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There will be a mix of experience and youth on the 2019 Whitehall High School Cross Country team. Longtime head coach Kerry Sacry reported four junior high and nine high schoolers joined the team who will open the season Saturday, August 31 at the Jefferson High School meet in Boulder. Sacry is pleased with the turnout but said he would like to have one more girl join so they would be able to have a team score at the end of meets. The top leading returner for the Trojans is senior Madison...
Whitehall area residents will get to enjoy "The Merry Wives of Windsor" next week. The 2019 Montana Shakespeare in the Park performance is scheduled for Thursday, August 29 at 6 p.m. at the Whitehall baseball fields. Whitehall Chamber President Melissa Jenkins said it is very exciting for the event to return and what should be a nice location for those in attendance. "The baseball field should give people a lot of room and a comfortable spot to watch what is sure to be another great performance....
With the start of the school year approaching I started to rack my brain about some first day memories but there was not really anything that stood out. I think perhaps the biggest moment I remember is how my love for the first day changed as I aged. When I was a younger kid, I could not wait to get out the door. Counting down the days till I could see my friends and catch up at recess was an exciting time. This would change abruptly once I reached junior high. Instead of counting down the days...
The Gallatin Valley Outlaws were well represented on the 2019 Universal Athletic American Legion All State and All Conference Teams. Seniors Hunter Johnson of Three Forks and Michael Nehring of Manhattan were both named to the Southern District All State and All Conference teams. Seniors Michael Jones of Manhattan and Connor Johnson of Whitehall were both named to the All-Conference team for the Outlaws who finished the season 42-16 and were the Southern District Tournament Champions. Assistant...
Late July in Whitehall has become synonymous with the annual Frontier Days celebration. It is not only a chance for local residents to come together but also serves as an opportunity to bring former residents and those from surrounding areas into the town. With the completion of another event, organizers are seeking input from those who attended. The survey is not only a way to see what events were popular but as a way to receive feedback constructive criticism on what people would like to see c...
With the heavy moisture early in the summer I really haven't had to worry too much about watering my grass. While it certainly hasn't needed much additional water, it sure has not had any problems growing. In fact, my lawn has probably grown a half inch since I left the house thing morning. I certainly have no issue with mowing the lawn, it's some nice exercise outside, but my mower broke so I have somebody come out every two weeks to take care of the grass. I should probably buy a new one, but...
This week music enthusiasts from across the state will make their way to "Bridge" near Cardwell for the 19th annual Rockin the Rivers festival. The music festival is scheduled to take place August 8 to 10, and the 2019 lineup will include Cheap Trick, Warrant, Dokken and Zakk Wylde. According to co-owner Dave Hamilton, preparations for 2019 have been going well. "Our team plus many dedicated volunteers are working tirelessly to transform the venue and prepare it for the thousands of fans eager...
A 31-year-old was arrested in the early morning hours on July 28 following a home invasion in Whitehall. According to Jefferson County Sheriff Craig Doolittle, the department received a call at 4:55 a.m. from a resident on 2nd Street West who reported he had woken up and found someone in his bedroom. Doolittle said the resident detained the suspect and it was reported he had another person waiting outside in a vehicle. Doolittle added the suspect was able to run out of the back door of the...
A few years ago, I was covering a Class B State Track meet in Butte and it was a typical Montana spring day that featured just about all four seasons. When I left the house in the morning it was frigid and appeared it might snow at any minute. This really isn't unusual so despite the fact it was near the end of May I put on a heavy sweatshirt and beanie and made the trip over Homestake Pass. Shortly after arriving the weather slowly started to improve and by noon it felt like this was a...
A magical season came to an end last Wednesday for the Gallatin Valley Outlaws. The Outlaws finished their season with a heartbreaking 15-14 loss to host the Bitterroot Red Sox at the Montana/Alberta American Legion Class A State Tournament in Florence. A win by Gallatin Valley would have sent them into the championship game against eventual winner Vauxhall (Canada). The squad who plays their home games in Three Forks finished the season with a 42-16 record and won the district tournament in...
Just two days prior to his retirement, Whitehall Schools Superintendent John Sullivan spent his time Monday helping to paint the old and worn concession stand on campus. His last few moments in the position were indicative of his five-year tenure and a profound attitude to leave the district better then he found it. "I have said this many times; no one person is bigger than the whole, or bigger than the job. Just because I was the superintendent didn't mean I couldn't mow the grass, shovel the snow, or sweep the gym floor. I hope I have set an...
A few of my summer breaks during college I was lucky enough to get a really good construction job that really helped me with my expenses. I also had a few summers where it was very difficult to find a job that didn't involve fast food. While I wouldn't really say I loved being outside 12 hours a day with a jackhammer or shovel, the money in construction was great and I had one heck of a tan. When I turned 15 my first job was at a Wendy's and I'm still baffled how easy it was to get the job. I...
Ten years ago, I probably would have had plenty of crazy adventures to talk about in my weekly column. A night out with a pack of friends to a bar or a trip to Vegas would usually result in some sort of shenanigans. The older I get; I'm finding more and more of my stories are taking place at the grocery store. What was once only a necessity can often be a highlight of the day, especially when it is a small-town store. The last time I went to Wal-Mart was on a Friday afternoon in June to grab a...
After winning four games in four days to take home the Montana American Legion Class A South District Championship, the Gallatin Valley Outlaws now have their sights set on a state crown. The Outlaws will open the 2019 Class A State Tournament in Florence Saturday, July 27 against the second seed from the North, Lewistown. Gallatin Valley captured the district title with a 12-2 win over Dillon in Sunday's championship game. The second-seeded Outlaws opened the district tournament in strong...
On a gorgeous Montana morning, family, friends, and local residents came together for an open house and ribbon cutting July 13 for Bluebird Sky Coffee in Whitehall. The new business is located at 301 W. Legion Ave and features a walk-up window as well and inside and outside seating. The coffee house is owned by Adrienne Arterbury and will be open Monday to Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bluebird Sky will be serving espresso drinks, hot and cold, bubble tea, sun tea, herbal tea, cold brew...
It's a little over a week away from Frontier Days, the biggest celebration of the year in the Whitehall area. Since the 2018 event, chamber and other volunteers have been working extremely hard in anticipation of 2019 and this year once again has a little something for everyone. A huge event like Frontier Days is not a success without the numerous people working hard behind the scenes. From the Jefferson Valley Fire Arts Show to the parade, the many events at Frontier Days cannot happen without...
I'm really glad I didn't have a cell phone as a kid. I could certainly say that I would have not used it as much as kids do today, but that's probably not the case. Adults these days say they would have never been glued to a phone, but look around anywhere today, many of these same people are glued to a screen. Why would it be any different at a younger age? Perhaps the biggest advantage my generation and many others had was that we didn't have the choice. In fact, I'm very happy we didn't have...
When Kevin Ferrero was an eight-year-old in France he was inspired by his older brother's four-year bike journey from Alaska to Argentina. Now in his 20's, Ferrero is now making the trip on his own and recently stopped in Montana as part of his journey to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Ferrero started what will be around an 18,000-mile trip in June of 2017 and has traveled back home to France when the weather has been too bad to ride. He made his way to Montana over two weeks ago...
The sounds of music will be coming to Lewis & Clark Caverns this summer. The Montana State Park will be hosting their annual Music Days at the Park with the first event scheduled for Sunday, July 28 at 11 a.m. According to AmeriCorps Member Tamara Beal, for the past six years local musicians have shown off their authentic Montana talent at the event and invited local residents to come and take part in this tradition at the park with a rich variety of genres. Whitehall resident Donna Weldon...
he Whitehall Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking nominations for the Grand Marshall of the upcoming Frontier Days parade. With a theme of "Big Dreams in a Small Town", the chamber is opening nominations through their Facebook page or email. Those interested in nominating a local resident need to submit both the name and why they chose them. Chamber President Melissa Jenkins said this is a fun way to get local residents involved with the planning process. "There are so many people worthy of...
The 4th of July is always a great time for friends and family to come together to celebrate one amazing Country. It also means the Interstate and Highways are jam packed with people. The increase in traffic means that gas stations and truck stops always seemed to be jam packed throughout the day. I’m not sure where people are going but they always seem to be trying to get gas the same time I want to. As has been the case the past several weeks, when I went to the gas station on July 5 there w...
With a 13-1 conference record, the Gallatin Valley Outlaws are looking to keep up the momentum as they inch closer to the postseason. Assistant coach Ryan Murphy said the team is currently sitting in first place and in a great position to win the conference title if they can keep their momentum going. Murphy feels the great stretch of baseball by the American Legion squad started with the Imerys Tournament in Three Forks and from there they have not looked back. "When our pitchers throw strikes...
Changes could be on the way for the Madison County Cardwell Container site. Kacey Smart with the Madison County Sanitarian's Office said the Solid Waste and Recycling Board is considering combining the Pony and Cardell sites. "They are looking at a site by the gravel pit outside of Harrison. They discussed lots of options and reasons. The property at the Jefferson Island area, is questionable for a site. Between old County road easements, Highway easements, Railroad easements, high water, power...
The Montana Food Bank Network Mobile Food Pantry will be in Whitehall later this month. The free of charge pantry will be making a local stop July 17 at 10 a.m. at the Education Station located at the corner of Legion and Division. The pantry visit is being organized by Sincerely Paul Feeding His Sheep, a 501c3 non-profit organization whose mission statement is caring people caring for people and feeding the hungry through the love and compassion of Jesus Christ. Vicki Rabenstein with Sincerely...
It was a busy week for the Whitehall Volunteer Fire Department. According to Chief Jeremy Ward, the department responded to four fires, the first a truck fire Wednesday morning on Homestake Pass. Ward reported the department was called out at 8:48 a.m. to a truck fire on the westbound lane of Interstate 80. Melissa Jenkins with the Whitehall Ledger was traveling to Anaconda to pick up the newspaper from the printer when she saw smoke and pulled over when she realized it was coming from a truck....
