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 was not a quiet month. There were violent accidents, violent murders, and violent weather. The front pages of the Jefferson Valley Zephyr's June editions had plenty of bad news. American soldiers were still dying in the Philippines. There were, of course, deaths in the Butte mines, and an increase in reported deaths on railroads from workers and those hoping to jump on for a free ride. Tornadoes in Wisconsin left nearly 200 dead, with casualties also reported in Nebraska and Iowa. Massive...
June 7, 2000 After nearly 40 years in Whitehall, the Fish, Wildlife, and Parks sign shop has closed its doors. When Jennie McArthur and Carol Elshire closed the door at the FWP Sign Shop at the end of the day on Wednesday, May 31, they closed the door on an era. McArthur and Elshire won't paint any more FWP signs, and the sign shop won't open its doors again. WHS Volunteer/Good Neighbor of the Week: Rural Mail Carriers. When it came time to collect donated food for the Whitehall Food Pantry,...
You might notice clusters of small white flowers as you drive along your hometown roads and gaze out your window. You might even notice these flowers in your backyard. This species is not welcome in Montana, and it is categorized as a noxious weed in 23 other states. The term, noxious weed, refers to a weed that has been designated a harmful weed to natural habitats and crops by a governing authority. This persistent perennial is known as whitetop, or hoary cress (Lepidium drabae). Brought here...
Families celebrate Dad in unique ways on Father's Day. Gifts are customary, but so is a delicious meal Dad will love. Many dads will appreciate a meal that is above and beyond the ordinary, preferably hearty and delicious. These "Pecan-Stuffed Pork Chops" from "Jon Bonnell's Texas Favorites" (Gibbs Smith) are a great dish to serve family-style when everyone gathers around the table for Father's Day. INGREDIENTS: 1 large rack of pork chops, bones in 4 Tablespoons butter 1/2 yellow onion, chopped...
Summer is off to a great start! The Whitehall Community Library already has over 100 registered for Summer Reading online. Monday opened the in-person registrations, so patrons may sign up either way. To sign up online, go to our website at www.mywhlmontana.com. If you would rather register in person, stop by the library and pick up the form at the front desk. Anyone can sign up for summer reading, as there is no age limit. A new feature of the library calendars is the program descriptions on...
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park has a full lineup of exciting programs for June. Friday night programs at the campground amphitheater will feature Tick Talk (June 13), a primer on how to stay safe in tick country, and Goodness Snakes Alive! (June 20), where you’ll get the lowdown on the prairie rattlesnake with tips on how not to get bitten. Programs start at 8 PM and last approximately 45 minutes. Saturday mornings offer opportunities for birdwatching and flower hikes. On June 21, meet at the parking lot at Harrison Lake fishing access for w...
The Whitehall Garden Club held its June 4th meeting in the Whitehall Ambulance Barn at the corner of North Whitehall Street and West 2nd Street. The president, Kathy Ross, called the business meeting to order at 10 AM, followed by the Treasurer's report and a roll-call of committees. Through the Garden Club's Scholarship Program, we present each year to a qualified applicant $1,000 to attend the college of their choice in Montana. This year, we are pleased to award this Scholarship to Kari...
Abbie Frankman recently earned a degree from Grove CIty College on May 10, 2025. Frankman earned a Bachelor of Science Nursing degree in Nursing and is from Cardwell. Frankman was also named to the Dean’s List with Distinction for the fall 2024 semester. Students eligible for the Dean’s List have a GPA of 3.40 to 3.59; for the Dean’s List with Distinction a GPA of 3.60 to 3.84 and for the Dean’s List with High Distinction a GPA of 3.85 to 4.0. Grove City College (gcc.edu) is a highly distinctive, nationally ranked comprehensive Christian libera...
Carroll College, located in Helena, Montana, named Ashlyn Alley to its 2025 spring semester dean’s list. To be included on the dean’s list, a student must receive a 3.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale and take at least 12 graded credits in a semester. Ashlyn Alley is a 2024 graduate of Whitehall High School....
The Whitehall Community Library's Summer Reading Program starts next week and this year you can register online at our website, https://www.mywhlmontana.com/ starting today. There will be daily programs for adults, teens, elementary children and preschoolers. Everything is free and materials are provided. You may have noticed all of the construction that started this week. It is not the best time to block the front of the Library but there is still parking on the side of the building as well as...
The Whitehall High School Class of 2000 graduates received nearly $100,000 in scholarship monies to continue their education into college, according to information received from Sharon Peters, WHS guidance counselor. The reported amount does not include the funds Natasha Momsen received through her appointment to the U.S. Army Military Academy at West Point. WHS Creative Leader of the Week: Dallice Smith. Dallice, a sophomore, has earned "Creative Leader" Honors for her leadership in English II...
Measles is spreading in Montana. As of June 2, the state has 15 confirmed cases. Two of these individuals were hospitalized due to serious illness. From April 17 to May 5, Gallatin County Public Health reported eight cases. Over the past week, Gallatin County confirmed two new cases, Hill County reported three cases, and Flathead County reported its second case. Measles cases are also increasing in neighboring jurisdictions. North Dakota has reported 32 cases to date and Canada is reporting...
CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to Savannah Born on her graduation from the University of Maryland with a BS in Public Health. Her family is so proud of her and her many accomplishments! Savannah is currently seeking a position with either the federal government or local government in Maryland where she lives with her husband, Capt. William Born (US Army). Savannah is the daughter of Dan and Heather Denny of Whitehall, and the granddaughter of Bruce Denny and Sandy Weaver of Whitehall and Joe...
The Ennis Arts Association will hold its 29th Annual Madison Valley Arts Festival Saturday, July 26. This fun, FREE event will take place from 10 am to 5 pm in beautiful Peter T.’s Park, 213 Main Street, Ennis, MT 59729. In addition to the 54 juried artists, there will be live music by the Fan Mountain Frog Dogs in the am and Colter John in the pm. There will be yummy, authentic Mexican food from Fully Loaded Tacos and the famous baked goods from the Presbyterian Women and a children’s activity. Bring the family, invite your friends to joi...
Blueberries are in full force when the weather warms. They are delicious, freshly picked, and can be topped with light cream for a refreshing dessert. Blueberries are also equally at home baked in muffins, breads, and cobblers. The following recipe for "Blueberry Lemon Cornmeal Cobbler" courtesy of "Vegan Cooking for Beginners!" with recipes curated by Publications International, Ltd., pairs the tang of lemon with the sweetness of blueberry for the perfect treat. It's great for dessert or even s...
1 YEARS AGO: May 1925, PART II: Our community is in its mid-30s. News headlines from Montana and other areas sound familiar to those in 2025. Here are some of the headline news from the May 1925 issues of the Jefferson Valley News. • BIG INQUIRY INTO N.P. LAND AFFAIRS: Forestry service charges gross frauds in total aggregating more than seventy million dollars perpetrated by N.P.R.R. • GOVERNMENT MAY DROP USE OF ELLIS ISLAND: The government is considering plans to examine all aliens abr...
Whitehall and Cardwell Schools will split nearly $634,000 of the nearly $2 million windfall of county mine money. Sam Samson, Jefferson County Commission chair, opened by outlining the legal framework of the Metal Mines Licence Tax and explained how the layoffs at Golden Sunlight Mine earlier this year triggered the release of reserve funds within the Metal Mines account. Samson said Whitehall High School, Whitehall Elementary School, and Cardwell School will receive funds from the reserve fund...
I love the sunshine and warmer weather! I am finding it hard not to go crazy planting flowers outdoors; after all, it is only May in Montana! I did get my tomato starters in the greenhouse, so that should tide me over until my vacation, when I can plant and garden to my heart's content. It does, however, get me excited for Summer Reading at the Whithal Community Library! Open to all ages; all you need to do is read, track your time, and turn it in for great prizes! We also offer programs every...
Katie Frankman of Cardwell, Montana, was named to the Spring 2025 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...
The Whitehall Project of the Jefferson County Weed District has already started up in a small way this spring. We hired an AmeriCorps MCC Conservation Intern Ava Balough from Northern Virginia who goes to college in upstate New York and will be working with the crew until mid-August. She is currently a senior at State University New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) majoring in Conservation Biology. The three high school students hired for this season will start...
On Sunday, May 4th the ladies of Whitehall and surrounding areas were part of a regal event enjoying a traditional tea party hosted at St. Teresa's. The beautiful guests, dressed in their finery with hats provided, if desired, enjoyed cups of tea, finger sandwiches, and bite-size desserts, all thanks to bakers Tara Tebay and Nancy Antonioli. Reminiscent of tea parties hosted by Her Majesties Queen Elizabeth I, Queen Victoria, and Queen Elizabeth II, who actually visited with the tea guests throu...
Country-fried or chicken-fried are terms for breaded and deep-fried poultry and meat. In fact, chicken-fried steak is an institution in the American South, where thinly sliced cuts of cubed steak are prepared in this way and served with country gravy and biscuits. There's not much room for improvement in this classic-or is there? In Best-Ever Steak Fingers, chicken-fried steak gets a makeover into easily picked-up finger foods tailor-made for dipping in a savory sauce. They are perfect for...
5/27/2000: The Montana state Legislature approved a bill to base the backfilling of open pit hard mines on environmental standards rather than technical backfill feasibility. The passage of the bill could mean Golden Sunlight Mine may not have to backfill its open pit at mine closure. Monday, May 8 saw about 20 home educators meet to discuss the formation of a home educator's support group and plan other activities geared toward the promotion of alternative educational opportunities. The...
Don't forget that the Whitehall Community Library will be closed May 26th for Memorial Day, but will be open the rest of the week at normal times. We will, however, be closed on July 4th and 5th for the holiday weekend. Miss Brandi and I had a great time shopping this weekend. Barnes & Noble gave us a huge discount, and now my office is full of new children's, young adult, and adult books just waiting to be processed. We also bought new board books, preschool picture books, and non-fiction...
Third-grade students from Whitehall Elementary School participated in an end-of-the-year field trip to our local Jefferson Valley Museum. Nicknamed the "Big Red Barn" by some participating students, teams of two went on a scavenger hunt on museum grounds, trying to locate specific items. Following the scavenger hunt, students used Braille Legos to spell their first name and museum-specific vocabulary words. All scavenger hunt participants received an ice cream coupon from A&W. Thank you,...
