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St. Ignatius seniors for July 27, 2022

ST. IGNATIUS — The last weekend in July is coming right up, before we head into the dog days of August. We are hoping for an uneventful fire season and a great last month of summer. Our menu for the week:   —  Friday, July 29: chef’s salad, rolls, fruit, lemon cake —  Tuesday, Aug. 2: spaghetti, tomato-beef sauce, French bread, fruit, cookies —  Wednesday, Aug. 3: dinner at 5:30 - Indian tacos and fixings, coleslaw, fruit, apple crisp —  Friday, Aug.5: tuna casserole, pea salad, corn bread, fruit, brownies Have a great week.


Polson seniors for July 27, 2022

POLSON — Fifty Years! That is the age for eligibility for membership in our not-for-profit organization. Fifty years ago, the Polson Senior Center was chartered. Look forward to events celebrating our Golden Anniversary. Call 406-883-4735, Email: polsonseniorcenter@gmail.com, or visit us at 504 Thir...

Good Old Days returns to St. Ignatius Good Old Days returns to St. Ignatius

ST. IGNATIUS — Streets filled with families, friends and neighbors July 15 to 17 to celebrate over 39 years of fun, games and food at the annual Good Old Days event.  The morning started with the annual Buffalo Run, which travels through and around Main Street. One of the eldest contestants, Bo...

Water management board authorizes new wells, answers questions Water management board authorizes new wells, answers questions

RONAN — The Flathead Reservation Water Management Board is making headway through a stack of domestic well applications, thanks to an interim application process developed this spring. The five-member board meets regularly at the Office of the Engineer, located in the former Masonic Lodge in Ronan, ...

UM bio station researchers find nutrient imbalance in Flathead Lake UM bio station researchers find nutrient imbalance in Flathead Lake

FLATHEAD LAKE — As any gardener or farmer can tell you, nitrogen and phosphorus are chemical elements found in soils and fertilizers that plants need to grow. They also know different ratios of nitrogen and phosphorus are ideal or detrimental for different types of plants and crops. Nitrogen and pho...

Standing Arrow Powwow brings visitors to Elmo Standing Arrow Powwow brings visitors to Elmo

ELMO — The Standing Arrow Powwow returned this year on July 15 to 17, spiking the population of Elmo and filling the air with music, singing and laughter.  Started 45 years ago in 1977, the Standing Arrow Powwow has been a main attraction of the summer ever since, bringing in visiting royalty f...

Governor Gianforte promotes launch of Montana 988 Lifeline

HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte joined Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials, mental health and crisis lifeline experts, and Montana State University (MSU) officials on July 14 to promote the launch of the Montana 988 Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline. ...

Lawsuit filed by Lake County against the state

LAKE COUNTY — This week a lawsuit was officially filed against the State of Montana by attorney Lance Jasper with the law firm Reep, Bell, and Jasper on behalf of Lake County for unfulfilled obligations of Public Law 280.  Public Law 280 was passed by legislation in 1963, whereby the State of M...

Deputies respond to home invasion assault

News from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office RONAN — On July 7, Lake County 911 took a report of a home invasion assault on Hummingbird Lane in Ronan. Deputies responded and determined the sole occupant of the residence had been assaulted by two males who fled the scene. The suspect males were...

Ninepipes Museum holds benefit to honor Bud Cheff Jr. Ninepipes Museum holds benefit to honor Bud Cheff Jr.

CHARLO — The Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana will be holding a celebration and fundraiser on July 17, the ‘Keeping Our Valley’s History Alive’ Summer Benefit.  Last year, museum founder Bud Cheff Jr. was awarded the 2021 Montana Historical Society’s Heritage Keeper Awa...

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