Articles with the Tag: Ronan
RONAN — The Ronan Library will be closed Saturday, Aug. 13 for the Summer Reading Program prize drawing and picnic at noon at Bockman Park. We will also be closed the following week, Aug. 15 through Aug. 20 to allow staff to rearrange bookshelves.
Excited kids ran around Bockman Park in Ronan packing fish on Friday morning, although Brooklyn Chacon, 5, wasn’t about to touch her fish. The Veterans of Foreign Wars of Ronan sponsored the event like they’ve been doing for the past several years. “All you have to do is watch and you...
RONAN – The animals might be a bit smaller than the ones in adultsized rodeos but the goal is the same. “You gotta stay on and have a good ride,” said Austin Webster, 9, of the sheep riding at the Pioneer Days Kiddie Rodeo on Saturday. He said the trick to riding sheep is to hold on to t...
RONAN — Mark Johnston understands nearly every aspect of a school. He’s scrubbed floors as a substitute janitor, taught math for 20 years, coached wrestling, was a high school vice-principal and most recently served as principal of Ronan Middle School. He’s even had a landscape business, so...
News from the Bread Basket RONAN — To our friends from the Bread Basket in Ronan: Thank you. We have so blessed this year to have so many of you in our community remembering our neighbors in need throughout this year that we have been able to keep our shelves with enough food to meet the need...
While crowds flock to parades, rodeos and a variety of competitions during Pioneer Days in Ronan, there’s more going on than just fun and games. Last year the Ronan Pioneer Days Company gave out $1,300 in college scholarships. The scholarship funds come from sales of 50/50 Pioneer Days buttons that are...
RONAN – Pioneer Days starts on Friday and the fun lasts until Sunday with so many activities that trying to fit them all into one weekend might be a challenge. This year, parking along the parade route is prohibited due to a new city ordinance created to protect children. Ronan Police Chief Ken Weav...
RONAN — There’s an inexplicable passion all quilters seem to share. Some will say the lure is in the texture of the fabric, the joy of blending beautiful hues, and the challenge of piecing a variety of patterns into a cohesive work of art. Stitch that with a dose of nostalgia and sense of family ...
News from the Lake County Fairgrounds RONAN — On Thursday, July 21, a work crew from Kicking Horse Job Corps, led by Rick Clary, donated time and energy to preparing the fairgrounds for the 2016 Lake County Fair. Consisting of six Heavy Equipment Operators and one lonely Engine Repairman, they ass...
RONAN — Fashion hit the stage at the Lake County Fair with eight contestants showing off their unique style in front of family and friends on Thursday, July 28. While the designers strutted their stuff down the catwalk, judges made final notes about each outfit and eventually picked their top winners: ...
