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Between the Polson-Ronan varsity basketball games Friday, Jan. 25 at the Ronan Event Center, there was a Stand Up to Cancer recognition. Included was a short reading of information from the National Association of Basketball Coaches and the American Cancer Society for Coaches vs. Cancer.

Mission school bond may have trickle-down effect

Since a bond was passed in the St. Ignatius School District last November, county officials say that some residents have questioned the tax.

Pirates, Chiefs divisional bound

If a team is on “top of its game,” it would be the Polson High School wrestling team.

Ronan honors former athletes in Wall of Fame ceremony

Last Friday during an extended intermission between the girls’ and boys’ Ronan vs. Polson roundball rivalry wrangle basketball contests, a number of Ronan athletes were recognized for their contributions that predate the current Wall of Fame athletes that adorn the walls of the events center.

Last-minute foul shots lift Polson past Chiefs, 59-50

At the Ronan Events Center this past Friday, the host Chiefs and the visiting Pirates battled to the brink in a classic round of their annual rez roundball rivalry wrangle.

Lady Pirates fall to Ronan in rivalry wrangle

At the Ronan Events Center, the visiting Lady Pirates had aspired to put their best game of the season on the hardwood against the host Maidens in their second round of the rez roundball rivalry wrangle. They were looking forward to the encounter. The venue itself seemed hospitable enough, “Welcome to R House.”

Dale Trudgen

Dale E. Trudgen, 87, of Thompson Falls, passed away Jan. 6, 2019, of natural causes.

Rolf Harmsen

Rolf Leonard Harmsen, 64, of Polson, Mont., passed away Jan. 18 2019.

John Dark

John Charles Dark passed away peacefully on Jan. 24, 2019 surrounded by his family.

Polson sends reminder about parked cars

The city of Polson is reminding residents about parked vehicles.

St. Ignatius man graduates from drug court and 'keeps head up'

While court can be a somber or intimidating experience for some, that wasn’t the case last week for Nick Stasso.

Reiners leads Polson to fifth

Led by individual state champion Julia Reiners, Polson finished in fifth place at the Class A Speech, Debate and Drama State Tournament.

'Babes' hit the stage in local play

The auditorium at Polson High School was quite patriotic as more than 100 local students took part in the Port Polson Players performance of “Babes To Broadway” last week.

Ronan teenager dealing with rare tetanus infection

Following what was initially a mysterious illness, one Ronan High School student is in the hospital due to a tetanus infection.

Stockmen's Association awards scholarship heifers

Cows “moo-ing” filled the frigid air last Saturday morning as eight area youths stood with eight heifers at the Cody and Libby Sherman ranch just south of Pablo.

Legals January 31, 2019

Notice to Creditors Probate Cause # 18-0549-P The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court of the Flathead Reservation, Pablo, Montana In Re the Matter of the Estate of: Francis H. Baylor. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Catherine L. Baylor, 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 14th of January, 2019. /s/ Catherine Louise Baylor Personal Representative Address: Catherine L. Baylor 4622 180th Place SW Lynnwood, WA 98037 Published on January 31, 2019, February 7, 2019, and February 14, 2019. MNAXLP

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On Saturday, Jan. 19 in Whitefish, students from Polson and Ronan high school participated in a Speech, Debate and Drama Western A Divisional competition.

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Pirates earn third place at Class A duals in Belgrade

Polson and Ronan high school wrestlers got a good, long look at every Class A team in Montana during the Class A Duals last Friday and Saturday in Belgrade.

Lady Vikings topple St. Regis, Plains; Lady Bulldogs drop pair

At Charlo last week, the host Lady Vikings continued a trend they started at the beginning of the season and picked up another pair of conference wins as they added to their renewed undefeated streak.

Vikings tame Tigers, 57-45; hold off Horsemen, 76-66

At Charlo last week, the host Vikings added another set of conference victories to their restart of a new win streak after their previously undefeated season was interrupted.

Cletus Licht

Cletus Joseph Licht, 98, passed away at his home in St. Ignatius on Jan. 14, 2019. He was born in Seco, Mont., on March 5, 1920, to Herman and Sophia Licht. His employment career included carpentry/construction, and he never completely retired, always doing something. Cletus loved to cook and feed everyone. He loved every year during Good Ol’ Days when he had his rib stand, which he was well known for.

International film festival back in Polson this weekend

This year, the quality of content as well as the filmmakers themselves are contributing to make this year stand out for the Flathead Lake International Cinemafest.

Polson police officer saves child

The day began like most other days for Polson Police Officer Aaron Sutton.

Reflection on Charlo students' Skills USA championship

When students compete in July, there’s not much of a welcoming committee at school when they get back home. But the honor brought to Charlo High School by the Skills USA team’s national gold medal shines brightly nonetheless.

Ronan school board hears presentations from students

Motivated high school students captivated the adults in the room at the Ronan School District board meeting held Monday, Jan. 14.

Aquatics director makes splash with changes

A recent series of changes that have started at the Mission Valley Aquatics Center in the Ridgewater subdivision in Polson have been going swimmingly, according to the new executive director.

Ronan sports new bus, but drivers needed

Ronan Public Schools Transportation Director Matt Gaut recently brought home a trophy for the traveling teams of Ronan. And while its plush reclining bucket seats (with seat belts) might make it seem a luxury, it was the engine that brought the new bus home.

Legals January 24, 2019

Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Polson City-County Planning Board will on Tuesday, the 12th day of February, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. in the Polson City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana, hold a public hearing for the purpose of a proposed subsequent minor subdivision. Kathleen Anne Heglie of La Mesa, CA is proposing to subdivide Amended Tract 1A on Subdivision Plat No. 248 to create two residential lots. The subject property is located off Shoreline Drive in Polson. A map of the subject property can be found at www.cityofpolson.com/news. The Polson City-County Planning Board will take public testimony and review the proposed subsequent minor subdivision. The Board will forward a recommendation to the Polson City Commission for a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 20th. This public notice is made pursuant to 76-3-605 MCA. Contact the City of Polson Planner at 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana 59860; by email at cityplanner@cityofpolson.com; or call 406-883-8213 to obtain further information. Contact the Polson City Clerk at Polson City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana, 59860; by email at cityclerk@cityofpolson.com; or call 406-883-8203 to request an accommodation. Dated at Polson, Montana this 11th day of January, 2019. Cora Pritt Polson City Clerk Polson, MT Published on January 24, 2019. MNAXLP

Jackets, Loggers topple Lady Pirates

At Stevensville last Friday, the visiting Polson Lady Pirates climbed another rung on the scoring ladder by tallying their highest half scoring segment as well as their highest overall point total thus far this season. Mossy Kauley had her first varsity career dabble among double digits, while Karly Lawson and Sharmaine Zempel were within a basket of netting double figures as well.

Mays paces Chiefs at big Missoula tournament

The toughest competition of the year faced Ronan High School wrestlers last Friday and Saturday at the Jug Beck Rocky Mountain Classic at Sentinel High School in Missoula, as many of the top matmen in western Montana, Idaho and eastern Washington came together for the 31-school tournament.

Chiefs split with 'Dogs, Broncs

At Frenchtown, the Ronan Chiefs played relatively shoulder-to-shoulder with their opponent through the first quarter, but the Broncs galloped off for over 50 points through the middle frames to decide the outcome. The contest was a rematch of an early season Tip-Off encounter in which Frenchtown had narrowly eeked out a 57-52 victory.

Lady Dawgs have their day, sink Scarlets, 68-65

At St. Ignatius in a cross-classification county clash classic, the host Lady Bulldogs and visiting Scarlets would hang in the balance until no more ticks remained on the clock.

Mission-Charlo, Arlee place seven wrestlers at Choteau Classic

Mission-Charlo placed six wrestlers at last weekend’s 30-team Choteau Tournament and placed fifth as a team with 108 points.

'People's Compact' meeting had some misinformation

I attended an informational meeting a few weeks ago on the “People’s Compact.” There were five Kalispell legislators there to tell their story on why they didn’t like the CSKT compact that is now Montana law.

Gregory Devlin

Gregory Devlin, 71, of Missoula and Polson, passed away at his home on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019.

Virginia Reber

Virginia Reber, 92, passed away on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, at the Brendan House in Kalispell, Mont.

Dale Trudgen

Dale E. Trudgen, 87, passed away Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at his home in Thompson Falls.

Susan Syvrud

Susan Kay Syvrud, 58, of Polson, passed away at St. Joseph Hospital on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, of natural causes following a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family.

Jacque Hermanson

Jacque Ellen Hermanson passed away in the early morning of Jan. 13, 2019. In the days preceding her death, she was in the company of family.

Butte man arrested after Ronan investigation

Following a joint investigation with local agencies, the Ronan Police Department announced last week that a man suspected of selling drugs was taken into custody in December.

Traffic counts at Ridgewater discussed at meeting

During the Jan. 7 Polson Commissioners’ meeting, officials shared an update regarding the Ridgewater master plan time extension/developer’s agreement.

Polson fire under investigation

An investigation is ongoing for a Polson fire last week.

New CSKT flags fly in Ronan

Moments after the first bell of the week rang at Ronan High School, a group of students from the Native American Culture Club stood outside in the gloom, wearing smiles.

For library director, the position is a dream job

For Abbi Dooley, working at a library wasn’t a dream realized until she read a job description.

Legals January 17, 2019

NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The Ferndale Timber Sale is located within Sections 3, 4, and 10, T26N-R19W, on the State's Kalispell Unit. Approximately 19,222 tons, consisting of mixed conifer sawlogs, are offered for sale. Sealed bids will be opened at the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, 2705 Spurgin Road, Missoula, Montana on February 6, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Bids may be hand delivered or mailed and will be accepted any time prior to the bid opening. DNRC recommends that bidders contact the Trust Land Management Division (406-542-4300) prior to the bid opening to ensure that your bid has been received. Bids must be accompanied by a deposit of $26,815.00, representing 5% of the minimum bid value of the sale in cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft to be applied to the first sale invoice for the successful bidder. Bid bonds will be accepted and, for the successful bidder, will be closed upon execution of the Timber Sale Contract. The sale will be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. Award of the timber sale is conditional upon approval of the timber sale by the State Board of Land Commissioners at their January 22, 2019 meeting. If the successful bidder is unable to execute the contract within 30 calendar days from the date the sale is awarded, the bid deposit will be retained by the Department as liquidated damages. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Prospective bidders can obtain the sale prospectus, sale contract and bid forms from the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, Trust Land Management Division, in Missoula (406-542-4300) or the Northwestern Land Office in Kalispell (406-751-2257). Visit our website at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/trust/forest-management/timber-sale-information for upcoming sales and bid results. Published on January 10, 2019, January 17, 2019, January 24, 2019, and January 31, 2019. MNAXLP

Two dead after Tuesday crash on south edge of Polson

Two people are dead after a one-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday, Jan. 8 on the south edge of Polson.

Lady Vikings, Scarlets battling for Class C supremacy

Scarlets rout Red Devils

B and C boys' conference hoop season heating up

Warriors exorcize Devils

Fritsch 2nd at Bozeman; Pirates 4th at Ronan Duals

Polson split its high school wrestling squad last week, sending four of their matmen to the Tom LaProwse Invitational in Bozeman and the other team members to the Dave Edington Western Montana Duals in Ronan.

Mission/Charlo, Arlee see action at Edgington Duals

The Mission/Charlo wrestling team finished 6-2 at last weekend’s Dave Edington Western Montana Duals in Ronan, while Arlee did not have enough weight classes filled to be highly competitive in their duals.

Harold Thompson

Harold Lloyd Thompson, 88, of Missoula, Mont., passed away on Dec. 28, 2018, at St. Patrick Hospital.

Leo Jones

Leo Laurence Jones passed away in Grangeville, Idaho, on Dec. 25, 2018.

Martillis 'Mart' Maarstad

Martillis “Mart” Llewellyn Maarstad, 79, of Ronan, passed away on Dec. 31, 2018. Mart was born on Sept. 26, 1939 to Martinus Henrik and Lydia Sophie (Strand). A 1957 Ronan High School graduate, Mart joined the army reserves and graduated from Montana State University with an Automotive Design Engineering degree.

Brr ... It's cold out there But that doesn't stop Polson Polar Plunge!

St. Ignatius resident Marina Kestner-Pavlock enjoys swimming so much, she’s usually the first in in water and the last one out.

Christopher sworn in for fourth term

While her boys stood watching, Deborah “Kim” Christopher took her fourth oath as she was sworn in as the District 20 Court Judge in Helena on Jan. 2.

Man in fair condition after weekend incident in Swan

Rescued by helicopter

Area youth compete in Mission Valley Elks Hoop Shoot

Six area students participated in the Mission Valley Elks Hoop Shoot last Sunday in Polson, leading mostly everyone to advance to the district competition this weekend.

Legals January 10, 2019

NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The Swan Wood Timber Sale is located within Sections 21, 22 and 23, T23N, R18W on the State's Swan Unit. Approximately 29,329 tons, consisting of mixed conifer sawlogs, are offered for sale. Sealed bids will be opened at the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, 2705 Spurgin Road, Missoula, Montana on January 16, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Bids may be hand delivered or mailed and will be accepted any time prior to the bid opening. DNRC recommends that bidders contact the Trust Land Management Division (406-542-4300) prior to the bid opening to ensure that your bid has been received. Bids must be accompanied by a deposit of $27,599.00, representing 5% of the minimum bid value of the sale in cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft to be applied to the first sale invoice for the successful bidder. Bid bonds will be accepted and, for the successful bidder, will be closed upon execution of the Timber Sale Contract and Timber Sale Bond. The sale will be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. If the successful bidder is unable to execute the contract within 30 calendar days from the date the sale is awarded, the bid deposit will be retained by the Department as liquidated damages. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Prospective bidders can obtain the sale prospectus, sale contract and bid forms from the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, Trust Land Management Division, in Missoula (406-542-4300), Northwestern Land Office in Kalispell (406-751-2257) or the Swan Unit Office in Swan Lake, MT (406-754-2301). Visit our website at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/trust/forest-management/timber-sale-information for upcoming sales and bid results. Published on December 20, 2018, December 27, 2018, January 3, 2019, and January 10, 2019. MNAXLP

Donald Brunner

Donald (Donny) Leon Brunner was born in Minot, N.D., on Jan. 25, 1955, to Tony T. and Grace Margaret (Hennessey) Brunner, and died unexpectedly at a Missoula, Montana, hospital on Dec. 22, 2018.

No injuries during livestock trailer fire

There were no injuries following a trailer fire over the weekend west of the Pablo reservoir.

Assistant Chief Stevens patrols for the last time

Looking back on his career, newly retired Polson Police Assistant Chief John Stevens said the entire experience was memorable.

Polson resident 'making strides' after summer crash

Gerry Ouellette says he may be a little biased, but he feels that his wife’s story should someday be told by Hollywood.

Polson-based travel program ILE celebrates first 10 years

The “travel bug” bit Polson resident Taryn Harrison when she first went to Ireland when she was a student at Polson High School.

Legals January 3, 2019

CLINTON J. FISCHER LAW OFFICE, P.C. Professional Center Building P.O. Box 879 Polson, MT 59860 Telephone: (406) 883-4395 Attorney for Petitioner MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN RE THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF KAREN LOUISE KOOPER STEWART, Petitioner, CAUSE NO. DV-18-289 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT Petitioner, Karen Louise Kooper Stewart, has petitioned the District Court for the Twentieth Judicial District for a change of name from Karen Louise Kooper Stewart to Karen Louise Kooper, and the hearing on the Petition for Change of Name will be heard by a District Court Judge on the 24th day of January, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Twentieth Judicial District Court located at 106 4th Ave. E., Polson, MT 59860. At any time before the hearing, objections may be filed by any person who can demonstrate good reasons against the change of name. DATED this 4 day of December, 2018. Lyn Fricker Clerk of the District Court (SEAL) By:/s/ Tami Carstens, Deputy Clerk Published on December 13, 2018, December 20, 2018, December 27, 2018, and January 3, 2019. MNAXLP