Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Patricia Morse, Emily Bruner, and Amy Volz passed the July 2022 bar exam and were sworn into the Montana bar as lawyers last week....
The Jefferson Local Development Corporation (JLDC) voted 6-2 on Wednesday, September 21 to purchase the Rogers Building (3 Whitetail Rd), in which to house the Western Legacy Center (WLC). In June the JLDC had pulled out of negotiations to purchase the building, with JLDC Executive Director Eric Seidensticker stating that “the Western Legacy Center’s business plan is not in the best interest of JLDC at this time.” However, since June, JLDC had reconsidered their position and at the September meeting voted again, with 6 in agreement, 2 against,...
The Lower Jefferson River Watershed Committee and the Whitehall Ledger are, again, sponsoring a Candidate Forum for the competitive races in Jefferson County for the November election. The forum will be held Thursday, October 27, 2022, in the Borden conference room at 6 PM. The Lower Jefferson River Watershed Committee has sponsored candidate forums for the last 20 years in an effort to let the voters get as much information as possible about the candidates before they vote. Candidates are invited to attend this forum and spend a few minutes...
Continuing his 56 County Tour in Broadwater and Jefferson counties, Governor Greg Gianforte highlighted the strength of Montana's workforce, meeting with small business owners and employees, first responders, medical professionals, and tradesmen. Beginning his afternoon in Townsend, the governor grabbed lunch at Full Belli Deli, owned and operated by Dakota and Heidi Bingham. There, the governor had lunch, met Heidi, and thanked her and her employees for adding greater vibrancy to the...
The Whitehall Trojans Homecoming festivities are in full swing, so don't miss out on a single moment to show your support to your hometown team! The Whitehall JMG classes have done a campus cleanup to make the campus look its best and have also repainted the Trojan heads throughout the school property. Hallways have been decorated and lockers adorned by the Whitehall Booster Club for everyone participating in football, drama, volleyball, cross country, and cheerleading. WEDNESDAY: "Wake-Up...
The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce is now accepting registrations for the first annual Whitehall Scarecrow Contest! The first 30 businesses to register will be eligible to win prizes - the Judge's Choice and the People's Choice Awards. • All entries must be registered with the Whitehall Chamber. • Scarecrow must be displayed in the storefront business by October 1st. • Scarecrows can be no more than 6 feet tall. • Scarecrows must be old-fashioned, traditional scarecrows. Winners will be chosen...
An Alzheimer’s Community Forum will be hosted by the Whitehall Community Library on Tuesday, September 27 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Join the forum for a listening session on Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and memory loss. This forum is designed with you in mind. Hear a brief overview of Alzheimer’s, dementia, and memory loss as well as local resources available to you. Alzheimer’s Association Montana Chapter, Jefferson County Public Health, Jefferson Public Libraries, and Healthy Communities Coalition welcome your thoughts on how we can bet...
Hunters Education taught and coordinated by Dave Cole, will begin on Thursday, September 22 at 6:30 PM at the Cardwell School gym. Participants may register online at register-ed.com/events/view/187410. Please print and bring all necessary paperwork with you. For questions or more information, please contact Cole at 406-490-0203....
The Jefferson County Health Department has started to receive its flu vaccine and is scheduling patients in Whitehall, Boulder, and Clancy. Vaccination clinics will be held in Whitehall on Tuesdays from 1 PM to 3:30 PM, in Boulder on Wednesdays from 10 AM to 4 PM, and in Clancy on Fridays from 1 PM to 4 PM. To schedule, please call 406-225-4007 or 406-287-3249....
Whitehall’s Screams Come True is now in its fourth year, and as of Tuesday, September 20, has begun building in the Whitehall Community Center. The 2022 event will feature the scarier than scary haunted house, the freaky hay maze, and - new this year - three escape room scenarios to find your way out of. If you are interested in building, decorating, or scaring, please contact Liz at 406-498-3807 or email screamscometruemt@gmail.com. Screams Come True is brought to you by Gold Junction Presents., a Whitehall non-profit....
Whitehall non-profit Gold Junction Presents is bringing an evening of classical music to the Star Theatre on Saturday, October 8 at 7 PM. This program is free to the public; donations are accepted and appreciated. Members of the Bozeman Symphony will perform for about an hour. A meet and greet, hosted by Gold Junction board members, will be held immediately following the performance. Gold Junction Presents strives to present the arts in all of their forms to educate, challenge, and culturally broaden the experiences available to the people of...
Editor's note: True heroes in Whitehall exist. On Monday, September 19 the Ledger received the following email and photos. The Ledger thanks Brant for sharing the story with everyone. Thank you, Patti and Brian, and all involved! I was down visiting my friend Patti [Kugler] on her porch when we noticed a pickup going by that was dragging a partially unrolled wire fencing. I commented, "that could start a fire" and it was not even a minute later, Patti jumped up and yelled FIRE! She called 911,...
To the people of Jefferson County: I want to thank you for your support in the Primary Election, I really appreciate you. As we get closer to the General Election in November you will not see any banners, flyers, or posters of me. I do not believe in asking for or accepting other people's money for publicity. You can better use that money on gas, groceries, and childcare. I am not able to go around knocking on doors, all that Disco dancing in the 70s ruined my knees. I am more than happy to...
The September meeting of the Whitehall Town Council saw many standard reports and little controversy as the Town heads into the colder months. Whitehall Public Works Director Kory Klapan said Town workers would begin blowing out sprinklers at the Rec Complex, then move to the parks and cemeteries in the upcoming weeks in preparation for winter. Klapan also noted that potholes would be filled within the next two weeks and if you notice one that may not be on his radar, please contact the Town so that it can be repaired. Jefferson County...
The Whitehall Veterans Annual Fall Gun Show will be held Friday, September 16 through Sunday, September 18 at the Whitehall Community Center, located at 11 N. Division Street in Whitehall. The daily hours are Friday from 1 PM to 6 PM, Saturday from 9 AM to 6 PM, and Sunday from 9 AM to 3 PM. Admission is $4 per person for the entire weekend. Free admission for children under the age of 12; children must be accompanied by an adult. All net profit will be donated to the Whitehall VFW/American Legion. For more information contact Carl Robertson...
A public meeting gathering final comments on the Whitehall Tax Increment Fund (WTIF) Master Plan will take place from 5:30 PM until 7 PM on September 22 at Whitehall Community Center (north side). The final review draft of the Master Plan is available for review at www.whitehall.stahlyprojects.com. Please review and attend the meeting with your comments. The agenda for the meeting will include: • Brief overview of the purpose of the Master Plan. • Brief overview of the activities conducted to develop the Master Plan. • Brief overview of the c...
Citizens of 16 rural Montana communities are invited to participate in the third annual Reimagining Rural virtual gathering set for three evenings this fall. Reimagining Rural is a program offered through Montana State University Extension that invites community members in small towns to hear new ideas for rural community vitality. The events are meant to inspire and motivate attendees to imagine a brighter future for their towns. Seventeen Whitehall residents attended the first of this series, which is available to view now at...
Would you like to learn how to walk on a tightwire? Or maybe someday swing on a trapeze? Or perhaps bounce a soccer ball on your head forever - or maybe on your foot? All while juggling at the same time? While riding a unicycle would you like to juggle three balls all in one hand? Or perhaps some juggle clubs, juggle rings, or even juggle fire? Would you like to learn how to concentrate on something like that AND figure it all out? This workshop, plus a firm desire to practice, will get you started. Whitehall non-profit Gold Junction Presents...
Madison Buffalo Jump State Park will host a free event this month celebrating the history of the site through arts, crafts, and other activities for families. The Flying Buffalo Project event will be Saturday, September 10, from 10 AM to 4 PM near the park’s picnic area. Local artists, educators, and park staff will help visitors enjoy making and flying kites, arts and crafts, and learning how to throw an atlatl. Visitors can also enjoy the park’s many trails while learning more about the buffalo jump and its importance to native peoples. For...
A District Court judge has ruled that a coalition of Montana hunting and conservation groups can intervene in a lawsuit that attempts to upend game management in Montana. Tenth Judicial District Court Judge Heather Perry granted the groups’ motion to intervene on Wednesday afternoon, acknowledging the coalition’s standing in the suit filed in May by the United Property Owners of Montana against Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, and the Fish & Wildlife Commission. Composed of Helena Hunters and Anglers, Hellgate Hunters and Anglers, Montana Bac...
Farming and ranching during the COVID-19 pandemic may have appeared to be “business as usual” with the trusty livestock producer continuing to feed animals and water their crops. However, just below the surface in 2020 was a storm of negative impacts created by the pandemic. Stock market volatility, panic food buying, spiking cases of coronavirus in meat processing centers, and price manipulation by packing plants. For the first time in many decades, grocery store shelves were empty, and “food security” quickly became a topic of concern...
Whitehall has been selected to participate in the 2022 Reimagining Rural Virtual Gathering which is designed to bring some fresh ideas about how to create a vibrant future for rural communities across Montana. It has been a challenging year and organizers hope to help local volunteers and leaders reset and reimagine a bright future for their community by bringing them together to hear some positive research and success stories about rural communities. Reimagining Rural Virtual Gathering was created for local volunteers and leaders who are...
Jefferson County commissioners have allocated American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for a one-time $5,000 grant to food commodity producers that sold at least $2,500 in 2020. To qualify for the grant, the business or individual must employ less than 5 people, have ownership (or a long-term lease) of agricultural land and/or livestock, and have food commodity sales receipts from 2020 for a minimum of $2,500 dollars. Producers interested in applying for the grant can contact Leah Lewis at leah.lewis@jldcmt.com. More information on ARPA...
Whitehall’s childcare project, spearheaded by Jefferson Local Development Corporation, has garnered a $579,397 grant from the Montana Department of Health and Human Services. The Early Childhood and Family Support Division is partnering with 31 child care providers to develop and implement innovative community, area, region and/or business-based strategies which expand child care availability for Montana families. This project is part of the larger continuum of support for the child care industry in Montana aimed at enhancing the a...
At the annual Jefferson Local Development Corporation awards banquet, held Wednesday, August 17 in Boulder, two of Whitehall's Chamber of Commerce Board member businesses were honored, Settings by All Things Montana (Whitehall) and Arctic Heat (Boulder). Nature Story Montessori (Montana City) was also honored with the Community Improvement Award. "I feel humbled and honored to be chosen. Settings is a labor of love and it feels amazing for others to see its value, " said Pamela Polachi,...
