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Articles with the Tag: Polson

Plant extra veggies for Polson Senior Center

POLSON — Oh my, gotta get this done. I seem to have lost a day.  Menu for the week: •  Lunch is served every day, Monday thru Friday from 11:45 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.  •  Thursday, May 22: barbecue ribs with whipped potatoes •  Friday, May 23: Reuben ...

Dennis, detection dogs to demonstrate

News from the Lake County Pachyderm Club POLSON — Dennis Jones, owner of a franchise of Interquest Detection Canines, the largest and oldest such company in the U.S., will be the guest speaker at the Friday, May 23 meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club held at the Polson Rural Fire Department bu...

Cherry Valley highlights Native American art, culture Cherry Valley highlights Native American art, culture

POLSON — Every year Cherry Valley Elementary School hosts a Night of the Arts. "This year we are celebrating Native American art and culture,” said kindergarten teacher Molly Billedeaux. “This year’s theme grew out of our work for Indian Education for All,” said Cherry Val...

Jury orders Hyundai to pay $240 million in damages Jury orders Hyundai to pay $240 million in damages

POLSON — After two weeks of testimony and two days of jury deliberations, the jury ordered Hyundai Motor Company and Hyundai Motor America to pay more than $240 million in damages to families of the two teens killed in a 2011 Arlee wreck. The jury found that a defective steering knuckle cause...

Election office to mail billfolds, prepares for June 3 polling day Election office to mail billfolds, prepares for June 3 polling day

LAKE COUNTY – June 3 will mark the first election since Montana’s political lines were redrawn because of Congressional redistricting, and staff at the Lake County Election Office are working to make sure people are minimally confused when heading out to the polls.  Lake County Election A...

Commission approves city manager progress

POLSON — The Polson City Commission spent 50 minutes in executive session discussing Polson City Manager Mark Shrives’ six-month performance evaluation and talking to Shrives at the May 5 meeting. After reconvening, the commission agreed that Shrives has a satisfactory performance review and w...

Open house held to encourage adoption Open house held to encourage adoption

  POLSON — Piper, a boxer mastiff mix, was excited by all the extra people at Mission Valley Animal Shelter. To calm her, Joey Ray, who volunteers at the shelter on Saturdays, talked to her and stroked her head.  “Piper’s been at the shelter way too long,” said Jill Si...

Ricciardi revs up Nook menu Ricciardi revs up Nook menu

POLSON — “I love to cook steaks, and I love to eat Italian food,” Nathan Ricciardi said, smiling. Newly hired as the new executive chef at the KwaTaqNuk Resort and Casino, Ricciardi will be revamping the menus and turning The Nook, the KwaTaqNuk’s restaurant, into a steak house. He...

Minor charged in April 29 shooting

POLSON – On May 8, 17-year-old Chance Herreid pleaded not guilty to one misdemeanor and five felony charges in connection with an April 29 shooting. According to court documents, Polson Police responded on April 29 to Sixth Avenue West and Third Street West for a report of shots possibly fired from ...

Citywide cleanup to make Polson more beautiful

  POLSON — Here’s a quick reminder about the citywide cleanup day on Friday, May 16. On Friday, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., city staff will be coming around to residences within the city limits to pick up yard waste that is piled next to the street. We are reminding people to please put the loose...


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