Reporter
BERL TISKUS
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Reporter Berl Tiskus joined the Lake County Leader team in early March 2023, and covers Ronan City Council, schools, ag and business. Berl grew up on a ranch in Wyoming and earned a degree in English education from MSU-Billings and a degree in elementary education from the University of Montana. Since moving to Polson three decades ago, she’s worked as a substitute teacher, a reporter for the Valley Journal and a secretary for Lake County Extension. Contact her at [email protected] or 406-883-4343.
ARTICLES BY BERL TISKUS
Women 4 Wellness promotes health, prevention
Women 4 Wellness filled the Joe McDonald Health and Fitness Center May 21, as it has every year since 2009. The event focuses on health education and disease prevention by offering free or low-cost health screenings and information designed specifically for women, according to its mission statement.
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New Polson business offers fresh grab-and-go meals
Does mango salsa sound good? How about a breakfast burrito, edamame crunch salad or a smashburger bowl? Salmon or barbecued chicken, with rice and veggies? Then it’s time to visit Thyme to Savor, a new shop located at 1 3rd Ave. W. in Polson.
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Kiwanis award scholarships, help community organizations
Polson Middle School’s jazz band was rocking as people gathered for the Kiwanis Club’s awards luncheon, held at the Boys and Girls Club in Polson on May 21.
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Sheriff's department seeks reimbursement from Ronan for services
The Lake County Sheriff’s Department is seeking reimbursement for some of the services officers provide to the community.
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Sheriff's department seeks reimbursement from Ronan for services
The Lake County Sheriff’s Department is seeking reimbursement for some of the services officers provide to the community.
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River Honoring: Students learn stewardship lessons
The Flathead River flows by the historic Woodcock campsite in the Moiese Valley as it has for thousands of years. Although this is the 40th year of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes' River Honoring, the jade-colored river has always been honored by tribal people.
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Longtime Ronan clerk receives Lifetime Achievement Award
City clerk Kaylene Melton got a surprise at last Wednesday night’s Ronan City Council meeting – the good kind.
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New 400 Horses casino: "More than entertainment"
400 Horses, the brand-new casino venture by S&K Gaming LLC, opened last Tuesday, May 5, calling attention to the day of awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.
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Graduation season begins with SKC powwow
Graduation season is here, and gets off to a colorful start May 15-16 when Salish Kootenai College holds its Graduation and Honoring Powwow
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“Aggg-ricu-lll-ture": Fourth graders learn where food comes from
Fourth graders from around the Mission Valley field tripped to Buddy and Bridgett Cheff’s place south of Ronan last Wednesday and Thursday to see agriculture in action and to learn more about where their food comes from.
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Polson Fairgrounds supporters kick up heels at Cowboy Ball
The wind let up and the sun came out just as guests at the 34th annual Cowboy Ball began arriving at 5:30 p.m. April 17.
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Design is everything in cardboard boat race
The challenge — construct a boat and oars for two people made from Duct Tape and cardboard – then keep the craft afloat while paddling the length of the swimming pool at Mission Valley Aquatics and Fitness in Polson.
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Brown Elephant in Ronan buys, sells, trades and offers loans
The Brown Elephant Pawn Shop opened in early April on Round Butte Road in Ronan.
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Greg and Paula Schock honored at Ag Appreciation dinner
Greg and Paula Schock were honored as Producers of the Year at the 46th annual Ag Appreciation Dinner held at the Ronan Community Center April 10. Before a crowd of around 200 ag producers and supporters, Kris Schock spoke about his parents.
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