Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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8+ YEARS AGO - July, Part II: Another hot July was ending, and people hoped the fighting in Cuba and the Philippines would also end. Something like Yellow Fever was making our soldiers sick. Americans were freed in a prisoner exchange with Spain. The Hawaiian Islands made the front page on the July 15, 1898 Zephyr in a report on the population – 110,000 people, of which 31,000 were Hawaiians, 9,000 part Hawaiian, 24,000 Japanese, 22,000 Chinese, 15,000 Portuguese, 5,500 Americans and the r...
JULY 21, 1999 The Rockin' the Rockies classic rock concert got a unanimous green light from the Jefferson County commissioners on July 14. The concert site - located on private land about three miles east of Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park off Highway 2 - was a flurry of activity as concert promoters and workers prepared for the August 6-7-8 concert. Whitehall Reader of the Week was Gena Kraha, who reads "at least" one book a week. Gena, 14, likes historical fiction and murder mysteries and...
What an exciting time to be involved with prevention services and to share about community engagement! Every day, each of us has opportunities to participate in our community. From simple things like picking up the trash that litters the sidewalks or greeting someone as you pass to more committed ongoing involvement in a committee or community activity—each one of these matters. The primary purpose of this article will be to focus on how we participate with the youth in our community. Some examp...
Social Security is secure, solvent and here for the long term. Those who claim that it is not are just plain wrong. If you repeat something even if it’s wrong often enough, people begin to believe it. The fiscal foundations and future of Social Security, so important to so many of us, have been subject to a blizzard of misinformation. Every year the Social Security Trust Fund Trustees report to Congress on the long-term financial health of Social Security. The reports provide our elected officials with the information they need to secure and en...
I just want to take a moment to thank all of the wonderful people who make our summer reading program function like a well-oiled machine! First, to my wonderful staff and volunteers, who never panic when 120 children come for a magic show and lunch. They are a professional group of women and men who love their library and patrons. Next, thanks to the Whitehall Community Library Friends, who have picked up lunches in Butte for eight weeks and never let me down. Lunches were always on time and hot...
Youth from around southwest Montana gathered in Dillon on Saturday, July 13, 2024, to clean up the Southwest Montana Veterans Memorial. The youth came from Dillon, Lima, Sheridan, Whitehall, Butte, Anaconda, and Deer Lodge and are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They spent their time pulling weeds, replenishing the rock near the waterfall, trimming trees and shrubs, cleaning the boulevard, sweeping the pavilion, sanding and staining the picnic tables and pavilion,...
Montana is known for its big, blue skies and fresh air. Summer in “Big Sky Country” brings opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities which are enjoyed by many. As temperatures rise, so does the risk of wildfires and wildfire smoke. Montana’s wildfire season typically runs from May through September. The peak of the season generally occurs in mid-July. It is important to understand the risks associated with wildfire season. Preparing for and knowing how to live with wildfires is integral to st...
We often think of going to physical therapy to get stronger, but did you know we can help tremendously improve your balance? Good balance is key to staying active and preventing falls and injury. Collectively, we balance by using our eyesight, senses in our inner ear, and joints, giving feedback to our brain. If any one of these systems is compromised, so is our balance. A physical therapist can perform several activities with you to determine which systems need to be “strengthened” to improve balance. For example, a person may lose their bal...
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park is about 15 miles southeast of Whitehall, along Montana Highway 2. For more information about the park, call 406-287-3541, ext. 9. Friday, August 2: Crow and Lakota Languages. Guest speaker Becky Warner, who is of Ni’kmaq and French-Canadia descent studies the Lakota and Crow languages She will give a beginning lesson on the Lakota language. 8 PM at campground amphitheater. Saturday, August 3: Six Habitats of Lewis & Clark Caverns. Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park is comprised of 6 unique habitats. Join R...
"Something will have gone out of us as a people if we ever let the remaining wilderness be destroyed..." - Wallace Stegner The goal of the Wilderness Act, now celebrating its 60th birthday, was to set aside a small proportion of public land in America from human intrusion. The founders said some places deserved to be free from motorized, mechanized, and other intrusions to protect wildlife and wild lands. But now, a handful of mountain bikers have partnered with a senator from Utah to gut the Wi...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks seeks comments on a draft management plan for Canyon Ferry Wildlife Management Area. FWP manages Montana’s wildlife management areas on behalf of the public to benefit a diversity of wildlife species and their habitats and to provide compatible public access for fish—and wildlife-related recreation. To help achieve this multifaceted goal for Canyon Ferry WMA, FWP has written a new draft management plan. The draft management plan describes the WMA and lays out the goals and issues associated with how FWP man...
Waffles can be enjoyed at any time of the day. While traditionally breakfast fare, they can also be a sweet or savory dessert. When waffles are paired with the flavors of a traditional Banana Foster dessert, they can be a decadent breakfast or an impressive evening treat. Enjoy this Kentucky 'Nanners Foster Waffles recipe from Lord Honey Traditional Southern Recipes with a Country Bling Twist (Pelican Publishing) by Chef Jason Smith. This recipe serves 4 to 6. INGREDIENTS Nonstick cooking spray...
We all love heroic stories of individuals who gave their all. Sadly, after last week’s historic event of the attempt to assassinate former President Trump, Corey Comperatore gave his life to protect his family in the crossfire. Some heroes pay the ultimate price. Recently, I came across an unknown named Florence Chadwick; she was a long-distance swimmer who successfully crossed the English Channel both ways. She was the first woman ever to accomplish this feat. In 1952 Florence set out to swim from Catalina Island to the California coast, a g...
JULY 14, 1999: The Whitehall Town Council voted to get tough on abandoned vehicles and get aggressive on paving Division Street during action at the regular monthly council meeting held July 12. The council approved a first reading of a new abandoned vehicle ordinance that prohibits abandoning vehicles or leaving wrecked or junked vehicles on Whitehall streets or in front yards or other "unoccupied space of a private residence opening in a yard or street." Wrecked vehicles may be stored in a...
Anyone planning to work in or near a stream must obtain a 310 permit from their local conservation district office. WHO MUST APPLY: Any private, non-governmental individual or corporation that proposes to work in or near a stream on private or public land must apply for a 310 permit. HOW: The person conducting the work should submit a completed application to the conservation district. District supervisors will notify the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks and, if requested, set up an inspection of the site. After a team inspection, the...
By the time you read this, only two weeks of summer reading will be left! I cannot believe that! We received the most marvelous box in the mail from the Osa and Martin Safari Museum in Chanute, Kansas. It is filled with African toys, instruments, masks, and more for our program on Wednesday, July 24, at 10:30 AM. Everyone will have a chance to try out the drums, finger pianos, and masks! We are excited to have our favorite magician in the house this week! Kyle will be here on Wednesday, July...
Summer is here! The fields are green, our gardens are growing, and flowers bloom! Speaking of blooming, Laura Horn and Amber Colombo planted a scrumptious buffet for all to enjoy. Flower-bloom-shaped egg salad sandwiches, crazy delicious cheese spreads, bursting full of flavor garden-sized homemade sub sandwiches, teas, fresh fruit, and sponge cake cups blooming full of strawberries and cream were an edible garden gone wild! Thank you! The meeting proceeded, led by President Kathy Ross. The...
What fun: You're going on a guided outdoor trip. As you get ready, here are some tips from actual guides about what to expect, as these patient men and women have experienced a few trips that did not go well. First, follow the packing list. Do not leave your raingear at home because your brother tells you it never rains in the desert. If it is 100 degrees in the shade at your house and the list recommends a down parka: bring it. It can and will snow at 10,000 feet in midsummer. If the guide...
Fourth of July celebrations mark the middle of Montana's short, sweet summers. Inevitably, fall follows with cooler weather and shorter days. But before we tuck summer delights into our memories, we celebrate another big community event, the 40th Annual Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo, August 22-25, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Boulder. The fair and rodeo are more fun if you participate, for example, by volunteering, entering exhibits or competitions, or marching in the parade. Many...
This is a great question to address in the second of this series on PREVENTION. Each of us engages in various ways with prevention in our daily lives. Parents with toddlers do things in their homes to ensure their little ones are safe around electrical outlets, sharp corners, etc. I like this example someone recently shared: when a sapling is planted, the tender plant is tethered to stakes to support it. What a great example of the science of prevention. Over the past 50 years, many different...
Want to build lasting summer memories with your family? Thanks to Mother's Cookies "Stop and Taste the Frosting" Tour, your family has access to a treasure trove of activities that will keep kids using their imagination this summer. While this whimsical tour is bringing a pop-up Funhouse experience to specific cities nationwide, you can get in on the excitement regardless of where you live. To help you make your own house a funhouse, the Mother's Cookies website is hosting a library of games,...
The hottest days of the year can create a number of seasonal beauty challenges. Here's a head-to-toe guide to looking and feeling your best in summer: HAIR: Both dry heat and humidity can cause hair problems, like drying and frizzing. Whether you're hitting the beach or pool or just enjoying the warm weather, it's essential to give your hair the care it deserves to stay both hydrated and frizz-free. When enjoying the sun, try protective hairstyles such as buns, braids and ponytails. This will re...
