Week of June 10, 2026
Week of June 10, 2026
The Whitehall Project has existed since the early 1990s and has raised, collected and redistributed over 1.4 million dollars' worth of noxious weed controlling insects, mites and fungus. We give these insects at no cost to landowners who want to add biological control to their land management strategies. In mid-May we hired two AmeriCorps MCC Conservation Interns, college students Bridget Danielson and Eleni Voulgaris, from Minnesota and Colorado respectively. They will be working with the crew...
"Comfort food" is an umbrella term for a wide array of dishes. For fans of Italian food, there may be no dish that fits the comfort food mold better than lasagna. Lasagna can be made with a wide array of ingredients, and each iteration of it qualifies as comfort food. That's certainly the case with this recipe for Lasagna With Zucchini and Meat Sauce from Lines+Angles. INGREDIENTS: (Makes 9 servings) 2 large zucchini, rinsed and trimmed Salt 12 dried lasagna noodles 1 pound ground beef 1 1/2...
Whitehall Garden Club would like to congratulate its 2026 recipient of the Club's $1,000 Educational Scholarship, Kalen Martinell. Kalen is a 2026 graduate of Lima High School and comes highly recommended from Lima High School's guidance counselor, teacher, 4-H leader, and class advisor, Jacqueline Sutton. Kalen has consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership, strong character, a strong work ethic, and a deep commitment to agriculture and to serving others. Kalen has served in a...
Jefferson IGA store owners Diana and Don Burton are celebrating their first anniversary as store owners with a BBQ party, with donations going to the Whitehall Swimming Pool Committee for Pool Pals. JEFFERSON VALLEY PRESENTS Performer of the Week: BARBARA HAXBY. Barbara Haxby is the secretary of the Jefferson Valley Presents (JVP) board and one of JVP's founding members. She operates her own home-based clerical company, wrote and directed 20 church plays from 1995-1999, and has been a dedicated...
National Flag Day will be celebrated on June 14th as a day to honor the American flag. On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress proposed that the United States have a national flag instead of the British Union Jack. The resolution read: Resolved, that the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union is thirteen stars, white in a blue field representing a new constellation. Then on June 14, 1877, the flag was flown from every government building in...
School's Out!! Those two words never go out of style for children, young adults, and teachers. Back in 1900, it was not all fun and games in the summer. There was plenty of time for fun after the chores were done. For adults, the Jefferson Valley Zephyr covered items of interest from around the world. The Boer War with Great Britain was in the news, and there were sentiments that the U.S. had too much of a hidden alliance with Great Britain. In Cuba, the McKinley appointed person to run the...
Whitehall non-profit Gold Junction Presents is excited to continue the tradition of WEDNESDAYS ON THE GREEN that was started last year with the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce. However, instead of EVERY Wednesday, we will be holding SECOND WEDNESDAY ON THE GREEN (June 10, July 8, August 12, and September 9). This monthly community gathering brings neighbors and friends together in the heart of Whitehall. Beginning TODAY June 10, the Main Street Green next to the historic Star Theatre will host a...
Whitehall Garden Club (WGC) held its monthly meeting on June 3rd, the first Wednesday of the month, as usual. Hostesses Diane Ward and Dorie Westhoven provided a selection of light nibbles to sustain the group through the business meeting. Additionally, Linda Ruben brought a surprise dessert (prepared by her talented husband) to share: an unbelievably delicious crème caramel flan. After the meeting adjourned, members were invited to drive the short distance to Sugar Beet Row Farm, owned and...
This Drought Management Plan guides efforts to reduce resource impacts and support equitable water use during critical periods. It is a voluntary effort involving agricultural producers, conservation groups, anglers, municipalities, businesses, and government agencies. Established in 2000, the plan focuses on maintaining a minimum flow of 50 cfs at the Jefferson River at Parsons Bridge near Silver Star, MT - USGS-06027600 (https://bit.ly/43Y2Pba)gage near Waterloo. The drought plan has been...
As I am watching the price of everything go up, I am so thrilled that the Whitehall Community Library will once again be providing lunches through our friends at Action, INC and East Middle School in Butte. Anyone 18 and younger will be able to pick up a hot lunch at the library starting June 15th from 11 AM to 1 PM, Monday through Thursday, for free. There is no paperwork to fill out, no sign-up required, just free food and full tummies. Wednesdays are our big programming days, and June 17th...
We are nearing the first official day of summer (Sunday, June 21), but the last day of spring is bringing lots of fun to Whitehall! Don't miss all the action on Saturday, June 20th throughout Whitehall! FARMER'S MARKET: Whitehall's annual weekly event - the Whitehall Farmer's Market - will begin Saturday, June 20, in Legion Park. The market is open to all home-based businesses, community fundraising groups, and individuals selling vintage or repurposed goods. The Farmer's Market will be held on...
Nonresident hunters who signed up for the Alternates List can now check their position on the list by logging into their MyFWP account. The Alternates List gives nonresident hunters a second chance to obtain a combination license (big game, general elk or general deer). These licenses become available when other hunters return them, often due to medical issues or refund requests. Here’s how it works: After the sign-up period closed on June 1, the list was randomized. Each customer on the list was assigned a random number. As...
Fish, Wildlife & Parks and Walleyes Unlimited of Montana want to remind walleye anglers to keep more of the smaller fish they catch on Canyon Ferry Reservoir. With fewer small fish in the reservoir, larger fish will face less competition for food and will have the opportunity to grow. The first walleye in Canyon Ferry Reservoir was captured in 1989 during rainbow trout fall netting. Since then, walleye have become a very popular target species in the reservoir. Walleye populations in Canyon Ferry, Hauser and Holter reservoirs are...
With summer approaching, it’s time to think about getting outdoors and having fun. If interacting or just observing animals is your type of fun, Southwest Montana is brimming with options. From working farm and ranch visits to appreciative viewing, from wildlife refuges to luxury ranch stays, the choices are yours to make. Alpacas, llamas, goats, bison, highland cattle, horses, bears and wolves – take your pick. Llamas and alpacas may seem out of place in Montana, but they’re quite popular for doing well in harsh climates, serving as...
This year, in celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America, Whitehall’s local American Legion Post #24 and VFW Post 4603 will be hosting a Whitehall fireworks display on July 4th to commemorate the celebration. We ask for your support in raising funds for this monumental endeavor! The United States’ 250th birthday of American independence will be on July 4, 2026, with nationwide celebrations honoring the nation’s founding, history, and values. This milestone, known as America250, is a major historical and...
Dear Editor, I'm proud to have lived a life committed to public service, but serving as your Representative for the past six years has been the honor of a lifetime. While I am disappointed to not be returning to Helena for one more term to work on your behalf, I will leave office deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve you. We live in an increasingly divisive time. I believe SW Montana can be a leader in showing not just the rest of the state, but the entire country, how neighbors can...
Dear Editor, Please note that this election evening's national TV advertising is depriving down-ballot candidates and offices of their due airtime and respect. In one fell swoop, buying our democracy and elections in full view! Signatures are currently being gathered for Initiative-194 (The Montana Plan), a great opportunity to restore some Montana campaign finance regulation. Yes, this is the one that will make the federal Citizens United case irrelevant. But it needs to get on the November...
Invented in 1842, a cyanotype was a photographic process that produced an early blueprint for builders, architects, and engineers. In our time, the proliferation of powerful computers has enabled CAD systems that make the process available to multiple workers and teams almost effortlessly. Digital versions on tablets are the norm on the jobsite. Despite these changes, the concept of “blueprints” still exists. From the concrete footings all the way to the roof top, measurements need to align correctly. Can you imagine purchasing a...
Dear Editor, We are writing to correct the inaccuracies in Tom Millett's recent op-ed claiming I-194 could cost Montana taxpayers millions without fixing campaign finance. In his piece, Millett mischaracterizes the mechanism, legal grounding, and scope of Initiative 194, also known as The Montana Plan. A reading of the actual initiative text reveals a robust, tightly drafted measure designed to fix the fundamental structure of our broken campaign finance system and wrestle campaign spending...
Which name came first? The fruit orange, or the color orange? Who came up with the expression “it’s raining cats and dogs”? How is it relevant to the weather? Despite all the colors depicted on screens, there are only three coloured pixels. If air and water are both clear, why can we see water and not air? If a tomato is a fruit, is ketchup a smoothie? Does a straw have one hole or two? Did dinosaurs have hair? Hair doesn’t preserve, so we would never know if dinosaurs had hair. Can you daydream at night? Did the plant or seed come...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Collaboration is your secret weapon this week, Aries. Putting two heads together will be better than one. Take a walk or exercise to get away and gain perspective. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you may find yourself getting a small bonus or increase in pay, proving your financial luck is looking up this week. Enjoy the surprise and treat yourself. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, this is a great week for writing or presentations, as creativity will be flowing through you. A fun text message can be a catalyst for a great...
GEORGIA, I have a question. There is a guy at my gym who has been consistently staring at me for months and constantly matching my proximity. We don’t use the same machines and go at 5 AM when it’s empty, so there’s no reason to be close. Yet if I switch to a different side of the room, he will move to my new spot within a minute or two to stretch or exercise right next to me (sometimes literally a foot away). I am naturally shy, and admittedly have a resting B!%&# face, but when we lock eyes, he holds it, though he avoids eye contact...
SUNDAY, MAY 31 06:46:04 Traffic Stop: I-90 07:34:25 Traffic Stop: Hwy 359 08:30:28 Found Property: Forcella Rd 08:48:00 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 09:06:39 Traffic Stop: Hwy 55 14:06:52 Trespass: Cold Springs Rd 16:46:44 Civil: Prospector Loop 17:35:40 911 18:40:11 Custodial Interference: N Whitehall St 19:54:24 Gas Leak/Odor: Capp Ln 21:15:55 Transport (Prisoner or Other) 21:47:33 Suicide Threats 21:57:21 Suicide Threats: Prairie Dog Ln MONDAY, JUNE 1 01:36:17 Traffic Hazard: I-90 09:56:03...
A 2026 Election Candidate Meet & Greet will be held at the Star Theatre (25 W Legion) in the upstairs Great Room on Wednesday, June 17th at 6:30 PM. This meet & greet is not a candidate forum, but an opportunity to meet the candidates personally, interact, and ask your questions in a public but personal setting. Light refreshments will be provided. Please enter through the Star Theatre's main doors, then go up the stairs immediately to the right of the ticket booth. This event has been...
M-44s are spring-loaded devices stuck in the ground and scented with decomposed animal tissue. They blast cyanide into the mouth of any creature that bites and pulls them. They were introduced in 1967, to replace gunpowder-driven Coyote Getters. M-44s are designed to kill coyotes, foxes and feral dogs that sometimes prey on sheep and newborn cattle. They also kill at least 150 nontarget species. This April 15, the Trump administration lifted former President Biden’s M-44 ban on the Bureau of Land Management’s 245 million acres, and once...
The Whitehall Majors 1 (WHMJ1) team trumped the Three Forks Majors 1 (TFMJ1) team 6-5 on Wednesday, June 3rd. The Whitehall Majors 1 piled up 11 hits in the game, with Jace T, Parker W, Dustin H, and Forest H each collecting two hits. Parker, Hunter, Trenton G, Dustin, and Forest each stole multiple bases throughout the game as well. The Whitehall Majors 1 record for the season was 12-2; one of those losses was to the TFMJ1 team earlier in the season, who beat Whitehall 8-25. The championship...
