Thursday, April 28
Steven Michael Tellier Smith
ST. IGNATIUS — Steven Michael Tellier Smith, stillborn, was made an angel on April 18, 2005, in Missoula.
Vernon J. Azure
MISSOULA — Vernon J. Azure, 48, went to join the ancestors early April 16, 2005, at St. Patrick Hospital.
Trustees seek voters' support of levies
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Denny Silgen
PABLO—A memorial service for Denny Silgen will be held this Saturday, April 30 at the Blue Bay campground, starting at noon. The dress is casual. The family suggests that donations be given to a Lake County Search and Rescue fund started at Community Bank in Polson.
Scrimmage efforts were appreciated
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Arlee had good showing at Seely-Swan meet
MISSOULA — Last Saturday the Arlee track and field team competed in the Seely-Swan meet in Missoula. The Scarlets finished fourth with 61 team points while the boys' claimed eighth place.
Carolyn Ruth McClellan
POLSON — Carolyn Ruth McClellan, 73, of Polson, died on Monday, April 25, 2005, at Community Medical Center, Missoula.
Vital Pierre Stevens
ARLEE — Vital Pierre Stevens, 71, went to join the ancestors on April 18, 2005, at his home in Arlee.
Polson boys still undefeated, girls fall to Bulldogs
The Polson boys tennis team continues its undefeated season, beating Libby and Whitefish last week, while the girls dropped a tough one to the top-ranked Whitefish Bulldogs after topping Libby earlier.
Reject Milhous plan for Kootenai Lodge
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Among other things
The Port Polson Players production of Neil Simon's Broadway Bound plays one more weekend at the John Dowdall Theatre on the Polson golf course's "Old Nine." I recommend that you see it.
Clyde von Bargen
KALISPELL — Clyde von Bargen died on Wednesday, April 13, 2005. He was a decent hard working man who had experienced a full life of 84 years.
Open container law will save lives
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Pablo man drowns in Flathead Lake
The search for a Pablo man in Flathead Lake was officially halted Monday night and search and rescue crews will now turn their attention to trying to recover the body after he drowned Saturday evening during a brief storm.
Museum directors appreciated the help
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Couture raises the bar at Tribal police
Editor's note: The following two Citizen's Academy stories are part five of a nine-part series.
Regina 'Gina' Kay Barnaby Alexander
ST. IGNATIUS — Regina "Gina" Kay Barnaby Alexander, 41, went to join the ancestors on Tuesday in Arlee.
Mack Days, fish fry sponsors praised
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Valerie Mae Haley
LAKESIDE — Valerie Mae Haley joined her father, Clell Hudson in heaven after fighting a courageous battle with the devastation of childhood diabetes on April 4, 2005.
Richard E. Noble
TACOMA, Wash. — Polson native Command Sergeant Major Richard E. Noble (U.S. Army Retired), died Feb. 14, 2005, in Tacoma. He was born in Polson, Oct. 21, 1936.
Legislature gives school districts some breathing room
It's not a lot, but it will do.
Marlin R. Brackney
POLSON — Memorial services for Marlin R. Brackney will be held Saturday, May 7, at 1 p.m. at the Mission Valley Elks Lodge #1695 in Polson, followed by a potluck luncheon.
Crittenton Home deserves support
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Ronan/St. Iggy track teams get back in the groove
LIBBY - Ronan / St. Iggy boys settled into a comfy fourth spot with 63 points at Libby Saturday. 11 teams participated, putting Ronan in the top half.
Friday, April 22
Andrew Keene
POLSON — Andrew Keene, 62, of Polson died of natural causes April 12 at home. Andrew was born Feb. 7, 1943, in St. Louis, Mo. He and his mother moved to Oak Grove, Ore. in 1948 where he made his first lasting friendships.
Virgie Kostelecky
DICKINSON, N.D. — Virgie Kostelecky, 76, of Dickinson died April 2, 2005. Funeral services were held on April 5 at Ladbury Funeral Home in Dickinson.
Local teacher is tops in the state with Presidential award
You don't have to be very good at math to know that $10,000 is pretty good money, but that's how much Cherry Valley elementary teacher Julie Duford will receive after she was picked as one of the best math teachers in the state last week.
Arbor Day was a great success
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Community cleanup was great
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Planning Board decisions criticized
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Vikings clean up in Hot Springs
HOT SPRINGS — In Hot Springs on Tuesday the Charlo track and field team held their ground. The girl's team won first place with a team score of 129 points at the Dave Tripp Track Meet. The boys claimed second place with a team score of 78,
We need to separate sense from nonsense
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Charles `Tom' Sangray
DIXON — Charles "Tom" Sangray, 78, of Dixon died of complications following surgery on April 2, 2005, at St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula.
Sister St. George (Mary Elizabeth Richmond) RHSJ
AMHERSTVIEW, Ont. — Sister St. George, as she was known in her religious life, died peacefully at St. Joseph's Regional House in Amherstview, Ontario, on April 18, 2005, at 97 years of age of which 75 years were spent in religious life.
Kootenai Lodge hearing will reconvene in May
POLSON — The Lake County Board of Commissioners Tuesday afternoon voted to reconvene its public hearing on the proposed Kootenai Lodge subdivision until Tuesday, May 3, at 1:30 p.m. in the upstairs large conference room.
Virginia 'Ooshane' Joscum Moreno
RONAN — Virginia "Ooshane" Joscum Moreno, 58, died at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula on April 11, 2005.
Judges hold court on county's judicial system
Editor's note: This is part four of a nine-part series.
Lady Pirates' winning streak continues
The Lady Pirates softball team continued their reign over teams throughout Western Montana, picking up wins over Hamilton, Corvallis and Browning this past week in dominant fashion behind a perfect game from Dylen Zetterberg and timely hitting, including a home run from Keely Torgison.
Let every day be Earth Day
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Ronan/St. Iggy track teams brave blustery weather
KALISPELL - The Ronan/St. Ignatius track team bolded the blustery conditions and made the most out of the meet in Kalispell Tuesday, April 12.
Valerie Mae Haley
RONAN — Valerie Mae Haley joined her father, Clell Hudson in heaven after fighting a courageous battle with the devastation of childhood diabetes on April 4, 2005.
Vernon James Azure
MISSOULA — Vernon James Azure, 48, died Apr. 15, 2005, in Missoula.
ADHD can have a positive side
I am writing this letter to let you know what ADHD is, in my opinion. I have read books and newspaper clippings, watched TV and experienced the disorder first hand.
Vital P. Stevens
ARLEE — Vital P. Stevens, 71, died at his home on Monday, April 18, 2005. Traditional wake and funeral services are pending with Foster & Durgeloh Funeral Home, St. Ignatius.
Liberal media has hidden agenda
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Eileen Hoyt is an amazing person
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Grizzly scrimmage efforts appreciated
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Thursday, April 14
Jerry Burland
POLSON — Jerry Burland, 51, of Uniontown, Wash., left us on Thursday April 7, 2005, to be with his mother Betty Stinger-Smith, his father Willard Burland, and his brother Jim Burland.
Montana Hope needs donations
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Charlo girls take first, boys tie for 10th
In Missoula last week the Charlo Lady Vikings track team tied Victor for first place with a team score of 86 at the Alberton-Drummond Invitational track meet, while the boys came in a three-way tie for 10th.
Appreciates visit from MVP officers
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Shirley A. Ferrel
ST. IGNATIUS — Shirley Ferrel, 79, died March 26, 2005, at Community Medical Center in Missoula.
John P. Beason
ARLEE — John P. Beason, 85, joined the ancestors Monday, April 4, 2005, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
Smoke and mirrors gets budget below cap
House District 11
Donald Clarence 'Butch' Munn
POLSON — Donald Clarence "Butch" Munn, 81, of Polson died peacefully of natural causes at his home on Monday morning, April 11, 2005.
Minimum wage is a slave wage
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Productive session despite frayed tempers
House District 12
Lots of disadvantages to proposed Kootenai project
We are totally opposed to the Milhous Group's proposal for the Historic Lodge Condominium Subdivision for the following reasons.
Allen Francis Peone
ST. IGNATIUS — Allen Francis Peone, 46, of Warm Springs died April 4, 2005, at his home.
Fire crews get ready for season
POLSON—Eleven fire department from around the county gathered at Rocky Point on Saturday, where they underwent a training exercise to prepare themselves for this summer's fire season.
Get the water facts first, then decide
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Betty Couch
POLSON — Betty Couch of Polson, born Betty Fanchon Southworth in Saint Joe, Ark., in 1914, died on Friday, April 8, at her home.
Helpers needed for summer car show
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Racing groups reach agreement
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Ronan/Mission track teams show potential
BIGFORK — The Ronan/Mission track team met at Bigfork where the girls were on top of their game with some personal best performances.
Gregory E. Hammett
RONAN — Gregory E. Hammett, 18, of Ronan died Sunday, April 10, 2005, in St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula, from injuries sustained in a traffic accident.
Virginia Morena
ST. IGNATIUS — Virginia M. Joscum Moreno, 58, died April 11 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. Mass will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the St. Ignatius Catholic Mission.
Soldier's wife appreciates support
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Polson track teams take fourth in Bigfork
The Polson track teams turned the corner into the regular season last week, finishing fourth at the Bigfork Invitational as the team gears up to head to Missoula Saturday.
Hills are remembered for kindness
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Margaret Ann (Peg) Harriman
ST. IGNATIUS — The spirit of Margaret Ann (Peg) Harriman, 76, of St. Ignatius left on April 5, 2005.
Ronan board takes input on IEP
RONAN — The Ronan school board heard hours of public comment Monday night on the district's proposed Indian Education Plan, but ultimately held off on voting on the first reading until it could evaluate the plan further.
Prays for wisdom in Kootenai Lodge issue
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Lillian Gladys Hebert
DIXON — Lillian Gladys Hebert, 82, of Winegarden Lane died April 6, 2005, at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan.
Citizens get inside peek at Smith murder trial
It was one of the most prominent criminal cases in Lake County in 2004, and it was five years in the making.
Thursday, April 7
Everett W. Hill: Peace was his project
The special section on Rotary International's centennial in last week's Leader brought back memories of special Rotarians who have been associated with the Polson Rotary Club over the years.
Lady Pirates look strong in season opener
The Lady Pirates came screaming out of the chutes into the 2005 softball season with a 23-0 win over Ronan last Saturday behind timely hitting and a good pitching performance from sophomore Dylen Zetterberg.
Regenie "Jean" Pearl Keller
BOISE, Idaho — Regenie "Jean" Pearl Keller, 86, died on Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at her residence in Boise.
Faye Sloan Osburnsen
SURPRISE, Ariz. — Faye Sloan Osburnsen 73, died peacefully on March 23, 2005, at her winter home in Sun Village, Surprise, Ariz.
Jeanine C. Moore
PLAINS — Jeanine C. Moore, 68, of Thompson Falls died March 29 at Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home in Plains.
Sprintcars won't race at MVS this year
Michael Sullivan, President, Northwest Sprintcar Racing Association Roseburg, Ore.
What a pleasant homecoming
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John Beason
ARLEE — John Beason, 85, died April 4, 2005, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
Alysa Rose Huffine
POLSON — Alysa Rose Huffine, infant daughter of Eric and Leigh Huffine, is resting in the arms of Jesus.
Vonnie Gregg Webster
RONAN — Vonnie Gregg Webster, 58, died on Wednesday, March 30, 2005, after a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer.
Albert L. 'Al' Fisher
HOT SPRINGS — Albert L. "Al" Fisher, 65, went to join the ancestors on Sunday, March 27, 2005, at Polson.
The Bible has message to share
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Indian education plan presented to Ronan board
RONAN — Indian education issues took center stage at a special Ronan school board meeting last week, as the district's Indian Education representative presented a detailed report to board members highlighting the challenges and successes the district has had with its Tribal population.
Lady Vikings take third, boys have good showing
COLUMBIA FALLS — The Charlo Lady Vikings track team started things off right this season finishing third as a team with 62 points against some tough Class A teams last weekend in Columbia Falls.
Bernard 'Dick' Knabe
BUTTE — Bernard "Dick" Knabe, 62, died on Tuesday, March 29, at his home in Butte.
Dorothy Keene
POLSON — Dorothy Keene, 89, of Polson died of natural causes April 4 in Polson.
Williams butts heads with Polson city council, again
The Polson City Council meetings continued their contentious tone as resident Bob Williams again squared off with council members and the mayor for the second meeting in a row.
Polson clean-up project went well
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A man and his dog: Dennis Jones and Cassy help keep schools safe statewide
Cassy, a 4 1/2-year old Yellow Labrador, rapidly paced back and forth, sniffing intently as she narrowed the distance and came to a stop. She sat quietly and gazed expectantly at her handler. She had located a demonstration piece of "contraband," a crushed beer can hidden beneath a stack of folding tables in the fellowship hall of the First Presbyterian Church of Polson.
Ann Josephine Palin Magee Woodhull
BILLINGS — Ann Josephine Palin Magee Woodhull, 93, died March 28, 2005, at the Billings home of her daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and Tom Sharpe.
Good grammar is, like, an uphill battle
There was an interesting story from the Livingston Enterprise last week about a middle school teacher who started the Apostrophe Protection Society of Southwest Montana. She contacts local businesses who are misusing apostrophes, either on their signs, mass mailings, advertisements or other forms, and attempts to get the mistake corrected.
James Devlin
POLSON — James Devlin, 78, of Polson died of natural causes on March 29, 2005, at the Veterans Home in Columbia Falls.
Another unwelcome power pole
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Museum's potato bash was successful
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State has references to living wills
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The courts are taking over
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Maidens top Mission, 5-4
ST. IGNATIUS — Ronan's senior Kayla Couture started the softball season off right by striking out eight and not allowing a single walk during last Friday's 5-4 victory over valley rival Mission (0-1).
