Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Activities and their revenue, or lack thereof, were the hot topic of the November School Board meeting, held Tuesday, November 7th in the elementary library. Superintendent Hannah Nieskens detailed the total expenses, revenues, and loss of the fall season of sports - which includes Cross Country, Football, Volleyball, and middle school sports. “Our increasing fuel costs, transportation costs (provided by Harlow’s School Bus Service), and costs for MOAs/referees (these rates are determined by the Montana High School Association), have out...
The Jefferson Valley Community Foundation was pleased to present several community awards to community non-profit organizations at their annual Short and Sweet awards night at the Whitehall Community Center on November 8 at 7 PM. The following grants were awarded that night: • Whitehall Middle/High School: $2,500 for tools and job box for FFA, that grant being the Barrick Co. Grant. • Whitehall Garden Club: $750 for seedlings for Arbor Day. • P.U.L.S.E.: $3,200 to finish the community room...
Trout in the Jefferson River may have more access to spawning areas and thermal refuge thanks to a new partnership announced today by Montana Trout Unlimited (MTU) that will remove three aging diversion dams on the Boulder River. MTU is collaborating with Barrick Gold, owners of the Golden Sunlight Mine, with complimentary support from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), and L.R. Huckaba Ranch on the Boulder River near Cardwell, MT to increase stream flow and connectivity on the Boulder. “We c...
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...
On the road Wednesday, October 18, 2023, for his third annual 56 County Tour, Governor Greg Gianforte visited family-owned small businesses before meeting with first responders in southwest Montana. "Nothing compares to the work ethic of Montanans, whether they're small business owners, welders, ranchers, firefighters, or law enforcement officers keeping our communities safe," Gov. Gianforte said. "I share their priorities of greater opportunity, good-paying jobs, tax relief, the best education...
This Halloween Whitehall has a plethora of fun locations to choose from! Whether you want to be scared or just want to grab some yummy treats, here is a quick list to keep handy! THURSDAY - SATURDAY, October 26-28 starting at 6 PM: Screams Come True Haunted House, Maze, and Escape Rooms at Whitehall Community Center. Walk-up tickets are available - the last walk-up must be in line by 9:45 PM to ensure entry. SATURDAY, October 28 from 4-6 PM: Whitehall Chamber of Commerce Trunk or Treat and Costume Contest in front of the Whitehall Community...
The Jefferson County Commissioners, Broadwater County, and Gallatin County representatives met in the Sappington area in the southeastern part of Jefferson County on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, for the final walk-thru of the new Meridian Bridge. Stahly Engineering was the initial leader in the making of the new bridge, which crosses over the Jefferson River from Meridian Road which Broadwater and Jefferson County share, and then to the other side where Willow Creek, Montana is located. This...
At the October meeting of the Whitehall Town Council, held Monday, October 16 at the Town Hall, the decision was made by the Town Council to negotiate no further with the Whitehall Saddle Club (WSC) in the ongoing debate of who-owns-what at the Whitehall Rodeo Grounds and to not sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that has been a point of contention between the two groups for over half a year. “After several months of negotiations, the matter of the Rec Complex and WSC disputed property seems to be at a standstill. The following are r...
The Barrick Learning Center is almost completely funded. This project will provide Whitehall with a permanent childcare facility dedicated to serving approximately 40 local families annually for years to come with high-quality childcare. We are just $2,500 shy of getting this project completed. Specifically, the funds will be used to prepare the land for electrical hookups. Completing these utility connections is a critical final step before the center can open. There is a demonstrable need for...
The Jefferson Valley Community Foundation (JVCF) has begun the evaluation of grants that have been applied for and have met the deadline and the grant standards. Every year the JVCF awards monetary grants to nonprofit organizations that have worthy projects and need financial help for completion of their project. The grant deadline has come and gone and grant applications have been submitted. Last year, the following nonprofits received grants: JV Sportsmen, JV Search and Rescue, Whitehall Food Bank, Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, Town of White...
It’s hard to believe another year has rolled around and it is once again time to prepare for the Whitehall Community Christmas Cantata! The Whitehall community is invited to come and rehearse for the annual Christmas cantata. Everyone who loves music and singing and the joy of fellowship is welcome to join us. As Christmas lights begin to be displayed, we can be reminded of the dark night sky long ago in Bethlehem when a brilliant star blazed as a radiant beacon of hope and promise. The cantata this year is Shine on Us and will include some e...
Whitehall’s own Two Bit Saloon & Grill had a soft opening with burgers for Frontier Days and has been flying quietly under the radar as new owners and management put together the perfect team - but now the Two Bit is ready for a grand opening! New owners Chad, Kim, and Camden Sacry have revamped both the inside and outside of the establishment, brought in Willie’s Distillery brand liquor, and fine-tuned the menu to perfection. Restaurant manager Jane Bowman, along with bar manager Austin Sen...
Over a month of building non-stop for just seven days of fun - but worth it! The cast and crew of Whitehall's Screams Come True (SCT) is preparing for opening night, next Thursday, October 19th. If you don't have your tickets yet - get them today at www.screamscometruemt.com - last year SCT put over 4,800 people through the haunt in five days - this year we are hoping to surpass that! Tickets purchased on the website are time-slotted, ensuring your wait won't be nearly as long as it may be if...
In October of 2023, Dr. Gayle Sacry celebrates 50 years of serving the Whitehall community via medicine and the Whitehall Medical Clinic. Here Dr. Sacry details the history of his contribution to Whitehall and all of those who helped along the way. Dr. Robert Hill was the physician and general practitioner, for many years in Whitehall. He was a kind man and competent professional and a person that many of us looked up to. We went to him with our cuts and bruises and tonsillectomies. Many women sought his help with their deliveries. He may even...
Whitehall has reestablished an FFA Chapter, thanks to Jordayne Miller, Whitehall High School's new Ag teacher. The newly reformed chapter traveled to Sheridan on Tuesday, September 26 to compete in the Ruby Valley Invitational Contest. Both a Junior team and a Senior team competed. RESULTS: • Forestry: Landen Miotke 69th place • Livestock Judging Junior team took fifth place overall, out of 154 contestants total and 29 teams. - Cale Hoover: 24th Place - Tamarak McDonald: 28th - Colt McLean: 37t...
Barrick Golden Sunlight Mine donated emergency response bags for each classroom in the Whitehall Elementary. In the event the school would have to evacuate its classrooms or school grounds due to a natural disaster or emergency, they now have a lightweight bag of essential supplies to quickly grab as they leave. Each drawstring bag contains a first aid kit, emergency space blankets, a flashlight with batteries, duct tape, nitrile gloves, glow sticks, a large package of wet wipes, hard candies,...
On Thursday, September 21, the Whitehall Chamber held what they hope will become a long-standing kickoff to the Fall Festival weekend - the Whitehall Chamber Business and Volunteer Appreciation Celebration. Attendees enjoyed food and drink by Montana Jam & Candles + Bake Shop, Sweet Melissa's, Whitehall Coffee Co., and the K-Bar while networking with friends and colleagues and enjoying the live music presented by Pony Express after the awards were presented. The dancing and fun went well into...
At the September meeting of the Whitehall School Board, held Tuesday, September 19 in the Whitehall Elementary Library, it was announced that there were five well-qualified candidates for the open position. Board member James Reiff said that this was incredible and very inspiring, considering many of the current board members received their seats unopposed. Candidates included Rico Patacini, Kerry Buterbaugh, Alex Duvelius, Aaron Hildreth, and Melissa Stratton. After hearing from those...
After several months of back-and-forth discussions with the State Fire Marshall, Screams Come True (SCT) has been given the go-ahead after installing a commercial fire suppression system, smoke detectors, and lighted exit signage in the Whitehall Community Center. This endeavor was not a cheap one but the community of Whitehall came to the aid, knowing the value SCT provides to other community events - SCT funds community theatre, Shakespeare in the Park, the Gold Junction Presents film series,...
At the September meeting of the Whitehall Town Council, held Monday, September 18, Whitehall Saddle Club (WSC) representative Doug Salsbury stated that the WSC was rejecting the recommendation of the Rec Board to the Town Council to offer the WSC $20,000 (paid in two installments over a two-year period), 5% of the gage fees on town events for 10 years, waived user fees for 10 years, installation/upkeep of a historical marker dedicated to the WSC, and verbiage in the MOU stating the Rec Center will contain a rodeo grounds for the entirety of...
"It breaks my heart more than you know that we were not able to find someone to continue on this wonderful sandwich shop and deli," Pepper Tree Deli owner Dana Brunet said with a half-hearted smile. The Pepper Tree Deli, purchased by the Brunets in 2018, has been a staple on Legion Avenue, surviving COVID-19 in 2020, business ups and downs, and more. Their delicious sandwiches, sides, and ice cream will be severely missed, as Whitehall's eateries are now down by one once again. "We've had our st...
The Jefferson Valley Museum is sponsoring its first Ghost Walk History Tour on October 5th and 12th. The walking tour will start and end at the Star Theater and cover six city blocks. Starting time will be 6:30 PM for both dates. Tour tickets can be purchased at the Whitehall Coffee Co. and must be presented at the start of the tour. The per-person cost is $10 which includes the tour and a coupon for a small drink and popcorn at the Star Theater. There is a limit of 20 people per tour. The movie is open to the public and there is no limitation...
The Whitehall Rotary Club and the Jefferson Valley Museum are sponsoring two family movie nights in October that follow the Museum’s Ghost Walk History Tour. On October 5th, the Rotary Club is hosting Night at the Museum, a 2006 PG film starring Ben Stiller. On October 12th, the Museum is hosting the 2009 film Night at the Museum, Battle of the Smithsonian. Both movies will start at 7:30 PM at the Star Theater and are free to the public. Both films have plenty of action and comedy as the plot unfolds around a magic golden tablet belonging to t...
The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce is excited about the upcoming Business and Volunteer Recognition event on Thursday, September 21 at the Whitehall Community Center from 6 PM to 9 PM. Whitehall Chamber members and a guest are invited to attend this event for free; non-chamber members are asked to make a $10 donation to the Whitehall Chamber’s Kids Activities Fund. Hors d’oeuvres by Montana Jam & Candles Bake Shop, confections by Sweet Melissa’s, non-alcoholic drinks by Whitehall Coffee Co. w...
