Thursday, March 29
Lady Pirates softball experienced 'mixed' results in opener
Polson High School softball coach Larry Smith was surprised by his team’s performances that produced mixed results during the season-opening games with Belgrade and Butte Central Saturday afternoon at Polson High School stadium.
Easter show raises funds for Mission murals
Silence accompanied with an electric anticipation filled St. Ignatius Mission parish last week along with hundreds of spectators just moments before musicians began the first notes of their performance.
Maidens experience split results in first week
The Ronan Maidens learned a lot about themselves after they played their first two conference games of the season against Libby and Browning.
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The Montana Contractors’ Association (MCA) through its Associates’ and Concrete divisions, has announced $1,000 scholarships to students whose parents or guardians are employed by MCA member companies.
Density map should be enhanced
Dear Lake County Commissioners:
Changes coming to Lake County Elections
Changes in the Lake County Elections department have been announced.
Help stop tariffs on newsprint
The News Media Alliance, along with other members of the Stop Tariffs on Printers and Publishers (STOPP) Coalition, are fighting the unwarranted preliminary countervailing and antidumping duties imposed this year by the Department of Commerce on Canadian imports of uncoated groundwood paper, which includes newsprint used by newspapers, printers and other publishers. Combined, these duties climb as high as 32 percent.
Relay for Life a community event
The Joe McDonald Health and Fitness Center was filled with children and music last week for the annual Lake County Relay for Life.
Denise Lynn (Hameline) Martinez
Denise Lynn (Hameline) Martinez, 46, of Polson, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Polson. Denise was born on May 11, 1971 in Missoula, a daughter of the late Joe and Sharon Hameline.
New levy would help maintain roads
When voters in Lake County cast their votes in the June primary election they will have the opportunity to weigh in on a road levy that the Lake County Commissioners decided to put on the ballot.
Trump's options with Mueller
I happen to think that Donald Trump knows full well that he is not going to survive this presidency. His well known mental condition of “narcissism,” ie: self-love, self-admiration, and self-regard wholly determines his response to leaving the presidency. So, he’s concerned about what will cause him the least personal humiliation.
District maintains facilities through permissive tax
St. Ignatius School District Superintendent Jason Sargent said that in retrospect, it would have made more sense to approach bond issues as a partnership and explain the needs, rather than just ask for money.
Woman walks reservation for a cause
Bracing herself with eight others, Marita GrowingThunder pressed on into the biting wind on U.S. Highway 93 in Pablo Monday afternoon, as vehicles occasionally honked their horns.
Alice Gertrude Bond
Alice Gertrude Bond, 82, passed away on March 15 at her home in Ronan. She was born in Ronan at the Richwine’s place on Terrace Lake Road on Feb. 19, 1936 to Alfred C. and Audrey Reva Mae (Lacy) Wise. Alice graduated from Missoula High School and Married Eugene Bond. Alice was a fantastic cook, loved to be around her family and Grandchildren.
Dr. Gordon Edgar Warrington
Dr. Gordon Edgar Warrington, age 79, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Middle school in need of instruments
A local school is asking the community for help in hopes of continuing musical education.
Charlo holds successful 10K challenge
For Charlo High Schoo trickster Hayleigh Smith, the Vikings 10K challenge was only her second-ever running event that she had run in Saturday afternoon at Charlo High School.
Polson tennis sees early season success
Polson High School tennis coach Bob Hislop, like many coaches, expresses preseason optimism about both of his respective teams but Hislop knows of what he speaks and his enthusiasm is more than preseason rhetoric.
Pirates, Lady Pirates tracksters shine at Gene Hughes Invite
The Polson High School distance runners Bea Frissell and Naima Crowl picked up in track where they left on in cross country at the Glen Hughes Invite Saturday afternoon at Corvallis High School.
Warriors take nothing for granted en route to their second-consecutive title
Arlee Warriors boy’s high school basketball coach Zanen Pitts has been in and around the business of basketball long enough to know never to take his success of capturing not one MHSA Class C title but two consecutive basketball titles too seriously.
Local videographer hopes to use his talent as a catalyst for change
Arlee Warriors’ head basketball coach Zanen Pitts compares the team videographer Jordan Lefler’s dedication to his craft as one in the same with Arlee Warriors’ star basketball player Phillip Malatare.
Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs tennis get ready to take the court
The Mission High School tennis boys, girls tennis team will be trying to rebound from losing several of their key components to last year’s team that boasted of several individual state qualifiers for the MHSA Class C state tennis tournament.
Thursday, March 22
Ronan celebrates St. Patrick's Day
The 29th Annual O’Ronan St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held on Saturday, March 17 on Main Street in Ronan.
Districts give students voice
A handful of students at Lake County schools took part in a protest last week in the wake of the Florida shooting that left 17 victims dead last month.
Sybil Butler
Sybil (Hawkins) Butler, 73, passed away at her home on March 18. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements are pending with Foster Funeral Home of St. Ignatius.
Donna Mary Romsa Houle
Donna Mary “Chicken” Romsa Houle, 66, passed away March 17 at St. Joseph’s in Polson. A rosary was held Wednesday, March 21 at 8 p.m. in the Longhouse in St. Ignatius with Mass being celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 22 in the St. Ignatius Catholic Mission.
Loveaylah Michelle Rodriguez
Loveaylah Michelle Rodriguez was born Feb. 26, 2018 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan. She weighed 6 pounds 1 ounce. Mother is Samantha Lynn Rodriquez of Pablo. Maternal grandparent is Opal McClure of Spokane, Washington. Siblings are Steven Rodriguez of Ronan, Tayshawn Edmo, Jaidyn Rodriguez and Aphiahnna Rodriquez of Ronan and Jemma Fox of Spokane.
Zoey Marie Moll
Zoey Marie Moll was born March 5, 2018 at 7:43 at St. Luke Community Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds 7 ounces. Parents are Kevin and Kayla Moll of Charlo. Paternal grandparents are Bob and Amy Groom of Charlo. Maternal grandparents are Chris and Valerie Hertz of Charlo. Siblings are Scarlet, Xavier and Sedrick.
Alice G. Bond
Alice G. (Wise) Bond, 82, passed away March 15 at her home in Ronan. A service will be held Saturday, March 24 at 11 a.m. in the Terrace Lake Community Church with Pastor Nate Howell officiating.
Father thanks community
Thanks to all the wonderful people and county entities that helped us during a trying time. Thanks to Sunburst and volunteers of Search and Rescue.
Harper Jean White
Harper Jean White was born Feb. 27, 2018 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan and joins sibling Benjamin White. She weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces. Parents are Ben White and Alex Endsley of Polson. Paternal grandparents are Adele and Jeff Vincent and Chris and Amber White of Ronan. Maternal grandparents are Kristen and Jeff Endsley of Cheney, Washington.
Resident thankful for regulations repeal
Dear Lake County Commissioners,
President inspires his followers
At Donald Trump’s revival rallies, he inspires his cultish disciples with a wee bit of blarney by reading his favorite poem to them. He insists it’s about immigrants but, as with all his tall tales, he is the central character.
Ronan hosts Ghost Out ahead of Prom
First responders worked against the clock to free victims from wreckage as a cold rain fell in the early afternoon last week while more than 300 teenagers watched.
Ronan library reopens
Piles of books were stacked around the children’s section of the Ronan Library Monday as employees worked on organizing the stacks.
Maidens look to be legit contenders in 2018 after rebuilding year
Last year, the Ronan High School softball team had one primary objective: to continue to improve for the 2018 softball season.
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Polson High School Lady Pirates’ softball coach Larry Smith is a big advocate for having his players compete for roster spots.
M-A-C Lady Bulldogs softball hope to best last year's third-place finish
The Mission-Arlee-Charlo softball team hopes to improve on their third place finish at the MHSA Class B-C softball state tournament in 2017.
Ronan to host Mission Mountain All-Star basketball showcase
Ronan Maidens girls basketball coach Steve Woll has seen a lot in his 23rd season of being a part of putting on the Mission Valley All-Star basketball game to commemorate the end of the season for the Mission Valley basketball players.
Area octet garner girls basketball postseason accolades
Eight Mission Valley area girls were acknowledged for their skill sets showcased on the hardwood this past winter.
Ronan track ready to make impact
The Ronan High School boys track and field team hopes to duplicate its success after capturing the Class B state Divisional title last year.
Lady Pirates, Pirates track team get ready for Gene Hughes
Polson Lady Pirates track athlete Bea Frissell, who has become synonymous with Lady Pirates running success whether it be in cross country or track, is hard pressed to not find her in the conversation of the top-5 in any event she has competed in.
Area boys hoopsters accentuated with five all-staters
NOTE: The girl’s all-conference will be posted on our website Thursday.
Bette Luanne Kirscher
Bette Luanne Kirscher died at the age of 94 on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2018, surrounded by family and Father Jeff Fleming. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, at Franzen-Davis Funeral Home, 118 N. 3rd St., in Livingston, Montana. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Livingston.
Donald Henry Herak
Donald Henry Herak was born in 1923 in St. Ignatius, Montana and grew up on the family homestead near Charlo with his beloved parents and siblings Nick, George, Mary and John. They were a close-knit family who shared the hardship of millions of Americans during the Depression.
Thursday, March 15
Pirates softball aims for another state title headed into 2018 season
Polson High School softball coach Larry Smith is bold and direct when he is projecting the success of his 2018 Lady Pirates softball team.
Pirates look to reload
The Polson boys tennis team will be filling the void after losing four Class A all-state tennis players, but this year, like every year, Pirates’ coach Bob Hislop anticipates his team will adjust in order to compete.
Former Chiefs football player signs with Crown College
Ronan High School football player Coleman Taylor whittled down his college choices pretty quickly and chose to sign a letter of intent with Crown College in Minnesota.
Lady Pirates look to reload
The Polson boys tennis team will be filling the void after losing four Class A all-state tennis players, but this year, like every year, Pirates’ coach Bob Hislop anticipates his team will adjust in order to compete.
Pirates tennis aims high headed into 2018 season
The Polson boys tennis team will be filling the void after losing four Class A all-state tennis players, but this year, like every year, Pirates’ coach Bob Hislop anticipates his team will adjust in order to compete.
Polson hosts successful Little Guy wrestling tournament
Polson Little Guy wrestling coach Ethan Bucarey and the Little Guy Wrestling programs hosted a successful Unit-2 qualifier for the middle and novice wrestlers that will move onto the inner valley qualifying round Saturday at Eureka High School.
Family part of equation for science and math night
K. William Harvey Elementary School in Ronan was filled after hours with excited children last week.
Native hoop dance wins valley talent show
Thunderous applause greeted Robert Parot, Jr. after he performed a dance in front of nearly 530 people last week.
Arlee resident suspect in Missoula shooting
An Arlee resident is currently being held at the Missoula County Jail on a $1 million bond, facing a charge of attempted deliberate homicide.
Striving for safer product standards
A former Charlo resident recently made a trip to Washington, D.C., to talk with legislators about regulations for personal care products.
Two people charged in Polson raid
Two people have been charged following a raid in Polson last week.
County website gets new look
Lake County has unveiled a fresh-faced website with the intention to make navigation easier for the public.
Unfounded threat cancels school
A threat cancelling class at the Charlo School District was unfounded last week following an investigation.
Thursday, March 8
Lady Bison capture third at AIHEC
Salish Kootenai College Lady Bison’s basketball team didn’t repeat at the American Indian Higher Education Consortium, but still landed themselves hardware capturing third place at the tournament March 1-3 at 4 Bears Casino & Lounge in New Town, N.D.
SKC Bison men capture Division II AIHEC basketball title
Salish Kootenai College guard Tyson Fryberg had intrinsic motivation headed into this season’s American Indian Higher Education Consortium basketball tournament at 4 Bear’s Casino & Lounge in New Town, N.D.
Polson to host Little Guy Wrestling Unit two qualifying tournament
The Polson High School Little Guy Wrestling program will be hosting the Unit 2 qualifying tournament Saturday morning at Polson High School.
Mission Valley ready for All-Star showcase
Ronan Maidens girls basketball coach Steve Woll has seen a lot in his 23rd season of being a part of putting on the Mission Valley All-Star basketball game to commemorate the end of the season for the Mission Valley basketball players.
Warriors play for more than just their second-consecutive MHSA Class C state title
BUTTE — All season the Arlee Warriors remained adamant that their quest to capture an MHSA Class C state title meant more to them than just winning their second consecutive state championship.
Arlee Cheers on Warriors
It felt like a holiday in Arlee last week, as the community and school district celebrated the high school boys’ basketball team’s journey to Butte for the Montana High School Association state title, on March 1.
Marlin Bob Noble
Bob left us to be with his son, Bobby. He passed away on March 1, 2018 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan. He was born on May 8, 1937 in Polson. Bob attended school in Polson and enlisted in the Army from 1955 to 1957. He married his friend and love of his life, Bea Barber on May 28, 1960. They were married for 57 years. They had two sons, Brad and Bobby. Bobby passed away in 2010. There are two grandsons, Cole and Shade.
Shane Lee Wegner
Shane Lee Wegner, 48, passed away Feb. 25, 2018 in his home at Polson. He was born March 3, l969 in Kalispell, to Mary Alice Thomas and Garry Wegner.
Animal shelter director shares updates for 2018
This year the Mission Valley Animal Shelter has some new ideas that staff members are going to try.
Support gun control
Selecting this heading is meant to draw attention to an important discussion involving all Americans. That is, useless murders occurring in our country.
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Virginia student researching Montana
Dear People of the Great State of Montana,
Betty Lois Rue
Betty Lois Rue, 95, of Polson, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018 at the Polson Health and Rehabilitation Center. Cremation will take place and a family gathering is being planned for a date during the summer.
Polson hosts snowshoe invitational
A booming voice over a loudspeaker was heard over cheers of students and families from local schools at the Polson High School field at the end of February.
Warriors win state title for community, reservation
BUTTE — Arlee High School guard Will Mesteth eloquently explained the euphoria of capturing the Class C MHSA basketball title for the second consecutive season with a 66-58 victory over the Manhattan Christian Eagles in front of a jam-packed Butte Central crowd Saturday night at the Butte Civic Center.
Boys and Girls Club hosts breakfast
A crowd of 200 people comfortably sat together, laughing and enjoying breakfast at the Boys and Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation’s new site on Wednesday, Feb. 28.
Books land principal in a box
It wasn’t a fox in socks inside a box at St. Ignatius Elementary last week, but instead a principal.
Legals March 8, 2018
William M. Solem BURNS, SOLEM & MacKENZIE 411 Ohio - P.O. Box 248 Chinook, Montana 59523 Telephone: (406) 357-2217 Facsimile: (406) 357-2884 Email: william@cpalaw-chinook.com Attorney for Personal Representative Montana Twentieth Judicial District Court, Lake County In the Matter of the Estate of Anna Lee Dwyer, same person as Anna Anna Dwyer and Anna Golterman Dwyer Deceased. Probate No. DP2018-8 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 said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be mailed to Timothy John Dwyer, same person as Timothy J. Dwyer, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Burns, Solem & MacKenzie, P.O. Box 248, Chinook, Montana 59523, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. Dated this 22nd day of February 2018. /s/ Timothy J Dwyer Timothy John Dwyer, same person as Timothy J. Dwyer Personal Representative's Attorney /s/ William M. Solem William M. Solem Published on March 1, 2018, March 8, 2018, and March 15, 2018. MNAXLP
Sunday, March 4
SKC Lady Bison's get ready for AIHEC Tourney
Perez, who has a roster of eight of nine players remaining from the 2016-2017 AIHEC Division-I championship team, has experienced a schedule that included all of the NAIA teams from the Frontier League and that adequately prepared them to defend their AIHEC title.
SKC Bison hope to return to AIHEC Championship stage
Last season the Salish Kootenai College men’s basketball fell one point short of another AIHEC Championship appearance and this year they hope to return to the top of the podium as they prepare to enter AIHEC March 1 at Four Bears Casino at New Town, N.D.
Warriors ready to defend Class C MHSA title
HAMILTON — For the Arlee Warriors’ marquee player Phillip Malatare, capturing a Western Class Divisional Title with a 77-33 victory over the Plains Horsemen doesn’t get old.
Pirates, Chiefs both end season at Class A Western Divisionals
For the second consecutive time while playing Frenchtown, an uneven second period cost the Polson Pirates an opportunity to defeat the Broncs as they fell 55-53 Thursday afternoon at the Butte Civic Center.
Scarlets fall short in quest to return to state at Divisionals
HAMILTON — The Arlee Scarlets finished the Class C Western Divisional Tournament with mixed results.
Maidens finish season with losses to Frenchtown, C-Falls
The Ronan Maidens basketball team entered their first round game with Frenchtown suffering from injuries after they qualified for Divisionals by finishing in fourth place at the Class A Northwest District Tournament last week at the Ronan Events Center.
Polson ready to host Little Guy tourney
Polson High School wrestling coach Bob Owen began the Little Guy Wrestling during his second year at Polson High School in 1976.
Lady Vikings magical run ends at Western C Divisonals
HAMILTON — Prior to when the District postseason began, Charlo High School girl’s basketball coach Bret Thompson and his team did remodeling to their offensive and defensive schemes.
Warriors play with heavy hearts headed into Class C MHSA Tournament
HAMILTON — The Arlee Warriors are playing for something bigger than themselves as they prepare to enter the first-round game against Belt at the MHSA Class C state tournament at 2 pm. Thursday afternoon at the Butte Civic. Warriors Phillip Malatare and Will Mesteth, along with the rest of their team and coaching staff, know this isn’t just another postseason basketball team. They are playing for those whose hopes, dreams and lives of people in their community that vicariously feed of their team’s energy.
Friday, March 2
Reader puts himself in victim's shoes
Let’s pretend I am a 17 year old student at Broward High School in Florida. I’m being interviewed. Here’s what I’d say: “I’m going into my senior year in high school. One class I had this year was “American History and Our Democracy.” It was good. I knew some of this stuff from even back in middle school.
J Alan Welker
J Alan Welker passed Feb. 14, 2018, after a long fight with cancer.
Kobe James Ironchild
Kobe James Ironchild was born Feb. 8, 2018 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan. He weighed 11 pounds. Parents are Cecile and Marcel Ironchild of Polson. Paternal grandparents are Shelley and Jon Weasel of Ft. Belknap. Maternal grandparents are Conrad and Mary Ellen LaFromboise of Browning. Siblings are Alyssa, Kadence and Cole Whitworth of Polson, and Seth and Henry Ironchild of Fort Belknap, and nephew Jackson Jude Eagle feathers of Polson.
Rylee Annmarie Ferguson
Rylee Annmarie Ferguson was born Feb. 9, 2018 at 9:11 am at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan. She weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces and joins siblings Brilyn & Layla. Parents are Brenna Bucholz and Lance Ferguson of Kalispell. Paternal grandparents are Wayne & Rhonda Ferguson of Kalispell. Maternal grandparents are Ron & Carol Bucholz of Charlo.
Virgil Lee Dennis Mitchell
Virgil Lee Dennis Mitchell was born Jan. 25, 2018 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan. He weighed 5 pounds 13 ounces and joins brothers Jeremiah, Wyatt and Levi. Parents are Casey and Amanda Mitchell of Missoula. Paternal grandparents are Dennis & Cynthia Mitchell of Polson. Maternal grandparents are Josh & Tanya Coulson of Arlee.
Polson officer takes on the Torch Run
Polson Police Officer Oscar Garcia is taking a new responsibility in the department and running with it.
Health fair held at Ronan High for Special Olympics
As he concentrated on his throw, Chance Hoover explained the game of bocce.
Lake County 4H Aerospace holds fundraiser
During the 28th Annual Lake County Leader Trade Show, the Lake County 4H Aerospace project was invited to run concessions.
Ronan Chamber to host awards
The Ronan Chamber of Commerce is trying something new this year in regards to recognizing outstanding citizens.
Mission Valley Has Talent Competition auditions open
Auditions for the Mission Valley Has Talent competition are now open to the public with a purchase of a ticket for the finals to be held on March 9.
Students swarm Ronan for spelling bee
As he sat in concentration for more than an hour, John Paca suddenly smiled when he realized he won a nearly two-hour competition.
No life-threatening injuries in Pablo crash
There were no life-threatening injuries following a crash in Pablo last week.
Thursday, March 1
Legals March 1, 2018
William M. Solem BURNS, SOLEM & MacKENZIE 411 Ohio - P.O. Box 248 Chinook, Montana 59523 Telephone: (406) 357-2217 Facsimile: (406) 357-2884 Email: william@cpalaw-chinook.com Attorney for Personal Representative Montana Twentieth Judicial District Court, Lake County In the Matter of the Estate of Anna Lee Dwyer, same person as Anna Anna Dwyer and Anna Golterman Dwyer Deceased. Probate No. DP2018-8 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 said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be mailed to Timothy John Dwyer, same person as Timothy J. Dwyer, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Burns, Solem & MacKenzie, P.O. Box 248, Chinook, Montana 59523, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. Dated this 22nd day of February 2018. /s/ Timothy J Dwyer Timothy John Dwyer, same person as Timothy J. Dwyer Personal Representative's Attorney /s/ William M. Solem William M. Solem Published on March 1, 2018, March 8, 2018, and March 15, 2018. MNAXLP
