Articles Written By: Mike Moore
ARLEE – When Bryce Christiaens and Rebecca Shoemaker started their farm in Arlee back in 2008; they only had two native wildflowers growing in their field. Since then that number has grown to more than 40 different drought-tolerant species of native flowers. As their farm grew, so did the challenge ...
PABLO – “We’re losing our language, and our language is our backbone,” Nkwusm Salish Language School instructor Stephen Small Salmon said as he stood in front of Tribal Council Aug. 18. The meeting included the innovative playground equipment corporation, Gametime, who design innovat...
RONAN – “Boo, hiss,” roared the audience as villain Seymour S. Schnitzel stirred the crowd during the three-act performance of The Valiant Villain, Friday, Aug. 19 at the Ronan Performing Arts Center. The evening gave theatre-goers a look at the up-and-coming local performing arts group, Fr...
CHARLO – “Hit, hit, hit,” yells self-defense instructor Levi Read during warm up drills behind the Charlo High School gym Friday evening. “Good, now let’s move on to chokeholds.” Each night 6-8 Charlo High School junior and senior girls, plus a few mothers of the girls ...
RONAN – As summer’s end draws near, many area youngsters will be heading back to school soon. According to Ronan Public Library Director Michelle Fenger, studies show children maintain their reading level, if not increase it, by reading while away from school during the summer. To motivate childr...
RONAN – Nestled in the foothills of the mighty Mission Mountain range lies a six-acre slice of heaven that makes one feel as if they have traveled back in time to a more simple way of living. As the sun casts purple and orange hues onto the nearby Mission Mountains, one could hear family children laugh...
RONAN – During Ronan School District’s regularly scheduled school board meeting last April 11, a lengthy discussion took place regarding eligibility requirements for athletes and participants in extra-curricular activities. Tom Anderson, a new trustee at the time, requested that he meet with trus...
RONAN – On Aug. 11 at the Bockman park in Ronan, the Ronan Area Chamber of Commerce hosted their first-ever First Responders Appreciation picnic to give a warm thank-you for all their dedication and hard work. The event honored members of the Ronan Fire, Ronan Police, Tribal Police and Ronan Ambulance ...
Grinning ear to ear, 10-year old Sotara Barnaby yelled “Order up,” as she finished crafting a tall, creamy Blizzard for an eager customer at the Ronan Dairy Queen on Thursday. Barnaby came from Pablo to help with Dairy Queen’s annual Miracle Treat Day, a nationwide event where appr...
RONAN – Eighty-three youngsters ages 8 to 17 interested in planes, aviation and adventure visited the Ronan Airport on Saturday, Aug. 6 to receive a free plane ride at the Young Eagles event held over Pioneer Days weekend. Throughout the summer, the Lake County Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) p...
