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To say the Whitehall High School wrestling team had an impressive performance last Saturday would be an understatement. The Trojans shined with four individual champions and qualified a total of nine for the state tournament at last week's Southern B/C Divisional Wrestling Tournament in Columbus. Trentin Walker (113 pounds), Connor Johnson (132 Pounds), Kayden Howser (205 Pounds) and Dawson Hoerauf (285 pounds) all captured Divisional Championships. It was the third consecutive championship for...
A rising country music star will play two dates in Jefferson County later this year. John King is scheduled to play in Whitehall August 16 and in Boulder August 17. According to Jefferson County Event Coordinator Bruce Binkowski, he recently received an email from King asking if there was any interest in a local booking. After doing his homework on King, Binkowski was pleased with what he found. "We discovered not only did he play venues across the country, he also had a single that received sig...
The Whitehall Senior Center is hosting their annual fundraiser later this month. The Winter Fest Breakfast is scheduled for Sunday, February 18 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the center located at 3 North Division Street in downtown Whitehall. Center Director Mary Gustin said they put on a fundraiser each year and it is very important for the operations of the center. She said they would also use money from the 2018 fundraiser towards the purchase of a new stove. According to Gustin, the breakfast will include quiche, bacon, sausage, cinnamon rolls...
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,...
Whether it is a cup of coffee with a friend, putting together a puzzle while catching up with the latest town gossip or a nice lunch, the Whitehall Senior Center is an important gathering spot for local residents. Next Sunday, the Center is hosting their annual fundraiser and this an integral time for local residents to come together to help with day-to-day operations. Even the smallest of donations will help the center remain a valuable part of the community. Throughout the year, the center puts together a great menu of lunches Monday through...
The other day when picking up a sandwich for lunch I decided to grab a bag of Doritos as a side. I got an interesting surprise when I opened the bag and an astonishing four chips came out. I've noticed the amount of chips that generally come in bags has slowly decreased over the years, but this seemed a little bit ridiculous. So rather than pay for some tasty chips, it appears I spent money on a brightly colored bag of air. It's almost as if with each new flavor introduced, they decide to put...
Anyone who has followed the Whitehall High School girls basketball team during the 2017-18 season has witnessed a fiercely dedicated squad that shows improvement each and every time they take the court. The Lady Trojans hard work came to fruition last week as they picked up their first 5B District win of the season with a 55-45 home victory over Manhattan. The Lady Trojans kept things rolling with a dominant 49-32 win Friday at Gardiner. With only two regular season games remaining on their sche...
A highly decorated track star in high school, Twin Bridges senior and Whitehall resident Michaela Madden will be continuing her career at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho. Twin Bridges Superintendent Chad Johnson said Madden has been instrumental in the success of the Lady Falcons Track team the past three seasons, and he expects more of the same this spring. Madden signed her National Letter of Intent in late January in front of family, friends, students and staff at the high...
It was a great week for the Whitehall High School boys basketball team. The Trojans (11-5, 4-5 5B) bounced back from two tough road losses with a thrilling 66-58 overtime victory Thursday over Manhattan, and a convincing 78-66 road win Friday night at Gardiner. It was as emotional start to the week for the Trojans when they hosted rival Manhattan on senior night in a packed Varsity Gym. After a back and fourth affair, Whitehall saved their best for last. After a Tigers shot at the buzzer tied...
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...
Students from across Southwest Montana will be headed to town next week for the Whitehall Middle School Music Festival. According to school musical director Janet Heilig, a total of eight schools will be at the festival planned February 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival will take place at both the elementary and high school, and is free of charge and open to the public. Heilig said performances will be happening in four different rooms and will take place every ten minutes. There will be two rooms designated for performances in the...
It will be an emotional night Thursday when the Whitehall High School boys basketball team hosts conference rival Manhattan. The Trojans will recognize seniors Wyatt Alexander, Ryan Murphy, and Braden Smith in a special ceremony prior to the game tentatively scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in the Varsity Gym. Whitehall Head Coach Zach McLean said the three are a great group of seniors and very respectful young men. "Time flies by, I can remember all three of them as freshman. They have dedicated...
Just minutes before a special screening last Friday night at the Star Theater of the "Ballad of Lefty Brown", the films star Bill Pullman said it was going to be an exciting night. He could not have been more correct as local residents came together for an evening of fun and giving back to the community. Not only did a sold out crowd attend the special premier/fundraiser, Star Theater Colton Anderson estimated they raised around $12,000 for the Jefferson Valley Museum. "It was great to pack the...
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....
A generous donation from the Ladies of the Country Store will greatly assist a planned renovation at the Whitehall Fire Hall. According to Joe Granvold of the Whitehall Volunteer Fire Department, the Ladies Auxiliary made an $18,000 donation at a town council meeting earlier this month. The department will also be using $10,000 from the annual Frontier Days fundraiser for the estimated $28,000 project that includes extensive renovations in the conference room. Granvold said it is very exciting...
There was a special feeling in the air Friday night in downtown Whitehall, when shortly after 5 p.m., a large crowd started to make their way to the Star Theater for a special premiere/fundraiser screening of the film “The Ballad of Lefty Brown”. The event served as a wonderful opportunity for local residents to be able to meet the films star Bill Pullman and director Jared Moshe, but more importantly was a chance to raise a significant amount of money for the Jefferson Valley Museum. In total around $12,000 was raised for the museum and the...
I still remember it like it was yesterday. I was in the ninth grade and my friend Paul handed me a CD that he insisted I borrow for a few days. It wasn’t uncommon for him to turn me onto different kinds of music, but this day was different. He insisted I go right home and listen. He said to skip homework, chores, or whatever else I needed to do because these 11 songs would change my life. Little did I know, but Paul was right. His kind gesture of letting me borrow the album “Ten” by Pearl Jam has given me over 20 years of enjoyment. Pearl Jam’s...
A four-year starter and one of the best lineman in school history, Whitehall High School senior Dawson Hoerauf will continue his football career in college. Hoerauf committed earlier this month to play for Minot State, an NCAA Division II school in Minot, North Dakota. Following his senior season, Hoerauf was named both all-state and all conference, and was selected to play in the Montana East/West Shrine Bowl Game, and the Class B All Star Game. He was also named to the USA Today All-USA...
After four tough road battles, the Whitehall High School girls basketball team is returning to Varsity Gym for a Thursday night battle against Manhattan. In their first matchup this season, the Lady Trojans battled hard in the first quarter and only trailed 17-12 at the end of the period. The Lady Tigers were able to take control of the game in the second quarter after Whitehall had foul trouble with starters Allee Scafani and Dorothy Mastel. Manhattan would end the night with a 57-33 victory....
After a successful regular season, the Whitehall High School wrestling team proved they will be a force to reckon with during the postseason. The Trojans will next compete Saturday in Columbus at the Southern B/C Divisional Tournament. Senior wrestler Dawson Hoerauf said he has high goals for both the team and in his division. He would like Whitehall to win the team title and to win his second divisional crown at 285 pounds. He won a divisional title in 2016 and finished second in 2017. His...
Anyone who has followed the Whitehall High School girls basketball team during the 2017-18 season has witnessed a fiercely dedicated squad that shows improvement each and every time they take the court. The Lady Trojans hard work came to fruition Thursday night when they picked up their first 5B District win of the season with a 55-45 home victory over Manhattan. With only three regular season games remaining on their schedule, head coach Kelly Nieskens said this is the time of year the team...
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...
A Whitehall eighth-grader will get the experience of a lifetime later this year when he travels to play basketball in the United Kingdom. Brendan Wagner has been selected to take part in the International NBC Tour and will travel overseas for 11 days in late June. Wagner originally became involved with the NBC (Nothing Beats Commitment) after attending several camps including one last summer in Missoula. Over the past several years, Wagner said that through the camps he has been able to improve...
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...
A recent announcement from Governor Steve Bullock had some positive news for Jefferson County. Three county organizations were among the recipients of $750,000 in grants to develop and enhance tourism and recreation in 27 Montana communities across the state. The grant funds will support $1.8 million of investments into infrastructure and marketing projects. Jefferson County received $14,984 to create a website to promote tourism and recreation. The Jefferson Valley Museum received $17,300 to repair and restore two exterior sides of the barn...
