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Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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The Madison County Fair scheduled for next week in Twin Bridges should provide plenty of fun for area residents. With the theme of “Red, White and Blue…This Fair is For You!!!” the events will kickoff next week with barrel racing scheduled for Wednesday, August 8 at 6:30 p.m. Madison County Fair Grounds Manager Dana Escott said preparations for the fair are going really well and she is looking forward to the event. Escott said it is great to see all the kids having fun with their 4H animals. “It is like a great big family comes togethe...
Publishing a newspaper every Wednesday I don’t get to travel that much or anywhere too far away. Sometimes this makes me a little bit sad, but all of the time I’m completely okay with it because it means I don’t have to deal with “fellow” travelers. Whether it be in an airport or on a interstate or highway, I believe traveling can bring out perhaps not the “worst” in people, but defiantly some strange and over exaggerated behavior. I don’t really fly much anymore, but when I do it is always the same. Someone is either walking to their gate o...
After a strong performance at the Class A South District Tournament in Helena, the Gallatin Valley Outlaws American Legion baseball team has high hopes for this week's state tournament in Miles City. The Outlaws, who play their home games in Three Forks and feature three Whitehall area players, will open the Class A State Tournament Wednesday, August 1 against the Laurel Dodgers. The game is scheduled for 4 p.m. in Miles City. The Outlaws shared the Class A South District title last weekend...
A Whitehall administrator is one of three finalists for the 2019 National Principal of the Year. Whitehall 6-12 Principal Hannah Nieskens was announced as a finalist Monday by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. She is joined by finalists Lucas Clamp of Lexington, S.C., and Paul Kelly of Elk Grove Village, IL. "I was shocked when I found out I was one of three finalists for the national award," she said. Nieskens was also told this was the first time Montana has had a...
It's once again time for Frontier Days in Whitehall. The popular annual event is scheduled for Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28 in downtown Whitehall. One of the many organizers, Chamber of Commerce Treasurer Jill Dove said Frontier Days is one of the biggest events in Whitehall and provides, fun, food and entertainment for anyone and everyone. "It also brings in a lot of business. If it were not for Frontier Days we would not have a town celebration with a parade, kids activities and even...
Anyone lucky enough to have met Ronald Hunt will know just how deserving he is of being selected as the 2018 Whitehall Frontier Days Grand Marshal. For decades, Hunt has volunteered numerous hours to help those in need and for the betterment of his community --- making him a quintessential choice for the events highest honor. Born in Dillon, Hunt spent the first 62 years of his life in Waterloo. In 1954 he would graduate from Whitehall High School and in 1957 would marry his wife Sandra. While i...
Two new Frontier Days events could provide a huge boost to Friday attendance. The Montana Shakespeare in the Parks performance of Love's Labour's Lost is scheduled for Friday, July 28 at 6 p.m. in Legion Park. After traditionally hosting the play near Labor Day, Whitehall Chamber members decided to change things up and tie in the event to Frontier Days. "I think that the park will provide more visibility to Shakespeare in the Park so we will get the people noticing the play and stopping to...
After a second place finish in conference play, the Gallatin Valley Outlaws American Legion baseball team will open the postseason Thursday in Helena. The second-seeded Outlaws will open the Southern A District baseball tournament Thursday against at 4 p.m. against the Butte Muckers. The game is scheduled to take place at Kindrick Field Stadium. Gallatin Valley will be looking to be one of the two teams who advance to the State Tournament scheduled for August 10 to 14 in Miles City. The team...
In a little over a month, students from past and present will come together for the Cardwell School 100th Anniversary Celebration. Among the former students is Buzz Cowdrey of Bozeman who started school in late 1940's. Cowdrey fondly remembers around 1952 when he and some classmates decided to come up with the idea of having a "Cougar" as the school's mascot. Years later a statue at Montana State University would give Cowdrey the idea of putting a permanent "Cougar" in Cardwell. Buzz said when...
After several long days of moving, the Whitehall Town Council was able to host their Monday meeting at their new location at 207 E. Legion Ave. Mayor Mary Janacaro Hensleigh said moving all the files and furniture was an undertaking and thanked all town employees and workers from Lee's Office City in Butte for their help. She added they are currently working out the kinks with the new building and welcomed suggestions from local residents on how to improve the building. Town Clerk/Treasurer...
Whitehall's Kevin Brunet has never been one to mince his words when it comes to discussing politics. Embarrassed by the leadership in the County during the Obama administration, Brunet wasn't feeling too patriotic. With a change in leadership when President Donald Trump took office in January of 2017, he is once again pleased with the direction of the country and recently decided to do something about it. Earlier this month, Brunet proudly began to fly a 15 foot by 25 foot United States Flag nea...
With Frontier Days just around the corner, event organizers are still actively seeking volunteers for July 27 to 29. At the Chamber meeting last week, Chamber Coordinator Ann Lawrence told members they still really need a lot of volunteers. Lawrence said some of the areas volunteers are needed is the rodeo, chamber barbecue, beer garden, kids evens, and clean up on Sunday, July 29. Vendor coordinator Jim Rabenstein reported they have sold out all of their vendor spots. He also reminded members...
A fifth-generation rancher, Kami Noyes had a longtime dream of bring fiber artistry back to its roots. Noyes of Ranching Fiber Traditions was able to accomplish this in 2017, when along with Betty Kujawa of Snowdrift Alpacas joined forces for the Copper K Fiber Festival. The festival will return for its second year starting this Saturday and is a wonderful opportunity the residents for a unique event for the Whitehall area. The festival is free of charge and offers both classes and vendors. A trip to the festival is also worth it to see the...
I should have known that the moment I wrote a column about a disdain for several weeks of fireworks in a row that I would pay for it in some sort of karmic retribution for constantly being grumpy about everything. This wonderful gem of a story starts the day after the 4th of July and a time I feel there should be no fireworks unless they are a special show at a baseball stadium somewhere in urban America. By July 5th, my two pets were sick and tired of being sick and tired of fireworks. The poor things were finding hiding spots within their...
After helping build the Whitehall High School football program into one of the best in the Class B ranks, four Class of 2018 seniors will have one more chance to represent the Trojans this Saturday at the Montana East West Shrine Game in Great Falls. Dawson Hoerauf and Kayden Howser will both play offensive line, Braden Smith will play tight end and Wyatt Alexander will play at wide receiver for the West squad. Whitehall head coach Dan Lacey will also serve on the coaching staff for the West....
A man charged with attempted deliberate homicide in connection with a June 19 shooting in Whitehall will make his initial court appearance next week. According to Jefferson County Attorney Steven C. Haddon, 33-year-old Daniel Adams will be arraigned July 18 at 9 a.m. at the Fifth Judicial Court in Boulder. Adams was arrested after an altercation in an alleyway in the South Area of Whitehall. He was released the following day on a $100,000 bond. Daniel Adams was charged with attempted deliberate...
Last Wednesday was an important day for the Montana Department of Transportation Whitehall South Project. According to Melissa Shannon of Strategies 360, as of the 4th of July the Capp Lane detour south of Whitehall was no longer in effect. Shannon said traffic will be restored to MT 55 and will utilize the new bridge over Pipestone Creek. The 20,000 pound load limit no longer applies however, a 10-foot width restriction remains in effect. The project is scheduled to be substantially completed...
It's hard to believe, but the opening of fall practice for the three Whitehall High School sports teams is less than a month away. While the teams will be working hard to get ready for competition, the Whitehall High School Booster Club will bring the community together for their annual Pre-season barbecue. The event scheduled for August 17 will follow the annual Purple and Gold football and volleyball scrimmages. This is a time of the year for the club to raise donations for the 2018-19 school...
I'm most likely way in the minority on this one, but probably my least favorite two weeks of the year are what I like to call "fireworks season". It's the time of the year where stands come out on seemingly every street corner, and I'm jolted out of a slumber multiple times a night by fireworks. It's also a time of year my two cats start to hide and act really weird from all the ridiculous noise. I'm all about the United States of America and certainly about people making money-selling...
There will be several new faculty members during the 2018-19 school year in the Whitehall School Districts. Superintendent John Sullivan recently reported nine new hires, including the hiring of Kurtis Koenig as the new Whitehall Elementary Principal. Joining Koenig in the elementary will be new kindergarten teacher Lynsey Moen, and 2nd grade teacher Miranda Foley. Former elementary principal Britt McLean will remain with the district in a teaching position. Katie Menig has been hired to teach middle school English, Christine Todd was hired to...
A fundraiser that will last until Frontier Days will help raise money for the Whitehall Community Pool. Pool officials are raffling a new Toro 22" Recycler Lawn Mower. Manager Allissa Christensen said the money raised will help with the upkeep of the pool. Tickets are one for $5 and five for $20 and can be purchased at the pool concession stand "snack shack" or at Frontier Days. "I think what a lot of people don't understand about the pool is that it is not a money maker. Pool Pals and Town Hall donate a lot of time and money to keep it going...
The Whitehall Rotary Club is making some changes to their annual community dinner. This year's brunch/dinner has been scheduled for July 29 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Rotarian Ed Handl said they are hoping to capitalize on some of the Frontier Days celebrations for a bigger crowd. Formerly known as the "International Dinner", the theme of the event has been changed to the "Whitehall Rotary American Food Heritage Dinner" "We changed the name to reflect that we are welcoming all foods which define...
After several months rainy weather, the calendar has turned to July, the month knowing for the highest temperatures of the year in the Whitehall area. The July weather is a perfect opportunity for residents to get out and experience a true gem of our area, the Whitehall Community Pool. The pool provides a great setting for people of all ages to enjoy themselves. Along with the normal Monday through Saturday daily hours of 1 to 5:30 p.m., the pool also has night swims Monday, Wednesday, and Frida...
After qualifying three consecutive years for the National Junior High Finals Rodeo, Whitehall's Garris Robertson knew transitioning to high school would be a tough challenge. After a year of competition, Robertson showed plenty of promise and is already looking forward to his sophomore year. Robertson said his 2017-18 rodeo season started a little rough, mainly because of not getting to practice much because he was also playing football. When spring hit, Robertson believes he was doing much...
A few days ago I received a text message from a friend who was very upset over a picture that had run in my hometown newspaper. The picture was of her daughter and she wanted my opinion on what I thought of the photo, and if this was something that should be published. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but when she sent the picture I could easily understand what caused her frustration. Along with a girl dribbling the basketball at a recent tournament, her middle-school aged daughter was also...
