Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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At the first Town Council meeting of the new year, held Monday, January 10 at the Whitehall Town Hall, several returning Town Council members were sworn in after being re-elected to their seats. Bill Lanes (Ward 1), Pat Peterson (Ward 1), and Linda Jung (Ward 2) were sworn in by Mayor Janacaro-Hensleigh. The mayor was then sworn in by Town Clerk and Treasurer Alissa Christensen. During new business, the Council voted to approve the return of Shawn Hoagland to his Ward 3 seat. Hoagland stated that, because he had missed several meetings, he had...
Application packages for the American Recovery Program Act (ARPA) along with supporting reference federal guidance packages to state and local governments are available on the Jefferson County, Montana website www.jeffersoncounty-mt.gov. This application applies to COVID-19 impacted small businesses located in Jefferson County, Montana, not for profits (NFPs) in good standing with the Montana Secretary of State Corporations office; assisted/congregate living facilities, and nursing home programs with addresses in Jefferson County. For the...
The older you get, the more you appreciate a good pair of socks. When you are a teenager you hide things like sex or drinking from your parents. When you are a parent you hide things like sex or drinking from your kids. The fact biting your tongue when you’re just casually chewing is so painful gives perspective on how strong even human jaws really are. All meat is plant-based meat. You have done things for strangers that you don’t even remember but it might have become a special memory for them. From an extraterrestrial viewpoint, all the spac...
Dear Editor, THE STICK AND THE CARROT: Dishonesty in politics is a given. Those running for office have always whispered sweet nothings into our ears (the carrot). Promises that once in office, they either can’t convert or they just blow them off (the stick). The carrot is also used to get public support for passing a bill. The bill is introduced by the talking heads heralding the good parts (the carrot), but you never hear about the sticks. The Build Back Better Act is no different. This bill is 2,135 pages. You have no doubt heard of the c...
Jefferson County Public Health has updated the isolation and quarantine guidance based on recommendations from the CDC, which has continued to review and provide updated isolation and quarantine recommendations throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Increasing evidence demonstrates the majority of transmission occurs during the early periods of infection. The updated guidance focuses on the period when a person is most infectious. The following guidance applies to the general...
With the new year comes new resolutions; new resolutions bring new opportunities and new businesses. Busy Bee's Property Management, owned and operated by Jennifer Beebout, is excited to announce its opening! "I've had my property management license for a while, but with the new year, I felt like it was time to go for it. You gotta leap in and go in scared - if it fails it only makes you better!" Beebout said with a smile. Beebout, who has been in the Whitehall area for four years with her...
Dear Jo, All the New Year resolutions are everywhere! Every time I turn around I see another message meant to inspire, enlighten or encourage me. Am I the only one who is already sick of the unasked for advice?! I feel like screaming when I see “drink more water.” Seriously, is it not a basic human instinct to drink water? We need it to survive after all! Here’s another one…. ”go to bed early and wake early”….said no fun person ever! “Move more, sit less.” Dear Lord, I have been hearing that since I tried to fit into my sister's prom dress at 1...
Whitehall residents may have noticed a new empty space on Legion Avenue in the past few weeks. In December Cottage Floral, owned by Deb Dulaney, vacated its location in Whitehall. However, Cottage Floral has not gone out of business; Dulaney is still taking orders and will make arrangements for pick up with her clients. "I want my customers to know I greatly appreciate all of your support," Dulaney said, adding that she may be reached during business hours at (406) 490-4430. Another business...
Roger Siemens of Silver Star MT, passed away on Dec 30, 2021. Roger was out in the hills with a close friend, under the Big Sky, doing what he loved to do when the Lord called him Home. He would not have wanted it any other way. Roger was born in Belmond Iowa in 1939. He graduated from Renwick High School in 1957 and then attended the University of Montana in Missoula where he studied Forestry, Range Management, and Wildlife Biology. In 1960 he married the love of his life, Rita Stafford. Rita...
John William McNeill (Bill) was born in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada on December 6th, 1937 to his parents John H. and Phyllis McNeill. He was the oldest of 5 children. Bill graduated from the University of Montana -Western in Dillon where he met and married Velma Wallace. They had two children, Vanessa and Curtis. He was a teacher in Whitehall for many years, spending his summers as a tour guide at the Lewis & Clark Caverns. Some of his volunteer work over the years included road clean-up at...
Lois Landis passed away on December 16, 2021, after a short illness in Kingman AZ. Lois was born in 1937 in Butte Mt. to Bruce and Faye (Miller) Landis. She attended Cardwell Grade School, Whitehall High School, and Montana State University School of Nursing. She graduated with a BA in nursing and after serving 2 years with the United States Navy she continued her nursing in numerous locations in Montana, Wyoming, and eventually California. Lois had a never-ending desire to learn so after many...
James "Jim" DeTienne, 69, died peacefully on December 30, 2021, surrounded by loved ones at his home in Clancy, MT after a brave battle with multiple cancers. Jim is survived by his longtime girlfriend, Dayle Perrin, son Jamie (Jaime) DeTienne (via marriage to Debbie Barnes), daughters Cassandra (Dan) Rawson, Kristi Harman, and Jessica DeTienne (via marriage to Doreen Helfert), and seven grandchildren: Christian, Rylen, Landon, Brooklyn, and Mackenzie (children of Jamie) and Mikayla and Kayley...
You’ve heard it, or perhaps have said it a thousand times yourself, “History repeats itself.” While we long for life to be full of new experiences, we often view everyday life as monotonous—you know, the same old stuff. Citizens of industrial countries give Mondays a bad rap; whereas, they look forward to the last day of the workweek, Friday. Meanwhile, those in undeveloped countries are more concerned about basic necessities such as food, water, and shelter. How do you view life? King Solomon was never in want. In fact, he had everyth...
It is so nice to see the sun shining after our winter storm. It makes me want to spend as much time as possible outside enjoying the warmer weather. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a chance to do just that as the library and other government agencies will be closed on January 17th for the Monday holiday. King was a Baptist minister who became a civil rights leader. He led the fight against racial segregation through nonviolent methods until he was assassinated in 1968. The holiday was established in 1983 and was observed three years later. The...
January 9, 1997 Whitehall Mayor Neil Gallagher reviewed the progress made in 1996 saying substantial progress had been made on the $1.3 million projects which would upgrade the town’s water supply system by funding construction of new drinking water lines and a new water tank. It also called for the installation of water meters. He said expected completion was in 1997. Another highlight of the year was the signed lease between Jefferson County and the town of Whitehall which helped local efforts to improve the rodeo grounds and baseball f...
Born from aspirations to bring the timeless tales of William Shakespeare directly to rural and under-served communities, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks has been enriching the lives of people in Montana, and beyond, for 50 seasons. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) (Revised) will be performed at the Star Theatre in Whitehall, Montana on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at 7 PM. Doors open at 6:45 PM. This event is brought to you by Gold Junction Presents. "To be celebrating 50...
Our mission is to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention training. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know. Intended for people from all walks of life, QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) is an up to two-hour course designed to teach "gatekeepers" warning signs of a suicidal crisis and how to help. Gatekeepers can...
Whitehall wrestlers traveled to Bozeman over the weekend to compete in the Tom LeProwse Invitational Tournament. This was held at the new Gallatin High School and consisted of many of the best wrestlers from Montana as well as several schools in Wyoming After two days of wrestling Whitehall was able to place four wrestlers. Juniors Leo Scafani and Miles Hoerauf both placed third in their respective 32-man brackets. Scafani started with a pin over his Billings Central opponent, followed by...
While the Whitehall Trojan girls and boys basketball teams took losses to the Twin Bridges Falcons Friday, January 7, they did so with lots of heart of perseverance. Girls coach Mecklin Davis said he was actually very excited for how well the girls played. "We are learning to compete; compete for each possession, each point," said, adding that Maxine Hoagland, Lindsay Briggs, and Haley Briggs played really well against the Falcons, showing they are true leaders on the court. "This was only...
Elementary Counselor News: With the start of the new year comes the start of a new curriculum! We have already begun the intro into our Zones of Regulation, which is our social-emotional curriculum designed to help each student recognize and control their emotional state at any given time. There are four different Zones: • GREEN: Ready to learn and good to go (happy, calm, focused, etc.) • YELLOW: Almost out of control, need to slow down (silly, frustrated, excited, confused, nervous, etc.) • BLUE: Body is moving in Sloooooow Mooootion (tire...
The Whitehall PTSA met Friday, January 7 at 2 PM in the Middle School library. Membership applications will be mailed out with report cards at the end of the month. The PTSA approved a request to fund fuel for the 4-5 grade cross-country ski trip for $420. The field trip will take place on January 24 and 25. The PTSA is currently working on fundraising ideas, which included talk of the popular Money Wars during March Madness, as well as a possible art auction and fun run....
The year was 1918. The Armistice had just been signed and it was Frannie's birthday, her 18th, to be exact. Frannie, or more correctly, Francoise de Bordeaux, was born in the relatively small community known as Lemonweir Mills, on November the 11th, in the year 1900. Being one of the very few French inhabitants of that part of the territory, Frannie was proud of her heritage. Less than 150 years earlier, of course, her ancestors had been rousted from these shores. Her family had been among the...
Upper Missouri Waterkeeper, Montana Environmental Information Center, and the Madison River Foundation filed a citizens complaint today with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding NorthWestern Energy’s failure to uphold the conditions of Hebgen Dam’s license that resulted in the November 30 dewatering event on the Upper Madison River. “This formal complaint is the means for holding NorthWestern Energy accountable for its dam’s failure, a thorough third-party investigation of impacts, and targeted action to make the river a...
U.S. Senator Jon Tester announced $6,125,000 in Department of Transportation (DOT) grant funding for Montana State University’s Western Transportation Institute from the National Center for Excellence for Rural Road Safety. “Montana’s roads and bridges have been long overdue for a serious upgrade, and this funding, along with my bipartisan infrastructure law, will ensure that travel in rural Montana will be safer for years to come,” said Tester. “Montana families and businesses rely on our highways and interstate system to move across ou...
Governor Greg Gianforte and Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Adam Meier announced today that Montana No Kid Hungry (NKH) has awarded a total of $150,980 through grants to 11 local organizations across the state to support food access and nutrition projects. “Strengthening the local food system will help improve access to healthy and local food, support Montana’s farmers and producers, and provide a boost to the economy,” Governor Gianforte said. Montana No Kid Hungry is a public-private partnership between DPHHS...
