Articles Written By: Berl Tiskus
The Grinch visited the historic Big Arm Schoolhouse on Dec. 13. It was so “Grinch-y” in the building, people could swear they saw a tuft of the Grinch’s acid-green fur disappear around a corner. Kids were invited to decorate a cupcake, already frosted green; string some beads for a neckl...
POLSON — Among the many issues discussed at the Dec. 8 Polson school board meeting was absenteeism in the schools. From Cherry Valley Elementary School’s Everyday on Time to celebrations of perfect and excellent attendance at Linderman, all the principals detailed their efforts at reducing absent...
POLSON — Four years ago the very first Chubby Chicks Basketball for Heart game was played at Linderman Gym as the Bloodclotters team took on the DeFibrillators. The main idea was to raise awareness of heart disease in women. Two years ago at the last Chubby Chicks basketball game, an Automated...
The weather cooperated for this year’s Parade of Lights with temperatures in the high 30s and perfect snowball snow for kids after freezing rain earlier on Dec. 5. Led in by the Polson Cub Scouts, the parade was short, sweet and brightly lit as the Skyline 4 x 4 Club brought a contingent of en...
POLSON — Santa Claus has lots of help around the Mission Valley to make sure kids have a wonderful Christmas, and “Shining Star” is one of Santa’s helpers. Shining Star is a program of the Lake County Deputies Association, according to Lake County Sheriff’s Office Detec...
PABLO — Kids attending the Pablo Elementary School After School Program wrote poems about the beauty of Montana, and they’ve gotten what all authors want —publication. About 30 children in the kindergarten through 4th grade program penned a poem in early October, and Francy Moll, after s...
POLSON — Savvy power tool skills can help repurpose aging pieces into useful items — just ask Tasha Avison. “Shop was my favorite class in high school,” she said. Avison’s new store in Polson, called Perfectly Imperfect and located at 305 Main Street, speaks to her passion...
POLSON — On Monday, Judge Joey Jayne set a jury trial date of Feb. 20, 2015, for Vince Lovato, 53, editor of the Lake County Leader, when he appeared in her court for an omnibus hearing. Lovato pleaded not guilty to obstructing a peace office or other public servant, resisting arrest and disor...
POLSON — Christmas is a time for families, for sharing, for giving, but sometimes it’s a wrenching season for people grieving the loss of a loved one. To remember loved ones who have passed away, Providence St. Joseph Medical Center and Lake Funeral Home are partnering on a Tree of Light...
