Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park will again host holiday candlelight tours of the entire developed cave route. This special event allows visitors to see and enjoy the caverns by the warm, festive glow of candle lanterns. Participants must make a reservation prior to their tour. Tours will be offered from Dec. 16-18 and Dec. 21-23. The starting times of these tours will vary, depending on park staffing for the day. However, all tours will be during the day, with a portion of the two-hour walking tour being outdoors along trails that may have...
Many thanks are extended to the area artist community for their participation in the Christmas Festival Art Exhibit. We had amazing art, wonderful live music, provided by Rex Davis and Ed Merritt, and a very enjoyable day! Special thanks to those dedicated volunteers who always step up and make it all happen. Your commitment is so appreciated! The winning ticket for our rocking horse raffle was Janet Seabass, drawn by Ron Roginske. Merry Christmas to everyone from the Jefferson Valley Fine Art...
Residential Light Winners: Jerry Ward - 1st Place Logan Trotter - 2nd Place Rich/Celeste Shepherd - 3rd Place Business Light Winners: Pulse Salon - 1st Place Settings - 2nd Place Whitehall Drug - 3rd Place Parade Entry Winners: Arctic Heat - 1st Place Business The Buckners - 1st Place Vehicle Winners may pick up their prizes at the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, Tues-Fri, 10 AM - 3 PM. The Parade of Lights is sponsored by Northwestern Energy....
December 10, 1997 John Jardine, 75, one of Whitehall’s most cherished and prominent residents, died in a plane crash on Sunday, December 7th, when the airplane he was in collided in mid-air with another private airplane about 10 miles north of Bozeman. Jardine, who retired from his Whitehall law practice in 1992 and moved to Red Lodge, was a virtual institution in Whitehall. Jardine was a former Town of Whitehall attorney, a state legislator from the area, and a Whitehall State Bank (now Rocky Mountain Bank) board of directors member for 37 y...
Many hallmarks of the holiday season, including Christmas trees, holiday decorations, and festive meals, present potential fire hazards that contribute to an annual increase in U.S. home fires at this time of year. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Christmas Day and Christmas Eve are among the leading days of the year for home fires. “December is a leading month for home fires, in large part because many of the activities we engage in during the holiday season reflect leading causes of home fires year-round,” sai...
Congratulations to the following Business Bingo winners: Austin Senst, Mike Brush, Cliff Edsall, and Shelly Heppler. Winners may pick up their prizes at the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, Tues-Fri, 10 AM - 3 PM....
The Christmas Festival was a big hit at the Library and we had almost 600 people there celebrating in a variety of ways. I want to take a second and thank the many people who made all the fun happen. First, a big thank you to Deanna Mydland from PBSKids and her helper Katey Crusch for all of the wonderful crafts and projects they provided for the children. Special thanks also to the Friends of the Library who manned the Book Sale, as well as the Winter Wear Give Away and the Cookie Reception tables. This year we were thrilled to have beautiful...
The Whitehall Garden Club (WGC) held its last meeting of 2022 on Wednesday, December 7th. Hostesses Mary Baughn and Evelyn Edmisten treated those in attendance to a "from scratch" feast. A hot potato casserole, two varieties of homemade jam to top homemade yeast rolls (cue the music – I like bread and butter, I like toast and jam...), fruited banana bread, and my personal favorite, soft chewy molasses cookies (pretty sure I had three, but fortunately no one was counting!) A beautiful garland o...
The media likes to portray the holidays as a happy time, but they are not for everyone. Check out some tips from Youth Dynamics for helping kids deal with holiday stress. Youth Dynamics is a mental health service provider around Montana. The closest locations to Whitehall are Boulder and Butte. “The holiday season is a time that, for many, is filled with fun and joy. Yet, for others, it’s a period flavored withstress and even trauma. This time of year can bring up memories of loss, create tension in homes, and present challenges as many fam...
December 16th 1862, 160 years ago: William A. Clark is born in Colorado. Clark would serve as an attorney in Virginia City for 25 years before being elected to Congress in 1895. In 1912, he would become Judge for the Fifth Judicial District from 1912 until his death in 1921. Most notably, he was the judge in the case against Butte Mine Worker President Muckle McDonald, whom he sentenced to jail. December 19th 1863, 159 years ago: Virginia City holds a three-day outdoor "miner court" trial for...
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 6:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 7:00PM MOLLY OF DENALI 7:30PM READY JET GO! 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR AND COMPANY 10:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 10:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 11:00PM AMERICAN MASTERS: THE ADVENTURES OF SAUL BELLOW FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 6:30PM FIRING LINE 7:00PM MOLLY OF DENALI 7:30PM DINING WITH THE CHEF 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 10:30PM FIRING LINE 11:00PM CRAFT IN AMERICA: INSPIRATION...
The Mental Health offices at Borden's in Whitehall are finally occupied! Diana C. Smith, a mental health counselor specializing in couples, adults, young adults, teens, and children, has made Borden's her new home. Smith, who has lived in Whitehall for nearly a decade, is originally from Columbia. She spent two years as a counselor, as well as a neuropsychologist for six years, in Columbia before moving to Canada. She married her husband, Whitehall native Jonathan Smith, in 2014 and made her...
The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce held its annual elections meeting on Thursday, December 8 at Bordens Conference Room with a full house in attendance. Once elections were completed, the new board was announced: President Elizabeth Pullman (Whitehall Ledger), Vice President Dana Brunet (Peppertree Deli), Past President Pamela Polachi (Settings), Treasurer Sherre Mead (Numb3rs) and Board of Director members Carey Burnside (Arctic Heat), Kylie Hansen (Whitehall PTSA), Anna Coleman (Starlight Electric), Samara Doran (Friend of the Chamber), and...
When an idea comes, sometimes you silence it - other times you mention it to others and realize you have their full support. Such is the case with Sage Wellness Center and Bethel Wagner. "Four years ago I graduated from health coaching school and was doing one on one sessions. Then, in the last year and a half or so, I felt like I needed to expand into something bigger," Wagner explained. "I wanted to collaborate with other people and offer more than just health coaching." Wagner went on to...
ELFIE SELFIE WEEK ONE WINNER: Kylie Glaus looks adorable with her Chamber elf! Great job spotting it - your prize is available at the Whitehall Ledger office! Be on the lookout for more Chamber elves and check out the clues on the Chamber's Facebook page....
In December 1896, the entire United States was in the grip of a strong winter. The Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads were struggling to keep their lines open due to heavy snowfall and a deadly rail accident occurred at the Mullen tunnel east of Missoula. William Steinway of piano manufacturing fame died of typhoid fever. Congress was making "Laws Without End" with 1456 measures on their calendar. The Treasury Department reported that the government spent more than it took in. Here...
December 3, 1997 The Golden Sunlight Mine (GSM) expansion permit environmental impact statement was under attack, and GSM intended to fight back. An attorney for the National Wildlife Federation had written a letter to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) that read in part, “DEQ’s recent work in the EIS was intended solely to benefit Golden Sunlight and to shield operations at the mine from meaningful public review. As a result, the EIS is fatally flawed and should be withdrawn.” GSM manager Jerry Harrington said, “ Rather than be...
The elves have been to the Library to decorate, and the entire place is covered with Christmas cheer! The 21st Century program finished learning about Ukrainian Spider ornaments and creating their own when they volunteered to help the staff decorate the tree, light the windows, and stash little bits of holiday traditions around the building. Thank you all for helping!! The Library is the place to be during the Christmas Festival on December 10th. We will be open from 9 AM to 4 PM with multiple...
Montana State University Extension is reminding Montanans to open a Medical Care Savings Account or make deposits into their accounts before Dec. 31 to save money on Montana income taxes. An MSA is an account used to reduce the cost of saving for medical expenses and long-term health care. According to Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist, an MSA offers several benefits, including a reduction on state income taxes. For example, if a person has taxable income over $21,600, they could save approximately $304 in state income...
This is a series of articles focusing on estate and legacy planning. Authors are Kaleena Miller, Madison-Jefferson County Extension Agent, kaleena.miller1@montana.edu and Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension Family Economics Specialist, goetting@montana.edu. Take a moment during this busy holiday season to think about estate planning from a “gifting while you are alive” perspective. Some Montanans have stated they have received the greatest satisfaction when they gift some assets before they pass on so they can watch their children and gra...
Influenza season is here, and it is making a mark on Jefferson County residents. The past two seasons have been less vigorous related to flu activity. This year we are seeing a significant increase in cases. These cases are affecting all ages. Montana Department of Health and Human Services reports “Cases and hospitalizations (of influenza) have increased rapidly over the past few weeks, and both measures are higher than historically seen during this time of year. Weekly reported cases (last week) also exceeded the peak case count from the p...
Small businesses add flavor to our area. There is a sense of adventure when you explore a small business. You never know what beauties you’ll uncover or what scrumptiousness awaits. Sadly, that’s also why a lot of people choose to patronize chains. With chains they know exactly what they’ll get and there’s a lot of comfort in that. But comfort does come at a price and that price could be our community. Large employers and chains are vital, but this holiday season we’re asking you to support small business to help ensure they’re around in t...
Applications are being accepted for the 2023 pheasant release program through Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program (UGBEP). Guided by statute, pen-raised birds are released in areas suitable for ring-necked pheasants with the intent to enhance wild pheasant populations. Landowners interested in releasing pen-reared pheasants have until Jan. 15 to submit an application. Projects must comprise at least 100 contiguous acres of land and contain a combination of suitable habitat components – including cover and food ...
Montana’s 2022 wolf regulations passed by the Fish and Wildlife Commission in August will go back in effect immediately after a court ruling in a lawsuit against Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks denied the plaintiff’s motion for a preliminary injunction and lifted a temporary restraining order. The lawsuit challenges Montana’s wolf management. Two weeks ago the judge in the case issued a temporary restraining order reverting wolf regulations back to the 2020 wolf hunting and trapping season. That temporary restraining order expired Tuesd...
