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So far this year, more than 2.2 million people with Medicare have saved more than $1.2 billion on their prescriptions, for an average of $550 per person, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced recently. More than 22.6 million seniors and people with disabilities across the country have taken advantage of at least one free Medicare preventive benefit, including the new Annual Wellness Visit made possible by the Affordable Care Act. In Montana, 6,075 people with Medicare have saved a total of $3,511,260 on their prescriptions,...
Bracelets, similar to Lance Armstrong's "Live Strong" ones, have been donated to help raise money for the family of Kyler Streib. Kyler was diagnosed with Leukemia on March 8th. His family is staying in Seattle, WA while he is in the hospital receiving treatment. The bracelets, which say "I fight cancer for Kyler", are only $2.50 each and all proceeds go directly to the family. Bracelets can be purchased at the Yellowstone Marketplace or by calling 480-2600....
The Trading Post in Sidney has sold its building and is now looking to sell the pawn and consignment businesses. “The Trading Post has served Sidney and surrounding area since 1989 when my sister (Barb Connor) opened it,” said owner Donna Hunsbedt. “I bought the store in 2007 and have truly enjoyed working with everyone. The last year or so I have had health problems so after much thought and debate I made the decision to close the Trading Post as of February 29, 2012.” Hunsbedt hopes someone...
Interstate Engineering’s recent additions to the Sidney office and Williston and Beulah construction offices include: Civil Technician Veronica Meyer, Senior Project Engineers Scott Johnston and Lowell Cutshaw, Staff Engineer Doug Loudon, Party Chief Clyde King, Land Surveyor Jason Patnaude, Project Engineer Dean Rau, Field Assistant Calen Kastner, and Administrative Assistant Michelle Haugen. Veronica Meyer received a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from North Dakota State University in Fargo. Veronica has previously worked for Bol...
Governor Brian Schweitzer has announced that TransCanada, the owner of the Keystone XL pipeline, has fulfilled all its obligations under Montana’s Major Facility Siting Act (MFSA), and that within the next several weeks, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality will issue the company its MFSA certificate (permit). The $7 billion project includes over $1 billion in construction in Montana, and will help create 1,200 high-paying construction jobs. “In addition to the $100 million access on-ramp for Montana-produced oil that the com...
Recently I received several copies of the 2012 North Dakota Field Inspected Seed publication which lists fields of various crops and varieties that were inspected this past summer. Field inspection is a prerequisite for final seed certification. This year’s publication is smaller than usual, very likely due to the poor growing conditions experienced statewide. Because fewer acres were inspected in 2011 and most seed varieties may only be sold as a class of certified seed, I suspect there will b...
Getting married is the easy part! When a step family is formed, everyone needs to learn new rules: Mom and Dad need to learn how to work together as a team. Children and teens must adapt to changes. Everyone needs to build good relationships with new family members. Active Parenting for Step Families can help! This video-based discussion program is designed to help couples work together to raise children in the challenging stepfamily environment. Active Parenting for Step Families will be held...
Landowners and pipeline installers ask for information regarding the renovation of disturbed sites. Most questions refer to grass species and seeding rates. To respond, I must first ask if the grass growing in the surrounding area is native or of introduced cool-season species. If it is the latter, my response is relatively easy-plant crested wheatgrass or smooth brome grass. However, if the site is native, the response is more difficult. Reintroducing native grasses is not a simple exercise as one might assume. The first challenge is having...
Crystal Stai, Fairview, suffered a brain aneurysm Wednesday, July 13 and was flown to Billings where she had surgery. She was then flown to Mayo Clinic where she is currently in an induced coma, and will be undergoing treatment. For anyone wishing to help, an account has been established at 1st Bank, Sidney, to assist with her medical expenses....
Montana’s hunters highly value mule deer hunting, according to a Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks resident mule deer hunter survey. Nearly two-thirds of hunters surveyed said hunting mulies is “my most, or one of my most important hunting activities”. “If there was any doubt about how much hunters value a mule deer hunt, this survey eliminated it,” said Ron Aasheim, FWP spokesman. “Hunters are also satisfied overall with many aspects of the mule deer hunt in Montana—including the regulations and the timing of the seasons.” A full 85% rated the s...
District II Alcohol & Drug Program will be providing a Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) at the Miles City VA Hospital Auditorium, 210 Winchester, Miles City, on Monday and Tuesday Jan. 23-24 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. each day. The training is free with continuing education and post credits provided. ASIST is a two-day workshop designed to teach the skills to competently and confidently intervene with an individual at risk of suicide. Developed by Living Works Education, Inc., the workshop prepares Gatekeepers to integrate principles of...
Once again Greytak Calendars can be purchased through your local MSU Extension Office or financial institution. Don Greytak, Havre MT, is celebrating over 25 years of drawing rural life. These realistic portraits portray rural life and will help one appreciate the history of farm and ranch families and how they lived. Many of the scenes in the yearly calendar include youth, farming and ranching, and other memorable moments in time. Profits from the sale of each calendar benefit Montana 4-H youth, club and county programs, Montana 4-H...
Texting, emailing or chatting on a cell phone while driving is simply too dangerous to be allowed, federal safety investigators declared Tuesday, urging all states to impose total bans except for emergencies. Inspired by recent deadly crashes — including one in which a teenager sent or received 11 text messages in 11 minutes before an accident — the recommendation would apply even to hands-free devices, a much stricter rule than any current state law. The unanimous recommendation by the five-member National Transportation Safety Board wou...
The Yellowstone Chapter of ABATE (American Bikers Aiming Towards Education) looks forward to participating in the 18th annual toy drive. This community project collects new toys or cash donations to buy new toys for those who face financial hardships this holiday season. ABATE, along with the Christmas Coalition and Gifts from the Heart, last year gathered over $3000 worth of toys for distribution among 141 families with a total of 358 children. The money for these toys came from donations from individuals, companies and businesses. Interested...
Court Mother Cabrini #1766 members Janet Martineau and Regent Yvonne Volkman, present a $200 check from the court to Mark Brodhead Knights of Columbus Council 3011 treasurer, St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Sidney, toward the purchase of an Ultrasound Machine for the Sunrise Pregnancy Resource Center. The K of C has a goal of raising $15,000 which will be matched by the National Order of the Knights....
