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Welcome to the “Brave Nation” the internet radio (soon to be FM) broadcast station of the St Labre Indian School. Named after the St Labre Indian School mascot, the Brave Nation broadcasts from the St Labre School Campus on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation in Montana.

The Brave Nation is a service to our schools; St Labre, Pretty Eagle, and St Charles and their local communities and to our friendly donors who share an interest in values, Native American Traditions, and giving. Check out the Student/Parent Page link to access various features and information for those schools.

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CONGRATULATIONS ST LABRE BRAVES...KUDOS! and a job well done to our Boys Varsity Basketball Team. You made it all the way to state with the elite eight. Look out next year! Keep your heads up high! You've earned respect!

UPDATING SERVICE - WE WILL BE OFF THE AIR UNTIL MARCH 15, 2010

SCHEDULES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 11th, 2010......
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CHANGES, POSTPONEMENTS, & CANCELLATIONS FOR TODAY, MARCH 11th

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VIDEOS & PHOTOS NEEDED...Person with any videos or photos pertaining to this years basketball season, Boys, Girls, Jri Hi, or High school, please email them to the Brave nation where we can add them to our sports page. Any game or tourney pics will be preferred. You will recieve credentials with your posted pictures. email bravenation@stlabre.org or call the office 784-4534 for more information.

MONTHLY SCHOOL EVENTS.....What are the happenings going on this month at St Labre, Pretty Eagle and St Charles? Click HERE to find out!

SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS....See what they're eating at St Labre, Pretty Eagle and St Charles Schools. Click HERE to see!

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY by Jim McDonald.....March 11, 2010....AM I LISTENING...In Bible study one evening, the participants were asked to listen while one person in the group read this passage aloud. "Trust in the Lord and do good" (Psalm 37:3). I closed my eyes and imagining myself as a child, being tucked into bed, hearing a mother's reassuring voice (and God's). In today's Old Testament passage, this indictment comes to God's people through the voice of the prophet Jeremiah: 'They have not...paid heed...they will not listen....This is the nation which does not listen to the voice of the Lord, its God, or take correction.' And I must ask, "Am I listening?" Or, as today's Gospel reading suggests, "Am I for or against Jesus?"...O Lord, our God, may we listen and pay heed to your voice!.

MISSION MESSAGE…The journey of the 40 days of Lent is to help change our hearts in preparation for the great feast of Easter-- the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead. FAST: ON GOOD Friday. This means no meat and only one full meal that day for persons who have celebrated their 18th birthday until they reach their 60th birthday. ABSTINENCE: On ASH WEDNESDAY AND GOOD FRIDAYS of Lent we are asked to go without meat, as a very small sacrifice to remind us of the huge sacrifice Jesus made for us by giving up his life. Everyone who has celebrated their 14th birthday is to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and Fridays of Lent. ***Use of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, praying the Stations of the Cross, reading the Scriptures or meditations, attendance at weekday Mass and other practices of penance, self discipline, and alms giving are encouraged throughout Lent.*** Blessings on all this Lent! Sister Bernadette

LENTON SERVICES…This month St. Labre employees have the opportunity to attend the Lenten Healing/Reconciliation service. We are pleased to have Bishop Michael Warfel preside at the service...When: Friday, March 26...***Time: 2:30 p.m...***Where: St. Labre Church...All St Labre employees are expected to attend. Wishing you blessings during this special season of Lent!..Sister Bernadette

ST LABRE 8th GRADE FUND RAISER…The St Labre 8th grade students will be stopping by the high school office, middle school office, elementary office, administration front desk, and the Y&FS front desk beginning at 3:30 today to leave several copies of the spring catalog. Take a look at the items available for Easter, Mother's Day, graduation, Father's Day, and miscellaneous items for those spring gardens. They will check back at those locations, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at the end of the day and take orders for those of you who are interested. It is a short sale so we get the items delivered before Easter break. Thank you for supporting the 8th grade students in their fund-rasing efforts. Call LaCee Small, 406-784-4567 for info.

BYCYCLE DONATIONS…Greetings and Happy Spring! Once again St. Labre Youth & Family Services is sponsoring a bicycle drawing for the Community Egg Hunt scheduled for Saturday, March 27, 2010 in Mission Park - weather permitting. Watch for flyers posting the event!! They are once again humbly asking for you generosity - this could be by department, groups, families or individuals. Here are the categories: (Each age bracket will need 1 boy's and 1 girl's bicycle) **0-3 years old…**4-6 years old…**7-9 years old…**10-12 years old…Thank you for your consideration of this request. If you wish to donate, please contact the Youth & Family Service office at 784-4521 to let them know which age category and gender you would like to sponsor.

SOLICITATIONS FOR THE MATH CONTEST…St. Labre is hosting the MCTM Southeastern Montana Math Contest this year. There will be six schools visiting the campus for the contest on the afternoon of March 12 from 2:30 to about 5:00 p.m. There is expected to be 156 participants from other schools attending. The students who are on break between tests will be in the Academy Gym, so it may be an opportunity for a group to have concessions open during that time. The cafeteria will have a nice supply of healthy snacks ready for the event. Any people or organization wishing to plan something or to simply help along please call Mrs. Boothe at 784-4564.

EMPLOYEE HEALTH SCREENINGS…The 2nd Annual Health Screening for employees will take place at St. Labre on March 17th and at Pretty Eagle and St. Charles on March 18th. The health screening will consist of height and weight measurements and drawing of blood which includes a comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) of 14 tests that gives you the current status of your kidneys, liver, and electrolyte and acid/base balances as well as of your blood sugar and blood proteins. The CMP is used as a broad screening tool to check for conditions such as diabetes, liver disease, and kidney disease. Employees will also complete an on-line Health Risk Assessment. The screening will be held March 17th and 18th. This is free for employees and all are encouraged take these tests every year so that a baseline can be established and reviewed for follow-up. The test results and health risk assessment are mailed directly to the employee's home mailing address to ensure confidentiality. Please plan or participating again this year! Call Rayetta Jordan at 406-784-4501 for further information.

FIVE TAX CHANGES FOR 2009…As you get ready to prepare your 2009 tax return, the Internal Revenue Service wants to make sure you have all the details about tax law changes that may impact your tax return. Here are the top five changes that may show up on your 2009 return. 1. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - - ARRA provides several tax provisions that affect tax year 2009 individual tax returns due April 15, 2010. The recovery law provides tax incentives for first-time homebuyers, people who purchased new cars, those that made their homes more energy efficient, parents and students paying for college, and people who received unemployment compensation. 2. IRA Deduction Expanded - - You may be able to take an IRA deduction if you were covered by a retirement plan and your 2009 modified adjusted gross income is less than $65,000 or $109,000 if you are married filing a joint return. 3. Standard Deduction Increased for Most Taxpayers - - The 2009 basic standard deductions all increased. They are: **$11,400 for married couples filing a joint return and qualifying widows and widowers. **$5,700 for singles and married individuals filing separate returns. **$8,350 for heads of household. Taxpayers can now claim an additional standard deduction based on the state or local sales or excise taxes paid on the purchase of most new motor vehicles purchased after February 16, 2009. You can also increase your standard deduction by the state or local real estate taxes paid during the year or net disaster losses suffered from a federally declared disaster. 4. 2009 Standard Mileage Rates - - The standard mileage rates changed for 2009. The standard mileage rates for business use of a vehicle: **55 cents per mile. The standard mileage rates for the cost of operating a vehicle for medical reasons or a deductible move: **24 cents per mile. The standard mileage rate for using a car to provide services to charitable organizations remains at 14 cents per mile. 5. Kiddie Tax Change - - The amount of taxable investment income a child can have without it being subject to tax at the parent's rate has increased to $1,900 for 2009. For more information about these and other changes for tax year 2009 call Vicki Anderson 406-784-4522 or visit IRS.gov .

FREE TAX PREPERATIONS…Free VITA Tax Service will take place every Wednesday from 9-3 in Ashland and Chief Dull Knife Extension office will take appointments on Monday, Tuesday, & Thursdays from 9-3pm in Lame Deer, MT. The VITA Program offers free tax help to low- to moderate-income people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. Certified volunteers have been trained to help prepare basic tax returns at no charge. We also offer free electronic filing. This is open for all community members needing to file their taxes. Call Vicki J. Anderson, Director, Youth & Family Services (406) 784-4521 Toll Free 1-877-785-4457.

ST LABRE HIGH SCHOOL ART WORK ONLINE…..The High School students' artwork from the end of 1st semester is now available for viewing at www.artsonia.com/stlabre1 . Go to this website and support the student artists by viewing their work, leaving comments, and becoming a member of their fan club. You may also purchase items with your favorite student's artwork on them with 15% of the proceeds coming directly back to the St. Labre High School Art program. For more information, call Mindy Samman, St. Labre Art Instructor at 406-784- 4440.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Birthdays for 3/11/10!

St Charles 7th Grader - - Desmyn Singer - Happy Birthday Desmyn! Wishing you the best on this day! From the St Labre Organization.

St Labre Food Service Employee - - Wind WhiteWoman - Happy Birthday Wind! Thank you for your valued work you do within the food services. Great Job! From the St Labre Organization.

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Recent Scores...
High School Basketball

3/04/10 - - State C Tourney- HS Boys Basketball - - Power 79, St Labre 52

3/05/10 - - Culbertson 76, St Labre 57

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RECENT SCORES

STATE C HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNEY

Recent Scores...

3/04/10 - - Power 79, St Labre 52

3/05/10 - - Culbertson 76, St Labre 57

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