Wednesday, November 22
Arlee parents appeal to OPI
The Arlee parents who are demanding to know what punishment two teachers received for allegedly providing alcohol to students have taken their grievance to the state Office of Public Instruction after the county superintendent ruled he didn't have jurisdiction over their requests.
Grace Vermont Wadsworth (Monte)
ST. IGNATIUS — Grace Vermont (Adamson) Wadsworth, better known as "Monte" died at her home with her family around her and in her husband's loving arms on Nov. 18, 2006. She was a beloved wife, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She has gone home to her heavenly father.
Lady Vikings face tough seeds at state
The Charlo Lady Vikings' season ended last weekend after losing twice in the Class C state volleyball tournament. They faced difficult competition, and were swept by Circle 3-0 on Thursday and fell to Park City 3-0 on Friday.
Smith says thanks
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Local student picked the national Christmas tree
It's one of the most famous Christmas trees in the country and a former Polson student can take credit for the giant fir that will grace the lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building.
Porgie vs. Pelosi
Georgie Porgie, puddin' pie
John Edwin Malatare
ARLEE —John Edwin Malatare, 79, died of cancer at his home near Arlee on Friday, Nov. 17, 2006.
Thank you, your vote counts
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Rob Roylance
CHARLO — Rob Roylance, 53, of Charlo died of heart failure Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006, at St. Patrick Hospital.
Dependency program saved her
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14 Pirates make All-Conference list
Polson was one of the league leaders in all-conference nods with 14, and had three all-state selections.
Mission volleyball coaches say thanks
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Big government dangers are cited
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Lawrence 'Larry' E. Hart
Former Polson resident Lawrence "Larry" E. Hart, 77, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006, at his home in Grants Pass, Ore.
Chiefs selected for All-Conference
RONAN — The 2006 Northwestern Class A All- Conference selections include six Chiefs, three of whom played both offense and defense.
Use of hit-and-run photos will be allowed: Jami Sherman's family says use of photos OK
The county attorney's office will be able show limited pictures of Jami Sherman's body in the upcoming trial of Edward Ness, the man alleged to have been driving the vehicle when Sherman was struck and killed, while Ness' attorney argued last week that it will make a jury too biased against his client.
Pregnancy Resource banquet successful
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Hard to tell the parties' difference
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Thankful for support
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Among Other Things: Boomers take the show on the road
The Boomers will hit the road on Nov. 30 to perform in Deer Lodge for the benefit of the historic Rialto Theatre that was destroyed by fire earlier this month.
Reward offered for Arctic Cat thieves
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Wednesday, November 15
Democrats made best show in years
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Willa Dean Vollmert
POST CREEK — Willa Dean Vollmert, 81, died Nov. 6, 2006, at her home on Post Creek.
Don Greenlief
POLSON — Donald W. Greenlief, 86, of Polson died of natural causes Nov. 4, 2006, at his home surrounded by loving family. Don was born on July 16, 1920, to Ethel May and Silas Greenlief in Missoula.
Schulz saved their frozen food supply
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Lady Vikes head to state with second seed
TWIN BRIDGES — The Charlo Lady Vikings did pretty well at the Western C Divisional Tournament, scoring wins against Sheridan, Noxon and Twin Bridges to send them to state this weekend.
Democrats must set new Iraq policy
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Vets' service, sacrifices are appreciated
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Would like some questions answered
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What's really going on in Washington?
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Share the Spirit starts ninth year
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Robert H. Roylance
CHARLO — Robert H. Roylance, 53, of Charlo, died of natural causes Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
A great community
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Concentrate on use of adult stem cells
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Polson family mourns soldier's death in Iraq
A Polson woman learned last week that her son was killed in action in Baghdad, just days before the nation honored the sacrifices made by its veterans.
'I thank God for every day I'm alive'
Woman recuperating from wreck that almost claimed her life
Lining up for Armageddon
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Marjorie D. Knaus
POLSON — A celebration of Life and Time of Remembrance for Marjorie D. Knaus, 86, of Polson, who died of natural causes on Oct. 27, 2006, at St. Joseph Assisted Living Center, will be held at the Polson Senior Citizens Center on Saturday, Nov. 18, at 1 p.m.
Grateful for SAR levy
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Among Other Things: Father O'Maley was a man of action
A man of God, Father William O'Maley was very much a man of community, too. Few people have had as lasting an influence on Polson and Lake County than the longtime pastor of Polson's Immaculate Conception Catholic Parish.
Jacqueline Ann David
POLSON — Jacqueline Ann David, 62, of Polson, died quietly in her sleep Friday, Nov. 10, 2006, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
Grace Mae Holley
POLSON — Grace Mae Holley, 83, passed from this life into the presence of Christ just before the sun came up on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006. She was always an early riser. A cancer she learned of only five weeks earlier took her life.
Too many drivers ignored injured dog
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Judy Charette
ST. IGNATIUS — Judy Charette, 62, of Graham, Wash., died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006, surrounded by her loving family and friends at her brother's home in Ronan.
Willard Rodman 'Rod' Ash
1928 - 2006
Voter turnout was a good sign
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Wednesday, November 8
Cut for a special cause: Undersheriff, prisoners donate hair to Locks of Love
Helping cancer victims is something a lot of folks can relate to — no matter which side of the law you're on.
Ace M. Woods
POLSON — Ace M. Woods. 86, of Polson died of natural causes on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006, at Evergreen Health & Rehab Center.
Robert E. Gerrity
POLSON — Robert E. Gerrity, 86, of Polson died of natural causes on Nov. 3, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital.
B&G Club has new Ronan director
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Ward Patrick Devlin
Feb. 21, 1920 - Oct. 16, 2006
Lynda K. Evins
PABLO — Lynda K. Evins, 60, died in Spokane on Oct. 27, 200, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Why are we untroubled by huge debt?
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Rick Jore is man of integrity
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Smith replies to Jore's charges
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Annie Rita O'Neill
ARLEE — Annie Rita O'Neill, 68, died at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula on Oct. 30, 2006.
Eldora Hoch
1932 - 2006
Margaret A. Trube Parker
Oct. 19,1930 - Nov. 2, 2006
Outgoing Polson mayor was the finest
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Marjorie D. Knaus
POLSON — A celebration of Life and Time of Remembrance for Marjorie D. Knaus, 86, of Polson, who died of natural causes on Oct. 27, 2006, at St. Joseph Assisted Living Center, will be held at the Polson Senior Citizens Center on Saturday, Nov. 18, at 1 p.m.
Salvation Army needs bell ringers; apply now
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Proctor comments are appreciated
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Local vet witnessed Japanese surrender: 'Hap' Piper saw signing of surrender document on USS Missouri
POLSON — It's been a little over 61 years since the Japanese surrender papers were signed aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay on Sept. 2, 1945. But "Hap" Piper of Polson remembers the day clearly. He was there.
Soccer float was not a symbolic kegger
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Marie E. 'Terry' Reber
MISSOULA — Marie E. "Terry" Reber, 85, died gently in her sleep Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, at the home of her daughter in Missoula.
Scarlets' bid for divisionals falls a little short
ARLEE — The Scarlets traveled to the District tournament last week and they fought hard in the first matches against their rival teams, St. Ignatius and Troy, but they ended up falling short of a shot at the divisional tourney.
George C. Mielke
POLSON — George C. Mielke, 59, died of cancer on Friday Nov. 3, 2006, in Bellevue Hospital, New York City. He was born Feb. 17, 1947, at Memorial Hospital in Sidney, to Fred and Millie Mielke.
Veterans' service and sacrifices are appreciated
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Polson wins one at home on senior night, loses tough one to Libby
LIBBY— The Polson Lady Pirates won a hard-fought match in their last home game of the season, downing Columbia Falls last week, before losing to Libby over the weekend to finish up the regular season.
Article generated interest for Caregivers class
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Kelsey Rollins Hanson
CHARLO — Kelsey Rollins Hanson went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Oct. 31, 2006.
A Little Off the Top: Avoid close calls this hunting season
We've all had close calls in life — times when we barely escaped serious injury. Some people chalk it up to luck, fate, God, or just being in the right place at the right time.
Wednesday, November 1
SAR mil levy is essential
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Many unanswered questions
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State and local ballot issues at stake
Next Tuesday, Nov. 7, is decision day for voters as they head to the polls to cast their ballots for national, state and county officials, constitutional initiatives and amendment issues, a bond issue for Lake County Search and Rescue, forms of government in Lake County and the City of Polson.
Pirate mascot did a great job
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Vikings get handled in opening round
DRUMMOND— It was a David and Goliath match-up as the Charlo Vikings faced off against the 44-8 Drummond Trojans, but there was no underdog upset this time.
Burns, Rehberg vote for Montana
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Life they save could be yours
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Marj Knaus
POLSON — Marj Knaus departed Polson on Oct. 27, 2006, en route to a far better place.
Arlee Schools bond issues need support
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Smith has earned my vote
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Else Payne
POLSON — Else Payne, 73, of Pablo died Oct. 28, 2006, in St. Luke Hospital in Ronan.
Velma J. DuCharme
Oct. 20, 1914-Oct. 27, 2006
Favors nonpartisan county elections
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Marines' rifle raffle was successful
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House fire one of many hurdles caretaker faces
Connie Woods smiles a lot for a woman with the weight of the world on her shoulders.
Charlo secures first place seed in Western C
CHARLO — With two wins in the past week the Lady Vikings have secured a first place seed for the district tournament starting on Thursday in Philipsburg.
Doesn't need to be lectured
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Mary G. 'Jennie' (Keenan) Riekena
ST. IGNATIUS — Mary G "Jennie" (Keenan) Riekena, 90, died Oct. 23, 2006, at St. Luke Extended Care Center in Ronan.
Thelma 'Lee' LaRance
ST. IGNATIUS — Thelma F. "Lee" LaRance, 59, of St. Ignatius, died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006, at Hillside Manor in Missoula.
Likes Windham's stand on firearms
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A newer boat might have helped
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Bases vote on honesty, integrity
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Donna Jean Roberts Cox
VICTOR — Donna Jean Roberts Cox, 54, of Victor slipped away from us Monday night (Oct. 23, 2006) in her sleep. She was always full of surprises!
Coralie 'Mary' Allison
CHARLO — Longtime Mission Valley resident Coralie "Mary" Allison entered eternal peace on Oct. 3, 2006, at Community Medical Center in Missoula from complications of a stroke.
B&G Club Haunted House was terrific
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Jean Windham is best choice
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Manager/Charter recommendation was not unanimous
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Jackson stands on his record
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Elect commissioners by district
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Voters to decide nonpartisan, district elections
Voters in Lake County will decide on two issues that could change the way they vote in the future this Nov. 7.
Pirates' time runs out in playoffs
POLSON— It came down to the final 3:34 with the Pirates up 27-14, and all they had to do was hang on.
Likes Smith view on land/water access
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Patricia A. Sloan
ST. IGNATIUS — Patricia A. Sloan, 60, died Oct. 24 in St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan.
Republican endorses Ric Smith
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Support the Search and Rescue mil levy
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Vote for Democratic candidates
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A lot for voters to think about
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