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The hot start to the season continued last week for the Whitehall High School girls basketball team. The Lady Trojans improved to 5-0 on the season winning their first two 5B District games of the season 56-47 over Three Forks and 44-36 against Boulder. Following the Friday win over the defending state champion Lady Wolves, Whitehall head coach Kelly Nieskens talked about the importance of setting a tone for district play in their opener. "We want to come out and be a good team, and to let every...
Since it's inception in 2011, Whitehall Public Transportation has provided an amazing service for local residents. During a special groundbreaking ceremony last week, WPT came one step closer to the completion of their new bus barn. The Richard (Dick) Gustin Memorial Bus Barn will be a huge asset to a service that is a huge asset to the community. For those unfamiliar with Whitehall Public Transportation, they are the only provider of transit for the general public locally. While their primary f...
When I was around fix or six years old I received a present for Christmas that I really did not know what to think of. A few weeks before Christmas a large wrapped box had been placed under the tree with my name on it and I was ecstatic. I can remember thinking about all the wonderful possibilities and could not wait to tear off the wrapping paper to see what was surely something amazing. When it came time to open presents, I immediately opened this gift and was shocked to see what I would find... Full story
Not only was the Whitehall High School boys basketball team able to pick up their first conference win of the season in impressive fashion in road action last Saturday, they were able to do so over a rival with a convincing 50-31 victory over Boulder. "I'm really happy for our guys, they played and executed very well. Any win always nice, but a conference win on the road makes it even better," said head coach Zach McLean. The Trojans were led in scoring by senior Clay Wolfe with 15, and...
The Whitehall High School wrestling team once again shined against a high level of competition at last week's CMR Tournament in Great Falls. The Trojans placed 18th out of 54 teams in a field that included a large number of Class AA teams and a total of 450 wrestlers. Assistant Coach Steve Sacry said at this size of a tournament and all the wrestling that takes place on Friday, it is excellent to advance to the second day. Whitehall had six wrestlers advance to Saturday action. Connor Johnson...
If the Town of Whitehall were to join the Jefferson Valley Rural Ambulance District the decision would need to be made by registered voters. The process of how to get town voters to decide if they would join the district created in 2017 is however unclear. District Chair Sue Pullman gave a short presentation to the Whitehall Council Monday and said it is important to understand the district is established and functioning and if Whitehall residents wanted to join they would have to talk to their council members. Pullman, Town Clerk/Treasurer Sum...
On a cold and windy Montana morning, shovels broke the ground in what was a monumental day for Whitehall Public Transportation. A ground-breaking ceremony took place Monday, December 10 for the Richard (Dick) Gustin Memorial Bus Barn that will be located at 1173 HWY 55 in Whitehall. The 3,200 square foot facility will feature a four-bay bus barn that will accommodate offices and a passenger waiting area. Speaking on behalf of Whitehall Public Transportation, Liberty Place Executive Director Ann...
As a child there was always a magical feeling during the Christmas season. It was usually after Thanksgiving that I started to count down the days which seemed to get longer and longer as it inched closer to Christmas. I never minded the last few days of school before break because there was always a fun celebration and nothing productive was ever accomplished. I'm sure the teachers were also as eager to get a break from the kids who were getting crazier with each passing day. The wait between...
In both of their games at last week's Manhattan Tip-Off Tournament the Whitehall High School girls basketball team trailed going into the fourth quarter. The Lady Trojans saved their best for last in both games with two dominant final quarters to come away with a 40-31 win over Deer Lodge and a 35-29 win over Ennis. Whitehall trailed 23-20 in Friday's game against the Lady Wardens and outscored the Lady Wardens 20-8 in the final frame. On Saturday, the Lady Trojans erased a 25-20 deficit on...
After dropping their first two games of the season, the Whitehall High School boys basketball team put together a tremendous effort in their third contest picking up a 56-37 win over Ennis at last week's Manhattan Tip Off Tournament. "We are a young team and we will go through some growing pains this year. The win really boosts team morale and brings a positive energy to our locker room," head coach Zach McLean said. The Trojans came out of the gates early and took a 30-12 lead into the break....
There will be plenty of fun for all ages at the 2018 Whitehall Christmas Stroll. The annual event is sponsored by the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce and will take place on Saturday, December 8 in downtown Whitehall. Chamber Vice President and event organizer Melissa Jenkins believes the stroll is very family friendly. "There are things for both kids and adults to enjoy. Parents can find a unique gift at the market while the kids can visit Santa or do crafts," she said. Saturday's lineup will...
The deadline is nearing for the 2018 Whitehall Chamber of Commerce Christmas Lights Contest. Entries for the contest are due to the chamber by Friday, December 7 at 10 a.m. Houses must be fully decorated and lit for judging by December 8. Winners will be announced December 13 on the chamber Facebook page. First prize is $150 in chamber bucks, second place is $100 in chamber bucks, and third place is $50 in chamber bucks. Chamber member Jill Dove said the community is the voting committee and...
It always makes me laugh when I'm watching a "true crime" show and someone will describe their community as a small town. I recently watched a show where Fort Collins, Colorado was painted as a small college town and I could not believe what I was hearing. Having lived there I can 100 percent say it is far from a town and probably has a population close to 200,000. I guess since so many people live in major cities, they probably lose sight of what a small town really is. When someone references... Full story
The Whitehall High School boys basketball team will look to pick up their first win of the season Friday when they battle Deer Lodge in the Manhattan Tip-Off Tournament. The Trojans opened their season with a 65-25 setback at home against Manhattan Christian. Whitehall would fall behind early, and trailed 14-2 at the end of the first quarter and 40-14 at half. Head coach Zach McLean said his team played scared and did not handle the Eagles pressure very well. McLean was happy with the play of...
You could not have asked for a better start to the opening game of the season for the Whitehall High School girls basketball team. The Lady Trojans scored the first 16 points of their Saturday game against visiting Manhattan Christian on their way to a 49-29 victory. "Coming out to a new season you could have not been more excited to see that kind of start," head coach Kelly Nieskens said. Whitehall would take a 19-3 lead after first quarter and was sparked by two new members of the team,...
It was an amazing start to the season for the Whitehall High School wrestling team. Competing at last week's season opening Cascade Tournament. The Trojans had four individual champions on their way to a second place finish. "It was a great weekend. We were able to take 11 of our 16 wrestlers. They were eager to start competition. This group made quite a statement against the larger teams. The rankings fluctuated over the course of the weekend but by the end Whitehall had earned 2nd place out of...
In my line of work, I've established a routine that makes it a lot easier to get the job done. Any little change will throw me out of my comfort zone and last week was a perfect example of this. With the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, I had to change things up to get two weekly newspapers to the printer by Monday and it was a battle. I knew my best bet would be to write as much as humanly possible on the Wednesday and Thursday before, but things don't always go as planned. Instead I was...
An informational meeting about the Southwest Montana Veterans' Home is set to take place Friday, November 30 at the Whitehall Community Center. The meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. According to local Veteran Gary Redfern, the meeting will also focus on finding a committee member for a foundation focused on raising money for basic expenses for future residents of the 60-bed facility that will be located south of Butte. The foundation committee will include representatives from six counties....
Under the direction of first-year head coach Kelly Nieskens, there were plenty of positives for the 2017-18 Whitehall High School girls basketball coach. With their 2018-19 season starting Saturday at home against Manhattan Christian, Nieskens is looking forward to year two at the helm. "The communication between the girls and I has improved greatly. We were able to start this year off at a faster pace," he said. "We have some ladies that want to win, a couple of new kids, and a whole different...
While his squad may be young as far as varsity experience, longtime Whitehall High School boys basketball coach Zach McLean has been impressed with the effort of his team in anticipation of Saturday's opener at home against Manhattan Christian. "I really like our attitude and our attention to detail early. These guys have really come to work every day to get better," McLean said. The lone returning starter for Whitehall is senior Cade Briggs, who McLean said will be very important to the 2018-19...
The word "hero" has a different meaning for everyone. In my eyes, a "hero" can mean anything from a past or present member of the military to a teacher who does their best each and everyday to help ensure the future is bright for a younger generation. There is also no better definition in my eyes of a hero than the local residents who are members of law enforcement, firefighters, EMS personnel or involved with search and rescue. The past few weeks in California have been a harrowing example of...
I must have missed the memo, but somehow it feels as if society has immediately transitioned from Halloween to Christmas. I drove by a neighbor's house the other day and his yard was full of decorations. I wasn't quite sure if I wanted to throw up or pull the car over get in the back seat and sob because Thanksgiving seems to have gotten thrown out like yesterday's trash. I'm not sure if it is because "Black Friday" has turned into such a massive Pre-Christmas event, but I feel society is...
After a successful running career at Whitehall High School, 2017 graduate Hunter Flynn has continued to shine during the first two years of his collegiate career at Dickinson State University in North Dakota. Flynn is a member of the cross country team where he competes in the 8,000 meter race, two miles more than the three miles he ran as part of the Trojans cross country team. In the December to February Indoor Track season, Flynn competes in the 3,000 meter, 5,000 meter and as part of the...
After a successful event in 2017, Whitehall Stageline Pizza is once again giving back to the local community with a free-of-charge Thanksgiving Dinner. The dinner is scheduled to take place Thursday, November 22 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the restaurant located at 605 W. Legion in Whitehall. The dinner will include turkey, ham, and all the fixings. Prior to last year's event, owners Ken and Tina Bates had talked about hosting the event on a yearly basis and were happy with the turnout in 2017. Tina...
Throughout the year, the Whitehall Food Pantry plays a vital role in the local community, especially during the holiday season. Earlier this week, the pantry received generous donations to help their efforts. The pantry received 65 turkeys from the Gallatin Valley Food Bank, as well as monetary donations from Mountain View Real Estate and the Rotary Club of Whitehall. Martha Farrand's fourth-grade class helped unload the turkeys. "I want to express sincere appreciation to the Rotary Club, Mrs....
