Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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The Jefferson County Museum has successfully completed our project of putting Jefferson County Newspapers from 1885-1925 online at montananewspapers.org. The Jefferson County Commissioners, Bob Mullen, Leonard Wortman, and Cory Kirsch approved the funding for this project. Jefferson County Museum Board member, Jamie Guenther, initiated the project well over a year ago. The following newspapers are now searchable online: Basin newspapers: Basin Times (1894-1896), Basin Progress (1896-1900),...
The Whitehall Schools invite all veterans, active service personnel, and community members are invited to the Veteran's Day Program on November 11th at 10AM at the Varsity Gym. Please fill out this form and return to the school before November 5th if you wish to include yourself or another veteran to be honored in this year's roll call....
The Rocky Mountain Development Council, Inc. (Rocky) will have supplemental foods available for Whitehall area seniors on Thursday, November 4, 2021 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Whitehall Senior Center (3 North Division). There is no charge for the food. The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is a program where seniors can receive regular allocations of free food every other month. The program guidelines mandate that the person receiving the food must be 60 years of age or older, a resident of Montana, and meet an income...
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will consider one new administrative rule and several rule amendments at their meeting Oct. 28. The new rule and amendments are the result of a statutorily required review process. These proposed changes are also happening concurrently to FWP’s response to Gov. Greg Gianforte’s first executive order from earlier this year, which created the Red Tape Relief Advisory Council and directed all state agencies to identify excessive, outdated and unnecessary regulations. The new rule and amendments that are...
Logan State Park was established in 1967 to support local outdoor recreation like water sports and camping. Logan State Park is located in northwest Montana. With frontage on the north shore of Middle Thompson Lake, Logan is heavily forested with western larch, Douglas Fir, and Ponderosa Pine. A channel forms off the Upper lake, and it connects Middle and Lower Thompson lakes. This state park is situated in the middle of the 3,000-acre Thompson Chain of Lakes State Park. Attractions include...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is proposing a wide array of grizzly bear relocation sites to the Fish and Wildlife Commission following new statutory requirements set by the 2021 Montana Legislature. The proposed relocation sites provide options for relocating grizzly bears both inside and outside of three of Montana’s federally designated recovery zones – the Cabinet-Yaak Ecosystem, Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, said FWP wildlife division administrator Ken McDonald. “The idea is to have the commi...
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission is considering adjustments to wolf trapping regulations for the 2021 season at its Oct. 28 meeting. The proposed changes are aimed at minimizing the possibility of non-target capture of lynx and grizzly bears. Both species are protected under the Endangered Species Act. The proposed changes look at more clearly identifying occupied grizzly bear habitat and adjusting the season dates for trapping and snaring in these areas. The proposed default opening day in areas likely to have grizzly bears would be...
FOR A GREAT CAUSE: Carol Beckman of Whimzees has been selling raffle tickets since May for her donated stained glass to raise money for Whitehall non-profit We Are HER. We Are HER (Healed, Empowered, Restored) assists domestic and sexual assault survivors heal through the sharing of their stories in written and oral format. Founder Stevie Croisant is pictured here with Beckman drawing the winning ticket. Beckman raised over $750 for the non-profit. The winner of the drawing, Shaunice Richards,...
Veganism is marked by a choice to abstain from the use of animal products, including in one's diet. It is different from vegetarianism because vegetarians may consume some animal products, namely eggs, milk and honey, while vegans will not. There are many benefits to adopting a plant-based diet. Over the last several years, scientists have discovered veganism may be linked to a healthier heart, lower blood pressure, weight loss, and reduced risk of cancer. It also may help minimize risk of...
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 6:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 7:00PM CALL THE MIDWIFE PT 4 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 10:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 11:00PM POV:THINGS WE DARE NOT DO FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 6:30PM FIRING LINE 7:00PM GREAT PERFORMANCES: NOW HEAR THIS: BEETHOVEN’S GHOST 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 10:30PM FIRING LINE 11:00PM GREAT PERFORMANCES: NOW HEAR THIS: BEETHOVEN’S GHOST SAT...
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17 00:29 Motor Vehicle: I-90 05:51 Medical: Skyline Dr 07:27 911 Hang Up 07:48 911 Hang Up 08:14 911 Open Line: W First St 09:52 Reckless Driver 12:33 Threats: Pipestone Rd 14:10 Traffic Stop: I-90 15:01 Parking: W Viella St 15:17 911 Hang Up 15:39 Reckless Driver: I-90 15:55 Motorist Assist: I-90 16:23 Traffic Stop: I-90 17:33 Traffic Stop: Hwy 287 19:49 Animal: Hwy 69 SB 20:22 Traffic Hazard: Hwy 55 MONDAY, OCTOBER 18 06:24 911 Hang Up: Paul Gulch Rd 06:44 Stranded Motorist: I-90 07:46 Motor Vehicle: I-90 09:09 Citizen...
You've seen Jim Buterbaugh all over town, we're sure: he's active with the Whitehall Community Center and the Veterans, he's at the Cardwell School maintaining the building often, he's one of the faces of Whitehall's Tactical Civics group. Soon he will be on the ballot, as he plans to run for County Commissioner in 2022. He's a man about town. Jim's childhood revolved around travel. Born into a military family, his life began in Las Vegas before his father was stationed in Germany, then to...
Where might you know Dana Brunet from? She's the smiling face behind the deli counter at the Peppertree. She's the helping hand who gave you a tow a few years back when your vehicle broke down. She's the lover of stars and stripes clothing, known for her patriotism and love of her country. That's Dana Brunet. Dana has been in Whitehall for nearly two decades. After a decade living off the grid with her husband Kevin near Boulder, the Brunets began Whitehall Truck and Towing in 2005 and have...
Just a reminder that school will be out Thursday and Friday of this week, so there will be lots of little ones on their way to the library. Please watch out for those crossing both streets by the library as our bike riders are not always aware of how fast cars are traveling! There will be no Art Camp on this Wednesday, and no Reader's Theater or STEM Camp on Thursday due to school being out. All programs will resume next week at their usual times. We will be having a special musical story time...
OCTOBER 24, 1996 Hannah Warfield-Ruffatto may not look like your typical football player, but she may wind up kicking, passing and punting at a Denver Broncos football game on November 10. She won the 12-13 year old girls age group at the regional Punt, Pass and Kick competition in Bozeman over the weekend, and is now waiting to see how her score compares with competitors from 12 other regions in the Denver section. The five top regional winners from the 13 regions will advance to the sectional competition in Denver. Those competitors will...
The Rocky Mountain Development Council, Inc. (Rocky) will have supplemental foods available for Whitehall area seniors on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at the Whitehall Senior Center (3 North Division). There is no charge for the food. The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is a program where seniors can receive regular allocations of free food every other month. The program guidelines mandate that the person receiving the food must be 60 years of age or older, a resident of Montana, and meet an income requirement. Food typically consists...
Nestled in the camp grounds of the Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park hides a secret; The Escape Cabin. For one day, the park rangers are hosting an escape room game in one of the rental cabins. This 40 minute adventure follows the exploits of Dr. Townsend, a fictional bat biologist, and his research of a very real problem for bats. The rangers wanted to educate players about Wet Nose Syndrome, a fungal infection that can be deadly to bat populations. So put on your thinking cap, whether you...
MONDAY, October 25: Wear RED! TUESDAY, October 26: Dress as a cowboy or cowgirl! WEDNESDAY, October 27: Pajama day! THURSDAY, October 28: Halloween costumes! FRIDAY, October 29: Dress as a Superhero!...
The U.S. Department of Education is temporarily changing certain rules to allow potentially hundreds of thousands of borrowers the chance to qualify for student loan forgiveness if they have worked in public service. This opportunity is only available for a limited time, and borrowers must act before Oct. 31, 2022, to qualify. “For years, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program has been plagued with issues, resulting in frustrated and disappointed borrowers who thought they were making progress toward loan forgiveness only to find out t...
Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials announced today a voluntary recall of rice cereal for infants and babies has been issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recalled infant cereal was distributed nationally through Walmart stores and online. This recall is a result of a routine sampling program by the FDA which found that a sample from three production lots of Parent’s Choice Rice Baby Cereal tested above the guidance for naturally occurring inorganic arsenic. Parent’s Choice Rice Baby Cereal lot...
The Montana Hospital Association has recognized SCL Health Montana with the 2021 Excellence in Behavioral Health Service Award. The award recognizes a healthcare organization that demonstrates vision and excellence in behavioral healthcare services. The award acknowledges SCL Health Montana, which consists of three hospitals: St. James Healthcare, St. Vincent Healthcare, and Holy Rosary Healthcare, and more than 50 SCL Health Medical Group clinics across the region, for its collaboration and innovation to expand access to behavioral healthcare...
What did we learn this summer and fall? We learned that people who’d been cooped up, thanks to COVID-19, flocked to our national parks and forests. Once there, many were eager to empty their bucket list of must-do activities in the outdoors. Consequences ranged from overflowing parking lots, lots of litter and human waste and illegal pets on and off the trails, to campers parking anywhere they wanted, copious graffiti and calls for multiple rescues. At Grand Canyon alone, the summer rescue count exceeded all of last year’s. Visitation on pub...
Granite Ghost Town State Park showcases remnants of this once thriving 1890s silver boomtown that bears stark witness to Montana's boom-and-bust mining history. Hector Horton first discovered silver in the general area in 1865. In the autumn of 1872, a prospector named Holland discovered the Granite Mine. Then it was relocated in 1875. The Granite Mine was the richest silver on earth, and if it wasn't for a delayed telegram, it might have never been discovered. The miner's backers thought the...
Canyon Ferry Reservoir saw record-high use and increased visitors during the 2021 recreation season. Reclamation is proud to manage Canyon Ferry’s public federal lands, that belong to the American people, and exist for the benefit of all. Staff members at Canyon Ferry are working hard to maintain these areas and make improvements for recreationists to continue to enjoy these resources for many years to come. With this season’s record-high use also came record-high misuse, particularly at Fish Hawk Campground located on West Shore Drive. Reclama...
