Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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The annual Madison County Fair & NRA Rodeo is held in Twin Bridges, Montana. Some of the following featured events that one may experience at the fair are 4-H, FFA, and Open Class exhibits, commercial exhibits, food vendors, a petting zoo, a wonderful playground for the little ones, an Open Youth Rodeo, two days of NRA Rodeo, entertainment, horseshoe tournament, team roping, barbecues, demolition derby, and parade. Also, enjoy a Ranch Rodeo, live music, and dancing!! There is no charge to get...
The Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo, A Fair of the Heart, kicks off on Wednesday, August 21, and runs through Sunday, August 25. Dedicated to long time fair caretaker Glenn Bruce, it is held at the Jefferson County Recreation Park one-half mile south of Boulder. The fair and rodeo is affordable fun for the whole family with free admission and a $2 per car parking fee Friday and Saturday. Entertainment includes displays and exhibits along with the Boulder River Carousel, bounce houses, 4-H...
It’s nice that water has such a low viscosity. It would not be very pleasant if it was thick, like syrup or honey. As the years go by, owning a car with a manual transmission lowers the chance of theft since fewer new-generation thieves know how to drive it. Crunchy foods soften as they become stale, while soft foods become crunchy as they go stale. A whole generation of people have only ever experienced simulated television static. Typically, “evil” people are referred to by their last/second name. Some bars have a traffic light sign lit g...
Dear Editor, Recently, two representatives (male and female) from the Jefferson County Republican Central Committee went to the Republican National Convention. Upon their return, they presented the Platform of the Montana Republican Party, a 16-page summary of our position on Montana and national issues. America needs determined Republican leadership at every level of government to address the core threats to our very survival: our disastrously open border, our weakened economy, crippling...
Dear Editor, I don't mean to be a Negative Nelly or even too much of an alarmist; however, the proverbial $h!t is hitting the fan in many ways! A predicted stock market crash... the attempted assassination of what some see as the best hope for a floundering nation ... the cost of living skyrocketing across the board ... preppers all over preparing, maybe even hoping, for the worst. With all the military action around the world, not JUST in the Middle East, it seems World War III is looming on...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a scary reality facing 13 million Americans, acutely affecting veterans who risked their lives to serve our country and resilient survivors of sexual assault and domestic abuse. Helping these individuals find relief where they can is imperative, and one federal agency is considering action that could do just that. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to vote on the approval of MDMA-assisted therapy (MDMA-AT) to treat PTSD in the next few days. Unlike the only two drugs currently on the...
Tim Sheehy, the Republican seeking to unseat Montana Democratic Senator Jon Tester, is a business executive born and raised out of state. That same description applies to Troy Downing, a Republican running for one of Montana’s two Congressional seats. Same for Montana’s Republican Governor Greg Gianforte and his challenger, Democrat Ryan Busse. I have nothing against out-of-staters moving to Montana or working at a business. I fit both categories myself years ago. But I think this change in politicians’ backgrounds reflects a change in how M...
While the weather was a detriment on Saturday, Lilliac and the Wallflowers performed without a hitch on Friday at The Bridge between Whitehall and Three Forks August 8-10. Other bands included Voodoo Cadillac, the Stone Temple Pilots, and Smash Mouth, among others....
AUGUST 11, 1999 The Rockin' the Rockies classic rock concert transformed a parcel of Jefferson Valley cow pasture into the largest town in Jefferson or Madison County and literally did it overnight. On Wednesday night, August 4, workers were still putting up the stage. By late Thursday night, hundreds of RVs and tents were up, and nearly 2,000 people were already encamped for the concert. Officials said Rockin' the Rockies drew over 6,000 people on Friday night for the Foreigner/Journey...
I had a reunion last week with a friend I will have known for 60 years at the end of this month. We were freshmen in the Montana School of Mines dormitory in 1964. Although we kept in touch, primarily via email, we had not seen each other for nearly thirty years. Over a few days, we relived our early time together, much of it wasted, and shook our heads in amazement at the things we did without thinking. It’s an established fact that young men’s brains don’t fully develop their reasoning and sel...
It is so nice to have the weather a bit cooler, but it makes Fall seem right around the corner. We are working on September calendars, and they will be out at the end of August. They will be packed with all sorts of crafts, book clubs, special events, story times, and more. The Rockhounding group will meet at the library on August 19th at 5:30 PM. This group is for anyone interested in geology, rock identification, fossils, and field trips to collect samples. It is free and open to the public....
Environmental prevention strategies are interventions that modify or change the environment in which individuals make choices. Environmental strategies focus on changing the environment in ways that encourage people to make healthy choices (Frieden, 2010; Pettibone, Friend, Nargiso, & Florin, 2013). Environmental strategies for substance misuse prevention are rooted in a public health approach that targets change across entire populations or communities. Environmental strategies can be used to...
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks is in the midst of their 52nd season and will visit Whitehall to present Hamlet on September 8th at 5 PM at the Main Street Green, next to Whitehall's historic Star Theatre. The Star Theatre will be used as a backup location for the production if needed due to inclement weather. Hamlet will also be presented in Butte at Stodden Park (inclement weather location -Mother Lode Theatre) on September 2nd at 5:30 PM and Boulder at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds...
Instead of the regular monthly meeting at the Bordens conference room, the Whitehall Garden Club (WGC) met at the home of member Karen Nielsen and her husband Travis, looking forward to a sun-filled garden tour. The Club was immediately enchanted with the variety of places to explore. There was the corral with its beautiful horses, the sloped hillsides, and the outlined green grass lawns, all covered with bright and tall standing sunflowers, planted like Mother Nature had done the job herself....
Victor John Miller passed away on June 30, 2024, at 73 years old, in Emmett, Idaho, surrounded by family. Victor was born on July 21, 1950, to Verne and Virginia Miller (nee Keimig) in Denver, Colorado. He was the oldest of three children. Throughout his adult life, he enjoyed close relationships with his brother Preston (Barbara) of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and sister Virginia "Gini" Linthicum (Gordon) of Tuscon, Arizona. Victor attended Rose Elementary School in Denver, Colorado. He quickly...
Jefferson Valley Community Foundation (JVCF) would like to alert all nonprofits in the Whitehall area that the organization is beginning its grant cycle to provide financial support for worthwhile projects that will benefit the area long-term. For nonprofit organizations expecting to apply for financial assistance for their community-beneficial projects, there will be an important event they should attend. On Saturday, August 17th, there will be a grant writing instructional workshop. The workshop will be held from 10 AM to 11:30 AM at the...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in four older adults falls each year. The good news is that falls are not a normal part of aging and can be prevented. The Stepping On Falls Prevention program, offered in Helena by the Agency on Aging, has been researched and proven to reduce falls by 31%. In just seven weekly, 2-hour sessions, Stepping On gives participants strategies for avoiding falls, including balance and strength exercises, home safety check suggestions, medication review, and more. Guest experts,...
This is one of a series of articles focusing on estate and legacy planning. “The 2021 Montana Legislature passed the Transfer on Death Act for Vehicles and Vessels and clarified the definition of vehicles and vessels during the 2023 session” says Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension Family Economics Specialist. Montana law defines vehicles and vessels to include automobiles, vans, trucks, sport utility vehicles, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, trailers, pole trailers, snowmobiles, sailboats 12 feet or longer, and motorized boats including persona...
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) will honor Montana centenarians during the 55th annual Governor’s Conference on Aging on October 1, 2024. The annual conference will take place at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center. Centenarians will be honored during a luncheon from noon to 1:30 PM. DPHHS is asking Montanans who will turn 100 as of December 31, 2024, or those who are already over 100 to submit their names and brief profiles. All centenarians who submit information will receive a recognition certificate fro...
This year the Whitehall Project consisted of four WHS students, an MCC AmeriCorps volunteer, and the project coordinator Todd Breitenfeldt. This week, all the high school students are finished working for the program, they are off to the fair, sports, and then back to school. They are Lexi Stratton, Kaylee Klapan, Izaya Howlett, and Austin Bonnet. Our intrepid MCC AmeriCorps volunteer Ava Franz is heading back to college in Washington State. The Whitehall Biological Weed Control Project started...
Block Management Area (BMA) program information is now available at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks offices. The Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program (UGBEP) Projects Access Guide will be available later this month. To request a hard copy or to review these guides online, go to fwp.mt.gov/BMA and fwp.mt.gov/UGBEP. The BMA guide offers hunters access to the most current information on lands enrolled in BMA. In addition to the access overview guide, each BMA has its own property map and specific rules. The BMA program provides hunter management...
How to Safeguard Yourself Against Social Engineering Attacks In our interconnected digital world, threats aren’t always visible. Social engineering attacks prey on human psychology, manipulating trust and emotions to gain access to sensitive information. Secure Your Digital Valuables. Imagine your online life as a treasure chest. Inside are your bank accounts, personal data, and sensitive information. To keep them safe, consider using a separate computer exclusively for banking transactions a...
Lobsters weren't always a delicacy. In fact, lobster was once known as "the poor man's chicken," and it was largely eaten by the lower classes and was even fed to pigs in colonial times. Lobsters can be green, yellow or even bright blue. They get their red hue after being cooked. Lobsters are a great source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and boast 28 grams of protein in one cup. If you skip the butter, lobster only has around 96 calories and about two grams of fat per t...
Montana student-athletes can officially start practicing for the fall sports season beginning Friday, August 16, but those who don’t have their annual sports physicals could miss out. To make things easier for families, the Intermountain Butte Flats Clinic offers students sports physicals for $35. Sports physicals are normally covered by insurance, but the clinic offers sports physicals for a flat fee of $35 to keep the service affordable for everyone, even those without health insurance. Intermountain Butte Flats Clinic caregivers remind p...
Tim Sheehy, the Republican seeking to unseat Montana Democratic Senator Jon Tester, is a business executive born and raised out of state. That same description applies to Troy Downing, a Republican running for one of Montana’s two Congressional seats. Same for Montana’s Republican Governor Greg Gianforte and his challenger, Democrat Ryan Busse. I have nothing against out-of-staters moving to Montana or working at a business. I fit both categories myself years ago. But I think this change in politicians’ backgrounds reflects a change in how M...
