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For the second time in five months, a gun show will be taking place at the Community Center. The Whitehall Gun Show is scheduled for Friday, February 14 to Sunday, February 16. A show also took place in September of 2019, the first in town since 2017 due to insurance issues. The show will be open Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $1. The admission for children 12 and under with an adult is free. Veteran Bill Carhuff said...
The Missoula Children's Theater is heading to Whitehall. An audition for the production of "Johnny Appleseed" is scheduled for Tuesday, February, 18 from 3:40 to 5:40 p.m. Those Whitehall K-8 students auditioning should arrive right after school and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition. Among the roles to be cast are Johnny Appleseed; Granpa's Kiddos, the Pioneers; Sir Peter Prescott and his...
With a spike in popularity in barn quilts over the last two decades, Whitehall art teacher Gayle Walter is trying to get the community inspired to create them locally. The Whitehall School District will be hosting an adult education barn quilt class that will be held Tuesdays starting February 11th through March 10th from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Whitehall School art room. Walter will be facilitating the class. According to Walter, there are now more than 7,000 barn quilts in the U.S. and Canada and...
fter a fierce winter storm led to the cancellation of the 2019 event, the Teen Substance Free Super Bowl Party will return to Whitehall in 2020. The event sponsored by Jefferson County, The Jefferson County Tobacco Prevention Program, The DUI Task Force and the Care Coalition is scheduled to take place Sunday, February 2 at the Whitehall Community Center. The party is open for students in grades 6 to 12 with doors opening at 4 p.m. and being locked at 4:15 p.m. until the game is over. Jefferson...
The recent Christmas holiday once again showed the giving nature of local residents with two donations to the Whitehall Volunteer Fire Department. Earlier this week, Reverend Tonya R. Whaley, a Pastor for the United Methodist Church presented a check to the department for $500. Whaley who moved to the area in July said the donation was 100 percent of what was raised by parishioners at their Christmas Eve Service. Whitehall Fire Chief Joe Granvold was very appreciative of the donation. "This is...
In May of 2018, 10-year-old cousins Avery Kohl and Lydia Chaffin both tragically passed away in a UTV accident in Idaho. Throughout their lives, both made a tremendous impact on those they crossed paths with which included Tony, Trish, and Evelinn Scarborough of Whitehall. Avery of Brigham City, Utah was known for her kindness and dreamed of growing up to be a humanitarian. Shortly after the accident, her friends and family helped to fulfill her dreams by creating Avery's Dream Foundation. In a...
Paintings by the late artist Don Waltee are on display at Whitehall Town Hall located at 207 E. Legion. Waltee was born on a dairy farm in northern Michigan and moved to Butte at the age of 11. He joined the Navy after high school and returned to Butte. Later he and his wife Glenna moved to Alaska and spent the next 30 years on job assignments all over the country. The Waltees built their retirement home off Piedmont Road in Whitehall when they retired. Don began his art training 50 years ago;...
Earlier this year, the Musical Ensembles at Liberty Place delighted local crowds with their third annual "Lights On" concert. Next week local residents will be able to relive the wonderful evening with the rebroadcast of "Lights On 3". The broadcasts will take place on Jefferson County Radio on December 31 and January 1 at 6 p.m. The local Jefferson County Radio stations are 106.1 FM in Cardwell and 106.5 FM in Whitehall. Prior to this year's show, David Parker of Liberty Place said in the past...
This weekend local residents are invited to attend the annual Community Christmas Cantata. The Cantata is scheduled for Sunday, December 22 at 7 p.m. at the First Christian Church located at 108 1st St. E in Whitehall. The 2019 Cantata is "Everlasting Light" and will be under the direction of Janet Heilig and Norm Tebay....
While there was plenty of time for good and conversation, the annual Volunteer of the Country Store Christmas Dinner was once again a chance for the organization to give back for the betterment of the Whitehall area. Three grants were awarded at the dinner to local non-profits for a total of $20,000. The Jefferson Valley Rural Fire Department received $10,000, the Jefferson Valley Museum and Whitehall Booster Club each received $5,000. Joy Des Rosier of the country said the volunteers were very...
Local residents will get a chance next week to check out some amazing pieces created by students at the Whitehall K-12 Art Show and Sale. The event is slated to take place Tuesday, December 17 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Art Wing of the school. The show/sale is the same night as the K-5 concert at 7 p.m. In a past interview with the Ledger, art teacher Gayle Walter discussed the sale and show. "Students have to not only create their artwork but prepare it for display. They must think about the...
Each year the Whitehall area comes together the first Saturday of December for the annual Christmas Stroll. Organized by the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, this year's stroll is scheduled for Saturday, December 7 and will feature a wide variety of activities for all ages. Chamber President Melissa Jenkins has been the chair of the stroll committee for the past two years and is excited about the upcoming event. "The chamber is super eager to once again be hosting the event. I really feel this yea...
This Saturday is a wonderful opportunity to find some handmade gifts at the Ranching Fiber Tradition Sip and Shop local event in Whitehall. Sponsored by Ranching Tradition Fiber, the event is scheduled November 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 12 Ranch Land Road. Organizer Kami Noyes has seen similar events in the past and thought she would give it a go locally. "There are a lot of small businesses ran out of homes. People sometimes just miss out on those great locally made gifts," she said. "So,...
Be it now known that the time is nigh to bring in the joy and cheer of the Christmas Season! All the pageantry and pomp of Medieval England will be brought to life in the Whitehall High School's Madrigal Dinner. The Royal Court will include the Band & Choir company. Festivities will be held at the High School MPR in Whitehall at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10 and Wednesday, December 11. A fabulous meal including Qyartered Chycken, Myxed Vegetables, Crusty Bread and Bread Puddyng will be...
The Star Theater in Whitehall is once again helping give back local community with this week's Toys for Tots fundraiser. The charity event is scheduled for Friday, November 22 to Sunday, November 24 at the theater located at 25 W. Legion in Whitehall. Those who bring in a toy for a donation will receive a movie pass or have admission covered for this week's film. There will also be several silent auction items. According to theater manager Colton Anderson, past Toys for Tots drives have gone...
ou are invited to participate in the 22nd annual Wreath Auction. December 7th 2019. At a Whitehall Saddle Club meeting on 1989, after a long year of Barrel Races, O-Mok-See's, Horse Shows, and Rodeos a group of Whitehall Saddle Club members thought a Community Open House at the WSC Club House would be a great way to give back. As the plans progressed, they decided to pair the event with Whitehall's Stroll night, and to raise awareness of the Whitehall Food Pantry. The plans included community...
It's once again the time of the year for the annual Church of Latter-day Saints Harvest Pantry Dinner. The popular annual event is scheduled for Friday, November 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church located at 41 Mormon Lane. The meal is a Thanksgiving Dinner with all the trimmings, including a variety of desserts. The suggested donation is $6 per person or $20 for a family. Canned food items will also be accepted, with all proceeds going to the Whitehall Area Food Bank. Volunteer Donna Loomis...
There will be a new location for the 22nd annual Liberty Place Inc. Festival of Trees. After many years at the Best Western GranTree Inn, this year's fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, November 22 at the Commons located at 1794 E. Baxter Lane in Bozeman. Liberty Place Executive Director Ann Geiger is very excited about the change in venues. "It is a wonderful space and much larger than we have had at the GranTree. We have had many people ask us to find a bigger venue - so now, we need people...
The Whitehall and Cardwell Schools are hosting their annual Veterans Day program next week. The Whitehall program is scheduled for Monday, November 11 at 10 a.m. in Varsity Gym, while the Cardwell program is scheduled for 1 p.m. in the gymnasium. Whitehall Musical Director Janet Heilig discussed the importance of the event for both students and staff. "It is wonderful for us all to get to see the Veterans in our community and to recognize them. I know it is always a time of reflection as names...
The Cardwell Store and Moose Crossing Sweets & Gifts are giving back to the local community with an ongoing food drive. The drive conducted by the store located at 770 MT HWY 2 started November 1 and will run until December 1. Those who donate at least three non-perishable items, canned vegetables and soups are needed most, will receive $.50 off a drink from Moose Crossing. The drive was organized by Lilly Center who works at both businesses. Center discussed the importance of the drive and...
The Jefferson County Health Department and the Care Van are teaming up to offer free flu shots for Whitehall area residents. The free of charge Whitehall Flu Shot Clinic is scheduled for Friday, November 1 from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Borden's Conference Room at 103 West. Legion. The special event in coordination with the Care Van Program offers no out of pocket costs for the vaccines, regardless of insurance status and nobody will be turned away for inability to pay. Public health nurses...
It's once again time for the Whitehall area community to gather again to rehearse for the annual Community Christmas Cantata. Rehearsals will begin for the 2019 Cantata on Sunday, November 3 at 7 p.m. at the First Christian Church located at 108 1st St. E in Whitehall. The 2019 performance is scheduled for Sunday, December 22 at 7 p.m. at the church. The 2019 Cantata is "Everlasting Light" and will be under the direction of Janet Heilig and Norm Tebay. According to Barbara Willis, the Cantata...
Here's your sign! At least it will be... The Whitehall School Reader Board sign needs an upgrade! As a marker to Whitehall School's entrance, it guides visitors to our turn into the high school and middle school, as well as informs our community of events such as sports events and music performances. The current sign is in need of repair, but rather than have students with a big stick changing letters out in inclement weather on a busy road, we are upgrading to an LED sign! This new sign will...
The Whitehall American Legion Post #24 will host a 100-year anniversary celebration on Friday, October 18. The celebration will take place at 4 p.m. at the Veteran Park memorial rock next to the flagpole on Legion Avenue with a commemorative plaque presentation followed by hamburgers and hot dogs at the Whitehall Community Center....
The Whitehall American Legion Post #24 will host a 100-year anniversary celebration Friday, October 18. The celebration will take place at 4 p.m. at the Veteran Park Memorial Rock next to the flagpole on Legion Avenue with a commemorative plaque presentation followed by hamburgers and hot dogs at the Whitehall Community Center. The long heritage of the Whitehall American Legion Post #24 starting with Charles O. Daniels and 24 other area veterans who originally organized Post #24 on October 16,...
