Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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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...
Liberty Place residents will present "Lights On IV: Soldier On" Thursday, June 17. An art exhibition, made possible by a grant from the Montana Arts Council, will be held at Borden's before the show from 2-5:30 p.m. with hors d'oeuvres reception from 4-5:30 p.m. The concert will begin on the Main Street Green at 6 p.m. The residents unanimously chose the theme, 'Soldier On,' based on a verse from the song "Everybody's Looking for Some Light," by Colony House. That song will be performed, as...
This year, appears to be more of a return to normalcy. Vaccinations and anti bodies seem to be giving protection and more confidence in activities and life. We are looking at things in our lives and our home that have been neglected or taken for granted. In our hometown, one of these things either neglected or taken for granted is our heritage Lewis and Clark murals. The murals are especially unique to Whitehall. No other town, certainly in our area, perhaps in the state has anything even remote...
ACROPHONOLOGY: Acrophonology is the study of sound in space by using the alphabet and its vibrations. Acrophonologists can use your name to describe your talents and your birth date to tell you why you are here and what you are expected to accomplish. A local Whitehall resident is offering her services in acrophonology! She has over sixty years of experience in acrophonology! Want a free reading? Contact the Whitehall Ledger at 406-287-5301 or whledger@gmail.com with your full name, date of birth, and contact information. The Ledger will relay...
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...
Editor's Note: This year the Whitehall School District is losing several well-known and loved staff. For the next few weeks the Name to a Face column will be dedicated to those who will no longer be gracing the hallways of WHS/WMS/WES next semester. We wish them all the best in their retirement! Holly Harper was born in Seattle, where she received her early education and excelled in many school activities. She loved softball, track, basketball, tennis, band, and choir. Not long after high...
Dear Jo, I am a people pleaser, have been all my life. It literally pains me to have people not approve of what I am doing and how I am doing it. I know it is not healthy either physically nor mentally to be this way. How do I gather the confidence to make decisions and go about my life without seeking the approval of others? Signed, Exhausted People Pleaser Dear People Pleaser, Ahhhhh, I have suffered from that one during my life also. I think everyone would like to be accepted and approved of, it is just more pleasant and easier. BUT, you...
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...
• The Whitehall Community Garage sale will be June 26th; however, if you wish to have your sale put on the location maps available at the Thriftway, Chamber, Library and Farmer’s Market, information ius needed by Tuesday, June 22nd. Please contact the Whitehall Chamber at 287-2260 or whitehallmtchamber@gmail.com to provide your sale information. • The Whitehall Frontier Days Parade is looking for floats, and the more creative the better! This year’s theme is “Rediscover Whitehall”, with Vincent Keogh selected as the 2021 Grand Marshall. P...
I have been entertaining the question: What will the church be? History says the church in the world builds life. “You cannot pray at home, like you can at church, where there is a great multitude; where exclamations are cried out to God as from one great heart, and where there is something more: the unions of minds, the accord of souls, the bond of charity, and the prayers of priests,” (John Chrysostom). It is so in America I would more than argue. Our early foundations are directly tied to churches. Now nearly 250 years later we are see...
Sharon Diane Anderson went home to be with the Lord on Friday morning, May 28, 2021, at the age of 72. She passed away in St. Mary's Medical Center in Grand Junction, CO. Sharon was born in Grand Forks on May 13, 1949 to Roger and Delphia (Pladson) Peet. She graduated from Bismarck High School in 1967, and from Jamestown College in 1971 with a degree in Nursing, and worked as a registered nurse for 40+ years. Sharon married Gary Anderson on February 15, 1992. She and Gary participated in...
Lee Gordon Richardson was born May 12, 1944 and passed away September 3, 2020. He was survived by his wife Holliday (Holli) of Whitehall, children David Richardson, Cory (Alyce) Richardson, Brett (Kara) Richardson, Erin (Chris) Mustoe, and nine grandchildren. A combined outdoor memorial celebration of the lives of Lee Richardson and David Richardson will be held on Saturday, June 12 at 11 AM at the family home at 105 Yellowstone Trail, Whitehall, MT. Lunch will follow....
David Lee Richardson was born January 18, 1970, and passed away October 27, 2020. He was preceded in death by wife Bonita, stepson Christopher Terrey, and his father, Lee Richardson. He is survived by his mother, Holli Richardson, brothers and sister and families, stepdaughter Lisa Terrey and her children Rylie, Seth, and Tennyson. A combined outdoor memorial celebration of the lives of Lee Richardson and David Richardson will be held on Saturday, June 12 at 11 AM at the family home at 105...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved aducanumab (Biogen/Eisai) to treat Alzheimer’s disease. This is the first drug that slows Alzheimer’s disease. And, this is the beginning of a completely new future for Alzheimer’s treatments. This is a new type of Alzheimer’s treatment; it addresses the disease in a way that has never been done before, compared to currently approved drugs. Alzheimer’s — a progressive, degenerative and fatal brain disease — is the most common cause of dementia. For Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figur...
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...
Spending time outdoors around water and in swimming pools is a great way to stay active and healthy during summer in Montana. The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), along with local health authorities, want to remind Montanans to stay safe while having fun in the water over the coming months, and to be aware of the related health and safety risks. Over the past 10 years, there have been an average of 20 unintentional drowning deaths per year in Montana. Almost 50% of the drownings occurred in natural water, while others occ...
The Whitehall Rotary Club is having a program about Community Integrated Healthcare (CIH) on Monday evening, June 14th, at 6:30 PM in the fellowship room at the Trinity United Methodist Church. The public is welcome to attend and learn more about this new healthcare option that is especially beneficial for those with financial and/or physical limitations. The CIH can provide non-emergency and preventive care in a patient’s home when it is not otherwise possible for a person to visit a doctor’s office....
Exciting things are starting to happen at 23 Muskrat Lane preparing for the building project for the Animal Shelter in Jefferson County. The Shelter Business name has been approved "ANIMAL SHELTER & CARE OF JEFFERSON COUNTY" The AS&CC will make formal announcement at their upcoming Walk & Wag Dog Walk event on June 19th. The Walk and Wag Dog Walk is from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The event will also have a Silent Auction with amazing artwork and pet items, food and goods vendors & music by Trio Backroad...
As the temperatures rise this summer, I want to thank the Friends of the Library for providing our second air conditioner. This is a big building, and everyone has complimented the staff on how nice it is to come in to such a cool reading spot! The summer blockbuster books are starting to arrive this week. Cindi McCain has written an autobiography of her life with Senator John McCain entitled “Stronger” and non-fiction fans will find this book a fascinating story of their lives. For historical fiction fans “The Last Night in London” by Karen W...
The Jefferson Valley Museum will hold an antique appraisal fundraiser on Saturday, June 19th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the museum. Local appraiser Roger Richmond will help people learn more about the value of the items they bring in. Each person can bring up to two items for each appraisal session and each session is on a first come, first served basis. People bringing in items must be able to carry them to the appraisal area. The suggested minimum donation for each session is $5.00. People who want to have more than two items appraised are...
Jefferson Valley Fine Arts Group is excited to once again host its' annual Frontier Days art exhibit at the Borden's Conference Room, July 23, and 24th. All local Jefferson County artists are invited to participate. As in the past, a $15.00 exhibit fee will be charged to the artists, however no commission will be charged on art sales. As a fundraiser the group will be selling raffle tickets between now and December for a drawing to be held at the Christmas Stroll Art Exhibit. Item to be raffled...
JUNE 6, 1996 Montana may be the “Last of the Big Time Splendors” and Butte may be the “Can-Do City” but how does one identify Jefferson County? That’s exactly the question people often ask, according to the Jefferson County Economic Development Task Force. And that’s exactly the question the group hopes to answer through the “Jefferson County Official Slogan Contest.” The purpose of the contest is to develop a slogan line that identifies a common, unique characteristic about Jefferson County in order to promote the county for tourism and busine...
The past few weeks have allowed me some time for reflection on the past year. Here is no doubt this has been a difficult year. Our lives and routines have been disrupted. We have been pushed outside our comfort zones and have faced the fragility of life. As a society I am hearing more and more that we want to “go back to normal.” I have been thinking about what that normal is going to look like. I often joke that at our house “normal” is a dryer cycle. Maya Angelou has said, “If you’re always tr...
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...
