by Catherine Haug, March 14, 2013
There are many scams afoot to steal your identity, or that of your aging or deceased parents, according to the March 2013 AARP Bulletin: Scam Alert: Protecting the Dead From Identity Theft, by Sid Kirchheimer. But you don’t have to be a victim. Here are 6 steps to protect your loved one’s identity (from the Bulletin). NOTE: numbers in square brackets [n] refer to Cat’s Notes below the list. (more…)
by Catherine Haug, February 3, 2013
As a kid, I used to follow my Dad around the house and yard, watching (and little did I know, learning) what he did. My Dad was in his 60s; when he retired, he became the homemaker and my Mom became the provider, managing our bar. Having been a bachelor until 1946 (he was 55), he only knew homemaking the old-fashioned way that he had learned from his Victorian-era parents.
It turns out, these were things that made for a rich and healthful life, and if we would return to at least some of these old-fashioned ways, our lives would be richer and more healthful, according to Dr. Alexandra Carrasco. Read on for more. (more…)
by Catherine Haug, February 1, 2013
How many times have your heard that coffee (or chocolate, or alcohol) is bad for your health? Do you believe it? Do you say ‘moderation in all things?’ or ‘You gotta live while you can?
The January-February AARP newsletter had an interesting article by Nissa Simon: 10 Tips for Better Health, and what they say may certainly surprise you. (more…)
by Catherine Haug, Feb 1, 2013, from Bigfork Emergency Response Team (BERT)
BERT Mission: Raising awareness and planning for emergencies in the Bigfork, Montana area.
by Catherine Haug, January 15, 2013 (from a local flyer)
Did you know that the county plans to close our green box site on Hwy 83 near Bigfork Stage? Join fellow Bigfork Citizens who care, at the meeting of the Solid Waste Board.
If you cannot attend, email your thoughts to the Solid Waste Board at dmorine@flathead.mt.gov.
It’s also a good idea to send your comments to the County Commissioners, as they can override the decision of the Solid Waste Board, either way. (see below for more information and a sample letter opposed to the Board’s plan).
What has the local media reported about this controversy? See below. (more…)
by Catherine Haug, January 11, 2013
It seems like things are really happening regarding local food sources in Montana and Western Montana. Here are just a few exciting projects:
If you are concerned about the future access to food, and food sustainability in our community, I urge you to become active in any/all of these projects. We may not always have Costco and Walmart.