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New Silage Advice Silage corn in western North Dakota is becoming more of a known item to be growing. With our area normally not receiving enough moisture to grow corn without irrigation, the option of field corn for livestock gives ranchers a chance for a different feedstuff. Some producers might be thinking they want to start harvest because the corn is drying up, but not wanting it to get too dry or it will be no good for silage. Creating silage can be a bit of a challenge. If the moisture...
The Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center begins winter hours on Sept. 8 and will be open Wednesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. CT and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Fort Buford State Historic Site closes for the season on Sept. 7. The public is invited to these free upcoming events. Confluence Quilters will gather Sept. 18-19 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. CT. Monthly meetings will be held at the Confluence. All experience levels invited and instruction provided. Bring your own lunch and unfinished projects. The public is i...
Nothing beats working to repeat a task that you haven't attempted for nearly fifty years. Time clouds the memory of just what a particular experience entails; one remembers the main points but the little details involved with a task have vanished along with yesterday. In my case, I am speaking of the decision to work as a waitress at the Virginia City Café on the weekends throughout the tourist season. Nothing has changed all that much in fifty years about the art of serving and clearing...
There is a quiet yet powerful force at work in our community; a group of individuals who go to work, not for money or recognition, but simply to fill a need that would otherwise be left unfilled. These are the volunteers of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, or RSVP. RSVP members give their time, energy, experience, and skills while addressing challenges effecting their communities. RSVP is part of Senior Corps which is a federal organization, and was established in the area in 2002...
The Montana Geriatric Education Center at the University of Montana now will be able to educate more Montana health care professionals, direct care workers and caregivers about the needs of geriatric patients thanks to a grant from the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Health and Human Service Secretary Sylvia Burwell announced the award during the White House Conference on Aging held July 13 in Washington, DC. At the conference, 44 organizations in 29 states received more than $35 million in grants. The goal of the grants is to...
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock announced this week that several south eastern Montana communities have received 12 life-saving automatic chest compression devices as part of the state’s new three-year Cardiac Ready Communities initiative. Emergency Medical System (EMS) personnel from Hysham, Forsyth, Colstrip, Lame Deer, Miles City, Terry, Glendive, Broadus and Wibaux will put the devices, called Physio-Control LUCAS 2 Chest Compression Systems, in use as soon as all staff receive training. “Montana’s first responders do a great job, and they...
In Montana, arthritis impacts the lives of thousands of adults. Recent statistics show this condition currently impacts 27 percent, or 215,000 Montana adults. Additionally, 31 percent of adults with arthritis report they are not physically active. Fortunately, the Department of Public and Health and Human Services (DPHHS) offers programs that help people with arthritis become more active. “People living with arthritis and other chronic conditions need to know that there are resources available to them to help lessen their pain and improve t...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is conducting an open house and informational meeting to discuss the reconstruction of approximately six miles of MT-201 west of Fairview in Richland County. The segment of MT-201 proposed for reconstruction extends from the junction of MT-201 and MT-200 in Fairview to reference post 63.6 located about six miles west of the community. This includes the potential realignment of approximately two miles of highway beginning near reference post 67.4 (just west of the Fairview Airport) and ending at...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s Private Land Open To Sportsmen Guide for 2015 is now available online at the department’s website, gf.nd.gov. In addition, PLOTS Guides will be available at most license vendors throughout the state in early September. The guide will feature about 730,000 PLOTS acres. Because the guide is printed in mid-August, some PLOTS tracts highlighted in the guide may have been removed from the program since the time of printing. There will also be some PLOTS tracts where the habitat and condition of the tra...
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...
It's June, the traditional wedding month, which means I see a host of women's magazines on sale at the newsstands with glossy front covers showcasing dewy faced gorgeous young brides wearing extravagant gowns. Featured wedding stories inside the magazine often include such articles as how to hold a reception for under $20,000 or a story outlining this spring's hot fashion colors that the engaged couple's wedding entourage really ought to wear. I used to be slightly offended that the featured bri...
As the weather warms and the growing season is underway, Harvest for Seniors will soon begin accepting surplus garden produce from the community. Harvest for Seniors is a program run by the Senior Coalition and was started three years ago as a way to help seniors off-set the cost of living. Donated produce is divided among seniors who sign up for the program; fresh produce can be expensive and it is an innovative way to supply fresh fruits and vegetables for a few months. From mid-August into...
Catholic Daughter Court Mother Cabrini #1766 Sidney received two new members, Mother and Daughter, Mary and Sadie Ramage at our June meeting which began with Mass. Afterwards the ladies and Fr. Jim O'Neil enjoyed a pot luck supper. Pictured are Jan Martineau, Kathy Bidegaray, Kelly Ihde, Fr. Jim O'Neil, Sadie Ramage, Mary Ramage, Deb Mayers-Rassier and Lynn Donvan....
In the early 1970s Larry Riggs and his wife Arlene settled down in Sidney and began a venture of family. With three children, eleven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren, there is always something to keep Riggs busy and he notes that while his kids and even some of his grandkids are grown, he is always interested in what they're doing. "I'm still involved with all of them," Riggs said. "Communication is important and we talk often. They still rely on me for fatherly advice." Some of...
I love looking at the old barns and outhouses that I see scattered around the country. On the surface it appears that these nostalgic structures have nothing in common, but on reflection, both of these icons of yesteryear represent an earlier life, a time before we thought we had to own a three bedroom two bath house or larger in order to count ourselves a success; a time when people knew how to entertain themselves without the use of computers and smart phones; a time when youngsters could...
Who ever heard of the Windfall Elimination Provision of Social Security? I certainly hadn’t, until I applied for my social security benefits in March. Then I became painfully aware of this grossly unfair Provision, passed in 1983 by Congress, that to my mind steals money from those of us who have worked and qualify for certain targeted pensions other than social security and who have also worked and qualify for social security itself. At the same time it rewards bad behavior as it allows for the payment of benefits to those who have NOT w...
(BPT) - There are 71 million Americans living with high levels of "bad" cholesterol, also known as low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), which can increase the risk for life-threatening cardiovascular (CV) events, such as heart attacks and strokes. While statins have helped manage high cholesterol, heart disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide. There are up to 18 million high-risk patients who do not reach their LDL-C treatment goals even with a high-dose statin prescription....
(BPT) - Maintaining a healthy diet that includes all the recommended vitamins and nutrients can be a challenge, particularly when the current food landscape is full of overly processed foods that rarely contain essential nutrients. Supplements can provide a great way to enhance a healthy diet with those elements you might be missing, but how do you go about figuring out what you need? "Everyone stands to benefit from adding high quality supplements to their diets," says Registered Dietitian Paul...
(BPT) - If you or a loved one has a wound-, ostomy- or continence-related issue, there may be anxiety, insecurity, and a lot of questions. Many individuals in similar situations are finding relief through the services of specialty nurses trained and certified in wound, ostomy and continence (WOC) care. What is a WOC nurse? A WOC nurse specializes in educating, preventing, treating and caring for individuals who have wounds, ostomies or continence issues. Certified WOC nurses are highly trained i...
Hello from everyone at the Williston Senior Center and Northwest Dakota Public Transit. We would like to thank everyone that has come to the Williston Senior Center lately. Many changes have occurred at the Center in the past months. We are almost done with the remodeling of the center and updating of appliances. We are now in the final stages. As we are entering the summer months, we are hoping to see an increase in attendance at the center. We know a lot of people go south for the winter and hope that those people will be coming back to town...
People with arthritis often claim they can predict the weather, based on their joint pain level, and with good reason. Studies show a variety of weather factors can increase pain, especially changes. A study from Tufts University in 2007 found that every 10-degree drop in temperature corresponded with an incremental increase in arthritis pain. In addition, relatively low barometric pressure, low temperatures and precipitation can increase pain. Researchers aren't sure why this happens. They susp...
Ensuring the Continuance & Quality of Local Healthcare Services is the mission of the Foundation for Community Care. Each year, the volunteer Board of Directors and staff strive to achieve that goal. The community is extremely fortunate to have great quality healthcare and by providing grants for health and medical equipment, as well as healthcare services throughout Richland County, we can help keep it that way. Each May the Foundation’s Board votes to distribute grants to provide financial support for local healthcare in Richland county a...
