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Ranch Rodeo, Talent Show in Fair spotlight

Lake County Fair 'Calling All Superheroes'

Bobcats football staff gets ready to invade Polson

The Montana State University Bobcats football coaching staff is getting ready to return to the Mission Valley for a Shadow Boat ride at the Kwataqnuk Casino & Resort, and a golf scramble at the Polson Golf Course.

Elmo hosts successful 3-on-3 tournament

Elmo resident Howard Walker was inspired to give back to the community that made him a success.

Mission Valley Mariners primed for District play

Mission Valley Mariners baseball coach Tim Rausch knows one sports cliché is applicable to the upcoming American Legion District play when his team will open with the No. 4 seeded Glacier Twins at 10 a.m. Thursday at Hamilton.

Local runner unofficially claims Guinness Book of World Record in Missoula Half Marathon

Polson runner Lauren Arnold was inspired to break Ashlee Eskelsen’s Guinness Book of World Records record time of pushing a three-capacity stroller through a marathon.

Utah Resident Returns to his Roots in Marathon Run

Colby Papenfuss celebrated the return to his roots when the Utah resident captured the Buffalo Run half marathon Saturday morning in St. Ignatius.

Mission Valley M's skipper evaluates top-notch competition

The Mission Valley Mariners earned the No. 5 seed in this week’s American Legion District Tournament that is set to begin at 10 a.m. Thursday morning in Hamilton.

Kathleen Young

Kathleen Lee Young, 87, passed away Saturday July 14, 2018, in Polson, Montana.

Faye Peterson

Faye E. Peterson, 86, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at her residence in Polson.

Shirley Cummings

Shirley Mae Cummings, 88, of Ronan, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018, at St. Luke’s Community Hospital in Ronan.

Charlo students win SkillsUSA title

Students from Charlo High School won one of the nation’s highest awards at the 2018 SkillsUSA Championships, held in Louisville, Kent., on June 27-28. More than 6,300 students from every state in the nation competed at the national showcase of career and technical education. The SkillsUSA Championships is the largest skill competition in the world.

Trump showing 'unhinged outbursts and behavior'

Donald Trump’s comments and behavior are being listened to and watched 24/7 these days. He, of course, loves the attention regardless of it’s tone and timbre. The odd and totally unhealthy part of all this is that there is no discussions on the source of Trump’s unhinged outbursts and behavior.

Details on Mission Falls hiker unknown

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History comes alive at Miracle of America Museum

An old green military tank weaved its way around a fairly narrow path, its driver watching out for pedestrians and other vehicles.

St. Ignatius Fly-In a family affair

Standing with their backs to the blazing sun, a mother and her two children anxiously awaited for their turn to see the Mission Mountains up close late Sunday morning.

Invasion of kids ... and bugs in Polson

Swarms of children filled Elks Lodge 1695 in Polson last week during an annual race, held by the North Lake County Public Library District.

Search ongoing for Dixon woman

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Kids 'shining stars' in Good Old Days pageant

Standing with her “entourage,” 5-year-old Mylee Udall appeared relaxed before she went on stage.

All About Cherries

A Helena family swept the “Cherry Olympics” held at The Cove in Polson during the 19th annual Polson Main Street Flathead Cherry Festival last week after two children and their father claimed their titles.

Legals July 26, 2018

The Honorable Judge of Tribal Court Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes PO 278 Pablo, MT 59855 In the Tribal Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation Eagle Bank Plaintiff vs. Jerome Lumpry Defendant Cause No. 328-CV Civil Summons of Order of Preservation To the Above Named Defendant, Greetings: A Civil Complaint has been filed against you in Tribal Court. A COPY OF THE COMPLAINT IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS AND IS HEREBY SERVED UPON YOU. The Plaintiff claims to have a security interest in the following vehicle(s) in your possession and claims that you are in default on a loan obligation of $4,449.18. 1996 Ford F35 1 Ton PK VIN#2FDKF38FXTLA54514 You are hereby given 10 days (excluding weekends and Tribal holidays) from the date of service of this Summons and Complaint in which to file your written Answer to the Complaint with the Tribal Court. You should go to an attorney for help in writing your Answer and in deciding what to do. If you disagree with anything in the Complaint and want the Court to hear your side of the case, you must write your Answer and file it with the Tribal Court within 10 days. Once you have filed your Answer, the Court will schedule a hearing for you. If you do not file an Answer within the time allowed, the Court will issue an order for Repossession to repossess the vehicle. Your failure to file an Answer may also result in a Default Judgment requiring you to pay any deficiency between what you owe the Plaintiff and what the vehicle sells for after possession. THE COURT NOW HEREBY ORDERS YOU, THE DEFENDANT, TO PRESERVE THE VEHICLE DESCRIBED ABOVE AND TO REFRAIN FROM REMOVING THE VEHICLE FROM THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION DURING THE PENDENCY OF THIS ACTION. IF YOU FAIL TO PRESERVE THE VEHICLE OR IF YOU REMOVE THE VEHICLE FROM THE RESERVATION, THE COURT MAY FIND YOU IN CONTEMPT AND PUNISH YOU ACCORDINGLY. ISSUED this 20 day of June, 2018. /s/ David L. Morigeau The Honorable Judge of Tribal Court (SEAL) Published on July 19, 2018, July 26, 2018, August 2, 2018. MNAXLP

President's words at European Summit 'horrifying'

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Mission Valley Market draws shoppers

Turnout was excellent for the Mission Falls Market on Friday, July 13 at St. Ignatius. Pictured at the market: Precious stones expert Joshua Marceau shows Tamara Schane a variety of turquoise jewelry. Marceau lived at St. Ignatius in his childhood, while Schane recently moved to town from Butte. Gigi Yazzie shows handmade jewelry at her booth. Flathead Cheese Company co-owner Wendi Arnold hands a cheese sample to a customer during the Mission Falls Market.

In reference to Dr. McClellan's July 12 'Column'

Upon reading the headlines of the letters submitted to the “Letters to the Editor” page, I was surprised that both were about the irrigation project, which included one from “columnist” Bob McClellan.

Thank you for support of rifle raffle

At the 4th of July Parade in Polson, we held the drawing for the Marlin XL 30-06 hunting rifle, which was won by Kirk Murphy.

Dreyson Daniel David OldPerson

Dreyson Daniel David OldPerson was born May 9, 2018, at the Nesting Place at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. He was 19½ inches, and weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces.

Arletta 'Granny' Clairmont-Young

Arletta “Granny” Clairmont-Young, 77, of Ronan, joined her late husband Gerald “Pa” Clairmont and our father in heaven on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 due to heart complications. She was born and raised in Kalispell on March 28, 1941 to Grant and Bertha Young. She was one of 12 siblings. Arletta found joy in a hard day’s work, spending time with her family, and caring for others.

Charles Ray

Charles “Charlie” Wayne Ray, 89, of Polson, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Assisted Living in Polson.

Kathleen Young

Kathleen L. Young, 87, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018, at The Retreat in Polson.

William Griggs

William B Griggs, former local resident, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday in Milford, N.H.

Little Miss Montana Pre-teen

Scouts, Elks member erect downtown flag brackets

Wasp nests in light pole boxes in downtown Polson did not deter a group of Boy Scout Troop 1947, their scoutmaster and a Mission Valley Elks member from erecting new brackets to hold American flags last weekend.

AutoZone & MV Cruisers host car show

Fire early Monday consumes home on Mollman Pass Trail

No one was injured during a house fire that consumed a single-story structure early Monday morning, July 16 southeast of Ronan

Cherry Festival Quilt Show winners announced Thursday

Quilting is a popular hobby in the Mission Valley, and some of the best handmade projects have surfaced during the 10th annual Cherry Festival Quilt Show in Polson. The show is sponsored by All In Stitches, the downtown quilt shop.

Polson High School grads receive Sandpiper scholarships

Three Polson High School graduates recently received college scholarship awards from the Sandpiper Gallery and Gift Shop.

Stipe addresses issues at Pachyderm meeting

Lake County Commissioner Dave Stipe addressed the county’s stance on trust land and the county budget while serving as the guest speaker at the Lake County Pachyderm Club meeting last Friday, July 13. The meeting was held at the Polson Rural Fire Hall on Regatta Road near the fairgrounds.

'Fake money' being passed in Ronan

By JOE SOVA

First responders called in to Mission Falls area

First responders are en route to a man who has fallen in the Mission Falls area, according to Lake County Sheriff Don Bell.

Auction Under the Big Top

A hot, sunny day formed the backdrop for the annual three-ring Amish Auction held to benefit the Mission Valley Amish Schools.

Lady Pirates tennis duo captures Western MT Open title

Inspired by the success of her Polson Lady Pirate teammate Shea McGuinness and driven to capture a second consecutive Lady Pirates’ team title, Polson High School tennis player Berkeley Ellis has devoted her summer to becoming a better tennis player.

Mission Valley Mariners get ready for District play

The Mission Valley Mariners’ baseball team is getting ready for its first-ever postseason under their new manager Tim Rausch.

Former Piratee ready to play final game in Shrine Bowl

Former Polson High School football player Haden Smith achieved one of his dreams as his high school football playing career comes to a close.

Local athletes participate in 3-on-3 Battle In the Bay

Ronan High School girls basketball coach Steve Woll has organized more than his fair share of 3-on-3 basketball tournaments throughout a twenty-plus year involvement in the business of basketball.

Locals, volunteers make 5th annual 5K Mud Run a success

POLSON — Chenoa Villegas got to enjoy a feeling of freedom in the Boys & Girls Club Fifth Annual “The 5K Mud Run” Saturday morning at the Polson Fairgrounds.

Basler wins second straight hobby stock race at Mission Valley Speedway

PABLO — Polson resident Kyle Basler has become a fixture in the winner’s circle when he captured his second consecutive hobby stock title at the main event Saturday night at Mission Valley Speedway.

Legals July 19, 2018

The Honorable Judge of Tribal Court Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes PO 278 Pablo, MT 59855 In the Tribal Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation Eagle Bank Plaintiff vs. Jerome Lumpry Defendant Cause No. 328-CV Civil Summons of Order of Preservation To the Above Named Defendant, Greetings: A Civil Complaint has been filed against you in Tribal Court. A COPY OF THE COMPLAINT IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS AND IS HEREBY SERVED UPON YOU. The Plaintiff claims to have a security interest in the following vehicle(s) in your possession and claims that you are in default on a loan obligation of $4,449.18. 1996 Ford F35 1 Ton PK VIN#2FDKF38FXTLA54514 You are hereby given 10 days (excluding weekends and Tribal holidays) from the date of service of this Summons and Complaint in which to file your written Answer to the Complaint with the Tribal Court. You should go to an attorney for help in writing your Answer and in deciding what to do. If you disagree with anything in the Complaint and want the Court to hear your side of the case, you must write your Answer and file it with the Tribal Court within 10 days. Once you have filed your Answer, the Court will schedule a hearing for you. If you do not file an Answer within the time allowed, the Court will issue an order for Repossession to repossess the vehicle. Your failure to file an Answer may also result in a Default Judgment requiring you to pay any deficiency between what you owe the Plaintiff and what the vehicle sells for after possession. THE COURT NOW HEREBY ORDERS YOU, THE DEFENDANT, TO PRESERVE THE VEHICLE DESCRIBED ABOVE AND TO REFRAIN FROM REMOVING THE VEHICLE FROM THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION DURING THE PENDENCY OF THIS ACTION. IF YOU FAIL TO PRESERVE THE VEHICLE OR IF YOU REMOVE THE VEHICLE FROM THE RESERVATION, THE COURT MAY FIND YOU IN CONTEMPT AND PUNISH YOU ACCORDINGLY. ISSUED this 20 day of June, 2018. /s/ David L. Morigeau The Honorable Judge of Tribal Court (SEAL) Published on July 19, 2018, July 26, 2018, August 2, 2018. MNAXLP

Dodge Ram tips into Flathead Lake

A DODGE Ram being transported by a barge tipped over near the Meadowlark Spur exit right off Highway 93 Friday afternoon in Flathead Lake. (Photo by Jason Blasco/Lake County Leader)

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Erika and Lillian Dantler ride their Tennessee Walking Horse Rainy during the Polson parade to celebrate the Fourth of July.

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Polson Flathead Historical Museum hosted their ever-popular ice cream social after the Fourth of July parade through downtown Polson. Above, serving up delicious Wilcoxsen’s ice cream are, from left, Lynn Sherick, Gail Woods and Mason Niblack.

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Patriotic Alysis Manley of Post Falls, Idaho, enjoyed a treat during the Polson Flathead Historical Museum ice cream social on Independence Day.

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Fireworks filled the sky all night long over Flathead Lake and River on the Fourth of July and beyond. The burst below is from the Polson Chamber of Commerce fireworks display.

County commissioners intend to adopt growth policy

Lake County Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution for an intent to adopt the growth policy, about a year after discussions on the document started, during a public hearing this week.

Delays from Jette to Rollins

Motorists can expect delays along U.S. Highway 93 for the next week, as crews maintain the roadway.

Flathead Lake State Park hosts events

‘Happy Campers’ for kids

Hummel joins local newspaper ad staff

Claire Hummel is a recent graduate of Mission Valley Christian Academy in Polson.

Roundup

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, Division of Fire is reminding the public that outdoor burning by permit has been closed since June 30, and will remain closed until the end of fire season.

Loren 'Russ' Dupuis

Loren Russell Dupuis passed on to the spirit world on July 5, 2018.

David Ray Anderson

David Ray Anderson died of natural causes July 2, 2018, in Polson, Mont. He was born on Jan. 10, 1933, in Buhl, Idaho, to Arvil Olaf and Edna (Worly) Anderson. His siblings included Rulon (deceased), Gail, Howard, Lois, Arvil Jr., Cliff and Karen.

Urban Bear Don't Walk

Urban Joseph Bear Don’t Walk walked on Sunday, July 1, 2018, due to long-term complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was born Nov. 9, 1941, to Emma (Crissler) Bear Don’t Walk and Ray Bear Don’t Walk in Crow Agency, Mont. His father was a member of the Apsaalooke Tribe and his mother, of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Tribe. Urban’s Apsaalooke name was “Looks Over His Tobacco,” and he belonged to the Greasy-Mouth Clan.

Todd Cooper

Todd Matthew Cooper, 49, passed away on June 29, 2018, at UCH in Denver, Colo., from complications from a congenital heart defect.

Doris Fell

Doris Janet Fell, 91, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at St. Luke Extended Care in Ronan with her husband William at her bedside, after a long struggle with dementia for a number of years.

James sentenced to 100 years

In what was a year in the making, Vaughn James was sentenced last week.

History, family celebrated during annual Arlee Powwow

Summer heat was no match for the crowds at the annual Arlee Pow Wow last week, as dozens of people dressed in their regalia.

Ronan police swear in officer White, K-9 Sandor

The Ronan City Council meeting last week, for one officer, was a homecoming.

Purple Rain finishes season with fourth-place finish

Polson Purple Rain manager Larry Smith’s team finished the USA Fastpitch 16, 18U tournament with a fourth-place finish at the USA Fastpitch Tournament Friday and Saturday in Great Falls.

Polson 12U finishes second in USA fastpitch softball tournament

The results of the entire Polson softball program from 8U to 16-18U is enough validation for 12U coach Jamie Hanson to know the future of the Polson softball program is in good hands.

Motichka inks with Dakota State

Former Polson High School softball standout Quinn Motichka opted not to go Gonzaga University on an academic scholarship, but instead will extend her softball career with Dakota State.

Polson gets ready to host fifth-annual Mud Run

The Polson “Mud Run” is celebrating its fifth anniversary at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Polson Fairgrounds.

BIGFORK “BATTLE IN THE BAY” 3-ON-3 RESULTS

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Vernon Greene

Vernon F. Greene, 84, of Silverton, Ore., passed on Friday, July 6, 2018.

Sheila Stephens

Sheila Stephens, 56, of Santa Maria, Calif., passed away on May 28, 2018, in Santa Maria, Calif.

Polson Running hosts a successful Fourth of July Fun Run

The Polson Running Club had its largest-ever turnout for the Fourth Of July Fun Run in the five-year history of their event, according to event organizer Louis Brenner.

Mission Valley Speedway hosts successful Nara Sprint

PABLO — Nara Sprint car racer Kyle Alberding is now one step closer to following his racing family’s tradition when he won the 35-lap sprint car race Saturday night at Mission Valley Speedway in Pablo.

Chandler Krahn captures for silver medals at National Special Olympic event

Charlo High School football coach Mike Krahn got to watch his son Chandler Krahn compete in the powerlifting portion of the National Special Olympics from an unusual vantage point: as a spectator.

Mariner shine at Harp tournament

At Kalispell, the Mission Valley A Mariners competed in the annual Harp Memorial Tournament hosted by the Lakers. Mission Valley would face three Canadian teams from Alberta and match up against the host Lakers for the sixth time thus far this season.

Legals July 12, 2018

Notice to Creditors Probate Cause# 18-202-P The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court of the Flathead Reservation, Pablo, Montana In Re the Matter of the Estate of: Robert Madplume Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Paul Hendren, has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said Deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Personal Representative, return receipt requested, or to the Clerk of Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court, P.O. Box 278, Pablo, Montana 59855. Dated this 27 of June, 2018. /s/ Paul Hendren Personal Representative Address: Paul Hendren 31008 Two Crows Ln Arlee, MT 59821 Published on July 5, 2018, July 12, 2018, and July 19, 2018. MNAXLP

Fourth of July fun

Thousands of onlookers turned out July 4 to take in the annual Fourth of July parade and fun run through downtown Polson. The Polson Flathead Historical Museum hosted their ever-popular ice cream social at the conclusion of the parade.

Polson chamber event funded fireworks

Pops of guns and occassional bursts of laughter could be heard over steady rain last week at Big Sky Sporting Clays.

Portion of Swan River closed to recreational use

A section of the Swan River is closed to recreation, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

Local author celebrates release of second book

The center of attention wasn’t the colorful array of flowers at South Shore Greenhouse last week, but rather one person who sat perched on a colorful chair.

Nine busted in Polson raids

Two search warrants led to eight arrests on Wednesday, June 27, according to Polson Police Sgt. George Simpson.

Dialysis Center now accepting Medicare

Last week, approximately 50 people attended a ribbon cutting for a Polson organization that has been in use for more than a year.

Idaho man dies in Elmo cycle crash

An Idaho man died over the weekend following a crash near Elmo, according to law enforcement.

Pause for a Great Cause

Standing in the middle of the road wearing overalls, a smile and his tattoos, a shirtless Rhett Burland greeted the cars as they put change in a boot he held up to their windows.

Justice sought during protest at county courthouse

Friends, neighbors and strangers gathered on the Lake County Courthouse lawn late Monday morning, occassionally offering support with hugs, hand holding and holding their signs for others to read.

Manager of Polson pantry steps down

Chatter and laughter filled Polson Loaves & Fish as volunteers and friends celebrated a bittersweet milestone Wednesday, June 27.

Pirates football squares off with Whitefish in 7-on-7

Polson High School football coach Pat Danley knows football championships start in the summer and virtually all skilled positions battles begin now and not in the fall.

14U captures Emerald championship

Laker coach Ken Druyvestein rated the final two games of the SMASH tournament among the best of his coaching career.

Bulldogs have strong showing in 7-on-7 passing league

Mission High School football coach Tyler Murray has seen an increased level of participation in his second consecutive season as the Bulldogs’ head football coach.

Mission Valley M's 'A' squad showcases strength in round-robin tournament

The Mission Valley Mariners split the two-game, rain-shortened series Saturday at Mission Valley Mariners’ Stadium.

12U preps for state after capturing Emerald title

The Polson 12U softball team manager Jamie Hanson has attributed his team’s dedication to the success his team’s experienced this season.

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Ronan High School girl’s basketball coach Steve Woll has seen an evolution of the landscape of 3-on-3 hoops.

Legals July 5, 2018

Eli J. Patten Lindy M. Lauder CROWLEY FLECK PLLP 305 South 4th Street East, Suite 100 P.O. Box 7099 Missoula, MT 59807-7099 Telephone: (406) 523-3600 Facsimile: (406)523-3636 epatten@crowleyfleck.com llauder@crowleyfleck.com Attorneys for Whitefish Credit Union MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA WHITEFISH CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs. TONI J. BARTA n/k/a TONI J. MITCHELL, Defendant. Cause No. DV-18-25 Judge: Hon, Deborah Kim Christopher SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT, TONI J. BARTA, n/k/a TONI J. MITCHELL: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Verified Complaint for Unlawful Detainer in this action which is filed in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your Answer and serve a copy thereof upon Plaintiff's attorneys within ten (10) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Verified Complaint for Unlawful Detainer. That action is brought for the purpose of evicting Toni J. Barta, n/k/a Toni J. Mitchell, from the following property situated in Lake County, Montana (the "Premises"): A tract of land located in and being a portion of the S1/2SE1/4 of Section 24, Township 22 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Lake County, Montana, more particularly described as Tract A on Certificate of Survey No. 4010. The Premises is more commonly known as 35224 Minesinger Trail, Polson, Montana 59860-8199. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court this 4th day of June, 2018. Lake County Clerk of Court (COURT SEAL) By /s/ Lyn Fricker Deputy Clerk Published on June 21, 2018, June 28, 2018, and July 5, 2018. MNAXLP