Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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At the Montana High School Association (MHSA) annual meeting in January, representatives to MHSA's first-ever Student Advisory Council were announced. Whitehall sophomore Charity Nieskens has received a spot at the table as the Class B Representative for Whitehall High School. "This is a proud mom moment, but also fantastic for Whitehall High School to land one of these sports," Whitehall Superintendent Hannah Nieskens said. The mission of this council will be to provide a voice for...
On December 30, 2021, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office conducted an Alcohol Compliance Check from the north to the south end of the county. During the compliance checks, all businesses that serve or sell alcohol were checked for compliance with alcohol sales and service laws. The Cardwell General Store and Whitehall Liquor were closed by 7 PM and not included. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has made Alcohol Compliance Checks a priority in conjunction with the current statewide ini...
Twenty-four-year-old Zachary Eugene Norman has been charged with two counts of deliberate homicide resulting from a shooting incident early Saturday morning in Three Forks. The Gallatin County Sheriff's Office has released the victims' names as Brendan Estabrook of Three Forks and Chase Estabrook of Butte. Norman, of Three Forks, was set to appear Tuesday in Gallatin County Justice Court. According to court documents, the Gallatin County Dispatch received a report of two people suffering from...
EAGLE EYE! Whitehall resident William Ulrichny's photo of this majestic eagle garnered him 2021 Photo of the Year!...
Dear Editor, Your paper recently published an editorial by Chuck Denowh discussing American Prairie’s recent purchase of the 73 Ranch. Some of the statements made by Mr. Denowh can lead the reader to the conclusion that American Prairie doesn’t pay taxes and doesn’t contribute to Montana’s economy. I have prepared a response to Mr. Denowh. American Prairie does more than pay taxes. Those claiming to be property rights advocates are once again saying charitable organizations should not be allowed to own land. The recent purchase of the histori...
If you run 26 miles, it’s because you’re an athlete. If you walk 26 miles, it’s because you can’t afford a car. Poems only rhyme in the language they were written in. A microwave can show you how clean someone really is. You have to wait until you’re 36 to date someone half your age. Given how long your bones stick around after death, you really only get to use some parts of your body for a fraction of their existence. Ventriloquists probably have better conversations than most at the dentist. Gold digging was just a normal relations...
On January 15 and 16 the Whitehall Independent Pool League (WIPL) hosted the 19th Annual Memorial Pool Tournament. The tournament is held in memory of Cory Bishop, Steve Dyson, and Dave McLaughlin. The tournament started with 62 teams from throughout the state. After all-day play and into the night on Saturday 12 teams returned on Sunday to compete for the win. Wade Thompson (left) from Great Falls and Seth King (right) from Bozeman played Mike Conrad and John Heath both from Helena for the...
Week of 1-13-2022 TEAM K Bar #1: 15 wins, 2 lost Mint #3: 11 wins, 6 lost Mint #4: 11 wins, 6 lost MEN Brad Babb: 4 wins, 0 lost Will Bowen: 4 wins, 0 lost Gordy Lyons: 4 wins, 0 lost Chris Nelson: 4 wins, 0 lost WOMEN Deanna Wall: 3 wins, 1 loss Martina Nelson: 3 wins, 1 loss...
Dear Jo, I have heard a lot of people complaining and/or asking about what to do about receiving thank-you acknowledgments. Here is the other side of that dilemma. What does one do when receiving gifts that for whatever reason are unfortunate picks for the receiver? I feel as if I’m lying when I say “thank you.” I’ve tried not sending a thank you, but that felt icky and did not work. Signed, You Shouldn’t Have Dear Shouldn’t Have, Always be gracious and kind. Send the thank you, it really is the thought that counts. Signed, Jo Dear Jo, I am tr...
The desire to be “top of your game” or “top of the world” is a near-universal want. For centuries, people have aspired to great heights, achieving some of life’s “greatest” passions. Individuals like Tom Brady, Serena Williams, Usain Bolt, Oprah Winfrey, or even Henry Ford are known as individuals who sought to be better and better. In ancient times, Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, and Alexander the Great excelled at both political and military power. We’ve been focusing on King Solomon lately, reading through Ecclesiastes, from the Old Testament....
Many of you probably read Roger Siemen’s obituary in the Whitehall Ledger (Jan.12) or in the Montana Standard. Facebook has some complimentary posts that many of you will find interesting. Roger led a full life with many accomplishments. One of Roger’s accomplishments that I appreciated was the work he did from Whitehall as District Ranger of the Jefferson Ranger District, Deerlodge National Forest. Roger was district ranger for about 10 years during the 1980s. Roger said that if district rangers concentrate on three issues they can’t go wrong...
This week Sweet Tea Tales will meet on Thursday, January 20th at 6:00 p.m. This popular program lets budding chefs of all ages bring their food creations to enter into the taste test of the month. Prizes are given for the top three winners. This month’s theme is “Sweet Beginnings: Appetizers and Hors d’oeuvres” so bring your favorite little treats to share. Everyone is welcome to come and try the goodies so stop by and vote. Next week the Holocaust Project will be holding a special program...
January 1896 was starting out cold and snowy but that did not stop people from getting out and about. The following were written in the late January 1896 editions of the Whitehall Zephyr. Died. John Bray, formerly of this place and of the firm of Fox & Bray, died at Red Rock, Montana on Jan. 23d, 1896 of consumption. Mr. Bray was 33 years of age and was well known in this portion of Montana. "Lill" Phillips, a well-known woman throughout the camps of Jefferson Valley, died Wednesday morning,...
January 16, 1997 A sharply divided Whitehall Town Council with a 4-3 vote approved a water rate increase for town businesses and residents during the council meeting on January 13. The vote, which followed a lengthy and oftentimes bitter hearing and debate, helped solidify the future of the Whitehall water improvement project and moved the project a major step toward final completion. Amid allegations that the council’s actions on the water rate increase were illegal and discriminatory, and after a brief scuffle between Whitehall Town M...
The Whitehall Trojan Wrestling team traveled north last weekend for both matches in Fairfield and to attend the Choteau Classic tournament. This tournament was attended by 40 Class B boy and girl teams from around the state. In this competitive field, Whitehall finished in 4th place, behind Boulder, Cut Bank, and Columbus. By the time the dust had settled, the 11 Whitehall wrestlers had wrestled 76 matches. Congratulations to Miles Hoerauf for winning the 160 lbs. weight class. He started his run by gaining 14 points against Ramos from Valier,...
In their annual meeting held Monday, January 17, 2022, the Montana High School Association voted in favor of adding shot clocks to high school basketball. The eighth proposal on the agenda was given by Great Falls CMR High School to add a 35-second shot clock to the general rules and regulations. Their case aims to improve the pace of play, prevent stalling, the quality of games, and add a standardization throughout states. The proposal noted four benefits of utilizing shot clocks: • A shot clock would stop stalling in games and require t...
When a Montana resident dies, state law provides a process for deciding who is legally entitled to inherit financial accounts the deceased had with banks, credit unions or other entities such as brokerage firms. Montana property and contract laws, and provisions under the Montana Uniform Probate Code, dictate who becomes the legal successor(s) of certain accounts. “For example, when two people have a savings account in joint tenancy with right of survivorship, the surviving joint tenant becomes the legal successor. If an owner placed a p...
The Montana Public Service Commission has opened an investigation into the adequacy of legacy telephone systems owned and operated by CenturyLink Communications, LLC, and its affiliated Montana carriers. Many rural Montanans rely on these legacy systems for phone service, including access to emergency services. The formal investigation was opened in December after the Commission received complaints from Wibaux County Commissioners and citizens who expressed concern about unreliable phone service and associated effects on public safety....
SUNDAY, JANUARY 9 00:03:51 Traffic Stop: Hwy 55 02:18:47 911 Open Line 03:24:57 Traffic Offense: I-90 10:25:51 Suicide Threats: S Division St 13:55:57 Traffic Stop: Hwy 55 14:31:57 Motor Vehicle Accident (Non-Injury): Hot Springs Rd 18:49:27 911 Hang Up 19:58:33 Stranded Motorist MONDAY, JANUARY 10 09:34:40 Civil: Cox Ln 10:11:07 Citizen Assist: Makowski Ln 14:43:31 Welfare Check: E First St 20:08:31 Citizen Assist: W Legion St TUESDAY, JANUARY 11 12:45:44 Reckless Driver: I-90 14:59:25 Citizen Assist: Sowden Ln 19:29:31 Traffic Stop: S...
Governor Greg Gianforte and Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen announced a record number of new businesses were created in Montana last year. More than 51,500 new businesses were registered with the Montana Secretary of State in 2021, surpassing the previous record set in 2020 by more than 12,000 businesses. “Montana is open for business. In the last twelve months, we’ve seen a record low unemployment rate, a record number of Montanans working, and a record number of new businesses created in the state,” Gov. Gianforte said. “We’ll continue...
Healthy eating is on the minds of many people at the start of a new year. One roadblock to healthy eating each January is the start of the National Football League playoffs, which culminate with the big game each February. Appetizers, sandwiches, and other game-day offerings often prioritize taste over nutrition. However, by rethinking some game day staples, it's easy to put a twist on popular favorites to make them lower in calories and fat and more nutritious. This year skip the calorie-laden...
THURSDAY, JANUARY 20 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 6:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 7:00PM AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS ON MASTERPIECE PT 3 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 10:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 11:00PM FINDING YOUR ROOTS: CHILDREN OF EXILE FRIDAY, JANUARY 21 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 6:30PM FIRING LINE 7:00PM STARS ON STAGE FROM WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE: BRANDON VICTOR DIXON 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 10:30PM FIRING LINE 11:00PM STARS ON...
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may be tempted to overspend this week, as you have a mind to remodel or redecorate your home in a major way. Try not to get carried away. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 You are ready to pour a huge investment of time and resources into a creative project that is dear to your heart, Taurus. Let the ideas flow organically instead of pushing too hard. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Phone calls and emails keep coming in, to the point where you may want to turn off your devices for the rest of the week. Find opportunities for peace and...
The Whitehall Trojan Basketball team's seasons haven't brought in many wins, but learning experiences are vital to both teams and their success. "We're young - we're a very young team," said junior Maxine Hoagland. Her starting teammates Lindsay Briggs, Haley Briggs, and Charity Nieskens nodded in agreement. The 15 lady team, coached by second-year coach Mecklin Davis and first-year coach Carly Jessop, has eight freshmen, four sophomores, two juniors, and one lone senior. Davis and Jessop...
