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 Whitehall Town Council’s March meeting was quick and to the point, lasting less than 45 minutes on Monday, March 13. The biggest news of the evening: the announcement of Allissa Christensen’s resignation from the Whitehall Town Clerk/Treasurer position. Christensen has taken the School Clerk position effective April 17. “It has been a pleasure working with some of you,” she said. “I appreciate those who have been kind and patient with me as I navigated through this challenging job. Those members of the public who have been vindictiv...
Who are the Friends of the NRA? What good can the Friends do for our community? First, let me explain that we work for a Grant program. The program is set up so one-half of the money we raise in Montana STAYS in Montana. The other half goes into a national pool for all to draw from. In both cases, it is a 501(c)3. None of the money is used politically. It is all charitable. Each year in January committees around the state meet in Helena and fund requested grants. This year we were able to fulfill all requests including two that were for law...
The Jefferson Valley Museum will offer a second opportunity to hear the oral history program of Carrie "Bunny" Leyson Wall on Tuesday, March 21st at 6:30 PM. The program will be held at the museum barn. The program was originally presented on February 22nd but extreme cold and snow kept many people from attending. The program features the recording made in 1989 by Roy Millegan, Sr. when he interviewed Carrie. Historic photos help to highlight many of the people and places mentioned during the...
Dear Editor, Republican legislators just passed the biggest tax cut for the wealthy in Montana’s history, a whopping One Billion Dollars. That’s a billion, not a million. Meanwhile, the needs of regular Montanans, like affordable housing, care for the elderly, and child care for workers, are pushed aside under the pretense of “we just can’t afford it.” At the same time, this Republican legislature wants to create a new system of private schools for their kids that you would have to pay for. These private schools would not require certified...
It must be weird being a twin and getting hellos from strangers and not being sure if they are people you’ve met and forgotten about. Life insurance in the Purge universe must be insane. In the future, looking back at Google Street View from 50 years ago will be a fascinating glimpse into the past. Darwin in Amazing World of Gumball is named Darwin because he’s a fish with legs. Common sense is what everyone needs, not what everyone has. The majority of life is doing something you don’t want to do for X minutes so that you can do somet...
Are you a small business that was operating in Jefferson County in 2020? Those that experienced negative economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic may qualify for a small business grant. There are still five grants ($2,500 each) that are available until April 1st, 2023. First come first serve basis. Visit Jefferson County’s website at www.jeffersoncounty-mt.gov for more information, or contact Leah Lewis at leah.lewis@jldcmt.com to request an application....
On Wednesday, March 8th, the Whitehall Sustainability Committee (WSC) heard two legacy grant projects - the Town of Whitehall’s Recreation Complex and Gold Junction Present’s Multi-Use Flexible Stage. The WSC is a group of Whitehall residents who assist Golden Sunlight Mine in identifying “legacy” projects for the mine to invest in: the projects would leave a lasting effect on the Whitehall area and hit several of the pillars identified by the committee and GSM (cultural, economic development, education, environment, and health). The Town of...
It was a busy, well-attended, and productive meeting of the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, held Thursday, March 9th at the Borden’s conference room. Over a dozen were in attendance to give their feedback on the many upcoming events of the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce. If you have any Whitehall Chamber Bucks lying around, now is the time to cash them in. The program, which offers “Bucks” to be used like gift certificates to local Chamber Businesses, is in the process of being revamped by the Whitehall Chamber. New Chamber bucks will be issue...
The application for Whitehall-Cardwell based non-profit We Are HER's Mental Health Scholarship is officially open! Here are some important things to know: Who is this scholarship for? Survivors over the age of 18 who have demonstrated a financial or economic need, have expressed a desire and willingness to seek therapy from a licensed mental health provider, have not shown or expressed that they are in immediate danger or crisis, and have articulated in their application the specific ways in...
QUESTION: Do I really need to eject the USB Drive? ANSWER: USB drives are a popular tool used to transfer files between computers, and they have become an essential part of our daily lives. However, many people make the mistake of removing the USB drive without properly ejecting it from the computer. This may seem like a small issue, but it can have serious consequences. When you plug in a USB drive, the computer assigns it a letter and begins to communicate with it. During this communication, t...
Results of 2023 South West Montana Little Guy Divisionals in held Helena on Saturday, March 11. These wrestlers will compete at State in Livingston on Saturday, March 18. • Pee Wee 38 2nd place: Hokan Burtchett • Pee Wee 50 1st place: 1st grader Zayde Zitnik • Pee Wee 52 4th place: 1st grader James Weber • Pee Wee 52 3rd place: Julian Arterbury • Pee Wee 55 2nd place: 1st grader Westyn Lewis • Pee Wee 60 2nd place: 1st grader Ronan Ball • Pee Wee 85 1st place: 1st grader Noah Graveley • Pe...
MARCH 18, 1998 The new 500,000-gallon tank, built in the summer of 1997 as part of the Whitehall water improvement project, has had a series of leakage problems since it was filled. Representatives from the Town of Whitehall, water project engineers (Damschen & Associates), the water tank contractor (Sharbono Construction), and water tank manufacturing (Peabody) met in Whitehall and inspected the tank. An initial, tentative finding was that the foundation for the tank was faulty and would need to be improved. To do the improvement, the tank...
The Whitehall High School Drama group, along with several Whitehall Middle School and Whitehall area homeschool students, is pleased to announce their upcoming performance of The View From Sunset Towers. The play will be performed at 6:30 PM on both Wednesday and Thursday, March 15 and 16. Tickets are $5 per person. The View from Sunset Towers is quite amazing, and a view that many of us may experience in our own lives. You see, Sunset Towers is much like our local Meadowlark Manor, an assisted...
Join the Whitehall Rockhounding Club on Monday, March 20, at 5:30 PM at the Whitehall Public Library. Guest speaker Ramona Radonich will be discussing the basics between rocks and minerals. She will explain how to tell the difference between the different rock groups when out in the field, and will also present some tips on identifying minerals. Radonich worked at the renowned Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals in Hillsboro, OR as the Museum Educator. She is excited to share the knowledge she gained there with aspiring rockhounds in...
Mike Dennison will be here on Wednesday, March 15th at 1 PM to discuss the Holocaust and its Effects on Modern Media. Mike retired from a successful journalism career here in Montana and now is on the Humanities Montana Speakers bureau list. We are very pleased to be able to present this program, which is open to the public. I attended the Broad Valley’s Federation meeting this week for the libraries in our area. It is always great to see other librarians and swap ideas. One of the really fun things I discussed with the librarian in Dillon i...
Millions of rural caregivers provide crucial support to family members or friends living with memory loss and dementia. These same caregivers often feel stressed and isolated. An online workshop may help them. The University of California, San Francisco is conducting a study of a new online caregiver workshop. The project is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Caregivers may qualify if they: • Live in a rural area • Care for someone with memory loss • Are 18 years of age or older • Provide care for at least 10 hours per week. Caregiv...
When Montana State University education student Mariah Leum considered moving to a new Montana community to complete her student teaching, she felt nervous and anxious. But thanks to a new offering at MSU, Leum said, those feelings were eased right away. Leum, who is from Three Forks, is completing her student teaching this semester at the elementary school in Shelby, a community of about 3,000 people in north-central Montana. She is one of seven students from the MSU teacher education program based in Shelby or nearby Cut Bank as members of...
Delivering on Montanans’ priorities and his promise, Governor Greg Gianforte signed a historic tax package into law, providing Montanans the largest tax cut in state history on Monday, March 13, 2023. “Today, we stand together on the steps of the people’s house to mark a historic day in Montana,” Gov. Gianforte said. “Today, we’re delivering the largest tax cut in Montana history, helping hardworking Montanans keep more of what they earn.” Joined by members of the 68th Legislature, Gov. Gianforte signed into law six bills to provide Montanans i...
March 3rd marked the halfway point of the 68th Legislative session. We heard hundreds of bills in committee and on the House floor. The last week was filled with long hours and high emotion as legislators fought for their legislative priorities. Here are a few takeaways from our session thus far: Key pieces of legislation have passed both chambers and will be sent to the Governor. These include a property tax rebate of $1000 to residential property owners paid out in 2024 and 2025, and an income tax rebate of up to $1,250 per individual...
St. Patrick's Day began as an opportunity to honor St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who was credited with bringing Christianity to this island nation. Through the years, St. Patrick's Day has transformed into a celebration of Irish culture as well as a day for fun and fanfare. Of course, no celebration would be complete without delicious food. Although corned beef may not be the most authentic representation of Irish cuisine, it certainly has become synonymous with St. Patrick's Day....
SUNDAY, MARCH 5 02:01:28 Stranded Motorist: I-90 06:36:45 Motor Vehicle Accident (Non-Injury): I-90 06:46:41 Citizen Assist 08:51:27 Motor Vehicle Accident (Non-Injury): I-90 10:35:07 Animal: Hwy 2 W 12:23:36 Medical: Rocky Mountain Dr 16:39:15 Medical: Kountz Rd 18:33:39 Stranded Motorist: I-90 20:26:47 Parking 21:52:10 Stranded Motorist: I-90 MONDAY, MARCH 6 00:45:39 Stranded Motorist: I-90 03:23:08 911 Hang Up 08:01:41 Motor Vehicle Accident (Injury): I-90 08:25:34 Stranded Motorist: I-90 11:28:07 Motor Vehicle Accident (Non-Injury): I-90 14...
Have you ever had a frank and candid talk with someone that you had to prepare for? Perhaps it fell to you to bring something to a friend’s attention, and you did not know how your friend would react. Well, in the Letter to the Hebrews, I kind of think that the author’s name was “Frank.” LOL. Hebrews has had more than its share of attention over the past decades, even centuries. While the entire theological community is in upheaval, it’s clear the author delivers multiple warnings regarding persevering in one’s faith. He obviously has their t...
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 So many things are moving your way, Aries. As the week progresses, your energy level could rise and you will get much more done. Leave time for meaningful encounters. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, connect with nature this week. Go hiking at a national park or visit a zoo and take in the exotic animals. Fresh outdoor air is just what you need. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, this week marks a new cycle for you. This means you should focus your energy on your ideas and try to narrow down prospects as much as possible. CANCER Jun...
THURSDAY, MARCH 16 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 6:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 7:00PM MARGARET THE REBEL PRINCESS 1 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 10:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 11:00PM MARGARET THE REBEL PRINCESS 1 FRIDA, MARCH 17 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 6:30PM FIRING LINE 7:00PM BBC WORLD NEWS 7:30PM BBC WORLD NEWS AMERICA 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET: THE HOURS SATURDAY, MARCH 18 5:00PM ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: CHEEKWOOD ESTATE &...
