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The Spring Accelerated EMT course ran from April 6-June 6, and was held in a combination format of online and in-person instruction. The course was hosted by Jefferson Valley Emergency Medicine & Search and Rescue and was paid for by the Jefferson Valley Rural Ambulance District. The next step for students is the National Registry exam for EMTs. So far, Holly Harper and Terry Bracken have successfully completed the NREMT exam and are awaiting their Montana licenses. Kait Joyce, Terry Bracken,...
A much debated topic - the exclusion of the Town of Whitehall from the Jefferson Valley Rural Ambulance District (JVRAD) - will have a chance to be voted upon on the next ballot, according to Town Councilor’s decision at Monday’s June Town Council meeting. The topic was brought before the Council again last month by Councilor Katy James. JVRAD had informed the Town that ambulance fees would increase to $100 per service call for all residents outside the district. James submitted a letter of support to enter into the district via one of thr...
The Whitehall Community Swimming Pool opened Tuesday, June 15th just in time for what could quite possibly be the hottest week Whitehall has seen in a long time. Lifeguards completed their training over the weekend and are looking forward to a safe and sunny summer. The pool is open Tuesday - Saturday, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Daily admission is $5 with ages two and under free. Family season passes are available for $150-$175. Call the Town Hall at 287-3972 for information. The Whitehall Pool...
This week we pay tribute to the fathers, grandfathers and men who step up and make a difference in our lives. June is also observed as Men's Health Month. So how healthy is that important man in your life? When was the last time he had a physical or participated in preventive screenings? Statistics indicate men are 24% less likely than women to have an annual physical. I have heard it said that men are more likely to take their car in for a tune-up than themselves. There are many reasons men...
If only the walls in Rod and Mary Lee James' house could talk, they would tell many stories of all the Orediggers who walked through the front door for over 40 years. The dinners, Sunday night football watch parties, and even a holiday or two have been highlights for so many. Rod and Mary Lee's ranch home in Whitehall, Montana, is filled with pictures of their family intertwined with images of Orediggers who have become honorary Jameses. Many student-athletes have been welcomed with open arms...
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park will host a free talk entitled “Alpine Wildlife and Shifting Climates” on Friday, June 18, at 8 p.m. in the park’s campground amphitheater. Come explore the varied ways in which wildlife can respond to changes in regional weather and climatic conditions. You will learn about how alpine animals react to these shifts by following American pikas and marmots, two of Montana’s small yet charismatic mammals. This talk will help you step into the animals’ shoes and imagine how they experience the environment around th...
DEQ is hosting a public meeting and taking public comment regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a proposed mine tailings project at the Golden Sunlight Mine located near Whitehall, Mont. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. in person at the Borden Building (103 W Legion Ave) in Whitehall as well as hosted virtually on Zoom (accessible both online and by telephone). DEQ will make reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities who wish to participate in the meeting. DEQ is accepting...
It's exciting to see all the activities in Whitehall this month fall into place - this summer is going to be a busy one, so don't miss out on any of the fun! • The Whitehall Community Library has a plethora of amazing programs happening this summer - up to three programs a day! Check out the schedule of events on Page 2 of the Ledger! • Whitehall Farmer's Market opens for the season this Saturday, June 12th and will run through October in Legion Park. • The Ag Cats 4-H Club's Annual Car Wash...
Liberty Place residents will present "Lights On IV: Soldier On" Thursday, June 17. An art exhibition, made possible by a grant from the Montana Arts Council, will be held at Borden's before the show from 2-5:30 p.m. with hors d'oeuvres reception from 4-5:30 p.m. The concert will begin on the Main Street Green at 6 p.m. The residents unanimously chose the theme, 'Soldier On,' based on a verse from the song "Everybody's Looking for Some Light," by Colony House. That song will be performed, as...
This year, appears to be more of a return to normalcy. Vaccinations and anti bodies seem to be giving protection and more confidence in activities and life. We are looking at things in our lives and our home that have been neglected or taken for granted. In our hometown, one of these things either neglected or taken for granted is our heritage Lewis and Clark murals. The murals are especially unique to Whitehall. No other town, certainly in our area, perhaps in the state has anything even remote...
The Whitehall Ledger received several dozen phone calls, emails, and Facebook messages in the past few weeks, all asking the same question. “What is going on in Waterloo?” Many had noticed that a film crew was outside Waterloo, with actors in period-correct costumes for the fur-trader time period. Funny enough, The Ledger has the inside scoop and will bringing you some amazing photos and interviews with some of the key components behind it all - EVENTUALLY. Local Whitehall resident and Montana History “Live” founder Mark Brown (who also happens...
National Flag Day will be celebrated on June 14th as a day to honor the American flag. On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress proposed that the United States have a national flag instead of the British Union Jack. The resolution read: Resolved, that the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field representing a new constellation. Then on June 14, 1877, the flag was flown from every government building in honor of the centennial of the adoption of a national...
The Last Chance Stampede and Fair is kickin' open the gates! It's time to rodeo in Helena! Tickets go on sale June 7 at 10 am for the 60th anniversary of the event, which takes place July 28-31 at the Lewis and Clark Fairgrounds in Helena. The night show on July 28 features country music star Jake Owen with Lainey Wilson opening, followed by three nights of PRCA rodeo July 29-31. It's a great way to get back in the saddle after last year, said Kevin Tenney, general manager of the Stampede and...
The American Rescue Plan Act meeting is scheduled for tonight at 6 p.m. at the Borden’s Conference Room. This meeting will provide information on the ARPA Act and allow for public comment on how Jefferson County should spend almost $2.4 million in the county. Jefferson County Commissioners received the “U.S. Treasury Interim Final Rule & Guidance for State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds” on May 24, 2021, which provides guidance on how to use the ARPA funds, which, before this document, was a bit vague. The document, at 26 pages, is a lot o...
Give them a HONK in honor of their accomplishments this Thursday afternoon when you drive by Legion Park! The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce is proud to put on the first annual 8th Grade Promotion/12th Grade Graduation BBQ this Thursday, June 3rd at Legion Park from 5-7p.m. All promoting 8th graders, graduated seniors, and their families are invited to attend. The Chamber is hoping all members of both classes, as well as their parents, will come out and celebrate their student’s accomplishments, have some great food, share a few laughs, and k...
The Whitehall High School Class of 2021 graduated with all the pomp and circumstance they deserved on Sunday, May 23, 2021. In front of a full auditorium audience the 40 seniors made their way to their diplomas, beginning the next chapter of their lives. Both Valedictorian Kathryn Whitehurst and Salutatorian Macee Patritti gave speeches, addressing their fond memories of their peers and their hopes for their successful future. "Class of 2021, you have experienced a senior year unlike any other....
At the second meeting of the ARPA Act on Thursday, May 20th in Boulder, County Commissioners Leonard Wortman and Cory Kirsch, as well as Jefferson Local Development Corporation members Tom Harrington, Eric Seidensticker, and Alison Richardson, detailed the proposed use of ARPA funds allocated to the county. Jefferson County will receive $2,370,188 over a two year time frame. The County is requesting input from the public on how these funds should be distributed/used. Public comment is currently...
Jefferson Valley EMS & Rescue is proud to announce the launch of its newest endeavor: Community Integrated Health (CIH). Designed to fill the gaps between 911 calls, hospitals, and medical clinics, Community Integrated Health will have a three-pronged approach that includes walk-in office hours three times per week, soon-to-be-announced regular weekly hours at the Whitehall Senior Center, and referrals from primary care providers for short-term or long-term in-home visits. All care is free of charge. Paula Bracken, RN is the CIH Manager and...
The 17th Annual Black Tie, Blue Jeans Fundraiser brought an impressively dressed crowd to the Copper K Barn on Saturday night. According to the Whitehall Chamber, a total of about $39,000 gross was raised at the event. The live auction was the highest grossing since 2014, with a handmade American flag mailbox, created by Cody Doyle of Cope & Hody Autoworks, going for $2200. As in previous years, Black Tie & Blue Jeans will grant money to several local non-profits and the remaining proceeds will...
Forty Whitehall High School Trojans will receive their diplomas on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 2 p.m. The Commencement Exercises will be held on the Whitehall High School football field, with the Varsity Gym reserved in case of inclement weather. A change in pace from last year’s COVID-19 non-graduation; this year’s ceremonies will not require limited attendance, as the venue is outdoors. Attendees are asked to sit on the bleachers, or stand along the fence line. The school is also asking those who feel the need to mask to please do so in acc...
Editor's Note: This year the Whitehall School District is losing several well-known and loved staff. For the next few weeks the Name to a Face column will be dedicated to those who will no longer be gracing the hallways of WHS/WMS/WES next semester. We wish them all the best in their retirement! Diane Larsen was born in Glasgow, MT where she stayed until the end of second grade. By the beginning of third grade her family had moved to Culbertson, Montana, where she would eventually graduate. Her...
The Whitehall Farmers’ Market & Open Air Street Market is set to open on Saturday, June 12th. The market will run every Saturday through October, weather permitting. Market hours are 9 A.M. - 1 P.M. with vendor set up at 8 A.M. Those interested in participating as vendors may call 406-490-8478 for more information. Fresh produce, baked goods, jams and jellies, hand-crafted items, and vintage goods are welcome. Spaces are $5 per day or $50 for a season pass....
When businesses and workplaces began lock down in March 2020, no one expected the shut down to last very long; then it kept going and going. No one expected business to be so severely impacted by COVID-19; then businesses all around the country began to close permanently. Whitehall has been lucky to have the residents rally around local businesses and keep most alive during the pandemic. However, with entertainment no longer a priority and the theatre an enclosed space, our Star Theatre has...
After a year off due to COVID-19, Liberty Place will once again be celebrating the artistic and musical talents of their residents with their ‘Lights On’ event Thursday, June, 17th. An Art Opening will be held from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., with an hors d’oeuvres reception from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Bordens. An outdoor concert on the Main Street Green, next to the Star Theatre, will follow at 6 p.m. Liberty Place residents will be offering arts and goods for sale, including many of the paintings currently displayed within the Bordens build...
Dr. Kathy Meyer has owned and operated Whitehall Chiropractic for the last 26 years, providing our little community with the best in chiropractic care. Now an exciting new adventure has placed itself in front of Dr. Meyer and she is excited to embrace it and bring her patients along with her on this medical journey. "I'm not shutting down - I'm moving forward," Dr. Meyer said with a smile. "This is a great opportunity not only for me, but for my patients." May 28th will be Dr. Meyer's last day a...
