Stories for November 2011

November 30, 2011 3:54 p.m.

Cornerstone case heads to federal court

MISSOULA — Keith Kovick, a 60-year-old resident of Williston, N.D. and formerly of Polson, appeared during a federal court session in Missoula on Nov. 29.

November 30, 2011 11:45 a.m.

Salvation Army Kettle Drive to Benefit Helping Hands Fund

November 29, 2011 8:15 a.m.

Local woman wins National Red Ribbon Award

PABLO — The National Native American AIDS Prevention Center (NNAAPC) is pleased to announce that Niki Webster Graham is the 2011 recipient of the Honoring the Red Ribbon Award.

November 28, 2011 4:11 p.m.

Letters to the editor

Thanksgiving

November 28, 2011 8:15 a.m.

Meth maker gets four years in prison

POLSON — After he was busted in July of this year, 48-year-old Ronald Lee Phillips Jr. was sentenced to four years in jail in Lake County District Court last Wednesday for possessing the chemicals and materials needed to make meth.

November 28, 2011 8 a.m.

Kane and Hazel: Blazing trails

CHARLO — Twelve-year-old Kane Shenyer is blazing trails for youth in Lake County.

November 27, 2011 3:15 p.m.

Expanding the fight against lake trout

FLATHEAD LAKE — Fall Mack Days wrapped things up last weekend, and while the event has been a smashing success two seasons out of the year, more still needs to be done to control the level of non-native lake trout in Flathead Lake.

November 27, 2011 12:30 p.m.

Celebrate the Season of Light

POLSON — Because it is much more enjoyable to begin stringing Christmas lights before the snow begins to fly, the Beautification Committee of Envision Polson! is announcing its plans for a community-wide holiday decorations contest early.

November 27, 2011 8:15 a.m.

Marine Corps League honors local servicemen

POLSON — Police officers and firefighters don’t often get public praise for the commitment and sacrifices they make day in and day out, but at the Marine Corps 236th birthday celebration at the Elk’s Club in Polson, two people were given their due recognition.

November 26, 2011 4:05 p.m.

Mack Days Ladies of the Lake

“He is not going fishing today!” the woman exclaims as she tries to jam a fishing pole down the garbage disposal.

November 26, 2011 8:15 a.m.

Arlee man admits to sexual assault

POLSON — An Arlee man admitted to committing the crime of sexual assault as part of his plea agreement last Wednesday in Lake County District Court.

November 25, 2011 11:20 a.m.

READY TO RUMBLE

Local fighters get ready for first MMA fight in Lake County,

November 25, 2011 8:15 a.m.

Steffens sentenced in Flathead River crash

POLSON — As expected with the plea agreement he signed in September, 25-year-old Shain Steffens was sentenced to five years in the Montana Department of Corrections for two counts of negligent homicide, last Wednesday in Lake County District Court.

November 24, 2011 4:10 p.m.

From your Senator

I’d like to thank our local newspapers for their excellent Veterans Day coverage.

November 24, 2011 10:15 a.m.

A Note from the Newsroom: Winter Driving

Despite my many attempts to coax summer back into Lake County by wearing shorts and sandals to work, the veil of Old Man Winter has apparently come to stay. Thanks to the weather we’ve been struck with for the past few days, the streets have turned into winter wonderlands.

November 24, 2011 8 a.m.

Home for the holidays: Dinner display urges drivers to be safe

POLSON — Diana Schwab will tell you she’s not a big fan of statistics, but the numbers 79 and 61 are the focus of her “Empty Dinner Party” display, which you can see at Polson’s First Interstate Bank all week.

November 24, 2011 7:45 a.m.

Senior News

Arlee

November 24, 2011 7:30 a.m.

Lady Bison pick up first league win

SKC downs BCC in home opener to win first league game, plays

November 24, 2011 7 a.m.

REMEMBERING MARVIN

Last Thursday in Pablo, four SKC players took the court for their teammate, Marvin Hudson-Lewis

Last Thursday in Pablo, four SKC players took the court for

November 24, 2011 6 a.m.

Polson's Morigeau keeps Carroll College rolling

Saints Bash Brothers defensive tandem makes impact in first-round playoff game

Saints’ “Bash Brothers” defensive tandem makes impact in

November 23, 2011 4:03 p.m.

Dr. John Paul Daniels

November 23, 2011 3:59 p.m.

Joseph Sonny Arlee

Joseph “Sonny” Arlee, Jr., 72, of St. Ignatius, Mont. passed away on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011 at St. Luke Extended Care Facility in Ronan.

November 23, 2011 3:58 p.m.

Louis A. Largent

Louis A. Largent, 85, of Ronan, Mont., passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011 at the St. Luke Extended Care Facility in Ronan.

November 23, 2011 3:58 p.m.

J. Viola Herak

Julia Viola (Vi) Sullivan Herak, 91, beloved mother and grandmother, died early Nov. 16, 2011, in Ronan, Mont.

November 23, 2011 3:57 p.m.

Chester Winfred Zimmer

Chester Winfred Zimmer was born on March 15, 1913 in Banks, Idaho. He was the only son of Carl and Evie Zimmer. He had three sisters, Florence, Beulah and Jewel.

November 23, 2011 3:45 p.m.

Police look for help with string of Woods Bay burglaries

WOODS BAY — The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is requesting public help to identify suspects in relation to crimes committed in the Woods Bay area on Oct. 16 and 21.

November 20, 2011 10:51 p.m.

SOME SERIOUS MILEAGE

Three playoff games, three long road trips, but you won’t hear

November 18, 2011 11:52 a.m.

Charlo FB: Going cross-state

Charlo’s Stephen Delaney talks about the Vikings’ trip

November 17, 2011 2:08 p.m.

Veterans Day 2011

November 17, 2011 2 p.m.

DIX SIGNS WITH MONTANA TECH

BUTTE - Cortney Dix, a senior from Arlee has signed a letter of intent to play volleyball for the Montana Tech Oredigger volleyball team. Dix is a 5'6" setter who has been selected to the Class C All-Conference team since her freshman year.

November 17, 2011 1:42 p.m.

Community Calendar

Kids classes

November 17, 2011 1:30 p.m.

Tribes pay tribute to vets

PABLO — Freedom isn’t free; and nobody knows that better than America’s veterans.

November 17, 2011 1:23 p.m.

Honoring our heroes

ST. IGNATIUS — “We veterans are here today to pay our respects to our fallen comrades. Something we must do. Something we’re honored to do. They deserve no less.”

November 17, 2011 12:55 p.m.

Ayasha Alessandra Darlene Courville

November 17, 2011 12:53 p.m.

Merrie Holley Prewett

November 17, 2011 12:14 p.m.

Use of deadly force

Whether she’s making spikes on the volleyball court or throwing

November 17, 2011 11:15 a.m.

A Note from the Newsroom: Cutting edge theater!

Thanks to the Port Polson Players’ production of Sweeney Todd, I’ve been looking at the Hot Pockets in my fridge with varying degrees of suspicion, singing to my razor while shaving much to the chagrin of my roommate and I’ve been avoiding the barber chair like the plague since seeing the show.

November 17, 2011 10 a.m.

LADY PIRATES FIGHT TO FIVE

Polson volleyball plays in close battles at state tournament

November 14, 2011 11:24 a.m.

Are you ready to see the snow fly?

November 14, 2011 8:30 a.m.

Aquatic center gets OK on road variance

POLSON — On Tuesday, Nov. 1, Polson’s Board of Adjustments approved a variance to the city’s code which will allow Mission Valley Aquatics to build a 20-foot, chip sealed road to the aquatic center, rather than the 26-foot asphalt road with curbs, gutters and sidewalks the Polson City/County Planning Board required of them.

November 14, 2011 8:15 a.m.

Police offer tips for tackling holiday theft

POLSON — With the holiday season fast approaching and everybody thinking about starting their Christmas shopping, Polson Assistant Chief of Police John Stevens wants people to be extra cautious this year when it comes to protecting themselves against vehicle theft.

November 14, 2011 8:15 a.m.

When you wish upon a star

RONAN — There were plenty of laughs, maybe even a few tears, and certainly quite a few people restraining themselves from singing along when “The Power of Dreaming,” a musical created and performed by the Ronan seventh and eighth grade drama class, went off to a standing ovation last weekend at the Ronan Performing Arts Center.

November 11, 2011 4:39 p.m.

Power of Dreaming

A musical by the Ronan Middle School theater class, Nov. 4 and 5 at the Ronan Performing Arts Center

November 11, 2011 4:08 p.m.

Letters to the editor

Post office closure

November 11, 2011 4:05 p.m.

Notice of Death

Melva Lee Imbert, 70, of Pablo, Mont., passed away on Monday, Oct. 24 at the Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Wash. Survivors include her two children; Barbara Ann (Bob) Kintz and Edward Combs. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 1 p.m. at Grogan Funeral Home in Polson.

November 11, 2011 4:04 p.m.

John Robert Bob Grinde

John Robert “Bob” Grinde, 89, of Polson, Mont. passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011 at his home surrounded by family.

November 11, 2011 4:01 p.m.

Victor Lefthand

Victor Lefthand, 80, of Elmo, Mont., passed away on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011 at his home in Elmo.

November 11, 2011 8:30 a.m.

Man charged in extortion case

POLSON — A Polson man pleaded guilty to involvement in an extortion attempt that demanded $10,000 from the victim. Facing charges of theft, 20-year old Canyon Murrin accepted a plea agreement Nov. 2 and will be sentenced for the crime on Dec. 7.

November 11, 2011 8 a.m.

Mission local wounded in Afghanistan

ST. IGNATIUS — On Oct. 16, 21-year-old Montana soldier Sam Helmer was critically injured in eastern Afghanistan after unknowingly triggering an explosive device. The incident left him fighting for his life but, three weeks later, Helmer’s condition continues to improve.

November 10, 2011 4 p.m.

SKC kicks off season on the road

Here is a roundup of how SKC basketball did last weekend

November 10, 2011 3:30 p.m.

Mission VB: Saving the best for last

Mission defeats top teams at divisionals, was just one win away

November 10, 2011 3 p.m.

Charlo FB: So close, yet so far away

Charlo was 679 miles from home, but that didn’t stop them from

November 10, 2011 2 p.m.

VB: Scarlets finish season at divisionals against tough competition

BUTTE - Following a grueling weekend in Noxon on Oct. 28-29 in which they took second place, only finishing behind an undefeated Superior team, the Arlee Scarlets ran out of gas in Butte this weekend at divisionals.

November 10, 2011 1:30 p.m.

VB: Lady Vikings rebound from districts, impress at divisionals

Charlo takes down one-loss Drummond team, beats Arlee and

November 10, 2011 noon

Amazing Chiefs down powerhouse Baker

Fourth quarter touchdown pass from Robbie Gauthier gets Ronan

November 10, 2011 11:11 a.m.

Polson VB: Stellar in Stumptown

Lady Pirates clinch second straight conference championship and fourth straight trip to state tournament

Lady Pirates clinch second straight conference championship and

November 10, 2011 8:30 a.m.

Linderman teacher earns technology grant

POLSON — Linderman fourth grade teacher Brittany Simonich got a pleasant surprise Thursday, Oct. 28 when CenturyLink Market Development Manager John Bemis awarded her a $3,200 technology grant, the last presentation of 10 grants totaling $50,000 that were distributed statewide.

November 10, 2011 8:15 a.m.

Community Calendar

Masumola Club meets

November 10, 2011 8:15 a.m.

Lake County Veterans Day Events

Friday, Nov. 11, citizens around the nation will recognize Veterans Day. The day gives people a special opportunity to acknowledge the efforts and sacrifices made by our bravest men and women who have served our country with honor, courage and loyalty.

November 10, 2011 7:30 a.m.

Senior News

Dixon

November 9, 2011 11:58 a.m.

Unofficial Lake County Municipal Election Results

City of Polson

November 7, 2011 8:15 a.m.

Letters to the editor

Suicide attacks

November 7, 2011 7:30 a.m.

Food bank fundraiser to match donations

With a “10 million in 10 years” theme, the Town Pump Charitable Foundation seeks to raise over $2 million this year during its 10th annual fundraising campaign for Montana food banks – and break the $10 million mark during the life of the campaign.

November 6, 2011 7:15 a.m.

Ronan cowboy jumps right into rodeo

RONAN — Over three years ago, on March 26, Zanen Pitts caught his first calf. Since then, he hasn’t been able to stop.

November 4, 2011 8 a.m.

Among other things: What a car show!

Introduction of new models of automobiles is a tradition that dates back many years. New car debuts ranged from low key to grandiose – even in small towns.

November 4, 2011 7:30 a.m.

It's the Monster Mash!

POLSON — Ghosts and ghouls raced through the streets of Polson Saturday morning, and running beside them were bunnies and kittens and… superheroes? Participants in the annual Monster Mash Fun Run were encouraged to run in their Halloween costumes, an entertaining twist to the typical 5K experience.