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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...
The second half of October 1898 was a mixed bag of events and weather. Springfield, Missouri, experienced the earliest snowfall on record (for the relatively short time European immigrants had lived there). The cold front plunged into the deep south and, on its way, left Kansas City with over three inches of snow. On October 18th, the first American flag was raised in Puerto Rico. Future Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, William O. Douglas, was born on October 16th. Otherwise, late...
OCTOBER 20, 1999 Montana Lt. Governor and year 2000 gubernatorial candidate Judy Martz spent the afternoon of Friday, Oct. 15 in Whitehall, where she talked about the need for jobs and economic growth, visited with area residents interested in developing a tourist train between Whitehall and Twin Bridges and visited a couple local businesses. The dispute between Rockin' the Rockies promoters and Mark Lundberg of Montana Insurance Services of Whitehall has not only been resolved, it has been...
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 will begin 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!...
November is a busy time for holidays and events, so I want to remind everyone of the days the Whitehall Community Library will be closed during that time. The library will be closed on November 5th for Election Day, November 11th for Veterans Day, and November 28th and 29th for Thanksgiving. The library will be open the rest of the month during regular hours. The book drop is always open if anyone needs to return items when the library is closed. The Mystery Book Club will be meeting Tuesday,...
The origin of the Red Ribbon Campaign traces back to 1985, following the tragic murder of Drug Enforcement Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena. This initiative, begun by NFP (National Family Partnership), symbolizes a commitment to raising awareness Enrique "Kiki" Camarena was a Drug Enforcement Administration Agent who was tortured and killed in Mexico in 1985. In honor of Kiki's memory and his battle against illegal drugs, friends and neighbors began to wear red badges of satin. . Parents then...
With the general deer and elk season coming up this weekend, a lot of folks will be hitting the field. Remember, it is up to the hunter to be familiar with the current year’s hunting regulations to be safe, ethical, and law-abiding. Below is one major regulation change this year in Regions 6 and 7 regarding mule deer doe hunting, along with the 10 most common mistakes hunters make. REGULATION CHANGE This year, in Regions 6 and 7, antlerless mule deer hunting is only permitted on private land. This includes mule deer B licenses for a p...
Do you want to make changes to your community? Are you sick of everything being status-quo? Would you like to hear what others think and how you can team together to make Whitehall better? An initial meeting to exchange ideas of mutual concern will be held at the Whitehall Legion Center (405 West Legion) on Thursday, October 24th at 2 PM. This meeting is brought to you by private Whitehall residents wishing to make a difference. Bring with you whatever topics you think impact our community. Depending upon discussion had at this first meeting,...
As Montana gears up to enter colder weather and another respiratory illness season, the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is encouraging Montanans to take precautions to help protect against COVID-19, influenza, pneumococcal pneumonia, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections. State health officials are urging people to protect themselves and their families from respiratory illness, stay up to date on immunizations, stay home when they are sick, get tested and evaluated for proper treatment, and practice good...
Entertaining opportunities abound during the holiday season. Whether you are hosting a small group at home or have been invited to someone's house to socialize, offering a homemade treat can show others how much you care. Few people can resist the combination of chocolate and nuts, and that's what dessert lovers will get in this recipe for Chocolate Crumble Pie, which features toasted pecans along with amaretti cookies in the topping. Enjoy, courtesy of Chocolate (Love Food) by the editors at...
