Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Kent Luetzen

Bright future in store for St. Ignatius graduates Bright future in store for St. Ignatius graduates

MISSION -- Eighty one percent of St. Ignatius High School graduates are moving onto trade schools or college, according to Principal Shawn Hendrickson. “I am excited to see where these kids are four or five years down the road,” Hendrickson said. “We have engineers in the works, nu...

Fish, worms and …Turtles? Oh my. Fish, worms and …Turtles? Oh my.

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16 diplomas awarded to Two Eagle River School Class of ‘16 16 diplomas awarded to Two Eagle River School Class of ‘16

Sixteen Two Eagle River School students walked the stage to receive their diplomas as they became the graduating class of 2016. In their caps and gowns, the students walked across the gym floor for the last time. Family, friends and teachers stood proudly and gave the high school graduates one last round of ...

Memorial Day: Honoring men, women who gave ultimate sacrifice Memorial Day: Honoring men, women who gave ultimate sacrifice

Red, white and blue colors lined the streets of downtown Polson as Veterans walked in remembrance of fallen heroes.  Former State Senator Janna Taylor spoke to the crowd before families gathered around First Citizens Bank to watch the three-volley salute.  “The older I get the more I...

Locals to compete at College National Finals Rodeo Locals to compete at College National Finals Rodeo

Abby Knight of Charlo and Will Powell of St. Ignatius will be competing in the College National Finals Rodeo competition June 12-18 in Casper, Wyoming. The two riders had to place top-three in their events in the Big Sky Region to qualify for nationals. Knight, who competes as a sophomore for the Universi...

Survival tool crafted in Polson basement Survival tool crafted in Polson basement

POLSON – Scraping a leg while climbing over a fallen tree, getting lost in the mountains after taking a wrong turn, or needing warmth after a rainy hike are just a few of the things that can happen to adventurous spirits. Heidi and Brandy Sturm, owners of GearPods, are giving those venturesome souls pe...

Tennis Tennis

Mission MISSOULA - The St. Ignatius Bulldogs brought home a fourth place doubles finish from State Tournament this past weekend that was held in Missoula. Due to rain, the boys played all matches indoor at the Peak Racquet Club. The doubles team, made up of seniors Nathan Doll and Andrew Esslinger, star...

Softball Softball

Ronan ANACONDA – The Ronan Maidens walked away from this weekend’s Western B-C as Champions. Although champions, the road to that final game didn’t come easy. The Maidens beat Florence (17-7) and Libby (11-1) on Friday, May 20, to set themselves up in the semi-final game against Anacon...

Pirate pride, joy at Special Olympic state competition Pirate pride, joy at Special Olympic state competition

POLSON – Putting forth their best efforts, the Polson Pirates participated in track, swimming, golf, and bocce ball at the State Special Olympics. The games took place in Missoula May 17-20, where athletes from all over Montana gathered to compete for personal bests.  Assistant Coach Mel Butler...

Emotions run high at Charlo School Board meeting Emotions run high at Charlo School Board meeting

CHARLO — During the public comment portion of the Charlo School Board meeting on Tuesday, May 17, Terry and Kasey Rosenbaum voiced their concerns about the steps taken after a Feb. 4 incident involving their son and his medical needs. “Jase did not receive life-saving medication until three ho...


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