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Articles from the July 31, 2019 edition


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  • Sullivan reflects on time in Whitehall

    Jack H. Smith, Whitehall Ledger|Jul 31, 2019

    Just two days prior to his retirement, Whitehall Schools Superintendent John Sullivan spent his time Monday helping to paint the old and worn concession stand on campus. His last few moments in the position were indicative of his five-year tenure and a profound attitude to leave the district better then he found it. "I have said this many times; no one person is bigger than the whole, or bigger than the job. Just because I was the superintendent didn't mean I couldn't mow the grass, shovel the snow, or sweep the gym floor. I hope I have set an...

  • Madison County Fair next week

    Staff Report|Jul 31, 2019

    It's only a week away from the annual Madison County Fair and Rodeo. With a 2019 theme of "Traditions Run Deep", the popular annual event is scheduled to take place August 7 to 11 in Twin Bridges. In a prior interview with the Ledger, Madison County Fair Grounds Manager Dana Escott said she always looks forward to the event and it is great to see all the kids having fun with their 4H animals. "It is like a great big family comes together for the fair," she said. One highlight to this year's...

  • COLUMN: Catfish

    Jack H. Smith, Whitehall Ledger|Jul 31, 2019

    A few of my summer breaks during college I was lucky enough to get a really good construction job that really helped me with my expenses. I also had a few summers where it was very difficult to find a job that didn't involve fast food. While I wouldn't really say I loved being outside 12 hours a day with a jackhammer or shovel, the money in construction was great and I had one heck of a tan. When I turned 15 my first job was at a Wendy's and I'm still baffled how easy it was to get the job. I...

  • Past and present come to life at Jefferson Valley Museum

    Catherine Ellerton, Contributing Writer|Jul 31, 2019

    They came from Canada, New Zealand, Washington, Idaho, Florida, Tennessee and many towns within the Great State of Montana to learn the stories of this historic area and to catch up on the “good ole days.” It was Whitehall’s Frontier Days Celebration of 2019 and, once again, the crowds came to cheer the alumni parading down the street, to marvel at the old cars in the Rod Run, to attend the Fine Arts Show, to take part in the Ranchers Roundup and to take a Historic Tour of the area around White...

  • Outlaws two wins away from title

    Staff Report|Jul 31, 2019

    The Gallatin Valley Outlaws are one victory away from the state title game. Gallatin Valley stayed alive Tuesday at the Montana/Alberta American Legion Championship with a 13-3 victory over Vauxhall (Canada). The Outlaws will play Bitterroot today at 1 p.m. in Florence with the winner moving on to play Vauxhall in the championship game later in the day. Gallatin Valley fought off elimination Monday with a 10-0 victory over conference foe Dillon. The Outlaws opened the tournament Saturday with a...

  • JV Fine arts show brings glitter and glamour to Frontier Days

    Catherine Ellerton, Contributing Writer|Jul 31, 2019

    A desire to bring the local artists together and furnish a place where they could work and paint their visions, led to the creation of the "Painters In The Potting Shed." (PIPS) Janet Chapman approached Patsy Jensen about using her potting shed and the idea soon became a reality. This local art group meets once a week in the fall and winter and shares their creative ideas. Kerry Kraha joined forces with Michele Franich and Patsy Jensen and the first Jefferson Valley Fine Art Show became a...

  • Wilbert (Butch) Keith Clark

    Jul 31, 2019

    Wilbert (Butch) Keith Clark, 62 years of age, of Livingston, MT, passed away on May 26, 2019 at 4:49 pm at Riverstone Hospice in Billings, MT after a long illness. He was surrounded by his family and their love for him. We will love and cherish him forever and will carry him in our hearts always. Butch was born in Butte, MT on February 16, 1957 to Weston H and Donna Clark. He grew up on the family ranch near Cardwell, MT and enjoyed telling humorous tales about growing up on the ranch. He...