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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....
When I visited Bryce Canyon National Park recently, the shared paths were crowded with electric motorcycles. They say they are e-bikes: If they can rip uphill at 20 miles per hour without pedaling, I think of them as motorcycles. E-bikes can be class 1, 2, or 3. Class 1 provides assistance when the pedals are turned. Class 2 has a throttle that can propel the bike without pedaling. Both have a top speed of 20 mph. Class 3 bikes, also pedal-assisted, have a maximum speed of 28 mph. Only class 1 and 3 are allowed in national parks. Friends with...
Being mindful of one's diet is an important component of a healthy lifestyle. Certain foods, and particularly many desserts, are not exactly synonymous with healthy eating. Thankfully, many chefs and home cooks experiment with different ingredients to make sweets a little bit less indulgent. Take, for example, chocolate mousse, which can be delicious, but a tad heavy when loaded with dairy. However, Vegan Chocolate Mousse is made with avocado at the base. That's notable because avocados contain...
Dust off your boots and saddle up, because Whitehall is fixin' to throw one heck of a hoedown during this year's Frontier Days, a three-day celebration of small-town pride, Western spirit, and good ol'-fashioned community fun. Brought to you by the newly formed Whitehall Events group, this year's theme is "Back to Our Roots," from July 24th to 26th, the town is rollin' out the welcome mat for locals and visitors alike. The festivities kick off Thursday, July 24, with a dip in the pool and some...
Polish your pixie wings, shine those gnome boots, and fluff up your troll moss-something truly magical is fluttering into town! On Saturday, June 28th, the Main Street Green (right beside the historic Star Theatre) will transform into a realm of wonder and whimsy for Whitehall's Enchanted Faire, a celebration of imagination, creativity, and community spirit. Pre-Faire Magic on Thursday, June 26th: Don't have a gnome home yet? No worries! On Thursday, June 26th from 3:30 to 5 PM, join us at the...
The Montana Department of Corrections is evaluating sites for a new women’s correctional facility, including (but not limited to) Butte, Boulder, and Helena. The Montana Department of Corrections is evaluating any locations across Montana for a new women’s prison. While the department has held public meetings in Butte and other locations, the DOC has not made a firm commitment to any location. The department does not have a timeline for a final decision. “We are considering any and all locations for a future women’s prison in Montana...
June 1925 was a lot less violent than it was back in 1899. Still, there was plenty of bad weather and other bad news. Perhaps humor was the main item in short supply in the Jefferson Valley News that month, but several good examples were found. The editor must have been in a more solemn mood. National headlines were mostly moved to the back pages of the paper. Some of the top included the Amundsen-Ellsworth flight to the North Pole; the Teapot Dome scandal and who was indicted; and the upcoming...
Whitehall's paving project is a go! The Whitehall Town Council awarded the town street paving bid at the June 15 council meeting, voted to fund the project and learned that millings will begin arriving on June 21 and anticipate the paving project starting as early as the first part of July. Silver Star Celebration will include a parade, BBQ in 2000. The town of Silver Star, located about 16 miles south of Whitehall, will host its second annual summer celebration on Saturday, June 24. Montana's...
On June 16th the Whitehall TOPS group had there officer Installation. Beth Perdue is President, Kathy Ross is Vice President, Reporter and Contest Developer, Cheryl Ryan is Secretary and Treasurer and Florence Weyer is Weight Recorder. The theme for the installation was Anchors Aweigh, decorations included lighthouses, large conch shell, anchors among other things. A tasty light brunch of sparkling water, mini bagels, string cheese and fruit cups was enjoyed by all....
July’s meeting of the Whitehall Garden Club (WGC) will be held Wednesday, July 2nd in the Whitehall Ambulance Barn at the corner of North Whitehall Street and West Second Street. The public is welcome to join us beginning at 9:30 AM to socialize and enjoy refreshments provided by our hostesses Diane Ward and Rosemary Perry. Visitors and guests are then welcome to join us during our business meeting beginning at 10 AM and staying for our educational program presented by Diane Ward on Perennial Flowers beginning at 11 AM. We look forward to s...
