Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Symbolism and the holiday season go hand in hand. For those of Jewish heritage who celebrate Chanukah, several prominent symbols endure year after year. The widely recognizable menorah fits that bill, and jelly doughnuts also have withstood the test of time. Many Chanukah celebrants enjoy a specific variety known as sufganiyot. According to My Jewish Learning, jelly doughnuts are one of the more symbolic dishes associated with Chanukah. Oily foods have represented the miracle of Chanukah since...
At a traffic stop, during rush hour, did some bozo behind you honk his horn when you didn't jump immediately at the change to green? We will forgive him or her. But under some circumstances, I wish to point out that things are clear. Green is the main color for “Go.” Did you know Jesus gave Christians the “green light” to train disciples and share the Gospel with others? Yup. “Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to t...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 This is a great week for you, Aries. You are empathetic and tuned into your surroundings. You might feel warm and friendly to everyone. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, this is a feel-good week. Enjoy some private moments to reflect on what you want to accomplish. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, sympathy for a cause or a friend may prompt you to get involved with a charitable organization. You also are interested in learning more from others. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Use the fact that others are noticing you to your advantage,...
Dear Editor, For 33 years, I've worked as a clinical social worker in Yellowstone County supporting thousands of young people within Montana's criminal justice system. Over the course of three decades, I've learned that every kid should be treated fairly and that our assessment of their potential should not depend exclusively on our understanding of their past. For these reasons, I'm voting for Constitutional Initiative 132, which would keep our courts nonpartisan. As the former Executive...
Dear Editor, If your neighbor were being robbed in broad daylight, would you come to their aid? Would you at least yell "stop!"? Would you call the police? What if the police or any other public servants were the robbers? All three Madison County commissioners voted to ban certain development of private property on Raynolds Pass. This was done to accommodate the desire of local special interests to create a wildlife corridor, which would limit the rights of other property owners. Not only are...
Dear Editor, As someone who represented some large corporations in the last decade, I understand the frustrations about transparency in political spending. More money is pouring into Montana elections than ever, and with less information about where it's coming from. Proponents of Initiative No. 194 (I-194) want to do something about this "dark money" problem, and I applaud their intent. Unfortunately, the consequences of I-194's approach – no political spending as a condition of doing b...
A century ago, politicians filled newspapers with their "vote for me" jargon. Back then, you could just skip that part of the newspaper unless you really wanted to know where a candidate stood on issues and what they planned to do if elected. In 1926, the main ballot initiative was No. 31, the Good Roads Bill, which, if passed, would send $16 million to our state over 10 years to improve Montana roads by increasing the gas tax. Other headline news included Wisconsin Dairymen Touring Montana; Far...
Hunters are key to tracking chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Montana. Every deer, elk, or moose you bring in for sampling tells us more about how to manage CWD and help stop CWD in its tracks. Is CWD a concern? YES. CWD is a fatal disease that affects deer, elk, and moose. It spreads through direct contact and contaminated environments, and once it is established, it is very difficult to remove from the landscape. Where do we need help most this year? FWP has identified CWD Priority Sampling...
Kathy Gail Hugulet was born on April 11, 1955, in New York, New York, to Elmo and Marjorie Barton. She grew up with her sister, Moana, and her brother, Dana, sharing the family bonds that shaped her life. Kathy passed on October 7, 2026. In 1999, Kathy married Lance Hugulet, beginning a chapter of life filled with love and companionship. Kathy had a sweet soul and a kind heart, and she cherished the people who meant the most to her. She loved her family and friends deeply, and the time she... Full story
Roy Caldwell, 95, of Mesa, Arizona (formerly of Whitehall, Montana), passed away peacefully on October 12, 2026, after a long, well-lived life. Born on July 6, 1931, in Jordan, Montana, Roy was a man of many talents. Throughout his long life, he worked as a carpenter, electrician, blackjack dealer, and musician. While he wore many professional hats, music was his true life's passion-second only to his deep love for his family. In the 1970s, Roy and his wife, Phyllis, bought the Borden Hotel and... Full story
In addition to casting votes for three-quarters of the state’s congressional delegation, an open state Supreme Court seat, two Public Service Commissioners and legislative candidates, Montanans will also weigh in on three ballot measures in the upcoming election. Those measures, which have already satisfied multiple requirements to appear on the ballot, allow voters to directly amend the state Constitution or statutory code. This year, Montana voters will determine via initiative the future of nonpartisan state courts, corporate spending in p...
Absentee Drop-off Day will be Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10 AM to 1 PM. The Jefferson County Election Office will be available at the locations below for voters to drop off their Absentee Ballots: • Whitehall Community Library (110 W. First St. - Whitehall) • Clerk & Recorder/Election Office (102 S. Monroe - Boulder) • Clancy Old Red School House ( 3 N. Main St. - Clancy) • Montana City Fire Hall (1192 Hwy 282 - MT City) Ballots can also be returned: • Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 12 PM, and 1 PM - 5 PM at the Election Office, and • 7 AM to...
For years, age 35 has been treated as a bright dividing line in pregnancy: younger than 35 meant routine care, while 35 or older meant “high risk.” That framing is too simplistic—and it can create unnecessary fear for people considering pregnancy in their late 30s or beyond. Pregnancy risk does not suddenly change on a person’s 35th birthday. It rises gradually with age and becomes more pronounced after 40, particularly for those having their first pregnancy. Even then, age is only one part of the picture. A person’s health before conceptio...
Just in time for Halloween, Butte Spooks and Spirits has launched the Hauntings Tour of Butte, America, a self-guided audio experience, “where history talks back to you.” Visitors use their own cell phones to explore the specters and haunts of Uptown Butte at their own pace. The free audio experience is narrated by Chris Fisk, a professional paranormal investigator and Butte historian with Butte Spooks and Spirits. The experience is available by downloading the free app from the app store, provided by the project’s technology partner, the H...
This week at the Whitehall Community Library (110 W. First St - Whitehall) should be a little calmer than last week, as all of our volunteers are back! They all happened to be on vacation last week, and the staff has a whole new appreciation for how hard they work and how much they get done! Thank you all again for helping us to do everything we do! Next Saturday, the lovely ladies from the Clerk and Recorder's Office will be at the Library collecting ballots for the election from 10 AM until 1...
Inner-Mind Therapeutics, owned and operated by Diana C. Smith-Lamprea, will facilitate a grief support group for eight participants, meeting weekly for 8 weeks. The group aims to start on Monday, October 26, and run through December 14, from 11 AM to 12:30 PM, in the upstairs private conference room at the Star Theatre. Sessions cost $40 per person per session. Accepted insurances include Medicaid, Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Cigna, First Choice Health, and Pacific Source Insurance. I want to acknowledge that choosing to come into...
A Whitehall committee, designed to ease the economic and tax burden when Golden Sunlight Mine eventually ceases mining operations, has decided to explore locating a tire recycling facility near Whitehall and to hold a public meeting to gauge public reaction to the proposal. WHITEHALL HIGH SCHOOL CREATIVE LEADER OF THE WEEK: Alissa Frazer. WHS Band member Alissa Frazer has earned honors this week for her leadership in a concert band. Band director Carol Ditez says that Alissa "has demonstrated...
