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"While most holidays celebrate something that has already happened and is worth remembering, Arbor Day represents a hope for the future. The simple act of planting a tree represents a belief that the tree will grow to provide us with clean air and water, cooling shade, habitat for wildlife, healthier communities, and endless natural beauty - all for a better tomorrow." - Arbor Day Foundation How will you be celebrating Arbor Day this year? The Whitehall Garden Club (WGC) invites you to the...
The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce is organizing a clean-up day for the Chamber office grounds on Wednesday, April 30, and we're inviting community members to pitch in and help spruce things up for the season ahead. Led by a local volunteer, the event will focus on clearing debris, refreshing the landscaping, and showing pride in the space that represents our Chamber and community. Volunteers are encouraged to bring gloves, rakes, and any other helpful tools. This effort is part of a broader...
As we return to our routines, we're reminded of the hope and renewal that this season brings. Just like spring brings new growth, our children deserve the chance to bloom with support, education, and care from the very beginning. Our Headstart Program in Whitehall is more than a preschool-it's a foundation for lifelong learning, confidence, and opportunity. If you believe every child deserves a strong start, we invite you to stand with us. Let's work together to protect and uplift this vital...
VOLUNTEERS SAVE THE DAY - AND THE HUNT! Thanks to Olivia Bowen and her crew of egg stuffers, Whitehall's annual Easter Egg Hunt was a success on Saturday, April 19th at the elementary school playground. EN...
Dear Rocky Mountain Head Start Board of Directors and Whom It May Concern, My name is Melissa Einboden, and I am writing with a sincere and heartfelt request on behalf of our local preschool program's families, children, and supporters. In the past year, I have been in the classroom a lot. Just ask Whitehall classroom staff. I have developed a passion for these kids and just like the Head Start kid I was, my mom would have told you- I have a hard time accepting, uh, not getting my way.... We...
Dear Editor, We must stop shifting state burdens to the community! At a recent Whitehall Indivisible meeting, someone suggested our community "come together" to fund the preschool program being cut from Whitehall. But that's not a solution-it's a symptom of a larger failure. Rocky Head Start is closing, and families here are losing access to those slots so they can go to Helena. Why? Because we only filled 13 of 16 spots. That doesn't mean the need isn't real. It means the system is failing smal...
Dear Editor, Well, it finally happened... I knew it would happen sooner or later; I'm more than willing to accept full responsibility for my lawless actions. I was pulled over the other evening while traveling into town. I've been traveling around town like this in my golf cart named "Sunshine" for a bit over 5 years now, without so much as a "BOO" from the cops, or anyone else for that matter, so why now? I understand, as I have from the beginning, that technically, it is illegal to travel on...
Humans get more instructions on how to microwave packaged meals than they do on raising a child from birth and beyond. Eventually, the “share-sized” candy bars will be the original-sized candy bars before shrinkflation. The social value of a sneeze changes throughout the year. In winter, people assume you’re sick; in spring, people assume it’s allergies. Billions of people have lived and died who no one remembers, but a specific, individual spider I let crawl on my arm 30 years ago exists in living human memory. If a supernatural event happene...
1 YEARS AGO - APRIL 1925: It is April 1925. Many changes were taking place globally, in the U.S., and even here in Whitehall. In Western Australia, voters turned down a proposal to ban the sale of beer and liquor by a large margin, 65% no and 35% in favor. An F3 tornado did extensive damage in Dade County, Florida. Imperial Airways added an "in-flight movie" on its flight from London to Paris. The British Colonial Office announced a joint plan with the Australian government to encourage at...
Whitehall Town Council and the mayor will search for up to $50,000 from existing budgets to beef up the paving project. The Whitehall Street paving project will begin as early as June 9, and the Whitehall Town Council will soon finalize a plan and a budget that outlines which town streets will be paved or resealed. WHS Creative Leader of the Week: Travis Henningsen. His portrayal of Willy Blossom in the spring play Approaching Zanzibar has earned him Creative Leader of the Week. Travis, a...
This is a week for book clubs at the Whitehall Community Library. The Mystery Book Club met on Tuesday, the Teen History Book Club meets on Friday, April 25 at 1 PM, and the History Book Club meets on Monday, April 28th at 5 PM. I have had a request to start a Christian Book Club, an after-hours book club, and a middle school book club. If you are interested in any of these, please let me know so I can determine if there are enough people to start one or all of them. We have great discussions...
Local author Raylynn (Lauderdale) Van Oort will host a special hometown event to celebrate her debut memoir, From Sh*t to Sunshine, sponsored by Whitehall business Tona's Treasures, located at 1 E. Legion St. in Whitehall, Montana, on Saturday, May 3, from 1 PM to 4 PM. The event will feature a special reading and book signing. Raised in Whitehall, Van Oort is excited to return home with the untold story of her life. From Whitehall High Class of 1974 Valedictorian to jailbird, and now, Hope...
Josephine Espinoza of Kristi's Kiddie Korner has been awarded a national Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™ from the Council of Professional Recognition in Washington, DC in recognition of outstanding work with young children and families. The Council recognizes and credentials early childhood education professionals who demonstrate an understanding of how the Council's nationally recognized CDA® Competency Standards can help teachers support young children's early care and l...
Staff at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park are pleased to reopen the cave and the upper visitor center for the 2025 season starting May 1. In addition to tours of the cave, the park offers a variety of other recreational opportunities, including camping, trails, interpretive programs, a gift shop, café and much more. Cave tours will be offered May 1 through Sept. 30. All cave tour tickets will be reservable until the day of, and any unsold tickets will then become available on a first-come,...
Ongoing measles outbreaks across the country have many families, pediatricians and public health experts concerned. Most of the people who have gotten sick, including a child who died in Texas, were not vaccinated against measles. The best way to protect your family is by choosing to have your child immunized against measles. The MMR vaccine—which protects against measles, mumps and rubella—is the only way to prevent measles. Vitamin A, cod liver oil and other alternatives have been discussed as ways to lessen the severity of measles. How...
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) and the Gallatin City-County Health Department (GCCHD) are reporting Montana’s first cases of measles since 1990. The GCCHD is investigating five confirmed cases of measles. The individuals are children and adults who were exposed to measles while traveling outside of Montana. The cases reside in Gallatin County and are currently isolated at home. All five individuals are unvaccinated, or vaccine status is unknown. The GCCHD continues to assess any potential exposures while the i...
An estimated 5,000 people in the United States are living with Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA), a rare form of vasculitis that causes inflammation or swelling in the small and medium blood vessels. While it can cause damage to organs throughout the body, it most often affects the lungs. The American Lung Association’s new EGPA Educational Campaign, provided with support from AstraZeneca and GlaxoSmithKline, strives to educate people living with EGPA, and their families and caregivers about this serious, but treatable diseas...
The Pros and Cons of Smart Home Security Systems Smart home security systems have become increasingly popular in recent years, offering homeowners convenience, control, and peace of mind. These systems typically include features like doorbell cameras, motion detectors, smart locks, and mobile app integration. But while smart security has many benefits, it has drawbacks. Here's what you should know before investing. One of the biggest advantages of smart home security is real-time monitoring....
A series of free, public meetings will be held in Montana communities in April and May to discuss the Wild and Domestic Sheep Comingling Project. The initiative studies the risks of contact between bighorn sheep and domestic sheep and goats and explores tools to maintain effective separation between species to mitigate or prevent disease-related issues. The meetings will be hosted by Montana State University Extension in collaboration with biologists from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. “Our meetings embrace a participatory, transparent r...
As we approach the final weeks of the legislative session and reflect on the Easter season, I find myself grateful for the opportunity to serve you, the progress we have made, and the values that guide our work here in Helena. We have sent hundreds of bills to the Senate, each a reflection of the concerns I hear from constituents back home. Whether it’s keeping rural pharmacies open, supporting our teachers, or delivering real property tax relief, the focus remains clear: support working f...
The Montana Senate has amended and advanced a draft of the state’s two-year budget, with some disappointed Republicans saying “the cake was already baked” and that they saw the vote from a mile away. The vote board was a near-constant 27-23 during the entire debate on House Bill 2 and the Senate’s amendments to it. A group of nine Republicans that have aligned with Democrats since day one again joined forces to pass the bill, while the other 23 Republicans voted against. Republican Senate President Matt Regier said before the session started, t...
In case you hadn’t noticed, Montana is a heavy whine-producing state. The vintners are many, from the Marxist professors and ranting radicals brought onto our campuses, to the farmers, corporate welfarists, and chamber of commerce types, looking to government for special favors, subsidies, and protections from competition. Montanans are intoxicating our politics with cases of expensive whine. Witness the “Republican” legislature’s latest budget bill (HB 2) that imposes on us an 18 percent increase in future spending. Another session where,...
As the 2025 legislative session comes to a close, lawmakers are moving to set themselves up for next session with a series of bills that would start studies analyzing the efficacy of public school programs like special education, media literacy, school safety and counselors. Jessica Reynolds is a speech pathologist for Helena Public Schools and supported the special education study, representing Montana Speech Language Hearing Association. “I’m ending my 11th year with Helena School District, and I can tell you that the needs faced by special e...
Breakfast has long been touted as the most important meal of the day. After individuals spend several hours sleeping, breakfast refuels their bodies and prepares them to tackle the day ahead. People on the go may not have much time to enjoy breakfast, so they may grab something quick that is not always so healthy. But a filling, hot breakfast provides enough sustenance and nutrients to last until lunch. Such is the case with Green Chile Breakfast Burritos from Taste of Home Healthy Cooking...
GEORGIA, I have a question, My son just told me his daughter, age 26, is getting breast enhancement surgery. How do I address that when I next see her, probably in several months? It’s not like commenting on a new hair color or hairdo. Old men commenting on female anatomy, particularly that part, are not looked at favorably, and I don’t want her to think her grandpa is creepy. As I see it, this goes in two ways: 1. She mentions it to me, though this is probably not likely to happen. So, since she got the surgery to make a visible dif...
