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Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Five new teachers to the Whitehall School system, and one former teacher in a new setting, will greet local students when school starts on August 27, provided the Whitehall School Board approves the six new teacher contracts. Whitehall School Superintendent Bill Dietz said all the school's educational and academic needs will be met with the hirings, but with the fall sports of girls' basketball and football slated to start practice on August 13, the school is still looking for varsity and...
Summer is the time for singing, and this Wednesday, August 12th at 11 AM, at the Whitehall Community Library (110 W First St), Miss Erica will lead a magical musical storytime. Many of you enjoyed her this summer, and we managed to talk her into coming one more time before school starts. Bring your preschoolers and come join the fun! Next week's Mystery Book Club will meet at 3 PM on Tuesday, August 18th. We also have a new book club beginning on Monday evening, September 14th, at 5 PM. The...
Over the years, Montana has had floods, fires, and other emergencies. Many folks were caught unprepared for the emergency evacuations. Are you prepared? Do you have plans for your pets? Emergency preparedness isn’t only for earthquakes or fires. What happens during an extended power outage? Floods? Tornado-strength winds? Planning is an essential element in keeping you and your pets safe during any disaster or emergency. Plan for an extended stay away from home – you never know how long the emergency will last. Plan to take your pets with you...
The insectary maintained by the Whitehall Biological Weed Control Project at Whitehall High School is a noxious weed garden with several purposes and an interesting history. As of this writing, we are "lovingly" growing the state-designated noxious weeds spotted knapweed, Russian knapweed, yellow toadflax, and whitetop. We also have one or more insect/mite species that help control each of these nasty weeds, established in the insectary. So, we are carefully cultivating the weeds to attract...
Earlier this summer, I was jogging on a local trail with my 7-year-old black lab mutt, Camas, when she suddenly froze. The fur along her spine bristled. Then she let out a single, sharp bark - a timbre I'd never before heard. I caught the unmistakable musk of an animal and my hand shot to the bear spray on my chest. Halfway up a tree less than 20 yards away, a beautiful, small cinnamon black bear stared back at us. The bear scampered off as Camas growled, standing her ground in front of me on...
It's no secret that grizzly bears in the Lower 48 live close to the edge of extinction. Now, with little explanation and almost no time for the public to respond, the Trump administration and three Western governors have proposed to make it easier for states to authorize the killing of these bears. The federal proposal would change regulations that now protect grizzly bears under the Endangered Species Act, stripping away protections that keep grizzlies in Idaho, Montana and Wyoming alive. State...
Few foods are as versatile and as beloved as chicken. Chicken is a lean protein source that many people rely on for meals throughout the day. However, they may be stuck with the same tried-and-true recipes that can dull the taste buds over time. The good news is that there is no shortage of ways to prepare chicken, which will take on the unique flavor profile of the other spices and ingredients included. Fans of Asian cuisine can try this Lines+Angles recipe for Chicken Curry with Peas and...
Celery isn't the most glamorous vegetable today; but in the 19th century, things were very different. The crunchy vegetable was a fashionable status symbol because of how difficult it was to cultivate. If anyone had reason to believe they were cursed, it was Robert Todd Lincoln. The eldest son of Abraham Lincoln was closely connected to three presidential assassinations over the course of his life - first his father's, then Presidents James A. Garfield and William McKinley. Calf's brains were...
Summer Reading and Feeding at the Whitehall Community Library (110W First - Whitehall) are over; patrons are getting ready to go back to school, the weather is granting a few cool days, and the library is gearing up for September programs. We are still accepting submissions from readers who have completed their sheets for prizes. There are many children who split the summer between parents and will be returning this month, so feel free to come and collect all three prize levels. On August 12th...
Golden Sunlight Mine laid off another 15 employees effective July 31, 2001, but even though the current workforce is less than a quarter of the 1996 GSM workforce, mine officials continue to search for a new power contract and explore the possibility of expanded mining opportunities in the pit. "These layoffs are not unexpected," said Doug Bailey, general manager at Gold Sunlight. "Everyone knew when we stopped mining the pit this would happen." The reduction in force of 15 jobs brings the numbe...
Life insurance is often thought of as a way to provide money to loved ones after a death, but a revised Montana State University Extension MontGuide points out that it can also serve as an important estate planning tool to help families protect assets, provide financial security, and make the transfer of property easier for future generations. Life insurance can provide immediate cash when it is needed most. Funds may be used to pay debts, medical bills, funeral expenses, probate costs, and other settlement expenses. In some situations, life...
The Jefferson Valley Fine Art group wishes to thank all the wonderful artists who participated in the 2026 Frontier Days art exhibit. Thanks to all of you, we were able to provide a great, diverse exhibit for all the attendees. Our panels and tables were completely full of beautiful art. We are more than grateful for the opportunity to show off your talent. We had many new artists exhibiting from around southwest Montana, which brought a new spark to the exhibit, and we also hosted two local...
Government officials are limiting fishing access to nearly 30 rivers to alleviate pressure on cold-water fish species as hot temperatures and dwindling streamflows blanket Montana and the broader Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks on July 28 announced the most recent round of restrictions, which adds 11 rivers to the list of waterways fully or partially closed to fishing and brings the total number of Montana restrictions to 24. Anglers are now prohibited from...
Every summer, as temperatures climb and student-athletes return to fields, courts, tracks, and gyms, I think about one message I wish every athlete, parent, and coach would take seriously: heat safety is not something to start thinking about when practice begins. It starts hours, and often days, before an athlete ever laces up their shoes. As a certified athletic trainer with St. James Sports Medicine, I spend a lot of time helping athletes perform at their best. But performance can never come before safety. In hot weather, hydration,...
AUGUST 1926 • A thrown dagger narrowly misses the head of Spanish dictator Miguel Primo de Rivera on August 1 in Barcelona. A 34-year-old anarchist is arrested for the failed assassination attempt. • The French passenger ship S.S. Lotus strikes the Turkish freighter S.S. Bozkourt on August 2. Eight passengers drown, and the captain of the Lotus is eventually charged with liability for the deaths by Turkish authorities. • On August 3, the Mount Batur volcano on the island of Bali erupts for the first time since 1917. The village of Karang Anyar...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking applicants interested in helping shape the future of mountain lion management in southwest Montana. FWP is assembling the Southwest Lion Ecoregional Population Objective Panel (LEPOP). The LEPOP will advise FWP on population objectives for mountain lions across southwest Montana. Panel members will evaluate biological information and public perspectives and offer input that FWP will incorporate into recommendations for the Fish and Wildlife Commission. Applicants must be able to attend two in-person...
The Montana state-designated noxious weed, spotted knapweed (Centaurea stoebe or Centaurea maculosa), which invaded from Eurasia, has a weakness. Unfortunately, knapweed has many weedy strengths as well. These strengths include: 1) producing 1,000-120,000 seeds per year that can stay viable in the soil for 8 or more years, 2) being an invader species that can rapidly spread in newly disturbed areas, 3) producing an allelopathic chemical (catechin) that prevents the germination and growth of...
Northwest Montana is experiencing a below average huckleberry crop this year, and as natural food sources become harder for bears to find, they are increasingly moving to lower elevations in search of alternatives. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks bear conflict specialists are asking for the community's help to reduce potential conflicts. "We've responded to an unusually high number of calls this season," said bear and lion conflict specialist, Justine Vallieres. As fall approaches and bears...
In this new book, Headwaters Folk: Everyday People in Southwest Montana, author Matt Wemple sets out to capture the stories of area locals who have built and shaped Headwaters Country. This anthology is a collection of interviews that the author published in the Lewis and Clark Journal, in his column Conversations, from 2023 to 2024. These interviews capture the unique history, lifestyles, and stories that make the Headwaters region distinct in southwest Montana. Signed copies now available at...
The Jefferson County fairgrounds are about to become the site of an alien invasion. On Aug. 14-15, the fairgrounds will host the inaugural Mooshfest, a two-day-long extraterrestrial- and cosmic-inspired music festival featuring over 20 musical acts from across the country. Colorado's "legendary" Space Lady aka Susan Deitrich, recognized by The Guardian as among the strangest performers on Spotify, will be there. So will rising internet star Pedal Steel Noah, and Missoula-based folk punk band...
Honey has been enjoyed for centuries. Ancient peoples ate honey, and historians believe humans have been harvesting wild honey since the Stone Age. Honey has been widely consumed, used in medicinal salves, and even left in Egyptian tombs for the afterlife. Due to its high acidity and low moisture, honey never spoils. The flavor of honey is entirely determined by the types of floral nectar bees gather, which can make cooking with honey interesting, as no dish may taste the same if different types...
The cast performed this hilarious comedy, a fundraiser for their trip to the Montana Thespian Festival in February, during Frontier Days....
The last two months have flown by at rocket speed here at the Whitehall Community Library (110 W First St - Whitehall)! Summer Reading ends on July 30th with our big end-of-summer party at 9:30 AM for preschoolers and younger, then 10:30 AM for everyone older. The store will be set up in the basement, with ice cream and toppings, and crafts for all. Please bring your reading log to go to the store. We will be feeding lunch one more day, on July 31, then the lunch program ends for the summer. We...
The economy may improve at the Golden Sunlight Mine. More layoffs will be coming soon, but a new drilling program will seek to identify additional gold reserves. WHITEHALL ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Bill Murphy. Bill Murphy of Cardwell, a high school history teacher in Harrison, took first place in saddle bronc competition at the Whitehall Frontier Days NRA Rodeo. Billy, who also coaches junior high girls' basketball and assists with boys' basketball in Harrison, recently won the saddle bronc event...
Montana's Department of Environmental Quality declared the Big Hole River environmentally impaired early this month, which may be problematic for swimmers and anglers planning to enjoy the county's namesake waterway. Brian Wheeler, a program director at the water monitoring nonprofit Save Wild Trout, said the issue in the Big Hole, a key Jefferson River tributary, is eutrophication, meaning that it's over-enriched with nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, causing large algal blooms. When...
