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Health care reform dominates Rehberg visit

POLSON — Frustrations and suggestions flowed freely on Thursday, when Congressman Denny Rehberg visited Polson during an ongoing swing through the state to gather information about health care.

Season winds down

People’s Center holds second annual powwow

PABLO — On Saturday afternoon, just under 100 people gathered for the People’s Center’s second annual social powwow.

Clunker deal boosts area sales

LAKE COUNTY -— After the Cash for Clunkers program run by the federal government came to a close on Monday, local car dealerships have claimed the initiative a success.

5-inch blade used in Ronan stabbing

POLSON — After appearing in Judge Chuck Wall’s court on August 18, Allen Metzger is being held at the Lake County Detention Center without bond.

Much ado about something

ST. ITGNATIUS — St. Ignatius and Charlo enjoyed a bit of the Bard this weekend as the Montana Shakespeare in the Parks theater company performed “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” and “The Tempest” this weekend.

Obituaries, Aug. 27

Waite, Chittenden, Knerr, Tanner, Hackman, Hertz, Dreir, Kurzenbaum, Rudolph, Hoyt

BREAKING NEWS Local trooper dies in canal

Chris Hoyt was off-duty

Montana Highway Trooper Chris Hoyt, 41, of Polson died on Sunday afternoon after being pulled from an irrigation canal. According to a press release from Sheriff Lucky Larson, Hoyt went into the canal, just south of Polson, to retreive his dog from the water.

MIDWEEK UPDATE CSKT takes over Pablo bridge project

PABLO — Construction and project duties of a pedestrian/bike access footbridge that will span the skyline above U.S. Highway 93 in Pablo have been transferred to the Confederated and Salish Kootenai Tribes, which this week held several meetings to discuss the details of the structure.

OBriens new book thrills

Among Other Things

A sign of a good book is said to be the author’s ability to “transport” the reader into the story, to identify with the characters and to “feel” what they are experiencing.

Antler pens specialty of local craftsman

Mondell’s Montana Crafts braved the elements last Saturday, sitting out for sale without the protection of a tent at the Sandpiper Gallery Outdoor Art Festival in Polson.

As school year nears, health officials ready

LAKE COUNTY — Swine flu (officially known as H1N1) has made an appearance in Lake County; however, it is unclear whether the fall will bring more cases of the virus, Emily Colomeda, Health Services Director for the Lake County Public Health Department, said.

Wild Horse Island: History and Lore

The first great thing about a trip to Wild Horse Island State Park is that you can’t get there simply by driving your car, like most other state, or even national, parks. Rather, you need to swim, take a boat, Jetski, canoe, kayak or use another water going device to reach this beautiful island located just off the Big Arm shores on Flathead Lake. To me, this means that the people who visit Wild Horse Island are seriously interested in what they see and do (animals and hiking) rather than driving a car along a paved road, not once leaving the relative safety of their vehicle. Call me a purist, but this is the least you can do when visiting a natural, protected place such as Wild Horse Island State Park.

Sports physical required before season begins

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Community Notes

Aug. 13

Arlee roads still messy

ARLEE — The town of Arlee looks deserted, except for the men and women in bright yellow vests and multicolored hard hats. The sidewalks and streets wait patiently to be paved, as anxious faces hang in the windows of local businesses, wondering when a customer will walk through the door.

In racing, age is an illusion

PABLO — If you hadn’t driven in 30 years, how difficult would it be to drive?

Letters to the editor

Aug. 13

Quite an A-Fair

Ronan still buzzing after Pioneer Days, fair festivities