June 6, 2013 Keep lawns green and the water blue Using too much fertilizer and other lawn care products can cause water pollution. The same rain that helps turn a lawn green also washes excess fertilizers, pesticides and other pollutants into the nearest waterway. Fertilizer is a pollutant when it is washed off lawns and gardens into streams,
June 6, 2013 Minimalist shoes: Fad or functional? Considered by many as the world's greatest marathon runner, Abebe Bikila of Ethiopia became an instant legend after taking home a gold medal during the 1960 Olympics in Rome. Seven years later, Tim Johnston, a University of Cambridge graduate and lawyer, came in second place in the International
June 6, 2013 Hantavirus The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services has confirmed two cases of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome for the state of Montana in 2013; one of these cases was fatal. According to the Centers for Disease Control, HPS is a disease characterized by coughing, shortness of breath, fever,
June 6, 2013 341st MDG offers sports physicals It's that time of year again! Along with beautiful weather, comes the need for middle school and high school sports physicals. Historically, the 341st Medical Group has conducted mass sports physical screenings and focused these exams on a few specific dates. Unfortunately, these mass screenings
June 6, 2013 Balfour Beatty Communities share development updates, unveils new community amenities Balfour Beatty Communities has completed year one of the five-year initial development period at Malmstrom Family Housing and much progress has been made in creating a more vibrant community for all residents at the base. With the spring construction season fully underway, the following are some
June 6, 2013 June promotions The following individuals will be promoted to the rank indicated during the month of June.TO LIEUTENANT COLONEL:Sabrina Jones, 341st Force Support SquadronMarybeth Luna, 341st Medical Support SquadronTO CAPTAIN:Roman Abrego, 10th Missile SquadronNed Crofts, 341st Medical Operations SquadronDennis
June 6, 2013 Health and Wellness Fair brings large crowd After three years, Malmstrom's Fitness Center held a "new and improved" Health and Wellness Fair for members of Team Malmstrom on May 29."We had in 2010 and it didn't have such a good turnout, but then I said 'well, let's try it again,'" said Senior Airman Miriam Santiago, 341st Force Support
May 30, 2013 Community notes Kid's Fishing Day scheduledCentral Montana will be holding its Annual Kid's Fishing Day on June 8 from 9 a.m. to noon at Wadsworth Pond located on the west side of Great Falls. No fishing licenses are required during this event and there is no age limit; however, activities are geared toward younger