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Articles with the Tag: Polson Rural Fire District

Unofficial election results counted

The Lake County Election administrators have an unofficial count on election results for the Tuesday, May 3, election. Official results will be approved by county commissioners on Monday, May 9, at 3:30 p.m. Polson Rural Fire trustee count was in with John Doty at 357 votes, Kevin Straub at 325, and Tracy...

Quick response clears black plume, smothers flames Quick response clears black plume, smothers flames

Thousands of shredded tires burning in a deep pit were extinguished over the weekend in a cooperative group effort. The fire at Tire Depot along U.S. Highway 93 in Pablo was called in at 5:34 a.m. Friday, April 8, according to Lake County Undersheriff Ben Woods. “One deputy who checked on it said th...

Candidates seek seat on Polson Rural Fire Board Candidates seek seat on Polson Rural Fire Board

POLSON — Three Polson Rural Fire Board candidates are vying for a seat in the May 3 election, including John Doty, Kevin Straub, and Tracy Plaiss. John Doty John Doty has lived in the Mission Valley for 30 years with his wife and six children. He currently owns his own 20-year business, Doty&rs...

Candidates to speak

POLSON — The public is invited to a Candidate’s Forum for the Polson Rural Fire District Trustee position will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 29 at Rural Station #1, Regatta Road by the fairgrounds. Candidates for the three year trustee position are John Doty, Tracy Plaiss and Kevin Straub.

Big Arm citizen group following Polson Rural Fire Board closely

POLSON — Fiscal oversight and board procedure emerged as a theme at the March 9 Polson Rural Fire Board meeting, among other quietly contentious issues. Concerned Big Arm citizens continue to question the board, as months of dissent between the entities remains present.  The evening began with ...

Fire destroys business Fire destroys business

RONAN – A dark gray cloud of smoke rolled out of S&S Sports on U.S. Highway 93 near mile marker 43 on Monday, March 14, at about 1 p.m.   The business was closed like usual on a Monday afternoon, and the gates surrounding the business were locked. Mark Trim saw the smoke and headed towar...

Braving the Ice Braving the Ice

Polson Rural Firefighters and Lake County Search and Rescue united on the morning of Saturday, Feb. 20, to practice their ice rescue skills. Firefighter Captain Drew Hoel explained the importance that these drills play, especially during certain months where thin ice is abundant. “We have a lot of w...

Bumgarner to present at Pachyderm meeting

POLSON — Chris Bumgarner, administrator of the Mission Valley Christian Academy in Polson, will be the guest speaker at the Friday, Oct. 23 meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club at the Rural Polson Fire Hall on Regatta Road. The meeting begins at noon; social time at 11:30 a.m. Mr. Bumgarner is ...

Firefighters teach safety to students Firefighters teach safety to students

News from Polson Rural Fire Department POLSON — In recognition of Fire Prevention Week, Polson Rural District paid visits to Valley View School and Mission Valley Christian Academy last week to work with the students on fire safety. The theme of Fire Prevention Week this year is smoke detectors. The...

Rural fire chief lauded on last day Rural fire chief lauded on last day

POLSON — Well-wishers gathered at the Polson Rural Fire Station to wish Polson Rural Fire Chief John Fairchild all the best on his last day Sept. 30. At exactly 5 p.m., Lake County Dispatch honored Fairchild with an emotional call across the scanner thanking him for 28 years of service.  &ldquo...


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