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REMEMBER: The Annual Granny Yates Picnic is this coming Sunday at Pass Creek Community Center, North of Belgrade. Join the family for visiting and family search. Lunch will be at 1:00 pm. Pat Watson Parker recently passed away and she was one of many 100’s of descendants of Granny. Pat grew up on a ranch on the North Boulder, went to grade school at Eureka (most of you would call it Millegan Canyon) and graduated from Whitehall High School. While going to High School she lived with the Berry’s, her grandparents. She married Monte Parker, raised...
JVCF has opened their 2017 Fall Grant Cycle effective July 25, 2017. All known local non-profits have been sent a grant application form. If JVCF has missed you please call Millie Baycroft at 406-560-8119 or pick up an application at the Corner Store. Grant funds will be available from the JVCF Grant Endowment, The Barrick/Golden Sunlight Mine $2,500 Grant, and the Star Youth Fund. This year the JVCF will again offer a $1,000 Mystery grant to one of the applicants but they must be present at...
The crowds came out for the 2017 Whitehall Frontier Days parade....
It was a time of anguish. A time of soul searching. A time of 'Woe is me!" Finally, out of shear desperation, you pull in your pride, approach the person in question and ask "Just who are you?" And another Gab Fest is off and running! This is a weekend in July that Whitehall pulls out all the stops and hosts the Frontier Days Celebration. There are games and music and food, vendors and parades, fine arts and rods. To top it off, there are class reunions. This is a time for old friends to get...
If you would like to watch a replay of the 2017 Whitehall Parade or the Broncs and Barrels event, Whitehall Low Power TV has uploaded these videos to YouTube for viewing at your convenience. The parade video is available at www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6TqkwyXUKo. The Broncs and Barrels Part can be viewed at www.youtube.com/watch?v=DS-a3Bro6eU. Part two can be viewed at www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiX7FBD58As. Whitehall Low Power TV is also preparing a short 2017 Frontier Days Recap video that covers most of the other events. This should be available...
Since 1949 Indiana University has maintained a geological station in the Tobacco Root Mountains because of the diverse geological setting found in Montana. The current Director is Bruce Douglas who has a PHD in Geology, has taught in this area for 31 years – 25 of which as the Academic Director and the last 3 years as the Director. He is quick to point out that it is because of the generosity of the local ranchers in allowing the students access onto their land that this program is so s...
This little tidbit is for Patti Hanley and Sally Kreis, both retired teachers from Cardwell School. They LOVE the MSU Bobcats. Five former Bobcats, Deonte, Matt, Tanner, Joe and Caleb and Rick - do those names sound familiar?- are serving the Lord in Bozeman and Great Falls. Four of them were part of the Conference that I attended in Bozeman at Grace Bible Church. When they were Bobcats, the team beat the Griz in Missoula! I Timothy 4:12 is a great testimony of their lives. “Let no man despise your youth, but an example to the believers in w...
This Friday and Saturday those in attendance at Frontier Days will be able to view some amazing local art at the Jefferson Valley Fine Arts Show. Organizer Michelle Tebay said this will be the fifth time they have put on the event that takes places during both the Christmas Stroll and Frontier Days. This year’s show will take place at the Borden’s Conference room and will run Friday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, July 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tebay said the feedback from the public has been very positive, and each time they put...
The sun had just begun its orb illuminating 'Nature's Tapestry.' From the muted blue of the mountains, to the yellow, gold and green of the rolling fields, to the variegated greens of the trees, to a silver accent of the irrigation lines to a shining blue thread winding through the picture which was capped by the clear blue of the sky above only dotted with the back silhouettes of a gaggle of Canadian Snow Geese on their flight, this magnificent Montana tapestry surrounded the seeker as they...
This week is the last week of our summer programming. We finished summer reading with a “Build Your Own Sundae” and final store. It was a great program and we had almost 140 readers. Huge thanks to everyone who made it possible. This Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. the Library will host a Cowboy Craft time. All kits will be provided and children 3-5th grade are welcome. All children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult as the staff will be assisting many children at the same time. This is a drop-in time so children may enjoy all...
In her 13 years of selling and spinning fiber, Whitehall's Kami (Kountz) Noyes has met a lot of people who love her story of being a fifth generation rancher who raises sheep, spins and sells Montana raised wools. She is now hoping to share her story by bringing fiber artistry back to the roots of fiber at this weekend's Copper K Fiber Festival. The event will take place July 22 and 23 at the Copper K Barn located at 830 Point of Rocks Road in Whitehall, and is sponsored by Noyes of Ranching...
Enjoy a drive into the mountains to see the beautiful high altitude food production grounds of Sage Mountain Center. July 22, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., located between Butte and Whitehall off Hwy 2. Features include edible landscapes, Permaculture designs and Crater Garden, cultivars of herbs, fruits trees, vegetables, flowers, as well as, water retention techniques, and mulching options. At 6,300 ft elevation, the solar water heated straw bale greenhouse provides an abundance of...
Judge Alan Williams slammed down his gavel and admonished the prisoner to "Stay out of trouble in this town!" The prisoner had been arrested on Bannack's Main Street when he was recognized as a claim jumper. The Judge had several options – whipping – hanging – or, perhaps, the remittance of a gold piece. Finally the wife agreed and turned over the gold coin and the man went free and the court was dismissed. Since 1976, the registered historic landmark known as Bannack, has celebrated its 'wild...
July 4th is a special day for many reasons, not the least of which is Karen and Kerry Sacry’s wedding anniversary and Dr. Steve Sacry’s birthday. It has become an annual event to have the Sacry clan get together on that day to celebrate family. This year was no different. Seventy-plus family and friends gathered at the ranch near Cardwell for several days of fun. They floated the Madison twice!, enjoyed the Bozeman Hot Springs and had a talent show. (If you know anything about the Sacrys, you know they can entertain.) Brand Sacry was in cha...
Ed Simon is pictured above receiving a Rotary Wheelchair award from Rotarian Joan Jones. Ed received this award for his many hours of service above self to the community. Ed served on the Cardwell School Board twelve years and the Whitehall School Board for nine years, he helped coach football, and volunteered his time with the Boy Scouts. You could also hear his voice broadcasting many school games on the radio so folks who couldn't attend would also enjoy the game. One third of the money...
Want to hide out from the heat? This Thursday is our last “Afternoon at the Movies” at 2:30 p.m. in the basement. Come enjoy a new movie and stay out of the heat. The History Book Club will meet on Monday, July 31st at 6:30 p.m. to discuss this month’s selection “War and Remembrance”. We will be choosing from several different time periods for our August read so if you are thinking of joining us, this is a great time. Speaking of August, there will be no story time during August, and very few programs. The staff is planning for the fall mont...
Every May, residents from across the area come together in unison to give back to the community at the annual Black Tie Blue Jeans event. The 13th annual event in 2017 was once again a success, with over $27,000 being awarded to local organizations. According to BTBJ Committee Member Jill Dove, roughly $19,880 will go to the Whitehall Chamber for events like Frontier Days, the Futurity, and the Christmas Stroll. She said roughly $3,500 will go to the Jefferson Valley Community Foundation. Dove...
Cover crop cocktails are relatively new to the Jefferson Valley. You can use them to simultaneously create feed and increase the health of your soil. Cover crops use a diverse blend of species to increase organic matter, nitrogen, water infiltration and storage in our soils. They also can generate a large volume of quality forage that can be used as silage or grazed off. During a field walk on Friday, July 28, Kate Vogel of North Forty Ag will discuss how to identify areas of resource concern, set goals, and then select multiple cover crop...
It was wishful thinking. The airplanes that I heard were not spraying for mosquitoes. The mosquitoes are enjoying attacking the public! In ‘Come Before Winter’, by Charles Swindoll, he wrote, “God never promised you a Disneyland. He offers something better---His own sustaining Presence through any trouble you may encounter.” And, God said, “I will never leave you, nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5 That’s a much better promise. The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce has been very generous to the Jefferson Valley Museum with the plans for Frontier Days...
After months of planning, the evening of June 12 was special for all those who helped create "Las Vegas 2 Big Sky", a collaboration of residents in Nevada and Montana whose purpose is to find homes for dogs who are in danger of being euthanized. Shortly after 7 p.m., a van pulled up to the residence of Patti Reed, who lives outside of Whitehall. Along with Darla Martin and Annette Thomas of Las Vegas, the vehicle also had some very special passengers. Over 20 dogs were transported to the...
It has been an amazing start to 2017 for Whitehall based artist Janice Bogy. She was recently accepted into the Society of Animal Artists as an associate, and later this week will be traveling to Wyoming for the prestigious Jackson Hole Arts Festival. A renowned harpist, Bogy spent over 30 years playing professionally in the Washington D.C. area. She said both music and art have been her passions since she was little, and while finds both rewarding, Bogy has now turned her attention to art...
Award winning local photographer Sarah Smart was able to capture this stunning photograph of an Arnica Montana. Below, the Arnica Montana is surrounded by several Small Penstemons....
4 Paws Rescue has raffle tickets available from now until July 29th at Frontier Days. This raffle is to raise money to help local pets who have been released to the rescue or abandoned. Montana artist – John Ulberg donated a framed print of one of his paintings. Rita Beam Coonrod donated a handmade tied quilt and Karen K. Stock donated a hand knitted throw. They are $5 each or 5 for $20! Just received!! A great opportunity to get a pet portrait of your furry loved one, created by local a...
I have this little bar at the bottom of my computer that helps you find information. So, I asked for the words to “God Bless America”, by Irving Berlin. Wow! I had a wonderful time listening to myriads of patriotic music and eventually found the first time Berlin’s song was introduced to America. It was 1938 and sung by Kate Smith. The opening words “As the storm clouds gather, far across the sea”, were very appropriate as Hitler was gaining power in Europe. However, I wondered, How many of us when we sing the chorus, realize that it is a pray...
It’s a mystery or should I say Mystery Book Club. This Tuesday the mystery fans will be meeting on Tuesday, July 11 at 3:30 p.m. in the basement of the Library. The group is open to anyone who enjoys a good who-done-it and wants to share what they are currently reading with everyone else. The group discusses new mystery releases, favorite authors, types of mysteries, and how characters or authors relate to their audience. I can’t believe there are only three weeks left of summer reading. Our final party will be on July 26 at 10:30 a.m. Readers...
