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Montana Farmers Union (MFU) submitted written testimony on behalf of its statewide membership to the Surface Transportation Board (STB), which held a hearing on rail access today in Washington, D.C. “MFU appreciates the testimony of NFU President Roger Johnson and of Terry Whiteside of Whiteside & Associates, Billings, who both expertly represented the concerns of agriculture producers in person at the STB hearing,” said MFU President Alan Merrill. “Montana and its neighboring states are experiencing long delays in rail car deliv...
"EXTRA-EXTRA Read All About It" Watford City Lions Club will be holding their annual Easter Egg Hunt! WHEN: Saturday, April 19th at 1:00pm WHERE: at the Good Shepherd Home, 709 4th Ave NE in Watford City Lions Club members along with a few volunteers will be filling and hiding over 1500 plastic eggs at the Good Shepherd Home in Watford City. To promote fairness, children will be divided in to two age groups: 0 – 5yrs and 6yrs – 10yrs of age. There will be a face painting station set up for the...
All adults born between 1945 and 1965 -- the baby boom generation -- should be screened for the hepatitis C virus along with injection-drug users and anyone transfused before 1992, according to new recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. The guidelines, released Monday, mirror recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provide a long-awaited policy from the task force, an independent panel of experts. “For everyone born between 1945 and 1965 we recommend a one-time screening,” said tas...
This National Volunteer Week, April 6 - 12, the American Red Cross of Montana is celebrating its volunteers and the work they do in our local communities to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. Over 300 volunteers serve with Montana Red Cross alone. Nationally, the Red Cross has nearly 400,000 volunteers, which represent more than 90 percent of the Red Cross workforce. “Our volunteers respond to house fires, teach lifesaving skills, support our military members in the community and much more,” said Colleen Ton...
(BPT) - While the economy is moving again, many Americans - baby boomers included - continue to realize the importance of good money management skills. Boomers are focused on making the most of their money by boosting earnings, investing more and shopping smarter. "Smart shopping isn't about spending less on something, but about making sure you get the best value for the money you spend," says America's top lifestyle expert and author Mar Jennings. "Fortunately, with some savvy shopping...
(BPT) - For the 1.3 million people across the United States who have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), pain is often a part of life. RA patients can experience pain and stiffness on a daily basis. The disease affects nearly three times as many women as men. If you have been diagnosed with RA, there is help out there. Having a conversation with your rheumatologist is a start to getting the care you need. Studies show that early diagnosis and treatment of RA can help slow the progression of joint...
