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RONAN — On March 25, the Ronan Area Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Agriculture Appreciation Dinner for the first time in two years, this time honoring locals Beth and Craig Blevins. The Blevins have been a busy couple during their decades living in Mission Valley. Beth has served as a veterinarian in the area for 35 years, while Craig has worked as an A.I. tech for 45. On top of their careers, raising Black Angus and commercial cattle on their farm, and bringing up their children Michaela and Ethan, the couple has dedicated years of their lives to the community. Craig served as beef superintendent for four years, served on the Market Livestock Committee, and he...
Weather cooperating, on April 1 detour signs come down, the road traversing Crow Dam southwest of Ronan opens after a two-year closure, and Crow Reservoir will gradually begin to fill again after 16 years of limited storage. Farmers in the area will no doubt be relieved. Downstream, the reservoir wa...
POLSON — I am madder than a March hare, according to my grandmother. March Madness is what they call this time of year when 64 college basketball teams vie for the National Championship. All that a team has to do is win six games in a row. That team and their fans will be very happy. The other 63 teams...
ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Senior Center is ready for spring! After a fun St. Patrick’s Day dinner, we are ready for more green. Bulbs are pushing their way through the soil and dried leaves at my house and brightening up our days. Menu for the following week: ...
DIXON — The Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community and hopes everyone is staying happy and healthy. All are invited to come enjoy dinner. Meals will be served Monday and Thursday evenings, at 5 p.m. Meals are $4 per serving and are deliverable to Dixon residents upon request. We...
Farmers and ranchers have always been at the mercy of market volatility and weather, but 2022 could be one for the record books. While the annual inflation rate hit 7.9% across the board for American families in February, some costs for farms and ranches have skyrocketed far beyond that. &l...
The Lake County Conservation District is expanding its pollinator initiative this year, bringing the movement into urban Ronan. The local pollinator initiative began in 2017 when district board member Susan Gardner brought up her concern about the bees. A sheep farmer with a deep interest in agricul...
The Lake County Conservation district held a “How To” guest speaker series recently with Pheasants Forever on renovating land for planting flowering species. Establishing new plants on a small acreage ultimately boils down to a few simple steps. Consider the land and seeds: First and ...
Springtime is almost here, which means farmers and local producers will be bringing out the freshest goods in the Mission Valley area soon. If you are in the market for fresh, local produce, or you want to introduce your family to new, local and healthy choices each week, you might find a Community Supported...
POLSON — Among other farm-related talents, horses have the uncanny ability to jump fences, breeze around barrels and run-down cattle. All these activities require healthy muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints performing at their optimum potential. Based on human massage techniqu...
