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Ronan Seniors for Oct. 30, 2019

RONAN — On Wednesday, Oct. 30, the Ronan Senior Center will hold a costume party so if you want to, wear a Halloween costume to lunch. The monthly board meeting will be held on Friday, Nov. 1, at 10 a.m. There are crafters coming together on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. If you do crafts and would like to join the ladies you are always welcome.  The menu for the coming week:  —  Wednesday, Oct. 30: Shepherd’s pie, bread, salads, dessert   —  Friday, Nov. 1: lasagna, French bread, salads, dessert  —  Monday, Nov. 4: chicken pot pie, salads, dessert —  Wednesday, Nov. 6: brunch, salads, bread Have a great wee...


St. Ignatius Seniors for Oct. 30, 2019

ST. IGNATIUS — When black cat’s prowl and pumpkins gleam, may luck be yours on Halloween. Our center is still looking for a delivery person to deliver Meals-On-Wheels to our homebound citizens. If interested in this job please stop by the St. Ignatius Senior Center, 212 N Main Street.  ...

Tribal Health to offer training for opioid overdoses

News from CSKT ST. IGNATIUS  — Tribal Health will begin training interested members of the community in how to administer Naloxone, a lifesaving drug during episodes of opioid overdoses. Tribal Health physical therapists Aaron Sparks and Jason Krumbeck are now certified as master trainers ...

PUFF unites small businesses, filmmakers, enthusiasts PUFF unites small businesses, filmmakers, enthusiasts

LAKE COUNTY – In a single night, locals explored religion, crime, Irish history and the struggle of a bird trying to navigate around a fence – all from inside the Lozar Brewery Museum in Polson. About 20 people attended a screening from the new Pop Up Film Festival. PUFF shows films monthly ar...

Officials identify first Montana death associated with vaping 

MONTANA — Department of Public Health and Human Services officials have identified the state’s first death associated with the national outbreak of e-cigarette use, or vaping. DPHHS officials say the case involves an individual in their late teens with a history of vaping. State and local heal...

Kiwanis members learn about hazards of vaping Kiwanis members learn about hazards of vaping

POLSON – With vaping being a common topic of discussion in public conversation, Polson Kiwanis Club members and guests had the opportunity on Thursday to learn about the hazards of vaping and why it can be dangerous. “It’s an epidemic and a crisis,” said Lake County Public Health o...

Bill bans members of Congress from becoming lobbyists

News from U.S. Senators WASHINGTON, D.C. – Aiming to shut the revolving door of lobbyist influence in Washington, U.S. Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) reintroduced legislation banning members of Congress from becoming lobbyists.  “Tr...

Make Census count

One of the most important civic duties Montanans will participate in next year is filling out and responding to the 2020 U.S. Census.  It’s the Census, done every 10 years, that’s responsible for deciding how much federal money comes into Montana. And in a small state like ours, every dol...

What do you think about the Lake County drug court? What do you think about the Lake County drug court?

Sarah DeMuro , St. Ignatius, 10/18/19 "I think it’s fine and all. They just really need to crack down on the meth problem. I’ve seen too many people in Walmart 'eeking' out and making me really concerned."   Jimmie Reneau,   St. Ignatius, 10/18/19 “I’ve lived ...

Solving a Workforce Challenge: Solutions for Childcare

News from Best Beginnings Children’s Partnership Affordable childcare is one of the biggest workforce challenges in the Mission Valley. The lack of quality, affordable childcare often presents a barrier to employment for potential workers. But there are solutions. “Childcare is a big issu...

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