Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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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...
Each year, The Frontier Days Parade honors an individual who exemplifies service to the community. The Grand Marshal is nominated by The Whitehall Chamber Frontier Days Committee and is recognized on parade day. Arlene Weber graciously accepted the nomination this year, and we are proud to announce her as our honoree. Arlene was born at the St. James Hospital in Butte and has lived in Whitehall for 61 years. Her grandparents moved to the valley in 1911 and homesteaded on the Parrot Bench next to the John May homestead. Charles Weber,...
Since the age of four, nine-year-old Whitehall resident Hope Moriarty has taken part in the An Ri Ra Montana Irish Festival as a member of the Tiernan Irish Dancers. Next month, Moriarty will once again help to entertain festivalgoers, but this year holds a little more significance with her being joined by her sister, three-year-old Ceili Moriarty. The two will perform both Aug. 12 and 13 at the festival at the Original Mine Yard in Butte. Their Aug. 12 performances is set for 3 p.m. and the...
The family of Shadan LaHood, Lewis and Clark Caverns employees, and local residents came together last Saturday to discuss history. The event not only discussed the rich history of the Civilian Conservation Corp and their role in the park, but also the role LaHood played by housing the young conservationists starting in 1935 at LaHood Park. Among those in attendance was LaHood's granddaughter Maureen Watt, who brought numerous items to display. Watt said her grand father provided the land for...
There is perhaps nothing stronger than the bond of a tight-knit family. This was certainly the case last weekend in Whitehall when visitors from around the Western United States attended the "Amende" family reunion at the home of Dick and Carol Elshire. Carol, whose maiden name is Amende, hosted the bi-annual event that included her brothers Larry, Bruce, and Dennis, and sister Nancy Gould. Carol said they were expecting 60 at the three-day reunion. She said that would include her siblings and... Full story
The beautiful July day was shattered by the sound of gunfire and the acrid smoke filled the air. Amid the body strewn street the gunfighters headed to Skinner's Saloon with the drunken Assayer in tow leaving the dance hall girls standing about in shock. The Wild West had settled another score and Bannack Days was off and running. This past weekend was the 39th year that the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Dept. and the Bannack Assoc. had celebrated the stories of the West. Within the two day...
The Lewis and Clark Caverns will be hosting their second of three "Music Days" this summer July 24 starting at 10 a.m. The will be musicians from around Southwest Montana playing a variety of styles and songs. It will be at the campground pavilion. The scheduled performances will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The public is invited to participate in a jam session starting at 6 p.m. Visit the festival for a chance to take in the beautiful scenery of the state park. Come for an hour or so, or bring a...
The Lewis and Clark Caverns were alive with the sound of music on Sunday, June 26. Guests were swingin' and swayin' and clapping hands and singing along as they took a moment on their way to or from the Caverns Tour. This musical weekend had begun several years ago when the Caverns State Park celebrated their 75th Anniversary according to producer Donna Weldon. It was well accepted and continues on. The day holds a wide diversity of music from the Gospel Hour with Donna, John, and Friends, on...
Former residents Jim Capp, Mrs. Charles Davis, Louise Capp Martin and Helen Michel recently came to visit the JV Museum to reminisce about the many adventures they had shared in this small western town. They brought friends from 'The Springs of Butte' an assisted living home and their friend Andrew who was their tour organizer and bus driver. The oldest visitor was 93 and one lady had even skydived and another lady was the wife of the wood carver recently featured on the Museum's Facebook Page!...
