Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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The Jefferson Valley Museum is offering a free program on Wednesday evening, February 19th, at 7 PM at the museum barn. Take a "walk" through the Whitehall cemetery while comfortably seated in a warm room. The program will cover the history given at the October cemetery walk with some additional information included. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about more than 30 past residents of the town and valley, some well-known and others few have heard about; all played a part in our...
HFI Energy Systems US Inc is excited to announce an exclusivity agreement with Barrick Gold Corporation and Jefferson Local Development Corporation (JLDC) to evaluate the construction of a groundbreaking 500 MW clean energy park in Whitehall, Montana.This transformative project aims to set a new benchmark for clean, affordable energy and economic development in the region. Pioneering Renewable Energy Technology: The proposed energy park will integrate HFI's advanced wind turbine technology with...
The Whitehall FFA Alumni held its first (and hopefully annual) Boots & Bling Ball on Saturday, February 8th at the Whitehall Community Center. The fundraising event brought in close to $10,000. Attendees danced the night away to Pony Express, with special guest on the washboard Landen Miotke....
Everyone is invited to an intergenerational (all-ages) BINGO and Soup Night at Trinity United Methodist (102 N. Brooke Street) on Wednesday, February 19th, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Join us for a bowl of soup and a time to connect and play bingo and other games. All are welcome, invited, and encouraged to attend this fun evening!...
The Jefferson County Spelling Bee was held in Clancy on Wednesday, February 5th. Cardwell students (from left) Taylor Myrstol, Calla Dorvall, Roam Hunt, Ember Hunt, and Emalynn Coombe (alternate for Stetson Howser). Taylor, a fourth grader, made it into the top 6 out of 31 spellers. GREAT JOB!...
Mr. or Mrs. Anonymous said, “A hypocrite is one who sets good examples only when he has an audience.” This statement mirrored many of Jesus’ warnings centuries ago. He didn’t mince words; He was a truth teller confronting the lies of legalism, which subtly crept into the lives of religious leaders of His day. He taught His disciples to be on guard for hypocrisy. “Meanwhile, when a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling on one another, Jesus began to speak first to his disciples, saying: ‘Be on your guard against the...
Dear Editor, I want to talk about the proverbial elephant in the room. The most recent debacle in our quaint little burg of Whitehall proves how much this "elephant" needs to be confronted and maybe even run out of town. Don't worry; I won't point fingers or name names, as I'm sure I don't need to. The problem, as I see it, is that every individual, not just in this town but in the world at large, has their own particular (peculiar?) version of "the Box." Depending on the individual's sensibilit...
Dear Editor, I am writing to express my strong opposition to Senate Bill 42, which proposes introducing partisan elections for Montana's judicial offices. I urge you to vote NO on this bill. When any Montanan has their day in court, they have the constitutional right to impartial treatment regardless of political beliefs. Adding partisan politics to our courts is an attack on that right. Montana's current system of nonpartisan judicial elections has served the state well by ensuring that judges...
Dear Editor, Criticism, by its very nature, reflects the individual who is criticizing. An individual's response to criticism is also self-reflective. In my humble opinion, Superintendent Nieskens and Principal Jason Slater are modeling an extremely inappropriate response to the criticism they have received over their censure of the play "I Don't Want To Talk About It". They are modeling it to the very students they have been given the privilege to educate and as paid representatives of our...
Dear Editor, What a busy time for President Musk and Mrs. Trump! But following Steve Bannon's recipe for creating chaos, while pretending to be acting in the best interests of the American people, doesn't seem to working as successfully as Bannon's advice to "claim victory anyway" when it was apparent Trump had lost the 2020 election. Mrs. Trump's complete lack of understanding of how tariff's really work has been a global embarrassment and her/his (?) illegal tactics in the USA are being...
“Do what you love, and the money will follow” is Boomer's advice from the 1970s when a $16 loan from Grandma could turn your ice cream stand into a multi-million dollar business. Today, it’s just horrible advice. If cats could play air hockey, they would be unbeatable. Hotels could save millions in electricity costs if they stopped placing mini-fridges in enclosed cabinets that block air circulation around their cooling coils. At some point in the mid-2000s, someone decided that saying double-you, double-you, double-you in front of every web a...
The Whitehall Garden Club (WGC) has made excellent plans for the coming year. But before we get to business, let's re-drool; I mean, review the delightful breakfast brunch awaiting all members and guests. Hostesses Janet Finney and Karen Ranta presented a beautiful table of muffilicious muffins, at least five different varieties, beautifully arranged fruit platters, and a dish of candied orange slices, cinnamon hearts, and lots of chocolate Hershey's Kisses, all on a Valentine's Day motif. The...
Editor’s Note: As the Whitehall Ledger’s Editor and Owner, I strive to provide unbiased content in each week’s edition of the newspaper. Due to the issues brought up at this month’s school board meeting, I have chosen not to include in my portion of the meeting in the below report. It is unethical to write my own version of the dealings with the WHS Drama Club and the administration, as they may seem biased. Instead, visit the Whitehall High School’s Youtube page for this month’s coverage of...
Brandi and I are moving into our new office created within the Whitehall Community Library this week; please be patient if we need to look for things! It is a great office and the staff is very excited about all the changes in their space. Once crammed together and buried in my projects, they'll have a great, clean area to spread out in. We can all be organized and neat! If you happen to see John Smith, thank him for the wonderful donation, as he gave all the materials to build the office as a g...
FEBRUARY 9, 2000 The Whitehall Chamber’s mural committee plans to raise enough funds to complete eight new murals in the upcoming year. The Whitehall Lewis and Clark Murals Project, spearheaded by the Chamber, has planned an ambitious year in 2000. Although a significant amount of behind-the-scenes work is already underway, the first public demonstration of activity will come on May 6 with a community silent art auction. After hearing from students and parents during a Feb. 2 board meeting, t...
The Whitehall High School wrestling team brought home medals and 10 wrestlers fought their way to State competition in Billings this weekend. After conquering the competition at Divisionals in Butte over February 6-8, those attending State competition include: 8th: eighth grader Quade Skogen (103) 5th: junior Cassidy Collins (115) 6th: eighth grader Halle Downey (115) 6th: freshman Cale Hoover (132) 3rd: senior Cody Fuller (144) 7th: sophomore Joey Beebout (157) 3rd: sophomore Levi Fuller (165)...
How the controversy over a one-act play in Whitehall speaks to the chOn a Friday morning in late January, the University of Montana's Montana Theatre echoed with the fragmented thoughts and self-conscious soliloquies of the teenage mind. Over the course of half an hour, the student chorus giving life to each line stood fanned out across the stage, their backs to the audience and faces averted as if to impart embarrassment, indifference or shame. "It sucks." "It hurts." "How can I fit in?" "How c...
Blood pressure might not be something you think about often, but it plays a huge role in your overall health. Known as the “silent killer,” high blood pressure (or hypertension) can sneak up on you, leading to serious issues like heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems. Understanding your blood pressure and keeping it in check is crucial for staying healthy. Blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. It’s measured in two numbers: • Systolic pressure (the top number) measures the force when your he...
TEAM Mint #4: 12 wins, 5 losses K-Bar #1: 12 wins, 5 losses Mint #2: 11 wins, 6 losses K-Bar #2: 10 wins, 7 losses MEN 4 wins, 0 losses: Dwayne McClanahan, Chuckie Dirkson, 3 wins, 1 loss: Colt Smith, Jeremy Jensen, Camden Sacry, Gordon Lyons, Terry VanVictor, Mike Wall, Caleb Powers, Fred LeProwse WOMEN 3 wins, 1 loss: Deanna Wall, Leslie Dyson...
Four weeks into the legislative session, the Senate Republicans are fully engaged to deliver on the promises by which we were elected. One of the top priorities approaching this session was property tax relief, with both the House and the Senate considering how to properly provide relief without neglecting local budgets, businesses, and schools. A group of bills have been introduced to address these concerns, and others will make their way to the chamber as the session continues. In addition to...
Sen. Mike Yakawich, R-Billings, compares the state’s purchase of overdose reversal drugs like naloxone from companies that have contributed to the opioid crisis to “paying the arsonist to put out his own fire.” Yakawich is carrying Senate Bill 112, which would ban government purchase of opioid overdose reversal drugs from companies like Purdue Pharma and Hikma Pharmaceuticals. The bill passed the Senate Feb. 4 on a 49-1 vote and is now scheduled for a hearing in the House Human Services Committee on Feb. 17. Attorneys General across the count...
Property tax relief is a top priority for Senate Republicans this legislative session. I’m sponsoring one such bill, SB 2, which reforms how tax increment financing (TIF) districts sunset – if they ever do – in order to lower property taxes for all local taxpayers. Essentially, the bill rewards taxpayers who contribute to economic development over the span of a TIF project. TIFs are subsidized by taxpayers outside the TIF district over the decades-long life of a project, which increases residents’ taxes and takes money away from schools...
Smart Home Devices: What You Need to Know In today’s digital age, smart home devices are transforming the way we live, making our homes more convenient, efficient, and secure. From voice-controlled assistants to smart thermostats and security cameras, these devices are designed to improve daily life with the power of automation and connectivity. Smart home devices are electronic gadgets that connect to the internet and can be controlled remotely via a smartphone, tablet, or voice commands. T...
Montana Legislators are pushing for changes to DUI laws – laws that Rep. Braxton Mitchell, R-Columbia Falls, calls a national embarrassment. Mitchell is carrying House Bill 267, known as “Bobby’s Law” in honor of 21-year-old Bobby Dewbre, who was killed by a drunk driver in Columbia Falls in 2023. The driver served the maximum 18-month sentence. Under HB 267, if a driver kills someone while registering a blood alcohol content of 0.16 or higher, twice the legal limit, they would be charged with aggravated vehicular homicide and serve no less th...
Women in Montana would be able to request child support payments starting at conception if a bill in the Montana House of Representatives becomes law. The House Judiciary Committee heard testimony for House Bill 288 Thursday. Proponents said fathers should bear part of the financial burden of prenatal care, particularly in unplanned pregnancies. Opponents, however, said Montana law already allows women to collect child support for prenatal care after a child’s birth and the bill would complicate medical decisions and put victims of sexual a...
