on Friday, as well as sales on both Friday and Saturday in celebration of the long-awaited opening. 2nd Round Mini Mall is currently home to six separate retailers, with Wagner's store called The Garden Gift...
The Whitehall Recreation Complex Board met for their monthly meeting on Monday, April 24 and all was smooth sailing until the elephant in the room was addressed by audience members: What IS the problem between the Board and the Whitehall Saddle Club (WSC)? “It’s crazy, I don’t understand it because you all want the same thing,” John Patritti said. “It makes me wonder what the hell is going on here.” Patritti, who was once a part of the Saddle Club added that the facility was meant for the betterment of the town and the sweat equity and items he...
Whitehall non-profit Gold Junction Presents is excited to announce the upcoming 406 Winds Concert! The concert will begin at 7 PM at the Star Theatre on Saturday, May 6th. Doors open at 6:15 PM, $5 per person. Donations are welcome and appreciated. The 406 Winds are a division of the Bozeman Symphony featuring Beth Antonopulos (oboe), Elizabeth Schmidt (horn), Gregory Young (clarinet), Derek Bannasch (bassoon), and Joanna Berg (flute) and Kristin Harney. Stay tuned for more information in next...
There have been a lot of changes since you last visited A Insurance Agency For You - for one, their name! Now doing business as Team Insurance, the local insurance agency owned and operated by Sheri Johnson has hired two employees, remodeled, and upgraded their software recently. However, their outstanding customer service is still working to "protect your dreams together." Eric Johnson, Sheri's husband, joined Team in 2000; he mainly works behind the scenes with client services. The newest face...
The April monthly meeting of the Whitehall Town Council was preceded by a second reading of the proposed Town of Whitehall Poultry ordinance. While the first reading had little to no public comment, the second reading brought in several Whitehall residents who own poultry. Vaia Errett, who lives on Second Street, understood the ordinance but did not understand why the ordinance was three pages and “overly regulated.” “ Extending your garden is valuable, extending sustainability is valuable, and keeping our rural values is valuable,” Errett said...
The Montana Legislature offers a unique opportunity for young people to participate in the legislative process through its Legislative Page Program. Whitehall Trojan junior Isaac Skogen is currently serving as a page for the 68th Legislative session on April 17-21 in Helena. Skogen is sponsored by Representative Walsh. Page applicants are juniors and seniors in high school who are at least 16 years old. Pages perform a variety of duties under the supervision of the Page Supervisor. Their duties...
On Friday, April 14 Montana became the first American state to ban TikTok after the Montana House of Representatives voted 54-43 to ban TikTok from all personal smartphones and tech devices within the state. SB419 is not in effect quite yet, as it must be signed by Gianforte. However, Gianforte has previously banned TikTok from all state-owned official government devices; in January of this year, he publicly urged the Montana University System to follow suit with their own administrative TikTok ban for official educational devices — which it d...
It was a smooth sailing special meeting of the Town Council on Monday, April 10 until the real point of contention on the agenda was presented: the Town Council’s determination on whether to approve the recommendation of the Whitehall Recreation Complex Board to early terminate the Whitehall Saddle Club (WSC)’s lease. Once that topic was broached, the floodgates of emotion - anger, frustration, and despair - were apparent. Earlier this month the Rec Board voted to recommend the early termination of the WSC lease on the building used to headquar...
Whitehall Community Theatre, a division of Gold Junction Presents, will perform The Literati Awards on Wednesday, April 19 at 7 PM and Saturday, April 22 at 3 PM at the Star Theatre. Admission is $5 per person. Come support the local actors and actresses of our area in this delightful short play, directed by Whitehall resident Ron Jung. The brightest stars of classic literature are coming together for the biggest awards show of the year - so of course they're all on their absolute worst behavior...
Kristi Wilson, the owner of Kristi’s Kiddie Korner, has officially been approved as the provider to lease the soon-to-be-built preschool building, voted on and approved by the Whitehall School Board at their April meeting, Tuesday, April 4. Superintendent Hannah Nieskens said that while Wilson’s proposal was the only one submitted, the application was “awesome” and the district was excited about the future. “I am very excited about the opportunity for expansion. We have been bursting at the seams for years, but have never been able to find t...
It was an exciting April meeting for the Whitehall PTSA as they voted on what to support with their recently acquired funds from the very successful Whitehall PTSA Hoe Down which brought in about $1,000, as well as the PTSA Money Wars, which brought in about $2,000. Elementary Principal Kurtis Koenig made a formal request for fuel funds for May field trips, which spurred a discussion that a form needs to be made available for all teachers, K-12, to submit support requests. "The PTSA isn't just...
After five years in business, Settings by All Things Montana - Whitehall's premier gift shop - is closing its doors. "This was an incredibly hard decision. I've cried about it, I've thought long and hard about it, but in the end - this is what is best for me," said owner Pamela Polachi. "I'm looking forward to a new adventure." Polachi, who was raised in Whitehall before returning to the area five years ago from the east coast, is confident in her decision, though she believes saying "goodbye"...
The town is abuzz about the new marijuana "pot" shop rumored to be opening, so let's just get down to the brass tacks. Nathaniel Reed, a 2015 WHS alumni, and his partner Hali Bhresmann will be opening 406 Organix on 3 Robbins Lane on April 20, 2023. This location is a franchise branch of a Montana woman-owned business. "We've gotten a lot of support from the locals and we are excited to offer a larger selection than many other locations," said Bhresmann. "We will have a little bit of a lot of...
With the weather just not cooperating last weekend, the Whitehall Chamber decided to reschedule the annual Easter Eggs-Travaganza to THIS Saturday, April 8th at 11 AM on the Main Street Green (next to the Star Theatre). The Whitehall Easter Eggs-Travaganza and Scavenger Hunt are brought to you by the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, Gold Junction Presents, and the many donations and volunteer hours put in by the Whitehall community businesses and individuals. The Easter Egg hunt is for ages 0-10 b...
The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce will hold its quarterly evening meeting and Business After Hours on Thursday, April 13 at the Whitehall Ledger. The Board of Directors will meet at 5 PM for their meeting, followed by a brief general membership meeting beginning at 6 PM. The Business After Hours portion of the meeting will begin at 6:30 PM and feature The Whitehall Ledger, Raven’s 3D Printing, and White Hat Tech Solutions. The Whitehall Ledger is located at 405 West Legion....
Alpaca breeders from across the country traveled to Denver March 17-19, 2023 to participate in the 34th Annual Mazuri AOA National Alpaca Show presented by Eagle Eye Farm. Heart & Soul Alpacas and Guest Cabins from Whitehall, owned and operated by Whitehall resident Karen Ball, won big, bringing just four beautiful specimens to the competition. This show is the largest in the country, being held at the National Western Complex in Denver. Ball's alpacas brought back two first-place trophies, two...
The Whitehall Baptist Church is once again hosting an Outdoorsman Night! Bring your family and enjoy an evening of food and friends, all in support of the Whitehall Volunteer Fire Department. The event will be held at the Whitehall Community Center on Saturday, April 1. Doors open at 5:30 PM, with the fun beginning at 6 PM. Pre-registration cost is $20 per person and is available at wbcmt.org/outdoorsman. Tickets are $25 at the door. Kids 8 and under are free and are not eligible for certain...
