Stories for June 2007

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Thursday, June 28

June 28, 2007 midnight

Second meeting scheduled for Polson schools decision

By Ethan Smith

June 28, 2007 midnight

What would you have done?

Editor,

Driver sentenced to 20 years in Jami Sherman's death
June 28, 2007 midnight

Driver sentenced to 20 years in Jami Sherman's death

By Ethan Smith

June 28, 2007 midnight

G.O. 'Doc' Brown

POLSON — G.O. "Doc" Brown, 95, of Polson, died of natural causes on Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at Lily of The Valley in Pablo.

Zach Urness Leader Staff
June 28, 2007 midnight

Zach Urness Leader Staff

Since the late half of the 19th century, the dream of virtually every American youngster who has strapped on cleats or fielded a ground ball has been to get paid to do it.

June 28, 2007 midnight

Tribes deserve chance to run Bison Range

By Pat Williams

June 28, 2007 midnight

State budget is not sustainable

By Sen. Verdell Jackson

June 28, 2007 midnight

Yogi would have been a great political consultant

Among Other Things

Three Polson teams take Splash championships
June 28, 2007 midnight

Three Polson teams take Splash championships

Zach Urness

Polson officer saves 5-year-old from drowning
June 28, 2007 midnight

Polson officer saves 5-year-old from drowning

By Ethan Smith

Thursday, June 21

June 21, 2007 midnight

No July 4 fireworks show at Ronan

Editor,

June 21, 2007 midnight

Rev. Canon Loren S. Foot

POLSON — The Rev. Canon Loren S. Foot, 87, died of natural causes at Evergreen Health Center, Polson on June 2, 2007.

Picchietti, Guenzler take tops in state rodeo
June 21, 2007 midnight

Picchietti, Guenzler take tops in state rodeo

By Ethan Smith

Hiker Rescued
June 21, 2007 midnight

Hiker Rescued

Karen Peterson

Manhunt Captures Two
June 21, 2007 midnight

Manhunt Captures Two

By Ethan Smith

June 21, 2007 midnight

Kudos to the Lake County Sheriff's Office

It's not very often that county residents find themselves at the center of a news story that generates interest around the state, but that's exactly what happened last week with the capture of two prisoners who had escaped from the state prison earlier this month.

Ronan Mariners win Mission Valley Babe Ruth tourney
June 21, 2007 midnight

Ronan Mariners win Mission Valley Babe Ruth tourney

After four days of competition, the Ronan Mariners emerged as the champions of the annual Mission Valley Babe Ruth tournament, beating the city rival Ronan Reds 15-5 on Sunday. Both teams were in the top half of the eight Mission Valley teams going into the tournament, but had to navigate through a field of teams from Polson, Mission, Arlee and Plains.

June 21, 2007 midnight

Summer is the start of 'trauma season'

By Emily Colomeda

Folks eat 720 pounds of crab, all for a good cause
June 21, 2007 midnight

Folks eat 720 pounds of crab, all for a good cause

Karen Peterson

Thursday, June 14

June 14, 2007 midnight

A 'must see' book and 'must see' play

By Paul Fugleberg

Mission teacher makes a comeback after stroke
June 14, 2007 midnight

Mission teacher makes a comeback after stroke

ST. IGNATIUS — Richard Martin has awards on his classroom wall at St. Ignatius Middle School for "Outstanding Teacher" and "Craziest Teacher," but they probably don't give teachers awards for "best comeback."

June 14, 2007 midnight

Art Smarts

Montana has a lot of live theatres

Fugitives caught Wednesday in Swan Valley
June 14, 2007 midnight

Fugitives caught Wednesday in Swan Valley

Lake County Leader web site exclusive

June 14, 2007 midnight

Charles (Chuck) Edward Hawkins, Sr.

The Lord chose to take Charles (Chuck) Edward Hawkins, Sr. on June 2, 2007. Chuck was born Nov. 4, 1940 in Vincennes, Indiana.

Tsunami takes first place at Montana State Cup
June 14, 2007 midnight

Tsunami takes first place at Montana State Cup

The u14 Polson Girls Tsunami Soccer Team took first place at the Montana State Cup in Butte last weekend. The u14 division contained nine teams in three brackets, and two flights. There were two champions in the division, one for each flight. Each team played two seeding matches on Saturday and then semi-finals and championship or consolation on Sunday.

Thursday, June 7

Babe Ruth tourney starts next Thursday
June 7, 2007 midnight

Babe Ruth tourney starts next Thursday

The annual Mission Valley Babe Ruth tournament gets underway next Thursday, as eight of the Valley's teams will battle in a double elimination format that has games from Thursday through Sunday — and it's shaping up to be a barnburner.

June 7, 2007 midnight

Board's action seems suspect

Editor,

June 7, 2007 midnight

The worst slump ever

By Ethan Smith

Father's death a factor in Arlee murder
June 7, 2007 midnight

Father's death a factor in Arlee murder

By Ethan Smith

June 7, 2007 midnight

Tasheena Christina Tish Craft

ARLEE — Adventuresome and fun-loving, Tasheena Christina Tish Craft AKA "Sheena" was born Jan. 31, 1989. She shared good times with her special Daddy, the late William "Porky" Alexander. Her life was richly rewarded and she was a friend to many.

Annual trail ride at Bison Range is Kallin's swan song
June 7, 2007 midnight

Annual trail ride at Bison Range is Kallin's swan song

By Karen Peterson

Barber looks to soar in college - as a pilot
June 7, 2007 midnight

Barber looks to soar in college - as a pilot

Zach Urness

June 7, 2007 midnight

Sheriff is new Ronan softball coach

By Ethan Smith

Montana Hope project sends family to Disney World
June 7, 2007 midnight

Montana Hope project sends family to Disney World

By Ethan Smith

Monday, June 4

June 4, 2007 midnight

First Beacon was in 1960

By Paul Fugleberg

Peace picnic held to protest war in Iraq
June 4, 2007 midnight

Peace picnic held to protest war in Iraq

By Karen Peterson

Thousands turn out for Freedom Day events
June 4, 2007 midnight

Thousands turn out for Freedom Day events

It was a weekend marked by remembrance, celebration, and sorrow, but by all accounts, Freedom Day was a success.

June 4, 2007 midnight

Walter W. Mangels

POLSON — Walter W. Mangels died May 22, 2007, at Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane.

Polson wins state title in last at-bat
June 4, 2007 midnight

Polson wins state title in last at-bat

By Ethan Smith

Murphy, Hammond take home gold for Charlo
June 4, 2007 midnight

Murphy, Hammond take home gold for Charlo

Zach Urness

Ronan holds special Memorial Day services
June 4, 2007 midnight

Ronan holds special Memorial Day services

RONAN — Memorial Day activities at Ronan consisted of its annual Honor Guard parade and program on Spring Creek in the Ronan City Park and at Mountain View Cemetery.