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 Saturday, August 16th, the Whitehall Community Library will be hosting its annual Grant Writing Workshop from 10 AM to noon. The workshop is open to anyone and is free to the public. We will be looking at common mistakes in grant writing, where to go for new sources, filling out reports, and more. There will not be a Jefferson County Library Board meeting on August 21st, the regular meeting time. Instead, there will be Zoom meeting on August 25 at 6:30 PM; staff will be at the library to le...
This summer will mark the eighth year that the Boulder Outlaws 4-H Club has participated in the Jefferson County Fair. It started out with several rabbits and a couple of hogs. Now the club's entries threaten to overfill the fairground barns, with project displays on everything from steers to sewing. The ability to show at the Jefferson Fair (instead of hauling animals and kids down to Madison's County Fair in Twin Bridges) and rapid growth following the COVID-19 pandemic have enabled the club...
Noxious weeds often seem to consume one's time. Many fall asleep thinking about removing them, and many wake up with the burden of having to deal with them. If you have noxious weeds on your property and you would like to try biological weed control, you have most likely spoken to us, the Whitehall Biological Weed Control Project. We execute site visits to many local properties, we give insects to local landowners, and we make many calls to the public to assess their weed management needs. You...
According to local health officials, two bats in Lewis and Clark County have recently tested positive for rabies. “Bats are a normal part of our ecosystem and play an important role in mosquito control during the summer season,” says Laura Hendley, Lewis and Clark Public Health Environmental Health Specialist. “It is only if a person has direct contact with a bat that it is important to evaluate the situation for potential rabies exposure, and often to test the bat to be sure that it does not have rabies,” adds Hendley. Direct contact would i...
The Bozeman Symphonic Choir, the esteemed vocal arm of the Bozeman Symphony, is welcoming experienced singers of all voice types to audition for its 2025-26 season. This all-volunteer ensemble of more than 100 voices performs alongside the Bozeman Symphony in a variety of concerts each season. Choir members are expected to maintain a high level of musicianship and commit to weekly rehearsals on Mondays from 7 to 9 PM, with additional rehearsals scheduled before performances. “Being part of our choir requires dedication, but the rewards are i...
When a new school year is on the horizon, that means families once again must adjust to getting out of the house to the school bus or carpool on time. It is important to begin busy days with a breakfast that will facilitate learning, but parents know convenience is important as well. Parents may want to incorporate some new breakfast options into the mix, particularly ones that kids will enjoy. This tasty recipe for "Banana and Pecan Granola Bowl with Caramelized Bananas" from "Rainbow Bowls"...
CONGRATS NICKY E! Nicky was the winner of the beautiful herb garden raffled off during Frontier Days. Thank you to all who purchased tickets and/or donated money. The Whitehall Garden Club appreciates everyone's support!...
Born from aspirations to bring the timeless tales of William Shakespeare directly to rural and underserved communities, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks (MSIP) has been enriching the lives of people in Montana and beyond for 53 seasons. This summer, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks is pleased to announce that our summer parks tour performances of Shakespeare's Henry V and As You Like It will be coming to a community near you! This year, MSIP will present Henry V on the Main Street Green, n...
Blooms & Brushes - Art in the Gardens Tour in Ennis, MT, was a huge success in 2024 and is back in 2025. Brought to you by the Ennis Arts Association, this year's tour will take place on Saturday, August 16, from 10 AM to 3 PM. The tour includes five gardens, with an artist working on their craft and a PieceMakers of the Madison quilt at each garden. Gardens will be staffed with garden experts for garden-related questions as well. Also on the tour this year is the Historic Trinity Episcopal...
Whitehall's FFA Vet Science team traveled to the Montana State Fair in Great Falls on July 30th. They competed in the Veterinary Science Competition, earning First Place as a team! In the individual placings, Morgan Andren finished in First Place; Abby Pettersen, Second Place; Ashlyn Gray, 10th place; and Cristin Murphy, 11th place. A huge thanks to Francine Janik for all her time coaching their team and taking them to compete!...
Half of the Whitehall High School Class of 1950 attended a 50-year reunion in Whitehall during Frontier Days weekend on July 28-29-30, and all the attendees came from coast to coast. A total of thirteen members of the Class of 1950 attended. WHS Organizer of the Week: Jefferson Valley Presents (JVP). JVP has made a lot of progress in the last year toward the production of an outdoor theoretical historic presentation of the Lewis & Clark Expedition. JVP continues to fundraise and make plans for a...
August is such a great month to finish old projects and plan new things for the fall. There is much to do and not a lot of time before all of our fall programs at the Whitehall Community Library begin in September. My life got just a little easier when a good Samaritan gave the library three subscriptions to the Whitehall Ledger. As many of you know, we have a local vandal who was ripping the paper apart to take out articles. You may read the paper anytime, but we have moved it behind the desk...
This is one of a series of articles focusing on estate and legacy planning. Authors are Kaleena Miller, Madison-Jefferson County Extension Agent, kaleena.miller1@montana.edu, and Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension Family Economics Specialist, marsha.goetting@montana.edu. While Congress passed and the President signed into law new legislation early in July, the 900-page document presents challenges for sorting out what applies to most people. We are highlighting several of the provisions. Federal Estate Tax Exemption: The federal estate tax...
Montana is known for its short, sweet summers. Cooler weather and shorter days are coming soon. But before you tuck summer delights into your memories, celebrate another big community event, the 41st Annual Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo, August 21-24 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Boulder. The fair and rodeo are the most fun for people who volunteer or participate in exhibits and competitions, and there are plenty of ways to participate. Events organized by the Fair Board include Friday’s kids’ parade, open to all kids, Fri...
The Pretty Little Flower There once was a beautiful flower a splendid, native flower the beautiful little flower made it’s home in a little meadow everyone loved this little flower until one terrible day when a weed came up to spoil her play the little flower tried to be nice even shared her little home and offered the weed to use her phone the weed wasn’t so nice he was filled with morbid delights the poor flower didn’t see it coming until the weeds were interwoven they had taken up her home and now she is forbodden This is the story of the l...
Travel back to the days of buckskins, black powder, and barter at the Lost Hawk Mountain Man Rendezvous, happening August 14–17 in Whitehall, Montana at the Whitehall Rodeo Grounds. This immersive event invites visitors to experience the rugged, adventurous spirit of the 1800s frontier life. Inspired by the historic mountain man gatherings of the early 19th century, the Lost Hawk Rendezvous brings together traders, trappers, artisans, and history enthusiasts to celebrate the legacy of the A...
Through Zero to Five Montana’s Family Forward Initiative, in partnership with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services Bright Futures Birth to Five program, a second round of grant funding is available for Montana employers to develop employer-sponsored child care solutions. Grants will range from $10,000 to $100,000, depending on the size and scope of the employer’s project plan. Interested employers can apply at familyforwardmt.org by 9 PM (MST) on Aug. 24, 2025. The Employer-Sponsored Child Care Grant Program launched in Ja...
The Montana Historical Society has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana to launch a free field trip program for Montana students. The program is designed to bring students from every corner of Montana to the Montana Heritage Center and the State Capitol for immersive learning experiences about their state’s history and government. The grant, announced by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana on July 15 alongside other community investment recipients, represents a significant step toward the Society’s amb...
Opportunities for enjoying sunshine and fresh air abound in spring and summer. Who wants to be stuck indoors when the weather is pleasant? People engage in all sorts of activities while enjoying Mother Nature, including dining outside. When it comes to picnics or meals enjoyed at the beach or on park benches, portability reigns supreme. This makes sandwiches the ultimate go-to. Sandwich ingredients do not need to be limited to cold cuts or tuna salad. This recipe for a "Roasted Vegetable...
Montana is not unfamiliar with the common invasive species known as whitetop (Lepidium drabae), also commonly referred to as hoary cress. This noxious weed is prevalent throughout most of the western United States and has become a significant nuisance for local landowners. You may've read our previous article from earlier this summer, which described this weed. If you did, I would like to provide you with a few updates on recent news and discoveries. If you didn't have a chance to read our...
AUGUST 1st - DILLON: The Bozeman Symphony invites the community to a free ensemble performance in Dillon on Friday, Aug. 1, just before the 6 PM showing of As You Like It by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. Enjoy a beautiful summer evening of music and theater as flutists Sue Makeever and Megan Makeever perform a duet beginning at 4:45 PM at Legacy Plaza on the University of Montana Western campus. Presented in partnership with Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, this concert is part of a statewide series of free summer performances featuring...
Potatoes are often the unsung heroes of meals. They work at any time of the day and with most meals. Hash browns accompany eggs at breakfast, French fries are ideal with sandwiches come lunchtime, and there’s no limit to potatoes at dinner. They can be the star of the show with potato gnocchi or baked potato soup, or serve as mashed or baked complements to roasts and more. Steak and potatoes have long been a popular pairing that wins rave reviews around the table. This recipe for “Steak wit...
Night Ranger will be motorin' to Rockin' the Rockies; the concert site is in much better shape than last year, promoters said. The Rockin' the Rockies concert announced two additions this week, one to the band lineup and one of a more culinary nature. WHS Organizer of the Week: Whitehall Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is active on many fronts, but the crown jewel of the Chamber's events is Frontier Days. Chamber board members and Chamber volunteers have been working for nearly a year,...
Last week at theWhitehall Community Library's Wednesday summer reading program, I asked everyone what they wanted the theme to be for next year. The answer was unanimously SPACE. So, next summer we will be alien-making, star-charting, constellation storytelling, and more. Our mascot will be traveling the universe in search of adventure and exploring all things space-related. Meanwhile, in this universe, we will be finishing summer Reading & Feeding this week. The last free lunches of the summer...
July 1925. We know that history can repeat itself. Let's hope that some events from July 1925 do not. It was a joyous month with Independence Day celebrations and patriotic activities, and it had its terror-filled moments. The first front page of July focused on earthquakes. A 6.9 quake hit near Townsend on June 27th, destroyed schools and other buildings in Gallatin County, and toppled chimneys in Whitehall. On June 29th, Santa Barbara, California, was struck by a 6.3 quake that caused...
