🌱 Four Individuals Receive Heroism Award + New Gender Changing Bill

Hello, hello. Sean Peek here with your Saturday edition of the Missoula Patch newsletter, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. In today's issue, you'll find these three stories and more.

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• Saturday: Cloudy, snow showers; cold. High: 40 Low: 28.
• Sunday: Cold with a little snow. High: 40 Low: 23.

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Here are the top three stories in Missoula today:

1. Four individuals received recognition from the Missoula Fire Department as well as the University of Montana for their heroic efforts in saving a man's life in late February. On Feb. 28, a man went into cardiac arrest on the corner of Beckwith and Arthur Avenue, and four individuals stepped up and took turns administering CPR to the man until emergency services arrived at the scene. The man has since made a full recovery, and John K., Lisena B., Jeff G., and Aleah O. all received certificates of recognition for their heroism. (NBC Montana)
2. Montana hit a historic low unemployment rate in February at 2.4 percent, down 0.1 percent from January and a new record low. Governor Greg Gianforte is thrilled Montanans are working hard to keep these numbers low and that new jobs are being created for people to fill in. Since Gianforte has been in office, the unemployment rate has dropped over 36 percent, and he believes it is because the pro-family, pro-job agenda continues to be pushed. Missoula County is currently sitting at 2.8 percent, which is under the national number of 3.6 percent. (KPAX News)
3. On Thursday, Senate Bill 99 passed 65-35 in the Montana House with a preliminary vote. The bill bans hormone treatments and surgeries for transgender youth under the age of 18 who are medically transitioning gender from what they were assigned at birth. Senate Bill 99 will also penalize healthcare providers who provide gender-affirming care with suspensions, and it prohibits properties and buildings from promoting social transitioning like changing pronouns. (KPAX News)

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Today and tomorrow in Missoula:

Saturday, March 25

• Young Kids Dance Party - Missoula Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Pieta Brown - The Wilma (8:00 PM)

Sunday, March 26

• Birdwatching Club - Fort Missoula Gravel Quarry (9:00 AM)
• Yoga & Cider - Western Cider (11:00 AM)
• Sunday Funday Board Games - Cranky Sam Public House (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Have you ever wanted to try out ceramics? Wildfire Ceramic Studio here in Missoula is opening public community classes for the first time since it opened three years ago! (KPAX)
• The Missoula Marathon race weekend is coming soon! Get ready for race weekend from Jun. 23-25. Do you have what it takes to take the Big 3 Challenge? (Missoula Marathon via Facebook)
• Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Check out these great events in downtown Missoula on Saturday, Mar. 25 and Sunday, Mar. 26. (Missoula Downtown via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be back in your inbox soon with your next update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.