Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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On Monday, November 29, just before 7 AM, a Whitehall school bus collided head-on with a 2002 Chrysler Town & Country minivan after the van negotiated a sharp right-hand corner while traveling West and crossed the center line. The accident occurred at mile marker 3 on Hwy 2, just outside Whitehall. The bus was traveling East and headed to the start of the bus route. Following impact, the minivan and bus came to rest in the roadway. The 52-year-old male driver was declared dead at the scene. His 35-year-old female passenger of Belgrade went to...
The 2021-22 flu season is here. Last year, Montana had no diagnosed flu. Those who follow flu trends are concerned we will see increased flu activity this year. Experts suspect the low number of flu cases last year may mean fewer people with immunity to the strains circulating this year. This, combined with relaxed prevention measures for COVID-19, could result in a challenging 2021-22 flu season. Currently, there have been eleven confirmed influenza cases in Montana. One of the eleven...
Cookbooks are still not obsolete because recipe websites are terrible. The grinch gets a bad rap. He never hated Christmas, he just hated people. The social acceptability of farting versus peeing yourself swaps when you’re in a body of water. Some people believe that secret societies of wealthy people run everything and use us all as pawns, but that’s really just society. They aren’t even secret about it. If you sleep 7 instead of 8 hours a day you’ll technically live 3 years longer. Deer don’t connect headlights with danger because the sun h...
Dear Editor, Freedom House, a non-profit NGO conducting research and advocacy on democracy, political freedom, and human rights, recently reported that US democracy is in decline and has been for the last decade. They urgently recommend reforms to reverse this nefarious trend toward authoritarian rule. They listed several reasons for our decline, which, in my opinion, can be summed up to the extreme forces in play on both ends of the political spectrum. The far-left liberals and the ultra-right-wing conservatives, neither of whom understand...
Dear Editor, Let me start by saying that corn used to be my most favored vegetable when it came to canned veggies, anyway. When I had good teeth, I would devour corn-on-the-cob like it was going out of style back in the day. Even to this day, I like my cornbread made with...you guessed it...creamed corn. But here’s where we come to the crux of the matter. It’s no big secret that corn, the delicious vegetable that saved our Pilgrim forefathers from starvation, has little to no nutritional value! Furthermore, studies have shown that the ind...
Governor Greg Gianforte launched the 2021 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation and is seeking nominations for the award. “Our veterans and their families have sacrificed so much in defense of our freedoms and our way of life. Even after their time in military service, many Montana veterans have kept the flame of service burning by helping others in their community,” Gov. Gianforte said. “I’m asking Montanans to help me identify and recognize these outstanding Montana veterans, and I look forward to honoring these heroes for their service t...
I had an experience on Monday while covering the horrific bus vs van accident. The incident is something I cannot ignore and is what spurred this editorial. In February 2009, Dallice Smith was killed in a car accident on Highway 69. She was a friend, a former teammate on softball leagues, and someone the majority of our community knew by sight. At the time of her death, I worked at the Ledger. When news of her accident broke, the former owner and Editor of the Ledger chose to run photos of the scene. I disagreed with his decision, but I was...
Betsey Anne Hallila, of Whitehall, found her angel wings on November 27, 2021, passing quietly and peacefully with her son and daughter by her side. Betsey was born on December 12, 1937, in Winooski, Vermont. She was the youngest of seven children who all grew up in Florida. She married Calvin Hartford; after her divorce, she moved to Montana, where she raised her five children. Betsey was a strong, independent woman who had various jobs in the restaurant business, as a CNA in multiple...
Just in time for holiday travel, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Jim Gilman Excavating are excited to announce the formal completion of construction on the I-15/I-90 Interchange Project outside Butte. The roadway is open with fresh pavement, LED lighting, and guardrail improvements. Work on I-15 and I-90 in Butte was part of MDT’s efforts for Pavement Preservation, which ensures good roads remain good, as roads in bad shape require a lot more money, time, and resources to fix. “With harsh winters and heavy traffic in the summ...
The holiday season is in full swing, and retailers are tempting consumers with Christmas specials. I swear, the more I’ve aged, the margin for advertising has broadened wider and wider. Will we see Christmas in July at some point? Now I’m not opposed to celebrating holidays all year round; in fact, I suggest that celebrating Christ-like virtues personally in our lives is for all 365 days in the year. A little less consumerism might be nice. So in the spirit of Christmas, another virtue worth discussing, is being gift-full, and yes, it’s a wor...
I can't believe it is already the beginning of December. To help everyone get in the holiday spirit, the staff is hosting a "Decorate the Library Party" on Friday, December 3rd, at 3 PM. Everyone is invited to help decorate the library for Christmas by putting up trees, decorating the windows, hanging swags, and more. There will be treats and fun for everyone as the library gets decked out for the season! December will bring our Crafts4Christmas programs which will give everyone a chance to...
Whitehall Stroll Events include: Whitehall stores begin welcoming shoppers and strollers. During the day, various businesses will host open houses and a contest to “Stamp Out Holiday Hassles” will be conducted. Santa will be entertaining children of all ages at the Asten Center. The traditional free hayride will organize at Joan’s A&W, departing to pick up Santa. Also, the community tree lighting ceremony will be held. The WBA urges everyone to join the Whitehall High School Chorus with Christmas songs and the lighting of the town tree. Hayri...
Understandably, Charlotte was proud to wear her new dress for the nice man holding the camera. It was her birthday trip after all! She and her parents, Russian immigrants Andrei and Alina Semenov, moved to Chicago from Kazan, Russia. They had begun homesteading a small parcel of land just west of the big city about three years previous. Charlotte was used to hardship, so when she stepped onto the boat headed east, down the Volga to the North Sea, she was prepared for the long, arduous journey,...
The Montana State University Madison-Jefferson Extension Rancher Roundtable Event will be held Wednesday, December 8 from 5:30 PM to 7 PM at the Volunteer Hall at the Boulder Fairgrounds (25 Little Boulder Road, Boulder, MT). Supplementation and Alternative Feeds will be detailed by speaker Megan Van Emon, MSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist. Drought, hay shortage: this program will discuss ways to make your hay and available forage go the extra mile. It will provide the opportunity for you to...
Are you ready for our next FUNdraiser event to help raise funds for our animal shelter building project? Join us December 1st through December 10th for the 2021 Poorly Drawn Pet Pawtraits Fundraiser! HERE'S HOW IT WORKS: With every $20 + donation received between December 1st and 10th of 2021 our volunteer students or adults will create a drawing from a photo of your pet that you have emailed to us. After your artwork is completed it will be emailed to you with your original photo. With an...
Due to unforeseen circumstances and staffing shortages this year, the Whitehall Chamber will be unable to do the Community Calendar for 2022. The Chamber apologizes for the oversight this year and hopes to have them ready for future years....
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the Department has begun accepting applications for up to $1.15 billion in loans and grants to help people in rural areas get access to high-speed internet. This announcement comes on the heels of the recently enacted Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which provides another nearly $2 billion in additional funding for the ReConnect program. USDA anticipates issuing a new Notice of Funding Opportunity to make the additional funds in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law available in...
Slow cookers can be unsung kitchen heroes any time of the year, but particularly during the colder seasons. That's because slow cookers take on one-pot meals with ease. A person simply places all the ingredients inside the crock, then returns in 8 hours or so to a completely cooked meal. Certain recipes, including stews, lend themselves well to the slow-cooking method. While beef is often associated with stew, plenty of proteins can take the place of beef, including pork. This recipe for Golden...
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 6:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 7:00PM NEANDERTHAL PT1 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 10:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 11:00PM NEANDERTHAL PT 2 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 6:30PM FIRING LINE 7:00PM KINGDOMS OF THE SKY: ANDES 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 10:30PM FIRING LINE 11:00PM KINGDOMS OF THE SKY: HIMALAYA SATURDAY. DECEMBER 4 6:00AM HERO ELEMENTARY 6:30AM XAVIER RIDDLE 7:00AM...
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, when life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade. Take that to heart and try to see the silver lining when an obstacle gets in your way. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 It’s one thing to stand by your views, Taurus. It’s another to stubbornly refuse to listen to others when they make good points. Be open-minded this week. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 You may be juggling too much at one time, Gemini. If you’re finding it difficult to manage your time, reach out to a friend or colleague for help. They’re ready and willing. CANCER Jun...
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21 03:02:52 Threats: S Division St 09:00:08 Welfare Check: Boe Ln 13:28:56 Welfare Check: I-90 13:44:56 Agency Assist: Boe Ln 14:07:00 Traffic Stop: I-90 15:00:32 Fraud: Windy Ridge Rd 15:08:10 Civil: First Rd 16:05:57 911 Hang Up: I-90 16:23:46 Animal 18:28:26 Medical 19:19:10 Assist: Hwy 2 W 20:00:31 911 Hang Up 20:09:56 Abandoned Vehicle MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22 06:31:28 Motor Vehicle 12:46:25 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 15:23:22 Trespass: W Viella St 17:44:39 911 Hang Up: E First St 20:34:17 Motorist Assist: W Legion St 21:21:14 T...
