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Summer Day Camps

hollyiverson — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:03:50 +0000

The Toole County 4-H Program and RECCS are partnering up this summer to provide some great summer experiences for local youth. Seven theme camps, along with weekly Robotics sessions, will be offered throughout the summer. Sessions are open to students entering 1st-5th grade. The registration deadline for each camp is one week before the camp. [...]

Strange Complex Moving

Jerry Puffer — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:18:39 +0000

It could well be an apt description of a typical afternoon on the Puffman Show, but in this case, it's how the new novel, "Sunday Girl" is described by The Literary Consultancy They write that this tome from Kalliope Lee that I'll be giving away this afternoon (Monday) at 4:30 on my Puffman Musical Trivia, is a "strange, complex & moving novel that's immensely readable & that authorKalliaope Lee has created a believable, mysterious world with moments of real dram & poignancy." "Sunday G

SHS Update

hollyiverson — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:48:25 +0000

Update provided by Amber Sanchez, Shelby High School Busy weekend for our SHS Spring Athletes as Softball and Track were at their divisional games and meets. We had 11 Coyote track athletes advance to the State meet in Bozeman. Congratulations to: Kelsey Smedsrud, Markie Furr, Jessica Mahr, Chloe Blevins, Melanie Brauchle, Kim Parsell, Caydon Keller, Ryan [...]

May is Global Employee Fitness Month

hollyiverson — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:39:05 +0000

Lynda from the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce is always keeping us informed! here is her most recent update!Information Provided by Liberty County Chamber May is Global Employee Health and Fitness Month There are many benefits to businesses that choose to celebrate employee health and fitness month. One benefit is it can reignite a [...]

We're All Brothers In This Revolution

Jerry Puffer — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:01:30 +0000

That's what we used to say back in the 60's, but today I'm blogging about the REVOLUTIONARY new "FOOD book", "Voices of the Food Revolution: You Can Heal Your Body and Your World with Food"! Pioneering food & social activist, Huffing Post contributor, & bestselling author John Robbins, along with his son, Ocean Robbins, sits down with 21 of the world's leading experts working on food issues & policy today, in "Voices Of The Food Revolution", due for nationwide release next month. Each contr

It's Like The Ricky Nelson Tune

Jerry Puffer — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:31:03 +0000

It’s a regular “Garden Party”! I’m blogging about the annual Chester Garden Club Plant Sale scheduled for this Monday. The Annual Chester Garden Club Plant Sale will be held at Our Saviors’s Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall from 10 in the morning until 4 o’clock on Monday afternoon. It’s going to be a lot of fun [...]

eCards…Can't Live Without Them!

hollyiverson — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:16:05 +0000

If you are ever having a bad day, or just a boring day, Ecards will make it all better! One of my favorite pages on facebook is called "Mommy Needs a Beer". Yes, the name is a little crazy...but the eCards will about kill you with laughter! All of those things that you think in your head but don't say out loud because they are "too crazy" or "too off the wall"

Sugarland Singer Jennifer Nettles Recording a Solo Album

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:00:45 +0000

Sugarland went on hiatus last year so singer Jennifer Nettles could get ready for the birth of her son, and now she's back to work -- but not with her partner, Kristian Bush. Nettles has revealed that she is currently working on her first solo album.

It's Round Ball This Weekend

Jerry Puffer — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:54:11 +0000

The Ethel Aimsback Coed Memorial Basketball Tourney is underway this weekend up here in the Golden Triangle. The tournament kicks off today (Friday) & continues through this Sunday in the Heart Butte School. This is an important event here in north central Montana & one you & the family can certainly enjoy. For more information [...]

I'm Doing It Again

Jerry Puffer — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:45:13 +0000

I have ONE(!) copy left of the hardcover book on the Yankee Clipper, Joltin" Joe, that I'll be giving away tomorrow morning, Saturday, on "Puffman Sports Trivia" at 7:30. This is a cool presentation by Tom Clavin that just hit the major bookstores this week! "The DiMaggios: Three Brothers, Their Passion for Baseball, Their Pursuit of the American Dream" is a "home run" for sure! Simon & Garfunkel famously asked, "Where Have You Gone, Joe DiMaggio?" I've got the answer to that...i

Keith Urban Joins Kree Harrison for 'Where the Blacktop Ends' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:40:24 +0000

'American Idol' season 12 finalist Kree Harrison performed on the show's finale Thursday night (May 16), and she was joined by judges Keith Urban and Randy Jackson for a high-energy rendition of Urban's hit 'Where the Blacktop Ends.'

Neighbor Helping Neighbor

Jerry Puffer — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:19:52 +0000

That’s what we do & how we live out here in the Big Sky. There’s going to be a chicken fried steak dinner fundraiser tomorrow (Friday) night over in Cut Bank at the Cut Bank Moose Lodge. This fundraiser is for Daniel Omeasoo in order that Daniel can attend Camp Pemi this summer. It’s always [...]

Ronnie Dunn's Country This: The Reality of Radio Station Playlists

Ronnie Dunn — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:50:06 +0000

Ronnie Dunn is a country music legend with as many awards under his belt as road miles. Twice a month he'll provide his thoughts on country music, the music industry, or life as he sees it in a feature called Ronnie Dunn's Country This, exclusively on Taste of Country.

I'm Buying A New Vehicle

Jerry Puffer — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:59:06 +0000

My friend, Peter Franklin, the Gabby Cabby, tells me for that for the 1st time in the history of humankind, each & every person on the face of this Earth can own their very own FULL SIZE actual New York City Taxi Cab! I'm going to get all the details when I have the Gab Man on my program this afternoon (Thursday) at 4:45. I

Community Theater "Krazy Kamp" – Sunburst

hollyiverson — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:11:44 +0000

You won’t want to miss another night of entertainment in North Toole County! Friday May 31st and June 1st the Community Theater is featuring, “Krazy Kamp”. Both performances will be held at 7:00 pm at the North Toole County High School Auditorium in Sunburst. Reservations can be made by calling Jonette Johannsen at 937-6212 or [...]

Toole County Community Health Assessment

hollyiverson — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:07:31 +0000

Don't forget Thursday evening.....

Letter Provided by: Kristi Aklestad Toole County Health Nurse

Dear Community Member:

What do you think?

Toole County is undertaking a Community Health Assessment. In order to complete this, the Toole County Health Department will be holding a community discussion on May 16, 2013 at Marias River Electric at 6pm. As a community resident and partner, your input is integral in forging a plan and direction for the future. Please come prepared to share your valuable insight and opinions; this is a great opportunity to invest in making Toole County’s future much brighter.

Barry Beach Surrenders to Authorities in Billings

Wendy Nielsen — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:45:03 +0000

HELENA – At 11am today, Barry Beach surrendered himself to the custody of the Yellowstone County Sheriff. The Department of Corrections is working with the Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Office to arrange secure transportation to the Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge. There he will continue serving his 100-yea

A Report From The Field

Jerry Puffer — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:41:35 +0000

“Talkative” Todd, the custom cutter guy from up north of the border, says he’s ready to move south. Todd said that there is no rush to get there, other than to take a “look-see” at the crops. The “experts” are talking a 37 bushel average(!) while the producers are jacking their jaws about 5 to [...]

Taylor Swift Fan Arrested for Trespassing Near Her Rhode Island Home

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:00:53 +0000

Given all the publicity and media attention that Taylor Swift got for plunking down $17 million in cash for a sprawling, beachfront mansion in Rhode Island last month, it's no surprise than an obsessed fan scouted the location in hopes of making her acquaintance.

Worst Honeymoon Ever Ends With Husband Arrested for Soliciting Prostitute

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:37:27 +0000

You know how they say the honeymoon ended before it even began? Well, that’s actually true in the case of Mohammed Ahmed. The 21-year-old man from Illinois was arrested for soliciting a prostitute…while on his honeymoon! Ahmed, who was in Orlando, Florida with his new bride, was caught when he met an undercover detective posing [...]