Berl Tiskus

Montana

Reporter at Lake County Leader

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Articles

Dog Tag Buddies brings healing to Pablo veteran

6 days ago | dailyinterlake.com | Berl Tiskus

A gabled house with a killer view of the Mission Mountains is where Bill and Janet Austin and their dogs, Gretchen and Zippy, call home. The Austins moved to Montana in 2013 because “it’s quiet,” Bill said. Outside, two horses nibble on greening-up spring grass; there’s a chicken house, a greenhouse, a tractor and other farm accoutrements. Wriggly Zippy is a carefree Boxer, but four-year-old Gretchen has a serious side.
Rocky Point residents worry about traffic impact of casino

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Berl Tiskus

Apr. 17—More than 15 people interested in traffic on Hwy. 93 near Irvine Flats Road and Rocky Point Road attended a meeting at the Lake County Courthouse last Monday with Bob Vosen from the Montana Department of Transportation. Their concern was safety, especially in light of S&K Gaming's new 400 Horses Casino, which also broke ground last week on Irvine Flats Road.
Ronan City Council tutored on SIDs

1 week ago | leaderadvertiser.com | Berl Tiskus

Local bankers Jamie Buhr and Brennin Grainey attended the April 9 Ronan City Council meeting to present facts on Special Improvement Districts. Mark Drinkwater, developer of Mission Valley Homesites, had approached the council regarding an SID for the first phase of a 221-lot subdivision on the southeast edge of Ronan.
Rocky Point residents worry about traffic impact of casino

1 week ago | leaderadvertiser.com | Berl Tiskus

More than 15 people interested in traffic on Hwy. 93 near Irvine Flats Road and Rocky Point Road attended a meeting at the Lake County Courthouse last Monday with Bob Vosen from the Montana Department of Transportation. Their concern was safety, especially in light of S&K Gaming’s new 400 Horses Casino, which also broke ground last week on Irvine Flats Road.
Dog Tag Buddies brings healing to local veteran

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Berl Tiskus

Apr. 10—A gabled house with a killer view of the Mission Mountains is home to Bill and Janet Austin and their dogs, Gretchen and Zippy. The Austins moved to Montana in 2013, because "it's quiet," Bill said. Outside, two horses nibble on greening-up spring grass; there's a chicken house, a greenhouse, a tractor, and other farm accoutrements. Wriggly Zippy is a carefree Boxer, but four-year-old Gretchen has a serious side.
Siips aims to creatively quench thirst

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Berl Tiskus

Apr. 10—Does a "dirty" Dr. Pepper, concocted with fresh lime, coconut and vanilla, sound good? Siips at 80 Heritage Lane in Polson makes this drink and many other custom beverages. Nora Hendrickson, a mixologist at Siips, said the "dirty" Dr. Pepper is her fave. Siips opened its window last June, according to owner Karey Lundberg.
Siips aims to creatively quench thirst

2 weeks ago | leaderadvertiser.com | Berl Tiskus

Does a “dirty” Dr. Pepper, concocted with fresh lime, coconut and vanilla, sound good? Siips at 80 Heritage Lane in Polson makes this drink and many other custom beverages. Nora Hendrickson, a mixologist at Siips, said the “dirty” Dr. Pepper is her fave. Siips opened its window last June, according to owner Karey Lundberg.
Dog Tag Buddies brings healing to local veteran

2 weeks ago | leaderadvertiser.com | Berl Tiskus

A gabled house with a killer view of the Mission Mountains is home to Bill and Janet Austin and their dogs, Gretchen and Zippy. The Austins moved to Montana in 2013, because “it’s quiet,” Bill said. Outside, two horses nibble on greening-up spring grass; there’s a chicken house, a greenhouse, a tractor, and other farm accoutrements. Wriggly Zippy is a carefree Boxer, but four-year-old Gretchen has a serious side.
Local ranchers feted at annual ag banquet

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Berl Tiskus

Apr. 3—St. Ignatius farmers Dennis and Melvina Krantz were honored for their contributions to agriculture in the Mission Valley at the 45th annual Ag Appreciation Banquet, held March 28 at the community center in Ronan. Melvina and Dennis have been married 54 years and have two sons, Tim and Justin. "Justin boots, you know," Melvina explained later of her son's name.
Ronan Police Officer Gilliland honored at council meeting

3 weeks ago | leaderadvertiser.com | Berl Tiskus

The Ronan City Council’s March 26 meeting began with Ronan Police Chief Rob Jacobson presenting Ronan Police Officer J. Gilliland a commendation issued by the Montana Public Safety Board Standards and Training Post Council for outstanding conduct and excellence in public safety. The award stems from a minor crash Sept. 19, 2024, which Officer Gilliland responded to. He noticed the man whose motorcycle had been hit had collapsed and was unresponsive.