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Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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During the February meeting of the Whitehall Town Council a plethora of discussion was had, from vacating Pyfer Street, the Mayor announcing her run for County Commissioner, to the artwork on the Town Hall walls. During a public meeting prior to the Town Council meeting, vacation of Pyfer Street was discussed. Town Pump, which is slated to build a new building this Spring in the location, requested the vacation and easement. Cliff Edsall, owner of Cliff’s Automotive, was on hand during the public meeting and stated that while Town Pump has a...
The Whitehall Sustainability Committee (WSC-GSM), a group created with and for Barrick Golden Sunlight, is now offering project funding applications via their website at www.whitehallsustainability.com. The WSC-GSM was formed to help Golden Sunlight rank community projects in the Whitehall area by a local advisory group. The group is chaired by Elizabeth Pullman and vice-chaired by Hannah Nieskens, Whitehall Superintendent of schools, and has committee members which cover the five pillars of...
Dear Editor, I am thankful the sun rises and sets every day! I am thankful I have perfect water to drink that gives my body life, that gives all living things life! I am thankful I have air to breathe that provides oxygen for all life systems! I am thankful I can grow food from seeds in rich soil. I am thankful I was allowed the gifts of jobs so I could buy a car that others assembled and drive on a highway that others constructed with some of my working tax money because of decisions my politicians and community put together for all of us. I...
Dear Editor, I am new to town and was curious as to why there are so many ambulances parked in driveways or in front of houses? I would also like to know why there is a Town Hall building with two large fire/ambulance bays in it but no fire trucks or ambulances. This building seems like such a waste for a small town. I was wondering what they use it for and why the ambulances are not making use of this wonderful building? Also regarding our police department. Are they paid by the county or the city? Where is their office located here in...
Seeing someone consume multiple beers at a Chili’s at 9am is suspect. Move that Chili’s to inside an airport and suddenly it’s totally normal. Because dinosaurs didn’t kill anyone last year, and (hopefully) you didn’t either, statistically speaking you were as dangerous as a dinosaur last year. Every machine is a smoke machine if you operate it incorrectly. Stairs are surprisingly dangerous for being everywhere. Calendars are non-perishable, but they still have a sell-by date. Almost every thought we post has probably already been thought....
Dear Editor, When Montana Republicans tell you they are fighting for your rights and freedoms, they’re speaking out of both sides of their mouths. While presenting themselves to Montanans as champions of our rights and liberty, they have been hard at work chipping away at the very rights they pretend to hold so dear. They are undermining the independence of our judicial system, rolling back our right to privacy, interfering in our health care decisions, taking away local control for our children’s education, and weakening Montanans’ right...
Dear Jo, I hope this reaches you in time for this week’s paper because I need advice! It is cold, really cold. As a matter of fact, it is booger freezing weather. I hate it when it gets this cold. I always get that horrible frozen booger feeling in my nose and it seems like I am always around people when that happens. How can you pick ‘em and flick ‘em when people are there?! I know, it sounds gross, but it is a serious booger issue when you have to try to find a way to get frozen, hair-pulling boogers out of your nose and try to be polit...
Time directs our lives, including daily routines and special events marked by the calendar. From a personal perspective, time puts limits on us. God, on the other hand, is the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end. God is sovereign. His (and ours) course history. But, we humans from about twenty years old until we are 105 (as the old song says) see short windows counted as the present. When circumstance challenges us, our assumptions lead us to believe something is wrong. That is not necessarily the whole truth. God has a purpose in...
Flu season is still underway and it’s important to protect yourself and your loved ones. While influenza can have severe health consequences for anyone, adults 65 and older and those with chronic health conditions are especially vulnerable. Nationally, up to 70% of flu hospitalizations have occurred in patients over 65. Because the immune system naturally weakens with age and older adults don’t always develop the same level of immunity through vaccination as younger people, they may benefit from the additional protection of having those the...
Richard “Rich” A. Parks, age 84, of Whitehall, Montana passed away peacefully on February 17, 2022, with his loving wife by his side in their home in Whitehall. Rich was born December 5, 1937; the only boy in a family of five children born to Eldwin and Tennie (Johnson) Parks. He lived in Whitehall, Montana all of his life, only leaving to serve in the Air Force from 1955-1959. He graduated from Whitehall High School. Rich retired from the Golden Sunlight Mine. Rich loved hunting with his buddies and family and told hunting stories that will li...
The Lady Trojan Basketball team faced off against the Three Forks Wolves on Thursday, February 17th. The Ladies were defeated 38-29 and moved into the consolation bracket of the tournament (above) playing the Manhattan Tigers on Saturday, the 19th. The Tigers defeated the Trojans 54-34....
Trojans played the Manhattan Tigers for their first round of District play on Thursday, February 17. They were defeated 52-39 and moved into the consolation bracket against Three Forks, played Saturday, February 19. The Trojan's season ended with a loss to the Wolves, 64-40....
With all of the physical illnesses going on currently, it is difficult for people to take the time to do a mental health check on themselves and others. Financial worries, winter storms, illness, isolation, anxiety, and other things just seem to be piling up on people all over the country. To help combat these conditions and give our patrons the tools to deal with the stress of modern-day life, the Library is hosting the second mental health workshop in March. The Library will be hosting a...
An audition will be held for the Missoula Children's Theatre's production of The Emperor's New Clothes Monday, February 28th from 3:50 PM to 5:30 PM at the Star Theatre. Those auditioning should arrive at The Star Theatre immediately after school and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition. Among the roles to be cast are the Emperor; Many Penny and the Money Council; the Royal Scholars Roxy and Red;...
On June 21, 2022 – the summer solstice and the day with the most light – Montana residents will join advocates across the world to participate in The Longest Day® to fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s through an activity of their choice. Together, they will use their creativity and passion to raise critical funds and awareness to advance Alzheimer’s Association® care, support, and research programs. The event coincides with Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month® in June. On The Longest Day, thousands of participants across the world come togethe...
A new Fight Crime: Invest in Kids research report makes a compelling case that recent Congressional preschool investment proposals could provide a strong, long-term, net return on investment (ROI). Montana, for example, could reap an ROI of $240 million if federal early childhood education measures become law. The report, Preschool Key to Boosting School Success and Enhancing Public Safety, noted that the proposal would allow 16,000 more children to attend preschool in Montana alone. Each one of those children represents a lifetime return on...
We Are HER, a non-profit organization based out of the Whitehall/Cardwell/Bozeman area, is offering a $500 scholarship to one survivor. It is our goal to help alleviate economic barriers and provide equitable access to therapy for one survivor who otherwise would not be able to continue with and/or seek help through professional services. WHO IS THIS SCHOLARSHIP FOR? This scholarship application is for survivors who • have demonstrated financial or economic needs. • have expressed a desire and w...
Searching for a mental health provider? You likely have questions. Recent research from virtual care provider MDLIVE suggests that confusion around finding a mental healthcare provider is common. One in five surveyed said they were concerned about finding a provider match and 70% experience confusion and uncertainty about where to begin. The research also revealed that not everyone knows the difference between the various mental health professionals -- psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, mental health coaches, and others. “Many people a...
With rare bipartisan support, the Senate passed landmark workplace legislation on Thursday that forbids companies from forcing sexual harassment and assault claims into arbitration. Why it matters: The secretive dispute resolution process keeps litigation out of the public eye and is widely considered to favor employers over workers. The bill is the first major piece of legislation to come out of the upheaval of the #MeToo era. It now heads to President Biden for his signature. It’s also a victory for former Fox News host Gretchen Carlson, w...
On February 10th, Congress approved new legislation guaranteeing people who experience sexual harassment in the workplace the right to seek recourse through the courts. More specifically, this bill bans employment contracts from forcing people to settle sexual assault or harassment complaints through the process of arbitration rather than in court. The arbitration process almost always benefits the employer and prevents any misconduct allegations from being publicized. This measure, which is expected to be signed into law by President Biden,...
As part of his ongoing effort to protect victims of violence in Montana, U.S. Senator Jon Tester joined his Senate colleagues in a bipartisan push to reauthorize the critical Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which expired in 2019. “The Violence Against Women Act is a lifesaving bill for crime victims in Montana and across the country, and it’s long overdue we get its essential programs back up and running,” said Tester. “This legislation provides critical resources to domestic violence shelters and Tribal justice initiatives across Montana...
As recounted in last week’s Ledger by member Jayne Dean, WGC’s inaugural meeting of 2022 was a terrific start to their calendar year. The March meeting is fast approaching and you do not want to miss it. Please join us Wednesday morning March 2nd in Borden’s conference room beginning at 9:30 AM. Social time will be hosted by members Diane Ward and Dorie Westhoven. While the menu is always a surprise, it never disappoints. The business meeting will commence at 10 AM followed by the guest speaker at 11 AM. Kaleena Miller, the extension agent...
Montana's smokeless tobacco use prevalence is 14% for adult males, which is more than twice as high as the national average. February 20-26 is "Through with Chew Week," an entire week dedicated to educating Montanans about the health risks of smokeless tobacco and the health benefits of quitting. "There is no safe form of tobacco. Smokeless tobacco can cause cancer of the mouth, tongue, cheek, gum, esophagus, and pancreas. It also causes gum disease, tooth decay, and tooth loss," stated Nicole...
Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials announced today a voluntary recall of several specific products for infants and babies has been issued by Abbott, the maker of Similac formulas and other nutritional products, due to a concern over possible contamination at a single manufacturing facility in Michigan. The formulas identified in this recall have been found in stores across the state, therefore all families who use infant formula are encouraged to check the cans of formula they have purchased to see if they match...
A local treasure with a wide variety of bird species, including Passerines, belted kingfishers, shorebirds, waterfowl, and bald eagles, as well as both whitetail and mule deer, the island, is an excellent location for wildlife viewing. The island also boasts prominent plant life with more than 140 species, including a healthy population of cottonwood trees, peach-leaf willow, green ash, and red-osier dogwood. For visitors who enjoy hiking, Pirogue Island features 2.8 miles of designated hiking...
