The 3rd Annual Biggest Little Basketball Camp was held July 10-12 at CJI Schools. Participants included 1st – 12th grade students from north central Montana. The Biggest Little Basketball Camp was started in 2021 by CJI student, Jayla Ramberg. With support from the Hi-Line communities, the camp continues to get bigger and better. Attendance was …
Missoula County Prevention has recently been working with schools within the county to enhance awareness of ATOD free policies on school grounds. As part of this initiative, Jacqueline has partnered with the Missoula County Tobacco Education Specialist (Molly Blair), the MCPS School District’s Health Services Coordinator, DeSmet School District’s principal, Clinton School District’s Superintendent and …
This program provides ice cream coupons handed out by local law enforcement officers throughout the county for kids practicing positive and safe habits, such as riding in a car restraint or car seat, using crosswalks, etc. This program not only recognizes kids for practicing safe habits, it allows the relationship between law enforcement and children …
Who inspires you: My children Best gift ever given? I am not sure. Your motto: Treat others the way you want to be treated Favorite sport: Basketball Favorite day of the year: First day of spring I can’t start my day until… I take my dog outside. Something interesting about you: I like to decorate …
Who inspires you- My kids, Madelyn and Jack Best gift ever given? My hiking pack. Your motto: Leave people better than you found them. Favorite sport: Trail Running Favorite day of the year- Dec 21- The days start getting longer after that. I can’t start my day until…Sunlight in my eyes and breakfast. Something interesting …
Who inspires you: My friend Rochelle. She got addicted to meth, lost her kids, successfully went through drug court and is currently healthy, has a great job, and a positive outlook. Best gift ever given? My husband took me to the Kentucky Derby for my 60th birthday. Your motto: You are free to make your …
Prevention collaborated with Montana State University Extension Office (MSU Ext. Office) to provide a 1.5 hour parental session on opioids and stimulants, highlighting the dangers of counterfeit pills and fentanyl, and education on reducing the stigma surrounding opioid use disorder at the Superior Courthouse. The 14 attendees included the Sheriff, Mayor of Superior, St. Regis …
Who inspires you: My family and my 101 year old grandma. Best gift ever given? A bicycle from one of my sons for my birthday. Your motto: Be respectful and kind to all. Favorite sport: Baseball Favorite day of the year: All summer days I can’t start my day until… Have my coffee and make …
Kristin Wilkowski, Valley County The Valley CARE Coalition, in collaboration with local artist Kat McIntyre hosted a fair booth at the Northeast Montana Fair, August 9th through the 11th. Fairgoers were invited to fill out a survey, register for prizes, take any of the free information that was displayed, and also paint a Kindness Rock. …
Justin Matthews, Park County Southwest Montana Prevention, Park Connect Youth Group, Park County Youth Courts, and Crazy Mountain Ventures Wilderness Guides put together our first annual youth backpacking trip. This trip consisted of a two-day 14-mile hike to an alpine lake in the Crazy Mountains. The kids learned the history of Crazies, leadership skills, backcountry …
