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Articles with the Tag: Dixon

Dixon Elementary Schools student earn honors

Dixon Elementary Schools released its second quarter honor roll for 2013-2014 Fourth grade: Malcolm Austin, Angel Barnaby, Anthony Castro, Sequoia Daniels, Carla Hahn, Siarra Mattson, George Ranney, Molly Kate Sullivan Fifth grade: Demetrix Austin Seventh grade: Jaden Coston, Aasha Johnson Eighth...

Dixon seniors look forward to spring

DIXON — Is it spring yet? That’s my question every January and February. In my little valley the snow is very light, I’ve only been plowed out once so far and the temperature is nearly 40 right now. The mountains are bare of snow and it could be mistaken for the end of winter. But, of cours...

Tis the season for thanking, caring

DIXON — Our seniors enjoyed the annual Christmas gift exchange after a delicious pork chop luncheon. When we exchange gifts, each person can choose a pre-labeled gift (for man, woman, either) or take one, which someone else has picked. The most traveled gift was a pack of ten lottery tickets.   ...

Welcome winter, birds of winter

DIXON — Welcome to winter in Western Montana all. It’s been a long time since we’ve had temps like the past week but the roads are clear (except to get to the highway) and we know how to layer up by now. My winter birds have begun to appear, like a downy woodpecker and a stellar jay and fri...

Count your blessings on Thanksgiving

DIXON — Gobble, Gobble to you all. Count your blessings on Thanksgiving and share yourself with others. We had a great bunch of diners for our turkey feast. Cook Diane treats us to something new now and then, like homemade crescent rolls recently. We certainly are thankful for her delicious and crea...

Busy holiday season begins early again

DIXON — There are getting to be signs of a busy season in our part of the world. Christmas is being advertised way too soon - again. Let’s enjoy Thanksgiving first. I appreciate the delay in winter weather (which may not be true by the time you read this). Bazaars and craft shows are starting, al...

Elmo candidates face off Saturday for general election

  PABLO — According to the by-laws and constitution of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, a primary election run-off for Elmo District Tribal Council Candidates Reuben A. Mathias and Len Two Teeth will be held this Saturday, Nov. 16. Both Two Teeth and Mathias received ...

Locals to compete in Indian National Finals Rodeo Locals to compete in Indian National Finals Rodeo

With names like Filthy McNasty and Bird Leg Blues, the bulls must be mean and tough and ready to eat cowboys for breakfast. The bulls join other Pistol Creek Rodeo Company rough stock headed to Las Vegas to try their luck at throwing cowboys in the dirt at the Indian National Finals Rodeo, Nov. 5-9 at the...

Larch trees produce glorious fall display

DIXON — This is turning into the lengthy fall I needed to get my winter preparations accomplished: storing summer supplies like tools and clothes, planting bulbs, finding a snow brush and shovel and getting back to indoor activities like taking care of apples I snatched before the bears got to them.&nb...

Beautiful fall makes wish come true at Dixon Senior Center

  DIXON — Sometimes you get what you wish for. I really wanted a long, lovely fall and here it is (or was). I am so delighted to show off the red maple and sumac in my yard along with the beautiful golds of the maples. I even have a weeping larch, which turns golden and drops its needles just l...


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