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Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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The Whimsical Wonders (WWs) were very fortunate to have the gnomes from Random Acts of Silliness (RAS) join us for the first annual Enchanted Forest Faire (EFF) in June of 2023. Before the EFF, the gnomes stayed for a few days at various businesses and also the Meadowlark Manor, the Library, and the Post Office. On the Friday before the EFF, the gnomes were picked up from all the places they had been visiting and became part of the EFF. The gnomes played a big part in the success of the EFF....
Whitehall Community Theatre, brought to you by Gold Junction Presents, is excited to bring its third production to the Star Theatre. NOODLES will be presented on Friday, December 29th at 7 PM, and twice on Saturday, December 30th, at 2 PM and 7 PM. Admission is $5 and donations to help fund future productions are appreciated. Ned (Jakin Cheuvront) is the 30-ish son of Boo (Sara Cheuvront) and Stu (Kerry Wafer) Boodle whose efforts to introduce girlfriends (Jeannene Armstrong, then Julia McNew) to his family don’t turn out very well. His f...
The holiday season is a magical time of year filled with cherished traditions that bring families together. And while gift-giving is one of the most beloved customs (especially for children), it can sometimes overshadow the true spirit of the season. Here are a few festive winter activities that focus on quality time together and spreading joy. 1. Spread Joy with Kid-Created Cards. According to a recent survey from AmericanGreetings.com, nearly 90% of Americans say that season’s greetings bring them joy; and 92% say they specifically enjoy k...
My Perfect Christmas - a Holiday Poem My home will be perfect, and food will be grand, This year’s plans for Christmas are the best in the land. My tree will be pretty, the decorations all even, The day will be “A-1” you’d best be believing. The week before Christmas I looked at my lists, Turned my eyes up to Heaven and shook both my fists. My cards are not mailed, they’re not even stamped, My tree is now crooked, it’ll soon need revamped. My house is not clean, and the gifts are not wrapped, My patience and energy levels are zapped. “To...
This past year, Writers on the Range, an independent opinion service based in western Colorado, sent out 52 weekly opinion columns. They were provided free of charge to more than 200 subscribing editors of publications large and small, each of whom republished dozens of the columns. Writers on the Range has a simple two-part mission. One of its aims is to engage Westerners in thinking and talking to each other about issues important to the region. The other aim is to entice readers to look forward to these fact-based opinions, with the hope...
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 2022 this honor went to Sarah Smart, and in 2021 to William Ulrichny. It's time to start voting! Visit the Ledger's Facebook photo album entitled 2023 Photos of the Week (https://bit.ly/485KGsG) and start voting! Likes will...
On Friday, December 15th, the Jefferson Valley Search and Rescue held its annual Christmas party. This year the party doubled as a retirement party for one JVSAR member, Grant Godbolt. Godbolt has volunteered for years with JVSAR - his expertise and personality will be sorely missed. Congratulations Grant Godbolt and best of luck from your family at JVSAR....
Applications are being accepted for the 2024 pheasant release program through the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program (UGBEP). As part of the program, 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 January 15 to apply. Projects must comprise at least 100 contiguous acres of land and contain a combination of suitable habitat components, including cover and food, that...
Eggnog is a rich and delicious beverage that has become synonymous with the most festive time of year. This milk and egg-based concoction is tasty on its own, or it can be dressed up with other flavors and spiked with a favorite spirit when celebrating the holiday season with other adult partygoers. December is National Eggnog Month, and December 24 is National Eggnog Day. There is no more perfect time of year to learn everything you can about eggnog, all the while sipping a cup of this creamy c...
The Library will be closed for Christmas on December 23rd -25th. The Library will be open on Friday for regular hours and on Tuesday for regular hours. The book drop will be emptied during the weekend if patrons wish to return things during the holidays. The Library will be closed on January 1st and open regular hours the rest of the week for New Year’s Day. There will be no programming between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day as the staff will be busy planning all of the new programs for the winter season. Don’t forget to pick up your book...
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL HERE, THERE, EVERYWHERE!...
It was an absolutely beautiful evening for a ride around Whitehall, complete with over 30 decorated vehicles! Thank you to all who participated and helped spread the true spirit of Christmas this year! Start planning your decorating now for next year's parade! Also, don't forget to nominate your neighbors and local businesses for the BEST DECORATED CONTEST - judging is December 22nd! MOST CHRISTMAS SPIRIT: Harlow's Bus with their Polar Express BEST COSTUME: Whitehall Volunteer Fire Department's...
DECEMBER 2, 1998 The Whitehall Town Council vote on November 30 to direct the town attorney to challenge a Montana Attorney General opinion was apparently illegally conducted because the council failed to obtain a majority vote to approve the motion. The dilemma was this: the vote itself was on a matter dealing with conflict of interest, and three members of the council abstained from voting because they could have had a conflict of interest on the issue voted upon. Montana state law requires a...
We want to extend a BIG thank you to our Friends and volunteers who helped out in the Library during the Christmas Fest. Patrons selected over 200 coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and socks from the Winter Wear Giveaway. It was so much fun to see all the children showing us their new hats and winter clothing. Thank you to everyone who donated new items for this most important program. Wednesday, December 13th, the Library will be hosting an adult Christmas Crafts gathering at 2:30 PM. Crafters...
The Whitehall Garden Club (WGC) met Wednesday, December 6th at hostess Glenna Waltee's festive home, the event starting with delicious treats and lots of visiting. The first action of the day was the official installation of officers, which culminated in Kathy Ross as president; Jayne Dean as vice President, and Laura Horn as secretary/treasurer. The newly formed committees will meet in January to discuss their plans for the 2024 year, therefore there is no formal WGC meeting in January. Next...
ELFIE SELFIE WEEK ONE WINNER: Marlee Learn, 6, found the infamous elfie on the shelfie and took a selfie! Great job spotting it - your prize is available at the Whitehall Chamber office! Be on the lookout for more Chamber elves and check out the clues on the Chamber's Facebook page....
The team at Sage Wellness Center is hosting a Holiday Open House & Mocktail Party on Friday, December 15th from 4-7 p.m. Fire cider, hot tea, and mocktails will be available for your enjoyment. We will have a selection of great gifts available at 20% off, including winter herbal products from Earth Heart Herbal, natural beauty and self-care items, and gift certificates. $20 from all service packages purchased will be donated to Impact Montana to support their work with veterans and members of...
Worry is an all-consuming black hole that drains your time, emotions, and physical well-being. Worry is insidious because you are so used to it that you aren’t aware of how often, or how readily, you worry. For some people, worry is a way of life. We grow up being taught, by example, to make worry a regular activity. We worry about what happened. We worry about what is happening now. We worry about what might happen. We worry about what others will do. We worry about what other people won’t do. We worry about just about everything. Worry bec...
I bet you are scratching your head thinking, where do I find a monkey in Montana? Well...about 15 years ago, I went to a pet store in a larger city up north, and there, in the back, they had monkeys for sale. I never even knew that monkeys could live in this kind of climate, with how cold it is, but there they were. For $300. I took a monkey home, thinking how much fun it was going to be. Sadly, it was January and the poor thing froze to death when my pick-up broke down and I had to walk five miles. Not wanting to see my money go completely to...
The Montana Supreme Court’s recent order upholding the Montana Department of Revenue’s calculation of the 95 school equalization mills provided a protective shield for residential property taxpayers and students educated in Montana’s public schools. The Court’s decision respected and preserved bipartisan decisions made by the 2023 Legislature estimating revenues and appropriating funds to fund Montana’s public schools. Some county officials erroneously asserted that levying 77.89 instead of 95 school equalization mills would have saved the...
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The Whitehall Saddle Club would like to thank the Whitehall community for making the 2023 Christmas Festival Wreath Contest and Auction a success once again! Your generosity has made a difference in our community! FIRST PLACE: Erica Ronsberg/Ronsberg Music Studio SECOND PLACE: Nathanial Reed & Hali Ehresmann THIRD PLACE: Dala Cole & Michelle McCormick TOP SELLING: TIE! Tilden Yamamoto and Nathanial Reed & Hali Ehresmann WREATH MAKERS: Amber Colombo • Angel Adams Anne Marie Morse • Barbara Lie...
Several organizations have offered to contribute additional funding to raise the cash reward for information on a wolverine killed illegally northwest of Wisdom in November. Donating organizations include the Animal Defense Fund, Trap Free Montana, Skyline Sportsmen in Butte, the Center for Biological Diversity, and FWP’s TIP-MONT program. The combined reward offered from these organizations is $21,500. Game wardens received a report on Nov. 10 of a wolverine carcass found on U.S. Forest Service Road 7377 near Schultz Saddle and the C...
Whitehall Community Theatre, brought to you by Gold Junction Presents, is excited to bring its third production to the Star Theatre. NOODLES will be presented on Friday, December 29th at 7 PM, and twice on Saturday, December 30th, at 2 PM and 7 PM. Admission is $5 and donations to help fund future productions are appreciated. Ned (Jakin Cheuvront) is the 30-ish son of Boo (Sara Cheuvront) and Stu (Kerry Wafer) Boodle whose efforts to introduce girlfriends (Jeannene Armstrong, then Julia McNew) to his family don't turn out very well. His family...
The Whitehall Chamber's BINGO event, under the direction of Raven Hyrsenko, brought in over $400 for Jefferson Valley Search & Rescue....
