Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Kent Luetzen

Dixon community runs to improve school buildings Dixon community runs to improve school buildings

DIXON — A community that runs together, stays together. That was the goal for the 2nd annual Bison Stampede in Dixon this past weekend. Families and friends gathered in their running shoes to help raise money to maintain an important building in the Dixon community. “The funds will go direc...

Eagle’s Adler strives for shot-put perfection Eagle’s Adler strives for shot-put perfection

POLSON - Although small, the Two Eagle River School track and field team has a chance to be competitive in Class C, according to Head Coach Jaimie Stevenson. Not only are these athletes talented, but they are willing to do anything for their team. “We have a lot of students that are game to try new ...

Ultimate Frisbee team freshens up for season Ultimate Frisbee team freshens up for season

POLSON — Ultimate Frisbee teams are polishing their discs and getting ready to propel forward with a flick of the wrist. Although ultimate Frisbee is not a well-known sport around this area, it has been growing, according to Sting Head Coach Dan Slack. “It has been fun to see this program get ...

Lady Pirates dominate with experience, boys looking for redemption Lady Pirates dominate with experience, boys looking for redemption

The Polson girls and boys tennis teams are in full swing and their experience runs deep. Seniors Marlee Congdon and Shawna Lenz are enthusiastic with the amount of talent the girls squad holds. “We have a lot of returning players that are really good,” Lenz said. “It is going to be fun t...

Chiefs split with Mission, Maidens take a loss Chiefs split with Mission, Maidens take a loss

In his last year as the Ronan Head Tennis Coach, Gordon Cummings is hoping to go back to the basics with this year’s squad. “Tennis is mainly hand-eye coordination,” Cummings said. “Placing the racket on the ball. We will be working on that.” Cummings has been the head ten...

Main squeeze Main squeeze

A new partnership between Flathead Cherry Growers Association and Tabletree Enterprises, a juicing company, will utilize culled, damaged fruit that was once just tossed out.  FLCG President Bruce Johnson is excited about this new venture and can’t wait to see what this deal will do to the cherr...

Track season begins as teams compete at Ronan Invitational Track season begins as teams compete at Ronan Invitational

Spring has sprung and so have the legs of area track athletes. Despite being a sport filled with gut-wrenching races, insane nerves, and not always reaching personal bests, Arlee’s Carly Hergett was more than ready to step onto the tar on Saturday for the Ronan Track Invitational. “I love this...

Volunteers honored Volunteers honored

POLSON — Retired Seniors Volunteer Program celebrated, in Mardi Gras style, a year’s worth of making a positive difference in the lives of others. RSVP is a volunteer network for people 55 and over who have the opportunity to choose how and where they want to share their wisdom and skills. On Mon...

Sargeant leaves legacy of park improvements Sargeant leaves legacy of park improvements

POLSON - Karen Sargeant started her first day as the Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Polson on March 29, 2004 and now, almost 12 years later, is “sad to say goodbye, but looking forward to the new challenge” as she becomes the new Parks and Recreation and Community Service Director ...

All Star game mixes it up All Star game mixes it up

Area athletes got the opportunity to showcase their talents against, and with, all schools in Lake County plus Bigfork, Hot Springs and Plains March 24 for the 20th annual Mission Mountain All Star basketball games. It wasn’t just any baller, however; it was only those who made a lasting impression....


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