ARTICLES BY TY HAMPTON
Home of: Zac Cantlon
RONAN — Pablo Picasso once questioned that if the world today didn’t make sense, then why should he paint pictures that do? Picasso’s work clearly knew no boundaries. The same can be said for that of local artist Zac Cantlon.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Funds to pave street, path
ST. IGNATIUS — After taking community input and two meetings of debate, the St. Ignatius City Council decided at its July 7 meeting to split the $20,136 in federal stimulus funds between paving streets near the town’s schools and putting in a pedestrian path in Taelman Park.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Keeping up with the kids
ARLEE — Amidst a swarm of kids of all ages steeped in an intense game of “double-ball” at the Arlee Powwow, Paul Phillips emerges victorious with the leather pouched prized object draped over his stick as he sprints the arena baseline with a dozen young competitors in pursuit.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Alleged arsonist gets deferred sentence
POLSON — A 20-year-old Pablo man was given a six-year deferred sentence in district court on June 24 for an amended charge of felony criminal mischief and a felony burglary offense.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
St. Ignatius to accept federal money
ST. IGNATIUS — After taking public comment at a public hearing on Monday night, the St. Ignatius City Council chose to receive $20,138 in stimulus funds, turning down a motion to refuse the federal dollars allocated for local infrastructure projects.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Agencies prepare for concert, holiday weekend
LAKE COUNTY — As the Polson Fourth of July weekend events, a concert in Ronan and the massive Arlee Celebration are all coinciding this year, area law enforcement and emergency agencies are taking the necessary precautions to ensure that this holiday season is a safe one.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Youths cited in arson case
POLSON — Authorities confirmed on Monday that three juvenile suspects have been cited for burglary, criminal mischief and trespassing in connection with the June 6 arson incident.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Polson an option for prerelease center
POLSON — Although the proposal is very preliminary at this stage, Polson has been named as an option for a new state prerelease center.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Mission board applies for $32K in energy grants
ST. IGNATIUS — Among items on the June 16 meeting agenda, the St. Ignatius Board of Education approved an application for $32,000 in stimulus money through Quick Start energy grants.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Chief Cliff Fire receives DNRC rig
POLSON — Lake County was the recent recipient of a new type-6 wildland fire engine from the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation for use through the Chief Cliff Volunteer Fire Department.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Burglar caught in act by 165-pound dog
WOODS BAY — A burglar was put in the hospital last week after returning to the scene of his fresh heist in pursuit of more loot when he met with a 165-pound Bullmastiff.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
