Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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This week's featured State Park is Tower Rock State Park, a 424-foot high rock formation that marks the Missouri River Canyon entrance in the Adel Mountains Volcanic Field. Native American tribes once used this day-use-only park to mark the entrance to and exit of the buffalo hunting grounds in north-central Montana. Besides the Native Americans, Tower Rock was also claimed by the UK, Spain, and France before becoming part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1802. Lots of development threatened to dest...
It’s that time of year when ice anglers and other recreationists head out to Montana’s “hard” waters for the winter season. Whether ice fishing, ice skating, hunting, snowmobiling or just taking a walk, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff reminds recreationists that safety should be the number one concern during a day out on (or near) the ice. And when on the ice, remember: • Anglers and other recreationists should be familiar with the water body they plan to fish or recreate on. Pay close attention to the changing conditions of the ice. • If...
A Deer Lodge man pleaded guilty this month to several charges after illegally killing a bighorn sheep in the Highland Mountains. Harold Horine, 45, shot a bighorn sheep ram on Nov. 22 without a license. He did not report the kill to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, and he left the meat to waste. A witness who observed the violation contacted FWP after finding the dead sheep abandoned. Game wardens interviewed Horne, who said he mistook the sheep for an elk. Horine pleaded guilty in Madison County Justice Court on Dec. 7 to hunting without a...
Wolf trapping is now open in all Montana Wolf Management Units. After monitoring grizzly bear activity across much of the state, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks biologists have determined the potential risk for trapping conflicts in grizzly bear areas is low. FWP biologists have been monitoring grizzly bear activity with a variety of methods since early November. This includes monitoring collared grizzly bears, sightings of bears in the field, weather assessments and reports from the public. The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted...
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission approved two rule changes on Monday concerning recreational and commercial use on the Madison River. In addition, commissioners approved an adjustment to brown trout regulations on a section the Big Hole River. In a relatively short meeting, the commission dealt with two recommendations from the current Madison River Work Group, which has met several times during the past six months. The work group recommended administrative rule changes that would keep the walk/wade sections in place, as they have been...
SMILING FOR SANTA More photos available at https://bit.ly/3yNcAIU...
Cardwell School students put on a festive Christmas program last Wednesday....
December 1921 Part 2 The years 1895 and 1921 are about over. In 1895, our town was still pushing past its infant stage of development. In 1921, we were feeling the growing pains of expansion and modernization. The accompanying photo from an 1895 ad for a local business has prices that sure would be nice to see today, provided these are the items on your Christmas shopping list. Late December 1895: ZEPHYRETTES. Harry Miller says that indisposition sits no longer on his frame; that it threw him,...
Christmas time, with all the chimes, How beautiful the sound: God bless you! God bless you too! Can be heard the world round. So many places, with heartfelt faces, Children filled with glee! Carols sung with many a tongue, as lights twinkle on the tree. Cookie baking, candy making, aromas fill the air. Card exchanging, flower arranging, with expertise and care. Old friends meeting, strangers greeting each other as they pass by: Memories reliven, old hurts forgiven, as Christmas day draws nigh. The hungry fed, the homeless bed, as we strive for...
What a great day to wake up to a winter wonderland! I usually write my column on Mondays, in case any of our programming changes, so imagine my surprise at seeing actual snow on the ground! It reminded me that the library will be closed this Friday and Saturday for Christmas and next Friday and Saturday for the New Year holiday. We will be emptying the book drop during the weekend, so feel free to return materials. We still have a few coats and socks left from the Winter Wear Giveaway. If you or someone else in your family needs winter wear, st...
DECEMBER 26, 1996 More than two dozen Whitehall area residents joined their voices in song December 15 at the community Christmas Cantata, “Christmas is Love.” Under the direction of Norm Tebay and accompanied by Mary Brazill, the cantata benefitted the Whitehall library. Soloists were Judy Cox, Cori Choquette, Michelle Tebay, Amy Weldon and Nichole Howard. For most people, the holidays are a special time to give, but for many the giving ends with the ringing in of the new year. One group of Whitehall residents, though, extend their giving yea...
At 102 (103 February next) Granny Hotchkins, as everyone back home called her, not only looked really good for her exalted age; she was also, without doubt, the oldest person to ever dare The Falls in a barrel! Coming from the small mid-west township of Ludlow, Iowa, just five miles from neighboring Waukon, Granny was fairly famous in her little hometown for her herbal remedies and botanical medicines. In 1872, less than a decade after Lee officially surrendered to future president Ulysses...
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 03:40:08 Medical ALS: W Second St 08:45:36 Medical: Hwy 2 W 10:37:44 Medical: E First St 12:27:16 Motor Vehicle: Hwy 2 W 12:33:02 Stranded Motorist: I-90 18:09:49 Traffic Offense: Hwy 69 20:51:02 Suspicious Vehicle: Pipestone 22:44:31 Traffic Stop: Hwy 359 MONDAY, DECEMBER 13 03:28:10 Assist 05:04:13 Animal: MT Hwy 2 E 05:44:28 Traffic Offense: I-90 08:00:20 Transport: S Clark St 13:22:48 Animal: I-90 14:19:23 911 Hang Up 17:42:26 911 Hang Up: I-90 18:49:23 Suspicious Vehicle: McKeown Ln 22:02:42 Traffic Stop: W Legion St...
It is hard to determine who created the brownie, but dessert devotees no doubt appreciate that individual's now beloved creation. Brownies are one of North America's favorite baked treats. They actually are classified as a bar cookie rather than a cake, and the dessert earned its name from the deep, brown color of its main ingredient. There have been many variations on the brownie through the years, and the lively debate whether crunchy end pieces or chewy middle slices are preferred continues....
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 6:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 7:00PM ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL ON MASTERPIECE: ANDANTE 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR 10:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 10:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 11:00PM AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: VOICE OF FREEDOM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 6:30PM FIRING LINE 7:00PM MOLLY OF DENALI 7:30PM DINING WITH THE CHEF 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 10:30PM FIRING LINE 11:00PM 20 YEARS OF CHRISTMAS WITH THE TABER...
Feeling lucky? Experience a multi-day float trip on the Smith River if you are lucky enough to draw a permit in the annual lottery. Prepare yourself; the application window is from January 3rd to February 15th. Apply online here: https://ols.fwp.mt.gov. Noted for its spectacular scenery and renowned trout fishing, the Smith River is unique, with only one public put-in and take-out site for the entire 59 miles. The Smith River is a wonderful 59-mile long river full of natural beauty, with...
The Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office will burn slash piles during the upcoming months in Beaverhead, Lewis and Clark, and Jefferson counties, near Wise River, Clancy, Marysville, and Rader Creek. The piles will be burned when the ground is snow-covered or when the surrounding fuels are wet enough to minimize the potential for unwanted fire spread. Burning will take place only when weather conditions and forecasts allow for adequate smoke dispersion. The prescribed burns will be implemented by fire managers from the BLM. For m...
The Canyon Ferry Reservoir public comment period is now open and will continue through June 8. Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA) allows federal agencies to collect and retain user fees for overnight camping, group use shelters, and special use permits. If FLREA is instituted, existing fees from users of reservoir facilities will stay at Canyon Ferry and be used exclusively for local improvements instead of returning the fees to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Reclamation’s Montana Area Office plans to initiate FLREA at C...
He knows everything there is to know about electrical fences...but that chapter of his life is coming to an end and a new one is about to begin. Larry Feight, who has been working in electric fencing since 1982 and has owned High Country Ag since 1987, has sold his business. While this sounds like he might be on the path to retirement, he won't quite admit that thus far. "I'm tired," Feight said with a laugh. "But I'm still sticking around to help train the new owner (Elliott Perfili) and keep t...
Don’t you wish you could press pause on the grieving process during the holiday season? I remember wishing I could do just that during the first (and several) holiday season following the painful loss of a loved one in my life. I recall being conflicted as there were times when I wanted to participate in the excitement and joy but simultaneously either didn’t want to participate at all or felt guilty for celebrating. That conflict still exists many years later. Grief is complicated and unique for everyone. While accepting loss becomes eas...
WINNER OF THE NINE FOOT CHRISTMAS STOCKING! Jordyn Andrews looks so tiny in comparison to her HUGE Christmas stocking! Jordyn won the Christmas stocking, supplied by the Cardwell General Store, during the Whitehall Christmas Stroll. Here she is with her loot at the Whitehall Community Library, where the drawing took place!...
What an amazing weekend! Congratulations to the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, Lorie Steerman and Rhea Armstrong for such a wonderful event. The library hosted 770 adults, youth, and children in seven different programs during the day. Our counter said 680 people came in on Saturday to enjoy a variety of activities. I want to thank my incredible staff, volunteers, Deanna Mydland of PBSKids, Friends of the Library and our own beloved Santa Claus. This year Santa had two elves, Kay Crusch and...
RESIDENTIAL WINNERS: (Above) Brent and Sandi Mabbott took first place honors with their Christmas light display. Second place: Nick & Mary Hensleigh; third place: Cindy & Rob Strub, and fourth place: Joanie Jones. The contest was sponsored by Northwestern Energy and judged by parade participants. Photo courtesy WHITEHALL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TWINKLING TRACTOR (Left) Hans Buckner decked his tractor's halls for the Parade of Lights on Friday night. LEDGER PHOTO BUSINESS WINNERS: Settings by All...
