Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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The application for Whitehall-Cardwell based non-profit We Are HER’s Mental Health Scholarship is officially open! Here are some important things to know: Who is this scholarship for? Survivors over the age of 18 who have demonstrated a financial or economic need, have expressed a desire and willingness to seek therapy from a licensed mental health provider, have not shown or expressed that they are in immediate danger or crisis, and have articulated in their application the specific ways in which winning the scholarship would aid in their h...
March Part 2 The March weather "lion" was roaring in 1897 very much like now. The U. S. House of Representatives had just elected a new Speaker of the House, Republican Tom Reed; the U. S. supreme court ruled that states have the power to tax franchises of corporations, such as express, telegraph, and railroad companies; and the Mississippi river was flooding the lowlands of Arkansas. The following articles are taken as written from the March 12 and 19, 1897 editions of the Jefferson Valley...
MARCH 25, 1998 Jefferson County, with a July 1997 estimated population of 9,878, was the second fastest growing county in Montana, according to statistics released by the U.S. Bureau Of Census. The figures, which cover a span from 1990 to 1997, show the population in Jefferson County grew 24.4 percent, second only to Ravalli County’s 38.2 percent. Madison County, with a population of 6,899, grew 15.2 percent over the same period. Of Montana’s 56 counties, Jefferson County is the 22nd most populated county, and Madison County is the 30th most po...
The Jefferson Valley Friends of the NRA is preparing for the 2023 fundraising banquet on Friday, April 14, 2023, at the Madison County Fairgrounds Pavilion in Twin Bridges. It is always a fun event. We are always looking for people who want to help. Volunteers are so important in so many things Whitehall does. There are so many ways to help, in person becoming a part of the committee, being a sponsor at any level, and or donating your time or money. One specific way of helping the Friends is by sponsoring the banquet event. Not only are you hel...
This Friday is PBSKids Storytime with Deanna Mydland, our own special word wizard. She always comes with multiple crafts, stories, games, and other activities for our youngest readers. Storytimes will be at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 1 PM. We are always excited to see all the great things she has to do. One of the most interesting things about authors is how they can completely change their writing styles and assume other identities when exploring different genres. I was recently told to read the...
March is a month that shines a light on some very important topics for our student population: nutrition (including the importance of breakfast) and sleep. There are plenty of age-appropriate tasks you can teach your child to be helpful in the kitchen. This resource breaks it down by age groups. Obviously, safety is key and you know your child best, so until you have seen them work with a utensil like a peeler or a knife, don’t think they will be able to do it just because they fall into these age groups. It can be a very good bonding e...
Q: What is Artificial Intelligence? A: Artificial Intelligence, or AI is a hot topic in the news recently. In fact, last week’s Tech Question column was written by a powerful new AI platform called ChatGPT which stands for Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer. Before anyone goes bananas and hides in their bunker from the robot uprising, that sort of thing is not happening…yet. AI has been around for a while, in fact the first presentation of AI was given at a conference in 1956, so it is not...
Montana Child Care Business Connect (MCCBC), a program of Zero to Five Montana, is launching a new program to support the growth of child care in Montana. This hybrid mentorship-business accelerator targets new and expanding licensed/registered child care operations across the state, providing a 12-month, intensive framework to help business owners start or grow their licensed/registered child care business. The program is free, thanks to a grant from Montana DPHHS, and includes business resources, Early Childhood Project (ECP) compliant...
The Easter Bunny and the vividly colored eggs and treats he leaves behind are one of the time-honored traditions of this spring holiday. However, many other customs also are enjoyed during Easter celebrations, including a holiday table resplendent with delicious foods. After the main meal is cleared, family and guests can relish in any number of sweet offerings. From pastries to coconut-covered cakes cut in the shapes of bunnies, there's often no shortage of tasty options. Carrot cake is a...
THURSDAY, MARCH 23 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 6:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 7:00PM CALL THE MIDWIFE 1 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 10:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 11:00PM CALL THE MIDWIFE 1 FRIDAY, MARCH 24 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 6:30PM FIRING LINE 7:00PM BBC WORLD NEWS 7:30PM BBC WORLD NEWS AMERICA 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 10:30PM FIRING LINE 11:00PM AMERICAN MASTERS: IN THE MAKING SATURDAY, MARCH 25 5:00PM ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: WAGS TO...
On Wednesday, March 8th, the Whitehall Sustainability Committee (WSC) heard two legacy grant projects - the Town of Whitehall’s Recreation Complex and Gold Junction Present’s Multi-Use Flexible Stage. The WSC is a group of Whitehall residents who assist Golden Sunlight Mine in identifying “legacy” projects for the mine to invest in: the projects would leave a lasting effect on the Whitehall area and hit several of the pillars identified by the committee and GSM (cultural, economic development, education, environment, and health). The Town of...
The application for Whitehall-Cardwell based non-profit We Are HER's Mental Health Scholarship is officially open! Here are some important things to know: Who is this scholarship for? Survivors over the age of 18 who have demonstrated a financial or economic need, have expressed a desire and willingness to seek therapy from a licensed mental health provider, have not shown or expressed that they are in immediate danger or crisis, and have articulated in their application the specific ways in...
MARCH 18, 1998 The new 500,000-gallon tank, built in the summer of 1997 as part of the Whitehall water improvement project, has had a series of leakage problems since it was filled. Representatives from the Town of Whitehall, water project engineers (Damschen & Associates), the water tank contractor (Sharbono Construction), and water tank manufacturing (Peabody) met in Whitehall and inspected the tank. An initial, tentative finding was that the foundation for the tank was faulty and would need to be improved. To do the improvement, the tank...
Join the Whitehall Rockhounding Club on Monday, March 20, at 5:30 PM at the Whitehall Public Library. Guest speaker Ramona Radonich will be discussing the basics between rocks and minerals. She will explain how to tell the difference between the different rock groups when out in the field, and will also present some tips on identifying minerals. Radonich worked at the renowned Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals in Hillsboro, OR as the Museum Educator. She is excited to share the knowledge she gained there with aspiring rockhounds in...
Mike Dennison will be here on Wednesday, March 15th at 1 PM to discuss the Holocaust and its Effects on Modern Media. Mike retired from a successful journalism career here in Montana and now is on the Humanities Montana Speakers bureau list. We are very pleased to be able to present this program, which is open to the public. I attended the Broad Valley’s Federation meeting this week for the libraries in our area. It is always great to see other librarians and swap ideas. One of the really fun things I discussed with the librarian in Dillon i...
Millions of rural caregivers provide crucial support to family members or friends living with memory loss and dementia. These same caregivers often feel stressed and isolated. An online workshop may help them. The University of California, San Francisco is conducting a study of a new online caregiver workshop. The project is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Caregivers may qualify if they: • Live in a rural area • Care for someone with memory loss • Are 18 years of age or older • Provide care for at least 10 hours per week. Caregiv...
When Montana State University education student Mariah Leum considered moving to a new Montana community to complete her student teaching, she felt nervous and anxious. But thanks to a new offering at MSU, Leum said, those feelings were eased right away. Leum, who is from Three Forks, is completing her student teaching this semester at the elementary school in Shelby, a community of about 3,000 people in north-central Montana. She is one of seven students from the MSU teacher education program based in Shelby or nearby Cut Bank as members of...
St. Patrick's Day began as an opportunity to honor St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who was credited with bringing Christianity to this island nation. Through the years, St. Patrick's Day has transformed into a celebration of Irish culture as well as a day for fun and fanfare. Of course, no celebration would be complete without delicious food. Although corned beef may not be the most authentic representation of Irish cuisine, it certainly has become synonymous with St. Patrick's Day....
THURSDAY, MARCH 16 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 6:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 7:00PM MARGARET THE REBEL PRINCESS 1 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 10:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 11:00PM MARGARET THE REBEL PRINCESS 1 FRIDA, MARCH 17 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 6:30PM FIRING LINE 7:00PM BBC WORLD NEWS 7:30PM BBC WORLD NEWS AMERICA 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET: THE HOURS SATURDAY, MARCH 18 5:00PM ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: CHEEKWOOD ESTATE &...
Starting on March 12th, Girl Scouts around the world are celebrating Girl Scout Week and the 111th anniversary of the founding of the Girl Scouts organization. For those who are unfamiliar with Girl Scouts, it's an organization that empowers girls to develop leadership skills, build character, and make a positive difference in their communities and the world. Girl Scouts was founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low, who believed that girls should have the same opportunities as boys to develop...
MARCH, Part I Like March 2023, in March 1897 the U. S. Congress was in session and discussing controversial issues. Two hot issues were the boundaries of the Alaska territory with Canada and a bill to prohibit the transmission of detailed accounts of prize fights by mail or telegraph. Federal officials were being accused of practicing deceit when it comes to a bill for opening the south half of the Colville Indian reservation to mineral resource development. In Montana, the Gallatin valley...
March 11, 1998 The criminal assault charges against James Piazzola stemming from a January 3, 1998 incident at the Mint Bar in Whitehall have been dismissed. State District Judge Frank Davis ruled on March 5 that felony assault charges against Piazzola originally dismissed on January 16 would remain dismissed and can never be refiled. The 1998-99 Whitehall school budget, adult education, computer technology, and the old school demolition were among the topics discussed by the Whitehall Board of Trustees during the board’s regular monthly m...
The Whitehall Garden Club meeting was everything 'green' including the beautifully laden table created and designed by Laura Horn and Glenna Waltee. Delicious "Pots Of Gold" egg bites, fresh green grapes, green veggies, green lime juice, and two types of traditional Irish soda bread were enjoyed by all. With the luck of the Irish, scrumptious Blarney Stones were also served, but we believe 'tis the wee leprechauns that took off with them to be hidden in the shamrocks....because they disappeared...
The money war is on and at the end of the first week of competition, the first-graders have taken the lead! As of March 3rd, the third-graders are in second place, second-graders in third, fifth-graders in fourth, kindergarten is in fifth place, and the fourth-graders are in sixth. A total of $166.06 was raised in the first week! These businesses have bet on the following grades to win. If their grade wins, they will match the change raised by that grade; if their grade does not win, the...
Five Montana Tech seniors have spent much of the past year working through a senior design project where they test whether or not waste mine tailings from the Yankee Doodle Tailings Pond could be used in a growing environmentally friendly industry. "Green" concrete reduces the amount of cement needed by substituting other materials. In 2022 it was estimated that 7-8% of global carbon dioxide emissions originated from the production of cement. In the students' experiment, they created concrete...
