Ellington

Support for Polson schools levy

I have been a member of the Polson community for over 40 years and over those years have been impressed by the positive support shown for our school system during that time.

Legals November 28, 2019

John F. ("Jack") Jenks Fred Simpson CAPP, JENKS & SIMPSON, P.C. 1821 South Avenue W., Suite 400 Missoula, MT 59801 Telephone: (406) 549-2322 Facsimile: (406) 549-2707 Email: jjenks@cjs.legal; fsimpson@cjs.legal Attorneys for Personal Representative Susan Gardner MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF JOHN GARDNER, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-19-72 The Honorable James A. Manley NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned 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 forever be barred. Claims must either be mailed, return receipt requested, to the Personal Representative, Susan H. Gardner, in care of CAPP, JENKS & SIMPSON, P.C., 1821 South Avenue W., Suite 400, Missoula, Montana 59801, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 7th day of November, 2019. /s/ Susan H. Gardner SUSAN H. GARDNER, Personal Representative 56284 Logan Road Charlo, MT 59824-9676 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE'S ATTORNEYS: /s/ John F. ("Jack") Jenks John F. ("Jack") Jenks J. Fred Simpson CAPP, JENKS & SIMPSON, P.C. 1821 South Avenue W., Suite 400 Missoula, MT 59801 Telephone: (406) 549-2322 Facsimile: (406) 549-2707 Email: jjenks@cjs.legal; fsimpson@cjs.legal Published on November 14, 2019, November 21, 2019, and November 28, 2019. MNAXLP

Virtues of recycling

November 15 is America Recycles Day.

Lake County Court Report

- Daniel Robert Sherwood received a two-year commitment to Montana Dept. of Corrections, with two years suspended and credit for 227 days served on a drug possession charge. The sentence was suspended due to defendant’s successful progress in drug court, to allow for continued opportunity for rehabilitation.

Montana CBD company relocating to Ronan

Lake County’s economy is poised to benefit from the booming growth in CBD popularity.

JoAn Korslund Lynn, 92

JoAn Korslund Lynn, 92, passed peacefully to her heavenly home on Nov. 19, 2019, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson, Montana, lovingly surrounded by family.

St. Ignatius students named to Governor's Council

Two St. Ignatius students are members of Montana Governor Steve Bullock’s Sixth Annual Youth Leadership Council to Fight Childhood Hunger.

Ford Dealers support CSKT, Lake County Boys and Girls Club

Ford Motor Company Fund and local Ford Dealers are donating individual Grants to 65 boys and girls Clubs across the Pacific Northwest to help feed children during the holidays.

Daines and Gianforte must take immediate action on CSKT Compact

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe (CSKT) Water Compact took over a decade to negotiate with water users on and off the CSKT nation.

Fay Poloson Haynes, 93

Fay Poloson Haynes was born January 4, 1926 in Helena, Montana.

County Commissioners share jail levy information

The Lake County Commissioners have conducted the final Town Hall public meeting to present information related to the Criminal Justice-Facilities and Operation Levy request that will be decided by voters in late January.

At 90 years young, Larsson fills his deer tag

For those lamenting their lack of success during this hunting season, they would do well to hear the story of Bob Larsson.

Western 8-man All-State, All-Conference football teams

Here are the Western 8-man all-state and all-conference football teams.

Mission Valley volleyball all-stars shine one last time

At Ronan last Tuesday, the Mission Valley held their annual volleyball all-star gathering to culminate the end of the season.

Lady Vikings eye return to postseason prominence

Last season, the Charlo Lady Vikings had a season for the ages that included their first trip to State in more than a decade.

Polson volleyball 2019 campaign a memorable one

The Lady Pirates volleyball program, under head coach Lizzy Cox, successfully negotiated the perils of postseason play to advance to the State A stage in eight seasons after a four-year run from 2011-08.

Polson grads making the grade in collegiate level soccer

Polson area soccer programs currently have a half dozen graduates competing among the collegiate ranks, five from the Polson High School Lady Pirate girls soccer program and one from the Mission Valley Christian Academy soccer program.

AG visits with tribal leaders in Pablo

PABLO — Attorney General William Barr announced a nationwide plan Friday to address the crisis of missing and slain indigenous people as concerns mount over the level of violence they face.

St. Ignatius High School honor roll

The following students have met the requirements for 1st quarter Honor Roll at St Ignatius High School.

St. Ignatius Middle School announces honor roll

The following students have met the requirements for the first quarter Honor Roll at St. Ignatius Middle School.

Ronan Middle School announces honor roll

Ronan has announced its honor roll for the first quarter.

Area wildlife refuges have new signs reflecting native culture

Visitors to the Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge and Pablo National Wildlife Refuge in Montana can now get their bearings spatially, and culturally, with new signs that offer a true sense of place.

No invasive mussels found in Montana waterways

HELENA (AP) — Testing of Montana waterways this year turned up no instances of invasive mussels, the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks said Wednesday.

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Woman admits setting fire to Montana rest stop restrooms

BUTTE (AP) — A 26-year-old Kalispell woman has pleaded guilty to setting two restrooms on fire at rest stops along Interstate 15 in southwest Montana two years ago.

Tribal Health names Cahoon new pharmacy director

Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ Tribal Health has named its new pharmacy division director. Jessi Cahoon is a board-certified pharmacist and an enrolled member of the CSKT.

Thaden new director for Lake County Community Development

Jim Thaden brings many years of experience in economic development and nonprofit management to his new position as Executive Director of the Lake County Community Development Corporation.

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At 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22 family friendly movies (PG or PG-13) will be shown the fourth Friday of each month.

Bonnie Gauthier Rice, 66

On the evening of Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, Bonnie Gauthier Rice, loving mother, grandmother and sister, was called home at the age of 66.

Happy Retirement

Arlee's Peyton Lammerding a positive influence on others

Arlee High School senior Peyton Lammerding is the November winner of the “Today’s Achievers, Tomorrow’s Leaders” award, sponsored by Kalispell Regional Healthcare and Lake County Leader Advertiser.

Polson grad Rensvold living the Grizzly dream

Go 70 miles south of Polson on busy Highway 93 and you come out in Missoula, home of the University of Montana.

Lonepine's Benson wins 2019 Fall Mack Days

The 2019 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event concluded Nov. 10 with a total of 18,014 lake trout entries turned in by 157 anglers.

Kvelve's Comments: Cats-Griz game is good cause for a party

Good grief it’s that time of year again. Grab some chips and dip, stock up on your favorite beverages, break out the pot luck dishes and Velcro down folks, Velcro down!!

Lady Vikings volleyball win first state match

At Bozeman for the All-classification State volleyball tournament on the Montana State University campus, the Western second-seeded Charlo Lady Vikings were making only their third tournament appearance since 2006 and 1998.

Polson volleyball concludes season at states

At Bozeman for the All-classification State volleyball tournament on the Montana State University campus, the Western fourth-seeded Lady Pirates of Polson were making their first State A appearance in eight seasons since a four-year run dating from 2008-2011 that included a fourth place finish in 2009.

Polson soccer players garner postseason honors

Polson soccer had an octet of pitch proficient Pirate players acknowledged with postseason honors this past fall.

Polson x-c celebrates successful season

Tuesday, Nov. 5, the Polson cross country team held their annual awards banquet in the Polson High School commons area.

Mission cross country excelled in 2019

The Mission Cross Country High School team had an amazing season this year. The program has slowly been growing over the past five years. This was the biggest high school team I have ever coached. We had nine boys and three girls. I have a very young team with only two seniors, one boy and one girl.

Frissell transitioned well to college running

If Polson’s recently graduated two-time cross-country State A champion Bea Frissell encountered any difficulties in transitioning from high school to collegiate competition, it sure didn’t seem to show.

Jackson in action: Ronan's resourceful runner

Mission Valley native Jackson Duffey is another cross country runner who has made the transition from prep to collegiate competition look close to seamless.

Glory and pain as duo wins pizza challenge

Until last weekend, Joe Culp had never had anyone successfully complete the “Tame the Beast” pizza eating challenge at a Simple Simon’s Pizza that he owned.

Charlo battles back from the brink, punches ticket to state

At Churchill for the Western C Divisional hosted by Manhattan Christian, the Charlo Lady Vikings would be tripped up in the opening round, regrouped, then reeled off four straight to extend their season another week.

Lady Pirates headed to state

At Dillon for the Western A Divisional, the Northwest second-seeded Lady Pirates of Polson would accomplish a task that hasn’t been done of some time - extend their postseason into another week.

Bulldogs battle, bested at Western B

At Eureka for the Western B Divisional, the third-seeded Mission St. Ignatius Lady Bulldogs would battle valiantly in a pair of matches, but would get fenced off from any further postseason forays.

The rut is on: White-tailed deer harvest picking up

The onset of rutting activity for white-tailed deer is already benefiting hunters across northwest Montana.

Benefit planned Saturday for injured St. Ignatius man

The Post Creek 44 Bar Steak and Tap House is sponsoring a spaghetti dinner Nov. 16 to benefit Ryan Roberts, who recently suffered major injuries in a fluke accident in North Dakota.

Local man sentenced for U.S. 93 death

Chesco Richard Blood Man was sentenced in Lake County District Court on Nov. 6 for the U.S. 93 death of Billy James Cody on Oct. 27, 2018.

New archway raised over downtown Ronan

Ronan’s iconic welcome arch is back.

Nathan Lee Huntley, 79

Nathan Lee Huntley, 79, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019 at Lakeview Care Center in Bigfork, Montana.

Lake County election results

A number of seats were filled on local city councils in the Nov. 5 election.

Reject anti-gun legislation

Mr. Bob Brown (‘The guts to stand up to guns’ Sept. 8) has an obvious dislike for the modern sporting rifle aka black rifles. He doesn’t define “high capacity” but I am guessing that anything over three to five rounds is high capacity to RINO Bob. Shotguns have had high-capacity magazines for over a decade. One type of shotgun doesn’t use detachable magazines but will take a 25-round box of shotgun shells to load it.

Marvin Charles Carlyle, 82

Marvin Charles Carlyle, 82, of Polson, passed away Oct. 30, 2019, at St.

Howard Wallace Andersen, 91

Howard Wallace Andersen, 91, passed away at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson, Montana, Oct. 29, 2019.

Charlo Vikings beat Heat for District 14C Championship

At Noxon for the District 14C volleyball tournament, the top-seeded Lady Vikings of Charlo would run the gamut of playoff match experiences. First, there would be a tussle with some Devils on Halloween. Next, embark upon a marathon. Then, a meltdown from too much Heat exposure. Following that, perform an athletic exercise to oust Devils. Thereafter, avert getting burned by too close an encounter from excessive Heat.

Polson Pirates prep for Western A volleyball tournament

This upcoming weekend, Dillon will host the Western A Divisional volleyball tournament. The top four teams who survive their engagements will advance to compete in the State A tournament the following weekend against their Eastern A counterparts.

Mission places third at District 7B tourney

At St. Ignatius this past Saturday for the District 7B tournament, the host Mission Lady Bulldogs started out a little ragged in their first set against the second-seed Lady Blue Hawks of Thompson Falls and ended up dropping a four-set match to the eventual champion.

Park City Panthers deny Bulldogs playoff payoff

At Park City in first round action of Class C 8-man playoffs, the visiting Mission Bulldogs of St. Ignatius and the host Park City Panthers grappled on the gridiron the duration of the matchup as each sought to gain an edge over the other.

Polson teen catches tagged lake trout from shore

With just one week remaining in the 2019 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event, Lonepine’s Mike Benson continues to lead the top 10 anglers with 1,141 entries and a 68.27 average.

SKC hosting inaugural 'Preview Day' Nov. 15

Salish Kootenai College, a tribal college on the Flathead Indian Reservation, is inviting high school students from ninth to 11th grades to explore their future during its inaugural “Preview Day” Friday, Nov. 15.

Plains man desired to serve his country

Like many veterans, Plains resident Otto Otnes enlisted in the Navy because he “always wanted to be in the military and serve my country.”

Driver recovering after Ravalli semi wreck

Shady spots on Highways 93 and 200 continued to be slick days after the Oct. 28 snowstorm, causing several accidents.

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Thursday, Oct. 31

CSKT gets large grant for crime prevention, victims

The Department of Justice announced that it has awarded over $273.4 million in grants, including $2.9 million to four tribes in Montana, to improve public safety, serve victims of crime, combat violence against women and support youth programs in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

View from the Library: North Lake Co. Public Library

Okay, what happened to fall? We are not ready for winter, but we have fun things going on at the library to take your mind off of the cold.

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Ronan Chamber

Memories plenty as owners prepare for makeover, relaunch

When asked to recall some standout memories from his 25 years as the owner of Wild Horse Hot Springs, Denny Larson jokingly asked if those within ear shot had a few hours to spare.

Polson Police seek missing, endangered man

The Polson Police Department has requested a missing and endangered person advisory for John Andrew Winkler, a 43-year-old white male.