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Paul and Joan Eldridge of Fairview will never be "old". They have a great sense of humor, a willingness to work hard, a never ending curiosity and a generous spirit. Paul is the driving force behind the Lighting of the Bridge and Fireworks which took place last Saturday at the Fairview Bridge. A chance conversation a few years ago at a Chamber of Commerce meeting got the wheels turning and Paul started creating huge lighted ornaments to place on the bridge. So far, he has made a giant star,...
(BPT) - With the 2013-2014 flu season officially here, it's important to consider the single best way to prevent influenza (commonly known as "the flu") - the flu vaccine. What many older adults don't know is that the immune system weakens with age, meaning older adults are at a higher risk for flu and related complications. More than 200,000 people in the U.S. are hospitalized each year from flu-related illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Adults aged 65 and...
Imagine if tomorrow morning’s headline was this: “Four hundred thousand to get one half billion dollar boost in income.” The underlying news story announces that hundreds of thousands of people here in three states of the Northern Rockies whose good earning jobs are behind them will share $500 million each year for the rest of their lives. One half billion dollars distributed among people in Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho, particularly the 15% who no longer bring home good salaries, would be one of the greatest bursts of targeted payroll in our h...
Fall is a great time to buy apples. This tree fruit is not only a good source of fiber, but also high in potassium and vitamin C. Additionally, apples are naturally fat- and sodium-free. One 2.5” apple only has 81 calories. All these are good reasons to add apples to our diet. So let’s start with picking the right apples. When you buy apples, choose firm, smooth-skinned ones with intact stems. They should smell fresh, not musty. If you can dent an apple with your finger, it is too soft. Mak...
There have been many great memories made from hunting in the past 40 years for local Sidney pheasant and deer hunter Steve Bright. In his younger days, it was about having fun with his buddies. However, now that he is a father and grandfather of 2 up and coming hunters, the hunting experience has become more about spending quality time with his family. Bright remembers loving to hunt so much in his younger days that he and his buddies would shoot jackrabbits so they could afford ammunition. He...
Don’t feel alone if the terms “sell-by” or “best if used by” confuse you. Emily M. Broad Leib, a lecturer in Food Law and Policy at Harvard Law School and the co-founder of Harvard’s Food Law and Policy Clinic (FLPC), states “The labeling system is aimed at helping consumers understand freshness, but it fails - they think it’s about safety. And (consumers) are wasting money and wasting food because of this misunderstanding.” A recent study done by Harvard Law School’s Food Law and Policy Clinic...
(BPT) - Are your auto insurance premiums too high? Maybe they are, but not for reasons you might think. Insurance companies aren’t charging you higher premiums because you’re in an over-50 age group. You may be paying too much because you haven’t done anything to lower the cost of your premiums. Check out these money-saving tips - they could be right up your alley. * Comparison shop. You don’t need to stay with the same insurance company forever. Prices vary from company to company. Just be sure you discuss the identical coverage with each comp...
Fourty six years is a very long time to many of us. Especially when it comes to maintaining a job for that long of a period. The average national length a person holds the same job consecutively, if we are lucky, is around seven years. Then many of us tend to wander on for one reason or another usually in search of that one career that will fit want we want and that we truly enjoy. However, for Sandy Crimmins of Watford City it took her forty-six years of the career she loved before wanting to...
Philanthropy is about giving of yourself, whether it is with money or your time. All you have to do is care about something an organization, a cause or a mission and give something of yourself to support that which has touched your heart. It is an understanding of the existence of things that somehow transcends personal interests that prompts the true spirit of charity. Out of this understanding, we make conscious decisions about much more than obligatory giving. It is somewhere in the midst of...
Imagine if tomorrow morning’s headline was this: “Four hundred thousand to get one half billion dollar boost in income.” The underlying news story announces that hundreds of thousands of people here in three states of the Northern Rockies whose good earning jobs are behind them will share $500 million each year for the rest of their lives. One half billion dollars distributed among people in Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho, particularly the 15% who no longer bring home good salaries, would be one of the greatest bursts of targeted payroll in our h...
(BPT) - Advances in technology have shaped the way we communicate and have enabled the modern-day patient to easily connect with medical experts, patient advocates and others living with their disease. Through computers, handheld devices like tablets and smart phones, and social media, patients are also able to instantly access credible information - something that could not have been imagined until recently. Digital tools and online resources have become especially beneficial for people living with rare health conditions, such as sarcomas or...
If you enjoy a home brewed coffee each morning, whether from a traditional pot or the newer single serve style, you may be consuming more than just coffee. If it’s been a while since you’ve last cleaned your machine, you may be unknowingly harboring mold and bacteria inside. Mold and many strains of bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus, a well-known agent responsible for some food poisoning, thrive in warm, dark and wet places. This makes the water reservoir of your coffee pot a perfect location for mold and bacteria growth. Certain fea...
My spouse needs to go to a nursing home. Will Medicare pay for it? Can Medicare help me select a nursing home that will provide high quality care? Medicare Part A pays for short-term stays in a nursing home, if it is needed after an inpatient hospital stay of at least three days. This usually means skilled nursing home services are required for rehabilitation after an injury, disability or illness. If this is the case and the person needing the skilled nursing home care as Medicare Part A and has a doctor’s order for skilled nursing services t...
More and more people chose to avoid or reduce gluten in their diet. In fact, Google searches for “gluten” have been trending higher every month. So what is gluten and why are people so interested in it? Gluten is a protein found in wheat products. When gluten proteins are moistened, they become aflexible network. Basically, gluten is the reason why dough is elastic. It is estimated that 1 in 133 people suffer from celiac disease. Celiac is an auto-immune disorder that can only be treated by elim...
(BPT) - Even in today’s information age, myths about menopause and women’s changing bodies abound and can take a huge toll on women. Half of women say their anxiety around menopause is caused by not knowing enough about this life stage and nearly half of menopausal women feel less confident once they start experiencing menopausal symptoms. For women going through this transitional stage of life, debunking myths and finding solutions to help them stand up to the symptoms of menopause can emp...
Established in 1997 to encourage individuals, businesses and organizations to make lasting investments in their communities, the MT Endowment Tax Credit creates an incentive for residents to give to endowments. Through this unique tax credit incentive, a Montana taxpayer receives a reduction on the taxes owed, up to $10,000 per year, by making a qualified charitable contribution to a qualified endowment. If you would like to see a personalized, no cost or obligation example of how the MT...
Three years ago Dale and Holly Washburn inherited and purchased land from relatives near Watford City. Ever since that time they have been planting & tending to amazing gardens in several designated areas around their home. Near the front door of the home is a beautiful flower garden filled with many varieties of perennial flowers and ribbon grass. They have also incorporated a wagon wheel, whiskey barrel and a stump from the Big Horn Canyon in Montana. Honey and bumble bees can be seen...
Richland County Extension and the Family Resource Center will be offering a new program: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. This program will provide support and education for grandparents (and other relatives) who have taken the responsibility for raising their grandchildren. In Montana, there is a growing population of grandparents who are called upon to be the part-time or primary caregivers to their grandchildren. Today, more than 6,600 grandparents in Montana are raising their grandchildre...
The Sons of Norway promotes Nordic heritage every year at the Richland County Fair. This group is an international fraternal benefit society that promotes, preserves, and cherishes the heritage of Norway and other Nordic countries. The first lodge was formed on January 16, 1895 on the promise to preserve a rich culture of knowledge and skills. Here in Sidney we are privileged to have Lodge #489. According to Charlotte Anvik, the group's social director, the Sons of Norway provides on a regular...
When making bad choices can be so easy, being healthy becomes a difficult task. A nutritious diet and physical activity are the keys to a healthy lifestyle. While achieving this may seem like a daunting undertaking, there is something you can start with today to change your life: Remodeling your home. Over 60% of adults in Montana are overweight. Several factors can lead to weight gain: lack of exercise, low fruit and veggie intake, large portion sizes, eating out, etc. Further, our built...
Becky Hayes has been recently hired as the new on-site manager at Crestwood in Sidney. Becky handles all of the leasing, HUD paperwork and anything the tenants may need. If you have any questions about living at Crestwood, you should give her a call. She has previously worked at the Sidney-Richland County Library, the Richland County Health Department and the MonDak Heritage Center. She came to Sidney as an AmeriCorps VISTA about six years ago. Becky took the position to learn something new and...
Sidney Health Center Extended Care hosted a “Quilting Tea Party” for the female residents recently. The afternoon featured entertainment by Sarah Karanjai & Vicky Vaira, Vi Tanglen’s quilting story, delightful decorations and refreshments....
For over three decades, one local resident has been supplying the community with just what the doctor ordered. Last Saturday, Tim Wagner, the pharmacist for White Drug traded in his long white coat for the slower pace of retirement. An open house was held on May 31 at the store, followed by an evening get-together at the Sidney Country Club. “What am I going to do now? Whatever I want, I guess,” Wagner laughed. But, after 38 years of working in pharmaceuticals, he admits the transition from a b...
Pastor Elwin Paulson, who has been the Chaplain at Sidney Health Center for the past eight years, has announced his retirement. During a going away party at Extended Care on May 7, residents and employees came to bid him farewell. Paulson and his wife, Myrna, moved here 11 years ago from the church they were at in Laramie, Wyoming. Paulson worked in the hospital’s billing department for three years prior to becoming chaplain. Paulson, who has a healthy sense of humor, had many jokes c...
What is the new program beginning in July in certain areas across the nation where Medicare beneficiaries will pay less out-of-pocket for certain medical equipment and supplies if they purchase them through Medicare contract suppliers? For years, Medicare and its beneficiaries have been paying too much for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS). To reduce costs and the fraud resulting from excessive prices, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced a competitive bidding program in nine areas...
