Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Librarians love to snitch ideas from other libraries and share their ideas with others. I recently ended up on the St. Louis Public Library’s newsletter list;: I’m still not sure how. It gives all of the different programs they do during the week, future events, and relevant news. This fall we will be doing between 10 to 14 programs a week and having ideas from other libraries will help us vary and increase our programs so they never get stale. Coming up with different story time ideas, after school events, and adult programs always works the s...
The Jefferson Valley Museum will be graced with the expertise of Timothy Gordon, owner of Gordon Appraisals in Missoula, on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Gordon is known internationally for his expertise in appraising fine art and the sale of rare objects. The Jefferson Valley Museum is extremely fortunate to have Mr. Gordon offering informational appraisals for area people who would like to know more about their antique items. Timothy Gordon will be at the museum on Saturday, September 9th from...
Born from aspirations to bring the timeless tales of William Shakespeare directly to rural and under-served communities, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks (MSIP) has been enriching the lives of people in Montana, and beyond, for 51 seasons. In celebration of their 51st season, MSIP is pleased to announce their summer tour will visit Whitehall's Main Street Green on Friday, September 8 at 5:30 PM and will present Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers. While not a Shakespearean play, The Three Musk...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking a current high school student to fill a two-year term on the Future Fisheries citizen review panel. FWP’s Future Fisheries Improvement Program grants approximately $1 million annually for projects to improve and restore Montana’s wild fish habitats. The 14-member citizen review panel meets twice a year to review proposals and recommend projects to the Fish & Wildlife Commission for funding. Review panel members are appointed by the governor, or his representative, and must represent a variety of int...
Westslope cutthroat trout and Arctic grayling passage will be improved in the Mount Haggin Wildlife Area when four culverts are removed or replaced in the French Creek watershed. A landowner’s streambank on the Musselshell River will be stabilized with natural materials to stop erosion while also creating fish habitat. These projects are two of eight that recently received funding by the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission through the Future Fisheries Improvement Program (FFIP). Approximately $427,500 in funding was approved to improve M...
The Montana Historical Society announces the start of its fall lecture series with two exciting talks in honor of Labor Day and Public Lands Day. On Sept. 7, State Archivist Rich Aarstad will present “Thugs and Thuggery: Montana Union Bosses Behaving, Badly?” Montana has long held the reputation of being the bastion of organized labor in the Rocky Mountains, seeing the birth of its first union in 1866. Organized labor helped build the Montana we know and love today, but included some rascals, scoundrels, and criminals along the way. Join Aar...
An angler killed a grizzly bear in self-defense this week in the Tom Miner Basin. The encounter happened on Aug. 30 on private land along Tom Miner Creek. Two anglers were walking through dense vegetation when they were charged by a grizzly bear. One of the anglers shot and killed the bear. No people were injured. The bear’s behavior was likely defensive in the surprise, close encounter. The bear was an adult male grizzly. This incident is still under investigation. Montana is bear country. Grizzly bear populations continue to become denser and...
The uppermost switchback on the Bright Angel Trail in Grand Canyon National Park is eight feet wide. Yet the last time I hiked out, I was stymied by a group of young hikers walking down shoulder to shoulder, tapping on their phones. Even when I said, “Ahem, excuse me,” I was unceremoniously nudged out of the way — not on the cliff side, but still. It shouldn’t need mentioning, but while walking on a rocky trail where one may fall to one’s death, it is best not to be watching one’s phone. And in case you were wondering, uphill has the right of w...
Still traveling around the United States. We recently went to a weird zoo, in Oklahoma. When I say weird, I mean they have a restaurant right next to the zoo that serves the animals that are in the zoo. The highest-priced item was $100,000, which is Aye-aye soup. I was so fascinated by the different items on the menu, I asked the server to talk to the cook. The cook walked out of the kitchen like someone had told him his food sucked. As he walked up to me, he looked me dead in the eye, Saying, "What is the problem this time???" I told him no...
Rotary Club member Arlene Weber presented two Rotary Club Wheelchair Awards last week - one to Star Theatre owner and Gold Junction Presents founding member Colton Anderson, the other to Elizabeth Pullman, Whitehall Ledger owner and Gold Junction Presents founding member. Weber stated that the awards were for everything Anderson and Pullman have done for the community in recent years. The Rotary Club began the award program about 19 years ago to recognize individuals, groups, or businesses who...
AUGUST 26, 1998 A settlement was reached mid-trial in Montana District Court on Monday, August 24, and resulted in a change of plea for the youth accused of setting fire to the railroad depot in Whitehall and financial reimbursement to depot owner Steve Warmoth. The agreement apparently negotiated by District Court Judge Frank Davis stipulated that Christopher Lerman, 14, and his parents make a $3,000 restitution to Warmoth for personal property loss and cleanup costs associated with the fire....
Would you like to learn how to walk on a tightwire? Or maybe someday swing on a trapeze? Or perhaps bounce a soccer ball on your head forever - or maybe on your foot? All while juggling at the same time? While riding a unicycle would you like to juggle three balls all in one hand? Or perhaps some juggle clubs, juggle rings, or even juggle fire? This workshop, plus a firm desire to practice, will get you started. Whitehall non-profit Gold Junction Presents will be offering a free Juggling Workshop class with instructors Hanna Moors and Russell...
The Whitehall Garden Club invites you to the Wednesday, September 6 meeting at Borden’s conference room. Social time begins at 9:30 AM; the meeting is at 10 AM. What is one of the fastest growing plants and its benefits? Hops...as Catherine Hatch will explain in this presentation. The Garden Club will also discuss the upcoming Whitehall Fall Festival Pie Auction, our fall gardens, and the Jefferson County Fair....
The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce hopes you have had a wonderful Summer! As we approach the end of another successful year at the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, it is with great pleasure we announce our upcoming Whitehall Chamber Business & Volunteer Recognition Celebration. This event allows us to come together as a community to honor and acknowledge the outstanding efforts of our Chamber Members and Volunteers who have consistently contributed to the growth and enrichment of Whitehall. We...
American families are expected to spend record-high amounts this back-to-school season. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), families with children in elementary, middle, and high school will spend $890 on average for school items, while those with college-aged students are looking at more than $1,360 in shopping expenses. Whether your kids are off to kindergarten or college, here’s how you can shop smarter and prepare for the school year: 1. Upgrade Your Devices. Electronics and tech are a top priority for families this school s...
When the temperatures drop and the precipitation turns cold, efficiently keeping your home cozy and warm is likely a top priority. As you make home upgrades this fall, be sure to use materials designed to withstand extreme weather events and which help manage indoor climate control. Doing so will mean greater comfort and more affordable energy bills, not only when it’s cold, but all year long. Roofing: As your first defense against all kinds of weather, your roof sustains a lot of wear and tear. Consider prioritizing durability, strength, a...
The Attacca Quartet, two-time Grammy winner, is coming to Pony on Saturday, September 2nd at 5 PM at the Pony White Church. Please join the Pony Homecoming Club for a free concert for this group that has been called, “one of the most versatile and outstanding ensembles of the moment.” This concert, sponsored by the Montana Chamber Music Society, is part of their Community Outreach Performance series. The Pony White Church is a historic building with acoustics particularly well-suited to live music. The Which Church is at the corner of Adk...
September is National Preparedness Month. Nationwide, the month of September serves as a reminder for each of us to be prepared for disasters or emergencies. Every community can prepare to be ready to respond to an emergency whether it is an infectious disease outbreak, a chemical release, or a natural disaster. We, as individuals, can also become better prepared for personal emergencies or hazards. The goal of National Preparedness Month is to encourage individuals and families to take...
Everybody knows that Halloween dishes up sweets galore. Trick-or-treaters come home with bounties of chocolate bars, candy, gum, licorice, and much more inside of their bags and buckets. Even though trick-or-treat treasures are the stars of the show, when hosting Halloween parties, desserts also can be top notch, and guests often look forward to chocolate treats on the dessert table. This year, Halloween hosts can serve up a slice of Chocolate Fudge Pie from Real Simple: Dinner Tonight Done! (Ti...
The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce hopes you have had a wonderful Summer! As we approach the end of another successful year at the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, it is with great pleasure we announce our upcoming Whitehall Chamber Business & Volunteer Recognition Celebration. This event allows us to come together as a community to honor and acknowledge the outstanding efforts of our Chamber Members and Volunteers who have consistently contributed to the growth and enrichment of Whitehall. We cordially invite you to participate in this...
Has Whitehall's haunted house Screams Come True (SCT) given you nightmares? Has your child learned how to scare the bejeezus out of you by helping at the haunt? Has your business benefited from the thousands who visit Screams each year? If so, Screams Come True is asking for your help. In 2022 Screams Come True was named Montana's top haunted house destination by Travel Pulse magazine. And, due to the haunt's success, it was put on the radar of the State Fire Marshall. As amusement buildings...
AUGUST, PART II 125+ YEARS AGO: The second half of August 1897 in Montana was a tough one when it came to the loss of life. Near Missoula, a woman died from burns when the hay wagon she was riding on caught fire. Near Helmville, a poor family lost all three of their children when the home burned down, probably from the children playing with matches. A music teacher in Great Falls tried suicide with morphine after he took a young student for a nude swimming excursion and she drowned. Jefferson...
August 19, 1998 Two suspects were charged with burglary in connection with the break-in of Jefferson River Auto Repair on January 16, 1998. Alan Wehner, who according to Jefferson County Attorney Valerie Wilson was also charged with burglary in Madison County, and Bryan Buchholz, who was being held in North Dakota on other charges, were both charged on August 11. Wehner was charged with burglary by accountability, a felony, theft (possession of stolen property), and a misdemeanor. Buchholz was...
It seems like this summer flew by. I can’t believe I am putting the notice in this week’s column that we will be closed on Labor Day, September 4th. We will be open on Saturday for regular hours and again on Tuesday. The Library follows the County closing schedule so if anyone isn’t sure if we will be closed or not just look at the front door. We try to post closings a week in advance so everyone can see them. History Book Club will meet on Monday, August 28th at 6 PM. We are reading something from everyone’s to-be-read pile. Readers always...
The devastation Hawaii is experiencing due to wildfire is heart-wrenching to see and a sobering reminder to take stock of our own preparedness in the event of such a catastrophe closer to home. Local emergency response personnel plan, train and equip for disasters, but those efforts are only one side of a preparedness partnership. During major incidents, first responders can be overwhelmed; there simply are not enough resources initially available to help all who need it. For this reason, it is...
