Opinion

USDA Service Centers open by phone appointment

U.S. Department of Agriculture Service Centers are encouraging visitors to take proactive protective measures to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Strengthening our democracy against COVID-19

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Our democracy can stand up to a lot — but COVID-19 will test us.

What is an essential business?

The Directive issued by Governor Bullock on Thursday defines essential businesses, those that may stay open during the mandatory shelter in place order. The following is an abbreviated list. For more information, read the entire directive, available online at:

Don’t forget to de-stress

Anytime there are changes to a person’s routine, their stress level increases and can become hazardous to their health. Stress can negatively affect your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Being able to identify the symptoms early can prevent you from having serious complications.

Let us help you – remotely

Fergus County offices are open for business, and we will continue assisting citizens with urgent matters as long as we can safely do so. Before you come visit us in person, please give us a call or send us an e-mail. We think we can meet most citizens’ needs remotely, which we hope will help keep us all healthy. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and patience during these unprecedented times.

‘Stay at home’ directive issued to stop spread of COVID-19

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Today [Thursday] I issued a Directive requiring Montanans to stay home and temporarily closing all nonessential businesses and operations to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Let science guide decisions during epidemic

Dear Editor,

Please do not forget them

This is a letter I had published a few years ago and once again I’m asking for your help. With the threat of COVID-19 in the Montana area, I am witnessing the residents I take care of being a little bit anxious of the unknown outcome of what might take place. Although I have my facility on lock down for visitors entering the building, I am asking that you keep calling them or sending cards with words of encouragement. Thanks again.

We need someone with “dirt on his boots” in AG’s office

Dear Editor,

CMMC has some of best experience, training

Dear Editor,

Poll

Do you think the coronavirus will spread into Central Montana?