Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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State of the art extrication equipment was purchased by the Whitehall Volunteer Fire Department thanks, in large part to a $10,000 donation from the Ladies Auxiliary, which runs the Country Store by Whitehall RV Park. The equipment was much needed, according to Fire Chief Joe Granvold, who said issues with the hydraulics on the older equipment held up rescue times. The new equipment, Granvold said, is much quicker and easier to use. “If even one life is saved because of this donation...it’s ama...
The Town of Whitehall has received planning funds from the Montana Department of Commerce Big Sky Trust Fund to develop a Community Master Plan. In collaboration with Town leaders, Jefferson Local Development Corporation, and Headwaters RC&D, a local steering committee has been assembled to provide guidance in the development of the plan by consultants from Stahly Engineering & Associates. The plan will help shape the future of development within the community. It is a strategic planning document that includes: analysis of existing...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to announce and invite the public to comment on a proposal to resurface about 6 miles of Highway 69, in Whitehall. The project begins at the intersection of Whitehall Street and Legion Avenue and extends east ending near the flashing light at the junction of MT 69 and Secondary Route 359. Proposed work includes milling the existing surface, applying a new overlay, and finishing with a chip seal. The project also includes new pavement markings, limited curb replacement, installation of...
Dear Editor, This is in reply to the constant diatribes written by Gerald Johnson from Cardwell. Mr. Johnson, we get it. You don’t like guns, so don’t have one. If a person wants to kill another person, they can do it just as well with a knife, a baseball bat, a golf club, a fireplace poker, a cast iron skillet, a car, or even a large rock. Would you like all these items banned as well? Please find something else to occupy your time as I’m sure the majority of people are getting very tired of your constant ramblings about guns and viole...
The phrases “You are alone” and “You are not alone” can be equally scary in the right context. Nightmares are our brains making up stories and then getting scared of its own made up story. People will swim in the ocean, even though there are definitely many cadavers in it. People will not swim in a pool with one cadaver in it. Humans all have a cadaver to water ratio that is acceptable for them to swim in. If a murderer is chasing you then you both are running for your life. Until trains were invented in 1804, every human who ever lived t...
Dear Editor, Not to be too negative, but this is getting ridiculous! Mr. Johnson’s latest representative statement, “People do not control guns. Guns control people” has become reductio ad absurdum (reduced to absurdity). Although I can understand his reasoning, as he mentions addiction later on in his latest letter, it really should come as no surprise that he should stand upon such a blatantly ridiculous statement. In the past, Mr. Johnson, by his very questionable reasoning, has seemingly given life to what should be otherwise known as an...
Dear Jo, What do you do when your spouse comes home after 30 year of marriage and simply does not want to be married anymore?! No reason, no big problem, no affair. How does a person come to terms with this?! Signed, Pissed off and confused Dear Pissed and Confused, There is no way but forward. Move that direction and don’t stop. You cannot change a mind that is made up. You are meant for greater things. Let that $#!% go and run for your future. You will be ok. It will take a bit, but you’ve got this. Signed, Jo Dear Jo, I want to start a line...
Lately the subject of generosity has been on my mind but as I read God’s Word, I’ve noticed how grace is an integral part of what it means to be generous. Jesus exemplified this in his life and ministry; he was both truthful and graceful. “An argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest. Jesus, knowing their thoughts, took a little child and had him stand beside him. Then he said to them, ‘Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. For it...
John James “Jack” Smith of Whitehall passed away Wednesday, September 15th, 2021 with family in Butte. Jack was born on February 2nd, 1930 in Whitehall, to Albert H. and Edith (Hopper) Smith. Jack grew up on the family farm just south of town, with his six siblings and attended Whitehall schools. His school days and childhood were cut short when his mother left their home in his late elementary years. He had to quit school and stayed home to help his father and older brothers run their dairy, wh...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park are seeking volunteers to help with a post-season cleaning of the caverns. Volunteers in this event will get the chance to see the caverns up close as they work to reduce some of the impacts of visitors’ presence in the cave. The project will be Saturday, Oct. 2, and will begin with an orientation at 9 a.m. at the main (lower) Visitor Center. Staff and volunteers will then continue to the cave, toothbrushes in hand. During the season, algae, lint and dust have built up f...
SEPTEMBER 26, 1996 There are changes on the wind at Whitehall High School, Principal Barbara Thronson said Monday night, and she realizes not all of the changes are popular with the students. But, in the long run, the students, their parents and the whole community will benefit from the changes, she promised. Thronson said the changes would be based on the national “America Goes Back to School” program. The program is intended to encourage a wide diversity of people to get involved in education, according to an overview prepared by the fed...
Whitehall was a fast-growing community in the fall of 1895. Here are some excerpts from the Whitehall Zephyr late September editions of that year as they were written. The editor had a sense of humor and was prone to slightly embellish some stories. A tramp recently applied to Mrs. Simpkins, of Boulder, for something to eat and after kindly gratifying the vicious brute’s request he grabbed her by the arm and bit it severely. The scoundrel was arrested and sentenced to 4 months’ imp...
Rocky Mountain Development Council, Inc. will have supplemental foods available to Whitehall area senior citizens at the Whitehall Senior Center on Thursday, September 23 from 11:00am to 12:00pm. Foods are shelf stable and consist of canned fruit, vegetables, meats, juice, cereals, milk, cheese, and peanut butter. Persons 60 years and older qualify by meeting income requirements and by being a state of Montana resident. For further information or questions, call Rocky at 406-447-1680 or visit www.rmdc.net....
The weather is getting cooler, the leaves are falling, and everyone is starting to think about indoor activities. On Thursday, September 30th, at 5:30 p.m. the Library is hosting a family and friends game night. Everyone is invited to bring their favorite board games, snacks, drinks, and friends/family members to enjoy an evening of fun. This is open to all ages and patrons may choose whichever game they would like to join. The Library has several shelves of board games which will also be available to use. Our painting classes are back in full...
The year was 1907. College was all but a fading memory, but Don was determined not to let the memories of his old college mate, Victor, fade with them! Victor Green and Don Carroll, both of whom played football for their respective colleges, had met in 1891 at the University of Iowa vs. Iowa (Grinnell) College game in Grinnell, Iowa. This was a very close game; in fact, the lowest scoring of the season. However, the Hawkeyes had lost 4-6. The mutual respect they found for each other carried the...
The Whitehall Lady Trojans found time last Thursday to help a family in need in Three Forks. Three Forks resident Ted Roberts is bravely fighting Glioblastoma Multiform, one of the most aggressive human cancers. Over the weekend his friends and family traveled to his home for a family reunion and what may be a final visit. The Lady Trojans arrived at the Roberts home after a chemo treatment and spent time cleaning their home and yard before the visitors arrived. Assistant Coach Janelle Hildreth...
The Jefferson County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is providing two FREE Suicide Prevention educational opportunities, available to all adults in Jefferson County. The first is the LivingWorks Start online module. Learn to recognize when someone is thinking about suicide and connect them to help and support. This training takes approximately 1 ½ hours to complete and can be done at your own pace with a smartphone or computer with internet access. The second is the LivingWorks safeTalk...
(StatePoint) Whether you simply prefer doing things solo or you have a tight schedule that makes it difficult to commit to classes at set times of the week, you don’t need to forgo the pursuit of new hobbies. Here are five activities that you can take on completely on your own: 1. Running: Running is great for cardiovascular health, a proven stress reliever and a fun way to explore your local area. The good news? All you need is a pair of sneakers to get started. While many people prefer to join a running group or pair up with a buddy, this i...
The Fairfield Eagles held onto their perfect record with a 22-14 win over the Trojans on Friday, September 17th. Coach Dan Lacey gave a recap of highlights for his Trojans. Miles Hoerauf was 17/32 passing for 208 yards and one interception. Hoerauf also rushed for 65 yards on 16 carries. Brendan Wagner had eight catches for 111 yards. Sage Buus had six catches for 65 yards and five carries for nine yards. Parker Wagner had two catches for 24 yards. Defensively, Miles Hoerauf had 14 tackles; Leo Scafani had 12 tackles; Brendan Wagner had...
Please join in on an amazing training opportunity for law enforcement, teachers, parents, and community members focusing on drug trends we see today. This event is brought to you by the Youth Connections Coalition and the Lewis and Clark DUI Task Force. Hear from Jermaine Galloway, who is regarded as one of America’s top experts in various drug and alcohol trends, who has specialized in underage drinking and drug enforcement for more than 15 years. The event will be held at the Myrna Loy Theater, 15 N Ewing Street in Helena, Montana on O...
Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials report that nearly one in three Montanans aged 65 and older have reported falling at least once in the last 12 months. Further, about 1,900 Montanans were hospitalized due to unintentional falls in 2020. And, one in five falls result in a serious injury. DPHHS Falls Prevention Program Manager Melissa Dale said the issue really begins to impact Montanans after age 55. She added that while falling is not a normal part of aging, as a person ages they are at an increased risk for fall...
Antlers, horns, hides and skulls that were confiscated by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks enforcement will be auctioned on Sept. 25 at the National Auction House in Billings. Items include 50 big horn sheep skulls, 390-plus-inch bull elk, moose, deer, elk, bear, mountain goats, mountain lions, martins, antelope, bobcats and more. Most of the items come from poaching incidents. Montana statute requires FWP to sell seized items at public auction. This includes all birds, animals, fish, heads, hides, teeth or other parts of any animal other than a...
The Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted regulations for Montana’s first traditional muzzleloader season at its meeting on Aug. 20. House Bill 242 was passed in the 2021 Legislative Session and established a nine-day muzzleloader heritage hunting season for deer and elk that begins on the second Saturday following the end of the regular season. For 2021, the season is Dec. 11 to Dec. 19. To address this new statute, the commission adopted the following regulations, most of which are based on language from the statute: A person may take a d...
The Fish and Wildlife Commission approved changes to elk shoulder seasons in several hunting districts at its meeting on Aug. 20. All changes apply to this coming hunting season. However, no early shoulder seasons were added. Elk shoulder season changes made by the commission: • a shoulder season in hunting district 314 that applies to LPT 314-00 only and is not valid on public lands; • extending shoulder season to Feb. 15, 2022 for HDs 262, 290, 298, 314, 390, 391, 393, 411 east of Montana Highway 238 only, 417, 502, 510, 511, 520, 530, 540...
BAKING 101 Ag Cats: • Aurora Koenig - Purple Big Sky Livestock: • Cooper Montgomery - Purple • Cooper Montgomery - Blue • Lilly Montgomery - White • Lilly Montgomery - Red Madison Wranglers: • Jacqueline Treloar - Blue Shooting Shamrocks: • Kennedy Decker - Blue • Alexander Reedy - Red Super Stars: • Paige Maddox - Purple • Madison Nye - Purple BAKING 102 Madison Wranglers • Shelbey Klein - Purple • Shelbey Klein - Blue Trailblazers • Taylor Yency - Purple • Taylor Yency - Purple BEEF - INTERVIEW Ag Cats • Miles McLean (8-13 4H yrs) - Purple...
