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The Holiday season is here and the Whitehall Ledger and Arctic Heat are throwing a shindig not to be missed! On December 10th from 4PM-6PM at the Star Theatre, the Ledger and Arctic Heat will host a Ledger Ladies Day Out Christmas cookie and Christmas ornament exchange. After the exchange, attendees are invited to take part in the annual Christmas tree lighting in Legion Park, then join in on the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce's Christmas Stroll Parade of Lights. For the Christmas cookie...
While the 2022 Election Calendars have not been posted yet by the Secretary of State’s office, those who are interested in filing for the position of Jefferson County Commissioner should reach out to the County Election Office in January. A Declaration of Candidacy form must be submitted to the Jefferson County Election Administrator and a fee must be paid to file. The fee is based on the official’s salary. After the Declaration is filed with Jefferson County, paperwork has to be filed with the Commissioner of Political Practices. Specific dat...
While everyone knows my passion for Halloween, some might be surprised that I adore Christmas as well. I love Christmas cookies, singing carols, lying under the Christmas tree and looking up into the lights, and finding the perfect present for my loved ones. I may think that our stores start pushing Christmas a bit too early (come on, before Halloween is here?!) However, I definitely could get behind celebrating year round because of the following: 1. Holiday music is so happy and cheerful! Jingle Bells gets stuck in my head in the middle of...
On Monday, November 15 the seventh and eighth grade students of Mrs. Ehlers' Harrison School class made their way to River Camp in Cardwell to learn the traditional skills of skinning, graining, and prepping animal hides for tanning/dressing. "I don't call it tanning, because we aren't using tannic acid," Instructor Barnes explained to the students. "Really what we are doing is "dressing" the animal in preparation for a lecithin treatment." He explained that very rarely does he now use brains...
The Whitehall Trojan football team brought the heat to the first round of playoffs against Malta on Saturday, October 30. The Trojans had a slow first quarter, ending with zero points to Malta's 8, but put the pedal to the metal in the second and third quarters. Final score was 34-22 Trojans. Miles Hoerauf threw for 296 yards, had 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. He also rushed for 239 yards and 3 touchdowns. Parker Wagner had 3 catches for 130 yards and a touchdown. Brendan Wagner had 8...
Screams Come True Haunted House and Hay Maze brought in over 1200 people to the Whitehall area over the course of its two weekend run. When the idea originated after Halloween in 2018, creator Liz Pullman thought the house would be successful if it brought in 100 people a night. The haunt, just closing out its third season, has exceeded all expectations. In 2021, the furthest attendees documented were from Conrad, Polson, Roundup, Shelby, Hamilton, and Boise, ID. "We took pictures of every...
While the Jefferson Valley Rural Ambulance District (JVRAD) question on the ballot is not a binding vote, it will help guide the Town of Whitehall in the direction its citizens want. The Town of Whitehall is currently not included in the JVRAD. Funding for the Ambulance District annual budget and improvements will be from an initial proposed annual assessment of $29 and imposed on each residential lot or parcel within the district which contains a dwelling unit and on developed commercial properties. As of mid-summer, the residents who do not...
GIGGLES AND SCREAMS: Screams Come True opened to sold-out crowds this weekend, while the Main Street Green Carnival brought in hundreds. Both events are brought to the Whitehall community by Gold Junction Presents, as well as the generosity of many local businesses. The carnival wouldn't have been possible without the help of the Whitehall PTSA and Whitehall Garden Club....
Screams Come True Haunted House and Hay Maze opens this weekend and the event's haunters are fully prepared to keep you screaming all night long! The event, now in its third year, has added an extra day this year and will be open for four hours on Halloween. Screams Come True runs Friday, October 22nd from 7PM - 10PM, Saturday, October 23rd from 6PM -10PM; then again the following weekend Friday, October 29th from 7PM - 10PM, and Saturday, October 30th 6PM-10PM. For Halloween the hours will be...
A crowd of nearly fifty participated in the first public meeting of Whitehall’s Master Plan committee on Wednesday, October 6 at the Whitehall Community Center. Stahly Engineering, of Helena, coordinated the meeting as a brainstorming session as to Whitehall residents want future Whitehall to look like, focusing in on nine key elements of our community: Clean and safe Whitehall, Infrastructure, arts and culture, parks, trails and recreation, public spaces, land use and planning, economic and tourism development, and history of Whitehall. A...
At the October meeting of the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, held Thursday, October 7, all things Fall Festival were on the minds of attendees. The Annual Whitehall Fall Festival will be held October 23rd, with vendors in the Whitehall Community Center from 1PM - 7PM. Vendors include local favorites and new additions like gourmet cotton candy and more. A Pie Auction will be held at 3PM with proceeds going to the non-profit of the baker's choice. Baker's are asked to create two pies, one for the...
Whitehall’s Master Plan Meeting will be held tonight, Wednesday, October 6th at 6PM in the Whitehall Community Center. All business owners, residents, and interested individuals are encouraged to attend, as this plan will help guide Whitehall’s leadership for the upcoming years. The Town of Whitehall received planning funds from the Montana Department of Commerce Big Sky Trust Fund to develop a Community Master Plan. In collaboration with town leaders, Jefferson Local Development Corporation, and Headwaters RC&D, a local steering committee was...
In a small town like Whitehall it is common to see the same faces over and over again. At the grocery store. At the library. At the post office. Small town life at its finest. However, the same faces at every committee meeting - that’s something that needs to change. I’m calling out to the youth of our town, the newbies in our town, the retired of our town, the bored-and-need-something-to-do of our town...basically, I’m calling out to everyone. GET INVOLVED! Right now there are so many new committees, organizations, and non-profits who need...
John Frankman didn't envision himself being a pastor. After years living in Los Angeles, but working in the Middle East in engineering, construction and property management, Frankman had a calling to teach a bible study to felons in the LA area. Having also worked as reserve LAPD, Frankman said he was "open" to God's calling to teach; and he taught the words of the bible for nearly a decade to what many would consider the unteachable. Frankman completed seminary in order to further his bible...
The Golden Sunlight Mine has created the new Community Development Council (CDC), spawned off the Whitehall Community Transition Advisory Committee (CTAC) to assist GSM in funding projects for the Whitehall area. Chuck Buus, of Golden Sunlight, hopes that this subcommittee will be a real opportunity for Barrick to support projects within the area that better our community and create sustainability. “This is a committee where we need to think bigger, to start something significant, and really partner with each other and other o...
The Whitehall Trojan's brought home a varsity win against the Anaconda Copperheads on Friday, October 1. The win was a blow-out, 42-0. Offense - Receiving: #3 Nick Denny had 4 catches for 48 yards, #5 Brendan Wagner 6 catches for 202 yards, #11 Parker Wagner 3 catches for 36 yards, and #33 Sage Buus had 3 catches for 53 yards. Offense - Passing: #9 Miles Hoerauf completed 17/28, passing 342 yards. Offense - Rushing: #5 Brendan Wagner carried 5 for 68 yards, #9 Miles Hoerauf carried 7 for 58...
Whitehall is the place to be this October! Not only are we already being blessed with beautiful fall colors falling from our trees, but Whitehall’s annual Fall Festival is quickly approaching. This year’s Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, October 23rd with vendors in the Whitehall Community Center, as well as kids activities and other great happenings throughout town. The event is brought to you by the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with Gold Junction Presents. This year’s event will coincide with the Screams Come True...
On Wednesday the 22nd, the North side of the Whitehall Community Center once again became the home of Screams Come True Haunted House. It also became the hang out place for volunteers of all ages for the next month. When this venture began in my head more than five years ago, I envisioned it as a community event. Something everyone got involved with in one way or another. I saw it as a revenue event for the entire town. And so far, after two years in action, we have brought in over 4,000 people to the area each October. Whitehall really is the...
At the Butte High Cross Country meet, held September 24 at the Highland Golf Course, several Whitehall Trojan runners brought out their personal bests and set new records for themselves to beat at the next meets. Personal records were set by sophomore Wesley Biggers (17:46.4) and freshman Sam Valov (24:23.1). HIGH SCHOOL: Dallon Lanes 26:27.2, Katie Frankman 27:23.5, and Tommy Emerson 23:33.2. MIDDLE SCHOOL: Timmy Seccomb 15:14.5, Gage Kidwell 12:30.1, Kortni Wilson 15:17.3, Lexi Stratton 11:41.2, Reece Hofer 11:36.1, Odessa Zepeda 17:47.9,...
The Whitehall Trojans went on the road to Bigfork on September 24, 2021 but unfortunately did not return home with a win. The Trojans, new this year to Class B-West football division, were defeated by Bigfork 54-6. Bigfork currently holds 2nd in the league division. The Whitehall Trojans are currently winless, but are playing in their new division with heart....
State of the art extrication equipment was purchased by the Whitehall Volunteer Fire Department thanks, in large part to a $10,000 donation from the Ladies Auxiliary, which runs the Country Store by Whitehall RV Park. The equipment was much needed, according to Fire Chief Joe Granvold, who said issues with the hydraulics on the older equipment held up rescue times. The new equipment, Granvold said, is much quicker and easier to use. “If even one life is saved because of this donation...it’s ama...
The Whitehall Lady Trojans found time last Thursday to help a family in need in Three Forks. Three Forks resident Ted Roberts is bravely fighting Glioblastoma Multiform, one of the most aggressive human cancers. Over the weekend his friends and family traveled to his home for a family reunion and what may be a final visit. The Lady Trojans arrived at the Roberts home after a chemo treatment and spent time cleaning their home and yard before the visitors arrived. Assistant Coach Janelle Hildreth...
The Fairfield Eagles held onto their perfect record with a 22-14 win over the Trojans on Friday, September 17th. Coach Dan Lacey gave a recap of highlights for his Trojans. Miles Hoerauf was 17/32 passing for 208 yards and one interception. Hoerauf also rushed for 65 yards on 16 carries. Brendan Wagner had eight catches for 111 yards. Sage Buus had six catches for 65 yards and five carries for nine yards. Parker Wagner had two catches for 24 yards. Defensively, Miles Hoerauf had 14 tackles; Leo Scafani had 12 tackles; Brendan Wagner had...
At the September Town Council meeting, held on Monday, September 13, Town Clerk and Treasurer Allissa Christensen reported that a ballot question voting to join the Jefferson Valley Ambulance District (JVRAD) could not be placed on the November ballot with any binding results; however, a question whether the townspeople supported joining could be asked. Christensen read an email from Jefferson County Commissioner Leonard Wortman to the Council and audience in attendance. “In order for this to be on the ballot for November, the process would hav...
Few people in this day and age are able to make their dreams come true. However, through hard work and perseverance, Kristine Erinn has done just that. She recently self-published her first of many literary works, Dreams and Wishful Thinking. The anthology of stories and poetry is available at Settings by All Things Montana, as well as Amazon via Kindle and paperback. "I've been telling other people stories all my life. When I babysat, I would pick an item in the room and make up a story about...
