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I'm pretty sure I would not have volunteered to go cut a killer tree down if it had not involved horses in the mountains. I'm just not that nice. Fortunately, it did so I did and the killer tree now lays harmless beside the trail.

 

-Lisa

Matt Donnelly is joined by GF Symphony Director Cynthia Stevens & Baritone Darryl Stevens to preview upcoming performances.

For more information visit:

https://www.gfsymphony.org/

 

Jason Riphenburg, Chief Juvenile Probation Officer for the Eighth Judicial District of Montana, joins host Thomas Risberg for a fascinating conversation about the changing methods utilized in the juvenile justice system as well as a discussion of the evolving needs of youth and the innovative programs Juvenile Probation has launched to meet these needs. 

This one talks about how the future of a small town, by extension rural America, will be determined by the opinion of a single appraiser. I'll keep you posted.

 

-Lisa

In a world rife with so many huge issues, I made fun of my rant about a dead language this week. See what you think.

 

-Lonnie

The local Vets4Vets organization held its 18th Vets4Vets Stand Down in the Mercantile Building at the Montana ExpoPark on Sept. 15th and 16th, 2023. This year 62 different providers volunteered free services to the military veterans. During this episode Rich interviews a few of the organizations and volunteers that are integral parts of this annual event.

For more information on local veterans services or to volunteer, visit:
https://vets4vetsmt.org/

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/people/Vets4Vets-of-Great-Falls/100064909831295/?locale=fr_FR

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Host Thomas Risberg is joined by Elfie Neber, Psychology Professor at Great Falls College-MSU, and Ashley Haley, Ambassador at the Great Falls College-MSU Native American Enrichment Center and Licensed Addictions Counselor Student, for a powerful conversation about the impact of substance abuse on communities throughout Montana, and the pros and cons of harm reduction strategies, including Narcan, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and needle exchanges. 

To find out more about harm reduction, mark your calendars for the Let’s Talk Harm Reduction event in Heritage Hall at Great Falls College-MSU on Tuesday, October 3rd from 5:30-8pm. The event will feature a meet and greet from 5:30-6pm followed by a panel of experts including clinicians, advocates and law enforcement personnel.  

This one is more of a book review than ranch story, but thank goodness for tractors! Enjoy.

 

-Lisa

This adventure was unexpected and delightful. I hope you enjoy this story.

 

-Lisa