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Edited by Alice Neal

‘The past three years have been tough’

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Central Baptist Church to hold Covid recovery seminar

Clarification

In a story in the Wednesday, Aug. 3 edition of the News-Argus on the draft EIS for the U.S. Air Force project to upgrade the missiles stationed in Central Montana, it was said the project includes 450 missile silos. Public Affairs Officer Rodney Ellison, Jr, from the headquarters of the Tenth Air Force in Fort Worth, Texas, contacted the News-Argus to clarify that no new silos willbe built. The 450 silos refers to the existing ones, which will be renovated to hold the upgraded Sentinel missiles. Aug. 15 is the deadline to comment on the draft EIS for the project. The EIS is available online at www.gbsdeis.com and comments can be emailed to gbsdeis@tetratech.com. The draft EIS is also available in digital format at the Lewistown Public Library.

Missile upgrade will impact Lewistown

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Will the opportunities for local businesses be enough to counter-balance the impacts when the U.S. Air Force’s planned missile system upgrade gets rolling?

The decommissioning of the Minute Man III missiles and the installation of the new Sentinel missiles means more than just 400 new missiles and 450 new silos, especially in the Lewistown area. Lewistown is one of two workforce hubs to be located in Montana, meaning somewhere between 2,000 and 3,000 workers will be located here.

Having a good time

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As fairgoers put another Central Montana Fair in the memory bank, the heat might be at the forefront. But, most are sure to remember this year by just how much fun they had, too. 

According to the Fergus County Facilities and Events Office Manager Rhonda Trask, just under 24,000 people walked through the gates between Tuesday and Saturday, which is on par with 2021. 

“Last year was just over 24,000,” said Trask. “I think people came early and stayed or came after they quit counting for the day, [which would increase this year’s number].”

Computer science gives MSU undergraduate room to run in unexpected directions

Kajia Coziahr had never seen a line of programming code when she decided to study computer science. She hadn’t considered research but found that she loved it. And graduate school wasn’t much on her radar, but that’s where she’s heading this fall.

Fatigue can be a safety hazard at work

People are working harder and longer hours than ever before. A 2019 survey from Bankrate found that just 52 percent of Americans were planning to take a summer vacation that year, and more than a quarter were not planning any summer travel. Though affordability is a driving factor behind staying put, many workers admittedly fear missed opportunities or dread falling behind on emails and other assignments, so they skip or shorten vacations as a result. However, failure to take breaks and consistently pushing oneself can contribute to work fatigue, which can be dangerous.

DPHHS Wants to Hear from Montana Centenarians

The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) wants to honor Montana centenarians during the 53rd annual Governor’s Conference on Aging, Oct. 4 - 5, 2022. The hybrid event will take place at the Copper King Convention Center in Butte with a virtual attendance option. Centenarians will be honored at a luncheon that will begin at noon on Oct. 4.

Warriors of Faith to hold bike blessing

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The Warriors of Faith Motorcycle Ministry will hold the 2nd annual Bike Blessing this Saturday, Aug. 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m at Celebration Church in Lewistown. The organization is a motorcycle group that started in Washington, with the Montana Chapter established in 2020.

Supporting Stanford Open

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Northwest Farm Credit Services generously added to funds raised for the Judith Basin Fairgrounds Improvement Project, which is set to begin construction later this summer, after the Judith Basin County Fair. The $3,000 gift was provided through a grant applied for by the Stanford Open, a 501(c)3 heading up the project. NWFCS met up in Stanford with the Stanford Open crew on Friday, July 22. Shown here are Stanford Open Members (from left) Matt Neumann, Beau Smith and Ollie Urick, who are joined by NWFCS Representatives Rhonda Jensen, Kurt Myllymaki, and SharLa Lalum. Photo courtesy of Stanford Open