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Briefs for Oct. 26, 2022

2022 Polson Chamber Spookatcular Pumpkin Carving Contest returns   POLSON — All submissions will be judged by the Polson Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. The top three winning submissions will receive $50 in Chamber Bucks. Anyone can participate. Submissions from all ages are welcome. To enter in the contest simply: —  Email a photo of your carved pumpkin(s) to the Polson Chamber at: chamber@polsonchamber.com      OR —  Post photos of your carved pumpkin(s) on Facebook and/or Instagram and tag the Polson Chamber of Commerce in your posts. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Oct. 28, at 10 p.m.  Chamber ...


Local students witness NASA launch Local students witness NASA launch

LAKE COUNTY — Kids of the Ronan Boys and Girls Club got the opportunity of a lifetime on Oct. 5-9 as they were invited to Florida to witness a NASA rocket launch in person.  A new program partnered with NASA and funded by the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics’ (AIAA), &l...


Fire danger is still at high

News from the CSKT Division of Fire RONAN — The Division of Fire wildland fire officials are reporting that the fire danger indices within CS&KT are still at high.  The warm weather has prolonged fire season. Grass and fine fuels can quickly ignite and turn into a wildfire. When burnin...


Ronan prepares for its first trunk-or-treat event

RONAN — Kids in the Ronan area will be able to enjoy a “trunk-or-treat” on Halloween this year on the lawn of Glacier Bank. Organized by Mission Mountain Holdings, Operations Coordinator Bryla Jones said it came together because they wanted a safe way to give out candy as a business.&nbs...


St. Luke donates to local athletic booster clubs St. Luke donates to local athletic booster clubs

News from St. Luke RONAN — Several years ago, St. Luke Community Healthcare transitioned to performing sports physicals as part of a student athlete’s annual well child check. “This change offered a more comprehensive check-up for the athletes,” said Whitney Liegakos, PR Manager ...


Master Hunter Program announced

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks MONTANA — One Montana’s Master Hunter Program is accepting applications Oct. 1, 2022 – Nov. 30, 2022, for the 2023 program. Classes will be held in Billings (March), Bozeman (April) and Missoula (May). Each class will consist of two 3-Day consecu...


RHS starts Code Girls United’s tribal computer coding pilot program RHS starts Code Girls United’s tribal computer coding pilot program

News from Code Girls United RONAN — Sixteen Ronan High School girls will be learning about computer science and coding while developing apps using MIT’s Appinventor. The girls will also learn business skills when they divide into teams and use what they have learned to create their own app t...


Globetrotting teacher takes students on cultural, educational adventures Globetrotting teacher takes students on cultural, educational adventures

News from Scott Boen Polson School District #23 POLSON — Polson Middle School teacher Mark Rochin is passionate about offering students extracurricular opportunities. He believes the opportunities enrich and complement the district’s curriculum and contribute positively to student developmen...


Nominate outstanding teacher of children ages 4-10

News from Jennifer Rolfsness P.C., Zero to Five Flathead Reservation-Lake County LAKE COUNTY — Nominations for Big Sky Bright Lights, a new project launch to recognize “Excellence in our local Educational Settings,” are due by Oct. 20 and the nominees will receive awards and recognitio...


FWP hosts virtual bear safety training FWP hosts virtual bear safety training

News from FWP HELENA — Human-bear conflicts increase in fall as bears gorge in preparation for hibernation and people take to the woods for archery and rifle hunting seasons. FWP will host two virtual bear safety training events, followed by two bear spray give-away opportunities in Bozeman and He...


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