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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...
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 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,...
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...
Bob Casagrande was a family friend of the author, whom she had known since her birth. His passing this week hit her hard, but she took the picture at right just a few moments after learning he was gone. That inspired this article. You never know when true pain will hit you. No, not physical pain; I mean the type of pain which is harder to heal from. After a challenging year, no one expected to get hit with something this hard to deal with. In this type of situation, you grasp desperately for...
The Montana University System has awarded the prestigious Montana University System Honor Scholarship to 2021 Whitehall High School graduate Kathryn Whitehurst. The MUS Honor Scholarship is a renewable scholarship offered by the Montana Board of Regents that waives undergraduate tuition for up to eight semesters at any campus of the Montana University System or Dawson, Flathead Valley or Miles community colleges. The scholarship's average value is $20,000. It is the most prestigious scholarship...
Venus and Mars will meet up and be joined by the Moon. To see this event look West where the Sun will set about 9:55 PM on July 11th through 13th. You will see a bright Venus and right next to it will be a dimmer ruby Mars. On the 11th the Moon will be about 4 degrees to the right of Venus. With only 6% visibility it will be a very thin Crescent Moon. On the 12th the Crescent Moon will be about 4 degrees above and to the left of the Venus Mars pair. The 13th the Moon will be about 10 degrees above and to the left of the Venus Mars pair. For...
FRONTIER DAYS: The Chamber is actively seeking vendors of all kinds - if you are a vendor, or know of one, please get in contact with the Chamber at 406-287-2260 or whitehallmtchamber@gmail.com. Parade applications are available online at whitehallchamberofcommerce.com or at the Chamber kiosk at 501 North Whitehall Street. The Chamber is looking for volunteers to help run a kids activity building center at the Main Street Green on Saturday, July 24th from 10 to 1. Help us get the word out - Frontier Days 2021 is going to be...
Generosity, according to dictionary.com, is the spirit and action of freely and frequently giving to others.” Most often this characteristic is associated with those of religious ties, being celebrated world-wide. One can also be generous without any religious background or belief. Do you consider yourself to be generous? Many of us do. We live in a community that is quite generous through non-profit avenues. Generous benefactors give of their time, talent, and resources to those in need. I’m of the opinion that “small town life” is the best! I...
As everyone is looking forward to the Fourth of July holiday, I want to remind you that the Library will be closed on July 5th. We will be open on Saturday as usual. Please also be on the lookout for the many children who are arriving and leaving from programs. It is a busy time of year for us and we want everyone to stay safe. If you have a young person interested in getting into the babysitting business, the Extension Office will be teaching a four week Babysitting clinic on Tuesday afternoons, starting July 6 at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome...
The Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has granted Three-Year Accreditation to the SCL Health Cancer Centers of Montana at St. James Healthcare. To earn voluntary CoC accreditation, a cancer program must meet 34 CoC quality care standards, be evaluated every three years through a survey process, and maintain level of excellence in the delivery of comprehensive patient-centered care. Because it is a CoC-accredited cancer center, St. James...
The following is taken as written from the June 21 and 28, 1895 editions of the Whitehall Zephyr. We were pleased to meet Mr. Martin Lundwall of the Madison County Monitor, Twin Bridges this week. Mr. Lundwall was down to Bozeman and took in the circus but says he was not one of the suckers who dropped a roll on the shell game-that's what he says. Dick Hammond may be able to stick to a bucking or runaway bronco, but when a bicycle takes the bits between its teeth he ain't able to stay with it...
The Whitehall Ledger was awarded 15 first place awards, including one major award for community service, at the Montana Newspaper Association (MNA) annual convention in Livingston Saturday. Ledger editor Jan Anderson individually received 8 first place writing awards and one first place photo award. That placed her not only as the top individual writing winner in Class III weeklies at the MNA Better Newspaper Contest but also as the winner of the most individual first place writing awards from any newspaper of any size in the statewide contest....
This weeks showcase, Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park is brought to you by Yellowstone Country and is located in southeast Montana. This black-tailed prairie dog community is protected and preserved through the efforts of Montana State Parks, the Nature Conservancy, and the Montana Department of Transportation. Did you know? Interpretive displays tell the story of these small, entertaining prairie dogs and their role in the prairie ecosystem. These creatures have great ecological...
As boaters flock to the amazing rivers and lakes across the state for the July 4th weekend, keep in mind the rules aimed at preventing aquatic invasive species from spreading. Just like in past years, watercraft owners must stop at all open inspection stations they encounter. Typically, these stops are very brief and include a short series of questions and an inspection of the boat and trailer. Watercraft owners can make this process quick and easy if they consistently practice Clean, Drain and Dry: • Clean all mud and debris from the w...
Fireworks are strictly prohibited on Bureau of Reclamation lands and waterbodies. These areas consist of multiple reservoirs, surrounding lands, and campgrounds across the state of Montana. These areas include Anita Reservoir, Bighorn Reservoir, Canyon Ferry Reservoir, Clark Canyon Reservoir, Fresno Reservoir, Gibson Reservoir, Helena Valley Reservoir, Nelson Reservoir, Pishkun Reservoir, Tiber Reservoir known locally as Lake Elwell, and Willow Creek Reservoir. “Fireworks are always prohibited on federal lands in Montana, but the extremely dry...
Enjoy a drive into the mountains to see the beautiful high-altitude gardens of Sage Mountain Center on Saturday, July 10, 10 AM to 2 PM, located off Toll Mtn. Rd. between Butte and Whitehall, off Hwy 2. Features include organic edible landscapes, Permaculture designs, drip irrigation, cultivars of herbs, fruit trees, vegetables, flowers, as well as, water retention techniques, and mulching options. At 6,300 ft elevation, the solar water heated straw bale greenhouse provides an abundance of...
To prevent the spread of disease, such as salmonella, bird enthusiasts should consider either removing their bird feeders for the summer or cleaning the feeder regularly. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has received several phone calls recently about dead birds around feeders and birds with crusty eyes. Birds don’t need supplementary food in the summer. They typically eat naturally occurring food, such as insects, during this time of year when they are nesting and rearing their young. If you suspect that you are seeing sick birds, or find d...
THURSDAY, JULY 1, 2021 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 6:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 7:00PM CAT IN THE HAT 7:30PM PEG + CAT 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 10:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 11:00PM US ON MASTERPIECE PT 2 12:00AM AMANPOUR & COMPANY FRIDAY, JULY 2, 2021 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 6:30PM MARKET TO MARKET 7:00PM CAT IN THE HAT 7:30PM DINING WITH THE CHEF 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM AMERICAN MASTERS “NORMAN LEAR” 11:30PM BEYOND THE CANVAS “VISIONARIES OF T...
State officials said today the alarming increase of fentanyl-related fatalities in Montana that occurred in 2020 does not appear to be slowing down thus far into 2021. The Montana Department of Justice’s State Crime Lab reported 41 fentanyl-related deaths in 2020, up from 19 in 2019. Through May 2021, there’s already been 22 total confirmed fentanyl-related fatalities, including 11 statewide in April alone. “This latest trend is extremely concerning and adds to the already existing deadly and costly impact illegal drugs have in Montana commu...
The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage that is negatively affecting blood product availability across the country. Donors of all blood types – especially type O – are urged to make an appointment to give now and help ensure hospital shelves are stocked with blood products over the Fourth of July holiday and beyond. Right now, the Red Cross is working around the clock to provide blood products to hospitals responding to an unusually high number of traumas and emergency room visits, as well as overdoses and res...
