Thursday, October 25
PHS's Frissell repeats as Class A state X-C champion
Polson High School cross country senior Beatrix Frissell captured her second consecutive Montana High School Association Class A cross country championship to cap her X-C running career at Polson.
Ronan, Polson state recap
Since the start of the season, Chiefs-Maidens head coach Noelle Weinbrenner knew her best chance at having an individual all-state placer at the end of the cross country season was James Normandeau.
Arlee hosts Centerville in 8-man playoff opener
When Arlee High School coach Chuck Forgey took over as the Warriors’ head coach in 2017, he inherited a good situation.
Charlo, Arlee, Mission tourney bound
At Charlo on Senior Night, the Lady Vikings closed out their regular schedule in style against the visiting tough-as-nails Arlee Scarlets. The game would be a final test that would challenge their undefeated regular schedule slate, but Charlo proved to be up to the task and adjusted to the challenges that the Scarlets would throw their way.
Vote for the person, not party
Like many of my friends, I was raised a Montana Republican. I believe that I still hold most of the values of my youth and of a Montanan. Unfortunately, the Republican party of today does not. The Republican party of my youth would never have condoned and celebrated the behavior of a President who encourages divisiveness; threatens the security of our nation through his verbal attacks on our allies, our intelligence agencies, our free press, and on individual Americans; and holds innocent children in detention camps. The former Republican party would be disgusted with a President who throws tantrums like a child, lies incessantly and bullies anyone who doesn’t bow to his demands. The pre-Trump Republican party would not defend a President who has committed fraud, sexually assaulted multiple women, cheated on three wives, and shamed our country by embracing murderous autocrats like Putin, Un, and the Saudi Crown Prince. The Republican party I once favored has disappeared and the current figurehead of that party does not deserve even a modicum of respect.
Dorothy Bunting
Dorothy Louise Harvey Bunting passed away on Oct. 14, 2018, in Phoenix after a struggle with lung disease.
Junkin' the Jocko
Inside the Arlee Brown Building was excitement earlier this month as community members showed off the structure during an openhouse.
Ronan arch sign down; restoration underway
When you drive west down Main Street in Ronan, you’ll notice an open space under the archway leading to the downtown. Mission Valley Power and Access Montana teamed up Wednesday morning, Oct. 17 — donating their service and manpower — to remove the large RONAN sign hanging from the arch.
Patient says research a link to treatment
Kathy Devlin-Collicott knows her body.
Polson updates its strategic plan
Officials with the city of Polson say that the 2016 strategic plan saw some positive outcomes, although not everything in the document has been immediately completed.
Information on candidates in upcoming election
During candidate forums in Ronan and Polson earlier this month, six candidates from races within Lake County shared their views with more than 100 people.
Big Sky Lights begins set-up
It may not be Halloween yet, but the holiday season is already on one group’s radar.
Zumba-thon benefits local animal rescue organization
The Elks Lodge in Polson was filled with loud, booming music while 50 people filled the dance floor, dancing on Saturday afternoon.
Legals October 25, 2018
In The 20th Judicial District Court of Lake County State of Montana In Re the Matter of the Estate of: Jeanette Darlene Davis, Deceased Probate No. DP-18-39 Notice to Creditors Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Davis, 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 the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, or to the Clerk of Court of the above entitled court. Dated this 2nd day of October, 2018. Kevin Davis Personal Representative Address: Kevin Davis 36407 Leon Rd Charlo, MT 59824 Published on October 11, 2018, October 18, 2018, and October 25, 2018. MNAXLP
Thursday, October 18
Pirates host defending champ C-Falls in season finale
The Polson High School football team fell to Browning 34-0 last Friday, and the Pirates will finish their season playing the Montana High School Association Class A defending state champion Columbia Falls this week.
Frissell, teammates primed for state meet
Polson runner Beatrix Frissell has continued to help catapult the Lady Pirates’ cross country program into one of the best in the state of Montana.
Ram tough Pirates keep on truckin'
In a State A quarterfinal soccer match at Polson, the visiting (Missoula) Loyola Rams and the host Pirates matched the other stride for stride through the opening quarter of the first half in a 1-1 tie. Polson leading scorer Mack Moderie found the net off an assist from Robin Erickson two minutes in to stake the Pirates to a goal advantage, but Loyola’s Austin Ogilvie countered to knot the score at one apiece.
The ABC's of Western Divisional X-C
Three different classifications from the Mission Valley area competed in their respective Western Divisional cross country meets last weekend. The top 15 runners received all-conference recognition.
Polson spikers split; Charlo remains undefeated
Polson earned a split in its midweek volleyball fare last week, getting a four-set win over Browning before a loss in four sets to Stevensville.
Arlee rolls to win; Ronan, Charlo, Mission suffer losses
Libby logs 54-14 win over Ronan
Tester following liberals' lead
People of Montana, it’s time to start thinking of the future for Montana and how we want to live and do here! Look at what is happening in California, New York City, Chicago and Portland with out-of-control crime, law personnel being blamed, open boarders and sanctuary cities and guns being banded from law abiding citizens!
Shelton family supports McDonald
My husband and I own and operate a hay farm in southern Lake County. We supported keeping the density map as a regulatory document in order to preserve farms, ranches, and open spaces. The density map allowed for development but steered it toward cities and towns.
Evaluating candidates on values
As a “committed” political independent, I have voted for candidates of all stripes and colors over the years. Some say that committing to “independence” is more a commitment to sitting on the fence. Not so. It states that I reserve the right to evaluate candidates based on individual values, not the bias of any political party.
Graveley fails to provide compact alternative
In his anti-compact column (Leader, Oct. 11, “Stockgrowers Association opposes FARM”), Matt Graveley, vice president, Rocky Mountain Stockgrowers Association, states that the “biggest whopper” told by compact supporters is that it was negotiated “with input from agriculture groups and water users.” I irrigate 220 acres and actively participated, like many others, in frequent compact negotiating sessions, open to individuals and organizations, that began in 2009 and concluded in early 2015.
Initiative 185 is a personal issue
Although I am typically a fairly non-political individual, I feel very strongly that is it time to speak out in support of Initiative 185. For me and for many others in Montana, tobacco and tobacco-related products have taken a staggering toll on the ones we love. I recently lost my husband of 45 years to lung cancer directly related to a lifetime of tobacco use. Like many in his generation, Don started smoking as a teenager and struggled throughout his adult years to quit.
Support for CSKT compact
We and most of our neighbors on the Flathead Indian Reservation support the CSKT compact. It protects our state-based water claims, it provides certainty that we will have water to continue farming, it provides money to improve the aging infrastructure of our water project, it makes 90,000 acre feet of water out of Hungry Horse available to the state of Montana and it gives the state a say in development of water on the Flathead Indian Reservation (something no other tribal compact in the state does). It give us a certain future. Litigating all tribal claims through water court guarantees us nothing.
James Morgan
James “Jim” Allen Morgan, 66, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 6, 2018, with his family by his side.
Lena Thurston
Lena Larene Thurston, age 86, passed gently into the arms of Jesus on Oct.12, 2018. She was born on Aug. 2, 1932 to Louise (nee Gentry) and Robert Barnett in Kimmswick, Missouri. Lena attended public schools in Arkansas, Tennessee and New Mexico. She met her husband, Richard “Dick” Thurston, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, where they were married on June, 10, 1950. This union was blessed with three children - Harry Thurston, Jeannie Thurston, and Phillip Thurston.
Patsy Mueller
Patsy Mueller, of Polson, passed away on June 23, 2018.
Outcome for opioid lawsuit unknown
The outcome for a county lawsuit against opioids is unknown, according to counsel.
New economic position coming to Polson
A collaboration within Lake County will bring a new position to Polson.
Native American culture focus of international workshop
A steady cadence was kept by a group of people as they danced a Round Dance, holding hands, wrapping up two days of lectures and discussion.
Skyline Drive, Caffrey Road speed limits raised
Lake County officials passed a resolution last week that will increase the speed limit on two county roads.
Oncology nurse aims for patient comfort
Making sure her patient was comfortable, Lisa Bertoglio, RN-OCN, fluttered around the room in brightly colored scrubs.
Charlo student handbook discussed at special meeting
During a special Board of Education meeting Monday evening in Charlo, students, parents and community members voiced their opinions and asked questions regarding what was described as “the perfect storm” as more than 20 students were suspended from athletics.
Legals October 18, 2018
Notice to Creditors Probate Cause No. 18-410-P The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court of the Flathead Reservation, Pablo, Montana In Re the Matter of the Estate of: Francis E. Burke Sr. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Bonnie Asencio, 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 the 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 26 of Sept., 2018. /s/ Bonnie Asencio Personal Representative Address: Bonnie Asencio P.O. Box 389 Pablo, MT 59855 Published on October 4, 2018, October 11, 2018, and October 18, 2018. MNAXLP
Thursday, October 11
Briella Lefthand
Briella Chesquana Lefthand was born Sept. 22, 2018, at the Nesting Place in Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. She was 21 inches, and weighed 9 pounds, 4 ounces.
Stockergrowers Association opposes FARM
Montana water right holders have recently received official looking mailers that appear to be a litigation notice from the Montana Water Court. In fact, these mailers are only more lies and propaganda from the astro-turf group Farmers and Ranchers for Montana (FARM). This attempt to deceive Montanans is, unfortunately, par for the course for FARM.
Vote for Bear Don't Walk in House District 93
It is important that people work together. I feel that the way things get done in our State Legislature is when both parties work together. People have to be able to see all sides of an issue and vote for what is right.
'Big-money controlled' healthcare system
Wow! Today’s healthcare conundrum. In my growing-up years on our Wisconsin farm, I had chicken pox, whooping cough, measles, mumps and bad bumps. Doctor Doughty was immediately there. All medical bills were handled directly between Dad and the provider of the care. It was all handled even with our limited cash flow.
Polson postseason prospects plush with possibility Pirate boys tie Whitefish 3-3; Lady Pirates earn 2-0 victory
Last week, the Polson boys’ soccer squad played games against Whitefish and Libby, earning a 3-3 tie with previously unbeaten and untied Bulldogs on Thursday before blanking the Libby Loggers, 4-0, on Saturday.
Lady Pirates edge Maidens in rivalry wrangle
At Polson in a cross-county conference clash, the visiting Ronan Maidens and the host Lady Pirates spiked it out for round two of their rez rivalry wrangle. Ronan swept their earlier opening round in straight sets back at the end of August. This time around, the two teams were more evenly matched in their level of play.
Vikings rout Troy 62-14; travel to Darby
The Charlo High School Vikings team took an opportunity to work on their pass defense when they defeated the Troy Trojans 62-14 Friday night at Charlo High School.
Pirates hope to bounce back with win at Browning
By JASON BLASCO
Warriors on mission to qualify for Class C state playoffs
The Arlee High School football team has quietly flown under the radar the entire season.
Area cross-country runners excel at Capital City meet
At Helena last Thursday, Mission Valley area runners from Polson and Two Eagle River participated in the Capital City Sevens race, which pits runners stratified by sequential order who then compete against their corresponding counterparts from each school.
Cancer, positivity, make new relationship strong
On Sept. 30, 2016, Corena “Corey” Brock had no idea what the future held for her when she and her new boyfriend confirmed their relationship status.
Annual bison roundup at refuge
The National Bison Range corral was open to the public last week, providing an opportunity for visitors to see how personnel monitor the beasts.
Polson Library hosting variety of events during October
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Candidate Forum Oct. 10 in Ronan
You can be an informed voter by attending the Candidate Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at the Ronan Community Center. Meet and greet Gale Decker and Caroline McDonald, candidates for Lake County Commissioner; Susan Evans, candidate for House District 12; Kim Christopher and Ashley Morgeau, candidates for District Judge; and Joe Read and Eldena Bear Don’t Walk, candidates for House District 93.
Youth lay sod at Boys & Girls Club
By BROOKYN KENELTY
Lake County takes part in opiate lawsuit
Lake County is joining the fight against opiates.
Man dead after Agency shooting
A fatal shooting near Dixon last week is still under investigaiton.
Moss, Brooks head for Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame
Two current or past Lake County legends will be inducted into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame during the Circle of Wagons gathering Feb. 8 and 9 at the Best Western Heritage Inn in Great Falls.
Friday, October 5
Francis McGeaughay
Francis Norman McGeaughay, 81, of Lebanon, Tenn., died Oct. 2, 2018.
Thursday, October 4
Arliss Anderson
Arliss Anderson (Hoyt), 84, lovely wife, grandmother and friend, passed gently into the arms of Jesus Sept. 18, 2018. Born to Estelle and Ray Hoyt in Valentine, Neb., she was eldest to siblings Jack and Dennis.
Lynette Thornburg
Lynette Marie Thornburg, wife of Donald Thornburg, and daughter of the late Richard Stoddard Neville and Rosalie Marie Costa Neville, was born Sept. 24, 1946, in Sacramento, Calif. She attended the public schools of Lincoln, Calif.
Janet McGahan
Janet Elizabeth McGahan, of Arlee, passed away on Aug. 17, 2018.
Herbert Hove
Herbert Hove, 97, of Polson, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, at the Polson Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Don't forget about food pantries
Dear Editor and Readers:
Hobbs, Cannon earn Class A all-state golf honors
Polson High School’s Matt Hobbs capped an excellent senior season on the golf links, earning a share of second place at the Class A State Golf Championships last Friday and Saturday at the Hamilton Country Club course.
Pirates host Whitefish for Homecoming
The Polson High School football team fell to Libby 62-20 in Friday night’s contest at Libby.
Bulldogs top Plains; host Arlee Friday
It took a full four quarters to determine the outcome of the Mission-Plains high school football game last Friday night in Plains.
Vikes topple Cats 66-58; Troy up next
The Charlo High School Vikings’ football team, who is working toward solidifying and securing their No. 2 spot in the Western Conference of the Class C 8-man Montana High School Association postseason picture, continues to develop.
Polson soccer roundup
Pirates torpedo Vikings, cage Cats
Polson & Ronan Volleyball Roundup
Butte Central defeats
Chiefs face defending champion C-Falls
By JASON BLASCO
Dayton Daze 2018 an overwhelming success
The Chief Cliff VFD/QRU would like to thank everyone who contributed goods, services, time and money to make the 27th annual Dayton Daze celebration a whopping success! We brought in more than $14,000 which included raffle ticket sales throughout the summer, silent auction, car show, sales of merchandise, food, beverages, 50/50 and cash donations during the event. Without the support of our communities and business people, we would not have been able to raise these funds, which will go toward the purchase of the used 1999 tender we have targeted for this year’s fundraising.
We deserve our Second Amendment rights
Are you ready to turn in your semi-automatic rifles and semi-automatic pistols? Are you ready to destroy your high-capacity magazines?
A few verses about our American standards
American standards; Have always been high; So why do we change; Just for one guy?
Assault charges against Sherwood dropped
One case against Donnovan Sherwood, 18, of Ravalli, was dismissed County Attorney Brendan McQuillan said.
Big Arm Association serves hearty breakfast
There is a lot of history in the small community of Big Arm, on the southeast shore of Flathead Lake. And there was plenty of opportunity to share memories of the area’s 100-plus year history during a well-attended breakfast at the former Big Arm School.
Friends of North Lake Councy Library has regrouped
Polson’s Friends of the North Lake County Public Library District have regrouped and are actively recruiting memberships for the 2018-19 fiscal year. Directors Paula Aznoe, Diane Farquhar, John Freemole and Barbara Hammons meet regularly to discuss fundraising ideas and ways that the Friends can help with the library’s ‘wish list.’ Abbi Dooley, library director, provides the group with guidance and input on the library’s projects needing material or financial help.
Bears seeking food sources ahead of hibernation
Montana is bear country. Black bears and grizzly bears are very active right now as denning season approaches. Bears are actively seeking food sources before winter, and residents are advised to clean up or secure food attractants, such as garbage, dog food, and livestock. Bears are particularly seeking out natural fruits, such as berries, and domestic fruits, such as apples and pears. Residents are advised to pick up any fallen fruit from their property to help prevent attracting a bear.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Over the last seven years, employees at St. Luke Community Healthcare in Ronan have helped Mission Valley women receive screenings they need.
Garlic Festival brings flavor to market
As patrons visited the Mission Falls Farmers Market last week, they were treated to the sounds of local music and a visit from the Garlic Fairy.
Polson standoff ends peacefully
One man was taken into custody following a five-hour standoff in Polson last week.
Legals October 4, 2018
Notice to Creditors Probate Cause No. 18-410-P The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court of the Flathead Reservation, Pablo, Montana In Re the Matter of the Estate of: Francis E. Burke Sr. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Bonnie Asencio, 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 the 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 26 of Sept., 2018. /s/ Bonnie Asencio Personal Representative Address: Bonnie Asencio P.O. Box 389 Pablo, MT 59855 Published on October 4, 2018, October 11, 2018, and October 18, 2018. MNAXLP
