Thursday, June 27
Chainsaws carve their place into Ronan's hearts
Lake County Leader
Keyan Dalbey turns hitting into a science
Mission Valley Mariners first baseman Keyan Dalbey admits his mind is cluttered with details as he stands in the batter’s box studying the opposing pitcher.
Young Mission Valley M's continue to improve
The Mission Valley Mariners American Legion baseball team has experienced a turbulent summer filled with a variety of highlights and disappointments.
Polson siblings earn UM scholarships
MISSOULA – Polson High School graduates Aubrey and Beatrix Frissell will both attend the University of Montana this fall as recipients of the Presidential Leadership Scholarship.
Polson prepares to host it's 79th annual Mission Valley rodeo
The Polson Fairgrounds has become a fixture in the rodeo world over the past 79 years.
Miller Campbell ready to rock Mission Valley rodeo
Miller Campbell admits to having a lot of anticipation about performing at Polson’s 79th annual National Rodeo Association-sanctioned event Friday night at Polson’s Fairgrounds.
Input sought on intersection safety south of Pablo
Roadway users will have an opportunity to weigh in on potential improvements to the intersection of U.S. 93 and Old Highway 93 south of Pablo at a public meeting Thursday, June 27 at the CSKT Tribal Council Chambers.
Contestants flock to NARC competition in Ronan
Kerry Lavin estimated she traveled a thousand miles to participate in the National Amatuer Retriever Club, an event held June 15-22 in Ronan.
Authorities identify 3 killed in collision in Lake County
POLSON (AP) — Authorities have released the names of three people who died in a two-vehicle collision in northwestern Montana.
Linderman Elementary gymnasium demolished
The Linderman Elementary School gymnasium demolished late Tuesday morning.
Former Arlee adminstrators respond to Pitt's resignation
Former Arlee High School board member Tom Haynes wasn’t surprised when he learned his colleague, old Arlee High School boys basketball coach Zanen Pitts, resigned.
Legals June 27, 2019
David B. Cotner Cotner Law, PLLC 2700 Radio Way Missoula, MT 59802 Telephone: (406) 541-1111 Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF TAMMY MARIE MATT, Deceased. Probate No.: DP-19-37 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Fred Matt has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be mailed to David B. Cotner, of Cotner Law, PC, the attorney for the Estate, return receipt requested, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 18th day of June, 2019. /s/ David B Cotner David B. Cotner, Attorney for the Estate Published on June 27, 2019, July 4, 2019, and July 11, 2019. MNAXLP
Thursday, June 20
'Skeeter' the Clown visits Ronan Library
Want an excuse to sit quietly and read this summer? The Ronan Public Library and the D’arcy McNickle Library at SKC have your back.
Jay Preston
Jay William Preston, 91, who with his wife Beth, built a successful telephone company in Ronan and devoted over five decades to the Mission Valley through numerous civic and charitable activities, passed away of natural causes on June 3, 2019, at St. Luke Hospital with his family at his side. During a long, full life, he served his country, his community and his family with integrity and an unquenchable faith that life is good. His boundless energy — a marvel to all who knew him — was epitomized by the simple but powerful words: “Show up!”
Terrence Williams
Terrence Boyd Williams, 75, of Polson, passed away June 12 at Polson Rehabilitation Center.
Polson's Tax Increment Finance District funds available to invest
A resolution adopted in 1997 identified and designated four areas in Polson as blighted and called for the creation of an urban renewal plan. Three years later in 2000, Polson’s Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District and Polson Redevelopment Agency (PRA) were born.
Pitts steps down as Warriors head basketball coach
Former Arlee High School boys basketball coach Zanen Pitts has resigned from his post with Arlee High School.
Former Ronan softball player signs with Williston State
Former Ronan High School softball player Emilie Corley has been through a lot in her career as a softball player.
Whitesell, Johnston inks with United Tribes Technical College
Former Arlee High School basketball players Lane Johnson and Greg Whitesell will get an opportunity to do what some basketball players only dream of doing.
Polson softball continues to flourish in recent tourneys
Polson softball coach Jamie Hanson has continued to see progress in all phases of the Lady Pirates softball program.
Sixteen Mission Valley softballers accentuated with athletic accolades
The MHSA sanctioned spring softball season came to a close with the culmination of state tournaments. Thereafter, each conference among the different classifications release a list of players who have been identified as exemplifying some of the best qualities exhibited in their athletic discipline over the course of the season. Honored from the Mission Valley include Northwest A players from both Ronan and Polson along with Western BC softballers from the cooperative venture of Mission-Arlee-Charlo.
Butte woman killed in collision on MT 35
A 95-year-old Butte woman died in a head-on traffic crash Wednesday afternoon, June 12 in Lake County.
CSKT Council offers $10,000 reward for Charlo whereabouts
PABLO – The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ Tribal Council has agreed to offer $10,000 for information regarding a woman who has been missing for almost a year.
Long-term fate of Big Arm state park in question
In an effort to avoid an annual lease payment as high as $600,000 for the Big Arm unit of Flathead Lake State Park, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is recommending the agency purchase a permanent recreation easement that could cost as much as $12 million.
Ronan City Council discusses problem with loose dogs
At the Monday, June 17 regular meeting, Ronan City Council member Julie Moore made the urgent case for the council to address loose dogs in town. Her own dog was brought in to show its severe injuries, that she says were caused by a loose dog attacking her dog as she and her husband recently walked it on a leash. Her husband had picked the dog up to protect it, but the loose dog attacked it in his arms.
Tired flags retired on Flag Day
In solemn ceremony, members of American Legion Post 112, Marine Corps League of Polson, and VFW gathered on Flag Day, June 14, at Lakeview Cemetery to respectfully retire about a hundred worn U.S. flags.
Legals June 20, 2019
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Notice of the sale of real property which is secured by a Deed of Trust is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of the "Small Tract Financing Act of Montana" (Section 71-1-301, et. seq., Montana Code Annotated). THE NAMES OF THE GRANTOR(S), TRUSTEE, THE BENEFICIARY IN THE DEED OF TRUST, ANY OF THE SUCCESSOR(S) IN INTEREST TO THE BENEFICIARY, AND ANY SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE(S) ARE: Grantor(s): John A. Dillard and Sharon P. Dillard, husband and wife as joint tenants Trustee: Lake County Abstract and Title Co. Beneficiary: Ronan State Bank Successor In Interest to the Beneficiary: Montana Board of Housing Successor Trustee: Burt W. Ward, Esq. THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY COVERED BY THE DEED OF TRUST IS: The real property and its appurtenances in Lake County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: LOT 12 IN BLOCK 6 OF ORIGINAL TOWNSITE OF ST. IGNATIUS, LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF LAKE COUNTY MONTANA. RECORDING DATA: The following instruments and documents have been recorded in the Clerk and Recorder's Office in Lake County, Montana on the date and in the place indicated. Deed of Trust dated August 30, 1996, and recorded August 30, 1996, in Microfilm No. 376471. Assignment of Deed of Trust dated August 30, 1996, and recorded August 30, 1996, under Microfilm No. 376472, wherein Ronan State Bank assigned its beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust to the Montana Board of Housing. Appointment of Successor Trustee dated April 23, 2019, wherein Burt W. Ward, Esq. was appointed Successor Trustee. THE DEFAULT FOR WHICH THE FORECLOSURE IS MADE IS: The nonpayment of the amounts due pursuant to the Note and the Deed of Trust both dated August 30, 1996, referred to above, including but not limited to the nonpayment of principal, interest, taxes, and reserves therefor. THE SUM OWING ON THE OBLIGATION SECURED BY THE DEED OF TRUST IS: Principal: $9,834.48 (the entire remaining balance of the aforesaid Note being declared immediately due and payable.) Interest: At the rate of 7.00% per annum from August 1, 2018. Others: All unpaid balances, including taxes and insurance together with all necessary expenses which may be incurred in collection, including a reasonable attorney's fee and all costs, fees and expenses, including costs of a foreclosure report, advertising and recording expense. THE SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO THE BENEFICIARY HEREBY ELECTS TO SELL THE PROPERTY TO SATISFY THE AFORESAID OBLIGATIONS. THE DATE, TIME, PLACE AND TERMS OF SALE ARE: Date: September 11, 2019. Time: 10:00 a.m., Mountain Standard Time or Mountain Daylight Time, whichever is in effect. Place: Inside the Main Entrance of the Lake County Courthouse located at 106 - 4th Avenue East, Polson, Montana. Terms: This sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Successor Trustee may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid in cash. The conveyance will be made by Trustee's Deed. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the present beneficiary, the trustee or successor trustee, or against the beneficiary's attorney, or the trustee's attorney. RIGHT TO CURE: The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the aforesaid property, at any time prior to the trustee's sale, may pay to the present beneficiary the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney's fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default theretofore existing. DATED: April 23, 2019. MONTANA BOARD OF HOUSING By: /s/ Vicki Bauer Its: Homeownership Program Manager STATE OF MONTANA County of Lewis & Clark This instrument was acknowledged before me on April 23, 2019, by Vicki Bauer as Homeownership Program Manager of the Montana Board of Housing. /s/ Cindy A. Maxwell Printed Name: /s/ Cindy A. Maxwell Notary Public for the State of Montana (SEAL) Residing at East Helena, Montana My Commission Expires: May 09, 2022 Published on June 13, 2019, June 20, 2019, and June 27, 2019. MNAXLP
Thursday, June 13
Jay Preston
Jay William Preston, 91, of Ronan passed away Monday, June 3, 2019, at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan. A service for Jay will be held Friday, July 19, 2019, at 3 p.m. at Mission Valley United Methodist Church.
Newly-appointed Pirates football coach ready to take over
Newly-appointed Polson High School football coach Kaden Glinsmann couldn’t help but use a sports cliche when talking about his appointment as the new Pirates head coach.
Polson athletic director Jay Krantz retires
Polson High School Athletic Director Jay Krantz retired from his position as the Pirates’ athletic director after the 2019 spring season.
Polson softball continues to cultivate future dynasty under new coach
Polson High School softball coach Jamie Hanson looks at the banners up above the press box over home plate.
Lady Pirates feeder teams excel in Polson SPLASH Tournament
Polson High School softball coach Jamie Hanson looks at the banners up above the press box over home plate.
Mission Valley Rockies flourish
Led by a veteran squad consisting of 11 senior-level Babe Ruth players, the Mission Valley Rockies have flourished in the first 15 games this season.
Sixteen Mission Valley softballers accentuated with athletic accolades
With the culmination of the state tournaments, MHSA sanctioned spring softball comes to a close. At this juncture, each conference among the different classifications release a list of players who have been identified as exemplifying some of the best qualities exhibited in their athletic discipline over the course of the season. For the Mission Valley, Northwest A players from both Ronan and Polson are honored, along with Western BC softballers from the cooperative venture of Mission-Arlee-Charlo.
Race to End Cancer fundraiser Saturday in Pablo
Joe McDonald Health and Fitness Center on the Salish Kootenai College campus in Pablo will be the site of the American Cancer Society Lake County Race to End Cancer events Saturday, June 15.
Elders Week at Two Eagles River School for all ages
“We learn best at the feet of our elders.”
Friends of Lake Mary Ronan open house June 22
Friends of Lake Mary Ronan (FLMR) will hold an open house on Saturday, June 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Proctor Community Center in Proctor.
How does your garden grow?
The Beautification Committee of Envision Polson! invites you to nominate what you consider to be the “bloomin’ best” garden during the Polson Community in Bloom promotion. You are welcome to nominate yourself. neighbor and/or business in one of two categories, or both — Best Bloomin’ Business and Best Bloomin’ Residence.
CVE celebrates kindergarten graduation
Pitts retiring after 38 years in Ronan MS classroom
As the 2019 school year comes to an end, Ronan School District says goodbye to one of their longest known teachers, Crystal Pitts. She has been teaching in the Ronan School District for 38 years along with her first years of student teaching.
Flag Day ceremonies Friday at Lakeview Cemetery
Polson American Legion Post 112 will hold Flag Day ceremonies on Friday, June 14 at 6 p.m. to retire flags with a burning regimen at Lakeview Cemetery. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Salish Kootenai College graduates Class of 2019
In a joyful ceremony bringing together the best of native culture with the collegiate mortarboard, Salish Kootenai College Class of 2019 graduated 278 students Saturday, June 8. Graduates were welcomed in the Grand Entry by Yamncut Drum with SKC Head Male and Female War Dancers Wilbert Michel Sr. and Linda King, and speeches by tribal and SKC officials.
Legals June 13, 2019
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Notice of the sale of real property which is secured by a Deed of Trust is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of the "Small Tract Financing Act of Montana" (Section 71-1-301, et. seq., Montana Code Annotated). THE NAMES OF THE GRANTOR(S), TRUSTEE, THE BENEFICIARY IN THE DEED OF TRUST, ANY OF THE SUCCESSOR(S) IN INTEREST TO THE BENEFICIARY, AND ANY SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE(S) ARE: Grantor(s): John A. Dillard and Sharon P. Dillard, husband and wife as joint tenants Trustee: Lake County Abstract and Title Co. Beneficiary: Ronan State Bank Successor In Interest to the Beneficiary: Montana Board of Housing Successor Trustee: Burt W. Ward, Esq. THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY COVERED BY THE DEED OF TRUST IS: The real property and its appurtenances in Lake County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: LOT 12 IN BLOCK 6 OF ORIGINAL TOWNSITE OF ST. IGNATIUS, LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF LAKE COUNTY MONTANA. RECORDING DATA: The following instruments and documents have been recorded in the Clerk and Recorder's Office in Lake County, Montana on the date and in the place indicated. Deed of Trust dated August 30, 1996, and recorded August 30, 1996, in Microfilm No. 376471. Assignment of Deed of Trust dated August 30, 1996, and recorded August 30, 1996, under Microfilm No. 376472, wherein Ronan State Bank assigned its beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust to the Montana Board of Housing. Appointment of Successor Trustee dated April 23, 2019, wherein Burt W. Ward, Esq. was appointed Successor Trustee. THE DEFAULT FOR WHICH THE FORECLOSURE IS MADE IS: The nonpayment of the amounts due pursuant to the Note and the Deed of Trust both dated August 30, 1996, referred to above, including but not limited to the nonpayment of principal, interest, taxes, and reserves therefor. THE SUM OWING ON THE OBLIGATION SECURED BY THE DEED OF TRUST IS: Principal: $9,834.48 (the entire remaining balance of the aforesaid Note being declared immediately due and payable.) Interest: At the rate of 7.00% per annum from August 1, 2018. Others: All unpaid balances, including taxes and insurance together with all necessary expenses which may be incurred in collection, including a reasonable attorney's fee and all costs, fees and expenses, including costs of a foreclosure report, advertising and recording expense. THE SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO THE BENEFICIARY HEREBY ELECTS TO SELL THE PROPERTY TO SATISFY THE AFORESAID OBLIGATIONS. THE DATE, TIME, PLACE AND TERMS OF SALE ARE: Date: September 11, 2019. Time: 10:00 a.m., Mountain Standard Time or Mountain Daylight Time, whichever is in effect. Place: Inside the Main Entrance of the Lake County Courthouse located at 106 - 4th Avenue East, Polson, Montana. Terms: This sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Successor Trustee may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid in cash. The conveyance will be made by Trustee's Deed. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the present beneficiary, the trustee or successor trustee, or against the beneficiary's attorney, or the trustee's attorney. RIGHT TO CURE: The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the aforesaid property, at any time prior to the trustee's sale, may pay to the present beneficiary the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney's fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default theretofore existing. DATED: April 23, 2019. MONTANA BOARD OF HOUSING By: /s/ Vicki Bauer Its: Homeownership Program Manager STATE OF MONTANA County of Lewis & Clark This instrument was acknowledged before me on April 23, 2019, by Vicki Bauer as Homeownership Program Manager of the Montana Board of Housing. /s/ Cindy A. Maxwell Printed Name: /s/ Cindy A. Maxwell Notary Public for the State of Montana (SEAL) Residing at East Helena, Montana My Commission Expires: May 09, 2022 Published on June 13, 2019, June 20, 2019, and June 27, 2019. MNAXLP
Thursday, June 6
Frissell shatters here own school records in her final high school race
Polson High School distance and cross country runner Bea Frissell has always searched for the internal motivation that has allowed her to become a premier runner in the state of Montana, and a top-tier student.
Buiding Lady Pirates' softball program is a year-round process
Polson High School coach Jaime Hanson didn’t modify the expectations in his first year as the Lady Pirates manager taking over for long-time coach Larry Smith.
Former Vikings football coach Krahn, Peterson resign from coaching
The Charlo High School football program will undergo two significant changes in their personnel headed into the fall of 2019 when now-former Vikings head coach Mike Krahn and Jim Peterson both step down from their positions.
Bolen, Smith shine in Class C, 8-man all-stars game
Arlee High School football player Darshan Bolen was not only a key to the resurgence of the Warriors’ Montana High School Class C 8-man football team in the playoffs, but also had become an integral part of the Warriors attempt at an MHSA Class C state basketball title.
Former Polson grad to take over Whitworth men's basketball program
Damion Jablonski continues to build his career as a basketball coach he never initially thought he would have.
Ida Lytton
Ida Rose Lytton, passed away on Nov. 20, 2018, at the Pines of Mission in St. Ignatius, Mont. She was born Oct. 22, 1926, at Moorcroft, Wyo., to Walden and Peggy (Roberts) Blakeman.
Randy Mathes
Randy L. Mathes, 64, passed away Tuesday May 28, 2019. He was born on June 15, 1954 to Marguerite (Bartlett) and Henry Mathes in Hayward, Calif.
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Charlo High School Class of 2019
St. Ignatius celebrates Class of 2019
Arignola brothers share Rock Skipping crown
Lots of kids still “skip rope,” especially during school activites. However, not “rock skipping” is something for engagement for ages from toddler to the elderly. All you need are some rocks and some water — preferably lake or pond — on which to skip them.
Throngs of readers attend Friends book sale
'On Eagle's Wings' benefits Mission Valley Christian Academy
Women4Wellness critical to healthcare
The Women4Wellness Health Fair, held May 23 this year at the SKC Joe McDonald Health & Fitness Center, is one of the best-attended health-related events attended each year. At right are Eleanor Vizcarra, right, and Lisa Williamson, left. Eleanor Vizcarra, pictured on the right in the black, orange and whhite Women4Wellness shirt with Lisa Williamson, is the medical coordinator, Williamson calls her the volunteer “Queen Bee.” SAFE Harbor was chosen as the non-profit recipient of the program’s Community Challenge Baskets (among these photos). Everyone is asked to gather items to fill the baskets so they can benefit SAFE Harbor’s clients. You will hear more about the significance of this health fair program in an upcoming issue of the Lake County Leader.
Four arrested on unrelated drug charges in Polson
Deputies with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office made four unrelated arrests during an 18 1/2-hour period from Monday morning, June 3 to 1 a.m. Tuessday, June 4, all involving drugs:
Ronan officers White, Smith, Diaz, Stentz receive awards
Officers of the Ronan Police Department were recognized Thursday, May 23 at the 1st Annual Awards Ceremony at a luncheon held at the Ronan Fire Department. The awards ceremony drew 20 people and commemorated National Police Week May 12-18.
Legals June 6, 2019
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Probate Cause No. 19-0118-P THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBAL COURT OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION PABLO, MONTANA IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DONALD BROWN SR. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Elizabeth Brown, 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 20th of May, 2019. /s/ Elizabeth Brown Elizabeth Brown Personal Representative Address: Elizabeth Brown 38244 Turtle Lake Loop Polson, MT 59860 Published on May 23, May 30 and June 6, 2019. MNAXLP
