Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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In a move that surprised everyone, angered some, and pleased others, the Jefferson County Commission altered the recommendations of the metal mines advisory committee and awarded half the grant monies - a total of $25,000 - to applicants not recommended for funding by the committee. The Commission, meeting in Boulder on August 15, awarded: $18,000 to the Whitehall Saddle Club for rodeo grounds grandstand improvements; $15,000 to Jefferson Valley Presents for drilling of a water well and improvem...
The Whitehall Garden Club will meet at the JVEMS Ambulance Barn Conference Room (111 N. Whitehall St) on September 2, 2026. Please join us for social time beginning at 9:30 AM, with refreshments provided by our members Sharon (Kay) Fisher and Janet Chapman. Our regular business meeting will follow at 10 AM. Beginning at approximately 11 AM, Kathy Ross will present this month’s educational program on utilizing edible flowers in cooking, including salads, desserts, drinks, garnishes, and more. For more information about the Whitehall Garden C...
Ice cream is a beloved dessert. The extraordinary number of flavor combinations you can create by mixing a few ingredients undoubtedly contributes to ice cream's popularity. For those partial to cherries and almonds, there's nothing better than combining those flavors in this recipe for "No-Churn Cherry Bakewell Ice Cream" from "Jane's Patisserie" (Sourcebooks) by Jane Dunn. INGREDIENTS (For 10 servings) 1 cup pitted cherries 2 cups double (heavy) cream 14 oz. condensed milk 1 teaspoon almond...
The Whitehall Community Library (110 W First - Whitehall) continues to add to the programming calendar; this week, I have to tell you about a great series of topics you can watch at home. Our library has joined the Montana State Library Network; you may join any of their monthly videos by visiting https://bit.ly/4ibFYRN. Topics include Understanding Medicare, Bat Week, Telescopes in Libraries, Storytelling with Montana Poet Laureate Allen Morris Jones, and more. The first program is...
The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce has scheduled the first-ever – and hopes to make it the first annual – Whitehall Fall Arts and Crafts Festival for Sep. 8-9, 2001. The festival will coincide with the arrival of a special tourist train from Livingston. Montana Rockies Rail Tours is promoting a "Special Livingston Excursion" train from Livingston to Whitehall. The train, featuring luxury rail cars, departs Livingston at 8:30 AM on Saturday and arrives in Whitehall at 11 AM. WHITEHALL ATHLETE OF...
Pablo Picasso is one of the most recognizable names in art history, but if the painter had opted to go by his full name: Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno Crispín Crispiniano María de los Remedios de la Santísima Trinidad Ruiz Picasso. (The exact order and spelling vary by source.) Visitors to famous sites usually exit through the gift shop and leave with something like a postcard or refrigerator magnet. But for centuries, many travelers preferred a far more literal kee...
Michael and Seth Coombe, of Whitehall, announce the engagement of their son Avrey Coombe to Madison Austin. Maddie is the daughter of Will and Heidi Austin, also of Whitehall. Their wedding is planned for February 14, 2027....
On a clear summer day, as I was walking a high sagebrush bench with snow-clad peaks rimming a 360-degree view, I bumped a young cow elk from a timbered edge. She blew, stomped, and high-stepped a few yards off, reluctant to move far. It was then I saw her calf, a dark ball curled beneath a small Douglas fir, not but a few hours old. Scattered across the bench, clusters of cow elk grazed, heads bobbing up to peer to the horizon and down again to feed on greening grasses and early wildflowers. A passing ranch truck drew little notice, but a low b...
This story is produced by Montana Free Press/Mountain Journal in collaboration with Grist as part of the Report for America Local News Initiative. For the past several weeks a familiar, albeit unwelcome, summer guest has settled into Montana. Despite a slower start than expected, fire season is here. And the outside world now exists in the sepia-toned hue of sunlight filtered through smoky skies. The lighting casts an eerie shadow on the snake plant sitting in Ethan Walker's office window in...
Rice is enjoyed in just about every corner of the globe. Rice can be a healthy part of a person's diet, and it is especially beneficial for people who cannot enjoy other grains because of dietary intolerances. While many people might think of rice as a side dish to meat or fish, rice is the star of the show in this recipe for Southwestern Rice Salad with Black Beans from Line+Angles. INGREDIENTS (For 4 servings) For the salad: 1 cup white long-grain rice, rinsed 3/4 cup canned sweet corn, draine...
The 20th century was not off to a good start in China. Foreign ministers stationed in China were feared dead from a massacre in Peking, although the Chinese government favored a different story. The China situation covered most of the front pages of the August Zephyr editions. The king of Italy was assassinated in Monza, Italy, shortly after handing out prizes for a gymnastic competition. In Alaska, trouble was brewing at Topkuk, 50 miles north of Nome City, between miners and the U.S. military...
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,...
