Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit can weigh anywhere between 1200 and 1800 pounds; Kaleb Barrett weighs about 170. Yet he looks them in the eye with the utmost confidence, ready to spar at any given minute. Barrett, a 2002 graduate of Whitehall High School, is a warrior, an all-around impressive individual who has called Whitehall his hometown for as long as he can remember, and this past weekend he put his best foot forward and took the bulls at the Montana PRC head on – as a professional b...
Governor Greg Gianforte announced Tuesday, January 19, 2021 that Montana is moving into Phase 1B of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan. In Phase 1B, COVID-19 vaccines are available to Montanans 70 years of age and older, 16 to 69 years of age with a high-risk medical condition, and Native Americans and other persons of color who may be at elevated risk for COVID-19 complications. “Focusing on the most vulnerable Montanans in our vaccine distribution will save lives. Thanks to the hard work of our local health jurisdictions and health c...
January is Thyroid Awareness Month, but unfortunately, up to 60% of people with thyroid disease are unaware that their thyroids are suffering. Not only does thyroid disease affect over 20 million people, thyroid medications are among the top 5 prescription meds in the U.S. Thyroid disease also happens to be eight times as common in women as it is in men! Thyroid disease negatively impacts health in a myriad of ways including low energy, weight gain, hair loss, cold intolerance, digestive issues, anxiety, infertility and miscarriage, and...
With this being my “official” second paper, I’ve got to admit – not much has changed from when I worked here over a decade ago with Greg Corr. Greg and I shared the majority of the work, both of us writing and designing ads as needed, so that part isn’t different from my previous stint. However, what’s hit me the hardest this week is something I never thought of, something I wasn’t prepared for, and something I doubt I ever will be prepared for. And frankly, something I will never be able to keep a poker face on. Receiving and reading, then edi...
Laurell Ovitt is best known for her gorgeous original artwork, which she sells at the Whitehall Farmers Market and around town. However, there is much more to her than just her art. Laurell is a 4th generation Montana native who originally grew up in Dillon; her grandmother lived in Bannack. She is very close to her sister, who helps with selling her art. Laurel attended high school in Dixon where there were only 25 kids; after graduating high school she went to college not once, but twice. In Missoula she received her Associates in Forestry;...
To those reading this obituary, whether you were a student of Dan's, a Reum-Aide at school getting out of study hall, whether he was your coach, your mentor, your administrator, co-worker, or your friend. Whether Dan was your uncle, your cousin or your brother, whether he was your father, your Grandpa or your great- Grandpa, no matter what Dan was to you, rest assured that he loved you as much as you loved him. Born at his family home in Polson, Montana on August 10, 1943, Dan was destined for...
As if 2020 wasn't bad enough, the year 2021 came roaring in like a Category 5 Hurricane, taking the life of a loving mother and friend. Sarah Martha (Pounds) Reum died one week after her husband, Daniel Paul Reum passed away. Stores and restaurants everywhere are whining about the lack of income to their businesses as she almost single-handedly boosted the economy. She did love her shopping and eating out. Taking car trips when she could, she enjoyed witnessing the beauty of God's creation. She...
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Noah Shockley. He left this earth on January 6, 2021, due to an accident in Kona, Hawaii. He was 21 years old. Noah had an energetic, hardworking and entrepreneurial spirit. He loved the outdoors, music, working out, dancing and spending time with his family and friends. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. Left to mourn are his parents; Michael & Korrina Koyl & Christopher Shockley. Hissiblings; Hosanna,...
Richard French, 82, passed away in Bozeman Highgate Assisted Living of COVID-19 on Saturday, January 16, 2021. He was born in Glasgow, MT on May 6, 1938, to Glen & Winifred (Hansen) French. They lived in a tar paper shack the first year. Then the family moved to Portland, OR for a few years. He enjoyed movies in Portland by paying with milk bottle lids. In 1946 the family moved to the farm in Redstone, MT. He attended a one room schoolhouse for grade school and graduated from a high school in...
The Whitehall Wrestling team welcomed Anaconda, Colstrip and Townsend Friday night and Manhattan, East Helena and Cascade on Saturday. The Trojans started Friday with a dual against Anaconda. Final team scores Whitehall 48-Anaconda 28. Individual wins included 126 Dane Hoover (pin), 145 Trentin Walker (pin), 152 Dallen Hoover, 160 Miles Hoerauf, 170 Kyle Denny, 205 Jamus Dubois (pin), and 285 Leo Scafani. Also wrestling were 103 Isaac Skogen, 120 Dallon Lanes, 132 Dawson Powers, 138 Gavin...
The Trojans brought the heat in a District 5B matchup against Townsend/Broadwater over the weekend. JV boys played a very close game throughout the first three quarters but the Bulldogs managed a 37-49 win. The Trojan varsity played tough throughout their game but lost 49-52. The Lady Trojans brought home the win, 57-35, after building a great lead against the Lady Bulldogs in the beginning half....
If you are into geo-cashing, Ray Hunt and his boys, Eon, Ember and Roam, have put together 30 plus of them. Ray is an amazing story-teller and knows how to entertain his boys with treasure hunts and various other projects. According to Grandpa Ron, the boys are gifted in design and cleverness. Eon designed one that looks like a bird house that can really fool you. When the geo-cash maps are pulled up on one’s phone, Ron said that it looks like the area has been peppered! Isn’t it wonderful to live in Southwest Montana and in the Whitehall are...
One of the really great things about working in the Library is the chance to meet so many new residents in Whitehall. We have had people from all over the country coming to Montana and bringing their talents and willingness to share their skills with the Library. I am currently working with one such person in creating a music and movement class for toddlers and preschoolers after Storytime on Fridays. This would be a terrific program to teach younger children about music and how many fun ways there are to move to music! Watch for more details....
For a few years I have watched our National Debt as it soared at a frightening rate, much like watching a teenager with a credit card. A basic description of our nation’s debt is what money our government has borrowed from sources, such as private investors, different federal agencies, and other nations. The ability to pay that back is a comparison of our gross domestic product (GDP) to debt ratio. Financial experts start to worry when a country’s debt reaches 77% of that country’s GDP. As they worry about that country’s ability to repay that d...
