Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Berl Tiskus

Allrecipes films Polson cook

POLSON — It seemed like an ordinary Saturday morning at the Smith house. Smells of roasting lamb, herbs and vegetables wafted from the kitchen. A plump apple pie sat on the buffet. But on Jan. 22, Allrecipes.com’s "What’s Cooking" host Michael Ketchum, and videographer David Albright ...

Polson teen to attend Air Force Academy

The essential and enduring mission of the United States Air Force Academy is to educate, train and inspire men and women to become officers of character motivated to lead the United States Air Force in service to our nation. POLSON — While most students are happy to receive one highly coveted appoin...

Ricketts finishes first at state speech meet

LAUREL — After a grueling two-day State Class A Speech Debate and Drama Meet, Polson High School’s team ended up tied for fourth place in drama and finishing in sixth place in speech. Adding lots of points for her team was Molly Ricketts who became the Class A State Champion Impromptu Speaker....

Wolves hot topic at Western Montana Stockmen's Association Meeting

POLSON — Wolves were a major topic at the business meeting of the Western Montana Stockmen’s Association on Jan. 29 at the KwaTaqNuk Resort and Casino. Western District supervisor of Wildlife Services Kraig Glazier answered questions from the group. Glazier and wildlife specialist Ted North r...

Valley View home lost to fire

VALLEY VIEW — Fire totally destroyed the home of a Valley View family on Saturday, Jan. 22. Homeowner Tammy Barr noticed flames coming out of her windows as she pulled back into her driveway after delivering pizza to her children, who were helping rake leaves for a neighbor just a few blocks away. ...

Quilts light up downtown

POLSON — Downtown Polson has colorful handmade quilts peeking from the windows of many businesses. All in Stitches is sponsoring its annual quilt show, “a chance for our customers to show off their work,” according to Diane Byers, one of the talented quilters who works at All in Stitches. ...

PHS speech, drama, debate students move on to state

LIBBY — After a three and a half hour bus ride to Libby, Polson High School Speech Debate and Drama competitors got down to business at the Jan. 22 Northwestern Class A Divisional meet.  First to sixth-place finishers at the divisional meet will advance to the Montana State Class A Speech, Deba...

Polson finishes in top 4 in speech, drama sweeps

RONAN — The bus ride was short for the Polson High School Speech, Debate and Drama team when they traveled to the Ronan Invitation Meet on Jan 15. Maybe the short ride and more sleep energized the PHS students and helped them earn fourth in Class A Speech Sweeps and second place in Class A Drama Sweeps...

Students raise awareness, money

POLSON — A high school assignment involving heifers might sound more like a Future Farmers of America project than an English assignment. However, seniors Jordan Hinshaw and Rebecca Lake decided on Heifer International when they accepted English teacher Michael Schwabenbauer’s challenge to fin...

Seatbelts work for Erickson and Sam

POLSON — “The title of this story should be ‘seatbelts work,’” David Erickson said. Erickson and Donald Sam were at the Polson Fire Department to receive a Saved by the Belt award. Both men were wearing seatbelts when they were involved in accidents where they might have been...


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