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Helena – The Montana Department of Environmental Quality’s Today’s Air website has several resources available that people can use to minimize or avoid the harmful effects of smoke pollution during wildfire season. Wildfires can create hazardous smoke pollution during the summer months. The smoke contains particulates of soot that can irritate your eyes and your respiratory system. It may also worsen chronic heart and lung diseases. Smoke pollution can affect people many miles away from the source of the fire and can last for days. The parti...
When Visiting A Farm With it being the middle of July, most of us spend a great amount of time outdoors. We may explore parks, hiking trails or even farms. When you visit a farm, or anywhere dealing with livestock and machinery, there are some safety factors that will need to be considered. Those of us who spend time working with agriculture know of some of the factors to be aware of, but that doesn’t mean that we still are not careful. One of the first things that pops into my mind is proper c...
Watford City based singer/songwriter and Nashville recording artist Jessie Veeder will be headlining a concert on the Medora Musical stage on Saturday, July 18th at 3:30 pm as part of the Medora Musical's 50th Anniversary Celebration and Medora's Country Concert Series. Veeder has been touring on behalf of her recently released Nashville effort and fourth original studio album Northern Lights According to Veeder, the Medora concert will be the icing on a summer filled with sold out performances...
The positive influence parents can have on their children cannot be stressed enough. That influence faces a stiff test when Montana’s youth are forced to make tough decisions concerning drugs and alcohol. However, in a recent survey students reported that Montana parents are talking even more to their kids about the dangers of using alcohol and other substances. That is great news. It’s vital that children continue to hear positive messages from people they know and who care about them. In most cases, that’s a parent. The importance of talki...
SIDNEY, MT —The Foundation for Community Care will hold its 22nd Annual Benefit Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 29, 2015, at the Sidney Country Club. This tournament has raised more than $350,000 to benefit local healthcare over its twenty-one year history. Golfers are encouraged to come out and enjoy a day of golfing while supporting quality healthcare in their community. Events like the golf tournament help grow the Foundation’s Endowment Fund, which ensures stability for future healthcare needs. Annually, 5 percent of our Endowment Fun...
It was a windy and hot day for fishing during Day 2 of the Montana Governor’s Cup Walleye Tournament on Fort Peck Lake. With temperatures over 90 degrees and winds reaching 25 mph things got a little hectic in the late afternoon as teams started to head in to the Fort Peck Marina to check in. The team with the top weight on Day 2 was Sam Lawson and Clay Kittleson of Fort Peck who caught 20.5 pounds of walleye. The big walleye of Day 2 was caught by Chad Formanek of Wheatland, Wyoming and Nick Reid of Colstrip, Montana with a 14.37 pound w...
WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today released proposed, updated regulations to ensure accurate measurement, accountability, and royalty payments for oil and gas production from Federal and Indian leases. Aimed at preventing theft and loss of these valuable resources, the proposed rule does not impose an unreasonable financial or regulatory burden on industry or the BLM. Public comment on the rule is being sought for 60 days, through September 11, 2015. “The proposed rule represents an important step in the BLM’s moder...
On June 16, 2015 the North Dakota Farmers Union (NDFU) submitted over 21,000 signatures to Secretary of State Al Jaeger in attempts to overturn a newly-passed law that would allow corporations to buy, rent or lease farmland in North Dakota for dairy and swine operations. The law, SB 2351, provides an exemption from the state's corporate farming ban. Mark Watne, NDFU president, said in a previous statement "While some folks want to see changing the Corporate Farming Law as the only real solution...
Helena, Mont.– Recent severe weather with hail has impacted farmers in the north-central regions of the state. Some areas reported up to golf ball sized hail that completely decimated some fields. Producers with state hail insurance should file a loss claim regardless of other insurance, and it must be mailed to the program within 14 days of the event. Forms are available online or by contacting the Montana State Hail Insurance Program toll free at (844) 515-1571 or (406) 444-5429. “The State Hail Insurance Program is here to assist pro...
The Richland County Health Department Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is looking for volunteers of various ages to assist with the Richland County Community Health Assessment. The community health assessment is a short survey taken every three years to identify the public health needs of our community. Volunteers are need to conduct these short surveys during the early evening hours of July 29th & 30th. Volunteers will be trained and provided the necessary tools before going out in the community. All volunteers will be given an...
A time set aside by community members, former residents and past school graduates to gather for a weekend of festivities! The Old Timer's Festival features events for the entire family. This year, Fairview School celebrates 100 years with an All Class Reunion. A variety of activities will be held the third weekend in July at Sharbono Park, which is located on the east end of town on Highway 200. Please remember, there are no pets in the park during festival weekend. Fairview School will be...
Fairview, Montana, the little town too big for one state, has countless amounts of history. This year, the 69th Fairview Old Timer's Festival will celebrate the history of Fairview School and host an all class reunion. To all past and present students, the Cliff Notes for a history exam of Fairview school follow: In 1915, the original grade school was constructed. In 1928, Fairview school held an organizational meeting for what was to be the Fairview PTA. In 1936, Fairview fielded its first 6...
There will be two parades included in the 69th Annual Fairview Old Timer’s Festival. Both parades will take place on Saturday, July 18th celebrating the 100 years of Fairview School. We invite each float to participate in a blue and gold school colors theme. At 11:00am, the Kiddie Parade begins. Youth involved with the parade should line up at the Mon-Dak Clinic at 10:30am. Prizes will be given in multiple divisions. There will be five places given in the motorized division. Anyone driving a motorized vehicle must have a driver’s license. Dre...
When you picture your dream vacation, where do you go? Do you lay on the beach in Mexico? Climb the Alps in Switzerland, go fishing in Canada or explore the amazing wildlife of Australia? Do you see the Great Wall in China or travel on safari in Africa? Any of these exciting adventures could make for the trip of a lifetime but all of them require international travel, meaning you have to be smart with your money and prepare ahead of time. Follow these tips for before you leave and upon your...
Americans may have faith in the Social Security system, but many still don’t really understand how it works. That’s a key take-away from a recent survey of Americans’ knowledge of Social Security retirement benefits. While 63 percent of respondents said they do believe Social Security benefits will be available to them when they retire, many were confused about who qualifies for benefits, how much they’ll be eligible to receive, and when they can start drawing benefits without penalty. The survey, by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company...
If you hear engines roaring, get a whiff of burnt rubber and see an endless line of motorcycles, don’t be alarmed. And if you’re hearing reports of bridge games going on for 12 hours or more, you’re not imagining things. Those are just two of the many creative ways Americans across the country are doing their part in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 47 million people live with Alzheimer’s and other dementias worldwide, and that number is set to rise to nearly 76 million by 2030. In the U.S., A...
Staying cool during summer heat isn't just a question of comfort for senior citizens, it's a matter of good health. High temperatures can lead to serious heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and older people are at greater risk, no matter where they live, health experts say. "As we get older, it gets more difficult for our bodies to manage extreme heat," says Dr. Kevin O'Neil, chief medical officer for Brookdale senior living. "A number of factors contribute to this...
