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Polson runs strong

MISSOULA — The Polson cross country team posted strong runs from multiple runners last Saturday at the Mountain West Classic in Missoula.

Mission football nearly gets win

ST. IGNATIUS — Mission football head coach Peter Hamilton’s pregame speech isn’t working.

Culture shared with students

Sept. 23-25 was Native American Awareness Week and the People’s Center in Pablo hosted three days of events for local schools.

Smokers take it outside

LAKE COUNTY — Take a deep breath Montana; that’s the smell of smoke free state businesses. Today is the first day all enclosed public places and workplaces in Montana must be completely smoke free.

Three Ronan golfers place in top 10

FRENCHTOWN — The Ronan golf team capitalized on a smaller field and placed a season-high three golfers in the top 10 at the Frenchtown Invitational.

Community Notes

Oct. 1

Obituaries, Oct. 1

Lindsey, Gonzalez, Wilson, Warren, Schweigert, Johnson, Haynes, Sago

Dusty Bull leads Ronan

MISSOULA — Ronan cross country head coach Gale Decker knows his team can run better.

Immunization registry and you

This is public health

The Montana Immunization Registry known as WIZRD  (Web-based Immunization Registry Database) has been developed as a part of Montana’s strategy to help ensure that children are age-appropriately immunized. This effort has now expanded to include adult immunizations. An immunization registry is a computer-based information system that contains a record of the immunization status of the individual. WIZRD provides an invaluable tool for the reporting of immunization data.

Pirates win twice

POLSON — The Polson boys soccer team knows that every game counts, especially when its conference only  takes two teams to state.

Bulldogs win one, lose one

BIGFORK — The Mission volleyball team lost to Bigfork before beating Darby last week.

Vikings awaiting new buildings

CHARLO — School superintendent Paul Jenkins has only been part of the Charlo district since July 1, but a nice gift awaited his arrival: A new multipurpose room set to be completed in January or February.

Chiefs drop one to Cats

RONAN — In Ronan football team’s second appearance on their new turf, the Chiefs couldn’t muster a win.

Charlo tastes first loss

CHARLO — Charlo was handed its first loss of the season at the hands of Drummond.

Saddle Mountain fire quieting

ARLEE — Arson is the suspected cause of the Saddle Mountain fire, burning just west of Arlee, fire information officer for Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Rich Janssen said.

News Briefs

Oct. 1

Pirates chop Loggers

POLSON — Relying on a triple-headed running attack, the Pirates scored 35 first-half points in a 48-27 homecoming romp over Libby.

Obituaries, July 2

Adsit, Holland, Richwine, Sherba, Hart, Bugosh, Jensen, Foster

Charlo doesn't get out of pool play

ARLEE — The Charlo volleyball team didn’t play up to it’s potential last weekend.

Polson gets in groove

POLSON — Polson volleyball head coach Jan Toth is able to smile during matches.

Property tax review deadline today

LAKE COUNTY — Time is running out for  Lake County residents who wish to appeal their recent property tax assessment.

Home of: Doug Allard

ST. IGNATIUS — The name of the legendary “Colonel” Doug Allard is still seen all over St. Ignatius, despite his passing on Sept. 16. Allard’s General Store, Allard’s Fruit Stand, Doug Allard Flathead Indian Museum & Trading Post and other signs line U.S. Highway 93 in the Mission Valley, a testament to his widespread interests and influence among the people of this Valley, a legend in every sense of the word.

Polson golfers look ahead to divisionals

POLSON — After placing well in both the Polson Invitational and the Hamilton Invitational, the Polson golf teams are looking to improve in today’s divisional competition in Columbia Falls.

Time to protest taxes is now

Every citizen has the right to protest their taxes. Time is running out. The 30 days will be up this week. If you file for an informal review the 30 days will be extended.

Sneak-peek for Arlee XC

MISSOULA — The Arlee cross country team got a look at where the state meet will be held, last weekend.

Ronan faces long road

RONAN — Ronan volleyball had a tough week.

Births, Oct. 1

Gerrity, Newman

SKC enjoys student spike

PABLO — Following statewide and national trends of boosted enrollment numbers, Salish Kootenai College welcomed a record-high number of new students this fall. The school also announced this week that four finalists have been selected to succeed founder and current president Joe McDonald beginning in 2010.

Letters to the editor

Oct. 1

Hewston's goals not enough for Pirates

POLSON — A two-goal weekend by sophomore winger Madeline Hewston wasn’t enough for the Polson soccer team, losing 4-1 to Bigfork last Thursday and falling 3-1 to Columbia Falls last Saturday.

WEEKEND UPDATE Saddle Creek fire 30 percent contained

The Saddle Mountain Fire located three miles west of Arlee is  now estimated at 471 acres after Saturday's 18 MPH winds caused a six acre spot fire next to the main fire perimeter.  Helicopters dropping water quickly contained the spot as fire personnel lined the slop over, a Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes press release said.

House project helping mill veterans learn a new trade

On average, the morning crew helping to construct the fifth Student Built House in Polson is two years away from retirement.

Lady Vikings continue winning streak

CHARLO — The Charlo volleyball team continued their three-set game streak last week, beating Arlee last Thursday and Two Eagle River last Saturday.

State, tribe pair to honor Flathead

BLUE BAY — Looking out over Flathead Lake on a gorgeous mid-September day, it’s interesting to imagine for the younger generation what it was like 30 years ago, both around the water and 200 feet deep below the surface.

Maidens practice hard for opponent

RONAN — Ronan’s volleyball team knew what was coming. They saw it on the schedule and talked about it in practice.

Pirates dominate Anaconda

POLSON — In Friday night’s game, Polson set the tone.

Rice scores five TDs in Arlee's win

ARLEE — Warrior junior Cole Rice continued his breakout season on Friday, scampering for three touchdowns just in the first half to lead his team to it’s first victory this season in the 72-18 win over Alberton.

Home of: Margene Asay

Margene Asay’s goal is simple and grand: She tries to do something good every day. For more than 35 years, Margene has been meeting that goal by working to keep the people of Mission Valley healthy and happy.

News Briefs

Sept. 24

Refuge revitalization

Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge to expand wetland area

CHARLO — Public review for the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks wetland habitat restoration plan of an area near Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge came to a close last Wednesday with positive feedback.

WEEKEND UPDATE Charlo spikers going strong

Despite inconsistencies, the Charlo volleyball team took third in the Phillipsburg tournament last weekend.

Refuge revitalization

Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge to expand wetland area

CHARLO — Public review for the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks wetland habitat restoration plan of an area near Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge came to a close last Wednesday with positive feedback.

Obituaries, Sept. 10

McClure, Klein, Mathias Hovde, Auld, Funke, Grenier, Strong

Letters to the Editor

Sept. 10

Community Notes

Sept. 10

Economics 101

Among Other Things

Paul Fugleberg

WEEKEND UPDATE Charlo blows up at home

The Charlo football team started their 2009 season off with a bang.

MIDWEEK UPDATE Ronan hosts golf tourney

Area high school golfers enjoyed what could be the final rays of sunshine on the course on Thursday, competing against several other school from across northwestern Montana.

Births, Sept. 3

Staat, Usher, Ramesar, Miller, Azure, Hawkins

Ronan freshman Hardy has good first outing

ANACONDA — Ronan had a tough start to the season at the Old Works Golf Meet in Anaconda.

Pirates fall to Broncs

POLSON — The Polson Pirates football team could not withstand a blistering Frenchtown attack, losing to the Broncs 42-0 last Friday night in a nonconference game.

South Creek Valley Bridge remains open

LAKE COUNTY — South Valley Creek residents have already noticed, but others may not realize and the South Creek Valley Bridge is still open after its supposed Aug. 30 closure date.

Ronan doesn't give up

WHITEFISH — In their first time on the court this season, the Ronan volleyball team established that they don’t give up.