Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Three weeks into the filing period for seven open seats in Jefferson County, there is only one race with multiple candidates. In a list obtained last week from Jefferson County Election Administrator Bonnie Ramey, Steve Andersen, Dean Hildebrand, and Whitehall resident Kevin Brunet have all filed to run for the Jefferson County Justice of the Peace opening. The elected official will take over for longtime Justice of the Peace Dennis Giulio. Currently, Jefferson County Commissioner (District 3) Bob Mullen, Clerk/Recorder/Assessor Ramey,...
According to Montana Department of Health and Human Services (DPHHS), Montana closed January with widespread influenza activity. The number of Montanans reported to be infected with “the flu” increased over the past several weeks, with a high of 723 new cases last week. Since the start of the flu season in October, over 3,290 people have tested positive for influenza, 423 have been hospitalized, and 21 adults 50 years and over have died. Locally, flu activity continues to be reported in all 3 regions of Jefferson County for a total of 55 cas...
Monday, Jan. 29 7:22 a.m. – traffic stop, 415 North Whitehall Street, Whitehall 7:31 a.m. – traffic stop, 415 North Whitehall Street, Whitehall 7:40 a.m. – traffic stop, North Whitehall Street, Whitehall 7:54 a.m. – traffic stop, North Whitehall Street, Whitehall 8:08 a.m. – traffic stop, Yellowstone Trail, Whitehall 9:01 a.m. - DUI—liquor, I-90 Westbound, MM 239.5, Whitehall 9:16 a.m. - criminal mischief/business, 726 Highway 2 East, Cardwell 10:44 a.m. - runaway from home -female 14-17, Hwy 41, Whitehall 1:00 p.m. - trees/debris on roadway,...
It has been an amazing few weeks for the Whitehall Schools Music Department. Along with receiving a $250 "One Class At A Time" check from Montana Tech and KXLF TV Station (Butte) and hosting a middle school music festival, the department received more incredible news this week when they were notified of a GRAMMY Signature Schools Award. Whitehall High School was one of 100 schools nationwide awarded $2,000 to benefit their musical programs. The award is an education initiative of the GRAMMY...
There will not be a winter gun show next month in Whitehall. According to event organizer Tom Harrington, the annual Winter Blast Gun Show sponsored by the Whitehall VFW and American Legion Post, and the Weapons Collectors Society of Montana has been cancelled. Harrington said the popular annual show would not take place due to insurance related issues. The popular bi-annual event brings in vendors from across Southwest Montana. The 2017 winter show had over 80 vendors in attendance....
Monday, Jan 22 7:37 a.m. – traffic stop, North Whitehall Street, Whitehall 10:43 a.m. – traffic stop, Hwy 2 West, Whitehall 1:41 p.m. – traffic stop, I-90 westbound, MM 244, Whitehall 2:48 p.m. - theft-postal, 21 Cox Lane, Whitehall 4:31 p.m. – mental crisis, 460 Hwy 2 West, Whitehall 6:17 p.m. – traffic stop, 1st Street, Whitehall 7:33 p.m. – traffic stop, North Whitehall Street, Whitehall 9:28 p.m. – traffic stop, I-90 westbound, MM 261, Cardwell 11:18 p.m. – traffic stop, Legion Avenue, Whitehall Tuesday, Jan 23 12:40 a.m. – mental crisis...
A resolution to terminate the buy/sell agreement for the purchase of the Whitehall Ambulance Barn was voted down at a Town Council meeting last week. Resolution 2018-1, which would have terminated the buy/sell agreement with Cory Tebay of Western Veterinary Services for the building located at 207 E. Legion, failed by a 2-3 vote. Council Members Francine Giono Janik and Jason Good voted in favor of the termination. Members Montina Rawson, Gary Housman, and Barbara Gagnon voted against. The Town Council voted November 20 to pass Resolution...
Candidates interested in a spot on the Whitehall High School Board of Trustees must submit a Declaration of Intent and Oath of Candidacy on or prior to Thursday, March 29, 2018. Two-three years terms are open in Whitehall School District 4 & 47, and one three-year position is open in Whitehall School District 2 (Cardwell). The election is scheduled for Tuesday, May 8. The seats of Michelle LaFountaine and Gina Ossello will open in District 4 & 47, and the seat of Susan Pullman will open in District 2. At a meeting earlier this month, Pullman...
The influenza season is upon us. According to Montana Department of Health and Human Services (DPHHS), influenza is widespread right now in Montana and most of the US. Over 300 Montanans have been hospitalized this flu season and 18 deaths have been reported, most have been 65 or older. Locally, flu activity has been reported in the north, central and south sections of the county. Jefferson County has had 4 individuals hospitalized with the flu, one of whom has died. Nearly 2000 people have tested positive for flu since the start of the season...
The Whitehall High School Speech and Debate team had great results at last week's Divisional Tournament in Missoula. Senior Rebecca Meyer led the way for the Trojans with a first-place finish in Impromptu. Karlie Wagner finished third in Humorous Oral Interpretation, and Issie Coleman and Bradley Morrison finished fifth in Humorous Duo. All four qualified for the state meet scheduled for Thursday and Friday in Three Forks. Meyer also qualified for state in 2018. Head Coach Dr. Kathy Meyer said...
There was good news to end 2017 at the Barrick Golden Sunlight Mine in Whitehall. At the Community Transition Advisory Committee last week, Mine Environmental Superintendent Chuck Buus said the state has accepted their application for the proposed Apex Project, and the next step would be for Tetra Tech of Missoula to complete an Environmental Assessment. Buus said that should take around eight months. Buus added it was good news to hear about the application and all of the hard work and diligence is behind them. Mine General Manager Dan Banghar...
With attendance numbers increasing at the two Whitehall secondary schools, officials are looking into the possibility of eight period days. In her monthly report, Principal Hannah Nieskens reported increases at both the high school and middle school. Nieskens said there were two new students at the high school for a total of 141. At the same time last year, the number was 122. Nieskens reported a total of 88 at the middle school, with the number 82 in 2017. Nieskens said looking into the possibility of eight period days is a reality of getting...
There is a new Mayor and four new Council members on the Town of Whitehall governing body. At a special meeting Jan. 3, Council members Barbara Gagnon, Katy James, Jason Good and Montina Rawson, and Mayor Mary Janacaro-Hensleigh were sworn into their positions. At the start of the meeting, Janacaro-Hensleigh addressed what she said were a lot of questions and concerns about the position of James on the Council. Janacaro-Hensleigh said Jefferson County Election Administrator Bonnie Ramey certified James for the position. The new Mayor told...
At the first Whitehall Chamber meeting of 2018, longtime executive coordinator Casey Chase stepped down from her position. Chase told the Chamber board she was grateful for her time in the position, will finish her current obligations, and she and her husband will remain active members of the local organization. She served in the position for four and a half years. “The growth and expansion of my own business requires more of my time than in previous years and I believe that my involvement will only slow down progress as I am unable to g...
The Whitehall Town Council meeting originally scheduled for January 8 has been postponed. The regular monthly meeting will instead take place Tuesday, January 16 at 7 p.m. The Whitehall School Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for January 9 has also been changed due to a home wrestling meet. The meeting will instead take place January 10 at 7 p.m. in the school library. Both meetings will televised locally and streamed at www.audiostreamingsolutions.com....
Two days after a botched attempt to take an ATM at the Cardwell Store, two suspects were able to steal an ATM at an Exxon store off Interstate 15 in Idaho Falls. The IFPD has pictures of a flat-bed Super Duty Ford Truck used at both incidents. The the truck was stolen, and the New Mexico license plates were stolen from another vehicle. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department was dispatched to the Cardwell Store located at 770 East Hwy 2 at 7:06 a.m. on December 26. In the Idaho robbery, the...
The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce is looking to move away from the Futurity Event at the annual Frontier Days Celebration in July. Chamber Executive Coordinator Casey Chase said at a meeting last week that it has become more difficult to work with contractors and while prices are going up for the event, attendance is not. Chase said they would be looking into doing a more traditional rodeo, ranchers rodeo, or having barrel racing and roping. In other business, Chase said they currently have 51 Chamber renewals for 2018. After a total of 62...
The Whitehall Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire December 30 at 4 West Olive Street. According to Chief Jeremy Ward, firefighters were called to the scene at 1:19 p.m., and upon arrival they reported smoke coming out of the attic. Ward said the department was on scene several hours, the whole roof system at the residence was compromised, ,and there was also water damage. Ward said the fire reignited later that evening and the department was dispatched again at 10:38p.m. Ward...
Monday, Dec. 25 8:23 a.m. - abandoned auto, I-90, MM 248, Whitehall 1:28 p.m. - traffic accident/1 vehicle/non-injury, I-90, MM 242, Whitehall 5:25 p.m. - animal problem – injured, 14 Rocky Mountain Drive, Whitehall Tuesday, Dec. 26 6:26 a.m. - trees/debris on roadway, I-90 westbound, MM 242, Whitehall 7:06 a.m. - theft/ building, 770 East Hwy 2, Cardwell 10:21 a.m. - traffic accident/1 vehicle/non-injury, I-90 westbound, MM 236, Whitehall 11:20 a.m. - traffic accident/2 vehicle/injury, I-90 eastbound, MM 237, Whitehall 11:44 a.m. - care for s...
There is a new Mayor and four new Council members on the Town of Whitehall governing body. At a special meeting Jan. 3, Council members Barbara Gagnon, Katy James, Jason Good and Montina Rawson, and Mayor Mary Janacaro-Hensleigh were sworn into their positions. At the start of the meeting, Janacaro-Hensleigh addressed what she said were a lot of questions and concerns about the position of James on the Council. Janacaro-Hensleigh said Jefferson County Election Administrator Bonnie Ramey certified James for the position. The new Mayor told...
With 2018 just a few days away, there is plenty of local news to look back on that took place during 2017 in Whitehall and the surrounding areas. In a special election November 7, local voters approved the formation of the Jefferson Valley Rural Ambulance District in the Whitehall area. According to Jefferson County Election Administrator Bonnie Ramey, the rural ambulance district was approved by a vote of 372 to 188. The district does not include the Town limits of Whitehall. Voters also...
The Jefferson Local Development Corporation will be looking for a new Co-Manager in 2018. At a meeting earlier this month, Tom Harrington said that fellow JLDC Co-Manager Micky Zurcher had taken a new job in Helena and her last day with the organization was December 8. According to the JLDC, two Montana State University Extension Agents serve as Co-Managers focusing on community and economic development. Zurcher started with the JLDC in January of 2016. She replaced longtime Co-Manager Tara Mastel. Zurcher was hired following a lengthy process...
Monday, Dec. 18 1:48 a.m. - alarms burglary false/error, 211 East Legion Avenue, Whitehall 7:47 a.m. - care for sick/injured, 33 Point Of Rocks Road, Whitehall 10:36 a.m. - mental crisis, 460 Hwy 2 West, Whitehall 4:03 p.m. - traffic accident/ 1 vehicle/non injury, I-90 eastbound, MM 242, Whitehall 6:53 p.m. – warrants, 105 West Legion Avenue, Whitehall 6:54 p.m. – warrants, 105 West Legion Avenue, Whitehall 8:46 p.m.- stranded motorist, Hwy 69, MM 8, Cardwell 9:34 p.m. - theft/parts from vehicle, 105 West Legion Avenue, Whitehall Tuesday, Dec...
At the Community Transition Advisory Committee Meeting last Thursday, Whitehall resident Ed Handl lauded Barrick Golden Sunlight Mine officials for their commitment to safety. Following the monthly safety report from Mine General Manager Dan Banghart, Handl said Barrick has done an excellent job with safety and their record is very admirable. Handl said the State of Montana could use the local mine as an example for safety. In his report, Banghart said there were no reportable incidents in November at the mine and they are around 140 days...
The Whitehall Town Council voted unanimously Monday night to reinstate suspended member Francine Giono-Janik. Prior to the 5-0 vote, Town Attorney Ed Guza stated it is his opinion Janik is ready get back to the position and recommended she be placed back on the Council. Alderman Joe Adams made the motion that was quickly seconded and passed with no further discussion. Giono-Janik had been under suspension since November of 2016. The Council also voted to approve bids for the purchase of four town ambulances. The bid for the 2015 Chevrolet...
