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To minimize risk of WNV. experts recommend reducing mosquito populations by re- moving mosquito breeding areas in and around the home. Simple steps such as draining bird -baths, wading pools or any container with still water every few days will minimize breeding sites. Because it is not possible to eliminate all breeding sites, there are sev- eral recommendations people can follow to avoid being bit- ten. This includes wearing and safely using insect repellent when outdoors and wearing pants and long-sleeved shirts when possible. \The best way to prevent West Nile virus is to take per- sonal precautions to avoid mosquito bites,\ said DPHHS Director Richard Opper. \We encourage everyone to take precautions against West Nile while recreating outside this summer.\ The 4 D's of West Nile virus prevention should be followed to reduce the chance of mos- quito bites. Dusk / Dawn: Peak mosqui- tos biting hours are dusk to dawn. Limit outdoor activity during those times. If you must be outside, be sure to protect yourself from bites. Dress: Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants to reduce the amount of exposed skin. DEET: Cover exposed skin with a repellant containing the chemical DEET, which is most effective against mos- quito bites. Drain: Empty any containers holding standing water be- cause they can be excellent Prairie Manor Apartments, Baker FOR RENT ONE BEDROOM Rental Assistance Available. To qualifying Individuals. Rent will not exeed 30% of adjusted monthly income. (360) 927-8694 TTY: 711 Af cessible interviewing will be made available' f:ir Equal Homing Opportunity Fallon County Times Classifieds Sell! CALL NOW 406-778-3344 breeding . grounds for virus - carrying mosquitoes. WNV is transmitted to hu- mans by infected mosquitos through bites. Most, about four out of five people in- fected will experience no symptoms and develop immu- nity. About one in five infected people develop a low grade fever, headache and muscle aches that begin a week or two after becoming infected. Gen- erally, no treatment is needed. However, in less than one per- cent of infected people, seri- ous, life -threatening symptoms develop including headache, rash, high fever, stiff neck, mental confusion, and other symptoms. Individ- uals who develop any of these symptoms should see their health-care provider immedi- ately. The number of WNV human cases in Montana varies from year to year. Over 200 cases were reported in 2003 and 2007, but generally the aver- age is about ten reported human infections each year. Cases reported are more likely to be those that are severe and about one-third of Montana cases required hospitalization. \We can't predict whether we'll have a summer with lit- tle transmission of WNV or a more severe season,\ said Christine Mulgrew, DPHHS WNV Program Manager. \That is why it is important to protect yourself from mos- quito bites and eliminate breeding sites around your home.\ With over 90 percent of cases occurring in August and September, it is time to start actively preventing mos- quito bites.\ For more information go to the DPHHS website at www.dphhs.mt.gov. To keep informed about this and other public health topics. consider subscribing to DPHHS Health in the 406 messages by going to www.healthinthe406.int.gov By Katie Heger We're probably all familiar with the phrase, \Farmers feed the world\. And, yes, fanners truly do feed the world. Some from a very small-scale farm to provide for their own family or neighbors and others for larger markets near and far, but the phrase itself has started to irritate me. It is just so cliche and doesn't nearly cover all that agriculture is about. On our family farm, we do so much more than feed the world. Now, let me explain. Yes, my farm grows crops and some of those crops are made into food products such as bread, tofu, soy milk, wheat cereal flakes, and refried beans. But that is not all. Much of our crops are used to make things like ink, insulation, crayons, carpet, livestock feed and ethanol. Not all of what is grown on my farm and many other New federal By Ronne Alexander Executive Director of the Montana Society of Association Executives A new set of rules being promulgated by the United States Department of Labor (DOL) has the potential to cause a major shift in the em- ployment structure for most Montana employers. Unfortu- nately, it's a change many don't yet know is coming. The new rules would alter who qualifies to be an \exempt\ employee, that is, an em- ployee exempt from tracking hours worked. Today, exempt employees are those who work in administrative, pro- fessional, or management roles in the organization and who make at least $23,660 an- nually. Exempt employees fill an important role in the work- place - they're granted more flexible work hours and more autonomy over their schedule. Their roles are more depend- ent on work outcomes than on hours worked. 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CASE ELECTRIC LLC PO Box 892 Beach, ND 58621 farms solely provides a com- modity that is used as food - food that is used to feed a growing population here in my small rural town and places all over the world. So what do we do on our farm besides grow food, live- stock feed, soybeans for insu- lation and crayons and corn for ethanol? We analyze the soil looking for specific nutri- ent values; we enrich our knowledge base by attending classes; we shovel and scoop; we climb and sweep; we plan and evaluate; we repair; we re- search new seeds available and weed issues; we plant and harvest, nurture and protect the plants that grow in our fields. We make decisions every minute of every day to be sustainable and leave this third generation farm better for upcoming generations. On our farm we draw out an outline, perhaps one would say the frame of a puzzle with the squiggly lines defining in- terior pieces. Each one of those interior pieces is a plot of land we farm. Then we identify soil types and nutrient levels in various places on each field, layering one level of information onto the base of the puzzle, piece by piece. Then we take the available seed varieties, match them to the soil type, weed and disease pressure, and any insect is- sues. (And yes, we do use some seed that has been re- searched and developed to be resistant to pests and weed controls to meet our needs, raise a healthy crop and at- tempt to minimize applica- tions of substances aiding in growing health plants. These genetically modified seeds are one of many tools we use to grow healthy crops.) We then transfer all the information into a computer program, called Precision Farming soft- ware, in our planter and seeder to plant the seeds. We also use that information in the sprayer to care for plants as they grow. We can monitor how much seed is planted, how far apart the seeds are planted, how much fertilizer and exactly where it is placed, and adjust these settings as we go. That means we can take a map and data from the past years, ana- lyze it, and know that certain parts of a field grow a smaller amount of crop than another. We then can adjust how much seed and nutrients we place in those areas. The future of farming is much more than planting a few seeds to feed the world. It is technology, ongoing train- ing, sharing our story, protect- ing our rights and preserving our resources for generations to come. employment rules bring big change they're expected to go beyond normal work hours - for in- stance a bookkeeper preparing for tax season or a store man- ager completing the monthly inventory. For many, achiev- ing exempt status comes with a real sense of accomplish- ment. It's a sign they've been given more responsibility in their jobs, and the freedom to no longer have to track hours and \punch the clock\. The new rules being pro- posed by DOL would force many employees who are cur- rently exempt to be reclassi- fied to hourly workers. Specifically, they have pro- posed, to more than double the income threshold from the current $23,660 to $50,440. Such a sweeping change would affect thousands of workers in Montana, some of whom have been exempt for decades. Those workers will now have to track their hours and be subject to a much stricter work schedule than they are used to. The change would also drive up personnel costs for employ- ers. That will likely lead to many employers cutting back hours, reducing wages, or trimming their benefits pack- age. The rule encompasses non- profit employers as well as those in the private sector, and it's those nonprofits that will feel the biggest pinch. Unlike for-profit companies, nonprof- its have far less flexibility to pass along increasing costs to their clientele. They have tighter budgets, and a higher proportion of workers who will fall under the new $50,440 threshold. The DOL rules are a one size fits all approach. The income thresholds are the same for low-wage states, like Mon- tana, as they are for higher -in- come states like New York or California. In other words, employees in Montana are more likely to fall under the income threshold than their counterparts in other states. This is a very large change for Montana employers, and it's coming fast. The new rules are expected to be announced in their final form in the next couple of months, from which time employees will have only a couple more months to come into compliance. It is not an inevitable change. Due to the effects the rules will have on employees and employers alike, legislation has begun moving in Congress to block the rules and force DOL to take into considera- tion the concerns of nonprofit organizations and employers in small states. This is an issue we need our Congressional delegation unified on. Please join me in urging Senators Tester and Daines, and Con- gressman Zinke to support and co-sponsor the Protecting Workplace Advancement and Opportunity Act. -- We hold a regular weekly mai - r i, cattle and feeder cattle sale LEMMON LIVESTOCK LEs=r every Wednesday. t INC.Toei — We buy sheep and weigh-up horses every Thursday. Special Sales as advertised. Give us a call to visit about your marketing plans. C at D Yards • Baker, Montana Open between 10 a or - 4 p m. Tuesday. Your cattle v.111 he deli% ered to Lentrm on 1.1%i:stock on Tuesday evening and will be sold on Wednesday. Wed., July 13: Regular Sale Wed., July 20: Regular Sale Wed., Aug 10: Regular Sale Wed., July 27: Regular Sale Wed., Aug 17: Regular Sale Wed., Aug 24: Regular Sale Wed., Aug 3: Regular Sale WI\ Big Yearling Special Wed., Aug 31: Regular Sale Cattle will be on feed & water and there will be a brand inspector on site. You can now reach us on the Internet at www.lemmonlivestock.com If you have livestock to consign or would like us to stop at your ranch, please call Lemmon Livestock at 605-374-3877 or 1;11,1,1\tr OwnerManagr, W-171-3675 of MI 605-60-2491 Raker. Montana 406-7111-3232 SOO-822-8853 (1m1 I - h. , Baler ha/ Rep 406172-5522 - -- pow um ism mom umm sot 111111 r Fallon County Times Business Directory Tri-State Chiropractic Center Dr. Charles fl Whitney 111 4th St. NW PO Box 176 Bowman, ND 58623 701-523-3239 GUNS N THINGS LLC 305 N. Merrill Ave. Glendive, MT 406-377-3969 Ernie Huether e-mail: eh7mm@mcn.net GUNS & RELOADING Townsend Accounting Service Accounting, Taxes, Payroll Jerry Townsend, Todd Tan & Rachelle Tan ACCOUNTANTS 10 South Mars • Box 880 Baker, MT TELEillOt, IF te) 770-2169 If you are being emotionally or physically hurt, call 406-978-9262 for free and confi- dential help 24 hours a day. 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