Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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July was another positive month for production at the Barrick Golden Sunlight Mine. At the Community Transition Advisory Committee meeting last Thursday, Environmental Engineer Jerry Muething said the production at the mine was 3,711 ounces. He said this was eight ounces over their target for July. Meuthing added they would have the target of 4,000 ounces a month by the end of the year. Meuthing reported there are currently 42 Barrick employees at the site, along with 98 contract employees....
After nearly a week of practice, local residents will get a chance to check out the Whitehall High School football and volleyball teams at their annual fall scrimmages. The annual event is slated to take place Thursday, August 18 with the volleyball scrimmage starting at 4:30 p.m. The Whitehall/Harrison football team is set to take the field at 6:00 p.m. The Whitehall Booster Club barbecue will conclude the evening at 7 p.m. Whitehall Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Dan Lacey said the...
After a few minutes perusing the Fair Grounds in Twin Bridges, it was crystal clear just how important and popular the Madison County Fair is to the residents of Whitehall and the surrounding area. Throughout the four day fair, residents of the Lower Jefferson Valley made their way to the event to compete, sell items, float down the lazy river, and to just take in all of the other fair time fun. Among those in attendance on Friday were Kurt and Diane Ward. A member of the Whitehall Garden Club,...
I often say it's the little things that make life enjoyable. A nice walk on a crisp and clear morning, binge watching "Orange is the New Black" with family, a quick conversation with an old friend, and winning Shayla multiple stuffed animals from the claw machine at Jefferson Fresh Foods are just some of the things that have made this a wonderful summer. Last week I added to the list with a purchase from the local pawnshop. Anyone who knows me is well aware how much I like to cook. One of my...
It's once again time for the Madison County Fair in Twin Bridges. The popular local event starts Wednesday, August 10, and will have an action packed schedule that runs until Sunday, August 16. Much like many county fairs across the country, the Madison County Fair will have many 4-H and FFA events and exhibits. Katherine Smith, Ag Education and 4-H Program Assistant for Madison and Jefferson Counties, said kids spend their entire year preparing for the fair. " The fair is the main event... the...
It’s inching closer to the first day of school in Whitehall. According to Whitehall Superintendent John Sullivan, teachers will report for their first day on August 29, and students will begin school August 31. In an interview Tuesday, Sullivan discussed the progress of two major summer projects at the Whitehall Schools. Sullivan said he was pleased with the work done on the school parking lots and said they lots will be painted next week. He said the new rooftop heaters have been placed on the roof of Whitehall High School. He added that e... Full story
On the last weekend in July, large crowds make their way to downtown Whitehall for the annual Frontier Days Celebration. While the annual event features many vendors and food and drink options, it can also have a positive impact on many local businesses. Pepper Tree Deli and Catering owner Steve Jenkins said the restaurant was really busy, and that they also did concessions at the rodeo event. He said on Friday, July 29 his business was up 24 percent from the same day a year prior, and that...
Montana members of the Patriot Guard Riders did their part last week to get a Civil War Veteran to his home state of Maine. Lewis Wendt and other members of the guard stopped in Whitehall to get gas early Wednesday morning. They were on their way to Billings with the remains of Jewett Williams, who passed away July 17, 1922 in Oregon. Patriot Guard Riders throughout the nation are joining to help get Williams to his home state of Maine, where he will be buried September 17 at the Togus National Cemetery with full Military Honors. Wendt said...
The pavilion at the Group Use Area at the Lewis and Clark Caverns got some sprucing up thanks to the hard work of a local business. According to Caverns State Park Manager Rhea Armstrong, 17 employees from Imerys Talc in Three Forks volunteered a total of 37.5 combined hours scraping and painting the pavilion. Armstrong said they will be renting the site for a company picnic, and wished to donate some time to parks in addition to the rental. The event was arranged by company employee Jade...
Whitehall residents will have to wait a few more weeks to see if a recall election for Mayor Dale Davis and Town Council members Tom Jenkin, Gary Housman, Joe Adams and Vincent G. Keogh will move forward. A hearing Monday in the Jefferson County District Courtroom to determine if the recall election would proceed -- was called to an end after nearly 90 minutes of testimony. Seventh Judicial District Court Judge Katherine M. Bidegaray had only scheduled from 10 a.m. to 11:30 for the hearing. The remainder of the hearing will take place in the... Full story
While she still may be 10 months away from graduating from high school, soon-to-be senior Madison Lombardi is already demonstrating leadership qualities far beyond her years. Last Friday, Lombardi hosted a blood drive at the Trinity United Methodist Baptist Church in Whitehall. Lombardi hosted the blood drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross "Leaders Saves Lives" program. Lombardi said the program gives her an opportunity to earn a college scholarship, but when she recently received...
Several Red Flag Warnings were issued last week in Jefferson County and other areas in Southwest Montana. The warnings were issued last Friday by the United States National Weather Service in Great Falls. The were in effect in for all of Jefferson County. The Friday warning stated the gusty west-southwest winds combined with low relative humidity would create critical fire weather conditions. During the Red Flag Warnings, residents are asked to use caution with any open flames outdoors and to obey all county burn bans. Jefferson County...
Whitehall High School Interact Club members used the annual Frontier Days celebration as a way to give back. Members of the club had a booth at the two-day event, and sold old Whitehall High School uniforms as a fundraiser. Club member and soon to be senior Rabeca Kopf, and Club President Hunter Flynn both said they would be using proceeds to help pay for a girl in the Philippines to attend school. Flynn said they have been sponsoring the girl for several years and she will be a senior this...
It’s once again time for Frontier Days in Whitehall. The popular annual event will take place Friday, July 29 and Saturday, July 30. The event will kick off Friday at 11 a.m. with the annual Rocky Mountain Bank customer appreciation barbecue, and will conclude with the Street Dance Saturday at 9 p.m. Whitehall Chamber Executive Coordinator Casey Chase said people look forward to the event all summer and it’s a historic way for people to get together, visit, and have a great time. Chase said the Chamber puts in a lot of work for the event and... Full story
For the past four years, the Sage Mountain Center has hosted a community gardening tour at the beautiful location 6,300 feet above sea level. Center Director Christopher Borton said they host the event each year as a way to showcase high altitude food production. Borton said even professional gardeners come away amazed with what they are able to grow at altitude, and it also showcases a different way to do it without the use of chemicals and pesticides. Borton has lived on the property for 26...
Next Monday could shed light if there will be an upcoming recall election in Jefferson County. According to Whitehall Town Attorney Matthew Haus, a hearing is set for August 1 to determine whether a Temporary Restraining Order preventing Jefferson County Officials from moving forward or making any preparations for the recall election will remain in effect. Earlier this summer, Whitehall resident Lynn Niemeth received enough signatures on a recall petition to force an election for Mayor Dale Davis and four Town Council members. Haus said the...
Since the age of four, nine-year-old Whitehall resident Hope Moriarty has taken part in the An Ri Ra Montana Irish Festival as a member of the Tiernan Irish Dancers. Next month, Moriarty will once again help to entertain festivalgoers, but this year holds a little more significance with her being joined by her sister, three-year-old Ceili Moriarty. The two will perform both Aug. 12 and 13 at the festival at the Original Mine Yard in Butte. Their Aug. 12 performances is set for 3 p.m. and the...
The family of Shadan LaHood, Lewis and Clark Caverns employees, and local residents came together last Saturday to discuss history. The event not only discussed the rich history of the Civilian Conservation Corp and their role in the park, but also the role LaHood played by housing the young conservationists starting in 1935 at LaHood Park. Among those in attendance was LaHood's granddaughter Maureen Watt, who brought numerous items to display. Watt said her grand father provided the land for...
Much like 2015, this has been a hot summer in Southwest Montana. The past week temperatures have cracked 90 degrees and are inching close to triple digits. Over the past several days, I have noticed one disturbing trend at various stops throughout town. I have driven into parking lots and seen dogs inside of vehicles with the window not rolled down or barely cracked at all. This is just wrong. I’m well aware most people know this, but it happens more than it should. I would like everyone who does this to spend about 20 minutes inside of a car i...
As a child, Cardwell resident Dawn Lewton would spend Saturday mornings with her father going to flea markets, and both garage and yard sales. This would be a tradition she carried on into adulthood. Last week, Lewton was able to share her passion locally with the opening of her new store fittingly named Saturday Mornings. Located at the 7 N. Main in the Roper's Building, Lewton said the store has a variety of vintage, yet practical items for home interior decoration. She added they will also...
Whitehall is one step closer to becoming a Gigabit Community. Earlier this month, local company TeleSystem Services (TSS) continued their work on First Street for a project that would provide speeds of 1000 megabits per second, about 250 times faster than the typical local Internet connection. Lee Good of TSS said they were slotting the street and putting in a fiber duct to cross the street from the North Side of First Street where the fiber runs, to the South Side of First Street` to serve...
The month of June yielded the highest production at the Barrick Golden Sunlight Mine since the reduction in force last November. In his monthly report at the Community Transition Advisory Committee meeting last week, Mine General Manager Dan Banghart said in June they had a production of 3,315 ounces, 100 over their target for the month. Banghart said there are currently 41 Barrick employees at the mine, and 96 full or part time contract employees. Banghart said a fire earlier this month did not have an affect on production, even though they...
While the start of the 2016-17 school year is over a month away, there will be plenty of upcoming activity at the Whitehall Schools with two major projects scheduled in the next two weeks. According to Whitehall Superintendent John Sullivan, construction is expected to begin next week on the two school parking lots. Sullivan said they would be chip sealing the lots. He said work would also be done to improve a drainage problem in the parking lot closest to the elementary school. Sullivan said... Full story
There is perhaps nothing stronger than the bond of a tight-knit family. This was certainly the case last weekend in Whitehall when visitors from around the Western United States attended the "Amende" family reunion at the home of Dick and Carol Elshire. Carol, whose maiden name is Amende, hosted the bi-annual event that included her brothers Larry, Bruce, and Dennis, and sister Nancy Gould. Carol said they were expecting 60 at the three-day reunion. She said that would include her siblings and... Full story
In his 18 years of practice, local attorney Edward J. Guza has always been interested in employment law. Last week, Guza was able to share his expertise on the subject at a "Wrongful Termination and Employee Manuals Seminar" at the Borden's Building in Downtown Whitehall. Guza spent a great deal of the presentation focusing on the Montana Wrongful Discharge Act. Guza said the MWDA was enacted in 1987 and a lot of employers do not know the act exists, and there are ways to utilize it to protect...
