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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...
Mark your calendars this week for a day of Japanese adventure. Nao and Nanako will be here on Thursday, May 8th, at 2 PM and 5:30 PM. They will teach everyone to play a Japanese instrument called a Koto and learn about Japan. The 2 PM session is designed for children, and the 5:30 PM session is for older students and adults. Noa is returning to Japan in July, so this is the last time we can enjoy her presentations. We had so much fun with her last summer when she taught the summer reading childr...
Mother's Day is an opportunity for people to shower the special women in their lives with extra love and affection. Apart from gifts and dining out, there are many ways to show Mom you care. A homemade dessert featuring rich and creamy chocolate might be what Mom needs to cap off a perfect day spent with her family. This Mint Chocolate Mousse recipe from Chocolate: Deliciously Indulgent Recipes for Chocolate Lovers (Ryland, Peters & Small) by Maxine Clark is ideal for mothers who love the taste...
You may have noticed all of the new mulch and weeding done to the front and side yards of the Whitehall Community Library this last week. The Friends of the Library donated ten bags of mulch to keep the moisture in and the weeds out. Our many volunteers have been working hard to get the flower beds ready for summer, and we can't wait for all the irises to come up that Brandi planted last fall. We are not sure what color they are, so this will be a fun surprise. Have you ever wanted to learn...
The Whitehall Garden Club (WGC) will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 7th, in the Whitehall Ambulance Barn at the corner of N. Whitehall Street and West Second Street. The public is invited as we are excited to host Norm DeNeal of Butte, who will share his knowledge of native flora. With community support, Norm and the Butte Garden Club helped restore the Butterfly Garden at the Columbia Gardens in 2001. This special program will begin at 11 AM. Guests are also welcome to join at 9:30 AM to socialize and enjoy refreshments provided...
Members of the Whitehall Rotary Club and three other volunteers completed filling 49 large bags with sorted aluminum cans earlier in April for delivery to the recycling center in Butte during Earth Day week. They received a higher price during that time for the aluminum, which totaled 2919 pounds. Money earned from this effort helps fund the club's many local projects. Non-member volunteers included Tom and Sarah Ahlin and Thane Burtch. Thane hauled the bags in multiple trips to Butte, for...
"An Act of Art," the May 6 fundraiser for the Whitehall Lewis and Clark Mural Project, will feature close to 35 original works of art by prominent area artists, and some of the artwork is currently on display in the lobby at Rocky Mountain Bank. The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Renea Cassidy, said the artwork includes original paintings, pottery, bronze and ceramic sculptures, photographs, and functional artwork from various area artists. Some artists have regional and...
Butte SPIRIT Homes is excited to announce its upcoming Singo Fundraiser, taking place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Butte Elks Lodge on Galena Street. Doors will open at 5 PM for food and socializing, with Singo beginning at 6 PM. Singo is a high-energy, music-driven spin on traditional bingo. Instead of numbers, players listen for popular songs and mark their cards accordingly. The event promises a fun, lively evening for all ages. Entry is $10, which includes admission and two Singo cards....
In my most recent column, I shared a few accounts from my personal and professional life that I consider "Stories Worth Telling" – narratives that provide insight into my views and values on preventing illness and promoting community health. Today, I'd like to share one more – the story of a rural Montana boy who grew up to become the world-class scientist and great public health champion Maurice Hilleman. Still largely unknown, Hilleman was born and raised on a farm in Custer County. He was dri...
To breathless media coverage, a company called Colossal Biosciences now claims to have produced three genetically engineered pups of the long-extinct dire wolf. Scientific criticism followed fast. The company’s press release claimed the pups to be “the world’s first de-extinct animals … brought back from extinction using genetic edits derived from a complete dire wolf genome, meticulously reconstructed by Colossal from ancient DNA.” Experts in paleogenetics pointed out that only 14 genes, with 20 differences between living gray wolves an...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff, in cooperation with Montana State University, have begun the second year of tagging trout in the Big Hole, Beaverhead, Ruby, and Madison rivers. This effort is part of ongoing research aimed at understanding trout declines and fish health concerns in rivers in the upper Missouri River Basin. When anglers report these tags, it helps researchers better understand how environmental conditions and other factors contribute to the population recruitment, survival, and mortality of trout. “This is a great c...
