Thursday, August 31
Dorothy Lester Arends Bell
RONAN — Dorothy Frances Lester was born on Sept. 22, 1918, on the banks of the Missouri River in Watford City, N.D., the third of 12 children. Dorothy attended school in Watford City; she talked of riding horses to school and of her dad having a car when they were first invented.
Won't shop at Super 1 anymore
Editor,
Ronan comes oh-so-close to win over Browning
John Zsiray
Benjamin Asencio
PABLO — Benjamin Asencio, 63, died of cancer at his home in Pablo, Aug. 23, 2006, while surrounded by his loving family.
David Wright Robinson
LAKESIDE — David Wright Robinson, 82, of Conrad Point, Lakeside, died Aug. 18, 2006, after a prolonged stay at Heritage Place in Kalispell. He was born Dec. 13, 1923, in Great Falls to Fred and Alice (Brooks) Robinson.
Toole has more experience
Editor,
American flag is symbolic
Editor,
Robert Daniel Fitzpatrick
HOT SPRINGS — Robert Daniel Fitzpatrick, 67, of Hot Springs, died of natural causes on Aug. 12, 2006, at St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula.
Bertha M. (Monte) Siler
Bertha M. (Monte) Siler, 92, of Polson died of natural causes on Aug. 25, 2006, at Evergreen Health and Rehab Center. A memorial service will be held at a later date and an obituary will run later. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory of Polson.
Replace Burns with Testor
Editor,
Martha Alina (Sundberg) Roselair
POLSON — Martha Alina (Sundberg) Roselair, 95, of Polson died of congestive heart failure Aug. 26, 2006, at St. Luke Extended Care Nursing Home in Ronan.
Changes: Some good, some not so goo
Paul Fugleberg
Tribal languages, at your fingertips
Salish, Kootenai keyboards coming to a school near you
Present strategy just isn't working
Editor,
Lady Vikings sweep Hot Springs in home opener
John Zsiray
Their KwaTaqNuk stay was terrific
Editor,
Plaintiffs say supercenter will hurt property values
The majority of the plaintiffs in the suit against the Polson City Council say the proposed supercenter will hurt their property values due to increased traffic, noise and light pollution, and that they never expected this type of commercial development to spring up when they purchased homes in the Clearview Heights neighborhood.
Donald Sydney Pitts
HOT SPRINGS — Donald Sydney Pitts, 81, passed away Aug. 2, 2006, in Sacramento, Calif.
Pirates open with 37-6 romp
The Polson Pirates opened the season with authority with a 37-6 win over Hamilton last Friday night behind a breakout performance by Ted Morigeau, who led the team with three touchdowns.
Betty L. (Hamman) Geer
MOSES LAKE, Wash. — Long time Moses Lake resident Betty L. (Hamman) Geer, 83, died Aug. 24, 2006, at Samaritan Hospital.
City of Ronan shouldn't buy the golf course
Editor,
Jadace Tomacio Duran
POLSON — Our baby boy, nephew, grandson, great-grandson and cousin, Jadace Tomacio Duran, born to Amanda Watt and Clayton Duran on March 16, 2006, at 11:41 a.m., was given to the Lord on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006.
Edwina 'Spike' Anderson
MISSOULA — Edwina "Spike" Anderson, age: "none of yer business" (per Spike's orders) began what she recently called "the best cruise of her life," Tuesday Aug. 22, 2006. After doing battle with three different types of cancer, back to back, she finally came to rest in her "happy place" overlooking Flathead Lake.
Jerry James Nygaard
POLSON — Jerry James Nygaard, 65, of Polson was called home by our Lord on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2006, at St. Patrick Hospital after many years of medical struggles.
Clair Leroy Dickson
POLSON — Clair Leroy Dickson, 89, of Polson, died of natural causes on Aug. 25, 2006, less than two months from his 90th birthday.
Suggests Taylor-Toole debate in Polson
Editor,
Taylor vote change was 'disingenuous'
Editor,
Wrong values for moms, dads, children
Editor,
Questions remain about inmate's health
Costs taxpayers more than $17,000 in less than three months
James R. Sheddy
POLSON — James R. Sheddy, 71, of Polson died on Aug. 25, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital.
Thursday, August 24
Prompt response to fires appreciated
Editor,
Golf teams start season Friday in Ronan
Polson girls look to defend title
Teens praised for Paint the State
Editor,
Pirates set sights on playoff berth again
The Polson football squad has 13 returning starters, and a host of all-conference talent returning, as the team looks to make a run for the playoffs again in the new 7-team conference.
Fire guys, firewise
When the summer heat skyrockets, creating conditions ripe for fire season, local fire crews spend almost every day either helping to monitor and contain active fires or on standby, ready to pounce at that next call that comes in.
Franklin John Palicz
KALISPELL — Franklin John Palicz, age 81, died at his home in Kalispell on Aug. 15, 2006. He was born Nov. 22, 1924 in Omaha to Andrew and Margaret (Marten) Palicz.
George Dallas Dean
RONAN — George Dallas Dean, 69, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2006, at his home in Ronan after 30 years battling with cancer. He died faithful to his God, Jehovah, the sovereign of the universe.
Burns needs to answer questions
Editor,
Courts deny us academic freedom
Editor's note: We accidentally omitted a line in Mr. Hicks' original letter that appeared earlier this month. We regret the oversight.
Nadine Marie Brooks Gleason
POCATELLO, Idaho — Nadine Marie Brooks Gleason, 77, of Declo, Idaho, died of cancer Aug. 20, 2006. She was born Sept. 17, 1928, in Ronan to James Lester Brooks and Clara Margaret Olson.
Ronan ready to rumble
The Ronan High School football team is looking forward to a clean slate and a new season to get things moving again, and will open the season against Browning this Friday night, ready, willing and able to put last year's season out of their minds.
Toole represents all consumers
Editor,
DOVES golf scramble nets $1,500
Editor,
Kids' carnival support is acknowledged
Editor:
2007 car show plans already being made
Editor,
Supercenter opponents sue Polson city council
A group of opponents to the Wal-Mart supercenter filed suit recently in district court against the Polson City Council, asking that the council's decision to grant a zoning change be overturned because the council abused its authority, the suit claims.
Among Other Things
Tradition: The show must go on, and it did
Ronan school district plans new auditorium
RONAN — Design of the new Ronan schools' auditorium is underway, and planners aim to make it the best in the county.
Thursday, August 17
Sandra Rae (Voise) Whitacre
ST. IGNATIUS — Sandra Rae (Voise) Whitacre, 41, died quietly Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006.
Jada Rae Weatherwax
POLSON — Jada Rae Weatherwax, infant daughter of Casey Bair and Quincy Weatherwax, was stillborn on Aug. 7, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson.
Son charged in former Mission woman's death
John Zsiray
Boys & Girls Club launches fund drive
Editor,
Sports briefs
Kelsey Noble signs to play with UGF
Higher sewer rates bring hardships
Editor,
Time to end partisan bickering
Editor,
RFD trustees had difficult decision
Editor,
Ina Jean Davis
POLSON — Lifelong Polson resident Ina Jean Davis,79, died peacefully on Monday, Aug. 14, 2006 in Apple Valley, Minn. Ina was born and reared in Polson and continued to live here as she and husband John ran the Davis Mercantile.
Voters to decide Arlee bond
ARLEE — The Arlee School District will ask voters for help this November to raise funds for school improvement projects, and school officials will outline more details at a meeting tonight (Aug. 17) to give voters a better idea of repair projects needed around the district.
What a great County Fair it was
Editor,
Marie Rosellna Rogers
RONAN — Marie Rosellna Rogers, 86, of Ronan died of natural causes at home on Wednesday, Aug. 9,2006.
Eagle's Nest RV golf results
Eagle's Nest RV
Play Day benefit event went well
Editor,
America is at a true crossroads
Editor,
Big Brothers/Big Sisters say thanks
Editor,
A LIttle Off the Top: The hottest ticket in town
I'm sure there are a lot of disappointed Rolling Stones fans around Western Montana after tickets sold out in a matter of hours earlier this week. Fortunately, I'm not one of them
Laura Susan (Umphrey) Hauck
BOUNTIFUL, Utah — Our dear daughter, sister, aunt, mom and friend, Laura Susan (Umphrey) Hauck, died Aug. 4, 2006. She was born Sept. 21, 1954, in Shelby to LaMar and Elda Umphrey. She grew up and graduated from high school in St. Ignatius.
Lightning keeps fire crews busy
Rain brings welcome relief, but it comes with a price.
John Matthew 'Matt' Crawford
DAYTON — John Matthew "Matt" Crawford, 86, of Dayton, died at the Kalispell Regional Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006 from injuries caused by a fall at his home. Matt was born Aug. 11, 1919, in Ida Grove, Iowa, to Clyde C. and Nellie Adelia "Dea" (Lundblad) Crawford.
Caroline Oie Anderson
COLUMBIA FALLS — On Aug. 8, 2006, Caroline Oie Anderson passed into Heaven. Caroline, or more affectionately known as Carrie, lived 90 years in Polson the home of her birth. During the past five years she resided in Columbia Falls with her daughter and son-in-law.
Thursday, August 10
John Joseph King, Sr.
STEVENSVILLE — John Joseph King, Sr., 64, of Stevensville and Corvallis and formerly of West Dummerston, Vt., entered into rest on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Support our military personnel
Editor,
Showmanship
Jr. Small Animal Round Robin
Fair results continued
Horse
Grand and reserve champions from the county fair
Editor's note: These are only the grand and reserve champion winners from each event. We will have the rest of the fair results next week after organizers have finalized the list of names.
Fire season heats up: Three human caused fires ignite over the weekend
Fire fighters responded to three fires over the weekend, all of which were human caused, but were contained due to quick responses by local and Tribal fire crews.
Rachel Kay (Martin) Marks
ARLEE — Rachel K. Marks, 39, on the evening of Aug. 2, 2006, we lost our beloved Rachel to an accidental drowning, when she slipped and fell in a canal near her home.
Carl Martinson
MISSOULA — Carl Martinson, 83, of Polson, died Aug. 2, 2006, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula following heart surgery.
Do they deserve a $10 million package?
Editor,
Patti Marie Sessions
ST. IGNATIUS — Patti Marie Sessions, 52, died at her home on Tuesday morning, Aug. 2, 2006, after a six-year battle with breast cancer.
The Red Poppy congratulates students
Editor
Why is Boettcher Park in bad shape?
Editor,
Did golf course pumphouse fire involve negligence?
Editor,
It was a travesty of justice
Editor,
BAA leader hasn't heard of any rift
Editor,
Gregory M. Mills
POLSON — On Saturday Aug. 12, 2006, Gregory M. Mills, 60, left this life to join his heavenly father.
Tip leads to 100 lbs. of pot
A tip from a local citizen helped lead to the seizure of 100 pounds of marijuana last week in one of the largest busts ever in the county.
Mary Alice (Panchot) Salway
POLSON — Mary Alice (Panchot) Salway, 71, died of natural causes on Friday, Aug. 4, surrounded by family at her home in Ronan.
Florence Mathern
POLSON — The memorial service for Florence Mathern will be held today (Aug. 10) in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 2 p.m.
Brenda Lea Francis
POLSON — Brenda Lea Francis, 46, of Polson, died on Saturday, July 29, 2006.
James Joseph Sivils
CHARLO — James Joseph Sivils, 84, of Charlo, died Aug. 4, 2006, in a fatal car accident. Funeral services were held Aug. 9 in the Charlo gymnasium.
Jesse James "Jake" Carpentier
Jesse James "Jake" Carpentier, 57, died of heart failure Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006, in Missoula.
Hard to cope at $5.15 an hour
Editor,
Trustees need to listen to all sides
Editor,
Summer reading program is praised
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Albert Nay
Albert Nay, 1927-2006, former Ronan resident, died Aug. 1, 2006, in La Peer, Mich.
Lillian Marie Horner
POLSON — Lillian Marie Horner slipped peacefully into the arms of her savior surrounded by her family on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006.
Polson Festival Days, car show starts this Friday
POLSON — The biggest activity weekend of the year in Polson is coming up this weekend as Polson Festival Days take place Aug. 11-12.
Thursday, August 3
Is history repeating itself?
Editor,
Man charged with killing his mother
A Polson man is charged with deliberate homicide in the murder of his mother, whose body was discovered in her apartment Saturday afternoon.
Death penalty jitters are noted
Editor,
Bill Edelman
NORTH CROW — A memorial service for Bill Edelman will be held Monday, Aug. 7, at 10:30 a.m. in the North Crow Clubhouse.
12U Purple Wave takes fourth at nationals
The 12U Polson Purple Wave returned home last weekend, ready for a few weeks off before school starts, after taking fourth at the NFPSA summer national tourney near Portland.
Alvin 'Al' R. Peacock
POLSON — Alvin "Al" R. Peacock, 88, of Polson died of natural causes on Friday July 28, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson.
Stage II fire restrictions are imposed
MISSOULA — Stage II fire restrictions became effective July 31 on lands managed by the Bitterroot and Lolo National Forests, Montana Department of Natural Resources, and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. The restrictions are also in effect for Ravalli, Sanders, Lake, and Missoula counties.
Milton Lee Penfield
POLSON — Milton Lee Penfield, 24, of Polson went on his last journey July 24, 2006, to meet up with his grandparents, Richard J. and Jule Helen Penfield and Judy's special mother, Maila.
Edward Anthony (Tony) Webber
Edward Anthony (Tony) Webber died July 25, 2006, in Kalispell.
A Little Off the Top: Is it November Yet?
Dear Mr. Burns and Mr. Tester,
Anne Henning Paulus
ORANGE, Calif. — Former East Shore and Kalispell resident Anne Henning Paulus, 92, died at her home in Orange on July 22, 2006.
Mariners face tough teams, go 0-2 at state
The Mission Valley Mariners got into a hole early at the state tourney, suffering a one-run loss in extra innings before losing their second game to the defending state champs.
Hoopfest draws more than 300 participants
They came in droves to the annual 3-on-3 classic, and with the exception of a few bad apples, everything seemed to go smoothly as Hoopfest organizers wrapped up another weekend which featured hundreds of basketball players of all ages.
Suspects charged in fatal Ronan hit-and-run
Two suspects made initial court appearances Monday afternoon in the fatal hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of Jami Sherman last month, after two anonymous callers provided tips to the Lake County Sheriff's office that led to the arrests.
Leslie 'Les' Lee Peone
ST. IGNATIUS — Leslie "Les" Lee Peone, 58, died at his home on July 23, 2006.
Rose (Howlett) Redhorn Tanner
RONAN — Rose (Howlett) Redhorn Tanner, 69, was gently taken to be with our Lord, who she dearly loved, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Ronan.
Scott Anthony Baca
RONAN — Scott Anthony Baca, 40, died of a massive coronary, on Wednesday, July 19, 2006, at his home in Richfield, Idaho.
