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Briefs for Nov. 8, 2017

‘Treasure Island’ presented in Arlee ARLEE — Follow young Jim Hawkins and his friends as they sail a dangerous sea of adventure with Long John Silver and his pirate band at the helm during Arlee High School’s production of “Treasure Island.”  Join us at the Ar...

Give thanks for good health by donating blood this season

News from the American Red Cross The American Red Cross encourages people to share their good health this holiday season by donating blood for patients in need.  Mike Healey’s son was born prematurely, weighing 3 pounds, and immediately needed blood. “I gave blood the next day and ha...

Plains man dies in 2-vehicle crash

A 34-year-old man from Plains died in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 93 last week.  The driver of a Subaru station wagon, who Lake County Undersheriff Ben Woods identified as Kenny Marjerrison, was pronounced dead on scene, Montana Highway Patrol Sgt. Chan Barry said.  The Subaru was hea...

Local Baha’i celebrate birth of founder, share message of unity Local Baha’i celebrate birth of founder, share message of unity

PABLO – Dozens of people from across Lake County attended the 200th birthday celebration for the creator of the Baha’i faith at the Salish Kootenai College on Sunday, Oct. 22.  The Baha’i of the Flathead Reservation organized the event. They were celebrating the 200th year since the...

Plant a pollinator garden, receive free seed

News from Lake County Conservation District RONAN — Do you love flowers and bees? Help the Lake County Conservation District (LCCD) attract more beneficial pollinators to our county. We have designed a pollinator-friendly seed mix, filled with flowers and legumes specifically designed for Lake Cou...

Dispatchers train for disaster response without aid of computers Dispatchers train for disaster response without aid of computers

POLSON – In order to get around prohibitive costs, Lake County Office of Emergency Management Director Steve Stanley organized a local training session for his dispatch crew and first responders last week. Stanely, who said he wants to offer his 911 emergency dispatch crew and other emergency respon...

Teens gather to learn suicide intervention skills Teens gather to learn suicide intervention skills

RONAN – One of Kylei BigBow’s friends died by suicide last year. The 17-year-old Polson High School student was so overcome with grief from the loss that she decided she needed to do something about the issue. “I wanted to take that grief to help conquer this,” she said of suicide....

PSA hosts shooting competition

News from the Polson Shooters Association POLSON – The Polson Shooters Association (PSA) in conjunction with Mission Tactical Ranch is sponsoring a clinic and handgun competition.  There will be shooting at three venues of multiple targets, for some of the most challenging competition in L...

GOP faithful hear from Senate candidates GOP faithful hear from Senate candidates

RONAN — On Sunday, some Lake County Republicans got a taste of next year’s June primary battle for the right to take on U.S. Sen. Jon Tester in November 2018.  The party faithful gathered at the Ronan Community Center to hear five of seven announced candidates give a short 5-minute speech...

Monaco elected governor of Kiwanis International’s Montana district Monaco elected  governor of  Kiwanis  International’s  Montana district

News from Kiwanis Barbara Monaco of Polson was elected as Governor of the Montana District of Kiwanis International for the one year 2017-18 term starting Oct. 1. Barbara is one of 48 international governors in the world of this organization founded in 1915 with nearly 600,000 members of all ages and a ...


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