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Helping Firefighters Save Neighbors
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RUDYARD, Mont. (NMB) - The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation and local fire departments hosted a series of public meetings over the weekend. Rural Fire specialist Don Pyrah says the meetings were held to show residents how they can stay safe when assisting firefighters.
"If they lack some training, it doesn't mean that they're not willing to come and help their neighbors. It's just that they need to be able to realize their capabilities and understand that it takes a lot more than a two hour workshop to learn to be a firefighter."
Pyrah adds that if someone wants to help fight a fire, they must talk to an on-site official.
"If they show up, they need to report to somebody that's in charge and receive some kind of instructions. So that we understand that we have a need to communicate with them through some means, because communication is one of the essential parts of safety."
The meetings were held in Cleveland, Rudyard, and Gildford.
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Relay for Life Kicks Off Fundraising
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HAVRE, Mont. (NMB) - The Holiday Village Mall in Havre hosted the kickoff event for the North Central Montana Relay for Life Saturday. Organizer Michelle Burchard says it marked the beginning of fundraising for many participating teams.
"We were trying to get teams registered, to get teams ready and excited to start their fundraising, and to get our survivors aware of it."
Burchard adds that it takes nearly the entire year to plan the main event in July.
"We have our first committee meeting in November. The first team meeting is in December. Then the relay committee and teams meet the first Monday of every month at the senior center. So we only take a couple months off every year."
The North Central Montana Relay for Life is scheduled to start on July 13.
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Attorney Suing Judge Files For Judge's Job
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LEWISTOWN, Mont. (AP) - A Lewistown attorney who is suing a Fergus County judge, saying he slapped her in the buttocks with a legal file, has announced she is running for the judge's job.
Britt Long has filed to run for District Judge E. Wayne Phillips' post, which covers Fergus, Petroleum and Judith Basin counties.
She worked as a clerk and special master for Phillips until late last year, after she complained about the judge. The lawsuit is pending and seeks Phillips' resignation, as well as damages for lost wages, medical bills and punitive damages.
The 43-year-old Long tells The Billings Gazette she will drop the lawsuit if Phillips does not file for re-election. The newspaper reports the judge couldn't be reached for comment this week.
Candidates have until March 12 to file for the election.
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Benefis: Treatment No Longer Available in Havre
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HAVRE, Mont. (NMB) - Benefis announced on Friday that the Hi-Line Sletten Cancer center will no longer offer radiation oncology beginning February 22nd. Benefis Sletten Cancer Institute CEO Joe LoDuca said after examining a number of factors, number of factors, the decision was made.
"The Hi Line Sletten Cancer Center is a partnership between Northern Montana Hospital and Benefis Health Systems, and the decision was made by Benefis" LoDuca said " We offer the oncology services there, and (the decision came) after long discussions with Northern Montana Hospital about this position."
LoDuca added that the decision was based on regulatory issues and deep financial losses.
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HPS Teachers Showcase Tech Use
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HAVRE, Mont. (NMB) - Havre Public Schools hosted its first ever "Tech Night" Thursday. Superintendent Andy Carlson says he was pleased that faculty had a chance to share what they are utilizing in the classroom with parents and other teachers.
"I just continue to be impressed by what folks are doing in the classroom. You get so little chance to see what your peers are doing in their classrooms and that's part of what we hope to do."
During the event, teachers demonstrated how tools like SmartBoard and smart document cameras improve student interaction.
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MRWA Meeting Will Address Flooding Issues
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CHINOOK, Mont. (NMB) - The Milk River Watershed Alliance will host its annual meeting later this month. MRWA Coordinator Jennifer Kenck says the meeting will address the biggest issues facing the watershed, like flooding.
"The whole focus of this meeting is to show landowners all the different programs and tools that are available to help them recover from flooding."
The meeting is set for February 21 at Wallner Hall in Chinook. You can visit http://milkriverwatershedalliance.com/ for more information.
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Will HPS Find Replacement?
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HAVRE, Mont. (NMB) - Now that Assistant Superintendent Tom Korst will head to Hamilton for that district's superintendent job after the school year, Havre Public Schools needs to make a decision regarding that soon-to-be-vacant position. Superintendent Andy Carlson says the district has a limited time frame to make a decision.
"Our timelines are short in the school business. It's not a January to December-type thing. People are looking for jobs in a short window. You get out to June, and folks that are moving have already moved."
Carlson adds that the district will also look at not hiring a replacement.
"There had not been an assistant superintendent for a couple of years. Budgets force things. That's one of the things I'm going to look at hard and try to plan for several years in advance."
Carlson claims that a decision on the position will be made before the school year ends.
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"We Love Northern" Ball Sells Out
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HAVRE, Mont. (NMB) - The 26th Annual "We Love Northern" Ball is set for February 11. University Relations Director Jim Potter says the event's proceeds will benefit student scholarships.
"Many students benefit from it. We raise annually about $25,000 that goes toward scholarships. That helps a lot of students out. It just allows for a lot of mainly returning students to keep going with their education."
Potter adds that the event has already sold out.
"We are thrilled to announce that we are sold out for the ball. So, that's exciting. That shows how much enthusiasm people have for wanting to be a part of the event. We just want to get the word out so people don't think they can just come in at the door, because they probably won't find a seat."
The event will last from 6:00 pm to midnight in the MSU-Northern Student Union Building.
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Grazing Seminar Coming Up
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CONRAD, Mont. (NMB) - Montana ranchers will converge in Conrad later this month for the Winter Grazing Seminar. Heidi Crum with the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation says the event will provide ranchers with information on the latest trends.
"They'll be able to learn more about what's new and what's going on in the research world and how they can apply these new techniques of management to their own ranches."
Crum adds that it is also a good opportunity for agricultural producers to compare ideas.
"It's a great place for people to get together and share ideas. There will be a lot of professionals there, as well as agencies and ranchers."
The seminar will be held in Conrad's Norley Hall on February 16 and February 17.
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HPS Assistant Superintendent Taking Hamilton Top Job
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HAVRE, Mont. (NMB) - Havre Public Schools Assistant Superintendent Tom Korst says he has accepted the Superintendent position in Hamilton. Korst says he is excited to take on the added responsibilities.
"Sometimes as the assistant, you can make recommendations. You don't always have to make the decisions as a superintendent does. I think that's what really changes. Those day-to-day decisions are going to be a greater part of my responsibilities. I won't have someone to recommend to. Things will be recommended to me."
Korst will finish out the school year in Havre, and says he will focus on making sure his replacement will be able to hit the ground running.
"Right now my goal is to reflect on all the things this department does, be very clear on the timelines and where we are in expectations. Then the next person can come in and look at that and see how they fit, and what they want to change. I want the next person to feel very comfortable and clear of what their responsibilities are."
Korst says his first day in Hamilton is July 1.
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NRCS Has $5 Million for Ag Producers
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BOZEMAN, Mont. (NMB) - The National Resources Conservation Service has set aside $5 million to help agricultural producers that were affected by natural disaster in 2011. Tim Ouellette says this will help several parts of the state that suffered major flood damage.
"We think it's going to be very helpful for a lot of our producers up on the Milk and Musselshell Rivers, and parts of the lower Yellowstone, where the 2011 floods affected their ability to farm."
Ouellette adds that several different practices will be considered for funding.
"We saw major damage, especially to pumping stations, where they're storing water out of the river systems. The delivery pipelines led to major damage to cropping fields with debris and sediment on them."
Sign-up lasts until March 16. You can visit www.mt.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/eqip/ for more information and www.mt.nrcs.usda.gov/contact/ for NRCS office locations.
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College Career Fair Coming to Fort Belknap
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HARLEM, Mont. (NMB) - Aaniih Nakoda College will host a College Career Fair next week. Jessica Stiffarm with the college says students will be able to research schools and career options at the fair.
"They would be able to see a lot of college and career options that are available in state and out of state. There's a free scholarship that will be given away. They'll be able to talk with some specialists that are in their field."
Stiffarm adds that there will be several different college and job field representatives in attendance.
"As well as colleges in state, we have some out of state colleges that are going to attend. We have the BLM, Job Corps Outreach Admissions and Career Transition, the Department of Corrections, and we are also inviting some of our local agencies, such as the BIA."
The career fair is scheduled from 9:00 am to noon on February 9.
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Museum Board Opening
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HAVRE, Mont. (NMB) - The Hill County Commission says it is looking to fill a vacancy on the County Museum Board. The commission will accept suggestions until February 27. The appointment will be made afterwards for a term ending June 30. For more information, call 265-5481, extension 227.
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