Thursday, August 25
St. Paul VBS was 'splendid success'
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Leroy E. Thrift
POLSON — Leroy E. Thrift, 74, died Aug. 11, 2005, at Polson Rehab Center.
Melita Island is officially open for scouting business
Their dream has come true — the Boy Scouts own Melita Island.
Legislative subcommitee tackles bullying
Seeley takes over as head coach of Polson cross country
POLSON — The Polson cross county team has a new head coach who knows a thing or two about running.
Beverly J. Dalton
MISSOULA — Beveraly J. Dalton, 68, of Charlo died Aug. 22 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
Cooperative effort made Festival Day
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James H. Symington
RONAN — The Ronan Fire and Ambulance Department made its farewell call for James H. Symington, 64, of Ronan, who died Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005, at St. Luke Community Hospital from injuries sustained in an accident at his home.
What are the volleyball criteria?
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Ronan golfers ready for season
RONAN — Ronan boys and girls teed off the season with a duel against Polson which provided them the opportunity to put their skills to the test after a summer of practicing at Mission Mountain Country Club.
Chamber directory is very beneficial
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Audrey J. Guardipee
ARLEE — Mother, sister, niece and best friend, Audrey J. Guardipee, 63, died Thursday, Aug. 18, in Missoula following a lengthy illness.
Where is the 'Land of the Free?'
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Dialogue is key to success
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Mildred Brown
ST. IGNATIUS — Mildred Marie Sedlacek Brown, 85, of West Post Creek died Aug. 19, 2005.
Organizers say Ronan farmers market could fold
RONAN — Friday could be your last day to purchase fresh produce, baked goods and crafts from the Ronan Farmers' Market.
Polson Festival Days was a fabulous event
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Skyliners 4x4 Club appreciates support
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Still plenty of legislative work in the summer
So far I've not had any all-expenses paid junkets to exciting places. But I did attend the National Council of State Legislators (NCSL) convention last week in Seattle. Many states pay the way for their legislators. We don't and that's OK with me. But as many of you know, Seattle is pretty expensive.
Sun Road cost sure have increased over the years
Earlier this month some $50 million was approved for the reconstruction of parts of the Going to the Sun Road in Glacier National Park. Interesting figure. By comparison, the original total cost of construction, which was spread out over many years, was estimated at $3 million.
Baseball tournament was great success
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Riders strut their stuff at Longhorn Arena
ST. IGNATIUS — Nerves were on edge as horse showers of all ages competed in the Longhorn Arena for points and ribbons in the Western Montana Open Horse Show Series last Saturday
County school districts post good 'No Child' results
When students around the county return to school this month they might notice a little extra spring in administrators' steps.
Thursday, August 18
Secondhand smoke is bad stuff
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Thomas Milfred Pablo
ST. IGNATIUS — Thomas Milfred Pablo, 83, joined his family who have gone before on August 8, 2005. Tom was born Nov. 23, 1921, in Pablo, to Alexander and Annastsia Pablo.
More than $65,000 raised by Relay for Life
POLSON — Two dozen teams turned out for last weekend's Relay for Life, raising $65,618.21, according to Relay for Life Chair Kathi Jacobson, while more money is expected to come in next week.
Philip Sheridan Howard
Cherished son, beloved brother, uncle and friend, Philip Sheridan Howard, 57, died suddenly Aug. 9 while canoeing and camping along the Pend Oreille River.
Bank robbery suspects nabbed within an hour
It took two bank robbery suspects a little more than two minutes to make off with about $17,000 in cash, and it took local law enforcement agencies 50 minutes to track them down and arrest them.
Donald Sydney Pitts
HOT SPRINGS — Donald Sydney Pitts, 81, died Aug. 2, 2005, in Sacramento.
Leslie (Les) Gordon Moody
Leslie (Les) Gordon Moody, 46, of Ellensburg, Wash., formerly of the Swan Valley, died on Friday, Aug. 12, 2005, as a result of an automobile accident near Ellensburg.
Deana Marie Streets
PABLO — Deana Marie Streets, 33, became an angel on Aug. 7, 2005.
Get candidates' views on golf course
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Mary Leona Walker Maughan
1917 - 2005
Raphael 'Ray' James Bisson
POLSON — Raphael "Ray" James Bisson, 72, of Polson died at his home on Aug. 4, 2005.
James W. Holley
POLSON — A memorial service for James W. Holley, 83, who died last March, will be held at Immaculate Conception Church at 11 a.m., Monday, Aug. 22. Father Gary Reller from Missoula will officiate.
Secularists need to speak forcefully
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Eileen Helen Owen
LOLO — Eileen Helen Owen (Grandma Lolo), died Thursday, Aug. 11, 2005, at her home in the presence of all of her children and most of her grandchildren.
The other side of Iraqi progress
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Levi Hendrickson wins first PRCA rodeo event
MISSOULA — Levi Hendrickson, 18, of Arlee won his first PRCA bull riding event last Thursday at the Western Montana Fair in Missoula but didn't find out the good news until Friday when he was on the road to Ranger, TX where he is attending college on a rodeo scholarship.
At peace after 20 miles
Hi, mom.
Patrick D. Tucker
LAKESIDE — Patrick D. Tucker, born Nov. 10, 1960, in Polson, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2005, in Lakeside.
Betty V. Brill
POLSON — Betty V. Brill, 85, of Polson died as she slept on Aug. 10, 2005, after a lengthy battle with lung cancer.
Relay for Life team says thanks
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Emergency response was outstanding
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What a nice way to say 'thanks'
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Tribes honor 150th anniversary of Hellgate Treaty
MISSOULA — On July 16, 1855 members of the Salish, Kootenai and Pend d'Oreille tribes signed a treaty with Gov. Isaac Stevens agreeing to cede their 20 million acres of land to the United States in exchange for the 1.25 million-acre reservation in the Flathead Valley. And 150 years latter, both Indian and non-Indians alike gathered at the site of the signing to remember the past and look to the future.
Picture tells the story
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Hunting season is just around the corner
Rick Schoening
Thursday, August 4
Support Relay
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Local man donates kidney to stranger
Jim Seals returned home to Polson last week a hero after doing something that less than 300 people in the U.S. have ever done — he donated a kidney to a complete and total stranger.
If only we had been asked
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14U Lakers take seventh at Summer Nationals
NEWBERG, OR — Polson's 14U Lakers traveled to Oregon this past weekend to play in the Summer Nationals softball tourney and finished seventh out of the 40-team field. The Lakers went 4-3 on the weekend.
Plane makes emergency landing on Hwy. 93
A former Polson resident had the flight of his life Sunday when he had to land in the middle of Highway 93 just minutes after attending the Kalispell air show.
Daniel E. Thomas
RONAN — Daniel E. Thomas, 87, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 26, 2005, in Ronan.
Jore should pay up like the rest of us
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Purple Rain brings home Summer National championship
BEAVERTON, OR — Montana is now known as a softball state, not just for rodeos and scenic vistas, after the Polson Purple Rain 16U team took the championship title ASA Summer National tourney last weekend.
'Over the River' has something for everyone
The summer theater presentation of "Over the River and Through the Woods," which ends Aug. 7 at the John Dowdall Theater, is another four-star presentation by the Port Polson Players. Don't miss it.
Rosie Howes
ARLEE — Rosie Howes, 55, of Arlee died Sunday, July 31, 2005, at her home.
Burn exercise was not only smoke source
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Jennie Mae Abramson
ESCONDIDO, Calif. — Jennie Mae Abramson, 84, who lived in Polson from 1981 to 2000, died July 25, 2005, in Escondido.
Stella Vesta Bower Adams
1913 - 2004
Larry Dean VandenBosch
BILLINGS — Larry Dean VandenBosch, 43, died of congestive heart failure July 25, 2005.
No apologies are needed for burn
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Anton William 'Tony' Walchuk
RONAN — Anton William "Tony" Walchuk, was born May 24, 1932. He died Thursday, July 21, 2005.
Frederick B. Gillette
POLS0N — Frederick B. Gillette, 86, of San Diego, died May 5, 2005, at his home in San Diego. Graveside inurnment services with military honors will be held on Friday, Aug. 5, at 11 a.m. in Lakeview Cemetery.
Photo was in poor taste
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Smoke-free law won't hurt businesses
On Oct. 1, Montana will join at least 10 other states — encompassing about a third of the U.S. population — that have decided to promote the health of children, employees, and the general public by going smoke-free in all public places with limited exceptions.
Paul F. Torgerson
ARLEE — Paul F. Torgerson, Jr. was born Sept. 20, 1931 in Fargo, N.D., and died in his home at Arlee on Tuesday, July 26, 2005.
Thousands converge for successful 13th annual Hoopfest
Last weekend's Hoopfest saw minimal alcohol-related violations and was organized and conducted in a relatively safe manner, according to a memo sent from Polson police chief Doug Chase to Polson city council members earlier this week, in which he commended KERR radio officials and local businesses for their help in ensuring a safe weekend for the thousands of basketball fans who converged on the city.
Arthur Leonard Bailey, Jr.
The Lord answered my prayers on Wednesday, July 13, 2005, and took me home after a hard fought battle with cancer.
Leila Janet Hartung
POLSON — Leila Janet Hartung, 56, of Polson died of natural causes on Monday, July 25, 2005, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
Spider sculpture put in middle of road
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Golfing trip was great experience
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Judge Roberts is fine nominee
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