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Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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July 1899. Some of the front-page news could be from today. The Brazos Valley in Texas was devastated by a massive flood. Hundreds were rescued, and hundreds died. The early estimate was as many as 300 deaths, with the loss of livestock, crops, and other farm losses estimated between $7,000,000 and $15,000,000. The other loss was also in the millions. In today's dollars, the farm loss would be between $271,000,000 and $581,000,000. Near Anaconda, a massive forest fire was destroying valuable...
The Whitehall Town Council voted on July 10, 2000, to settle a salary dispute between the Town and Francine Stevison. During their monthly meeting, they also heard an update on the paving project and voted to begin another dredging of the town's sewage treatment lagoons. WHS Organizer of the Week: The Whitehall Saddle Club (WSC). The WSC helps manage the rodeo grounds and rodeo arena, and schedules two major summer events. The Whitehall Saddle Club, composed of about 13 area families, sponsors...
It has definitely been an adventure this summer with all of the road construction right out the front doors of the Whitehall Community Library. I was admiring how beautiful it looked when everything was blocked off again to chip seal the highway. You can still get here, as hundreds of readers proved last week, just come in by the post office if First Street is blocked off. The highway workers are trying to make sure no one gets hurt; they aren't here to inconvenience anyone. My admiration for...
With deep sorrow and profound respect, the Kelso community and the broader Washington education family mourn the loss of Dr. Gay V. Selby, a legendary educator, barrier-breaking leader, and relentless advocate for students and public education. Dr. Selby passed away peacefully from cardiac arrest on July 7, 2025, at PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center in Longview. She was 83. Across a remarkable 50-year career, Dr. Selby transformed the landscape of education in Washington state, dedicating her...
Bannack State Park’s signature event, Bannack Days, is scheduled for the third weekend in July, with many traditional activities, displays, and re-enactments celebrating Montana’s first territorial capital. Bannack Days will be Saturday, July 19, from 9 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday, July 20, from 9 AM to 4:30 PM. Admission is $5 for individuals ages six and older, or $20 per family. Admission is free for children age five and younger. Tickets can be purchased with cash at the park entrance or online at montanastateparks.reserveamerica.com. Make sur...
When the temperatures rise, so does the strain on your heart. Hot weather doesn’t just make you uncomfortable—it can be especially dangerous for those with heart conditions or high blood pressure. Even healthy hearts can struggle when your body is working overtime to stay cool. Here are six tips to help you stay safe and protect your heart during the heat of summer: 1. Stay Hydrated—Even Before You Feel Thirsty: Your heart has to work harder when you’re dehydrated. Water helps your blood circulate more easily and allows your body to sweat a...
A summer barbecue or picnic wouldn't be the same without the perfect dessert. While a slice of pie with ice cream on top is a fan favorite, a fruit tart can be a welcome change, especially when it's bursting with juicy, delicious berries. This recipe for "Blackberry Streusel Tart" from "Classic Stars Desserts" (Chronicle Books) by Emily Luchetti is full of blackberries that are soft and juicy. Select varieties of blackberries, such as olallieberries and marionberries, which are not too tart nor...
Whitehall Indivisible hosted its first speaker of July, Jeff Mangan and Chris Burke of "The Montana Plan," at the Whitehall Elementary School Library on Wednesday, July 2nd. The Montana Plan is a 2026 ballot initiative aimed at removing corporate spending from Montana elections. Unlike recent efforts to remove dark money from influencing Montana elections, this will not attack Citizens United regarding free speech. Instead, the Montana Plan will rely on the 10th Amendment's states' rights to...
The Whitehall Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Mural Project will receive $10,500 from the Montana Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Commission to paint several additional Lewis & Clark murals in Whitehall. This Whitehall Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Mural, painted on the First Street side of the former Fish, Wildlife, and Parks sign shop (and garage) has been nominated as one of the "Prettiest Places in America." WHS Organizer of the Week: Whitehall Food Pantry. The Food Pantry board members include Mike...
One of the greatest things about being in a library for many years is meeting some amazing people. I just got off the phone with Kyle Groves, the magician visiting the Whitehall Community Library, and he is excited about coming here next Wednesday, July 16th, at 10:30 AM. I remember when he was assisting his father, Mr. E, while children laughed, clapped, and were amazed at everything they saw. Now, Kyle is entertaining a whole new group of young readers and spreading the message that reading is...
Celebrate! Celebrate! Diane Ward ensured that the Whitehall Garden Club (WGC) celebrated the 250th birthday of our country, as well as the retirement of Glenna Waltee, the Montana Federation of Garden Clubs' State Treasurer, a role she had performed admirably for 15 years. Thank you, Glenna, for your dedication and love of our beautiful state of Montana and everything "gardens!" The brunch table was filled with red, white, and blue delicious breads, deviled eggs, fresh fruit, and a pitcher (or...
This photo was found in the pages of a book donated to the Whitehall Community Library several months ago. The writing reads: Rhea Beard & I with 40th F53 & Eyamo Q photograph assault on Chinese held hill. This outpost in front of our VSMC Main line. We came out in an armored personnel carrier. Arlene Weber at the Jefferson Valley Museum currently has the photograph and would like to hear the story behind it. If you have any information, please contact Weber at the museum....
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is proposing changes to wolf trapping and hunting regulations aimed at bringing down the number of wolves across the state, as required by law. FWP’s proposal will go before the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission at their Aug. 21 meeting. It is open for public comment through Aug. 4. Wolf numbers in Montana remain relatively stable despite an increase in harvest in 2024, according to the 2024 Wolf Report, released today. Montana law requires the Commission to pass regulations that will decrease wolf numbers t...
Even as summer winds down, there is still plenty of time to reap the rewards of backyard gardens and warm-weather entertaining. Refreshing salads are favored at such gatherings, and the interesting pairing of peaches and tomatoes makes the most of these fruits when they're at their peak. Sweet and savory flavors combine in this recipe for Peachy Tomato Salad courtesy of The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook (Rockridge University Press). This delicious side pairs best with grilled fare. INGREDIENTS: 2...
The American Red Cross urges all donors to give blood now to keep the blood supply strong this summer. Type O blood products are most needed on hospital shelves – especially in the face of summer challenges that can quickly cause blood and platelet reserves to drop. In addition to summer fun and holidays, severe summer weather can have a sudden impact on the ability to collect blood and platelets. Scheduling and keeping donation appointments are crucial this month to ensure blood products are constantly available in the weeks to come for all p...
NorthWestern Energy has received reports of scammers targeting their Montana customers, falsely claiming payments haven’t been processed and demanding immediate payment to avoid disconnection. This scam has been reported in Whitehall as well. Please take precautions: • Protect yourself. Do not engage with these scammers. • Remember, NorthWestern Energy will NEVER demand immediate payment. NorthWestern Energy sends multiple disconnection notices before shutting off service and offers several bill payment options....
Many people have been stopping by the historic fishpond in the center of Whitehall to see the trout that are normally there by the Memorial Day weekend. However, this summer the pond is dry and the fish are missing. Why? The Town of Whitehall’s decision to chlorinate the water has made it impossible to stock the pond this summer unless a fresh water source can be provided for the fish. Trout cannot tolerate any level of chlorine. The Whitehall Rotary Club has been looking into various options to make stocking the pond a possibility for this s...
Construction is now substantially complete on the Whitehall Urban Pavement Preservation Project. Crews plan to return in mid-July to apply seal and cover (chip seal) over the newly paved roadway, weather and other factors permitting. After chip seal is applied, the surface will cure for approximately a month before crews return to install permanent roadway markings. There are no longer any length or width restrictions through the area. However, short-term lane closures may occur during chip...
3RD ANNUAL ENCHANTED FAIRE: Whitehall was descended upon by all things whimsical on Saturday, June 28that the Main Street Green....
Frontier Days is shaping up as a beauty! There are now four new events! A carnival, horseshoe tournament, pancake breakfast, and an ATV poker run have been added to over a half dozen traditional events for the annual Whitehall Frontier Days summer celebration. Making a total of 10 teachers or administrators who have left the system in recent months, yet another teacher has resigned from the Whitehall Schools system. Only six new teachers have been hired for the next school year to replace those...
Happy Independence Day! The Whitehall Community Library will be closed July 4th and 5th, but will be open regular hours the rest of the week surrounding the holiday. The book drop is always open if you need to return items, or have company coming, and want to clean out the house. I am personally sorting fabric before my daughter comes this month, so she has a place to sleep. There will also be no lunches on the 3rd and 4th of July, as the cooks in Butte are taking a mini-holiday. These ladies co...
The clustered stems, expanding root system, milky white sap, bright green flowers encased in a yellow-green bract, and narrow leaves are characteristics of one of Montana's notorious noxious weeds, leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula). This species, like many other noxious weeds, is an Eurasian native species. It was most likely introduced to North America via contaminated ship ballasts, and the earliest recorded presence in North America dates back to 1827. This herbaceous perennial is a threatening...
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. The Montana Rights of the Terminally Ill Act allows an individual (the declarant) who is of sound mind and who is 18 or more years of age to make a declaration (living will) to govern the withholding or withdrawing of life-sustaining treatment when they are in a terminal...
The Madison Jefferson Extension Office received a grant from the Jefferson Valley Community Foundation to purchase backpacking kits to take 4-H members on a backpacking trip. The Extension Office took six kids and five adult volunteers on an overnight trip to Cottonwood Lake. While at the campsite, the kids learned about knife safety, emergency fire building, emergency wilderness shelter building, safe food storage in the woods, and how to pack a horse. The kids had an absolute blast and can't...
DONUTS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP: Whitehall's 21st Century program visited the Whitehall Senior Center, where Montana Jam & Candles + Bake Shop provided fresh donuts for them to decorate....
