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Page A-2 - D illon T kibink - Wednesday, November 3, 2004 Time to grow... Jackson Hot Springs gets green By Elaine Spicer There's nothing a gourmet chef loves better than working with high-quality, fresh ingredients, and John Wion, the new chef at ' Jackson Hot Springs Lodge, is no exception. With the new recre ation of the lodge's greenhouse, which had in recent years become a storage area, everyone at the lodge is happily anticipating future crops of organically grown produce. \Our chef is extremely excited about this greenhouse,\ notes lodge co-owner Jason Geltz. Four 16x3 raised beds have been built, filled with soil and -planted with both live plants and seeds. Since the greenhouse is located on the hot springs' property, it's easy to heat. With just a few feet of pipe, hot water flows through the greenhouse allowing for free, all-natural heating. Add a little passive solar with some light-admitting windows and fiberglass sheeting, and the greenhouse is nice and toasty. In the winter, a _gravity-fed holding system will offer a constant heat source, from the original 140-degree hot springs, and an electric blower helps circulate the warm air. The entire system can be bypassed in the ..‘warm summer months, with the heat of the sun being the only - warmth necessary. In the future, the fiberglass on the greenhouse's -southern exposure will be replaced, adding to the solar effect. In the 'summer, just a bit of irrigation is expected to be needed. The initial planting includes a variety of peppers, spinach and a salad mix and herbs, all of which will be gracing plates at the lodge's restaurant soon. Pepper afficionados will recognize some of the varieties being grown: ancho, anaheim, Big Bertha, habanero, Jamaican, and Thai. Herbs range from oregano and marjoram to sage and several types of thyme. \We're hanging the hardware, so to speak,\ adds Geltz, \and John is dealing with the growing. He's got lots of experience in growing for a restaurant.\ The reasons behind the new project are many, says Geltz. \From a business perspective, we can cut our costs in the restaurant by producing our own vegies, while actually increasing the quality. It's a win-win. In that respect, it's a no-brainer.\ In fact, the lodge has already been purchasing many Montana-grown products, and not just vegetables, but beef, chicken, and such. \The catch in buying from the little guy is most can't transport with refrigeration,\ says Geltz. \Our reality is we can’t travel around to pick it up.\ Another reason for the greenhouse project? \We're a very public forum and hoping to instill this idea into more households and businesses. We hope to be a catalyst and play a part in the bigger picture. What an opportunity to instill forward thinking.\ Addition ally, says Geltz, \we want to help people eat healthy.\ The whole crew at the lodge is pleased about the newest addition to their business. Says Inge Peterson, Geltz' mother, now in her 15th year at the lodge, \the purpose is to grow our own vegetables for the restaurant. In the past, we didn't have the manpower to watch the greenhouse. It will be nice to grow at least some of our produce. In the summertime, we buy a lot of organic produce. We'd like to be able to grow as much as we can. Maybe we can offer some for sale.\ All the labor and even the seeds have been donated, as well as several growers' expertise in greenhouse building. \It's a community project for sustainability,\ adds Geltz. His mom agrees, \we'd like to see the school children involved. It would be nice to have more people to work in the greenhouse and have the children learn something about gardening.\ Little helper Above, a young friend helps out at the greenhouse, watering the newly-planted beds. Get It growin' on Jason Geltz and a volunteer put In some new additions to the newly re-established green- -house at Jackson Hot Springs Lodge. A green house had been In place In previous years but lack of sufficient staff to handle the needs of the endeavor made It too difficult to continue. The area became a spot for storage until re cently, when the idea of growing produce for the restaurant germinated again. Those at the lodge are excited about the possibility of grow ing some of their own produce for the lodge's 'restaurant. Photos by Elaine Spicer S A T U R D A Y November 20, 2 0 0 4 7:30 PM Beier Auditorium Dillon, MT This award winning Christian Country singer shares an encouraging message of faith and love. Free Will Offering UM Western Campus www.SusieLuchsinger.com I tems of t N e Week! el Shi h in iM Jiarfresf of Savin Pacific Crest Flannel S Moose Creek Quilted Shirts •Down Vests 50% Off Committee seeks information on area veterans for event As Veterans Day approaches, the importance of remembering those who have served in the armed forces comes to the forefront. Who is the oldest living veteran in southwestern Montana? Who is the highest ranking surviving veteran in the area? These are questions • the Southwest Montana Veteran's Committee would like answer. They are also seeking the names and ages of any veterans who passed away this past year. The committee is seeking these answers so these veterans can be recognized as part of this year's Veterans Day events. The Committee is already hard at work to put together next year's ' program. A new change has been added to next year's program. After the program, a community pot luck picnic will be held. The meat will be provided with salads and desserts coming from the public. Games • and activities are being planned. It should be a fun day for everyone. It is also Harvey Lake's birthday so plan to participate and celebrate his birthday with him. The Committee received a very generous donation from the George Fryett family. This money will be used to purchase bricks for veter ans who no longer have family in the area. As these bricks are purchased, a story will be run about the family. Many of the bricks in the wall have been purchased by friends. We greatly appreciate the caring spirit of those who have provided these lasting memorials to their loved ones. However, there are still many veterans who no longer have family living here. If you have any suggestions for names, please contact Harvey Lake. Fund raisers to earn more money to purchase bricks for these veterans are being planned. Meetings of the Southwest Montana Veteran's Committee are held the first Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. at Mac's Last Cast. If you would like to help with this program or have ideas on veterans to honor, please join us at our next meeting or call Harvey Lake at 683- 4514. Blood drive set next week Only one in 20 people regu larly give blood. Do your part to increase this average and to ensure a sufficient blood supply by taking part in the United Blood Services Blood Drive at the University of Mon tana-Western next week at the UMW Arena. For times and dates to donate, contact Janelle Handlos at 683- 7391. Or, you can log onto www.unitedbloodservices.org and use sponsor code umwestern. .yy. w b jf r _ .,•> Iselected Mens & Ladles Wrangler & Roper Shirts...NOW25% Oil!! HUNTERS...while you're here, stop by our Deli for a fresh Sub sandwich or Delicious Pizza! 1 ©>. Jon’fforget jr propape!' [ P g 700 N. Montana « 683-2308 < 1-800-750-2308 Open 6 a.m. • 10 p.m. 7 days a week ^ Visa • Mastercard • Discover • Cenex Convenience Card a §maon YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED Susie Burgess Benefit Spaghetti Feed & $ 5 /person a • $15/family Silent A uction Saturday, November 6th 3:00 P.M. • Elks L odge All funds raised will be used to help with medical expenses. Donations may be made at State Bank to the Susie Burgess Medical Fund Please help Silent auction items are Susie in her needed. Please call 683-6607 time o f need! or 6 8 3 ' 2 5 4 5 for information V e t e r a n s A Special Edition to Dillon Tribune Veteran's Name Army, Navy, Guard, etc. Present Address:. Actual Size In honor of veterans PAST & PRESENT please send us your photos with information provided in sample. tThe cost is $10 & there is no additional charge for photo's. Hardship sponsorships available. Deadline for submission is Thursday, November 4th, 2004. Publication Date is Wednesday, November 10th. Mail or Bring to the office, please address to: Veterans c/o The Dillon Tribune P.O. Box 911 R f B l i N E Dillon, MT 59725 i