Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Spring in Montana is a popular time to forage for morel mushrooms, a type of mushroom that is often considered a delicacy by restaurants and the public. However, morels can cause human illness if the proper identification, storage, and preparation steps are not taken. An outbreak of gastrointestinal (GI) illness occurred in Montana in the spring of 2023, when 51 people got sick after eating raw or only partially cooked morels at a restaurant. Three hospitalizations and two deaths were...
Country cooking often is associated with southern cooking, at least in the United States. Recipes feature no-nonsense meals made of unassuming ingredients that are often locally sourced. Various dishes are associated with country cooking, from macaroni and cheese to grits to collard greens. Buttermilk biscuits also are high on the list. Hush puppies are another treat that often is whipped up in country kitchens. Legend states that these crispy bites were tossed to hunting dogs so that the dogs...
This Thursday, May 9th, the Friends of the Whitehall Community Library will meet at 5 PM to review their new website. The website will launch in the next few weeks and feature our calendar, links to the catalog, and other items of interest. They will also discuss the summer Reading and Feeding Program, so if you would like to attend a Friends meeting, this is a great one to pop in on. The Memory Café is back on Thursday! Dan and his crew from Montana State University will be here from 2 PM to...
Buenos Dias! Guess what the WGC theme was...CINCO DE MAYO. Terry Ross and Ron Roginske were the hosts, bringing a delightful Mexican flair to the table with warm and delicious breakfast burritos, a fresh fruit salad, and a chocolate Tres Leches cake that was muy muy bien! Gracias, senors! The FAST TEN was presented by Janet Chapman, showing how to take a piece of paper, like newspaper or any other paper, roll it around a cylinder-shaped device, crimping the bottom, making a perfect...
To enhance their life-saving capabilities, Jefferson Valley Search and Rescue (JVSAR) members recently participated in an intensive three-day Swift Water Rescue training. Hosted by Ruby Valley Search and Rescue and attended by a Beaverhead Search and Rescue member, the training aimed to equip responders with the necessary skills to handle water-related emergencies effectively. Among the participants were Whitehall residents Matt Chapman (Co-Captain), Jamie Chapman (Secretary), and Tim Schober...
When every second counts, blood products can provide lifesaving care. The American Red Cross asks the public to give blood during Trauma Awareness Month in May to keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs, including emergencies. Type O blood donors and donors giving platelets are especially needed right now: • Type O negative is the universal blood type and what emergency room personnel reach for when there is no time to determine a patient's blood type in the most serious situations. ...
Geology seems to be the theme of the month with the Rockhounders special speaker, and now we are having a special night of fossils for the entire family! Lauren Owen, from the Lewis and Clark Caverns, is coming Thursday, May 2nd, at 6 PM to share her knowledge of fossils and the caves! It will be a great night for everyone! Lauren presented our Arbor Day programs last Friday and is a great asset to the community. The staff is having inquiries about a summer children’s quilting class. If you have a school-age child who wants to learn how to q...
May 5, 1999 The Jefferson District Ranger office of the Beaverhead/Deerlodge National Forest in Whitehall is located just north of the interstate on Whitetail Road. District Ranger Grant Godbolt said the Forest Service is interested in relocating to the existing Forest Service Property on Legion Avenue next to the Whitehall A&W. Godbolt noted the reason for the potential move is simple: money. A benefit dinner and auction to raise funds to help defray the medical cost of seven-month-old C.J....
The Cottontail Astronomical Observatory in Twin Bridges, Montana, will open its doors for its first public night for the 2024 season on May 11th. The observatory hosts various free events throughout the year, though donations are greatly appreciated. Owners Joe and Gwen Witherspoon invite everyone to take part in a visit to the observatory. The weather plays a big part in these events; overcast skies block out the stars, as does rain and snow, and winds greater than 15 MPH move the telescopes. In such an event, the Witherspoons will give an...
Whitehall native Erica Ronsberg has opened the doors to her home and created Ronsberg Music Studio. Ronsberg is pleased to offer engaging children's music classes in Whitehall, with classes for infants through preschoolers to come with an adult. Ronsberg, the daughter of Dan and Brenda Volz, graduated from Whitehall High School in 2014. She moved back to the area in June 2023 after teaching elementary music in Minnesota for five years. Ronsberg is a licensed K-12 Music Educator. She is also...
Have you heard the news? The 2nd Annual Whitehall Wonder's Enchanted Faire will be held at the Main Street Green and the Star Theatre on Saturday, June 22nd, from 11 AM to 3 PM. Now that you know, it's time for all community members, young and old, to "build" or create a fairy, troll, gnome, or other enchanted dwelling for the Enchanted Faire. But you might be asking, "How?" To make an enchanted dwelling, you can use all kinds of materials, from cardboard to old birdhouses, big pieces of bark, doll houses, and carved-out wood stumps-just about...
Former Whitehall resident Marian Carr turned 85 on April 20, 2024. She is the mother of Whitehall resident Kitty Reed. Kitty recently counted up the family members: her mother has 55 grandchildren (with one in heaven), 69 great-grandchildren (with one on the way), and six great-great-grandchildren, for a grand total of 130! What a blessing! Photos courtesy KITTY REED....
Whitehall resident and Butte High graduate Chloe Brown is currently a student at the University of Montana. As a member of the UM Woodsman Team, she competied at UM Forestry Days on April 26th at Fort Missoula. Photo courtesy RITA BROWN....
A few years ago, I turned a carport into a bedroom. But first, I had to empty the carport of books, papers, furniture, rugs, and tools. Then, I took it all to a storage unit, where rent was $50 a month. After three years of thinking about it, and only occasionally pawing through the storage unit for a lost item, I finally sorted out a handful of books and items that meant something—I could have fit them in a suitcase!—and held a yard sale for the rest. I think about that when I see storage facilities spreading and expanding nationwide. At lea...
The Becoming an Outdoors Woman program (BOW) invites you to a hike at Glendive's Makoshika State Park on Saturday, May 4, from 10 AM to 3 PM. This guided event is designed for beginning hikers, but all skill levels are welcome. Attendees will listen to a short presentation on how best to prepare for hiking and how to stay safe on the trail. Lunch, snacks, and drinks are included. The event costs $20, and participants must be 18 to register. Enjoy the beautiful vistas and varied trails at the park, get some exercise and fresh air, meet other...
Grilled cheese is ideal comfort food. It's crispy, buttery, and full of warm, gooey cheese. Many people grow up enjoying grilled cheese as children and then continue digging into this delight as they get older. While grilled cheese may seem like simple fare, there are some techniques to make it even more delicious. This includes strategies to make it golden brown with perfectly melted cheese. When preparing grilled cheese, you do not want to rush the process and end up with burnt bread. Try placing the grilled cheese in a cold pan and then...
CLEANING UP: The Whitehall Garden Club and students from WHS joined forces to combat weeds, leaves, and overgrowth at the Memorial/Native plant Gardens. Thank you Mayor Mary Janacaro-Hensleigh, the WHS students and staff, and the Whitehall Garden Club for working together at one of Whitehall's landmark entrances to our town! Springtime fresh!!...
Whitehall/Cardwell-based non-profit We Are HER is trying something different with this unique gallery reception, which is dedicated to raising awareness about the real and profound impacts of domestic violence and the hope found through healing. The event will be held Thursday, April 25th, from 6 PM to 7:30 PM at 14 S Tracy Ave in Bozeman. Enjoy the complimentary mocktails and appetizers while learning about this important non-profit and its work. Through an immersive display of survivor...
8 YEARS AGO - April, Part II: There is always good and bad news every month of every year. In the second half of April 1899, the good and bad made headlines. The Anaconda Company coal washer at Belt, Montana, was destroyed by fire and affected the livelihood of dozens of men. The two houses of Congress were fighting over a resolution about Spain's invasion of Cuba. Bertha Maxwell of Boulder sued prominent mining man John Holmes for breach of promise of marriage (there is much more to this...
April 28, 1999 The problem of sludge build-up at the Whitehall sewage treatment lagoons is typical of small system lagoons, said an environmental specialist with the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), who also said the town isn't required to do any further immediate sludge clean-up at the lagoons. Bill Bahr, with the DEQ planning, prevention, and assistance division, said that Whitehall officials have the option to either continue the removal of the accumulated sludge and remove...
Last week was a plethora of learning as Zoa, Brandi, and I attended the Montana Library Association conference. I attended some amazing sessions, one in particular on AI (Artificial Intelligence). More and more, our students, businesses, and others are using free AI sources to edit and write first drafts of documents and educational papers. The session not only covered the different types of AI available on the internet but also the ethical concerns, problems with the programs, and costs of incorporating AI into libraries. I also attended...
The Whitehall Garden Club will hold its next monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 1st, at the Borden’s Conference Room at 103 W. Legion Avenue. We welcome the public to join us at 9:30 AM to socialize and enjoy refreshments provided by our hosts, Terry Ross and Ron Roginske, followed by our business meeting at 10 AM. Laura Horn will present a program on Salsa Gardens starting at approximately 11 AM. Please join us as we try to “spice it up a little!” The Whitehall Garden Club is a member of the Montana Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. and the N...
Twenty-four cowboys were inducted into the Montana Cowboy Hall Of Fame (MCHF) on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at the Heritage Inn in Great Falls. "The Hall Of Fame was an idea that came out of a small group that started out just to honor a local rodeo," said DuWayne Wilson, board chair for the MCHF. Walter Shaw was inducted as a living inductee for District Twelve. Walter Elroy "Walt" Shaw was born January 31, 1936, on the Shaw Ranch, homesteaded by Walter's grandparents, in South Boulder...
Staff at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park are pleased to reopen the cave for the 2024 season starting May 1. Tours will be offered from May 1 through Sept. 30. Both first-come-first-served tours and reservable tours will be offered. Visitors are encouraged to check the website frequently as tour options, times, and availability may change throughout the season. Reservable tours are available from May 24 through Labor Day. To make those reservations, call 1-855-922-6768. During the season, the...
