Friday, January 27
Wal-Mart officials say public largely in favor of supercenter
Wal-Mart officials say the results of a survey they sent out in late November are in, and that about two-thirds of respondents are in favor of the proposed supercenter, while a group opposed to expanding the current store has stepped up its efforts to galvanize the public.
Arthur R. Voss
POLSON — Arthur R. Voss, 92, of Polson died of natural causes Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006, at St. Joseph Assisted Living .
Polson's parking problem was solved
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Super Center OK
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Give Council views on subdivision
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More than one group opposes big store
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Trapped bald eagle on its way to recovery
A bald eagle in good health would never have let Dale Becker, tribal wildlife program manager, pick it up, coddle it and show it off to a handful of spectators at the Department of Natural Resources Monday afternoon.
Harry 'Logan' Pennoyer
Harry "Logan" Pennoyer, 84, of Ronan was called home by our Lord, surrounded by loved ones, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006. Logan was born April 3, 1921, in a covered wagon in Niarada to Fred and Laurell Pennoyer.
Head Start prize donors are thanked
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Wal-Mart is significant taxpayer
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Ione N. Dobson
POLSON — Ione N. Dobson, 80, of Polson, died of natural causes on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006, at St. Joseph Medical center in Polson.
Marilyn Jo Barnes
DIXON — Marilyn Jo Barnes, 73, of Dixon, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula following an extended illness.
Deputy's words were misunderstood
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Burning candles marked abortions
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Lady Vikings get big wins over Mission, Noxon
The Lady Vikings are moving on up in the District 13/14 C standings after two more decisive wins this week over Mission last Thursday and Noxon on Saturday, and a big win at St. Regis Tuesday night.
Man punishes fellow man, not God
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A nice gift from one museum to another
Ronan's Garden of the Rockies Museum donated a copy of the 1929 Polson High School Year Book to the Polson-Flathead Historical Museum recently. The gift is from the memorabilia of Class of 1930 class member William (Bill) Mahoney.
Polson Pantry is appreciative
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They already shop Missoula, Kalispell
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More employment is needed in area
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Maidens roll over Lady Loggers
RONAN — The Maidens have been working on their shooting.
Make sure kids have lunch
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Harvey Wesley Willison
ARLEE — Harvey Wesley Willison, 84, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006, at his home in Arlee.
Gordon's free throw lifts Bulldogs over Polson
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John Jay Huntley, Sr.
KINGMAN, Ariz. —John Jay Huntley, Sr., 68, died at his home in Kingman on Jan. 4, 2006.
Polson issues 60-day water 'stay'
The Polson city council unanimously approved a 60-day water moratorium at last week's meeting, meaning they won't approve any new requests for annexation during that time, after council members said they wanted some time to review the city's upcoming growth policy and related issues over the next two months.
Stores come and go
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Super Wal-Mart would be an asset
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Questions Wal-Mart opponents' reasoning
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The great Pentagon airplane mystery
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Thursday, January 19
David Carl Pearsall
POLSON — David Carl Pearsall, 63, died peacefully Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006, at his earthly Polson, home and has now departed to his eternal heavenly home. David was born Dec. 6, 1942, in Indianapolis, Ind., to Elroy Pearsall and Verona Liggett Pearsall. He had lived 15 years in the Mission Valley.
Get that Super Wal-Mart in Polson
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Gariepy is new Mission mayor; council to fill vacancy
ST. IGNATIUS — City council members have appointed Charles Gariepy as the new mayor of St. Ignatius, replacing former mayor John Connot, who resigned abruptly last November after moving out of the area.
Public favors private ambulance service
RONAN — The Ronan Ambulance Service should go private.
Museum of Plains Indian needs adequate funds
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Some businesses missed opportunity
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Wedding Fair generated business
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Lady Pirates' win streak ends
Well, it was fun while it lasted.
Kayser benefit response gratifying
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No 'donor fatigue' noted here
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Guns don't kill, people do
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Polson growth policy comment period extended
POLSON — The comment period for the Polson Growth Policy has been extended to Jan. 31. Here are some highlights of the growth policy taken from the policy's web page.
Charlo Vikings upset Mission, face Noxon Saturday
The Charlo Vikings avenged an ugly loss to Mission last month by handing the Bulldogs their second loss of the week — and year — in a 64-56 win Tuesday night behind a 20-for-21 performance from the free throw line and a career-high, 28-point game from post player Brandon Rollins.
Connie Niemeyer
RONAN — Constance Niemeyer, 93, known to many as Connie/Mom, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006, at St. Luke Extended Care Facility.
Scholarships are appreciated
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Big Arm fire station meeting went well
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Among Other Things: Move reveals even more surprises
Surprises are still popping up as a result of moving my home office from the basement to the main floor. Came across a May 3, 1990, column that reported a few laughlines from the late Bert Hochmark's collection of comments and jokes between 1963 and 1966. Here are some of my favorites:
Old cliches are empty phrases
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Charlo, Thompson Falls halt Bulldogs' winning streak this week
ST. IGNATIUS — The Mission Bulldogs' winning streak finally came to an end with a loss to the Thompson Falls Bluehawks on Saturday, although they did defeat Plains by one point on Friday, before falling to Charlo Tuesday night, 64-56.
Thursday, January 12
Privatize Ronan Ambulance Service
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Polson should fly flags on MLK Day
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Country Store thanks donors, customers
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Vikings go 1-1, get win over Arlee
The Charlo Vikings went 1-1 on the week, getting a close win over Arlee last Thursday before dropping one to a tough, undefeated Alberton team.
Lost bracelet is turned in
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A memory of a birthday
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Appreciates emergency aid
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Maidens get first win of season in overtime
HAMILTON — The Ronan Maidens fought hard to earn their first win of the season, going into overtime and edging Hamilton by two points 63-61.
It's the things left unsaid that mean a lot
Ethan Smith
A fire evacuation plan is essential
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Driver in fatal crash has history of diabetes-related accidents
A St. Ignatius man who hit a Polson couple head-on last month, ultimately killing the driver, has a history of diabetes-related accidents and reckless driving complaints spanning several years, including a 911 call that occurred just seconds before the Dec. 3 accident, according to county dispatch logs and police records.
Good Samaritans
It was a tragedy in the making, but out of it, a Polson woman who was widowed after a serious car accident discovered that Lake County residents are always willing to help, after an Arlee man helped pull her and her husband from a burning vehicle, a Ronan volunteer firefighter provided her with aid and comfort on the side of the road, and the community raised $5,000 to help her with medical expenses.
Dr. George Butler Heliker
POLSON — Dr. George Butler Heliker, 86, professor emeritus of the University of Montana Economics Department, died Jan. 5, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson after a brief illness.
Ronan police still looking into New Year's fight
RONAN — Lori Peterson, owner of the Pheasant Lounge, came to the Ronan City Council meeting Monday night to clear up misconceptions about a scuffle between a Pheasant Lounge patron and a Ronan police officer that took place at her establishment New Year's Eve.
Luella May Forman
POLSON — Luella May Forman, 94, of Polson died of natural causes on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006, at her residence.
Joseph 'Joe' Nomee
ARLEE — Joseph "Joe" Nomee, 84, died of complications due to a stroke, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
Super Wal-Mart would be an asset
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Lady Pirates survive scare in Bigfork By Ethan Smith
Leader Staff
Appreciates votes, and donations to Fort Connah
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Bernard 'Barney' Benson
ST. IGNATIUS — Bernard "Barney" Benson, 83, died Sunday morning, Jan. 8, 2006, at his home near St. Ignatius.
