Friday, October 24
New Schedule for Polson City Manager Search Process
Mayor Lou Marchello, City of Polson
Thursday, October 23
Back to square one
Polson city commission begins city manager search again
Mike Cast, Leader Staff
In support of Taylor
Carl Seifert
Woman carjacked at gunpoint near Hot Springs
Jamie Doran, Valley Press
Convenience and sacrifice
Joe Darlington, Ronan
Demonstrated ability lacking
John C. Espy, Ronan
Masters of deceit
Mimi and Irv Milheim, Dayton
Taylor stays in touch
Karen Vergeront
Local resident blazed a path into neighbors' hearts
Erin Scott, Leader Staff
Filling the Bread Basket
Chris Shrider, Guest Column
Rash of thefts strike Polson
Mike Cast, Leader Staff
Questionably Conservative
Martha Hyvonen, St. Ignatius
Voter registration still possible
Erin Scott, Leader Staff
Wednesday, October 22
Mountain lion reportedly sighted in Polson
Updated 10:50 am, Wednesday
Jessica Waters
Does Character really matter in the race for the White House?
F. Annette Rinker
State cross country meet race times
Jenna Cederberg
Scarlets streak continues over strong Charlo
Jenna Cederberg, Leader Staff
Friday, October 17
Weidman, Kodda Faye
RONAN - Kailey Terese Rose is proud to announce that her little sister, Kodda Faye Weidman, was born Sept. 28, 2008, at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan weighing 8 lbs, 13 oz. Parents are Katrina Potter of Pablo and Kyle Weidman of Missoula; paternal grandparents are Steve and Scarlet Weidman of Missoula; great-grandparents are Ron and Willa Weidman of Polson; maternal grandparents are Kelly and Karen Potter of Pablo; great-grandparents are George and Maxine Erdmann of Sioux, N.D.
Polson girls battle weather, take third at state
Jenna Cederberg, Leader staff
St. Luke ahead of schedule
Hospital addition to open doors Nov. 11
Ali Bronsdon, Leader staff
Pirates march past Wildcats
Mike Cast, Leader Staff
Thursday, October 16
Alizabeth (Ali) Will Be Missed
Heather Knutson, Polson
Read On!
Allison Rowland, Polson
White, Robert Bobbie
Robert “Bobbie” White, 69, of Polson passed away on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at St. Patrick Hospital from natural causes. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Arrangements and cremation under the direction of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory.
Accident in Dayton stops traffic
Mike Cast, Leader Staff
Superintenent McCormick resigns
Mike Cast, Leader Staff
Young Golfers Set Good Example
Bob McClellan, Polson
Area runners duel
Ali Bronsdon, Leader Staff
Library district headed to ballot
Erin Scott, Leader Staff
Gardner, Leroy
Gardner, Leroy
Hunter, Joseph Jody (Frog)
ST. IGNATIUS — Joseph John “Frog” Hunter, 81, passed away at his home in Mission early Saturday, Oct. 11.
Matt, Christopher Thomas
PABLO — Christopher Thomas Matt, 21, passed away Oct. 12 at St. Luke’s Community Hospital in Ronan from injuries related to a fall.
Winning Really Isn't Everything
Carol Cummings, Polson
Newman, Emery
POLSON — Eddy and Shelby Newman of Polson are proud to announce the arrival of their first child, Emery John Newman. Born September 23, 2008, at St. Joseph Medical Center, Emery weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz.. Maternal grandparents are Roger and Mary Jane Carlson of Polson; paternal grandmother is Kathy Newman of Lolo.
Westerman, Alan James
Alan James Westerman has embarked on a new adventure. On Oct. 11, he passed on in his ”place of business.”
Hewankorn, Zailee
POLSON — Tatianna Kimler and Jordan Hewankorn of Polson are proud to announce the arrival of their first child, Zailee Elaine Ryan Hewankorn. Born Oct. 2, 2008, at 4:56 a.m. at St. Joseph Medical Center, Zailee weighed 8 lbs., 10 oz. Paternal grandparents are George and Dana Hewankorn and Lorena Couture of Elmo; maternal grandmother is Amy Mullan of Polson.
Cavalar, Margery Pudgie
RONAN — Margery “Pudgie” Peck Cavalar, 76, died Oct. 11, 2008, at St. Luke Hospital in Ronan of complications from surgery. She was born July 20, 1932, in Columbia Falls to Pearl and Asa Peck. She was number 12 of 14 children. Her older brothers gave her the nickname “Pudgie” for her pudgy nose as a young girl. She grew up in Columbia Falls and later moved to Polson with her family.
Derr, Dillon and Derr, Carson
Shawna and Ryan Derr of Great Falls proudly announce the arrival of their twin boys, Dillon Paul and Carson Evans. They were born on Sept. 10 weighing in at 4 lbs., 14 oz. and 4 lbs., 10 oz. respectively.
Surplus is "Smoke and Mirrors"
Janna Taylor, guest column
Jackson's attacker headed to prison
Richard Hanners, Whitefish Pilot Staff
Strong Convictions
Rick Jore, Ronan
Nordhagen, Hayly
POLSON — Frank and Vanessa Nordhagen of Hot Springs are proud to announce the arrival of their first child, Hayly May Nordhagen. Born Oct. 5, 2008 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Hayly weighed 8 lbs., 3 oz.
Cold weather speeds fuel cleanup efforts
Ali Bronsdon, Leader Staff
In Support of Library District
Cindy Willis, Polson
School up for review
Mike Cast, Leader Staff
Wadsworth White, Taylor
Polson — Corey White Jr. and Danella Wadsworth of Ronan are proud to announce the arrival of their first child, Taylor Nichole Wadsworth White. Born Sept. 29, 2008 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Taylor weighed 7 lbs., 14 oz. Paternal grandparents are Linda and Corey White Sr. of Ronan; great-grandparents are Barbara White and Allen McCreedy of Polson; maternal grandparents are Wendy and Dan Wadsworth of Ronan; great-grandparents are Wendell and Faye Aberthanson of Ronan and Donna and Ray Wadsworth of Great Falls.
Friday, October 10
Carlson, Corben Michael
Adison Carlson is proud to announce that her baby brother, Corben Michael Carlson, was born June 29, 2008, at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan. He weighed 9 pounds, 5 ounces. Parents are Shea and Robyn Carlson of Polson. Maternal Grandparents are Al and Carol Onsager of Ronan. Paternal Grandparents are Roger and Mary Jane Carlson of Finley Point.
Derr, Dillon Paul and Derr, Carson Evans
Shawna and Ryan Derr of Great Falls proudly announce the arrival of their twin boys, Dillon Paul and Carson Evans. They were born on Sept. 10 weighing in at 4 lbs., 14 oz. and 4 lbs., 10 oz. respectively.
Polson Pirate girls score 3-0 volleyball win over Columbia Falls
Nicole Davey makes playing well look easy
Jenna Cederberg, Leader Staff
Jensen, Peder "Pete"
Peder " Pete" Jensen age 61 of Ronan, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2008 surrounded by his family at his home in Ronan. He was born June 16, 1947 in Missoula, MT, to Millo and Fern "Bertelson" Jensen. He grew up and attended schools in Ronan graduating with the Ronan High School class of 1966. Pete served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War serving 4 years discharged in 1970. He returned to Ronan and attended Missoula Vo-Tech and received a forestry surveying degree, after which he returned to work at Arnie's Texaco. He married Marlena Parkey, January 1971 in Weatherford, TX.
Ramos, Lucas Joseph
RONAN: Lucas Joseph Ramos was born Oct. 3 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan. He weighed 6 lbs. 7 oz. Parents are Marcus and Amanda Ramos of Ronan. Paternal grandparents are Mike Ramos of Spokane, Wash. and Lyle and Julia Brooks of Polson.
Ben Meyer earns national honors
Ali Bronsdon, Leader Staff
Currie, Michael Lee
Michael Lee Currie 27 of Helena passed away Saturday October 4th at his home. He was so full of life and love. Mike loved the out doors.
Thomas, Ruth
Ruth Thomas, 88, of Camp Tuffit, Lake Mary Ronan passed away on Wednesday, October 1st , 2008 following a short illness.
Wegner, Leota A.
Our beloved mother, Leota A. Wegner, 78, passed away in Port Orchard, Wash., July 10, 2008 with her family by her side. Leota was born Sept. 12, 1929 in Elgin, ND, to Edwin and Helen (Dittus) Sept. She graduated from Elgin HS in 1947. On June 6, 1948 Leota was married to Herbert H. Wegner in Leith, ND. The farmed and raised cattle on the Wegner homestead for 13 years. They had two daughters, Cherelyn and Darla. In 1961, the family moved to Polson where Herb and Leota operated the Lake Enco Service Station for seven years. Leota worked at the Grill Cafe and Don's Variety in the luncheonette.
Palmieri, Evelyn
Evelyn (Evelina) Elizabeth Forgione Palmieri, 90. suddenly passed away at St. Patrick Hospital of pneumonia on Sunday, September 21, 2008.
Dalke, DeLisa Jaymes Lucille
RONAN: DeLisa Jaymes Lucille Dalke was born Oct. 2 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan. She weighed 6 lbs. 8 oz.
Olijnyk, Dennis Lee "Boris"
Dennis "Boris" Lee Olijnyk, 63, of Ronan, passed away in his home while he slept near his beloved Mission Mountains.
Franks, Johnathan Allen
RONAN: Johnathan Allen Franks was born September 30, 2008 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan. He weighed 5 lbs. 14.5 ozs.
Open Burning Season Opens
Ali Bronsdon, Leader Staff
Pritchard, Irene Valeda
Irene Valeda (Louise) Pritchard passed away on Thursday afternoon, July 31, 2008
Kicking Horse Holds Open House
Ali Bronsdon, Leader Staff
Laurence, Jah'Kyrran Iz'Riel Fallen Sky
RONAN: Jah'Kyrran Iz'Riel Fallen Sky Laurence was born Sept. 26 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan. He weighed 7 lbs. 6 ozs.
Friday, October 3
Mission's Work Horse
By Jenna Cederberg / Leader staff
Family Games
By Jenna Cederberg / Leader Staff
Exploring the sands of time
Jessica Waters / Leader Editor
Smoldering trash at dump
Mike Cast / Leader Staff
Homecoming Week
Mike Cast / Leader Staff
New council member sworn in
Mike Cast / Leader Staff
