Wednesday, August 25
Capital and labor need each other
Editor,
Polson girls bring speed, experience back to the field
POLSON - The outlook for the Polson girls' soccer team is rosy, and so is the prognosis for their coach.
Rosala (David) Ivy
RONAN - Rosala (David) Ivy, 73, of Ronan died of natural causes on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004, at St. Luke Community Hospital.
Fall sports return this weekend
It's official … the summer is officially winding to an end with the return of fall high school sports action. Here's a summary of who is playing where.
Here's one way to rewrite history
Editor,
Local family buries fallen Marine
POLSON - Lance Cpl. Kane Funke died doing exactly what he wanted to do.
It's been more fun than you can imagine
I've enjoyed this job so much that I've sometimes been afraid someone would pinch me and wake me up from this wonderful dream.
Helen Elizabeth Sevier
KALISPELL - Helen Elizabeth Sevier, 89, died peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004, with her family by her side at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Daisy Belle Songer Richards
PABLO - Daisy Belle Songer Richards, 91, of Pablo died at her home Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004.
Firefighter chases newborn blazes with binoculars
At 5,670 feet above sea level, it's 70 degrees at midday. But the summer heat down in the Mission Valley and west side of the Flathead Reservation is quickly drying out grasses, tempting a bolt of lightning or the under belly of an idling vehicle to rapidly turn the prairie grass and timber into a swift-moving inferno.
Hoops tourney set for Dixon
DIXON - The summer can't end without shootin' the rock at the Dixon Melon Days.
Bison Range comments are needed now
Editor,
Samuel James McArthur
POLSON - Samuel James McArthur, infant son of Aaron and Xela McArthur of Las Vegas, Nevada, was born on Aug. 17, 2004, in Rexburg, Idaho, and died later that same day at Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City.
Tennis court work is appreciated
Editor,
Doris M. Anderson
RONAN - Doris M. Anderson, 81, of Polson died of natural causes on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2004, at St Luke Extended Care Facility in Ronan.
Clare Yvonne Courville Rogers
RONAN -Clare Yvonne Courville Rogers, 55, joined the ancestors Aug. 19, 2004, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula while surrounded by her large extended family.
Dialysis center to close Sept. 24
POLSON - Administrators from St. Patrick Hospital have decided to close the Polson kidney dialysis center on Sept. 24.
Dorothy Mae Long Angwin
MISSOULA - Dorothy Mae Long Angwin, 82, our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend died on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004, at the Village Health Care Center.
Wednesday, August 18
Polson Summer reading is beneficial
Editor,
Joseph E. Matt
BIG ARM - Joseph E. Matt, 80, of Big Arm died of natural causes the family home in Big Arm on Thursday Aug. 12, 2004, surrounded by family and friends.
New numbering system is too cumbersome
Editor,
Locals show off their green thumbs
Brightly colored flowers of all shapes and sizes filled the Charlo Senior Citizens center last Thursday during the Mission View Garden Club's annual August flower display.
Laura Lee Grant
POLSON -Laura Lee Grant, 38, formerly Laura Lee Todd, of Polson died Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004, of injuries received in a boating accident on Flathead Lake.
Pioneer Days Parade entry sponsor criticized
Editor,
Gas sticker shock goes deep
High energy costs affect us all. We feel it right where it hurts the most - our pocket book.
Vera May Ashcraft
POLSON - Vera May Ashcraft, 86, of Polson, passed away into restful peace on Monday, Aug. 16, 2004, at her home in Polson.
Thelma R. Naslund
ROLLINS - Thelma R. Naslund, 87, of Rollins, died at her home on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2004.
Lillian M. Krebs
RONAN - Lillian M. Krebs, 94, went to be with her Lord on Aug. 12, 2004.
'Subdivision by litigation '
Growing pains or chronic migraine?
SKC Math-Science Blue Bay Camp was appreciated
Editor,
U.S. 93 drivers: Don't feed but do heed the animals
ST. IGNATIUS - It's summer, and the highway is full of people - and animals - on the move. For local wildlife, it's never a good day for a drive in the country. Western painted turtles, skunks, black bear, deer, elk and moose often fall victim to vehicles because wild animals don't know to look both ways before they cross the road.
Sports briefs
Polson Elks golf tourney is Aug. 21, 22
Many thanks to NAG for scholarships
Editor,
F. Boyd Leishman
WENATCHEE, Wash. - Former Ronan and Charlo resident F. Boyd Leishman, 81, longtime Wenatchee businessman, died of leukemia July 3, 2004, in Central Washington Hospital.
Berna Mae (McKeever) Hayford
ST. IGNATIUS - Berna Mae (McKeever) Hayford, 75, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
U10 all-stars complete successful season
HELENA - The Mission Mountain U10 Cal Ripken All-Stars completed a 16-win, 5-loss and 1-tie all-star campaign ith a win over previously unbeaten Linn, Ore., at the West Regional Cal Ripken Baseball Tournament held in Helena July 22-24.
Lois Marie Cornelius
Lois Marie Cornelius, 86, died on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2004, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell.
Kane Funke
POLSON - Lance Corporal Kane Funke, 20, of Kalispell, a member of the United States Marine Corps, died of injuries received in Iraq on Friday , Aug. 13, 2004.
Fast response avoids major fires on Lake Farm
Editor,
Hazel Lonnevik Olson
KALISPELL - Hazel Lonnevik Olson, 88, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, at Prestige Assisted Living facility in Kalispell.
Wednesday, August 11
Grant Julian Hovde
POLSON - Grant Julian Hovde, 93, of Polson died of natural causes on Aug. 3, 2004, at St. Joseph Hospital.
Niles Carson Kinnick
POLSON - Niles Carson Kinnick, age 52, of Ontario, Calif., died July 26, 2004, in Polson. He was born on Jan. 4, 1952, in Polson. He graduated from Ontario High School in 1969. He worked in management in the printed circuit board industry for 30 years.
Local Democrats appreciated visits
Editor,
It was a weekend of pure and simple fun
Sometimes the simplest things are the most pleasurable.
Leo Albert Brueggeman
BIG LAKE, Alaska - Leo Albert Brueggeman, 58, of Big Lake, Alaska, died of natural causes July 31, 2004, at Valley Hospital.
Ada Gould
RONAN - Ada Gould, 91, of Ronan, died Friday, July 30, 2004, at St. Luke Community Hospital, Ronan.
Lightning strikes spark several small fires
ARLEE - A violent, windy thunderstorm struck the Mission Valley Friday evening, felling trees and tangling branches amongst dangling electrical lines.Despite the intense bolts, fire crews were able to contain several small fires and remove fallen trees from downed power lines.
Ronan Pioneer Days Jamboree draws 77 hoops teams
RONAN - A brief shower early in the morning served to cool the courts, but not the action at Saturday's Ronan Pioneer Days 3-on-3 Jamboree basketball tournament.
Peggy Sue Shaul
POLSON - Peggy Sue Shaul, 64, of Polson died of natural causes at her home on Aug. 6, 2004.
Stop attacking John Kerry
Editor,
Kelley finishes ninth at nationals
EUGENE, Ore. - Mission Valley track and field added another champion early this summer. Polson's Ryan Kelley, 14, set a new Montana state record in USA Track and Field Junior Olympic competition in Bozeman June 12. His mark of 9 feet, 6 inches set a new record by a foot.
Arnold Wesley Swaney
ST. IGNATIUS - Arnold Wesley (Arnie) Swaney, 31, died at his home on Aug. 3, 2004.
Kiddie/City Slicker Rodeo was feast of fun
Here's a superb recipe for complete chaos.
Donald Sigurd Jensen
POLSON - Donald Sigurd Jensen, 79, of Elmo died quietly Aug. 3, 2004, at his home after courageously fighting a long illness. He was born April 12, 1925, to Walter and Lillie Jensen, and attended school in Polson until joining the Navy soon after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was attached to the Sixth Marines Division as a Seabee and was sent to China and the Philippines, where he was engaged in the Battle for Leyte Gulf.
Fischer Family appreciates support
Editor,
Many were prayers said for deck mishap victims
Editor,
Kenneth A. Neumann
POLSON - Military graveside services for Kenneth A. Neumann, 76, of Polson, who died on Jan. 6, 2004, will be held Saturday, Aug. 14, at 11 am in Lakeview Cemetery.
Deck collapse injuries are worse than first estimated
POLSON - Two weeks after the deck collapse at the Diamond Horseshoe Lounge and Grill, several people are still suffering from injuries they sustained in the incident. At least one person has been told he will most likely suffer life-long complications.
Bread Basket needs fresh produce
Editor,
Valley all-stars win state tourney
HAMILTON - The Mission Mountain 12-year-old all-stars followed up their first place finish in Libby the weekend of July 15 with a championship at the state tournament in Hamilton.
Catherine Triplett
ELMO - Catherine Triplett, 77, of Elmo, died Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004, at her daughter's home in Ronan. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Grogan Funeral Home.
Loraine Marie Caye
RONAN - Loraine Marie Caye, 55, of Ronan died of cancer Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004, surrounded by her family at her home in Ronan.
Ronald Wayne Hout
ST IGNATIUS - Ronald Wayne Hout, 59, joined our Lord on Wednesday, July 28, 2004.
Details point to poor leadership
Editor,
Sandra I. Molzhon
RONAN - Sandra I. Molzhon, 60, of Ronan died of complications of Muscular Dystrophy on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004, at Westside Care Center.
Wednesday, August 4
Marcia Mae Yule Pine
ARLEE - Marcia Mae Yule Pine, 54, went to be with the ancestors on Thursday evening at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
Blanche and Roland R. Harding
POLSON - A graveside memorial interment will be held on Saturday, Aug. 7, at 11 a.m. at Lakeview Cemetery in Polson for Blanche Harding who died on April 5, 2004, and her husband Roland R. Harding (who died in 1966). Military Honors will be given for Mr. Harding.
Lake algae growth was high in 2003
POLSON - According to reports from the Yellow Bay Biological Station, algae growth in Flathead Lake increased during 2003, reaching the third highest level since measurements began in the 1970s.
Barrel racers hold pair of runs in Polson
POLSON - Barrel racers and their horses kicked off the first of a four-part open barrel racing series covering western Montana with a two-run series at the Polson Fairgrounds last Saturday.
Michael John Hoyt
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Michael John Hoyt, 45, died July 26, 2004, at Providence Medical Center in Anchorage after experiencing a cerebral aneurysm.
Jerry Siroky
HELENA - Former Mission Valley resident Jerry Siroky, 87, died peacefully July 26, 2004, at The Waterford in Helena. Jerry was born April 1, 1917, as a first generation American to John and Mary Siroky in Roy.
Emergency responders are lauded
Editor,
Rene Nina 'Baby Girl' Lafley
ARLEE - Rene Nina "Baby Girl" Lafley, 42, went to join the ancestors on Friday, July 23, near Dixon, the result of injuries sustained in an auto accident.
'Maximum load' has new meaning
We've seen the signs hundreds of times and walked past them without so much as a thought.
Will militarists determine our future?
Editor,
Ada A. Gould
RONAN - Ada A Gould, 91, of Ronan died of natural causes on Friday July 30, 2004, at St. Luke Hospital in Ronan. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by the Grogan Funeral Home, Polson.
Deck collapse injures 80
Preliminary investigation points to dry-rot in ledger leading to failure under load of patrons
Sports Briefs
Junior Golf tourney continues
Hoopfest action was as sizzling as the weather
It was hot as the proverbial firecracker in Polson over the weekend, especially on the makeshift asphalt basketball courts set up for the 12th Annual Flathead Lake Hoopfest.
Mark William Nordahl
POLSON - Mark William Nordahl, 43, of Swan Sites/Bigfork, died after a fun-filled day on Flathead Lake with family and friends, on Sunday, July 25, 2004, at Woods Bay RV & Marina.
It's the public's turn to study, comment
Editor,
News Briefs
Wreck takes life of St. Ignatius man
Thanks to Hoopfest volunteers
Editor,
John Hosch Weaver
POLSON - John Hosch Weaver, 89, of Great Falls and Polson died of natural causes on Saturday July 31, 2004 at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson. He was born on Sept. 4, 1914, in Great Falls to James and Bertha K. (Hosch) Weaver. He grew up in Lewistown and graduated from Fergus County High School. John attended the University of Montana and received a Bachelor of Business and Psychology, before attending Harvard Law School and graduating in 1939.
Lloyd G. 'Sonny' Burland
RONAN - Lloyd G. "Sonny" Burland, 83, died of a heart attack early Tuesday, July 20, 2004, in Ronan.
