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Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Ireland's rich pastures and lush land have made the Emerald Isle well known for its butter. Butter has long been a famous export of this Western European nation. The southwestern coast of Ireland has been known for producing rich and flavorful butter since the late 1700s. Although butter is delicious in many applications, it's at home in baked goods, mainly shortbread biscuits. Shortbread is commonly eaten in Ireland and neighboring Scotland, where this recipe originated. For a tasty St....
MARCH 3, 1999 The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Golden Sunlight Mine negotiated a settlement on a penalty fine for the cyanide leak from a Golden Sunlight pond during the summer of 1998. DEQ sought penalties totaling over $96,000 under two different laws. Golden Sunlight Mine, Jefferson County Weed District, and the Whitehall High School's Noxious Weed Biological program worked together for a common cause: fighting noxious weeds. Troy Smith from Golden Sunlight presented...
8 YEARS AGO - MARCH, PART I: March 1899 came in like a lion in weather and news. There were troubled relations between the U.S. and Spain over events in Cuba. On March 8, 1899, the U.S. House of Representatives voted unanimously to make $50 million available for national defense. Jury tampering was suspected in Wilkesbarre, PA when they acquitted Sheriff Martin and his deputies for the killing of strikers. Russia was threatening to move troops into Manchuria. At Anaconda, Montana, three...
The state tasked the Whitehall School District to create a Portrait of a Graduate. This state-required project began in December and culminated in the graphic shown at right and the five competencies that all graduates from Whitehall High School should possess. Also known as a Graduate Profile, Portrait of a Learner, Habits of Success, Lifelong Learning Standards, and other expressions, this vision describes the skills and competencies a community agrees its young people need to thrive in...
This will be a busy week at the Library with the schedule full of programs for young, old, and in-between. The Caregiver Retreat will occur on Wednesday, March 6th, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Then on Thursday, March 7th, at 6 PM "Robotics R What?" will kick off our new robotics programs for adults, teens, and elementary age patrons. The program is free and open to the public. Robotics 101 for elementary-age children will meet in the basement on March 8th at 2:30 PM. This program will begin to explain...
In the United States, colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related death for men and women. Every day, about 300 people in the United States are diagnosed with colon cancer, and an estimated 50,000 people die from colorectal cancer every year. With March being Colon Cancer Awareness month, Intermountain Healthcare physicians want the public to know that colorectal cancer is preventable, treatable, and beatable with early detection. According to studies, 2020 and 2021 saw...
This is part of a monthly series of estate and legacy planning articles. Authors are Kaleena Miller, Madison-Jefferson County Extension Agent, kaleena.miller1@montana.edu and Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension Family Economics Specialist, goetting@montana.edu. Anniversaries are for celebrating special occasions. An anniversary could also be designated as a “Contingency Day,” a time for couples to re-examine their financial lives and their legacy plans for their survivors. Whom have you left your assets to after you are gone? Are those the peo...
For a Millennial or Gen Zer who is young and healthy, life insurance may be the last thing on their mind. However, life is unpredictable, and having coverage is important in the event of unforeseen circumstances. According to Bankers Life, a national life and health insurance brand, these are four reasons Millennials and Gen Zers should consider life insurance coverage. 1. People rely on you: Life insurance promises to pay your loved ones a sum if you pass away. If you're in a committed relation...
As hunters prepare for the license year beginning March 1, they should be aware of some regulation changes to antelope licenses in FWP Region 7, as well as a new moose season. Changes to antelope licenses for Region 7: For hunters looking to pursue antelope in FWP's Region 7, either-sex and doe/fawn licenses are no longer valid regionwide. In December, the Fish and Wildlife Commission voted to divide Region 7 into a north and south unit using the Yellowstone River as the boundary for antelope...
When choosing what plants to put down in your yard, you likely focus on the what and the where. After all, a beautiful plant in a prime location enhances curb appeal and even bragging rights. You may pay less attention though to understanding your plant hardiness zone and all the ramifications that come with it. To help ensure your plants don't just survive but thrive, the experts at lawn care equipment manufacturer Exmark are sharing the following insights about plant hardiness: What is Plant...
St. Patrick's Day presents the perfect opportunity to try authentic Irish cuisine as well as foods and beverages that have become associated strictly with the holiday (like green beer). Someone you know will likely be cooking corned beef and cabbage this St. Patrick's Day. But what if you're among those who don't fancy this familiar favorite's salted and pickled flavoring? Zesty Braised Beef with New Potatoes isn't exactly corned beef, but it can be a worthy alternative. It's warm, filling and...
Everyone is invited to attend an inter-generational (all ages) BINGO and Soup Night on Wednesday, February 28th from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM at the Trinity United Methodist (102 N. Brooke Street). Come join us for a bowl of soup and time of connection playing Bingo and other games. All are welcome, invited, and encouraged to attend this fun evening!...
FEBRUARY 24, 1999 Borden's Hotel, a landmark building in downtown Whitehall since 1913, was purchased by Marion and Duane Alberts of Whitehall and reopened for business on February 16th. Sunday afternoon dancing, a 40-year tradition at Borden's, resumed on February 21st and the Alberts said the tradition would be maintained. A group of volunteers was working to provide nest boxes and know-how to encourage recovery of the mountain bluebird population, which once was in deep decline. Volunteers...
One of the great things about libraries is that the staff learns so many things from the patrons. A patron brought me information on a new Property Tax Assistance Program for the Tax Year 2024. There are applications at the Library and this program offers up to an 80% reduction in property taxes, depending on the owner's income. The applications must be filled out and delivered by April 15, 2024. For all of my favorite techies, the Library will be hosting an evening program on Robotics R What??...
The Whitehall Garden Club will hold its next monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 6, at the Borden's Conference Room. We welcome the public to join us beginning at 9:30 AM to socialize and enjoy refreshments provided by our hostesses Glenna Waltee and Joan Myhre. Our business meeting will begin at 10 AM, followed by an informative program, "Growing by the Moon's Phases," which explores the premise of how the cycles of the moon affect plant growth. The Whitehall Garden Club is a member of the...
A Chicago-to-Seattle passenger rail route that passes through some of Montana's most populous counties has been included in a list of 15 long-distance routes tapped for restoration by the federal government. The development marks the second time federal regulators have spotlighted the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority's efforts to bring additional passenger train service to Montana. During a meeting on Feb. 8, the Federal Railroad Administration also provided a bit more detail on where the North...
Landowners have until March 15 to apply for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks' Unlocking Public Lands (UPL) Program or the Public Access Land Agreement (PALA) Program. These programs are designed to provide recreational public access to state (Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation) or federal (Bureau of Land Management or United States Forest Service) land where no or limited legal public access currently exists. For enrollment in UPL, landowners will receive an income tax...
Educating Montana’s youth is one of the state’s most costly endeavors and a responsibility shouldered by citizens of all stripes: teachers, parents, voters, taxpayers. It’s a promise baked into the very fabric of the state Constitution, which vows to develop the full educational potential of each citizen. How Montana tries to meet that lofty goal, financially speaking, is a constant point of policy wrangling. The intricacies of school budgeting are also a perennial source of confusion for Monta...
On lazy weekend mornings or when entertaining a crowd, it may be more fitting to serve brunch rather than breakfast or lunch. Brunch enables guests or family members to sleep in a little later. Plus the filling combination of menu items can keep people satisfied until dinner later on in the evening. The recipes for Farmhouse Skillet from Lord Honey Traditional Southern Recipes with a Country Bling Twist (Pelican Publishing) by Chef Jason Smith, puts together a blend of savory ingredients into an...
8 Years Ago - February, Part II: Depending on who you were, February 1898 was either a good or a terrible month. Things were getting tough for cotton mill owners and workers as the fourth week of a strike moved into the fifth. French Canadian workers from those mills were moving back to Canada causing a potential labor shortage. Heavy rains in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and western Montana caused many mudslides and negatively affected railroads, especially the Northern Pacific. Yale...
When it comes to overall wellness, focusing on mental health is critical, especially for older adults, according to experts. “As people age, they may experience stressors such as serious illness, losing close friends and family members, managing life on a fixed income, and coping with concerns about their mortality. While seniors may show resilience to these dimensions of vitality when they’re compounded, these losses and stressors can result in a myriad of behavioral health issues, including depression, anxiety, stress, and insomnia,” says...
Members of the Whitehall Rotary Club volunteered their time during the District Basketball tournament held at the Manhattan Christian Event Center in Churchill on February 14th through the 17th. More than 65 combined volunteer hours were worked staffing the tournament admission desk, helping with attendance count, and selling tournament programs. Joan Jones, Libby McBride, Karen Burtch, Arlene Weber, Pod Moriarty, and Terry Ross worked in pairs during the tournament putting in at least six...
When my friends and I encountered the fresh grizzly bear scat, we were deep in Wyoming’s Teton Wilderness, 20 miles from a trailhead. I’d seen grizzlies before—from the car. But this experience was on a whole other level. I felt vulnerable, nervous. I also felt fully alive. That feeling owes much to the Wilderness Act, which became law 60 years ago, in 1964. When President Lyndon B. Johnson created a nationwide system of wild landscapes “untrammeled by man,” it gave physical expression to an unusual attitude toward land. The attitude could be...
The new license year opens March 1, which means that is the day you can buy your 2024 hunting, fishing, and conservation licenses and begin applying for permits and special licenses. The deadline to apply for deer and elk permits is April 1. Applications for most species – deer, elk, antelope, deer B licenses, elk B licenses, antelope B licenses, moose, sheep, goat, bison, bear, and turkey – can be made beginning March 1. A new online feature this year is the option for applicants to reapply for the same offerings as last year with just a simpl...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will implement changes this year to the reservation process for state park sites. The changes will create more opportunities for recreationists to enjoy state parks and comply with legislation passed by the 2023 Legislature. Starting this year, visitors will have up to three months prior to their planned arrival date to make campsite and lodging reservations or purchase tour tickets. This is a change from the six-month booking window in the past. Visitors need to be aware that the maximum stay per site changed...
