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 Rocky Mountain Development Council, Inc. will have supplemental foods available to area senior citizens on Thursday, July 29, 2021 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Whitehall Senior Center at 3 North Division. Foods are shelf stable and consist of canned fruit, vegetables, meats, juice, cereals, milk, cheese, and peanut butter. Persons 60 years and older qualify by meeting income requirements and by being a state of Montana resident. For more information, please call 406-447-1680 or visit www.rmdc.net....
The Montana Healthcare Foundation released a new report that shows that Montana’s Medicaid expansion program has supported significant improvements in the state’s behavioral health system, increasing its capacity to prevent and treat mental illness and substance use disorders. Moreover, with Medicaid expansion now providing a consistent payment source for substance use disorder treatment services, Montana’s budget for preventing harmful drug and alcohol use has doubled between 2016 and 2020. “Medicaid expansion is fueling an expansion of Mont...
State and local public health officials are reminding Montanans to take steps to avoid mosquito bites and prevent infection from West Nile Virus (WNV). In Montana, WNV season usually begins in July and ends in October, as this is when the mosquitoes responsible for it emerge. “As we head into West Nile Virus season all Montanans are encouraged to take the necessary precautions,” Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) epidemiologist Erika Baldry said. “There was only one case in 2020, and we want to keep it that way. Howev...
Pizza is beloved by people from all cultures and backgrounds. It's certainly easy to call a favorite pizzeria and order a pie with all your favorite toppings. But homemade pizza is easier than one might imagine. Invest some time into making "The Artisan (roasted vegetables with creamy garlic cheesefrom) Grilled Pizzas and Piadinas" (DK) by Craig W. Priebe with Dianne Jacob. Makes one 12 x 12 inch pizza. INGREDIENTS: • 1/4 fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced, lengthwise • 1/2 red bell pep...
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, opportunities to discuss future business enterprises with interested parties arise this week. Your meticulous nature ensures you are prepared to take advantage of these chances. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Others begin to notice how articulate and charming you can be, Taurus. This is a prime time to invite friends over or to find a romantic partner if you’re single. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, even if you do not consider yourself to be an artistic person, inspiration to pursue creative endeavors comes to you this week. T...
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park will present a free talk entitled “Night Skies at Lewis & Clark Caverns” every Saturday this month: July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. This weekly program will begin at 8 p.m. in the park’s campground amphitheater. FWP Ranger Ramona Radonich will guide visitors through the constellations and tell the stories behind the stars that you see when you look up at the night sky. Among the dazzling stars you’ll meet is a star that powered the lights to open the 1933 Chicago Worlds Fair, as well as the famous “double...
Missouri Headwaters State Park will host a free concert featuring Buck Buchanan and Mark O’Boyle on Saturday, July 10, at 7 p.m. in the park’s campground. Bring your own lawn chair. A marshmallow roast follows each program, weather permitting. The park will host a different speaker every Saturday until Aug. 14, with various topics connected to the main theme of this year’s Summer Speaker Series: the significance of public lands. Buck and Mark will continue the park’s Summer Speaker Series with their music about Montana and the life in the wes...
Angling restrictions on several additional rivers in southwest Montana go into effect today due to warming temperatures and low flows. The restrictions include what are commonly known as “hoot owl” restrictions, which means fishing is closed from 2 p.m. to midnight each day. Some waters are under full fishing closures, which prohibit fishing at all times of day. These closures and restrictions will stay in effect until conditions improve. These restrictions and closures went into effect 7/1/2021: • A hoot owl on the Big Hole River from the N...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is holding a targeted signup to support climate-smart agriculture and forestry through voluntary conservation practices in 10 states, including Montana. This assistance, available through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), will help agricultural producers plan and implement voluntary conservation practices that sequester carbon, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change on working lands. Signup in Montana opens on July 1, 2021, with an application...
The International Fly Fishing Film Festival, coming virtually to all of Montana beginning July 15, features 10 films, 6- to 16-minutes in length, from all corners of the globe showcasing the passion, lifestyle, and culture of fly fishing. Admission to the Fly Fishing Film Festival is $10 and may be accessed at https://watch.eventive.org/if4us/play/605e0bd599812300c10d1f00. Viewers may log on to the site anytime within 48 hours of the 6 p.m. EDT showing. Once logged in, access to the film will be granted for 7 days. In addition to the films,...
Governors Greg Gianforte of Montana and Brad Little of Idaho urged President Biden to commit to an “active, responsive” partnership with states in wildfire response, wildfire preparedness, and active forest management. Govs. Gianforte and Little sent their message to the president ahead of his meeting with some western governors to discuss the federal government’s response to wildfires. Despite facing severe wildfire seasons, Montana and Idaho are two of three western states President Biden did not invite to participate. The Biden admin...
SUNDAY, JUNE 27, 2021 03:09 Death Notify: Frontier Hospice 07:19 Welfare Check: Tatanka Trl 07:34 Animal 08:16 Animal: Whitetail Rd 08:23 Animal: Hwy 55 10:37 Parking: N Whitehall St 10:47 Medical: Tatanka Trl 12:19 Vin Inspection: Corbett Lp 12:46 Suspicious Vehicle: I-90 13:38 Medical: Centurion Way 14:07 Welfare Check: Friend Spring Rd 14:46 Trespass 15:34 Traffic Stop: Hwy 359 16:20 Trespass: Bluebird Ln 16:40 Trespass: N Centurion Wy 18:28 Animal: Ballard Ln 21:56 Fireworks: McKowski Ln 22:07 Civil: Piedmont Rd 22:11 Traffic Offense:...
Despite its negative connotation, fear isn’t always a bad thing. In fact, there are countless instances when our fearful gut instinct keeps us out of trouble, such as in life-or-death situations. Having said that, many of us face fear on a much different level on a more routine basis, and these 3 fears hold us back by tricking us into thinking we are comfortable and safe. When you learn to let go of them, you open new doors and possibilities. Fear of Missing Out (FOMO). Many of us can’t stand the thought of missing out on activities, inf...
