The deadline to apply for the 2022 Elks Most Valuable Student scholarship is rapidly approaching. The MVS scholarship is open to high school seniors who are U.S. citizens. The 500 four-year scholarships are awarded based on academics, service, leadership and financial need. Spread the word to the high school seniors in your life to apply by Nov. 14. The top 20 finalists will attend the 2022

Froid School Nov. 7: Grilled cheese sandwiches, tomato soup and fruit. Nov. 8: Chicken noodle casserole, biscuits, mixed vegetables and fruit. Nov. 9: Lasagna, garlic bread, veggies and chocolate chip cookies. Nov. 10: Soft tacos, refried beans, taco bar, lettuce mix and fruit. Nov. 11: Barbecue chicken on buns, waffle fries, veggies and fruit. *** Culbertson School Nov. 7: Rib

The Inflation Reduction Act will save money for people with Medicare by improving access to affordable treatments and strengthening the Medicare program. Here’s what the law means for you: Lower drug costs & improved Part D coverage • The cost of a month’s supply of each Part D-covered insulin will be capped at $35 and you won’t have to pay a deductible for insulin starting

Bainville Honor Roll for the first quarter included: Seniors: Adrian Anderson, Kaden Goebel, Maddox Hansen, Ayden Knudsen, Drae Nelson and Sadie Ullmer* Juniors: Reid Anderson, Bronc Bilquist, Cayden Boyd, Samuel Butikofer, Wyatte Giese, Reese Harmon, Hallie Iverson,* Logan Josephson,* Brecklyn Pippenger, Kaelyn Romo, Kendra Romo, Conner Wade and Carter Winn.* Sophomores: Tally Berwick,* Isaiah

Culbertson Nov. 4: Biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs and dessert. Nov. 7: Beef barley soup, chicken salad sandwich, and dessert. Nov. 11: No meal. *** Bainville Nov. 1: Scalloped potato and ham casserole, vegetable and dessert. Nov. 3: Turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes, vegetable and dessert. Nov. 8: No meal. *** Froid Nov. 2: Seafood alfredo and dessert. Nov. 7: Hard

When area youngsters hit the streets for treats on Halloween Monday, Oct. 31, safety should always be a key throughout the night. The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office notes that parents should always check their children’s candy before the youngsters eat the treasures they receive. The country’s Drug Enforcement Administration has advised the public of an alarming emerging trend of colorful

Montana’s Big Sky Rx Program, or BSRx for short, is a state pharmaceutical assistance program that helps seniors by providing financial assistance to cover the costs of their Medicare Part D premiums. Depending on the individual and the Medicare Part D plan in which they are enrolled, the financial assistance could pay as much as the entire monthly premium (up to $38.90). This program is managed

With election time fast approaching, it’s a good time to remember how fortunate we are to live in the United States and have the freedoms that we are so happy to enjoy. To acknowledge these freedoms, the Northern Plains Independent and Community News in Culbertson are planning to run an informational ad once a quarter. This space would feature the U.S. Constitution one time, the Bill

Culbertson Oct. 21: Hamburgers, broasted potatoes, vegetable and dessert. Oct. 24: Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, vegetable and dessert.. Oct. 28: Salmon loaf, cheesy hash browns, vegetable and dessert. *** Bainville Oct. 20: Pizza, fruit salad and dessert. Oct. 25: Pork chops, mashed potatoes, vegetable and dessert. Oct. 27: Chicken strips, broasted potatoes and dessert.

Froid School Sept. 19: Finger steaks garlic noodles, vegetables and fruit. Sept. 20: Pizza lettuce mix and fruit. Sept. 21: Pork roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, buns, vegetables and dessert. Sept. 22: Chicken teriyaki over rice, egg rolls and fruit. Sept. 23: Hot dogs on buns, baked beans, chips and fruit. *** Culbertson School Sept. 19: Breakfast: Breakfast pizza. Lunch: