Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Ah, Whitehall’s rumor mill. It is a wonder. However, the latest rumor churning through town is not true, and I can confirm that. In April 2024, at the monthly Whitehall Chamber of Commerce meeting, it was discussed that the Chamber had become an event planning company for Whitehall and was not meeting its mission. A Chamber of Commerce should provide resources to local businesses, push Shop Local campaigns, find grants for local businesses and entities, and promote local events. The Chamber has led almost all of Whitehall’s events, running the...
At the Monday, July 29th meeting of the Whitehall Recreation Board, held at the Town Hall, there were no new updates from the Whitehall Saddle Club (WSC) regarding the lease of their property to the Town and whether or not the property will remain on the Rodeo Grounds indefinitely. The lease between the WSC and Town for the equipment expires at the end of July. During legal discussions, it was concluded by both entities' legal representation that the WSC owns the property not permanently affixed to the ground at the Rec Complex’s Rodeo G...
We call Montana “The Last Best Place” for good reason. Millions of visitors come to share in our state’s breathtaking landscapes and vibrant communities each year, supporting nearly 50,000 Montana jobs and bringing at least $5 billion to our state annually, according to a study by the University of Montana. This revenue fueled our post-pandemic recovery, providing a lifeline to our hotels, local restaurants, and countless small businesses. I know how crucial these visitors are to our state’s economic health. Many tourists can afford trips t...
Dear Editor, Two weeks ago, a former president and leading political candidate was nearly assassinated. For a brief moment, political pundits, television hosts, and celebrities retracted their baseless claims that President Trump was a modern-day Hitler and wished him well, ultimately confessing their accusations were manufactured, designed only to instill fear to get votes. Unfortunately, they have since returned to their aggressive and unfounded rhetoric in their desire to win this historic race. Montanans usually remain uninfluenced by...
It’s impossible to always experience higher than normal call volumes. Removing episodes of TV shows deemed “inappropriate” or “offensive” will result in a new version of the Mandela effect. People have gotten crueler, not kinder, since the pandemic. Cashiers at liquor stores could more accurately diagnose alcoholism in a person than their doctor could. Most Americans who work in India make more than most Indians ever will, and most Indians who work in America make more than most Americans ever will. The unofficial accepted minimum speed for...
The Whitehall Low Power TV group will broadcast a Frontier Day recap for those who could not attend in person. Playback of the Frontier Days Parade and highlights of the event will begin airing on local PBS Channel 49.2 on Thursday, August 1st, at 2 PM and will be repeated on Friday and Saturday afternoons at 2 PM. The program will also be available Thursday and Saturday evenings at 7 PM....
At the June 4, 2024, Jefferson County Primary Election, a majority of the electors in the Town of Whitehall voted in favor of having a study commission to examine the form of local government. Candidate filing for local government study commission members opens June 18, 2024, and closes at 5 PM on August 12, 2024. The Town of Whitehall is seeking (3) study commission members. Study commission members will be elected at the November 5, 2024, general election in Jefferson County. Interested individuals can file as a candidate for the study...
JULY 28, 1999 About 30 Whitehall residents took advantage of an opportunity on Thursday, July 22, to view two new Jefferson County promotional videos and learn more about the goals and accomplishments of the Jefferson Local Development Corporation (JLDC). The videos received their Whitehall premiere at the Jefferson County Extension Office meeting room, and people who attended the event departed with their copy of a video promoting Jefferson County as a tourist destination location....
Katrina Wyant of Serenity Chiropractic and Wellness will offer chiropractic and wellness care at Sage Wellness Center in Whitehall starting Friday, August 2nd. Dr. Wyant uses gentle techniques, focuses on customizing adjustments to fit the needs of each client, and takes extra measures to help each adjustment last as long as possible. Dr. Wyant will be available for appointments at Sage Wellness Center in Whitehall on Friday, August 2nd, and Wednesday, August 14th. Call 406-613-7825 to schedule...
PARADE WINNERS: Coco Martinson volunteered her time and took votes for the People's Choice for the 2024 Frontier Days Parade. First place (43 votes) Whitehall Coffee Co; Second place (26 votes) Kids Rodeo Bible Camp & Cowboy Church; Third place Class of 1974; Fourth place Ag Cats 4H Club. Thank you, Coco Martinson, for setting up the parade voting booth!...
As dry, hot weather continues across Montana, fire restrictions are expanding to additional counties. Stage I fire restrictions went into effect Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 12:01 AM for Yellowstone County in south-central Montana, and Beaverhead and Jefferson counties in southwestern Montana. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks follows the counties’ lead in placing fire restrictions on its properties within each county. Yellowstone County: • Yellowstone Wildlife Mngmt Area • Blue Creek Fishing Access Site • Broadview Pond FAS • Bundy Bridge FAS • Buf...
As I explained in a previous article the science of prevention has grown through research and study over the past 50 years. It naturally follows that the approaches, materials and programs have also changed. In this article I will explain more about social-emotional learning, known as SEL, as part of that change process. Schools presently use evidenced-based programs which provide a good foundation for SEL development. Social, emotional, and behavioral learning focuses on developing skills to...
LARGEST ROD RUN IN RECENT MEMORY! The Bill Baycroft Memorial Rod Run, honoring Bob Casagrande, had dozens of beautiful rods on display at the 2024 Whitehall Frontier Days....
Several free events have been scheduled in August at Madison Buffalo Jump, Missouri Headwaters and Lewis & Clark Caverns state parks. Madison Buffalo Jump State Park events: On Aug. 4, Madison Buffalo Jump State Park will host its traditional kite festival. This year’s kite festival will include kite building and flying, face painting, traditional games, a food truck, and Native American vendors. This family-friendly event will also feature a lecture on bison and a flint knapping demonstration. Kite building kits will be available for purchase...
Troubleshooting Common Home Audio Problems We often rely on audio systems in the comfort of our homes to unwind with music, stay informed with news, or get immersed in a movie. But what happens when the sound suddenly stops working or becomes distorted? Before you consider replacing your speakers or calling a technician, here are some simple troubleshooting steps that can save you time and money. Check Your Connections: Start with the basics. Ensure all cables are securely connected. Loose wires...
Thank you, Caj Fernstrom and Tractor & Equipment Rental/CAT - Bozeman, for sponsoring the Kids Tractor Pull! Big thank you to Mike Price & family, and Expedition Church for running the tractor pull! AGE 4-5: 1st place Jaxon, 2nd place Henry, and 3rd place Bre. AGE 6-7: 1st place Kynoa, 2nd place Braxton, and 3rd place Emryn. AGE 8-9: 1st place Trenton, 2nd place Kade, and 3rd Lance. AGE 10-11: 1st place Wyatt, 2nd place Stetson, and 3rd place McKinley....
It's Cypho Season! The Whitehall Project is soon going to start collecting spotted knapweed root boring weevils (Cyphocleonus achates). These weevils are starting to emerge from the roots as collectable adults. This is a bit earlier than usual because of the hot weather we have been having. Spotted knapweed is a short-lived perennial plant with a tap root. If you hand pull it and get most of the root you will kill it. Wear gloves and a long-sleeved shirt when pulling knapweed. Always bag and dis...
The first full week in August (the 5th-9th), the staff is taking some well-deserved time off, so there will be no Kid's Quilting on Monday or Storytime on Friday. There will also be no Tuesday painting class during the month. Joan Dedeyker, our resident artist, plans to offer another class in January for those who want to join. You may have noticed many new people helping out in the Library. With all of the programs going on and our circulation statistics going higher every year, our volunteers...
2ND ANNUAL FRONTIER DAYS WORLD RECORD COMPETITION: The World Record Competition was the place to be Saturday afternoon - not only because of the tent to protect from the rain - but for all the giggles the games produced! Thank you to game sponsors Whitehall Country Store, Country Cabin Floors & Boutique, Western Legacy Center, Numb3rs Accounting, Muddy Creek Truss, Subway, Spiffy Biffy, Cliff's Automotive, and Mountain West Parts City....
Celebrate our wild heritage at the Butte-Silver Bow County Fair with music and mad stunts, vendors and fair food, A Wyldman Scramble and Rodeo, a cornhole tournament, and free concerts under the stars by High Ore Road. Highlights include the final stunt of stuntman Spanky Spangler’s storied career, the wild antics of the Kamikaze Kid, and the high-flying daredevilry of Levi Renz and the 406FMX Freestyle Motocross team. Rockin’ country band Little Texas is headliner of the indoor concert with opener Rob Wolf. Tickets to the concert are ava...
FEEDING AN ARMY: New-to-the-area Valley Bank (who bought out Rocky Mountain Bank) brought in the crowds with their Frontier Days Customer Appreciation BBQ on Friday, July 26th. Most of the town made an appearance at the bank in one way or another!...
A quick and easy salad can be the perfect ending to a long summer's day. Delicious and light, there's not much fuss that goes into preparing salad, and making one typically does not require turning on the oven, which is ideal when the weather is steamy. With already-cooked chicken and a dressing that can be made up to one day ahead, this Chicken Salad Niçoise is easy to assemble. Suggested pairings include a chilled soup, like Gazpacho, crusty bread, and a light dessert of fresh fruit topped...
SUNDAY, JULY 21 00:15:56 Traffic Stop: S Brooke St 00:43:05 Criminal Mischief: E Legion St 01:01:29 Traffic Stop: S Division St 02:08:01 Motorist Assist: E Legion St 04:35:31 Agency Assist: I-90 14:58:08 Traffic Offense: I-90 15:19:45 Follow Up: W Legion St 15:39:23 Traffic Stop: Hwy 359 15:51:30 Motorist Assist: I-90 16:23:10 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 17:08:50 Traffic Offense: I-90 17:15:50 Traffic Offense: I-90 18:06:05 Suspicious Vehicle: N Main St 19:25:51 911 Open Line: Bowman Ln 19:45:25 Traffic Offense: Hwy 41 22:00:01 Traffic Stop: N...
The Bible portrays Christian life as a long-distance race, and sprinting is a poor example due to its short time span. It seems to me that in the 80s, many of my proteges looked to sprinters as the “jocks,” but I recall that notion changing as long-distance runners started breaking the four-minute mile. Any long or short-distance, dedicated runner who trains hard is an amazing athlete. Soon, the Olympics will have our attention as records are shattered and the competition is formidable. Because God intends the Christian’s journey to be a life...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Your feelings this week may not be entirely trustworthy, Aries. You could worry for nothing and be pulled into difficult situations for the wrong reasons. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if you are feeling a little lost these days, it could be that you need a change in perspective and location to help you get inspired. Plan a short trip to recharge. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 You cannot mediate or help friends establish harmony if you are all over the emotional map, Gemini. Work your way through your emotions before offering...
