Friday, October 28
Homicide suspect pleads not guilty; trial could begin soon
Homicide suspect Jeremiah Chalwin "JC" Green pled not guilty to amended charges of deliberate homicide by accountability last week in district court, and the issue of evidence that is hearsay will be a large factor in the state's case against Green.
Thursday, October 27
Ronan cross country teams bring home state titles
MISSOULA — The boys' and girls' cross country are Class A State Champions for the first time in Ronan High School history.
Are not all lost lives equal?
There were 39 combat related killings in Iraq during a past month. During this same time the City of Detroit had 35 murders. I don't know how many murders the United States had during this same month or the totals of alcohol related deaths, fatalities from vehicle accidents or drugs. Each death is a violent, tragic event. While circumstances vary, is not each life lost the equal of every other?
Super Wal-Mart isn't needed in Polson
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New charitable giving law has tax advantages
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Leonard N. Baird, Jr.
POLSON — Leonard N. Baird, Jr. age 77 was born May 14, 1928, in Oklahoma, the only child to the late Leonard N. Baird, Sr. and Johnnie Baird. His death on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2005, after a long battle with cancer, was preceded by Lucille Erma Marchi Baird, his wife of 38 years, who also succumbed to cancer in 1989.
Vikes will start playoff march on Saturday
NOXON — It was a narrow win for the Vikings, but a win nonetheless as the Vikings beat Noxon 12-8 last week.
Woman emerges confidently from abusive relationship
Rhonda Wright has the self-assured manner of a woman who is confident about her future, her family and her life — no small feat for a woman whose husband used to beat her on the head with the butt of a loaded .30-06 rifle.
Hazel Moran
ST. IGNATIUS — Hazel Moran was born in St. Ignatius on June 25, 1915, the third child of Baptisite and Annie (Kroesing) Cote.
Small business owners will suffer
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Dean Knutson is an asset to the community
Last week's open house at Country Foods brought to mind a number of stories we've written over the year about Country Foods' founder Dean Knutson. What a remarkable number of contributions he's made to the community since arriving here in the '70s to go to work at Rolfson's Building Supply and Contracting.
Alice A. Venetz
POLSON — Alice A. Venetz, 89, of Kalispell died peacefully Friday, Oct. 21, 2005, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell.
Dale Gerry Lahr
ARLEE — Dale Gerry Lahr, 62, died at his home in Arlee on Oct. 16, 2005.
Rex O'Neil Opheim
RONAN — Rex O'Neil Opheim, 79, died Oct. 22, 2005, at St. Luke Hospital in Ronan following a lengthy illness.
Wal-Mart is a good contributor to the community
I would like to take a few minutes and speak about Wal-Mart and our relationship with our communities.
Tribal members hear conflicting messages
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Growth biggest issue in Polson races
The race for Polson's city council Ward 1 seat is the only one with two candidates vying for it, and they both have long-term ties to the community.
Wal-Mart has been good for Polson
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Homicide suspect pleads not guilty; could begin soon
Homicide suspect Jeremiah Chalwin "JC" Green pled not guilty to amended charges of deliberate homicide by accountability last week in district court, and the issue of evidence that is hearsay will be a large factor in the state's case against Green.
Board, city council have lost direction
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Growth, high prices - greed or magic?
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M. Ilene Baertsch
POLSON — M. Ilene Baertsch, 86, of Polson died on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005, from natural causes at Evergreen Health & Rehab. Center. She was born June 3, 1919, at Columbia Falls, to Chester and Angie Conn Barnes. Ilene attended school through the eighth grade at Half Moon School at Columbia Falls, and then she had to quit school and work on the family farm.
Bessie L. Sampson
POLSON — Bessie L. Sampson, 96, of Polson died on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005, at St. Luke Extended Care Facility in Ronan.
Milton Leonard Beggs
POLSON — Milton Leonard Beggs, 81, of Polson died on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005 at Sheridan, Wyo., after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease.
Deborah Ann Lester (McDonald)
ST. IGNATIUS — Deborah Ann Lester (McDonald), 54, formerly of St. Ignatius, died Sunday morning, Oct. 23, 2005, in Norman, Okla.
Polson cross country teams have good personal showings at state
MISSOULA — Despite some strong individual performances, the Polson boys' and girls' cross country teams finished less than favorably at the Missoula invite last week. The boys came in 11th out of 18 teams and the girls were in the bottom tier as well taking 15th out of 17.
Leoda (Lee) A. Anderson
KALISPELL — Leoda (Lee) A. Anderson, 72, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Friday, Oct. 21, 2005, in Phoenix, Ariz. She was born March 4, 1933, in Roseau, Minn., to Lester and Lucille (Rouse) Erickson.
Thursday, October 20
Ahh, controversy, long has it waved
Despite the attention focusing on such topics as the HD 12 vote recount and ensuing legal battles, the Kootenai Lodge subdivision proposal, smoke-free ordinances, Bush bashing, soaring gas and fuel oil prices, zoning, four lane vs. super two highway, water rights, etc., controversial issues in Lake County are nothing new.
June Edwards Johnson
POLSON — June Edwards Johnson, 88, a lifelong Montana resident, died on Friday, Oct. 14, 2005, at her Flathead Lake home, with her husband at her side.
Super Wal-Mart is unnecessary
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Florence Anna (Schaff) Mathern
POLSON — Florence Anna (Schaff) Mathern, 79, of Polson went to the Lord peacefully on Oct. 11, 2005, at Evergreen Nursing Home.
Have we lost our will?
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Vikings edge Lincoln, win fourth in a row
CHARLO — The Vikings were fueled by homecoming hype last weekend when they beat Lincoln 48-20, their fourth victory in a row.
Carole Joyce Reum
RONAN — Carole Joyce Reum, 57, long-time resident of Ronan, went to be with her Lord Oct. 13, 2005. Death was due to diabetes related complications.
Did not speak for LCCDC
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Political introspection would be good
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Teleconference was transparent ploy
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She's proud to be an American
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Tribal leadership turns a deaf ear
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Gloria Gail Dumontier Smith
RONAN — Gloria Gail Dumontier Smith, 67, was lovingly received in the arms of her Lord and Savior early Friday morning, Oct. 14, 2005, in Missoula.
Help Ronan museum celebrate 25 years
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Pirates clinch conference title
The Polson Pirates clinched the conference title last Friday night with a big win over Whitefish, and the team will have a first-round bye in the playoffs as it looks to continue its 10-game conference win streak that started at the end of the 2003 season.
Phyllis Jean Mangels
Phyllis Jean Mangels, 85, died peacefully, surrounded by family and friends Oct. 13, 2005, after a very brief illness. She was born to Walter H. and Esther J. Cooper at Keystone, Neb., January 11, 1920. Shortly thereafter the family moved to Montana. The Canyon Ferry Reservoir eventually covered the site of their home in Townsend.
Example of why new laws are needed
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Ronan cross country has a shot at state title
PABLO — Ronan boys and girls cross country continue to out pace the competition, this time at Pablo Silver Fox Golf Course last Saturday in Northwestern A Conferernce action.
'For hire' fire policy needs monitoring
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Esther L. Hutchison
Esther L. Hutchison, 83, of Polson died in her sleep Oct. 12, 2005.
Polson school board, union reach tentative agreement
Ethan Smith
City judge only contested position in Ronan races
The city of Ronan will have several uncontested elections on Nov. 8, but the city judge position is contested again.
New animal abuse law is needed
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It's Palmer 15, State 0
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Polson officials ponder Wal-Mart economic impact study
The biggest question on everyone's mind regarding the proposed Super Wal-Mart store is just what the store's economic impact on the city — and its local businesses — might be, but just who will pay to evaluate that issue remains up in the air.
Has anyone seen Teddy?
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Calvin Arthur Sorenson
POLSON — Calvin Arthur Sorenson, 46, died in a vehicle accident Oct. 14, 2005, along with his wife Cathi Jo near Powell, Wyo.
Democrats have the answers
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Rifle range helpers appreciated
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'Lights On' was very successful
The 21st Century Community Learning Centers from School District No. 30 thank the Ronan and Pablo Communities for coming together to help us celebrate "Lights On Afterschool" on Oct. 13.
PHS job shadowing starts soon
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Thursday, October 13
Supports Rhonda Emerson as city judge
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Rosanna Mae Finley
ST. IGNATIUS — Rosanna Mae Finley, 76, went to meet the Creator on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005.
Helen Louise Rossmiller
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Helen L. Rossmiller, 82, of Bellingham died on Oct. 2, 2005. Helen was born on Oct. 23, 1922 in Great Falls to Patrick Mitchell and Iva Thompson. She grew up traveling and working with her family and was known to many who loved her as the original "gypsy."
Dr. John Donald Herries
RONAN — Dr. John Donald Herries, 98, of Big Timber and Charlo, was transformed from this earthly life on Sept. 30 at Ronan's St. Luke Hospital with family, friends, and his beloved wife Evelyn at his side.
Farmer's Market closes Oct. 14
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Geneva White
RONAN — Geneva M. "Tootsie" White, 53, died on Monday, Oct. 10, 2005, at her home near Ronan, surrounded by her family.
Why was Siberian Husky shot?
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Playing in the sand, and other golf stories
The high school golf season is officially over, and I'm really going to miss it. I had a great time watching our Polson and Ronan teams compete over the past two months, and I sure learned a lot about golf, students and myself along the way.
Metzes' caboose project lauded
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Writer should apologize to bank
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Stacey Lynn Prescott
POLSON — Stacey Lynn Prescott, 14-day-old infant of Misty and Gary Prescott of Polson died peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005 at Community Medical Center in Missoula.
Helping Katrinan victims is a full-time job
Arnold and Luella Gomke of Big Arm recently returned from Houston where they faced the difficult challenge of feeding and clothing some 28,000 who evacuated New Orleans to seek shelter under the roof of the Astrodome.
How much longer must they wait?
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Evelyn Frances Margaret Rodwold Herries
RONAN — Evelyn Frances Margaret Rodwold Herries, a big name for a little lady, danced her way into heaven and the waiting arms of her God and her husband John on Oct. 4, 2005, just four days after her 97th birthday. She and John spent the last two weeks side by side in St. Luke Hospital in Ronan, following surgery for breaking their hips on the same weekend. Togetherness was the hallmark of their 75 year marriage.
Different approach needed to curb abuse
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Wal-Mart officials outline plans for proposed super store
POLSON — The property just south of Wal-Mart on Highway 93 could feature a Super Wal-Mart, sprawling more than 156,000 square feet and 27 acres total, according to a preliminary plan outlined Tuesday night, if company representatives can meet zoning standards and numerous other regulations.
Check showed safety seats were misused
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He's a disillusioned ex-Democrat
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Windham had double-marked ballots, too
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Charlo Vikings football on a roll
CHARLO — The Vikings continue to pillage their way through a successful season, claiming another win, this time against St. Regis with a 50-20 victory, their third victory in as many weeks.
Dalton B. Coor Jan. 24, 1935 - Aug. 10, 2005
Please join the family of Dalton B. Coor for a celebration of life gathering on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 3 p.m. and the SportsPage Bowl in Polson for a potluck and a chance to share memories.
Why she's a Democrat
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Victim feels new laws won't change things
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More long-term care ombudsmen needed
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Ronan runners ready for championship
BROWNING — Ronan boys and girls cross country opted to go to Browning last weekend instead of participating in the Polson Invite to give them a close-up look at two teams that they'll need to beat in a couple of weeks at state — the Browning boys and Havre girls.
Lady Pirates dominate, capture state golf title
The Polson Lady Pirates golf team put last year's demons to rest by taking the state Class A golf championship in dominant fashion last Friday afternoon, led by an all-senior lineup that included individual state runner-up Jenn Orchard, Kristine Samsel, Sami Beaver, Whitney Pitts and Stephanie Rowold. It was Polson's first girls golf title.
Appreciates menu sponsors
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Thursday, October 6
Community Center is needed in Polson
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Evelyn Marguerite Coor
POLSON — Evelyn Marguerite Coor, 95, died on Sept. 29, 2005, in Hamilton, Texas.
All four golf teams head to state; starts today
Whether or not home field advantage is beneficial in golf is debatable, but all four of the county's golf teams will head to the state tourney in Whitefish this week after qualifying at the divisional tourney in Polson last Thursday.
Ronan girls take first at Hamilton Invite
HAMILTON — With 47 points Ronan girls cross country found themselves racing to first place at the Hamilton Invite last weekend, and the boys finished third as the teams will look to compete in Polson this weekend.
Learn from court cases in the past
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Couple's fascination with trains comes to life
FINLEY POINT — The train kept a rollin,' from Arlee to Finley Point.
Polson teachers picket again, negotiations continue
Dozens of Polson teachers staged what a union representative called an "informational picket" to draw attention to the fact that they still don't have a signed contract prior to a 7 p.m. bargaining session with the school board Tuesday night.
Separation of powers is needed
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Recent tragedies emphasize need to be prepared
Between tsunamis, hurricanes, typhoons, famine and volcanic eruptions, for some reason we remain high, dry, well fed and comfortable in the Mission and Flathead Valleys and the throughout Montana. But the law of averages sooner or later will catch up and we'll have our share of problems. They may come in the form of blizzards, floods, power outages, earthquakes, ash fallout from another Mt. Saint Helens eruption, etc.
Injustice to Jore must be rectified
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Polson: A great place to live
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Mission teacher contract negotiations continue
ST. IGNATIUS — Contract negotiations resumed after lawsuits forced teachers and the school board to reassess their negotiating strategies and both sides are working to repair the negotiating environment in hopes of moving forward.
Legislature can change election laws
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Can't defeat ideologies militarily
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Marion J. Royer
POLSON — Marion J. Royer, 82, passed from this life to eternal life with her Savior on Sept. 23, 2005, in Sun City West, Ariz.
Dayton Days supporters thanked
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Without judicial access, justice is denied
Jeanne Windham
HD 12 election needs more discussion
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Joseph 'Chad' Piedalue
FRENCHTOWN — Joseph "Chad" Piedalue, 31, died on Sept. 22, 2005, of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. A funeral Mass was celebrated Oct. 3 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Frenchtown, followed by a graveside service at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Frenchtown.
Percentage figures must be wrong
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Merlin I. Allard
ADA, Okla. — Services for Merlin I. Allard, 81, of Ada, were Sept. 27 at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel with Father Russell Hughes officiating. Burial was in the Ft. Logan National Cemetery in Ft. Logan, Colo..He died Friday, Sept. 23, 2005, at a local hospital. He was born July 31, 1924, in St. Ignatius, Montana to Irving and Mabel Hannaford Allard. He attended elementary school in St. Ignatius and graduated from St. Maries High School in Idaho.He married Anna Payne on Oct. 1, 1949. She died on March 31, 1968. He later married Patsy Black Parks on Aug. 1, 1969. Mr. Allard served from 1942 with the U.S. Army Air Corps for two years and the U.S. Air Force for 20 years, retiring as a Master Sergeant in 1964. He was a paratrooper in the 517th, receiving a Purple Heart Commendation.
Is this what Democrats stand for?
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'A workman is worthy of his hire'
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Drinking and driving is not a 'right'
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Bulldogs look strong against Plains
ST IGNATIUS—The Bulldogs had a home field advantage last Friday night when they pulled off a big 41-7 win against Plains.
James B. Mason
ST. GEORGE, Utah — James B Mason, 81, returned to his Heavenly Father Saturday evening, Sept. 24, 2005. He was born June 29, 1924, to James McKinley Mason and Viola Bell Smothermon Mason in Hoxie, Ark.
Glad for Glacier Bank's flag and sign
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