Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Karen Greene

Feature Presentation Feature Presentation

  “And the award goes to …” Dramatic pause. Before we get to that, lets look at the people that attended the three-day Flathead Lake International Cinemafest starting on Friday, Jan 22.  The crowds weren’t quite as big as last year, some said, but they were from al...

Arlee food pantry moves Arlee food pantry moves

ARLEE – The food was free but people still broke into the church building to take it. “It got the point where they’d been broken into several times,” Pastor Jason Jury said of the Jocko Valley Lutheran Church at the north edge of Arlee where the Food Pantry was located. He added th...

School board approves design team search

ST. IGNATIUS – The Mission School Board approved the acquisition of a design team for the school improvements plan at the last board meeting on a proposed project requiring a taxpayer bond projected to be set at $5 million.  “We want to open this up to companies interested in helping us w...

St. Ignatius gets new police officer St. Ignatius gets new police officer

ST. IGNATIUS – When St. Ignatius Police Officer Patrick Nobles patrols the town, he envisions a time when people didn’t have to lock their doors. “I’d like to see this community go back to that,” he said. “Is it feasible? I don’t know, but it’s worth a try.&...

Group celebrates social justice work Group celebrates social justice work

St. IGNATIUS – The human rights work of Martin Luther King, Jr. began more than 50 years ago. “We are still fighting for social justice,” said speaker Dustin Monroe, CEO and Founder of Native Generational Change. “We are not as far as we think we are.” Monroe gave a speech...

Children celebrate ducky days Children celebrate ducky days

ST. IGNATIUS – The yellow rubber racers went more in a circle than a straight line and some went flying out of the buckets. “The 13th of January is Rubber Ducky Day,” said Lake County Health Department Director Emily Colomeda of the national holiday. In honor of Rubber Ducky Day, the ...

Children celebrate ducky days

ST. IGNATIUS – The yellow rubber racers went more in a circle than a straight line and some went flying out of the buckets. “The 13th of January is Rubber Ducky Day,” said Lake County Health Department Director Emily Colomeda of the national holiday. In honor of Rubber Ducky Day, the ...

Ronan Middle School increases security measures Ronan Middle School increases security measures

RONAN – Security protocol has changed at the Ronan Middle School for anyone visiting the facility. “We’ve put a couple new things in place,” said Ronan Middle School Principal Mark Johnston. The biggest change can be seen at the school’s main entrance. Student traffic was ...

Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration planned Martin Luther King, Jr.  celebration planned

News from the Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition POST CREEK — Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition is pleased to announce a public Celebration for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Jan. 16, 2016 at 2 p.m. at the Mission Valley United Methodist Church—70715 Highway 93, top of Post ...

Students, volunteers help rebuild classic car Students, volunteers help rebuild classic car

CHARLO – The body of an unpainted vintage 1972 Chevy El Camino Super Sport sits in a small room at the Charlo High School. “It’s on a rotisserie like a chicken so it’s easier to work on,” said Stan Atchley, Charlo’s shop teacher. The car’s frame and engine sit in ...


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