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 Jefferson Valley Community Foundation strives on connecting people who care to causes that matter. Since 2002, the JVCF has awarded 80 grants to 35 organizations with a total surpassing $94,000. Last week, members of the JVCF Board were able to both hear and see how the grants had been used to benefit the community at a 2015 grantees tour. Last year the foundation awarded the Friends of the Whitehall Library $2,600 to purchased early learning AWE software. Whitehall Librarian Jeannie...
'Lend me your ears' dear fellow countrymen for I have a tale to tell you of mayhem, deceit and murder. The wandering minstrels had come to town to share their story not in a 'Wooden O' but on a beautiful wooden stage placed under the stars and trees so tall. These vagabond artists were from the Montana Shakespeare In The Parks organization – a theatrical outreach program of the University of Montana. They had come from far and near to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the death of William S...
For the past two years, softball teams from around Southwest Montana have come together for a good cause at the Whitehall Charity Softball Co-Ed Tournament. This year proceeds and food donations were given to two local pet rescue organizations. Last Thursday, tournament organizer Mikel Kelly gave 4-Paws Rescue and Patti Reed's new rescue orgnization each $325 from the tournament proceeds. She also gave 4-Paws 140 pounds of dog food and 82 pounds of cat food. Reed was given 225 pounds of dog...
School is in full swing and there are a couple of areas that you can be of help. Donations for the basketball uniforms for the Cardwell Cougar basketball teams can be made by contacting Savannah Rossiter at 287-3321. Also, needed during the week of September 18 through 23, is housing for the two person team that will be producing and directing Peter and Wendy with the school students. The team is part of the Missoula Children’s Theater which provides opportunities for all of the students to participate and entertain the public. Dates and t...
Just a few days after the annual Jefferson County Fair, organizers are pleased with the turnout at the 2016 event. "The 2016 fair was one of our best ever. We had a record-breaking number of people involved in many of our activities," fair board member Terry Minow said. According to Minow, attendance was definitely up overall in 2016. She said good weather played a part, but she also heard how much people appreciated how affordable the fair and rodeo is for families. "With a $2 parking fee, no...
In 1956 Roy Millegan and his wife, Vera, came to Whitehall. Roy worked for the Farmer's Home Administration as the County Supervisor stationed in Whitehall, for Jefferson, Madison, Beaverhead and Silver Bow Counties. He then completed his career in 1981 as the District Supervisor out of Great Falls. Vera was busy working for Dr. Morris, the local dentist, and for Al Feldsheim at the Dry Cleaners. She shared her love of music and talent as a pianist and organist with the community. For 63 years t...
The population of Whitehall grew by leaps and bounds for a night last week. Early Tuesday afternoon, an estimated 400 visitors made their way into town as part of the 2016 Cycle Greater Yellowstone Tour. According to Site Coordinator Rob Dubac, 300 to 310 cyclists, 70 volunteers, and 30 vendors were in Whitehall as part of the 511-mile tour. Dubac said the tour travels through different communities for seven days, all in the the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The Great Yellowstone...
The Whitehall Rotary Club is inviting Whitehall area people to attend a short seminar on Fraud and Scams in Montana on the evening of August 29, at the Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 102 North Brooke. The session is scheduled for 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The featured speaker will be Tim Summers, State AARP Director for Montana. Fraud and scams may target the older population; but, no one is immune to the calls, e-mails, and printed mail offer, threats, and other out-right lies that scammers use to get ahold of your money. From an AARP blog, Sid...
Please join us at Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park on Saturday, August 27 starting at 10 a.m. for the final summer 2016 Music Days! This all day music event is a great opportunity to take in views of the Jefferson River and Tobacco Root Mountains while listening to some groovy music. Schedule: 10:00 AM: Old-Fashioned Sing-a-Long 11:00 AM: John Anglin 12:00 PM: David Parker 1:00 PM: Rick Wine 2:00 PM: Annie Rose and Gary Moran 3:00 PM: Donna Weldon 4:00 PM: Rex Davis 5:00 PM: Jam - open to the public The event will be held at the Upper Cave...
All indoor projects arrived at the fair on Wednesday morning, August 10th, 2016. Each member was required to have an interview time with judges from each of their different projects. All items were judged and then arranged for display in the 4-H Tin Building for the duration of the fair. These are the results: Veterinary Science: Gradee Hauptman- Purple and Grand Champion, Christa Thompson- Purple Cowboy Poetry: Kjersten Sandru- Purple and Grand Champion, Rylee Mehring- Purple Leathercraft: Chance Story- Grand and Reserve Champion and Purple...
If you attended Whitehall Frontier Days 'Spirit of Montana' parade last month, you might have received a bottle of water with an attached card telling a little about Love INC, passed out from our float. Love INC is short for 'Love In The Name of Christ', an organization with the mission of mobilizing local churches to transform lives and communities in the name of Christ. That is accomplished through networking local churches, church volunteers and community organizations to help community folk...
The Whitehall Garden Club meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at Borden’s Conference room in Whitehall. The coffee social, hosted by Sarah Smart, begins at 9:30 a.m. At 10:00, President Cathy Hatch will introduce the Garden Club program for the day which is all about the GC members sharing their personal gardening experiences for this season; the gardening do’s and don’ts , the successes and not quite so successful ventures in each of their own yards. Learning by doing is the best way to learn, but listening to others is also quite...
Sixty Whitehall children in grades K-5 participated in Whitehall Elementary School's Summer Program which was in session three days a week from June 24 to August 4. The program, funded through the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant, was more than an extension of the school year. Although academics were the main focus of the morning hours, enrichment activities filled the afternoons. Sun art, tie dying, cooking, Lego building, and a variety of STEM activities are just a few of the many...
with the help of her sister Hope made her first debut Friday & Saturday August 12 and 13th at the main head frame stage in Butte, MT. Ms. Hope has been Irish dancing since she was 3 years old, 6 years, and now sister Ceili is following her big sister's footsteps in Irish Dance. Their teacher is Mrs. Cindy Powers, who is passing the torch to her daughter Kerri. Both of these child loving ladies are school teachers in Butte for their day job and teach over 100 children to dance after school; with...
After a few minutes perusing the Fair Grounds in Twin Bridges, it was crystal clear just how important and popular the Madison County Fair is to the residents of Whitehall and the surrounding area. Throughout the four day fair, residents of the Lower Jefferson Valley made their way to the event to compete, sell items, float down the lazy river, and to just take in all of the other fair time fun. Among those in attendance on Friday were Kurt and Diane Ward. A member of the Whitehall Garden Club,...
Calling parents and grandparents! Time to get your kids' exhibits ready for "A Fair of the Heart", the Jefferson County Fair, August 25-28, at the Jefferson County Recreation Park one-half mile south of Boulder. A ribbon is guaranteed to all exhibits and there are cash prizes for purple, heart and best in show ribbons. Fair events and contests for children include: • Chickens, photography, crafts, foods, sewing: you name it, we have a category for it or we will make one up. See the fair book f...
It's once again time for the Madison County Fair in Twin Bridges. The popular local event starts Wednesday, August 10, and will have an action packed schedule that runs until Sunday, August 16. Much like many county fairs across the country, the Madison County Fair will have many 4-H and FFA events and exhibits. Katherine Smith, Ag Education and 4-H Program Assistant for Madison and Jefferson Counties, said kids spend their entire year preparing for the fair. " The fair is the main event... the...
Last week, a large group gathered at the Whitehall Senior Center for the Red Hat Day Brunch. The monthly event is just one of the many activities at the center. Last Friday's brunch had 21 in attendance, including two out of town guests visiting family. Whitehall Senior Center Cook Wanda Levengood said the ladies really enjoy the brunch, and it is the only brunch they do so it makes it special. The center provides a healthy well-balanced meal for seniors, as well as social activities, and home...
The pavilion at the Group Use Area at the Lewis and Clark Caverns got some sprucing up thanks to the hard work of a local business. According to Caverns State Park Manager Rhea Armstrong, 17 employees from Imerys Talc in Three Forks volunteered a total of 37.5 combined hours scraping and painting the pavilion. Armstrong said they will be renting the site for a company picnic, and wished to donate some time to parks in addition to the rental. The event was arranged by company employee Jade...
While she still may be 10 months away from graduating from high school, soon-to-be senior Madison Lombardi is already demonstrating leadership qualities far beyond her years. Last Friday, Lombardi hosted a blood drive at the Trinity United Methodist Baptist Church in Whitehall. Lombardi hosted the blood drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross "Leaders Saves Lives" program. Lombardi said the program gives her an opportunity to earn a college scholarship, but when she recently received...
The JV Museum opened its doors for the Annual Gabfest during Whitehall's Frontier Days Celebration. A warm welcome was extended to all the alumni that came to share stories and add to the history contained within the Museum's walls. In recent years genealogy has become a popular interest and one could hear interesting relative stories and how they had all come together in this small western town. Skip Clark and his sister Annette Rinehart of Helena came to share stories of the little red wagon t...
Whitehall High School Interact Club members used the annual Frontier Days celebration as a way to give back. Members of the club had a booth at the two-day event, and sold old Whitehall High School uniforms as a fundraiser. Club member and soon to be senior Rabeca Kopf, and Club President Hunter Flynn both said they would be using proceeds to help pay for a girl in the Philippines to attend school. Flynn said they have been sponsoring the girl for several years and she will be a senior this...
The 2016 Bill Baycroft Memorial Rod Run had a record number of entrees with 91 who signed up for the popular Frontier Day's event. The Peoples Choice Award went to Duane Schmidt of Three Forks for his 2015 Dodge Hellcat. The first place finisher was Frank Padrotti of Butte for his 1940 Willys Coop. Tom Taylor of Butte finished second with his 1932 Ford 3 Window Coop. Bob Johnson of Butte finished third with his 1954 Chevy Bel Air. Jim Ayres of Butte was fourth with his 1936 Chevy Truck. The fift...
It’s once again time for Frontier Days in Whitehall. The popular annual event will take place Friday, July 29 and Saturday, July 30. The event will kick off Friday at 11 a.m. with the annual Rocky Mountain Bank customer appreciation barbecue, and will conclude with the Street Dance Saturday at 9 p.m. Whitehall Chamber Executive Coordinator Casey Chase said people look forward to the event all summer and it’s a historic way for people to get together, visit, and have a great time. Chase said the Chamber puts in a lot of work for the event and... Full story
For the past four years, the Sage Mountain Center has hosted a community gardening tour at the beautiful location 6,300 feet above sea level. Center Director Christopher Borton said they host the event each year as a way to showcase high altitude food production. Borton said even professional gardeners come away amazed with what they are able to grow at altitude, and it also showcases a different way to do it without the use of chemicals and pesticides. Borton has lived on the property for 26...
