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February 21-27 Is Through With Chew Week

Montana’s smokeless tobacco use prevalence (14 percent) for adult males is nearly twice as high as the national average. Feb. 21-27 is Through with Chew Week, an entire week dedicated to educating Montanans about the health risks of smokeless tobacco and the health benefits of quitting. “There is no safe form of tobacco. Smokeless tobacco can cause cancer of the mouth, tongue, cheek, gum,

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February 21-27 Is Through With Chew Week

Montana’s smokeless tobacco use prevalence (14 percent) for adult males is nearly twice as high as the national average. Feb. 21-27 is Through with Chew Week, an entire week dedicated to educating Montanans about the health risks of smokeless tobacco and the health benefits of quitting. “There is no safe form of tobacco. Smokeless tobacco can cause cancer of the mouth, tongue, cheek, gum,

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Posted on February 18, 2021

Medicare Is Not Calling To Update Information

Officials have received reports of scammers pretending to be Medicare calling to update information over the phone. The callers ask if a person has received their new Medicare card and then ask for the number and the dates of enrollment from the card. They may reference real details about the cards. For instance, one person was asked if their card was “blue on the top, white in the middle,

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Medicare Is Not Calling To Update Information

Officials have received reports of scammers pretending to be Medicare calling to update information over the phone. The callers ask if a person has received their new Medicare card and then ask for the number and the dates of enrollment from the card. They may reference real details about the cards. For instance, one person was asked if their card was “blue on the top, white in the middle,

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Posted on February 18, 2021

Senior Standouts

Isabella O’Neill is very pleased to be a member of Culbertson High School’s senior class. She attended the Montana School for the Deaf and Blind in Great Falls during 2011-2015, but she wanted to return to this area to be with her family and friends. “Being away from home and everybody was hard,” O’Neill said. “I was missing out of a lot of experiences that other kids have.”

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Senior Standouts

Isabella O’Neill is very pleased to be a member of Culbertson High School’s senior class. She attended the Montana School for the Deaf and Blind in Great Falls during 2011-2015, but she wanted to return to this area to be with her family and friends. “Being away from home and everybody was hard,” O’Neill said. “I was missing out of a lot of experiences that other kids have.”

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Posted on February 18, 2021

School Menus

Wolf Point School Feb. 22: Breakfast: Mini frosted wheaties, Scooby Doo crackers and fruit. Lunch: Chicken strips, mashed potatoes, gravy, whole wheat rolls, fruit and vegetables. Feb. 23: Breakfast: Bagels and fruit. Lunch: Chili, cheese, cinnamon rolls, fruit and vegetables. Feb. 24: Breakfast: Assorted cereals, oatmeal chocolate chip bars and fruit. Lunch: Hot dog sandwiches, french

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Wolf Point School Feb. 22: Breakfast: Mini frosted wheaties, Scooby Doo crackers and fruit. Lunch: Chicken strips, mashed potatoes, gravy, whole wheat rolls, fruit and vegetables. Feb. 23: Breakfast: Bagels and fruit. Lunch: Chili, cheese, cinnamon rolls, fruit and vegetables. Feb. 24: Breakfast: Assorted cereals, oatmeal chocolate chip bars and fruit. Lunch: Hot dog sandwiches, french

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Posted on February 18, 2021

All Grades Participate In Culbertson School Science Fair

One hundred fifteen students from Culbertson School grades K-8 participated in the science fair that was held on Thursday, Feb. 11. Kindergarten through third grade participation was optional. Participation was required for grades four through eight. Medals were awarded to members of each grade with the highest score. For fourth grade, Harper Anderson’s “Super Soap VS Supreme Sanitizer”

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All Grades Participate In Culbertson School Science Fair

One hundred fifteen students from Culbertson School grades K-8 participated in the science fair that was held on Thursday, Feb. 11. Kindergarten through third grade participation was optional. Participation was required for grades four through eight. Medals were awarded to members of each grade with the highest score. For fourth grade, Harper Anderson’s “Super Soap VS Supreme Sanitizer”

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Posted on February 18, 2021

Senior Menus

Wolf Point Congregate Meals Feb. 18: Barbecue chicken, au’gratin potatoes, corn on the cob and dessert. Feb. 23: Pork roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, mixed vegetables and dessert. Feb. 25: Hamburgers with all the fixings, baked beans, chips and dessert.

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Senior Menus

Wolf Point Congregate Meals Feb. 18: Barbecue chicken, au’gratin potatoes, corn on the cob and dessert. Feb. 23: Pork roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, mixed vegetables and dessert. Feb. 25: Hamburgers with all the fixings, baked beans, chips and dessert.

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Posted on February 18, 2021

Legislature Considers Bill To Reduce Income Tax Rate

For more than two hours Thursday, lawmakers heard testimony from 20 proponents and 18 opponents on Senate Bill 159, which would slash the top income tax rate from 6.9 percent to 6.75 percent. The bill’s supporters said it would help bring the state more in line with other western states with lower income tax rates, incentivizing business to move to Montana. Montana has the second highest

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Legislature Considers Bill To Reduce Income Tax Rate

For more than two hours Thursday, lawmakers heard testimony from 20 proponents and 18 opponents on Senate Bill 159, which would slash the top income tax rate from 6.9 percent to 6.75 percent. The bill’s supporters said it would help bring the state more in line with other western states with lower income tax rates, incentivizing business to move to Montana. Montana has the second highest

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Posted on February 18, 2021

Cooper Selected Student Of The Year At FPCC

Fort Peck Community College has announced that Michael Cooper as the Student of the Year for 2020/2001. Cooper embodies the Buffalo Chaser spirit and values during his time at FPCC. He demonstrates a strong commitment to academics while balancing family and community responsibilities. Cooper is one of 37 students from across the country as being a Tribal College and Student of the Year

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Cooper Selected Student Of The Year At FPCC

Fort Peck Community College has announced that Michael Cooper as the Student of the Year for 2020/2001. Cooper embodies the Buffalo Chaser spirit and values during his time at FPCC. He demonstrates a strong commitment to academics while balancing family and community responsibilities. Cooper is one of 37 students from across the country as being a Tribal College and Student of the Year

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Posted on February 18, 2021

County Cupboard Open Biweekly In Culbertson

The County Cupboard food bank in Culbertson conducted its Feb. 9 grocery distribution from 3 to 5 p.m. at the county building in Culbertson. They offered thanks to US Foods of Billings and Grains of Montana Bakery for the donation of three cases of bread. Ashlee Anderson told the Community News that a whole beef was also recently donated by Fisher Orthodonticss and Steppler Ranch. A

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County Cupboard Open Biweekly In Culbertson

The County Cupboard food bank in Culbertson conducted its Feb. 9 grocery distribution from 3 to 5 p.m. at the county building in Culbertson. They offered thanks to US Foods of Billings and Grains of Montana Bakery for the donation of three cases of bread. Ashlee Anderson told the Community News that a whole beef was also recently donated by Fisher Orthodonticss and Steppler Ranch. A

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Posted on February 18, 2021

Scholars Of The Week

Wolf Point Students of the Week are Phelanee Brown in the junior high and Kaylee Johnson in the high school. Brown is in seventh grade and 12 years old. Her parents are Megan Brown and Thomas Brown. Her sibling is Joseph Estep. Her hobbies include art. Her favorite subjects are art and math. Her favorite teacher is Mandi Campbell. She was selected from Jennifer Dyas and Mandi Campbell’s

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Scholars Of The Week

Wolf Point Students of the Week are Phelanee Brown in the junior high and Kaylee Johnson in the high school. Brown is in seventh grade and 12 years old. Her parents are Megan Brown and Thomas Brown. Her sibling is Joseph Estep. Her hobbies include art. Her favorite subjects are art and math. Her favorite teacher is Mandi Campbell. She was selected from Jennifer Dyas and Mandi Campbell’s

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Posted on February 18, 2021

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February 21-27 Is Through With Chew Week

February 21-27 Is Through With Chew Week

Medicare Is Not Calling To Update Information

Medicare Is Not Calling To Update Information

Senior Standouts

Senior Standouts

School Menus

School Menus

All Grades Participate In Culbertson School Science Fair

All Grades Participate In Culbertson School Science Fair

Senior Menus

Senior Menus

Legislature Considers Bill To Reduce Income Tax Rate

Legislature Considers Bill To Reduce Income Tax Rate

Cooper Selected Student Of The Year At FPCC

Cooper Selected Student Of The Year At FPCC

County Cupboard Open Biweekly In Culbertson

County Cupboard Open Biweekly In Culbertson

Scholars Of The Week

Scholars Of The Week

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