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Articles with the Tag: St. Ignatius

Good Old Days provides old-fashioned fun Good Old Days provides old-fashioned fun

ST. IGNATIUS – It was another traditionally hot Good Old Days celebration with a slew of exciting events including sack races, picnics, tug-of-war competitions — and plenty of cold drinks. Leila Marsh, 13, started her own early morning tradition by winning the one-mile race at the annual Buffa...

Class of 1963 ‘floats’ down memory lane Class of 1963 ‘floats’ down memory lane

ST. IGNATIUS — Fifty years ago the Vietnam War was a reality, the Beatles were beginning to write hit songs and the Mission High School seniors of 1963 were graduating.  The class planned their reunion with the Good Old Days celebration. The first item on their agenda was to build a float. &...

Good Old Days promises a good old time Good Old Days promises a good old time

ST. IGNATIUS — Good Old Days, the annual community celebration in St. Ignatius, is a favorite around the Mission Valley. The food, fun and atmosphere offered by the weekend-long party is one of the things that makes it so special.  Stewart Morton, a lifelong resident and participant in the fest...

Amish auction raises funds for community school Amish auction raises funds for community school

Students in any school might say recess is their favorite subject. Emily Miller, 9, Sara Yoder, 10, and Kristina Brenneman, 12, aren’t any different. “We like recess,” they said in unison. Emily also enjoys vocabulary lessons when school is in session. “I like learning new wo...

Mission eliminates animal control officer position Mission eliminates animal control officer position

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius City Council voted to eliminate the town’s animal control officer position during the July city council meeting.  Last month, council members discussed the issue in depth and came to the general consensus that if the town wanted more police officers in the ...

St. Ignatius VFW post honored at state, federal levels St. Ignatius VFW post honored at state, federal levels

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius VFW Post 106 earned several state and federal awards this spring and summer. The Montana American Legion association awarded the post with a plaque for the Best Consolidated Post Report for a small post. In addition, the post won a certificate of distinguished service...

Breakfast and bingo served up in St. Ignatius Center

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Senior Citizens Center will again be the site of the Good Old Days Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, July 20. The breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. and continue to 11 a.m. Eggs, sausages, pancakes, orange juice and coffee will be served for $5 per person. Bingo will be played ...

St. Ignatius class celebrates turning 75

ST. IGNATIUS — The classmates of St. Ignatius class of 1956 plan to celebrate turning 75 years old by riding on a float in the Good Old Days parade on July 20. Classmates meet at the high school at 10 a.m. to prepare for the parade. A barbecue at Chuck’s place will follow the parade. Call (406) 7...

Municipal candidates begin campaigns

POLSON — With filing for municipal positions closing on June 27, three people threw their hat in the ring for Polson mayor — Heather Knutson, Michael Brandt and Bob Fulton. Incumbent Todd Erickson is running to keep his seat as Ward 1 Polson City Commissioner for a four-year term while Jill So...

Missing St. Ignatius woman found dead

ST. IGNATIUS — Missing St. Ignatius resident Mary Jean Decker, 52, was found deceased in a field last weekend not far from where she was last seen.  Lake County Undersheriff Dan Yonkin said Decker’s vehicle was found parked on St. Marys Lake Road in St. Ignatius. She was found about one m...


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