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Births for Jan. 19, 2022 Births for Jan. 19, 2022

First baby of 2022 welcomed at St. Luke Rusty Drake RONAN — The birth of a child symbolizes hope and new beginnings, which we could all use this year. At 2:45 a.m. on Jan. 8, 2022, Baby Rusty was born to parents, Justin Drake and Samantha Bridges of Pablo. Weighing 6 pounds, 8 ounces and stretching 19 inches long, the healthy baby boy was delivered by Dr. David Springs at St. Luke Community Healthcare’s New Beginnings Birth Center. Rusty is welcomed by his siblings, Jake and Brody. Paternal grandparents are Deanna Drake and Dwayne Drake of Pablo. Maternal grandparents are Tony Bridges and Stephany Bridges of Lancaster, Ohio. With generous donations from the communit...


Lake County marriages and divorces for Jan. 2022

Marriages Jim Lee Victor and Christina Lucia Garcia John Auther Jarvis and Cynthia Gene Sperry Matthew Jon Woods and Shanae N. Strowbridge Amelie Magali Dufaut and Nicholas E. Rampton Benjamin Fred Voeller and Irina Borisovna Guseva Bobbie M. Stratman and Collin Michael Sternad Norman ...


Apply for pandemic support for certified organic, transitioning operations

WASHINGTON — The USDA has extended the deadline for agricultural producers who are certified organic, or transitioning to organic, to apply for the Organic and Transitional Education and Certification Program. This program provides pandemic assistance to cover certification and education expenses. The ...


MV Children’s Choir resumes rehearsals

RONAN — The Mission Valley Children’s Choir will resume its seventh year on Tuesday, Jan.18, at the Faith Lutheran Church, 406 Fifth Ave. SW. Rehearsals will be held from 4-5 every Tuesday. The choir is open to children from the Mission Valley in from second through seventh grades. The directors ...


Campaign to vaccinate children 5+ for COVID launched in state

News from Lauren Lewis, MT Medical Assoc. Communications Director MONTANA — The Montana Medical Association has partnered with nine other trusted Montana health care and public health associations to launch the “Your Best Shot MT” campaign to help answer parents’ vaccine question...


New well and septic maintenance publications available from MSU Extension

News from MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Montana State University Extension has two new educational folders available for private well and septic system owners. Homeowners not served by public water systems are responsible for maintaining their own well and septic systems, according to Adam Sigler,...


Polson seniors for Jan. 19, 2022

POLSON — The Polson Senior Center is located at 504 Third Ave. E, and open weekdays from 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. Lunch is available from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. weekdays for $5. Dine-in, take-out, and delivery to a shut- in are available. Individuals and small groups are always welcome to lounge, work puzzles, re...


Dixon seniors for Jan. 19, 2022

DIXON — The Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community and hopes everyone is staying happy and healthy. All are invited to come enjoy dinner. Meals will be served Monday and Thursday evenings, at 5 p.m. Meals are $4 per serving and are deliverable to Dixon residents upon request. We are also ...


St. Ignatius seniors for Jan. 19, 2022

ST. IGNATIUS — We are happy to announce that Mary B. from the Area VI Council on Aging will be visiting us on the second Friday of the month. Mary can answer questions or help find solutions for any Medicare issues you may have. She will join us for lunch next on Feb. 11. She visited with us on a regul...


Lake County school districts address lead in water Lake County school districts address lead in water

LAKE COUNTY — As of the first of the year, all schools accredited by the Montana Board of Public Education were required to have their drinkable water inspected for lead.  Part of a regulation enacted in Jan. 2020 by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) to minimize...


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