Thursday, July 27
Jean E. Bohanek
SPOKANE — Jean E. Bohanek, 82, died July 4, 2006 in Spokane.
12U Purple Wave do well at regionals
The 12U Purple Wave took fourth at the regional tourney in Spokane last weekend, and will travel to the summer national tourney in Portland this week to wrap up the season.
Hendrickson takes first place in Polson
Levi Hendrickson took first place last Sunday in the Mission Mountain PRCA rodeo in Polson, winning a $2,655 purse after being the only bull rider to finish with a timed score last weekend.
Team Montana did well in Denver games
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Leslie 'Les' Peone
ST. IGNATIUS — Leslie "Les" Peone, 58, died early Sunday, July 23, at his home. Arrangements will be announced by Foster & Durgeloh Funeral Home.
Shirley Vanderburg
ARLEE — Shirley Rae Vanderburg, 56, of Albuquerque, N.M., died of natural causes in her home on Tuesday, July 18, 2006.
Jami Sherman's family and friends need closure
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Shouldn't have vetoed stem cell bill
Lila C. Johnson
POLSON — Lila C. Johnson, 96, of Polson, died on July 22, 2006, at Evergreen Health & Rehab. Center in Polson.
Double shooting in Mission ends in suicide
Two women are hospitalized after apparently being shot by a family member early Sunday morning in St. Ignatius before the man turned the gun on himself and committed suicide.
Stop the downward slide - now
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Among Other Things: More About Golden Bibee
A most pleasant surprise arrived in the mail last week. Former Polson resident Doris Putnam sent a copies of the late Golden Bibee's poetry books — Golden Treasures, A Peep at People, In the Realm of Flathead Lake, and Ranch Ramblin's.
Mariners take second, head to state
The Mission Valley Mariners had a roller coaster district tourney, taking second place to the Bitterroot Bucs, and will head to state in Billings this week for the first time in four years.
Edior,
On July 19, 2006, President Bush signed his first veto. It must've been exceptionally important. Folks suffering maladies ranging from paralysis to Parkinson's thought so, too. Wielding his terrible, swift pen, Bush Almighty slashed their hopes.
Jack Tanner
POLSON — Jack Tanner died in Polson on July 20, 2006. He was a lifelong resident of Montana who spent his working career with the Great Northern Railroad and later with the Burlington Northern Railroad.
Stage I fire restrictions announced
Stage 1 fire restrictions went into effect last Saturday, July 22, within the exterior boundaries of the Flathead Indian Reservation, fire management officials said, as the area continues to be under a heat wave with little or no rain in the forecast.
Lake County Fair is July 31-Aug. 4
The Lake County Fair, on Monday, July 31 through Friday, Aug. 4, 2006, will be providing a wide variety of entertainment and exhibits this year. There'll be something for every taste and every age.
Dan Fox Fun Run raises nearly $6,500
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When will it all end?
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Camille Edward 'Sonny' Matt
RONAN — Camille "Sonny" Edward Matt was reunited with his soulmate on July 18, 2006. Born to Angie and Wilford Matt on Sept. 27, 1949, he lived a full, yet short life by leaving this world at the youthful age of 56.
Milton Lee Penfield
POLSON — Milton Lee Penfield, 24, died of natural causes at his home in Polson on Monday, July 24, 2006. Funeral services are tentatively set for Saturday. Call Grogan Funeral Home for time and place.
Wednesday, July 19
Mail carrier food donations were appreciated
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Volunteers, donors saved the tourney
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Enjoyed vacationing in Mission valley
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Mariners set record for wins, start districts today
The Mission Valley Mariners will start district tourney action today, Thursday, after finishing the regular season with a record-setting 47 wins, one more than the prior mark.
Marines say thanks for fireworks support
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Gene Morigeau
RONAN — On Friday, July 14, 2006, Gene Morigeau set off to rejoin his dad, mom and brother hunting and fishing in heaven or the Jocko, depending on where the fish are biting.
Do things right and they'll happen
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Thomas R. Kingsford
MISSOULA — Thomas R. Kingsford, 77, died in Arizona on Oct. 29, 2005.
12U Purple Wave takes second at state tourney
The 12U Polson Purple Wave took second at the state ASA softball tourney in Missoula Sunday, finishing with an impressive 26-5 record as they prepare for a regional tourney this weekend.
Vernon H. Roylance
RONAN — Vernon H. Roylance, 79, died Thursday; July 13, 2006, at his home in Charlo after a brief battle with cancer.
Scouts embark on first summer camp
The Boy Scouts of America set up camp for the summer on Melita Island, the first one following seven years of fundraising that allowed them to buy the island last year.
Deedra Ann Barber
POLSON — On Aug. 1, 1945, in the Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Va., Warren and Ad Bilben welcomed their firstborn child. They named her Deedra Ann. Over the years the family grew with the addition of Steve, Hans, Ted and Jill. During her growing up years her family lived in Mankato, Laporte, Hollandale, and International Falls, all in Minnesota. Free time was spent with family and friends in the woods and on the lakes of Northern Minnesota.
Marlys Adele Morin Finley
POLSON — Marlys Adele Morin Finley, 97, of Polson died on July 14, 2006, in Polson after a brief illness.
Among Other Things: Will Rogers: His wit, insight were timeless
The ability to read is a real blessing. As I think back over the years, I can't remember when I wasn't able to read. My mother must have read to me a lot when I was little.
10U Purple Lakers take state ASA title
They were down, but they were never out.
Mission pantry gets $1,500 grant
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Theresa Caroline Bonser Minson
POLSON — Theresa Caroline Bonser Minson, 91, of Spokane, formerly of Polson, died of natural causes on Monday, July 10, 2006, at a Spokane rest home.
Ronald Ray Pugh
ANACONDA — Ronald R. Pugh, 62, of Anaconda, died Saturday, July 15, 2006, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
Thursday, July 13
A Little Off the Top: In the eye of the Wal-Mart storm, part II
Probably the most frequently asked question I've had to field over the past several months is, "Where do you stand on the Wal-Mart issue?" It's been tough fielding that one, since inevitably, the person asking has a decidedly frank point of view on the matter.
Curtis Lee Baker
Curtis Lee Baker, 79, of Polson July 3, 2006, at Brendan House in Kalispell.
Albert Joseph Fournier
MISSOULA — Albert Joseph Fournier (born Urbain Albert Fournier), 86, died on June 30, 2006, at Village Health Care in Missoula.
Enoch Ellsworth Richwine
POLSON — Enoch Ellsworth Richwine, 81, of Polson died at his home on the morning of July 10, 2006.
We need to drill our own oil
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Andrew (Andy) Resner
RONAN — Andrew (Andy Resner, 82, of Ronan, died of natural causes Monday, July 3, 2006, near Crow Reservoir .
City of Ronan hears golf course proposal
RONAN — Though a number of details need to be hammered out, the Ronan City Council seems interested in the idea of buying Mission Mountain County Club.
Turn attention to MV Aquatic Center
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Pro-supercenter group changes name
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Decisions only serve big business
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One saved, one lost in Flathead Lake
Rollins woman instrumental in saving the life of a man who nearly drowned
There are better ways for health care
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Home delivery: Healthy baby delivered on living room floor
ST. IGNATIUS — Expectant mothers should expect the unexpected, but Anne Morigeau had quite a surprise last week when she gave birth to Emily Marie Morigeau — at home, on the living room floor, after Emily came into the world a little sooner than expected.
Rodeo team does well at Silver State
Levi Guenzler and Jessica Picchietti both had great times at the Silver State International Rodeo in Nevada last week, and the four members who went, including Naomi Knight and Brett Harris, ended up helping take the runner-up award for the overall team competition - with the other Montana riders - as a result of their hard work.
Law officers show solidarity at funeral
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James Cleveland McElderry
ST. IGNATIUS — James Cleveland McElderry, 79, broke his earthy bonds on Independence Day at home July 4, 2006, surrounded by his loving family. Born Jan. 15, 1927 in St. Ignatius Mt. He grew up in Pine Creek, Idaho. He met and married Betty Jean Marisch on Oct. 2, 1945, in Spokane. They lived in Pine Creek and moved to St. Ignatius in 1953, where he built their home and raised nine children.
There are only two types of cities
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Congratulations to Wal-Mart, Murdoch's
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U.S. 93 construction is poorly designed
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Green Tea claims said to be incorrect
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Mariners win Kalispell tourney championship
The Mission Valley Mariners are wrapping up the season in a good way, winning six of of their eight games over the past week, including taking the Kalispell John Harp championship, as the team hosts their final two home games today (Thursday) and Saturday.
Exchange students hosts and helpers are thanked
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Polson parade supporters thanked
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Hendrickson wins Arlee, Drummond bull riding events
Arlee's Levi Hendrickson did his hometown proud by winning the bull riding competition Saturday night by five points at the Arlee rodeo, and then followed it up with a win the next night in Drummond, as the only cowboy to go the distance that night.
Wednesday, July 5
Wal-Mart gets green light on supercenter
Despite a heavy turnout of folks who spoke against the proposed Wal-Mart supercenter, the Polson city council voted to annex the property into city limits and rezone the area for commercial use at a meeting last Thursday, June 29.
Frank Dehne
DENVER — Frank Dehne, 76, died May 14, 2006, at his home in Denver after a long struggle with melanoma.
Hoped for the 'right' decision
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When you see a veteran, say thanks
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Bread Basket says thanks for donations
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Don't take freedoms for granted
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Bruce Farnum
POLSON — Bruce Farnum, 90, of Finley Point died at his home with his wife at his side on Thursday, June 29, 2006.
Big Arm 'Monstrous' sale went well
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Barrel racers express appreciation
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Pablo home burns down
PABLO — Flames rolled through a two-story home outside of Pablo Monday afternoon, destroying the home and an RV nearby.
Have college/school pennant to share?
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Tribal Health policies need changing
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Korrine Wiggin
POLSON — Korrine Wiggin, 83, of Ronan, (formerly of Polson) died on Wednesday, June 21, 2006, at St. Luke Extended Care Facility in Ronan.
