Now has never been a more important time to quit smoking. Start with day one. Let the Great American Smokeout® event on Thursday, Nov. 19, be your day to start your journey toward a tobacco-free life. COVID-19 made its official appearance in Montana last March and, since then, a lot of things in our daily lives have become uncertain. As we have learned more about COVID-19, one thing has become

COVID-19 Task Force Governor-elect Greg Gianforte has named members of a task force that will help inform the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic when he assumes office in January. Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board member Kaci Wallette and Poplar School District superintendent Dan Schmidt are on the list, representing the area. Also representing eastern Montana will be Sidney Mayor

Wolf Point School Nov. 16: Breakfast: Frosted flakes, Nutri Grain bars and apples. Lunch: Chili w/ cheese, corn muffins, salad, broccoli and applesauce. Nov. 17: Breakfast: French toast and applesauce. Lunch: Hot dogs, fries, salad, celery and mixed fruit. Nov. 18: Breakfast: Breakfast pizza and pineapple. Lunch: Turkey, dinner rolls, mashed potato w/gravy, steamed corn, salad, apple crisp

enus Wolf Point Congregate Meals Nov. 12: Chili, corn bread and dessert. Nov. 17: Barbecue chicken, au gratin potatoes, carrots and dessert. Nov. 19: Pork roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn and dessert.

The Roosevelt County Health Department recently received confirmation of an influenza B case in Poplar, from the Department of Health and Human Services. This shows that influenza is present in our communities. Now, more than ever, is the time for residents to protect themselves against influenza. The “flu shot” is the first line of defense when protecting yourself and family from influenza