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Articles with the Tag: Polson

New group leaves divisiveness out of political discussion New group leaves divisiveness out of political discussion

POLSON – Mission Valley Rises: Democracy Engaged! is a new non-partisan community-led group bringing people together to talk about local and national issues, and Montana’s budget was the focus of their discussion on Tuesday, Oct. 24. The group developed after the 2016 presidential election lef...

Polson Rural hires veteran firefighter as chief of vast district Polson Rural hires veteran firefighter as chief of vast district

POLSON – Gordon Gieser was about to retire, but his wife Kelly had other ideas, he said.  Gieser, 61, took over as fire chief at Polson Rural Fire District in September.  He came to Polson after 30 years as fleet supervisor with Missoula Rural Fire District because he wanted to be close...

Former property manager accused of theft now in Hawaii, defense attorney says  Former property manager accused of theft now in Hawaii, defense attorney says 

POLSON — A former Polson property manager who has been charged with 16 felony and three misdemeanor thefts for allegedly bilking his business clients out of more than $180,000 has moved to Hawaii.  Defense attorney Paul T. Ryan said in court on Oct. 26 that he is working on a plea agreement for...

Ronan man faces assault with weapon charges Ronan man faces assault with weapon charges

POLSON — A 21-year-old Ronan man is being held on a $100,000 bond related to charges of assault with a weapon, aggravated burglary and intimidation from two separate incidents earlier this year.  Joseph Conko Parizeau Jr. pleaded not guilty to the charges in court on Oct. 25. Defense attorne...

Original works, variety of artistic mediums featured at Takes Horse Gallery Original works, variety of artistic mediums featured at Takes Horse Gallery

Speaking with people from other countries, cultures and learning how art touches them has been a rewarding aspect of gallery ownership for Karee Takes Horse.  “It’s a way we can find common ground, and I think that’s really important right now,” she said. A member of the Li...

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Wednesday, Nov. 8 ‘Sparkle On’ at the library   POLSON — “Sparkle On,” an adult coloring program, will be held at North Lake County Public Library in Polson on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 2:30 p.m. and again at 5:30 p.m. The theme of this pre-holiday program is “al...

Local inducted into UD Hall of Fame

 DUBUQUE, Iowa – Edward Hendrix (C’71), of Polson, was inducted into the University of Dubuque Athletic Hall of Fame on Oct. 7, 2017, in Heritage Center. Honorees were recognized during halftime of the football game against Buena Vista University. Hendrix was a member of the 1969 wrestlin...

Polson

POLSON — My therapist said that my narcissism causes me to misread social situations. I’m pretty sure she was hitting on me. As can happen with all champions, Vivian Ross was off of her game at senior bowling and took a back seat last week to Claudia Barry who swept the women’s high game...

Veteran Spotlight Veteran Spotlight

For a man who always wanted to remain a farmer, being drafted was not a welcome thing.  George says it was like being ordered to volunteer. He had two or three farm deferments but somehow the local draft board official decided he should be drafted anyway. George was often seen driving a truck hauling mi...

Dispatchers train for disaster response without aid of computers Dispatchers train for disaster response without aid of computers

POLSON – In order to get around prohibitive costs, Lake County Office of Emergency Management Director Steve Stanley organized a local training session for his dispatch crew and first responders last week. Stanely, who said he wants to offer his 911 emergency dispatch crew and other emergency respon...


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