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Time Capsule: From the archives of local weeklies
Stories harvested from the Flathead Courier, June 24, 1954

Fort Connah Rendezvous is a step back in time
A trapper by the name of “Teaspoon” finished first in the annual Trapper’s Run – a contest of grit and physical stamina held during the 24th anniversary of the Fort Connah Rendezvous, June 14-15 at the historic outpost north of St. Ignatius.
Tribes lift ban on open debris burning
Fire officials with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Division of Fire announced they will lift the ban on debris/outdoor burning within the Flathead Reservation boundary as of Friday, June 20.
Registration open for Buffalo Run
St. Luke Community Healthcare sponsors the 42nd annual Buffalo Run on Saturday, July 12, as part of the St. Ignatius Good Old Days celebration.

Peter Walther, 95
Peter Eugene Walther, died on June 20, 2025, wore many hats during his 95 years. A memorial service and reception will be held at Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, 130 S. 6th St. E. in Missoula, on July 11 at 10:30 a.m.

Ailport sentenced to 110 years for driving truck into house
A Polson man, convicted at trial of attempted deliberate homicide, arson and criminal mischief, was sentenced in District Court in Polson June 12 to a total of 110 years in the Montana State Prison.

Frank Glen Parker, 88
Frank Glen Parker returned to the loving embrace of his Heavenly Father on Monday, June 9, 2025. Surrounded by family, he passed peacefully in his daughter’s home in Polson.
Ronan Seniors: Foot clinic on Monday
We will have another foot clinic on June 23. Call us at 676-2371 for an appointment.

More than 300 attend Polson's No Kings protest
A colorful crew if protesters lined the intersection of Highways 93 and 35 in Polson Saturday, waving signs and banners opposed to what participants describe as the autocratic leanings of President Trump.

Mission Valley Events Roundup
Your guide to events and public meetings in Lake County
Healthcare News
St. Joe receives high marks for sustainability; Logan Health moves rehab clinic.
MAC softball standouts earn postseason honors
The Mission-Arlee-Charlo softball program was well-represented on the 2025 Western B-C All-State and All-Conference lists, with six players earning postseason accolades following a strong campaign.
Ronan brewery hosts art walk, raises funds for first responders
The Ronan Cooperative Brewery is closing the month with an inaugural Art Walk on Fourth Ave. from 5-8 p.m. Friday, June 27. The event features live music by Good Company and works by around 10 area artists.

Diane Cline-Johnson, 68
Diane Ruth Cline-Johnson, age 68, of Polson, died Sunday, June 22, at her home in Turtle Lake surrounded by family. A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 26, and funeral service is at 10 a.m. Friday, June 27, all at The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory in Polson. Burial will take place after the service at Lakeview Cemetery followed by a reception at the First Presbyterian Church.
St. Ignatius Seniors: How to beat the heat
The National Institute on Aging reports the elderly are particularly vulnerable to high heat temperatures, which can put people at risk for fatigue, edema, heat rash, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To lower your risk of heat related illness, drink fluids, avoid alcohol and caffeine.
St. Ignatius Seniors: Bingo this Saturday
Next Bingo date is June 14 we hope to see you there!
Mission Valley Events Roundup
Your guide to upcoming events and public meetings in the Mission Valley

Ronan man sentenced to 50 years for sexual abuse
A Ronan man, accused of misrepresenting himself on social media to obtain explicit images of underage girls, was sentenced in District Court in Polson June 18 to 50 years with the Montana State Prison.
Mission Valley Calendar
Upcoming events and meetings in the Mission Valley
Polson Seniors: The history behind Juneteenth
On June 19, 1865, nearly 100 days after the Civil War ended, the Army of the United States freed all the nearly 250,000 slaves in Texas, the last state to abolish involuntary servitude. An abbreviation of this memorable event became “Juneteenth”. Soldiers died to make men free, and to keep us free to this day. Be awake. Stay alert.