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REC 2017 National Rural Electric’s Youth Tour to Washington D.C.

Every year, the Ravalli Electric Co-op sponsors one lucky Ravalli County high school student to attend the National Rural Electric’s Youth Tour to Washington D.C. During the trip, over one thousand students from every state visit monuments, memorials, and museums while meeting their state’s elected representatives and other student leaders.

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Montana Afterschool

Montana’s after school programs are gems. This short film highlights some of these outstanding programs, and explains how after school programs enhance a student’s whole education, as well as nourishes entire communities. After school programs around Montana benefit from the federal 21st Century program, administered by the U.S. Department of Education. Keeping these funds coming

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It’s a Wrap: Filmmaker and MAPS Founder Peter Rosten Dies

HAMILTON – MAPS Media Institute founder and CEO Peter David Rosten died Tuesday, April 18, after an eight-year battle with bone cancer. Rosten was well-known in Montana and beyond for his work with young people, using filmmaking to teach them self-confidence, leadership, creativity, communication and empathy to prepare them for success in life. Rosten was

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Special Olympics Montana Bitterroot Winter Games

Special Olympics Montana (SOMT) is a statewide, non-profit organization that provides year round sports training, athletic competition, and health related programming for individuals with intellectual disabilities. SOMT changes lives through the power of sport by encouraging and empowering people with intellectual disabilities, promoting acceptance for all, and fostering communities of understanding and respect. 2017 marks

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St. Mary’s Mission 175th Founder’s Day Anniversary

September 24, 2016 marked the 175th anniversary of the Jesuit missionaries’ arrival to the Bitterroot Valley. For many years, St. Mary’s Mission celebrates its founding with reenactments of the historical events which shaped the relationship between the Bitterroot Salish and the Jesuits. Their friendship has endured through many challenges, including the forced removal of the

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MAPS Works Gives Students the Tools to Shine

Student producers in MAPS Works have created impressive documentaries and public service announcements that shine the spotlight on local non-profit organizations and boost the caring community. Clare Ann Harff, MAPS president and program director, said Peter Rosten started the MAPS Media Institute in 2004 with the idea of always giving back to the community in

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MAPS Welcomes New Season With Open House Tour for Community

The successful MAPS program with staffing changes, is starting its 13th season of programming and is hosting an open house Tuesday, Sept. 13. MAPS Media Institute, the afterschool hands-on technology-learning center, offers free classes to all Ravalli County students in grades 8–12. The community is welcome to tour the MAPS studios, meet the staff and

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