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Young ninjas represent Helena well

Five dedicated young Ninjas from Helena, Saxton Nagy, age 7, Christian Tsimpides, 10, Kylie Pritchard, Jabez Kirksey, 9, and Nicholas Martinez, 10, were all trophy ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Tuesday, February 22, 2011 2:25 pm

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Artist embellishes new Helena business

Vallie Pate says she is a born entrepreneur. Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Tuesday, February 15, 2011 10:05 am

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Helena home to state’s first indoor dirt track

On a crisp January evening, chilly air inside and out did not deter the throng of competitive racing enthusiasts gathered for R/C (Radio Control Car) ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, February 7, 2011 4:22 pm

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Helena faring well in Reader’s Digest sweepstakes

Helena residents feel they have a lot to cheer about. And they have been very diligent and caught up in voting in the Reader’s Digest ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, January 31, 2011 3:59 pm

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Wathens create nature getaway

Jim Wathen enjoys being around interesting people and says he loves a good story. Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, January 24, 2011 3:39 pm

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Helena woman’s street rod her pride and joy

Outrageous dry-flaked metallic paint. Contrasting Dupont Hot Rod Black finish. Flaming pinstripes on a ’56 Ford Ranch Wagon. Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, January 17, 2011 3:37 pm

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Band students get experience of a lifetime

The Pelham High School Band returned somewhat sleep deprived but awed by the experiences of five days visiting sites around Arizona and marching in the ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Saturday, January 8, 2011 11:59 am

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Knives are things of beauty for Lobell

Not long ago, someone told me, “You should ask Maurice Lobell about his knife collection.” Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Thursday, December 30, 2010 1:53 pm

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Changes in the new year

After 51 weeks of sharing about the people and events of our humble burg, it is always fascinating to take note of what, if anything, ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Wednesday, December 22, 2010 12:46 pm

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Christmas at the library

Santa and Mrs. Claus made a stop at Jane Holmes Public Library where toddlers greeted them — some smiling shyly, others in tears — at ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, December 20, 2010 3:57 pm

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Fox Valley loves a floral challenge

Fox Valley Florist and Nursery, which opened in Nov. 2009, is the creative conception of owners and childhood friends Melissa Kelly and Cindy Hooks. Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, December 13, 2010 5:27 pm

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Fox Valley loves a floral challenge

Fox Valley Florist and Nursery, which opened in Nov. 2009, is the creative conception of owners and childhood friends Melissa Kelly and Cindy Hooks. Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, December 13, 2010 5:22 pm

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Overcoming challenges

The Helena family of Eric and Gwen Brown and children E.J. (Erech), Hannah and Jakkob were one of two families honored as Family of the ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, December 6, 2010 5:10 pm

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Brewer answering the call to Buck Creek

Betty Brewer spent 27 years of her life caring for her mother, daddy, step-daddy and husband. Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, November 29, 2010 4:58 pm

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Family endures dad’s service to country

When Gov. Bob Riley honored members of the 75th and 87th Army Reserves earlier this year, Helena’s SFC Wendal Burks was among those presented with ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, November 22, 2010 1:58 pm

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