Thursday, September 28
Thanks to Safeway employee
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Gloria J. Blake
POLSON — Gloria J. Blake, 63, died on Friday, Sept. 22, 2006, at St. Luke Hospital in Ronan.
Fr. Gustav H. Schmidt, S.J.
ST. IGNATIUS — Fr. Gustav H. Schmidt, S.J., 71, died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, at Murray-Weigel Hall in Bronx, N.Y.
Phyllis Ann Kohnle Castor
1924 - 2006
'C.W.' Miller
POLSON — "C.W." (Christopher Wagner) Miller left this world on Sept. 23, 2006, in a fatal car accident.
Voters to decide search and rescue levy
Voters will have a chance to decide whether to fully fund both the Swan Valley and Lake County Search and Rescue operations on the November ballot, which, if passed, would provide a substantial amount of operating money for the two agencies.
Tax credit needed for school of choice
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Senate race exceeds decency limits
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Jackson terms debate challenge 'suspect'
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Bruce L. Hodgdon
POLSON — Bruce L. Hodgdon, 73, of Polson, died on Sept. 25, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson. Arrangements are pending with Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory.
Charlo blanks Noxon Red Devils, 36-0
John Zsiray
Veteran Joe Felsman will be missed
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Don't hold Arlee bond issue hostage
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The Birdman Cometh: Legendary skater Tony Hawk makes surprise visit to skatepark
POLSON — The god of skateboarding descended upon the 7th Ave. Skatepark, much to the surprise of area skaters.
Lady Bulldogs get 3-1 win over Superior
ST. IGNATIUS — Mission's Lady Bulldogs broke their losing streak with a win over Superior, but they lost to Plains on Saturday.
A Little Off the Top: A good, slithering, cold-blooded legacy
Millions of people around the world paid homage to "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin earlier this month, following his death from a stingray barb a few weeks ago, and I'm one of the many people who regretted — but wasn't surprised by — news of his death.
Top fundraisers in 2006 Doggy Dash
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Jerry Harris Winkley
ROLLINS — Jerry Harris Winkley, 68, died on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006, at his lake house in Rollins. Jerry was born on Nov. 17, 1937, in Cincinnati, to Jack and Madge Hutchinson Winkley.
Bulldogs get big 22-6 win
The Bulldogs defeated Plains last week, 22-6, for their first victory this year, and are looking for win number two in Troy on Friday.
A 'terrible loss' for the Ronan Students
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Burns is calling in 'the big guns'
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Apology offered for misunderstanding
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Ashley Lake fire crews applauded
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They're grateful to firefighters, too
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County on pace for record amount of vehicle fatalities
Records are being broken, but these aren't the kind people brag about.
Helen Monserud Bowers
CORVALLIS — Helen Monserud Bowers, 86, of Corvallis died early Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006, at Marcus Daly Hospice.
Veterinarian was hard to find at night
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'Gotcha' is game played by children
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Controversial initiatives are still on election ballot
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Ronan homecoming events were great
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Eugene Nelson
Sept. 9, 1933-Sept. 19, 2006
Wednesday, September 20
Main Street District Report: Downtown improvements are noted
As summer winds down and we send the kids back to school, the Main Street District program is gearing up for a flurry of activity. There is a definite change in the air, and we're not just talking about the weather. Have you spent much time downtown lately? The District has several new businesses and several established businesses with new owners and make sure you notice some pretty impressive changes to buildings as well. Look for this trend to continue and build momentum as time goes on and we get more people involved in the District.
Harold Kellam
KALISPELL — Harold Kellam, 65, was safe in the arms of Jesus following an accident at his home in Kalispell on Sept. 9, 2006.
Myrna Boller Fogliatti
ST. IGNATIUS — Former St. Ignatius resident Myrna Boller Fogliatti was born near Glendive on Jan. 17, 1936, to John and Monica Boller.
Arlee parents voice frustration to school board
ARLEE — The special disciplinary meeting concerning two teachers created intense emotion at last week's regular school board meeting, and close to 200 people filled the high school gym to voice their opinions to the school board.
Will Burns suffer same consequences?
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Finley brings Kootenai culture to Glacier visitors
They come for the scenic beauty and wildlife, but for some Glacier National Park visitors, they also leave the park with a better understanding of Kootenai culture and history, too.
Big difference in candidates' views
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Keep CI-97 off ballot
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Robert Richard Mitchell
ST. IGNATIUS — Robert Richard Mitchell died Sept. 16, 2006, in an automobile accident.
Joseph John 'JoeDog' Felsman
ST. IGNATIUS — Joseph John "JoeDog" Felsman, 73, a former tribal chairman and war veteran died Sunday in Missoula after a long battle with cancer.
Bulldogs still looking for that first win
ST. IGNATIUS — The Mission Bulldogs gained experience at last week's game against Deer Lodge but fell 36-0, but the coaching staff is optimistic about the improvement they've seen over the past couple of weeks.
Hatred is spreading like wildfire
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Barron will leave Sheriff's office early for detective job
Lake County Sheriff Bill Barron will leave his office two and a half months before his term expires in order to take a job as a detective with the Polson police department, and the county commissioners will decide who will handle the role for the rest of the year.
Jamie A. Guardipee
ARLEE — Jamie A. Guardipee, 43, died from injuries sustained in an auto accident near Polson on Sept. 12, 2006.
Thank you from Joe's Smoke Ring
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Pirates bounce back with win over Columbia Falls
The Polson Pirates bounced back with a conference win over Columbia Falls last week, 26-6, behind a solid effort on both sides of the ball in cold, rainy conditions that tested both teams' ball-handling skills.
Wednesday, September 13
Vikings get 28-18 win over Philipsburg
The Charlo Vikings had a strong showing on both offense and defense last Friday night as they picked up a 28-18 win over Philipsburg in the home opener to even their record to 1-1.
Ronan dealt tough loss by Frenchtown
RONAN — The Chiefs just couldn't hold on in their home opener on Friday night against the Frenchtown Broncs, losing 46-13 after keeping pace with their opponent in the opening frame.
Editorial: What example are we setting for teen drivers?
It is with a frustrated and heavy heart that once again we must report on two more vehicle fatalities that occurred in Lake County again this week, bringing the total number of vehicle deaths to six in just a little more than two weeks.
Ashley Lake fire jumps to more than 2,500 acres
ST. IGNATIUS — The Ashley Lake fire has grown substantially in the last week and now covers more than 2,500 acres, but local fire crews are hoping cooler weather and possible precipitation in high elevations this weekend will slow the blaze down.
Mission woman crowned Miss Montana
ST. IGNATIUS — If you think beauty pageants are for high-maintenance, would-be models with low IQs, you haven't met Stephanie Trudeau.
Tim Ryan celebrates his first No. 1 song
Tim Ryan Rouillier, former St. Ignatius resident, is climbing up the ranks as a country music song-writer, and last month he celebrated his first number one song credit with country star Phil Vassar.
Job shadowing program is scheduled
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Finches had a great anniversary
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Gun owners, hunters endorse Folsom
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Teachers should have been fired
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Don't pass Minimum Wage initiative
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Felt photo, caption were in bad taste
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Wednesday, September 6
Arlee teachers disciplined over field trip incident
ARLEE — Two Arlee staff members will retain their jobs after a special disciplinary meeting was held last week following complaints from parents of two students who said they'd been offered beer by the teachers on a school-sponsored field trip.
Prefers actor-barber campaign ad
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Rodrigo Salinas-Diaz
ST. IGNATIUS — Rodrigo Salinas-Diaz, 19, died Sunday morning from injuries sustained in an auto wreck in Ravalli.
Polson pulls out late win over Stevi
The Polson Pirates pulled out a win in the last few minutes of the game last Friday night to get the 14-7 victory over Stevensville after the Yellowjackets were able to contain the Pirate offense for much of the second and third quarters.
Mission ambulance crew was lifesaver
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Bertha M. 'Monte' Siler
POLSON — Bertha M. "Monte" Siler, age 92 of Polson, died of natural causes on Friday, Aug. 25, 2006, at the Evergreen Polson Health & Rehab Center.
'F' 'A' Langston
POLSON — "F" "A" Langston, 78, died of natural causes Sept. 3, 2006, near Lima while on an archery hunting trip.
Arthur Swanson
POLSON — With wit, wisdom, and dignity, Arthur Swanson died at his home in Polson on Saturday Aug. 26, 2006, at the age of 66, after a three-year battle with cancer.
Donald Bill Buck
RONAN — Donald Bill Buck, 35, of Ronan died in a single automobile wreck early Sunday in Ravalli.
Suggests write-in Barron for Sheriff
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Burns is important to Montana
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Lady Bulldogs come up a little short against Deer Lodge
ST. IGNATIUS — The Lady Bulldogs lost to Deer Lodge at the season opener last week but they held their own against the more experienced team.
The truth about partisan politics
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