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News from the Daughters of the American Revolution

ST. IGNATIUS — The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizens program and scholarship contest is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship. The program is open to all senior class students enrolled in accredited public or private schools that are in good standing with their State Board of Education. The student is selected as the school’s DAR Good Citizen by the high school staff and must have the qualities of dependability (which includes truthfulness, loyalty, and punctuality); service (which includes cooperation, courtesy and consideration of others); leadership (which includes personality self-control and ability to assume responsibility); and patriotism (which includes unselfish interest in family, school, community and nation) to and outstanding degree. Each one of these area students exemplifies these qualities.

There was a total of seven area students that were honored Saturday, Jan. 19, by the Kuilix Chapter of DAR at the Mission Valley United Methodist Church in St. Ignatius. They each received a Good Citizen certificate and pin, a money award, and a delicious lunch.

This year’s winner of the Good Citizen and Scholarship contest was Aaliyah Decker from Ronan High School. She received $500 from the Kuilix Chapter and her application, along with the winning essay, was advanced to the state level. Second place and a $250 award was given to Vanessa Horner of Noxon High School, and third place and $150 was awarded to Ben Croft of Thompson Falls High School.

Honorable Mention winners are McKirah Fisher of Arlee High School, Kyla Tomlin of Charlo High School, Brookelyn Slonaker of Polson High School, Kaylah Standeford of Plains High School. They each received an award gift of $25, along with a Good Citizen Certificate and pin.

The Daughters of the American Revolution is a volunteer service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American History and securing American’s future through better education for children. For more information about DAR contact KuilixDAR@gmail.com or go online.

COURTESY PHOTO DAR Good Citizens winners (from left) are: 1st place Aaliya Decker of Ronan High School, 2nd place Vanessa Horner of Noxon High School, and 3rd place Ben Croft of Thompson Falls High School.

‘Brothers On Three’ wins 2021 Montana Book Award

News from Missoula Public Library

MONTANA — The 2021 Montana Book Award winner is Brothers on Three: A True Story of Family, Resistance, and Hope on a Reservation in Montana by Abe Streep, published by Celadon Books. This annual award recognizes literary and/or artistic excellence in a book written or illustrated by someone who lives in Montana, is set in Montana, or deals with Montana themes or issues. Presentations and a reception for the winning authors will take place on August 3, during the Montana Library Association Conference in Missoula.

Brothers on Three: A True Story of Family, Resistance, and Hope on a Reservation in Montana centers on the community of Arlee, on the Flathead Indian Reservation, home to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, and tells the tale of a remarkable group of young people who also happen to be remarkable basketball players. It follows Will Mesteth, Jr. and Phillip Malatar, starters for the Arlee Warriors, as they balance the pressures of adolescence, shoulder the dreams of their community, and chart their own individual courses for the future. Brothers on Three is not simply a story about high school basketball, about state championships and a winning team. It is a book about community, and it is about boys on the cusp of adulthood, finding their way through the intersecting worlds they inhabit and forging their own paths to personhood.

New tools, resources available on ParentingMontana.org

News from DPHHS

HELENA — The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Adam Meier announced recently that new online resources have been added to ParentingMontana.org for parents or those in a parenting role.

The new resources include podcasts featuring parenting experts, guidance and information about teens and marijuana and other drug misuse, and more tools and resources covering vital topics such as stress and childhood trauma.

The website empowers parents with tools, information, and examples of what to say in different parenting situations with their child.

Kimberly Koch of DPHHS’s Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division said with recent changes to marijuana laws in Montana, the time is right for parents to be prepared to address these concerns with their children.

“It is never too early for parents to have meaningful conversations with their children about these important topics,” Koch said.

DPHHS and the Center for Health and Safety Culture at Montana State University developed ParentingMontana.org to help parents strengthen their skills, while also building their children’s social and emotional skills.

Research shows the mental, emotional, and behavioral development of children directly impacts their academic and health-related outcomes in childhood and adulthood. In addition to tools for parents, ParentingMontana.org offers resources for community prevention coordinators to help spread the word and facilitate related conversations with parents. Additionally, resources for engaging teachers, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and other community liaisons are available as well.

Sandpiper Gallery opens scholarship application period

News from the Sandpiper Gallery and Gift Shop

LAKE, SANDERS COUNTIES — The Sandpiper Art Gallery and Gift Shop in Polson has opened the application period for their art scholarship program. Each year they offer art scholarships to deserving students from Lake and Sanders Counties.

Scholarships are available to students accepted or currently enrolled in college, specialized art schools, and vocational institutions. Applicants must meet criteria of majoring in art forms such as painting, sculpture, fiber art, graphic art, photography and ceramics. Criteria also includes professional careers in education, research, scientific art illustration, art archaeology and museum curatorship.

The non-profit Sandpiper Gallery began about 50 years in Polson with a mission to encourage and promote appreciation and participation in the arts. They use money from their art-in-the-park shows for scholarships.

Students may get applications from three sources: their high school, by email at: Sandpipergallery306@gmail.com or from the Sandpiper Gallery, P.O. Box 1163, Polson, MT 59860. Applications are due by May 1.

Carroll College receives grant for scholarships

News from Carroll College

HELENA — Carroll College will be awarded a $440,000 grant from the state of Montana through its investment in the Accelerate Montana rapid workforce training program. This grant will allow Carroll College to offer a total of 32 scholarships of $12,500 to students entering the Accelerated Nursing and Master of Social Work programs.

“I am grateful to Governor Gianforte for his commitment to support lifelong learners wanting to pursue a career in the allied health fields which Montana desperately needs,” said Dr. John Cech, president of Carroll College. “The special and timely $12,500 scholarships for Carroll’s Accelerated Nursing RN program and our flexible and accessible online Master of Social Work program will help provide more urgently needed health professionals to serve Montana. To learn more about the Accelerated Nursing program track at Carroll College and for information on admission requirements and how to apply, visit: www.carroll. edu/acnu.

To learn more about the Master of Social Work program at Carroll College and for information on how to apply, visit: www.carroll.edu/msw.

To learn more about the scholarship and the application process, please contact the Assistant Director of Admission, Nicole Noel, 406-447-4394 or nnoel@carroll.edu.

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