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Free tax assistance available, regardless of age

News from the AARP Tax-Aide Program LAKE COUNTY — The AARP Tax-Aide Program provides free help in preparing and electronically filing Federal and State income tax returns for low-to-moderate income taxpayers. This service is free to taxpayers of any age. All volunteer preparers are trained a...

Cheff earns national Make It With Wool honors Cheff earns national Make It With Wool honors

CHARLO — Cassidy Cheff of Charlo traveled to Charleston, S.C., in late January to participate in the national Make It With Wool contest. She had qualified on the state level in December in Billings, where each participant constructed garments from fabric with a minimum of 60 percent wool. They were jud...

Pins awarded for five years of service Pins awarded for five years of service

RONAN — The ladies of the Ronan Ladies Auxiliary 5652 received five-year pins at their March meeting. The Auxiliary began on Nov. 8, 2008. Pictured are Peggy Cote-Smith, Kathy Harrington, Margaret Fay, Jessie Merwin, Crystal Nichols, Marie Hall, Helen Sorenson and Pat Armstrong. Not pictured are Cory C...

News from the Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana

CHARLO — It’s time for spring, and for the Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana to open its doors for the 2014 season on Tuesday, April 1 at 10 a.m. A new photo exhibit in the museum, “Images From the Past: Women in Our World,” celebrates the 100th anniversary of women’s right to v...

Mission Valley Christian Academy to hold open house

  POLSON — Mission Valley Christian Academy will hold an open house April 8 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. MVCA Director Chris Bumgarner will be presenting school information at 6 p.m. This is a great way to meet the teachers, see the school facility and visit with other parents. Dinner will be provided. ...

Focus group needed for research

  FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Confederated Salish and Kootenai members and descendants are invited to participate in a University of Montana research study. Participants will be part of a focus group discussing how genetics can improve the use of medications in American Indian communities. Food and ...

Charlo students to audition for theater

  CHARLO —The Missoula Children’s Theater is coming to Charlo. The Ninepipe Arts Group is sponsoring a performance of The Secret Garden at Charlo School on Saturday, March 29 at 7 p.m. The cost is $3 per person or $10 for a family. Auditions are being held after school on Monday, Ma...

Arlee schools out-shovel deep snow

ARLEE – The Arlee School District made it through the end of the season snow dump without missing a single day of school, although they were forced to schedule a late start.  “We didn’t miss any days,” said Elementary Principal Don Holst. “What our people did to get ever...

Spring Mack Days underway Spring Mack Days underway

News from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes FLATHEAD LAKE —The 2014 Spring Mack Days began March 14 with 34 days of lake trout fishing on Flathead Lake.  Mack Days runs Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only, March 14 through May 18, with 10 straight days May 9-18.  Sponsored ...

Sportspage bowling scores for the week of March 4

Tuesday Moonlighters High Scratch Game: Ross Woods 267 High Handicap Game: Walt Reznicsek 260 Hugh Scratch Series: Ross Woods 694 High Handicap Series: Ross Woods 694   Wednesday Mixed Men High Scratch Game: Ron Fricker 247 High Handicap Game: Ron Fricker 268 High Scratch S...


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