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Polson seniors for Aug. 14, 2024

POLSON — I know that there always seems to be a “day” celebrating something or someone. Well, the official “Senior Citizens’ Day” is Aug. 21 of this year. Celebrate it by being kind to a senior citizen every day of the year. We’ll pass it on.  Free Oral Health Screenings are offered by a registered dental hygienist on Friday, Aug. 16, from 9 a.m. -3 p.m.  A Nutrition Director is wanted at the Polson Senior Center, full or part-time. Salary DOE. Office management and kitchen skills a plus.  Nominations for officers and board members are now open for our next fiscal year starting Sept. 1. Members may nominate other members to l...


St. Ignatius seniors for Aug. 14, 2024

ST. IGNATIUS — Advise from a Sunflower - know your roots and spread seeds of happiness. Saturday bingo was fun and enjoyed the snacks that were provided.   Thank you to Ninepipes Lodge for the donation they sent us. We really appreciate your support. We still have an Area VI Agency on Agi...


Ronan seniors for Aug. 14, 2024

RONAN — Mission Valley Senior Center is located across from St. Luke’s Hospital. Any age is welcome to come enjoy our meals. You don’t have to be a senior citizen. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities. Our menu: —  Aug. 14: burgers, ...


Better Together Better Together

RONAN — “Community: Better Together,” was the theme for this year’s annual Pioneer Days – a three-day event that included rodeo, a parade, a kids fishing derby, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, golf scramble, classic car show and more. At the Pioneer Days Rodeo on Saturday, conc...


MT election team celebrates National Poll Worker Recruitment Day MT election team celebrates National Poll Worker Recruitment Day

News from MT Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen HELENA — Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen joined thousands of election officials nationwide on Thursday to celebrate National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. Established by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), National Poll Worker ...


Interagency team educates about wildfire safety, prevention Interagency team educates about wildfire safety, prevention

News from the Fire Prevention Education Team MISSOULA — As a result of increasing fire activity across Southwest Montana, fueled by dry conditions and elevated temperatures, federal, state, Tribal, and local fire personnel are encouraging residents and visitors to take precaution to prevent human-...


Food safety tips for after a power outage

  News from CSKT  Tribal Health FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Refrigerated or frozen foods may not be safe to eat after the loss of power. Find out what you can do to keep food safe during a power outage, and when you need to throw away food that could make you sick. Before a power outag...


Daines’ online privacy bill passes U.S. Senate Daines’ online privacy bill passes U.S. Senate

 News from the office of Senator Daines U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today applauded passage of a bipartisan package that will safeguard minors using online platforms, provide parental control tools and create disclosure requirements for platforms on the harms potentially faced by ...


District participation in free and reduced school meals announced

News from the Office of Public Instructio n HELENA — Superintendent Arntzen has released the list of Montana school districts that will participate in the free and reduced-price school meals or free milk programs during the 2024-2025 school year. Children may be eligible for free or reduced-price s...


St. Luke awarded for efforts to improve rural stroke care

News from Whitney Liegakos, St. Luke Public Relations Manager   RONAN — People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than their urban counterparts. They have a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease and face a 30% increased risk for stroke mortality &mda...


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