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Remembering Eddie Schumacher

AMONG OTHER THINGS

Earlier this month the late Eddie Schumacher was among those accorded a memorial tribute by Elks, relatives and friends at an Elks Lodge program. Edmund John Schumacher died in Polson Oct. 6, 2013. He was born in Circle on July 10, 1916, to John and Maggie Schumacher. The family moved to Polson in 1925.

A big day in Big Arm

Brothers argued over SSI benefits

RONAN SHOOTING

RONAN – Harry Lozeau fired a rifle at his brother, Terry Lozeau, killing him, ending an alcohol-induced argument over spending Social Security benefits, according to Deputy Lake County Attorney Jessica Cole-Hodgkinson.

Happy campers

JOURNALIST: It's not a job, it's a lifestyle

LOVATO AT LARGE

I am a journalist. I should be on the federal endangered species list.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

THURSDAY, JUNE 26

Funding fireworks

Seyler released on technical issue

Case dismissed against inmate who allegedly attacked Tribal jail guard

POLSON – Instead of defending her client, defense attorney Ashley Morigeau put the prosecutor’s office on trial Thursday – and won.

Lewis files complaint against Ronan

AGE-DISCRIMINATION

RONAN – A former candidate for police chief filed a grievance with the state Human Rights Bureau claiming the city of Ronan officials discriminated against him because of his age.

THE TRIBES' ORIGINAL SUIT

THE TRIBES’ ORIGINAL SUIT

Lyons, Schall inducted into Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame

The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) announced the seventh class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame.

Small airplanes, big smiles

POLSON – Young Louis had never been in an airplane before.

Young anglers drop a line in Fishing Without Barriers

FLATHEAD LAKE — A total of 75 anglers with disabilities participated in the 21st annual Fishing Without Barriers Day on Flathead Lake on June 12.

A different uniform

Kellen Hoyt is heading off to play a more important game

POLSON — Mission Valley Mariners pitcher Kellen Hoyt has been called up to the big leagues, but we’re not talking about Major League Baseball.

THE TRIBES' ORIGINAL SUIT

THE TRIBES’ ORIGINAL SUIT

Benn named Class B all-star defensive MVP

BILLINGS — All-star football games are always a fun touch for graduated seniors, but Connor Benn made the weekend’s Class B rendition a coming-out party.

Senior News - June 19

OFF THE MARK: Encountering Cyclotourism

One of the things I love about summer in Northwest Montana is that you seem to meet interesting people every day.

Travel softball roundup - June 19

GREAT FALLS — A plethora of area travel softball teams traveled to Great Falls over the weekend to compete in the 18th Electric City Heat Classic.

Births - June 19

Mariners third at Cloninger

HELENA — After a rough start to the season, a third place finish for the Mission Valley Mariners at last weekend’s Cloninger Classic may be a sign of good things to come.

Rounders, Seeley tri-umphant at Wasa Lake

WASA LAKE, B.C. — A regiment of the Mission Valley Rounders enjoyed good weather and (relatively) warm water at the Wasa Lake (British Columbia) triathlon series over the weekend.

Thomas William “Bill” Roberts

Bill Roberts, of Charlo, passed away on May 5. There will be a memorial service held in the Charlo Catholic Church on Saturday, June 21 at 10:30 a.m.

Polson U14 boys' soccer brings home State Cup

BILLINGS — The Polson U14 boys’ soccer team brought home a state championship from the State Cup soccer tournament hosted by the Montana Youth Soccer Association in Billings.

Betty Shoumaker

Betty Shoumaker, 88, of Polson died Thursday, May 29 in Polson after a short illness. She was born on Feb 21, 1926, in Clearmont, Wyo. to Noah Askins and Susie Miller Askins, both formerly of Kentucky. She attended schools in Buffalo and Clearmont, WY and graduated high school at Clearmont.

Unusual uses for A1 and sporks

LOVATO AT LARGE

When you see me writing something during a long meeting, this is what I’m really thinking about:

Library kicks off summer reading programs

POLSON – The North Lake County Public Library’s 2014 Family Summer Reading Program runs from June 16 to Aug. 14 with all activities at 2 First Avenue East in Polson. All Programs begin at 10 a.m.

Alleged murderer apprehended near home

St. Ignatius police chief resigns

ST. IGNATIUS – Mission residents, torn by the need for stable law enforcement services but limited by budgeting concerns, are split over the June 3 resignation of Chief Jeff Ferguson.

Fighting for a brighter future

ST. IGNATIUS — The young, inexperienced boxers entered the ring twisting, dancing and jabbing. Most had never boxed before, but Friday night’s “Smoker” provided them with an opportunity to be the next Rocky – even if it was just for a short moment.

Knight riding out senior year

Abby Knight will be heading to Rock Springs, Wyo. for the National High School Rodeo Finals again this July.

Cardinals finish perfect season

The Majors division Polson Cardinals capped off an undefeated season when the 11 and 12-year-olds took first place in the league championship tournament this past weekend in Ronan.

Polson Middle School Spring Concert 2014

Linderman second-graders performed Cinder-Ally

Dems back more tribal candidates

PABLO – The Montana Democratic Party kicked off the first of its 2014 Spring Statewide Native American Community Lunches at Salish-Kootenai College in Pablo. Attendees talked with Democrats about issues facing Indian Country and the 2014 election.

Field of dreams

On March 18, Polson Youth Soccer Association experienced a truly defining moment.  Endless volunteer hours of past and present board and association members, combined with a generous monetary gift from the estate of Mildred Weber Hanson, culminated in PYSA purchasing 20 acres of land in the Ridgewater community. This tract of land is adjacent to Mission Valley Aquatics, offering panoramic views of the Mission Mountains with sections overlooking the expanse of Flathead Lake. PYSA’s dream of a brand new, state-of-the-art soccer complex became a reality in that moment. PYSA looks forward to offering players a first-class sporting experience against one of the most beautiful backdrops in the state of Montana. Polson is uniquely poised as the half-way point to northern teams such as Kalispell, Whitefish, Libby, and Columbia Falls, and to southern teams such as Missoula, Hamilton, Stevensville, and Corvallis, and it will be convenient for these teams to meet in Polson, play on PYSA fields, and enjoy Polson’s community, shops, and restaurants. PYSA looks forward to hosting matches and tournaments for players and families not only from these cities, but from the entire state and region.

CSKT group analyzing technical impacts of proposed water compact

HELENA – The CSKT Technical Working Group  met June 10 and 12, as it continues to analyze data associated with the proposed water rights settlement for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.

Districts, board hire law firms

ST. IGNATIUS – Days after Mission Irrigation District commissioners hired a new law firm to fend off perceived exorbitant charges from another attorney, the newly re-formed Flathead Joint Board of Control narrowly voted to retain the services of Attorney Jon Metropolous.

State AG wants CSKT water suit to be dismissed

MISSOULA -- Montana Attorney General Tim Fox filed papers May 29 asking the Twentieth U.S. District Court in Missoula to dismiss a case filed by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes that would determine critical water rights claims on the Flathead Indian Reservation.

Polson poke born to rope

You might say Wyatt Lytton, an 18-year-old graduate of Polson High School, was born to do this.

Charlo seniors stand out at 8-man all-star game

BUTTE — Three of Charlo’s standout football players took to the gridiron for the final time at the Bob Cleverly Class C All-Star Football Game Saturday.

Births

Chasiah May Townsend

Spring Storms Burst

Severe thunderstorms have arrived early in Lake County, as lightning struck a tree Tuesday afternoon near the intersection of Light Road and Corvail Trail in Pablo.

Mission Valley ropers shine at state

KALISPELL — Five Mission Valley rodeo standouts earned spots in next month’s National High School Rodeo Finals at the state high school rodeo last weekend.

Obituaries

Patricia Ann Wallace

Local Golf Briefs - June 12

AMONG OTHER THINGS: Endless challenges

What will life be like by end of century?

Mariners drop league opener

POLSON — The Missoula Mavericks traveled to Polson for a nine-inning nonconference game against the Mission Valley Mariners and came away with a 3-2 victory on Saturday.

LAKE COUNTY ELECTION RESULTS

(As of noon June 4. All counts are unofficial.)

Bell elected Sheriff; Salomon, Barron win

Click on link below the story for complete election results

POLSON – With the crowded, high-profile race for Lake County Sheriff decided, Sheriff-elect Don Bell has the luxury of time to re-organize the office.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Through June 18

THURSDAY, JUNE 12

Gerhardt leads Chiefs at state track finals

BUTTE – Ronan ran to 18th and 22nd in the Class B boys and girls track and field state championships, respectively, last weekend.

Vikings four-peat as state champs

GREAT FALLS – Charlo’s boys thought they had lost; they had a chance for four and had let it slip away.

Weltz wins state triple jump title

BUTTE – Polson senior Andrew Weltz capped off a senior year in which he earned all-conference honors for the Pirates’ football and basketball teams with an even bigger feat: he won the Class A triple jump.

Flathead Lake Biological Station surpasses fundraising challenge

YELLOW BAY – The University of Montana’s Flathead Lake Biological Station exceeded its $1 million goal to match a lake monitoring challenge grant, according to a press release.

Bell wins crowded Sheriff's race

2014 PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS

(Count as of June 4. All counts are unofficial.)

Obituaries

Betty Lou (Gagner) Akana

Births

Dominick Clicyo Evans

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Through June 11

THURSDAY, JUNE 5

Should Mission Valley irrigators continue to challenge the Flathead System Water Compact?

Tribe's license challenged

State Senator files with federal agcncy to block transfer KERR DAM SALE

POLSON – A Montana state senator filed papers Friday intended to stall or halt the federal license allowing the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes to operate Kerr Dam.

LOVATO AT LARGE: $2 million and a stubborn can of chili

A few notes from my first few weeks in Polson:

Maidens top MAC to repeat West softball title

RONAN – Ronan’s first bit of revenge has been served. Now the Maidens have bigger fish to fry.

Pirates bring home hardware at state tennis

BILLINGS — It wasn’t the fairy tale ending that the Polson boys’ tennis team envisioned, but with No. 1 singles player Brady Hislop and No. 1 doubles duo Dylan McCrumb and Layne Zimmerman each taking third in the state, the Pirates couldn’t be too disappointed.

Pirates take second seed into state tourney

Polson is heading into familiar territory in the form of the Class A state tournament in more than one way.

Prepping for state

Pirates shine at Northwest A divisional track meet

FRENCHTOWN — Polson’s boys and girls track and field teams raced to second and third places, respectively, in the weekend’s Northwest A divisional track meet in Frenchtown.

Charlo boys win West

MISSOULA — Charlo’s boys repeated their Western C divisional track and field title with a convincing team win in Missoula last weekend.

Polson tabs Kelley as boys' coach

POLSON — Polson’s new boys’ basketball coach won’t be much of a new face.

Maidens fourth at West B track

MISSOULA — Second-place finishes from Ally Buhr in the pole vault and Lee Camel in the long jump led Ronan’s girls’ track and field team to fourth at the West B-C divisional meet in Missoula last weekend.

Daniels second at state tennis

MISSOULA — Mission’s top singles netter Karl Daniels capped off a terrific senior season with a runner-up finish at the weekend’s Class B-C state tennis tournament in Missoula.