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Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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The August Whitehall Town Council meeting, held Monday, August 21, completed the process of establishing a legal Purchase Order (PO) Policy for the Whitehall Town Council. The Council, up until last month, believed their PO process was legal. However, after queries regarding the Mayor’s installation of a 4-way stop sign, the non-ratified PO process was discovered. Now the PO process that has been used for years is now legal and was signed into effect immediately as of the meeting. In short, t...
The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce hopes you have had a wonderful Summer! As we approach the end of another successful year at the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, it is with great pleasure we announce our upcoming Whitehall Chamber Business & Volunteer Recognition Celebration. This event allows us to come together as a community to honor and acknowledge the outstanding efforts of our Chamber Members and Volunteers who have consistently contributed to the growth and enrichment of Whitehall. We cordially invite you to participate in this...
Has Whitehall's haunted house Screams Come True (SCT) given you nightmares? Has your child learned how to scare the bejeezus out of you by helping at the haunt? Has your business benefited from the thousands who visit Screams each year? If so, Screams Come True is asking for your help. In 2022 Screams Come True was named Montana's top haunted house destination by Travel Pulse magazine. And, due to the haunt's success, it was put on the radar of the State Fire Marshall. As amusement buildings...
Dear Editor, A severe shortage of teachers in Montana... Montana beginning teacher salary lowest in the nation... The legislature is majority Republican. Do something, please. TOM HENDERSON Whitehall, Montana...
Dear Editor, Over the past few weeks, I’ve thought a lot about the issue of human trafficking, especially child trafficking and child sexual abuse in general. I have followed Tim Ballard and Operation Underground Railroad for a couple of years and was very excited to see the “Sound of Freedom" screening in many theaters across the country, and the huge turnout at our local Star Theater, thanks to Colton Anderson. This film, and others, are so important, as they help all of us to understand how...
There is no reason for baby clothing to have pockets. People in zombie shows/movies only worry about gasoline for vehicles and never about any of the other fluids, like motor oil. Calling yourself HANGRY is the most adult way of crying for your bottle. Car alarms are one of the most pointless inventions since the vast majority of people assume they went off by accident. Every loan is you borrowing from your future self. Whenever you meet someone, there’s a small chance you’ve already flipped them off or cussed them out while driving wit...
AUGUST, PART II 125+ YEARS AGO: The second half of August 1897 in Montana was a tough one when it came to the loss of life. Near Missoula, a woman died from burns when the hay wagon she was riding on caught fire. Near Helmville, a poor family lost all three of their children when the home burned down, probably from the children playing with matches. A music teacher in Great Falls tried suicide with morphine after he took a young student for a nude swimming excursion and she drowned. Jefferson...
August 19, 1998 Two suspects were charged with burglary in connection with the break-in of Jefferson River Auto Repair on January 16, 1998. Alan Wehner, who according to Jefferson County Attorney Valerie Wilson was also charged with burglary in Madison County, and Bryan Buchholz, who was being held in North Dakota on other charges, were both charged on August 11. Wehner was charged with burglary by accountability, a felony, theft (possession of stolen property), and a misdemeanor. Buchholz was...
It seems like this summer flew by. I can’t believe I am putting the notice in this week’s column that we will be closed on Labor Day, September 4th. We will be open on Saturday for regular hours and again on Tuesday. The Library follows the County closing schedule so if anyone isn’t sure if we will be closed or not just look at the front door. We try to post closings a week in advance so everyone can see them. History Book Club will meet on Monday, August 28th at 6 PM. We are reading something from everyone’s to-be-read pile. Readers always...
The devastation Hawaii is experiencing due to wildfire is heart-wrenching to see and a sobering reminder to take stock of our own preparedness in the event of such a catastrophe closer to home. Local emergency response personnel plan, train and equip for disasters, but those efforts are only one side of a preparedness partnership. During major incidents, first responders can be overwhelmed; there simply are not enough resources initially available to help all who need it. For this reason, it is...
The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is facilitating pesticide disposal events in its Western District (Kalispell, Hamilton, Helena, Three Forks) during the week of September 18, 2023. Annual pesticide waste collection events have collected close to 780,000 pounds of pesticide waste from over 1,800 participants since the program’s inception in 1994. “Montana has very limited options to get rid of pesticide products,” said Carli Davis of the MDA’s Pesticide Disposal and Container Recycling Programs. “This program is one way of assuring...
James Thomas "Pogie" Rogers passed away on August 12, 2023, in Butte, Montana, at the age of 83. He was born on August 11, 1940, to Edwin A. "Bidda" and Hazel (Thomas) Rogers. His early life was spent in Centerville among family and friends. He attended St. Lawrence Grade School and Butte Central High. He played football, baseball, and basketball. He enjoyed fishing, biking, and hiking in the hills north of Butte and Browns Gulch. Skating and sleigh riding in winter were always thrilling;...
What are cryptocurrencies? Imagine money that lives only in the digital world, protected by secret codes, and not controlled by any single government. That's what cryptocurrencies are! They're like special digital coins that you can use to buy things or trade, but they're super secure and work in a different way than regular money. Okay, let's break it down. Cryptocurrencies are kind of like online money, but they're not like money you can touch. Instead, they're made using really strong...
Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation will host its annual Warrior Taste Fest fundraiser — an event that will raise over $600,000 to support post-9/11 combat veterans. Warrior Taste Fest, which will take place at Haynes Pavilion at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds, plans to host up to 1000 people on Friday, September 8 for tastings of food, beer, and cocktails from over 30 of Montana’s best restaurants, breweries, and distilleries. While guests eat and drink, they can enjoy the work of 12 renowned artists as they quick-finish paintings and scu...
The Whitehall Rotary Club held its annual picnic at the Jefferson Valley Museum on the evening of August 15th. Rotarians from Butte, Helena, and the Twin Bridges/Sheridan area were part of the celebration. Montana's Rotary District Governor Rick Powers and his wife Nikki from Anaconda were special guests. The club has been holding its catered picnic at the museum for the past four years as an annual celebration of the Rotary fellowship. The Whitehall club holds regular meetings on Tuesday...
A small portion of the Jefferson River will be closed to all recreation while construction of a new bridge on Meridian Road continues. The closure will extend from Williams’ Bridge Fishing Access Site to the bridge site on Meridian Road beginning Tuesday, Aug. 22. The closure will be lifted on Saturday, Aug. 26. For updated information on restrictions and closures of waterbodies and lands, visit fwp.mt.gov/news/current-closures-restrictions....
The team at Sage Wellness Center is excited to announce that Herbalist Shelby Kolar is leading a Sustainable Foraging Class & Medicinal Plant Walk on Thursday, August 31st from 4-7 PM. We will get started at Sage Wellness Center, 330 Highway 2 East, and then we will carpool to our field trip location to “meet” the plants. This class is sure to be fascinating and packed with valuable information. If you’re curious about the local plants we can use for food and medicine and how to harvest them, be sure to join us! Cost: $40/person - kids may a...
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks will present Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers at the Main Street Green on Friday, September 8, 2023, at 5:30 PM. Few works of fiction have made their way more noticeably into popular culture than Alexandre Dumas's The Three Musketeers. The very phrase "three musketeers" has become a mainstay in conversations, references, and even brand names, while the cry of "all for one, and one for all" remains both memorable and useful. Unlike some literary works, this n...
Adopting healthy sleep habits will help children as they prepare to return to the classroom, says Intermountain Health pediatrician Meghan Hicks, MD. Sleep habits are essential to establish in young children in order for them to have a solid foundation of healthy sleep. Dr. Hicks said sleep is a critical time for mental and physical development, especially in children. Kids who get adequate sleep often have better attention, behaviors, learning, and memory. Generally, children ages 6-12 should get 9 to 12 hours of sleep. Teenagers need 8 to 10...
Bananas are versatile fruit that can be eaten right off the bunch or utilized in a bevy of recipes. Despite being characterized as the first superfood endorsed by the American Medical Association in the early 20th century, bananas are avoided by some people. Some claim that bananas make people gain weight or develop constipation, but many medical organizations point to the nutritional benefits of bananas, which contain potassium, magnesium, vitamin B6, fiber, and manganese. A banana's flavor...
SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 00:47:41 Welfare Check: W Legion St 03:09:51 Suspicious Vehicle 11:23:18 Suspicious Circumstance: W First St 12:32:15 Abandoned Vehicle: Meadow View Ln 14:40:08 Larceny/Theft: W Legion St 15:38:30 Found Person: Sheridan St 15:47:49 Reckless Driver: I-90 15:59:13 Stranded Motorist 16:33:11 Trespass: Whitetail Rd 17:45:18 Traffic Hazard: I-90 19:05:08 Found Person: W Legion St 20:51:51 911 Hang Up: Makowski Ln 22:31:54 Motor Vehicle Accident (Injury): I-90 MONDAY, AUGUST 14 06:44:08 Transport: W First St 09:59:25 Medical:...
Today, I’m not sure many of us are aware of how easily we over-extend ourselves. Still. In general, we often wish to help someone in need because of an honest desire to be compassionate, at least that’s how I operate, how about you? Then there are other circumstances where we may say yes with our words, but on the inside our heart it shouts “No Way.” Our country had better regain its balance fairly soon, or nothing will be left to balance. Dr. Henry Cloud says, “Every invitation to help or rescue someone is an opportunity to strengthen our hone...
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 It is time to recharge your batteries this week, Aries. It may be challenging to slow down, but that is just what you need to do or you are going to run out of steam on your next project. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Early on this week, you may start out in a bit of a funk, Taurus. That all will change with some words from a friend that will help your mood bounce in the other direction. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, the side of your brain responsible for pragmatism has been working overtime. You are ready to solve any problems and fi...
