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Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Dear Editor, Three weeks ago, I received a dreaded phone call late at night from Whitehall Emergency Services; our sixteen-year-old son was involved in a serious vehicle crash. Today, my wife, Cori, and I write to express our deepest gratitude to the Whitehall community for your overwhelming support during this trying time. On October 26, our son made a mistake that many experienced drivers have made before, including myself. While driving, I have momentarily removed my seatbelt to reach for...
It's time to vote for your favorite Whitehall Ledger Photo of the Year! Each week, the Whitehall Ledger spotlights a photograph taken by a local resident of the beauty that surrounds our hometown. These photos are placed on the Ledger's Facebook page and, at the end of each year, voted on with "likes" to crown the winner of PHOTO OF THE YEAR. In 2023, this honor went to Sarah Smart, who also took first place honors in 2022; in 2021, William Ulrichny's majestic bald eagle brought home the win....
This year is quickly wrapping up, and the Ledger would like to share some upcoming deadlines and office closures with everyone. CHRISTMAS STROLL SPECIAL SECTION: The Christmas Stroll is being run by the Montana Western Legacy Center this year and will be held on Saturday, December 7th. The Christmas Stroll special section will run in the December 4th edition of the Ledger. DEADLINE for ADVERTISING: 11/27/2024 WHITEHALL PHONE BOOK: The Ledger is working on the 2025-2026 phone book and hopes to release it in January. If you would like an ad in...
The Whitehall Ledger is a proud shipper of UPS and accepts UPS drop-offs - but only if the label is a complete label. Unfortunately, UPS drivers cannot pick up QR codes, and QR-coded packages must be returned to a UPS STORE. Amazon and UPS Stores have a contractual agreement; they are not the same as UPS drop points or shippers. What to do? If your return is via Amazon, it's a simple process. Return to your Amazon account, find the item you are returning, and cancel the return. Restart the...
Tall people get hotter showers. Island countries are sea-locked countries. Coffins should be biodegradable. It’s a little surprising there isn’t a driving test between getting licensed and being elderly. The faster we go East to West, the slower we’re going. AI will eventually lead people away from being creators to being curators. Fictional characters get their memory erased every time you rewatch the movie/episode or restart the game. You can’t prove that a bottomless pit is bottomless. The first person to discover that you could nail ho...
1+ Years Ago - November, Part II: The front-page news in the Jefferson Valley Zephyr on November 18, 1898, was one sad story followed by another. Multiple deaths in the Butte and Anaconda area mines, suicides by morphine in Butte, a rancher's wife near Red Lodge burned and later died trying to clean up spilled kerosene by lighting it on fire, deadly clashes between whites and blacks in North Carolina, and a listing of the death toll from the Civil War: those who died of disease and other cause...
NOVEMBER 17, 1999 Improvement in the appearance of Whitehall - a dominant theme of the Whitehall Town Council all year - was the major topic at the November 15 council meeting, with approval of the council to pursue passage of a Community Decay Ordinance. The Council also approved (by a 3-2 margin) the first reading of a new Trailer Home Ordinance and a new Trailer Park Ordinance. The ordinances would create new safety, sanitary, and appearance standards for trailer homes and trailer parks. Whit...
The wait is over! The Christmas At The Library schedule is set! On Saturday, December 7th, the Whitehall Community Library will open at 9 AM and close at 3 PM. The Friends of the Library book sale will be open the entire day, with hardbacks going for 20 cents and paperbacks selling for 10 cents. Children's activities will run from 10 AM to noon. The Winterwear Giveaway will take place from 11 AM to 1 PM. The afternoon activities will run from 1 PM to 3 PM, with a visit from Santa, the annual...
It can be easy to get caught up in the busyness of the holidays, only to end up feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, and disconnected. But what if you could navigate the holidays feeling centered, calm, and joyful? To that end, Sage Wellness Center is hosting "Awakening Joy - A Transformational Workshop on Gratitude and Abundance Through the Holidays." This morning of journaling, yoga, breathwork, and guided meditation will help you connect to the energy of gratitude, abundance, and joy so you...
This holiday season, communities across Montana are making it easy to shop local and get in the holiday spirit by hosting various Christmas festivals, craft fairs, and holiday markets. From Bigfork’s annual Decorating Day to Havre’s Holiday Stroll, Montana’s hometown traditions help everyone celebrate the season and find local gifts for their friends and families. The holiday season also provides an opportunity to support local businesses through the Made in Montana program, which assists Montana businesses in developing and marketing produ...
The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to Coffee and Conversations on the first Tuesday of each month from 8 AM to 10 am at the Whitehall Senior Center starting Tuesday, December 3rd. Stop by for free coffee provided by the Whitehall Senior Center (3 N. Division St.), enjoy pastries available for purchase from Pati's Bake Shop, and connect with Chamber Executive Director Chiara Schober. This informal meet-up is a great way to share ideas, ask questions, and engage in meaningful...
With Small Business Saturday just ahead on November 30, new research released today by the nation’s leading small business association showed just how valuable Main Street enterprises are to local communities as well as to local economies. “Our report looked at the volunteering of time, financial support, and in-kind contributions small business owners make, and it’s beyond significant,” said Ronda Wiggers, Montana state director for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), whose Research Center produced the 2024 Small Busines...
PAINTING PENGUINS: Raven 3D Printing & Design's Paint a Penguin was a huge success. About a dozen kids found their way to the Star Theatre to paint a little critter....
As Advent approaches (December 1) make sure to mark your calendars and save the date for the Advent Wreath Making and Cookie Exchange day. This annual event will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at St Teresa’s Hall (107 E Second St) from 1 PM to 3 PM. All wreath supplies are provided. Just bring 1-2 dozen of your favorite cookies to exchange for a delicious variety to take home with you. Wreaths and cookies... music and friendship ... a GREAT start to the Christmas season. Everyone is welcome; however, please remember supplies are l...
WEEK OF 11/14/2024 TEAM Mint #4: 14 wins, 3 losses Mint #2: 13 wins, 4 losses K-Bar #2: 11 wins, 6 losses K-Bar #1: 10 wins, 7 losses MEN 4 wins, 0 losses: Jay VonBergen, Caleb Powers 3 wins, 1 loss: Camden Sacry, Kenton Keener, Mike Wall, Fred LeProwse, Chuckie Dirkson, Will Bowen, Colt Smith, Dwayne McClanahan, Rick Kelley WOMEN 3 wins, 1 loss: Deanna Wall, Leslie Dyson 2 wins, 2 losses: Elena Wagner...
The Montana Western Legacy Center is bursting with holiday cheer! We are gearing up with beautiful holiday decor and special handcrafted presents for everyone. ITEM OF THE WEEK: MT Artist Laurel Ovitt’s Coasters CUSTOMER FAVORITE: Warmies - come check them out! STAFF PICK: Copernicus Toys’ Rootbeer Chemistry Kit! BOOK OF THE MONTH: Where the Wild Onions Grew by Michele Pierce Franich RENT A ROOM: Need some space for a small event? Business hours: 2 hours/$25; After-hours: 2 hours/$50 DISPLAY YOU...
In the U.S., one in nine women has diabetes, and six percent of women who gave birth developed gestational diabetes during their pregnancy, according to a recent report from the National Institutes of Health. During pregnancy, controlling your blood glucose becomes more difficult — and more important. The extra risk of high blood glucose means extra risk for the mother and their developing baby. “Having diabetes during pregnancy can lead to increased risks or complications for a mom or her baby,” explained Ibrahim Hammad, MD, a mater...
The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) urges added caution when cooking on Thanksgiving Day, by far the leading day of the year for home cooking fires. In 2022, an estimated 1,610 home cooking fires were reported to U.S fire departments on Thanksgiving Day, reflecting a 399 percent increase over the daily average. Between 2018 and 2022, there was an annual average of three and half times more cooking fires on Thanksgiving Day than on a typical day of the year. “Thanksgiving is a hectic holiday with multiple dishes cooking and bak...
Montana Department of Revenue staff told a legislative committee Monday that next year’s reappraisal cycle could produce a partial repeat of last year’s jarring tax spike as the state’s surging real estate market continues to translate into higher residential taxes. The department expects the market value of the average Montana residential property to be reappraised at 21% higher when it completes next year’s reappraisal cycle. A staff economist said Monday that if the Legislature doesn’t rebalance state tax statutes, the higher values wi...
NEW ICE MACHINE: The Star will no longer have to buy bagged ice. We now have an ice machine that makes 100 pounds a day! NEW ICEE FLAVOR: Strawberry Shortcake is a hit! NEW THEATRE MANAGER: Bill McClintock has been an absolute Godsend. The theatre is cleaner than ever, and people notice his hard work! NEW MEN’S BATHROOM: We’re returning to the building’s original footprint and are finishing renovations to the old men’s bathroom (previously a storage area) directly across from the ladies...
Winter blues got you down? Spending time outside can help boost your mood and both your physical and mental health. “Getting outside in the wintertime can really help your state of mind,” says Kris Kiser, President of the TurfMutt Foundation, an organization that has spent the last 15 years advocating for outdoor living and the care and stewardship of our yards, parks, and other green spaces, for the benefit of all. He adds, “Just twenty minutes outside can make a big difference for your mood and mental health. It might take a little more...
When Cassie Sampson thinks about her time in the Sherry Lesar School of Nursing at Montana Technological University, she has a single piece of advice for prospective students. “Don’t underestimate Butte and Montana Tech,” Sampson said. “I think a lot of people underestimate it and I’ve found it to be a really incredible program at a great college with a lot of good people.” Sampson, originally from Laurel, is a junior in the nursing program. She decided to attend Montana Tech after a tour of campus as a high school senior. At the time, the L...
Montana’s general hunting season reached the half-way point this week, with seasonably mild weather and mixed participation and success among hunters. Wildlife biologists with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks use check stations to collect data on hunter participation and success, as well as the species, sex and age class of the animals harvested. This supplements data collected through hunter harvest phone surveys each year. Over the third weekend of the general season, Nov. 9 and 10, FWP biologists operated five check stations in southwestern M...
After two years of searching, waiting, missing, and praying, Bret Pullman finally landed his "unicorn." The Whitehall Ledger Editor is quite happy she is no longer a hunting widow, and her husband finally has his trophy in hand. And what a trophy it is! Currently scoring over 200, Pullman will have to wait a minimum 60-day drying period before he can have it officially scored. Could we have a new state record on our hands - we shall see! Congrats, Bret!...
Turkey may be the first fowl to come to mind when pondering the main course during a holiday meal. After all, it might seem odd to sit down to a Thanksgiving dinner table and see chicken in place of the traditional turkey. Though turkey may never relinquish its spot as the go-to fowl for Thanksgiving dinner, holiday celebrations in December offer home cooks a little more leeway in regard to the main course. For those who are fond of fowl but prefer to eat turkey just once a year, this recipe...
