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It may look like a single-home dwelling, but it's really a three-plex on the southwest side of Sidney, overlooking healthy acres of sugar beets. The house has multiple roof lines, engineered multi-colored stone with Hardy Plank siding in a taupe, plus wood staircases and handrails at each entrance of each home. Investment Property 101=Rentals Are A Good Investment Becky Benson, Sidney, raises three boys in her newly constructed three-plex investment property, and she now has a lower mortgage...
Nestled on the out-skirts of town in sugar beet country with trees, brush and plenty of custom concrete to adorn the front entrance with its circular drive-through, this tri-level home, built in the early 1980s by Ed Deg and partner Wes Smith, had the typical u-shaped kitchen with a peninsula dividing the kitchen and dining room. One would walk into the home directly into the living room with a wall, shutting out the rest of the world to its kitchen - the hub of the home. Couple’s home paved i...
On a gravel road in a beautiful country setting a few miles out of Sidney, Rick and Denise Sandau decided to build a house in 1987, ridding themselves of the mobile home they'd lived in for years. The couple chose their home, which included walls made of 6-inch Styrofoam, to be built by contractor Bill Schilling. This energy-efficient split level had the typical plan of most 1980s homes. As one walks in the front door, a beautiful, inviting foyer awaits with plenty of room to shed those winter l...
If you are like me, you are looking forward to putting the mower and the weed-eater in the storage shed about now. While it does make the lawn look nice, it is not my favorite chore to do. Although it does rate higher than using the snow shovel, which is what will come out of the storage shed when the lawnmower goes in. While we are rapidly approaching the time to put the mower away, I would not go as far as to say that lawn care is finished for the year. There are still a few things that can...
The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) will provide Home Energy Rater (HERS) training in Missoula, MT, beginning October 8. The week-long training will provide comprehensive energy auditor training with an emphasis on new residential construction and the HERS rating process, along with information about the ENERGY STAR New Homes program. “This training and subsequent National HERS Rater test is the first step to becoming a HERS Rater,” said Dale Horton, manager of NCAT’s Energy Services programs and a certified trainer. “It w...
As the leaves on the trees in your yard start to turn and fall, you probably think that the time to worry about their survival has passed. While this is mostly true, there are a few things that you can do yet this year to ensure that these trees will be ready for new growth next spring. The first and most important thing that I cannot stress enough this year is to give your tree(s) a good soaking with the water hose. This is more crucial for younger trees or those not well-established but...
(ARA) - With cooler temperatures on the way, there's no better time to finish checking items off the home improvement to-do list. Several projects are “must-do's” and should be completed before the harsher weather arrives. Most are simple enough to accomplish in just a couple days. Complete these projects this weekend and spend the rest of fall enjoying your home and family. Paint it: Fall is the perfect season for painting, as you're able to open your windows just enough to keep the air cle...
(ARA) - With the changing of the season right around the corner, most Americans are beginning to clean up the exterior of their homes by raking leaves and cleaning out the gutters, but what about the interior? Fall can be the perfect time to revisit that spring cleaning list that you never completed and give the interior of your home a deep clean in preparation for the holiday season. While most people rely on their own cleaning know-how to tackle germs and dirt, they depend on their eyes to...
(ARA) - Winter is on the way and it could shape up to be extra frigid in many parts of the country. AccuWeather.com has predicted the winter months at the end of 2012 and beginning of 2013 could be comparable to the extreme cold much of the country experienced in the late 1970s. Humans aren't the only ones who suffer in extreme cold. Your vehicle could struggle, too, unless you take steps to winterize it before cold weather arrives. “Today's cars and trucks are overall more reliable than ever be...
While much of the plains wheat was spared from the extreme heat and drought plaguing the late-season crops, the winter wheat area of South Dakota is quite dry going into seeding, and other areas also are short on moisture. Protecting winter wheat from competition for scarce moisture, and using tools that can save time, will be essential this fall. The winter wheat planted on so many of the prevent-plant acres after the floods of 2011 beat the heat of 2012 and yielded well, says Chad Effertz, herbicide development manager for Arysta...
A new guide to Montana’s geothermal resources and their development has been published by the Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Renewable Energy Program. The guidebook, entitled “Geothermal Energy in Montana - A Consumer’s Guide”, provides the most current information on locations of Montana’s geothermal resources, permitting requirements for development, and an overview of existing geothermal energy uses in the state. The 42-page full-color guide is authored by Montana writer, Jeff Birkby. The publication contains information...
Meyer’s Department Store of Watford City has got the latest fashions in for this fall. “We have a large selection of shirts, sweaters and jeans,” said Meyer’s owner Beth Veeder. Meyer’s continues to carry the ever popular Tribal label and Silver jeans. Some of the newer brands include Not Your Daughter’s Jeans for the customers looking for the classic fit. Meyer’s also has a vast selection of Silver men’s jeans and retro style Wranglers that are popular this season....
If you listen very long to (or participate in) conversations that touch on the hopes and dreams for retirement years, one thing becomes evident: the conversation is often one of those “good news/bad news” discussions. The good news is that Americans are living longer. And the other side of the coin is that more years in retirement require more powerful plans for income. While you won’t find many complaining about better health and longer life, it’s difficult to find very many adults over the age...
Richland County Health Department (RCHD) will hold a mass flu shot clinic at the Community Services Building on Tuesday September 25th, from 10 am to 6:00 pm. Medicaid, Medicare & CHIPS can be billed for those who bring their cards, otherwise cash or checks will be accepted. The cost of the flu vaccine will be $30, but the High Dose will be $45. Everyone is encouraged to reduce their risk by getting a yearly flu vaccination which is the best way to prevent influenza and its severe complications. The Richland County Health Department will have...
On any given day there are between 800 and 1,000 diapers drying on clotheslines outside one of four orphanages in Haiti. In assorted colors of cotton, the tiny hourglass shaped bottom coverings blow and dry throughout the night. The next day they are folded and reused. The story of how they got there, blowing in the warm, tropical, Haitian wind is one of selflessness and inspiration that starts close to home. The diapers are handmade and donated by Ramona Ross of Culbertson. With a love for sewi...
Many older adults are inactive despite efforts to promote the benefits of regular physical activity. Because walking is the most commonly reported form of physical activity among older adults, enhancing community environments to support walking is a promising approach to increase physical activity among seniors. Research shows that modifying a community’s physical environment to ensure access to appropriate exercise venues and address barriers to walking may increase the physical activity of older adults. Specific measures include: repairing si...
(ARA) - Whether you're heading south for the winter or visiting family in far-off locales for the holidays, cool weather driving can be a fun, fulfilling experience. But while drivers of all ages can enjoy the pleasures of a long trip, changes in roads, road rules and driving conditions can make it more important for older drivers to make extra preparations to ensure a safe and enjoyable journey. AARP Driver Safety offers some advice for drivers age 50 and older who are planning to be on the...
The sooner you start putting aside money for retirement, the more you might have once that highly anticipated day arrives. Saving for college tuition, purchasing a new home, unforeseen medical expenses, or life’s other necessities, surprises, or even enjoyments can cause investors to postpone saving. Starting the retirement planning process late in one’s life can be daunting; but it is by no means impossible. Crunch the Numbers The first step to getting back on track is to put together a budget; this will force you to focus on your fin...
Local organizations urge patients and providers to take advantage of new plan options and services available beginning October 15th The Medicare Rx Access Network has re-energized its local partners to help prepare Montana seniors for the upcoming October 15th through December 7th Open Enrollment opportunity for Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans. More than 171,499 Montanans are currently covered by Medicare. While there are still a few weeks until seniors can make changes to their benefits, Medicare Rx Access Network members are urging...
As a result of the Affordable Care Act – the health care law enacted in 2010 – seniors and people with disabilities in Montana have saved $12.0 million on prescription drugs since the law was enacted, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced recently. Seniors in Montana saved an average of $623 in the Medicare prescription drug coverage gap known as the “donut hole” in 2012. Nationwide, nearly 5.4 million seniors and people with disabilities have saved over $4.1 billion on prescription drugs. In addition, during...
