Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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The Whitehall Trojans Homecoming festivities are in full swing, so don't miss out on a single moment to show your support to your hometown team! The Whitehall JMG classes have done a campus cleanup to make the campus look its best and have also repainted the Trojan heads throughout the school property. Hallways have been decorated and lockers adorned by the Whitehall Booster Club for everyone participating in football, drama, volleyball, cross country, and cheerleading. WEDNESDAY: "Wake-Up...
The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce is now accepting registrations for the first annual Whitehall Scarecrow Contest! The first 30 businesses to register will be eligible to win prizes - the Judge's Choice and the People's Choice Awards. • All entries must be registered with the Whitehall Chamber. • Scarecrow must be displayed in the storefront business by October 1st. • Scarecrows can be no more than 6 feet tall. • Scarecrows must be old-fashioned, traditional scarecrows. Winners will be chosen...
An Alzheimer’s Community Forum will be hosted by the Whitehall Community Library on Tuesday, September 27 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Join the forum for a listening session on Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and memory loss. This forum is designed with you in mind. Hear a brief overview of Alzheimer’s, dementia, and memory loss as well as local resources available to you. Alzheimer’s Association Montana Chapter, Jefferson County Public Health, Jefferson Public Libraries, and Healthy Communities Coalition welcome your thoughts on how we can bet...
Hunters Education taught and coordinated by Dave Cole, will begin on Thursday, September 22 at 6:30 PM at the Cardwell School gym. Participants may register online at register-ed.com/events/view/187410. Please print and bring all necessary paperwork with you. For questions or more information, please contact Cole at 406-490-0203....
The Jefferson County Health Department has started to receive its flu vaccine and is scheduling patients in Whitehall, Boulder, and Clancy. Vaccination clinics will be held in Whitehall on Tuesdays from 1 PM to 3:30 PM, in Boulder on Wednesdays from 10 AM to 4 PM, and in Clancy on Fridays from 1 PM to 4 PM. To schedule, please call 406-225-4007 or 406-287-3249....
Whitehall’s Screams Come True is now in its fourth year, and as of Tuesday, September 20, has begun building in the Whitehall Community Center. The 2022 event will feature the scarier than scary haunted house, the freaky hay maze, and - new this year - three escape room scenarios to find your way out of. If you are interested in building, decorating, or scaring, please contact Liz at 406-498-3807 or email screamscometruemt@gmail.com. Screams Come True is brought to you by Gold Junction Presents., a Whitehall non-profit....
Whitehall non-profit Gold Junction Presents is bringing an evening of classical music to the Star Theatre on Saturday, October 8 at 7 PM. This program is free to the public; donations are accepted and appreciated. Members of the Bozeman Symphony will perform for about an hour. A meet and greet, hosted by Gold Junction board members, will be held immediately following the performance. Gold Junction Presents strives to present the arts in all of their forms to educate, challenge, and culturally broaden the experiences available to the people of...
There’s no way that guy with the fistful of money at the underground street fight remembers the odds everyone took AND who they bet on. Humanity will never reach a point where automation takes care of all our basic needs while capitalism exists because it won’t be profitable to do so. The most average person in the world is a 30-years-old, Chinese, male, who is 5 foot 9 inches tall and weighs 136 pounds. Gaining weight is a piece of cake. Cartoon characters never wear watches unless they are looking at their wrists. The fact that Cheech and...
Editor's note: True heroes in Whitehall exist. On Monday, September 19 the Ledger received the following email and photos. The Ledger thanks Brant for sharing the story with everyone. Thank you, Patti and Brian, and all involved! I was down visiting my friend Patti [Kugler] on her porch when we noticed a pickup going by that was dragging a partially unrolled wire fencing. I commented, "that could start a fire" and it was not even a minute later, Patti jumped up and yelled FIRE! She called 911,...
To say Rich Holstein has embraced Whitehall High School is an understatement - he's Trojan Pride to the fullest. Holstein, who is the new Industrial Arts teacher at WHS, has always had a "god-given gift" working with his hands and is looking forward to sharing his gift and knowledge with the students in his classes. Holstein has been in and around the Yellowstone area for the last 34 years and only recently settled in Whitehall after taking the IA position - his first teaching position ever. He...
To the people of Jefferson County: I want to thank you for your support in the Primary Election, I really appreciate you. As we get closer to the General Election in November you will not see any banners, flyers, or posters of me. I do not believe in asking for or accepting other people's money for publicity. You can better use that money on gas, groceries, and childcare. I am not able to go around knocking on doors, all that Disco dancing in the 70s ruined my knees. I am more than happy to...
Dear Georgia, I have a question. I’m a single mom going to college and living with my sister. A couple of weeks ago, I asked my neighbor, a very nice guy, if he could watch my kids for two hours while I went to class because my sister was not home. He agreed. If he babysits and doesn’t accept pay, can I sue him for child support because he took on a fatherly role? I’m sure I can convince a court that he accepted a fatherly role, which is how who owes child support is determined in my home state. I really need this money. What do you think...
September 17, 1997 Stacey Ness, the 11-year-old sixth-grade daughter of Tom and Sanya Ness of Whitehall, died Saturday, September 13 after a farm accident south of Whitehall. Ness was riding in a hay swather on the Bill Gillespie ranch when the swather hit a bump. Ness and another youth were pitched forward and knocked the window out of the front of the swather cab. Ness tumbled out and hit her head on the sickle and suffered a fractured skull. The other youth held on to the ledge of the swather and was unhurt. The Jefferson County Commission...
September 17, 1851; 171 years ago: The Fort Laramie Treaty is signed by representatives of the United States, Cheyenne, Sioux, Arapaho, Crow, Assiniboine, Mandan, Hidasta, and Arikara nations. The treaty set forth boundaries between the nations and ensured that white settlers would have safe passage west. The treaty was broken almost immediately by white settlers moving into what is now Colorado and Kansas. September 16, 1855; 167 years ago: Montgomery H. Parker is born in Kentucky. He moved to...
Most people aspire toward greatness. Even the most passionless person aspires in some area or hobby to do it well. Boys and girls, men and women dream of achieving accolades in sports, acting, a career, etc. “The sky is the limit” goes the saying, yesterday but today, too. My goal is to grow in Christ-like qualities. What about you? Virtues of Christ are admired universally by others. We surely relish when another person extends us mercy, maybe, especially if we don’t deserve it. Of course, patience is welcome when we are on the recei...
Doug Ohren was born on August 27, 1971, in Oregon to Richard and Norma (Thorsen) Ohren. When he was just small, the family moved to Montana where they finally made Whitehall their home. Doug graduated from Whitehall High School where he was an accomplished athlete. Following high school, he began working with his dad doing construction and later moved to Twin Bridges to work on the ranch as a hunting guide. It was there that he met and lived with Bonnie Klose. Together they had one child, who...
To anyone considering purchasing an electric vehicle, I urge you to reconsider. These vehicles are incredibly dangerous on our streets and highways and can be deadly to drivers and passengers. They are not as eco-friendly as the marketing would have you believe. This month local firefighters had the opportunity to learn about the dangers of electric vehicles and the impact they have, taught by a national company, presented to towing companies and emergency responders. EVERY firefighter needs this class and government officials should become...
If there's one thing Wendy Turner knows, it's quilting. That's why she's excited to open Sew Unique Custom Quilting and Retreat just outside of Whitehall on Briggs Lane. Turner, who is the daughter of Wayne and Sherrie Turner, opened the custom-built space in September after closing her shop in Philipsburg due to rental increases. "It's good to be home," she said, smiling at her mother. Turner got her love of the art form from her mother and grandmother, quilting in 4H was she was around seven...
Most of you recall the famous quote from Ronald Reagan, “Government’s view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.” Yes, that means real property as well, which tends to not move but is taxed to help cover the costs of running schools and local governments. My last article, “When You Find Yourself In a Hole Stop Digging” which is still available at www.montanadecides....
The year was 1930. Even with all the hubbub going on further east over the stock market crash of the year previous, the jazz scene in Milwaukee was going strong! Now known as Bronzeville, the jazz district would later host greats such as Duke Ellington and Herbie Hancock; less well-known perhaps, but no less remarkable, was little Harriet Smith, now known as Hattie Smythe. When Harriet's parents passed away within less than a year of each other, Harriet was just turning 18. This was in 1922 and...
WHOOO Gives A HOOOOT? September's Whitehall Garden Club meeting was very well attended, including several guests/visitors. A bountiful brunch table was set with a beautiful array of fresh fruits, delectable baked mini muffins and breads all served up by Marilyn Craft and Dorie Westhoven. Deeee-licious! After President John Carlson adjourned the business meeting, Judy Chadwick introduced guest speaker WGC member, Cathy Hatch. Cathy has lived in Whitehall for 45 years. She taught Elementary...
Don't forget the presentation on teen homelessness by Diane Nilan and Pat LaMarche on September 21st at 6 PM. They are nationally known speakers and filmmakers who are dedicated to educating the public about this increasing problem. On September 27th at 11:30 AM the Library is hosting an Alzheimer's Community Forum Luncheon for the public. This program will give people who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, caregivers, family members, and friends a chance to find out information on financial...
The Lady Trojans competed against the Big Timber Lady Herders on Thursday, September 15....
If you’ve ever dealt with someone making threats against you, been the subject of physical or verbal attacks, had rumors said behind your back, or been purposely excluded from a group, then you know what it’s like to be bullied. October is recognized as National Bullying Prevention Month. A time to raise awareness and focus on bullying. Bullying is any unwanted and aggressive behavior that involves a power imbalance, whether real or perceived. It’s typically behavior that is repeated over a period of time. Technology, with all the benef...
The Whitehall/Harrison Trojans took on the Three Forks Wolves over the weekend, giving them a beating of 42-14. MaxPreps.com's player of the game was senior Miles Hoerauf (#9), who passed for 357 yards and ran for 123 yards, had six touchdowns, eight tackles, and an interception. The Trojans are currently 3-1, and ranked 5th in the South-B division. Other highlights included: • Junior Parker Wagner (#2) had three catches for 119 yards and a touchdown. • Sophomore Blake Becker (#4) had a 57 yar...
