Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Granted, it's cold outside, requiring extra layers of well-insulated clothing. But, Montana is a winter paradise with wide-open spaces surrounded by towering mountains. There's wildlife all around and, frankly, the snow makes them easier to spot. Another bonus, the crowds are gone; even the state's ski resorts aren't busy. So, forget about cabin fever, catching up on chores, or knitting scarves for everyone you know. Get out and take in the sights, discover dinosaurs in Bozeman, a snow coach...
Snow is falling, the air is crisp, day by day more twinkling lights appear, and kids are trying hard to behave; all signs of Christmas drawing near. As soon as that spirit hits, there's a Santa sleigh full of events to welcome the holidays. You can stay close to home in Whitehall for the Alpaca Christmas Affair, Ranching Tradition Fiber's Country Christmas, the annual Christmas Festival, and Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park Candlelight Tours or venture farther afield for more events in...
Bella McCuen is all about the biscuit roll and anyone who’s sampled her biscuit cinnamon rolls from the Baked! by Bella table at Whitehall’s Farmers Market can understand why – there’s no other word to describe them except delicious! Baking has been Bella’s hobby since she was very young; some of her first memories are of baking with her grandma. Though she originally considered being an aesthetician she thought it through and decided to go to culinary school. Considering she can’t go a full w...
It should come as no surprise that Liz Schramm knows her bath and beauty products, having started making them twice and both times when it seemed the best course of action for her. The first time was more than 30 years ago in Las Vegas and more recently, here in Whitehall six years ago. Shortly after her daughter was born, Liz and her husband John realized she had skin issues and couldn't use any soaps, even baby soaps, or laundry detergent. With no Internet, Liz turned to her grandmother who...
Raven Hrysenko spends a lot of time in "3D Land," fixing printers, designing files, teaching 3D design and printing, and creating her own designs, some are trinkets, some inventions, and some parts that could restore an object to good use. Her goals are to show that 3D printing can be an alternative method to get what you need, to educate the public about how things can be made, and that there are different ways of thinking. A flexible T-Rex and dolphin, a tape dispenser, and an oil plug for a s...
It should come as no surprise that playgrounds and parks play an important role in children’s lives and development. And with Whitehall making decisions as to its own playground, it seems a good time to look at why playgrounds are important and what features set some above the rest. Playgrounds give kids a chance to let out their energy while at the same time relax and access their playful nature. They tap into children’s imaginations and creative play. A well-designed playground invites different types of play: active, creative, sensory, ima...
Every year as summer approaches, Whitehall starts looking forward to Midway Colony’s stand at the Farmers Market, with the experience that the assorted produce, eggs, and fryers will be fresh, and the canned goods a treat. Knowing that Don and Ted Wipf drive 240 miles from Conrad to bring their goods to Whitehall, only adds to the community’s appreciation. Everything is seasonal. Throughout the summer shoppers can expect cucumbers, carrots, radishes, beets, onions, garlic, kohlrabi, peas, sna...
A day trip to Historic Butte is like a step back in time to the city that was once the largest west of the Mississippi, known as the beating heart of the American West. While presently a thriving city in its own right, the past is still evident, a great way to acknowledge Butte's importance. It's one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the U.S. with more than 6,000 cultural sites, including historic structures, stately mansions, beautifully preserved Victorian buildings, and m...
Summer isn't over until the last rodeo cowboys and cowgirls hang their hats! There are still lots of festivals throughout August and into Labor Day weekend, offering summer fun and thrills, tied into history, Montana style. Take your pick from Smelterman's mining, Irish culture, clean energy, fly fishing, country music, and crowd-pleasing full-on county fair and rodeo, and plan how to enjoy your last days of summer. Anaconda starts off on August 5 to 7 with Smelermans Day Celebrations, a...
As the landscape around us slowly transforms, it's easy to lose sight of the importance of nature, of undeveloped places in our lives, places that serve as refuges for wildlife while allowing us to stop and consider the treasures that make this state what it is. Missouri Headwaters State Park is one of these places, one where each trail tells a story about the land and the people who inhabited it. This National Historic Landmark, where the Jefferson, Madison, and Gallatin Rivers flow together...
Summer and relaxation should naturally go together. After a strenuous day of sport or recreation what could be more rewarding than a soak in geothermally heated, mineral-rich, rejuvenating waters. Clean, clear, hot. You can just imagine how great this would be. Indoor or outdoor pools, options for throwing in a great night's sleep and delicious food into the mix and it's hard to resist. Add to that the beauty of not needing to drive forever to reach your destination, and you may discover that...
It's time to get out the calendars and fill in the dates for the multitude of July festivals around Southwest Montana. Whether your pleasure is fireworks, rodeos, parades, delving back into Montana's history, appreciating arts and crafts, or savoring delicious festival food, there's something out there calling your name. Two festivals beckon the weekend of July 3 and 4, one in Butte, the other in Ennis. Butte is known for having Montana's most spectacular fireworks display and its Freedom...
Not unlike others, Sandie Metcalf came into herself as an artist late in life, after she retired. It was then, painting on furniture in her Montana Cowgirl Ranchy style, that she attracted clients to her unique furniture pieces. After 40 years of not painting she discovered that she did have talent – quite a bit of it. Though she grew up thinking she'd like to be an artist, growing up on a ranch between two small towns in central Montana and attending a tiny school, left her unprepared for M...
Looking at one of Trent McCauley's crystal pendants wrapped in silver wire, one sees so much more than a beautiful stone and fine craftsmanship. The piece represents the man himself and the state in which he was born and resides. It's like a piece of McCauley, his story and what he's been through, gone through. A part of his life, his journey, what brought him here. A sixth-generation Montanan, his family has been here since 1864; the stone also represents Montana's mining history. Combined,...
Handquilted Happiness is the perfect name for Jade Benjamin's home-based business. Now 18, she started sewing at age 11, hasn't stopped since, and has no plans to do so. With her bowl cozies, purses and quilts, she loves creating useful items that exist and bring happiness. Growing up in the Kalispell area, Jade was looking for a hobby so she and her dad Bruce Benjamin went into the Quilt Gallery on a whim. Not only did she find a, so-far, life hobby, but Jade learned how to sew and ended up...
Beginning in early May, Whitehall can expect to see Amy Martin at the corner of Legion and Division Streets, Thursday through Saturday, her SUV filled with spring veggies and garden plants, ready for planting. Early tomatoes, sweet and hot peppers, asparagus, strawberries, and more, each small pot representing years of perfecting regenerative gardening at Covenant Gardens, a demonstration of what true local food and local farm health can look like. There, Tim and Amy Martin have created a place...
Made in Whitehall, using all-natural ingredients, Pati McLaughlin creates about 20 different jams and jellies, daughter-in-law Brandy Yates with her soy candles and wax melts of 25 to 35 different fragrances, epitomizes the concept of a cottage industry, Montana style. These two creators of Montana Jams and Candles love what they're doing, they value quality and the people who purchase and enjoy their products. The idea for the business was hatched with the two women visiting Pati's kitchen....
When Brian and Corinna Ervin moved to Montana from Sacramento eight years ago, they retired their street bikes for horses and a more relaxed lifestyle, at the same time, paving the way for a new artisan business. After a horse ride with a friend, Brian returned home thinking how cool it would be to tell people he'd built his own saddle. Later, he turned that desire into CBE Leathers, saddlery, and custom-crafted leather goods. After the horse ride, in 2018, Corinna found a school that would...
On Thursday, April 28, the Whitehall Community Library will present the Holocaust Rescuers/Survivors Fair. The 7 PM event has been entirely organized by the teens participating in the Holocaust Project, under Project Democracy, through Humanities Montana. The day of the fair, April 28, is the internationally recognized date for Holocaust Remembrance Day and corresponds to the 27th day of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar, marking the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. The Holocaust Project be...
Thanks to Ruth Lott, high quality chocolates have found a home in Whitehall and Cardwell. River Ranch Confections is a top-of-the-line business with enough variety that every possible occasion is covered. Lott offers horseshoe, puppy paw and heart molds, solid or filled, fruit-filled chocolate shells, and more. While the artiste behind these confections, she’s quick to acknowledge and thank friends, including Linda Wagner and Pam Polachi, who got her started and encouraged her along the way. T...
National Park Week is April 16-24. Across the country, national parks will be celebrated in various ways that serve as reminders that parks are important places, worth preserving. Places that offer time to explore and learn, to discover culture and history, and to give back. Individual parks will present different programs and events to mark this week and themes have been created for each day. All parks will offer free admission on April 16. Montana is home to eight national parks; just part of...
It would be very difficult to look at Carol Beiderman's paintings of animals – a grinning cow, a big-eyed squatting frog duo, the female with long eyelashes and lipstick; a Highland cow whose long locks completely cover its eyes, a happy turtle - without smiling. Carol loves animals, which is pretty obvious; you can see the lightness and fun in each one, so it's no surprise she calls them her Whimzees. The Whimzees came along about four years ago, starting as a hobby to enjoy. Carol is s...
Snitko, Snider and Snitko, three home-based businesses under one roof, offering goods and services that combine quality with dedication and working within the values of rewarding home life. Mom Missy Snitko and daughter Karina Snider, 25, are putting their home kitchen through its paces, baking all manner of sweet and savory treats. Connor Snitko, 13, is ready to offer his outdoor services each season of the year. The Snitko family moved several times, living in Colorado and Wyoming, before...
Lauren Demby has lived in Montana for less than three years, but upon entering her art studio and store, Montana's influence is everywhere. From her nature photography of landscapes and wildlife to her gemstone enhanced jewelry, and shelves lined with rock formations, with probably 10 other art forms in between, here in Montana Lauren has found her physical and spiritual home. Lauren's nature photography began while she lived in Florida, where she'd visit different places and be inspired by...
