POLSON — A small act of kindness rippled through Cherry Valley Elementary School and caused teachers and students to reflect on how good it feels to care about others. It all started in February when seven-year-old Kolter Cook learned about a prize being offered at his school for reading books. “The more books you read, the more tickets you would get and a better chance at winning a brand new bike,” said contest officials. Kolter went to work and read as many books as he could to get bike raffle tickets. His mom, Shawnalee Cook, said she didn’t know about his plan to win a bike. He later told her that he didn’t want to share the details of the...
We are halfway through Montana’s short legislative session, and Montanans are still waiting for Republican legislators and Governor Gianforte to get to work on creating the jobs and economic recovery they promised during the campaign season. In their absence, Democrats have led the way. Montanans ar...
The recent announcement of the Snowbird Fund, www.snowbirdfund.org, which, with the help and administration of the Montana Community Foundation and a three-person review panel composed of Native Montanans, will provide direct financial assistance (no strings attached) to families and friends of missing ...
The Polson Clubhouse of the Boys and Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation has been up and running for over four months and the possibilities it offers just keep growing. The number of kids served has doubled, almost 90 a day, with minds being nourished, tummies being filled and bodies being exercised. This...
POLSON — Although I now have had both my vaccine shots, I will still wear my mask for the safety of others. Think about that when you come to the Polson Senior Center and please wear a mask. After a year of being cautious, let’s not slacken our efforts due to COVID fatigue. Activities: ...
ST. IGNATIUS — What wonderful weather we are having. Everyone is ready for spring, I’m sure. I know I am. Daylight savings begins on Sunday, March 14, so our evenings will be longer and hopefully, a good time to walk and enjoy where we live. Please remember to set your clocks ahead by an ho...
In a traditional season, gymnasiums across the state would be packed with fans cheering for their favorite prep basketball teams battling for postseason glory. The coronavirus pandemic has made for anything but a normal 2020-21 basketball season, delaying the start by nearly three weeks and forcing restri...
POLSON — Local filmmaker David W. King was taking aerial video of the North Lake County Library on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 3:55 p.m. when he heard a loud crash. “I looked over and saw a big dust cloud,” King said. With his drone already in the air, King flew it over the scene of an aut...
POLSON — The Mardi Gras parade at the new Polson Boys and Girls Club featured a 15-foot, flying red dragon fashioned out of cardboard boxes, wire, tape and red paint. It had moving wings, blinking eyes and a “fire” breathing snout. Trumpeter Joe Martinez accompanied three of Dick B...
POLSON — We are open but we cannot guarantee your safety from COVID-19 so use your best judgment before participating in activities and meals. A thank you goes to MT Cattlemen’s Association for a steer from Vaughn; White’s Meats in Pablo for processing it; and the MT Food Bank in Polson ...
