Friday, September 30
Marion J. Royer
SURPRISE, Ariz. — Marion J. Royer, 82, of Surprise, formerly of Polson, died of natural causes on Friday, Sept. 23, 2005, in Sun City West, Ariz. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Joseph 'Chad' Piedalue
FRENCHTOWN — Joseph "Chad" Piedalue, 31, died Sept. 22, 2005. A Rosary service will be held on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. in the Garden City Funeral Home in Missoula. A funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Frenchtown Catholic Church on Monday, Oct. 3, at 1 p.m., followed by a graveside service at St. John the Baptist Cemetery at Frenchtown.
Ronan, Polson golf teams start divisionals Thursday
Technically, it all starts today.
Katrina evacuees thank Valley folks
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Thomas C. Reed
FROSTBURG, Md. — Thomas C. Reed died Sept. 21, 2005 after an extended illness, in Frostburg, Md.
Warriors win conference opener against Plains
ARLEE — The Warriors got a big win over Plains and showed signs of excellence on their opponent's turf, winning their first conference game 20-6 last Friday night.
The law is the law
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Charlo Lady Vikings are on a roll
NOXON — The Charlo Lady Vikings are looking good mid season as they continue to wrack up wins, beating Noxon, Hot Springs and St. Regis over the past week.
Sheriff's deputy faces assault charge
A Lake County Sheriff's deputy is facing a partner or family member assault charge in Dillon City Court, a misdemeanor, although his attorney filed a motion to have the charge dismissed on Wednesday.
Jane Whitworth Mitchell
ARLEE — Jane Whitworth Mitchell left this world surrounded by her loved ones in her home in Arlee Sept. 25, 2005, after a short battle with cancer. Jane was born Jan. 14, 1922 in Valley Creek to Sam Whitworth and Rose Fyant Whitworth. She lost her mother at the age of 12, and took over the family's domestic responsibilities, and was raised by her father Sam.
Biological principles misunderstood
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Daniels', Windham's claims are disputed
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Orlo R. Barrick
MISSOULA — Orlo R. Barrick, 80, of Missoula, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2005, at Village Health Care Center. A memorial service was conducted Sept. 26, at the Missoula Alliance Church.
Gladys S. (Matt) Felsman
RONAN — Gladys S. (Matt) Felsman, 73, died at her home in Ronan on Thursday, Sept. 22.
The beauty of Creator's creation
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USAF Brass Ensemble was well received
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Mr. Smith goes to Helena
So, there's some new laws that take effect this Saturday, Oct. 1, based on the 2005 Legislature's session. If you think about it, it's pretty amazing all the factors that go into getting a law passed — compromise, negotiations, special interest money … and sometimes common sense.
St. Ignatius educators fear loss of Impact Aid
ST IGNATIUS—St. Ignatius Superintendent Tim Skinner is wondering where the school's funding will come from in 2008 if proposed legislation that would affect Impact Aid is approved.
Thursday, September 22
Democratic party should pay the bill
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Polson teachers union, board to meet with mediator
POLSON — After almost three dozen meetings between the two parties over the past two years, representatives from the Polson teachers union and school board will meet with a mediator next week in an effort to come to terms on a contract that would resolve pay and contract issues for both last year and this year, and the teachers union has formed a crisis committee to explore its options as the two sides continue to work toward a settlement.
Jore case result worse than density code
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Court upholds Willet's firing
ST IGNATIUS — The town of St. Ignatius won the lawsuit filed against it by former Police Chief Charles Willet, who sued the city shortly after being terminated for allegedly not fulfilling his duties as an officer.
Charlo loses to top-ranked Drummond
The Charlo Vikings took a tough 50-2 bruising last Friday night by Drummond, the two-time defending state champs, but will look to bounce back this Friday against Alberton as the team still looks good in the conference with a 2-1 record.
Disagrees with Glacier Bank sign
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John 'Jack' Edward Huber
POLSON — John "Jack" Edward Huber, 71, of Polson, died on Sept. 16, 2005, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
Evolution is an empty buzz word
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Kids need to think of spiritual concepts
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Ronan tops at cross country Invite
RONAN — Ronan boys and girls cross country trekked across their own backyard last week and came out on top with both teams besting all other comers by wide margins behind great performances from Michael Fisher and Terinee McCready at the Silver Fox golf course in Pablo.
Letter deserved a failing grade
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Violet E. Holmquist
ENUMCLAW, Wash. —Violet E. Holmquist, 95, died Aug. 2, 2005, in Enumclaw.
Sharon Arlene Watt
POLSON — Beloved wife, mom, grandma, sister and friend, Sharon Arlene Watt, 57, went to live with the Creator on Sept. 12, 2005. She is and will always be greatly loved and missed.
Rick Jore's request for exemption denied
Rick Jore's request to have property exempted from seizure to pay legal fees owed in the House District 12 race was denied Monday morning in district court, although what additional action the attorney to whom he owes the money might take is unclear.
Jore needs to answer counterclaim
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Casey Ray Hawkins
ST. IGNATIUS — Casey Ray Hawkins, 34, died Sunday evening at St. Luke Hospital in Ronan after suffering a massive heart attack. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the Longhouse.
Polson girls golf finishes atop Missoula Invitational
The Polson girls golf squad continued its strong showing, finishing in first place out of eight teams at last weekend's Missoula Invitational, as the team heads into the last week of the regular season before hosting divisionals, which starts next Thursday.
Firefighter boot drive was successful
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Friday, September 16
St. Ignatius teachers, board still can't come to terms
Karen Peterson
Quilt project was successful
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Club says thanks
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Marvin J. Doney
ARLEE — Marvin J. Doney, 81, died Friday, Sept. 9, 2005, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula from injuries sustained in an all-terrain vehicle accident.
PHS grad tries to locate old friends
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Ronan cross country has another good showing at Flathead Invite
KALISPELL — Ronan cross country girls continue to finish strong, taking second at the Flathead Invitational last weekend, while the boys took sixth, with both teams beating a host of A and AA squads from around Western Montana.
Attorney begins collection activity against Jore for legal fees
The attorney who represented Anita Big Spring in the lawsuit over the disputed House District 12 seat has initiated collection activity against Rick Jore, seizing all the money in his bank accounts, but Jore will have an opportunity to contest further action at a court hearing Monday morning.
Out of touch with reality
"Brownie, you're doing a heck of a job!"
High school rodeo team to play host in Ronan Saturday
They've strutted their stuff around the state, and now they'll get the chance to do so in front of the hometown crowd, as the Mission Valley High School rodeo team hosts its fall rodeo in Ronan this Saturday.
Windham's failure to act is disappointing
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Gaming negotiations should start soon
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B&G Club thanks area for support
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Rick Jore is being treated unjustly
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SKC fuses culture, tobacco and hip-hop
PABLO —Tobacco and hip-hop. Why were these two seemingly unrelated items celebrated at last week's "Native Fusion" gathering at Salish Kootenai College?
Preachers preach, teachers teach 24/7
I'm a preacher, and have been reminded ever since I was in seminary that preachers preach 24/7. Officially dressed, officially representing or not, the people of the community know who and what I am, and are watching every move I make, listening to every word I say, and evaluating.
Neither board no judge had final say
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Neither 'allowing' nor an 'accomplice'
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I need directions to Beer World
There are beer commercials on at 10 a.m. Yup, football season must be here.
Christina F. Babb
POLSON — Christina F. Babb, 67 of Dayton died of natural causes at her home on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2005. Christina's parents immigrated to Mexico City where they met in the German community. She met and married Raymond Babb in Mexico where Ray worked as a vibration engineer and a pilot for Litton and Boeing. Ray died on April 6, 1996. Christina lived in the Bigfork area before moving to Dayton after the death of her husband.
Dorothy DeMers
SUN CITY, Ariz. — On Aug. 23, 2005, Montana native Dorothy (Watson) DeMers, 87, of Sun City, died peacefully at Royal Oaks Lifecare Retirement Center in Sun City.
Intelligent Design is not science
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Pirates face first big test Friday in Frenchtown
The Polson Pirates jumped out to 2-0 on the season after a 35-17 win over Corvallis, but will face their first stiff competition this Friday when they travel to Frenchtown.
Mark Andrew Jelleff
KALISPELL — Mark Andrew Jelleff, 21, died at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle resulting from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident in Kalispell. He was born April 29, 1984, in Kalispell, the son of Rocky Willis and Kathryn (Henn) Jelleff.
Roberts' past may be omen of future
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PHS volleyball coach is praised
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George McLeod
RONAN — George McLeod, 75, of Ronan, died of natural causes Saturday, Sept. 3, 2005, at Evergreen Health and Rehabilitation Center in Missoula.
Thursday, September 8
Intelligent design are 'empty buzzwords'
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Laura Lou Nuernberger-Wallis
ST. IGNATIUS — Laura Lou Nuernberger-Wallis, 36, of Dixon died Sept. 1, 2005, from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident near Georgetown Lake.
Wilda Ruth Malone
DUBLIN GULCH — Wilda Ruth Malone, 83, died quietly in her sleep on Tuesday morning, Aug. 30, 2005, at her home.
Arlee football opens victorious
Arlee came out on top at Friday's home game against Darby, getting a 23-14 victory to open the season.
Christine 'Tina' Butler Matt
DIXON — Christine "Tina" Butler Matt, 72, died Aug. 30, 2005, at her home in Dixon Agency.
4-H Travel Club says thanks for help
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George McLeod
ST. IGNATIUS — George McLeod, 75, died Saturday at Evergreen Health Care Center in Missoula. Services are today, Sept. 8, 11 a.m., at Ronan Alliance Church.
Privacy rights at stake in Court nomination
One of the best things about life in Montana is that we know and trust our neighbors. And by Montana standards, our neighbors can live next door or on the next ranch, in the next county or across the state. Montana is one big small town, separated by a few stoplights and cattle guards and lots of miles of pavement and gravel roads.
Fire victims appreciate support
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Roberts is the right judge for the job
President Bush's nomination of Judge John Roberts to serve as Chief Justice on the United States Supreme Court has demonstrated the President's commitment to see that the nation's highest court has the most qualified individuals.
Duane Douglas Michelson
ST. IGNATIUS — Duane Douglas Michelson, 70, died from injuries sustained in an auto accident south of Ronan on Saturday, Sept. 3.
Girls didn't have negative attitude
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Robert Lee (Bob) Adsit
POLSON — Robert Lee (Bob) Adsit, 76, of Polson, died Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2005, at Evergreen Health & Rehabilitation Center in Polson.
Ronan cross country is top 'A' team at Libby Invite
LIBBY — Ronan cross country proved they can keep up with the best of them, with both boys and girls beating six teams to take second place only behind the AA Flathead Braves and placing first out of all the A teams at last weekend's Libby Invitational.
Tribal role in search is acknowledged
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Supply and demand or is it price gouging and greed?
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Polson native hunkers down in New Orleans City Hall
NEW ORLEANS — As the aftermath of Katrina continues to take its toll, a 2001 Polson High graduate is doing his part from New Orleans' City Hall to help those in need.
Elizabeth Ann Funke Calbaum
POLSON — A memorial mass will be held Friday, Sept. 9, at 10 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Polson for Elizabeth Ann Funke Calbaum, 64, who died Aug. 17, 2005, at St. John Medical Center, Longview, Wash. Father Val Zdilla will officiate. Inurnment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Polson. The full obituary appeared last week. Local arrangements are under the direction of Grogan Funeral Home.
Seepay wildfire nears containment
DIXON — Things were looking much better Tuesday at the Seepay 2 wildfire midway between Dixon and Perma. The fire, which is suspected to have been human caused, started Aug. 28 and has covered some 8,000 acres and cost about $3.4 million to fight, is about 90 percent contained with Sept. 15 given as the expected containment date, according to the fire management team's daily report.
RHS Class of 1980 reunion was great
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Lady Bulldogs get win over Scarlets
The Mission Lady Bulldogs got a win over cross-town rival Arlee in three games, winning 27-25, 25-23, and 25-21 in volleyball action last Thursday.
Thank them for what?
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Thursday, September 1
Maidens learn strengths, weaknesses at Tip-off tourney
WHITEFISH — The Ronan Maidens beat Stevensville but fell to Columbia Falls, Bigfork, Browning and Flathead at Saturday's Tip Off tournament in Whitefish, an event head coach Niki Graham called "eye opening."
Beverly J. Dalton
CHARLO — Beverly Jeane Ipsen Dalton, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and adopted mother, passed on to join her lifelong love, friend and husband, Jack Dalton, on Monday. Aug. 22, 2005.
Polson Council's 'gag rule' is not a good idea
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Faith or science choice is unnecessary
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'Bailey Rockers' walked in Relay to honor Art Jr.
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Tracy Albert Newell
HOUSTON, Texas — Tracy Albert Newell, 60, of Algoa, Texas, went to be with the Lord, Friday, Aug. 19, 2005, in Methodist Hospital, Houston, after a courageous battle with cancer. He had been a resident of Algoa area for 29 years.
Rosie Babbitt Howes
ARLEE — Rosie (Rosemary) Babbitt Howes was received peacefully into the arms of Our Father at her home July 31, 2005. Her battle with cancer is over; her courage and faith remain an inspiration.
MV Aquatics says thanks for help with Water Daze
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Lady Pirates look strong early
POLSON — They're looking strong out of the gate.
John "Denny" Quintana
PABLO — John "Denny" Quintana, 35, of Pablo, died Aug. 5, 2005, as a result of drowning at Buffalo Rapids in the Flathead River.
Team attitude is important in all high school sports
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Evans G. Innes
POLSON — Evans G. Innes, 53, died Friday, Aug. 26, 2005, at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson.
Car trouble led to some good experiences
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Bail denied for homicide suspect, but witness might not cooperate
POLSON — More details of the murders of Gerald Sirucek and Catherine Madplume emerged at a hearing in district court last week, and bail was denied for one of the men accused of having a role in their murders as the county attorney's office attempted to adjust the charges he's facing.
Thomas A. Blackweasel
BROWNING — Thomas A. Blackweasel, 70, died Friday, Aug. 26, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. Mass was celebrated Aug. 30 in the Little Flower Parish in Browning. Interment was in the Willow Creek Cemetery in Browning.
Joan Elaine Raymond
PABLO — Joan Elaine Raymond, 54, of Pablo, died at her home on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2005.
Charlo Lady Vikings open volleyball season going 2-1
The Charlo Lady Vikings opened up the season taking down Drummond in three games, 25-16, 25-20 and 25-22 Friday, before picking up one win and a loss on Saturday.
Virgil Peter 'Slick' Auld
POLSON — Virgil Peter "Slick" Auld, 58, of Ronan died at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan on Thursday Aug. 25, 2005, after a long illness.
Anne Elizabeth Manning
HOT SPRINGS — On Aug. 22, 2005 Anne Elizabeth Manning died at her home. She will be remembered fondly and with love.
Timothy James Cunningham
RONAN — Timothy James Cunningham, 51, of Ronan, died of natural causes at his home on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005.
Bush uses 'bait and switch' tactic; change is needed
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Ned Carson Hardy
RONAN — Ned Carson Hardy, 84, of Ronan died Aug. 23, 2005, at Village Health Center in Missoula.
Dalton Blair Coor
Dalton Blair Coor, 70, of Polson died on August 10, 2005, at the University Washington Medical Center with family at his side.
Elizabeth Ann Calbaum
POLSON — Elizabeth Ann Calbaum, 64, on Aug. 17, 2005, at St. John Medical Center in Longview, Wash.
Mother appreciates search efforts for drowning victim
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Katrina's impact is just beginning to be felt
Now that the excitement of the anticipated arrival and passage of Hurricane Katrina is over, the extent of devastation, flooding, losses, and heartbreak is just beginning to dawn on folks thousands of miles away from the disaster.
