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 Award. The award honors those who have had a significant impact on generating interest in preserving Montana’s history and heritage. Cheff grew up in the Mission Valley and in the 1970s became increasingly concerned by the fact national and international collectors were buying many important Native American artifacts, and he “aggressively started to preserve Indian and ...
RONAN — On July 9, ‘Sweet Pride in July’ was held in the Ronan City Park, a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. Sponsored by Safe Harbor and The Spirit of Many Colors, an LGBTQ+ club at the Salish Kootenai College, this was the eighth year of celebration. A celebration with food, ...
ST. IGNATIUS — This coming weekend is Good Ol’ Days here in St. Ignatius. The St. Ignatius Senior Center is excited to host our annual pancake breakfast on Saturday, July 16. We will serve pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, orange juice, coffee and tea. Our breakfast starts at 7 a.m. and runs unt...
POLSON — The Polson Senior Center has many activities to join in: Exercise for Mobility: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Tai Ji (slow movement for balance): begins Aug. 2, Tuesdays and Thursdays for six weeks Bridge: Tuesdays and Fridays, sign up for seating&nbs...
Reel Bailey RONAN — Reel James Bailey was born on July 6, 2022, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces. Parents are Reece and Lisa Bailey of St. Ignatius. Paternal grandparents are Rod Bailey and Brent and Patti Powell of St. Igna...
News from Terry Cable, Arlee Jocko Valley Museum ARLEE — The Arlee Jocko Valley Museum features an exhibit on loan from the Montana Historical Society featuring the cavalry with photos and artifacts of the day. Additional displays include Troy Felsman’s photo exhibit of the Salish Pend D&rsq...
POLSON — Molly Owen, Lake County’s new District Court judge, swore in new Lake County Attorney James Lapotka Thursday afternoon before a crowd of well-wishers. Lapotka ran unopposed for the post in the recent primary election, and replaces Steve Eschenbacher, who retired six months shy of the end...
POLSON — Educators from around the state gathered in Polson on June 27 and 28 to learn ways to bolster and support their afterschool programs at the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Summer Training conference. 21st CCLC is a program that provides federally funded five-year grants...
ST. IGNATIUS — The Montana Federation of Public Employees (MFPE), thanks to an agreement with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Union and First Book, were able to partner with public schools in St. Ignatius and Hot Springs on June 27 to provide a free book giveaway for local kids. &ldq...
ARLEE — The Arlee Celebration Powwow kicked off their Fourth of July celebration this year on June 29, unpausing from Covid and carrying on the festivities through the holiday. The exact date of the first Fourth of July Powwow in Arlee hasn’t been pinned down due to government supression...
