Thursday, May 31
Polson TR: DOUBLETROUBLE
GREAT FALLS — At the state track meet, most athletes hope to place in one event, but the Lady Pirates showed their versatility with three different athletes placing in multiple events. It was sophomore phenom Aja Starkey who placed the highest for the Lady Pirates, taking second in the 3,200-meter race (11:51.21).
TENNIS: PIRATES FINISH FOURTH
The Polson boys won the Northwestern A divisional championship two weeks ago and proved themselves to be one of the top four teams in the state last weekend in Great Falls.
Mariners: SWEET SWEEP!
KALISPELL — The Class A Kalispell Lakers couldn’t muster a run against the Mission Valley Mariners last Friday. Heck, they couldn’t muster a hit against Mariners’ flamethrower Nick Crawford, who looked like the next coming of Pedro Martinez as Mission Valley pulled off the doubleheader sweep against their conference opponent with scores of 3-0 and 14-0.
RSI has two state champions
BUTTE — The Ronan-St. Ignatius track and field team crowned two state champions at the Class B Montana Track and Field Championships last weekend, and fittingly, one came from Ronan and one came from St. Ignatius.
BRINGING DOWN THE CHAMPS
ST. IGNATIUS — Sometimes a win just means more. When it comes against a rival, it means a lot.
Charlo graduation
Here are some photos from the Charlo High School Graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 27.
Do you trust negative political advertisements?
SB: A SEASON TO REMEMBER FOR RONAN
ANACONDA — The Ronan Maidens battled their way through the divisional tournament two weeks ago to earn second place and made their state tournament count with a win and two nailbiters against top Class B competition in Anaconda last week.
Lady Bulldogs SB take third place at state
ANACONDA — Nothing intimidates the Mission-Arlee-Charlo Softball team.
From Your Senator: Memorial Day Memories
Memorial Day brings meaningful recollections. We pause to acknowledge the Revolutionary militiamen who stood fast in volleys of crude musket balls; to today’s warriors who could meet their end by a roadside bomb.
TWO IN A ROW FOR CHARLO
BUTTE — Back-to-back in track. For the Charlo Vikings, that definitely has a nice ring to it.
FJBC moves forward with water rights draft agreement
FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Last week, the Flathead Joint Board of Control’s water rights subcommittee voted unanimously to recommend to the FJBC that it release a proposed draft agreement between the FJBC, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and the United States regarding project water rights to the public for comment.
Senior news
St. Ignatius
QUEENS OF THE COURT
Like any state championship team, the 2012 Polson girls tennis team has plenty of backstory. The Lady Pirates used a complete team effort to earn the school’s second state title and finish a season that was, by all accounts, dominant.
THREEPEAT!
FRENCHTOWN — For the Polson Lady Pirates softball team, twice just wasn’t nice enough.
Wednesday, May 30
SB State (May 28)
Here are photos from the state championship game between Polson and Belgrade on May 28.
The Route of the Hiawatha
The scenery of trail has been well documented. The tunnels and the trestles, the creeks and the snow-capped mountains — all are described on end in brochures and on websites. But not until you look out at the world at 4,160 feet above sea level with your own eyes can you really understand the vast beauty found on the Route of the Hiawatha.
Rachelle Rae Thompson
Rachelle Rae Thompson, 47, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2012. Rachelle was born July 17, 1964 in Polson, to Jeannie Elizabeth and David Ray McLain. Mrs. Thompson was a 1982 graduate of Polson High School. Survivors include her husband, Donald; daughters, Josie Rae and Rhiannon Nicole Thompson; parents Jeannie and Ray McLain; and brother Russ McLain and wife, April. A memorial service will be held in Polson in August 2012.
Notices of Death
Dorothy McCallum
David William Burgan, MD
The interment service for David William Burgan, MD, will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Polson on Saturday, June 23, at 11 a.m. The Rev. David B. Joachim from Ohio will conduct the graveside service. There will be a time for remembering and lunch at the family home following the service.
Bert Deglow
On May 22, 2012, Bert Deglow passed into the eternal presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Memorial Day 2012
Polson, Mont.
MVCA graduation
Mission Valley Christian Academy Graduation, May 25, 2012
Births
Ollie Shea Bird
Dayton man gets eighth DUI
POLSON — After getting caught by the Montana State Highway Patrol for his eighth DUI, a 49-year-old Dayton man was sentenced to five years in jail in Lake County District Court last Wednesday. After another vehicle was nearly hit by his driving, Randolph Nigg was approached by officers in the driveway of his residence and failed numerous intoxication tests while blowing a .194 on a breathalyzer.
Tuesday, May 29
Cold Water Dangers
Early season anglers face cold water dangers
Law enforcement and court records
Lake County District Court, Judge McNeil presiding
Car thief gets 10 years
POLSON — A 24-year-old man who stole a truck from Missoula and crashed it into a fence near Lake Mary Ronan Road was sentenced to 10 years in jail as part of a plea agreement in Lake County District Court last Wednesday.
Park gets an upgrade
POLSON — Polson philanthropist Paul McCann recently donated $25,000 to upgrade playground equipment at Boettcher Park.
Monday, May 28
Tribes honored with Connie award
WASHINGTON D.C. — There have been a lot of pros to the conservation efforts from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes throughout the last five decades, and last week, they received their first Connie.
Recycling drop-off sites up and running
POLSON — Recycling has never been easier for Lake County residents.
Sunday, May 27
County updates SVOR
LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has been updating its portion of the state Sexual and Violent Offender Registry.
Watercraft inspection stations open
MONTANA — Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program Watercraft Inspection stations across the state opened last week, specifically the one on U.S. Hwy 93 in Ronan, which is open seven days a week, 12 hours per day.
Saturday, May 26
MV Rockies (May 26)
Here are photos from the Mission Valley Rockies - Missoula Pioneers doubleheader on May 26.
Early season anglers face cold water dangers
NORTHWEST MONTANA — With stream fishing in Montana opening May 19, the third Saturday in May, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks reminds anglers that fish from boats that even on a warm day the water temperatures may be in the low 50s or cooler.
Tennis: Lady Pirates win state championship
GREAT FALLS - Whitney Zimmerman did not let a first-round loss in singles play in Class A state tennis spoil her tournament experience.
Parks board survey ends soon
LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Parks Board is developing a county-wide parks and trails plan and is collecting surveys through the end of May to understand the public’s ideas for the development and maintenance of parks and trails.
MV Mariners (May 25)
Here are photos from the Mission Valley Mariners - Kalispell Lakers doubleheader on May 25.
Friday, May 25
Letters to the editor
Property taxes
Polson sex offender violates probation, works with kids
KALISPELL — On April 20, Flathead County authorities arrested Donald Irvin Stanfield, a 26-year-old sex offender from Polson, after they discovered he was teaching dance classes to children at the Northwest Ballet School in Kalispell.
Two bears struck, killed by vehicles
FLATHEAD RESERVATION — A black bear was struck and killed in a collision with a vehicle in the late afternoon on Sunday, May 20 on Hwy. 35.
Wishing well
PABLO — The SKC Center for Prevention and Wellness is doing its best to create and maintain a healthier community and well over 1,000 people felt good about it last week.
Thursday, May 24
Mariners B beat up on Bitterroot pitching
HAMILTON — The Mariners B team outhit and outplayed their opponent, the Class A Bitterroot Red Sox, last Saturday in a doubleheader split on the road. Mission Valley battled back in later innings but couldn’t win in the first game, falling 13-12, but bounced back to win the nightcap 13-11.
Mariners A sweep Missoula
POLSON — For the second time this season, Mission Valley Mariners’ catcher Jack Humphreys ended a game with the swing of his bat and helped clinch another doubleheader sweep by the M’s on Sunday. Mission Valley swept its conference foe Missoula by scores of 3-2 and 11-1.
Missoula Mission Man
MISSOULA — Mission tennis headed to Missoula last week for the state tournament and the Bulldogs were able to snag some wins from Montana’s finest players.
Bell and RSI track jump to state
CORVALLIS — Ronan-St. Ignatius qualified a multitude of athletes for state after strong performances at the Western B Track and Field Championships last weekend.
Lady Pirates go for three
POLSON — The regular season has come and gone for the two time defending champion Polson Lady Pirates and while they enter the state tournament in Anaconda this weekend as the Northwestern A third seed, they appear just as dangerous to repeat their success.
ARLEE RACES TO STATE
CORVALLIS – Arlee qualified six athletes for state at the Western C Divisional Championships last weekend. Becca Nelson led the way with a second-best throw in the javelin of the season (125-8) to place second.
Charlo Track: The final chapter
After heading down to Corvallis for the divisional tournament and seeing nine athletes place in the top two in their respective events, the Charlo track and field team heads to state with high hopes of bringing home some gold.
MAC ATTACK REACHES STATE
RONAN – MAC Softball overcame a Western B Divisional semifinal loss to Mission Valley rival Ronan on Friday to win two games on Saturday and advance to the Class B Montana Softball State Tournament this weekend.
Shima the hunter at state
MISSOULA — The Ronan Chiefs and Maidens wrapped up their first season in Class B with a handful of noteworthy performances at the state tournament in Missoula last weekend.
Senior News
Ronan
From Your Representative: Time to Vote
So here’s the deal, I get questions all the time asking me who to vote for in these upcoming elections; judges, county commissioners, governors, school board candidates, etc. Elections are so important and we live in an information age, so we all should be able to collect data which shows us how we should vote.
MV Rockies: REACHING FULL SPEED
STEVENSVILLE – The runs keep coming for the Mission Valley Rockies and the source so far for their offense has been impressive baserunning. The Rockies won one game last weekend and continue to show progress in the field and at the plate.
Polson Track: Reaching their peak
COLUMBIA FALLS — It was the usual suspects for the Polson Track and Field team as three athletes won divisional championships in four events and the girls 400-meter relay team took the gold at the Northwestern A Conference Divisional last weekend.
Hwy. 93 crash injures eight
ARLEE — A Tuesday morning crash between a pickup truck and a Rimrock bus just south of Arlee sent eight people to the hospital, but none of the injuries were life threatening.
Clinton Rhyll Burnett
Clinton Rhyll Burnett passed away Thursday, May 17, 2012 at his home in Arlee with his family.
National Click It or Ticket campaign
LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Buckle Up Coalition and all local law enforcement agencies are joining the 2012 national Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization to encourage Montanans to buckle up. Additional patrols will be on the road starting May 21 through Memorial Day weekend. These efforts are to help keep impaired drivers off the road and to remind each of us to buckle up every trip, every time.
Cheery for cherries
YELLOW BAY — Throngs of community members and about 30 vendors trekked to the Yellow Bay Clubhouse on Saturday, May 19 for the Ninth-Annual Flathead Lake Cherry Blossom Festival and Mother Nature dealt the event a winning hand – two weeks too early.
Statement Maiden Ronan
RONAN — The Ronan Maidens set some goals for the team, as well as individually, for the 2012 softball season.
10Sticks: Getting definition at state
MISSOULA — Culminating a program-defining second season of lacrosse action in the Mission Valley, 10Sticks played its best lacrosse right when it needed to, winning one game and dropping two during the Montana State Lacrosse Championships in Missoula over the weekend.
CONFERENCE ACES
POLSON — Forget the leaky roof. Polson might have to pass a levy to build a new wing at the high school to hold all the trophies that the tennis teams keep winning. The Lady Pirates picked up their sixth-straight Northwestern A divisional title while the Pirates picked up their first conference crown since 2005.
Wednesday, May 23
Free summer food program starts June 11
PABLO — Open to Kids Ages 18 and under, the free summer food and Making Fitness Fun programs, sponsored by Salish Kootenai College, will open its doors on June 11.
Polson's library begins summer schedule
POLSON — Summer hours are beginning for North Lake County Public Library in Polson. The library will open its doors at 10 a.m. Monday through Friday from June 1 to Aug. 31, and 11 a.m. on Saturday. During the summer, the library will close at 6 p.m. weekdays and 4 p.m. on Saturdays. It is also closed Sundays and holidays. Wintertime evening hours (6-8 p.m., Monday-Thursday) will not be in effect during the summer but will resume Sept. 4.
The Sorted Story of Recycling - Talkin' Trash
As we open our new recycling drop-off sites in Pablo (by the College), Ronan (next to Harvest Foods) and Polson (by the Skate Park) it is important for everyone to remember to sort their recyclables.
Menicucci-Foster graduates with culinary arts degree
ST. IGNATIUS — Zachary Menicucci-Foster, son of Ralph (Phyllis Haynes) and the late Rebecca Menicucci-Foster, graduated from Delgado College this May with a degree in Culinary Arts Pastry Concentration and Associate of Applied Sciences. He is a third generation baker/pastry chef and his uncle still owns a bakery in Deer Lodge as well as Louie’s Montana’s Beef Pasties.
Births
Emmit Laurent Anderson
Tuesday, May 22
From Your Senator - Aging
An important human resource surrounds us. It’s the aging. Here’s Montana law: “Older Montanans constitute a valuable resource of this state and... their competence, experience and wisdom must be used more effectively for the benefit of all Montanans.”
Law enforcement and court records
Lake County District Court, Judge Christopher presiding
Guarding its honor
VALLEY VIEW — U.S. Marine Chuck Lewis grew up celebrating his country, its national anthem and its flag and has made it a point to reach out to as many students as possible in the hopes of keeping that sentiment alive and well. After trips throughout the valley to Arlee, St. Ignatius, Charlo and Ronan, Lewis visited Valley View Elementary on Wednesday, May 9, spending about an hour with students while delivering a Flag Etiquette presentation before retiring the colors for the day.
Starving artists give food pantry a boost
RONAN — The artists may be starving, but the clients of the Ronan Bread Basket will not be after the generous donations of food and funds arrived from Willard’s Bar’s annual Starving Artists Show and Benefit on Saturday, May 12.
Monday, May 21
Polson school board welcomes new members
POLSON — Three new Polson School Board members and one current one were sworn in after the May 8 election at the May school board meeting on Monday, May 14.
Stepping up and slamming down
PABLO — For 10 years, Two Eagle River students have been stepping up and slamming down at the school’s annual art slam.
Sunday, May 20
MV Mariners (May 20)
Here are photos from the Mission Valley Mariners doubleheader against the Missoula Mavs on May 20.
B/C Divisionals (May 18)
Here are photos from the Western B/C Softball Divisionals last Friday in Ronan on May 18.
Saturday, May 19
MV Rockies (May 19)
Here are photos from the Mission Valley Rockies' game vs. Great Falls on May 19.
Polson sweeps divisionals
POLSON — Polson snapped up nearly all the honors on the final day of the Northwestern A divisional tennis tournament on Friday.
Friday, May 18
Divisionals (May 18-19)
Here are photos from NWA Tennis Divisionals on May 18-19.
Summer Events 2012
Events for August 2012
Events for May 2012
Ongoing Events for Summer 2012
SB: Lady Pirates thump Whitefish 30-0
POLSON — The Pirates racked up 16 hits en route to a Northwestern A victory over visiting Whitefish.
Top seeds move on at tennis divisionals
POLSON — There were no surprises on the first day of play at the Northwestern A divisional tennis tournament on Thursday at Linderman Court.
North Fork Notebook
Looks like we may have turned the corner on freezing temps at night, but, if you’re ol’ school there’s still snow on the Alhambra Slide above Kellogg and old timers as a rule never planted their gardens before its rock is bare. Anyway, this weekend looks to be rainless, jus’ right for the Shriners Benefit ATV Ride in Smelterville Saturday. Organizers could have 800-1,000 four wheelers and side-by-sides in what is the largest ATV ride in the area. Next Tuesday, May 22, Hospice of North Idaho will hold a non-denominational memorial service at St. Pius in CD’A at 5:30 pm. Hospice assisted many Silver Valley persons and their families in their waning days, to include Rose Mary, Ralph Dune, and many others. There will be a reception to follow.
Among Other Things - Music Man's A Winner
Enthusiasm begets enthusiasm. That was evident on the opening night of The Music Man at the John Dowdall Theatre last Friday. The audience and cast matched each other in obvious enjoyment and appreciation in the presentation of Meredith Willson’s whimsical Tony Award winning musical. Final performances this week are May 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. and May 20 at 2 p.m.
Marilyn Marlene (Gokey) Baltz
Marilyn Marlene Baltz, of Ronan, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 3:45 a.m. at home, with her family and Kathy, an R.N. from hospice, by her side.
William R. Ron Powell
William R. “Ron” Powell, 79, passed away on May 11, 2012 in Missoula.
Senior news
Polson
Lois Marie (Bailey) Knutson Haley
Lois Marie (Bailey) Knutson Haley, 79 of Polson, Mont. and Yuma, Ariz., passed away with her loving family by her side in Polson on May 12, 2012. She fought a courageous battle of ovarian cancer for the past four years. She has gone to be with her savior and is now reunited with her loved ones who were waiting for her in heaven.
Elliott Johnson
Elliott passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 12, 2012. He was born June 19, 1934 in Polson, Mont. to Arle and Bess Johnson.
Barbara Ann Clark
Barbara Ann Clark of Comanche, Texas passed away April 23, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Donna Lee Grunloh (Hawke)
Donna was born in Butte, Mont. on Dec. 11, 1945 and passed away at her home in Livingston on May 8, 2012.
Community calendar
Health screenings
Was it Nessie?
FINLEY POINT — After a prolonged absence of Flathead Nessie sightings, the lake’s elusive monster may be out there after all. That’s what Pam Moriarty, her daughter Laura Barthrop and Justin Lagemann are wondering after the trio viewed a strange object swimming against the current about 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 12.
Wrecks remind drivers to pay close attention
POLSON — Local emergency crews responded to two minor accidents within a 35-minute window at the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 93 and MT Hwy. 35 Sunday afternoon. As summer traffic picks up around town, authorities urge drivers to pay attention behind the wheel.
Thursday, May 17
LADY BULLDOGS FINISH BEST SEASON EVER
ST. IGNATIUS — It was one heck of a senior day for the MAC Lady Bulldogs. Seniors Kinley Pope and Janeal McDonald hit back-to-back home runs in the sixth inning of their second game against Eureka, followed by a single by senior Sara Nerby that highlighted just how much the upperclassmen mean to the Lady Bulldogs’ success. Their doubleheader sweep of Eureka clinched the best regular season record in the history of the MAC softball program at 17-2.
THE NATURAL
It’s not hard to pick out Kinley Pope in an already-loaded MAC softball lineup. The Charlo shortstop has statistics that might break the equations from “Moneyball” and a defensive ability that keeps opposing players off the basepaths. While softball isn’t the only sport she excels at - you may have seen her terrorizing the court in volleyball and basketball for the Lady Vikings - it’s the sport she’ll be taking a big step in as a collegiate athlete.
10Sticks: FULL SPEED AHEAD
PABLO — The 10Sticks Lacrosse offense was firing on all cylinders last Thursday against Missoula Sentinel.
Rockies down Loggers in tourney
LIBBY — The bats came alive for the Mission Valley Rockies in their 14-6 victory over the Libby Loggers last Saturday at the Woodbat Classic. They also played their nemesis, the three-time defending state champion Missoula Pioneers, and again pushed them to the limit before falling.
Mariners B approach at the plate pushes Glacier Twins
POLSON — The Mariners B team showed lots of patience at the plate, drawing nine walks in their game against the Class A Glacier Twins, but dropped the extra-innings contest 8-7 last Saturday.
As easy as A-B-C
POLSON — The field was stacked with quality track teams at the ABC Invitational last Saturday and Polson athletes still found a way to shine against their Class A opposition. While Corvallis won both boys and girls team titles at the meet, the Pirates and Lady Pirates had 12 different placers and three champions.
DOGS IN THE FIGHT AT STATE
As they get ready for the state tournament, Mission tennis players are preparing by testing themselves against high quality competition.
MCDONALD RACES TO THREE VICTORIES
POLSON — You could call Donovan McDonald “Superman” but when was the last time the Man of Steel won the 800-meter dash, the 1,600-meter run and the 3,200 run all in one day at a district track meet?
Ronan Tennis: SHOWING NO LOVE
TROY — The Ronan Maidens had their final tuneup for the state tournament at divisionals this week when they finished second of five teams.
SWEEPING FINISH FOR POLSON TENNIS
LIBBY – Polson tennis wrapped up the regular season last Saturday with a result all too familiar. The Pirates and Lady Pirates swept their opponents, Libby, by team scores of 7-0, 7-0 thanks to strong play up and down the roster.
Ronan softball hits hard
RONAN — Last week, the Ronan Maidens put scores on the board that would make football teams jealous during a 4-0 stretch.
Letters to the editor
Thanks, Mrs. Gillhouse!
Decade of dominance for Charlo track
POLSON — If the question is, “What didn’t Charlo athletes do at the District 14-C Track and Field Championship on Thursday, May 10?” you’d be pretty hard-pressed to come up with a suitable response.
Women 4 Wellness sponsors Run 4 It! 5K
Honoring tradition
MOIESE — For decades, the Lower Flathead River was threatened by unwanted development, until two groups stepped up in 1986 and helped organize River Honoring activities. Twenty-six years later, the event has transformed and is thriving in providing firsthand educational opportunities and fun times for over 1,000 area students.
Polson SB: SOFTBALL SURGE
POLSON — With their early-season struggles in the rearview mirror, the Polson Lady Pirates are starting to look a lot like a team capable of a third-straight state championship.
R-SI Track: Two schools, two district championships
In its first season competing in Class B, Ronan-St. Ignatius made history.
Wednesday, May 16
Mariners baseball: MOUNT EVERTZ
It took three pitches in the bottom of the first and the Mission Valley Mariners had a 2-0 lead over the Class A Glacier Twins last Saturday.
Ag Day
Here are some photos from Linderman Elementary's visit to Ag Day in Irvine Flats.
Friends of the Fairgrounds Horse Expo
Here are some photos from last weekend's Horse Expo in Ronan.
Former Polson city employee arrested after making threats
POLSON — Lake County Sheriff’s deputies arrested former city building inspector Ronald Phillip Melvin at his home in Polson Tuesday, May 15 on felony charges of threats and improper influence in official or political matters.
Quilt show gets rave reviews
ST. IGNATIUS — The Ayleen’s Thursday Quilters Spring Quilt Show April 27-28 at the St. Ignatius Senior Citizens Center was well attended with comments including “awesome,” “great show” and “such fun” by those that viewed the large number of displayed works. The quilters donate a portion of the money raised by the show to the center.
Births
Skyler Orion Piapot
Larsson wins essay contest
BILLINGS — On Saturday, April 28, 2012, at the Montana State DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) awards ceremony held in Billings, Patrick S. Larsson, a 14-year-old resident of St. Ignatius, won first place in the Christopher Columbus essay contest (open to grades 9-12) for his essay entitled “Christopher Columbus: In His Own Time, In History, and Today.”
Tuesday, May 15
Two altercations involve weapons at Polson bars
POLSON — Police have made one arrest and are seeking a second individual who allegedly drew knives during an altercation at Polson’s Salish Bar early Sunday morning.
Law enforcement and court records
Lake County District Court, Judge Christopher presiding
Keying in for the troops
POLSON — Considering the immeasurable impact our troops overseas have on our everyday lives and the legacy of our country, it’s nice to be able to give back and provide for them when the opportunity presents itself. That’s exactly what the Polson Key Club, and both the middle and high schools, have done in recent months with the Magazines for Troops program.
Monday, May 14
Letters to the editor
Support Mowbray
Missoula man pleads guilty to vehicle theft, crashes truck after fleeing traffic stop
POLSON — A 24-year-old man who stole a truck from Missoula and crashed it into a fence near Lake Mary Ronan Road pleaded guilty to charges of theft and criminal mischief, both felonies, in Lake County District Court last Wednesday. After signing a plea agreement, John Graves of Missoula should be sentenced to 10 years in the Department of Corrections, none of which is suspended.
Lake County students earn Gates Millenium Scholarships
LAKE COUNTY — Dealing with the stress of going to college can weigh on the minds of high school students as they prepare for the next stage of their lives. Four years later, they can be burdened by having to repay thousands of dollars as they begin their careers.
Sunday, May 13
Mariners A (May 13)
Here are photos from the Mariners A-Glacier Twins baseball game on May 13.
Mariners B (May 13)
Here are photos from the Mariners B team-Glacier Twins baseball game on May 13.
Upcoming Events In Lake County
Events In May:
Upcoming Events in Shoshone County
The Northern Pacific Depot Foundation is ready for its 27th annual Depot Days Festival and Classic Car Show on May 11 and 12th in downtown Historic Wallace, Idaho. The City of Wallace will close the downtown streets to traffic and fill the town with classic cars and motorcycles. People can walk freely and enjoy the atmosphere of this great event, which includes: music, micro-brew garden, unique crafts and a great festival atmosphere. There is a dinner dance Friday Night in the Historic Eagles building, followed by the car show on Saturday. Registration for the car show opens at 7 a.m. and judging starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Live music from Twisted Bisquit will start at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Gazebo located on 6th Street in Downtown Wallace. The awards begin earlier this year, at 3:30 p.m.
Lookout Pass
After seeing a record number of visitors riding the Route of the Hiawatha over the summer, Lookout Pass enjoyed a record-breaking winter, welcoming more riders than ever to their mountain.
Northfork Notebook
We’ve seen and felt some pretty daggum dreary days, but the weather guessers are givin’ the nod for some clearin’ skies this weekend followed by a couple warm days early next week. The prediction sounds like perfect conditions for Bloomsday Sunday … mild temps with no rain in the forecast. I’m sure many residents will make the early trip over the pass to participate in the event that will draw around 50,000 runners and walkers.
Upcoming Events In Sanders County
July 21st 13th Annual Rods-n-Classics Car Show. Ainsworth Field Thompson Falls
Bighorn sheep surprises residents
PLAINS – A wandering mother-to-be- bighorn sheep bedded down to prepare for the big day in an ideal spot: quiet, shaded, pine-needles galore, and right at the foot of a mountain. Problem is, her location of choice just happened to be beneath the porch of local residents Rob and Debbie Griggs.
Charlo groups raise money for new AEDs
CHARLO — The Charlo High School National Honor Society (under advisor Sharon Hertz), student council and booster club held fundraisers to raise money to buy two automated external defibrillators, or AEDs.
Saturday, May 12
MAC SB (May 12)
Here are photos from the Eureka-MAC softball game on May 12.
Ronan SB (May 12)
Here are photos from the Ronan-Troy softball game on May 12.
ABC Invite (May 12)
Here are photos from the ABC Invitational in Polson on May 12.
Red Sleep Mountain Drive opens for season
MOIESE — On Saturday, May 12, 2012, the National Bison Range plans to open Red Sleep Mountain Drive for the season (weather and road conditions permitting, of course). This scenic road provides excellent opportunities to see bison with calves along with numerous blooming wildflowers.
Friday, May 11
SB: Big victory for Pirates over C-Falls
POLSON — It sure got interesting right there at the end on Thursday night.
Seventy-six trombones
POLSON — The Port Polson Players are putting a beloved musical classic on the stage for all of the Mission Valley to see. Get ready for 76 trombones and more as over 35 local performers will bring to life Meredith Wilson’s Tony Award winning musical “The Music Man.”
Ronan man leads police on high-speed ATV chase
RONAN — A 21-year-old Ronan man was hit with a taser and is currently being held on charges of theft, DUI and eluding police after leading local law enforcement on a 15-minute chase on a stolen ATV. According to Lake County Undersheriff Dan Yonkin, Leroy Black II allegedly reached speeds of 60 m.p.h. while fleeing police before he crashed the ATV in a field off Moiese Valley Road near Round Butte Road.
FWP seeks comment on Ninepipe enhancement
CHARLO — Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP), Region One, is seeking public comment for a proposed action involving agricultural activities being performed by a private operator to supplement agency activities aimed at improving food and cover managed as wildlife habitat at the Ninepipe Wildlife Management Area in Lake County.
The Mane Event
RONAN — A chilly May day wasn’t enough to keep visitors away from the first ever Friends of the Fairgrounds Horse Expo and Fundraising Auction on Saturday, May 5 at the Lake County Fairgrounds.
Thursday, May 10
Polson SB (May 10)
Here are photos from the Polson-Columbia Falls softball game on May 10.
Tennis: RONAN SET FOR DIVISIONALS
RONAN — The Ronan tennis teams had a tough go of things against fierce competition last week as they get ready for the divisional tournament in Troy next weekend. On Tuesday, April 1, the Maidens were able to nab a pair of matches from Loyola Sacred Heart, but Ronan fell 4-2.
ERRORS DING UP MARINERS B TEAM
POLSON — The box score didn’t tell the full story for the Mission Valley Mariners B team on Sunday when it faced the Class A Kalispell Lakers. Mission Valley played them tough but dropped both games 6-0 and 5-1. The Mariners’ pitching staff put in some good work, but one inning of errors in both games allowed the Lakers to slip away with the two wins.
Mission Tennis: OFF THEIR LEASH
ST. IGNATIUS — The strides taken by the Mission Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs on the tennis court this season haven’t just been felt by the players, coaches and their opponents, but they’re sure to be felt at divisionals this weekend and at state in two weeks.
10Sticks: Fourth-quarter comeback kids
WHITEFISH — An inspired fourth quarter brought new life to the never-saydie 10Sticks Lacrosse squad Sunday afternoon in Whitefish.
Polson Tennis: CONFERENCE CRUSHERS
POLSON — With divisionals looming, the Pirates and Lady Pirates picked up some impressive wins against their conference opponents that reinforced the notion they’ll be heavy favorites at the Northwestern A Divisionals May 17-18 in Polson. Whitefish got swept 7-0 by both the boys and girls teams, while the Columbia Falls girls were swept 7-0 and the boys lost 5-2.
14-C District (May 10)
Here are photos from the 14-C District Track Meet in Polson on May 10.
ROCKIES PUSH STATE CHAMPS
MISSOULA — After shaking off some rust from having last week off, the Mission Valley Rockies got down to business and held the three-time state champion Missoula Pioneers to their lowest run total of the season. While the Pioneers took the doubleheader by scores of 16-3 and 2-0, the Rockies again showed they’re probably the biggest threat to Missoula’s bid for a four-peat.
Ronan SB: Finishing strong
EUREKA — The regular season may be winding down, but the Ronan Maidens continue to rack up wins on the softball diamond as they get ready for next week’s divisional tournament.
Ronan just misses state
RONAN — Golfers for the Ronan Chiefs and Maidens held their own in two tournaments and again in divisionals, but saw their season come to a close on Monday, May 7.
Lady Pirates win three
POLSON — While the Polson Lady Pirates couldn’t quite dish out revenge against the undefeated Frenchtown Broncs Thursday, they had a very successful week, winning three of their four softball contests against quality competition.
From Your Representative
No one likes property taxes. During the last reappraisal, recreational property in our area took the increases, although many areas of the state saw decreases. Legislators from the Flathead area. for more than 20 years. have had a hard time convincing the rest of the state that our system is not fair.
SB: BRUISIN' BULLDOGS
DEER LODGE — Despite playing all road games throughout the week for the first time this season, MAC softball continued to roll along as a major power in Class B/C softball and improved its record to 14-2 with wins over Corvallis, Plains and Deer Lodge.
Lake County's unofficial district election results
Here are the official results of the May 8 District Election in Lake County:
Community calendar
Thyme for herbs
Charlo on track for big postseason
For the duration of the season, Charlo Track and Field athletes have often found themselves on the podium meet after meet. In the battle of Lake County’s finest, as well as at the Seeley-Swan Invite, not much changed.
Records fall for R-SI
Ronan-St. Ignatius got six first place finishes at the Lake County Invite last Tuesday, May 1, and continue to see improvement from its athletes heading into the district track meet this weekend.
Arlee gears up for districts
Arlee had four first-place finishes at the Lake County Invite in Polson last Tuesday as its core group of athletes continue to perform admirably leading up to the district meet this Thursday, also in Polson.
Two arrested after hit and run
CHARLO — Four people were transported to the hospital early Sunday morning after they were struck by a hit-and-run vehicle while standing in a parking lot in Charlo.
Senior News
Arlee
Field study
IRVINE FLATS — Fourth-grade students from Linderman Elementary had the opportunity to become enlightened about the area’s diverse agricultural community when they traveled to Irvine Flats on Thursday, May 3 for Ag Day. It was a chance to see many of the area’s agricultural experts in action while learning about Lake County.
Polson boys win Lake County Invite
The Lake County Invite last Tuesday proved a lot of things for Polson. The boys showed they were the deepest and most talented track squad in the county while Claudia Hewston looked like the best female athlete this side of Flathead Lake.
Mariners: In a class of their own
KALISPELL — With nearly everyone returning from last year’s team that finished second in the Class A Legion state tournament, the Mission Valley Mariners have high expectations. However, sweeping two Class AA teams in four games last weekend? That’s all gravy.
Wednesday, May 9
Johnny Lee Kelly
Johnny Lee Kelly, 58, passed away April 29 at his home near Ronan.
Thomas F. Smith
Thomas F. Smith, born March 20, 1929, passed away at his home in Polson on May 3, 2012.
Verna Mae Hughes
Verna Mae Hughes, 74, left her family May 5, 2012 to spend eternal peace with her parents, eldest daughter and brother-in-law. Verna was born to Herbert and Suzie Krahn June 17, 1937 in Wolf Point, Mont., 15 minutes after her twin sister, Violet June.
Ronald F. Wall
Ronald F. Wall, age 70, of Charlo passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at St. Luke Extended Care Facility of natural causes. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Shrider-Thompson Funeral and Cremation Services of Ronan is assisting with arrangements.
Donna Mae Oie Sturm
Donna Mae Oie Sturm passed away peacefully in Billings on May 3, 2012, following a brief illness. She was 69.
Paul F. Derflinger
Paul F. Derflinger, 83, of Arlee, passed away Monday, March 12, 2012 of natural causes while residing at The Springs Senior Community in Missoula.
Vernette Helen Pearson Karlsgodt
Vernette Helen Pearson Karlsgodt passed away peacefully at her home in Jamul on the morning of Sunday, April 22, 2012. She was 94 and enjoyed the loving visits, calls and gifts from her entire family before she left us. She was an enduring foundation and loving support for all.
Births
Stella June Gillhouse
Tuesday, May 8
SB: Maidens sweep Drummond
Ronan picked up a doubleheader sweep of Drummond on Tuesday to improve their record to 10-3 in conference play and 12-7 overall.
Among Other Things
So, what’s new?
Law enforcement and court records
Lake County District Court, Judge Christopher presiding
Arlee parents earn state award
ARLEE — Making a difference in the community and in the lives of children can be one of the most important and rewarding experiences a family can have. For a couple in Arlee, two and a half weeks ago it became an awarding experience as well.
Monday, May 7
From Your Senator: Election Integrity
Our current U.S. Attorney General is attacking states’ attempts to protect the integrity of their elections.
Sex offender gets 15-year suspended sentence
POLSON — An Arlee man was given a 15-year suspended sentence last Thursday in Lake County District Court after admitting to sexual assault as part of his plea agreement.
Polson superintendent search under way
POLSON — Bill and Barbara Dean, consultants for McPherson and Jacobson, LLC., spent two days in Polson last week, talking with students, staff, faculty, the school board and the community in the hopes of eventually finding Polson’s next superintendent.
Sunday, May 6
Mariners B (May 6)
Here are photos from the Mission Valley B team - Kalispell A team doubleheader.
McArthur graduates
LAS VEGAS — Aaron James McArthur, son of O. Irene and the late James R. McArthur, and 1995 graduate of Polson High School, is graduating May 12 from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a Ph.D. in the History of the U.S. West. He has accepted a position at Arkansas Tech University to run their Public History program starting this fall.
SB: MAC downs Deer Lodge
DEER LODGE - MAC picked up another double-digit victory against a Western B/C conference foe with a 15-5 win over Deer Lodge on Saturday. Emyli Gillingham went 2-for-3 with a double and drove in three runs for the Lady Bulldogs.
SB: Lady Pirates bounce back
HAMILTON — The Polson Pirate softball team bounced back with a vengeance, besting Hamilton 15-1 and Corvallis 12-2 in a pair of nonconference games.
M's sweep Class AA Twins
POLSON — Justin Evertz and Dalton Molzhon sparkled on the mound in their season debuts, helping the Mission Valley Mariners sweep the Glacier Twins AA on Saturday 3-1 and 12-2 in American Legion baseball.
Polson Tennis rolling
POLSON - With divisionals looming, Polson is picking up some impressive wins against their conference opponents that should make them the favorite when they host the postseason tournament on May 17-18.
Saturday, May 5
Baseball Camp (May 5)
Here are photos from the Mission Valley Mariners Baseball Camp on May 5.
Polson Tennis (May 5)
Here are photos from the Polson Tennis dual vs. Columbia Falls on May 5.
MV Mariners (May 5)
Here are photos from the Mission Valley Mariners - AA Glacier Twins doubleheader on May 5.
Meet the candidates for Polson's board of education
The Lake County Leader asked the individuals running for positions on the Polson School Board to answer the following set of questions as they prepare for the upcoming election on Thursday, May 8. Following the questions are the responses for each candidate.
Friday, May 4
Clean-up! Green-up! this weekend
POLSON — The second annual Clean Up! Green Up! community-wide spring clean up will be held in Polson Saturday, May 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 6 from noon to 5 p.m. The event is being organized by the Beautification Committee of Envision Polson!, chaired by Dorene Parise.
Polson's Davey to play volleyball at Carroll
Carroll College volleyball coach Mo Boyle has announced the signing of outside hitter Nicole Davey of Polson.
Polson Farmers Market (May 4)
Here are photos from the Polson Farmers Market on May 4.
Letters to the editor
Gill netting
Teen critical after wreck
RONAN — A rollover accident near Ronan this weekend left one teenager in critical condition as of Monday morning.
Going Medieval
POLSON — Shields rattled, swords were shaken and battle lines were drawn in the shadow of numerous castles and fortresses. While this wouldn’t have been strange for a Hollywood movie, it was an extraordinary day at Linderman Elementary on Thursday, April 26.
Polson SB (May 3)
Here are photos from the Polson softball game against Frenchtown on May 3.
Lake County Invite
Here are photos from the Lake County Invitational.
Thursday, May 3
Frenchtown pulls away late to upend Lady Pirates
POLSON - Heidi Rausch kept her power surge going with a home run and Ashley Johnson added two hits, but the Frenchtown Lady Broncs scored seven runs in their final three trips to the plate to down the Polson Lady Pirates 8-3 on Thursday evening.
BARKING BACK
SUPERIOR — Rain washed out some of the slate for Mission tennis this week, but when they took the court, they were able to achieve success and continue improving.
Polson wrestlers place high at state tournament
KALISPELL — Polson had a multitude of wrestlers on the podium at the Montana State Freestyle and Greco-Roman Wrestling Tournament last weekend in Kalispell. Twelve Polson wrestlers competed in the Freestyle competition on Saturday and 10 of the team members competed in Greco- Roman competition on Sunday.
Mariners B team doesn't back down in Eureka
EUREKA — The Mission Valley Mariners B team won its second game of the season with a 13-5 victory over the Class A Kalispell Lakers on Saturday, and showed plenty of promise at its two other games at the Eureka Round Robin over the weekend.
R-SI TRACK: JUMPING TO GREATNESS
MISSOULA — Jalen Bell wanted to jump 21 feet and he did just that. The Ronan-Mission track athlete notched personal bests and placed second in both the long (21-03.5) and triple jump (44-04.25) among western Montana’s best track athletes at the Top Ten Meet last Tuesday.
Chiefs finish fourth at Deer Lodge
DEER LODGE — As it heads into the last leg of the season, the Ronan golf team is stringing together performances that should make other golfers wary of what they can do at divisionals this weekend.
Ronan tennis splits against Bigfork
RONAN — Weather limited the Ronan tennis teams to only one match last week and while the teams split against Bigfork, both the Chiefs and Maidens looked tough on the court.
Lady Pirates split in Frenchtown
FRENCHTOWN — The Polson Lady Pirates headed to the Frenchtown Invitational knowing the quality of the other teams there would challenge the reigning Class A state champions and that was evident when Polson went 2-2 over the weekend. Despite splitting the weekend, however, the Lady Pirates did have plenty of bright spots to draw upon.
Ludeman, Blevins and relay place at Top Ten
MISSOULA — Among some of the top athletes in Western Montana, Charlo athletes experienced a degree of success at the Top Ten Invitational on Tuesday, April 24 in Missoula.
Tennis: Polson splits in Bitterroots
The Bitterroot Valley is a hot bed for good tennis teams and both Polson squads were able to split in their duals with Hamilton and Corvallis last Friday. The Polson boys downed Hamilton 5-2 and lost a close one to Corvallis 4-3, while the girls defeated Corvallis 6-1 and fell to Hamilton 6-1.
Polson Track: Fast and Furious
MISSOULA — Against the best athletes that Western Montana had to offer, Anna DiGiallonardo turned on the afterburners and excelled in the sprint races at the 14th Annual Russ Pilcher/Western Montana Top Ten Meet last Tuesday.
Community calendar
VFW breakfast
Hard-hitting Maidens go batty
RONAN — Three doubleheaders last week kept the Ronan Maidens busy on the softball diamond, but it also kept the bats going pretty well, as they dominated in three high-scoring affairs.
School records and PRs fall for Arlee
Since she set a new school record in the shot put two weeks ago, Aspen Meidinger continues to be on a tear for the Scarlets track team. Meidinger set a new shot put record for Arlee with her throws at the Top Ten, Arlee’s home meet on Thursday and at the Superior Gravel Track Meet on Saturday.
This is Public Health: Vaccinate your kids now for the coming school year
What do kids entering kindergarten, seventh grade, and college have in common? They all need immunizations! May is the month to get vaccinated for the coming school year.
Senior news
St. Ignatius
Pitching is premium: Mariners shine in Eureka
EUREKA — Kellen Hoyt’s no-hitter against district opponent Libby at the Eureka Round Robin last Saturday highlighted a great weekend of pitching and hitting by the Mission Valley Mariners A team, which improved its record to 3-2 on the season.
Dixon trailer fire rattles residents
DIXON — A trailer fire in Dixon raged out of control for about an hour on Friday afternoon, right across the street from the Dixon Fire Hall, claiming the lives of several of the resident’s pets and leaving the town befuddled over the lack of response.
The show must go on!
RONAN — Could this be the final Cabaret?
Lacrosse: More than just a game
PABLO — The 10Sticks Lacrosse Club played two tough games last week and fell twice, but proved that sometimes just playing the game matters more than the score.
Wednesday, May 2
Ronan sweeps Eureka in softball
Eureka played well in the first game of its doubleheader against Ronan on Tuesday but was error-prone in the second, dropping both games in Eureka.
Polson boys win Lake County meet
POLSON — Claudia Hewston proved herself to be a pretty versatile athlete for the Polson Pirates on Tuesday.
Polson bats go deep in win over Glacier
POLSON — Martina Marquardt hit two 2-run home runs and Riley Kenney and Makaliah Wilson had one 2-run home each as the Polson Pirates stormed past visiting Glacier 15-0 in a non-conference softball matchup on Tuesday.
Polson bands rock music fest
KALISPELL — Polson students turned in some inspiring instrumental performances at the District Music Festival at Flathead and Glacier high schools April 12-14 in Kalispell.
Polson scores big at music fest
KALISPELL — Polson High School cleaned up at the District Music Festival in Kalispell April 12-14, taking home numerous awards for performances in several categories.
Births
Charmeon Fayelynn Kipp
Tuesday, May 1
Notices of Death
Marsha Coggeshall Manley Hunter
Marsha Coggeshall Manley Hunter, 61, passed away on April 28, 2012 of complications associated with multiple sclerosis.
Evelyn J. McBroom
Evelyn J. McBroom, 90 years young, passed away of natural causes on April 25, 2012 at the rehabilitation center in her beloved town of Polson. Evelyn was born Oct. 29, 1921 in Ansley, Neb., the first of four children born to Roy and Glea Thompson.
Vernon Lee Cooper
Vernon Lee Cooper, of Polson, went to be with his Lord on April 25, 2012. He was born on June 20, 1935 in O’Brien County, Iowa.
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Events In May:
Law enforcement and court records
Lake County District Court, Judge Christopher presiding
Search and rescue moves forward with plans for a new facility
POLSON — Lake County Search and Rescue (LCSAR) has obtained a location for a new facility on Kerr Dam Road and will continue on in the process of requesting bids on the construction of a new facility, an avenue in which LCSAR plans to include many local businesses.
Tribal education awards showcase unsung heroes
PABLO — Arlee freshman Zachary Felsman took home top honors last Thursday night at the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Education Department’s award banquet. The hardworking student-athlete went home with the 2012 CSKT High School Student of the Year award and a sharp-looking Pendleton jacket over his shoulders.
