Ellington

Victor J. Matt

Jean Cote Bosley

Jean Cote Bosley, age 88, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012 in Polson. Jean grew up in St. Ignatius.

Thomas Noel Tougas

Thomas Noel Tougas, born Feb. 17, 1955 to Richard and Lorna (Newgard) Tougas in Polson, passed away with his family by his side on Feb. 25, 2012 in Phoenix, Ariz.

Births

Emily Marie Simonich

Letters to the editor

Water rights

New CSKT permit season begins March 1

FLATHEAD RESERVATION — The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Indian Reservation announced the availability of hunting, fishing and recreation regulations and permits for the 2012-2013 license season.

Law enforcement and court records

Lake County District Court, Judge Christopher presiding

Among Other Things: Old ad songs and slogans

Despite the endless blitz of advertising in television, I really wonder if today’s messages have the “staying power” that some of the ads of the 1938-1970 period did. So many TV ads today have such short attention spans, flashing scenes, sometimes I’m not sure what products or services are being promoted.

Avalanche Awareness: Backcountry rangers keep a close eye on snow conditions to keep you safe in the mountains

Dan Frigaurd, a ranger with the Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District, is going to create an avalanche.

Tribal transportation service starts in Mission and Arlee

PABLO — Starting Monday, Feb. 27, Tribal Transit will provide a van in the Arlee and Mission communities to provide elders and others needing transportation within town to senior centers for meals, doctor’s appointments and/or THHS, the post office, grocery store, community centers, culture committee and to the main bus stops to catch the commuter buses to other towns, etc. This service will be available Monday and Wednesday in Mission and Tuesday, Thursday, in Arlee.

Polson GB vs. Frenchtown (Feb. 25)

Here are photos from the Polson-Frenchtown basketball game on Feb. 25.

Polson BB vs. Libby (Feb. 25)

Here are photos from the Polson-Libby divisional basketball game on Feb. 25.

Lady Pirates fall just short in divisional-tournament thriller

A spirited effort by the Polson Lady Pirates fell just short as the Lady Pirates were defeated by the No. 3-ranked Frenchtown Lady Broncs 40-35 in the Northwestern A Divisional Tournament Championship Game on Saturday night.

Pirates D leads the way in 42-23 win

Zack Camel led the way with 10 points and the Polson Pirates used their stingiest defensive effort of the season to defeat the Libby Loggers for the second time at the Northwestern A Divisional Tournament, 42-23.

Wolf hunt season ends state-wide

MONTANA — Wolf hunting statewide in Montana closed Wednesday, Feb. 15, and no seasons will be further extended, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials announced last Thursday.

From Your Senator: State budget

Sunday’s Missoulian reported that our state budget surplus may hit $426 million by the middle of next year thanks to better-than-expected collections from your income taxes, corporate fees, oil and gas production and insurance taxes. Some sources of state income may drop – but Montana looks to be comfortably in the black.

Man earns sixth DUI after flipping the bird

POLSON — After getting pulled over for his sixth DUI, a Pablo man was sentenced to six years in the Montana Department of Corrections during a Lake County District Court session last Thursday.

Snack program hits home

POLSON — Eating healthy is a crucial component for children, not just in regards to their bodies, but also their minds, and in multiple facets there as well. By eating foods high in nutritional value, students become sharper in the classroom while learning about the importance of a healthy diet.

Polson BB vs. Libby (Feb. 23)

Here are photos from the Polson-Libby boys basketball game on Feb. 23.

BB: Polson moves on at divisionals

COLUMBIA FALLS - Zack Camel hit a shot with four seconds to go to lift Polson past Libby 33-32 in the first round of the Northwestern A Divisional Tournament in Columbia Falls on Thursday night. 

Warriors wrap up season

RONAN - It's probably not a coincidence that the two teams Arlee

Scarlets one win away from divisionals

RONAN - Arlee head coach Richard Bachmeier went into the 14 C

Bison hit century mark twice

PABLO - SKC scored over 100 points in wins this weekend over

Lady Bison down top competition

PABLO - SKC bounced back from a 1-2 performance at the Montana

Senior news

Polson

Charlo GB: PUNCHING THEIR TICKET

RONAN - The Charlo Lady Vikings will travel to Butte for the

RONAN BB: CHIEFS LOOK TO MAKE NOISE

RONAN - Pick a cliché, any cliché: the Ronan Chiefs had one game

Ronan GB: Comeback season ends

ST. IGNATIUS - The Ronan Maidens' season came to an end on

Community calendar

Community dinner

Mission GB: Peak performance

ST. IGNATIUS - It's been a season filled with ups and downs, but

Mission BB: Close-call season ends for Bulldogs

Bulldogs fall in district play-in game against Ronan

RONAN - The Mission Bulldogs were riding momentum into their

TERS BB: SWEETNESS ON THE COURT

The Eagles are headed to divisionals

RONAN - The excitement around the Two Eagle basketball program

Polson GB: THE BLOCKADE IS READY

Lady Pirates’ defense will be tough to crack for Northwestern A teams

POLSON - If the Lady Pirates' final game of the season is any

Polson BB: FINDING THE RIGHT SHOT

Polson heads into divisionals with an eye on shooting

POLSON - The Polson Pirates have seen their share of adversity

VI-KINGS OF THE COURT

RONAN - The Charlo Vikings headed into the District 14-C

Richard (RC) Connell

Ronald Leo Stenmoe

Ronald Leo Stenmoe passed away Feb. 2, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Cheryl and their three children, Brett (Kristina) Kari (John) Mishelle (Mark) and his beloved grandsons Liam Ronald (Brett and Kristina) Cole Baer and Max Riley (Kari and John) Aidan Henley and Ari David (Mishelle and Mark).

Sheriff Jay Doyle releases statement: disappointed with lawsuit

In response to the recent lawsuit filed against myself and several members of the Sheriff's Office by former employee Terry Leonard, and current deputies Steven Kendley, Michael Gehl, Ben Woods and Levi Read in the United States District Court for the District of Montana on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, I have the following statement:

Births

Andre Michael Dullinger

Don't let your pet chase wildlife

LAKE COUNTY — Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks would like to remind pet owners to secure their animals, especially in areas where wildlife might be present. Dogs in particular can cause serious injury or kill animals much larger than themselves. The stress of a chase alone can eventually lead to the death of an animal. 

Ronan Bread Basket scores big

RONAN — Eli Manning and the Giants weren’t the only team to score big on Super Bowl Sunday, 2012.

Law enforcement and court records

Lake County District Court, Judge Christopher presiding

Open House at Soup's On

POLSON — When your feet feel frozen from sloshing around in the slush and snow, there is nothing like a steaming bowl of homemade soup to thaw them. The friendly, welcoming atmosphere at “Soup’s On” will not only warm your toes, it will warm your spirit.

Work Travelers: Two Mission High School students earn the trip of a lifetime

ST. IGNATIUS — Most high school students will spend their 2012 summer break playing video games, hanging out with friends or taking a vacation with family. However they end up spending that break, it will be tough to match the experience that two Mission High School students are months away from enjoying.

Letters to the editor

Ninepipes fundraiser success

Lake County hires a new deputy

POLSON — Deputy Fernando Venegas started working for the Lake County Sheriff’s Office on Jan. 30, 2012. Venegas has worked over seven years as a law enforcement officer in Chouteau County.

GB: Lady Pirates trounce Whitefish

POLSON - The Lady Pirates' defense got better in the second half

BB: Polson falls to Whitefish

POLSON - Whitefish scored 34 second-half points and downed

Polson BB vs. Whitefish (Feb. 18)

Here are photos from the Polson-Whitefish boys basketball game on Feb. 18.

Polson GB vs. Whitefish (Feb. 18)

Here are photos from the Polson-Whitefish girls basketball game on Feb. 18.

14-C District: Eagles in championship game

RONAN - Two Eagle picked up its signature win of the season with

TERS vs. Superior (Feb. 17)

Here are photos from the TERS vs. Superior district basketball game on Feb. 17.

Charlo vs Arlee (Feb. 17)

Here are some photos from the District 14-C Semifinal matchup between the Charlo Lady Vikings and the Arlee Scarlets

Charlo vs Noxon (Feb. 17)

Here are some photos from the Charlo Vikings' 61-52 victory over Noxon at the District 14-C Basketball Tournament

The war comes home

World War II reached across nations and cost the lives of 70 million people; the deadliest in human history. While the Mission Valley was a considerable distance from the theaters of war, it didn’t stop many of the region’s residents from going overseas to fight, and even die, for their country.

Polson seventh grade AAU enjoys good weekend

BUTTE - The Polson seventh grade AAU travel team went 2-2 at the

Featured letter: Theresa Taylor resigns

Polson man fires shots at family reunion

POLSON — A family reunion proved to be too much stress for a 66-year-old man who was given a five-year suspended sentence in Lake County District Court last Thursday for firing a .40 caliber pistol from the basement of his house toward the upstairs area which was occupied by his partner and her family members.

Cash cows

In 2011, the worst drought in the history of the state of Texas wreaked havoc on the area. Temperatures easily surpassed 100 degrees and rain was as scarce as green grass. The drought was actually so vast, it spread to Oklahoma and New Mexico and did a number on the cattle numbers in the area.

Charlo vs Hot Springs (District Tourney)

Here are some photos from Charlo's first-round victory in the District 14-C Tournament over Hot Springs in Ronan.

14-C Districts: Scarlets move on

RONAN - The Scarlets moved on to the semi-finals in the 14-C

14-C Districts: Eagles defeat Warriors

RONAN - In the rubber match of the Two Eagle-Arlee rivalry this

TERS vs. Arlee (Feb. 16)

Here are photos from the TERS vs. Arlee basketball game on Feb. 16.

SCRAPPY MAIDENS HANG TOUGH

ST. IGNATIUS - The Ronan Maidens have come a long way throughout

Lady Vikings improve to 14-2

HOT SPRINGS - The Charlo Lady Vikings have lost two games all

Mission GB: Busting out the brooms

ST. IGNATIUS - Over the last weekend of the regular season, the

TERS BB: Finishing on a high note

MISSOULA - Clayton Malatare came into the season wanting to be a

Trustee Taylor resigns amid ongoing controversy

POLSON — Polson School Board trustee Theresa Taylor resigned from her position at the regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Feb. 13, citing an unwillingness to “be perceived as a participant” in what she believes are unethical and potentially criminal actions by some fellow trustees.

Lake County settles two human rights claims

POLSON — Two individuals filed human rights complaints against Lake County and Lake County's Justice of the Peace Chuck Wall in December. One claim settled for $110,000 while the other settled for $45,000.

Bulldogs fall in tiebreaker

MISSION - For the Mission Bulldogs, the season has been chocked

CHIEFS GIVE C-FALLS A RUN

RONAN - The Ronan Chiefs dropped a pair of contests last week,

Arlee BB: Showing their focus

ARLEE - The Warriors took down District 14-C opponent Hot

Community calendar

Poster awards

Mission Valley Aquatics: Building for the future

POLSON — If you’ve ever dangled your toes over the edge of a pool, you know that dreaded feeling that comes when you’re about to jump in. That moment when your warm body is overcome with the cool water, you feel both refreshed, and a bit panicked, all at once.

Senior news

Ronan

Pirates pressure Blue Devils

CORVALLIS - Going into their matchup against Southwestern A

Three is the magic number for Scarlets

ARLEE - The Scarlets split over the weekend against two 14-C

CHARLO BB: TOURNAMENT TIME

HOT SPRINGS - The Charlo Vikings were tested often in the second

THE BRAWL IN BILLINGS

Lake County shows plenty of fight as 16 wrestlers place at state

Lady Pirates continue to bring the D

LIBBY - Since giving up 50 points in a loss to Flathead on Jan.

Adam Grant Kirsch

Adam Grant Kirsch, 83, of Ronan, passed away peacefully at his home, Jan. 30, 2012, surrounded by his family.

Theodora Elizabeth Gingras Charette

Theodora Elizabeth Gingras Charette, 64, passed away at her home on Monday, Feb. 6.

Johanna Pugh

Johanna (Jo) Pugh passed away in her sleep at the Lowthian Hospice Care Center near the home of her daughter Betty Wiese on Jan. 27, 2012, at age 94.

Darlene Fay Engelking Moderie

Darlene Fay Engelking Moderie was born in Great Falls on Dec. 3, 1941, to Josephine and William Engelking, and went to be with our Lord on Feb. 10, 2012.

“Through With Chew 2012”

“Through With Chew 2012” is designed to raise awareness about the variety of new smokeless tobacco products (SLT), dangerous especially to young people, not only because the amount of nicotine absorbed from these products is substantially higher than the amount absorbed from a cigarette, but also because of the aggressive marketing of these new products by the tobacco companies. Some of the latest tobacco industry innovations include tobacco dispensed in oral pouches, dissolvable tobacco (orbs) and the electronic cigarette.

Births

Colter Allen and Logan Eli Tibbetts

SKC receives grant funds

PABLO — Salish Kootenai College received $25,053 in Acce$$ Grant funds from the nonprofit Student Assistance Foundation on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Acce$$ Grants are awarded by SAF to Montana postsecondary schools and the amount awarded is based on enrollment numbers.

Law enforcement and court records

Lake County District Court, Judge McNeil presiding

Say 'hey' to the Linderman Poetry Café

POLSON — Creativity and fun took center stage on Tuesday, Jan. 31 for the Poetry Café, put on by fourth-graders at Linderman Elementary.

From Your Senator: Ecotourism

There’s a valuable resource in our valley that is usually over our heads. It requires no intrusive extraction. The only required equipment is a pair of binoculars and sensible footwear. People come from all over the continent to enjoy it, they take only pictures and leave only footprints... and money.

Two Pablo men face federal charges

GREAT FALLS — Two Pablo residents were among three men arraigned in a Great Falls federal court session on charges of violations of the Bald and Golden Eagle Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act on Monday, Feb. 6

Expo brings out sights, smiles

RONAN — Hundreds of people came to the 22nd annual Expo and Livestock Trade Show at the Ronan Community Center on Saturday, Feb. 4 and from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and after eating, shopping and seeing and petting area livestock, found themselves in a terrific moo-d.

Capri Sun meth dealer gets four years in jail

POLSON — A 54-year-old Great Falls woman was sentenced to four years in jail during Lake County District Court last Thursday as part of her plea agreement for possessing meth with the intent of dealing it.

High school deals with leaky roof

POLSON — Polson High School is dealing with heavy leaks from its flat, foam-covered roof, but the current economic climate may not allow for repairs to be made to the 40-year-old building.

LAKE COUNTY BB ROUNDUP (Feb. 10)

Here is a round-up of Lake County basketball action last

GB: Lady Pirates drop Corvallis, 60-18

POLSON - Riley Kenney outscored Corvallis by herself and the

Polson vs. Corvallis GB (Feb. 10)

Here are photos from the Polson-Corvallis BB game on Feb. 10.

Among Other Things: Remembering Jerry Kurzenbaum

Jerry Kurzenbaum, who died last week in Missoula, certainly had a lasting influence on the Polson area. He purchased the print shop of the Flathead Courier when owners Carmine and Todd Mowbray decided to just focus on newspapering.

LAKE COUNTY BB ROUNDUP (Feb. 9)

Here's a roundup of what happened in Lake County basketball

Polson man admits to extortion attempt

POLSON — A Polson man admitted to charges of attempted theft last Wednesday in Lake County District Court as part of a plea agreement after he tried to extort a community member with a sex tape. Jack Whaling was one of the two men apprehended by police after the extortion victim went to authorities.

BB: TERS defeats Arlee

PABLO - After being down at halftime, Two Eagle rallied back for

TERS vs. Arlee BB (Feb. 9)

Here are photos from the TERS vs. Arlee basketball game on Feb. 9.

Letters to the editor

Sea to shining sea

Arlee GB: A district power

NOXON - As the basketball season nears its conclusion, the

BRACKET BUSTERS

PHILIPSBURG - Like they've done all season long, Mission-Charlo

Arlee qualifies eight for state

PHILIPSBURG - Three Arlee Warrior wrestlers took second place as

Community calendar

Softball coaches

Polson man charged with embezzling $24,000 from brewery

POLSON — A 28-year-old Polson man pleaded not guilty to charges of theft in Lake County District Court last Wednesday after he allegedly wrote out company checks to himself that totaled nearly $24,000. He allegedly used the checks to pay off gambling debts.

Senior News

St. Ignatius

Thinning the herd: 49 Wild Horse Island bighorn sheep relocate to Dillon's Tendoy Mountains

WILD HORSE ISLAND — Life is good for bighorn sheep on Wild Horse Island — that is, until the helicopter comes, and then it’s time to run for the trees.

Superintendent, principal subjects of 37 allegations

ARLEE — Arlee district clerk Lonnie Morin has filed a set of grievances against Superintendent John Jay Miller and his wife, elementary school principal Lisa Morger-Miller, which will be the subject of a public hearing set for Monday, Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m, at the district office (site subject to change depending on attendance).

Chiefs play pair of close games

RONAN - Defensively, the Ronan Chiefs have been solid all

Winter Warrior

BUTTE - Polson head cross country coach Matt Seeley is no

Pirates win third straight NWA title

COLUMBIA FALLS - They say third time's a charm, but for the

Chiefs win Western B-C Championship

PHILIPSBURG - Ronan wrestlers are hitting their stride at just

2012 Ag Expo

Here are a few photos from the 2012 Expo and Livestock Trade Show in Ronan on Saturday, Feb. 4

Polson's Vince DiGiallonardo signs with Montana State

Notices of Death

Louis John “Baba Lu” Nevarez

Dorthy A. Allen

Dorothy A. Allen, age 93, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 18, 2012 . Dorothy resided at the “Retreat” Assisted Living home in Polson. Dorothy was born on Jan. 4, 1919 in Los Angeles, Calif. to W.C. and Ada Frazier. She was educated in Burbank, Calif. and attended school at Pasadena Nazarene College where she majored in elementary education. After graduating from college she married her true love, John Allen, on Feb. 13, 1942. After moving to Glendora, Calif. she taught third and fourth grades for 18 years.

Beverly J. (King) Hill

Beverly J. (King) Hill, 77, passed away on Jan. 26, 2012, in Helena, Mont. Also known as “Sis” to her family and childhood friends, Beverly was born on March 29, 1934 in Missoula, Mont. Beverly grew up in a ranching family near Arlee, Mont.

BB: Mission downs Ronan

RONAN - Mission's offense was humming all night and the Bulldogs

Births

Kurtis William Snell

Salomon seeks HD12 re-election

RONAN — Republican Dan Salomon of Ronan has announced his filing for re-election for the House of Representatives in District 12.

Among Other Things: Another Brad Bird Success

It wasn’t all that long ago that prize-winning Hollywood film director Brad Bird was a high school student spending summers on Bird Point in Polson.

FWP timeline updated for hunters

NORTHWEST MONTANA — Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks wants to alert all hunters to important updates to the 2012 preseason calendar, especially new deadline and drawing dates. The biggest change this year is the deadline for residents and nonresidents to apply for deer and elk permits – now March 15. This date was moved up to allow hunters more time to prepare for hunts. Drawings for those permits will now occur in mid-April as opposed to July.

Law enforcement and court records

Lake County District Court, Judge Christopher presiding

Three Pirate speakers take first at State

POLSON — Hosting the Montana Class A State Speech and Drama Meet on Saturday, Jan. 28, the Polson High School Team, and several individuals, had standout performances, garnering a handful of medals for the Pirates.

Letters to the editor

Thank you, Polson

Stolen items recovered

LAKE COUNTY — On Nov. 29, 2011, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office recovered several pieces of property that may have been stolen. The property that has been recovered is a propane burner, a cooking grill and a commercial cooking griddle. If anyone has any information regarding these items or a description of the cookware, please call Lake County Crimestoppers at 883-7309 or call the Sheriff’s Office at 883-7301.

The Big Chill: Students meet reading challenge, teachers spend chilly night in teepee

ST. IGNATIUS — Mission Elementary teachers, as well as Superintendent Bob Lewandowski, are crazy about getting children to read more, but last week they proved just how extreme they were willing to be.

LAKE COUNTY BBALL ROUNDUP (Feb. 4)

Here is a rundown of basketball action from Lake County last

Guest Column from the St. Ignatius Federation of Teachers, MEA-MFT Local 3182

The teachers of St. Ignatius School District 28 have been attempting to negotiate a collective bargaining agreement with the Board of Trustees for the last 13 months without success. We feel it is necessary to inform the St. Ignatius community of the reasons for this impasse.

Ronan GB vs. Troy (2/4)

Here are a few photos from the Ronan Maidens' basketball game against Troy on Saturday, Feb. 4.

Ronan BB vs. Troy (2/4)

Basketball photos from the Ronan Chiefs' matchup vs. Troy on Saturday, Feb. 4.

BB: Polson teams split against C-Falls

The Polson boys played much better against C-Falls but fell

Polson GB-BB vs. CFalls (Feb. 4)

Here are photos from the Polson-Cfalls basketball games on Feb. 4.

LAKE COUNTY BBALL ROUNDUP (Feb. 3)

Here's a recap of what happened in Lake County basketball action

From Your Representative: SNAP program and taxpayer dollars

There were lots of comments about the food stamp, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, letter to the Health and Human Services Interim Committee sent by many legislators. I want to thank everyone that weighed in.

Fundraising heats up for Hot Springs Clinic

HOT SPRINGS — The fundraising efforts of county and Hot Springs locals continue to produce positive results to reaching the goal of rebuilding the deteriorating clinic.

Charlo GB vs. Superior (Feb. 3)

Here are photos from the Charlo-Superior girls basketball game on Feb. 3.

Two Eagle vs. St. Regis (Feb. 2)

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LAKE COUNTY BBALL ROUNDUP (Feb. 2)

Here is a roundup of what happened last night in Lake County

Drama Queens (and Kings)

I’m nine years removed from four of the most fun years of my life. Yes, I may look like a high schooler now, but it was back in 2003, at North Central High School in Spokane, Wash., that I was forced out of my debate career thanks to graduation.

Ronan man gets five years for firearm possession

MISSOULA — On Jan. 31, U.S. District Judge Donald W. Molloy sentenced Vincent Joseph Curley, a 31-year-old resident of Ronan, to five months in prison and five months home arrest, plus three years supervised release for his guilty plea to possession of a firearm after having been previously convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.

Northwest Montana's wolf hunt closed

NORTHWEST MONTANA — The hunting of all wolves in Montana Wolf Management Unit 110, which includes portions of Lincoln and Flathead Counties, in Northwest Montana, closed on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012 30 minutes after sunset.

Priorities take shape in St. Ignatius

ST. IGNATIUS — Members of the St. Ignatius community teamed up with representatives of the Lake County Community Development Corporation (LCCDC) on Thursday, Jan. 26 to brainstorm and examine needs within the town as part of a five-year comprehensive economic development strategy.

GB: Scarlets win in OT

ST. IGNATIUS - Whitney Malatare scored five of her 16 points in

BB: Warriors down Bulldogs

ARLEE - It was a close battle that wowed both the Mission and

Arlee GB @ Mission (Feb. 2)

Here are photos from the Arlee-Mission girls' basketball game on Feb. 2.

Mission BB @ Arlee (Feb. 2)

Here are photos from the Mission-Arlee boys basketball game on Feb. 2.

MISSION BB RECAP: Facing the top

ST. IGNATIUS - Two of the state's top teams came to Mission last

M-C WR RECAP: Youth movement

Six different wrestlers for Mission-Charlo placed at the Darby

Have you seen the snowy owls in the Mission Valley?

See photos of the snowy owls in Polson here: http://www.instantimagegallery.com/iig/a/795/262792

Lake County Undersheriff resigns

POLSON — Dan Yonkin will take over as Lake County Undersheriff on Feb. 14, following the departure of Undersheriff Karey Reynolds, who resigned on Friday, Jan. 27.

ARLEE BB RECAP: Still working

ARLEE - Dustin Keltner knows the schedule for his team isn't a

CHARLO GB RECAP: Defeating Noxon

CHARLO - The Charlo Lady Vikings took it easy this week, with

Euro Trip!

POLSON — You thought the road trip to Libby was a long way to go for a basketball game? Forget it.

CHARLO BB RECAP: Tough task

PABLO - Going into a pair of games over the week against the Two

Getting their shot

POLSON - Twenty-five kids spent their Sunday afternoon behind a

ARLEE WR RECAP: Ready

DARBY - In their final tuneup before heading to Philipsburg for

RONAN GB RECAP: Tough teams

RONAN - Against two of the toughest teams the area has to offer,

MISSION GB RECAP: Tough as nails

BIGFORK - The Mission Lady Bulldogs put forth an inspired effort

Notices of Death

Billy Dale Achenbaugh

Christopher Gerald Dentler

Christopher Gerald Dentler, age 53, of Polson, passed away Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. He was born Sep. 4, 1958 in Portland, Ore., to Carl and Rose Maureen Dentler. Christopher grew up in Portland and graduated from St. Helens High School. He married Barbara Hallock on June 10, 1975. He lived in Portland and St. Helen’s, Ore. until 2001 when they moved to Polson.

Senior news

St. Ignatius

Community calendar

Internet safety

TERS BB RECAP: Huge win

PABLO - Two Eagle picked up a huge win last Tuesday night, again

Lady Bison win streak up to four

WALLA WALLA, WASH. - SKC pushed its win streak to four in a row

Polson BB RECAP: Rivalry win

RONAN - This is a new one.

POLSON WR RECAP: Still battling

RONAN - Some things never go away, and that was true with the

RONAN WR RECAP: No fear

RONAN - Ronan wrestlers certainly aren't afraid of a challenge

POLSON GB RECAP: Standing tough

RONAN - The amazingness that is Riley Kenney playing basketball

ARLEE GIRLS BB RECAP: Marathon

ARLEE - The Arlee girls know a thing or two about marathons.

RONAN BB RECAP: Orange rush

RONAN - The Ronan Chiefs' up-and-down season had them heading

KofC FT Shoot

Here are photos from the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship at the Polson Middle School Gym on Jan. 29.

Polson Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest

Bell ringers

The 2011 Salvation Army Kettle Drive produced a total of $10,776.48. This amount was $4,700 more than was collected in 2010 with 90 percent of the funds raised staying in Lake County.

Births

Brayden Scott Atkins