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Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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At the September meeting of the Whitehall Town Council, held on Monday, September 16th, in the Town Hall chambers, good news was announced when Public Works Director Kory Klapan noted that the town water tank had been funded at a much higher level than originally anticipated. At the August Town Council meeting, an increase of $7 per month on residents' water bills was expected to cover the increased cost of the tank. However, Klapan reported that after returning to the funding agencies and explaining the massive increase, the funding went from...
There’s a chill in the morning air, and then it pops up to 80 degrees. What does it all mean? It’s Whitehall Fall Festival time! There’s a great list of worthy causes, events, and fun to have, starting this Friday and continuing into Saturday. Friday, September 20 at 6 PM: FUNDRAISER BINGO: The Whitehall Chamber, Raven 3D Printing & Design, and the Whitehall Community present another excellent opportunity to support a local cause. Fundraiser Bingo for Whitehall’s Liberty Place will be held on Friday, September 20th, at the Whitehall Communi...
Whitehall’s Screams Come True (SCT) is now in its sixth season and, as of Tuesday, September 17, has begun building in the Whitehall Community Center. The 2024 event will feature the scarier-than-scary haunted house, the freaky outdoor maze, escape rooms, and a new twist on all your scariest dreams come true. If you are interested in building, decorating, or scaring, please get in touch with Liz Pullman at 406-498-3807 or email screamscometruemt@gmail.com. All participants must sign a code of conduct, and anyone under 18 must have a g...
Dear Montana Hunters [and Editor], You can help prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease in Montana’s herds of elk, deer, and moose by getting your animal tested. By testing your animal for CWD, you are not only protecting our herds, but also the future of our hunting opportunities. Your test results help Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks gather data to evaluate the effectiveness of CWD management. FWP needs samples not only from hunting districts (HDs) where CWD is known to be, but also in H...
Each year at this time, several national pharmacy chains begin marketing the annual influenza vaccination, urging consumers to beat the autumn crowds. It is important for the vaccination-consuming public to know how to time annual immunizations, which routinely include shots or mists for influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). How lucky are we Americans that we have our very own vaccination advisors! The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends that everyone six months and older receive the 2024-2025...
Dear Editor, Montanans should demand better for our wildlife and our democracy. I am a 70-year-old, retired farmer. I am a 4th generation Montanan and a lifelong avid hunter, angler, and conservationist. I have a degree in Wildlife Biology and research experience on large predators. I started farming in 1977. I own Circle S Ranch in eastern Montana and pay property taxes in 5 counties. I have always shared the bounty of the ranch with sportsmen, sportswomen and conservationists for free. No one...
Dear Editor and Whitehall residents, As I saw the terrible car accidents in Bozeman that killed two people and a dog on a sidewalk, I and three other people were coming out of the K-Bar cafe on August 8th, about 3:15 PM. We saw a bright yellow car traveling west to east on Legion Avenue, going about 60 MPH. At the crosswalk by the railroad tracks on the south side of Division and Legion, two people started to step out to cross with the fast-coming car headed their way. We saw they jumped back;...
In the future, when colds or headaches can be instantly cured by advanced technology, most people will have to think of a better excuse for canceling appointments. Someone else probably has that song stuck in their head, too. We may never know specifically where many of our memories, especially from childhood, occurred. On average, people with great cardio will swallow fewer flies while walking than people with poor cardio. Lifeguards in the ‘80s must have walked around with strange facial tan lines and a much paler nose bridge. Given how m...
8+ Years Ago - September, Part II: Headlines in the second half of September 1898 continued the news from early September. Our soldiers returning from the war in Cuba were being misplaced and lost in a broken government system. More than 20,000 children in New York City were turned away from schools because there was not enough room in the now overcrowded buildings. Murders in Red Lodge, Silver Bow, and Meaderville were also front-page news, as was the collapse of a three-story building in...
SEPTEMBER 15, 1999 The Mint Bar in Whitehall was burglarized again during the early morning hours of Thursday, September 16, just three days after burglars had robbed the business early on September 13th. Four young Whitehall pianists performed at Butte Plaza Mall on Saturday, September 11, as part of a Music Education Fair. Kristin Robbins, Janet Drake, Laura Dillon, and Anna Marx - students of Donna Weldon at Musical Moments Studio - all performed during the fair. Whitehall High School Student...
On behalf of the Montana Department of Revenue, an invitation to attend an upcoming Town Hall meeting in your local area is extended. These meetings have been designed to provide valuable insights into the processes of property assessment and taxation. Given the recent significant rise in residential property values across Montana, there is increased focus on and interest in property taxes. However, as you know, property taxation is a complex process involving various local and state governmental entities including the Department of Revenue,...
We are back to full schedule this week and the Whitehall Community Library is busier than ever. Don’t forget that next Wednesday on September 25, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM our Vet Talk friend Tim Colvin will be in the library to assist our veterans and their spouses with any issues they are having or just need information or help with. This is a totally free and confidential service provided by the Department of Military Affairs, Veterans Affairs Division, and the State of Montana. Please feel f...
I read Don Lepinsky's op-ed with great awe. Amazing. Capable of analytical thought? Distressing? Feel-good talking points? Oh my! Now, I realize Don is a hardcore Democrat. The proof is in talking to him and his ridiculous sign by the Interstate. I have had many discussions with him, and we are always civil. The one thing that had always bothered me was that I would give him facts and where to find them on the internet, but I don’t think he ever looked them up. But his op-ed. It is so full of it that I can not let it be. The first thing that m...
Dolores Agnes Panich, age 81, of Whitehall, has passed. Funeral Liturgy will be held at 11am on Saturday, September 28th at St. Teresa's of Avila (109 E Second St) in Whitehall. A reception will follow at the church. A complete obituary will be provided at a later date. Axelson Funeral & Cremation Services is privileged to care for Dolores and her family. Please visit below to leave her family a condolence, or to share a memory of Dolores....
The Montana Old Time Fiddlers will present an Old Time Fiddle Performance at the Pony Bar in Pony on Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 2 to 6 PM. The program is free and open to the public, and dancing is encouraged! Guitar, mandolin, and banjo players are welcome to participate in the jam – and anyone can just come to hear some great old-time fiddle music with some country, folk, and bluegrass in the mix. The Montana Old Time Fiddlers are dedicated to preserving old-time fiddle music in Montana and providing educational and performance o...
Jefferson Valley Community Foundation issues a call to all area nonprofits that the grant cycle has begun. Grant applications for worthwhile long-term community-oriented projects can be obtained at the Whitehall Community Library or by going to the organization’s website, jeffersonvalleycf.com. Notice to all non-profit organizations contemplating applying for a JVCF grant: Please be aware that the deadline date was incorrect in the previous information. The correct deadline date for grant applications is October 9, NOT October 19, as originally...
Protecting Your Devices from Cybersecurity Threats In today’s digital age, our devices are more than just tools; they are extensions of our lives. From smartphones to laptops, these gadgets hold our personal information, financial data, and even our work-related documents. With the increasing reliance on technology, the risk of cybersecurity threats has never been higher. Here are some simple yet effective ways to protect your devices from these threats. One of the easiest ways to protect y...
EDITOR’S NOTE: Recently, my son called me to ask why Grandpa was asking him for his bank account information. He wondered if my dad was sick, having memory issues, or just messing around. I told my son not to answer emails like that and that they were scams. He replied that it was a phone call with my father’s voice. I immediately called my dad, asking the same thing—are you alright? What’s going on? After some investigation, it seems scammers are getting even more high-tech. When a spam number calls and asks you questions, it could be cloning...
When football season kicks off each year at the end of summer, the games garner the bulk of fans' attention. While the exciting action on the gridiron is a cause for celebration among millions of football fans, the food enjoyed during game day also provides much to look forward to. Certain foods have become part and parcel of watching a particular sport. For example, who can attend a baseball game and resist the temptation to indulge in a hot dog? For football fans, chicken wings are the go-to...
Georgia, I have a question, Am I wrong to ask a customer if she wants her penny back? I work in a local retail establishment while figuring out the next stages of my life. At my location, a popularly purchased item is $1.99. Of my customers, 90% of them hand me $2 when purchasing said item, and 95% of those customers will leave without a word. The other 5% vocalize they don’t want the penny in change. Towards the end of my shift today, a customer came through, purchased the item, and handed me $2 as payment. I asked her if she wanted her p...
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 00:56:26 Stranded Motorist: I-90 03:03:55 Animal: Hwy 69 09:25:27 Suspicious 12:59:09 Traffic Stop: I-90 15:37:43 Animal: Yellowstone Trl 16:13:28 911 Hang Up 18:29:42 Welfare Check: I-90 21:08:09 Transport: Highland Blvd MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 08:59:12 Mental Crisis: Noble St 09:05:33 VIN Inspection: Piedmont Rd 09:21:50 Neighbor Dispute: Hwy 41 09:40:15 Threats: Yellowstone Trl 10:14:17 Fraud: E Legion St 11:03:37 911 Misdial: Hwy 2 E 11:57:49 Liquor/Alcohol Violation: Yellowstone Trl 15:34:55 Dog at Large: S Silver Ave...
Last week in the Look What the Doctored Ordered series, based on Luke’s account found in the New Testament, I brought forward the idea that Jesus was a world changer. Jesus was “revolutionary” or often “counterculture” in today’s terms. He was somewhat radical but not so extreme, where He discounted the core truths of Judaism. Jesus did follow many Jewish practices and aspects of the Law; however, He came to fulfill the messianic prophecy: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 A disagreement may have you questioning a relationship this week, Aries. Do not get ahead of yourself, as you’ll figure out that the turmoil will subside soon enough. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Group activities or time spent with a significant other may not go as well as usual this week, Taurus. With your mind elsewhere, focusing on having fun is hard, and others will catch on. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Do not believe everything you hear this week, Gemini. There are a lot of rumors floating around, and only a portion of what i...
