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Two Eagle River School begins August 21
Two Eagle River School will begin its 2008-2009 school year on Thursday, August 21, at 8:05 AM.
Charlo schools vandalism investigated
The Lake County Sheriff's Department says they are still looking for the suspects who broke into Charlo High School back in May.
People's Center Salish language classes pass on the language
Their mission is an important one, a monumental one. Saving the Salish language by learning it then teaching.
People's Center ar show displayed local American Indian arts and crafts
Art is in the eye of the beholder. And despite the small artistic turn out for the People's Center art sale Friday and Saturday there was plenty of art and crafts on hand for any eye to behold and to purchase.
Salish Pend O'reille Culture Camp brings the generations together
April Charlo leads the young ones in a song sung in Salish as part of the Native American Language Teaching Institute.
Gladstone song honors Iwo Jima soldier
Jack Gladstone hopes this summer will see a new music CD from him, this one including an epic song honoring Marine Pfc.
Bikes for Books winners get new set of wheels
The Montana Masonic Foundation and Mission Valley Lodge #78 are pleased once again to participate with area schools in the "Bikes for Books" program to promote reading and public education.
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Mike Jetty, keynote speaker at the Arlee High School graduation ceremonies, told the 26 graduates of the class of 2008 to remember two things: always keep a sense of humor and never criticize someone until ...
SKC Community Service Day is good for the spirit of community
For more than 25 years Salish Kootenai College has extended its hand out to Flathead Indian Reservation communities in appreciation for the many things the communities have done for the college.
Club kids finish highway cleanup project
“I think it's great that one of our club sponsors, S & S Sports, is making a donation to the club for completing the project”
Thirty-seven bags of garbage were gathered and placed on the edge of the highway south of Ronan after three different work schedules for Boys & Girls Club members. via Char-Koosta News
The IMLS Historical Photograph Project is receiving more inquiries about the project. via Char-Koosta News
Boys & Girls Club kids begin Highway Cleanup Project
“I hope the kids understand the impact this makes on our area and they learn that they can do better than the thoughtless, littering people who are making such a mess of our community”
Sixteen bags of garbage were gathered and placed on the edge of the highway south of Ronan on Tuesday afternoon, waiting for Wednesday pick up by Highway department personnel. via Char-Koosta News
2008 Spring Mack Days first week results are in
The Official Publication of the Flathead Nation online 2008 Spring Mack Days results Dick Zimmer and Paul Soukup show off their entries in the smallest lake trout category during the 2008 Spring Mack Days. via Char-Koosta News
ST. IGNATIUS - Former Great Falls resident Florence "Flossie" Gennille Berg, 77, of St Ignatius, died of pulmonary lung fibrosis Saturday at a Missoula hospital. via Great Falls Tribune
Fluent Salish speakers invited to conversation and dinner
The Native American Language Teacher Training Institute at Salish Kootenai College will host a series of dinners for fluent Salish speakers. via Char-Koosta News
Charlo Marine talks about Iraq experiences
“It's hard not having him here everyday with the kids and I”
A Marine from Charlo Marine is currently on his second deployment to Iraq and we had an opportunity to talk him on Monday via satellite. via KPAX
Rotation: Two Trumpets and a Minnimalist Masterpiece
Mazen Kerbaj : Brt Vrt Zrt Krt . 2005. Al Maslakh : 01 . Mazen Kerbaj: trumpet Much like his cartoons, Mazen Kerbaj's approach to solo trumpet improvisation twists, distorts and subverts one's expectations even ... via HurdAudio
Reading program braces for cuts
“Teaching reading is getting closer to rocket science all the time. And our teachers are infinitely better reading instructors after this program. It's really given them the opportunity to hone their skills.”
Federal budget cuts may ax most of a reading program credited with helping struggling Montana schools boost their No Child Left Behind test scores. via Missoulian