Ellington

An Ivy League Collegiate Athlete

Berit DeGrandpre is a high functioning kid. I would know. A few months back, Berit did an internship under me at the Lake County Leader. She has big plans, and recently, those plans started falling into place.

Armed robbery, kidnapping, shooting, carjacking, evading duo arrested over weekend

Two men carjack, kidnap family of five in Missoula, head north.

Polson girls make it ten straight

This past weekend, Class B/C had their state tournament, while Class A had their divisional tournament. There were two doubles teams and a singles player that placed in the top six at the state tournament in Missoula. In Kalispell, the Polson girls took home their 10th straight divisional title.

Comeback kids

Two outs. Two strikes. One errant throw.

Local athletes compete well at divisional track meets

Under rainy skies, athletes from all the local schools competed for their chance at attending their respective state tournaments.

Locals qualify for CNFR

Two local college rodeo athletes are headed back to the big stage in June.

Arlee holds second TEDx event

TEDx made its second appearance in Arlee on Thursday night, bringing in 12 different speakers to share information and ideas.

Niemeyer finishes in 18th, girls team takes fifth

After a cold, snowy divisional tournament, part of the Ronan golf team traveled to the Billings area May 17 to compete in the Class B state tournament. The Ronan girls team and Fisher Niemeyer competed.

Daines speaks during Armed Forces Day

American flags adorned tables draped in red, white and blue and the rich smell of ham and broccoli salad wafted through the air. Men and women smiled and walked from table to table, shaking hands and exchanging small talk. Many of the men wore hats or pins, indicating their status as a veteran of one of the many branches of the American Military.

Polson FC U14 girls' soccer team wins two more

The Polson U14 soccer team traveled to Kalispell Saturday to play two games. The first game was against the Flathead Force, Polson jumped out to an early 2-0 lead scoring two goals in the first 9 minutes of play, both goals were scored by Ellie Maddy and assisted by Tia Mercer. The Force scored a goal two minutes later and the halftime score had Polson in the lead 2-1. Ellie scored another two goals in the second half, in the 52nd and 55th minutes. Sophia Moderie got the assist on the first one. The game ended with a Polson 4-2 win.

Mariners split games in Kalispell tourney

The Mission Valley Mariners played two games last week. They split the games, defeating Calgary and losing to the AA Kalispell Lakers. Against Calgary, the Mariners had five runs in both the first and fifth innings to end the game early. Julian Jones had a home run in that game, and Walter Wood brought in three runs. Jacob Harrod added two, and Tyler Kelsch, Isaac Gillingham and Tyson Petticrew also had RBIs.

Secretary of Transportation meets with Tribal Council

Rail lines, oil, and public transportation were just a few of the topics touched on during a meeting on May 19. CSKT Council and staff gathered in the Council Chambers to discuss ideas with Federal Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and thank him for his support of the expansion of transportation for those people living on reservations around America.

Results from the Special Olympics

An Ivy League collegiate athlete

Board calls for special election

The FJBC met on Monday evening to decide how to move forward with the results from the May 3 election held to vote in possible new board members.

A final thank you

On my day off Saturday, I drove down to Anaconda to watch Ronan play softball. It was cold and wet the whole time except for about 15 minutes during warm ups for the championship game. Then during the game the wind started blowing and it was raining horizontally. It was terrible.

Event offers free help for everyone

Women 4 Wellness draws hundreds

Parking was at a premium during the 2016 Women 4 Wellness event May 19 at Joe McDonald Gymnasium on the Salish Kootenai College campus.

Poison Middle Schoolers jazz up elementary student's day

Jazz Band shares love for music at Linderman

The excitement of graduation was in the air at Linderman Elementary School, whose fourth-grade students got to visit Polson Middle School May 19.

Memorial parade comes to Polson

Three-year-old Paisley Williams stood at the corner of Main Street and Third Avenue May 18 gently rocking her baby doll, Emma back and forth.

Firefighters put out an electrical fire in Polson

Polson City firefighters were called to the scene of light smoke coming from the eaves of above an apartment balcony May 20.

Two bears detained, released in Lake County

Officials detained two bears who wandered into Lake County during the last few days, darted, then released them both back into the wild, Stacy Courville, CSKT wildlife biologist said.

Polson officials silence city's sirens

Residents and visitors to Polson will not need to be concerned about blaring air raid sirens anymore now that Clint Cottle, Polson City Fire Chief, requested that emergency dispatchers do not use them any longer.

Volunteers stitch up warmth for babies

Volunteers gathered at All in Stitches in Polson last week to share the work of transforming donated and specially-purchased fabric into receiving blankets for babies at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson.

Lake County Justice Court

Lake County District Court

From the bench of Lake County District Court Judge James A. Manley May 18:

We've 'gone global'

Like it or not, I’m sure you’ve noticed it by now, we’ve gone global – everyone has.

Marjorie Jean Saxby

Marjorie Jean Saxby (nee Lamond) passed away from natural causes on Sunday, May 22. Marjorie was born in Sydney, Australia in 1912 and grew up there with her parents, Harold Lewis Lamond and Cecilia Clare Lamond. Her sister, Enid and husband Richard Palk and brother, John Lamond and wife Alison, have preceded her. She is survived by daughter, Dianne Farrell (Tom), grandsons, Jed and Reid Farrell, nephews; Roger Palk, Stephen Lamond (Cath), Tim Lamond (JoAnne) and nieces, Rosemary Palk Henderson (Phil); Jill Stewart (Ian), Margaret Stewart (Ross) and nephew; Richard Saxby, and extended family.

Hattie B. Steffan

A funeral Mass for Hattie B. Steffan, 91, of Dickinson was held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 24, at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in New Hradec with Father Bill Ruelle celebrating.  Burial took place in St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in New Hradec.

Fatal accident near Sommers clogs traffic

Travelers headed north on U.S. Highway 93 north of Lakeside can expect delays this morning, after emergency crews responded to a fatal accident that occurred between a logging truck and a passenger truck at 6:50 a.m.

Vernon J. Gravning

Vernon J. Gravning, 92, of Polson, died Sunday, May 15, at Polson Health and Rehabilitation Center. Vernon was born on January 29, 1924, to Jennings and Lillie (Ringsaker) Gravning in Alexander, North Dakota. 

Lawsuit challenges potential transfer of bison range

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — An environmental group has sued federal officials over the potential transfer of the National Bison Range to American Indian tribes in Montana.

Ronan girls, Fisher Neimeyer compete at state golf tournament

It was a weird day of golf for the Ronan team last Tuesday. After a sunny weekend, the team traveled to Anaconda for the divisional tournament, where they played in the snow.

Mission Valley Mariners win two more in Libby tourney

In Libby this past weekend, the Mariners won two games. Against the Clark Fork Cougs, the Mariners won 17-0. Jacob Harrod struck out eight batters and had three RBIs. Julian Jones had a home run and two RBIs. Anthony Jones also had two RBIs, as did Zach Evertz, Marquise Askan, and Micah McClure.

GPCF sponsors PYSA soccer field

Polson Youth Soccer Association (PYSA) would like to offer a huge Thank You to the Greater Polson Community Foundation (GPCF) for sponsoring the third regulation-sized field at the soccer complex under development north of Mission Valley Aquatics. The central/west soccer field will be named “Community Field” field in recognition of their generous $25,000 donation toward the soccer complex project.

Polson sweeps games at Butte tourney, MAC falls to Conrad

Last week the Class B/C softball teams finished up their regular season. The Ronan Maidens finished it off with four straight wins, while MAC went 1-2, including a 0-7 loss against defending Class B/C state champs, Conrad. 

Ronan boys win divisional tournament

The Ronan tennis team edged out Mission by just two points to take the divisional tournament in Mission this past weekend. They were led by Fisher Shima, who won the singles title, beating out Mission’s Tim Van Elst in an exciting three set match. Shima heads back to the state tournament, where he played in the semifinals last year. Ronan’s doubles team of Ethan Blevins and Colt Roullier also played in the championship, but they were defeated by Mission’s team of Andrew Esslinger and Nate Doll, 6-3, 7-5.

Arlee girls, Charlo, Ronan boys win district meets

Three different teams brought home top honors from their district track meets this past weekend. 

GOING FOR GOLD

Not surprisingly, the Polson tennis program is once against competing at the top of the conference this year.

Two burglars make their way through Lake County court system

Flathead Lake Rockskipping Championships May 28

Festival defines family

Volunteers clean Ronan May 14

Ronan volunteers help clean up their town

Special Olympics awards roundup

Law Enforcement Torch Run proceeds through Lake County

Volunteers carry Special Olympics torch through Lake County

Polson Police Department volunteers, about 20 Special Olympians and several citizens carried a torch through Polson May 13 as part of the department’s annual Law Enforcement Torch Run, a fundraiser for Montana State Summer Special Olympics. 

Flathead Joint Board election is not acceptable

The last few weeks you’ve heard radio announcements, newspaper articles, and a lot of rumors about the recent Flathead Joint Board of Control election. Contrary to what you hear, the FJBC won’t honor this election until “all” irrigators get a ballot. There are about 2,500 irrigators, 658 of those irrigators did not receive a ballot. That’s about 33 percent of irrigators who did not receive a ballot. Five hundred and twent nine in the Flathead District, 29 in the Camas area alone. Ask yourself, how many irrigators total in Camas area? The Mission District has 110 irrigators who did not receive a ballot. Over 17,000 acres of irrigated land had no vote. This is totally unacceptable to this FJBC board. Lake County was hired by the FJBC to run this election. When you’re hired to do a job, you’re accountable to the people who hired you. Lake County Election Office and the County Attorney are responsible to run the election according to all applicable State laws. You just can’t take one law and change the way elections were run for 40 years without proper notification and paperwork. Ask yourself also why the Lake County Attorney’s office was sending interoffice communications that there was to be one pro-compact and one anti-compact witness at the vote counting. FJBC commissioner elections have nothing to do with the CSKT compact. District elections are to choose competent commissioners to represent the Irrigation Districts in District business. 

Character is an important trait to have

Character counts.  Character matters.  Character is an important quality for leaders of anything. Our personal character traits are core  values upon which our thinking and actions are based.    

Lake County District Court

From the bench of Lake County District Court Judge James A. Manley on May 11: 

Lake County Justice Court

Verra Sky Holley

Verra Sky Holley was born April 21, 2016 at the Nesting Place in Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. She was 20 inches and weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces.

Vashawn Peter Old Person

Ozzie Old Person and Neray Buck are excited to announce the birth of brother, Vashawn Peter Old Person. He was born May 11, 2016 at the Nesting Place in Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson.

Cole D. Boehler

On April 30, 2016, Cole D. Boehler joined his parents, Virgil and Mary (Skinner) Boehler and his special Grandmother Ida Fischer. He passed away as the result of a drowning accident.

Olive Yvonne (Pollman) Otis

Yvonne Otis, of Prescott Valley, Arizona, and formerly of Polson, died at her residence on April 25.  Yvonne was born on April 30, 1928 as Olive Yvonne Jacobs to Earl and Polly Jacobs of Shelton, Washington.  She is survived by her husband, Paul E. Otis, whom she married in September of 1995.

Beverly Jean Skates

Ruth Wolf

Ruth Wolf, age 89, passed away on May 1 at her beloved home in Huson of natural causes.

Tester takes questions from PHS seniors

Flowering Rush: An invasive aquatic problem

MAC hands Ronan big loss, Polson drops two

The MAC Bulldogs matched up with conference rival Ronan last Thursday in Mission. Ronan, who had a rough go at Frenchtown the week before, continued to struggle batting against eh Bulldogs. Ronan senior Kaitlyn Sassaman had the team’s only hits, while MAC was led by Kenzie Couture, who went 4-4 including a triple and four RBIs. Mikaylan Roylance had a double and added two RBIs, as did Ran’Dee Charlo. Jordyn Eichert also had a double and a RBI. MAC didn’t get going until the third inning, but after scoring two in that inning and four in each of the next two, the game was called due to the 10 run rule.

Polson teams sweep Lake County track meet

It was an exciting week of track and field for Lake County athletes. Last Tuesday, all of the local teams came together for the Lake County meet in Polson. 

State Music Festival results for local schools

Local musicians traveled to Helena last weekend to compete in the state music festival.

Among other things: Some called it progress

Sometimes progress is hard to recognize when it’s taking place – especially when bureaucratic rules and regulations appear to impede rather than promote progress.

4H shooting sports results

Coming together

For the last 16 years, the Mission, Arlee, and Charlo schools have came together to create a combination softball team. A great example of how the co-op has worked out is the team’s seniors this year.

Class B/C tennis teams prepare for divisional tournament

The season is winding down for the tennis teams in the area. For Mission and Ronan, divisional tournaments start on Friday. The boys will be in Mission, while the girls travel to Superior. The next week, Polson hosts their divisional tournament, while Mission and Ronan compete at the state tournament in Missoula.

There is no 'I' in team

I’m going to be shunned by all of my high school readers for what I’m about to say. 

Mission Valley Mariners play first home games of the season

The Mission Valley Mariners had their first home games on Sunday against the Kalispell Lakers. After the B squad game, players from both teams came out on to the field to give all the mothers in the crowd flowers in honor of Mother’s Day.

Polson man killed crossing Highway 93 in Polson

Roger Bordeaux, 64, died at about 10 p.m. Saturday after a local woman accidentally struck him with her car earlier that evening, Wade Nash, Polson Police chief said.

Polson Police officer helps save a life with quick action

Every life is precious to Quintin Fowler, a Polson Police Officer on duty around noon on Feb. 7.

Authorities look to improve Ninepipes viewing areas

Authorities want to improve the Ninepipes Wildlife Management Area with the addition of two elevated wildlife viewing stations and improved parking, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Region One Information officer John Fraley said.

Fourth graders get fun day off campus

Fourth grade day at the fairgrounds

Fourth graders treated to agriculture fair

Friends knitted together for a purpose

Breast cancer survivor wants to help others enjoy their lives

Joyce Marsh is looking for some help from knitters and crocheters in Lake County willing to band together for the sake of knockers: Knitted Knockers.

Lake County celebrated Day of Prayer at courthouse

Dozens take time to attend National Day of Prayer event in Polson

 Polson Four Square Pastor Gregg Perkins stood behind the microphone to begin this year’s National Day of Prayer, an hour-long prayer session in front of the Lake County Courthouse May 5.

Fleming sentenced to two five-year prison terms

Lake County District Court

From the bench of Lake County Court Judge Deborah K. Christopher on May 5:

Lake County Justice Court

From the bench of Lake County Justice Court Judge Randal Owens:

Join together for Peace Officer's Memorial Day

There is life beyond the grave

TV is relentlessly feeding us fear-laden rhetoric

Delton Edwin (Del) Mindt

Delton Edwin (Del) Mindt, age 79, peacefully passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Del was born April 22, 1937 in Sidney, Montana to Edwin and Ella Mindt. He grew up on a small farm in Sidney until entering the Army in 1956. 

George Oliver (Bud) Beebe

Today our world changed with the passing of our dad, Bud Beebe. He was the leader in our family; our dad, a husband, a grandfather, uncle, brother and a friend. A great humanitarian; he loved his family, marveled at the world around him and appreciated a good horse. He will be missed by many people he befriended along the way but most of all we his family will miss his caring ways. 

Louise J. Schock

Louise J. Schock, 81, of St. Ignatius, passed away peacefully at home on May 9. A Celebration of Life will take place at Zion Lutheran Church in St. Ignatius on Friday, May 13, at 11 a.m.

Darrell Patrick “Pat” Gowen

Darrell Patrick “Pat” Gowen, age 68, passed away on Sunday, April 24, at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson.

EVERETT RICHARD TOELKE

ALEISTER LAVEY PIERRE

EMILYNN MARIE MALDONADO

Emilynn Marie Maldonado was born May 2, 2016 at the Nesting Place in Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. She was 20 inches and weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces. Emilynn’s parents are Lyndee Guardipee and Salvador Maldonado. Maternal grandparents are Maria and Loren Bell. Maternal great-grandparents are Nita Matt and Russell Wagner. Paternal grandparents are Jolene and Sharon Ingraham. Paternal great-grandparent is Lillian Ingraham.

JAYCE ALAN HERMAN

Jayce Alan Herman was born April 25, 2016 at the Nesting Place in Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. He was 19 inches and weighed 5 pounds 12 ounces. Jayce’s parents are Ma-Lee Bigcrane and Doneveun Herman of Polson. Maternal grandparents are Kaetie Howard, Francis Brown and John Bigcrane.Maternal great-grandparents are Sandy Reum and Dale Alford. Paternal grandparents are Tish Kallowat and Colin Herman.

JARVIS P. BIG LAKE JR.

Jarvis P. Big lake Jr. is proud to announce the birth of brother, Aysa Mayze Big lake. Aysa was born May 3, 2016 at the Nesting Place in Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. He was 20 and 1/2 inches and weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces. Aysa’s parents are Camilla D. Boe and Jarvis P. Big lake Sr. of Ronan. Maternal grandparents are Yvette Boe and Tim Contreraz.Maternal great-grandparent is Deanna Boe. Paternal grandparents are Christine and Pat Big lake. Paternal great-grandparents are Angela and Warren Jo Blaine.

Thursday morning accident near Charlo ties up road, traps people

South county emergency responders are moving toward a two-vehicle accident on Hwy 212 near Charlo for a two-vehicle accident with entrapment. 

Tribes celebrate migratory bird return

Flathead Joint Board rejects election results

St. Ignatius school district votes against bond initiative

Thank You Ronan Power Products

The Ronan schools and the softball team would like to thank Ronan Power Products for the generous donation of a four wheeler for our 2016 softball season. Their support is greatly appreciated!

County's Sciaretta and his partner Max receive award

Water compact is more than a piece of litigation

Editor,

William L. “Bill” Guinn

Proctor - William L. “Bill” Guinn, 88, passed away in the morning, Monday, May 2, 2016, at the St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.

Darrell P. Gowen

Polson – Darrell P. Gowen, age 68, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson.

Delton Edwin

POLSON-Delton Edwin (Del) Mindt, age 79, peacefully passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Del was born April 22, 1937 in Sidney, MT to Edwin and Ella Mindt. He grew up on a small farm in Sidney until entering the Army in 1956. 

Be bear aware after dark during this season

Residents can rest easy knowing that most bear activity in Lake County takes place in shaded or water-prone areas after dark and before sunrise, said CSKT Biologist Stacy Courville.

Making unforgettable harmony

Hundreds of musicians ring in Pablo

The soothing, sometimes exhilarating sound of 236 handbell musicians practicing for their annual concert called out to Lake County and its residents Saturday as the massive group prepared for the evening’s final concert.

Trade show teams with activity

Trade show features lots of activity

AEight-year old Agnes Fleischauer of Arlee danged at the end of a giant bright pink elastic-style band in front of Polson High School Saturday.

Kids use know-how to solve problems

K. William Harvey kids enjoy hands-on learning

Second graders build skills with science

Ronan second-grade teacher Alina Graves shared a unique science experiment with her K. William Harvey students this year: Graves’ class tested out a new STEM-related science program that uses kids’ inventive thinking skills to solve a relatable real world problem.

First dock proposed for Wild Horse Island

Officials at the Montana State Parks Department want to know how the public feels about installing a first-ever dock near Wild Horse Island.

Students work extra hard to help clean up Polson

Green Up/Clean Up helps make Polson even prettier

The cleanup command center at the North Lake County Library in Polson was popping with volunteers for six hours Friday, signing out clean-up volunteers, distributing gear and offering coffee, water and cookies to anyone who wanted them. 

Illanna Jade Mathias

Illanna Jade Mathias was born April 18, 2016 at the Nesting Place in Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. Illanna was 19 and ¾ inches and weighed 7 pounds 3 ounces.

Polson girls continue to dominate opponents

As the tennis team season nears tournament time the Polson girls continue to get big wins over conference teams. Polson traveled to Corvallis and Hamilton this past week, where both the boys and girls team did very well. The Ronan teams were in Mission and then traveled to Libby to take on both the Loggers and Troy. Mission won big matches over Ronan on Friday. Among the winners in the county was Polson senior Molly Lemm continued her great season with three more big wins. Ronan’s Fisher Shima had two big wins in Libby, and Mission’s Tim Van Elst won both a singles and doubles match against Ronan on Friday.

Lucky Rex Cheff

Lucky Rex Cheff was born April 13, 2016 at the Nesting Place in Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. He was 19 and ½ inches and weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces.

Delaney wins 100-meter dash at Top Ten meet

The best of western Montana came together last Tuesday in Missoula to see how well they could compete against the top ten athletes in all classes. Local athletes competed very well. One of the best performances came from Charlo’s Michael Delaney, who won 100-meter dash with a time of 11.45. Polson’s Jacob Clairmont also had a great day, taking third in the 110 hurdles, third in the long jump, fourth in the 300 hurdles, and fifth in the pole vault. Arlee’s Isaac Desjarlais took sixth in the 400, and the Polson short relay team took seventh.

Arlee's Carly Hergett: An all-around athlete

If you haven’t figured out who Carly Hergett is yet, you might want to take notice.

Lake County Justice Court

Zachaire Thomas Martin, misdemeanor failure to carry proof or exhibit/insurance in vehicle, first offense. Bond forfeited. Fined $250. Costs $35.

MAC, Ronan, Polson compete at Frenchtown tournament

At Polson last Tuesday, the visiting Lady Bulldogs showed measurable improvement by making defensive plays on the field, keeping the score within a single digit margin and extending the game through seven innings. Polson plated all the points they would need when they sent their entire lineup to the plate in the first inning, capped by a dual RBI double by Quinn Motichka. The Lady Pirates would add the icing to the cake in the fourth inning with the first home run of the season, a three bag tater by Hannah Fryberger. 

Ronan finishes up regular season

Last week, the Ronan golf team traveled to Libby for a chilly invitational. Among the best performances on the day for the Ronan team was by Brooklyn Olson, who took tied for second place, shooting a 95. Right behind her was Kaitlyn Woirhaye with a 98, and a few spots back was Tania Ulutoa, who shot a 106. Heather Pospishil shot a 108 for the Maidens, and Lauryn Hales shoot a 109.

Mariners split weekend games

The Mission Valley Mariners had their second weekend of games in Eureka on Saturday. They split on the day, defeating Kootenai Valley and dropping a game to the Glacier Twins. Against Kootenai Valley, Bryant Hake was 3-3 and had a RBI. Jacob Harrod was 3-4 and also hit in a RBI, and Tyson Petticrew was 2-2. Kade Schutzman and Karsen Krebs also had RBIs in the win.

State track qualifying times and distances

Below is a list of requirements of athletes to qualify for the state track and field meets, along with athletes who have already qualified from each local school.

Polson FC U19 girls win regional soccer tournament

The Polson FC U-19 Girls Soccer team attended the Canyon Rim Classic Soccer Tournament in Twin Falls, Idaho this past weekend. It was a regional soccer tournament with over 130 teams in attendance, primarily from Idaho and Utah. The Polson girls went undefeated and brought home a first place trophy, finishing the tournament 3-0-1. Polson had an impressive 10 goals for and only 2 goals against. Superb defensive play by Hannah Hobbs, Brenna Clarke, and Marina Mayorga and split goalkeeping by Jenna Evertz and Rachel Maddy allowed the Polson attack to push heavily. Goal scorers included Sarah Howell (4), Ashlee Howell (3), Michelle Terry (1), Alexis Maddy (1), and Rachel Maddy (1). Ten goals came from 7 different assisters, including Ashlee Howell (3), Sarah Howell (2), Brenna Clarke (1), Annie Liddle-Broberg (1), Sophie Sisler (1), Amber Clarke (1), and Alexis Maddy (1). Players JaNessa Taylor, Sarah Newell, Amelia Pittsley, Beatrix Frissell, Kiana Snyder, and Alana Fox were all involved in offensive attacks by Polson that nearly resulted in additional goals. 

Cherry Valley holds annual Night of the Arts

On Thursday night, Cherry Valley Elementary students had a chance to show off their artistic skills to their friends and family.

Law office seeks investigation of Polson Rural Fire District

A letter requesting an investigation into possible misconduct within the Polson Rural Fire District was sent to Steve Eschenbacher from Kim Christopherson Law Office in Kalispell. 

Keeping those ticks off

Fort Connah holds its annual open house and rendezvous

Tepees, wagons, pioneers and atlatls. These were a few of the things visitors could check out at this years Fort Connah Rendezvous north of St. Ignatius. 

Earth Day Celebration

Sapling planting, music, and making pine-cone-bird-feeders were just a few of the the activities available at the Earth Day celebration put on by Mission’s Students Serving Community (SSC) at Mission’s Good Old Days Park on Sunday afternoon.