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State unemployment rate matches nation's at 4.1 percent

Montana’s unemployment rate moved to 4.1 percent for the month of December despite payroll employment gains coming in as the second fastest in the nation.

University of Montana releases honor roll list

The University of Montana has announced the names of students who made the fall semester 2017 Dean’s List and President’s List.

Polson Fairgrounds have strong 2017

Last year was busy for one local non profit, as they raised funds to bring events to their grounds.

Influenza reports on the rise

Influenza is packing a punch this season, leading to hospitalizations in Lake County.

Today in history

Jan. 25

Community notes

The Lake County Pachyderms will hold a meeting from 11-1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26 at the Polson Rural Fire Department, 25b Regatta Rd., Polson.

Zalvin Racin Wolfe

Zayla and Arlene Wolfe are excited to announce the birth of brother, Zalvin Racin Wolfe. He was born Dec. 15, 2017 at the Nesting Place in Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. Zalvin was 19 and ¾ inches and weighed 6 pounds 4 ounces.

William Martin Culbert

William Martin Culbert was born March 7, 1941 in Bigfork and died on Jan. 13, 2018 under Hospice Care at Renaissance Assisted Living in Helena.

Jerry Arlin Anderson

Jerry Arlin Anderson, 72, of Polson, passed away on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 22, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Kevin Christofferson officiating. Interment followed at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 23, at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson.

Carol King Cummings

Carol King Cummings, 73, formerly of Polson, passed away on Jan. 21. A memorial service will be held at Everly-Wheatley Funeral Home in Alexandria, Virginia at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27.

North Lake County Public Library District events

Today at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a one-hour story time for children ages 3-5, their siblings and caregivers will be offered. “Chinook in a Book” is this week’s selection. Next week on Feb. 1, children will help celebrate Groundhog’s day with “The Groundhogs Awake.”

Two local women receive grants

Two local women have received grants from Polson’s Philanthropic Education Organization Chapter BY to assist in reaching their educational goals. Both women are within two years of completing degrees at Salish Kootenai College (SKC).

Bigfork shaken by quake

A mini quake shook Bigfork at approximately 6:45 p.m. Sunday evening, measured at a magnitude of 3.0 by the United States Geological Survey.

Hospital donates money to help community

Polson residents may see a little more assistance between the schools and food pantry in the coming months.

Development Corporation receives grant

A group of citizens in Ronan started the week off with positive news when they were told they have raised one-third of their goal for a community project.

Ronan police department celebrates achievements, full staff

The Ronan Police Department will have a lot of things to celebrate throughout 2018.

Home prices nearing pre-recession levels

An unprecedented number of residential properties sold in 2017, according to a new

Down with the old

Demolition began on Linderman Elementary gymnasium Tuesday, following part of the wall caving in earlier this month.

Results from jail assessment released

Results from an assessment conducted on the Lake County Jail in Polson have been released, reiterating what most officials and citizens already know.

Boettcher Park eatery faces closure

Tiecha Broussard, owner of the five-decades-old Boardwalk Outdoor Café located at Boettcher Park, was informed earlier this month that the business’ lease with the city of Polson won’t be renewed.

Pirates continue to build momentum, get ready for rematch for Ronan

The Polson Pirates boys’ basketball team just keeps coming up with critical victories as they start the second half of their conference schedule with a 58-51 conference road victory over Whitefish.

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Mission-Charlo wrestling coach Lyle Cronk is aware this is the time of year when the intensity of each event and practice gets amplified in preparation for the Class B-C state wrestling tournament in Billings on Feb. 9-10.

Pirates wrestling has strong showing in Lewistown Duals

Polson Pirate wrestling coach Bob Owen is careful not to look too much into the results for the Class A Lewistown Duals as an accurate barometer of future results of the upcoming Class A state wrestling tournament in Billings on Feb. 9-10.

Maidens get closer to finding continuity before tournament time

Ronan High School basketball coach Steve Woll isn’t into moral victories but his Maidens caught the attention of the rest of the Class A girls basketball world with a close call in a 55-44 road loss to top-five ranked Browning.

Lady Pirats starting to roll in second half

Polson High School girls basketball coach Juan Perez continues to emphasize to his team the importance of elevating their level of intensity during game situations and the message is starting to resonate with the Lady Pirates.

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Chiefs wrestling has a strong showing in Lewistown

Ronan High School boys wrestling coach Dylan Kramer is aware the countdown towards the Class A wrestling tournament dwindles with each passing week and tournament.

Boys Basketball Scoreboard

Polson 58, Whitefish 51

Girls Scoreboard

Polson 53, Whitefish 48

Legals January 25, 2018

Craig Mungas State Bar No. 6746 Bjornson Jones Mungas, PLLC 2809 Great Northern Loop, Ste 100 Missoula, Montana 59808 Telephone: 406-721-8896 Telefax: 406-541-8037 Email: craig@bjornsonlaw.com Attorneys for Leon Ochs, Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARLENE OCHS, Deceased. Dept. No.: 2002 Cause No.: DP-17-80 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to LEON OCHS, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at c/o Bjornson Jones Mungas, PLLC, 2809 Great Northern Loop, Suite 100, Missoula, MT 59808, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 2nd day of January, 2018. /s/ Leon Ochs Leon Ochs, Personal Representative Bjornson Jones Mungas, PLLC By: /s/ Craig Mungas Craig Mungas Attorneys for LEON OCHS, Personal Representative Published on January 11, 2018, January 18, 2018, and January 25, 2018. MNAXLP

Ronan Events Center to host speech & debate divisionals

Basic mathematics can easily quantify the magnitude of the Class A Divisional Speech & Debate Tournament that will take place Saturday afternoon at the Ronan Events Center.

Cash prizes for top three winners of talent show

Organizers of Mission Valley Has Talent have announced prizes for the March 9 competition.

Connor Murphy named to Dean's List

Connor Murphy, a junior major at Grove City College, has been named to the Dean’s List with High Distinction for the Fall 2017 semester.

Video on blood pressure available in Salish

A new video produced by a former director of the People’s Center focuses on people with high blood pressure.

Next election could show country's true colors

In my opinion, along with many others, if the average American ‘voter lethargy’ is corrected through Trump’s thinking, character, comments and behavior, the next election results will overwhelmingly prove the true character of our nation and our democracy. The GOP’s strange support of much of President Trump’s dangerous behavior needs to change, also.

Citizens are biggest problem, not president

Donald Trump is a jerk. He is also President of the United States. His fans and voters know he is a jerk and love him for it. He is the same low-caliber person he has always been. In spite of that fact 62,979,879 people voted for him. It matters not that 65,844,954 people voted for Hillary Clinton. It matters not that over 5 million people voted for other candidates. And, far worse, it matters not that 108,600,074 eligible voters did not vote at all.

Growth policy feedback offered

Lake County provides a myriad of protective services to defend and to enhance enjoyment of our lands.

Community notes

A free breakfast for local active military, veterans and their families will be available from 9-12 p.m. at Ronan Tribal Senior Citizens Center, courtesy of the Your Life Matters Project. Those interested in volunteering should contact Sarah at 360-9182, Danyel at 249-3373 or Amanda at 824-2445.

Sawyer Leigh Flamand

Keiton and Lillian Flamand and Sarah Stillsmoking are excited to announce the birth of their sister, Sawyer Leigh Flamand. Sawyer was born December 29, 2017 at the Nesting Place in Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. She was 20 inches and weighed 9 pounds, 1 ounce.

Kyndrie Briankha Terry

Kaelan, Kiara, Aryanna, Zaylaria, Zaylan, Braelynne and Tyrius Terry welcomed a Christmas gift to the family in 2017. Sister, Kyndrie Briankha Terry was born

Jeezy Giovanni Yellow Owl

Nona, Lala, Cali, Gotti, Montana and Olavi Yellow Owl would like to announce the birth of their brother Jeezy Giovanni Yellow Owl. Jeezy was born December 22, 2017 at the Nesting Place in Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce.

Juniper Noelle Niemeyer

Sequia and Cypress Niemeyer, Dakotah Bordman and Ayla Knapp are excited to announce the birth of Juniper Noelle Niemeyer. She was born December 21, 2017 at the Nesting Place in Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. Juniper was 20 inches and weighed 8 pounds, 11.5 ounces.

Darren Phillip Shourds

Kasey Brazill and Jesslyn Wilder are excited to announce the birth of their brother, Darren Phillip Shourds. Darren was born December 21, 2017 at the Nesting Place in Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. He was 21 inches and weighed 9 pounds, 1 ounce.

Richard “Dick” Noel Tougas

Dick was born at home on the farm in Oriska, North Dakota on Oct. 3, 1935. He was the second child of Noel and Agnes (Fairfield) Tougas. Dick attended first through sixth grade in Oriska until the family moved to a farm west of Pablo, Montana, in October, 1947. It was in Pablo and Ronan where he completed the rest of his schooling and he graduated Ronan High School in 1954. He was active in basketball and football in high school. He and Lorna remained avid Chief and Maiden supporters attending all the home games they could up to the time of Dick’s illness.

Ellis Reign Sherwood

Ellis Reign Sherwood was born December 29, 2017 at the Nesting Place in Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. He was 20 ½ inches and weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces.

Paul Alfred Doolittle

Paul Alfred Doolittle, 85, passed away December 18, 2017 at his home in Polson.

Aya Natividad Bystrom-Johnson

Aya Natividad Bystrom-Johnson was the first baby born at the Nesting Place in Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in 2018. Aya was born January 9, 2018. She was 20 inches and weighed 7 pounds, 15.9 ounces.

Aurora Cohl Quaring

Aurora Cohl Quaring was born Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan. She weighed 5 pounds, 15 ounces and joins siblings Hartlin and Skiler Quaring of Ronan. Parents are Cammeron Quaring and Catrina Plummer of Ronan. Paternal grandparents are Linda Brown and Ernie Quaring of Ronan. Maternal grandparents are Julie Weber of Ronan and Gordon Baker of Kalispell.

Donald L. Repnak

Donald L. Repnak, 60, of Dixon, passed away Dec. 9, 2017. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Leon Community Center just north of St. Ignatius.

Alice Marie Estes

Alice Marie Estes, 90, was born in Manchester, New Hampshire on Saint Patrick’s Day in 1927 (3/17/1927). Her Certificate of Baptism (St. John the Baptist Church, Manchester, New Hampshire) states that three days later she was christened “Marie Rosemonde Albertine Martel”. She died of natural causes on December 31, 2017 at Polson EmpRes Health and Rehabilitation in Polson.

Scarlet ready for second half surge

Arlee High School girls basketball coach Bill Stockton and his team have developed a reputation for surging in the second half of the season.

Victim in Arlee fatal shooting identified

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Polson Pirates wrestling has final tuneups for Billings

Polson High School wrestling coach Bob Owen isn’t into a lot of bulletin board material or rhetoric, but he knows when his team makes a declarative statement on the mat.

Ronan Maidens' basketball team works on building chemistry

Ronan High School girls basketball coach Steve Woll puts a big emphasis on building team chemistry throughout the entire season.

Chiefs basketball team continues to roll with big win over Frenchtown, Mission

Ronan High School boys basketball coach Mitchell Wassum and his team continue to build momentum as they progress further into the season.

Vikings prepare for second portion of conference schedule

Charlo Vikings boys basketball coach Reese Cox has developed a reputation around the valley for his meticulous game planning and tailor-made plans that have stifled some of the top teams in the Western portion of Class C basketball.

Lady Pirates captures first win of the season over Stevi

Polson Lady Pirates basketball coach Juan Perez knows championships aren’t won in December and with that in mind, he continues to work on making his team better with each passing week.

Pirates basketball rolling, gets ready for second half of conference schedule

Polson Pirates boys basketball coach Randy Kelley is still in the process of molding his newly formed team and building their identity.

Warriors remain unstoppable

Arlee High School girls basketball coach Bill Stockton and his team have developed a reputation for surging in the second half of the season.

Chiefs basketball on a roll with victories over Frenchtown, Mission

Ronan High School boys basketball coach Mitchell Wassum and his team continue to build momentum as they progress further into the season.

Ronan Chiefs wrestlers get ready for Lewistown Duals

Ronan High School wrestling coach Dylan Kramer is on the cusp of being able to compete for hardware in what will be a talent-rich Class A state wrestling tournament that will happen Feb 9-10 at Billings Arena.

Linderman students attend math “boot camp”

Making her way through the line, Greta Lund showed staff and volunteers a card filled with ingredients for an ice cream sundae.

Swan Mission Search & Rescue trains on frozen lake

On a damp Sunday morning, overcast skies and rolling fog added to a somber feeling that hung heavily in the air, over Swan Lake and up into the mountains.

County growth policy closer to completion

The Lake County Planning Board will meet in February to further discuss the second of the draft growth policy and accompanying density map.

Mail diverted due to Big Arm post office fire

The Big Arm post office is closed following a late-night fire in which the Montana State Fire Marshal was called to investigate.

Legals January 18, 2018

Craig Mungas State Bar No. 6746 Bjornson Jones Mungas, PLLC 2809 Great Northern Loop, Ste 100 Missoula, Montana 59808 Telephone: 406-721-8896 Telefax: 406-541-8037 Email: craig@bjornsonlaw.com Attorneys for Leon Ochs, Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARLENE OCHS, Deceased. Dept. No.: 2002 Cause No.: DP-17-80 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to LEON OCHS, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at c/o Bjornson Jones Mungas, PLLC, 2809 Great Northern Loop, Suite 100, Missoula, MT 59808, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 2nd day of January, 2018. /s/ Leon Ochs Leon Ochs, Personal Representative Bjornson Jones Mungas, PLLC By: /s/ Craig Mungas Craig Mungas Attorneys for LEON OCHS, Personal Representative Published on January 11, 2018, January 18, 2018, and January 25, 2018. MNAXLP

Postal service employees arrested for intent to distribute

Two United States Postal Service employees were booked and released from the Lake County Jail after an investigation with multiple agencies.

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Shirley Coombs Beck

Shirley Coombs Beck, born March 3, 1920 passed away peacefully on December 19, 2017.

Alice Marie Estes

Alice Marie Estes, 90, was born in Manchester, New Hampshire on Saint Patrick’s Day in 1927 (3/17/1927). Her Certificate of Baptism (St. John the Baptist Church, Manchester, New Hampshire) states that three days later she was christened “Marie Rosemonde Albertine Martel”. She died of natural causes on December 31, 2017 at Polson EmpRes Health and Rehabilitation in Polson.

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St. Ignatius neighbors help those in need

When fires ravaged eastern Montana last summer, St. Ignatius resident David Tammen knew he wanted to help ranchers.

Rollins man dead in snowboarding incident

Two snowboarders died in separate incidents in Flathead County on Saturday, Dec. 30, with one near Blacktail Mountain and the other at Whitefish Mountain Resort.

New mayor, council member ready for duty in Polson

Polson has a new mayor, who began his leadership role Wednesday, Jan. 3.

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The Lake County Sheriff’s Office last month began publicly posting a list of people who are wanted for jail, but not incarcerated at the facility that is operating at maximum capacity.

Pirates grapplers get ready for stretch run

Polson High School coach Bob Owen doesn’t want his wrestling team to start peaking now because Owen wants to see that happen when his team prepares for Divisionals in Columbia Falls.

Maidens topple Polson

Ronan Maidens’ girls basketball coach Steve Woll and his coaching staff emphasized setting several goals for his team coming out of the first half break.

Young Polson Pirates win back-to-back conference games against Ronan, C-Falls

Polson Pirates coach Randy Kelley made his mark as a basketball coach by getting the most out of his players and the results of this season might further cement his reputation.

Vikes gets ready to take on arch-rival Arlee

When the Charlo High School boys basketball coach was hired, he marked Jan. 11 against Arlee on his calendar.

Ronan Speech & debate gets ready for divisionals

The Ronan Speech and Debate team is now coming up on the final stretch run of the season.

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Polson speech & debate coach Bob DiGiallonardo likes to use football analogies when teaching his team how to properly prepare for a competition.

Bulldogs wrestling performs strong at Western Montana Duals

Mission High School wrestling coach Lyle Cronk knows the Class B-C state wrestling playoffs is both close and far away.

Chiefs wrestling shines at Montana Duals

Ronan High School wrestling coach Dylan Kramer said his team is gradually progressing from the start of the season at the Owen Invitational to the Western Montana Duals.

Legals January 11, 2018

Craig Mungas State Bar No. 6746 Bjornson Jones Mungas, PLLC 2809 Great Northern Loop, Ste 100 Missoula, Montana 59808 Telephone: 406-721-8896 Telefax: 406-541-8037 Email: craig@bjornsonlaw.com Attorneys for Leon Ochs, Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARLENE OCHS, Deceased. Dept. No.: 2002 Cause No.: DP-17-80 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to LEON OCHS, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at c/o Bjornson Jones Mungas, PLLC, 2809 Great Northern Loop, Suite 100, Missoula, MT 59808, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 2nd day of January, 2018. /s/ Leon Ochs Leon Ochs, Personal Representative Bjornson Jones Mungas, PLLC By: /s/ Craig Mungas Craig Mungas Attorneys for LEON OCHS, Personal Representative Published on January 11, 2018, January 18, 2018, and January 25, 2018. MNAXLP

Officials working to fix wall of Polson school

Officials are working to pick up the pieces after receiving word over the weekend that part of Linderman Elementary School in Polson.

Ronan ready to host Western Montana Duals

The Ronan High School wresting team has worked on making significant strides towards one of their premier home showcases of the season: the Western Montana Duals.

Pirates first-ever championship basketball team to celebrate 25th anniversary

Former Polson Pirates boys basketball coach Joe McKethen can easily quantify just how difficult it is to host a state championship basketball trophy.

Vikings get ready for Seeley-Swan, Arlee

The Charlo Vikings boys basketball coach Reese Cox and his team experienced a setback because of inclement weather in the Mission Valley during the break.

Ronan-Polson gets ready to face off in conference game

Ronan High School girls basketball coach Steve Woll said there is something “intrinsic” when Polson and Ronan get together for a meaningful conference game.

Arlee Scarlets get ready for traditional second half run

Arlee High School girls basketball coach Bill Stockton used last season’s break to help provide the necessary spark that was the catalyst to his team making it to the Class C state championship game after starting out the season with a 3-3 record.

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There has been much written and said recently about the need for a new jail in Lake County. Current Sheriff Don Bell requested a visit to our facility by a National Institute of Corrections team last November to identify the current state of the jail and what future needs might be. The results of the study could’ve been predicted beforehand; our jail is old and inadequate and a new facility is needed.

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It is truly incredible to believe that four years has already come and gone as I enter my final days serving as Polson’s mayor. To say it has been an honor would be an understatement. To say it has been a challenge would be accurate. And to say I won’t miss it at all, would be a lie.

2 snowboarders die in separate accidents in Flathead Count

Two snowboarders died in separate incidents in Flathead County on Saturday, one near Blacktail Mountain and the other at Whitefish Mountain Resort.

Raids continue in Polson

Local law enforcement teamed up just after Christmas to ensure the safety of children as one agency picks up the pace on raids.

Polson police focusing on drug-endangered kids

Polson Police Chief Wade Nash wants one thing for drug dealers in the city: paranoia.

Shirley C. Beck

Shirley C. Beck, 97, of Polson, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at The Retreat in Polson. Cremation has taken places and no services are planned at this time.

Edward Edmond Holland

Edward Edmond Holland, 72, of Polson, MT, passed away at the family home December 20th, 2017.

Dreams came true for library director

Marilyn Trosper is welcoming the New Year by beginning a new area of exploration: retirement.

Snowplowing in Polson has many facets

Just hours before last week’s snowstorm, Polson street crews were out, maintaining roadways.

Taking the Plunge

While some were getting ready to go back to work after the bustle of the holidays, a handful of others started the New Year off with a brisk dip in Flathead River on Monday.

Legals January 4, 2018

Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Polson City-County Planning Board will on Tuesday, the 9th day of January, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in the Polson City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana, hold a public hearing for consideration and recommendation to the Polson City Commission of proposed text amendments to Chapter VI (Subdivision Regulations) of the 2016 Polson Development Code (PDC) which includes zoning and subdivision regulations that will apply to all land within the municipal boundaries of the City of Polson, Montana. Such changes are made in accordance with the recent changes in Montana Law enacted by the Montana Legislature 2017. The Polson City-County Planning Board will take public comments on and review the proposed PDC text amendments. This public notice is made pursuant to 76-3-503 MCA. Contact the City of Polson Planner at 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana 59860; by email at cityplanner@cityofpolson.com; or call 406-883-8213 to obtain further information. Contact the Polson City Clerk at Polson City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana, 59860; by email at cityclerk@cityofpolson.com; or call 406-883-8203 to request an accommodation. Dated at Polson, Montana this 7th day of December, 2017. Cora Pritt Polson City Clerk Polson, MT Published on December 21, 2017, December 28, 2017, and January 4, 2018. MNAXLP