Wednesday, December 28
Kenneth L. Sias
BENTON CITY, Wash. — Kenneth L. Sias, 70, died on Dec. 10, 2005, at his home in Benton City. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Mable Sias, infant brother Bobby, and his first wife Marjorie.
Administration is symbol of contradictions
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Santa brought a surprise package to Polson family
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Undefeated Bulldogs pick up two more wins
ST. IGNATIUS—The Bulldogs went for another straight win with two games last week making them 1-0 in the league with a 5-0 standing overall.
Don't allow zoning change for Wal-Mart
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Comments on Saudi culture insensitive
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Diane Sullivan
POLSON — A Celebration of Life memorial service for Diane Sullivan, 57, of Polson, will be held on Jan. 7, 2006, in the Polson Senior Citizens Center at 2 p.m. Arrangements are by Grogan Funeral Home, Polson.
It's time to end the madness
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Did you complain when ?
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Community rallies for kidney patient
Thanks to an overwhelming amount of community support, a Ronan man who was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease can look forward to living a long and healthy life.
Enjoyed working as Wal-Mart greeter
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Some rhetoric is 'just too much'
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Apply special interest refunds to reduce debt
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Polson trustees consider climbing wall for middle school
If you hear that the students are climbing the walls at Polson Middle School, don't worry — it's not out of frustration.
Mentoring program help is appreciated
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Our economy started with lowly paid laborers
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'Now boarding all rows for flight 666'
Ethan Smith, Editor
Lady Pirates cruise their way to a 6-0 mark
POLSON — With 12 Lady Pirates draining shots, the team cruised its way through a 61-28 victory over the Maidens last Thursday in front of a hometown crowd.
Charlo girl needs blood donations
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Donald P. Brady
RONAN — Donald P. Brady, 78, died Dec. 22, 2005, in his sleep at home in Charlo.
Christmas Carnival was great
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Warriors drop one to Bulldogs, soar over Two Eagle
ARLEE—The Warriors lost to Mission but picked up their game against Two Eagle for a confidence-boosting win before the break.
Tribe to open local bank
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe is responsible for running a number of operational areas, from health care to social services to law enforcement, and will now add banking services to the list.
Thursday, December 15
Karen Owsley
POLSON — Karen Owsley, 73, formerly of Polson, died on Dec. 9, 2005, in Houston, Texas. Arrangements will be announced by Grogan Funeral Home, Polson.
VanHoose gets show of support
ST. IGNATIUS- — Lake County law enforcement officials crowded the city council meeting last week to give their support to fellow officer P.D. VanHoose, as Sheriff Bill Barron and Tribal police chief Craige Couture outlined further plans to ensure the city has adequate law enforcement resources.
Are you a geezer? This test will tell
This history (of sorts) test was passed on to us recently to see whether or not I was considered a "geezer." Yup, I am. How many other geezers are out there? See how you do on this multiple choice exam:
Supercenter would affect Ronan, too
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Randall (Randy) Mills
MISSOULA — Randall (Randy) Mills, born Aug. 28, 1956, to Maury and Dorothy Mills, died of natural causes in Missoula, Dec. 10, 2005.
William K. Kayser
POLSON — William Karl "Bill" Kayser was taken to his Lord on Friday, Dec. 9, 2005. Bill was born on June 20, 1947, in Newark, N.J.
Protest sign-up sheet irks shopper
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Festival nets $28,000 for Youth Home
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Progress is not to be stopped
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Sew & So Club donates $1,000
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Esther V. Pinkerman
POLSON — Esther V. Pinkerman, 95, of Polson died at her home at the St. Joseph Assisted Living in Polson on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005.
Charles H. Justice
PROCTOR — Charles Herbert Justice, 76, of Proctor, died of natural causes at home on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005. He was born Oct. 3, 1929, in Kalispell to Eugene and Jesse Pearl (Adams) Vert .
If you didn't vote, don't complain
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Community has larger problems
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Park would be a bigger benefit
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Light parade protest march was offensive
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Polson students, staff rally around school secretary
Polson Middle School students and staff have spent much of the past week raising money to help school secretary Peggy Kayser, who was severely injured in a automobile accident on Dec. 3.
Lady Pirates look solid early on
The Polson Lady Pirates looked solid last weekend, going 2-0 at the Tip-Off tourney to open up the season, but will face some stiff conference action this weekend.
Lady Vikings win two, but drop heartbreaker to Mission
The Charlo Lady Vikings are off to a solid start, notching two wins over Lincoln and Victor last weekend after losing a close one, 29-27, to Mission Tuesday night.
Lake County Consumers First?
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Bogus budgeting builds bad deficits
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'Enough' isn't in Wal-Mart vocabulary
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Betty Currie Abdallah
BILLINGS — Betty Currie Abdallah, former Polson resident and beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005, after a courageous battle with leukemia.
County commissioner pleads not guilty in DUI charge
Lake County Commissioner Mike Hutchin pled not guilty to DUI charges on Monday following his arrest on suspicion of drunk driving Saturday night.
Decision pleases Superintendent
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Jeremiah D. Watkins
Jeremiah D. Watkins, 27, of Seattle went to be with the Lord on Dec. 1, 2005. Jeremiah was born on Oct. 21, 1978, in Minot, N.D. Jeremiah is survived by his loving wife of five years, Heather (Sims) Watkins; parents, former Mission Valley residents, Stanley and Rebecca Watkins of Midland, Texas; aunt and uncle, Gloria and Ed Roberge of Loon Lake, Wash.; aunt and uncle, Sandy and Steve Shade of Medford, Ore.; numerous cousins, parents-in-law, Daniel and Joyce Sims of Deer Park, Wash.; and sisters-in-law, Heidi and Hillary Sims.
Billee J. Brabender
LAKEWOOD, Wash. — Billee J. Brabender, 22, of Lakewood died of complications due to schizencephaly Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005, at Madigan Army Hospital in Ft. Lewis, Wash.
Bert Shultz
POLSON — Bert Shultz, 71, died of natural causes at his home on Tuesday, Dec. 13. Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory is handling arrangements.
Views should be heard with dignity, respect
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Annaliesa McDonough Parker
PABLO — Annaliesa McDonough Parker, 36, went to be with the ancestors on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005.
Maryann Szabo Smith Reum
PABLO — Maryann Szabo Smith Reum, 80, died at home in Pablo on Friday, Dec. 9, 2005.
Julie Irene Johnson
MISSOULA — Julie was welcomed into eternity on Dec. 11, 2005, 4:30 a.m. at Community Medical Center, Missoula, surrounded by her family. Because of her faith in Jesus, her struggle with pancreatic cancer was an inspiration to all she came into contact with.
Chiefs leash 'Dogs, come in fifth at Superior Invite
RONAN — Solid performances on the mat earned the Chiefs a 45-34 victory over the Whitefish Bulldogs last Thursday.
Animal Rescue does outstanding job
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Misrepresented or misunderstood
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William 'Bill' Litzsinger
ST. IGNATIUS - William "Bill" Litzsinger, 65, of St. Ignatius, died from complications from leukemia on Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, at St. Patrick Hospital. He was born on Nov. 9, 1940, in St. Louis.
Thursday, December 8
Parade of Lights was fun, meaningful
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Pirates are top 'A' school at Invitational
The Polson Pirate wrestling squad picked up where they left off last year, as six Pirates finished in the championship bracket at the Polson Invitational last Saturday.
Thursday, December 1
Fredrick Louis Collins
ST. IGNATIUS — Former St. Ignatius resident Fredrick (Fred) Louis Collins left this world to the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Nov. 15, 2005, at Big Timber in a car crash.
Pirates kick off wrestling season with Polson Invite
The Polson Pirates will kick off their wrestling season this week with the annual Polson Invitational, as the team looks to regroup and fill the void left by four grapplers who placed at state and graduated last year.
Caroline R. Yarbrough
Caroline R. Yarbrough, 67, was born July 18,1938, in Plentywood, died in Spokane on Nov. 25, 2005. She is survived by her son Mitch Yarbrough and wife Sandra Hilson-Yarbrough of Spokane; brothers: Luther Kanning of Paradise, Calif., and John Kanning of Prescott, Ariz.; grandchildren Jessie Yarbrough and Kyle Mattson; great-granddaughter Esme Yarbrough and several nieces and nephews.
Mission teachers, officials discuss contract's effects
ST. IGNATIUS — Mission teachers have a contract but there's some disagreement about what exactly the combined increase in pay adds up to for individual teachers, and how it will influence the school's budget problems in the future.
Wal-Mart sends out survey to get community feedback
If you have an opinion on Wal-Mart's proposed supercenter, now's the time to speak up.
Lester Ippisch
POLSON — On Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, Lester Ippisch of Big Arm died of complications from cancer and MS in Polson.
Hundreds celebrate Thanksgiving in Ronan
RONAN — On the traditional day that invites generosity with neighbors, Ronan community volunteers, hosted by valley churches, brought this message home with an abundant sharing of smiles, stories, love, and an open-to-all banquet.
New coach, new attitude for Mission/Charlo wrestling
ST. IGNATIUS — The wrestling season has started back up with Mission and Charlo joining forces for a full line-up and new leadership.
