Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Jefferson County Commissioner candidates Mary Janacaro-Hensleigh and Dan Hagerty, both from Whitehall, are looking forward to Election Day on November 8th, both admitting it will be nice once the race for the Commissioner seat is complete. “Honestly, I’m tired of political campaigns in general,” Hensleigh said with a laugh. Hensleigh is currently the town of Whitehall’s mayor, and has been for the last 10 years; she will release the position to Town Council Chair Roy Milligan should she be elected as County Commissioner. “It should be very s...
Whitehall non-profit Gold Junction Presents is proud to bring The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) (Revised) to Whitehall's Star Theatre on Wednesday, November 2 at 7:30 PM. This event is free to the public, though donations are appreciated. Now in its 50th year, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks' presents their production of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) (Revised). This energy-filled production attempts to prove that three actors can do the impossible: act...
November 8 is Election Day and, if you haven't already cast your ballot, the two Jefferson County Sheriff/Coroner candidates would like to request your vote on one of their behalf. However, while one candidate is more reserved and a bit better known on the South end of Jefferson County, and the other is more outgoing and known in the North, both stand for the same thing: the Montana Constitution and keeping the peace to uphold its laws. Both Captain and Detective Chad Cross, a resident of...
At the October 11 meeting of the Whitehall Town Council, councilwoman Katy James put on a different hat and approached the Council as a member of the Jefferson Valley Rural Ambulance District (JVRAD) during public comment. James read a letter, which follows, in hopes that the Council would move forward with joining the District. “Mayor and Council Members: On the November 2, 2021 Election ballot we (Whitehall Town Council) put on the ballot for the voters/residents of the Town of Whitehall, asking for their input as to whether or not they w...
Screams Come True opens this Friday, October 21 at the Whitehall Community Center; the cast and crew will be ready to scare, torment, and delight you at 7 PM. The haunt, which is the passion project created and developed by Whitehall Ledger owner Elizabeth Pullman, recently received amazing news they had been nationally honored by Travel Pulse online. View the article at https://bit.ly/3S7dVCp. On October 13 Pullman was sent a link from a friend with CONGRATULATIONS noted. Upon opening and click...
The quartet on the cover of last week’s paper was identified as being from MSU. This was incorrect, as they are a part of the Bozeman Symphony....
When beginning your holiday shopping list this year, look no further than Noble Jewelry, located at 14 North Main. Owned and operated by Paul and Georgia Noble, they have been open on and off since late June and have a unique and eclectic collection of fine jewelry right here in Whitehall. Georgia has always had a keen interest in faceting and rockhounding, a love Paul also shares. After moving here four years ago from Bozeman, they decided to turn their love of both hobbies, as well as a talent for jewelry making, into a business. “We’re curre...
Nearly ten years after a four-day school week was originally discussed, the topic was once again broached at the October 4th meeting of the Whitehall School Board. Whitehall Superintendent Hannah Nieskens questioned the Board as to what they have heard in the community and whether or not to take the change into consideration once more, especially now that Three Forks and Boulder have moved to a four-day week. “I’ve had at least eight calls asking us to look into it,” Elementary principal Kurtis Koenig said. Nieskens said that the requests she h...
The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce laid out their final plans for the upcoming October 22 Fall Festival at their monthly meeting on October 6 at the Western Legacy Center. The Fall Festival will be held in various locations throughout town which includes: vendors and the Community Center and Western Legacy Center (WLC), a pie auction and tasting at the Star Theatre, a chili cookoff at the Whitehall Assembly of God Church, pumpkin patch at Redman Orchard (947 Point of Rocks Road) and the GJP Carnival at the Main Street Green, along with Trunk or...
At the 2022 Montana Pro Rodeo Hall and Wall of Fame Scholarship Fundraising Banquet and Gathering on Saturday, October 1, the Carey Ranch was honored as the 2022 Great Montana Ranch of the year. "Chris & I felt so honored that the organization chose the Carey Ranch," said Sandy Carey. "We feel like it is a great tribute to Chris's dad, Tom, and the generations before him." Carey had put together a brief history of the Carey Ranch for the event, which is shared here. "We wouldn't be where we are...
The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce would like to remind everyone that the annual Fall Festival is right around the corner, being held Saturday, October 22. Several deadlines are approaching! VENDORS The Whitehall Chamber is able to accommodate a very large number of vendors, however, since they reserve the right to limit the number of businesses with the same product, service, or profession, get your vendor applications in as soon as possible. Vendors should plan to be available from 10 AM to 4 PM on October 22 but are welcome to stay open...
As the owner of the Whitehall Ledger, each week I have to make decisions on what is published. As a member of the media, I strive to be non-biased in my reporting and to never show my own personal opinions unless in my editorial. Several times I’ve been questioned about why I chose to print an opinion piece that was divisive or leaned one way or another. I’ve been called a “raging liberal” as well as a “right-wing conservative.” One extreme to the other, it seems. Why do I choose to print articles such as that on page 11? Do I agree with...
The Jefferson Local Development Corporation (JLDC) voted 6-2 on Wednesday, September 21 to purchase the Rogers Building (3 Whitetail Rd), in which to house the Western Legacy Center (WLC). In June the JLDC had pulled out of negotiations to purchase the building, with JLDC Executive Director Eric Seidensticker stating that “the Western Legacy Center’s business plan is not in the best interest of JLDC at this time.” However, since June, JLDC had reconsidered their position and at the September meeting voted again, with 6 in agreement, 2 against,...
The Lower Jefferson River Watershed Committee and the Whitehall Ledger are, again, sponsoring a Candidate Forum for the competitive races in Jefferson County for the November election. The forum will be held Thursday, October 27, 2022, in the Borden conference room at 6 PM. The Lower Jefferson River Watershed Committee has sponsored candidate forums for the last 20 years in an effort to let the voters get as much information as possible about the candidates before they vote. Candidates are invited to attend this forum and spend a few minutes...
He’s the friendly face you see most days as your many Amazon packages and whatnot are delivered right to your door, but as of October 6, Sean Byrnes will be resting and relaxing in retirement. Whitehall/Cardwell UPS route driver for the last five years, Byrnes is ready to take it easy after 29 years with the package delivery giant. A career with UPS wasn’t his intention when he applied to be a Christmas driver in 1993, but almost three decades later, he’s happy with where UPS led him. “It p...
The Whitehall Trojans Homecoming festivities are in full swing, so don't miss out on a single moment to show your support to your hometown team! The Whitehall JMG classes have done a campus cleanup to make the campus look its best and have also repainted the Trojan heads throughout the school property. Hallways have been decorated and lockers adorned by the Whitehall Booster Club for everyone participating in football, drama, volleyball, cross country, and cheerleading. WEDNESDAY: "Wake-Up...
To say Rich Holstein has embraced Whitehall High School is an understatement - he's Trojan Pride to the fullest. Holstein, who is the new Industrial Arts teacher at WHS, has always had a "god-given gift" working with his hands and is looking forward to sharing his gift and knowledge with the students in his classes. Holstein has been in and around the Yellowstone area for the last 34 years and only recently settled in Whitehall after taking the IA position - his first teaching position ever. He...
If there's one thing Wendy Turner knows, it's quilting. That's why she's excited to open Sew Unique Custom Quilting and Retreat just outside of Whitehall on Briggs Lane. Turner, who is the daughter of Wayne and Sherrie Turner, opened the custom-built space in September after closing her shop in Philipsburg due to rental increases. "It's good to be home," she said, smiling at her mother. Turner got her love of the art form from her mother and grandmother, quilting in 4H was she was around seven...
The September meeting of the Whitehall Town Council saw many standard reports and little controversy as the Town heads into the colder months. Whitehall Public Works Director Kory Klapan said Town workers would begin blowing out sprinklers at the Rec Complex, then move to the parks and cemeteries in the upcoming weeks in preparation for winter. Klapan also noted that potholes would be filled within the next two weeks and if you notice one that may not be on his radar, please contact the Town so that it can be repaired. Jefferson County...
On the Saturday of Labor Day Weekend, one of my best friends contacted me. She works for ABC FOX Montana and had been given quite a few tickets to Montana's Biggest Weekend in Dillon, Montana for the rodeo. She asked if I knew anyone who wanted to go. After posting quickly on Facebook, the people to the right got to attend! I love being able to pay it forward. In this industry, many times I am gifted with tickets to events, discounts on items, etc. in exchange for the actual payment of...
RUMOR HAS IT... • ... the Jefferson County Commissioners have bought the River Restaurant building in Boulder for use by the County Health Department. THE FACTS Jefferson County Commissioner Leonard Wortman stated that the River Restaurant, owned by Greg Hughes, closed over the weekend and that there had been discussion about the possibility of purchasing the building for the County Health Department. The department has outgrown its space at the community medical center and has been looking at possibilities for growth. As the County can only p...
At the first school board meeting of the 2022-2023 school year, the summer was discussed as well as future plans for the Whitehall Trojan Campus. Superintendent Hannah Nieskens announced that the tennis courts near Yellowstone Trail on the school campus will soon be removed and disposed of by Whit Smith of Whitehall. The school has been working towards the removal of the unrepairable courts for several years, though with the acrylic in the refuse, it has been difficult to find somewhere to...
It's that time of the year again! The leaves are beginning to fall and Whitehall's Annual Fall Festival is a month away! Start planning now! The festivities will be held throughout town on Saturday, October 22. VENDORS The Whitehall Chamber has MANY more spaces available this year, as they will be hosting three different locations of vendors around town in addition to the Chili Cook-Off being held at the Assembly of God Church. They will be able to accommodate a very large number of vendors, however, since they reserve the right to limit the...
After four years off from teaching, Ceanna Berkram is ready to take on the challenges of High School English at Whitehall Schools. "I wasn't quite ready, I didn't think, to get back into teaching," Berkram explained, who has a three-month-old daughter Oakley)and three-year-old twins, Olive and Ozzie. "But then my husband [Kyle] saw the position open." Berkram's husband was very supportive and actually pushed her to apply. The reason? Small town school and the appeal of "home." Born and raised...
Whitehall’s childcare project, spearheaded by Jefferson Local Development Corporation, has garnered a $579,397 grant from the Montana Department of Health and Human Services. The Early Childhood and Family Support Division is partnering with 31 child care providers to develop and implement innovative community, area, region and/or business-based strategies which expand child care availability for Montana families. This project is part of the larger continuum of support for the child care industry in Montana aimed at enhancing the a...
