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Tande Auction Services, Inc.
Box 306
Scobey, MT 59263
buynsell@tandeauction.com
406-487-5568
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Nolan’s Inspections, LLC
Dallas-Ft. Worth, Texas
Nolan Kienitz, Owner/Inspector
Nolan@NolansInspections.com
972-922-2111
Tom R. Lidahl, DMD
223 North Main Street
Plentywood MT 59254
trlidahl@aol.com
406-765-2700
DeShaw Agency
920 W. First Ave.
Plentywood, MT 59254
dagency@nemont.net
406-765-1860
Tande Auction Services, Inc.
Box 306
Scobey, MT 59263
buynsell@tandeauction.com
406-487-5568
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Nolan’s Inspections, LLC
Dallas-Ft. Worth, Texas
Nolan Kienitz, Owner/Inspector
Nolan@NolansInspections.com
972-922-2111
Tom R. Lidahl, DMD
223 North Main Street
Plentywood MT 59254
trlidahl@aol.com
406-765-2700
DeShaw Agency
920 W. First Ave.
Plentywood, MT 59254
dagency@nemont.net
406-765-1860
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MONTANA HEADLINE BRIEFS
Trials and triumphs of living "green"
on a small ranch in New Mexico
When Doug Fine isn't chasing wily coyotes away from the
chicken coop, keeping his goats out of the vegetable garden
or just breathing a sigh of relief that he survived the latest
hailstorm or flash flood, he's kicking back and feeling good
about life. MORE >>
USATODAY 03-25-08
on a small ranch in New Mexico
When Doug Fine isn't chasing wily coyotes away from the
chicken coop, keeping his goats out of the vegetable garden
or just breathing a sigh of relief that he survived the latest
hailstorm or flash flood, he's kicking back and feeling good
about life. MORE >>
USATODAY 03-25-08
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America's grasslands vanishing amid
agricultural boom
The USA's open plains and prairies are threatened by
soaring grain prices that have increased their value as
cropland. Grain prices have been driven up by a seemingly
insatiable worldwide appetite for food and by federal energy
policies promoting corn-based ethanol that are working at
cross purposes with government programs designed to
conserve open spaces. MORE >>
agricultural boom
The USA's open plains and prairies are threatened by
soaring grain prices that have increased their value as
cropland. Grain prices have been driven up by a seemingly
insatiable worldwide appetite for food and by federal energy
policies promoting corn-based ethanol that are working at
cross purposes with government programs designed to
conserve open spaces. MORE >>
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New GeoTourism Mapguide
Spotlights 'Crown of the Continent'
Travelers who seek unspoiled places and culturally
authentic experiences have a valuable new resource in a
“Geotourism MapGuide” for the Rocky Mountain region
surrounding Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park,
including areas in Alberta, British Columbia and Montana.
MORE >>
Spotlights 'Crown of the Continent'
Travelers who seek unspoiled places and culturally
authentic experiences have a valuable new resource in a
“Geotourism MapGuide” for the Rocky Mountain region
surrounding Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park,
including areas in Alberta, British Columbia and Montana.
MORE >>
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Get ready for higher food bills:
Farmers to plant less corn
Farmers are expected to plant 86 million acres of corn this
year, the government predicted Monday, down 8% from
2007, when the amount of corn planted was the highest
since World War II. The decreased supply could drive corn
prices even higher — a cost for food producers that could
be passed on to consumers. MORE >>
USATODAY 3-31-08
Farmers to plant less corn
Farmers are expected to plant 86 million acres of corn this
year, the government predicted Monday, down 8% from
2007, when the amount of corn planted was the highest
since World War II. The decreased supply could drive corn
prices even higher — a cost for food producers that could
be passed on to consumers. MORE >>
USATODAY 3-31-08
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Savvy farmers open the gate to
agritourism
How rich is the smell of fermenting manure on Joel
Salatin's Shenandoah Valley spread? A thousand bucks for
a few whiffs.
That's what Salatin, 51, the second-generation owner of
Polyface Farm, commands for a two-hour, personally
escorted tour of what may be the most famous
family-owned pastures in America. MORE >> USA Today
agritourism
How rich is the smell of fermenting manure on Joel
Salatin's Shenandoah Valley spread? A thousand bucks for
a few whiffs.
That's what Salatin, 51, the second-generation owner of
Polyface Farm, commands for a two-hour, personally
escorted tour of what may be the most famous
family-owned pastures in America. MORE >> USA Today
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U.S. consumers rank last in
world survey of green habits
Americans rank last in a new National Geographic-sponsored
survey that compares environmental consumption habits in 14
countries.
Americans were least likely to choose the greener option in three
out of four categories — housing, transportation and consumer
goods_ according to the assessment. In the fourth category, food,
Americans ranked ahead of Japanese consumers, who eat more
meat and seafood.
The rankings, called "Greendex," are the first to compare the
lifestyles and behaviors of consumers in multiple countries,
according to the National Geographic Society. MORE>>
world survey of green habits
Americans rank last in a new National Geographic-sponsored
survey that compares environmental consumption habits in 14
countries.
Americans were least likely to choose the greener option in three
out of four categories — housing, transportation and consumer
goods_ according to the assessment. In the fourth category, food,
Americans ranked ahead of Japanese consumers, who eat more
meat and seafood.
The rankings, called "Greendex," are the first to compare the
lifestyles and behaviors of consumers in multiple countries,
according to the National Geographic Society. MORE>>
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The world’s first home ethanol system was unveiled by
the E-Fuel Corporation (www.efuel100.com), allowing
consumers to create their own ethanol and pump it
directly into their cars.
The revolutionary EFuel100 MicroFueler™ is the first
product that allows anyone to reduce their dependency
on oil, greatly diminish their carbon footprint, and
produce fuel for under $1.00 per gallon. MORE >>
the E-Fuel Corporation (www.efuel100.com), allowing
consumers to create their own ethanol and pump it
directly into their cars.
The revolutionary EFuel100 MicroFueler™ is the first
product that allows anyone to reduce their dependency
on oil, greatly diminish their carbon footprint, and
produce fuel for under $1.00 per gallon. MORE >>
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E-Fuel Unveils World's First Home Ethanol System
Trash, rubbish, whatever you call it, the 1.6 billion tons of
stuff the world throws away each year -- 250 kilograms
per person -- is being touted as a big potential source of
clean energy
As concerns about climate change escalate and prices
on fossil fuels like oil and natural gas soar to record
levels, more companies are investing in ways to use
methane gas to power homes and vehicles.
MORE >>
stuff the world throws away each year -- 250 kilograms
per person -- is being touted as a big potential source of
clean energy
As concerns about climate change escalate and prices
on fossil fuels like oil and natural gas soar to record
levels, more companies are investing in ways to use
methane gas to power homes and vehicles.
MORE >>
Garbage is dirty, but is it a clean fuel?
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Legendary Texas oilman, T. Boone Pickens
wants to drive the USA's political and
economic agenda, and has taken the wraps
off what he's calling the Pickens Plan for
cutting the USA's demand for foreign oil by
more than a third in less than a decade. To
promote it, he is bankrolling what his aides
say will be the biggest public policy ad
campaign ever. The website,
pickensplan.com, is now live!
wants to drive the USA's political and
economic agenda, and has taken the wraps
off what he's calling the Pickens Plan for
cutting the USA's demand for foreign oil by
more than a third in less than a decade. To
promote it, he is bankrolling what his aides
say will be the biggest public policy ad
campaign ever. The website,
pickensplan.com, is now live!
Texas oilman T. Boone Pickens wants to supplant oil with wind
When USA TODAY asked readers to report how they are
coping with higher grocery bills while still eating
healthfully, dozens of people responded with lists of ways
they're cutting costs. Their ideas range from curtailing
restaurant meals to planting gardens, using coupons,
shopping smarter and cooking more economical meals.
MORE >>
coping with higher grocery bills while still eating
healthfully, dozens of people responded with lists of ways
they're cutting costs. Their ideas range from curtailing
restaurant meals to planting gardens, using coupons,
shopping smarter and cooking more economical meals.
MORE >>
As food costs soar, it's back
to basics for meal planners
to basics for meal planners
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School administrators are spinning their wheels trying to
cope with the soaring costs of fuel for school buses.
Fuel costs are up 35%-40% since last year. Schools are
making more students walk to school and axing buses for
extracurricular activities, and more operate on four-day
weeks. MORE >>
cope with the soaring costs of fuel for school buses.
Fuel costs are up 35%-40% since last year. Schools are
making more students walk to school and axing buses for
extracurricular activities, and more operate on four-day
weeks. MORE >>
Schools cutting bus service
because of fuel prices
because of fuel prices
Whitefish, Kalispell Fastest
Growing Cities in the State
Scobey and Plentywood at the Bottom with a 17% Drop
Growing Cities in the State
Scobey and Plentywood at the Bottom with a 17% Drop
New census statistics show that Whitefish is the fastest
growing Montana city since the start of the decade, while
Billings remains the largest. Of places with at least
1,000 residents at the start of the decade, Scobey and
Plentywood were at the bottom with a 17 percent drop.
MORE >>
growing Montana city since the start of the decade, while
Billings remains the largest. Of places with at least
1,000 residents at the start of the decade, Scobey and
Plentywood were at the bottom with a 17 percent drop.
MORE >>
Whitefish population increased by 60.6% from the
2000 census to 8,083 residents by 2007.
2000 census to 8,083 residents by 2007.
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Census Management Positions Available
The U.S. Census Bureau, Denver Regional Census Center (RCC), has begun the process of filling
management positions for the Billings Local Census Office set to open in October and for one Regional
Technician for the state of Montana. MORE >>
The U.S. Census Bureau, Denver Regional Census Center (RCC), has begun the process of filling
management positions for the Billings Local Census Office set to open in October and for one Regional
Technician for the state of Montana. MORE >>