Briefs for March 22, 2017
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Have coffee with Chief Weaver, visit RPD website, Facebook
RONAN — The public is invited to attend “Coffee with the Chief” at 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, at Ronan Café. Chief Ken Weaver will talk about the operations of the police department, discuss community matters and the importance of passing the Public Safety Mill Levy on the May 2 ballot. More information can be found on their Facebook page; search for Ronan Police Department, or visit the Ronan Police Department website with useful information and resources for the community at: www.cityofronan. com.
Learn to save life from suicide
FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Community presentations will be held throughout the Flathead Reservation to teach people three simple steps to help save a life from suicide. Participants will learn QPR, which stands for Question, Persuade and Refer.
Just as people are trained in CPR to save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning sings of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade and refer someone to help.
Trainings are held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, and dinner will be provided.
Presentations will take place at the following locations:
—Ronan/Pablo, Salish Kootenai Bookstore, March 28
—Polson, Tribal Senior Center, April 4
—Hot Springs, Senior Center, April 11
—Dixon, Dixon School, April 18
—Elmo/Dayton/Big Arm, Tribal Health Center, April 25
—Charlo, Charlo School, May 2
—Evaro, Grey Wolf Casino, May 9
Arlee and St. Ignatius were already held March 14 and March 21.
For more information, call MaryRose Morigeau, 406- 745-3525, ext. 5097.
