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🌱 Why Frenchtown Fire says unreported crashes put your neighbors at risk
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Good morning Frenchtown! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Frenchtown Fire says unreported crashes put your neighbors at risk
Also on today's calendar: FALL INTO CHRISTMAS- A Christmas Craft Faire and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 65 and low of 43 degrees.
- Friday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, temps: high: 75, low: 42.
- Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 41 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Frenchtown Fire: Report vehicle crashes right away, so we can prioritize calls (kpax.com) — Frenchtown firefighters are urging residents to immediately report any vehicle crashes so emergency crews can better prioritize life-threatening calls. A recent rollover on Petty Creek Road turned out to be an old, unreported wreck that pulled responders away from a nearby medical emergency. Local officials stress that promptly calling 911 after a crash is both required by law and vital for neighbors' safety.
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- The Three-O at Old Bull Brewing →
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5:30 pm
Thursday October 22
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Other local events
- Varsity Football Hamilton
Frenchtown K-12 Schools Frenchtown, MT 59834
7:00 pm - MS Volleyball - home game vs. Victor @ 4:00 p.m.
Frenchtown Junior High School, 17620 Frenchtown Frontage Rd, Fre
4:00 pm - MS Soccer - home game vs. Hellgate
Frenchtown Junior High School, 17620 Frenchtown Frontage Rd, Fre
4:00 pm - MS Volleyball - home game vs. Hellgate @ 4:00 p.m.
Frenchtown Junior High School, 17620 Frenchtown Frontage Rd, Fre
4:00 pm - MS Football - home game vs. Polson
Frenchtown Junior High School, 17620 Frenchtown Frontage Rd, Fre
4:30 pm - FALL INTO CHRISTMAS- A Christmas Craft Faire →
St Mary's Parish, 333 Charlos St, Stevensville
9:00 am
Friday October 2
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
- HS Volleyball Home vs. Anaconda
Arlee Public Schools Arlee, MT 59821
4:30 pm - JH Football @ Thompson Falls
Arlee Public Schools Arlee, MT 59821
4:30 pm - Hamilton Invite Cross Country Meet @ Hamilton
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5:00 pm - Anaconda at Arlee →
Arlee High School, 72220 Fyant St., Arlee
6:00 pm - HS Football @ Charlo
Arlee Public Schools Arlee, MT 59821
7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The Missoula County commissioners will hold a public hearing meeting at 2 p.
m., Thursday, Oct. 1, where they will: • read a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. • hear a request to approve up to $40,000 of tax… (Nextdoor )
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II in Missoula. Apply here.
- Target posted a job opening for Specialty Sales (Style, Tech, Beauty, Beauty Studio) (T0885) in Missoula. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Frenchtown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Missoula
- Orville Peck brings his masked music to Missoula (missoulacurrent.com)
- Sugaring Hair Removal Gains Momentum as Natural Alternative to Waxing (timesoftheislands.com)
- Viewpoint: Speak up for energy efficiency and renewable energy (missoulacurrent.com)
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- Trekker Kids Program Series Continues in October at Travelers' Rest State Park (theoutdoorwire.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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