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Twice a year, I hike a favorite trail in Oregon’s Cascade Range. I have done this for over 20 years, timing my hikes for early spring and fall. The first hike is for wildflowers, the second is for autumn leaves. In June up high, the forest floor is lit by the spires of flowering vanilla-leaf spangled with starflowers, along with coralroot orchids. The towering conifers and mountain river lined with vine maples and dogwoods are a world apart from the cottonwood-shaded creeks of my home ground i...
WHITEHALL: The Whitehall Schools would like to send a heartfelt welcome to our veterans and the community again this year for our Veterans Day Program. The Whitehall Public School's program will be held at 10 AM in the Varsity Gym on Veterans Day; Monday, November 11th. This year we are highlighting the service and loyalty of our local veterans as well as a steadfast symbol of our country, the American Flag. Please join us in honoring those that served our dear country. CARDWELL: The Cardwell School will present their annual Veterans Day event...
1+ YEARS AGO - November, Part I: Even 126 Years ago, people grew tired of constant political messages before election day and the social unrest on the East Coast. U.S. Government handouts in Cuba were making it difficult to get people back to work. A mine that employed 500 people before the war struggled to keep 150 people on the payroll because miners did not need to earn money for food. U.S. soldiers who returned from the fighting in Cuba were dying by the dozens of typhoid fever. The...
The Whitehall Community Library has received multiple inquiries about what the library is doing for Christmas. For almost 20 years, Santa has come to play with the children here for other activities. Again, this year, we will be having Christmas at the library. Santa will be here for his 18th appearance, and the Winter Wear Giveaway will hand out coats, hats, gloves, and other winter wear. There will be children’s programming, gifts for all of our stressed-out patrons, and music. Watch for more information here. I love holidays and hate to s...
NOVEMBER 3, 1999 The new millennium would usher in three new faces to the Whitehall Town Council, as challengers Dick Gustin and Terry Kelly and unopposed candidate Karen Choquette all won election to the council. The voting during the Nov. 2 council election was light, with only 221 voters - about 31 percent of the total 718 registered voters - turning out at the polls. Whitehall High School Student of the Week was Kenzie Cowling, a sophomore at Whitehall High School. Kenzie has a great...
The Whitehall community will reunite as rehearsals for the annual community cantata begin. This year’s theme is “This is My Word,” and Janet Heilig will direct the cantata. Rehearsals began on Sunday, October 27th at 7 PM at the First Christian Church. The performance will be on Sunday, December 15 at 7 PM at the church. All who wish to sing for joy are welcome; please consider joining us!...
The Whitehall 21st Century Program is thrilled to announce the launch of a new fencing club for middle school and high school students. This exciting opportunity will allow students to learn and practice the art of fencing, a sport that combines physical agility, strategic thinking, and discipline. The club will hold its first meeting on Thursday, November 14th, and will continue to meet every Thursday from 4:15 PM to 6:00 PM. All sessions will take place in the multi-purpose room at Whitehall...
Fire season in Montana still has not ended. Thirty-five fires continue to burn across the state, though the combined acreage makes up a small amount of the total burned this season. A continued drought in the east will help maintain fire-prone conditions through early November, though Monday night brought precipitation and cooler temperatures to western Montana, according to Dan Zumpfe, a meteorologist based in Missoula for the National Weather Service. "Certainly for western Montana, it looks like we're going to be out of fire season, for the...
She was 28 years old and dealt with aplomb the hordes of picture-taking tourists and repeated motherhood. When she was killed by a car a few weeks ago, the loss of Grizzly 399 left people all over the world shocked and saddened. Grizzly 399 wasn't just another wild bear in northwestern Wyoming; she was a window into the secret lives of grizzlies. Over nearly three decades she raised 18 cubs amidst the millions of visitors and residents of Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park. Her death...
People think of sipping ice cream floats in the middle of summer when temperatures are soaring. Ice cream floating in a bubbling base of cola or root beer can be a welcome treat on a hot day. However, floats can be just as delicious when the weather chills, particularly when ice cream enhances rich and decadent hot chocolate. For this Hot Chocolate Float from Chocolate: Over 100 Temptingly-Tasty Dishes (Love Food) by the Love Food editors, coconut- and chocolate-flavored scoops of ice cream bob...
Rocky Mountain Head Start students are currently studying water and its uses. Thanks to the Whitehall Volunteer Fire Department for showing off the fire truck!...
1/27/1999 Whitehall area residents will have an opportunity to learn more about - and comment on - a proposal to build a rest stop at the Whitehall/I-90 interchange at a public meeting on Thursday, Oct. 28. The lot on the northeast section of the interchange was a possible location for a rest area. Whitehall High School Student of the Week was freshman Anthony St. John, who was nominated by Vo. Math teacher Carole Cogdill said Tony works hard, has a positive attitude, and works weekly with...
Children's poetry is the best-kept secret in the Whitehall Community Library's collection. For those who love "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Shel Silverstein, there are many other wonderful silly poetry books to read. "Miles of Smiles," edited by Bruce Lansky, is a book for those who like to send their children into fits of laughter with read-aloud volumes on every subject, from showering backward in the sink to "An Everything Pizza" about a pizza that literally has everything on it. Speaking of...
The Whitehall Garden Club will hold its next monthly meeting on Wednesday, November 6th, 2024. The public is welcome to join us in Borden’s Conference Room, located at 103 W. Legion Avenue, beginning at 9:30 AM to socialize and enjoy refreshments provided by our hostesses Karen Nielsen and Glenna Waltee. Our business meeting this month will kick off at 10 AM with the election of officers for our 2025 calendar year. Beginning at approximately 11 AM, Mary Baughn and Ann Palmer will give attendees a hands-on demonstration on creating collages u...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to announce and invite the public to comment on a proposal to resurface approximately 4 miles of Interstate 90 (I-90) near Whitehall. The project will begin at the Whitehall Interchange and extend east. The proposed work includes removing all the existing asphalt, paving new asphalt, and finishing the work with a seal and cover (chip seal), new pavement markings, rumble strips, signage, and guardrail. Two steel culverts at the Whitetail Creek Crossing, east of the Whitehall Interchange,...
Eight years ago, I took a leap of faith and founded We Are HER. What started as a small blog where survivors shared their stories anonymously has grown into a wonderful community dedicated to healing, connection, and empowerment. It's hard to believe how far we've come, and I am so proud to know everyone who has become a part of the We Are HER family. Over the past eight years, we've shared countless stories, fostered a safe space for survivors to connect, and provided education and resources...
The Montana State Bobcats look to defend their title from their University of Montana Grizzly rivals as the two fan bases compete once again during the Montana Red Cross Blood Battle. In November, Cat and Griz fans go head-to-head to see who can donate the most lifesaving blood at blood drives across Bozeman and Missoula. Last year, Bobcat nation donated 124 units of lifesaving blood while the Griz gave 115 units. While competition remains fierce from year-to-year, Red Cross of Montana officials say the real winners are the numerous Montana...
The FFA's first pop-up pumpkin patch was a huge success! Here, Kade and Kylie Glaus of Cardwell visit some of the activities!...
The final piece of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting agenda for November 12 was released today outlining the 2024 wolf trapping season dates and proposing new changes to predator trapping to avoid incidental capture of a grizzly bear. This new proposal builds upon a federal court order that limits wolf trapping within a geographic area that includes all of FWP regions 1, 2 and 3, along with the western portions of regions 4 and 5 to Jan. 1 through Feb. 15. First, starting Dec. 1, the proposal says trappers in this...
Game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks recently issued citations to four individuals following an off-roading incident on the Big Hole River on Sept. 28. FWP first became aware of the incident when videos posted online showed side-by-sides driving in the Big Hole River at Salmon Fly Fishing Access Site near Melrose. The incident received lots of publicity, which led to several tips from the public that helped wardens gather information. Four individuals were cited for violating Administrative Rules of Montana 12.12.115, which...
The Whitehall community will reunite as rehearsals for the annual community cantata begin. This year’s theme is “This is My Word,” and Janet Heilig will direct the cantata. Rehearsals began on Sunday, October 27th at 7 PM at the First Christian Church. The performance will be on Sunday, December 15 at 7 PM at the church. All who wish to sing for joy are welcome; please consider joining us!...
Halloween night of the Screams Come True scare season. HOWEVER, while the fun of scaring everyone is complete, the work is not. Screams Come True must leave the Whitehall Community Center by Tuesday, November 5th, Election Day. That means there is a lot of loading, take down, and storage trip drives to be made. If you are interested in helping, your assistance is much appreciated and welcomed. The take-down crew will begin on Friday, November 1st, at 10 AM at the Whitehall Community Center....
Sweet treats are on display come Halloween. People hosting Halloween parties or bringing items over to others' homes for the holiday may need to scare up some new ideas for dessert. Chocolate never goes out of style and is right at home on Halloween. This recipe for Black Magic Cake, courtesy of The Food Network, is decadently rich. Don't let all that chocolate frighten you. Drizzle as much melted marshmallow as necessary to brighten up the flavor. Turn into a mummy face or transform the top of...
The entire Cardwell School went to the Museum of the Rockies, then to the Montana Corn Maze, on their annual school fieldtrip on October 2nd. Photos courtesy MICHAEL COOMBE...
