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RONAN — The Montana Co-op is working to increase community connection first with food then, as Co-op president Jason Moore says, “by using the three C’s - curriculum, community, and cafeteria.” The Co-op has plans for many programs that will develop the three C’s but is currently focusing its efforts to bring local food to area communities through 12 schools in the valley. The school food hubs program, funded with a $100,000 USDA Farm to School Grant was received by the Co-op in 2023. The USDA Farm to Schools Grant is also open for 2024 and the co-op is trying to get another organization to apply for it. While food production is the Co-op’s focus, ther...
POLSON — The Skyliners four-wheel club met Saturday, Nov. 11 to ride over scenic mountain trails on the east shore of Flathead Lake. An off-road club that started in 1974, Skyliners is now a 501c nonprofit organization whose members enjoy exploring off-road trails together. One of the organ...
Marriages Jacob N. Hergott and Caroline J. Armstrong John Rankin Wentland and Mary Joseph Craig Olivia Kerilyn Wells and Jarvis Thomas G. Smith Shaun Scott Briggs and Melissa Mae Bird Emily Rose Smith and Kieren Skeet Harris Kristen Elaine Storle and Connor A. Tompkins Henry William Ca...
News from Toni Kramer, Lake County Election Administrator LAKE COUNTY — Lisa Rehard won the position of City Commissioner for the City of Polson, Ward 2, with 230 votes to David L. Coffman’s 121 votes. This position is for a four-year term. Janis Heffern won the position of City Council M...
News from Polson Public Works Dept. POLSON — As the vibrant colors of autumn paint our city, we at the City of Polson Public Works Department are excited to announce our eagerly anticipated Annual Leaf Removal Service. Each year this tradition keeps our community clean and our streets safe. We ...
News from the NAISMA organization We are excited to announce the launch of NAISMA’s newest short course, Biocontrol 101, in our InvasivesU online learning library. This asynchronous course was created to provide you with an introduction to classical weed biological control. In this short ...
ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Town Council presented a plan to increase water and sewer rates during their monthly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 7. Town hall had plenty of citizens present to hear about the increased rates. Council President Steve McCollum said: “We have a plan to increase ...
News from Valerie Lindstrom, Cheerful Touch POLSON — Cheerful Touch is a personal care program offered by Cheerful Heart to cancer patients currently in treatment. The program includes local cosmetologists and massage therapists offering massages, skin, nail and hair care at no charge to cancer pati...
By Jim Rose, Montana State FFA Advisor INDIANAPOLIS — Montana FFA members recently returned from participation at the National FFA Convention and Expo held in Indianapolis, IN. Approximately 600 Montana students attended the convention where they engaged in competitions, leadership workshops, tour...
ST. IGNATIUS — Malaija Rain Parker was born on Nov. 4, 2023, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. She measured 6 pounds, 3 ounces and 19 inches long. Parents are Eugene Parker and Olivia Longneck of St. Ignatius. Paternal grandparents are Frank and Mary Jo Parker of St. Ign...
