Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Warm weather has arrived and if you're seeking ways to promote family fun and activity, check out this round-up of kid-friendly tech gear, all of which can inspire creativity during outdoor adventures: Smartwatches: Featuring dual cameras for pictures, selfies, and videos so kids can capture bike rides, playground visits, and more on the go, the KidiZoom Smartwatch DX3 from VTech is a great outdoor companion for those ages 4 and older. Use the built-in LED light and flash to brighten up dimly...
Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D., has released the dean’s list for the spring 2022 semester. Kailee Oliverson, of Cardwell, has been named to the Northern State University Dean’s List. Students who have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average for the semester are eligible for the dean’s list....
Each year on June 14, the American Red Cross joins blood collection organizations around the world to celebrate World Blood Donor Day, which recognizes the importance of a safe and stable blood supply and the donors who make it possible. Nearly 2.5 million people volunteer to give lifesaving blood and platelets every year with the Red Cross. Eligible donors are encouraged to be part of something big by making an appointment to give blood or platelets this month. Blood donations decline in late spring and early summer – especially during h...
The Last Chance Stampede and Fair is going purple for a cause. For the Fri., July 29 rodeo performance, the Stampede in Helena will host the Man Up Crusade, a crusade to stop domestic violence.Fans are asked to wear purple to the rodeo that night, to bring awareness to the issue of domestic violence. The Man Up Crusade was begun in Idaho in 2012 by Sheriff Kieran Donahue and his wife Janice, who recognized the need for awareness of domestic violence. Domestic violence is nearly half of law...
Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) and the Montana Department of Justice, in conjunction with local law enforcement, have identified an alarming number of fatal overdoses across the state in the last two weeks. In the period from May 22 to June 1, there have been at least 8 fatal overdoses, likely due to opioids. These fatalities occurred in Cascade, Custer, Gallatin, Lake, Lewis and Clark, and Yellowstone counties and involved individuals aged 24 to 60 years old. “These tragic events serve as another reminder of the d...
Head to Cooney State Park’s reservoir 40 minutes south of Billings to sail, play in the water, camp, and fish. This is the most popular recreation area serving south-central Montana, and it’s always a busy place in the summer! In 1937 the Montana State Water Conservation Board built the dam along Red Lodge Creek. The reservoir was initially built to store irrigation water during spring snowmelt and runoff from the nearby Beartooth Mountains. In the decades that followed, the reservoir became an increasingly popular destination for nearby com...
More events are coming up this month as part of Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park’s summer speaker series. A full list of this summer’s events at the Caverns can be found at fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/lewis-and-clark-caverns. June 17 through 20: On Friday, June 17, the park will welcome Bill and Marti Cook. The Cooks are bear awareness instructors, and their presentation will include everything recreationists need to know about being safe while exploring bear country. They will also be available for questions throughout the day. This presentation wil...
An online education course is now available for people looking to get into trapping. The mandatory course is free and can be accessed on Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks website. The education program will include online course work and a mandatory field day where new trappers can learn from experienced trappers about trapping ethics, humane techniques, avoidance of non-target species, fur management, and safety. This course also includes the mandatory wolf trapper certification for anyone looking to also trap wolves. Two field days are already...
Two people received relatively minor injuries Wednesday in a surprise close encounter with a moose in Big Sky. A group of seven people were walking between Turkey Leg and Sitting Bull roads at Big Sky Resort about 10 a.m. when they were charged by a cow moose. Two people in the group, a woman and a man, received relatively minor injuries. A game warden with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks responded and interviewed several people who had previously seen a cow moose and a calf in the area recently. It’s likely the moose was acting in defense of t...
Going fishing soon? Don’t forget your camera. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wants to feature your fun on the next fishing regulations booklet. With the recent changes to the fishing regulations process, your art will be in tackle kits and dry boxes for two years instead of one. Winners will see their work on the front and back cover of the 2023-24 fishing regulation booklet. Think beyond the brag board. We’re looking for families having fun and interesting action shots. Help FWP show what diverse fishing opportunities can be found in Montana....
Few things are as delicious and refreshing as watermelon on a warm day. Watermelon grows quite readily in summer and is often ready to pick after three months of growing time. Harvesters look for a pale buttery yellow spot on the bottom of watermelon (the ground spot), indicating ripeness. However, shoppers can do their part and pick perfect watermelon at the store. The fruit should be firm, symmetrical and free from bruises, cuts or dents. The melon also should be heavy, as it is comprised of...
Billy sure loved his rocks! Big ones, small ones, dull ones, shiny ones, light ones, heavy ones; if it caught Billy's eye (not many didn't), it soon found its way into his trusty (or make that "rusty") red companion. Where it went from there depended on how heavy or light, shiny or dull, small or big. The big ones usually became part of some landscaping project. Sometimes it was a fence of whatever size and purpose. Others were simply a marker for some grave, whether it was some poor little...
SUNDAY, JUNE 5 09:04:39 Reckless Driver: Hwy 287 11:25:59 Reckless Driver: Hwy 55 12:32:47 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 12:52:30 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 13:21:55 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 14:05:59 Motorist Assist 15:29:00 Motorist Assist 18:56:24 Traffic Stop: Hwy 69 19:07:37 Traffic Stop 19:22:49 Traffic Stop: Hwy 69 19:31:44 Traffic Stop: Hwy 69 19:51:12 Motorist Assist 20:04:49 Traffic Stop: Hwy 359 20:15:23 Traffic Stop: Hwy 359 20:29:36 Traffic Hazard: Hwy 2 E 21:32:00 Abandoned Vehicle: Cottonwood Rd 21:32:10 Motor Vehicle Accident...
Whitehall’s music series, Beats & Eats, makes its 2022 debut on Wednesday, June 15 from 5-8 PM on Main Street Green, next to the Star Theatre. Come enjoy three local bands, a dine-around menu of local food offerings, and a (hopefully) beautiful evening. Bring a lawn chair! A dine-around menu will be provided and orders are asked to be placed by 5:15 PM. Coordinators from the Whitehall Chamber will pick up and deliver the food to attendees. Beats & Eats is brought to you by Gold Junction Presents and the Whitehall Chamber of C...
June 1896 in the Jefferson Valley: Whitehall is a growing community, and everyone is eagerly awaiting the official start of summer. But rain is making the rivers rise and threatening cropland. Nationally, there are questions about election results in Oregon, a severe storm in St. Louis has left 120 people missing, our government was calling for stricter surveillance of meat being imported into the U.S., and a cannery is burned to the ground by militants in Astoria, Oregon. The local news items a...
June 4, 1997 An overflow crowd of approximately 1,100 people watched 49 Whitehall High School seniors graduate during a ceremony held Sunday, June 1, in the varsity gym. The audience heard brief speeches from the valedictorians Keli Mabbott, Shaunda Glaus, Andy Sorensen, salutatorian Ben Sorensen, and WHS Principal Barbara Thronson before commencement speaker and outgoing music instructor, Bobbie Robertson, gave her remarks. Speeches were followed by a performance by the Whitehall Choir, the announcement of scholarships, and a presentation of...
Many people, especially those 65 and older, postponed routine doctor appointments during the pandemic. As older adults are reconnecting with their communities, including addressing those overdue medical check-ups, aging experts are encouraging them to add another “probing” exam to their to-do list: the Elderoscopy. Rather than a physical examination, this is a discussion. An Elderoscopy is a critical conversation between older adults and their loved ones, examining wants and needs, and setting intentions for topics such as end-of-life pla...
This week we will kick off our first set of programs on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. with a special program on different kinds of rocks, rock hunting, what types of rocks there are, and how to find really cool types of rocks to collect. Rockhounding is a big pastime in Whitehall, so everyone will enjoy Settings owner Pam Polachi as she takes us on a rock'n adventure. Wednesday evening, June 8 at 5:30 PM begins the Dance Workout class which will feature a variety of different exercise types. Everyone...
The National Center for Appropriate Technology will host its popular, free electronics-recycling event on June 14 in Butte. NCAT offers Butte and the surrounding area a chance once a year to rid basements and garages of unused electronic devices in an environmentally friendly way. “Electronic waste often contains hazardous materials. And for more than a decade, NCAT’s annual recycling day has kept tons of that waste out of landfills,” NCAT Executive Director Steve Thompson said. “The event typically brings in more than 60,000 pounds of recycla...
Coleslaw is a staple of backyard cookouts and picnics. Coleslaw is considered a Dutch food, though there are mentions of a similar cabbage dish served in Ancient Rome. The word coleslaw is derived from the Dutch term "koolsla," meaning cabbage salad. That's not surprising, as the slaw is made primarily of shredded cabbage with a salad dressing or other condiment, usually vinaigrette or mayonnaise. Today coleslaw can be found prepackaged at supermarkets, sold by the pound behind the deli counter,...
John James Scanlan, Ph.D.: He liked the sound of that! John James entered this life on April 21st of the year 1894, son of John and Riordan Scanlan, of County Louth, on the East Coast of Ireland. Soon after the birth of their first son, John and Riordan relocated to the American Mid-West, which was still in the process of becoming United. John James, therefore, grew up knowing nary but the wheatfields they were surrounded by when the trouble started brewing across the pond. While the Scanlans we...
Cave geology, skulls, and birds are the focus of Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park’s speaker series events happening on June 10, 11, and 13. The park will welcome Stuart Parker on Friday, June 10 at 8 PM at the campground amphitheater. Stuart will discuss the mountain building that occurred in this area and how it influenced the formation of the cave. Join park ranger Ramona Radonich on Saturday, June 11, at 8 PM. at the campground amphitheater for a closer look at the skulls of several animals that live in the park. It has been said that f...
