Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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While the weather was a detriment on Saturday, Lilliac and the Wallflowers performed without a hitch on Friday at The Bridge between Whitehall and Three Forks August 8-10. Other bands included Voodoo Cadillac, the Stone Temple Pilots, and Smash Mouth, among others....
AUGUST 11, 1999 The Rockin' the Rockies classic rock concert transformed a parcel of Jefferson Valley cow pasture into the largest town in Jefferson or Madison County and literally did it overnight. On Wednesday night, August 4, workers were still putting up the stage. By late Thursday night, hundreds of RVs and tents were up, and nearly 2,000 people were already encamped for the concert. Officials said Rockin' the Rockies drew over 6,000 people on Friday night for the Foreigner/Journey...
It is so nice to have the weather a bit cooler, but it makes Fall seem right around the corner. We are working on September calendars, and they will be out at the end of August. They will be packed with all sorts of crafts, book clubs, special events, story times, and more. The Rockhounding group will meet at the library on August 19th at 5:30 PM. This group is for anyone interested in geology, rock identification, fossils, and field trips to collect samples. It is free and open to the public....
Environmental prevention strategies are interventions that modify or change the environment in which individuals make choices. Environmental strategies focus on changing the environment in ways that encourage people to make healthy choices (Frieden, 2010; Pettibone, Friend, Nargiso, & Florin, 2013). Environmental strategies for substance misuse prevention are rooted in a public health approach that targets change across entire populations or communities. Environmental strategies can be used to...
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks is in the midst of their 52nd season and will visit Whitehall to present Hamlet on September 8th at 5 PM at the Main Street Green, next to Whitehall's historic Star Theatre. The Star Theatre will be used as a backup location for the production if needed due to inclement weather. Hamlet will also be presented in Butte at Stodden Park (inclement weather location -Mother Lode Theatre) on September 2nd at 5:30 PM and Boulder at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds...
Jefferson Valley Community Foundation (JVCF) would like to alert all nonprofits in the Whitehall area that the organization is beginning its grant cycle to provide financial support for worthwhile projects that will benefit the area long-term. For nonprofit organizations expecting to apply for financial assistance for their community-beneficial projects, there will be an important event they should attend. On Saturday, August 17th, there will be a grant writing instructional workshop. The workshop will be held from 10 AM to 11:30 AM at the...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in four older adults falls each year. The good news is that falls are not a normal part of aging and can be prevented. The Stepping On Falls Prevention program, offered in Helena by the Agency on Aging, has been researched and proven to reduce falls by 31%. In just seven weekly, 2-hour sessions, Stepping On gives participants strategies for avoiding falls, including balance and strength exercises, home safety check suggestions, medication review, and more. Guest experts,...
This is one of a series of articles focusing on estate and legacy planning. “The 2021 Montana Legislature passed the Transfer on Death Act for Vehicles and Vessels and clarified the definition of vehicles and vessels during the 2023 session” says Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension Family Economics Specialist. Montana law defines vehicles and vessels to include automobiles, vans, trucks, sport utility vehicles, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, trailers, pole trailers, snowmobiles, sailboats 12 feet or longer, and motorized boats including persona...
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) will honor Montana centenarians during the 55th annual Governor’s Conference on Aging on October 1, 2024. The annual conference will take place at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center. Centenarians will be honored during a luncheon from noon to 1:30 PM. DPHHS is asking Montanans who will turn 100 as of December 31, 2024, or those who are already over 100 to submit their names and brief profiles. All centenarians who submit information will receive a recognition certificate fro...
This year the Whitehall Project consisted of four WHS students, an MCC AmeriCorps volunteer, and the project coordinator Todd Breitenfeldt. This week, all the high school students are finished working for the program, they are off to the fair, sports, and then back to school. They are Lexi Stratton, Kaylee Klapan, Izaya Howlett, and Austin Bonnet. Our intrepid MCC AmeriCorps volunteer Ava Franz is heading back to college in Washington State. The Whitehall Biological Weed Control Project started...
Block Management Area (BMA) program information is now available at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks offices. The Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program (UGBEP) Projects Access Guide will be available later this month. To request a hard copy or to review these guides online, go to fwp.mt.gov/BMA and fwp.mt.gov/UGBEP. The BMA guide offers hunters access to the most current information on lands enrolled in BMA. In addition to the access overview guide, each BMA has its own property map and specific rules. The BMA program provides hunter management...
Lobsters weren't always a delicacy. In fact, lobster was once known as "the poor man's chicken," and it was largely eaten by the lower classes and was even fed to pigs in colonial times. Lobsters can be green, yellow or even bright blue. They get their red hue after being cooked. Lobsters are a great source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and boast 28 grams of protein in one cup. If you skip the butter, lobster only has around 96 calories and about two grams of fat per t...
Montana student-athletes can officially start practicing for the fall sports season beginning Friday, August 16, but those who don’t have their annual sports physicals could miss out. To make things easier for families, the Intermountain Butte Flats Clinic offers students sports physicals for $35. Sports physicals are normally covered by insurance, but the clinic offers sports physicals for a flat fee of $35 to keep the service affordable for everyone, even those without health insurance. Intermountain Butte Flats Clinic caregivers remind p...
For the past two decades, Rockin' the Rivers has been held just outside of Three Forks, Montana, on a 140-acre venue complete with a natural amphitheater. This happens to be the perfect place for an incredible celebration of rock music like no other-a location that lends itself to heightened sound quality. Whether in front of the stage or towards the back of the crowd, you'll never miss out on your favorite song. Rockin' the Rivers is back in full force, with a full lineup starting on Thursday,...
August 4, 1999 MDT contracted with Camp Dresser & McKee (CDM), a construction engineering and consulting firm in Helena, to engineer and design the project to reconstruct Whitehall Street from the I-90 underpass to Legion Avenue. The project was .6 miles long and slated for total reconstruction starting in late summer of 2001. The project cost was estimated at $1.6 million, but it was cautioned that that was a ‘rough’ estimate based only on preliminary studies; it was needed for Whitehall Str...
8+ YEARS AGO - August, Part I: There were plenty of headlines in August 1898 to entice readers to stay engaged with the paper. American troops serving outside our borders were succumbing to Yellow Fever, with hundreds reported sick. Here in the U.S., typhoid fever was the enemy. A letter from a Butte soldier serving with Troop L at Chickamauga said, "Twenty men in our troop are reported sick this morning, and two more deaths are expected. There are 500 cases of typhoid fever. The extreme heat...
Jefferson County has long been a quiet, agricultural pass-through for folks traveling through the mountains west of Helena. As metropolitan areas spread in Montana and populations increased, Jefferson County has seen a steady increase in residents from even the 70's. Virtual work and a desire for space has led many to settle in this area, increasing the county population by over 6%, just since 2018. This increase of people inevitably leads to an increase in any number of youth risk factors and...
The Bill Baycroft Memorial Rod Run, in memory of Bob Casagrande, was held during Whitehall's Frontier Days on Saturday, July 27, 2024. The car show had 100 registered vehicles and awarded 20 awards for the top 20 cars. Al Johnson and his crew of helpers chaired and organized this event. • Bill Baycroft Memorial Award: Gary Galetti's 1948 Cadillac • In Memory of Bob Casagrande Award: Casagrande family's 1963 Chevrolet Comet • In Memory of Bob Casagrande 55 chev award: Don & Georga Tamietti • In memory of Bob Casagrande 39 chev award: Rick St...
Besides new backpacks and shoes, parents should consider back-to-school immunizations and well-child check-ups as summer ends. Some kids have gotten behind in their regular vaccinations, but now is a great time to catch up. We never know what awaits our little ones every school year, but vaccines have proven to safeguard children for many years, reducing once-common illnesses like mumps and measles to rarities. In addition to school-required vaccines, the HPV vaccine is recommended by the...
The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat and people head out for final summer travel plans. Since July 1, the Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by more than 25%, and blood donors of all types, especially those with type O blood, are urged to give as soon as possible to help patients receive lifesaving medical care. Heat impacted almost 100 blood drives in July in nearly every state where the Red Cross collects blood – compounding other seasonal obstacles to blood d...
The coal mining industry reacted with outrage when the Bureau of Land Management recently announced plans to stop issuing new coal leases on the eastern plains of Wyoming and Montana. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., the National Mining Association predicted “a severe economic blow to mining states and communities,” while the industry’s political allies likened the move to declaring “war” on coal communities. The truth is that coal has been steadily falling from its past dominance as energy king for nearly two decades. Domestic...
THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM: Heart and Soul Alpacas & Guest Cabins on Bench Road outside of Whitehall held their annual Alpaca Baby Affair and introduced the newest additions to their herd - as well as a few other animals - to attendees of the event....
Beaverhead and Madison counties entered State II fire restrictions earlier today. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks follows the counties’ lead in placing fire restrictions on its properties within each county. These restrictions are in place for all fishing access sites (FAS), state parks and wildlife management areas (WMA) managed by FWP in Beaverhead and Madison counties. FWP properties in Beaverhead County include: • Blacktail WMA, Robb-Ledford WMA, Poindexter Slough FAS, Henneberry FAS, Maidenrock FAS, Salmon Fly FAS, Corrals FAS, George Gra...
The Jefferson River and more sections of the Big Hole River closed to fishing on Saturday, August 3, due to low flows. The full fishing closure will include the entire Jefferson River, as well as the Big Hole River from Dickie Bridge to the confluence with the Jefferson River. Flows in these areas dropped below fishing closure thresholds on Friday. The rest of the Big Hole River upstream of Dickie Bridge is under hoot-owl restrictions, which prohibit fishing each day between 2 p.m. and midnight. These restrictions will remain in effect until...
According to the 2023 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Wolf Report, Montana's wolf population remains healthy. Increased harvest during the 2023 wolf season has not yet resulted in an estimated decline in the statewide total. However, FWP biologists expect a moderate decline in wolf numbers next year, resulting from the increased harvest in early 2024. “We are committed to following the law to reduce wolf numbers to a sustainable level, which means ensuring Montana has a healthy state-managed population,” said Quentin Kujala, FWP Chief of Con...
