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Articles with the Tag: Polson

Lady Pirates close but no prize

  CORVALLIS – The Lady Pirates had a tough time staying on top, dropping two last week. On Tuesday in Corvallis the Lady Pirates kept the score close but were unable to pull a win, falling to the Lady Blue Devils 35-38. Kaelen Wall and Nichole Lake put up 11 points apiece. The Lady Pirates t...

Pirates and Chiefs compete at Missoula Sentinel’s Jug Beck Pirates and Chiefs compete at Missoula Sentinel’s Jug Beck

MISSOULA – The Pirates and Chiefs tried their might on the mats at the Jug Beck Rocky Mountain Classic Friday and Saturday in the Sentinel-hosted invitational, boasting 31 teams from Montana, Idaho, and Washington. Polson placed 23rd with a team score of 44 and Ronan took the 30 spot, team score 12.5. ...

Mission Valley Bridal Fair showcases gowns Mission Valley Bridal Fair showcases gowns

The 2014 Mission Valley Bridal Fair was held at the KwaTaqNuk Resort on Sunday, Jan. 12. Models graced the runway in gowns from Avant Bridal, and local vendors showcased everything a bride needs to plan a beautiful Montana wedding.

Quilt walk brightens downtown windows Quilt walk brightens downtown windows

POLSON — It’s time for the 2014 All In Stitches Quilt Walk. Held to celebrate the store’s anniversary, this is the shop’s 14th year in business.   The quilt walk drew 14 quilted items, which are on display in stores, according to Barbara Smith, who works at All In Stitches. Qu...

Music, dancing brightens snowy day Music, dancing brightens snowy day

POLSON — On a wintry January Sunday, people were out exercising.  No, they weren’t sledding, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing, they were dancing at the Mission Valley Elks Lodge #1695 in Polson. The occasion was a jam session for the Northwest Montana Accordion Association on Jan. 5...

Devoted Dads: Fathers group forms at local school Devoted Dads: Fathers group forms at local school

In an effort to provide positive, active role models for students and an unobtrusive male presence in the school, Linderman Elementary recently held their the first meeting of the father-involvement program called Watch D.O.G.S. — which stands for Dads of Good Students. On the evening of Jan. 9, fat...

Lions Clubs screen children’s eyes Lions Clubs screen children’s eyes

POLSON — “I saw red lights in a triangle form,” said Jeremiah Coutts, forming a triangle with his fingers and thumbs. The third-grader was describing an eye check he’d just been administered.  On Jan. 7 Polson Lions Club and Missoula Southside Lions Club visited Linderman E...

New Polson mayor, commissioners sworn in New Polson mayor, commissioners sworn in

POLSON — At the first Polson City Commission meeting of 2014, Polson City Judge A. Doug Olson swore in new Polson Mayor Heather Knutson and new City Commissioners Jill Southerland, Ward Two; Todd Erickson, Ward One; and Ken Siler, Ward Three.  Knutson said she was looking forward to keeping Pol...

Rural Fire District looks at station sale Rural Fire District looks at station sale

POLSON — The Rural Fire Board held its monthly meeting on Dec. 8 at the Fairgrounds Fire Station, and one item on the agenda drew quite a crowd. That item was discussion about the possible sale of the Fairgrounds Station to Lake County Search and Rescue. LCSAR members attended and had an impromptu l...

New redistricting affects campaign filing New redistricting affects campaign filing

LAKE COUNTY – Election 2014 will bring more than a new set of political candidates to choose from for Lake County voters. The next political cycle will be the first in which constituents vote in state house and senate districts that emerged from the decennial redistricting process and the first in whic...


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