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Another Great Day to Fly the American Flag

Livin Large Larry — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 15:03:10 +0000

On Flag Day I posted about “flag facts”“, well today, the day before the 4th of July it is once again time to brag about the American Flag! Fly it proudly tomorrow. Put it up a day early.Things you may not know about our flag from Netscape: •The flag should be lighted at all times [...]

Organizations Team Up to Help Fire Victims

Jami Bond — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 18:12:47 +0000

Fires in Montana have devastated several communities leaving numerous people homeless. You can help! Several organizations are teaming up to help those in need. The Roundup Fire Relief Fund has been established at the First Security Bank of Roundup. You can send donations to them at P.O. Box 100, Roundup, MT 59072. The American Red [...]

Are Hot Dogs Still an American Favorite? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:27:16 +0000

July is National Hot Dog month, which makes sense since patriotic folks barbecue an estimated 150 million franks on July 4th alone. But a recent survey from organic meat producer Applegate suggests that the hot dog’s status as an American staple could be in jeopardy.

Average American's Net Worth Drops to a Level You Won't Believe — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:04:04 +0000

According to a study done by the Federal Reserve, the net worth of the average American family dropped a stunning 40 percent between 2007 and 2010 — mostly because of the housing crisis. The Survey of Consumer Finances, conducted every three years by the Fed, provides a snapshot of Americans’ savings, income and debt, as [...]

The Great American Cleanup is This Weekend

Jami Bond — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:00:19 +0000

It’s time to clean up our city and county! Saturday Bright n’ Beautiful will host it’s annual cleanup day! Headquarters in Billings will be at the Senior High School parking lot. Registration will began at 8:30 AM until 10:30. Free bags and gloves will be available for all groups. When you have finished your area [...]

Veteran in Oregon Faces Eviction for Putting Up American Flag

Kathy Landin — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:00:18 +0000

A navy veteran in Springfield, Oregon received an eviction notice from his landlord for putting up an American flag for Navy Day on October 27.