Wednesday, December 27
What will the next 50 years bring?
I wonder if things will change as much in the next 50 years as they have in the past 50. My friends George and Helen Thomas of Seattle in their Christmas letter said these comments were made about happenings in 1957. See how many you remember:
Dolores Jean Stanley
POLSON — Dolores Jean Stanley, 69, of Polson went home to be in the arms of Jesus on Dec. 22, 2006.
Thomas V. Butcher
PLAINS — Thomas V. Butcher, 74, died Dec. 22 in Missoula.
Takedown! - Ronan grapplers top Polson
RONAN — The Chiefs defeated Polson in a big 48-33 victory last Saturday, as Ronan moved into the No. 3 ranking in the coaches' poll.
Thursday, December 21
DOVES appreciates area support
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This hobby is for the birds
28 people gather to record area winter bird species
Need to understand all the facts
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Marliss Santos
RONAN — Marliss Santos, 67, died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
Don't believe all the buffalo stories
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Erma Mae Otto (Panchot)
Erma Mae Otto (Panchot), 74, Pablo, died at home Saturday. She was born May 14, 1932, at St. Ignatius and attended Dixon schools. Erma traveled to the Philippines in 1949 when her father Harry Panchot was sent to build Voice of America broadcast stations. She also traveled to Greece and Europe and then returned to graduate from Ronan High School in 1950.
Ronan ends losing streak with three wins
With convincing wins against Mission on Friday, Hamilton on Saturday, and Polson on Tuesday, the Ronan Chiefs officially shook off the shackles of a 23-game losing streak, and in doing so, served notice that they are a team on the rise.
What do we really want?
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Lewings gave them hope
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Readers want to help horse owner
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John E. Christensen
RONAN — John E. Christensen, 88, died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006, at St. Luke Extended Care Facility.
Ronan ambulance off and running
Owner and volunteers cite better response times, increased level of care
Carol Jane Schell
RONAN — Carol Jane Schell, 57, of Polson, died on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006, at St. Luke Hospital in Ronan.
Among Other Things: One more hill to home
It was Christmas Eve … one of those crystal clear, sharp, snapping cold, zero degree winter nights, common to the northern Rockies. A myriad of glittering pinpoints punctuated the black skies. Starshine combined with light from the last quarter moon to cast an eerie glow over the snowscape as silver smoke ribbons curled upward from ranch house chimneys.
Pirates now 1-1 in conference
The Polson Pirates are now 1-1 in conference play after getting a big win over Whitefish and dropping a tough one to Ronan over the past week. They will look to bounce back on Friday night against Eureka before heading into the break.
Orr sentenced to two years in Sherman case
Husband's trial is next month
Frederick H. Decker
ST. IGNATIUS — Frederick H. "Freddie" Decker, the only son of Fred B. and Mary (McClure) Decker, was born Feb. 12, 1917, and died of natural causes Saturday morning, Dec. 16, 2006, at the family home. Freddie was a proud member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and was the oldest living tribal war veteran.
Vivian Fanilla Thompson
POLSON — Vivian Fanilla Thompson, 94, of Polson, died peacefully in the presence of her daughters on Dec. 15, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson.
Ronan wrestlers take second place at Corvallis
The Ronan wrestlers had a good showing in Corvallis this weekend, taking second place out of three teams. They had six tournament champions overall, including two second-place finishers and one third-place finisher.
Treating the disease is the better method
Editor,
Thursday, December 14
Polson student earns full ride to Stanford
You might call it the $160,000 application.
Ronan Chiefs come close to getting first win
The Ronan Chiefs basketball team is returning 11 players from last year's team, and is searching for their first win. They came oh so close last weekend, narrowly losing to Frenchtown on Friday, 45-43, and then losing to a talented Dillon team 76-48 on Saturday.
Bison Range agreement nixed
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife service abruptly terminated all Tribal management activities at the National Bison Range Monday and said it would not negotiate for any future roles, as Tribal employees at the range were fired Tuesday morning.
Lorraine Peterson Carter
MISSOULA — Lorraine Peterson Carter died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
Christmas pageant was huge success
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'He's still my brother'
Sister has no anomosity towards her brother — the man who murdered their mother
Gaming control is long range task
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Verdell Jackson says thank you
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Horse shot near St. Ignatius
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Pirates have good showing at Hamilton tip-off
The Polson Pirates showed good offense and defense at the Hamilton tip-off tourney last weekend, going 1-1 with a win over Anaconda but a loss to Browning.
World isn't ready for a nuclear Iran
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Festival of Trees was 'smashing success'
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State should control gambling
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Responds to Jore on education
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Loren J. 'Curly' Busek
CHARLO — Longtime Montana resident Loren J. (Curly) Busek, 83, of Charlo died on Monday, Dec. 4, 2006, at the St. Luke Extended Care Facility in Ronan surrounded by family members.
Time for a new approach
Western Montana has experienced unprecedented growth over the past 10 years, particularly the Missoula, Bitterroot, Mission and Flathead valleys, putting unprecedented pressures on natural resources, wildlife, water and air quality, and on our pristine Montana quality of life.
Thanksgiving dinner was great
Editor,
Cable's buzzer beater lifts Mission over Florence
ST. IGNATIUS — The Bulldogs came out on the winning end of two close games against Loyola and Florence last weekend, lifted by Casey Cable's last second shot to get the win Friday night to open the St. Ignatius tip-off tourney.
The Rev. Ernest Francis Burns
BUTTE — The Rev. Ernest F. Burns, 82, left this physical world Wednesday morning, Dec. 6, 2006, while residing at the Marquis Vintage Suites. Prior to his passing, he spoke of seeing the stairway to heaven which would reunite him with those family members and friends who ascended before him.
Venetta Andrea Howell Brower
POLSON — Venetta Andrea Howell Brower died peacefully in her 93rd year on Dec. 9, 2006, at the Sanpete Valley Hospital in Mt. Pleasant, Utah. She died of causes incident to age and a recent heart attack.
Appointment shows contempt
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Friday, December 8
Thankful for presidential principles
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Looks like the ladies are taking over
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Lady Pirates fall in the fourth
The Polson Lady Pirates dropped a tough one to Missoula Hellgate in Tuesday night's season opener, 48-43, after leading for the first three quarters of play.
Hope legislators make right choices
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JoAnn 'Girlie' Hammer
RONAN — JoAnn "Girlie" Hammer, 57, of Woodcock passed away Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006, on her mother's birthday at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula while surrounded by family.
A Little Off the Top: Field of Dreams
It was the moment I'd waited for all winter, as I crouched down behind the plate for the first game of the season. I had looked forward to this moment for months — baseball season was finally here.
Tribal people were not consulted on gambling issue
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Tribe, bar owners should join efforts
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One drink is too many, 1,000 not enough
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Gaming shutdown: Tribes disagree with governor over issue of jurisdiction
The plug was pulled on dozens of Class III gaming machines last week after the state and Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes couldn't reach an agreement, as the two sides argued over whether Gov. Brian Schweitzer can even grant the Tribes the jurisdiction they desire.
Virgil Ruckdashel
LEWISTON, Idaho — Virgil Ruckdashel, 83, of Lewiston, and formerly of Polson, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, at Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane.
Jean Isabella Owens Brown
SANDPOINT, Idaho — Jean Isabella Owens Brown passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Friday, Oct. 27, 2006, at her Westwood home in Sandpoint, Idaho. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren at the time of her death, just as she was during her life.
Virginia Helen Thomason
POLSON — Virginia Helen Thomason, 85, of Ronan died on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006, at St. Luke Community Nursing Home, Ronan.
Jean Delores Bennett
HOT SPRINGS — Jean Delores Bennett, 80, of Hot Springs, died on Nov. 28, 2006, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
New Polson mayor sworn in
Jules Clavadetscher was sworn in as the new mayor of Polson last week, but he'll be paid a fraction of the former salary despite his promises to work a full, 40-hour work week.
Ronan wrestlers get off to a good start
The Ronan Chiefs have high expectations for this season after placing eighth at last year's state championships, and with a talented group returning, and wrestlers in every weight class, they feel confident that they can do even better this year.
Ryan Randles' medical-related expenses increase
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Polson Pantry's "Match Program" Continues
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Couture found guilty on all three counts
Sighs of relief were heard among the rows of Daniel McLeod's friends and family as a jury found James Arthur Couture guilty of deliberate homicide and two counts of tampering with physical evidence last Thursday before Judge Kim Christopher.
Polson takes second at invitational; Picard, Morigeau win top honors
Each year the Polson Invitational wrestling tournament brings together the very best Western Montana has to offer. With a returning state finalist at virtually every weight class and a field of full of experienced wrestlers, the Polson wrestlers were happy to take home second place, following only Kalispell, who took home top prize.
