Thursday, June 29
Althea Fern 'Thea' Bear
ROCKY BOY — Althea Fern "Thea" Bear was born Jan. 19, 1962, in Great Falls. She grew up around the Rocky Boy Reservation and Great Falls. She went home to the Creator on June 18, 2006.
North Crow Club project completed
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Super Wal-Mart would be a draw
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Let Wal-Mart build supercenter
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Would supercenter change look of city?
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Shoppers would benefit from center
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Zone change request should be rejected
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Pro-Wal-Mart organization formed
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Tired of driving to Missoula to shop
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Wal-Mart's proposed supercenter would be beneficial
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Ride for Hope fundraising ride set
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Proposal fails to comply with code
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Writer will still shop in local stores
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Jake Bosley, left, and Joseph Mitchell were recognized earlier this month for the veterans memorial they built as part of their senior class project.
12U Purple Wave wins title in five innings
The 12U Purple Wave team cleaned up at the SPLASH tourney last weekend, winning the championship Sunday afternoon with a 14-6 victory over the Glacier Emerald Greens, which was shortened to five innings due to the mercy rule.
Supercenter would be an asset
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Fixed income folks would benefit
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Plenty of 4th of July events planned
Mission and Jocko Valley communities are gearing up for the Fourth of July holiday. Here's the rundown of planned events:
Don't take freedoms for granted
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'Wholeheartedly' in favor of Wal-Mart
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Local business owners play key roles
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What do Polson and Ronan offer?
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Price competition is needed
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'Civility' is needed in discussions
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Controversy shows that people do care
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10U Lakers come away with SPLASH championship
The Polson Lakers 10U softball team came away with their first tournament win with a dominant 10-4 win over the Great Falls selects on Sunday to take the championship.
Appreciates parades and participants
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Iraq war never made sense
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Family from Dayton supports Wal-Mart
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Wal-Mart expansion would not be bad
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Prefers 'funky' downtown stores
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Hertz comments on writers' remarks
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Thief steals bundles of Boy Scout antlers
MOIESE — Dozens of hours of work by local Boy Scouts went down the tubes last week after someone stole hundreds of pounds of antlers slated to be sold as a fundraiser for the National Bison Range last week.
Pockets weren't deep enough
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Uptown stores are too high priced
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16U Purple Rain wins exciting championship
The 16U Purple Rain came away with the championship trophy after an exciting come-from-behind win over the Missoula Osprey last Sunday in which Rochelle Woods jacked a two-run homer over the fence and the team won, 12-10.
D'Aste Women's Group says thanks
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Elva Arlington Crockett Whiting
POLSON — Elva Arlington Crockett Whiting fell asleep in death June 22, 2006. Elva was an eccentric, feisty, young-hearted lady who loved her family, loved life, loved her fellow man and loved her God Jehovah, without reservation.
Thursday, June 22
Local businesses have sacrificed enough
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Polson officials gear up for Wal-Mart hearing
It all comes down to next week.
Seven cents a minute: Usury
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DeYota Hagestad 'De' Petersen
Montana native and lifelong Montana resident, DeYota Hagestad Petersen ("De") of Polson and formerly of Great Falls, died peacefully in Fullerton, Calif., on June 13, 2006, after a brief Illness.
Newcomers express their opinions
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Shirley Cerise
BUTTE — Shirley Cerise died peacefully Thursday, June 15, at her home in Butte, surrounded by her loving family.
Roger D. Spotted Eagle
HEART BUTTE — Roger D. Spotted Eagle, 51, went to be with the Ancestors on Tuesday, June 13, in Great Falls.
Leonard R. Joseph
ELMO — Leonard Raymond Joseph, 38 of Elmo, went to join his ancestors on Sunday, June 18, 2006.
Elmo man killed in vehicle accident
An Elmo man was killed Sunday morning, after he apparently pulled out in front of an oncoming pickup truck, on U.S. Highway 93 in Pablo.
Super Wal-Mart would benefit area
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Has issue already been decided?
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Continued growth means more business
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Mariners go 3-2 at Dillon tourney
The Mission Valley Mariners played better than .500 ball at the Dillon tourney last week, going 3-2 behind home runs from Brandon Thompson, Tyler Trudeau and John Rausch, with Rausch and Thompson getting two each.
Wal-Mart: Is it really a quality of life?
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Brester shuts out Super Stocks for the third week in a row
Another beautiful hometown Saturday Night graced the Mission Valley Speedway last weekend. Ronan Power Products sponsored the action packed evening, which featured the Pepsi Super Stocks, Budweiser Bombers, Bomber 4's, and the ever so popular burn-out contest. Smoke was thick and the smell of burning rubber filled the air during the contest. After all the vehicles had burned up their tires the crowd went to work cheering for their favorite burn-out car and driver. In the end Joe Pierce, driving a Dodge D-50 Ram, took top honors.
Sue Sparrow Smith
RONAN — On June 16, 2006, Sue Sparrow Smith died from complications of pneumonia at Community Hospital in Missoula.
They're excited about Wal-Mart
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Buy cattleguard or return it
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Support of Wal-Mart proposal appreciated
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Jessa appreciates all the support
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Edwin Leroy Dover
Edwin Leroy Dover, husband of Louella Marie Dover and eldest son of the Rev. Edwin and Carrie (Burnett) Dover, died Sunday, June 18, 2006, of pancreatic cancer.
Outside advice isn't needed
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James P. (Jim) Knutson
POLSON — James P. (Jim) Knutson, 75, of Polson died of brain cancer of Feb. 20, 2006, at Life Care Center of Yuma, Ariz.
Wal-Mart's power can be overwhelming
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Make your voice heard at hearing
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Mission Rockies repeat as valley Babe Ruth champs
The Mission Rockies repeated as the Mission Valley Babe Ruth champions for the 2006 season, after going undefeated during last week's tourney, culminating in a 8-4 win on Sunday for the title.
Friendly folks will still be here
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Anyone have some Griz-Cat grid tickets?
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Gale Kimmel
MISSOULA — Gale Kimmel, Gale, 69, of Twin Lakes Village, Idaho, died June 18, 2006, at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d'Alene. He was born Feb. 25, 1937, in Ronan to Omer Evin and Mary Luella (Heath) Kimmel. Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 30, at Atonement Lutheran Church, 2205 34th St. in Missoula. Inurnment will be at Missoula Cemetery.
Gardipee receives 10-year suspended sentence
A man who was present at the February 2005 murders of a Pablo man and woman was sentenced last week in Lake County District Court.
A Little Off the Top: The part-time parent
Being an uncle is great. You get all the benefits of having kids, except you can give them back when their diapers are dirty, and they start crying, and you have no financial, legal or other obligations when it comes to raising them.
Pro supercenter numbers do exist
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Wednesday, June 14
School personnel and voters are thanked
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Official election results in
The Lake County election office was able to certify last week's election results, and they are now official. However, election officials were not able to get official results from other counties, which would affect some Senate and House District results here in Lake County.
Alternatives to CenturyTel plan are given
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May results for Lady Golfers announced
The Polson Women's Golf Association has completed May play for Wednesday's Ladies Day. The ladies will continue to play on Wednesday through September. The sign in time for Wednesday is 8:15. All lady golfers are welcome. Schedules for Ladies Day are available at the Polson Country Club Pro Shop. For questions call Connie Belt 837-0815.
Lonnie Erickson is still a Justice of the Peace candidate
When an individual chooses to run for a political position, they devote their entire time and energy to their campaign so as they are able to say no matter the outcome they gave it their all. Every candidate knows only one person will be elected in the end.
Motorcyclist OK after hitting, killing black bear
Gary Westfall drove a motorcycle 2,900 miles across the U.S. last week without incident, but it was the last 60 miles of his journey that could have been disastrous.
Glenn Taylor Zook
Glenn Taylor Zook, 79, of 72 Treasure State Drive, a business owner and miner, died of natural causes Thursday, June 8, 2006, at a local hospital.
Would like to visit Montana
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Hess comments are criticized
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Wednesday, June 7
Objectivity is questioned
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Ten Lady Pirates make all-conference, all-state teams
A total of 10 Polson Lady Pirates got all-conference nods from coaches around the league, more than any other team in the Western A conference, reflecting the team's hard work this year at the plate and in the field.
Agnes Valentine McDaniel
MOIESE — Agnes Valentine McDaniel, 96, of Moiese, died Saturday, May 20, 2006, at St. Luke Extended Care Facility in Ronan. She left us saying she needed a pretty new dress because she was going to a party.
Miriam Lee Murdock
POLSON — Miriam Lee Murdock, 75, of Polson died of natural causes Tuesday, June 6, 2006, at Evergreen Health and Rehab Center. No services are planned at this time and cremation has taken place. An obituary will be printed next week. Arrangements and cremation were by Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson.
Is he a 'Valued Customer?'
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Legion Auxiliary says thank you
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SKC graduates overcome challenges, look to future
College is hard — the tests, the labs, the inches-thick text books, the all-night study sessions and the homework.
Irene Elizabeth Driscoll
ST. IGNATIUS — Irene Elizabeth Driscoll died April 14, 2006. She is survived by brother John Driscoll; sisters Kay Millnamow, Geraldine Murdoch, and Alice McNamara.
Bonnie Lorraine Foley
POLSON — A memorial service for Bonnie Lorraine Foley, 95, of Polson, who died of natural causes on April 20, 2006 at Evergreen Health & Rehab Center, will be held on Saturday, June 10, at 2 p.m. in the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with the Rev. Paul Rowold officiating.
Wal-Mart issue decision time is near
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Alonzo William Grisamer
RONAN — Bill, which is what everyone called him, died Friday afternoon, June 2, 2006, at his home. He was a great man and anyone who knew him always adored him. He was the last of the Old West cowboys and will be remembered for his gentle nature and compassionate and loving heart.
Missed a chance to educate
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SKC Graduate Powwow successful
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William 'Bill' Stewart Keller
POLSON — William "Bill" Stewart Keller, 77, of Polson died of natural causes on Saturday June 3, 2006, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
Albert E. Suter, Jr.
POLSON — Albert Ellsworth Suter, Jr., 73, of Polson died Thursday, June 1, 2006, in Polson. He was the center of his family and adored for his wit, wisdom and love.
Jesse E. Megahan
RONAN — Jesse E. Megahan, 86, of Bigfork died of natural causes Thursday, June 1, 2006, at the Lake View Care Center in Bigfork.
Mariners get another come-from-behind win
They might be down, but never count them out.
Conrad Peterson
POLSON — In memory of Conrad Peterson of Polson, whose life ended from leukemia on April 28, 2006, friends are invited to gather at the Boardwalk Cafe in Boettcher Park on the Polson golf course, on Thursday, June 8, from 4 to 7 p.m.
No easy answers to oil and gas problems
Earlier this year we published an interview with retired oil industry man Francis Davidson of Polson. He updated those remarks in a talk to the Polson Presbyterian Men's Group last Saturday. Unfortunately, his predictions of several months ago appear to be right on the mark.
Robert Wesley 'Punk' Riley
KILA — Former Polson resident Robert Wesley "Punk" Riley, 82, died peacefully at his home in Kila, surrounded by his family on May 31, 2006. Punk is once again chasing wild horses and riding "the good horses" with his two brothers, Cliff and Will, his daughter Gloria and a few others of the "old gang." Punk was born Robert Wesley Riley to Fredrick and Myrtle (Stryker) Riley in Ismay on May 30, 1924.
Evelyn Elfers Hein
Evelyn Elfers Hein, 84, of Longmont, Colo., died May 30, 2006, at Longmont United Hospital.
Edna Ruth Meamber
POLSON — Edna Ruth Meamber, 87, of Polson died of natural causes on Saturday, May 27, 2006, at her residence in Polson.
Billboards draw more criticism
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