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Articles with the Tag: Polson

Donation allows more kids to learn to swim

RONAN – The Boys and Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County received a donation to help make sure that kids learn water safety skills. “We will be able to increase the level of instruction that kids receive and improve their swim skills thanks to this donation,” said Boys...

Sports Shorts for Sept. 27, 2017 Sports Shorts for Sept. 27, 2017

Rodeo POLSON – High school cowboys and cowgirls from across Montana gathered in Polson Sept. 16, for a one day, two rodeo event. Held at the Polson Fairground, the event was put on by the Mission Valley High School Rodeo Team. Local events included bull riding, barrel racing, team roping, breakawa...

Polson

 POLSON — It’s time to pass the torch along to someone who’s more stable who will treat my ladies as I did … as much as he is able. At home I’ll strive to not incur the wrath of Honey Bunch who says we wed for better or for worse … but, Lordy, not for lunch. B...

Cool weather helps dampen area fires Cool weather helps dampen area fires

POLSON – A week of cooler temperatures combined with rain and snow at high elevations impacted the Liberty Fire last week, and more of the same forecast this week should continue to put a damper on things. Devlin Lafrombois, a fire prevention specialist with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Trib...

All about cherries: statewide symposium held in Polson All about cherries: statewide symposium held in Polson

POLSON – Gibberellic acid, stem-free cherries and cherry powdery mildew were just some of the topics discussed at the third annual Montana Cherry Symposium, held Sept. 14 at KwaTaqNuk Resort.  Sponsored by the Montana Department of Agriculture, the one-day event featured speakers from Oregon, W...

Sports Shorts for Aug. 20, 2017 Sports Shorts for Aug. 20, 2017

Football ARLEE –  Senior Rylan Crawford rushed for four touchdowns as the Arlee Warriors won at home with a 50-12 takeover of Troy on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 16. Crawford’s four touchdowns came on runs of 20, 17, 9 and 5 yards, while Will Mesteth added a score on a six-yard run. Warri...

Polson

POLSON — I think senility is going to be a fairly smooth transition for me. I am retiring at the end of this month. Come join me for lunch at the birthday dinner on Sept. 22. We thank Bob and Pam Bonner from The Retreat for the donation of a power recliner chair. It is used at the toe-nail clinic...

County budget passes, plans for court annex, jail begin County budget passes, plans for court annex, jail begin

POLSON – The Lake County Commissioners passed a budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 last week.  Planning for a new court annex and jail are included in the $29.8 million budget, County Finance Director Scott Beggs said.  The previous budget was $27.2 million. He said the difference lies in...

Public safety building, taxes topics of budget talk 

POLSON – After considerable discussion, Polson City Commission approved a $19.55 million budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 last week. The previous budget was for $14.24 million. City Finance Officer Cindy Dooley said the increase is largely due to the wastewater treatment project, which is represente...

Sober living house remodel underway Sober living house remodel underway

POLSON – Work on a sober living house is progressing, and that has licensed addiction counselor Jay Brewer hopeful for a spring opening, if not sooner.  Brewer, 54, is a former drug addict who, along with others from the One Heart Committee, is looking to provide a safe place before and after d...


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