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Articles from the August 14, 2019 edition


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  • Lyman returns to "Rock" the Rivers

    Aug 14, 2019

    On the third day of the Rockin' the Rivers Festival near Three Forks, those in attendance were able to enjoy the sounds of Crashdown Butterfly of Seattle, a band with ties to Southwest Montana. The bass player for the band is Bobby Lyman who is a graduate of Whitehall High School. Shortly after the bands set last Saturday, Lyman said coming home is awesome and playing at the festival allowed him to kill three birds with one stone. "I get to go fishing which I'm addicted to, I get to see my...

  • OUR VIEW: Fill out a Frontier Days survey

    Jack H. Smith, Whitehall Ledger|Aug 14, 2019

    Late July in Whitehall has become synonymous with the annual Frontier Days celebration. It is not only a chance for local residents to come together but also serves as an opportunity to bring former residents and those from surrounding areas into the town. With the completion of another event, organizers are seeking input from those who attended. The survey is not only a way to see what events were popular but as a way to receive feedback constructive criticism on what people would like to see c...

  • COLUMN: The Sump

    Jack H. Smith, Whitehall Ledger|Aug 14, 2019

    With the heavy moisture early in the summer I really haven't had to worry too much about watering my grass. While it certainly hasn't needed much additional water, it sure has not had any problems growing. In fact, my lawn has probably grown a half inch since I left the house thing morning. I certainly have no issue with mowing the lawn, it's some nice exercise outside, but my mower broke so I have somebody come out every two weeks to take care of the grass. I should probably buy a new one, but...

  • Local Rotarians celebrate common goals at annual picnic

    Catherine Ellerton, Contributing Writer|Aug 14, 2019

    Celebrating 85 years of working together to make a better world, the District 5390 Rotary Club of Whitehall held their annual picnic at the Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park Pavilion on Monday, August 5th. Present also were members from the Butte and Twin Bridges Clubs plus their family members. Keeping this annual event moving smoothly was local member and Chairperson of the picnic, Millie Baycroft. The new District Governor, Sandy Wong from the Billings Club was in attendance to discuss her...

  • Fundraiser for Jack Racicot Planned for September 7th

    Aug 14, 2019

    A fundraiser is being planned for former Whitehall High School Student, Jack Racicot, who was active in the football and drama programs during his time at WHS. On February 16, 2019, Jack was paralyzed from the neck down in a snowboarding accident. He is currently in the Salt Lake City area for rehabilitation. The fundraiser will take place on Saturday, September 7th from 11 A.M. - 8 p.m. at Karina's Cafe. The "Jack's Burger" special will be served from 11 - 4, and an Amish style haystack dinner...