Stories for January 2006

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Friday, January 27

January 27, 2006 midnight

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.

January 27, 2006 midnight

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.

January 27, 2006 midnight

Polson's parking problem was solved

Editor,

January 27, 2006 midnight

Super Center OK

Editor,

January 27, 2006 midnight

Arthur R. Voss

POLSON — Arthur R. Voss, 92, of Polson died of natural causes Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006, at St. Joseph Assisted Living .

January 27, 2006 midnight

Give Council views on subdivision

Editor,

January 27, 2006 midnight

More than one group opposes big store

Editor,

January 27, 2006 midnight

Head Start prize donors are thanked

Editor,

Trapped bald eagle on its way to recovery
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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.

January 27, 2006 midnight

Wal-Mart is significant taxpayer

Editor,

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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.

January 27, 2006 midnight

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.

January 27, 2006 midnight

Deputy's words were misunderstood

Editor,

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Burning candles marked abortions

Editor,

January 27, 2006 midnight

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.

Lady Vikings get big wins over Mission, Noxon
January 27, 2006 midnight

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.

January 27, 2006 midnight

Man punishes fellow man, not God

Editor,

January 27, 2006 midnight

Polson Pantry is appreciative

Editor,

January 27, 2006 midnight

They already shop Missoula, Kalispell

Editor,

January 27, 2006 midnight

More employment is needed in area

Editor,

Maidens roll over Lady Loggers
January 27, 2006 midnight

Maidens roll over Lady Loggers

RONAN — The Maidens have been working on their shooting.

January 27, 2006 midnight

Harvey Wesley Willison

ARLEE — Harvey Wesley Willison, 84, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006, at his home in Arlee.

January 27, 2006 midnight

Make sure kids have lunch

Editor;

Gordon's free throw lifts Bulldogs over Polson
January 27, 2006 midnight

Gordon's free throw lifts Bulldogs over Polson

Leader Staff

January 27, 2006 midnight

John Jay Huntley, Sr.

KINGMAN, Ariz. —John Jay Huntley, Sr., 68, died at his home in Kingman on Jan. 4, 2006.

January 27, 2006 midnight

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.

January 27, 2006 midnight

Stores come and go

Editor,

January 27, 2006 midnight

Super Wal-Mart would be an asset

Editor,

January 27, 2006 midnight

Questions Wal-Mart opponents' reasoning

Editor,

January 27, 2006 midnight

The great Pentagon airplane mystery

Editor:

Thursday, January 19

Charlo, Thompson Falls halt Bulldogs' winning streak this week
January 19, 2006 midnight

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.

Lady Pirates' win streak ends
January 19, 2006 midnight

Lady Pirates' win streak ends

Well, it was fun while it lasted.

January 19, 2006 midnight

Museum of Plains Indian needs adequate funds

Editor,

January 19, 2006 midnight

Wedding Fair generated business

Editor,

January 19, 2006 midnight

Old cliches are empty phrases

Editor,

January 19, 2006 midnight

Get that Super Wal-Mart in Polson

Editor,

January 19, 2006 midnight

Guns don't kill, people do

Editor,

January 19, 2006 midnight

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:

Charlo Vikings upset Mission, face Noxon Saturday
January 19, 2006 midnight

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.

January 19, 2006 midnight

Public favors private ambulance service

RONAN — The Ronan Ambulance Service should go private.

January 19, 2006 midnight

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.

Gariepy is new Mission mayor; council to fill vacancy
January 19, 2006 midnight

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.

January 19, 2006 midnight

Big Arm fire station meeting went well

Editor,

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Scholarships are appreciated

Editor,

January 19, 2006 midnight

Connie Niemeyer

RONAN — Constance Niemeyer, 93, known to many as Connie/Mom, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006, at St. Luke Extended Care Facility.

January 19, 2006 midnight

Some businesses missed opportunity

Editor,

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Kayser benefit response gratifying

Editor,

January 19, 2006 midnight

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.

January 19, 2006 midnight

No 'donor fatigue' noted here

Editor,

Thursday, January 12

January 12, 2006 midnight

Bernard 'Barney' Benson

ST. IGNATIUS — Bernard "Barney" Benson, 83, died Sunday morning, Jan. 8, 2006, at his home near St. Ignatius.

January 12, 2006 midnight

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.

January 12, 2006 midnight

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.

January 12, 2006 midnight

Appreciates votes, and donations to Fort Connah

Editor,

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Country Store thanks donors, customers

Editor,

January 12, 2006 midnight

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.

January 12, 2006 midnight

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.

January 12, 2006 midnight

Lost bracelet is turned in

Editor,

Lady Pirates survive scare in Bigfork By Ethan Smith
January 12, 2006 midnight

Lady Pirates survive scare in Bigfork By Ethan Smith

Leader Staff

Vikings go 1-1, get win over Arlee
January 12, 2006 midnight

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.

January 12, 2006 midnight

Polson should fly flags on MLK Day

Editor,

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A memory of a birthday

Editor,

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Appreciates emergency aid

Editor,

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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.

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It's the things left unsaid that mean a lot

Ethan Smith

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A fire evacuation plan is essential

Editor,

January 12, 2006 midnight

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.

January 12, 2006 midnight

Privatize Ronan Ambulance Service

Editor,

January 12, 2006 midnight

Super Wal-Mart would be an asset

Editor,

January 12, 2006 midnight

Luella May Forman

POLSON — Luella May Forman, 94, of Polson died of natural causes on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006, at her residence.