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Polson seniors for May 15, 2024

POLSON — We provide ride services for elderly and disabled persons in the Polson area for a $5 charge. Call the day before or earlier for a ride. There is a $1 charge for additional stops. We have only two drivers so call early. Two employment positions are available with the Nutrition Program, either full or part time: Nutrition Director with food service skills and/or another full-time Head Cook. Tuesday, March 21, is commodity delivery day. The truck arrives at 10 a.m. We must unload, sort and bag so volunteers always needed … Many hands make light work. Activities: —  Wednesday is game day:The Polson Senior Center is available for small groups to play...


Polson seniors for May 15, 2024

POLSON — We provide ride services for elderly and disabled persons in the Polson area for a $5 charge. Call the day before or earlier for a ride. There is a $1 charge for additional stops. We have only two drivers so call early. Two employment positions are available with the Nutrition Program, eith...


Births for May 15, 2024 Births for May 15, 2024

Amari Silgen  POLSON — Amari Marquis Silgen was born April 29, 2024, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. He was 20.75 inches long and weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces. Amari was welcomed by parents Stephanie Moonen and David Silgen of Ronan. Amari’s maternal grandpa...


$16M+ for MT housing resources secured

News from the office of Senator Tester U.S. SENATE — As part of his continued work to improve access to housing in Montana, U.S. Senator Jon Tester recently secured $16,276,708 for housing programs across the state to increase the supply of affordable housing for Montanans. As a senior member o...


public meetings

The Polson City Commission meets every first and third Mondays (Wednesday, if the Monday falls on a holiday) of the month at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 106 1st Street East. Meetings are open to the public.    St. Ignatius City Council meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 12...


Treasured Early Childhood Education Director honored Treasured Early Childhood Education Director honored

RONAN — The 49th annual Early Childhood Education Powwow began by honoring the woman who initiated the event. Jeanne Christopher quickly rose through the ranks of Headstart, beginning as a parent volunteer, to cook, teacher, and director. Always a champion for children and parents, Jeanne’s ca...


MMIP awareness raised during second run, walk gathering MMIP awareness raised during second run, walk gathering

PABLO — Runners and walkers gathered to raise awareness about Missing and Murdered Indigenous People for the second annual 5K gathering at the Salish and Kootenai College on May 4, which is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. Nikki McKinsey, who is one of the ev...


FWP seeks volunteers for trail project on Wild Horse Island on Flathead Lake

News from Montana Fish,Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking volunteers for a trail maintenance project on Wild Horse Island on Flathead Lake in May.  FWP is planning to spend a half-day on the island completing general maintenance of the state park...


Local civically engaged SKC student recognized

News from SKC HELENA  —  A local 2024 Montana Student Volunteer Award winner is Salish Kootenai College student, Andrea Hall. The Montana Student Volunteer Award is presented through a partnership between the Governor’s Office of Community Service and Montana Campus Compact camp...


Calling all artists: help ‘Small Art for Big Art’

News from Sandpiper Art Gallery MISSION VALLEY — “Small Art for Big Art” is our innovative fundraising initiative supporting the development of our new Polson community public art outreach. Here’s how it works: visit the Gallery to pick up a special brown bag containing a 5x5 bla...


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