Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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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,...
With spring arriving, gardeners are preparing soils for this year’s planting, and many love to apply compost, which can supply nutrients, feed microbial activity, help retain soil moisture and improve soil structure. However, there can be too much of a good thing, according to Clain Jones, Montana State University Extension soil fertility specialist and professor in the MSU Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences. “I have been receiving many soil tests from vegetable gardens with excessively high levels of nitrogen, pho...
Anglers should be aware of significant changes to paddlefish regulations this year and carefully review them before buying a tag. The changes are targeted at maximizing paddlefishing opportunities, while also looking to sustain the fishery for years to come. Hooks must now be barbless or pinched, and only one treble hook per line is allowed for snagging (harvest or catch and release). In addition, the use of forward-facing sonar when angling for paddlefish is banned. Side-imaging sonar,...
The Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is a federally funded grant program administered through FWP that awards approximately $1.8 million annually. Eligible activities include development, renovation or expansion of outdoor public recreation areas including public parks, skate parks, hiking or biking areas, playgrounds, splash pads, playing fields, tennis courts and municipal pools. Grant applicants may include incorporated cities and towns, counties, state agencies and tribal governments. An applicant may only submit one grant application...
Resilience, according to Positive Psychology, is defined as “the quality of recovering quickly from failure and adversity, and not only returning to the status quo but actually using the opportunity to grow and further your personal development.” In Montana we have another name for it… toughness. Resilience is not something that comes easily, it is something we work for. It is something we build into ourselves and into our communities. While Montana is often plagued by disappointing mental health data, I believe you will find far more posit...
Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. Typically occurring around age 51, it signifies the point when the ovaries stop producing estrogen, the hormone responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle. While menopause is a normal part of aging, it often brings a mix of physical and emotional changes that can be both challenging and empowering. What Is Menopause? Menopause officially begins when a woman has gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period. However, the transition d...
The phrase "as American as apple pie" may lead one to believe this classic dessert originated in the Americas. But this beloved dessert traces its origins to Europe. According to experts, apples aren't even native to North America. Apple pie is categorized alongside baseball and Coca-Cola® as truly American. Even though it was brought over to the colonies with settlers, it wasn't until the 20th century that the treat was established as a symbol of national pride. By then, this apple-filled...
May 1899 in the Jefferson Valley. The fledgling community of Whitehall is growing up. Beyond the peace of our local area, there was turmoil, destructive weather, and good news, too. The eastern side of Kirksville, Missouri, was struck by a massive tornado that left 200 families homeless and more than 50 deceased. Martial law was declared in Shoshone, Idaho, after union strikers blew up two mills at the Bunker Hill and Sullivan mines. Montana boys were still dying in battles in the Philippines....
MAY 10, 2000 How should the Jefferson County commission spend over half a million dollars locally to ease the economic impacts associated with Golden Sunlight Mine's closure? That question will be answered in the near future because the money is available now. For close to two decades, Golden Sunlight Mine and other hard rock mines in Montana have been paying a mine licence tax designed to soften the economic blow to communities when mines close or start to phase out operations. Golden Sunlight...
The Whitehall Garden Club (WGC), utilizing the Ambulance building meeting room, enjoyed a muy deliciosa brunch from Sra's Laura Horn y Dorie Westhoven. They included chips and homemade salsa, muy bien handmade empanadas (think pasty), fresh fruits and mucho cookies. We all said "muchas gracias con amor!" Terry Ross presented a Quick 10 Minute talk about the importance of water when gardening. A lot of times, we don't understand why certain flowers, plants, vegetables, etc. start to wither,...
Deb Penner will present her workshop series, Reclamation: The Art Of Coming Home, from 6:30 - 8 PMt Sage Wellness Center in Whitehall on three consecutive Tuesdays: May 20th, May 27th, and June 3rd. Each workshop can stand alone, so if you can’t attend all three, come for just one or two! The series includes: Body - The Art of Presence: Reconnect with your physical form through guided meditation and supportive discussion, discovering what it means to truly inhabit your body with awareness and reverence. May 20th, 6:30- 8 PM. Mind - The Art o...
This is one in a series of articles focusing on topics about estate and legacy planning. Authors are Kaleena Miller, MSU Madison-Jefferson County Extension Agent, kaleena.miller1@montana.edu and Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension Family Economics Specialist, marsha.goetting@montana.edu. When a person dies, with or without a will, Montana provides a legal process for transferring assets in the name of a deceased person (decedent) to those entitled to them, said MSU Educators Goetting and Miller. If the decedent dies with a valid Will, the assets are...
April ushered in the transition from winter to spring in the Montana snowpack accumulation season. "Most SNOTEL sites have passed peak Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) accumulation for the season," said Florence Miller, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Hydrologist. Overall, SNOTEL sites reached near to below normal peak SWE. The timing of peak snowpack accumulation ranged from near normal to 10-20 days early. This is reflected in the May 1 snowpack percentages, with southwest and...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is continuing its focus on trout health and population monitoring in the upper Jefferson River basin as part of a cooperative research effort that began last year. Trout surveys in 2023 found population estimates to be at or near historical lows in sections of the Big Hole, Beaverhead and Ruby rivers, coupled with observations of sick trout. Since then, FWP has collaborated with Montana State University in three PhD studies looking at causes of mortality for adult...
The wait is over. You can now check the drawing results for moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat and bison licenses. There are a few ways to get your drawing results. Visit fwp.mt.gov, click on MyFWP Login in the upper righthand corner, then click on “Lookup Draw Results, Register for Lists” tab on the left-hand menu, or login to your MyFWP account. You can also sign up for an account at fwp.mt.gov/MyFWP. Applicants can also call any FWP regional office or the licensing office at 406-444-2950. If you haven’t already downloaded the MyFWP mobil...
This recipe for Wee Chicken & Waffles with Jezebel-Maple Syrup from Denise Gee's Southern Appetizers: 60 Delectables for Gracious Get-Togethers (Chronicle Books) utilizes commercially available miniature waffles and popcorn chicken bites to create a chicken and waffles dish with a kick. Serve alongside mini muffins, deviled eggs, cheese and crackers, and other simple brunch dishes for youngsters and their little fingers to prepare. INGREDIENTS: Jezebel-Maple Syrup 2 cups maple syrup 1/4 cup...
The WHS Class of 2025 will be graduating in just over a month! BUSINESSES: The Ledger will be putting together its keepsake Graduation Section. Is your business interested in running an ad of congratulations for this section? Please let the Whitehall Ledger know as soon as possible! The deadline for inclusion is May 26, 2025; the graduation section will run in the June 4th edition of the Ledger as well as be handed out at graduation. Congrats ads in this section are priced as follows: • Business card: $50 • Rectangle: $100 • 1/4 page: $150...
MAY 3, 2000 Soil moisture measuring systems hold major potential benefits for ranchers. For over a century, Jefferson Valley and Boulder Valley ranchers have faced some tough questions about irrigation, and most of those questions were answered with guesswork tempered with experience and knowledge. For 17 valley irrigators, the new millennium and the new technology will eliminate irrigation guesswork and wasted water and energy. Many community members - and some guests helped celebrate Spring...
4/30/2025: Whitehall Indivisible (WI) heaved a sigh of relief that the state legislative session is over. However, we will be puzzling out the new property tax bill and its exemptions and requisite applications (and paying) for years to come. On Wednesday, May 14th, at 6 PM, we invite the community to the Star Theatre for a showing of the 2005 award-winning drama Good Night and Good Luck (rated PG). Donations for Gold Junction Presents are encouraged, but admission is free. Concessions will be available for purchase. Starring David Strathairn...
The Whitehall Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) group would like to invite you to join our group. The meetings are every Monday at 9 AM and are filled with interesting programs, contests, and general fun. We support each other not only in weight loss but also in our lives' ups and downs. We are friends. The Whitehall chapter of the TOPS organization has been around since 1967, and one of the founding members still comes today....
In recognition of Maternal Mental Health Month in May, the Department of Health and Human Services (DPHHS) reminds mothers that the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides free, confidential assistance before, during, and after pregnancy. “In Montana, one in five women experience depression during pregnancy, and 13.5% experience postpartum depression,” said Mandi Zanto, Title V Director at the DPHHS Early Childhood and Family Support Division. “The hotline helps women know they are not alone. There is support and hope by calling 1-833...
Give your mom a fish, feed her for a day. Take your mom fishing, give her memories for a lifetime! Celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend on the water. Fishing licenses will not be required May 10 and 11, and the forecast looks fine. In 2021, Gov. Greg Gianforte signed into law Senate Bill 61, which makes it free for anyone, resident and nonresident, to fish in Montana on Mother’s Day. Montanans have enjoyed free fishing on Father’s Day weekend for more than 10 years. Here’s a rundown on the latest fishing report for area reservoirs: Canyon Ferry:...
The 28th annual Vigilante Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) Banquet will be held Saturday, May 17th, at the Round Barn in Twin Bridges. Doors open at 4 PM. A fantastic variety of firearms, artwork, trips, hunting gear, and jewelry will be available, as well as raffles, games, and auctions. RMEF is a Montana-based habitat conservation organization whose mission is “to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat, and our hunting heritage.” RMEF has completed more than 14,800 conservation projects, benefitting over 9 million acr...
Twenty-seven paddlers floated down the Jefferson River in nine canoes and seven kayaks to visit the newest public campsite on the river on Saturday, May 3rd. Members of the Jefferson River Chapter of the Lewis and Clark Trail Alliance conducted a two-month fundraising campaign over the winter and purchased the 4.43-acre parcel sight-unseen in January. This was the first opportunity for group members to see the new campsite. "Saving open lands is a sacred mission, said chapter member Michael Enk...
Public lands are one of our country’s great equalizers. It doesn’t matter how much money you have—a billionaire and a bus driver both get the same access to our parks, deserts, rivers and forests. Each one of us owns these lands together. They are literally America’s common ground. Like so many Americans, I’ve built a life around public lands—exploring them, defending them and working to ensure they remain open to all. From my early days in Montana to leading the Bureau of Land Management and now as president of The Wilderness Society, I...
