Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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A Whitehall administrator is one of three finalists for the 2019 National Principal of the Year. Whitehall 6-12 Principal Hannah Nieskens was announced as a finalist Monday by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. She is joined by finalists Lucas Clamp of Lexington, S.C., and Paul Kelly of Elk Grove Village, IL. "I was shocked when I found out I was one of three finalists for the national award," she said. Nieskens was also told this was the first time Montana has had a...
It's once again time for Frontier Days in Whitehall. The popular annual event is scheduled for Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28 in downtown Whitehall. One of the many organizers, Chamber of Commerce Treasurer Jill Dove said Frontier Days is one of the biggest events in Whitehall and provides, fun, food and entertainment for anyone and everyone. "It also brings in a lot of business. If it were not for Frontier Days we would not have a town celebration with a parade, kids activities and even...
Anyone lucky enough to have met Ronald Hunt will know just how deserving he is of being selected as the 2018 Whitehall Frontier Days Grand Marshal. For decades, Hunt has volunteered numerous hours to help those in need and for the betterment of his community --- making him a quintessential choice for the events highest honor. Born in Dillon, Hunt spent the first 62 years of his life in Waterloo. In 1954 he would graduate from Whitehall High School and in 1957 would marry his wife Sandra. While i...
Two new Frontier Days events could provide a huge boost to Friday attendance. The Montana Shakespeare in the Parks performance of Love's Labour's Lost is scheduled for Friday, July 28 at 6 p.m. in Legion Park. After traditionally hosting the play near Labor Day, Whitehall Chamber members decided to change things up and tie in the event to Frontier Days. "I think that the park will provide more visibility to Shakespeare in the Park so we will get the people noticing the play and stopping to...
Patsy Gail Ballard passed away at the age of 70 on July 15, 2018 with her family by her side following a brief battle with cancer. Patsy was born in Glendive, MT on April 10, 1948 to George and Betty Johnson. Patsy worked at the Meadowlark Manor in Whitehall for many years and loved her residents. She treated everyone with respect and kindness and loved nothing better than preparing them wonderful food, planning many activities and holiday celebrations, and assisting them with their needs,...
On July 16th, Judy Lyn Williams was called home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Dorr, MI to Jozius and Gladys DeKraker. After graduating from South Christian High School she began working at Dura Plating where she would fall in love with and eventually marry her best friend, Gregory Williams. Together they successfully raised three children, called five states home, made friends wherever they went and loved on their 10 grandchildren. She is survived by the love of...
It took nearly three months of sawing, chopping, planing, grinding, and sanding to turn a 10,000-pound Douglas fir log into a 500-pound dugout canoe. Tom Elpel of Pony long dreamed of making a dugout canoe, much like those used by Lewis and Clark. The dream came alive this spring with the expert guidance of Churchill Clark, the great-great-great-great grandson of Captain William Clark. Clark and Elpel carved the canoe at River Camp near Cardwell, the field camp for Elpel's Outdoor Wilderness...
After a second place finish in conference play, the Gallatin Valley Outlaws American Legion baseball team will open the postseason Thursday in Helena. The second-seeded Outlaws will open the Southern A District baseball tournament Thursday against at 4 p.m. against the Butte Muckers. The game is scheduled to take place at Kindrick Field Stadium. Gallatin Valley will be looking to be one of the two teams who advance to the State Tournament scheduled for August 10 to 14 in Miles City. The team...
