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St. Ignatius seniors for Dec. 29, 2021

ST. IGNATIUS — Wow! Here it is, our last newsletter of 2021. I still get excited when I think of the year changing overnight, just as our seasons switched from fall to winter on Tuesday night at winter solstice.   I hope everyone enjoyed their holiday, and will continue to enjoy friends, family and good cheer into 2022. Our menu for the week:   —  Friday, Dec. 31: soup and sandwiches, green salad, fruit, dessert  —  Tuesday, Jan.4: 5:30 dinner - pork ribs, applesauce, oven roasted potatoes, mixed veggies, fruit, lemon bars —  Friday, Jan. 7: beef stew, vegetables, rolls, fruit, spice cake   —  Tuesd...


Polson seniors for Dec. 29, 2021

POLSON — This year is the 50th Anniversary of our Polson Senior Center. We are looking forward to a great celebration. If you have stories or pictures to share from previous years, let us know. Our historian and directors are beginning to compile a display for us to share. If you had or have relatives ...

RONAN — With temperatures dipping well into the low teens Saturday evening in Ronan, clouds of breath fog hovered over festive holiday crowds as they lined the sidewalks along Main Street to take in the annual Parade of Lights as it made its way through downtown.  The event, hosted by the Ronan...

Flathead Reservation Water Management Board appoints new members

FLATHEAD RESERVATION — The Flathead Reservation Water Management Board is gradually taking shape, with two members recently appointed by the CSKT Tribal Council, and county commissions in Lake, Sanders, Missoula, and Flathead counties having submitted their nominees to Gov. Greg Gianforte by Dec. 16.&n...

Elks host annual Hoop Shoot Elks host annual Hoop Shoot

POLSON — Mission Valley Elks Lodge #1695 held its annual Elks Hoop Shoot on Saturday at the Linderman Gymnasium. “We were very excited by such a strong turnout. We had a total of 45 boys and girls participate in the free throw competition this year,” said event coordinator David Rensvold...

Polson seniors for Dec. 22 2021

POLSON — Happy New Year from the officers, directors and staff at the Polson Senior Center.   We are located at 504 Third Ave. E., and open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. Lunch is available from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. weekdays for $5. Dine-in, take-out, and delivery to a shut- in are available....

Dixon seniors for Dec. 22, 2021

DIXON — Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at the Dixon Senior Center. The Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community and hopes everyone is staying happy and healthy. All are invited to come enjoy dinner. Meals will be served Monday and Thursday evenings at 5 p.m. Meals are ...

St. Ignatius seniors for Dec. 22, 2021

ST. IGNATIUS — As we all get ready to celebrate the holiday season with our family and friends, we want to express how grateful we are to all our members and volunteers. This is truly a great community with a big heart. We would like to thank those who have donated to help keep our meal programs going ...

Marijuana ordinance passes first reading in Polson Marijuana ordinance passes first reading in Polson

LAKE COUNTY — Although sales of recreational marijuana become legal in Montana Jan. 1, locals won’t see a deluge of dispensaries selling pot. Instead, suggests Polson City Manager Ed Meece, “we’ll probably see the licenses issued in a constant trickle rather than a flood over 2022.&rd...

Electric extravaganza: holiday light show returns to Ronan Electric extravaganza: holiday light show returns to Ronan

RONAN — The power switch of what appeared to be billions of strands of twinkling and sparkling Christmas lights was flipped on during the annual Lights Under the Big Sky festival. After taking a year off last year due to the pandemic, the dazzling, one-of-a-kind holiday light spectacle returned once...

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