Letters from a Land of Grass - Food as a Weapon of Choice (8-12-2022)

Electric City Currents ~ Kristi Scott, Director of The History Museum

This edition of Electric City Currents features Kristi Scott, Director of The History Museum talking about their upcoming 2nd Saturday events, including one on Saturday, August 13th at 1pm featuring Troy Hallsell talking about the "roots" of different trees in the early development of Great Falls.

For more information, visit:

https://www.greatfallshistorymuseum.org/

https://www.facebook.com/cascadecountyhistory

Voices & Views ~ Dean Snow w/The Sober Life & Kylie Fisher w/Alliance For Youth

Host Thomas Risberg is joined by Dean Snow from "The Sober Life" and Kylie Fisher from Alliance For Youth to talk about upcoming events, as well as the many services and programs both groups offer.

For more information, visit:

https://www.allianceforyouth.org/

https://www.allianceforyouth.org/the-sober-life

Facebook pages:

https://www.facebook.com/TheSoberLife406/

https://www.facebook.com/AllianceforYouth/

On Point Vets 4 Vets Talk Radio ~ Wreaths Across America Interviews

This edition of On Point features interviews conducted by Rich Liebert during the "Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit" on July 24, 2022. Interviews feature:

0:00-5:55 - Bion Holbrook, WAA Driver & Ambassador Mobile Education Exhibit

5:55-13:08 - Selene Thomas, DAR Black Eagle-Assinniboine Chapter Regent

13:08-18:44 - Shannon Wilson, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4669 Adjutant

18:44-22:30 - Carol Gruwell, American Legion Post 341 Commander

22:30-30:13 - John Lynn, Healing Waters Fly Fishing Great Falls Program Lead

30:13-34:45 - Jack Lawson, Vets4Vets Representative

34:45-39:14 - Bill McCord, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1087 Commander

Thank you for listening.

Letters from a Land of Grass - Nirvana of Bailing Hay (8-5-2022)

Lisa says, "Ranchers have mastered the art of living in the moment while planning for our future. Here's how we do it."

Front Range Outdoors ~ Colin Maas, Smith River & Sluice Boxes

Front Range Outdoors with hosts Amy Grisak and Marty Bannon:

This episode features an interview with Colin Maas, Fish Wildlife & Parks Manager for the Smith River and Sluice Boxes. They discuss ongoing developments you should know if you want to float the Smith River, as well as how to apply for permits to do so. Also updates on the Sluice Boxes State Park, as well as FWP programs and policies.

FWP Website and Contacts:

https://fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/smith-river

https://fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/sluice-boxes

Region 4 Headquarters. 4600 Giant Springs Road, Great Falls, MT 59405. Phone: 406-454-5840

City Connections ~ Mark Juras, Public Works Senior Civil Engineer

City Connections with host Lanni Klasner:

The interview is with Public Works Senior Civil Engineer Mark Juras, Mark shares important details on the EPA Lead and Copper Rule Revision. Topics covered include an overview of the rule revision, how residents can test water and water service lines, common health concerns with lead in drinking water, and who is responsible for replacing lead water service lines.

• Water Service Inventory Hotline – 406-455-8401
• Water Service Line Material Identification Test Form and Example (PDF) https://greatfallsmt.net/sites/default/files/fileattachments/public_works/page/42251/water_service_line_material_identification_test_form_and_example.pdf
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Letters from a Land of Grass - Just Cull Ewes (7-28-2022)

I attached my thoughts about culling during a drought. It's hard to sell ewes and harder to talk about it. Hopefully, if I talk about it, maybe another rancher will, too.

Voices & Views ~ Chris Smyth, General Manager, KEIN 1310AM Radio

On this edition of Voices & Views, host Thomas Risberg is joined by Chris Smyth, KEIN 1310AM Radio General Manage, for a fascinating conversation about the evolution and consolidation of radio over the last few decades, the unique comedy centered focus of KEIN 1310AM and opportunities to create unique local content.

To learn more about KEIN programming go to www.1310kein.ml

And make sure to follow them on Facebook for program info and a ton of hilarious memes, https://www.facebook.com/13KEIN.

Electric City Currents ~ Mike Chasse, Cale Younce & Dirtwave

Today's Electric City Currents features an interview with Mike Chasse & Cale Younce from the Great Falls band "Dirtwave." We talk about how they found their sound, local music shows, and the importance of a putting together a solid gig.

Dirtwave's new single - "Surf on Surf"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zklnX1-tvE

Upcoming shows include Wednesday the 27th of July at the Club Cigar:
https://www.facebook.com/dirtwaveMT

Saturday the 30th of July at the Gibson Park Bandshell - "Families For Choice - Day of Action"
https://www.facebook.com/events/820002315631417/?ref=newsfeed

Email Dirtwave at:
dirtwavemt@gmail.com

Thank you for listening, and for supporting live & local music!