Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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May 20th, 1862, 161 years ago: President Lincoln signed the Homestead Act of 1862. Under this new law, an American citizen could claim 160 acres of Federal land, provided they "prove up" and reside on the land for at least five years. Many of Montana's first settlers claimed land under the Homestead Act, totaling 151,600 homesteads of 32,050.480 acres of land (about 34% of the state). However, shaping Montanan land proved difficult, causing many homesteaders to fold early and sell their plots...
Now you all know there is a delightful request for community members, young and old, to "build" or create a fairy dwelling for the Enchanted Forest, but you might be asking, "HOW?" To make a fairy house you can use all different materials from cardboard to old birdhouses, big pieces of bark, doll houses, carved-out wood stumps; just about anything that piques your fancy. You can add moss, small pebbles, twigs, and other natural materials that fairies would find in their forest habitat. Don't forget a door in and a way for viewers to see inside...
On Saturday, May 13, 2023, Carroll College conferred degrees on 313 graduates of the class of 2023 during its 113th commencement ceremony held in Nelson Stadium. Whitehall resident Danna Reichert graduated with a business degree in accounting and strategic finance. To be eligible for graduation honors, a Carroll student must complete 60 hours of coursework at Carroll and graduate with a cumulative grade point average of not less than 3.50....
In anticipation of their museum field trip, Whitehall Elementary third and fourth-grade students were asked to try and identify a mystery item from the museum's thousands of artifacts. Their answers were creative! Given the nicknamed the “Big Red Barn” by a few participating students, during their visit teams of two will go on a scavenger hunt on museum grounds trying to locate specific items. All scavenger hunt participants received an ice cream coupon from A&W. The museum is open from noo...
Dear Santa, My name is Jaykob. I am 8 years old. Thank you for all the wonderful things you have given me and my family. Can I please have a Nerf sniper gun and a remote control helicopter? Your friend, Jaykob [Bruns] Dear Santa Claus, You are nice to everyone. You give nice things to everyone. Are you and Mrs. Claus doing good? I wish that I can have something cool. I wish that I can have an iPhone. Your friend, Karson [Klapan] Dear Santa, My name is Addison. I am 7 years old. I hope you and...
Summer Reading is almost here, and we are celebrating with a mystery. Readers from birth to 120 may sign up at the Library for a summer of free lunches, prizes, programs, and great books. We are going to sign up families together so those with multiples will not have to fill out forms for everyone. The program begins on June 5th and the June calendars are available at the front desk. The Great Library Treasure Mystery will run until July 27th, and anyone may sign up anytime during June or until July 27th. We understand that many of our...
Another year down for Cardwell School and so many great memories! Thank you to everyone (staff, students, and families) who have made this year such an amazing success. Have a fun filled summer - see everyone in September!...
Whitehall shop students created these beautiful pens using rare woods and acrylic materials. Below, a pen in the works on the school's lathe....
These photos were taken just south of the Renova hot pots on Wednesday, May 17th. Trash all over and a confirmed stolen trailer and belongings. Just a mess. The amount of trash alone is just shocking! Trash blowing into the river and down the road. So sad. Whitehall - this is not ok! If you know who is involved, please contact the Madison County Police....
The WHS &WMS Pops concert on Tuesday, May 16 showcased the seniors as well as some brilliantly played music....
Hiking and camping opportunities heat up when the weather warms. Come summer, individuals feel compelled to load up their campers or pack their tents and enjoy some forested paradise. Meals are a consideration when camping. Certainly, frankfurters or sandwiches can get you by in a pinch, but for avid campers, it helps to have a more diverse array of recipes at the ready, which can really enhance the camping experience. Consider this recipe Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork courtesy of The New Trailside Cookbook (A Firefly Book) by Kevin Callan and...
THURSDAY, MAY 25 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 6:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 7:00PM LUCY WORSLEY’S ROYAL MYTHS & SECRETS: QUEEN ANNE, THE MOTHER OF GREAT BRITAIN 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 10:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 11:00PM LIFE FROM ABOVE: COLORFUL PLANET FRIDAY, MAY 26 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 6:30PM FIRING LINE 7:00PM BBC NEWS 7:30PM DINING WITH THE CHEF 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM GREAT PERFORMANCES: ANYTHING GOES SATURDAY, MAY 27 5:00PM A...
May 21-27, 2023, is the 49th annual National EMS Week. This year's theme is EMS: Where Emergency Care Begins. A Kids Day is planned for Thursday, May 25 from 10 AM to 12 PM next to the Whitehall Volunteer Fire Department. All are invited to come and meet the emergency workers who work tirelessly to keep us safe, as well as tour the emergency vehicles. Police, Fire Department, and EMS Ambulance staff will be on hand. In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS...
Rocky Head Start will host an Open House for the community on Thursday, May 25, 2023, from 3 PM to 4 PM at the Whitehall Head Start building at 405 W. Legion Street. All children ages three and four are eligible to apply for Head Start, an inclusive early childhood learning opportunity for children of all abilities. Head Start is free to qualifying families and focuses on high-quality early childhood education, physical and oral health, positive social and emotional development, healthy...
The Enchanted Forest Faire is coming to Whitehall on Saturday, June 24 and the sponsors are encouraging the community to imagine and then build fairy villages, fairy homes, or other woodland character abodes. Follow the fairy dust path specially created for this event so all can meander along, enjoying the air of creativity and magic! NEED TO KNOW: Who: Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, Gold Junction Presents, and the Whimsical Wonders What: Create a fairy dwelling - open to adults and children! Where: Main Street Green and Star Theatre When:...
MAY 13, 1998 The Whitehall Town Council approved a zoning variance for the proposed library expansion, discussed at length the plan to repair and rebuild the new water tank, and decided to explore the possibility of providing liability insurance for the Whitehall Farmer’s Market, in action at the May 11th regular council meeting. During a Thursday, May 7, 1998 sentencing hearing in federal court in Helena, the three men arrested during an August 6, 1997 drug raid south of Whitehall each received a minimum prison sentence of five years. A t...
Katie Frankman of Cardwell MT, was named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List at Berry College. The Dean’s List honors students who posted an academic average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale while carrying a class load of at least 12 hours during the semester. Nationally recognized for academic excellence and as an outstanding educational value, Berry is an independent, coeducational, comprehensive liberal arts college of approximately 2,200 students. For more than a century, the college has offered an exceptional education that balances int...
Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials are reporting a recent increase in the number of cases of chickenpox reported in school-aged children. And, at least half of these infections were acquired from an adult family member with shingles. Chickenpox, or varicella, can be a serious illness and is easily preventable with vaccination. “The best way to protect yourself and your child from chickenpox is vaccination,” says Jessica Lopeman, a registered nurse and epidemiologist with DPHHS. In 2022, there were 23 reported cas...
Montana middle school and high school students passionate about advanced math are invited to attend the Mathematics Circle Summer Camp hosted by the Science Math Resource Center at Montana State University. Participants will immerse themselves in math problem-solving challenges, tour innovative university labs and engage in fun science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, or STEM, activities. The camps will meet from 9 AM to 4 PM each day on the MSU campus. The three-day camps are offered as day camps, with housing options available for o...
The Library will be closed on Monday, May 29, in honor of Memorial Day. We will be open regular hours the rest of the week. One question I get asked every summer is: Will the Library be open different hours? Our schedule is set for the year according to when we have the most patrons in and what times are best for different programs. We are open 48 hours a week, which is more than many libraries our size. Current hours for the Library are as follows: Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 AM to 7 PM; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 AM to 7 PM; Fridays...
Whitehall’s annual weekly event - the Whitehall Farmer’s Market - will begin Saturday, June 17 in Legion Park. The market is open to all home-based businesses, community fundraising groups, and those with vintage or repurposed goods to sell. The Market will be held on Saturdays from 9 AM - 1 PM, starting June 17th and running through October, weather permitting. Vendor spaces are still only $5 a day, and those who are interested in participating are encouraged to call Bernice Nicholson at 406...
Beginning May 15 and running through June 30, nonresident hunters can register their name to the Alternate’s List on MyFWP. Every year, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks gets several unused nonresident combination licenses (big game, general elk, and general deer combination licenses) returned by customers. FWP resells these returned licenses through the Alternate’s List. The Alternate’s List is an option for nonresident hunters to express their interest in purchasing one of these returned licenses by registering their name to this listing. A hun...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host several fly fishing classes in Bozeman next month. These classes will be free and geared toward helping new anglers become familiar with the basics. Topics will include fly casting, fly tying, fishing knots, and how to choose the right fly. All class equipment will be provided, but participants should be prepared to be outdoors for much of the class. Space is limited, and participants must sign up in advance. Classes for adults will be on these dates: June 10 June 17 June 24 Classes for youth will also...
