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Whitehall High School students have been busy preparing for their upcoming spring play. The performance of "See How They Run" by Phillip King is scheduled for April 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. The performances will take place in the High School's Multi Purpose Room and the price is $5. Activity passes will be honored and there is no admission fee for senior citizens. There will also be a special treat for those in attendance. According to play director Cheri Shaw, ice cream will be served during...
Since its inception, the Community Transition Advisory Committee has given community officials a chance to not only learn a little bit more about the Barrick Golden Sunlight Mine near Whitehall, it has also awarded them the opportunity to give feedback to mine officials. At last week’s meeting special guest Rebecca Darling, Corporate Responsibility Director for Barrick USA, discussed the importance of the monthly meeting. Darling said her job is make sure that Barrick and the Golden Sunlight Mines are listening to the people who attend CTAC, ad...
The Lewis and Clark Caverns located 13 miles south of Whitehall is not only a popular destination for thousands of tourists each season, the park is also a premier location for locals who utilize the area for bird watching, hiking, mountain biking and other activities. With the Montana State Park set to open for the season soon, this Sunday is an important day for local residents to come out to show their support by helping out with repairing sections of trail, removing invasive weeds, and picking up litter. The Spring Repair Event will take...
I grew up in an area that much like Montana had many open spaces to explore. I was lucky enough to have two of my houses growing up that were by "desert" like locations and I could spend hours on my bike and always find a new dirt road or something interesting. I was also able to go with family and friends to explore the vast backcountry and was always fascinated with how much open space there was. I was also really confused how much garbage and junk would end up in the middle of nowhere. There...
Whitehall High School Principal Hannah Nieskens was recognized last week as the 2018 Montana High School Principal of the Year. In her third year at the school, Nieskens received the award last Thursday from the Montana Association of Secondary School Principals. Whitehall Superintendent John Sullivan said it is a great honor for not only Nieskens, but also for the school. "She's done a tremendous job. It's awesome to have the High School Principal of the Year for Montana in our building every d...
Employees from the Montana Department of Transportation met with local officials and visited various organizations last Thursday to discuss the ongoing Whitehall South Roadway Improvements Project. MDOT Senior Engineering Project Coordinator Shane Watson said there is currently 150-day contract with the main contractor, and the completion of updating the bridge at Pipestone Creek could be done as soon as the middle of June. The full project includes improving the roadway through new alignments...
Legion Avenue in Whitehall has a new look with the addition of several flags to celebrate Arbor Day. Mayor Mary Janacaro-Hensleigh said the town has been gearing up for Arbor Day scheduled for April 27, and she recently came across Tree City USA flags. Several of the flags celebrate Whitehall's 25 years as a Tree City USA. Janacaro-Hensleigh would like to have the flags out until Memorial Day when the United States Flag will replace them. TREE CITY USA According to the Arbor Day Foundation, the...
As a kid, I would often times spend from sunrise to sunset in the summer at the golf course with my dad. I would also spend a great deal of time with him watching golf on television. I'm not talking about the four major tournaments either, we would watch the LPGA, Senior Tour, Nike Tour and whoever else was playing golf on a screen. I was surprised at a point in time we didn't drive to the course and just start watching people hit balls at the driving range. By the age of 10, I could probably na...
Whitehall High School Choir and Band Members will be competing April 13 and 14 at the District Music Festival in Anaconda. Musical Director Janet Heilig usually begins preparing students for the festival at the end of January, the beginning of the second semester. "However, I begin my preparation in October by choosing music for the larger groups when I am at convention. I also begin a list of solo possibilities for specific students," she said. While music students are required to participate...
A total of three candidates have filed for the two three-year Board of Trustee positions in Whitehall School District 4 & 47. According to District Clerk Patti Drake, Robert Magart, incumbent Gina Ossello, and Scott Prevost all filed prior to the March 29 deadline. William (Bill) Whitehurst is the lone candidate to file in Whitehall School District 2 (Cardwell). Because there is only one Cardwell candidate, Whitehurst would win the seat by acclimation and there would be no election. Drake said candidates have until April 5 to withdraw and...
Those interested in the annual Jefferson Valley Friends of the NRA Banquet should act fast to purchase tickets for the popular annual event. The banquet will take place Friday, April 20 starting at 6 p.m. at the Whitehall Community Center. Event organizer Patty Howser encouraged residents to get their tickets now because the event has become a huge success and sells out every year. Dinner tickets are $35 and will feature a prime rib dinner catered by Steve Jenkins of Pepper Tree Deli. Big...
A Thursday night program in Whitehall will give local residents a chance to hear about some of the great things going on at the Jefferson Valley Museum. The annual meeting of the museum is scheduled for April 5 at 7 p.m. at the Methodist Church Fellowship Hall located at 102 Brooke St. According to board member Arcylle Shaw, the meeting is a time to see what the museum has accomplished recently, as well as what is planned for the future. She said along with a review of the year, two directors will be elected, and Joe Sologub of Elk Park will...
A construction project to upgrade Montana HWY 55 is underway, and local residents could encounter delays up to 15 minutes. According to the Montana Department of Transportation, roadway grading and culvert installation is in progress. The construction is from Mile Marker 7 to 12.1 and includes the replacement of the bridge crossing Pipestone Creek. South bound traffic has been detoured onto Capp Lane. The detour has a 10-foot width restriction, and a 10-ton weight restriction. Those...
I recently read about the death of Ken Rex McElroy. If you are unfamiliar with the infamous case, McElroy was a notorious bully in a small Missouri town who had for years harassed and committed some pretty horrific crimes against local residents. In 1981 he was murdered in broad daylight with numerous witnesses. While everyone knows who committed the crime, not one person was willing to come forward and testify because it appears everyone was happy with what transpired and it didn't look like...
Two local residents will be vying for the title of Mining City Star during the final round of competition April 7 at Fairmont Hot Springs. 11th Grade Whitehall student Dawson Lanes will be competing in the 13 to 17-year old division, while college student and 2016 WHS graduate Samara Brunet will be aiming for the title in the 18 and up category. A total of $4,000 in prizes are up for grabs at this year's event. The musical competition was founded in 2010 by Natasha Richter and Patty Clements....
Over the past several weeks, local residents may have noticed the removal of a building adjacent to the Town Pump location in Whitehall. Once construction is completed, the area will be used for additional parking for the store located at 415 N. Whitehall. Dan Sampson, Construction and Development Manager for Town Pump Inc., said while they don't rule out any potential future development at the site, the current plans for the area are for providing a space for more parking. "The lots will be...
A total of seven individuals and two teams were inducted into the Whitehall High School Hall of Fame at a special ceremony last Saturday. Dan Reum, Heather (Smith) Ranalli, Dr. Gayle Sacry, Shane Shaw, Frank Sholey, Dr. Keli (Mabbott) Kowk, and Kietra (Mabbott) Broders were inducted into the third class of the hall of fame. The 1979 wrestling team and 1990 boys basketball team were also recognized at the ceremony. Board President Mike Hedegaard told those in attendance there are now 36...
I don't think it would be an understatement to say that malls are just not what they used to me. In fact, ten years from now I'm pretty sure there won't be many still around. When I first moved to Montana in 2015 I made a trip to Butte and checked out the mall. I thought I had taken a wrong turn and ended up in Bosnia. I'm sure it was probably once a great mall really enjoyed by residents of Southwest Montana, but it is far from appealing right now. While there are some good things there like...
A talented group of returning athletes will lead the way for the 2018 Whitehall High School Track team. According to head coach Dan Lacey, the Trojans not only have multiple returning state competitors, they also return many athletes who were very close to qualifying last season. "On the boys side, Max Feight and Wyatt Alexander lead the way in the hurdles and sprinting events respectively, while Cade Briggs and Braden Smith both anchor the jumping events. Smith also posted impressive marks in...
With their first competition a little over a week away, Whitehall High School tennis coach Kerry Sacry is optimistic about the 2018 season. The Lady Trojans will return three talented seniors as well as a strong group of returning underclassmen. Seniors Amber Murrish, Evelin Dove, and Kyeli Ostler will be joined by returning players Dorothy Mastel, Britney Welker, Bailee Hess, Alicia Konold and Kaya Smith. Welker in singles and the doubles team of Dove and Murrish were each one win away from...
After a one-year absence, the Whitehall Knights of Columbus Fish Fry will return this week. The event is scheduled to take place Friday, March 23 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Teresa’s Hall in Whitehall. Knights of Columbus member Jim Stearns said they would once again be serving Alaskan Pollock, a fish people really seem to enjoy. The cost to attend the popular event is $9 for adults, $6 for children 4 to 10, and $27 for a family. Stearns said the proceeds would go to charities in Whitehall and Ennis. He said some of these include Coats f...
The Whitehall Town Council voted Monday night to vacate the seat of Ward 1 member Katy James. In her motion to declare the vacancy, Council Member Montina Rawson referenced Montana Code 7-4-4-4111 “Determination of vacancy in municipal office”. Rawson said Section 7 of the code states “the incumbent’s ceasing to be a resident of the city or town or, in the case of a city council member, ceasing to be a resident of the city council member’s ward. This subsection does not apply to an appointed municipal officer who resides outside the city or t...
In a little over a week, kids from across the area will make their way to the high school for the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt. The popular annual event is scheduled for March 31 at 10 a.m. at the Whitehall High School Football Field. The age divisions in 2018 are two and up, three to five, six to eight and nine to 12-year olds. According to event organizer Jill Dove, all the prizes have been purchased and the Whitehall Garden Club has been busy filling eggs. Dove praised the ga...
A second Whitehall resident has filed to run for the Jefferson County Justice of the Peace. According to Jefferson County Election Administrator Bonnie Ramey, Larry Skogen filed for the office prior to the March 12 deadline. He will be joined in the race by Kevin Brunet of Whitehall, Steve Anderson of Montana City, and Dean Hildebrand of Boulder. The elected official will take over for longtime Justice of the Peace Dennis Giulio. The primary election is scheduled for June 5 and the general election will take place November 6. A list obtained...
I'm an avid sports fan and my absolute favorite time of the year is the NCAA Basketball Tournament, especially the first four days. I grew up at a time when the University of Wyoming basketball team had an amazing program and their eclectic player Fennis Dembo even graced the cover of Sports Illustrated. I was able to experience the magic of the tournament watching the Cowboys play in Salt Lake City and those are experiences I will never forget. Unfortunately the success did not last long, but...
