Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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The Cardwell School District Board of Trustees voted last week to take a $68,000 school levy to the voters at a May 8 special election. It will be the first time the district has sought a levy in 30 years. Board members Trent Biggers, Dawn Lewton, and Anne Marie Carey all voted in favor of the levy that will take place at a polling election at the school. According to District Clerk Lisa Morgan, the approximate increase a taxpayer would see on their bill for a $100,000 home is $29, and the number for a $200,000 home is $58. Morgan said when a...
The current snowpack in Jefferson County can be summed up easily: we are in it up to our waists. If you live in the high country, or have spent time there recently, this comes as no surprise. The National Weather Service confirms this with their snow-water equivalent data, which shows the amount of water contained in the snowpack. The Jefferson River watershed, which covers Jefferson County south of Boulder Hill, is currently at 133% of normal. The Missouri Mainstem watershed, which covers Jefferson County north of Boulder Hill, is currently... Full story
The 2018 Frontier Days Celebration in Whitehall will now include an additional popular annual event. Chamber President Jan Thorne announced at last week's general meeting the Shakespeare in the Park performance of "Love's Labour's Lost" is scheduled for Friday, July 27 at 6 p.m. Chamber members are currently working to host the event in Legion Park. Thorne said she was approached by the touring company and told they had an opening on the date and the only other time they could perform in...
It was a packed house March 10 at the 2018 Jefferson Valley Sportsmen Association Banquet. The banquet is a primary fundraiser for the group that goes above and beyond to help local outdoor enthusiasts. Past projects have included a spray day to help the BLM and private landowners to tackle weeds or developing and maintaining a kid's fishing pond, a shooting range for members, and awareness seminars for aquatic weed identification. The organization also works with Montana FWP on issues that...
The Whitehall Town Council has changed the date for their regular monthly meeting. The meeting originally scheduled for March 12 has been moved to March 19 at 7 p.m. Mayor Mary Janacaro-Hensleigh said last week the meeting was changed due to a scheduling conflict. Mayor Janacaro-Hensleigh also said their would be another public hearing in April to obtain public comments regarding a a proposed application to the Montana Department of Commerce’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, Treasure State Endowment Program (TSEP), and D...
In a little under five months, both current and former residents will help celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Cardwell School. The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 4 starting at 10:30 a.m. at the school, and will also include a dinner later that day at the Cardwell Pavilion. This event is a wonderful way to bring former students, teachers, staff and anyone affiliated to the school together for what should be an amazing day. Much like is the case with any small town school, the building in Cardwell means so much to so many people,...
When I started my career in journalism as beat reporter for a daily newspaper I would often times have to take photos at meetings, games, or various events. While the paper did have a digital camera, they were not very handy at the time for anything other than “grip and grin,” type photos that are basically people posed and not moving – think of someone presenting a group with a check. I was given a nice camera to work with, but it wasn’t as simple as going taking a picture and being done. My first week on the job I was sent into a dark ro...
Paul T. Ringling, rancher and World War II veteran, passed away Wednesday evening, March 7, 2018 in Miles City, Montana. Paul was born in New York City in 1920. His mother, Aubrey Black Ringling, and father, Richard T. Ringling, brought him back to the family ranch when he was six weeks old. Raised in White Sulphur Springs, Montana, Paul grew up on the family's ranch, attended school in White Sulphur Springs, at St. John's Military Academy and completed high school in Livingston, Montana in 1937. Paul's parents were part owners of the Ringling...
The Whitehall School District Board of Trustees voted last week to rehire K-5 Principal Britt McLean and 6-12 Principal Hannah Nieskens. Superintendent John Sullivan said the three administrators work together as a team and he thinks that is important for the district. Sullivan said McLean has done a good job and has the elementary school moving forward in a positive direction. Sullivan stated Nieskens also has her two schools moving in a positive direction. “She’s done a fantastic job. She’s been a real important factor to our schoo...
It’s been a good start to 2018 at the Barrick Golden Sunlight Mine. At the Community Transition Advisory Committee Meeting last week, Mine General Manager Dan Banghart said that after the first two months they are above their target for the year. He stated that while the February production of 4,738 ounces was 400 below the target for the month, they are still 120 ounces ahead for 2018 and this is encouraging. Banghart added the underground tonnage is also on plan for the year and the grades of ore from the underground have improved. B...
With the event a little over two months away, organizers of the Black Tie & Blue Jeans fundraiser are seeking help from local residents. At a meeting last week, BTBJ committee member Kristi Wilson said that while things are progressing nicely for the event scheduled for Saturday, April 28, they are still looking for some bigger auction items. “We are looking for some big ticket items,” she said. “We need a few big hitters.” In the past, Wilson said silent auction items will roll in just before the event, but they are really hoping for some he...
A fund has been set up at Rocky Mountain Bank to assist the medical expenses for Erik Todd. The former Cardwell resident was seriously injured in a snowboarding accident earlier this month in Utah. Local residents are being asked to donate at the bank located at 101 East Legion Avenue. Out of area residents can donate by visiting https://www.youcaring.com/eriktoddorlynnettegreenmother-1124928. A Facebook post from his father John said Erik was involved in a significant snowboard accident on March 4th. He said Erik hit his head on a tree,...
Gary Lee Stoddard was born January 2, 1951 to Lee and Emma Stoddard in Durango, Colorado. The family lived near Durango until (circa) 1965, when they moved to Whitehall where Gary attended High School. It was during his schooling there that his mother passed away during his sophomore year, and his father passed away a year later. Shortly after, the Rust family of Whitehall took him in as one of their own. Francis and "Mom" Rust, siblings Bill, David, Paul and Linda soon became his lifelong family. Gary graduated from High School in 1969 and...
Three Whitehall High School basketball players were honored earlier this week with postseason accolades. One of the best players in school history, junior Max Feight was selected to the all-state team and was also named to the 5B District all-conference first team. Senior Wyatt Alexander was also named first team all-conference. Lady Trojan Asha Noyes was named second team all-conference. Whitehall boys head coach Zach McLean praised the two-standout players. "I'm so proud of both of them. They...
It’s nothing out of the ordinary for Rodeway Inn manager Peter Niedermeyer to receive a package for a guest staying at the hotel located in Whitehall. During a shift last week, he received a package that turned out to be far from ordinary and wants to warn local residents about a scam circulating in the area. After a receiving the package, Niedermeyer searched through customers checked into the hotel located in Whitehall and could not find anyone by that name. A little bit later in the day, he received a phone call asking him if the package arr...
Myron Kler Nagel Went to be with his lord and hunting buddies on March 10, 2018. Myron was born on February 7, 1936 in Brush Colorado, to Reinhold and Sophia Nagel. Myron was a true outdoors man that loved to hunt, fish and work on his horn and leather artistry. In his 70's he climbed Man's Head Mountain twice. Myron and June were married on April 27, 1979. During their life together they went many miles in the mountains. Myron and June participated in the O-Mok-See for 6 years and enjoyed trying to beat each others time. At the State...
Monday, Mar. 5 8:44 a.m. - mental crisis, 460 Hwy 2 West, Whitehall 9:57 a.m. – civil assist, 248 Piedmont Road, Whitehall 11:44 a.m. - suspicious/person/vehicle/circumstance, 98 Curlew Lane, Whitehall 12:37 p.m. – assault, 1147 Hwy 55, Whitehall 12:40 p.m. – assault, 1147 Hwy 55, Whitehall 12:43 p.m. - harassment – stalking, 5 Baker Lane, Whitehall 2:02 p.m. – civil assist, 215 North Jefferson Street, Whitehall 6:34 p.m. - suspicious/person/vehicle/circumstance, 515 North Whitehall Street #115, Whitehall 7:03 p.m. - traffic accident/...
