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 Alzheimer’s Association announced the Montana Project VITAL (Virtual Inclusive Technology for All) in partnership with the Montana Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (MGWEP). This project utilizes virtual technology to relieve the challenging symptoms of social isolation for residents in nursing homes, assisted living and memory care communities . With one-time funding from the CARES Act, the Montana Project VITAL allowed for placement of ten iN2L tablets in six senior living communities statewide to help bring families together v...
All Montana students graduating from high school in the spring of 2021 are invited to celebrate their achievements and future plans through Senior Send-Off, a virtual event organized by nonprofit Reach Higher Montana. “This statewide recognition of all students allows Montanans to celebrate the Class of 2021, which has reached graduation despite the challenges of COVID-19,” said Kelly Cresswell, Executive Director of Reach Higher Montana. “We are excited to hear what the members of the Class of 2021 will do next. Whether students’ next steps a...
Spring is a great time to update and give the Library a new look. The Friends are holding a new logo contest for the Library and offering a $100 first prize. The winning logo will appear on everything library related: publications, information pamphlets, calendars, etc. The rules are simple, and the contest is open to anyone. Submissions will be accepted March 15-April 15 at the Library. To enter just make sure you meet the following criteria: first everything must be an original hard copy and no electronic files will be accepted; the entry mus...
The March weather of 1895 in the Jefferson Valley was not a lot different than now. There were blizzards and warm days and people were busy going here and there. Back then, the Zephyr reported the good, the bad, and the funny of the town and valley. The following is as it was written in the March 15, 1895 edition of the Whitehall Zephyr. William Franklin, a well-known knight of the grip, departed last Wednesday morning, after enjoying several days in Whitehall society. He found upon a frequent...
MARCH 21, 1996 After many hours of hard work by local residents, Whitehall has been re-named as a “Certified Community” by the state Department of Commerce. The designation, good for three years, entitles the community to be listed in promotional materials sent by the state to businesses interested in moving to Montana as well as other benefits. The promotional materials include information gathered by local residents about the services and assets of the area during a rigorous application process. Whitehall High School senior Jennifer Bro...
The annual meeting of the Jefferson Valley Museum will be on Thursday, April 8th,7:00 PM, at the Star Theater in Whitehall. The featured program this year will be “The Tebay Legacy” featuring the story of John Tebay who built one of the first homes in the valley. Norm Tebay and members of the Tebay family have put together a very interesting history about the important role that John, his brother, and their descendants have played in the development of Whitehall and the valley. Based on current meeting restrictions, attendance will be lim...
The extreme weather that gripped Montana the first half of February was immediately followed by extreme weather throughout the Midwest and resulted in temperatures that were far below normal. Record energy demand throughout the Midwest during this time caused natural gas prices to spike. NorthWestern Energy purchased some natural gas for its Montana customers from the market and our customers will see an increase in the cost of the natural gas supply on their bills. NorthWestern Energy Montana residential and commercial natural gas customers...
Montana Orthopedics, a regional leader in orthopedic services based in Butte, has joined SCL Health’s nationally recognized, statewide faith-based health system of hospitals and primary and specialty care clinics throughout the Treasure State. Montana Orthopedics, Advantage Physical Therapy, and OrthoNow will all become part of the SCL Health Medical Group - a network of hundreds of primary and specialty care providers across the state. This new partnership gives SCL Health patients access to orthopedic services in addition to SCL Health M...
Smoothies are often associated with breakfast, but they actually can be enjoyed all day long. Smoothies have been around since the 1920s, when the first blender was invented by Stephen Poplawski. In 1939, the Waring blender company designed a pamphlet that came with the appliance that included fruit-based drinks. Smoothies can include a variety of ingredients and serve various purposes. This recipe for a "Ginger Papaya Smoothie" from "Super Smoothies" (Crestline) by Ellen Brown employs ginger,...
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park is pleased to continue their 2021 events with a guided hike through the park focusing on the complex geology of the London Hills on March 27. Geologic records for the area date back more than 1 billion years. Pieces of this large portion of geologic time have been uncovered all throughout the park, allowing visitors to catch a glimpse of what may have been happening in the park millions of years ago. The 3.5-mile hike begins at 2 p.m. from the visitor center and will last until 3 p.m. Participants are asked to...
Gina Ossello was born and raised in Butte, Montana, where she attended elementary through high school. As a young girl, she always enjoyed horses, both for enjoyment as well as for competition. During her school years, she competed in both the English and Western riding styles. Basketball and track also became very important in her early years. When she graduated from high school, Gina enrolled at Colorado State College with the intent to get her major in Animal Science. Her love for horses cont...
When the Dysfunctional Quilt Shop opened nearly fifteen years ago on Sowden Lane in Whitehall, it was a small garage in Chris Proffer's backyard. Now, it is a booming business with an expansion added about five years ago and loyal customers that travel from around the state (and country!) to visit. On Saturday, March 20th the shop hosted its annual Customer Appreciation March Madness sale and the shop couldn't have been more packed. At 9:30 a.m. customers were wrapped around the perimeter of...
Whitehall Elementary is excited for spring! Right now, we are in the fourth quarter of the 2020-21 school year, and the message to all students and staff is to finish strong. A mentor told me, on multiple occasions, to never count the days, instead, make the days count. That is exactly what we are working towards at Whitehall Elementary. The month of April will bring with it a barrage of testing. Students in the third, fourth, and fifth grades will be sitting their annual SBAC (Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium) tests during the week of...
Audiences of all ages got a fresh look at an old favorite this past Saturday when the Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) and more than 35 local students presented BEAUTY LOU AND THE COUNTRY BEAST, conceived and written by Jim Caron, with music and lyrics by Michael McGill, Jim Caron, Jon Hart and Michael Schooner. Featured as Beauty Lou were Jaeden Aragon and Jaesca Chadwick. The Younger Daughters were played by Miah Roman, Brynn Welch, Peyton Randall, Mia Kidwell, and Lilly Montogmery; the Older...
She's the smiling face of Settings by All Things Montana and a rock hound for the ages. She is Pam Polachi. Pam Polachi was born in Red Lodge, Montana, in 1965. After a quick stint in California, her family backtracked and returned to Montana, settling firmly in Whitehall. During her middle school years, Pam grew interested in rocks and animals, excelling in and loving anything to do with the Earth. Once high school came, however, her interests had changed, and she lost sight of her rocks,...
Our Flower Pressing and craft workshops with Emily Dickerson will start March 20th. The adult workshop will be at 9:30 a.m. and the children’s craft class with flowers will be at 11:00 a.m. All materials will be provided so we ask that you call in to reserve your spot. If this session is a success, we will be planning more crafting times for adults and children on Saturday mornings, so bring your ideas! The question of this week has been, “What are you doing about Dr. Seuss?” The short answer is we have moved the books to the circulation desk...
NorthWestern Energy is providing $1.6 million this year to support 35 fisheries, wildlife and habitat improvement projects within the 550-mile corridor of the Madison-Missouri River from Yellowstone National Park to the headwaters of Fort Peck Reservoir. This year’s funding from NorthWestern Energy will leverage an additional $7.5 million in matching funds and in-kind donations from agencies, conservation organizations, and private landowners, resulting in a total of $9.1 million for fish and wildlife stewardship. “This program is a great exa...
Montana's unemployment rate declined in January to 4.0%. Montana's rate remains lower than the national rate of 6.3% in January. After accounting for Montana's annual benchmarking revisions, January's unemployment rate fell 0.2% over the month. "Montana's economy is growing stronger as we work toward an end to this public health and economic pandemic," Governor Greg Gianforte said. "The path forward is clear. We need to get our economy going again, get Montana open for business, and get...
Blame is something that gets tossed around. Truthfully, we don’t like to admit we are wrong. In opinion shaped by studying the Book of Lamentations, a very great lie clouding humanity’s judgment is the foolhardy notion that sin is no big deal. Why do we believe that we can ignore the standards that God has established? In part, we develop false security. But, does this account for all of it? Taking lessons from history is always worthwhile. For example, Jerusalem prior to its destruction in 587 B.C. was a highly fortified city. Under the rei...
Montanans struggling with substance use disorders will now have access to comprehensive treatment services, starting March 15, 2021, thanks to a partnership between Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center (EMCMHC) and Frontier Recovery, the addiction medicine service of Frontier Psychiatry. EMCMHC is the largest provider of mental health services in Eastern Montana, offering care in 17 counties across an expansive 48,000 square miles. EMCMHC already delivers addiction counseling services, however, those valuable services are not widely...
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) issued a new report today stating the death rate among Montana residents increased by 14% in 2020 compared with the previous 5-year average. State health officials point to COVID-19 pandemic as the main reason for the increase. “The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the health and daily lives of Montanans,” said DPHHS Director Adam Meier. “Our hearts go out to all those who have lost a loved one over the past year as we approach the anniversary of the state’s first COVID-19...
As the Montana Legislature only convenes every 2 years for a 90-day session, the next 6 weeks is an important period of time. There are several bills continuing to make their way through legislative committees of the House and Senate that I am monitoring, which may impact Whitehall Schools. Here is a summary of a few key pieces of legislation with recent action: • HB435 would generally revise civil liability laws for government entities and sets conditions on civil actions for exposure to COVID-19. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Bill Mercer, inclu...
MARCH 14, 1996 A 36-space seasonal recreational vehicle park at the Cardwell Store received a recommendation for approval from the Jefferson County Planning Board March 6. The matter now goes to the County Commission where approval is expected soon. Construction will begin as soon as weather permits and the facility could be in use by June, developer Kipp Huckaba said. Three girls and two boys have been selected to represent Whitehall High School at the 1996 Boys State and Girls State conventions. Bob Henningsen (son of Bob and Elaine...
Changes are in progress at the Jefferson Valley Museum. Along with normal business at the March meeting, progress on the new displays and news of some new volunteers for this season were part of the agenda. The Jefferson County Commissioners will be having their April 27th meeting at the Museum at 6pm. The Annual Meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2021 at the Star Theater. More information will be published soon. Norm Tebay will be the speaker, along with photos, etc., of the Tebay family and the founding of Whitehall. There is a need for some...
We have received reports of a new COVID-19 vaccine email scam where people are asked to complete a survey. They offer a free reward but ask people to pay a nominal fee "to cover shipping". Survey scams like this are a creative way to steal your identity or money. Many survey scams offer a reward and give you a limited time to respond if you want to take the survey. A legitimate survey would not assign a time limit, nor would they ask for your credit card or bank account to pay for a reward....
