Business

POLSON – After 34 years tending bar, Pete Terteling decided to put his knowledge to use as a business owner.  He and his wife, Laurie Joyce, purchased Swanee’s Bar and Grill from previous owner Scot Swan on June 1.  “He just decided it was time for him to have a place to put his own stamp on,” Joyce said of her husband.  Terteling worked at Swanee’s as a bartender for two years prior to buying the business.  Joyce previously worked at Glacier Bank and for Harley Davidson stores in Kalispell and Spokane and brings her customer service skills to the table.  “We’re trying to improve the service quality,” Te...

POLSON – Tim Brester was working at the old Ben Franklin store in 1995 when a friend told him about an EMT class. He took the four-month class and was hooked.  “I went not knowing the depth of training and responsibilities that went along with it,” he said, adding that he fell in lo...

ARLEE — On Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 6 p.m. in the Arlee High School Library, join the Board of the Arlee CDC for their annual meeting and to catch up on the Community Visioning event held in March 2017 along with information on actions being taken by volunteer committees. Add your voice to the dreams and...

ST. IGNATIUS – S&K Aerospace, LLC, has won a $559M contract with the U.S. Air Force (USAF) providing the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) F-15 supply services. S&K Aerospace is leading a team consisting of Parts and Repair Technical Services, Inc. (P.A.R.T.S), and Dalma Tech2. Upon award notificati...

POLSON – Gibberellic acid, stem-free cherries and cherry powdery mildew were just some of the topics discussed at the third annual Montana Cherry Symposium, held Sept. 14 at KwaTaqNuk Resort.  Sponsored by the Montana Department of Agriculture, the one-day event featured speakers from Oregon, W...

News from Arlee CDC “What Do I Do With This Idea ... .” A business resources event sponsored by Arlee CDC in partnership with Lake County Community Development Corporation (LCCDC) will be held on Thursday, Sept. 21 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Hangin’ Art Gallery, located on U.S. Highway 93 in ...

POLSON – Those waiting for a new ice cream shop to open got their wish recently when Scoops Ice Cream Shack opened July 4.  The business offers 24 flavors including sherbet and sorbet, which are low dairy and non-dairy frozen treats.  One rather unique thing about the shop is the cones,...

POLSON – Those waiting for a new ice cream shop to open got their wish recently when Scoops Ice Cream Shack opened July 4.  The business offers 24 flavors including sherbet and sorbet, which are low dairy and non-dairy frozen treats.  One rather unique thing about the shop is the cones,...

POLSON – Those in need of some soft tissue healing have another option. Polson Family Chiropractic recently began offering K-Laser treatment. The K-Laser uses frequencies and an infrared light to stimulate the body’s tissue and bring oxygen and water to the affected area. Blood then removes wa...

News from the North West Montana Retriever Club POLSON — The North West Montana Retriever Club recently donated $500 to Life Savers Animal Rescue after researching rescue groups in the valley. LSAR was chosen as the proud and happy recipient of this honor.   The North West Montana Retrieve...