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Super stitcher Super  stitcher

ST. IGNATIUS — Quilters are a generous bunch — willing to diagnose a problem stitching a quilt block, suggest an easier way to put together a quilt, teach a new technique or volunteer some fabric from their stash of textiles.  Kay Krantz is one of these generous quilters and much more. Ka...

Quilt guild gears up for annual show Quilt guild gears up for annual show

RONAN — Quilters are sewing on bindings, pressing seams and picking up projects from their long-arm quilters in preparation for the annual Mission Mountain Quilt Guild show.  Held in the K. William Harvey gymnasium, the show will run July 30, 31 and Aug. 1. The theme this year is “Twist a...

City of Ronan dissolves park board

RONAN — Decisions about the future of Bockman Park will be made by a committee of Ronan City Council members, instead of a board of citizens, after the council voted to do away with the park board on July 22.  Council members said they wanted to have more control over what happens in the park b...

Fireworks banned for rest of year in Ronan

Fireworks banned for rest  of year in Ronan RONAN — Mayor Kim Aipperspach followed suit of many other governments in banning fireworks during the Fourth of July weekend by emergency order, but the fun sparks won’t be allowed in Ronan from now through New Years Eve.  The Ronan C...

Ronan City Council moves closer to reserve program

RONAN — The Ronan Police Department could soon have a new reserve police officer program, if the city council gives their final blessing at an upcoming council meeting.  On July 20 the council moved Police Chief Ken Weaver’s proposal for a reserve police officer program to a second readin...

‘Pasturing for Profits’ workshop to be held in Ronan Aug. 20-21 ‘Pasturing for Profits’ workshop to be held in Ronan Aug. 20-21

RONAN — The summer pasture workshop, “Pasturing for Profits” will be held in Ronan on Aug. 20-21. For the first time ever, renowned grazing researcher, author and rancher Jim Gerrish will join us in Lake County to share practical ways to increase the sustainability of our family agricultura...

Police Chief talks crime over coffee Police Chief talks crime over coffee

RONAN — The best way to keep from being a victim of crime in Ronan these days is to lock your car doors, according to Police Chief Ken Weaver.  Weaver heard concerns, visited with community members, and gave crime prevention tips at his monthly “Coffee with the Chief” meeting on Jul...

Complete online hunter ed class prior to field day

RONAN — Hunter education online classes are available to anyone 18 or older at the Fish Wildlife and Parks website http://fwp.mt.gov/education/hunter/. There is a fee to take the class online but the mandatory field day is free of charge.  The field day will be held Aug. 15 in Ronan from 9:30 a...

All’s fair in Ronan All’s fair in Ronan

RONAN – Every little farmer and rancher in the valley will have shined their boots, glittered their bulls, and washed their goats as they prepare to strut their stuff in the Lake County Fair this week.  The 4-H centered event has been going on since last Saturday, but all of the large animals a...

PDC scholarships up for grabs PDC scholarships up for grabs

RONAN — Two lucky college students or college-bound high school seniors living in the Mission Valley will each win a $500 scholarship during this weekend’s Pioneer Days rodeo events. And a lucky 50/50 draw will make one spectator a bit richer. The scholarships are paid through the Ronan Pionee...


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