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Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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AUGUST 8, 1998 Jefferson Valley Baptist Church officials reached a settlement with Safeco Insurance Company, and made a decision to rebuild the Jefferson Valley Baptist Church - and modify the building design - at its present site on the west end of Whitehall off Highway 2. They came to the decision based on the fact that there was too much damage to simply remodel. Terry Kostelecky, foreman for the Dumar Construction crew worked on erecting the new Whitehall water tank on August 3. The new...
It feels like fall, smells like fall, and looks like fall but I am still not ready for the seasons to change. To help me get in the mood for September, I have almost finished the September calendar. There are programs for everyone and here are a few of the highlights set for next month: • Rodger Richmond of Richmond Appraisal Service is doing a four-week antique appraisal for anyone who would like to discover what their treasures are worth. He will be in the Library from 5 PM to 7 PM on T...
A testamentary trust is one that is set up according to the instructions contained in a last will and testament. The owner’s property, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, home, bank or credit union accounts, and certificates of deposits, must first pass-through probate or bypass probate by naming the testamentary trust as the beneficiary. A will is an instrument that sets up the testamentary trust, however, so the will must go through the probate process. According to Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist, the personal r...
Welcome to August, with all things growing (finally, I might add) and gardens starting to burst with their abundance. Hostesses Judy Chadwick and Ann Palmer in true Whitehall Garden Club aplomb, set forth a brunch celebrating "edible flowers" right from their gardens. Featured were delicately flavored floral lavender muffins, an egg dish with zucchini blossoms on top, frozen berries with honey granola sprinkled with dried and crushed rose petals, crisp crackers with cream cheese topped with...
On Saturday, August 5, 2023, three members of the Knights of Columbus Council 8375 met with RayLynn Van Oort to present her a check in the amount of $110.00 for the work of the members of the Country Store in Whitehall. This check was presented by District Deputy Stephen Bradford, Grand Knight Jim Staedt, and Recorder for the Council Ed Schramm. This check was part of the proceeds of our annual Tootsie Roll program which is conducted every year by the Councils of the Knights of Columbus as a...
HAPPY BIRTHDAYS TO THE SCHOBER FAMILY! All the members of the Schober familly have birthdays within a month of one another! Tim (August 6), Lilly (September 7) Emme (August 26) and Chiara (August 24)....
We are finished with leafy spurge insects and most of the crew will be finished working this week for the summer as they start school and sports. We have now collected about 60 releases of spotted knapweed root boring weevils Cyphocleonus Achates and have requests for 100+. Hopefully, we can meet these requests. These neat beetles (weevils are long-nosed beetles) are collected one at a time by hand, 100 per release. The insects are only up and out of the soil in collectible numbers when the...
Block Management Area (BMA) Program information for 2023 will be available to hunters beginning Aug. 10. Hunters can request their BMA Access Guide online and can print individual BMA property maps and rules at fwp.mt.gov/hunt/access/blockmanagement. The Block Management webpage allows hunters to download the Access Guide, up-to-date BMA maps, and rules for every individual BMA enrolled in the program. These individual BMA property maps and rules are important for hunters to know and understand for each property they plan on hunting. Not all...
Hurray, you’ve moved to the rural West from a crowded subdivision or city where the traffic has become an out-of-patience game, and now you want to fit in. You want to learn how irrigation ditches work, build a hen house, and grow fruit trees, wine grapes and a garden. You also want to take a hike at a moment’s notice, or at least look like you’re ready to do 10 miles. How do newcomers manage this transition? Western writer Zane Grey never wrote a Code of the West, but it was clear from his novels that subtle rules operated in the 19th centu...
Ever since he was a child, Louis Bartoletti knew he wanted to be a small-town family doctor in Sheridan, Montana. His academic career, medical training, and professional experience have been focused on his goal of practicing medicine in the Ruby Valley and enhancing the scope of healthcare for his hometown community. The foundation of Dr. Bartoletti's professional objective has been his family's deep dedication to serving the community, both locally and internationally. As a third grader at...
Rice is a staple food in many different cultures. Rice often is a popular side dish or even featured prominently as part of an entree. Tteok is found in sweet and savory Korean dishes. Tteok is rice cakes made from rice that is steamed and pounded to form a product that is distinctively chewy. Most tteok are rolled into cylinders and cut into pieces, or sliced thinly on a diagonal. The rice cakes are available at retailers both fresh and frozen and can be eaten out of hand or added to...
So far this year, FWP and its partners have inspected 66,000 watercraft for aquatic invasive species. Of those, 35 were mussel-fouled and more than 200 were found with aquatic weeds. FWP and partner agencies, which include tribes, counties and conservation districts, operate more than 17 road-side watercraft inspection stations across the state. To find a watercraft inspection station or to learn more, go to CleanDrainDryMT.com or call the FWP Aquatic Invasive Species Bureau at 406-444-2440. A July survey for Eurasian watermilfoil (EWM) in...
The gorgeous patriotic quilt made by Darla Hill in support of the Whitehall Veterans was won by Pauline Gless of Whitehall. The Whitehall Volunteer Fire Department held duck races during Frontier Days. Winners are as follows: Chief Duck Race: Faith Ann Griffith, Crew Duck Race: Kelsey Howser. Junior Firefighter Duck Race: Burton Schilling....
The annual Bill Baycroft and Bob Casagrande Memorial Rod Run during Frontier Days was a huge success, bringing in nearly 80 gorgeous vehicles to Legion Park. The following awards were given. • Bill Baycroft Award: Tom Walund of Butte. • Bob Casagrande Award: Terrie Casagrande of Whitehall. • People's Choice Award: Dale Olson of Butte. • Truck Award: Kelli Thennis' 56 Chevy truck. • Rat Rod Award: Ric Pestel's 29 Nash Sedan. • Long Distance Award: Jim Tebay's 52 Plymouth Coupe. Top 10 Entries:...
Several events have been scheduled at Lewis & Clark Caverns state parks. There is no cost to Montana residents to attend these programs. An $8 entrance fee applies at Montana state parks for all nonresident vehicles. Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park has more fun interpretive programs planned in August that highlight the wildlife, night skies, and more from Montana’s first state park. Each of these programs will begin at the campground amphitheater. Join park ranger Ramona Radonich for the following: August 5 at 8 PM: “Goodness Snakes Ali...
The Whitehall Chamber offered a free BBQ on Thursday to kick off the Frontier Days weekend. Over 600 people were fed, thanks to Split Diamond Ranch, Jefferson Fresh Foods, Golden Sunlight Mine, and Expedition Church. The Chamber plans to make having the BBQ on Thursday night BBQ the new norm, as it was a great way to start the festivities....
August 1st through the 7th is World Breastfeeding Week. The baby formula shortages from last year left parents who use formula struggling to find enough formula for their babies. Some babies are exclusively breastfed, and others are exclusively formula-fed, but often moms turn to both breastfeeding and formula feeding either simultaneously or at different times. For moms who are breastfeeding, it’s important to know how to increase their milk supply, whether their baby is going through a growth spurt or if parents can’t find the formula the...
The County Health Department’s mission is to promote good health practices, keep the environment clean, healthy, and safe, and to help people enjoy good health and use resources effectively. The snapshot summarizes recent and year-to-date health department activities of the JCHD. The intent is to share relevant information with our constituents to increase awareness of conditions in the community and department activities. Reportable Diseases/Conditions of Interest, June 2023: • COVID-19 Cas...
The Whitehall Bio Control team managed to collect all 120+ releases of leafy spurge flea beetles. Thank you to the local landowner who allowed us to collect on their fine property. This week we have a bit of a lull in insect collections as the toadflax and spurge insects are finished and the spotted knapweed insects have not emerged in great enough numbers to be collectable. We will clean up the insectary at the high school and monitor past and future release sites. We are hearing from many...
JULY 29, 1998 Area rodeo fans were treated to back-to-back nights of outstanding action during the 1998 Frontier Days NRA Rodeo at the Whitehall Rodeo Grounds on July 24-25. Some of the top-ranked Northern Rodeo Association competitors participated in the Whitehall rodeo, and cowboys and cowgirls from throughout Montana rode and roped their way into prize money. The 1998 Frontier Days Rodeo was a true Whitehall production: Lillian Rodeo in Whitehall organized the event and provided stock, Brady...
Anyone training bird dogs using game birds not raised in captivity needs to hold a bird dog training license, whether on private or public land. If you are training dogs with captive-reared birds, a license is not required. These licenses can be purchased online through the FWP Online License Service, any FWP regional office or any license provider. The license is $5 for residents ages 18 and over and $10 for nonresidents 18 and over. For residents and nonresidents ages 12 to 17, the license is free. Bird dog training season with wild birds on...
This whimsical treat is ideal for special gatherings. Pumpkin spice may be all the rage in October and November, but it's all about apples at the end of summer and in the early weeks of fall. Visiting a local orchard to hand-pick apples is an entertaining way to spend an afternoon with young or old, and it's a great opportunity to gather ingredients for apple pie. For fall birthdays or other special occasions, skip the celebratory cake for something even more eye-catching: an elaborately...
8 YEARS AGO - July Part II July 1897 was a super-hot one. The mid-section of the U.S. was sweltering and there were close to 850 deaths recorded from the heat across the nation. Chicago led the death toll with 87 followed by Cincinnati and St. Louis. Miners were flocking to the Klondike seeking their fortunes after reports of gold nuggets as large as a guinea hen egg. Utah was celebrating the 50th anniversary of the arrival of Brigham Young and his pioneers in the Great Salt Lake Valley as...
