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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

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 [...]

What American City Was Just Named the 'Laziest'?

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:55:34 +0000

America is known for its obesity crisis and penchant for lounging on the couch instead of getting up and doing anything physical. As it turns out, some cities perpetuate that stereotype more than others. Men’s Health magazine has finally answered the age old question “What are the laziest cities in the country?” For the sake [...]

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 [...]

That's It From Here Now

Jerry Puffer — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:45:41 +0000

The Advisory Board Meeting for the Toole County Center For Mental Health is scheduled for this Thursday, May 16th, down at the Griddle. "Summer Break" is on the way & this will be the FINAL Advisory Board meeting until September. It is most important that ALL members make a special effort to attend this Thursday in order that we have a quorum in attendance to conduct official business.

You're The Boss

Jerry Puffer — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:34:55 +0000

That’s what one of my Mayo Clinic Physicians always tells me…”You’re the boss, Mr. Puffer”.. It sounds great(!), but I’m never quite sure if it’s really true. I DO know that I CAN be “The BOSS” of my food & actually put my food to work for ME, after reading Dr. Gary R. Epler, M.D.’s [...]

Take The Plunge

Jerry Puffer — Sat, 11 May 2013 14:48:56 +0000

We’re happy to announce that the Shelby Water Otters Swim Team will be holding their 2013 signups this Monday from 3:30 to 6 o’clock at the Shelby Elementary School Cafeteria. The 2013 sign ups for the Water Otters are for kids ages 5 to 18. There’s nothing more fun than the water & we’re ready [...]

Welcome Aboard Marc Magliari

Jerry Puffer — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:00:56 +0000

The Media Relations Manager for AMTRAK Government Affairs & Corporate Communications, Marc Magliari, is joining me this afternoon (Friday) at 4:30 on the Puffman Show. Just like I’m a “Real Radio Man”, my friend Marc, is a “Real Railroad Man”. Marc is no stranger to Shelby (he’s been through here on AMTRAK numerous times!) & [...]

Riding The Rails

Jerry Puffer — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:33:36 +0000

THIS Saturday, May 11th, will mark the 5th annual National Train Day, a date chosen to mark the anniversary of the driving of the Golden Spike out in Promontory, Utah, marking the completion of the 1st transcontinental railroad in the United States. The “Golden Spike”…that would be a good name for a bar(!), but that’s [...]

Registration Opens for Montana Senior Olympics

Anne James — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:59:20 +0000

Press Release

The Montana Senior Olympics Committee is proud to announce that Great Falls will be the site for Montana Senior Olympics again in 2013. Great Falls hosted the games in 2011 & 2012 and has been selected again as the host site for the 2013 and 2014 Montana Senior Olympics.

Attention Area Veterans

Jerry Puffer — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:50:19 +0000

Help IS on the way. The Montana Veterans Affairs Rep will be back in our Golden Triangle this week. The Rep will be here in Shelby tomorrow morning, Wednesday, up at the Toole County Courthouse from 9 to 11:30. Tomorrow afternoon, the Veteran Affairs Rep will visit Cut Bank from 1 to 3 at the [...]

I'm Going To Rehab

Jerry Puffer — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:44:42 +0000

Actually it’s “RECIPE REHAB” & that’s the new book (publication date next Tuesday, 5/14) that I’ll be giving away this afternoon (Monday) at 4:30 on Puffman Musical Trivia. “RECIPE REHAB” from HarperCollins has been put together from the editors at “Everyday Health” with JoAnn Cianciulli & Maureen Namkoong, MS RD. About 2/3 of our adult [...]

THIS Story Is True

Jerry Puffer — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:51:48 +0000

Publisher's Weekly says "This gripping account is proof that truth can be stranger--& far more disturbing--than fiction" & I agree. I'm currently reading John Glatt's "The Prince Of Paradise: The True Story of a Hotel Heir, His Seductive Wife, & a Ruthless Murder" & John will be joining me long distance live from New York City this afternoon (Friday) at 4:30 on the Puffman Show. The book's fro

Help For A Neighbor

Jerry Puffer — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:30:13 +0000

Helping out our friends & neighbors in their times of need is what life is all about here in the Big Sky Country. Tomorrow, Friday, there’s a Chili & Fry Bread Fundraiser for Daniel Omeasoo over in Cut Bank. This fundraiser for Daniel is set to begin tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 & there’ll be plenty [...]

How High's The Water Mama

Jerry Puffer — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:36:52 +0000

Not very…in Kevin today (Wednesday). The town of Kevin will have NO bulk water today or tomorrow (Thursday) because of necessary repairs taking place on the system. The good news is, that they DO expect to have it back up on Friday. I’ll keep you posted here on my Puffman Blog, &, of course, we’ll [...]

More Good News For Vets

Jerry Puffer — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:37:05 +0000

I’m happy to report that the Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a transportation service to the VA Medical Centers including the Community Outpatient Clinics. This is welcome news indeed for our local veterans &, in my opinion, a much needed service. If you ARE a Veteran & need a lift to a VA Medical [...]

It's Bed Bug Awareness Week

Anne James — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:15:49 +0000

The critter to the left there doesn’t look like something you’d want to snuggle up with, but millions of Americans sleep with bed bugs every night. During this, Bed Bug Awareness Week, the MSU Extension service offers a free MontGuide explaining how to recognize bed bugs and deal with them. Click HERE to download the pdf [...]

Foodopoly

Jerry Puffer — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:46:05 +0000

No, it not’s playing a game of monopoly while chowing down! “Foodopoly” is the title of a brand new hardcover book by the Executive Director of Food & Water Watch, Wenonah Hauter. The subtitle of this tome from The New Press (www.thenewpress.com) is “The Battle Over The Future Of Food And Farming In America”. Author [...]

Blue Cross Merger Plan Clears State Hurdle

Wendy Nielsen — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:08:01 +0000

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A proposed merger between nation’s fourth-largest health insurer and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana is now in the hands of a former state Supreme Court justice. William Leaphart is the hearing examiner in the merger between Blue Cross and Chicago-based Health Care Service Corp. He will make a recommendation to [...]

Run Away And Join The Circus

Jerry Puffer — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:02:11 +0000

That’s what I have always wanted to do! Well, here’s the NEXT best thing…there will be Circus FUN tomorrow, Tuesday, here in Shelby. Performances are scheduled at 4:30 tomorrow afternoon & 7 tomorrow evening out at the Shelby Fairgrounds. There is nothing better & more FUN than a circus! Often times, my life as the [...]