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 BITE WAS ON! Kids Fishing Day was full of excitement as 28 students from Mrs. Slater and Mrs. Christensen’s class participated. Seven educational stations covered Safety, Ecology, Biology, Conservation, and fishing skills. The first fish of the day was caught by the resident Osprey of the Piedmont Fishing Pond, much to the delight of the students....
Thanks to the sponsorship of Liberty Place/Whitehall Public Transportation, the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus will come to Whitehall, MT, on Thursday, June 27th, to the lot behind the Rodeo Grounds-Whitehall Recreation Complex, located at 2 Rodeo Lane. Shows will be at 5 PM and 7:30 PM. C&M Circus has been providing quality, local family entertainment for 38 years. This authentic one-ring, big-top circus has been featured on the A&E Special: Under the Big Top, Nick News: On the Road with...
Members of the Whitehall Rotary Club and several family members worked on May 31st to prepare the pond for the arrival of the summer trout on June 4th. Dirt, leaves, and other debris were removed, and the tarp was installed on top. Adult trout supplied by the federal fish hatchery near Ennis will grace the pond this summer. Unlike previous years, fish food will not be sold at the pond. One of the Rotary members will feed the fish to protect their health and keep the pond cleaner. The fish will remain in the pond until sometime in...
The Whitehall Biological Weed Control Project of the Jefferson County Weed District has already started up in a small way this spring. We hired an Americorp MCC Conservation Intern, Ava Frans, from Walla Walla, Washington, who will work with the crew until mid-August. She is a sophomore at Whitman College majoring in Environmental Science and Biology. We also have returning college student Brynna Wolfe (who has worked several years for the Whitehall Project) splitting her time helping Jill...
The Town of Whitehall and Whitehall Garden Club wrapped up a month of Arbor Day activities with the planting of a flowering crabapple in Legion Park. Rhea Armstrong and her assistants brought six adorable kids across the street from Rocky Head Start to help plant the tree. Whitehall Mayor Mary Janacaro-Hensleigh read the Arbor Day Proclamation, and the youngsters took turns adding soil to the planting hole. Ron Roginske, a retired forester, taught the kids about tree growth, soil amendments,...
Jefferson Valley Search and Rescue (JVSR) attended a training on May 19, 2024, in Butte at the Butte 15-90 headquarters at the Bert Mooney Airport. Captain Dan Hagerty, Jamie Chapman, Ryan Solyst, and Larry Feight participated; the JVSR group was invited by Butte 15-90 Search and Rescue to attend and become familiar with the aircraft and procedures. The training consisted of getting familiar with the aircraft, as well as learning how B15-90SR and JVSR can access the helicopter and its crew when...
While Montana has more than 22,000 people living with Alzheimer’s, there are no figures available about the number of agricultural producers who have the disease. “ I know they are out there because family caregivers have approached me wanting to know about financial and health care powers of attorney during my estate planning meetings across the state,” said Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension Family Economics Specialist. The MSU Extension developed this magazine because there is little information about Alzheimer’s disease and its impact on farm...
“I love to spend my day in a bookstore,” said Amy Sweet. She lives in Red Lodge, Montana, and was explaining why she and her husband Brian opened Beartooth Books in her town of 2,300. “It was part of the life we wanted—to live in a small town, walk to work, and enjoy outdoor adventures and wonderful people.“ She’s not alone. For many of the same reasons, bookstores have been opening in small Western towns, said Heather Duncan, executive director of the Mountains & Plains Independent Booksellers Association. Since 2020, more than 100 booksto...
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park is about 15 miles southeast of Whitehall, along Montana Highway 2. For more information about the park, call 406-287-3541, ext. 9. Friday, June 7 - Ancient Volcanism in SW Montana: Guest speaker Dr. Jesse Mosolf will discuss the tempo and style of volcanism in southwest Montana, stretching from the Archean to the present, and the tools scientists use to investigate it. 8 PM at the campground amphitheater. Saturday, June 8 - Goodness Snakes Alive! Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park is home to the prairie...
Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Barb Armstrong received an Honorable Mention award from the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) at their 31st annual TOP COPS Awards in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, May 12. Held in conjunction with National Police Week, the awards honor law enforcement officers and educate the public about our nation's heroes. Trooper Armstrong received the award for her courageous actions on August 2, 2023, when she responded to a call on the Jefferson River near...
The Whitehall third graders enjoyed some fun and learning at the Lewis and Clark Caverns on Thursday, May 30. They were also treated to a great surprise as WHS alum Nick Denny was their tour guide!...
FOURTH GRADE ASSISTANCE: On Tuesday, the 28th the 4th Graders took part in a service project assisting the Whitehall Veterans with retrieving Memorial Day Flags from veteran graves at the Whitehall cemetery....
Members of the Jefferson Valley Sportsman's Association, with the support of FWP, and Joe Redman"s big red tractor completed a two day project removing 1/4 mile of old fence posts and wire from the Kountz FAS....
Canadian citizens celebrate Canada Day every July 1, while their neighbors to the south commemorate Independence Day a few days later on July 4. It is customary for people to enjoy these days of national pride with barbecues, parties, parades, and other celebrations. Naturally, food is at the centerpiece of these events. Although appetizers and main courses (typically foods cooked on the grill) get a lot of fanfare, fireworks and desserts are allowed to shine when the sun begins to set. With...
Myth: Uranium in the Town of Whitehall Water is due to mining operations at Golden Sunlight. Here are the facts: 1. Uranium in the Town Hall of Whitehall is naturally occurring, having been in our valley’s aquifer for multiple decades. In fact, wells outside of town limits also contain levels of uranium. 2. In 2014, DEQ notified the Town that we must be placed under quarterly monitoring for exceeding newly adopted levels of uranium set by State and Federal Governments. In 2015 and 2016, uranium levels exceeded multiple months. In January 2...
The following information was presented at the Public Hearing regarding the Whitehall Water Project and its rate increases earlier this month. THE WHO: Ultimately, the Town of Whitehall did not choose to create a water treatment plant for the town. On January 31, 2017, the Town of Whitehall received a court order to fix the uranium “issue” reported by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) of the State of Montana. Our Court Order states, “Violations of the public water supply laws by the Town of Whitehall at the Town of Whitehall public...
EIGHTH GRADERS - Six letter-winners for the class of 2028: • Max Fernstrom: Drama - first letter, pin, and W. • Cale Hoover: Wrestling - first letter, pin, W, and Academic All-State. • Ierlyn Kelley: Drama - first letter, pin, and W. • Zoey Lyons: Drama - first letter, pin, and W. • Lilly Schober: Drama - first letter, pin, W, and Academic All-State. • Trevin Stratton: Wrestling: first letter, pin, W, and Academic All-State. FRESHMEN - 22 letter-winners for the class of 2027: • Dawson Andrew...
The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce is excited to invite the entire Whitehall community to the return of our annual Black Tie Blue Jeans (BTBJ) fundraising event! This year's event promises to be a fun, relaxed evening that goes back to basics, celebrating our community in a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you wear your finest attire or your favorite pair of jeans, we don't care – we just want you there! BTBJ will return to the Whitehall Community Center on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Doors...
The Whitehall fifth graders put on a Wax Museum on Thursday, May 23rd, in the Tia Kober Gym. Attendees were invited to travel around the room, pressing the button of the historical figure to see them come to life....
June 2, 1999 Whitehall High School was vandalized for the third time this spring when acid was poured on the desk and carpet of a science room sometime during the night of May 22. Paul Stremick, the school superintendent, said he is unsure how access to the school was gained and said no estimate of the damage was available. The Jefferson County Commission approved a noxious weed agreement on May 26 that continues funding for the Whitehall High School greenhouse and insectary sites. Up to 6,000...
The Whitehall Country Store Board of Directors is pleased to announce recipients of $5,000 scholarships awarded to graduating Whitehall High School seniors. The applicants' essays focusing on their life goals and desire for a higher education were used to select the recipients. Ashlyn Alley, Lindsay Briggs, Cecilia Madden, Charity Nieskens, Isaac Skogen, and Reilly Slater will each receive the scholarships to offset costs for the upcoming fall and winter semesters. The scholarships are made...
Eric Beale will be at the Whitehall Community Library on Wednesday, May 29th, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM from the Montana Department of Military Affairs/ Montana Veterans Affairs Division to share different services to our veterans in Whitehall and the surrounding area. He will be coming to the library on the last Wednesday of the month to help veterans with anything they need assistance with or have a chance to meet veterans so they will have someone to contact if needed. The Holocaust Book...
The Whitehall Garden Club will hold its next monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 5th, in the Borden’s Conference Room at 103 W. Legion Avenue. We welcome the public to join us at 9:30 AM to socialize and enjoy refreshments provided by our hostesses, Ann Palmer and Jayne Dean, followed by our business meeting at 10 AM. This month's special guest speaker is Dria Walker from LandEscapes in Whitehall. Beginning at approximately 11 AM, Dria will show us how to create a "spillover garden” using plantings that bring texture, color, and visual int...
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park is about 15 miles southeast of Whitehall, along Montana Highway 2. For more information about the park, call 406-287-3541, ext. 9. Saturday, June 1- Tick Talk: It’s tick season in Montana. Learn about these creatures we love to hate and how to venture forth safely in tick country. The talk will begin at 8 PM at the campground amphitheater. Sunday, June 2 - Stroll to See Our Feathered Friends: Stroll with us through the campground and see how many of our feathered friends you can spot. Binoculars are provided. T...
It might seem like a good idea at the time, but dumping an aquarium pet into a lake or river is not good for the pet or the native wildlife. The pet probably won’t survive, and native wildlife won’t know how to compete with the invasive species. Earlier this spring, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks personnel identified two species resulting from aquarium dumps. The first detection was mystery snails at Finley Point in Flathead Lake. Mystery snails are aquarium snails found in many waters in the West, but this is the first mystery snail pop...
