Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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8+ YEARS AGO - August, Part II: The second half of August had a little more joy with the end of the Spanish-American War and Cuba free from the rule of Spain. Randolf Hearst had perfected "yellow journalism" with accounts of the war stating, "You furnish the pictures, and I will furnish the war." Instead of focusing on factual details of what was happening in Cuba, papers were running sensational headlines and shocking details of the battle. But all was not lost to war headlines. Caleb...
Cheers to a fantastic summer from the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce! As we wrap up another amazing year at the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, we’re thrilled to invite you to the highlight of the season: the Whitehall Chamber Business & Volunteer Recognition Celebration! This is our chance to come together, celebrate, and give a huge shoutout to the incredible Chamber Members and Volunteers who make Whitehall shine. Save the Date: Thursday, September 19: It’s going to be an evening full of fun, community spirit, and well-deserved rec...
The Cardwell School received a new paint job at their parking lot and playground, as well as the start of a kitchen! Whitehall Schools also got a new striping job on top of a freshly repaved parking lot! Other updates include a new roof on the elementary and high school, all gym floors refinished, additional video cameras placed, chem lab countertops refurbished, Home Ec tables and ovens installed, and painting of the exterior doors....
The Whitehall Country Store needs your help keeping its doors open and its volunteers happy. Not because they are in a financial bind - they are being inundated with items they cannot sell! While someone’s trash is always another person’s treasure - there are rules to abide by when donating to the Whitehall Country Store. Recently, the Country Store has become a dumping ground, taking up the valuable time of the store’s volunteers when they must haul junk items to the dump instead of setting good items out for purchase. If you wouldn’t buy it...
Most would be hopeless on a battlefield, considering video games and movies have conditioned us to expect the enemy to be terrible at aiming. The best-behaved child is often not the parent’s favorite. If Disney can’t be sued by customers who have used Disney+, it has no financial incentive to keep its park rides safe. Parking your car directly in front of someone else’s house when you have your own driveway is like a guy who chooses the urinal right next to you when other open urinals are available; it’s not against the rules, but you’ll...
Dear Editor, In my experience, the best of the best are the people who are confident enough to share what they have learned to help others improve. This is a shout-out for Whitehall High School Junior Zane Downey - who has won national recognition showing cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs all over the country – and who (as he does throughout the year) once again took the time last week to help kids in Whitehall and Harrison 4-H Clubs and FFA Chapters to shine at the Madison/Jefferson County F...
AUGUST 18, 1999 The Whitehall Town Council approved the town budget for the year on August 9. The fiscal year 1999-2000 budget demonstrated clear priorities for serious street repair and law enforcement. Several new faces and building improvements would greet Whitehall school system students when they returned for the first day of school on Tuesday, August 24. New Whitehall High School principal Randy Cline and new elementary school principal Holliday Richardson would start their first school...
As always, the Whitehall Community Library will be closed for Labor Day but open regular hours during the rest of the week. Labor Day is a yearly celebration of American workers’ social and economic achievements. It began in the cities during 1885 and 1886 when ordinances were passed and then moved to the state level, according to the Department of Labor. On June 28, 1894, it became a yearly federal holiday on the first Monday of September. President Grover Cleveland signed the law to begin, and now Labor Day is celebrated nationwide with p...
Attention local businesses, community organizations, and non-profits... get involved in the Whitehall Fall Festival on Saturday, September 21st, by hosting a kids carnival game on the Main Street Green! This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your organization while providing fun and entertainment for our community’s children. Why Participate? Support a Cause! Non-profits will receive $0.75 for every dollar collected from tickets at their game (The remaining 0.25 cents goes to Whitehall non-profit Gold Junction Presents (GJP) for hosting a...
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...
Karen K. Clark, 69, of Butte, Montana, passed away at a local care facility on October 11, 2023. Cremation has been entrusted to Dahl Funeral & Cremation Service of Bozeman. Karen was born on June 30, 1954, in Salinas, California, to Robert and Geneva (Thompson) Rowe. The family soon moved to Reno, Nevada, where Karen was raised. It was in Boulder, Montana, that Karen met and, on December 17, 1983, married Walter Clark. The two would spend the next 40 years together raising a family. Karen was... Full story
Norma Magee Malia Daly died August 2, 2024, at 94, in her home surrounded by loving family. Norma was born to Charles and Amber Magee in Twin Bridges, Montana. Norma was the bridge child of five. Norma and her family moved to Dillon, Montana. Here, she finished school, graduating from Beaverhead County High School. Norma met the love of her life, Jack Malia, while working in Dillon. They married and lived there until he graduated from Western Montana College, where he received a degree in education. Norma and Jack then moved to Phillipsburg... Full story
Carroll College is proud to introduce the Pell Promise for Montana Students, a transformative financial aid initiative designed to fully cover tuition costs for federal Pell-eligible students from Montana. This program underscores Carroll’s commitment to expanding educational opportunities and reducing financial barriers for Montana residents. By providing substantial financial assistance to federal Pell Grant recipients who maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher, the Pell Promise ensures that qualifying Montana students can pursue their education a...
Exploring the World of 4K and 8K Home Entertainment In the rapidly evolving world of home entertainment, two terms are becoming increasingly common: 4K and 8K. These refer to the resolution of televisions and displays, with 4K and 8K representing ultra-high-definition (UHD) standards that promise to transform your viewing experience. But what exactly do they mean, and how do they impact your home entertainment setup? The term “4K” refers to a resolution of 3840x2160 pixels, which is four tim...
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 age 100 as of December 31, 2024, or those who are already over the age of 100 to submit their name and a brief profile. All centenarians who submit information will receive a recognition cer...
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...
For many Montanans, our state’s attraction is its abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities, especially hunting and fishing. These resources have traditionally been managed according to the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, which holds that wildlife is a public resource held in trust by the state, should be allocated democratically, and should not be commercially exploited. These principles have allowed Montanans of ordinary means to enjoy our outdoors. Now the scales have started to tip in favor of wealthy out of state inter...
I suppose it’s the human thing on a hiking trail to acknowledge one another when passing. But on a well-used trail, the same comments come up time and time again. “Good Morning.” As an introvert I don’t understand why I have to say Good Morning to every member of a 30-person group. Nor does Good Afternoon roll off the tongue as nicely. Too many plosives and fricatives. Yesterday I got yelled at for not saying a cheery enough “Good Morning” to a passing hiker. I did not realize I was at a Downton Abbey garden party. Then there’s the consoling “Y...
The good news is that a very popular dinosaur fossil that was a fixture alongside one of Makoshika State Park's hiking trails has not been stolen, vandalized or damaged; rather, it has been excavated by Museum of the Rockies. It's a bit of a shock to visitors who have become accustomed to seeing the hadrosaur, or duck-billed dinosaur, vertebrae along the Diane Gabriel Trail. But its connection to the park will live on. The plan is for Museum of the Rockies to transport the fossil back to its...
Travel opens people up to new experiences. Among those experiences are myriad opportunities to try new foods and styles of cuisine. After all, what would a trip to Italy be without some indulgence in the various culinary specialties each part of the country is known for? But one need not stray from home to enjoy regional fare. For instance, foodies who enjoy foods typically associated with the southeastern United States can indulge that passion in the comforts of their own kitchens. This recipe...
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 00:44:18 Traffic Hazard 04:06:57 Medical: W Legion Ave 08:51:17 Death: N Division St 15:52:02 Traffic Stop 17:27:15 Traffic Stop: W Legion Ave/Noble St 17:34:02 Custodial Interference: N Whitehall St 19:07:25 Animal: N Whitehall St 19:40:43 Traffic Hazard: I-90 20:36:38 Animal: I-90 21:07:17 Public Works/Utilities: Noble St 23:36:54 Medical: McLeod Estates Rd MONDAY, AUGUST 12 00:29:12 Suspicious Vehicle: Piedmont Rd 00:51:32 Pursuit: Hwy 55 08:27:23 Administrative: Bluebird...
Marla Runyan is an American athlete and former Olympian distance runner; her life story is remarkable. She was the first legally blind athlete to compete in the Olympics, placing 8th in the 2000 1500m Sydney Games. However, her physical impairment didn’t stop her from reaching goals or pursuing a dream. Her self-described running strategy was to be “Focused on the blob of bodies ahead of her, to try and get in front of the blob.” Most of us are fortunate to have most of our faculties; in fact, you’re reading this article and are not blind....
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 You may have renewed energy and motivation right now, Aries. Capitalize on that to tackle a laundry list of projects on the back burner. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, your sense of humor and quirky personality could get you a few extra chuckles from friends this week, but try not to take it too far—factor in time for serious pursuits. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, when focusing on your health this week, remember that stress reduction is important to getting healthy. Aim for activities that focus on relaxation. CANCER -...
Dear Editor, Do you own a home and wonder what it's worth? You can easily look up your address on Zillow and see the estimated value is rapidly rising, translating to more property taxes. Too many Montana families cannot keep up with an annual $249-million property tax increase imposed by Republican Governor Gianforte and his party in the Legislature. Yet, after months of analysis by the Governor's property tax task force, they recommended a complicated process that will raise our taxes again!...
