Wednesday, February 22
Unhappy with response to dog killing
Editor,
Bulldogs earn second spot in 8-B districts
ST IGNATIUS — The Bulldogs took second to Thompson Falls at the 8-B District Championship.
Charlo earns district title with big win over Drummond
The Charlo Lady Vikings captured the district title by beating undefeated Drummond Saturday night, 28-19, after Ma'Rya Hungerford hit a game-winning free throw with 4.9 seconds left in Friday night's game against Noxon to send the team to the championship.
All are invited to Big Arm Association potluck
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Wayne Carl Berg, Sr.
It has been recorded that some coastal Vikings buried their noble dead by floating them out to sea on a mated ship, waiting for the moment when the evening sun was at the water's edge then launching a fiery arrow onto the deck so that the boundary between water, sun and fire was erased, and the passage to Valhalla would be assured. Today we no longer practice the ancestral ways, but when we think about them we begin to understand that it was grief and love that led us to believe in such magic.
TERS benefit feed was successful
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Prisoners have varied experiences in different jails
Editor's note: Three prisoners who were in my medium-security cellblock agreed to sit down with me after my 24 hours in jail. They were Brian Johnston, Cory Minez and Vincent Gladue. They agreed to the use of their names and photos for this article.
We tried, we failed
Here's a latest bit of great wisdom and diplomacy from our present administration: On Monday, Feb. 20, the U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, Zalmay Khalilzad, warned Iraqi politicians that they risk a loss of American support if they do not establish a genuine national unity government, saying the United States will not invest its resources in institutions run by sectarians.
Trust made lasting impression
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Wednesday, February 15
Oliver Miller Bones
POLSON — Oliver Miller Bones, 82, of Ronan and formerly of Polson died of natural causes at his home in Ronan on Tuesday, February 7, 2006.
Fixed income dollars go farther
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Colton Woods helped lead the team with 19 points.
Pirates hand Columbia Falls their first conference loss
Wednesday, February 8
Customers must be treated courteously
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Relay for LIfe money jar stolen
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Seems to be enough water
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Johannes Christiansen
POLSON — Johannes Christiansen, 70, of Polson died on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital, Polson.
Wal-Mart has been accommodating
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Among Other Things : They're out on a limb much of the time
Cherry orchard operators literally go out on a limb several times a year — gambling against such things as killing spring freezes after an unusually warm winter; weather that will permit bees to do their pollinizing jobs; hoping to avoid rain during the harvest season; having an adequate supply of pickers; coordinating deliveries to processing plants to avoid gridlocks that result in spoiled fruit. Then, of course, there's marketing, shipping, orchard maintenance, development of new strains of cherries, etc.
Present Wal-Mart size is sufficient
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Oliver Bones
POLSON — Oliver Bones, 83, of Ronan and formerly of Polson, died at his home Feb. 7, 2006. Funeral services will be announced by Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory of Polson.
Present Wal-Mart store is big enough
Editor,
Gregory J. Bennett
RONAN — Gregory J. Bennett, 72, of Ronan, died of congestive heart failure at his home near Ronan on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006.
11 Mission/Charlo wrestlers qualify for state tourney
SUPERIOR — The Mission/Charlo wrestling team placed second at the Superior divisional tournament, right behind Arlee, with 167.5 points and will send 11 grapplers to state.
MVB league helpers are appreciated
Editor,
Thursday, February 2
Lady Bulldogs go 1-1 on the week, now third
ST IGNATIUS — The Lady Bulldogs won an immense victory over the Scarlets on Friday, but they lost to the 14-0 Trojans on Saturday by 15 points.
Student numbers up in Charlo school district
CHARLO — The Charlo school district is unique among the county's school districts in that the number of students attending has increased over the past few years, and as a result, the district is examining ways to accommodate next year's expected population.
Blanche E. Bailey
Blanche E. Bailey, 92, of Polson, died on Monday, Jan. 30, 2006, at St. Luke Extended Care Facility in Ronan. A full obituary will appear in next week's paper.
'Healthy Choice Day' was successful
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Don't need another big box store
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City is not in water 'crisis' situation
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Alice Bigcrane wins 50/50 raffle
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Ara R. Weber
Ara Roberta Weber died of natural causes on Jan. 27, 2006, at the home of her daughter, Dolly and Duane Fite in Stevensville. Ara was born on Feb. 25, 1914, in Beattyville, KY., daughter of Robert and Bertha Green. She graduated from Pasco High School in Pasco, Wash., in 1932.
Six inmates, one reporter, and 24 hours in the county jail
Editor's note: This is part one of a three-part series.
Super Wal-Mart is needed here
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Arlee tops Charlo, but falls to Mission
ARLEE — The Warriors beat Charlo and Hot Springs, but Mission and Noxon proved to be tough competition.
They would welcome a Super Wal-Mart
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Former Sheriff's deputy gets suspended sentence in drug charge
A Lake County Sheriff's deputy who was charged with criminal possession of dangerous drugs came to court last Wednesday, Jan. 26 before Flathead County district court judge Katherine Curtis and pled guilty to official misconduct, a misdemeanor.
Francis C. 'Toot' Williams
POLSON — Francis C. "Toot" Williams, 75, of Polson, loving husband and father "Daddy" went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Jan. 30, 2006, after a courageous battle with bone cancer. He was born on April 12, 1930, to Lester and Beatrice Williams in Three Forks.
No justice, no closure
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Tired of having to drive to shop
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Mergenthaler benefit support appreciated
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Let progress come to Polson
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Worried about another stoplight
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Don't wait, take action now
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Dollars need to be stretched
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Downtown stores can survive
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Among Other Things: Could it Happen Again
Just finished reading "Darkest Before Dawn: Sedition and Free Speech in the American West" by UM journalism Professor Clem Work.
Gladys Marie Gessner Hughes
POLSON — Gladys Marie Gessner Hughes, 93, of Polson, died on Jan. 28, 2006, at St. Luke Extended Care Facility in Ronan.
Competition helps development
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What if growth is not sustainable?
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Vikings topple unbeaten Alberton but lose close one to Arlee
The Charlo Vikings came oh-so-close to winning four games in five days, but lost 52-49 to Arlee Tuesday night after beating top-ranked Alberton the night before.
'Discussions' are too unruly
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