Stories for July 2007

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Thursday, July 26

July 26, 2007 midnight

Nelda Irene Kennedy

In the early hours of July 22 a tiny woman with a big heart slipped away to begin her next great adventure. Nelda Irene Rebhahn Hout Kennedy was born August 1, 1927 in Barber, to George Rebhahn and Frieda Haase Rebhahn. They soon moved to Kinsey where she grew up working hard in the sugar beet, corn and potato fields alongside her dad, and picking up agates as she played beside the river. She faced a tough life, but to the end she did it bravely — with her chin up and with a smile.

Mariners head to state tournament
July 26, 2007 midnight

Mariners head to state tournament

Zach Urness

July 26, 2007 midnight

Fire near Buffalo Bridge spreads to 2,000 acres

A fire grew by leaps and bounds Tuesday, as local fire crews battled to contain it and protect homes in the Buffalo Bridge area, and a Type II fire team from Idaho was brought in to manage it Wednesday.

Tim Ryan's annual Writer's Night was largest yet
July 26, 2007 midnight

Tim Ryan's annual Writer's Night was largest yet

By Karen Peterson

Thursday, July 19

July 19, 2007 midnight

Some really dumb puns

Among Other Things

SkateIgnatius is open for business
July 19, 2007 midnight

SkateIgnatius is open for business

By Karen Peterson

July 19, 2007 midnight

Polson board votes to reconfigure schools

By Ethan Smith

July 19, 2007 midnight

Robert Dale Combs

POLSON — Robert Dale Combs, 74, of Polson, died of natural causes at his home on Friday, July 13, 2007.

A league of his own
July 19, 2007 midnight

A league of his own

After 20 years, Montana's winningest softball coach leads Lady Pirates with quiet dignity

Big Arm woman saves motorcyclist's life
July 19, 2007 midnight

Big Arm woman saves motorcyclist's life

By Jennifer McBride

Thursday, July 12

July 12, 2007 midnight

Seven injured as boat slams into rocks

By Ethan Smith

July 12, 2007 midnight

Hopes board makes right decision

Editor,

July 12, 2007 midnight

Elizabeth J. 'Jeanie' (Gardipe) Burland

PABLO — Elizabeth J. "Jeanie" (Gardipe) Burland, 61, died July 3, 2007, at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson.

July 12, 2007 midnight

Fair-weather Christians and candidates

A little off the top

Aipperspach, Hendrickson finish in the money in PRCA rodeo
July 12, 2007 midnight

Aipperspach, Hendrickson finish in the money in PRCA rodeo

POLSON — The only two Lake County cowboys placing in the Mission Mountain PRCA Rodeo in Polson last Friday and Saturday were Matt Aipperspach of Ronan and Levi Hendrickson of Arlee. Aipperspach placed third in bull riding with 74 points worth $581.40 in prize money and Hendrickson was fourth in bull riding with 68 points worth $387.60. Top bull riders were Tyler Taillon of Great Falls and Mike Strong of Livingston with rides of 77 points ($936.70 each).

July 12, 2007 midnight

Polson parents await board's decision, again

For the Polson parents who took legal action against the school district over the plan to restructure the two elementary schools, they're hoping tonight's meeting isn't deja vu all over again.

Scott family fireworks show is better than ever
July 12, 2007 midnight

Scott family fireworks show is better than ever

By Karen Peterson

Thursday, July 5

July 5, 2007 midnight

Board didn't follow proper steps

Editor,

Charlo fire is second suspected arson case
July 5, 2007 midnight

Charlo fire is second suspected arson case

Ethan SmithLeader Staff

Ronan man wins Legend's Thunder race
July 5, 2007 midnight

Ronan man wins Legend's Thunder race

Zach Urness

Mariners bring the pain
July 5, 2007 midnight

Mariners bring the pain

Mission Valley wins firecracker tourney, rolls past Kalispell AA

July 5, 2007 midnight

Work starts on St. Ignatius sewer system

Karn Petersen

July 5, 2007 midnight

The great lawnchair caper

Among other things

Polson Purple Rain take fourth place at Helena
July 5, 2007 midnight

Polson Purple Rain take fourth place at Helena

Zach Urness

July 5, 2007 midnight

Ann Archibald Hayes

POLSON — Ann Archibald Hayes, 78, died in her sleep at home in Evaro, just as she desired, on Saturday, June 30, 2007.

Storms slams into Valley last Friday
July 5, 2007 midnight

Storms slams into Valley last Friday

By Ethan Smith