Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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December, Part 2 Those living in December 1896 would be amazed at how things seem to be repeating in 2022. Wheat crops were failing in the "old world" causing famine; four banks in the eastern U. S. failed; there is public unrest in China against the ruling class, and crimes in other parts of the country make the front page of the Zephyr. The following news items are taken as written from the December 18 and 25, 1896 editions of the Jefferson Valley Zephyr. Mining News: Messrs. Cutler and...
She is a quiet, unassuming little elf who spends the year doing amazing things for others. She needs no fancy titles, public recognition, or payment for her quiet service. It all started out when she was caring for a loved one who would not recover. Needing something to pass the time, she began crocheting hats for children. Under her tender care, the yarn became transformed into foxes, giraffes, bears, lions, frogs, and more. Each hat became a mini work of art as the love she shared for others became gifts for those who did not have as much....
Governor Greg Gianforte announced Friday, December 16, 2022 that Amazon’s first facility in Montana is currently under construction in Missoula. Representing Amazon’s first major investment in Montana, the new facility will create more than 100 new jobs. “Today’s a great day for Montana as we welcome Amazon to the Treasure State,” Governor Greg Gianforte said. “We’re thrilled Amazon has recognized Missoula’s business-friendly environment, unmatched quality of life, and hardworking and talented workforce, and look forward to the 100 good-paying...
With help from several partners, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks this month completed the purchase of an 829-acre addition to Mount Haggin Wildlife Management Area. The new parcel, known as the Willow Creek addition, is about 4 miles south of Anaconda and shares 2.5 miles of boundary with the WMA. It contains winter range that mule deer and elk use heavily, as well as high-quality pronghorn fawning and summer range. “We’re thrilled to see the Willow Creek addition be conserved with the rest of Mount Haggin WMA for the perpetual benefit of Mon...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is extending the public comment deadline on the draft grizzly bear management plan and associated draft environmental impact statement (EIS) to Feb. 4. The purpose of the draft plan and draft EIS is to guide the long-term management and conservation of grizzly bears across the state. “We know the holidays are a busy time for people and their families,” FWP Director Hank Worsech said. “We want to make sure people have a chance to share their best ideas with us and so extending the comment period by 30 days will...
Effective immediately, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is opening wolf trapping season in all areas of occupied grizzly bear habitat across the state, with the exception of deer and elk hunting district (HD) 130 in northwest Montana (See map). In August, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission approved wolf hunting and trapping regulations for the 2022 season, which ends March 15, 2023. The regulations include a floating start date for wolf trapping in occupied grizzly bear habitat. The intent of the floating start date is to avoid conflict...
Yetis are close cousins of sasquatch. Yetis live in the Himalayas and other cold places, including Alaska, but just like humans, they like to visit their families at Christmas. So, when winter hits in Montana, Alaska yetis walk down to see their cousins. You are wondering, if they walk down from Alaska, why do we never see them? Yetis have the ability to make snowstorms so that no one can see them or trace them. They also have thick fur, with the chameleon-like ability to blend into the background, wherever they are. The heavy coat, plus...
Mary Ann McGee was born to William and Margaret McGee on November the 8th, 1889, which, incidentally, was the day when Montana gained statehood. Where Mary started her life on this Earth is not so important to our story as where she ended up and might have become. Both second-generation Irish immigrants, Mary's parents were used to hard work, which was a good thing, for there was plenty to be done as our fledgling nation rounded the curve coming into the 20th century. William had caught the...
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 00:24:53 Stranded Motorist: I-90 00:48:41 Public Works/Utilities: N Whitehall St 02:18:20 Suspicious: N Whitehall St 02:29:35 Suspicious: N Whitehall St 04:13:02 Extra Patrol: Yellowstone Trl 08:50:13 Medical: Quarter Horse Ln 12:20:21 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 12:42:21 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 13:32:16 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 13:45:27 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 14:09:21 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 17:00:13 Shooting: Bluebird Ln 17:15:22 Motor Vehicle Accident )(Non-Injury): I-90 18:57:04 Citizen Assist: Delmoe Lake Rd...
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 6:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 7:00PM ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: NAUGHTY OR NICE 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 10:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 11:00PM LUCY WORSLEY’S 12 DAYS OF TUDOR CHRISTMAS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 6:30PM FIRING LINE 7:00PM THE NUTCRACKER AND THE MOUSE KING 8:30PM PBS NEWSHOUR (LAST HALF) 9:00PM AMANPOUR AND COMPANY 10:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 10:30PM FIRING LINE 11:00PM THE NUTCRAKER AND THE MOUSE KING S...
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park will again host holiday candlelight tours of the entire developed cave route. This special event allows visitors to see and enjoy the caverns by the warm, festive glow of candle lanterns. Participants must make a reservation prior to their tour. Tours will be offered from Dec. 16-18 and Dec. 21-23. The starting times of these tours will vary, depending on park staffing for the day. However, all tours will be during the day, with a portion of the two-hour walking tour being outdoors along trails that may have...
Many thanks are extended to the area artist community for their participation in the Christmas Festival Art Exhibit. We had amazing art, wonderful live music, provided by Rex Davis and Ed Merritt, and a very enjoyable day! Special thanks to those dedicated volunteers who always step up and make it all happen. Your commitment is so appreciated! The winning ticket for our rocking horse raffle was Janet Seabass, drawn by Ron Roginske. Merry Christmas to everyone from the Jefferson Valley Fine Art...
Residential Light Winners: Jerry Ward - 1st Place Logan Trotter - 2nd Place Rich/Celeste Shepherd - 3rd Place Business Light Winners: Pulse Salon - 1st Place Settings - 2nd Place Whitehall Drug - 3rd Place Parade Entry Winners: Arctic Heat - 1st Place Business The Buckners - 1st Place Vehicle Winners may pick up their prizes at the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, Tues-Fri, 10 AM - 3 PM. The Parade of Lights is sponsored by Northwestern Energy....
December 10, 1997 John Jardine, 75, one of Whitehall’s most cherished and prominent residents, died in a plane crash on Sunday, December 7th, when the airplane he was in collided in mid-air with another private airplane about 10 miles north of Bozeman. Jardine, who retired from his Whitehall law practice in 1992 and moved to Red Lodge, was a virtual institution in Whitehall. Jardine was a former Town of Whitehall attorney, a state legislator from the area, and a Whitehall State Bank (now Rocky Mountain Bank) board of directors member for 37 y...
Many hallmarks of the holiday season, including Christmas trees, holiday decorations, and festive meals, present potential fire hazards that contribute to an annual increase in U.S. home fires at this time of year. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Christmas Day and Christmas Eve are among the leading days of the year for home fires. “December is a leading month for home fires, in large part because many of the activities we engage in during the holiday season reflect leading causes of home fires year-round,” sai...
Congratulations to the following Business Bingo winners: Austin Senst, Mike Brush, Cliff Edsall, and Shelly Heppler. Winners may pick up their prizes at the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, Tues-Fri, 10 AM - 3 PM....
The Christmas Festival was a big hit at the Library and we had almost 600 people there celebrating in a variety of ways. I want to take a second and thank the many people who made all the fun happen. First, a big thank you to Deanna Mydland from PBSKids and her helper Katey Crusch for all of the wonderful crafts and projects they provided for the children. Special thanks also to the Friends of the Library who manned the Book Sale, as well as the Winter Wear Give Away and the Cookie Reception tables. This year we were thrilled to have beautiful...
The Whitehall Garden Club (WGC) held its last meeting of 2022 on Wednesday, December 7th. Hostesses Mary Baughn and Evelyn Edmisten treated those in attendance to a "from scratch" feast. A hot potato casserole, two varieties of homemade jam to top homemade yeast rolls (cue the music – I like bread and butter, I like toast and jam...), fruited banana bread, and my personal favorite, soft chewy molasses cookies (pretty sure I had three, but fortunately no one was counting!) A beautiful garland o...
The media likes to portray the holidays as a happy time, but they are not for everyone. Check out some tips from Youth Dynamics for helping kids deal with holiday stress. Youth Dynamics is a mental health service provider around Montana. The closest locations to Whitehall are Boulder and Butte. “The holiday season is a time that, for many, is filled with fun and joy. Yet, for others, it’s a period flavored withstress and even trauma. This time of year can bring up memories of loss, create tension in homes, and present challenges as many fam...
December 16th 1862, 160 years ago: William A. Clark is born in Colorado. Clark would serve as an attorney in Virginia City for 25 years before being elected to Congress in 1895. In 1912, he would become Judge for the Fifth Judicial District from 1912 until his death in 1921. Most notably, he was the judge in the case against Butte Mine Worker President Muckle McDonald, whom he sentenced to jail. December 19th 1863, 159 years ago: Virginia City holds a three-day outdoor "miner court" trial for...
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 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 AND COMPANY 10:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 10:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 11:00PM AMERICAN MASTERS: THE ADVENTURES OF SAUL BELLOW FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 6:30PM FIRING LINE 7:00PM MOLLY OF DENALI 7:30PM DINING WITH THE CHEF 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 10:30PM FIRING LINE 11:00PM CRAFT IN AMERICA: INSPIRATION...
The Mental Health offices at Borden's in Whitehall are finally occupied! Diana C. Smith, a mental health counselor specializing in couples, adults, young adults, teens, and children, has made Borden's her new home. Smith, who has lived in Whitehall for nearly a decade, is originally from Columbia. She spent two years as a counselor, as well as a neuropsychologist for six years, in Columbia before moving to Canada. She married her husband, Whitehall native Jonathan Smith, in 2014 and made her...
The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce held its annual elections meeting on Thursday, December 8 at Bordens Conference Room with a full house in attendance. Once elections were completed, the new board was announced: President Elizabeth Pullman (Whitehall Ledger), Vice President Dana Brunet (Peppertree Deli), Past President Pamela Polachi (Settings), Treasurer Sherre Mead (Numb3rs) and Board of Director members Carey Burnside (Arctic Heat), Kylie Hansen (Whitehall PTSA), Anna Coleman (Starlight Electric), Samara Doran (Friend of the Chamber), and...
