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Briefs for Sept. 13, 2023

Mission Valley Children’s Choir to begin again News from Mission Valley Children’s Choir RONAN — The Mission Valley Children’s Choir will begin its 8th year on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at the Faith Lutheran Church, 406 5th Ave. SW in Ronan. Refreshments and “together time” begin at 3:40 p.m., with rehearsals held from 4 to 5 p.m. every Tuesday.  The choir is open to children from the Mission Valley in grades 2-6. Choir directors are Mrs. Cathy Gillhouse and Wendy Sanders. Participation is free of charge.  Gillhouse will pick up the children who attend K. William Harvey and bring them to the church. They will meet at the flagpole in front of ...


Ronan Harvest Festival is this weekend

RONAN — All are invited to attend the annual Ronan Harvest Festival this Saturday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The family-friendly event will be held in the grassy area behind the visitor center and Glacier Bank. Sponsored by the Ronan Chamber of Commerce, activities include a farmers market and...


Ronan seniors for Aug. 13, 2023

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: —  Wednesday, Sept. 13: soup, sandwiches, salad, dessert —  Friday, Sept. 15: ribs, sauerkraut,...


Annual dinner to help fund purchase of in-house MRI machine Annual dinner to help fund purchase of in-house MRI machine

RONAN – This year’s St. Luke Community Healthcare Foundation Dinner will support the addition of new in-house Magnetic Resonance Imaging capabilities for the hospital. The new, stationary MRI would replace mobile MRI services currently offered two days a week. “The challenge is volume...


St. Ignatius seniors for Aug. 13, 2023

ST. IGNATIUS — The cool nights are welcome. Beware of bears as they continue to forage for their winter rest. We will hold a Rummage Sale on Sept. 22 and 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are also raffling a basket that has a Pendleton outside blanket, coffee beans, coffee grinder, coffee cups and two h...


Arlee seniors for Aug. 13, 2023

ARLEE – Wow. What an eventful end of summer. Jocko’s Big Knife fire, Hurricane Hillary, smoke from the Paradise fire, and more smoke from all the fires from Canada, Niarada and Seeley followed by wind and more rain. The hay fields were abundantly blessed with a good soaking, as well as these dust...


Polson seniors for Aug. 13, 2023

POLSON — Our annual membership drive has kicked off and continues in September. Join us in serving the Senior Community in Polson for $15 per year. Bingo: $100 payout bingo games Fridays at 7 p.m. - “Playing Card” bingo first and third Wednesday of each month Exercise: sitting or stan...


Court issues preliminary injunction to prevent authorization of private schools

News from Rylee Sommers-Flanagan, Upper Seven Law HELENA — On Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, the First Judicial District issued a partial preliminary injunction to prevent enforcement of House Bill 562 (“HB 562”). The district court found that the bill likely violates separation of powers p...


Taylor Ross Named to SNHU President’s List

News from Southern New Hampshire University MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE — Taylor Ross of Polson has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Summer 2023 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimu...


Safety always in session: back-to-school reminders for motorists

News from Montana Department of Transportation MONTANA — Montana’s schools are back in session, which means many children are walking, bicycling, or riding a school bus to and from their destination. MDT would like to remind motorists to always be attentive and alert while driving, to share ...


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