Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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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...
FRONTIER DAYS FUN: (above and top right) The Whitehall Rotary Club was excited on Wednesday, July 23rd, to welcome back the trout into the Whitehall Fish Pond. The pond will be able to house the fish until the water treatment facility goes online and begins chlorinating water in October. LEDGER PHOTOS (Bottom right) The Rotary Club brought out treats on their Free Kids Swim at the Whitehall Community Pool on Thursday, July 24th. Photo courtesy WHITEHALL ROTARY CLUB...
Whitehall Events is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 Barrick Golden Sunlight Mine Parade: “Back to Our Roots!” • Best Use of Theme: Grand Marshal • Most Interactive: Whitehall Swimming Pool • Kid Favorite: Whitehall Medical Clinic • Favorite Animal Entry: Two Bit Saloon • Best Performance: Community Pep Band • People’s Choice: Lewis and Clark Caverns A special thank you to Whitehall Drug and Mountain View Real Estate for sponsoring the parade-winning gifts! Your support helps make our community events even more special. A huge t...
Whitehall must be going to the dogs! The Missouri Headwaters Gun Dog Club is holding an AKC hunt test near Whitehall on July 29-30. Up to 100 hunting dogs from multiple states are expected to participate in the event. It's Frontier Days NRA rodeo time. This year, Frontier Days will feature a carnival, complete with rides such as Octopus, Rounder, Bounce, Tempest, Jolly Frog, and the Clatterpillar. WHS Organizer of the Week: Whitehall Ambulance Board. The Whitehall Ambulance Board has been in exi...
It was sure nice to have a little cooler weather this weekend. It made me think of fall, which is approaching too fast! This week will be the Whitehall Community Library's last Fun in the Tub event on Thursday, July 24th, at 6 PM. The final STEM Camp for the summer will also take place on Thursday at 2 PM. STEM Camp will begin again in the fall as part of our regular schedule. This Friday, July 25th, at 1 PM, the summer Teen History Book Club will meet. Any young person aged 12 and older is welc...
Ice cream and hot days are a perfect match. Ice cream can be served in many different ways - from sundaes to cakes to sandwiches. Ice cream sandwiches are comprised of a favorite ice cream flavor nestled between wafer-type cakes or cookies. They're available pre-made in a grocer's freezer, but they're easily made at home with a few ingredients, such as a favorite cookie and homemade ice cream. "Vanilla Ice Cream Infused With Rose Geranium Leaves" from "Simple Soirées" (Stewart, Tabori & Chang) b...
As Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks develops a new statewide Mule Deer Management Plan, several public workshops around the state provided key insight to what hunters are thinking, what things they’d like the plan to include and opinions on key concepts for the plan. “In parts of the state, especially eastern Montana, there’s a lot of concern over mule deer,” said FWP Director Christy Clark. “We recognize our great state’s wildlife are the public’s resources, and we need to manage them for present and future generations.” These workshops weren...
Bright pink blooms might seem non-threatening, until that is all you see. As spring comes and goes and flowers reach their maximum potential, a sea of pink and purple flowers might begin to consume your land. Their prevalence, their persistence, and their undying dedication leave many in dismay. Learning and understanding the enemy is half the battle, however. Russian knapweed (Rhaponticum repens) is an invasive perennial with blue-green, lobed basal rosettes that emerge in the spring. The...
