Wind blowing, sirens wailing, taking cover in the bathtub, lights flicker and go offdarkness, sounds of things hitting other things, then us finally going outside. Very large tree limb blocking breezeway, inches from window, gaping holes on sides of buildings, numerous chimney-like structures either broken and lying on their side on the roofs or lying scattered about in between apartments. Pieces of debris of all types scattered about.We later found out that it was not a tornado but very strong winds, but those strong winds were scary enough in the moments that they did their damage. My husband and I walked around the area of our apartment complex and the neighboring complex with a couple other neighbors whom we had just met to look at the damage and also see if anyone needed any help. (There is a lot to be said about getting to know your neighbors because if something happens in your neighborhood then you can all work together to help make sure things are alright)The neighboring complex had been hit just as hard but they also had uprooted trees that blocked parking lot entrances and exits along with tree limbs breaking windows.

Nicola’s Veggies opened today

Marco & Luca co-owner Dragana Katalina-Sun (far left), who runs the popular noodle and dumpling shop in York Place with her Chinese-born husband, Sun Da, opened Nicola's Veggies today, along with a little help from Kimberly Ramberg, in the the little space on Second Street where the couple first began selling their dumplings. However, what she's offering couldn't be farther away from dumplings and spicy noodles. Although just as tasty and quick to order, Katalina-Sun's new offerings just might make you as healthy as an ox and about ten pounds lighter.

That's because her menu is based on nutritional consultant Donna Gates' book The Body Ecology Diet, now in its 9th edition, which advocates adding cultured foods to your diet, changing the quality of fats and oils you eat, and cutting down on carbohydrates and sugars.

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The green generation

Josh Barrows said he was nervous last week as he shook the hand of President Bush at the White House."He asked me how old I was," Barrows, a Central Elementary fifth-grader said. "I said 11 and three days from 12."The president responded by telling Barrows that it was on his 12th birthday that he decided he was going to be president."I said, oh cool, maybe I will too,' " Barrows said with a wide grin.Barrows was one of five Helena students who traveled to Washington, D.C., last week, accompanied by three teachers, to receive the President's Environmental Youth Award.The group represented 400 students who earned the award for Environmental Awareness and Response Through Human Action, a student-designed project to raise community awareness about environmental issues.

World-Renowned Peyronie's Disease Specialist, Dr. Culley Carson to Discuss the Signs, Symptoms and Latest Treatment ...

Physicians and patients around the world are invited to a live, online chat event entitled, "Early Stage Treatment of Peyronie's Disease: Options, Expectations and Likely Outcomes" at www.MensHealthPD.com on Wednesday, April 16 at 7:00 p.m. EST led by Dr. Culley Carson, an expert in the treatment of Peyronie's. Recent demographic surveys have reported that Peyronie's disease, also known as penile curvature, can be found in up to nine percent of men between the ages of 40 and 70.(1)

Kids' book takes on plastic surgery

Divorce. Bullies. Foster care. There are books for children on just about every tough subject these days. But mommy's plastic surgery?

"Many parents don't explain to their kids what's going on," said the father of four, with his fifth child on the way. "Children are very perceptive.