Stories for July 2011

July 29, 2011 3:44 p.m.

Elmore Ray Cass

Elmore Ray Cass, 79, of Polson passed away July 18, 2011. He and his twin sister, Elinor, were born at Hotel Dieu Hospital in Polson on Feb. 12, 1932 to Frances and Merritt Cass. Elmore graduated from Polson High School in 1950 and entered the Navy with some of his classmates in March, 1951. He served as a Radio operator during the Korean war on the USS Titania - AKA 13, and was honorably discharged in March 1955.

July 29, 2011 3:43 p.m.

Timothy F. McLure

Timothy F. McLure, 53, of Polson died unexpectedly Friday, July 22, 2011 in Missoula.

July 29, 2011 3:42 p.m.

George Vulles

George Vulles, 75, of St. Ignatius, passed away of natural causes at St. Patrick’s Hospital on Monday, July 18, 2011. He was born Jan. 8, 1936 in Plains, Mont., the youngest of 10 children born to Daisy (Meljie) and Mike Vulles.

July 29, 2011 3:41 p.m.

Dr. Dudley H. Page

Dr. Dudley H. Page, retired anesthesiologist, 82, of Polson, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 18, 2011, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center after a brief illness, surrounded by loving family and friends.

July 29, 2011 3:40 p.m.

Kary L. Comeslast

Kary L. Comeslast, 41, of Polson, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2011 at his home.

July 29, 2011 2:09 p.m.

Fred Shore

Fred Shore, 85, of Polson, died on Wednesday, July 20, 2011, peacefully at home of cancer.

July 29, 2011 10:07 a.m.

This is Public Health: Teens and Smokeless Tobacco

The good news: The number of American teens who smoke is decreasing.

July 29, 2011 8:15 a.m.

Ring of Fire

Cold Hard Cash, a Johnny Cash cover band, entertained a lively crowd at the Polson Fairgrounds last week.

July 29, 2011 7:30 a.m.

Let the good old times roll

ST. IGNATIUS — Everywhere you looked there was another opportunity for fun.

July 28, 2011 1:30 p.m.

Rochin joins sister at MSU-Billings

Polson tennis standout takes her tennis talents to the east side of the state

Polson tennis standout takes her tennis talents to the east side

July 28, 2011 12:16 p.m.

Good Old Days!

July 28, 2011 10:30 a.m.

FLATHEAD 3-ON-3 HOOPS REPORT

A rundown of what happened in Hoopfest last weekend

July 28, 2011 10:06 a.m.

Among Other Things

Here’s something a little different this week. These pictures were taken from the corner of Main Street and Fourth Avenue in Polson. The top one is from the late 19teens or early ‘20s. The lower photo, of course, was snapped last week from the same corner.

July 28, 2011 8:30 a.m.

Knowing the ropes: Hallie Hovenkotter

Veteran 4-Her Hallie Hovenkotter is taking it easy at the Lake County Fair this year. Taking it easy is relative.

July 28, 2011 8:15 a.m.

Fall turkey hunting special permit applications due

LAKE COUNTY — Hunters planning to pursue wild turkeys in parts of western Montana this fall must apply for a special permit by July 28. The fall turkey hunting season begins Sept. 1.

July 28, 2011 7:45 a.m.

From the Mind of Lemm: THE BASKETBALL DIARY

All of my life, at least the life I can remember, I have wanted

July 25, 2011 11:33 a.m.

Letters to the editor

Amazing support

July 25, 2011 7:30 a.m.

Local teens reACT

HELENA ?— Jerry Wachal, Christian Reese and Cameron Reese of Polson High School and Eizabeth Morigeau of Arlee High School walked the red carpet with nearly 100 teen activists from across Montana at the sixth annual reACT Teen Summit June 21-23 at Carroll College in Helena to learn how policy change can make a big difference in the fight against tobacco.

July 25, 2011 7:15 a.m.

Irvine gets 10 years for drug distribution

POLSON — Last week, Leonard James Irvine, the Ronan man accused of providing drugs, alcohol and cigarettes to teenage girls, pleaded guilty to criminal distribution of dangerous drugs and pursuant to a plea agreement will be sentenced to 25 years in the department of corrections, with 15 years suspended.

July 22, 2011 4 p.m.

The Knights' Tale

Ronan softball product leads Wenatchee Valley College to best school record in history

Ronan softball product leads Wenatchee Valley College to best

July 22, 2011 7:30 a.m.

Polson nurse pleads guilty to drug theft

POLSON — A Polson nurse accused of stealing a painkiller patch off a disabled patient pleaded guilty to the crime, felony attempt, in district court last week.

July 22, 2011 7:15 a.m.

Two accidents in three days near Melita Island Rd.

BIG ARM — The curve in U.S. Hwy. 93 near Melita Island Rd. proved treacherous for two sets of drivers involved in separate accidents at that location within three days of each other.

July 21, 2011 12:15 p.m.

Bullshooting with Bullshot and Rosemary

POLSON — These days Polson is teeming with tourists, but no two newcomers stand out more than British spy Bullshot Crummond and his faithful friend, Rosemary Fenton. Last Sunday, the dapper duo took time of their busy schedules to sit down, introduce themselves and answer some questions.

July 21, 2011 12:14 p.m.

Bullshooting.m4v

July 21, 2011 11:31 a.m.

Cops' Corner

If you figure summer is June through August, as I write this we are already halfway through. I am saddest on June 21 when the daylight begins to get shorter and much happier on Dec. 21 (even though I detest winter) when the day’s light begins to get longer.

July 21, 2011 8 a.m.

12U Polson Pirate All-Stars make it to Elite Eight

HAMILTON - In the game of baseball, it's all how you finish the

July 21, 2011 7:45 a.m.

Meth lab found in man's car

PABLO — A man accused of operating a clandestine lab and possessing the precursors to dangerous drugs was arrested in Pablo, but the arrest could have happened anywhere — according to court documents, police discovered all the chemicals and equipment needed to make meth in the man’s car.

July 21, 2011 7 a.m.

Senior news

St. Ignatius

July 21, 2011 4:30 a.m.

Gym class

Shane Warwick brings skill-set workout and a trophy case full of success to summer basketball camp in Ronan

Shane Warwick brings skill-set workout and a trophy case full of

July 19, 2011 7 a.m.

Splish splash: Shovels hit dirt at the site of Polson's new aquatic center

POLSON — “There’s no more room for doubting,” said Polson resident Matt Seeley, husband to Mission Valley Aquatics Project Director Tana Seeley, in his closing remarks to a standing-room only crowd at the MVA groundbreaking ceremony last Friday afternoon.

July 15, 2011 1:55 p.m.

Polson ASA at state

Here are photos of the 14U Polson Lakers at the ASA state tournament last weekend.

July 15, 2011 8:45 a.m.

Tribal grizzly bear management zone closed

FLATHEAD RESERVATION — McDonald Peak and the surrounding areas in the Mission Mountains Tribal Wilderness will close to recreational activities on July 15 and remain closed until Oct. 1. This area known as the Grizzly Bear Management Zone is closed annually in order to avoid human disturbance to grizzly bear activity.

July 15, 2011 7 a.m.

Repeat offender busted for meth lab

PABLO — Early last week, a man in and out of prison since 1996 made good on a jailhouse promise to help police find local meth labs — only this lab was, allegedly, his own.

July 14, 2011 7:30 p.m.

Rockies streak to second place

Mission Valley wins three straight, advances to state

July 14, 2011 5:34 p.m.

Mariners vs. Mavs

Here are photos from the Mariners 6-0 win over Missoula last Wednesday.

July 14, 2011 4:39 p.m.

Rockies at state

Here are photos from the Mission Valley Rockies at the Senior Babe Ruth State Tournament last weekend in Bonner, MT.

July 14, 2011 4 p.m.

LAKE SHOW!

GREAT FALLS - Polson 14U head coach Don Toth had a motto for his team. After noticing that his team was progressively getting better every tournament, finishing in third place then second and then first, he told his team that they were just getting ready to blast off at the state tournament.

July 14, 2011 1:59 p.m.

Second at districts

WHITEFISH - They had just won their first two games of the

July 14, 2011 7:15 a.m.

Sex offender turns himself in

POLSON — In district court last week, a Pablo man pleaded guilty to sex crimes against a minor — crimes that police were alerted to when the defendant walked into a police station and declared himself a “sexual predator.”

July 14, 2011 7 a.m.

Among Other Things: Summertime!

Finally! Our long delayed warmer weather and visitor season arrived over the Independence Day weekend.

July 14, 2011 7 a.m.

Lighting up Polson's downtown

POLSON — Polson’s snazzy new Main Street was cause for celebration Friday during the “Celebrate Our City Center, Light up the Town” event.

July 11, 2011 4 a.m.

Home of: Jamison Challeen

July 9, 2011 1 p.m.

A note from the news room

"Life is getting through it. If you have a few laughs along the way, you're way ahead of the game," Wally, played by Neal Lewing, tells his wife Louise, played by Karen Lewing in "Wally's Cafe" now playing at the John Dowdall Theater.

July 8, 2011 1 p.m.

Grizzly bear killings under investigation

CHARLO — The Tribal Wildlife Management Program reports that a two year- old grizzly bear was found dead in the Charlo area on June 29. Tribal bear biologists were conducting a routine telemetry flight when they discovered the bear's radio collar on mortality mode.

July 8, 2011 11 a.m.