Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Governor Greg Gianforte visited with two multi-generation, family businesses on his 56 County Tour in Missoula and Jefferson counties on Wednesday, August 28th. "The American Dream is alive and well in Montana thanks to our hardworking job creators committed to carrying on their family legacy," Gov. Gianforte said. "We will continue to support them through our pro-business, pro-jobs policies and efforts to strengthen our workforce." Starting off the day in Missoula, the governor met with the...
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 Boulder at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds (inclement weather location - the Loafing Barn) on September 4th at 5:30 PM. Hamlet tells the story of the...
On Saturday, August 24, 2024, the Whitehall Saddle Club (WSC) removed the majority of the Whitehall Recreation Complex’s arena, with the understanding that certain properties were theirs, the remainder the Town of Whitehall’s. This comes after over two years of argument between the WSC, the Town, and the Whitehall Recreation Complex Board. Many residents said they were unaware of the disagreement occurring; many were shocked by the removal of the property, and many more had questions. Why? WHY and HOW did it come to this? This is part two of a...
As a founding member of both Gold Junction Presents (a Whitehall non-profit that now operates the Star Theatre) and We Are HER (a Whitehall non-profit that helps survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault), my two non-profit worlds collided with the showing of It Ends With Us this past weekend. Having heard from teens who had read Colleen Hoover’s book, which the movie is based on, I was very torn about this movie. I had heard that the guy who hit her “was so hot” in the books and such a bad boy they’d “let” him do that. I worried tha...
If alcohol were discovered today, it would be made an illegal substance. No matter how accurate a historical drama is, it will always be ruined by a perfect Hollywood smile. When was the last time you blinked in a dream? Most superheroes couldn’t eat fast enough to maintain their caloric needs. Sub-par golf is a good thing. The best time to correct someone for mispronouncing your name is the first time; the next best time is never. The easier it became to make ice, the faster the polar ice caps started to melt. Since it happened 23 years a...
Dearest Editor, It has come to my attention that a recent letter caused quite a stir with some of your readers. I was unaware of said letter until I kept receiving comments, good and bad, about the subject matter. I, Miss Katherine Carey Smith, am not Mrs. Kathryn "Katie" Smith. Just to clear that up for folks. Some may know both of us, some may know only me and not her and visa versa. We have been mistaken for each other in the past on multiple occasions. The statements made in that letter...
Dear Editor - this letter is directed to Tim Sheehy. Mr. Sheehy: One of your ads, which promotes demonstrably false and dangerous misinformation on Social Security, is airing on Montana television. The ad, paid for by the Tim Sheehy Campaign for U.S. Senate, features Nora Fouhy of Billings, and misrepresents the truth about Social Security, using terms like raids and cuts. Big Sky 55+ respectfully calls on you to immediately cease and desist airing this dangerous misinformation. Thousands of...
Early September 1898 in the Jefferson Valley. Children are back in school, and crops are being harvested. Life here seemed pretty good considering news being printed in the Zephyr. A severe wind and hailstorm north of Webster City, Iowa, left $50,000 worth of damage in an area three miles by 12 miles. Soldiers at Montauk Point were battling severe sickness and less than efficient care. About 40% of the 832 deaths of soldiers at Chickamauga were from typhoid fever, including a young man from Butt...
SEPTEMBER 1, 1999 The Whitehall legacy of John Jardine was strengthened last week when the Jardine estate gave a $50,000 donation to the Jefferson Valley Museum. Jardine, who lived in Whitehall from 1952 to 1992, operated a successful law practice, served as the town attorney, served briefly as a state legislator, and served on the Whitehall State Bank board of directors for 37 years, many of them as chairman. He perished at age 75 in December of 1997 when the small aircraft he was in collided...
Fall is the time of new beginnings, and the Whitehall Community Library's calendar is no exception. In September, the Library will host a program entitled Homeschool Mom Roundup for mothers of homeschoolers who want to discuss issues that apply to home education. The program begins September 26 at 6 PM and meets monthly on the last Thursday of the month. At the Library, we do programming for all types of schooling: public, homeschool, private, and religious schools. Everyone is invited to any program the library presents, which is always free....
The Rocky Mountain Development Council’s Head Start Program invites the community to celebrate and support their vital work at the upcoming Friends of Head Start (FOHS) Extravaganza fundraiser. This event features live music, hors d’oeuvres, a no-host bar, and both live and silent auctions, with all proceeds benefiting the Head Start Program. Event Details: October 3, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the Delta Hotels Helena Colonial (2301 Colonial Dr.) in Helena, MT. Tickets are $30 and are available at www.rmdc.net. About Head Start: Rocky’s Head Start...
Cheers to a fantastic summer from the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce! As we wrap up another amazing event season 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 will be an evening full of fun, community spirit, and well-deserved r...
Into the Wild Frontier, an INSP channel documentary-style production filmed in and around Whitehall in 2021, will resume showings at the Star Theatre on Thursdays at 7 PM. This Thursday, September 5th will kick off season two of the series and will again show two episodes per evening. Join members of the cast and crew beforehand as they discuss their time on the show. Watch two episodes per evening, where you will see your friends, family, and neighbors on the big screen. These free screenings are brought to you by Whitehall non-profit Gold...
John Charles Hedges, a local face everyone knew even if they didn't know his name, passed away in August of 2024. He was born in 1949. John served in the military in the Marines and the Air National Guard. He leaves behind Barney and Glena Hedges, Jerry Hedges, Jon Haddix, Mike and Beverly Hedges, Kay Keltz, numerous nephews and cousins, and too many friends to mention....
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting free, high-quality books each month to children from birth to age five. It is available across Montana. Parents or guardians can register their children online by filling out a brief form at www.imaginationlibrary.com. There is no charge to register or receive the books. Age-appropriate books are then mailed directly to registered children's homes each month, starting about six to 10 weeks after their registration is received. The first book distributed i...
CERTIFICATE OF THANKS: Whitehall Veterans Tom Harrington and Rich Shepard present Ron Fuller of Whitehall Auto Body a certificate, thanking him for his volunteer work. Without being contacted or asked, Fuller replaced the vandalized window at the Whitehall Community Center from June free of charge....
On July 22, roughly 7.5% of NorthWestern Energy’s Montana customers received a message from the utility company about a potential power shutoff. The warning came both digitally and via mail to 30,000 energy consumers located in or adjacent to heavily forested areas of the state. “Our wildfire specialists have identified your property to be within a high‑risk area,” the email read. “Due to living in a high‑risk wildfire area, we want to help you prepare for service interruptions and public safety power shutoffs.” To many energy consumers, pu...
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...
Child safety advocates at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital are seeing a rise in parents unknowingly purchasing counterfeit car seats online for their children. These seats are almost always purchased online and are enticing because of the steep price discounts compared to major brands. What often confuses parents is that these seats are found on the websites of major national retailers through third-party sellers. “It’s hard to tell a car seat is counterfeit from a small picture online, and many parents think they found a great deal...
More frequent wildfires in the West can turn hiking through beautiful, high- elevation country into a dangerous game for hikers. In July, seven friends from Idaho, Colorado, Washington and Montana took off for a week of backpacking in southwestern Montana. Everything went off without a hitch their first night. A rainstorm passed through but it wasn't a big deal. But when they woke up, they saw a plume of smoke rising into the sky. Darren Wilson had anticipated something like this, even before...
The entire Big Hole River closed to fishing at midnight on August 30 due to low flows, high water temperatures, and an unseasonably warm and dry forecast. Fishing restrictions and closures like these are designed to protect fish that become more susceptible to disease and mortality when conditions such as low flows and high water temperatures combine with other stressors, including catch-and-release fishing. Anglers can reduce stress on fish at all times of the year by quickly getting fish to the net or in hand, keeping them in the water, and...
Registration is required for these free events. To register call 406-444-9941 or email Jeanne.connolly@mt.gov. Please include the name and age of all participants and a good contact phone number. Montana Wild is located at 2668 Broadwater Ave., just off U.S. Highway 12 West near Spring Meadow Lake State Park. Bear Yoga: Wednesday, September 4, 4 PM to 4:30 PM. This month’s yoga poses will be inspired by the annual cycle of bears. Basic yoga postures will take us from a bear waking up in spring to going back to the den in fall. This class is d...
Many conflicts with wildlife stem from unsecured garbage, food, and other attractants in human-occupied areas. Wildlife commonly travels through urban areas in southwestern Montana. Wildlife, including bears that become conditioned to seeking and obtaining food from humans, quickly lose their wariness of humans and their interest in foraging for natural food items. This happens when they find human sources of food like garbage, bird feeders, pet food, and other attractants stored in unsecured places around homes and neighborhoods. Most...
Have you ever wanted to learn how to use a compass? Then join park staff on Saturday, September 7, for an orienteering course. You will learn the parts of a compass and how to find waypoints, then navigate through a course. The program begins at 10 AM and will run approximately 90 minutes. Meet at the Lower Picnic Area. Ages 10 and up are welcome. Lewis & Clark Caverns is at 25 Lewis & Clark Caverns Rd, Cardwell, MT. For more information, you may call the park at 406-287-3541 ext. 9....
When it comes to pizza, it is often difficult to stop after just one slice. Although pizza originated in Italy, people from all around the world have made pizza their own by experimenting with different flavor combinations and toppings. Whether you're in the camp who thinks it isn't pizza if there's more than mozzarella cheese and red sauce on the crust or the one who feels the sky's the limit for pizza adventures, it's hard not to like Buffalo Chicken Pizza. This recipe pairs the heat and tang...
