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Keeping busy key for seniors in quarantine Keeping busy key for seniors in quarantine

POLSON ­— Many assisted living facilities across the country are in lock down to protect high-risk residents from the COVID-19 virus, but it hasn’t stopped the folks at Providence St. Joseph Assisted Living, 11 17th Ave. East, from finding a unique way to keep up morale. “We have been celebrating special birthdays,” said resident Maureen Theiler, 82, during a phone interview. She was referring to two residents who are celebrating the centennial mark. Amelia Gipe turned 100 years of age on Oct. 25 with cake and ice cream. The party will continue for Katherine Schnase’s 101 birthday on Dec. 30. Theiler said it isn’t easy being in quarantine. She m...


Wooden boat to benefit conservation project Wooden boat to benefit conservation project

News from the Flathead Lakers  POLSON — A beautiful wooden boat, restored by Greg McCormick, a Polson resident, is for sale through an online auction to benefit the Bad Rock Canyon Conservation Project.  The 1953 Century Resorter, an 18 foot boat, is ready to float Flathead Lake after...


Halloween, drive-thru style Halloween,  drive-thru  style

POLSON — Area children and their chauffeurs attend a drive thru style trunk-or-treat event at the New Life Church in Polson last Saturday.  Costumed tricker treaters  waited in the safety of their vehicles as volunteers filled their bags with candy and treats.


Halloween, drive-thru style Halloween,  drive-thru  style

POLSON — Area children and their chauffeurs attend a drive thru style trunk-or-treat event at the New Life Church in Polson last Saturday.  Costumed tricker treaters  waited in the safety of their vehicles as volunteers filled their bags with candy and treats.


Briefs for Nov. 4, 2020

Scholarship supports NA scholars News from American Indian Graduate Center Albuquerque, New Mexico — In honor of Native American Heritage Month, American Indian Graduate Center has established the Empowering Scholars Initiative, a $1M scholarship program for Native students. The scholarship l...


Montana wildfire forum to be held Nov. 13

MSU News Service MONTANA — The Osher Lifelong Institute at Montana State University, formerly MSU Wonderlust, will partner with the Bozeman Public Library Foundation to present “Wildfire in Montana: Past, Present and Future” for a Friday Forum. The event will take place noon to 1:30 p....


Weather extremes mark 2020 Fall Mack Days

News from CSKT, Natural Resources FLATHEAD LAKE ­— The 2020 Fall Mack Days event has been one anglers won’t soon forget. This year’s event began with hot sunny weather and waters way too flat for good fishing.  Anglers were enjoying the weather but looking for a little shad...


Births for Nov. 4, 2020 Births for Nov. 4, 2020

Marie Gardipe RONAN — Marie Arius Gardipe was born on Sept. 23, 2020, at St. Luke Community Healthcare’s New Beginnings Birth Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces. Parents are Charlene Conica and the late Michael Gardipe Jr. of Pablo. Paternal grandfather is Michael Gardipe Sr. of Pablo. &...


St. Ignatius seniors for Nov. 4, 2020

ST. IGNATIUS — We are hoping to have our in-house Thanksgiving dinner on Wednesday evening, Nov. 18, at 5:30 p.m. The board meets on Nov. 10 and will make a final decision on the in-house Thanksgiving meal. The menu:   —  Wednesday, Nov. 4: tuna casserole, pasta, fruit  &m...


Dixon seniors for Nov. 4, 2020

DIXON — The Dixon Senior Center have opened the doors for eating in so our friends and neighbors can spend some time visiting with each other.  We adhere to social distancing precautions. We accept  take-out meal requests. Meals be served Monday and Thursday evenings at 5:30 p.m. Meals are $4...


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