Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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A cherished yellow pie plate can ignite more family conflict than a house or bank account. That’s the central message of a Montana State University Extension MontGuide that encourages families to plan ahead to pass along personal belongings of sentimental value. The publication, titled “Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate? Transferring Non-Titled Property,” highlights how everyday items such as photographs, quilts, collections, and heirlooms can carry deep emotional meaning and often lead to disagreements if decisions are not made in advance...
Integrated Weed Management (IWM) is a weed management strategy that uses multiple control tactics. That is a long-term, holistic approach that combines methods to minimize economic, health, and environmental risks while preventing weeds from developing resistance or adapting to a single control mechanism. Think of this as a "toolbox" of noxious weed-fighting strategies that you can pick and choose from for the unique circumstances of your property. Here are many of the weed management strategies that are part of our IWM toolbox: 1) noxious...
Fire season, during which millions of acres burn across the country each summer, is an annual obstacle for anyone aspiring to enjoy a long and healthy life immersed in the outdoors. As of early July, wildfire season hasn’t picked up in Montana yet. But as summer progresses and forests and grasslands burn, the state’s air quality will deteriorate. Carrie Nyssen, an air quality expert with the American Lung Association, told Montana Free Press that wildfire smoke contains toxic compounds, including carbon monoxide and carcinogens such as ben...
I’ve been asked that question twice recently, in very different contexts. The first time was after I described a hike I’d just taken in Oregon’s Siskiyou Mountains. The trail was narrow and rocky, picking its way across a steep mountainside. It was hot, the footing was tricky, and I’m 73 years old with a gimpy knee. Exhilarating but hard. The second time was after I mentioned a political demonstration I’d just attended — one of many. But both times, I answered that question about what keeps me going with no hesitation: wildflowers. That mounta...
Country cooking means different things to different people. For many, it is the comfort foods they grew up with. From fried chicken to mac and cheese to meatloaf, there are plenty of dishes that fall under the country cooking umbrella. But a pot of chicken and dumplings may be one of the most popular and recognizable country cooking staples. Chicken and dumplings are flavorful, feed a crowd, and appeal to everyone from adults to children. This recipe for "Quick Chicken and Dumplins" from "Lord...
July in southwest Montana is a peak summer month with long sunny days and cool evenings. An ideal month to spent time outdoors – hiking, exploring, rafting or floating the rivers, world class fly fishing. It’s a month full of small-town parades, rodeos, 4 th of July celebrations and cultural festivals. So much to do within the space of one month. Whitehall outdoor recreation choices are plentiful. Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park, Montana’s first state park, offers massive limestone underground cave formations with two guided walking tours...
The Whitehall Community Library is in the second month of Summer Reading and Feeding, and things are going great! We are feeding 160 patrons, and summer reading sign-ups are nearly 250! On July 8th at 10:30 AM, we will be making slime to take home. It is wonderful to play with all summer and keeps well in a plastic container (such as a butter dish). Even though the 21st Century group is not meeting again until July 13th, everyone is invited to all our programs. Summer is a terrific time to join...
Opening the Whitehall Community Pool this year will cost just over $20,000 in materials and labor. A pool board member said that a 1,700-pound skid steer with backhoe, bucket, and hydraulic jackhammer is needed to break up the concrete around the pool to access the pipes. The goal will be to have the pool open and operational later in July of 2001. JEFFERSON VALLEY PRESENTS PERFORMER OF THE WEEK: David Lemon. Ennis resident David Lemon, a well-known sculptor of western art, portrays...
Russian knapweed (Rhaponticum repens) has blue green lobed leaves and pink to purple flowers. In the spring it grows a basal rosette (a ring of leaves located at the base of the plant) and then bolts (rapidly shoots up stems that flower) as the summer progresses. The flowers are very similar to spotted knapweed and can be difficult to differentiate. One of the key differences between these species is spotted knapweed has bracts on the flower buds with dark colored tips whereas Russian...
The 50th anniversary of Bannack State Park’s signature event, Bannack Days, is scheduled for the third weekend in July, with many traditional attractions and activities celebrating Montana’s first territorial capital. Since 1976, Bannack Days has brought this iconic ghost town to life with music, gunfights, wagon rides, gold panning, re-enactments, artisan demonstrations, and other festivities. This special 50th anniversary of Bannack Days will be Saturday, July 18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, July 19, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Adm...
According to the National Recreation and Park Association, 93% of U.S. adults agree that both older adults and children can benefit from spending time together in organized programs like those offered by many park and recreation agencies. • The Power of Play: From playgrounds to programs to youth sports, play fuels creativity, joy and lifelong learning.... Local park and recreation agencies reach more than 40 million youth each year, with 92% offering youth sports programs that build skills, c...
Montanans love wildlife and are concerned for their well-being. But when it comes to baby animals, that concern can lead to a tragic conclusion. Every year, Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (FWP) gets hundreds of calls from people with the best intentions, but when they pick up a baby animal, they put its life in danger. Many calls this time of year involve deer fawns, but reports also frequently cite squirrels, chipmunks, and birds. Often, when young wildlife appear abandoned, it is a mother's safety...
Grilling enthusiasts know there are no limits to the foods that can be improved when cooked over an open flame. The unique flavor profile of foods cooked on the grill is impossible to match, and that's perhaps one reason why grilling devotees are willing to try their hand at grilling anything. Perhaps no food is less associated with grilling than a banana. But this recipe for Grilled Bananas Stuffed With Marshmallows and Chocolate Squares from Lines+Angles is proof that all foods can be given a...
JUNE 1926 • Canadian Prime Minister Arthur Meighen’s two-day-old government is defeated in Parliament by one vote on July 1. Many of Meighen’s fellow Conservatives voted against him. • Mexican President Plutarco Elías Calles publishes the Calles Law on July 2. The law mandated that all church property be taken over by the government and that all worship be conducted inside churches under the supervision of local officials. • Less than two weeks after an attempted coup d’état against the government of Prime Minister Miguel Primo de Rivera, Ki...
The June 3, 1926, edition of the Jefferson Valley News began the month with a variety of stories, some of which showed a dark side of humanity. The front page reviewed the details of the murder of Bob Neill by Ed Rollins. Rollins was known in this part of the county and had a record of trouble obeying the law. He finally made a confession to the murder after a week in county jail. A nationally known KKK leader, Reverend Smith, made an appearance in Whitehall, but without the traditional attire....
The Whitehall Community Swimming Pool has a delayed opening due to major leaks in the water-circulating pipes. The pool board figured the pool was losing 12 to 18 inches per day, which amounts to 27,000 gallons of water. That leaves the pool closed indefinitely, and depending on the cost of the repair, it may remain closed for the rest of the 2001 summer. WHITEHALL COACHES OF THE WEEK: Dan Segovia, Mark Allen, and Doug Robbins. The Whitehall White Sox coaches Dan Segovia, Mark Allen, and Doug...
July arrives next week, and with it, many families are headed to the mountains, lakes, or to be with family. Knowing that from years past, we will not be having a program on Wednesday, July 1st at the Whitehall Community Library. We will be serving lunches from Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 1 PM. The library will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, and Saturday, July 4th, for the Independence Day holiday. Programs happening the week of June 29-July 2 include History Book Club on Monday, June...
Montana wildfire season is here, and the American Red Cross is urging families to take simple steps now to protect themselves and their loved ones. “Wildfires move fast and can leave little time to get to safety,” said Scott O’Connell, regional disaster officer for the Red Cross of Montana, Idaho and East Oregon. “Make sure you have an evacuation plan and practice it with everyone in your household. Taking a few simple steps today can make all the difference tomorrow.” PREPARE NOW: • Clear brush and flammable materials from around your home....
Overconfidence can ruin a good hike. When I surf through outdoor sites on social media, here's the essence of what I usually find: "This hike may be hot, long, and occasionally off trail, but it's rewarding, and route-finding really isn't that difficult." With advice like that assuring what seems a doable hike, it's probably not surprising that during 2025, Grand Canyon Search and Rescue responded to 848 hiker assists and 232 search and rescue incidents. What's more, 11 people died. In just the...
This article provides an overview of two unique plants, Dalmatian toadflax and yellow toadflax, both of which are noxious invasive species in Montana and a serious concern for the state and its residents. We will explore their appearance and how to identify each plant, how they arrived in the state, what is currently being done to control their spread, and what you can do to help. To begin, Dalmatian toadflax (Linaria dalmatica) is a 1–4-foot-tall plant with heart- shaped, blue-green, waxy l...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), in partnership with Hoffman’s R&M Services, has completed the Whitehall Sidewalks project, enhancing pedestrian safety, accessibility, and connections to important community destinations. The project added Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant sidewalks and pedestrian improvements in four areas of Whitehall: • Along the north side of Yellowstone Trail, between the pedestrian bridge at Whitetail Deer Creek and Whitetail Drive, • At the intersection of East 1st Street and North Division St...
The Montana State University-Northern Spring semester Dean’s List contains 333 students. Two Whitehall High School alumni are included on this list: 2024 graduates Reilly J. Slater and Cyrus W. Tebay. To be included in the Dean’s List, students must carry a minimum of 12 credits and earn a grade point average of 3.25 or better. Students who received a pass, incomplete, or “F” during this semester are not included on the honor roll listing....
It is a great week to visit the Whitehall Community Library! We are kicking things off with a bang with programs and lunches galore. On Wednesday, June 24th, Markie Schulz will be here with her amazing dragon puppets at 10:30 AM. It will be a great time for everyone, and lunch will be available for pickup from 11 AM until 1 PM. The library was approved for the Senior Planet Digital Education Program and will offer classes this fall on a range of technologies and computer programs. The classes ar...
The Whitehall School Board approved the master contract with the Whitehall Teachers Union and accepted the resignations of three teachers in action at the June 6th meeting. The Whitehall Town Council unanimously approved a five-lot commercial subdivision, committed $3,000 to a proposed animal shelter, and debated - but did not act on - a proposed "incompatibility of office" ordinance during action at the June 11 meeting. Jefferson Valley Presents Performer of the Week: HANK KING. Hank King is...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is seeking public comment on the Draft Section 4(f) Evaluation for the Pipestone Pass Erosion Repair project. The project is located southeast of the Pipestone Trailhead on Montana Highway 2 (MT 2) between mile markers 75.1 and 75.5. The federally required Section 4(f) evaluation applies to projects that use publicly owned land from a park, recreation area, wildlife refuge, or historic site. The Pipestone Pass project will require...
