Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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8 YEARS AGO: NOVEMBER, PART I: In early November 1897, there was plenty of Montana and national news. It was reported that Butte counted 52 deaths during October, a number of them miners who experienced horrible deaths and some ladies of questionable morals in the shady parts of town. A young man dropped dead in Marysville while dancing a waltz; Louis Desberges of Great Falls had been of unsound mind for some time, attempted suicide by jumping in the Missouri River; four men escaped from priso...
NOVEMBER 4, 1998: Jefferson County voters elected Jim Quinlan as their new Jefferson County Sheriff, sent Whitehall resident Rick Dale to the Montana State Legislature, and retained Valerie Wilson as Jefferson County Attorney in the November 3 general election. Gayle Sacry, M.D., a family physician from Whitehall, was honored for 30 years of membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). The AAFP, founded in 1947, was instrumental in establishing the medical specialty of family...
The holidays are getting closer and lots of events and projects are in the works. I have a request for any of our quilting friends, we need quilt batting to finish a project for the K-8th graders in the Friday afterschool program. If you have any pieces 36" by 36" and would be willing to donate them for the program, please drop them off at the Library. We are also collecting new hats, gloves, scarves, and coats for our Winter Wear Giveaway. Others are also busy getting ready to play Santa for...
Jefferson Valley Arts is happy to present another showing of local talent. The artwork of the late Pat Mulligan (1927-2006) displays her affinity for nature. Her lifetime of watching birds, woodland creatures, and horses is displayed in this sampling of her vast collection of magnificent wildlife and landscape watercolors, oils, and pastel paintings and sculptures. Please stop by the Town Hall at your convenience during business hours to experience Pat’s talent firsthand. We hope you will enjoy....
The Whitehall Rotary Club handed out dictionaries to local third graders, a long-standing tradition for the club. The books also include information on countries, planets, the U. S. Constitution, our presidents, sign language and other helpful information for students. Dictionaries are also provided to third graders at Cardwell and Harrison. Club president Terry Ross and club secretary Arlene Weber handed out the books to Whitehall students....
This is one in a series of articles focusing on estate and legacy planning. The authors are Kaleena Miller, Madison-Jefferson County Extension Agent, kaleena.miller1@montana.edu, and Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension Family Economics Specialist, marsha.goetting@montana.edu. “The FBI is warning about “phantom hacker” scams targeting seniors nationwide and stealing their life savings,” says Kaleena Miller, Madison-Jefferson County Extension Agent. From January to June 2023 there were 19,000 tech scams reported to the FBI with more than $542 million...
From Absarokee to Whitefish, Montanans have been protected against the threat of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning for years, thanks to Montana Senate Bill 161, which implemented CO protection measures statewide in 2009. Since then, CO alarms have helped save countless lives from the dangers of this invisible, odorless, and potentially fatal gas. With the passage of Montana Senate Bill 161, the “Treasure State” began requiring CO alarms to be installed in all landlord-controlled dwellings, and the disclosure of CO alarm presence or absence when tr...
Bacon has undeniable appeal. With its smoky and salty flavor, bacon often can transform dishes from tasty to delicious. There are many ways to enjoy bacon during meals, and not just at the breakfast table. In this recipe for BLTs with Pimento Cheese, bacon is the star of the show and enhanced by pimento cheese, which is a spread traditionally made from shredded cheddar, mayonnaise, and pimento peppers. It's often called the Cheese of the South because it is frequently utilized in cuisine...
Jefferson Valley Fine Arts (JVFA) will not be conducting a Christmas Festival exhibit this year, as in the past. Although we had great artist participation last Festival, there was very little foot traffic. The logistics of providing a one-day show in the middle of winter is difficult for everyone involved and so regrettably the decision was made to cancel this show. We are looking for additional opportunities to provide exhibits throughout the year and more will be forthcoming on that in the future. Please note, however, the Frontier Days...
The Jefferson Valley Community Foundation of Whitehall was recognized with a Community Service award by the Oro Fino Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution at the chapter’s September 9, 2023 meeting in Helena. Board member Kristin Murphy accepted the award and spoke of some past work of the Foundation and plans for the future. The award was presented by Dorothy Oliveira, Community Service chair for Oro Fino. Community Service awards by NSDAR are given to individuals and organizations for outstanding voluntary service. The Oro F...
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to M&M Vintage, The Western Legacy Center, and Whitehall Public Transportation for their enthusiastic participation in the recent scarecrow contest for the Fall Festival. Their creative contributions added a special touch to our community event and brought smiles to our faces. We are truly grateful for their support and dedication to making our town a more vibrant and engaging place. Although the contest may not have garnered as many entries as we...
With all of the holiday activities beginning to start, we are going to begin the Holocaust Project again in January. Thursday evenings are especially booked this time of year, and everyone agreed the subject was not conducive during the joy of the season. Everyone has books to read, and this will give them a chance to catch up before the first meeting on January 25th at 6 PM. The Library will be closed on Friday, November 10th, for Veteran’s Day but open on Saturday. The Library will also be closed on November 23rd and 24th for Thanksgiving. W...
Whitehall non-profit Gold Junction Presents is excited to bring WindSync to the Star Theatre on November 11 at 7 PM. This is a free concert, though donations are appreciated. Versatile and vibrant, the musicians of WindSync "play many idioms authoritatively, elegantly, with adroit technique, and with great fun," said All About the Arts. In the span of one performance, the quintet can cover vast musical ground from revitalized standard repertoire to freshly inked works to folk and American...
OCTOBER 28, 1998 Improved communication between town employees and town elected officials, and a clearer delineation of duties and responsibilities were two of the suggestions for improved town council productivity discussed during a special Whitehall Town Council meeting on October 20. For the past few years, through two different town administrations, relationships and the working environment among the mayor, council, and employees had been strained, and at times close to volatile. The...
SPOOKY SPECTACULAR: The Cardwell School hosted a fun evening Monday, October 30th filled with games, costumes, and a haunted house in their upstairs classroom....
Montanans can open a Medical Care Savings Account or make deposits into existing MSAs before Dec. 31 to reduce their state income taxes for 2023, according to Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist. MSA account holders may deposit up to $4,500 to use for eligible medical and long-term health care expenses. The Montana Legislature has extended the Montana Medical Care Savings Account Act into 2024. A person with taxable income over $19,800 could save approximately $304 in state income taxes by opening an MSA and depositing...
Student-athletes are currently in the middle of their fall seasons and will be transitioning to winter sports very soon. St. James Sports Medicine would like to remind athletes and their parents how to stay safe and avoid injuries. For many athletes stretching and hydration seem like prominent areas of focus, but nutrition and properly taking care of injuries can be major factors in performance, as well as the athletes’ overall health. “Student-athletes in high school can be dealing with fatigue and small injuries during the fall season, so the...
The Montana Old Time Fiddlers will present an Old Time Fiddle Performance at the Mint Bar in Whitehall, on Sunday, November 5, 2023 from 2 to 6 PM. The program is free and open to the public, and dancing is encouraged! Guitar, mandolin, and banjo players are welcome to participate in the jam – and anyone can just come to hear some great old-time fiddle music. The Montana Old Time Fiddlers are dedicated to preserving old-time fiddle music in Montana, providing educational and performance opportunities for all. For more info call Ron at 6...
Entertaining for the holidays frequently involves welcoming overnight guests. In these instances, having breakfast and brunch foods on hand can ensure that those spending the night will have something tasty to eat when they rise in the morning. Make-ahead foods, such as scones, can be ideal because they are delicious at room temperature, which means can accommodate guests who are early risers as well as those who prefer to sleep in. This recipe for Lemon Ginger Scones from Simply Scratch...
8+ Years Ago: October Part II - October 1897 was ending much as it began. More miners died in Butte, a woman overdosed on drugs in her room on the Galena alley, Veno the Healer was arrested for bilking Butte citizens out of at least $7000 and the well-known John A. Baker shot himself in his home on North Crystal Street. Outside of Montana, a mayoral election was being held in the huge three-million-strong metropolis of New York City with the yearly pay for the mayor set at $15,000. In Japan,...
OCTOBER 21, 1998 An apparent cyanide leak from an impoundment pond liner caused groundwater quality violations at Golden Sunlight Mine, and the mine was under investigation by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Golden Sunlight first detected the cyanide in a monitoring well on August 3. At the Whitehall Town Council meeting on October 13, the council voted unanimously to approve initial changes to the town water sprinkling ordinance. The former Whitehall sprinkler ordinance...
The Whitehall Rotary Club recently gifted the Whitehall Food Pantry with a variety of case goods to help replenish their supply of canned food items. All were purchased locally at Jefferson Fresh Foods. Whitehall Rotarians are long-time supporters of the local food bank through monetary donations and helping deliver food baskets....
Fraud is a problem for everyone these days, but for our seniors who are not as tech-savvy, it can be devastating. Blair Stapleton, the Investor Education & Public Outreach Coordinator for the Office of the Montana State Auditor is coming to do a fun and educational program on how to protect yourself against fraud in the age of technology. The program will be held on Tuesday, November 14th from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM at the Library. There will be a free lunch served, a short educational presentation, and then a great time of Fraud Prevention...
The Montana Old Time Fiddlers will present an Old Time Fiddle Performance at the Mint Bar in Whitehall, on Sunday, November 5, 2023 from 2 to 6 PM. The program is free and open to the public, and dancing is encouraged! Guitar, mandolin, and banjo players are welcome to participate in the jam – and anyone can just come to hear some great old-time fiddle music. The Montana Old Time Fiddlers are dedicated to preserving old-time fiddle music in Montana, providing educational and performance opportunities for all. For more info call Ron at 6...
