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The second half of October 1898 was a mixed bag of events and weather. Springfield, Missouri, experienced the earliest snowfall on record (for the relatively short time European immigrants had lived there). The cold front plunged into the deep south and, on its way, left Kansas City with over three inches of snow. On October 18th, the first American flag was raised in Puerto Rico. Future Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, William O. Douglas, was born on October 16th. Otherwise, late...
OCTOBER 20, 1999 Montana Lt. Governor and year 2000 gubernatorial candidate Judy Martz spent the afternoon of Friday, Oct. 15 in Whitehall, where she talked about the need for jobs and economic growth, visited with area residents interested in developing a tourist train between Whitehall and Twin Bridges and visited a couple local businesses. The dispute between Rockin' the Rockies promoters and Mark Lundberg of Montana Insurance Services of Whitehall has not only been resolved, it has been...
The Whitehall community will reunite as rehearsals for the annual community cantata begin. This year's theme is "This is My Word," and Janet Heilig will direct the cantata. Rehearsals will begin on Sunday, October 27th at 7 PM at the First Christian Church. The performance will be on Sunday, December 15 at 7 PM at the church. All who wish to sing for joy are welcome; please consider joining us!...
November is a busy time for holidays and events, so I want to remind everyone of the days the Whitehall Community Library will be closed during that time. The library will be closed on November 5th for Election Day, November 11th for Veterans Day, and November 28th and 29th for Thanksgiving. The library will be open the rest of the month during regular hours. The book drop is always open if anyone needs to return items when the library is closed. The Mystery Book Club will be meeting Tuesday,...
The origin of the Red Ribbon Campaign traces back to 1985, following the tragic murder of Drug Enforcement Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena. This initiative, begun by NFP (National Family Partnership), symbolizes a commitment to raising awareness Enrique "Kiki" Camarena was a Drug Enforcement Administration Agent who was tortured and killed in Mexico in 1985. In honor of Kiki's memory and his battle against illegal drugs, friends and neighbors began to wear red badges of satin. . Parents then...
With the general deer and elk season coming up this weekend, a lot of folks will be hitting the field. Remember, it is up to the hunter to be familiar with the current year’s hunting regulations to be safe, ethical, and law-abiding. Below is one major regulation change this year in Regions 6 and 7 regarding mule deer doe hunting, along with the 10 most common mistakes hunters make. REGULATION CHANGE This year, in Regions 6 and 7, antlerless mule deer hunting is only permitted on private land. This includes mule deer B licenses for a p...
Do you want to make changes to your community? Are you sick of everything being status-quo? Would you like to hear what others think and how you can team together to make Whitehall better? An initial meeting to exchange ideas of mutual concern will be held at the Whitehall Legion Center (405 West Legion) on Thursday, October 24th at 2 PM. This meeting is brought to you by private Whitehall residents wishing to make a difference. Bring with you whatever topics you think impact our community. Depending upon discussion had at this first meeting,...
As Montana gears up to enter colder weather and another respiratory illness season, the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is encouraging Montanans to take precautions to help protect against COVID-19, influenza, pneumococcal pneumonia, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections. State health officials are urging people to protect themselves and their families from respiratory illness, stay up to date on immunizations, stay home when they are sick, get tested and evaluated for proper treatment, and practice good...
Entertaining opportunities abound during the holiday season. Whether you are hosting a small group at home or have been invited to someone's house to socialize, offering a homemade treat can show others how much you care. Few people can resist the combination of chocolate and nuts, and that's what dessert lovers will get in this recipe for Chocolate Crumble Pie, which features toasted pecans along with amaretti cookies in the topping. Enjoy, courtesy of Chocolate (Love Food) by the editors at...
Recognized by Travel Pulse Magazine as Montana's top haunted house destination in 2022, Whitehall's Screams Come True Haunted House opens this Thursday, October 17th at 7 PM and runs until 11 PM. Held at the Whitehall Community Center (13 N Division) and presented by Whitehall non-profit Gold Junction Presents – Screams will run three weekends (October 17-19, 24-26, and 31). With over 20 haunted rooms and hallways, three escape rooms, and a scary outdoor panel maze, Screams capitalizes on all th...
GRAND AGAIN: Whitehall High School junior Zane Downey has taken the Grand Champion title once again, this time for Supreme Doe, at the 2024 Nile Stock Show & Rodeo....
The Whitehall community will reunite as rehearsals for the annual community cantata begin. This year’s theme is “This is My Word,” and Janet Heilig will direct the cantata. Rehearsals will begin on Sunday, October 27th at 7 PM at the First Christian Church. The performance will be on Sunday, December 15 at 7 PM at the church. Please consider joining!...
October 13, 1999 The Whitehall School Board and area law enforcement agencies agreed at the October 6 school board meeting to form a crisis team jointly, a move designed to improve communication and enhance school safety. Two Whitehall businesses were burglarized on Saturday, October 9, one at noon while the business was open and one late at night while the business was closed. Whitehall Drug & Floral was burglarized close to noon on Saturday after two women distracted store workers. Both store...
Members of the Whitehall Rotary Club delivered much appreciated cases of canned food to the Whitehall Food Pantry last week. All of the canned goods were purchased by the club at Jefferson Fresh Foods. The Rotary club has been helping the Food Pantry for many years in various ways including monetary donations, case goods donations, and helping deliver food baskets at Christmas time for some of the people who do not have a means of picking up a basket on their own. The club holds regular...
Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women in their lifetime, making it one of the most pressing health concerns for women. However, thanks to improved awareness, early detection, and advancements in treatment, survival rates have significantly improved over the years. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), the 5-year survival rate for breast cancer is now 90-percent, and when detected early, that rate can be as high as 99-percent. “Breast cancer is still the most prevalent cancer among women, and early detection is crucial for increasing t...
Last week we divulged the WORST Halloween candies...now for the good stuff. Many of these candies won’t surprise you—they’re fan favorites for a reason. But if you’re curious to see how your personal favorites rank, here’s CandyStore.com’s breakdown of the top Halloween candies of all time. SORRY, SKITTLES: Before we dive into the top 10 best candies, we need to talk about a shocking change this year. Skittles, a long-time favorite, didn’t make the cut. Yes, you read that right. The vibrant, fruity treat that ranked #5 last year has fallen co...
Come October, everything is awash in orange - including food. Pumpkin products are ubiquitous this time of year, and everything from muffins to cookies to coffees are given pumpkin-infused spins. Although it may seem like there is no room on the menu for anything other than pumpkin right now, fans of another fall favorite can rest assured that apples will never fall out of favor on the dessert table. Apples come into season early in September but remain tasty staples all the way through the holi...
In October 2023, I had the privilege of working alongside Pathfinders, 12 volunteers from around the U.S. who specialize in building churches in impoverished nations. This was my first trip outside of our country, other than a day trip to Canada as a child. Wow, was Peru a cultural shock for me. Yurimaguas is nestled along the southern edge of the Amazon jungle, with a population of approximately 60,000. It is about 22 hours north of Lima. Of course, we flew from Lima to Tarapoto and then...
STEPPING INTO THE PAST: Whitehall third graders visited the Jefferson Valley Museum on Wednesday, October 2nd. They learned about ways of communication in the past via old phones, typewriters, record players, and more. They also learned about postcards and stamps, addressing an old postcard to be mailed. The classes made pencil holders, mod-podging old stamps onto them. A huge thanks to the Jefferson Valley Museum volunteers Diane Jensen, Ron Hunt, Arcylle Shaw, Arlene Weber, and Danette Simon...
At the October meeting of the Whitehall School Board, held Tuesday, October 1, the board approved two applications by seniors for early graduation at semester. While the students' names were not released, it was noted that one was a female who had already been accepted into MSU and the other a male who desired to work full-time at his job. Whitehall High Principal Jason Slater noted that these were not spur-of-the-moment decisions and thought they were the right next steps for both students. Whitehall Elementary principal Kurtis Koenig thanked...
October is the official beginning of spooky season...it is when we place sheets on our pets and pumpkins on our heads for themed photo sessions. You can find us binge watching our favorite scary movies and splurging on our favorite fall drinks. We embrace the falling leaves, crisp mornings, and long evenings. It is a time for softening, slowing down, and resting. October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It is a time of purple ribbons and fundraising events. It adds an extra layer of...
Recognized by Travel Pulse Magazine as Montana’s top haunted house destination in 2022, Whitehall’s Screams Come True Haunted House is actively prepping for its sixth season. This year, the haunt – held at the Whitehall Community Center (13 N Division) and presented by Whitehall non-profit Gold Junction Presents – will run three weekends (October 17-19, 24-26, and 31). The haunted house capitalizes on all things scary, all things that creep into your nightmares, and relies on true scares...
Our Town 100+ Years Ago, October Part I: By the fall of 1898, the Jefferson Valley Zephyr highlighted news of the upcoming election and the increase in property values in the 24 Montana counties. Silver Bow was on top with $11,401,665, and Jefferson was well down the list with $1,330,921 for all land, real estate, improvements, town sites, mining claims, telegraph and telephone lines, and railroad property. Still making front page news was the horrible death toll of American soldiers from Typhoi...
The Friends of the Whitehall Community Library will meet Thursday, October 10th at 5:30 PM in the library. They have many things to discuss and welcome anyone who would like to join them. The Friends will be working on Christmas activities, grants in processes, and other projects. The library will be closed for the Columbus Day holiday on Monday, October 14. The library will be open the rest of the week at regular times. The staff are training new volunteers this month so if you see someone...
The Whitehall Garden Club held its first official meeting of Fall this past Wednesday, October 2nd, in the Borden Conference Room located at 103 W. Legion. Our hostesses this month were Kathy Ross and Barbara Lien. With a theme of "Hayrides and Apple Harvest," attendees enjoyed a delicious repast of curry chicken salad croissant sandwiches, apple cobbler with whipped cream, link sausages, mulled cider, hot cocoa, and fresh fruit. The business meeting was called to order at 10 AM by President...
