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POLSON seniors for June 12, 2024

POLSON — June 14 is Flag Day.  Not tree flags, snake flags, rainbow flags or vulgar flags. Just the United States Flag.    Friday, June 16: Father’s Day - Do not buy him a tie. Monday - June 19: Juneteenth - It is a national holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States. Tuesday, June 20: Summer Solstice - The longest day of sun light in the year; about 16 hours long where we live. Way North, in the Arctic, the sun never sets. From now until December, the hours of daylight will decline. This summer could be a long, dry, fiery season from what I’ve been told. I hope they are fibbing me. Activities: —  Wood Carving for b...


Lake County marriages, divorces in May

Marriages AnneMarie Kim Lombardi and Matthew Jonas Mauland Jesse Raul Vargas and Loni Elise Havlovick Clayton Jan Smith and Angela Marie Rice Douglas Edward Trigg and Cortnie Grace Ellenwood Dalton Daniel Hall and Karlie Cathleen Haynes Amanda Jo Ann Eike and Joshua Kaemen Miller Bra...


RONAN seniors for June 12, 2024

RONAN — Mission Valley Senior Center is located across from St. Luke’s Hospital, Any age is welcome to come enjoy our meals; you don’t have to be a senior citizen. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday for lunch and other activities. Our menu: —  Wednesday, June...


Births for June 12, 2024 Births for June 12, 2024

Anastasia Waltman  POLSON — Anastasia Sophia Waltman was born on May 29, 2024, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. She was 19.25 inches long and weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces. Anastasia’s parents are Teagan and Matthew Waltman of Polson. Anastasia’s materna...


Fresh Off the Farm Fresh Off the Farm

RONAN — The Ronan Farmers Market met for the second time this season on Thursday, May 30, at 4 p.m. The market plans to keep the Thursday schedule throughout the season. New vendors are on site, including Sierra Farms from Polson with gelato made from sheep’s milk. Sierra Farms, who also parti...


Local graduates with multiple degrees

BONIFACIUS, MINNESOTA — On May 11, 2024, Elisabeth Bjorge graduated from Crown College in St. Bonifacius, Minnesota. She graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Business Administration, a Degree in Marketing, a minor in Entrepreneurship, and a minor in Data Analytics.


Corps removes remaining lake level restrictions

News from Energy Keepers Inc. POLSON — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers removed the remaining flood control restrictions on Flathead Lake Levels at the end of May clearing the way for the lake to reach full pool of 2,893 feet. Energy Keepers Inc. managers will continue with historically low outflo...


Briefs for June 5, 2024

Cancer Support Group meets twice monthly  POLSON — Anyone affected by cancer is invited to a support group that meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from noon to 1 p.m. in the Chapel at St. Joseph Medical Center. The Cheerful Heart Cancer Support Group is led by Matthew Conn...


Bottoms up: UM course teaches students beer brewing Bottoms up: UM course teaches students beer brewing

MISSOULA — It’s typically not condoned for University of Montana students to skip classes to sample beer at 9 a.m., but there they were on a recent weekday morning sipping an IPA at Missoula’s Draught Works brewery. Lest you think of them as slackers, know this gathering wasn’t foc...


Foundation for Montana History grant awarded

News from Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana CHARLO — Ninepipes Museum is pleased to announce it was recently awarded a grant through the foundation for Montana History. The project involves recording the stories of the collection through the people of the Flathead Reservation in collaboration w...


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