Articles Written By: Melea Burke
ST. IGNATIUS — Not many people can say their high school commencement speech began with a song and dance, but that’s how Karen Kleinklaus kicked off her farewell address to Mission High School’s class of 2010. Although she joked that she hadn’t done public speaking “sin...
ST. IGNATIUS — Skaters could be riding on the second phase of the Skate Ignatius Skatepark as early as July 4, project leader Kristie Nerby said. But $13,500 in donations is still needed to cover the park addition’s $90,000 price tag. Kristie recently received a nice surprise from Dreamland Sk...
ARLEE — Twenty-two Arlee Warriors and Scarlets crossed the stage at Sunday’s high school graduation, eagerly entering the next phase of their lives. Family and friends packed the gymnasium for the afternoon ceremony, toting cameras and flowers for the graduates and wearing proud smiles. ...
ST. IGNATIUS — On a drizzly, chilly Memorial Day, the Mission Valley Honor Guard toured three cemeteries in Arlee and St. Ignatius, taking time to reflect and honor those who died in military service. After gatherings at the Jocko Valley Cemetery in Arlee and Pleasant View Cemetery in St. Ignatius, J.C...
Ever wonder what it would be like to run a marathon every day? Mike Ehredt can tell you. But he’d rather tell you why he runs. Since May 1, the 49-year-old Army veteran has run more than 800 miles across the Northwest, alone and unsupported. His journey won’t be complete for another 3...
ARLEE — A year ago, you could barely drive through this town. Construction on U.S. Highway 93 virtually shut down Arlee for the majority of last summer, making the recession even more painful for local businesses, but this year has already proved quite different. Northbound travelers through Arlee l...
ST. IGNATIUS — In a neighborly gathering at the St. Ignatius Senior Center last Thursday evening, candidates in five local races discussed issues ranging from the condition of county roads to property rights and prisoner care. Moderator Ruth Mahle kept the mood light with friendly banter as ab...
In Senate District 8, two candidates vie for the Democrat name on the November ballot, while Republican candidate Rick Jennison is unopposed as the only Republican candidate on the ticket. Joey Jayne , of Arlee, is a Democrat candidate for the Senate District 8 seat. Jayne is 52 and married to Harl...
As the June 8 primary election quickly approaches for House District 15, two Democrats, incumbent Forrestina “Frosty” Calf Boss Ribs and newcomer James Steele Jr., make the final push for the chance to run against lone Republican candidate Joe Read. Joe Read , 55, is the lone Republican...
Being uprooted from home is never easy, and it’s especially difficult for children who enter the foster care system. Nothing is familiar, and often children don’t have many belongings of their own, leaving their foster families with the burden of providing clothing and other necessities. &ldqu...
