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An audition will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre’s production of The Emperor’s New Clothes Monday, February 28th from 3:50 PM to 5:30 PM at the Star Theatre. Those auditioning should arrive at The Star Theatre immediately 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 the Emperor; Many Penny and the Money Council; the Royal Scholars Roxy and Red; Kings, Queens; Gem and the Royal Jewelers; Boots...
Melissa Robbins, Whitehall High School Principal, has been awarded a Department of Defense Patriot Award in recognition of extraordinary support of her civilian employee serving in the United States Army Reserve 7252 Medical Support Unit, Staff Sergeant Zachary Kozicky. The Patriot Award was developed by ESGR to publicly recognize civilian employees who provide outstanding patriotic support and cooperation to their civilian employees serving in the guard or reserve. Without supportive...
At the February meeting of the Whitehall School Board, held Tuesday, February 1st in the elementary library, the discussion was focused on updates and replacements being made throughout the school this summer. Dennehy Flooring has been awarded the contract to remove the elementary and middle school’s current flooring and replace it with a new, germicidal component flooring. Superintendent Hannah Nieskens explained that while this type of flooring is not normally used in schools, it is regularly used within hospitals and nursing homes and c...
The Jefferson County Health Department IS NOT distributing at-home COVID-19 tests to the general public at this time. Due to limited testing resources in Jefferson County, test kits are being prioritized for distribution to CONGREGATE SETTINGS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, and residents with SYMPTOMS or DIRECT EXPOSURE to a COVID positive individual. If you fit those criteria, contact the Jefferson County Health Department at 406-225-4007. The Federal Government is offering EVERY HOME four FREE rapid antigen tests, delivered via the United...
The Whitehall Gun Show is scheduled for Friday, February 11 to Sunday, February 13, 2022. This annual gun show is open to the public and all net profit is donated to the Whitehall VFW and American Legion. The show is held at the Whitehall Community Center, located at 11 N. Division; hours will be Friday 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday 9 AM - 6 PM. and Sunday 9 AM - 3 PM. Admission is $4 for the weekend, children under 12 accompanied by an adult are free. The VFW and American Legion hold two annual gun shows per year, one in the spring and one in the...
Cardwell Elementary School Spelling Bee winners for grades 5-8 have qualified for the Jefferson County Spelling Bee, which will be held on February 9th. Grades 4-8 competed, however, only grades 5-8 move on to the county level. The fourth-grade winner was J.W. Engler and the eighth-grade winner was Kirin Clausen. Others representing Cardwell elementary include Kirin Clausen (8th), Aubrey Helton (7th), Raine Clausen (6th), Eon Hunt (7th), and Gavyn Coombe (7th). The Jefferson County Spelling Bee...
"Jefferson County Health Department has experienced the largest surge of daily/weekly cases we have seen since the pandemic began," said Pam Hanna, RN, Jefferson County Public Health Supervisor, in an email to the Ledger Monday, January 24. "We are unable to contact every individual in a timely manner." Hanna, concerned about the mass spread of the virus, supplied the following information from the Montana Department of Health and Human Services, which states recommended isolation and seeking...
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days via USPS. TAKE AN AT-HOME TEST: • If you begin having COVID-19 symptoms like fever, sore throat, runny nose, loss of taste or smell, or • At least 5 days after you come into close contact with someone with COVID-19, or • When you're going to gather with a group of people, especially those who are at risk of severe disease or may not be up to date...
At the January 2022 Town Council meeting Whitehall Food Pantry volunteers Cara Sacry and Konnie Smith requested that the pantry’s water/utility bill be waived, as the organization is a non-profit entity and the building is used only once a month for a few hours. Mayor Mary Janacaro-Hensleigh recommended to the Town Council to charge $1 per year, as the Whitehall Community Library and Whitehall General Store have this same arrangement. However, after the meeting, it was discovered that this arrangement is illegal and could ultimately affect t...
The Montana Pharmacy Association (MPA) is pleased to announce that Josh Morris, the owner of Elkhorn Pharmacy in Boulder, Silvertip Pharmacy in West Yellowstone, and Whitehall Pharmacy has received the association’s “Fitzgerald Pharmacist of the Year Award”. The award is presented annually by MPA to a pharmacist who has demonstrated leadership and service to the pharmacy profession. Josh was recognized by MPA Board Member JoEllen Mauer who stated, “Josh is an advocate for pharmacies, independent pharmacies, and community needs. There is trul...
The Jefferson Valley Friends of the NRA Committee will be holding their meeting Friday, February 4, 2022, at 7:00 PM in the Whitehall Community Center. If you have an interest in supporting your local 4-H Shooting Sports, Archery, or Hunter Safety Programs (just to mention a few) now is the time to get involved. Join the local committee and help plan the 2022 events and banquet. We need your help! If you have thought about sponsoring, donating, or just helping the committee please come to the meeting on Friday, February 4, 2022, at 7:00 PM....
Season Two: The Chosen will be playing at the Star Theatre starting February 1. It will show for four weeks on Tuesdays at 6:30 PM. Each evening show will feature two episodes of the series, which are about 45 minutes apiece. So far The Chosen has produced two seasons and two Christmas specials. All these are available to watch on the free app, The CHOSEN. It is a free, easy-to-use app that has over 349,000,000 views from around the world. As a review, on February 1, starting at 6:30 PM at the STAR Theater, the last episode of season one will...
On December 30, 2021, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office conducted an Alcohol Compliance Check from the north to the south end of the county. During the compliance checks, all businesses that serve or sell alcohol were checked for compliance with alcohol sales and service laws. The Cardwell General Store and Whitehall Liquor were closed by 7 PM and not included. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has made Alcohol Compliance Checks a priority in conjunction with the current statewide ini...
Twenty-four-year-old Zachary Eugene Norman has been charged with two counts of deliberate homicide resulting from a shooting incident early Saturday morning in Three Forks. The Gallatin County Sheriff's Office has released the victims' names as Brendan Estabrook of Three Forks and Chase Estabrook of Butte. Norman, of Three Forks, was set to appear Tuesday in Gallatin County Justice Court. According to court documents, the Gallatin County Dispatch received a report of two people suffering from...
EAGLE EYE! Whitehall resident William Ulrichny's photo of this majestic eagle garnered him 2021 Photo of the Year!...
While 2020 and 2021 are behind us, the neverending tunnel of uncertainty for our future remains. Now, a light at the end of that tunnel opens with the creation of Freed Life Counseling, now available in Whitehall. Lia Francisco, who moved to the Whitehall area from Utica, NY with her family in September of 2020, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with almost 20 years of experience. With a background in domestic abuse, sexual violence, and addiction, Francisco and Freed Life Counseling...
At the first Town Council meeting of the new year, held Monday, January 10 at the Whitehall Town Hall, several returning Town Council members were sworn in after being re-elected to their seats. Bill Lanes (Ward 1), Pat Peterson (Ward 1), and Linda Jung (Ward 2) were sworn in by Mayor Janacaro-Hensleigh. The mayor was then sworn in by Town Clerk and Treasurer Alissa Christensen. During new business, the Council voted to approve the return of Shawn Hoagland to his Ward 3 seat. Hoagland stated that, because he had missed several meetings, he had...
Application packages for the American Recovery Program Act (ARPA) along with supporting reference federal guidance packages to state and local governments are available on the Jefferson County, Montana website www.jeffersoncounty-mt.gov. This application applies to COVID-19 impacted small businesses located in Jefferson County, Montana, not for profits (NFPs) in good standing with the Montana Secretary of State Corporations office; assisted/congregate living facilities, and nursing home programs with addresses in Jefferson County. For the...
Jefferson County Public Health has updated the isolation and quarantine guidance based on recommendations from the CDC, which has continued to review and provide updated isolation and quarantine recommendations throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Increasing evidence demonstrates the majority of transmission occurs during the early periods of infection. The updated guidance focuses on the period when a person is most infectious. The following guidance applies to the general...
ALL SMILES: Kade Glaus was awarded Grand Champion of the Elfie Selfie competition. Here he is with the elf he found at Smith Supply....
It’s always fun to get a quick recap of the year as it ends. Here is the Whitehall Ledger’s 2021 year at a glance! JANUARY: • (1/13) The Whitehall Ledger was purchased by Elizabeth Pullman. • (1/13) Whitehall Medical Clinic employees receive the first round of COVID-19 vaccines available locally. • (1/20) Whitehall Trojan wrestlers host duals competition and win big. Whitehall Lady Trojan Basketball wins 57-35 over Townsend. • (1/20) Whitehall wind storm damages homes, school trees, and more. • (1/27) An accident at Whitehall Drug takes ou...
A festive crew, put together by Pati McLaughlin, braved the Whitehall wind on December 23rd and spread the holiday spirit with carols throughout the town and at Meadowlark Manor....
AN ELFIE TIE: Parker Wirth (left) found the Chamber's Elf on the Shelf at Tona's Treasures. His little sister Charlie Wirth found the elf at ACE Hardware! They tied for week five winners of the Chamber's Elfie Selfie Contest....
CHRISTMAS EXCITEMENT: The Cardwell General Store had a second World's Largest Christmas Stocking winner: Miah Rowan! Once again, the stocking and all its goodies were leaps and bounds bigger than Miah!...
It is the time of year where many of us think of wellness. We are moving into a new year, settling into winter’s cold and flu season, and dealing with the impacts of almost two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our lifestyle can affect how well our immune system protects us from microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and chronic illness. The immune system is a complex network of cells and proteins that defends the body against infection. Your immune system must be strong enough and smart e...
