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Linda Prickett, 68

Linda Darlene Prickett Atwood, age 68 of Polson, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, at Community Medical Center in Missoula of natural causes.

Legals for November, 30 2023

Winter Sports Calendar

Varsity basketball and wrestling kick into gear this week.

Commission gives go-ahead to Immanuel Lutheran subdivision

The Polson City Commission gave a green light to a preliminary plat for a 19-acre subdivision by Immanuel Living at Mission Bay during its meeting Nov. 20.

Time Capsule: From the weekly archives

News gleaned from the archives of weekly newspapers published in the Mission Valley

Lake County reaches settlement in jail lawsuit

Agreement promises more beds, outdoor recreation space

The federal court in Missoula gave final approval Nov. 21 to a settlement between the inmates of Lake County Jail and jail administrators.

MACo asks Governor to change his mind

The Montana Association of Counties (MACo) submitted the following letter Tuesday, addressed to Governor Gianforte:

Ronan Thanksgiving dinner feeds body and soul

When the Ronan Community Center’s door opened Thanksgiving morning, the large room smelled like heaven, if heaven smells like roasting turkey.

St. Luke makes holiday donation to local food banks

St. Luke Community Healthcare recently donated over $1,200 and more than 1,200 pounds of food to support food banks in Polson, Ronan and St. Ignatius.

Pablo residents advised to boil water after E. coli detected

After E. coli bacteria was discovered in the water supply in mid-November, nearly 600 Pablo residences and businesses have been advised to boil water at least one minute before drinking it or using water to brush teeth, wash dishes, make ice or prepare food.

Hotshot crew gives out nearly 1,900 Thanksgiving dinners

With 56 turkeys and a hotshot crew of volunteers, the Polson Community Thanksgiving Dinner “is going well,” Tracy Plaiss said on Thanksgiving Day.

Supreme Court rules counties must levy 95 mills

A rebellion waged by counties against the Department of Revenue’s assessment of 95 mills for school funding was curtailed last week when the Montana Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of the State.

Public hearing to consider school building projects

During its regularly scheduled meeting Dec. 4, the Polson City Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed additions and remodeling projects at Linderman and Cherry Valley schools.

Mission Valley Children’s Choir presents Christmas concert

The Mission Valley Children’s Choir will present its Christmas concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Ronan.

Shoppers turn out for Small Business Saturday

The message of the day on Nov. 25 was “Shop Small.” The weather cooperated with sunshine and blue skies as local shoppers supported Polson and Ronan business communities during Small Business Saturday.

St. Ignatius High lists first quarter honor roll

The following students have met the grade-point requirements for the first quarter honor roll at St. Ignatius High School:

Lund signs with Montana Tech

Fresh off celebrating a state championship in golf for the Polson Pirates, Christian Lund has another reason to be excited. Lund recently signed to play golf for Montana Tech, meaning he will continue his competitive career after being a key cog in Polson’s golf program for many years.

Sherman, Oberwegner and Lozeau named All-State

Three football players from the Mission Valley were named to the Class A All-State team for 2023, two from Ronan and one from Polson.

Polson Soccer gets several All-Conference nods

The Polson Boys Soccer Team had one player named to the Class A All-State team, as senior Anthony Lichtenberg earned those honors for his play this year.

MHSA makes several changes for Class C athletics

In their meeting Nov. 20, the Montana High School Association (MHSA) Executive Board made several adjustments to the state's landscape of high school sports.

Turkey Trotters prepare for pie and stuffing

There were no turkeys participating in Polson Running’s Turkey Trot, unless you count Trevor Montgomery in his turkey costume.

Avoid abortion: Take the pill

Here’s a novel idea on the subject of abortion: don’t get pregnant.

Mission Valley Calendar

Your events guide to the Mission Valley

St. Ignatius Seniors: Christmas Carnival Dec. 2

The St. Ignatius Christmas Carnival will be Dec. 2 at the high school; at 5 p.m. is the lighting of the Christmas Tree with chili, hot drinks and cookies served at the Good Old Days Pavilion.

Polson Seniors: Emptying the Christmas shed

This year I am putting up Christmas decorations early. I might be done by Nov. 24. This is the only time during the year that my storage shed is empty. I may as well call it my Christmas Shed.

Ronan Seniors: Don't miss Christmas dinner

If you missed our Thanksgiving Dinner you missed an excellent meal! Our Christmas Dinner will be Sunday, Dec. 10 – don’t miss out on another excellent meal.

Rosendale, Daines and the 14th Amendment

Once again, Donald Trump is having his days in court for the multitude of criminal offenses he has committed over the years. Twice impeached, Trump was set free by Republican collaborators in a blow to our democracy.

Legals for November, 23 2023

County initiates withdrawal from law enforcement agreement

The Lake County Commissioners sent a certified letter to Gov. Greg Gianforte Monday, formally announcing their intention to withdraw from Public Law 280, the nearly 60-year-old agreement that gives the state jurisdiction over felonies committed by tribal members on the reservation.

Ninepipes Museum benefits from preservation grant

The Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana made good use of a $6,500 grant awarded by the Foundation for Montana History this year. This grant funded new vertical shelving for the museum’s stored art collection, humidifiers to stabilize humidity levels during winter months, an upright freezer to ensure new collections entering the museum are pest-free, and archival supplies to safely store collections.

Ninepipes Museum offers history lessons, art and music

Ninepipes Museum, south of Ronan, hosts a November Gathering filled with history, stories, live music, authors, artists and refreshments, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 25.

Sentencing deferred for car theft

The imposition of sentencing was deferred for a total of five years in Polson District Court Nov. 15 for a man accused of stealing a vehicle.

Richard Christopher, 86

Richard John “Dick” Christopher of Polson passed away Nov. 11, 2023, a Saturday evening. Dick’s celebration of life ceremony will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Polson, Dec. 15, 2023, at 11 a.m.

SAFE Harbor recognizes community heroes

Kind words, caring guidance, and a sense of hope are simple ways a person can support those dealing with violence. Each October, as part of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, SAFE Harbor honors local heroes who have positively impacted others.

Time Capsule: From the weekly archives

News gleaned from the archives of local weekly newspapers.

Critical Rage Theory©: Never let a good source of anger go to waste

Earlier today I thought I would study up on Critical Race Theory – which I have to admit I know little about – but I made a typo in my search query and I entered “critical rage theory” by mistake.

Young musicians gather for Mission Valley Band Festival

With 145 excited band students from high schools in Charlo, Noxon, Plains, St. Regis, Superior, and Thompson Falls in a group at Ronan High School for the Mission Valley Music Festival, the joint was jumping and the music was beautiful.

Polson residents weigh in on 93 bypass proposal

The Polson City Commissioners held a workshop meeting last Thursday on a proposed bypass that would connect the Ridgewater Development to Hillcrest and 7th Avenue W.

Miracle of America seeks volunteers, board members

Founded in 1981, the Miracle of America Museum in Polson is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of one of the largest collections of American history.

Jacqueline Sohm, 87

Jacqueline Fay Sohm, age 87 of Polson, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, at Renaissance Assisted Living in Kalispell.

Carl Gilbertson, 72

Carl Steven Gilbertson, 72, of Polson, passed from this life on Nov. 15, 2023, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. He was born in a Navy hospital in San Diego, Calif., in 1951 to Warren and Conchita Gilbertson.

Janet Largent, 89

Janet E. Largent, 89, passed away in Ronan on Nov. 2, 2023. She was born in Silvana, Wash. on Jan. 8, 1934, to Marvin and Ellen Jensen.

Sandpiper Gallery offers art scholarships

Sandpiper Art Gallery and Gifts in Polson has opened the application period for its annual art scholarship program, which offers scholarships to deserving students from Lake and Sanders counties.

What happened to decorum in politics?

Open letter to Senator Daines and Representative Zinke: I am not vermin. I am not a thug. I am not radical.

Music to my ears

Imagine this: Feeling deep, soul-filling joy amongst mostly strangers, two evenings in a row. That's what happened to me. Curious?

Farm and gift shop serve locals and tourists

“I always told my siblings and my parents that I was going to live in Helena, Montana,” Hope Dibble said. “It’s only taken me 40 years to get here.” Moiese is a little northeast of Helena, but, hey, it’s Montana.

Washington man admits to meth possession

A man from Shoreline, Wash., has admitted to possession of methamphetamine.

Basketball does away with one-and-one in high school

Last Spring, the National Federation of State High School Associations struck the traditional one-and-one foul shots from its basketball rule books.

Two Mission Valley athletes selected for Indigenous Bowl

Two Mission Valley athletes have been selected to play in the 7G Foundation Indigenous Bowl in Southern California. Arlee’s Jace Arca and Mission’s Landon Walks Over Ice will be playing in the all-star game for Native athletes.

Championship Roundup: Dillon, Florence-Carlton and Fairview claim football titles

With football season in the rearview mirror, here’s a rundown of the teams that claimed state titles:

Bio Station receives $6.6 million to fight pesticide pollution

The University of Montana recently was awarded $6.6 million from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Columbia River Basin Restoration Program.

Roy Vallejo, 87

Raul “Roy” Vallejo, 87, was born Jan. 21, 1936, in Savage, Mont., to Desi and Paula Vallejo. The second oldest boy of 12 children, he grew up on the sugar beet farm his father bought after immigrating from Mexico.

CSKT receives nearly $38 million in federal grant awards

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes recently announced several successful grant awards, amounting to nearly $38 million, that focus on efforts for restoration, conservation and preservation of homelands across the Flathead Indian Reservation.

Registration open for Soil Health Symposium

The Montana Association of Conservation Districts and the Natural Resources Conservation Service will host the 2024 Montana Soil Health Symposium Feb. 6-8 at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center. Early-bird registration closes Nov. 30.

Ronan Seniors: Still need oven donations

The Mission Valley Senior Center, across from St. Luke Hospital in Ronan, is closed Nov. 24. We are still having oven issues. We have applied for grants but that will only cover part of the cost so we are asking for donations to cover the remainder.

St. Ignatius Seniors: Ideas to combat winter blues?

If you want to suggest some type of activity that would help with the Winter Blues – a craft night or afternoon, maybe a movie night, or coffee hour during the day – call us and help us put this together.

Polson Seniors: Center closed over Thanksgiving

The Polson center will be closed Thanksgiving, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24.

Evan Allen Morgan, 38

Evan Allen Morgan, 38, of Polson, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.

Correction: Ronan Fairgrounds

Correction: Last week’s story on the sewer and water project at the Ronan Fairgrounds misstated the amount of funds received from federal and state sources. Instead of receiving $185,000 for the infrastructure project as stated, Lake County has received $806,500.

Mission hosts All-Star Volleyball game

Top volleyball players from eight area schools met in the St. Ignatius gym last Monday, Nov. 13, for the All-Star Game.

Mission Valley Calendar

Your events guide to the Mission Valley

Polson man admits to stealing car, marketing rock salt as meth

A Polson man is accused of stealing a car with intentions of trading it for drugs and selling fake methamphetamine.

All-State Volleyball named for Class A and C

Four Mission Valley volleyball players earned All-State honors this year after the conclusion of the state volleyball championships this season.

Trial date set for alleged hit-and-run driver

A trial date of May 6 has been set for a Butte woman accused in the fatal hit-and-run death of pedestrian Mika Westwolf. Sunny Katherinne White, 28, entered a plea of not guilty in Polson District Court Nov. 8 to five felony charges.

On the Agenda

Upcoming public meetings of note:

Donna J. Dombrosky, 91

On the morning of Sunday, Oct. 29, Donna J. Dombrosky passed away peacefully in her home in Polson. She was 91.

Polson Seniors: Practicing gratitude

We will be closed Thanksgiving, Nov. 23 (Thankful), and Friday, Nov. 24 (Still Full!). Being grateful is a sign of being humble, being humble is a sign you are human.

Ruth Pinkerman, 98

Ruth Irene (Lewis) Pinkerman, 98, passed away Oct. 29, 2023. She was born on July 6, 1925, to Kenneth Arnold Lewis and Mary Escoe (Rumfelt) Lewis in the hospital at Crow Agency where her older brother Kenny was also born.

Bruce Thomas, 77

Bruce Leslie Thomas, 77, of Polson passed away Nov. 8, 2023, at Logan Hospital in Kalispell. Services for Bruce will be Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. at Saint Andrews Episcopal Church in Polson.

Man accused of stealing, selling two Segways

An Arlee man is accused of breaking into a home and stealing numerous items, including two electric-powered scooters. Nathan Allen Coulson, 23, entered a plea of not guilty in Polson District Court Nov. 8 to felony burglary.

Ronan Seniors: Bazaar and bake sale on tap

The Mission Valley Senior Center, across from St. Luke Hospital in Ronan, is hosting a bazaar and bake sale from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 18. If you are interested in a table, call us at 676-2371.

St. Ignatius Seniors: Aging Agency rep offers Medicare help

Mary B from Area VI Agency on Aging will be at the center Nov. 17 to go over Medicare Part D information regarding medication plans. If you are interested, please call and schedule a time to talk with her.

Thanksgiving feasts on tap in Polson and Ronan

Armies of volunteers are assembling free Thanksgiving feasts in Polson and Ronan. Volunteers and donations help fuel these annual undertakings.

Winning Mack Days angler breaks record

The 2023 Fall Mack Days fishing event on Flathead Lake, sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, is in the books. A total of 17,502 lake trout entries were received, which is the second largest event total since the 2019 Fall Event which tallied 18,214 entries.

Glacier View School entertains veterans

About 20 Armed Forces veterans and their guests, plus parents and grandparents of students, filled Glacier View School’s gym near Ronan Friday.

Former Ronan Maiden studies athletic training at UM

University of Montana student Alicia Camel of Ronan grew up with a love of basketball. Her brother and uncle both played for the Grizzly basketball team, and she competed in high school with dreams of playing in college. But injuries derailed her plans.

Mercury team posts several firsts at state meet

The Mission Mountain Mercury running team had three state champions and two runners-up at the 2023 USATF Montana Junior Olympic Championships at Centennial Park in Helena on Saturday, Nov. 4.

Lorraine Frost, 70

Lorraine S. Frost, RN, of Ronan, at the age of 70 passed into the arms of Jesus, on Oct. 21, 2023. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, at 11 a.m. at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Ronan.

Veterans feted at Elks Lodge

The Polson Elks Lodge hosted a Veteran’s Appreciation Dinner on Saturday evening.

Ronan Hall of Fame lists new inductees

The School District 30/Ronan Community Hall of Fame Committee recently announced the inductees for the Class of 2023.

Mission Valley Calendar

Your events guide to the Mission Valley

Cheerful Heart helps out cancer patients

Cheerful Heart, a nonprofit organization launched in 2002, serves Lake County cancer patients who are currently in treatment in a variety of ways.

First generation college students set example for the next generation

Last Wednesday, students and faculty gathered at the Robert Depoe Building on the campus of Salish Kootenai College in Pablo to savor pie and a sense of accomplishment.

Judge’s ruling favors State in Public Law 280 dispute

In a court decision issued last Thursday, District Court Judge Amy Eddy ruled against Lake County in an ongoing legal battle with the State of Montana over who should fund Public Law 280.

Prepare for Thanksgiving excess with Turkey Trot

Thanksgiving in Polson has a longstanding tradition of running in the morning in bad weather and eating a lot of food for dinner. Polson Running's annual 5K Turkey Trot is again on Thanksgiving Day this year.

Pirate alumni play hoops at annual fundraiser

Polson High School invites former Pirate or Lady Pirate players and fans to the annual Alumni Gratitude Game, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 25 at Linderman Gym.

Sign up Nov. 21 for Polson Ski Club

The Polson Ski Club hosts their “Sign Up and Rental Night” for students in fifth grade and above on Tuesday, Nov. 21, from 4-6 p.m. at Linderman Gym.

Polson wins one match at State Championships

Polson won one match at the State A Volleyball Championships, bowing out on Friday, Nov. 10, after losing to Western A rivals Frenchtown at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse in Bozeman.

Polson, St. Ignatius elect new council members

Despite some confusion over the write-in election for Polson’s Ward 2 in last Tuesday’s election, Lisa Rehard received 230 votes to David Coffman’s 121. Since neither name actually appeared on the ballot, voters had to write in their preferred candidates.

Car vs. house fire sends Pablo man to burn unit

A Pablo man was transported to a regional, out-of-state burn unit last week after he was injured when the vehicle he was driving crashed into a residence on Paper Trail, off Mud Lake Trail north of Pablo.

People in the News

Lake County residents in the news recently include the following:

Charlo replaces water-damaged gym floor

The floor in Charlo School’s old gym, damaged after a pipe burst beneath it last month, will be replaced according to Superintendent Steve Love.

Donna Marie Ramsey Zielke

Donna Marie Ramsey Zielke, 84, of Polson, passed away in Bulh, Idaho, on Nov. 11, 2023. She was born Jan. 10, 1939, in Kalispell.

Ronan council to consider change-order resolution

Ronan City Council discussed giving Public Works Director Dan Miller authority to approve change orders on the water improvement project to keep work moving forward in a timely manner. The matter came up at the council’s regular meeting Nov. 8.

Lights Under the Big Sky postponed during water/sewer overhaul

Due to a major water and sewer project underway on the Ronan Fairgrounds, the Lights Under the Big Sky board decided to postpone the annual light-studded event until 2024. Meanwhile, construction on the new project “is going great guns,” said Project and Grounds Manager Sjaan Vincent. Funds for the $806,500 project construction project came from the state of Montana’s portion of American Rescue Plan Act and Lake County’s ARPA dollars, as well as from the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s Minimum Allocation Fund.

Barbara Monaco: A lifetime of helping kids

Barbara Monaco retired Oct. 6 after nearly 38 years as a juvenile probation officer for Lake and Sanders counties, most of those at the department’s helm. Just three days earlier, she received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Montana Board of Crime Control, which characterized her as someone who “puts her whole heart and self into the safety and well-being of our community.”

Legals for November, 16 2023

Grant helps Polson officers, dispatchers deal with stress, trauma

While most adults may experience one traumatic incident in their lifetime, for police officers that number climbs to nearly 200 over the course of a career.

Events honor area veterans

Veterans across Lake County will be honored Friday and Saturday with events in Ronan and Polson.

Jury Duty: The right to a jury trial matters to everyone

If you have seen the television show, “Jury Duty,” on Amazon Prime that came out last year, you will know that the show follows members of a jury who are tasked to decide a workplace dispute. Although “Jury Duty” is a lighthearted television show, it highlights a solemn part of our democracy.

Marriages & Divorces

The following marriages and divorces were recorded recently at the Lake County Courthouse in Polson:

Fall Mack Days ends Nov. 12

Less than one week remains of the 2023 Fall Mack Days on Flathead Lake, sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.

Mission Valley Calendar

Your guide to events in the Mission Valley

SKC president honored with Shining Star Award

The Jeannette Rankin Foundation presented Dr. Sandra Boham, president of Salish Kootenai College in Pablo, with the “Shining Star Award” for her dedication to American Indian higher education. The Rankin Foundation, a national leader in making higher education accessible, honored Dr. Boham at its annual STAR Party on Thursday, Nov. 2, at the Missoula Public Library.

Lady Pirates punch ticket to State

The Lady Pirates punched their ticket to the State A Volleyball tournament in Bozeman on Thursday, winning two matches at regionals. They’ll be joined by fellow Northwest A team Whitefish which took third at the regional tournament.

Lady Vikes wrap season at Divisionals

Charlo’s volleyball season came to an end after winning one game at the Western C Divisional Tournament last weekend.

Lake County detective sets world record in power lifting

While Scott Sciaretta usually does detective work for the Lake County Sheriff's Office, in October, he traveled across the Atlantic and represented his country at the IPL World Championships in England. And he did it well, earning first place in three different events.

Mission plays tough, ends run at Divisionals

Mission fell in two matches at the Western B Divisional Volleyball Tournament on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 1-2. In their first-round matchup, they dropped three sets to Anaconda, and then in Thursday’s morning consolation game, they fell to Deer Lodge in four sets, concluding their 2023 season. They host the Mission Valley All-Star Volleyball Game on Monday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m.

Arlee falls in Quarterfinals

The 2023 season will go down as one of the best for the Arlee Warriors after an undefeated regular season and a playoff victory. The magical ride, however, ended last Saturday, Nov. 4, after the Warriors fell to Fairview 70-22 in the State Eight-Man Football Quarterfinals.

Time Capsule: From the weekly archives

News gleaned from the archives of Lake County weekly newspapers.

Paving nears completion on U.S. 93-Ronan North

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Riverside Contracting Inc. have completed paving operations from the U.S. Highway 93 intersection with Round Butte Road and Terrace Lake Road, to the intersection with Third Avenue and Old U.S. 93.

Commissioners' Update: Lawsuits, building project

Lake County Commissioner Gale Decker offers updates on lawsuits and a new courthouse annex.

Graysen O’Connor: Arlee’s newest rodeo star

Graysen O’Connor, a 13-year-old cowgirl from Arlee, returned from Las Vegas last week with the World Championship title in junior and senior barrel racing. She’s the youngest competitor ever to claim both junior and adult titles at the Indian National Finals Rodeo.

Taylor Mullen enthusiastically embraces Extension job

There’s a new Extension Agent in the valley. Her title is officially MSU Lake County Ag/4-H Agent, and Taylor Mullen is diving into her new job with enthusiasm.

City slates community meeting to consider 93 bypass

When it comes to managing traffic congestion in Polson, City Manager Ed Meece has a plan – but it’s a plan with lots of moving pieces.

Opening channels of climate communication

We have a good-natured friend, a wildlife biologist from Charlo, who felt called upon to give a talk about climate change at the monthly meeting of one of our local political parties. He took this task very seriously, as he takes most things.

Election Integrity Project: A bad recipe

Well, the local elections are over in Montana, and I’m sure there will be some controversial results, even if there are not any. I mean, it just seems that somebody’s got to find fault with something even if it’s imaginary.

Car thief gets deferred sentence

The imposition of sentencing was deferred for three years in Polson District Court Nov. 2 for a Missoula man convicted of theft, resolving a crime from 2017. According to court records, on Dec. 29, 2017, a woman contacted law enforcement to report the theft of her 2006 Kia. She explained that it had been left running in front of her sister’s house while she was there to pick up her children.

Gerald Brown, 83

Gerald Leroy “Jerry” Brown of Polson was born Jan. 7, 1940, to the late Dorothy Morigeau and Thomas W. Brown, Sr. in St. Ignatius. Jerry died peacefully with his family by his side on Oct. 29, 2023, in Kalispell as the result of a major hemorrhagic stroke.

Odette Gasser, 75

Odette Kathleen Gasser passed away Oct. 29, 2023, from complications of pneumonia at her home in Kalispell with her husband by her side. Her memorial service will be Nov. 10, 2023, at the Pablo Christian Church at 11 a.m. with a light lunch following. Please join us.

McCrea admits to drug charge; arson trial moved to February

The Ronan man accused of intentionally setting the July 2021 Boulder fire, admitted to a drug possession charge. Craig Allen McCrea, 38, entered a plea of guilty in Polson District Court Oct. 31 to an unrelated charge of criminal possession of dangerous drugs.

Anna Marie Nelson, 91

On the morning of Oct. 27, 2023, following an unseasonably early snowfall, the skies cleared, and the sun came out. This was the day our Mother, Anna Marie Nelson of Polson, was called to heaven. Funeral services for Anna will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the St. Ignatius Mission Catholic Church.

Port Polson Players launch season with “Bus Stop”

The Port Polson Players, in association with Mission Valley Friends of the Arts, begins their 49th season of live theatre with "Bus Stop" by William Inge. A cast of eight popular Mission Valley performers brings the classic comedy/drama to Polson's Theatre on the Lake for two weekends, Nov. 10-19.

Ronan Seniors: Need donations for new oven

Our oven is going out! We have applied for grants but that will only cover part of the cost so we are asking for donations to cover the remainder.

St. Ignatius Seniors: Collecting winter clothes for kids

The center is collecting coats, scarves, mittens/gloves and socks for elementary and middle school kids. We are accepting new and slightly used items to help keep kids warm during the winter.

Polson Seniors: Trouble with time change

I have barely recovered from the last semi-annual time change event. I have enough trouble with the changes of seasons.

Johnson admits to soliciting 13-year-old girl

Judge Molly Owen set a sentencing date of Jan. 10 for a Polson man who admitted to soliciting a 13-year-old girl for the purpose of having sex.

Robert John "Bob" Kain, 77

Robert John Kain, age 77 of Dixon, passed away on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson due to end-stage COPD.

Legals for November, 9 2023

Man convicted of drugs, burglary now faces forgery charges

A Polson man, who was convicted of burglary and drug possession charges on Aug. 16, is now accused of forging a stolen check and possessing drugs again.

Woman admits to possessing large amount of heroin

Judge Molly Owen set a sentencing date of Dec. 13 for a Ronan woman, who admitted to possessing heroin. Talia Jodeen Richardson, 31, entered a plea of guilty in Polson District Court Oct. 25, to felony criminal possession of dangerous drugs.

Public input sought for Community Wildfire Protection Plan

Lake County is in the process of updating its Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) – a document that helps identify and address the local threats of wildfire. One critical step is community involvement. To that end Lake County will host a meeting and open house, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Ronan Community Center.

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On the Agenda

Regularly scheduled public meetings across Lake County

Miss Minnie, Zip, and the long way home

Miss Minnie, in her younger years, was an indefatigable ball-fetcher, a lake swimmer and sleek runner. She looked like a 1940s movie star, with gold eyes, one ear tossed casually back, a silver fur coat.

Youth pleads guilty to threatening minors with gun

A Polson youth is accused of threatening three minor girls with a gun. Izayus Prewett, 17, entered a plea of guilty in Polson District Court Oct. 26 to felony assault with a weapon.

Reagan admits to assaulting wife, undersheriff

A Polson man and former fighter pilot for the U. S. Marine Corp. admitted to assaulting his wife and then fighting with the Lake County Undersheriff.

Volunteer muscle builds new Charlo weight room

Thanks to a crew of volunteers, Charlo athletes now have a new weight room, located behind the stage in the high school gym.

Charlo wins fifth district championship in a row

The Lady Vikings won three matches at the Western 14C District Tournament on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 26-27. It was Charlo’s fifth district championship in a row and sixth regular season championship.

Charlo falls to Ennis in playoff opener

Charlo battled hard but fell 30-15 on Friday, Oct. 28, on the road against Central’s No. 1 seed, Ennis, in the State Eight-Man Football Playoffs.

Lady Pirates drop five-set matchup against Bigfork

Polson dropped its final game of the season to Bigfork in five sets, 25-21, 20-25, 25-22, 11-25, 15-6 on Senior Night – Tuesday, Oct. 24. The Lady Pirates sit at 9-5 in conference play, which earned them the No. 2 Northwest seed in the upcoming Western A Conference Tournament, Nov. 2-4 in Polson.

Bats, witches, and clowns, Oh My!

“Monster Mash” by Bobby “Boris” Pickett and the Crypt Kickers rumbled on the sound system, and Beetlejuice was cooking hotdogs on the grill. It was Halloween Trunk or Treat at the Mission Valley Super Oval on North Reservoir Road on Sunday.

Mack Days: Anglers brave chilly temps for week seven

Week seven of the 2023 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake ended with a total of 14,255 lake trout entries.

Beads of Hope helps heal

Beads of Hope will meet Fridays, Oct. 20-Nov. 17, from noon to 1 p.m. at Mission Ridge, formerly Allard’s Stage Stop, 77579 Hwy. 93, in St. Ignatius.

Western Montana Musicians Co-op plans party, fundraiser

The Western Montana Musicians Co-op in Ronan turns four years old this month, and celebrates Nov. 11 with loads of live music by The Late Bloomers, Mark Chase, Andre Floyd, Don Teschner, Mojo Resurrected, Highway 93, and National Remedy. And All Star Jam closes the evening.

Helping Patriots: Chuck Lewis becomes golf ambassador for veterans

Chuck Lewis had never played golf before he read about a PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) program on the Missoula Veterans Service Network. The Ronan resident (United States Marine Corps 1970-’74 and United States Navy Reserve 1980-’88) immediately signed up for the seven-week course at the Missoula golf course.

Sunny White makes first court appearance

The arraignment hearing for a Butte woman accused of hitting and killing an Arlee woman with her Cadillac Escalade has been continued to Nov. 8. Judge Molly Owen continued the case on Oct. 25 at the request of Sterling Lauden, the managing attorney for the Lake County Public Defender’s Office.

Cancer support group meets twice a month

A cancer support group gathers from noon to 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month in the Chapel at St. Joseph Medical Center.

Jewell Janece Bell Hulse

Mema, as we all called her, went to be with our Lord and Savior Aug. 20, 2022, at 8:11 p.m. in Levelland, Texas. Memorial services will be held at the Ronan Church of Christ on Nov. 11, 2023, at 11 a.m. A potluck will follow services.

Mission places third at District

The Mission volleyball team picked up three victories in the Western 7B volleyball tournament over the weekend and placed third to advance to the Western Regional Volleyball Tournament next weekend.

Quarterfinals Bound: Arlee battles back in playoff win against Flint Creek

Finding themselves down 16-8 in the first quarter, the Arlee Warriors dug deep and battled back for a 36-16 State eight-man playoff victory over three-seed Flint Creek on Saturday, Oct. 28, on the Warriors’ home field. Arlee improved to 9-0 on the season and advanced to the State eight-man quarterfinals, where they will host No. 1 East seed Fairview on Saturday, Nov. 4, at 1 p.m.

Polson Seniors: Volunteer drivers needed

Due to increasing meal deliveries, we have added another route and need more volunteer drivers – one day, or a few days or all week. Routes take 45-60 minutes to deliver 8 –14 meals, depending on route. Please!

Mary Angeline Lloyd, 64

Mary Angeline Lloyd – “Angel” – Our angel joined her beloved in heaven on Oct 16, 2023. Her struggle was long and hard. She peacefully passed at home.

PSC authorizes $100 million rate heist

As the first snow is falling and freezing temperatures hit, we are getting pummeled with another huge energy rate increase, thanks to the five Republicans on the Montana Public Service Commission.

Glacier Country Tourism seeks board applicants

Glacier Country Tourism, the official tourism marketing, management and stewardship organization for Western Montana, is seeking applicants for positions on its volunteer board.

Stuff the Truck brought in 852 pounds of food

The Polson Loaves and Fish Pantry and all its volunteers, staff, and clients would thank St. Joseph Medical Center and Polson High School for their joint effort from the Pirate Football Game with Stuff the Truck.

St. Ignatius Seniors: Play bingo Nov. 4

Now that we have some snow and you need something to keep you busy and in a warm place, come and pick up a book to read or a puzzle to put together. We have many and are willing to share. Bingo will be Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. Come and enjoy some fun.

Ronan Seniors: Early taste of turkey

The center is serving turkey dinner with all the fixings Nov. 12. Come join us for an early taste of turkey!

Robert "Bob" Russell, 83

Robert Erald “Bob” Russell, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at his home in Polson.

Debra Lee Younggren, 69

Debra Lee Younggren of Kalispell died Oct. 19. A vigil will be held 5-7 p.m. Nov. 1 at Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls. Mass begins at 10 a.m. Thursday. Nov. 2, at St. John Paul II Catholic Church in Bigfork.

Black accused of car chase, drug possession

A Pablo man is accused of leading law enforcement on a pursuit on the back roads of central Lake County that put fear into one of his passengers.

Legals for November, 2 2023