Week of November 6, 2024
Week of November 6, 2024
NorthWestern Energy electric customers in Whitehall and the surrounding area will have a planned power outage from about 11 p.m. Nov. 12 to 1 a.m. Nov. 13. The outage will allow crews to safely upgrade equipment for in the area. We appreciate customers’ patience during this project to enhance service reliability. NorthWestern Energy customers affected by the outage will receive an automated phone message in advance of the planned outage. Update your contact information with your current phone number at My Energy Account at...
She was 28 years old and dealt with aplomb the hordes of picture-taking tourists and repeated motherhood. When she was killed by a car a few weeks ago, the loss of Grizzly 399 left people all over the world shocked and saddened. Grizzly 399 wasn't just another wild bear in northwestern Wyoming; she was a window into the secret lives of grizzlies. Over nearly three decades she raised 18 cubs amidst the millions of visitors and residents of Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park. Her death...
NOVEMBER 3, 1999 The new millennium would usher in three new faces to the Whitehall Town Council, as challengers Dick Gustin and Terry Kelly and unopposed candidate Karen Choquette all won election to the council. The voting during the Nov. 2 council election was light, with only 221 voters - about 31 percent of the total 718 registered voters - turning out at the polls. Whitehall High School Student of the Week was Kenzie Cowling, a sophomore at Whitehall High School. Kenzie has a great...
Rocky Mountain Head Start students are currently studying water and its uses. Thanks to the Whitehall Volunteer Fire Department for showing off the fire...
100+ YEARS AGO - November, Part I: Even 126 Years ago, people grew tired of constant political messages before election day and the social unrest on the East Coast. U.S. Government handouts in Cuba were making it difficult to get people back to work. A mine that employed 500 people before the war struggled to keep 150 people on the payroll because miners did not need to earn money for food. U.S. soldiers who returned from the fighting in Cuba were dying by the dozens of typhoid fever. The...
The Whitehall 21st Century Program is thrilled to announce the launch of a new fencing club for middle school and high school students. This exciting opportunity will allow students to learn and practice the art of fencing, a sport that combines physical agility, strategic thinking, and discipline. The club will hold its first meeting on Thursday, November 14th, and will continue to meet every Thursday from 4:15 PM to 6:00 PM. All sessions will take place in the multi-purpose room at Whitehall...
WHITEHALL: The Whitehall Schools would like to send a heartfelt welcome to our veterans and the community again this year for our Veterans Day Program. The Whitehall Public School's program will be held at 10 AM in the Varsity Gym on Veterans Day; Monday, November 11th. This year we are highlighting the service and loyalty of our local veterans as well as a steadfast symbol of our country, the American Flag. Please join us in honoring those that served our dear country. CARDWELL: The Cardwell School will present their annual Veterans Day...
The Whitehall Community Library has received multiple inquiries about what the library is doing for Christmas. For almost 20 years, Santa has come to play with the children here for other activities. Again, this year, we will be having Christmas at the library. Santa will be here for his 18th appearance, and the Winter Wear Giveaway will hand out coats, hats, gloves, and other winter wear. There will be children’s programming, gifts for all of our stressed-out patrons, and music. Watch for more information here. I love holidays and hate to...
People think of sipping ice cream floats in the middle of summer when temperatures are soaring. Ice cream floating in a bubbling base of cola or root beer can be a welcome treat on a hot day. However, floats can be just as delicious when the weather chills, particularly when ice cream enhances rich and decadent hot chocolate. For this Hot Chocolate Float from Chocolate: Over 100 Temptingly-Tasty Dishes (Love Food) by the Love Food editors, coconut- and chocolate-flavored scoops of ice cream bob...
Fire season in Montana still has not ended. Thirty-five fires continue to burn across the state, though the combined acreage makes up a small amount of the total burned this season. A continued drought in the east will help maintain fire-prone conditions through early November, though Monday night brought precipitation and cooler temperatures to western Montana, according to Dan Zumpfe, a meteorologist based in Missoula for the National Weather Service. "Certainly for western Montana, it looks like we're going to be out of fire season, for...
The Whitehall community will reunite as rehearsals for the annual community cantata begin. This year’s theme is “This is My Word,” and Janet Heilig will direct the cantata. Rehearsals began on Sunday, October 27th at 7 PM at the First Christian Church. The performance will be on Sunday, December 15 at 7 PM at the church. All who wish to sing for joy are welcome; please consider joining...
GRAND OPENING! The Montana Western Legacy Center, now in its new location at 415 N Whitehall Street, held its ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, November 2nd. The Lasso Cutting (right) was attended by Senator Steve Daines representative Eliz McLaughlin, who read a letter of support from...
Small Business Season (November 1 – December 31) has arrived and we invite you to be part of three exciting initiatives that encourage everyone to THINK LOCAL and SHOP LOCAL this holiday season. FOR BUSINESSES: Christmas Stroll Business BINGO (December 7th): We're encouraging shoppers to visit Chamber Members' with our engaging Business BINGO! Space is limited, making this a fantastic opportunity to draw customers to your location. You don't need to be a retail business to participate; just...
The Importance of Strong Passwords and How to Create Them In today's digital age, the importance of strong passwords cannot be overstated. With cyber threats on the rise, safeguarding our personal information has become more critical. A strong password is the first defense against unauthorized access to our online accounts, protecting everything from our bank details to our social media profiles. Weak passwords are like leaving your front door unlocked. Cybercriminals can easily exploit them to...
This is one of a series of articles focusing on estate and legacy planning. The authors are Kaleena Miller, Madison-Jefferson County Extension Agent, kaleena.miller1@montana.edu, and Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension Family Economics Specialist, marsha.goetting@montana.edu. An important goal for most Montana farm/ranch family enterprises is transferring land and business to the next generation. The process is challenging because it includes a complex web of economic, legal, and family decisions. “For some families, just the idea of getting...
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, this week, you may find yourself with some extra energy and enthusiasm for new projects. Figure out what you want to accomplish and develop a plan. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you may have a strong desire for stability and security. Now is an excellent time to focus on financial matters and investigate potentially valuable investment opportunities. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Communication will be key for you this month, Gemini. Whether you aim to strengthen or start new relationships, be transparent and honest in your...
Georgia, I have a question, Last year I (16F) went prom dress shopping with my grandma (54F) and my mom (35F). I found a lovely dress, and they each paid for half. I was cleaning my room a few weeks ago when my grandma stopped by and mentioned how she would “love to try it on and borrow it for a weekend.” I laughed her comment off and again hung the dress in the back of my closet. Yesterday she asked if she could borrow the dress for a formal party this weekend. I said NO. She then went on a rant about how she paid for half of it and...
Sayings like “the understatement of the year” are often overstatements. Biologically, evolution automatically creates the illusion of intelligent design. Maturity is knowing when to be immature. Most dogs understand more human words than humans understand dog words. Coming up with a new, unique, random idea is impossible because you can only combine preexisting ideas with observations/memories of the things that happen around you. Anything you think of out of “thin air” can be linked to these things. For some premodern folk, public...
I’m a staunch proponent of proper Biblical interpretation and application; holding such a position establishes a strong foundation for theology and life practice. Since Christ created the church with the first-century apostles and disciples, confusion or chaos wove into Christian circles as false teachers; this is why sound teaching is vital. Most importantly, we should understand that not every teaching available is from God, false teachers still exist (John 4:1-3). One area of debate over the past two decades has been what authority and...
Kenneth "Ken" Edsall was greeted by his Lord and Savior on the morning of October 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Ken was a son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, Truck Driver, Miner, Outdoorsman, Story Teller, Joke Teller and so much more. He cherished every minute with his family being a mentor and teacher of life and everything about the Montana outdoors. Ken married Darlene Bone in 1957 and they had 67 wonderful years together. Not long...
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 05:00:44 Traffic Hazard: I-90 09:27:32 911 Hang Up 13:41:26 Trespass: Hot Springs Rd 14:21:46 Abandoned Vehicle 14:28:54 Duplicate Call 17:35:38 Civil: E Second St 18:27:25 911 Hang Up 18:30:00 Civil: Kountz Rd 23:23:20 Medical: McLeod Estates Rd MONDAY, OCTOBER 28 00:29:43 Suspicious Vehicle: Hwy 2 E 08:21:53 Animal: Piedmont Rd 08:32:44 Traffic Stop: N Whitehall St 09:00:58 Traffic Stop 09:47:56 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 10:12:57 Animal 11:53:41 VIN Inspection: Yellowstone...
As of Sunday Nov. 3, more than 395,00 Montana voters had submitted their ballots for the 2024 general election, according to the secretary of state. Others spent portions of their Monday casting their votes early at county election offices using a one-time absentee option. Even more will flock to the polls Tuesday to stand at a booth and fill in the bubbles next to their candidates of choice. How exactly do all those paper ballots transform into the official results flashed on television and computer screens come election night? The answer to...
Do you want to make changes to your community? Are you sick of everything being status-quo? Would you like to hear what others think and how you can team together to make Whitehall better? A second meeting to exchange ideas of mutual concern will be held at the Whitehall Legion Center (405 West Legion) on Thursday, November 7th at 2 PM. This meeting is brought to you by private Whitehall residents wishing to make a difference. Bring with you whatever topics you think impact our community. Depending upon discussion had at this first meeting,...
WEEK OF 10/31/2024 TEAM K-Bar #2: 13 wins, 4 losses Mint #2: 12 wins, 5 losses Mint #1: 11 wins, 6 losses K-Bar #1: 10 wins, 7 losses MEN 4 wins, 0 losses: Ken Breining, Colt Smith, Dwayne McClanahan, Chuck Dirkson, Jeremy Jensen, Kenton Keener 3 wins, 1 loss: Rick Kelley, Terry VanVictor, Tyler Blair, Tyson Thompson WOMEN 3 wins, 1 loss: Leslie Dyson 2 wins, 2 losses: Shawna...
