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Polson seniors for Feb. 23, 2022

POLSON — We serve the senior citizens of the Polson area and beyond. Our organization is committed to serving citizens in their “golden years.” It sure sounds better than “graying” or “sagging years!” March is named after Mars, protector of Rome; deity of war and in the earlier calendars the first month of the year, but during the Julien calendar the months of January and February were added. I’m thinking of the old adage “in like a lion and out like a lamb” as a folk description of March weather patterns. Whatever the weather, just wait five minutes and it will change. The first day of spring in Montana, is March 20 this year; ...


Dixon seniors for Feb. 23, 2022

DIXON — 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 acce...

A VOICE organization receives $100,000 grant A VOICE organization receives $100,000 grant

PABLO — Local organization A VOICE - Art Vision and Outreach In Community Education - has just received the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) American Rescue Plan Grant to expand their community programs. Offered online by the NEA in December for organizations around the country, the grant is un...

Ronan accepted into Main Street program Ronan accepted into Main Street program

RONAN — The Ronan City Council announced during their Feb. 9 meeting that Ronan has been accepted into the Montana Department of Commerce (MDC) Montana Main Street program. Started in 2005, the Montana Main Street program, according to its website, offers technical assistance and expertise to member...

Dixon senior for Jan. 16, 2022

DIXON — 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 acce...

Dixon senior for Jan. 16, 2022

DIXON — 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 acce...

St. Ignatius seniors for Feb. 16, 2022

ST. IGNATIUS — Tax help is available through the Polson Senior Center. Please call Kay at 406- 883-4735 for information and to set up an appointment. —  Wednesday night, Feb. 16: dinner we are having: roast pork loin with applesauce, oven roasted potatoes, rolls, veggies, apple pie &md...

Polson seniors for Feb. 16, 2022

POLSON — We serve the senior citizens of the Polson area and beyond. For membership purposes, a senior citizen starts at 50 years young. Old age is more a state of mind than any particular starting age. The year 50 is represented by gold. We, as an organization are committed to serving citizens in thei...

Area food pantries seek volunteers Area food pantries seek volunteers

LAKE COUNTY — As new residents move into Lake County, food banks throughout are requesting new volunteers to help with their operations. The food bank in St. Ignatius has a population of volunteers that is beginning to age, and as a result have less availability to help. “Most of us are in our...

Omicron cases rise, personal story shared Omicron cases rise, personal story shared

LAKE COUNTY — As of Friday, Jan. 28, I have the dubious distinction of becoming a statistic: one of approximately 233 active COVID cases in Lake County, and 15,713 statewide. I’m also a fully vaccinated and boosterized person who was still susceptible to an infection that “broke through&rdq...

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