Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Snow is falling, the air is crisp, day by day more twinkling lights appear, and kids are trying hard to behave; all signs of Christmas drawing near. As soon as that spirit hits, there's a Santa sleigh full of events to welcome the holidays. You can stay close to home in Whitehall for the Alpaca Christmas Affair, Ranching Tradition Fiber's Country Christmas, the annual Christmas Festival, and Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park Candlelight Tours or venture farther afield for more events in...
The Whitehall Sustainability Committee (WSC), with oversight from Golden Sunlight Mine, was formed in 2022 to help Golden Sunlight rank community projects in the Whitehall area by a local advisory group. In 2022 the WSC funded $135,000 worth of projects in the form of the upcoming playground on Legion Avenue and the upcoming daycare facility next to the Whitehall Schools. The project funding cycle is once again open and accepting project proposals until February 1, 2023. Think big, think the legacy of Golden Sunlight and what they hope to...
Dear Editor, As a fifth-generation Montanan, I didn’t choose Montana — Montana chose me. Over 100 years ago, my great-great-grandmother homesteaded 23 miles east of Conrad, and that’s how my family made it to the Last Best Place. And I’ll be forever thankful for that. There is a lot that makes America an exceptional place to live, and the Thanksgiving tradition is one of them. It’s an integral part of our uniquely American story. For the last 400 years, we have gathered with our families, friends, and neighbors to thank God for all that He h...
Dear Editor, A new alphabet soup set of initials has been floating around recently, ESG (Environment, Social, Governance). Simply put, this is the cooperation of the United Nations, countries, and corporations to change the world. Obviously, it is not stated that way. Environmental changes include moving to wind and solar from fossil fuels, and electric vehicles from gas. Social includes racial, gender, and economic equity, which includes diversity training for employees; and of course, gun control. Notice it is no longer about equality....
Nuclear reactors are glorified steam engines. People only defend the hyper-wealthy because they hope to be in the same boat one day A grilled cheese cut in two triangles hits differently than one cut in two rectangles. When you travel, people seem friendlier because you are more open to conversation with strangers. The more you think about life and our society the easier it is to become depressed. The one good thing about Nintendo being 1-2 decades behind the rest of the gaming industry is that they haven’t yet filled their games with battle p...
Much like vote counting results in some places around the country, I am a little slow on delivery. However, local elections are officially in the rearview mirror. Approximately 58 percent of registered Jefferson County voters participated from the ten precincts within the county. The good news is that this was on par with the state, whose total turnout was just over 60 percent. Since it’s our number one responsibility as sovereign actors within our government, perhaps we should expect higher p...
NOVEMBER, PART II In November 1896, the elections were over, and people were able to focus on other concerns. In the West, flooding in the Coeur d'Alene area was of great concern with 100 cords of wood floating in the lake and train travel interrupted. In Cheyenne, Wyoming, Poison, Murder, and Arson Case was a headline. A well-known saloon keeper, John Mollberg, was charged with murder after putting arsenic in Moses Reeder's beer. Reeder knew who had burned down a competitor's saloon the day...
November 19, 1997 Two bags containing over $8,000 in alleged drug money confiscated during a drug raid near Whitehall were stolen from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s office sometime between October 23 and October 25. During a raid on a mobile home south of Whitehall on August 6, law enforcement officers confiscated up to 300 marijuana plants, weapons and ammunition, bulletproof vests, and over $8,000 in cash. The money from the raid, along with other evidence, was secured in the county sheriff’s evidence room. The state’s Criminal Inves...
It's no secret that mental health resources in rural Montana are few and far between. And in a small town like Whitehall, driving to Butte or Bozeman to access mental health services doesn't always seem worth the gas. That's where organizations like We Are HER can step in. We Are HER is a local nonprofit that helps survivors of abuse or assault heal after trauma. The organization is unique because it primarily provides online services to decrease barriers around access and the stigma of seeking... Full story
George Melvin Armstrong, Jr. went to be with His Lord and Savior on November 16, 2022, surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. He was born the second of six children to George and Juanita Armstrong. He went through grade 8 at Cardwell, then graduated from Whitehall High School. While working for the forest service, he started operating the family ranch with his father, who was limited by Multiple Sclerosis. Eventually, he purchased the Cardwell ranch as home. He married Fay E. Reynolds on... Full story
November 18th 1864, 158 years ago: Prospector James E. Riley claims rights to the land that will be Boulder Hot Springs. By 1867, he will construct a crude bathhouse and tavern that is a far cry from the opulent Queen Anne-style building that exists today. November 19th 1867, 135 years ago: The Montana Central Railway between Great Falls and Helena is completed. November 8th 1889, 133 years ago: Montana officially becomes the 41st state in the United States. November 4th 1897, 125 years ago: A magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes Montana, with an...
The Library will be closed for Thanksgiving both Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th. We will be open the rest of the week for regular hours and programming. The book drop will also be open the entire time we are closed so feel free to return things during the holiday. The Rockhound Group will meet on Monday evening, November 21, at 6 PM. One of the members has graciously lent us a small collection of her fossils and bones to display through January. They are a fascinating group...
Collector and historian Thomas Minckler spent a half-century gathering 19th and early 20th-century letters and documents, vintage photographs, rare books, and paintings. He's sharing those collections in his new book Montana: A Paper Trail. Veteran Western Americana specialist Nathaniel Des Marais wrote of the 10,000-plus items: "Make no mistake, this is the finest gathering of Montana source material ever brought together." Minckler's decades of researching and contextualizing items in his...
Jefferson Valley Fine Arts in Whitehall has recently adopted a formal mission and vision. The MISSION, simply being to provide the opportunity to area artists to exhibit their talents in a local event. Artist participation is key for JVFA to continue with this endeavor. Our last event hosted during Frontier Days showed a significant increase in artist participation over the 2021 season. However, we still are working to reach our pre-covid artist exhibition level. We will continue to host events if our exhibition costs are met. Our VISION is to...
Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials are urging Montanans to be aware of the importance of appropriate antibiotic use during U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week Nov. 18-24, 2022. This is an annual observance that provides participating organizations in the state’s Antimicrobial Stewardship Program an opportunity to raise awareness about antibiotic use to combat the threat of antibiotic resistance. DPHHS officials state that while antibiotics are a common treatment for numerous bacterial infections, they are not always t...
As part of the National Rural Health Day celebration, St. James Healthcare, now part of Intermountain Healthcare, has been recognized with a 2022 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Outcomes. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards honor top quartile performance (e.g., 75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in Quality, Outcomes, and Patient Perspective. St. James Healthcare is honored to be recognized for the excellent care we provide to the people of Southwest Montana. The medical...
Support Our Troops® Care Packages enhance the morale and well-being of the deployed troops worldwide by seeking, receiving, and shipping care boxes containing items specifically requested by them. This is especially important outside the established holidays. Troops, use the Contact form at https://supportourtroops.org/contact to request Care Packages. Supporters: ship care goods to Support Our Troops® Regional Distribution Center 249-J Third St. Ayden, NC 28513 Be sure your name, addres...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is accepting applications for more than $1.3 million in recreation grants. Applications will be accepted for the Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Program, the Montana Trail Stewardship Grant Program and the Summer Motorized Trail Pass Grant Program. Applications can be submitted through the online system at funding.mt.gov. Application deadlines vary and are noted below. The federal Recreational Trails Program grant cycle opened Nov. 1; more information can be found at https://fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/grant...
Game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are seeking information on a deer that was killed illegally at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park. Sometime between the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 11, and Saturday, Nov. 12, a deer was shot in the eastern half of the park, where hunting is prohibited. The whole animal was removed and was not field dressed at the kill site. Anyone with possible information about this case is encouraged to visit myfwp.mt.gov/fwpPub/tipmont to provide details or call the FWP violation reporting hotline at...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks announces that the application period to apply for a Shooting Range Improvement Grant is now open. Completed applications must be received no later than Feb. 1, 2023. Montana's Shooting Range Grant Program, administered by FWP, provides funding to non-profit shooting clubs, organizations, local governments and school districts to build and improve public shooting ranges throughout the state. To learn more about the Shooting Range Grant Program and to download this year's grant application, visit FWP’s website a...
Due to the genetics in my family, I am autistic and very OCD, which makes certain things obsessively important to me. Therefore, in the interest of truth and honesty, I feel it is my duty to expose all the supposedly innocent grandmas who serve their families “homemade” dinner on Thanksgiving. We all know that grandma loves to cook homemade pies and cookies, but does she really do it from scratch? I sent a poll around through Facebook and email to 200 people, asking about their grandma’s cooking. The first question was, how does grand...
She coulda been a contender!! Ginger Woodbridge might have been the first great female boxer, but as the case may be, the little fighter, born Virginia Woodbridge on a cold Winter's day in 1919, would not see past her seventh birthday. From that cold winter's day when she entered this earthly realm, Ginger proved herself a real scrapper. After trying for many years, Robert and Janelle Woodbridge finally produced a living, breathing child; but from the beginning, they had a fight on their hands....
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 07:20:09 Animal: Hwy 287 18:31:33 Follow Up: Hwy 55 19:00:53 Stranded Motorist 20:10:54 Traffic Stop: A St 20:38:09 Traffic Stop: N Whitehall St 21:11:07 Traffic Stop: N Whitehall St 21:19:58 Traffic Stop: N Whitehall St MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 00:43:08 Suspicious: Hwy 2 E 09:44:36 Medical: Noble St 10:36:46 Extra Patrol: Delmoe Lake Rd 13:22:43 Medical: Sowden Ln 15:49:31 Recovered Vehicle: Delmoe Lake Rd 17:00:10 Welfare Check: Friend Spring Rd 17:14:35 Animal: Hwy 287 17:30:25 Sex Offense: Strozzi Ln 18:15:37 Reckless...
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 You have energy to release this week, Aries. But you are not sure if the world is ready for you. Don’t expect the same reaction from everyone when you interact. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Something in your life that seems ordinary on the surface can turn into something that is rather special. Taurus. Keep your eyes peeled for every possibility. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, all of the fanfare you are about to receive can make it seem like you are the most popular person on the planet. Revel in the attention while you have it. CANCE...
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 6:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 7:00PM BROADCHURCH PT 7 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM BROADCHURCH PT 8 11:00PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 11:30PM BROADCHURCH PT 8 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 6:30PM FIRING LINE 7:00PM MOLLY OF DENALI 7:30PM DINING WITH THE CHEF 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 10:30PM FIRING LINE 11:00PM GREAT PERFORMANCES: JOSH GROBAN’S GREAT BIG RADIO CITY SHOW SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2...
