Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Daniel Martynowicz

JR Camel leaves Arlee basketball

ARLEE — Arlee’s boys basketball coach JR Camel is leaving his post to pursue other ventures, according to Arlee Superintendent George Linthicum.  “He submitted a letter that said he had other opportunities and was going to pursue them,” Linthicum said. “That’s what...

Ronan recognizes volunteers Ronan recognizes volunteers

RONAN — Mayor Kim Aipperspach proclaimed April 9 Ronan’s official day of recognition during the April 8 city council meeting.  April 9 is National Service Recognition Day — a day intended to honor volunteers around the country for their unflinching dedication to helping those in nee...

Autism trailblazer to graduate Ronan High School Autism trailblazer to graduate Ronan High School

RONAN — Autism, the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the United States, now affects one in every 88 children and one in 54 boys.  According to advocacy and education organization Autism Speaks, “Autism spectrum disorder and autism are both general terms for a group of c...

Charlo’s last play brings the house down Charlo’s last play brings the house down

CHARLO — What do you get when you mix Shakespeare, “Gangnam Style” and Darth Vader?  You get what could be Charlo High School’s last play for the foreseeable future, and as organizer and English teacher Keith Grebetz promised, “We’re going out with a bang.” ...

Mission loses police chief  Mission loses police chief 

ST. IGNATIUS — Council members had much to discuss during the April 2 meeting in St. Ignatius.  St. Ignatius police chief Frank Aaron left his position and moved to West Yellowstone. His last day was March 29 and the town is now advertising for a police chief. Jeffrey Ferguson, Mission’s ...

Life is too short

I am 23 years old, so I think I’m a little too young to give insights on life.  But I’m going to do it anyway because, let’s be honest, would you expect anything less from me?  So here’s my piece: Do not, under any circumstances, take life too seriously. I used to, but...

Aiming high: Ronan netters capitalize on strengths Aiming high: Ronan netters capitalize on strengths

RONAN — Despite losing much of his team to graduation last year, Ronan tennis coach Gordon Cummings hopes his team will have a breakout year.  “This year’s girls team is very young and inexperienced,” Cummings said. “Last year, I graduated six seniors, so I lost a lot of...

All in the family: Local strength athletes train bodies, minds All in the family: Local strength athletes train bodies, minds

RONAN — While tests of human strength and endurance probably date back as far as civilization itself, competitive weightlifting and training have evolved into a unique sport teaching participants discipline, respect and strength of mind and body.  Virginia Cornelius, a Ronan resident and involv...

Ronan grad wins MSU-Northern Athlete of the Year Ronan grad wins MSU-Northern Athlete of the Year

HAVRE — Ronan High School graduate Cameron Neiss has earned yet another piece of hardware to add to his trophy room — Montana State University Northern’s coveted Athlete of the Year award.  MSU-Northern athletic director Christian Oberquell said head coaches from every sport,  ...

Local quilters stitch blankets, mend hearts Local quilters stitch blankets, mend hearts

CHARLO — When life gets you down — whether the reason is illness, natural disaster or just hard times — Charlo’s Sassy Scrappy Stitchers might be just the thing you need to get your spirits up.  The group began in 2000 as a way for friends to get together and make quilts and b...


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