Some folks will work through the holidays

As most of us gather with loved ones today and tomorrow, there are many in the community who are not able to, for many reasons.

The staff at Northern Montana Care Center spend Christmas Eve and Christmas Day making sure their residents have the best Christmas possible.

Ila McClenahan, director of pastoral care and activities, said Christmas Eve festivities begin at 10 a. m., when the residents gather to open the gifts they've received from the Adopt-A-Resident program, and eat cookies.

"We want every resident to feel like they are loved and appreciated, " McClenahan said. "And the support o...