Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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June 16, 1999 Over 300 people were served, the benefit auction was a major success, and over $13,000 was raised to help defray the medical costs of eight-month-old C.J. Patritti, who was born with extensive heart problems. The benefit dinner and auction were held June 13th at St. Teresa's Parish in Whitehall. Whitehall Athletes of the Week were Lacey Ward and Kim Franich. Both played strong and consistent soccer for the U-19 Whitehall girls' soccer team at the state tournament. Lacey was...
The Whitehall Garden Club met Wednesday, June 5th, at the Borden's Conference Room with their usual "bloom," as well as a delicious morning brunch including a colorful springtime fruit salad, dilled deviled eggs, and a crockpot full of kielbasa. Since June is "Gingerbread Month" (I'm sure everyone knows this), a gingerbread sheet cake with mounds of fresh whipped cream or frosting was devoured, all beautifully arranged for the eye and the tummy. The day's first order was Ann Palmer presenting...
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park is about 15 miles southeast of Whitehall, along Montana Highway 2. For more information about the park, call 406-287-3541, ext. 9. Friday, June 14 - Songs of the Dawn Priests: Join guest speaker Franco Littlelight who uses storytelling, art, poetry, music, and song to present the history of the Crow Indians. 8 PM at campground amphitheater. Saturday, June 15 - Night Skies at Lewis & Clark Caverns: This popular program is back to highlight the stories of the stars that you can see in the night skies over Lewis &...
Anyone planning to work in or near a stream must obtain a 310 permit from their local conservation district office. WHO MUST APPLY: Any private, non-governmental individual or corporation that proposes to work in or near a stream on private or public land must apply for a 310 permit. HOW: The person conducting the work should submit a completed application to the conservation district. District supervisors will notify the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks and, if requested, set up an inspection of the site. After a team inspection, the...
Several classes and field days for Hunter, Bowhunter and Trapper Education students have been scheduled in southwestern Montana. Hunter and Bowhunter Education students can take a course online or in-person. Online students under age 18 must also complete an in-person field day. Trapper Education includes an online course and an in-person field day for all students. To learn more about age requirements for these courses, visit https://bit.ly/3RiPm8d. In-person classes are free, and...
Ruby Valley Medical Center (RVMC) has revamped the program for discounted laboratory services through its Health Fair to serve the Ruby Valley and Whitehall communities better. The new program offers each community member one annual discounted set of lab tests and a menu of over twice as many lab tests compared to past Health Fairs. "We are very pleased to provide more flexibility and options for how our patients can receive this important healthcare benefit," said RVMC CEO Jim Gillhouse. How...
As the Executive Director of the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, I am thrilled to share my experiences from the 10th Annual Chamber Pro Talks online conference. Established in 2014, this event is a premier gathering for chamber professionals, offering cutting-edge strategies and invaluable networking opportunities. The five-day conference featured 20 dynamic sessions covering essential topics such as workforce development, member retention, non-dues revenue, ambassador programs, young...
A weed is any plant that grows where you don't want it to grow. A noxious weed is a plant that causes environmental and/or economic damage. The Whitehall Project has now made six releases of the whitetop (hoary cress) flower galling mite (Aceria drabae) in the Whitehall Area. We are excited about the future potential of this bioagent. Time will tell... Our next insect available in small numbers is the yellow toadflax stem boring weevil (Mecinus janthinus). Yellow toadflax (butter and eggs) is...
Summer Reading & Feeding is off to a great start. Our Maker Space Explorers discovered the world of miniature robots as they set up courses for them to follow and learned how they worked. Maker Space meets every Friday at 2 PM. and is open to everyone. Summer Feeding is from 11:15 AM-1 PM for anyone 18 and younger. There is no registration, and the meals are in sack lunch form so that they may be picked up anytime during pickup hours. This week, the lunches are all cold entrée, but next week, th...
The Role of Encryption in Data Security As the digital world continues to evolve, the importance of securing data cannot be overstated. In 2023, a staggering 353 million people fell victim to data breaches, with identity theft surpassing 1.1 million incidents and fraud accounting for over 2.5 million reports. Amidst this landscape, encryption emerges as a key component in safeguarding sensitive information. What is Encryption? Encryption is a method of converting data into code to prevent...
Last Saturday, I was headed back home to an antique tractor and engine show. A variety of perspectives always come to mind: the things that are so very different and the few that have not changed and never will, at least in my lifetime. The springtime mountains, still snow-topped down into their shaded valleys, and the greening hills and plains flowing away from them, with subtle hints and vivid splashes of wildflowers, coming back into the bloom of their endless life cycle. Mature cows and...
Dear Editor, Tester Testing...so tired...tired of the lies. I have grown accustomed to the fact that many politicians would rather tell an 'untruth ' than admit they are worthless. But the commercials I see on TV threaten my ability not to put my remote through the screen. I write of the commercials where you hear, "I am John Tester, and I approve of this message." Tester claims he has been after Biden to secure the border. Except Tester has supported Biden's open border policy. Tester claims...
Dear Editor, I am writing in response to an anonymous note I recently received criticizing the appearance of our Chamber. The note, handwritten on a small piece of paper, stated: "This 'Chamber' looks awful! What a mess and embarrassment to this community!" As the only part-time employee of the Chamber, I want to address these concerns and share some context with our community. While I am not responsible for grounds maintenance, I understand the importance of our office's appearance and how it...
The Bozeman Symphony in partnership with Montana Shakespeare in the Parks (MSIP) announces a series of free concerts featuring ensembles of its musicians throughout the state this summer. Most of the concerts will precede MSIP’s theatre productions as part of their summer tour, providing a unique blend of classical music and Shakespearean drama. The concert series starts with a String Quartet performance in Bozeman on Thursday, June 20, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM at the Montana State University Duck Pond, just before The Winter’s Tale pre...
Field trips, water fights, candy cannons, last day of school BBQ, and goodbyes...
Fairies, elves, gnomes, pixies, or brownies are all unique in their lore and dwellings, which gives you an enormous amount of creative license to build a dwelling for your favorite fae (fairie). The dwelling can be made from anything! Get creative! Something from nature, or maybe a basket from your garage, perhaps some wonderfully old box you've been saving for just this occasion. Just imagine, create, and build. Your fairy dwelling can be brought to the park on June 22, 9 AM, where you will get a spot to display your fairy dwelling on the...
The Monday Curiosity Untamed group at the Whitehall Community Library has been diving into Lewis & Clark's history. Liberty Place residents have been making scrap journals. Thank you to the Whitehall Friends of the Library for supporting this project!...
On June 3rd, the 5th graders at Whitehall Elementary toured the Golden Sunlight Mine. The students got to see "The Pit," learn about frothing and blasting, and see the evaporation process the mine uses on the pond. A huge thank you to all the employees at Golden Sunlight for making this such a great educational experience and an exciting trip for the students!...
Humans are the most photographed species of animal. Eventually, there will be a game in which characters are powered by AI but believe they’re in the real world. The average dog owner will pick up over ten thousand turds during the life of the dog. Microwave companies and popcorn companies are in a strange disagreement about the popcorn button. The internet has given many of us an alter-ego that we wouldn’t display in real life. The initials of Seasonal Affective Disorder spell out how you feel when you have it. It’s funny how when you run t...
Riley O'Toole has performed more than 600 times with Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, but this summer's tour will be extra special as he expands his contributions on and off the stage. Now in his seventh summer tour with MSIP, O'Toole will play the lead role - a first for him - in Shakespeare's "Hamlet." It will also be his first tour as associate artistic director at MSIP, a full-time position he started in March, making him the first MSIP executive team member to travel with the theater...
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may have to shuffle your schedule a bit this week to accommodate some interesting ideas you have generated on the fly. It's a good thing you're adaptable. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, think about where you want to go in the upcoming weeks because you have some influential supporters who can help propel you in that direction. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you may be involved in several different projects right now, but you often start things and do not finish them, which can be frustrating to others. Do not take on...
It was 1989, and I was in Helena, Montana, at a great restaurant, Frontier Pies. After enjoying dinner and of course, some pie I exited the parking lot with a friend in my 1979 Mustang. I turned right, shifting through the gears, and to my shock, about a block later, all I saw was oncoming traffic in both lanes! I immediately pulled a U-turn; this was necessary. Horns honking in the background and the dismay of other drivers caught my attention. Having never driven much in Helena, I was unaware of the one-way street. I most likely missed the...
Lasagna is the perfect dish to feed a crowd. It can feature everything from cheeses to meats to vegetables; often, the leftovers taste even better than the meal on the first day. Lasagna is typically made with long pasta sheets, but Lasagne di Crespelle from Nick Stellino's Family Kitchen (G.P. Putnam's Sons) utilizes thin crépes as the pasta in this dish. A mix of meat and béchamel sauces creates a depth of flavor that can be a welcome surprise. INGREDIENTS For Lasagne di Crespelle (Serves six...
Georgia, I have a question, You probably won’t think this is a real question, but unfortunately, it is. Are MATERNITY TESTS real? I gave birth to our daughter two weeks ago. I have red hair and blue eyes; my husband has blonde hair and blue eyes. Our daughter has grayish-brown eyes and a tuft of dark brown hair; her skin is a bit darker than ours. My parents have very dark brown hair and brown eyes, like the rest of my Sicilian/Greek family, but I got the genetic mutation for red hair. This is only relevant because my husband apparently does no...
