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The Town of Whitehall’s proposed Infants at Work Policy is making waves on social media after the Town requested public comment via an online survey. Below is the policy in its entirety. If you want a digital copy, don’t hesitate to contact the Town of Whitehall at 406-287-3972. You may submit your opinion of the policy at https://bit.ly/4a3gbo2. PROPOSED POLICY: It is the policy of the Town of Whitehall to provide a positive work environment that recognizes parents’ responsibilities to their jobs and to their infants by acknowledging that,...
EGGS-TRAVAGANZA: The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce and Gold Junction's Easter Egg & Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, March 23rd, was a packed event, even with the colder-than-usual weather. Thanks to Tiffany Howlett of Dynamite Acre Farms, the Easter Bunny sent real baby bunnies of all sizes and goats in his stead. Happy Easter to all!...
CROWNED: The Whitehall High School Prom Royalty included (from left) Prince Zane Tebay, Princess Kari Ellison, King Blake Becker, and Queen Lainey Ellison....
There is something for everyone at a Friends of NRA event, so don't miss the Jefferson Valley Friends of NRA Banquet on Saturday, April 12, at the Madison County Fairgrounds pavilion! Tickets are selling out FAST! From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is brimming with excitement. Whether watching that unique item in the live auction, trying your luck at one of the games, or just dining on some delicious food, you'll have a good time. It's a family-friendly event chock-full of everything from exclusive, limited-edition merchandise,...
Everyone is invited to an intergenerational (all-ages) BINGO and Soup Night at Trinity United Methodist (102 N. Brooke Street) on Wednesday, March 27th, 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!...
Putting on community events, like last weekend’s Easter Egg and Scavenger Hunt, requires SO many people. There are things you just wouldn’t think of—from ordering the little trinkets inside the eggs to borrowing barricades from the town to getting candy donations to peeling off the old icky tape from the Easter eggs to clean up. Thankfully, many hands make light work. When a scheduling conflict arose with the group planning to stuff the 8,000 Easter eggs, the Whitehall Chamber and Gold Junction Presents put out for the annual hunt, an urgen...
Dear Editor, Although one might note that this letter is somewhat in response to the FWP article in the most recent Whitehall Ledger (3/20/24), it is a long time coming and overdue! The most accepted definition of "license" is "a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade (especially in alcoholic beverages)." However, the legal definition is a bit starker and more honest: "permission granted by a qualified authority permitting a licensee to do so...
There are people who will play the lottery when the jackpot is 1 billion but then turn their nose up when the jackpot is only 100 million. Tons of puns are exclusive to people who speak more than one language. Sometimes, people come back into your life to see if you are still stupid. You’ll never get back those 5 minutes you spent as a kid watching and waiting for a digital clock to change to the next minute. Flying carpets aren’t carpets; they are flying rugs! The only relationships you obsess over involve someone never fully available to you...
MARCH 31, 1999 Nine months after a devastating fire, the Jefferson Valley Baptist Church is restored, expanded, and reborn with a dedication ceremony held on Easter Sunday. Pastor David Rogers said there would be special music, baptisms, and a building dedication during the Easter service. The Madison County Planning Board voted 4-3 to send the proposed McCollum subdivision to county commissioners. The commissioners were sharply divided and narrowly approved the 27-lot, 280-acre major...
The Jefferson Valley Museum's annual program and meeting will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 6:45 PM at the Star Theatre on Legion Avenue. The concession stand will be open for refreshments. There is no admission charge. A short museum update will occur at 6:45 PM, and two museum board member positions will be elected. The program will begin at 7 PM. This year's program will feature families who settled in the South Boulder area, including Sacry, Powell, Shaw, Armstrong, and Carmody. Photos on the big screen will help highlight the...
In college, waaaay back in the 60s, I wrote a column for the school paper, edited by a classmate. He texted me last week and said he heard I was writing this one, so I sent it to him. We ran into each other yesterday, and he said I’d become philosophical in my old age. Well, that struck me as being pretty serious and got me thinking about how limited my knowledge and experience were then. My view of the world has changed, becoming more introspective and textured, although not as vivid. When y...
A TRADITION RETURNED: The long-missed St Teresa Fish Fry, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, made its return on Friday, March 22nd. The Knights of Columbus Council 8372 would like to extend our gratitude to Terrie Casagrande for her cheesecakes and ice donations and Angelita Bailey for making the individual flans. With their help, the KC8375 had another successful annual Fish Fry with nothing but positive comments. For those unable to attend, start making your plans for next year! LEDGER...
The Holocaust Book Discussion group will meet on Thursday, March 28th, at 6 PM. This group explores the many facets of history's darkest period by reading the stories of survivors, general historical accounts, fictionalized tales based on true stories, and young adult literature on the subject. Everyone is welcome, but the group is not recommended for children under twelve due to the content discussed. The Robotics program is taking off, with meetings for grades 1-5 on Fridays at 2:30 PM and...
Whitehall Baptist Pastor Kyle Gilstrap and his wife Tressa present John Janik and Denise Bausch a check for $8,000, money raised at the 2024 Outdoorsman Night on Friday, March 22nd....
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, communication with a spouse or a loved one is vital this week; otherwise, you risk arguments for no reason. Sit down and have some frank conversations about your needs. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, when you face adversity, you should rest assured that you can handle anything thrown at you. Although, you may need a little help from some close friends or family. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, others may not understand who you are and could make inaccurate assumptions. They may need some more information to get a clearer...
The Whitehall Garden Club (WGC) will hold its next monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 3rd, at the Borden’s Conference Room at 103 W. Legion Avenue. We welcome the public to join us at 9:30 AM to socialize and enjoy refreshments provided by our hostesses, Diane Ward and Mary Baughn, followed by our business meeting at 10 AM. Our special guest speaker, Tom Harrington, will present a “WATER!” program starting at approximately 10:30 AM, giving us insights on Montana Water and the Piedmont Pond Project. MSU water sample kits will be available to at...
Whitehall Little Guy Wrestling (WLG) has finished up another successful season. WLG had up to 57 wrestlers from Whitehall and Harrison, ages five years old through 6th grade, competing during the five-week season. Tournaments were held in Boulder, Deer Lodge, Twin Bridges, Dillon, and Manhattan. Whitehall had 31 wrestlers in the top four of their individual weight brackets at Divisionals in Dillon to earn a spot to compete in Manhattan at the Southwest LG State Championships on March 16th. The...
UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION: Peggy (Feil) Wilson, 81, of Whitehall, Montana, passed away on February 6, 2024. Peggy was born on June 21, 1942, to John and Frieda Feil in North Dakota; she was the youngest of three children. She spent her childhood on a farm, attending a one-room schoolhouse, and going to community dances where her father would perform with his band. Peg would tell stories of falling asleep on piles of jackets as a young girl while her father entertained the dancers with his...
The past few days have left me with some “spring fever.” The days are getting longer, temperatures are warmer, and I have felt rejuvenated. It is an excellent time to start fresh and refocus on our health and wellness. My fresh start often begins with spring cleaning. Cleaning and decluttering my home and outdoor space improves my physical environment, boosts my mental health, and allows me more time to enjoy warm-weather activities. I like to include my medicine cabinet in my spring cle...
Headwaters RC&D has an upcoming 5-week low-cost website-building course training for anyone in the Headwaters region. Students will work on website setup using the Wix platform. Websites can be set up for e-commerce, client scheduling, or simply to have a web presence. This course is designed for beginners and those with existing websites who want instruction on advanced website features. April 2: 4 PM - 6 PM; Introduction & Planning Your Website April 9: 4 PM - 6 PM; Navigation, Page Setup, Content Planning April 16: 4 PM - 6 PM; SEO and...
WEEK OF 3/21/2024 TEAM Mint #2: 15 wins, 2 losses K-Bar #1: 15 wins, 2 losses Mint #4: 12 wins, 5 losses K-Bar #2: 12 wins, 5 losses MEN 4 wins, 0 losses: Jeremy Jensen, Rick Kelley, Chuckie Dirkson, Brad Babb, Gordon Lyons, Mike Wall 3 wins, 1 loss: Tyler Babcock, Jay VonBergen, Dwayne McClanahan, Tyler Blair, Caleb Powers WOMEN 4 wins, 0 losses: Leslie Dyson 3 wins, 1 loss: Deanna Wall...
7-2024 SEASON First Place Team: K-Bar #1 257 wins, 100 losses Gordon Lyons, Will Bowen, Chuckie Dirkson, and Brad Babb Second Place Team: Mint #2 245 wins, 112 losses Dwayne McClanahan, Jay VonBergen, Rick Kelley, and Leslie Dyson Third Place Team: Mint #4 203 wins, 154 losses Mike Wall, Deanna Wall, Caleb Powers, Fred LeProwse TOP SHOOTERS Will Bowen: 61 wins, 23 losses Dwayne McClanahan: 61 wins, 19 losses Mike Wall: 59 wins, 25 losses Chuckie Dirkson: 59 wins, 25 losses Brad Babb: 58 wins, 14 losses Rick Kelley: 56 wins, 24 losses Tyler...
How much of true Christianity has been lost over the millennia since Jesus’ ministry? Why did Jesus Christ forewarn His people about mass religious deception leading right up to the end of the age? While many view the Bible as simply a collection of myths and legends, this amazing book reveals why the world is the way it is and explains its future. Your Bible actually reveals a powerful spirit being known as “the great dragon… that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world” (Revelation 12:9). Scripture refers to t...
The Evolution of Home Audio In the realm of entertainment technology, perhaps nothing has undergone as dramatic a transformation as home audio systems. From humble beginnings rooted in analog technology to the cutting-edge digital soundscapes of today, the evolution of home audio has been a testament to human ingenuity and our unyielding pursuit of immersive auditory experiences. The journey of home audio began in the late 19th century with the invention of the phonograph by Thomas Edison. This...
Many small and medium-sized business owners think that workforce development isn’t in their “lane.” They leave it to the big guys to work with the chamber and community leaders to ensure the large businesses have the skilled employees they need for the future. But unless you are a business of one and plan on remaining that way, workforce development should be a concern of all sizes of businesses. Here’s why you should want to get involved: While workforce development may seem like a daunting task for small companies, there are several compell...
