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A home for the holidays - Charlo couple opens up home for fifth adopted child in time for Thanksgiving

Abandoned children, children born with fetal alcohol syndrome, children violently battered by parents hooked on crack or meth - these are the adopted members of the Wienke family of Charlo.

Vehemently objects to countywide zoning

R. Scott Matthews, Jr.

Obituary - Rose Ann McCloud

Ronan - Rose Ann McCloud, 69, passed away Nov. 15, 2004.

Amended lawsuit filed in Ronan boys' deaths

A new version of the lawsuit filed earlier this month against the Ronan School District was filed last week in Lake County District Court, removing all references to the $4 million in damages originally sought and naming a different attorney for the plaintiffs.

A call for common sense

Editor,

Basketball teams have good returning squads

It's time to hit the hardwood.

Arlee has lots of returning talent; Mission loses seniors

Craig Moore - Leader Staff

Obituary - Velva J. Lanier

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POLSON — Velva J. "Happy" Lanier was born in Huntley on May 19, 1915, to Grace and Oliver Johnson.

Planning Opinion

Editor,

Charlo girls have returning talent; boys look to rebuild

CHARLO- Charlo girls head coach Bret Thompson lost three seniors to graduation in June but has five letter winners coming back. Last year the Vikings went 17-1 in conference play and finished fourth in the state.

Charlo VFD's new pumper

Last Wednesday night the sky lit up at the Ninepipe Irrigation Camp as the Charlo Volunteer Fire Department set a house and its outbuildings on fire.

Dorothy eJean' White

TORRINGTON, Wyo. o Private family memorial services for Dorothy iJeani White, 75, will be held in Ronan on Dec. 4. She died Nov. 15, 2004, in he Goshen Care Center in Torrington. The Colyer Funeral Home was in charge of the cremation arrangements. Those who wish may direct memorial contributions in her honor to the American Diabetes Association.

Land planning is not a small issue

Editor,

Super 1 Foods employees honor friend, Russell Grant

POLSON - A friend will be missed.

Concerns expressed over zoning rules

Editor,

Death blame does not rest with school or police

Editor,

Velva J. (Happy) Lanier

POLSON - Velva J. (Happy) Lanier, 89, of Rollins, died of natural causes on Monday Nov. 15, 2004, at the Kalispell Regional Hospital. An obituary will run later. Arrangements will be announced by Grogan Funeral Home, Polson.

Mabel S. Irwin

POLSON - Mabel S. Irwin, 95, of Polson died of natural causes on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004, at Evergreen Health & Rehab. Center in Polson. Cremation will take place and a graveside service will be held at Roachdale, Ind., in the spring.

Schweitzer reaches out to tribes, promises action

Governor-elect Brian Schweitzer lent his ear to tribal leaders around the state last week in what local Confederated Salish and Kootenai officials say was an excellent first step in ensuring their voice will be heard once he takes office.

Fugleberg gets NBA title ring

MINNEAPOLIS - Tom Fugleberg - a native of Polson and Associate Creative Director of Olson+Company, Brand Champions in Minneapolis - didn't see a second of playing time during last season's NBA Finals (and for good reason, as he'll tell you that he has what amounts to a negative vertical leap). Yet at the Detroit Pistons opener on Nov. 2, the NBA franchise presented with a coveted title ring.

Man gets three years for trying to provide alcohol to minors

A Polson man who admitted providing alcohol to a 15-year-old girl who later died was sentenced to eight years last week, with five suspended, after his probation officer caught him trying to buy beer for a minor last summer.

Lake County resolution of intent to zone passed

On Nov. 10, 2004, in the offices of the Lake County Commissioners, Chairman Dave Stipe, Commissioner Paddy Trusler and Commissioner Mike Hutchin passed the resolution of intention to approve both the Lake County Density Map and Regulations.

Pirates go two and out in divisionals

Craig Moore Leader Staff

'Witch hunt or inciting riot?'

Shelley Lawrence Editor

Maidens beat Kats and Pirates, but fall short

LIBBY - Ronan won three volleyball games, but lost the important ones against powerhouses Whitefish and Libby, who both went on to the state tournament this week.

Election aftermath

If you think that the Jore/Windham race was tight, you should have witnessed the goings-on in the Leader office last Wednesday as we tried to squeeze in updated election results.

Maidens drop Lady Pirates in five, sweep Wildkats

RONAN - With the valley's volleyball bragging rights up for grabs last weekend, Ronan came out ahead with wins over the Lady Pirates and Columbia Falls Wildkats, as all the teams head to the divisional tourney today (Nov. 11).

Charlo lives; Mission, Arlee wrap up

Mission defeated rival Arlee 25-17, 25-13 and 26-24 during the District 6B Tournament at Thompson Falls High School. The Bulldogs ended their season with losses to Thompson Falls and Plains during the tournament. The Bulldogs finished their season 2-11.

Henry Calvin Courville

POLSON - Henry Calvin Courville, 80, died Monday, Nov. 1, 2004, at St. Joseph Hospital.

Parents sue School District 30 over 11-year-olds' deaths

The parents of two boys who died of exposure and alcohol toxicity last February filed suit last week against Ronan School District 30, alleging the district was negligent and could have prevented the boys' deaths.

County zoning policy has big implications

The final meeting before the Lake County Commissioners to adopt the Lake County Density Map and Regulations was held yesterday, after press time, but it is expected that commissioners Dave Stipe, Paddy Trusler and Mike Hutchin will approve both.

Earlene E. Lovinger

POLSON - Earlene E. Lovinger, 89, of Polson died of natural causes on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004, at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson. She was born Oct. 26, 1915, to Edgar and Pearl (Steele) Hopkins in Hamilton, and attended schools in Hamilton and Missoula.

Local veterans served with honor

The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. 1918. World War I came to an end and Americans celebrated victory along with their allies. In 1954, this historic date would become the national holiday known as Veteran's Day. The holiday was legislated to occur on the fourth Monday in October in 1968. However, it was returned to its original observance in 1978 due to the profound significance of Nov. 11th to American veterans who fought one of the greatest conflicts of modern times.

Ann Muir Silvis

POLSON - Ann Muir Silvis, 86, of Polson, died of natural causes at her home on Nov. 2, 2004.

About Polson's growing pains

My compliments to Shelley Lawrence for her recent articles regarding Polson's growth. Several possible issues were brought to light within these articles that should be of concern to all Polson residents.

Rams upset Pirates' perfect season

POLSON - The bigger you are, the harder you fall, and this was the case Saturday afternoon when the undefeated Pirates were upset by Billings Central 13-7 in the second round of the state play-offs.

Lake County election results

Here are the unofficial results of the Lake County vote:

Montana Teen smoking rate is declining

Smoking among Montana high school students has fallen to its lowest level in 10 years.

Polson's growing pains

At the Oct.12 Polson City-County Planning Board meeting, project developer-realtor-Polson City Councilman, Mike Maddy submitted a pre-application for a major development inside of Polson city limits.

Vikings end season with loss to Panthers

Last time around, Sheridan's fourth-quarter meltdown complete with costly turnovers and bumbling plays allowed Charlo to rally from a 12-point deficit for a 21-12 football victory.

Hook me up

~~Water~~ more or less

Charles Walter Radel, Jr.

Charles Walter Radel, Jr., 78, died Oct. 28, 2004, at the Evergreen Convalescent Center in Hot Springs, after a long battle with diabetes and cancer.

Like to laugh? Go see eRumors'

Neil Simon is not one of my favorite playwrights. But his comical farce, iRumors,i is softening my attitude.

VB pumped for tourney

The last thing Charlo High's volleyball team wants is a repeat performance from last season's District 10-C tournament. That was when Charlo easily won the regular season district title, but inexplicably fell twice at home in successive matches to get ousted from the district tourney.

Like to laugh? Go see eRumors'

Neil Simon is not one of my favorite playwrights. But his comical farce, iRumors,i is softening my attitude.

Mabel Helen Douglas Williams

Mabel Helen Douglas Williams was born Oct. 11, 1914, to Fredrick Douglas and Iola Harrison in the newly established town of Polson, on the beautiful Flathead Lake.

Charles Walter Radel, Jr.

Charles Walter Radel, Jr., 78, died Oct. 28, 2004, at the Evergreen Convalescent Center in Hot Springs, after a long battle with diabetes and cancer.

Montana Teen smoking rate is declining

Smoking among Montana high school students has fallen to its lowest level in 10 years.

Vikings end season with loss to Panthers

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Dan Callahan

ST. IGNATIUS o Dan Callahan, 81, died Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004, at St. Luke Extended Care in Ronan.

Charlo VB pumped for tourney

The last thing Charlo High's volleyball team wants is a repeat performance from last season's District 10-C tournament. That was when Charlo easily won the regular season district title, but inexplicably fell twice at home in successive matches to get ousted from the district tourney.

Tough Arlee trounced by top ranked Eureka

It wasn't the best of opponents to be slated for Arlee High's annual Senior Volleyball Night. But top-ranked Eureka was on the agenda after the flowers and accolades were dished out and after the parents of Arlee's seniors strolled with their daughters across the gym floor.