Thursday, December 27
Joshua Dean Young Running Crane
ARLEE — Joshua Dean Young Running Crane, 22, went to be with Creator on Monday, Dec. 17, in Arlee.
Jason Calhoun 'Big Jay' Julius
1974-2007
Share the Spirit helps 1,050 children
A total of 1,050 children were the recipients of Share the Spirit gifts this year — some 75 kids more than last year, reports Toni Young, projected coordinator. Polson Fire Department members distributed some of the gift last Thursday and the remainder were delivered by the end of the week.
Michael B. Dooley II
POLSON — SSG Michael B. Dooley II, 44, died of natural causes at his home in Woods Bay on Friday Dec. 21, 2007.
Roberta 'Sally' Jane Todd
POLSON — Roberta "Sally" Jane Todd, 80, of Polson died of natural causes on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007, at her home.
Clifford Armond Matt
Clifford Armond Matt, 75, lifetime resident of St. Ignatius and member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, went to join his ancestors peacefully while surrounded by his loved ones on Dec. 18, 2007, due to complications from surgery.
A bus route to Missoula and Kalispell?
Study looks at local commuters' needs
Lillian Opal Clough Davis
POLSON — Lillian Opal Clough Davis, 92, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007, at St. Luke Convalescent Center where she resided for the past 3-1/2 years. Lillian was born in Okmulgee, Okla., on Aug. 28, 1915, to Bertha and Fred Clough, the youngest of their three daughters. She graduated from high school in Okmulgee. Shortly after, while working in a local department store, she met the love of her life, George Tansil Davis. Following a short courtship, they were married at 9 a.m. on June 1, 1932, in Stillwater, Okla. Lillian and George lived a full and happy 55 years together.
Jewel Louise Weber
Jewel Louise Weber, former 35-year resident of Polson, died at the Evergreen Hospice Center in the Seattle suburb of Kirkland, Wash., on Dec. 22, 2007, following a courageous and dignified battle with cancer.
Lady Pirates have comeback of the year - almost
Down by 17 with six minutes left in the game, a Polson fan wouldn't have been faulted for ducking out of last Saturday's game a little early.
Richard 'Rik' Alan Matt
BIG ARM — Richard "Rik" Alan Matt, 45, of Big Arm, died on Dec. 20, 2007, in Polson.
Fighting alcoholishm isn't easy as pie, but pies sure help
Roger Bordeaux is a recovering alcoholic. He started drinking at age 15. Forty years later, Bordeuax still struggles. The once-homeless man has been cited on at least four occasions for driving under the influence and said he's been in and out of treatment at least 24 times.
Chiefs go to 6-0 with win over Whitefish
The Ronan Chiefs are undefeated heading into the Christmas break, after keeping Whitefish at bay Saturday night in one of their closest games yet.
Chiefs grapplers still undefeated with win over Polson
With two in a row, the tides are turning in Ronan's favor.
Thursday, December 20
A season for giving
ST. IGNATIUS — 'Tis the season for giving, and some Mission students gave it their all this holiday season.
Robert William Adams
Aug. 14, 1915-Dec. 14, 2007
Candidate Ron Paul offers change
Editor,
Pirates win conference opener in OT thriller
Good home opener, good conference opener.
Josh Dean Young Running Crane
ARLEE — Josh Dean Young Running Crane, 22, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2007, at his mother's home in Arlee. Services are being held with Foster & Durgeloh Funeral Chapel of St. Ignatius on the Flathead Reservation and with Foster & Spotted Eagle Tribal Wake Center of Browning on the Blackfeet Reservation where the final commital will take place.
Asia Day Marie Gray
KALISPELL — Asia Day Marie Gray met an untimely death in Kalispell on Dec. 12, 2007.
Sharing Place, Victory Food Bank say thanks
Editor,
Mack C. Olson
ST. IGNATIUS — On Dec. 10, 2007, Mack C. Olson died due to injuries received in an auto accident.
Daniel Brent Doty
RONAN — Daniel Brent Doty, 53, of Charlo died of cancer on Dec. 12, 2007, at his sister's residence.
Little Lambs Preschool is 25
Editor,
Christmas memories
Among Other Things
Perry F. Roys
POLSON — Perry F. Roys, 85, of Polson died on Dec. 8, 2007, at Village Health Care Center in Missoula after a stoic battle with lung cancer.
Officials eye water pact for 2009
Negotiations over Tribal water rights continued last week at a public meeting at SKC, and the state's Water Rights chairman hopes to have an agreement in place to present to the 2009 Legislature.
Thank you, MV Motorcycle Veterans
Editor,
Larson leads Maidens past Mission
The Maidens, plagued by injuries early in the season, need a go-to player, and last Friday night, Kaylee Larson was it.
Lena Mae Bender
COTTONWOOD, Ariz. — Lena Mae Bender ascended into the loving arms of her Savior on Nov. 15, 2007, in Cottonwood due to natural causes.
Rich man, poor man
A Little Off the Top
Showdown at the 'Dog pound
Anyone expecting a blowout at last Friday's Chiefs-Bulldogs match-up had to respect the fact that the 'Dogs gave fans their money's worth for much of the game.
Church closing is the real tragedy
Editor,
Polson offers a look at history through the glass
Last Friday night, the kids pressing the noses against window glass in downtown Polson weren't looking at prospective Christmas presents. Well, maybe they were, but they also were looking at scenes of living history acted out by local volunteers.
Arlen "Digger" Dale
BEMIDJI, Minn. — Former Polson resident Arlen George Dale was born on March 21, 1941, in Fertile, Minn., to parents Melvin and Pearl Dale. He was baptized at Evanger Lutheran church. He grew up on the farm in Fertile and graduated in 1959 from Fertile High School. Arlen was united in marriage to Bonnie Espe in Crookston, Minn., in 1970.
Thursday, December 13
Don't forget the Food Pantry
Editor,
Second fire in two weeks puts families out in the cold
By Jennifer McBride / Leader Staff
Courting Subscribers
By Ethan Smith A little off the top
Judge accepts plea in murder trial, over protests of the family
Jennifer McBride / Leader Staff
First thanks; then a word game
By Paul Fugleberg / Among other things
Ronan will seek public safety levy
By Jennifer McBride / Leader Staff
Charlo uses defense to beat Arlee, St. Ignatius
Zach Urness / Leader Staff
Chiefs hoops off to hot start
Zach Urness / Leader Staff
Ronan wins Superior tourney
Zach Urness / Leader Staff
Paul W. Speck
POLSON — Paul W. Speck, 91, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, at his home in Polson with his wife Gladys at his side.
Thursday, December 6
Scannerland
By Ethan Smith - A little off the top
By Ethan Smith - Leader Staff
A chimney fire that apparently started due to high winds destroyed most of a home outside of Polson Tuesday morning.
Tree lightings kick off Christmas in Mission Valley
By Karen Peterson - Leader staff
Family wants justice
Editor,
Come watch the Bison run
By Zach Urness - Sports Editor
SKC Bison host first ever home game
Zach Urness / Leader Staff
Talented Chiefs look to make the post-season
Zach Urness / Leader Staff
Jennifer McBride - Leader Staff
The third annual Polson Art Walk drew small crowds last Friday afternoon, despite cold temperatures and flurries of snow. Over 20 local businesses in downtown Polson opened their doors late to draw in both holiday shoppers and art aficionados. Most local owners said business was slower than last year because of the sudden storm, but there was still a fair amount of foot traffic.
Polson Invitational gets winter season rolling
Zach Urness / Leader Staff
Anna Marie Wipplinger Brady
HELENA — Anna Marie Wipplinger Brady, 94, died peacefully Monday, Nov. 26, 2007, at the Aspen Gardens Assisted Living in Helena.
