Articles Written By: Kate Haake
RONAN — High school students are serious when it comes to literature, calculus, chemistry and … well, sometimes, baking. And don’t forget the espresso. After a three-year absence, the Ronan School District has reinstituted a forgotten favorite, commonly referred to as fam...
With a budget of $300 dollars, Pablo physical education teacher Darci Nice makes do. She replaces athletic equipment, buys a few new balls, and can purchase some clearance items. But in a single school year, $300 doesn’t stretch too far. It’s not enough to purchase fun new progr...
RONAN — One usually doesn’t encounter hypothetical dinosaur sounds in music. But on Nov. 16 at the first combined high school band concert in the area, consisting of bands from St. Ignatius, Arlee, Ronan, Charlo and Thompson Falls, audience members heard just that during the performance ...
Much to the disappointment of Lake County, the Mission Valley Choral Society will not be performing their annual Christmas concert at the St. Ignatius Church this year. Conductor of the group, Mason Niblack, reported that the choir has lost about 20 vocal performers since last year for various reaso...
Today marks the 35th anniversary of the Great American Smoke Out. Though the event has encouraged many tobacco users to quit the habit, every former smoker has followed their own path to cleaner lungs and a healthier life. Prevention Specialist for Western Montana Addiction Services Julia Roberts is hesit...
RONAN — For Helen Smith, waiting to join the Women’s Army Corps at age 21 seemed like a lifetime of anticipation. But after signing up and basic training on Daytona Beach, the native of St. Ignatius found herself an ocean away on the shores of Wales in the United Kingdom. &ldquo...
CHARLO — The Charlo Parent Teacher Association is doing their best to keep the flu at bay this season by hosting the second annual Health Fair. Along with flu vaccines, an array of health information and prevention materials were available Thursday evening in Charlo’s new multi-purpose r...
RONAN — This holiday season warm up your festive feelings with local Christmas entertainment. The Ronan School Music Department started practicing for their Christmas programs this week and will be presenting numerous concerts for the community’s enjoyment in the Ronan Performing Arts Ce...
RONAN — The route of Spring Creek is a twisted one. Flowing south through Ronan, it weaves its way under U.S. Highway 93, bursting into open air when it arrives in the beautiful expanse in the middle of town called Bockman City Park. Four decades ago, the 15 acres surrounding Spring Creek were...
When I moved to Ronan in August of 2009, I didn’t know what to expect. For reasons I won’t delve into, I was terrified of driving and grocery stores made me cry. At city council meetings, I would slip into Russian when taking notes and only notice it a short while later. I was petrified ...
