Wednesday, November 16
Henry Ivan Johnson
PABLO — Henry Ivan Johnson, 76, of Pablo died of natural causes at his home on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2005.
How to help Loaves & Fish Pantry
Editor,
Ambulance needs council's support
Editor,
What kind of growth do we want?
Editor,
Forrest Kendall 'Kenny' Burland
KALISPELL — Former Polson resident Forrest Kendall "Kenny" Burland, 79, died Nov. 13, 2005, at Brendan House in Kalispell. Funeral services will be Friday, Nov. 18, at 2 p.m. in the Johnson Mortuary Chapel in Kalispell.
Just how large would Super Center be?
Editor:
Free enterprise made America great
Dear Editor,
For the Johnsons, Pirate football is a family thing
For the Johnson family, you can definitely say football runs in their genes.
Louise R. Finley
ARLEE — Louise R. Finley, 81, died Monday morning, Nov. 14, 2005, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
Mission moves forward with sewer system
The city of St. Ignatius is moving forward with plans for a new sewer system, but is meeting some opposition from property owners with land near the proposed system.
Skogen has been the voice of the Chiefs for 50 years
RONAN — If you don't know Al Skogen, you probably know his voice. For 50 years now, Skogen has been announcing at Chiefs' football games. Except for his time in the service, he's never missed a game.
Ronan community dinner needs helpers
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Howard Senkler
RONAN — Howard Senkler, 87, of Charlo died in his sleep on Nov. 9, 2005.
Where is the country heading?
Editor,
Grace R. Zimmerman
POLSON — Grace R. Zimmerman, 83, of Polson died at her home on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005. Grace was born in Miles City and moved to Polson in 1941. She married Arthur Zimmerman in Deer Lodge on Nov. 8, 1941.
Rosalie Ann Gebeau
ARLEE — Rosalie Ann Gebeau, 23, died at her home in Arlee on Nov. 11, 2005.
Clarification on article
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Loaves and Fish pantry needs items, help
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Portion of Highway 93 dedicated to veterans
NINEPIPES — On Nov. 11 at exactly 11 a.m. TAPS played from coast to coast, and a special ceremony took place in front of the Ninepipes Museum to dedicate Highway 93 as a Blue Star Memorial highway, one of only a few in the state.
Polson soccer players draw all-conference, state honors
Dykstra, Eraky, Vandeberg, Browne, and Howell — those were the names selected by coaches from across Montana for outstanding performances.
Wal-Mart part-time employee is satisfied
Editor,
Don't lose the gifts of humor and satire
Humor and satire are two things that humans rely on to keep their sanity in situations where everything is unraveling. What kind of situations? Virtually everything and everywhere: On the battlefield, in political controversies, natural disasters such as the recent hurricanes, in schools, hospitals, romances, even in prisons.
Thursday, November 10
Keep Wal-Mart at its present size
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Say 'no' to a Super Wal-Mart
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Constructive change is needed
Editor,
Milo Fay
POLSON — Milo Harold Fay, 62, of Polson died of natural causes on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005, at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson. He was born on April 5, 1943, at Missoula to Jack and Elizabeth Fay.
Bad call leads to unfair suspension
Editor:
Katrina devastation worse than TV showed
Last month I took a few days vacation to visit my brother, Norman Wright, and his wife Joyce in Bakersfield, Calif. A week after I left, Norm went to New Orleans and Baton Rouge to counsel and to train counselors helping Katrina victims cope with the losses and grief.
Mission Honor Guard needs more members
Editor,
Why new road names and numbers?
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Charles F. Bick
CHARLO — Charles F. Bick of Charlo died suddenly at the family home near Charlo on Nov. 3, 2005.
Visit store before criticizing
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Lady Vikings come up short at divisionals
BUTTE — The Charlo Lady Vikings lost their bid to State in the Western C divisional tourney last weekend, but it wasn't for a lack of trying.
Why we live in Polson
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It's the 800-pound retail gorilla
Editor,
Five Chiefs make Class 'A' Top 10
They didn't win a game this season, but the Ronan Chiefs boast some very talented players.
Helen Irene Michaelson
RONAN — Helen Irene Michaelson died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005, at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan.
Gerald C. 'Jerry' Smith
CHARLO — Gerald C. "Jerry" Smith died of cancer Monday, Oct. 31, 2005, at St. Luke Community Hospital.
Robert Leroy Schliep
RONAN — Robert Leroy Schliep of Ronan died at the Mountain View Care Center in Ronan on Saturday Nov. 5, 2005.
These Polsons really liked Polson
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Baertsch, Hilton families appreciate support
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Tribal vet works to document other vets' service
Wyman McDonald has a deep appreciation for the men and women who put their lives on the line to serve our country.
Patricia Kathleen Dobson Hurt
ST. IGNATIUS — "You have suffered enough. Come join me in Paradise," said the Lord. With that, Patricia D. Hurt left her mortal world behind on Friday, Nov. 4, 2005. She departed from the Millpond Assisted Living home in St. Ignatius after her daughter Sharon arrived to be by her side.
The rest of the Douglas, Ariz., story
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Henry Ivan Johnson
POLSON — Henry Ivan Johnson, 76, of Pablo, died of natural causes at his home on Sunday Nov. 6, 2005. Services for Mr. Johnson will be held on Friday, Nov. 11, at 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Pablo with the Rev. Ken Prewett officiating. A reception will follow the services at the church.
Robert E. Hunter
POLSON — Robert E. Hunter, 94, of Polson. died at Evergreen Health & Rehab. Center in Polson on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2005.
Peace advocates don't cause casualties
Editor,
Pirates' football season ends 46 seconds too soon
The Polson Pirates' bid for another shot at a semifinal playoff game came up a few seconds short, as Belgrade scored the go-ahead touchdown with 46 seconds left in the game to take a 21-14 win in Saturday's game.
Fred M. Coles
1916-2005
Changes in store for Polson City Council
Voters either went to the polls or mailed in their ballots in municipal and district elections on Tuesday of this week.
Wal-Mart wants the whole pie
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Polson needs to keep small businesses
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Public largely in favor of extended calling plan
PABLO — The Montana Public Service Commission conducted a series of formal public hearings on the proposed Mission Valley-wide extended calling service area Monday at the Tribal Complex and other locations, and public feedback was largely positive, although plan rates would increase slightly if the idea was approved.
