Stories for May 2011

May 27, 2011 2 p.m.

King Spencer

MISSOULA - You would be hardpressed to find two tennis players

May 27, 2011 10:35 a.m.

I am writing on behalf of the Mission Valley Mariners and the American Legion Baseball Association. At the Polson City Council meeting held on May 2, it was stated that the Mission Valley Mariners were an elite team, the Senior Babe Ruth was the area’s blue collar team, and that only the rich kids could play for the Mission Valley Mariners. I have heard this from people in the community for years and this is so far from the truth that I wanted to set the record straight.

May 27, 2011 9:46 a.m.

Grizzly bear relocated, investigation complete

FLATHEAD RESERVATION — The Tribal Wildlife Management Program reported trapping a male grizzly bear on Friday, May 20, east of Ronan.

May 27, 2011 8:30 a.m.

Suspects dismissed in homicide investigation

POLSON — State prosecutors have dismissed criminal charges against two men accused of killing an elderly St. Ignatius man and incinerating his remains, but the alleged murder suspects aren’t off the hook quite yet.

May 26, 2011 3:21 p.m.

Spring Mack Days finale

FLATHEAD LAKE — Spring Mack Days concluded with great fishing weather for the final three days of the event, with Chuck Forgey of Arlee finishing as the top angler.

May 26, 2011 3:18 p.m.

Sports photos of the week (May 26)

Here are photos of the week from the May 26th edition of the Leader.

May 26, 2011 2 p.m.

FOR COACH P

POLSON - Sometimes things are just bigger than the game.

May 26, 2011 noon

RUNNING TO STATE: Ronan and Polson track

A look at how Polson and Ronan did at the divisional track meet

May 26, 2011 10:30 a.m.

Mariners win first conf. game

FLORENCE - The Mariners A team bounced back from a 13-5 loss to

May 26, 2011 9:54 a.m.

Polson trustees pass elementary budget

POLSON — Monday’s Polson board of educator’s meeting was one replete with surprising alliances and long-awaited conclusions.

May 26, 2011 9:53 a.m.

Senior News

Ronan

May 26, 2011 9:50 a.m.

Cop's Corner

First and foremost, as always, our youth are showing how special they are in so many ways. One only needs to read the valley newspapers to note youth of nearly every age are representing themselves along with their peers in class. We marvel at the student government groups, musicians, thespians, speech and debate teams plus our athletes throughout the area and up and down the valley. Many are having stellar seasons. We respect all involved regardless of their success because they were bold enough to try.

May 26, 2011 9:44 a.m.

Pete earns Gates Millennium Scholarship

POLSON — Polson High School senior Sierra Pete was awarded a Gates Millennium Scholarship to attend Washington State University in the fall.

May 26, 2011 9:30 a.m.

Mariners B team splits with Rangers

EUREKA - Mike Bournstein continued his hot hitting, but it

May 26, 2011 7:30 a.m.

Mission Football: Plenty of memories for Hamilton

ST IGNATIUS - When asked about his favorite memory coaching

May 25, 2011 1:24 p.m.

Science Fair

May 25, 2011 10:27 a.m.

James Wendell Burrowes

James Wendell Burrowes of Polson passed away on his 89th birthday on May 18 at the Pines of Polson with his family by his side.

May 25, 2011 10:26 a.m.

Loretta Winifred Prochaska

Loretta Winifred Prochaska entered her next life on May 18 in Phoenix, Ariz. with the love of her family, hospice, and caregivers supporting her on this journey.

May 25, 2011 10:26 a.m.

Perri Ray Gaustad

Perri Ray Gaustad went to Heaven with a fishing rod, a gun and his driver’s license in his pocket on April 16.

May 25, 2011 10:26 a.m.

Erma Sophie Matt

Erma Sophie Matt, 84, of Big Arm passed away at her home on Monday, May 16.

May 25, 2011 10:25 a.m.

Donald James Smith

Donald James Smith, 58, of Polson passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on Saturday, May 21.

May 25, 2011 9:51 a.m.

Notices of Death

Nelson Matthew Howard (BigSam)

May 20, 2011 4 p.m.

Twin killing for Mariners

Mission Valley sweeps Saturday double-header against Glacier

May 20, 2011 2:30 p.m.

Yellow Bay fest a bloomin' success

YELLOW BAY — Community members gathered at the Yellow Bay Clubhouse Saturday to enjoy the town’s annual cherry blossom festival.

May 20, 2011 2 p.m.

MAC gets No. 2 seed for divisionals

ST. IGNATIUS - The Lady Bulldogs (13-3) secured the No. 2 spot

May 20, 2011 11:30 a.m.

Maidens win two

RONAN - The Ronan girls' tennis team continues to pick up wins

May 20, 2011 10 a.m.

Rockies pick up first win

LIBBY - It's the Senior Babe Ruth version of the Red-Sox-Yankees

May 20, 2011 9:15 a.m.

SLAM! Emotions pour onto stage, canvas at annual Two Eagle River Art Slam

PABLO — Emo. Goth. Punk. The words used to categorize teenage experiences into digestible stereotypes are numerous.

May 20, 2011 8:30 a.m.

Capitol Letters

Dear Folks,

May 20, 2011 8 a.m.

Polson Youth Soccer: Battle in Coeur d'Alene

Polson FC doesn’t shy away from playing bigger teams from Idaho,

May 20, 2011 5:30 a.m.

Mariners B: Giving Glacier a fight

WHITEFISH - Even though the Mariners B team fell to the Glacier

May 19, 2011 8 p.m.

HAIL THE VIKINGS

Charlo sweep both boys and girls district team titles

May 19, 2011 7:30 p.m.

Grizzly bear killed in Ronan area

RONAN — The Tribal Wildlife Management Program reports that a female grizzly bear was killed by a local landowner.

May 19, 2011 7:25 p.m.

Annual Women 4 Wellness fair: a healthy dose of fun

PABLO — Members of the SKC Prevention Task Force once again joined forces with local vendors and volunteers to present the third annual Women 4 Wellness Health Fair: an event that entertains, educates and even saves lives.

May 19, 2011 7 p.m.

Ronan Tames Copperheads

ANACONDA - The Ronan Maidens won their third straight thanks to

May 19, 2011 5:30 p.m.

ABC invite gives last tune-up before divisionals

Here's what happened last Saturday at Polson's ABC Invite.

May 19, 2011 2:17 p.m.

Doris (Pat) A. Webb

Doris (Pat) A. Webb, 87, of Polson passed away on Friday, Dec. 24, 2010 at St. Joseph Hospital following years of ill health. Pat was born on her brother’s birthday in 1923 in the railroad station at Pompeys Pillar, Mont.

May 19, 2011 2:15 p.m.

Francis L. Wamsley

Francis L. Wamsley, son of G. W. and Grace Wamsley, was born in St. Ignatius, Montana, on Dec. 1, 1922 and died May 16.

May 19, 2011 2:14 p.m.

Robin Marie Moll

Robin Marie Moll, 52, of Polson, passed away on May 10 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula after a brief and valiant battle with a sudden illness.

May 19, 2011 2:10 p.m.

Tracy Lowell Pulse

Tracy Lowell Pulse, 53, of Polson, passed away on May 9 at his home. He was born on April 14, 1958 in Dalles, Ore. to the late Jack Alden Pulse and Betty Raye Waldron Pulse.

May 19, 2011 2:09 p.m.

Update from Helena

The governor signed the budget bill. I was surprised at his statement that the Republican leaders did not live up to their promises. Senate President Peterson and House Speaker Milburn wrote the agreement down at the time they spoke to the governor. The governor said the final budget is much like the one he proposed in the very beginning. So why all the posturing?

May 19, 2011 2:03 p.m.

Community calendar

Raise funds for MVA

May 19, 2011 1:58 p.m.

Not-so-plain Jane

ST. IGNATIUS - Much like her signature reflective sunglasses,

May 13, 2011 7:15 p.m.

Hurdling towards the postseason

Charlo track teams cap off successful week of track meets, have eyes set at districts

Charlo track teams cap off successful week of track meets, have

May 12, 2011 2:07 p.m.

What's your favorite section of the newspaper?

May 12, 2011 12:30 p.m.

Minor injury in Hwy. 93 rollover

ST. IGNATIUS — A California man sustained minor injuries Saturday afternoon from a one-vehicle accident that law enforcement officials say could have been worse.

May 12, 2011 11:30 a.m.

Alleged painkiller thief pleads innocent

POLSON — A 24-year-old Polson woman pleaded innocent in District Court April 20 for allegedly trying to steal a painkiller patch off a hospital patient.

May 12, 2011 11:30 a.m.

Tennis: Polson cages the 'cats

POLSON - Polson swept both boys and girls' duals with 6-1 scores

May 12, 2011 11:28 a.m.

Notices of death

Dorothy Ziegler

May 12, 2011 11:18 a.m.

Update from Helena

One of our local newspaper editors asked me to write a legislative wrap-up of the session. Well, there are still many things not decided. Last Wednesday nearly one hundred bills were transmitted to the Governor for his action.

May 12, 2011 11:18 a.m.

Capitol Letter

Dear Folks,

May 12, 2011 11:16 a.m.

Community calendar

Honor pass fundraiser

May 12, 2011 10 a.m.

M's down Glacier

EUREKA - The Mission Valley Mariners A team never let up against

May 12, 2011 8:30 a.m.

B team drops close one to Kootenai Valley

EUREKA - The Mission Valley Rockies B team had to get up at 7

May 12, 2011 7:45 a.m.

Maidens down Whitefish

RONAN - The Maidens picked up a dual win over Whitefish but the

May 12, 2011 7 a.m.

Rockies have close battles with Legion teams

EUREKA - The Mission Valley Rockies saw their first action of

May 6, 2011 9:45 a.m.

Among other things: Mom's the word

Mother’s Day is coming up this Sunday, May 8. Although my mother died at the age of 93 in 1993, it’s still a special day for me. I’m grateful for her habit of writing down the highlights of her life – not only in later years but throughout her life. And I appreciate knowing some of the details of her younger days and people she encountered.

May 5, 2011 5:27 p.m.

Do you think the world is a safer place now that Osama bin Laden is dead?

May 5, 2011 4:55 p.m.

Mission showcase

St. Ignatius students displayed senior projects, writing, cooking, arts and science for parents, peers and community members to enjoy at the Mission Showcase last Thursday evening. A spaghetti dinner drew crowds to the new elementary cafeteria where the after school program participants entertained on stage.

May 5, 2011 4:22 p.m.