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Fall has arrived in Southwest Montana and I must say it is easily my favorite season the year. I love to leave the house for work on a crisp morning and see the temperature slowly rise to a comfortable high later in the day. To me there is just something special about the colors of fall and it also means the start of football season which also gets me fairly excited unless I have to try and take pictures again in a driving rain storm which was a nightmare. I still don't think my camera is dry. H...
The Whitehall High School volleyball team battled to the end but ultimately fell in two hard-fought matches last week. The Lady Trojans were defeated 23-25, 19-25, 24-26 Thursday against Manhattan. "The girls played so hard against Manhattan. Manhattan is a good team and all three games were really close," said head coach Kyla Simon. Kendra Klapan led the team with 22 kills and two blocks, Haley Briggs had 12 assists, and Meagan Johnson finished with eight digs. Johnson and Hannah Tebay had a...
The Whitehall/Harrison High School football team will open up 5B Conference play Friday in Townsend with a road matchup against Broadwater High School. After picking up two consecutive wins to open the season, the Trojans were defeated for the first time September 13 in a 47-25 road loss against perennial Class B powerhouse Missoula-Loyola. The game was scoreless until midway through the first when Loyola took advantage of several Whitehall turnovers and would score four straight touchdowns to...
It was a busy day for area firefighters last Wednesday. According to Whitehall Volunteer Fire Chief Jeremy Ward, the department responded to three calls September 4, all in the Milligan Canyon area west of Three Forks. Ward said the department was first called out Wednesday morning to an accident involving a semi-truck and a contractor striping the road at mile marker 259 on Interstate 90. Ward said the department was called out a short time later on a mutual aid call from the Willow Creek Fire...
As long as I can remember, Labor Day has always been the symbolic end of the summer and an opportunity for people to get as much enjoyment as possible out of a three-day weekend. There is also a great deal of history behind the holiday and it also serves as a great reminder of the labor movements that helped shape the history of this country as well as those who continue to fight for the rights of workers today. While many people were camping, out at the lake, or having a barbecue with family...
The Whitehall High School volleyball team bounced back from a conference opening home loss against Townsend Thursday with a four-set victory on the road Saturday in Big Timber. The Lady Trojans picked up the victory with a 25-20, 20-25, 25-23 and 25-19 win over the Lady Herders. "It was so great. The girls worked their tails off and never gave up, even when we were down in the third game. I'm so proud of them. This group really has a lot of heart, a lot of fire, and a desire to win," said head...
In the week leading up to Whitehall/Harrison High School's home opener last Friday against Shepherd, head coach Dan Lacey talked to his team about playing with effort energy. The message was well received with the Trojans who shined in all areas of the game and improved to 2-0 with a 19-8 victory over the Mustangs in a game that was delayed nearly 40 minutes due to lightning. "I could not be any prouder of the way they played in all three phases of the game. We had a lull last week in special...
There will be plenty of local athletes in action this weekend at the annual Whitehall High School and Junior High Rodeo. The rodeo is scheduled to take place Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8 the Whitehall Rodeo Grounds. The event sponsored by the Whitehall Saddle Club and Whitehall High School Rodeo Club will start Saturday at 10 a.m. and at 9 a.m. Sunday. A Cowboy Church Service with Preacher John Spencer of Big Sky Ranch Ministry of Billings will take place Sunday at 7:30 a.m. Acc...
In late July, Whitehall siblings Dawson and BreeAnne Lanes made the cross-country trip to Orlando for the 2019 Assemblies of God Youth Ministries National Fine Arts Festival. To say they did a great job representing Whitehall would be an understatement. Dawson finished second nationally in the "Rap" category, and BreeAnne finished second in the "Book Chapter" competition. She also received an "excellent" rating in the photo category. The two were among 6,000 participants at the annual festival....
I'll be the first to admit I spend too much time on my phone and really need to put it down a lot more. It's very addictive and I can certainly see why kids who have been raised with phones spend so much time with them. It's all they know. I'm old enough to remember using a rotary phone so I should know better than to spend hours with my eyes focused on a tiny screen, especially after looking at a computer screen most of the day. I really wish the younger generation could have experienced the...
It was a tremendous start to the season for the Whitehall/Harrison High School football team. Sparked by incredible play on defense, the Trojans picked up their first win of the season last Friday with an impressive 12-7 road win over Cut Bank. Whitehall head coach Dan Lacey said it was a great feeling returning to Cut Bank for the first time since a 2016 playoff victory and grinding out a win in a tough environment. "I was very proud of the unity our team showed on the first long bus trip of...
A few years back when video stores were still a mainstay, I used to rent five or six movies a week. Sometimes when the weather was bad, or I was in a lazy mood I would spend my entire weekend watching a variety of films in a variety of genres. These days I still watch a movie here and there but I'm no longer a movie buff who could tell you the director of each film I'm watching as well as other movies they've directed. These days I've found the joy of binge watching a television show and it is...
At the start of each season, Whitehall High School head football coach Dan Lacey discusses with his team the little differences between good teams and great ones. Two weeks into fall camp, he is optimistic about what he sees from the team who will open their season August 30 on the road against Cut Bank. "To be a great team you have to have discipline, team chemistry, and a positive culture in which you enjoy being a part of. If we can simulate practice effort and energy to game situation, we...
A young and talented Whitehall High School volleyball team will open the season this Saturday at the Manhattan Quad Tournament. Head coach Kayla Simon is excited to get the season rolling. "I love starting our season out at an all-day tournament because it really gives us a chance to try different options in terms of positions and rotations and see what sticks," she said. "Going in to the Manhattan Tournament, I'm hoping to see the girls communicating-first and foremost. We are going to be...
There will be a mix of experience and youth on the 2019 Whitehall High School Cross Country team. Longtime head coach Kerry Sacry reported four junior high and nine high schoolers joined the team who will open the season Saturday, August 31 at the Jefferson High School meet in Boulder. Sacry is pleased with the turnout but said he would like to have one more girl join so they would be able to have a team score at the end of meets. The top leading returner for the Trojans is senior Madison...
Whitehall area residents will get to enjoy "The Merry Wives of Windsor" next week. The 2019 Montana Shakespeare in the Park performance is scheduled for Thursday, August 29 at 6 p.m. at the Whitehall baseball fields. Whitehall Chamber President Melissa Jenkins said it is very exciting for the event to return and what should be a nice location for those in attendance. "The baseball field should give people a lot of room and a comfortable spot to watch what is sure to be another great performance....
With the start of the school year approaching I started to rack my brain about some first day memories but there was not really anything that stood out. I think perhaps the biggest moment I remember is how my love for the first day changed as I aged. When I was a younger kid, I could not wait to get out the door. Counting down the days till I could see my friends and catch up at recess was an exciting time. This would change abruptly once I reached junior high. Instead of counting down the days...
The Gallatin Valley Outlaws were well represented on the 2019 Universal Athletic American Legion All State and All Conference Teams. Seniors Hunter Johnson of Three Forks and Michael Nehring of Manhattan were both named to the Southern District All State and All Conference teams. Seniors Michael Jones of Manhattan and Connor Johnson of Whitehall were both named to the All-Conference team for the Outlaws who finished the season 42-16 and were the Southern District Tournament Champions. Assistant...
Late July in Whitehall has become synonymous with the annual Frontier Days celebration. It is not only a chance for local residents to come together but also serves as an opportunity to bring former residents and those from surrounding areas into the town. With the completion of another event, organizers are seeking input from those who attended. The survey is not only a way to see what events were popular but as a way to receive feedback constructive criticism on what people would like to see c...
With the heavy moisture early in the summer I really haven't had to worry too much about watering my grass. While it certainly hasn't needed much additional water, it sure has not had any problems growing. In fact, my lawn has probably grown a half inch since I left the house thing morning. I certainly have no issue with mowing the lawn, it's some nice exercise outside, but my mower broke so I have somebody come out every two weeks to take care of the grass. I should probably buy a new one, but...
This week music enthusiasts from across the state will make their way to "Bridge" near Cardwell for the 19th annual Rockin the Rivers festival. The music festival is scheduled to take place August 8 to 10, and the 2019 lineup will include Cheap Trick, Warrant, Dokken and Zakk Wylde. According to co-owner Dave Hamilton, preparations for 2019 have been going well. "Our team plus many dedicated volunteers are working tirelessly to transform the venue and prepare it for the thousands of fans eager...
A 31-year-old was arrested in the early morning hours on July 28 following a home invasion in Whitehall. According to Jefferson County Sheriff Craig Doolittle, the department received a call at 4:55 a.m. from a resident on 2nd Street West who reported he had woken up and found someone in his bedroom. Doolittle said the resident detained the suspect and it was reported he had another person waiting outside in a vehicle. Doolittle added the suspect was able to run out of the back door of the...
A few years ago, I was covering a Class B State Track meet in Butte and it was a typical Montana spring day that featured just about all four seasons. When I left the house in the morning it was frigid and appeared it might snow at any minute. This really isn't unusual so despite the fact it was near the end of May I put on a heavy sweatshirt and beanie and made the trip over Homestake Pass. Shortly after arriving the weather slowly started to improve and by noon it felt like this was a...
A magical season came to an end last Wednesday for the Gallatin Valley Outlaws. The Outlaws finished their season with a heartbreaking 15-14 loss to host the Bitterroot Red Sox at the Montana/Alberta American Legion Class A State Tournament in Florence. A win by Gallatin Valley would have sent them into the championship game against eventual winner Vauxhall (Canada). The squad who plays their home games in Three Forks finished the season with a 42-16 record and won the district tournament in...
Just two days prior to his retirement, Whitehall Schools Superintendent John Sullivan spent his time Monday helping to paint the old and worn concession stand on campus. His last few moments in the position were indicative of his five-year tenure and a profound attitude to leave the district better then he found it. "I have said this many times; no one person is bigger than the whole, or bigger than the job. Just because I was the superintendent didn't mean I couldn't mow the grass, shovel the snow, or sweep the gym floor. I hope I have set an...
