Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Myth: The Town of Whitehall could have budgeted for the new water treatment facility. Here are the facts: 1. The Town of Whitehall has an approximately $293,100.00 annual water budget. This is the ONLY budget that would have been allowed to pay for any items related to water. Currently, those funds pay for equipment, facilities, maintenance, public notices, unexpected repairs (broken water lines), a portion of employee wages, etc. Budget planning is held each year, and we are hard-pressed to stay within this small budget to simply operate....
The following information was presented at the Public Hearing in May regarding the Whitehall Water Project and its rate increases. Government budgets give local government officials the authority to incur obligations and pay expenses. They allocate resources among departments, reflecting the legislative body’s priorities and policies, and control how much each department may spend. • FUND LEVEL: A fund-level budget allows for the greatest amount of flexibility and, therefore, requires monitoring throughout the budget cycle to ensure that act...
Most Whitehall residents know, or at least recognize, Charlie Shank and "Sunshine," his mobility cart. Charlie is a fixture in this community, sharing wisdom, smiles, and rides on Sunshine with everyone he knows. However, Sunshine needs a new battery and a few repairs. Charlie has a fixed income and could use a little Whitehall community spirit. Any amount you can spare will help. A generous anonymous donor has already kickstarted this campaign with a donation of $500. This donor has actually...
OUR TOWN 100+ YEARS AGO - June Part 1: June 1898, school is out for the summer, crops are growing, and headlines in the Jefferson Valley Zephyr highlight some national news. U.S. troops, by the thousands, have landed in Cuba to fight the Spanish invasion. Montana recruits for this war were among the healthiest in the nation, with only 6% rejected for physical disability. In Omaha, a young Salvationist, Miss Dorothy Mauer, used an ax to chop up artwork and sculptures she considered indecent....
June 9, 1999 Jefferson County Attorney Valerie Wilson filed a motion with Montana District Judge Frank Davis on June 7, accusing Davis of abusing his discretion when he ordered a new trial for Jason Marker. Attached to the brief, Wilson submitted ten signed affidavits of the jurors who convicted Marker as proof that the jury was not confused when it reached its verdict. This month, the Silver Star post office celebrated its 130th birthday, and the people of Silver Star planned quite a party. Som...
From June 13th through 15th, the Montana Painters Alliance (MPA) will hold its 2024 Spring Paint Out in and around Whitehall. Artists will work in Whitehall and the area outside of town, and the community will be welcome to stop, observe, and meet the artists at work. On Saturday, June 15th, the MPA artists will meet and display their work in their "Tailgate Salon" at the Whitehall Community Center. While their display will be part of the Whitehall Chamber's annual fundraiser, Black Tie & Blue...
Attention, War Boys and Road Warriors! Prepare yourselves for a night of post-apocalyptic chaos and mayhem at The Star Theatre! This Saturday, June 8th at 5 PM we're bringing the wasteland to life with our Furiosa Party, featuring: • Two fully decked-out war rigs straight from the Mad Max era – these beasts are ready to ride eternal, shiny, and chrome! Come check them out, take some photos, and plan your next custom rig! • Costume Contest – Arm yourself in your most fierce and wild wastela...
Whitehall's annual weekly event - the Whitehall Farmer's Market - will begin Saturday, June 8 in Legion Park. The market is open to all home-based businesses, community fundraising groups, and those with vintage or repurposed goods to sell. The Market will be held on Saturdays from 9 AM - 1 PM, starting June 8th and running through October, weather permitting. Vendor spaces are $10 per Saturday, and those who are interested in participating are encouraged to call Bernice Nicholson at...
And so, it begins again! Summer Reading starts on Monday, June 10th, at 9 AM; Summer Feeding will begin serving the same day. The program will end on July 31st, but we will serve lunch on August 1st as it is a Thursday. This year's theme is "One World, Millions of Stories," and we will be providing stories from around the world. I love faerie tales and folklore, so this will be a great time to look at different cultures and legends. There is a complete calendar for June activities at the front...
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...
