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Articles with the Tag: Polson

P.E.O. Sisterhood supports women’s education P.E.O. Sisterhood supports women’s education

POLSON — Since 1995, the month of March has been designated as Women’s History Month in the U.S. It is a time to celebrate women’s contributions and achievements which are often overlooked.  The theme of 2014 Women’s History Month is “Celebrating Women of Character, Cour...

Salish Kootenai College student receives grant Salish Kootenai College student receives grant

News from Philanthropic Education Organization Chapter BY, Polson PABLO — Melinda Ann Kline, Plains, has received an $1,800 P.E.O. Continuing Education Grant to finish Highway Construction Training classes at Salish Kootenai College in Pablo. Melinda will complete a one-year technical program at SKC...

Swiped away: Card transactions cost businesses

LAKE COUNTY — Debit and credit cards offer convenience for customers, but local business owners say accepting the form of payment can gobble up profits.  Every time a person swipes a card part of the purchase price that could filter back into the local economy instead is siphoned off to card co...

Polson Senior Center news for week of March 6

I just had to comment on our fine weather, didn’t I? I remember now the last time I thought spring was surely just around the corner the weather turned on us like a rogue rat. What can I say? If I were a meteorologist, do you think I’d be writing a column? But the mountains look splendid. M...

An open book: Author’s Night connects with readers at school fundraising event An open book: Author’s Night connects with readers at school fundraising event

Ara Nelson likes to write under her bed. It’s a quiet, private and comfy spot for Ara, a second-grade student at Mission Valley Christian Academy, but none of the other dozen or so authors at  Author’s Night admitted to writing under their beds. They write mainly at a favorite desk or table....

Tax situation unclear as tribes negotiate purchase of Kerr Dam Tax situation unclear as tribes negotiate purchase of Kerr Dam

Kerr Dam is a breathtaking spot, with tons of clear emerald water and plumes of white foam slamming more than 200 feet down into the Flathead River. Kerr Dam’s beauty also serves a purpose —averaging production of 1.1 million megawatt hours of energy per year. Located five miles southwest o...

Man charged with 3 counts of assaulting an officer

POLSON — A man was booked into Lake County Jail Saturday on three felony counts of assaulting a police officer, felony theft, and misdemeanor resisting arrest.  Tadd Michael Wilson, 25, was being served a warrant when he resisted arrest and was tased by officers, according to Lake County Unders...

Commissioners give nod to blues festival

POLSON — The 4th annual Flathead Lake Blues Festival, scheduled for Aug. 14 to 16, asked for use of Salish Point Park at the Feb. 12 Polson City Commissioners meeting. The request includes an extension of park hours to 12:15 a.m. on both Sunday and Monday and closing Salish Kootenai-Pend Oreille Loo...

Hunting educators to be awarded

Hunting educators  to be awarded   News from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks LAKE COUNTY — Hunter and Bowhunter Education instructors will receive service awards from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks at the annual Region 1 Instructor Workshop Saturday, March 1 at Flathead Valley ...

Polson choir to be showcased on PBS

POLSON — Polson High School choir, under the direction of Dawn Matt, joins internationally renowned composer/producer Tim Janis for his 5th annual “Celebrate America Across Montana” PBS Special. The Polson choir chose to sing the official theme song for the U.S. Honor Flag, Tim Janis’...


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