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.
ARTICLES BY BERL TISKUS
The Cable Girls win grand prize in Arlee Fourth parade
“Happy Birthday America” was the theme for Arlee’s Fourth of July parade, celebrating 250 years of the U.S.A. There were American flags billowing everywhere and red, white, and blue clothing was popular.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 DAYS, 9 HOURS AGO
‘We honor those who came before us’: Arlee Esyapqeyni Celebration hosts 126th annual powwow
The 126th Arlee Esyapqeyni Celebration livened up the Arlee Powwow grounds from June 30 to July 5. Campers could set up camp on June 30, when the gates opened, and tipis dotted the sea of tents.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 DAYS, 9 HOURS AGO
Traveling powwow team arrives first and leaves last
Do you know who the first people to arrive at the Arlee Powwow grounds each morning are, besides the campers who slept there, and who the last to leave are?
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 DAYS, 9 HOURS AGO
Lake County's Pioneer Days rodeo is on again
Tell your friends and neighbors: The Pioneer Days Rodeo is on again!
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 DAYS, 9 HOURS AGO
Ronan Council continues to discuss police coverage
Ronan City Council met last Monday, June 22, instead of its usual Wednesday date. During the public comment, Lake County Deputy Chris Clary told the council Lake County Sheriff’s Office had heard nothing from the Ronan Police Department regarding a meeting about the county’s issue with what they claim is …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO
Agile trick rider says "I get to do what I love"
One bright spot of the last weekend’s Mission Mountain Rodeo was trick rider Page Werthheimer and her horses, Hadley and Steel.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO
Pioneer Days rodeo is on again
Tell your friends and neighbors: The Pioneer Days Rodeo is on again!
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO
Rain pummels Mission Mountain NRA Rodeo
The skies were grey, clouds shrouded the mountains, and it rained during most of the Mission Mountain Rodeo, held July 26 and 27 at the Polson Fairgrounds. Despite the deluge, many locals, being the stalwart, weather-resistant people they are, still turned out to support the rodeo produced by Polson Fairgrounds …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO
Pioneer Days in Ronan temporarily drops rodeo
At last Tuesday’s meeting of the Pioneer Days committee, members decided to send a message to fans of the community celebration, notifying them that while the rodeo was cancelled, the annual get-together still has plenty to offer.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO
Improvements underway at Polson Fairgrounds Amphitheater
On the south edge of the Polson Fairgrounds, the roof, sides, and back are going up on the new Regatta amphitheater. The stage and tiered sitting area first took shape several years ago, and it has since accommodated concerts and last summer’s performance by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 2 DAYS AGO
Pioneer Days temporarily drops rodeo
At last Tuesday’s meeting of the Pioneer Days committee, members decided to send a message to fans of the community celebration, notifying them that while the rodeo was cancelled, the annual get-together still has plenty to offer.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 2 DAYS AGO
Ronan Council hears police funding request, renews lease
At their meeting last Wednesday night, the Ronan City Council discussed a proposal from Ronan Police Chief Rob Jacobson to add two more full-time police officers to achieve 24-7 patrol coverage for Ronan, thereby minimizing the city’s reliance on county officers.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 2 DAYS AGO
Chainsaw virtuosos return to Ronan for annual Rendezvous
Big pickups dragging trailers pulled into the parking lot of the Ronan fairgrounds and started unloading people, kids, and then toolboxes, an array of chainsaws, pop-up canopies, and a cooler or two. The chainsaw carvers were back in Ronan last week.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 2 DAYS AGO
Polson High grads advised to "brave the waves"
Polson seniors marched in from all corners of Linderman Gym Saturday and took their seats. The “National Anthem” and an honor song by the Badger Tail Drum set the tone for commencement.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO
