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When I first took over the Whitehall Ledger I thought long and hard on how you could bring creative writing into the newspaper world. There are so many talented writers who live among us, I wanted to provide an outlet to them as well. Well, I think I have found the solution. The Jefferson Valley Museum has dozens and dozens of photographs from centuries long past. These photos have been researched, but no one has been successful in identifying the people in them or the scene they depict. Why not take these photos and write what we think is...
Life can change in an instant and no one knows that better now than Jacob Scheffel. An experienced dirt bike rider, having ridden since the age of 7 and raced since 17, Scheffel's life changed on June 12th due to an accident up at State Creek. "It was an easy ride," Shannon Scheffel, Jacob's wife, explained. "We had just made a 23-mile ride with our three kids, along with another family (the Paulstons; whose son's bike was recently stolen and fundraising featured in the Ledger). We went for a...
Gold Junction Presents... is excited to announce the Summer of Adventure kids film series, as well as the Made in Montana western series, which begin this week. Both series are free to the public, though donations to the organization to put future events like these on are appreciated. The 'Summer of Adventure' films will be introduced by the Adventure Guides, who will educate attendees briefly on where viewers may recognize the characters from (books, video games, comics), and items of interest...
Sincerely Paul Feeding His Sheep will have a food distribution event on July 8th at the Assembly of God Church in Whitehall, beginning at 10 a.m. Over the course of the year, from March 2020 to March 2021, over 300,000 lbs of food have been distributed from Whitehall's Sincerely Paul location to families in the Jefferson Valley. Sincerely Paul coordinators would like to thank the community for all the donations received through the Post Office donation box - this greatly helps supplement purchases. Sincerely Paul is working on creation of...
Looking for a new hobby? Want to make your own Christmas presents this year? The Copper K Fiber Festival is the place to learn, and they have a great selection of workshops to choose from. The Fiber Festival will be held at the Copper K Barn outside of Whitehall July 17-18; the event is free to attend, but workshops carry a registration fee and must be signed up for ahead of time. Learn the ways of fiber arts at one of these amazing workshops: Saturday, July 17th: Learn to Spin - Beginning...
Mark your calendars for the fifth annual Copper K Fiber Festival Saturday, July 17 (9AM-5PM) and Sunday, July 18 (9AM-3PM). Event creator Kami Noyes of Ranching Fiber Traditions invites everyone to attend this event, where Fiber Arts are Getting Back to Their Roots! The event is free of charge; workshops, however, are not free and must be registered for ahead of time. A total of ten workshops, ranging in price from $60 to $130 for 3+ hours of learning are being offered at the Fiber Festival. Learn everything from how to spin, how to dye, what...
Ahhh, fireworks! I love them so much! BUT I get hurt nearly every year around the Fourth of July, mostly due to my own stupidity. I've caught sparks in my eye in the past, burning my contact to my eyeball. We've mis-lit launching fireworks, which have tipped and gone directly into the group of everyone watching. In 2020, an estimated 15,600 people were seen for fireworks-related injuries at hospital emergency departments, according to data collected by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission...
In this day of social media, we hear about local crimes via Facebook before we ever see the police report in the paper. But that doesn't mean that our local sheriff's department isn't in the know. In fact, they are working behind the scenes while we are all sleeping, working to keep us and our belongings safe, before those Facebook posts are posted. Lately a rash of burglaries has taken place in Whitehall and Sheriff Craig Doolittle wants the town to know his deputies are working hard to fight...
This weekend is looking to be one of the busiest yet, with Whitehall Gun Show, the Whitehall Community Garage Sale, Beats & Eats on Saturday, and Ladies Day Out at the Star Theatre on Sunday. With all the fun in town, there’s no reason to venture out of town! Whitehall’s annual gun show is just a few days away and booths for the event are nearly sold out! The Whitehall Gun Show, hosted by the Whitehall VFW and American Legion, will run Friday, June 25 through Sunday, June 27 at the Whitehall Community Center, located at 11 N. Division Str...
What’s better than a movie in air conditioning on a hot summer’s day? How about enjoying a refreshing drink and meeting new people right before, then enjoying that movie together? That’s exactly what the Ledger is going for! The Ledger is beginning Ladies Day Out this Sunday! With so many new faces in town, the Ledger thought this once-a-month event would be a great way to introduce yourself to one another, find common ground, and make new friends, while enjoying a Sunday afternoon out and about. Drinks (non-alcoholic and otherwise) and a swe...
A few months ago, the Whitehall Ledger started fundraising for four radar signs to go along east/west Legion Avenue and north/south Whitehall Street. The Whitehall Ledger is excited to announce that several great individuals have come forward and donated to the cause, as well as several local entities have offered assistance to the cause. While we have not quite met the halfway point for funds, we are off to a great start! However, now is my time to ask for the community’s assistance. After speaking with the Montana DOT and several other o...
A much debated topic - the exclusion of the Town of Whitehall from the Jefferson Valley Rural Ambulance District (JVRAD) - will have a chance to be voted upon on the next ballot, according to Town Councilor’s decision at Monday’s June Town Council meeting. The topic was brought before the Council again last month by Councilor Katy James. JVRAD had informed the Town that ambulance fees would increase to $100 per service call for all residents outside the district. James submitted a letter of support to enter into the district via one of thr...
The Whitehall Community Swimming Pool opened Tuesday, June 15th just in time for what could quite possibly be the hottest week Whitehall has seen in a long time. Lifeguards completed their training over the weekend and are looking forward to a safe and sunny summer. The pool is open Tuesday - Saturday, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Daily admission is $5 with ages two and under free. Family season passes are available for $150-$175. Call the Town Hall at 287-3972 for information. The Whitehall Pool...
I found out that I would 100% become the owner of The Whitehall Ledger right around December last year. Because of this, my family wanted to focus my Christmas presents around things I would need/want for the office. My husband was very specific - tell me the one thing you know you will absolutely want to have in your office, and send me a link to exactly what you want. I knew I wanted a refrigerator. I NEED things to do drink, a fridge was a no-brainer. But I wanted it to be cute and retro; so...
It's exciting to see all the activities in Whitehall this month fall into place - this summer is going to be a busy one, so don't miss out on any of the fun! • The Whitehall Community Library has a plethora of amazing programs happening this summer - up to three programs a day! Check out the schedule of events on Page 2 of the Ledger! • Whitehall Farmer's Market opens for the season this Saturday, June 12th and will run through October in Legion Park. • The Ag Cats 4-H Club's Annual Car Wash...
I am always amazed when people tell me what they are passionate about. Whether it's music, skateboarding, video games or books, their passion for the topic shines through. The light in their eyes sparkle and their smiles are genuine. But when someone tells me about a passion project that helps someone else in some small way - which could be a monumental way to those they are helping - that's truly amazing. Rhonda Brant Hampton, a local resident, stopped into my office to let me know about the...
The Whitehall Ledger received several dozen phone calls, emails, and Facebook messages in the past few weeks, all asking the same question. “What is going on in Waterloo?” Many had noticed that a film crew was outside Waterloo, with actors in period-correct costumes for the fur-trader time period. Funny enough, The Ledger has the inside scoop and will bringing you some amazing photos and interviews with some of the key components behind it all - EVENTUALLY. Local Whitehall resident and Montana History “Live” founder Mark Brown (who also happens...
We've seen the signs for the meetings at the corner of Legion Avenue and Division Street - TACTICAL CIVICS: Learn the new way to be America again. But what exactly does that mean? Steve Wagner, state coordinator, and Jim Buterbaugh, southern Jefferson County representative for Tactical Civics want to dispel a few misunderstandings and rumors, while re-introducing Whitehall, as well as the rest of the state, to how the country was "meant" to be run. According to TacticalCivics.com, "TACTICAL...
Whitehall resident Shirley Baustian is known for her friendly smile and wonderful personality - but did you know she is an accomplished children's book author as well as illustrator? Her children's book series "Good Friends," which features a moose and his mouse friend, was spawned from a misunderstanding of language. "We were in Sweden when a friend of mine said, looking way off in the distance, 'Oh!! Look!! A mouse just went by!' and I laughed because I was amazed by how great his eye sight...
The Montana State High School Finals Rodeo week kicks off this Tuesday in Baker, Montana with the Queen contest, and horse competition begins Thursday for the complete first round of all events, ending the day with the PRCA Xtreme Broncs event. Seven area high school students and recent graduates will be participating in the Finals, several in multiple events. Participants could go into events with as many as 70 points; see below for point standings and ranking in the state. Congratulations to...
The American Rescue Plan Act meeting is scheduled for tonight at 6 p.m. at the Borden’s Conference Room. This meeting will provide information on the ARPA Act and allow for public comment on how Jefferson County should spend almost $2.4 million in the county. Jefferson County Commissioners received the “U.S. Treasury Interim Final Rule & Guidance for State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds” on May 24, 2021, which provides guidance on how to use the ARPA funds, which, before this document, was a bit vague. The document, at 26 pages, is a lot o...
Give them a HONK in honor of their accomplishments this Thursday afternoon when you drive by Legion Park! The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce is proud to put on the first annual 8th Grade Promotion/12th Grade Graduation BBQ this Thursday, June 3rd at Legion Park from 5-7p.m. All promoting 8th graders, graduated seniors, and their families are invited to attend. The Chamber is hoping all members of both classes, as well as their parents, will come out and celebrate their student’s accomplishments, have some great food, share a few laughs, and k...
The Whitehall High School Class of 2021 graduated with all the pomp and circumstance they deserved on Sunday, May 23, 2021. In front of a full auditorium audience the 40 seniors made their way to their diplomas, beginning the next chapter of their lives. Both Valedictorian Kathryn Whitehurst and Salutatorian Macee Patritti gave speeches, addressing their fond memories of their peers and their hopes for their successful future. "Class of 2021, you have experienced a senior year unlike any other....
At the second meeting of the ARPA Act on Thursday, May 20th in Boulder, County Commissioners Leonard Wortman and Cory Kirsch, as well as Jefferson Local Development Corporation members Tom Harrington, Eric Seidensticker, and Alison Richardson, detailed the proposed use of ARPA funds allocated to the county. Jefferson County will receive $2,370,188 over a two year time frame. The County is requesting input from the public on how these funds should be distributed/used. Public comment is currently...
I rarely get upset about politics to the point that I am vocal about them. I usually just don’t see the point because my little voice has most likely already been echoed by many others on the same topic. But last Thursday at the ARPA meeting in Boulder I became upset with what I am simply calling a lack of transparency. And the more that I think about it, there is a lack of transparency in nearly every aspect of our every day lives. We should make ourselves aware of that and how we can change for the better. When the Chamber of Commerce was inf...
