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Our mission is to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention training. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know. Intended for people from all walks of life, QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) is an up to two-hour course designed to teach "gatekeepers" warning signs of a suicidal crisis and how to help. Gatekeepers can...
Elementary Counselor News: With the start of the new year comes the start of a new curriculum! We have already begun the intro into our Zones of Regulation, which is our social-emotional curriculum designed to help each student recognize and control their emotional state at any given time. There are four different Zones: • GREEN: Ready to learn and good to go (happy, calm, focused, etc.) • YELLOW: Almost out of control, need to slow down (silly, frustrated, excited, confused, nervous, etc.) • BLUE: Body is moving in Sloooooow Mooootion (tire...
The Whitehall PTSA met Friday, January 7 at 2 PM in the Middle School library. Membership applications will be mailed out with report cards at the end of the month. The PTSA approved a request to fund fuel for the 4-5 grade cross-country ski trip for $420. The field trip will take place on January 24 and 25. The PTSA is currently working on fundraising ideas, which included talk of the popular Money Wars during March Madness, as well as a possible art auction and fun run....
The year was 1918. The Armistice had just been signed and it was Frannie's birthday, her 18th, to be exact. Frannie, or more correctly, Francoise de Bordeaux, was born in the relatively small community known as Lemonweir Mills, on November the 11th, in the year 1900. Being one of the very few French inhabitants of that part of the territory, Frannie was proud of her heritage. Less than 150 years earlier, of course, her ancestors had been rousted from these shores. Her family had been among the...
Upper Missouri Waterkeeper, Montana Environmental Information Center, and the Madison River Foundation filed a citizens complaint today with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding NorthWestern Energy’s failure to uphold the conditions of Hebgen Dam’s license that resulted in the November 30 dewatering event on the Upper Madison River. “This formal complaint is the means for holding NorthWestern Energy accountable for its dam’s failure, a thorough third-party investigation of impacts, and targeted action to make the river a...
In the pre-dawn hours of Dec. 16, a massive haul truck inched into Boulder carrying a 70-foot-long building. Crews steered the structure off Main Street at the L&P Grocery, then down Monroe Street for a few blocks before turning onto West Fourth Avenue and settling, around 6 a.m., behind Boulder Elementary School. Boulder had its child care center. The building's midnight run, from the Jim Darcy Elementary School north of Helena, took six hours. Really, though, it capped a yearlong journey that...
At our January meeting, on January 3rd 2022, we discussed the BY’s youth rodeo. We started planning the rodeo and made an awards committee. We voted in new members. Gabe and I, Trent, did our talk and demonstration. Our next meeting will be Monday, February 7th 2022 at 6:00 PM....
The name Makoshika (Ma-ko’-shi-ka) is a variant spelling of a Lakota phrase meaning ‘bad land’ or ‘bad earth.’ Today, as Montana’s largest state park, the badlands of Makoshika are set aside for visitors to see and enjoy. In addition to the pine and juniper studded badland formations, the park also houses the fossil remains of such dinosaurs as Tyrannosaurus Rex and Triceratops. A newly remodeled visitor center (with a gift shop) at the park entrance houses a Triceratops skull and other badland interpretive displays. The park includes an...
The grizzly bear. The wolf. The cougar. These magnificent creatures, apex predators, how can we not admire them? People cross the world for the opportunity to see one in the wilds of Yellowstone or Alaska. There, we view them from a distance, free to indulge our awe in safety. It has been a long time since Americans lived in fear of wild beasts. But now that fear has returned. Fear felt not just in the woods, but also in cities and towns: Paradise, California; Talent, Oregon; and now in suburban Superior and Louisville in Colorado’s Boulder C...
SUNDAY, JANUARY 2 01:10:07 Suspicious Vehicle: Sugar Beet Row 6:09:34 Vicious Dog: S Lincoln St 16:13:51 Citizen Assist: W Legion St 19:55:15 Traffic Stop: Legion/Division 22:50:28 Traffic Hazard: Sheep Camp Rd MONDAY, JANUARY 3 08:53:28 Animal: Hwy 287 09:14:33 Stranded Motorist: I-90 15:10:51 VIN Inspection: Fish Crk Rd 18:04:03 911 Open Line: E Second St 19:24:08 Motor Vehicle Accident (Non-Injury): I-90 TUESDAY, JANUARY 4 01:55:29 Traffic Hazard: I-90 03:17:51 Traffic Hazard: I-90 03:35:08 911 Hang Up 03:43:44 Traffic Hazard: I-90 04:53:31...
Appetizers come in all types and flavors. When those flavors include the classic tomato, mozzarella, and basil combination of pizza, appetizers are sure to fly off of the serving tray. During peak entertaining seasons, having a bevy of appetizer options at the ready helps ensure successful celebrations. This recipe for Pizze Fritte from Daniel Paterna's Feast of the Seven Fishes: A Brooklyn Italian's Recipes Celebrating Food & Family (Powerhouse Books) makes for tasty appetizers or even a fast...
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 6:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 7:00PM AROUND THE WORLD IN 30 DAYS ON MASTERPIECE PT 2 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 10:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 11:00PM AMERICAN MASTERS: AILEY FRIDAY, JANUARY 14 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 6:30PM FIRING LINE 7:00PM STARS ON STAGE FROM WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE: SHOSHANA BEAN 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 10:30PM FIRING LINE 11:00PM IN CONCERT AT THE HOLLYWOOD...
Thank you for sticking it out with me this first year as I write for the Whitehall Ledger. I have heard nothing but compliments and excitement for my articles. I highly appreciate all of the support! I never thought I would be writing for any paper, but I am so proud to be a part of this beautiful local paper. This new year I will be stepping up my game and better prepare myself for this amazing opportunity. I will start interviewing my four to five candidates at the end of each month for the next month. Unfortunately, this month will not...
The new year will be ushering in new programs, starting with a unique series of presentations on Hydrotherapy by Judy Schwab on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at 6:00 PM. For more information on this program, contact the front desk. Also, that evening at 6:00 PM will be our first Family Game Night of the new year. Bring your family and friends for a night of snacks, games, and fun to conquer the winter blues. The library will be holding a Reading Scavenger Hunt from January 3-March 31. Participants receive a list of different genres and must read...
Barbara Jo Stafford, or Barbie as she was commonly known, was an only child. The circumstances of her emergence into this world were quite miraculous; some might even say magical and mysterious. Jo Ann and Jacob, Barbie's parents, had been trying for some time to have a child, but with no luck. Having exhausted all the standard, doctor-approved means, the Staffords decided to try some rather unconventional ones. A friend of a friend of a friend told Jo Ann, over a quilt one Tuesday morning on a...
There was plenty to celebrate at the beginning of 1896 and 1922 even with winter still keeping people close to the woodstove. Whitehall was rebuilding after a series of serious fires during early 1895 and it had survived the "greatest depression ever known in the United States..." At the start of 1895, there were 20 businesses and professionals in town. At the start of 1896, that had grown to more than 32 and the Zephyr listed details on 60 new buildings in town, all built during the previous...
January 2, 1997 Area residents attended an informational meeting presenting an explanation of a proposed Extended Area Service (EAS) plan and showed nearly unanimous support for the new plan. An EAS involves expanding the local calling area to include nearby exchanges such as Butte. In Whitehall’s exchange, phone customers pay long-distance rates for calls into the Butte exchange. The EAS would come with a cost increase for all affected customers. Options under review would increase Whitehall’s rates by an amount between $2.10 to $10.19 dep...
Nearly one-third (30 percent) of U.S. home fires involving Christmas trees occur in January. With this post-holiday fire hazard in mind, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) strongly encourages everyone to keep the festive memories and remove the hazards by disposing of Christmas trees promptly after the holiday season. “As much as we all enjoy the look and feel of Christmas trees in our homes, they’re large combustible items that have the potential to result in serious fires,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice president of Outreac...
Here’s to new beginnings – and new resolutions! A recent survey from TopCashback.com, the USA’s most generous cash back site, found that 51 percent of Americans are making New Year’s resolutions this year. The survey polled a cross-section of 3,388 adults, aged 18 and over. Cheers to “Checking it off” Do you think you will stick with your resolution through 2022? • Yes (87%) • No (13%) If no, how long do you think you’ll stick with it? - One to three months (62%) - Four to six months (18%) - Less than one month (17%) - Seven to nine months (2...
Many people crave a sweet treat from time to time, even if they don't want to confront the side effects of a little indulgence. However, when healthier ingredients are in the mix, a dessert can fit in with healthy eating plans. This recipe for Sweet Potato Chewy Bars features vitamin-rich sweet potatoes and pecans, which boast heart-healthy fats. You can experiment with the recipe and reduce the sugar content if you want to make this recipe even healthier. Enjoy, courtesy of the Mississippi...
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26 07:26:37 Stranded Motorist: I-90 08:40:26 Animal: Hwy 55 09:59:27 Traffic Offense: I-90 10:41:41 Motor Vehicle Accident (Non-Injury): I-90 11:03:20 Stranded Motorist: I -90 14:29:27 911 Hang Up: Sunset Dr 14:47:48 Motor Vehicle Accident (Non-Injury) Hwy 69 15:21:24 Abandoned Vehicle: Hwy 2 E 18:18:34 Fire/Smoke Structure 19:09:42 Medical: Piedmont Rd 19:11:51 Motor Vehicle Accident (Non-Injury): I-90 EB 23:55:52 Assist MONDAY, DECEMBER 27 07:37:41 Medical: E First St 09:09:40 Motor Vehicle Accident (Non-Injury): I-90...
THURSDAY, JANUARY 6 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 6:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 7:00PM MOLLY OF DENALI 7:30PM READY JET GO 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 10:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 11:00PM PRESERVING DEMOCRACY: PURSUING A MORE PERFECT UNION FRIDAY, JANUARY 7 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 6:30PM FIRING LINE 7:00PM STARS ON STAGE FROM WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE: GAVIN CREEL 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 10:30PM FIRING LINE 11:00PM IN CONCERT AT THE...
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is characterized as a type of depression that is related to changes in seasons, typically tied to the start of fall and persisting into the winter months. We know that depressive disorders don’t take holidays and this time of year can be stressful. For individuals who suffer from or are at risk for depression, though, the impact of holiday stresses and pressures can be much more severe than the momentary frustrations that almost everyone experiences. Typical symptoms of SAD, sometimes referred to as winter d...
We are beginning our sixth year helping people read their Bibles cover-to-cover in one year. All you need is a Bible, a cell phone that receives text messages, and a desire to read your Bible. Here’s how it works: you phone me using the phone where you want the texts sent, and beginning January first, I will send you a text specifying what Bible passage to read that day along with points to notice in that passage. It’s free, and you can start or stop anytime you choose. Some people have started this just within the last few months, so they wil...
Sticking to a schedule is good for health, wellness, and productivity, and the start of a new year is the perfect time to form great habits. Resolve to adhere to a daily routine with the following tips and tricks: • Write it down: The act of writing things down can help reinforce priorities. Keep a list of short- and long-term goals, events, and meetings. Be sure to check items off your list as you complete them. Doing so can help you stay motivated. • Get a good watch: Keep yourself accountable with a good watch. The line-up of Edifice wat...
