Wednesday, May 25
Gossip can be terribly destructive
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Velma Rose Gleason
RONAN — Velma Rose Gleason, 88, of Ronan died peacefully on Saturday, May 21, 2005, at St. Luke Nursing Home.
Duane P. Martin
RONAN — Duane P. Martin, 63, died May 13, 2005, in Tucson, Ariz. He had fought a courageous seven-year battle following a bone marrow transplant and numerous surgeries and setbacks. He was a man whose devotion to his family and friends was marked by gentle strength, character, and integrity. He also possessed a special sense of humor and a quiet charisma. Through his love for life, his unwavering sense of direction and down-to-earth wisdom, he was a wonderful example to all of us who had the honor to know him and love him.
All Bulldog athletes should be proud
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Lena Lula Mercer Thomas
KALISPELL — Lena Lula Mercer Thomas, 96, died Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell.
Attention Developers
Attention Developers: Buy a parcel of un-zoned land in Lake County and let greed be your guide. It wouldn't hurt to hire three sharp lawyers, an engineer who are friends with a commissioner, and a former Lake County planner to represent you. But if you just meet those "five specific criteria in the subdivision regulations," preliminary plat approval is a "done deal."
Kenneth Ray Beauvais
RONAN — Kenneth "Ken" Ray Beauvais was welcomed into Heaven by the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, May 4, 2005. Ken was born May 13, 1951 in St. Ignatius to Alphe Lawrence "Bud" Beauvais and Rose May Morigeau Beauvais.
Nurses are much appreciated
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Signs of the times show on highways
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City thanks SKC
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Ursula Marie Vincent-Thomas
MISSOULA — Ursula Marie Vincent-Thomas, 67, of Missoula, died at home Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at 4:30 p.m. Ursula was born March 23, 1938.
Trustee Finley appreciates support
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Charlo Vikings send 13 to state track meet
BUTTE — The Charlo Vikings will be sending 13 athletes and Two Eagle will be sending Whitney Brown to Great Falls to compete in the State track and field championship this weekend.
Thursday, May 19
Idaho Amber Alert for missing Coeur d'Alene children - possibly spotted heading through Montana
8-year-old Shasta Groene, 3-foot-10 and 40 pounds with long auburn hair and hazel eyes, and her 9-year-old brother, Dylan Groene, 4 feet and 60 pounds, with a blond crewcut and blue eyes.
Wednesday, May 11
Thanks for the positive votes in school election
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Idaho couple helps drowning victims' families recover
FLATHEAD LAKE — You might say Gene and Sandy Ralston are in the recovery business.
Appreciation is expressed for Pathways 2005 help
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Cheerful Heart sale nets over $3,800
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We need to look at the Big Picture
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Robert Dale Stevens
POLSON — Robert Dale Stevens, 75, of Ronan, was welcomed into heaven by the loving arms of his father on May 5, 2005.
Ronan/St. Iggy track teams look to finish strong
KALISPELL - The Archie Row Invitational hosted 16 teams including Ronan / St. Iggy track whose boys took 14th place with six total team points beating Bigfork and Missoula Sentinel.
Teams enjoyed St. Ignatius tennis event
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B&GC teen hours expanded; need help
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Willard D. Hill
HELENA — Former Mission Valley resident, Willard D. Hill, 74, of Helena, died at the family home on May 1, 2005 after a brief illness.
Micah Dustin Wheeler-Van Ness
ST. IGNATIUS — Micah Dustin Wheeler-Van Ness, stillborn infant of Andrea Wheeler and Tracy Van Ness, was made an angel May 2, 2005, at Community Medical Center in Missoula.
Bulldogs head to State with strength
ST. IGNATIUS — The Mission Bulldogs boys tennis team finished the regular season by completing one of their goals set forward by coach Martin Ashley. Coach Ashley wanted his team to play well against the top ranked, four-time state champion Cut Bank team, which Mission was able to defeat Friday, 4-2.
Derwin Fredrick Halvorson, Sr.
HOT SPRINGS — Derwin Fredrick ("Din") Halvorson, Sr., 85, of Hot Springs, died on Monday, May 2, 2005 at St. Patricks Hospital in Missoula.
Tribute to attorney John French
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Frederick B. Gillette
SAN DIEGO — Frederick B. Gillette died May 5, 2005, at his home in San Diego. He was born in Valley County May 10, 1918.
Teachers face a number of challenges
This week we wrap up our series on the county's teachers, which we started last week in recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week. I must say I've learned a lot in interviewing teachers over the past several weeks.
Joseph David 'Smokin' Joe' Weaselhead
ST. IGNATIUS - Joseph David "Smokin' Joe" Weaselhead, 25, joined his ancestors on May 5, 2005.
Ronan man killed in car crash
CHARLO —A Ronan man was killed last Thursday afternoon, May 5, after the car he was driving slammed head-on into a dump drunk on Hwy 212 outside of Charlo.
Indian ed plan goes before special committee
RONAN — At a Ronan school board meeting Monday night the board voted to move the second reading of the Indian Education Plan to a special session so it can be reviewed by a special committee of board members, Indian education coordinators and Tribal parents.
Predicting the future is tricky business
Leader Staff
Rick Jore did nothing wrong
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Job Shadow support was wonderful
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John Verner Rautio, Sr.
POLSON — John Verner Rautio, Sr., 56, of Polson, died on May 2, 2005 at St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula.
Polson track teams have personal bests at Archie Roe
The Polson track teams had a few quality showings at last weekend's Archie Roe meet in Kalispell, but will turn their attention to playing host again for ABC meet this weekend that promises to have plenty of great match-ups.
Wednesday, May 4
Ronan policemen are appreciated
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Live-fire session stresses gun safety
Editor's note: This is part six of a nine-part series.
Gudrun Sophie Storsand Lochhead
RONAN — Gudrun Sophie Lochhead died at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27, at St Luke Extended Care in Ronan. Gudrun was preceded in death by her husband, Ian Smart Lochhead, in June 2004; her son, Jack McDonald Lochhead, in September 1982; her parents, Marie Owre and Bjorn Storsand, both originally from Norway; her brother, Ralph Storsand, and sisters, Ruth Storsand and Margaret Feaver.
John Daniel French
RONAN — John Daniel French, 89, of Ronan, died of natural causes on April 29, 2005, at his home. He was born June 2, 1915, to Lee D. French and Thora N. French at Minneapolis, and in 1921 the family moved back to the family homestead west of Polson. He graduated from Polson High School in 1931 and worked several summers in the Bob Marshall Wilderness while attending the University of Montana at Missoula.
Keep county free of litter and garbage
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Sports
POLSON - Polson High School hosted the Lake County meet Tuesday afternoon where the county's schools competed to win recognition as the valley's top track team.
Historic value needs to be preserved
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Mariners knock off Eureka, 15-6, in home opener
POLSON — The Mission Valley Mariners played a double header against Eureka and the Bitterroot Bucs last Saturday. Mission jumped out early against Eureka and finished them off 15-6, but let the Bucs get the best of them, losing 9-6.
Elmer Adolph Olson, Sr.
KALISPELL — Former St. Ignatius resident and school official Elmer Adolph Olson, Sr., 94, died on April 27, 2005, at his residence in Kalispell. He was born on June 21, 1910, at Ray, N.D., the fifth of 10 children born to Alfred and Emma M. (Johnson) Olson.
What did he do wrong?
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Herbert 'Rick' Lozeau
RONAN — Herbert "Rick: Lozeau, 51, went to join those who have gone before on April 26, 2005, in Polson.
Now it its 11 year, Ag Day a big hit with students
IRVINE FLATS - After it was all said and done, Polson, Ronan and Pablo fourth graders learned just what it takes to be an ol' cowhand.
Ronan tennis gets good experience at Hamilton Invite
WHITEFISH - The Ronan tennis team went to Whitefish last week where they faced stiff competition. The girls lost 6-1 and the boys fell 6-0.
Ralph C. Gipe
POLSON — Ralph C. Gipe, 88, of Polson died on Wednesday, April 27, 2005, at his residence surrounded by his family. Ralph was born Sept. 7, 1916 in Cedaredge, Colo., to L.A. and Sophia Gipe. At the age of three his family moved to a farm in Valley View near Polson.
Arden Burnell Larson
JORDAN — Former Polson resident Arden Burnell Larson, 75, of Jordan died April 16, 2005, at this home in Jordan.
Audubon events are informative
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Maybelle O. Dennis
POLSON — Maybelle O. Dennis, 91, of Polson died on April 28, 2005, at Community Medical Center, Missoula.
Kootenai Lodge subdivision gets conditional approval
POLSON — The Lake County Board of Commissioners Tuesday voted to conditionally approve the Paul Milhous Group's proposed subdivision of the Kootenai Lodge property on Swan Lake and Swan River.
Randal J. Ceiplis
HOT SPRINGS — Randal J. Ceiplis, 60, died at his home April 26, 2005. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.
Evelyn Folden Wiedman McDonald
SEATTLE — Word was received recently of the death of a former Polonn resident, Evelyn Folden Wiedman McDonald. 78, who died March 28, 2005, in Bellevue, Wash.
Upward Bound has successful car wash
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He wishes 86 would be 86'd
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Rita Catherine Lemire
BILLINGS — Former Flathead Lake part-time resident Rita Catherine Lemire, 79, of Billings, died at St. Vincent Healthcare on March 18, 2005, surrounded by her family. Her tremendous courage and determination helped her cope with her poor health for the past 20 years.
Jeremy D. Stiffarm
POLSON — Our beloved son and brother, Jeremy Douglas Stiffarm, 29, died on April 27, 2005, at his residence in Spokane.
A special Mother's Day
Mother's Day is this Sunday, and this one will be a little different for me. It will be my first without Mom.
Cornelia Hawkins Klittke Francis
ARLEE — Cornelia Hawkins Klittke Francis, a dedicated teacher, influential community member and longtime ranch woman, died at the family ranch in the Jocko Valley on Saturday, April 30. She was 96.
Left-wing judges set lofty goals
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Money was spent wisely
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