POLSON — I have barely recovered from that semi-annual time change event. I have enough trouble with the changes of seasons. Jumping an hour forward or backward has a negative effect on the sleep patterns for kids, pets and everyone else. I am ok for about five months then it messes with me all over again. What does it take to end this madness? An Act of Congress? Good Luck with that. They can’t make up their minds about anything, including the time of day. Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. Thank a vet today and every day. The local VFW has room to store additional wheelchairs for use by those in need. Deliver chairs to the Senior Cente...
ST. IGNATIUS — Now that we are going to get some snow and you need something to keep you busy and in a warm place, come and pick up a book to read or a puzzle to put together. We have many and are willing to share. Thank you to all that came and played bingo on Nov. 11. The St. Ignatius Senior Ce...
ARLEE — Turn back your clock: fall back - mountain time goes into effect on Sunday Nov. 5. November, the month of falling snow, which means early shoveling - do that easily and watch your heart and health. Make sure you get your flu shots, new Covid boosters and check with your doctor. Then, maybe N...

RONAN — Red Ribbon Week activities were held every day last week in Ronan Schools to bring awareness about the dangers of drug use. “It’s never too early to start talking to kids about the dangers and how to be safe when dealing with drugs,” said Ronan teacher Madison Wassam. Re...

News from the office of Senator Tester According to information supplied this week by the Montana Association of Counties, 49 of Montana’s 56 counties have chosen to buck a directive from the administration of Gov. Greg Gianforte by scaling back their collections of a state-level school funding pr...

ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Center put on a Halloween event on Friday, Oct. 27, with food, music and art. CDC Executive Director Marie Hirsch she shared updates about ongoing CDC projects, including the community garden. Garden For Life efforts span from Elmo to Arlee with six g...
ST. IGNATIUS — Now that we are going to get some snow and you need something to keep you busy in a warm place, come and pick up a book to read or a puzzle to put together. We have many and are willing to share. Bingo will be played on Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. Come and enjoy and have some fun. T...
RONAN — The Mission Valley Senior Center is located across from St. Luke’s Hospital. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities. Our menu is: Wednesday, Nov. 1: taco bar, salad, dessert Friday, Nov. 3: parmesan chicken, salad, dessert Monday,...
POLSON — We have added another meal delivery route and need more volunteer drivers. One day, or a few days or all week. Routes take 45-60 minutes for 8–14 meals, depending on route. Please! Baily Insurance is offering information and assistance for Medicare, prescription drug and supplem...

News from WMMC RONAN — To celebrate their 4-year anniversary, the Western Montana Musicians Cooperative (WMMC) is throwing a party and inviting all who’d like to attend. Founded by Dough Ruhman and Keith Rennie in October 2019, a small group of passionate musicians gathered with a vision ...