Friday, May 25

Polson girls upset Whitefish for divisional title
By Ethan Smith

Lady Pirates look to erase memories of 2005
By Ethan Smith
The column of columns
By Ethan Smith

Charlo girls take divisional title
Zach Urness

Valley View students' education takes off
By Ethan Smith
2007 Legislature might have set bad precedent
By Rick Jore

Abuse survivor turns her life around, helps other women
By Karen Peterson
Some good, some bad in 2007 Legislature
By Janna Taylor
Bernard J. Gerrity
POLSON — Bernard J. Gerrity, 89, of Polson died of natural causes May 18, 2007, at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson.
Freedom: Long may it wave
By Paul Fugleberg
Friday, May 18

Mission girls repeat as divisional tennis champs
By Karen Peterson

SAFE Harbor director, staff provide victims of domestic violence with a way out
By Karen Peterson

Polson boys win ABC meet
Zach Urness
Polson board wants specifics on Big Arm land swap
By Ethan Smith
Juanita Potter
POLSON — Juanita Potter, 76, of Polson died of natural causes on Saturday, May 5, 2007, at St. Joseph Hospital.

Bison Range 'Friends' gather to promote Tribal management
By Karen Peterson

Ronan track comes up big at ABC Invite
Zach Urness
Special session not an easy one
By Janna Taylor
Mt. Saint Helens was neither saint nor lady
By Paul Fugleberg
Thursday, May 10

Lady Bulldogs rally for state playoff berth
Zach Urness
How the governor compromises
By Rep. Janna Taylor

County roads are deadliest in the state
By Ethan Smith
H. Everett Smith
POLSON — H. Everett Smith, 101, of Polson, died on May 5, 2007, at Evergreen Health & Rehab Center.

Mission athlete finds his strength is also in singing
By Karen Peterson
Jore weighs in on legislative impasse
By Rep. Rick Jore

Students experience fun, education at River Honoring
By Karen Peterson
A pair of excellent track records
By Paul Fugleberg

Polson hitters set sights on state records
Mark McGuire and Sammy Sosa’s home run race in 1998 was exciting, but it really doesn’t compare to what’s happening in Polson this year.
Daughter's rape changes many lives
Editor,

Skogen shatters state discus record
Zach Urness
Thursday, May 3

Murphy, Hammond break Charlo all-time school records
Zach Urness

Newton leads Lady Pirates past Wildkats
Opposing coaches must wonder what’s in the water in Polson, when the starting pitcher is also the team’s leading scoring threat at the plate that day.
What should proposed justice center look like?
When county officials and the public decide just how much to spend on a proposed justice center, they should probably take a look at those who will use it most — the county’s prison population.
Feels board member over-reacted
Editor,

New owner, same tradition - Vermedahl Ranch brings hundreds of students for two days of farm fun
IRVINE FLATS — Far be it from Mac Binger to end a long-standing Lake County tradition.
So long, and thanks for the stories
It’s been two years since I first put pen to paper for the Lake County Leader, and after hundreds of stories (some of them good), I feel it’s time to move on.
Among Other Things: Shearing hogs: Lot of noise, no wool
I’m sure the 2007 legislative session enacted some beneficial measures, but I’m disappointed that it failed to come to grips with the major budget items. From the start, the ingredients were there for a very difficult session — a virtually equally divided House and Senate and a billion dollar surplus.

Plea calls for hit-and-run driver to serve 20 years
Edward Ness, the man who struck and killed a Ronan woman with his vehicle, entered an Alford plea this week in district court and could face up to 20 years in prison.

Skogen sets his sights beyond Ronan discus record
Zach Urness