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Whitehall resident and Butte High graduate Chloe Brown is currently a student at the University of Montana. As a member of the UM Woodsman Team, she competied at UM Forestry Days on April 26th at Fort Missoula. Photo courtesy RITA BROWN....
A few years ago, I turned a carport into a bedroom. But first, I had to empty the carport of books, papers, furniture, rugs, and tools. Then, I took it all to a storage unit, where rent was $50 a month. After three years of thinking about it, and only occasionally pawing through the storage unit for a lost item, I finally sorted out a handful of books and items that meant something—I could have fit them in a suitcase!—and held a yard sale for the rest. I think about that when I see storage facilities spreading and expanding nationwide. At lea...
The Becoming an Outdoors Woman program (BOW) invites you to a hike at Glendive's Makoshika State Park on Saturday, May 4, from 10 AM to 3 PM. This guided event is designed for beginning hikers, but all skill levels are welcome. Attendees will listen to a short presentation on how best to prepare for hiking and how to stay safe on the trail. Lunch, snacks, and drinks are included. The event costs $20, and participants must be 18 to register. Enjoy the beautiful vistas and varied trails at the park, get some exercise and fresh air, meet other...
Grilled cheese is ideal comfort food. It's crispy, buttery, and full of warm, gooey cheese. Many people grow up enjoying grilled cheese as children and then continue digging into this delight as they get older. While grilled cheese may seem like simple fare, there are some techniques to make it even more delicious. This includes strategies to make it golden brown with perfectly melted cheese. When preparing grilled cheese, you do not want to rush the process and end up with burnt bread. Try placing the grilled cheese in a cold pan and then...
CLEANING UP: The Whitehall Garden Club and students from WHS joined forces to combat weeds, leaves, and overgrowth at the Memorial/Native plant Gardens. Thank you Mayor Mary Janacaro-Hensleigh, the WHS students and staff, and the Whitehall Garden Club for working together at one of Whitehall's landmark entrances to our town! Springtime fresh!!...
Whitehall/Cardwell-based non-profit We Are HER is trying something different with this unique gallery reception, which is dedicated to raising awareness about the real and profound impacts of domestic violence and the hope found through healing. The event will be held Thursday, April 25th, from 6 PM to 7:30 PM at 14 S Tracy Ave in Bozeman. Enjoy the complimentary mocktails and appetizers while learning about this important non-profit and its work. Through an immersive display of survivor...
8 YEARS AGO - April, Part II: There is always good and bad news every month of every year. In the second half of April 1899, the good and bad made headlines. The Anaconda Company coal washer at Belt, Montana, was destroyed by fire and affected the livelihood of dozens of men. The two houses of Congress were fighting over a resolution about Spain's invasion of Cuba. Bertha Maxwell of Boulder sued prominent mining man John Holmes for breach of promise of marriage (there is much more to this...
April 28, 1999 The problem of sludge build-up at the Whitehall sewage treatment lagoons is typical of small system lagoons, said an environmental specialist with the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), who also said the town isn't required to do any further immediate sludge clean-up at the lagoons. Bill Bahr, with the DEQ planning, prevention, and assistance division, said that Whitehall officials have the option to either continue the removal of the accumulated sludge and remove...
Last week was a plethora of learning as Zoa, Brandi, and I attended the Montana Library Association conference. I attended some amazing sessions, one in particular on AI (Artificial Intelligence). More and more, our students, businesses, and others are using free AI sources to edit and write first drafts of documents and educational papers. The session not only covered the different types of AI available on the internet but also the ethical concerns, problems with the programs, and costs of incorporating AI into libraries. I also attended...
The Whitehall Garden Club will hold its next monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 1st, at the Borden’s Conference Room at 103 W. Legion Avenue. We welcome the public to join us at 9:30 AM to socialize and enjoy refreshments provided by our hosts, Terry Ross and Ron Roginske, followed by our business meeting at 10 AM. Laura Horn will present a program on Salsa Gardens starting at approximately 11 AM. Please join us as we try to “spice it up a little!” The Whitehall Garden Club is a member of the Montana Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. and the N...
Twenty-four cowboys were inducted into the Montana Cowboy Hall Of Fame (MCHF) on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at the Heritage Inn in Great Falls. "The Hall Of Fame was an idea that came out of a small group that started out just to honor a local rodeo," said DuWayne Wilson, board chair for the MCHF. Walter Shaw was inducted as a living inductee for District Twelve. Walter Elroy "Walt" Shaw was born January 31, 1936, on the Shaw Ranch, homesteaded by Walter's grandparents, in South Boulder...
Staff at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park are pleased to reopen the cave for the 2024 season starting May 1. Tours will be offered from May 1 through Sept. 30. Both first-come-first-served tours and reservable tours will be offered. Visitors are encouraged to check the website frequently as tour options, times, and availability may change throughout the season. Reservable tours are available from May 24 through Labor Day. To make those reservations, call 1-855-922-6768. During the season, the...
Get ready to be swept away into the captivating world of cinema as the Bozeman Symphony presents “At the Movies: The Music of John Williams” during the first weekend of June. This not-to-be-missed event will highlight themes from blockbuster films such as Harry Potter, Jaws, Star Wars, Schindler’s List, Saving Private Ryan, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and more. This concert will feature different music than the pieces played in the Symphony’s John Williams 90th Birthday Celebration concert two years ago. John Williams, hailed as one...
As May approaches, the American Red Cross reminds eligible donors to keep the blood supply stable by racing to give blood in the coming weeks. Donors of all blood types – especially type O blood donors – are crucial to keeping shelves fully stocked with blood products throughout the month. Right now, there’s no letting off the gas when it comes to lifesaving care. With no substitute for blood and no way to manufacture it, volunteer donors are essential for hospital patients who count on transfusions daily. Book a time to give lifesaving blood...
What if I told you there is a way to help prevent certain cancers? Would you be interested? I recall a young woman in her early twenties who once told me she wished she had known. I still remember her name. For me, as a new nurse, her experience and mine intertwined and would leave a profound effect on me. She was one of three out of four adults who would contract human papillomavirus (HPV), and that would lead to countless procedures and treatments for cervical cancer and, ultimately, an early...
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) warns Medicare enrollees of a rising scam targeting their sensitive information. Scammers are luring individuals with offers of free services, medical equipment, or gift cards in exchange for Medicare numbers, enabling fraudulent activities. Renee Labrie-Shanks, Director of the Statewide Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program at MAS, urges vigilance, “If someone offers free medical equipment and asks for your Medicare number, it’s a red flag. Hang up imm...
Soup is a staple whenever the weather is chilly or when someone feels like they are coming down with a cold. The warm, therapeutic effects of a delicious bowl of soup are hard to dismiss and may sometimes work, as well as the best medicines available. While zucchini may be known as a summer vegetable, this popular squash is at home in a tasty soup anytime. Top with giant, cheesy croutons for a filling and scrumptious crowd-pleaser. This recipe for Zucchini Soup with Cheddar Rusks from The...
April 21, 1999 The Whitehall High School band and choir earned numerous "superior" ratings, and the band even surpassed "superior" with a perfect score in one of the competitions at the District Music Festival in Anaconda. The Whitehall youth accused of sexually assaulting a girl during a March volleyball tournament in Whitehall was sentenced to a sexual offender program and placed in the custody of the Montana Department of Corrections until age 18. Doug Bailey began his mining career cutting...
Robin Becker is a fifth-generation Montana native. She and her family settled in the Whitehall area over a decade ago. Her educational journey includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Nursing from Carroll College in 2007 and a Master of Nursing from Montana State University in 2015. She has since worked as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, providing mental health services to Butte, Whitehall, and surrounding rural communities. She has dedicated her career to advocating for mental heal...
Jefferson County is updating its Growth Policy, which is the County’s guide for addressing issues related to land use, housing, community services, and economic development. The update process will evaluate the county’s opportunities and issues, identify trends in the community, and create achievable goals and real-world projects that can help improve the lives of County residents. To efficiently gather the input of County residents for this process, the Planning Board and Planning Staff hav...
Whitehall Rocky Head Start celebrated the Week of the Young Child with dress-up days and invited Mayor Mary Janacaro-Hensleigh for lunch on Thursday, April 11th. The themes for the week were: • Monday: Worker Day • Tuesday: Character Day • Wednesday: Agriculture Day • Thursday: Crazy Hair Day Early childhood education is vital for academic, physical, and social development. Our children are our most precious investment!...
Next Thursday, April 25th, the Holocaust book discussion group will meet. It seems impossible that a year ago today, I traveled to Los Angeles with a dedicated team of teens and adults to visit the Holocaust Museum in LA. We were privileged to attend the birthday party of a 99-year-old survivor named Renee Firestone, who survived Auschwitz. She was gracious in answering questions, sharing her experiences, and showing the tattoo that marked her for the rest of her life. This year, she turns 100, a milestone for anyone. I was saddened to hear...
Mark your calendars for the 7th Annual Copper K Fiber Festival on Saturday, July 20 (9 AM-5 PM) and Sunday, July 21 (9 AM-3 PM). Whitehall business owner and event creator Kami Noyes, of Ranching Fiber Traditions, invites everyone to attend this event, where fiber arts are returning to their roots-out in the country where friends gather! The event is free of charge, and fiber arts workshops, vendors, and more are included in this fun-filled weekend at the historic Copper K Barn just outside of...
The Jefferson River Watershed Council (JRWC) would like to invite Jefferson Valley residents to learn about local and state drought planning efforts. Please join the JRWC on April 24 at 6 PM at the Whitehall Community Center to hear from DNRC's Upper Missouri Water Planner about Montana’s new comprehensive State Drought Management Plan. A precipitation report and a Jefferson Drought Management Plan update will follow....
Spring is here, and with it comes the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and be more active. Whether you like hiking, biking, gardening, or playing sports, being physically active can boost your health and mood. However, if you are not careful or prepared, it can also increase your risk of injury. If you suffer a sprain, strain, fracture, or other orthopedic issue, you don't have to rush to the emergency room and wait. You can get fast and convenient care at an orthopedic walk-in clinic, where you will be seen by a specialist who can diagnose...
