Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Sometimes when I drive past the little house my wife and I bought when we first married, 30 years ago, it makes me sad. Not only because of nostalgia, but because of economics. We were young professionals and bought a cute one-bedroom crackerbox in a small Montana town for less than $50,000. Today on Zillow, that house lists for more than $300,000. There's no way salaries have kept up with that kind of inflation. Clearly, rising costs are hitting the working class hard. The escalating prices of...
Montana is at a crossroads in our management of wildlife. We will either maintain our decades-long tradition in which everyone has equal opportunity to enjoy our public wildlife, or we hand control to a handful of wealthy landowners and outfitters to pick who gets to hunt. A bill pending in the state Legislature would allow unlimited elk “B” cow elk tags in some areas to residents, and give non-residents who draw a bull elk license a second cow elk tag, in addition to the one they’re already guaranteed based on a law passed a couple years...
Although many desserts make for a sweet ending to delicious meals, there's something so inviting about a moist and tender cobbler to add that yum factor. Cobbler consists of a fruit filling covered in a biscuit batter of sorts. When baked, the ingredients blend together to form a spoonable treat that is tender but with the right amount of bite. Enjoy this recipe for Peach Cobbler courtesy of Taste Better From Scratch and contributor Lauren Allen. INGREDIENTS 5 peaches, peeled, cored and sliced...
The Jefferson Valley Museum is offering a free program on Wednesday evening, February 19th, at 7 PM at the museum barn. Take a "walk" through the Whitehall cemetery while comfortably seated in a warm room. The program will cover the history given at the October cemetery walk with some additional information included. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about more than 30 past residents of the town and valley, some well-known and others few have heard about; all played a part in our...
Everyone is invited to an intergenerational (all-ages) BINGO and Soup Night at Trinity United Methodist (102 N. Brooke Street) on Wednesday, February 19th, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Join us for a bowl of soup and a time to connect and play bingo and other games. All are welcome, invited, and encouraged to attend this fun evening!...
The Whitehall Garden Club (WGC) has made excellent plans for the coming year. But before we get to business, let's re-drool; I mean, review the delightful breakfast brunch awaiting all members and guests. Hostesses Janet Finney and Karen Ranta presented a beautiful table of muffilicious muffins, at least five different varieties, beautifully arranged fruit platters, and a dish of candied orange slices, cinnamon hearts, and lots of chocolate Hershey's Kisses, all on a Valentine's Day motif. The...
Brandi and I are moving into our new office created within the Whitehall Community Library this week; please be patient if we need to look for things! It is a great office and the staff is very excited about all the changes in their space. Once crammed together and buried in my projects, they'll have a great, clean area to spread out in. We can all be organized and neat! If you happen to see John Smith, thank him for the wonderful donation, as he gave all the materials to build the office as a g...
FEBRUARY 9, 2000 The Whitehall Chamber’s mural committee plans to raise enough funds to complete eight new murals in the upcoming year. The Whitehall Lewis and Clark Murals Project, spearheaded by the Chamber, has planned an ambitious year in 2000. Although a significant amount of behind-the-scenes work is already underway, the first public demonstration of activity will come on May 6 with a community silent art auction. After hearing from students and parents during a Feb. 2 board meeting, t...
Blood pressure might not be something you think about often, but it plays a huge role in your overall health. Known as the “silent killer,” high blood pressure (or hypertension) can sneak up on you, leading to serious issues like heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems. Understanding your blood pressure and keeping it in check is crucial for staying healthy. Blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. It’s measured in two numbers: • Systolic pressure (the top number) measures the force when your he...
Valentine's Day is about expressing love for special people in your life. One way to do so is to pamper that person as much as possible. That can mean starting the day off with a delicious breakfast in bed. Muffins can be prepared in advance and are easy to enjoy in hand for a breakfast that involves lounging and love. "Blackberry Crunch Muffins" marry coffee cake and muffin elements and tart berries for something that is equal parts breakfast and dessert. What better idea for Valentine's Day?...
Lights, Camera, Action! Are you ready to experience the glitz and glamour of Hollywood right here in Whitehall, Montana? Get ready to roll out the red carpet and join us at the Whitehall Star Theatre on Sunday, March 2nd, at 4 PM for the most epic Oscars Party of the year, hosted by none other than Gold Junction Presents! Need a gown or suit for the big night? What about for the upcoming 2025 WHS prom? The Whitehall Ledger office has attire for all ages and sizes, with garments priced between $10 and $50! Funds made from the dresses go...
While the early months of the year are usually plagued with cold and nothing to do, that doesn't seem to be the case this year. When the weather dips below freezing this February and March, you can stay warm inside, not travel that far, AND have a great time at all of these upcoming activities! 2/5: Jefferson County Spelling Bee in Clancy, 6 PM 2/6: #TBThursday Movie: Must Love Dogs at Star Theatre, 7 PM 2/7: Boots & Bling Dance Lessons at Whitehall Community Center, 7:30 PM 2/8:Knights of...
Our Town 100+ Years Ago - February, Part I: This week the focus will be just on news from the February editions of the Jefferson Valley Zephyr. All are taken as written with some edited for length only. The photo is an ad that appeared in several February editions. News from around the state varied from murder to severe weather and a multitude of topics in between. Some of the headlines were: A HAMMER DID IT, Murder of Henry Dahlman at Boulder by a Man Known as Frank or "Cap" Carson; SEVENTEEN B...
Golden Sunlight Mine layoff results in 65 lost jobs. Over half of the laid-off employees are from the Whitehall area. Workers received notices starting Thursday, Jan 27, and by close of business on Jan 31, Golden Sunlight had gone from 163 full-time employees to 98 full-time employees. Employees who had lost their jobs received a severance package, which included eight weeks of salary plus two weeks of pay for every completed year worked at GSM. The Montana Department of Transportation plans to...
The Whitehall Community Library's Cupid Crew is gearing up for our annual Valentine's delivery on February 14th. If you have a senior who would love a long-stemmed rose for Valentine's Day, please call us at 287-3763 to get on the list. Last year, we almost ran out, so an additional 50 roses were ordered for the Cupid Crew program. This program provides roses for seniors at no cost to the library; our volunteers deliver them. The 21st Century program teamed up with us this year and made cards an...
As parents, we entrust our children's education to schools with the expectation that they will be supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow both academically and personally. Unfortunately, recent Whitehall Middle/High School events have made it clear that this trust has been broken. For months, we have watched the administration, particularly Superintendent Ms. Hannah Nieskens and Principal Mr. Jason Slater, silence students and disregard their voices. The latest incident involving the Whitehall Trojans Drama Club is just one example of a...
By the end of the first day of the 2025 Montana State Thespian Festival in Missoula, the 12 bright, young actors from Whitehall High School were wholly exhausted. A few fell asleep during a capstone performance of "Into the Woods" by the University of Montana theater department, as did several dozen of their fellow student actors. It had been a good, full day. That morning, the Whitehall kids had staged a one-act play, "I Don't Want to Talk About It," before several hundred drama students from...
Montana State University Extension has released volume two of a magazine on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The free magazine is designed for Montana agricultural producers facing the early to middle stages of Alzheimer’s disease, as well as their families and family caregivers. “Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias: Support for Montana Farmers and Ranchers” includes six articles. Those articles discuss Alzheimer’s disease and driving, wandering, safety measures in homes and surrounding environments, planning for the cost of long-ter...
PASSING THE TORCH: After 41 years as a board member of the Jefferson Valley Conservation District, Gerry Keogh (left) retired from his position on Tuesday, January 21st. His daughter, Diane Fitzgerald, is taking over the remainder of his term and will run for the board position in the next election. She was sworn in by Jefferson County Commissioner Dan Hagerty, with her father watching. Photos courtesy KRIS HUGULET...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks submitted 9,066 samples for chronic wasting disease testing in 2024-2025 hunting season to date. This is the largest number of CWD samples ever to be collected in a single year in Montana. Many of these samples were collected by hunters themselves. Of those samples, 335 tested positive for the disease, including 202 white-tailed deer, 127 mule deer and six elk. “We’re very excited about the number of samples we collected this season,” said Wildlife Health Program Biologist Bevin McCormick. “Hunters are a huge pa...
The Cardwell School held its annual Spelling Bee on January 30th, with Ember Hunt, a seventh grader, taking first place. Five students will represent Cardwell on Wednesday, February 5th, at 6 PM at the Clancy School gym for the Jefferson County Spelling Bee. (From left): Taylor Myrstol (4th grade), Calla Dorvill (4th grade), Roam Hunt (7th grade), Stetson Howser (6th grade), and Ember Hunt (7th grade). Photo courtesy CARDWELL SCHOOL...
Cupcakes are diminutive, hand-held treats that come in various flavors and styles. Each December 15th, the humble cupcake gets its own day of celebration, but people know well that cupcakes are enjoyed throughout the year, particularly during birthdays and other special occasions. It may seem like there is no way to reinvent the cupcake, but Sticky Cinnamon-Walnut Spirals marry the best of cinnamon rolls with the convenience of a muffin/cupcake tin preparation to form a flavor-packed product...
Whitehall Community Library patrons may have noticed the construction in the library this last week; Ron Jung and friends are building an office for Miss Brandi and myself to put all of our projects, computers, paperwork, and other supplies in. This will allow us privacy in online training sessions when talking to patrons and in meetings. The rest of the staff is thrilled to have the desk space open for their book processing, reserves, craft projects, and donation sorting. Teresa Young will...
JANUARY 26, 2000 Every Tuesday evening for six weeks, a group of about two dozen Whitehall area residents gather in the high school commons to jitterbug, two-step, and even do a little ten-count shuffle. "You see couples who've been married for 20 years and realize they're almost flirting with each other. And they laugh because that's what they're doing. It's kind of neat." WHS Creative Leader of the Week: Lance Briggs. He was nominated by drama director Larry Brazill. He is the son of Dean and...
The Whitehall Garden Club will hold its first monthly meeting of the 2025 year on Wednesday, February 5th. The public is welcome to join us in the Borden’s Conference Room, located at 103 W. Legion Avenue beginning at 9:30 AM. Come to socialize and enjoy refreshments provided by our hostesses Janet Finney and Karen Ranta. Our business meeting will kick off at 10 AM. We have a special guest this month, Ms. Kara Osborne of Liberty Place, will also join us. Our program for the month will begin at approximately 11 AM, on “Garden Hacks, Tips, and...
