Thursday, September 26
Legals September 26, 2019
Arlee Mini Storage 92300 U.S. Highway 93 N. Arlee, MT 406-531-2440 October 5, 2019 at 10:00 am Sell to the highest bidder the contents of the following units: #6/19 Jamie Courville; #31 Dean Nicolai; #48/57 Gladys Redhorn Cash only. 24 hrs to completely empty units. Published on September 12, 2019, September 19, 2019, September 26, 2019, and October 3, 2019. MNAXLP
Arlee gridders fall to Plains, 46-20
Colt Crawford led the Warriors (1-3) with two rushing touchdowns, Noah Coulson also caught a TD pass from quarterback Cody Tanner, but Arlee lost to Plains, 46-20.
Polson soccer splits games
At Polson this past weekend, both Pirate soccer teams flashed some teeth on offense as they prevailed over the visiting Libby Loggers with multiple goal scoring performances.
Tuesday, September 24
Nominations sought for outstanding student honor
As the first month of school comes to a close, Kalispell Regional Healthcare and the Lake County Leader would like to remind you to nominate an outstanding high school student to be considered for the inaugural “Today’s Achievers, Tomorrow’s Leaders” honors.
Setting the tone with Orange & Black Hues: Ronan Homecoming
Week long Homecoming activities culminated this past Friday night with a sports doubleheader volleyball match between Ronan and county rival Polson, followed by the football rivalry wrangle and the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen at halftime.
Shapiro runner-up for FoodCorps Victory Growers Award
FoodCorps AmeriCorps Service Member Elayna Shapiro was selected as a runner-up for the 2019 FoodCorps Victory Growers Award “for a compelling account of hunger and food insecurity,” winning a $1,000 prize for her service site, the Polson School District in Polson.
Flathead Lakers name Sheridan new executive director
Kate Sheridan’s penchant for open water swimming has earned her a certain rapport with Flathead Lake that few others share — she understands the lake’s marine trail, its shorelines and islands and its purity and personality.
Patricia Ann Trisha Ewing Geyer, 61
Patricia Ann “Trisha” Ewing Geyer, 61, passed away Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 at her home in Polson after a long battle with cancer.
Alfred Julian Skogen, 87
Alfred Julian Skogen was born Sept. 1, 1932, in Ronan, Montana, to Alfred and Isabel Skogen. He passed away peacefully Sept. 12, 2019, in Ronan, Montana. He was 87 years young. Al was the fifth of six children.
John Henry Oberlitner, 85
John Henry Oberlitner, 85, died on Aug. 27, 2019, in Kalispell from complications of Parkinson’s disease.
Mission celebrates Homecoming with win over Charlo, 24-6
It was a happy Homecoming for the Mission Bulldogs as they beat rival Charlo, 24-6, Friday night.
Polson Pirates edge Ronan, 40-36, on Homecoming
At Ronan, the gridiron rendition of the Rez rivalry wrangle between the visiting Pirates and the host Chiefs unfolded much like other tradition classics, an entertaining contest that exhibited momentum shifts and pendulum swings. The game culminated Homecoming week for Ronan. The Chiefs gridders played a caliber of contest not only fit for the occasion, but warrants a ranking among some of the historical highlights among the series.
Polson Pirates eke out Homecoming win over Ronan Maidens
At Ronan Friday night during Homecoming, the volleyball clash with cross-county rival Polson held extra significance for the Maidens beyond mere conference implications. Tradition and pride were also on the line. It was patently evident that both teams were geared up for showcasing some of their best capabilities because the contest would extend to a fifth and final set that hung in the balance until the very end.
Kelly medals on Polson Bay, Lady Pirate golfers take third
At Hamilton this past weekend, both Polson and Ronan golf teams competed on last year’s state tournament course in a final tuneup before the postseason begins. The Lady Pirate girls place a trio among the top 10 with Ellie Thiel leading the way with a sub-90 for a third place finish that coincided with their team score.
Mission Valley Prep Cross Country roundup
Three different running events were on the slate for various cross-country teams within the county last week. The most widely attended was in Thompson Falls, where Ronan’s James Normandeau staved off a challenge by Frenchtown’s Tyler Schmautz to edge out a win at the finish line by a margin of less than three tenths of a second with both turning in sub-17s.
CSKT plans prescribed burn near Ronan
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Division of Fire Fuels Program is planning on conducting a prescribed burn Wednesday, four miles south of Ronan and south of Mollman Pass Trail Road.
Thursday, September 19
Cross-Country Roundup
Most Mission Valley area cross-country runners competed at a pair of Northwest Montana venues this past week, while Polson sent a contingent out of state to Spokane.
Mission prepares for a showdown with Mission-Valley rival Charlo
The Mission High School football team has revamped itself as the Montana High School Association, Class C, 8-man football team concludes the first half of the football season.
Ronan Chiefs fall to Libby Loggers, 55-6
The Ronan Chiefs dropped a high school football game to the Libby Loggers, 55-6, Friday.
Charlo hosts successful homecoming event in loss to Flint Creek
The Charlo High School football team’s 46-20 homecoming loss Friday night at the hands of the back-to-back Montana High School Class C, 8-man champion Flint Creek didn’t put a damper on the school’s homecoming festivities.
Kelley golden, Thiel, Cannon top ten at Polson
The Polson Pirates generated a handful of turnovers while the offense expanded upon their real estate holdings to net their second conference win, 21-6, Friday, Sept. 13.
Grizzly bear euthanized in Seeley-Swan Valley
An adult female grizzly bear was euthanized Sept. 10 after the bear and three cubs became food conditioned and broke into structures to obtain grain.
Fall Mack Days kicks off Friday
The 2019 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake begins Friday.
Idaho Man Drowns In Flathead Lake in Northwestern Montana
POLSON, Mont. (AP) — A 75-year-old man drowned in northwestern Montana while working on his boat on the west side of Flathead Lake near Rollins.
Peaks Independent living community showcases patriotism
The Peaks Independent Living retirement community in Ronan got a chance to showcase the town’s patriotism when they received a 30-foot flag pole donation from former Polson residents Harvey and Joyce Town.
Polson Town Pump honors first responders on 9-11
Polson Town Pump store manager Hannah Elmore wanted to do something special to acknowledge the work of local law enforcement, first responders and special forces that serve our country.
Polson woman named new Lakeside principal
New Lakeside Elementary School Principal Steffanie Broyles is glad to be back in Montana.
Legals September 19, 2019
Arlee Mini Storage 92300 U.S. Highway 93 N. Arlee, MT 406-531-2440 October 5, 2019 at 10:00 am Sell to the highest bidder the contents of the following units: #6/19 Jamie Courville; #31 Dean Nicolai; #48/57 Gladys Redhorn Cash only. 24 hrs to completely empty units. Published on September 12, 2019, September 19, 2019, September 26, 2019, and October 3, 2019. MNAXLP
Friday, September 13
Mission Valley Cross-Country roundup
This past week, area prep cross-country runners competed at two different venues. Polson, Ronan and Mission matches strides in Ronan, while Class B schools Arlee along with Mission and 14C Charlo as well as Two Eagle River competed in Missoula the day prior on Thursday.
Polson Lady Pirates volleyball start off season strong
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Lady Pirates golf takes third at Frenchtown Invite, boys place seventh
At the two day Frenchtown Invitational that spanned two different golf courses, the Polson girls took third while the boys placed seventh. As for the Ronan teams, the Maidens placed sixth while the Chiefs came in eighth.
Vikings capture first win of the season over arch-rival Arlee
Over the past few seasons, the Charlo Vikings had become known as a high-octane football team that regularly scored more than 30 points per contest in a game when they had Landers Smith at quarterback.
Bulldogs earn respect falling short to one of the state's best teams
The Mission High School football program has one primary objective headed into the 2019 football season, and that is to make the playoffs after back-to-back seasons of narrowly missing the Montana High School Association Class C, 8-man football playoffs.
Pirates fall to Bulldogs, get ready for Browning
It’s probably difficult to grasp that the Polson High School football team is headed into a critical game against Browning in only the third week of the season.
Louise Anna Oehler Pensis Sago, 97
Louise Sago passed away from congestive heart failure September 3, 2019, at the age of 97 at St. Luke’s Extended Care Facility. She was able to live in her home until the last four months of her long life.
Arnold Joseph Schliep, Jr., 77
Arnold Joseph Schliep, Jr., 77, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019 at his residence.
Marilynn Dee Harding, 75
Marilynn Dee Harding, 75, of Whitefish, devoted sister, beloved wife, loving mother and grandmother extraordinaire passed away Aug. 24, 2019, while at a family gathering. She had a passion for life and lived each day to the fullest.
Jury: Sheriff's Office didn't violate man's civil rights
A jury ruled in favor of Lake County and gave nothing to alleged victim Larry Martinez, who accused law enforcement of using excessive force following a routine traffic stop in July of 2016.
Several regional aviation enthusiast flock to Polson Fly-In
Joe Kuberka wasn’t initially sure what kind of response the annual Polson Fly-In would generate.
Thursday, September 12
Legals September 12, 2019
Arlee Mini Storage 92300 U.S. Highway 93 N. Arlee, MT 406-531-2440 October 5, 2019 at 10:00 am Sell to the highest bidder the contents of the following units: #6/19 Jamie Courville; #31 Dean Nicolai; #48/57 Gladys Redhorn Cash only. 24 hrs to completely empty units. Published on September 12, 2019, September 19, 2019, September 26, 2019, and October 3, 2019. MNAXLP
Wednesday, September 11
Sheriff's Office seeks help in finding missing woman
The Sanders County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing woman.
Thursday, September 5
Fire and Flood to demonstrate new technology in Polson
Fire and Flood Emergency Services will hold its first U.S. demonstration of new mobile water management technology in Polson on Saturday, Sept. 7.
Safe Harbor a sanctuary for victims of sexual abuse, domestic violence
Over the course of its existence, Safe Harbor in Lake County has become much more than an emergency shelter for victims of sexual abuse, domestic violence and stalking.
Nominations sought for Montana Veterans honor
Congressman Greg Gianforte opened nominations for the Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation, a tribute to recognize outstanding Montana veterans who have honorably served both our nation and our communities.
Salish Kootenai College host successful MMIP conference
The Human Trafficking and the Missing, Murdered and Indigenous people conference hosted a successful conference panel at the Salish Kootenai College August 28-30.
Three Indiana men die in plane crash near St. Ignatius
Three Indiana men died in a plane crash outside of St. Ignatius Thursday afternoon, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s office.
Polson Rural firefighter get new truck
The Polson Rural firefighters will receive some help in their initiative moving forward to combat fires.
County considers $15M levy for jail expansion
The Lake County commissioners are seeking a mill levy increase that would help pay for jail and courtroom expansions, along with better treatment options to handle an ever-increasing number of offenders ravaged by illegal drugs.
California man seeks help finding late parents' Polson friends
Santa Barbara, California residents Carl and Jo Lindros died Aug. 11 when their
Legals September 5, 2019
CITY OF POLSON FIRE APPARATUS NOTICE FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be accepted for furnishing F.o.b. City of Polson Fire Department, One (1) Rescue Pumper Fire Apparatus and equipment in accordance with the plans and specifications on file with the City of Polson, State of Montana. The bid package can be obtained from the City's website at www.cityofpolson.com, or by e-mail to the City Clerk: cityclerk@cityofpolson.com or at City Hall, 106 1st St E, Polson, Montana. Bids will be received at Polson City Hall, 106 1st Street East, Polson, Montana 59860 until 3:00 o'clock P.M. on the 17th day of September, 2019 at which time and place all submitted bids will be opened and considered. Bids must be accompanied by a Bidders Bond or Cash in an amount at least 10% of the amount bid and made payable in favor of the City of Polson as liquidated damages in the event the bidder fails to enter into a Contract for the equipment and bid as accepted. The surety company must be listed in United States Treasury Department Circular #570 and licensed in the State of Montana. The outside of the sealed envelope must be properly marked "Bid on Fire Equipment." Bids to be on the basis of cash upon the final delivery and acceptance in accordance with the specifications for this equipment. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after bid closing date. The City of Polson reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid it feels is in the best interest of the City. Published on September 5, 2019, and September 12, 2019. MNAXLP
