Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Ned is the 30-ish son of Ma and Pa Boodle whose efforts to introduce girlfriends to his family don't turn out very well. His family is somewhat "colorful"-his mother is a June Cleaver type at her homiest; his father is pretty clueless his grandpa manages a cat (rescue) house; and his sister Lulu is a hypochondriac with an equally germ-o-phobic boyfriend, Luke. Also, there's the ever-helpful Jack, who resides in a cardboard appliance box in the middle of the Boodle living room, and the neighbor, Mrs. Doodah-Doodah. But Ned's latest introduction...
As ever-increasing food costs and other everyday expenses push more Montanans to local food banks for help, the Town Pump Charitable Foundation is again matching over $1 million to help raise $4 million during its annual fundraising campaign for food banks, including the Whitehall Area Food Pantry and Sincerely Paul Feeding His Sheep Food Bank. A record 110 food banks statewide are participating this year in the “Be A Friend in Deed” campaign, which originated in 2001. The campaign has raised over $48 million for Montana food banks in 21 yea...
The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) urges added caution when cooking on Thanksgiving Day, by far the leading day of the year for home cooking fires. In 2021, an estimated 1,160 home cooking fires were reported to U.S. fire departments on Thanksgiving Day, reflecting a 297 percent increase over the daily average. “Thanksgiving is a hectic holiday with multiple dishes cooking and baking at the same time, along with lots of guests, entertaining, and other distractions that can make it easy to lose sight of what’s on the stove or in...
Winter will be here, and if your electricity goes out due to snow and ice, a generator can keep power flowing to your home or business. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of outdoor power equipment, small engines, battery power systems, portable generators, utility and personal transport vehicles, and golf cars, reminds home and business owners to keep safety in mind when using generators this winter. “Not having power when you need it is frustrating, so a g...
Diabetes is a life-long condition that affects how your body moves sugar into the cells for energy. With diabetes, your body does not produce insulin well and can’t keep blood sugar at normal levels. More than 133 million Americans are living with diabetes (37 million) or prediabetes (96 million). Hispanic/Latino Americans, African Americans, American Indians, and Alaska Natives as well as some Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans are at higher risk. Diabetes can lead to kidney failure, heart disease, stroke, vision loss, amputations, and othe...
Matthew and Clara Hogan welcomed their new baby girl Gwen Tayler Hogan on October 2nd, 2023 at 6lbs 12oz. Proud grandparents are Tim and Michelle Hogan and William and Katherine Dux of Minnesota. Matt and Clara moved here two years ago and are excited to start their family in Whitehall....
Thanksgiving is fast approaching, meaning that day we fill our pie holes with turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pie. We watch our family or friends cook all day over a hot stove. The turkey is fried or cooked in the oven. All the side dishes are baked on the stovetop. But where is the pie coming from? Normally the grandma wants to make the pie, but nowadays it's the people who are not cooking turkey that bring that pie. Who really makes it? The saying "I made it myself" can mean many different things like: I got everything, all...
SCREAMS CAME TRUE ONCE AGAIN: Whitehall's haunted attraction, Screams Come True, brought to you by Gold Junction Presents, celebrated the completion of its fifth year on Tuesday, October 31st with a packed line for Halloween. The event brought in attendees from as far away as Glasgow, Ontario, and Idaho....
The Annual Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids Program is underway in Whitehall! Members of the Knights of Columbus Council 8375 from St. Teresa of Avila parish, Ed Schramm and Jim Stearns, along with Terrie Casagrande, took coats to both the Whitehall School and the Cardwell School this year. The group's first stop was in Cardwell on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, where we presented the coats to Nola Smith, Resource and ELD of the Cardwell School, and Amy Rogriguez who teaches third and fourth...
Come join in on the education and fun at the Whitehall Community Library, on Tuesday, November 14 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM for Fraud Prevention Bingo. The Commissioner of Securities and Insurance staff will be hosting this event to educate seniors (60+) on the importance of “defending their dollars” against different types of investment scams. The event will last about one hour, starting with an educational presentation and ending with a fun game of Bingo based on information the seniors learned. Lunch will be provided for attendees – they...
8 YEARS AGO: NOVEMBER, PART I: In early November 1897, there was plenty of Montana and national news. It was reported that Butte counted 52 deaths during October, a number of them miners who experienced horrible deaths and some ladies of questionable morals in the shady parts of town. A young man dropped dead in Marysville while dancing a waltz; Louis Desberges of Great Falls had been of unsound mind for some time, attempted suicide by jumping in the Missouri River; four men escaped from priso...
NOVEMBER 4, 1998: Jefferson County voters elected Jim Quinlan as their new Jefferson County Sheriff, sent Whitehall resident Rick Dale to the Montana State Legislature, and retained Valerie Wilson as Jefferson County Attorney in the November 3 general election. Gayle Sacry, M.D., a family physician from Whitehall, was honored for 30 years of membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). The AAFP, founded in 1947, was instrumental in establishing the medical specialty of family...
The holidays are getting closer and lots of events and projects are in the works. I have a request for any of our quilting friends, we need quilt batting to finish a project for the K-8th graders in the Friday afterschool program. If you have any pieces 36" by 36" and would be willing to donate them for the program, please drop them off at the Library. We are also collecting new hats, gloves, scarves, and coats for our Winter Wear Giveaway. Others are also busy getting ready to play Santa for...
Jefferson Valley Arts is happy to present another showing of local talent. The artwork of the late Pat Mulligan (1927-2006) displays her affinity for nature. Her lifetime of watching birds, woodland creatures, and horses is displayed in this sampling of her vast collection of magnificent wildlife and landscape watercolors, oils, and pastel paintings and sculptures. Please stop by the Town Hall at your convenience during business hours to experience Pat’s talent firsthand. We hope you will enjoy....
The Whitehall Rotary Club handed out dictionaries to local third graders, a long-standing tradition for the club. The books also include information on countries, planets, the U. S. Constitution, our presidents, sign language and other helpful information for students. Dictionaries are also provided to third graders at Cardwell and Harrison. Club president Terry Ross and club secretary Arlene Weber handed out the books to Whitehall students....
This is one in a series of articles focusing on estate and legacy planning. The authors are Kaleena Miller, Madison-Jefferson County Extension Agent, kaleena.miller1@montana.edu, and Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension Family Economics Specialist, marsha.goetting@montana.edu. “The FBI is warning about “phantom hacker” scams targeting seniors nationwide and stealing their life savings,” says Kaleena Miller, Madison-Jefferson County Extension Agent. From January to June 2023 there were 19,000 tech scams reported to the FBI with more than $542 million...
From Absarokee to Whitefish, Montanans have been protected against the threat of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning for years, thanks to Montana Senate Bill 161, which implemented CO protection measures statewide in 2009. Since then, CO alarms have helped save countless lives from the dangers of this invisible, odorless, and potentially fatal gas. With the passage of Montana Senate Bill 161, the “Treasure State” began requiring CO alarms to be installed in all landlord-controlled dwellings, and the disclosure of CO alarm presence or absence when tr...
Bacon has undeniable appeal. With its smoky and salty flavor, bacon often can transform dishes from tasty to delicious. There are many ways to enjoy bacon during meals, and not just at the breakfast table. In this recipe for BLTs with Pimento Cheese, bacon is the star of the show and enhanced by pimento cheese, which is a spread traditionally made from shredded cheddar, mayonnaise, and pimento peppers. It's often called the Cheese of the South because it is frequently utilized in cuisine...
Jefferson Valley Fine Arts (JVFA) will not be conducting a Christmas Festival exhibit this year, as in the past. Although we had great artist participation last Festival, there was very little foot traffic. The logistics of providing a one-day show in the middle of winter is difficult for everyone involved and so regrettably the decision was made to cancel this show. We are looking for additional opportunities to provide exhibits throughout the year and more will be forthcoming on that in the future. Please note, however, the Frontier Days...
The Jefferson Valley Community Foundation of Whitehall was recognized with a Community Service award by the Oro Fino Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution at the chapter’s September 9, 2023 meeting in Helena. Board member Kristin Murphy accepted the award and spoke of some past work of the Foundation and plans for the future. The award was presented by Dorothy Oliveira, Community Service chair for Oro Fino. Community Service awards by NSDAR are given to individuals and organizations for outstanding voluntary service. The Oro F...
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to M&M Vintage, The Western Legacy Center, and Whitehall Public Transportation for their enthusiastic participation in the recent scarecrow contest for the Fall Festival. Their creative contributions added a special touch to our community event and brought smiles to our faces. We are truly grateful for their support and dedication to making our town a more vibrant and engaging place. Although the contest may not have garnered as many entries as we...
With all of the holiday activities beginning to start, we are going to begin the Holocaust Project again in January. Thursday evenings are especially booked this time of year, and everyone agreed the subject was not conducive during the joy of the season. Everyone has books to read, and this will give them a chance to catch up before the first meeting on January 25th at 6 PM. The Library will be closed on Friday, November 10th, for Veteran’s Day but open on Saturday. The Library will also be closed on November 23rd and 24th for Thanksgiving. W...
Whitehall non-profit Gold Junction Presents is excited to bring WindSync to the Star Theatre on November 11 at 7 PM. This is a free concert, though donations are appreciated. Versatile and vibrant, the musicians of WindSync "play many idioms authoritatively, elegantly, with adroit technique, and with great fun," said All About the Arts. In the span of one performance, the quintet can cover vast musical ground from revitalized standard repertoire to freshly inked works to folk and American...
OCTOBER 28, 1998 Improved communication between town employees and town elected officials, and a clearer delineation of duties and responsibilities were two of the suggestions for improved town council productivity discussed during a special Whitehall Town Council meeting on October 20. For the past few years, through two different town administrations, relationships and the working environment among the mayor, council, and employees had been strained, and at times close to volatile. The...
