Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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The next Community Transition Advisory Committee (CTAC) meeting will be held at 8:00 am, Thursday, August 12th in the Borden Hotel conference room. The new Community Development Committee concept for Golden Sunlight Mine community funding will be presented at the meeting, followed by a more detailed discussion at 9:00 am. Organizations interested in future community project funding should try and attend this information session. Also, if you know other individuals involved with organizations that may be interested in seeking future project...
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, an outreach program of the Montana State University's College of Arts & Architecture, is pleased to announce the upcoming Shakespeare in the Parks season will feature productions of A Midsummers Night's Dream. The classic play will be presented at the Main Street Green on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at 6 p.m. "After enduring a year of uncertainty, we are so thrilled to be looking towards our 2021 season where we'll be able to once again engage our amazing...
In the early morning hours of Saturday, July 31, 2021 sirens went off, notifying Whitehall and surrounding areas of a wreck on I-90 by Pipestone. As the day passed, stories circulated on social media of the crash and what little details were known about the accident, which claimed the lives of four and put two others in the hospital. On Monday, August 2nd, Sheriff Craig Doolittle released the names of the deceased. Forty-five year old Adrian Hollis, of Spokane, was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban eastbound in the westbound lane on Interstate...
SCOTT PREVOST: Scott Prevost is the Maintenance Supervisor and has been at the Whitehall school for two months. When he's not working, he likes to hunt and fish. He loves to see the little kids who are innocent enough to say whatever is on his mind. Scott also enjoys that some of the older kids are willing to help wherever they can. He is looking forward to meeting and seeing all the new faces this school year. CRAIG WIDNER: Craig Widner is the custodian for the Junior High. He cleans...
"They did in less than four days what would have taken me years," Bill Lanes, Pastor of Whitehall Assembly of God, said. Lanes is speaking of the kind souls who came from Ohio, Texas, and North Dakota to help re-side the Whitehall Assembly of God church. I met Ken and Tammy Pryor when they stopped into Whitehall and the rest just came together," Lanes said. The Pryors are part of the Water Tower Network out of Texas, a large church which assists rural communities with their needs, and link...
A replay of the recent Whitehall Frontier Days 2021 celebration will be presented on Whitehall PBS TV Channel 49.2 at 1, 3, 5, and 7 pm. each weekday. The highlights will include the complete "Rediscover Whitehall" Parade, the Jefferson Valley Fine Arts Show, and highlights of the Mark Jordan Memorial Horseshoe Tournament, Bill Baycroft Memorial Rod Run, the kids gem dig at Settings, kids tractor pull on Main Street, the Whitehall Booster Club Cornhole Tournament, Wyldman Rodeo, and other...
One of the things I love most about Montana is its big, blue skies and fresh air. I have been looking forward to being outside and enjoying some summertime activities. Unfortunately, Montana is experiencing a very hot, dry summer. With the heat and drought have come wildfires. As they increase here and in surrounding states, we are experiencing an increase in wildfire smoke. As our skies turn from blue to gray, it is important to understand the risks associated with wildfire season and plan for...
Darla Hill made and donated the quilt in hopes of raising money for the Veterans. Presenting the quilt with Darla are Veterans Roger Steerman, Gerry Keogh, and Celeste Shepard. The drawing took place on Saturday, during Frontier Days. The Veterans were assisted by Sarah Schilling, of Whitehall, who drew the winning ticket #125. Pam Noe, of Whitehall, was lucky number 125 and won this beautiful quilt during Frontier Days. She is presented the quilt by retired First Sergeant Celeste...
With Frontier Days "Rediscover Whitehall" this weekend, the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 2021 event is back in full force and rigor this year! This year celebrates the 37th year of the annual festivities. Here is a quick list of all the happenings this Friday and Saturday. Be sure to grab a 2021 Frontier Days Special Section, available at the Main Street Green and local restaurants. A schedule-at-a-glance is also available on page 5, as well the Whitehall Chamber's...
The Whitehall Veterans and the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce may have bestowed “Veteran of the Year” and “Grand Marshall” titles on Gerry Keogh, but he should really be “Man of the Year.” Keogh embodies the spirit of Whitehall, of a Montana, of a Veteran, of everything you want someone to be. Vincent Gerald “Gerry” Keogh was born May 16, 1935 in Bismarck, ND. Gerry went to school through 7th grade 80 miles northwest of Bismarck in a small town called Beulah, which was about the same size as Wh...
The Whitehall Community Library has been awarded a Teen Project Democracy grant of $5000. Whitehall, along with the public libraries in Missoula and Billings, are the three sites chosen for this year’s projects centered around Holocaust study. The project will be teen-led and is open to youth 14-17 years of age. The Whitehall Community Library invites Whitehall School District students to participate from September 2021 to May 2022 in this leadership opportunity. The requirements are as follows: each participant must sign a letter of c...
The July meeting of the Town Council brought resolution to a long-standing delinquent bill, which was approved for payment at Monday night’s meeting. The bill, the remaining half due for replacement of faulty siding on the Town Hall building, was for work completed in 2017 by BBG Construction. Owner Jared Brown was available for discussion at the meeting and explained the situation, which had many at fault. The building was originally sided with CertainTeed fiber cement siding, which was faulty, and the company currently has class-action l...
Stage-1 fire restrictions will be in effect until further notice at most Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks properties in Jefferson County beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, July 10, due to high fire danger. This follows Stage-1 fire restrictions being implemented by Jefferson County. Stage-1 restrictions ban campfires except where specifically exempted and allow smoking only in vehicles and areas 3 feet in diameter that are cleared of flammable materials. An exemption is in place for Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park, where campfires are allowed...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park are proposing to replace and upgrade the septic drain field at the park. The new system would handle projected increases in visitation over the next 20 years. The existing drain field is insufficient to support the current number of visitors, which have recently increased. Visitation during the first quarter of 2021 at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park was up by 78 percent from the same period in 2020 and more than triple the visitation during the first quarter of 2019....
Life can change in an instant and no one knows that better now than Jacob Scheffel. An experienced dirt bike rider, having ridden since the age of 7 and raced since 17, Scheffel's life changed on June 12th due to an accident up at State Creek. "It was an easy ride," Shannon Scheffel, Jacob's wife, explained. "We had just made a 23-mile ride with our three kids, along with another family (the Paulstons; whose son's bike was recently stolen and fundraising featured in the Ledger). We went for a...
Gold Junction Presents... is excited to announce the Summer of Adventure kids film series, as well as the Made in Montana western series, which begin this week. Both series are free to the public, though donations to the organization to put future events like these on are appreciated. The 'Summer of Adventure' films will be introduced by the Adventure Guides, who will educate attendees briefly on where viewers may recognize the characters from (books, video games, comics), and items of interest...
The Whitehall High School Athletic Hall of Fame will hold their semi-annual induction ceremony on Saturday, July 24th at 3:00 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Gym at Whitehall High School. Doors open at 2:45pm and the program begins at 3pm. Cookies and drinks will be served. There will be no entry cost but donations are appreciated. This year's induction ceremony features the 2019, 2020 and 2021 classes. The 2019 class highlights the accomplishments of Tia Kober (Contributor), Vince Arkell (Athlete),...
Over 30 student athletes competed in the Whitehall Community Pool's first ever triathlon event on Tuesday, June 29th. The event raised $6,440 for the pool committee to use for the upkeep and improvement of the pool over the summer. The pool committee has hopes this will be an annual event. Results are as follows: 13+ plus age group First place: Katie Frankman age 16; Second place: Annabelle Welch age 14; Third place: Kari Ellison, age 14. 9-12 age group First place: Connor Snitko, age 12;...
Mark your calendars for the fifth annual Copper K Fiber Festival Saturday, July 17 (9AM-5PM) and Sunday, July 18 (9AM-3PM). Event creator Kami Noyes of Ranching Fiber Traditions invites everyone to attend this event, where Fiber Arts are Getting Back to Their Roots! The event is free of charge; workshops, however, are not free and must be registered for ahead of time. A total of ten workshops, ranging in price from $60 to $130 for 3+ hours of learning are being offered at the Fiber Festival. Learn everything from how to spin, how to dye, what...
Game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are seeking information on two pelicans that were recently shot and killed illegally on the Jefferson River. The pelicans were found near the Limespur Fishing Access Site, about a mile upstream from the entrance to Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park. Wardens believe the birds were shot sometime between the afternoon of Saturday, June 19, and the morning of Sunday, June 20. Anyone with possible information is encouraged to call the FWP violation...
The following candidates have declared their nomination for the following offices. TOWN OF WHITEHALL: Alderman: Ward 1 (unexpired 2 year term): Bill Lanes Ward 1 (4 year term): Patricia T. Peterson Ward 2 (4 year term): Linda Jung Ward 3 (4 year term): NA Mayor (4 year term): Mary Janacaro Hensleigh CITY OF BOULDER: Councilman: Ward 1 (4 year term): Drew E. Dawson Ward 2 (4 year term): Stacie St. Clair, Patricia Lewis Mayor (4 year term): Russell “Rusty” Giulio Write-in candidates have until August 30, 2021 to declare their nomination with the...
In this day of social media, we hear about local crimes via Facebook before we ever see the police report in the paper. But that doesn't mean that our local sheriff's department isn't in the know. In fact, they are working behind the scenes while we are all sleeping, working to keep us and our belongings safe, before those Facebook posts are posted. Lately a rash of burglaries has taken place in Whitehall and Sheriff Craig Doolittle wants the town to know his deputies are working hard to fight...
This weekend is looking to be one of the busiest yet, with Whitehall Gun Show, the Whitehall Community Garage Sale, Beats & Eats on Saturday, and Ladies Day Out at the Star Theatre on Sunday. With all the fun in town, there’s no reason to venture out of town! Whitehall’s annual gun show is just a few days away and booths for the event are nearly sold out! The Whitehall Gun Show, hosted by the Whitehall VFW and American Legion, will run Friday, June 25 through Sunday, June 27 at the Whitehall Community Center, located at 11 N. Division Str...
What’s better than a movie in air conditioning on a hot summer’s day? How about enjoying a refreshing drink and meeting new people right before, then enjoying that movie together? That’s exactly what the Ledger is going for! The Ledger is beginning Ladies Day Out this Sunday! With so many new faces in town, the Ledger thought this once-a-month event would be a great way to introduce yourself to one another, find common ground, and make new friends, while enjoying a Sunday afternoon out and about. Drinks (non-alcoholic and otherwise) and a swe...
