Saturday, March 28
Lake County records second COVID-19 case
Lake County recorded its second COVID-19 patient Saturday.
Thursday, March 26
Schools ramp up for distance learning
As schools in Lake County entered their second week of empty hallways and bare desks, the five districts in the area rolled out distance learning enrichment activities.
Lake County hunkers down and carries on
Faced with ever-tightening coronavirus restrictions, Lake County residents, businesses and organizations are adapting and supporting each other.
Local schools, internet providers working together
Governor Steve Bullock directed all of Montana’s public K-12 schools to close for two weeks starting March 16, and that closure was extened again through April 10 on Tuesday.
Sounding the alarm
I was born and raised in Mission. My family doesn’t know I’m writing.
Polson City Hall restricts visitors
The city of Polson made a number of adjustments last week to its operations at City Hall in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Levi Kazio Pruchnik, 5 Liam Bradly Pruchnik, 7 Matthew Alan Pruchnik, 49
Levi Kazio Pruchnik, age 5, Liam Bradly Pruchnik, age 7, and Matthew Alan Pruchnik, age 49, all passed away at home in their sleep on March 13, 2020.
9 candidates looked at for Polson city manager
The firm tasked with finding a new city manager for Polson has presented the City Manager Search Committee with a handful of candidates to consider.
COVID-19 Help For Businesses
For the past 25 years, Lake County Community Development Corporation has been here to help our great community weather many economic shocks. We were here with you through the 9-11 crisis and the Great Recession of 2008, and we will again be here for you through the initial shock and certain economic recovery from the current international health crisis.
Mission Valley hoops players receive postseason honors
Seven Mission Valley area boys basketball players were recognized for their proficiency on the hardwood this past winter.
Youth wrestler Brynn Courville earns triple crown
Montana youth wrestler Brynn Courville is tough.
Outbreak prompts Polson swimmer to train in open waters of Flathead Lake
At the age of 60, Mark Johnston has set out to accomplish what might be his life’s most lofty ambition yet. The Polson resident decided last year that in 2020 he was going to try to rank as one of the top 10 pool swimmers in the world for his age division.
Eight Mission Valley girls players earn postseason honors
Eight Mission Valley area hardwood girls basketball players were acknowledged with postseason honors this past basketball season.
Lake County hunkers down and carries on
Faced with ever-tightening coronavirus restrictions, Lake County residents, businesses and organizations are adapting and supporting each other.
Schools ramp up for distance learning
As schools in Lake County entered their second week of empty hallways and bare desks, the five districts in the area rolled out distance learning enrichment activities.
9 candidates looked at for Polson city manager
The firm tasked with finding a new city manager for Polson has presented the City Manager Search Committee with a handful of candidates to consider.
Local schools, internet providers working together
Governor Steve Bullock directed all of Montana’s public K-12 schools to close for two weeks starting March 16, and that closure was extened again through April 10 on Tuesday.
Polson City Hall restricts visitors
The city of Polson made a number of adjustments last week to its operations at City Hall in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Legals March 26, 2020
Montana 20th Judicial District Court Lake County In the Matter of the Name Change of Amanda Jane Barry, Amanda Jane Barry, Petitioner Cause No. DV-20-60 Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Amanda Jane Barry to Amanda Jane Spencer. The hearing will be held at the Courthouse in Lake County in Polson, Montana on May 14, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Date: March 17, 2020 Clerk of District Court Deputy Clerk of Court Published on March 26, 2020, April 2, 2020, April 9, 2020, and April 16, 2020. MNAXLP
Legals for March, 26 2020
Wednesday, March 25
2 arrested following high-speed pursuit in Lake County
Two men were apprehended early Wednesday morning in Lake County following a high-speed pursuit that began in Missoula County.
Thursday, March 19
Thomas Dean McCurdy, 56
Thomas Dean McCurdy, 56, of Polson passed away at his residence on March 7, 2020 from complications of Multiple Sclerosis.
Mission Mountain All-Star games cancelled
The 25th Annual Mission Mountain All-Star basketball games have been canceled.
MHSA indefinitely suspends spring activities
All Montana high school spring activities have been canceled until at least April 13, according to a press release from the Montana High School Association sent Monday morning.
Warriors hopeful after state tourney appearance
The Warriors are building a team for the future.
Pirates drop two games at state tourney
The Pirates had a tough draw for state and they knew it.
Polson swimmers victors in recent Junior B-C swim meet
Polson’s Lake Monsters’ swim team was victorious in the Montana Junior B-C swim meet on Saturday, March 7.
Two Eagle River School student Alishon Kelly receives achievers award
Alishon Kelly, a freshman at Two Eagle River School in Pablo, received the February “Today’s Achievers, Tomorrow’s Leaders” award for exemplary students making an impact on their community. The award is jointly sponsored by Kalispell Regional Healthcare and Lake County Leader.
County, Sheriff’s Office initiate coronavirus changes
With eight confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Montana, and a state of emergency declared last week by Governor Steve Bullock, public services are implementing policies and protocols to help slow the advance of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Schools closed statewide for 2 weeks
Households and workplaces are regrouping this week after Gov. Steve Bullock directed Montana’s public K-12 schools to close Monday through March 28.
Mack Days is back on Flathead Lake
As the temperatures get warmer and the days longer, it is once again time for spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake.
Polson principal Peter Hamilton resigns
After a two-year stint as Polson High School’s principal, Peter Hamilton resigned and announced his decision Monday morning.
Warm weather brings muddy spring road conditions
Snow and ice melt are creating muddy conditions on many Flathead National Forest roads.
Legals March 19, 2020
Notice to Creditors Probate Cause No. 20-0055-P The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court of the Flathead Reservation, Pablo, Montana In Re the Matter of the Estate of: Brett Johnson Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Brad Johnson, 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 9 of March, 2020. /s/ Brad L. Johnson Personal Representative Address: Brad Johnson 1011 Cottonwood Cr Rd Plains, MT 59859 Published on March 19, 2020, March 26, 2020, and April 2, 2020. MNAXLP
Legals for March, 19 2020
Tuesday, March 17
2 children, 1 man found dead in Polson
Two young boys and their father were found dead inside a Polson home on Monday in what law officers said was a murder-suicide.
2 children, 1 man dead in possible murder-suicide in Polson
Two young children and a man were found dead inside a Polson home on Monday in what law officers said was a possible murder-suicide.
Monday, March 16
Hospitals tighten visitation policies
St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson has tightened its visitation policy in an effort to reduce the potential spread of COVID-19 and influenza.
Tribal Council orders partial shutdown
Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes on Monday began a government-wide partial shutdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hospitals tighten visitation policies
St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson has tightened its visitation policy in an effort to reduce the potential spread of COVID-19 and influenza.
Tribal Council orders partial shutdown
Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes on Monday began a government-wide partial shutdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bullock closes schools statewide for 2 weeks
Gov. Steve Bullock on March 15 directed Montana’s public K-12 schools to close Monday through March 28.
Thursday, March 12
Polson principal Peter Hamilton resigns
After a two-year stint as Polson High School’s principal, Peter Hamilton resigned and announced his decision Monday morning.
SKC first tribal college to offer bachelor's in nursing
The fall of 2020 marks a new era for the nursing department at Salish Kootenai College in Pablo.
Arlee primed for another state title run
After going 0-8 in conference play this season, the Arlee Warriors basketball team is finally in peak performance mode after they claimed the Western B Divisional Champ-ionship Feb. 29.
St. Luke CEO gives county health update
Steve Todd, CEO of St. Luke Community Healthcare, was guest speaker at the March 5 Ronan Chamber of Commerce meeting at Ninepipes Lodge.
Former Griz player arrested after 115 mph chase
Caine Fitiausi-Fung was arrested March 4 in Lake County following a high-speed chase that began when Tribal Police officer T.J. Haynes clocked a vehicle at 77 mph through the 45 mph zone in Ravalli. According to charging documents, Haynes pursued the vehicle with lights flashing. The vehicle sped up heading north on U.S. 93, reaching speeds of over 115 mph, and endangering oncoming traffic by crossing the center line, documents state.
Big Arm man denies child porn charges
A Big Arm man has entered a not guilty plea to a number of felony child pornography charges he is facing in district court.
Area players will be featured at Mission Mountain game
The 25th Annual Mission Mountain All-Star basketball games will be played Thursday, March 26, at the Ronan Event Center.
College showcases advanced manufacturing innovation lab
Students using Salish Kootenai College’s new Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Lab (AMIL) are fast becoming Montana’s new makers. Studying in a wide range of programs, including pre-engineering, fine arts, business, information technology, and more, these students are putting the latest in manufacturing technology to work.
Doris Joan (Gottier) Tiensvold, 81
Doris Joan (Gottier) Tiensvold was born June 10, 1939, in Rushville, Nebraska, to Marie and Earnest Gottier. She passed on Feb. 25, 2020, in Missoula.
Jeanette Ann Spaberg Brown, 97
Native longtime resident Jeanette Brown passed peacefully last Tuesday morning, March 3, 2020, at the Polson Health and Rehabilitation Center. Jeanette was a teacher who graduated from Polson High School and attended the Montana Normal College in Dillon. She loved to dance, play bridge, and oil paint the mountains she loved, many of them classic views in Glacier Park.
Snowpack recovery improves Montana streamflow forecasts
State hydrologists are encouraged by the above-average snowpack that has stacked up in Montana’s mountain terrain this winter despite temperatures that have trended well above normal.
Polson joins program to preserve historic downtown
Polson is now a member of the Montana Department of Commerce’s Montana Main Street Program.
Watercraft inspections open in Kalispell, Ravalli
Watercraft inspection stations are reopening across Northwest Montana, starting with early-season operations in Kalispell and Ravalli, with additional inspection stations to open later this spring.
Polson woman sentenced for distributing meth
A Polson woman who admitted distributing methamphetamine in 2019 was sentenced Friday to one year and one day in prison and five years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said.
Polson misses out on grant for sewer project
Polson won’t receive a big grant it was hoping to secure for an upcoming wastewater project.
Ronan to host basketball tourney
The Ronan 5-on-5 basketball tournament will be held at the Event Center Saturday, March 28.
Tough State A draw for Polson
The Pirates have a tough draw.
Karolyna Buck signs with Montana Tech XC
Out of the striking Mission Mountain valley, an athletic luminary arises.
Lake County resident visiting Maryland tests positive for virus
HELENA (AP) — A Montana resident who is visiting Maryland has tested positive for the new coronavirus, Maryland’s governor said Wednesday.
Tough State A draw for Polson
The Pirates have a tough draw.
Arlee primed for another state title run
After going 0-8 in conference play this season, the Arlee Warriors basketball team is finally in peak performance mode after they claimed the Western B Divisional Champ-ionship Feb. 29.
Former Griz player arrested after 115 mph chase
Caine Fitiausi-Fung was arrested March 4 in Lake County following a high-speed chase that began when Tribal Police officer T.J. Haynes clocked a vehicle at 77 mph through the 45 mph zone in Ravalli. According to charging documents, Haynes pursued the vehicle with lights flashing. The vehicle sped up heading north on U.S. 93, reaching speeds of over 115 mph, and endangering oncoming traffic by crossing the center line, documents state.
SKC first tribal college to offer bachelor’s in nursing
The fall of 2020 marks a new era for the nursing department at Salish Kootenai College in Pablo.
St. Luke CEO gives county health update
Steve Todd, CEO of St. Luke Community Healthcare, was guest speaker at the March 5 Ronan Chamber of Commerce meeting at Ninepipes Lodge.
Area players will be featured at Mission Mountain game
The 25th Annual Mission Mountain All-Star basketball games will be played Thursday, March 26, at the Ronan Event Center.
Big Arm man denies child porn charges
A Big Arm man has entered a not guilty plea to a number of felony child pornography charges he is facing in district court.
Tribal Council orders non-essential travel restrictions
Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes on March 5 temporarily restricted all nonessential work-related travel for tribal employees as a precautionary measure in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
College showcases advanced manufacturing innovation lab
Students using Salish Kootenai College’s new Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Lab (AMIL) are fast becoming Montana’s new makers. Studying in a wide range of programs, including pre-engineering, fine arts, business, information technology, and more, these students are putting the latest in manufacturing technology to work.
Doris Joan (Gottier) Tiensvold, 81
Doris Joan (Gottier) Tiensvold was born June 10, 1939, in Rushville, Nebraska, to Marie and Earnest Gottier. She passed on Feb. 25, 2020, in Missoula.
Jeanette Ann Spaberg Brown, 97
Native longtime resident Jeanette Brown passed peacefully last Tuesday morning, March 3, 2020, at the Polson Health and Rehabilitation Center. Jeanette was a teacher who graduated from Polson High School and attended the Montana Normal College in Dillon. She loved to dance, play bridge, and oil paint the mountains she loved, many of them classic views in Glacier Park.
Polson joins program to preserve historic downtown
Polson is now a member of the Montana Department of Commerce’s Montana Main Street Program.
Snowpack recovery improves Montana streamflow forecasts
State hydrologists are encouraged by the above-average snowpack that has stacked up in Montana’s mountain terrain this winter despite temperatures that have trended well above normal.
Watercraft inspections open in Kalispell, Ravalli
Watercraft inspection stations are reopening across Northwest Montana, starting with early-season operations in Kalispell and Ravalli, with additional inspection stations to open later this spring.
Polson woman sentenced for distributing meth
A Polson woman who admitted distributing methamphetamine in 2019 was sentenced Friday to one year and one day in prison and five years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said.
Ronan to host basketball tourney
The Ronan 5-on-5 basketball tournament will be held at the Event Center Saturday, March 28.
Polson misses out on grant for sewer project
Polson won’t receive a big grant it was hoping to secure for an upcoming wastewater project.
Legals March 12, 2020
City of Polson Sale of surplus property to government entity At the November 18, 2019 City Commission meeting, the Commission declared the following vehicle as surplus property to be sold: 2000 Freightliner with a Ferrara rescue body. It is now the intent of the City to sell this vehicle to Lake County, Montana for the sum of $20,000.00 and the shop building located at 1003 1st St E in Polson. Per MCA 7-8-101(2) and (3)(b) the City can sell and/or trade property directly to another governmental entity without an ordinance, public notice, public auction, bids or appraisal. For additional information contact Fire Chief Clint Cottle at 883-8220. Published on March 5, 2020, and March 12, 2020. MNAXLP
Legals for March, 12 2020
Wednesday, March 11
Lake County resident visiting Maryland tests positive for virus
HELENA (AP) — A Montana resident who is visiting Maryland has tested positive for the new coronavirus, Maryland’s governor said Wednesday.
Monday, March 9
Tribal Council orders travel restrictions
Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes on March 5 temporarily restricted all nonessential work-related travel for tribal employees as a precautionary measure in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Sunday, March 8
America is on a trade winning streak
Over the past five months, President Trump closed the deal on major trade agreements with our four largest trading partners – Canada, Mexico, Japan and China. These four countries alone make up half of America’s total trade, at nearly $2 trillion.
Thursday, March 5
Chiefs outmatched at divisionals
After playing their hearts out to beat Libby in the Northwest A play-in game, the Ronan Chiefs came up short in the divisional tournament with an 0-2 performance.
Mission hoops teams 0-2 at Western B Divisional tourney
The Mission girls basketball team was 0-2 at last week’s Western B Divisional in Hamilton.
Montana anglers and water users win with LWCF
The waning winter season gives me the chance to not only be thankful for all Montana has to offer but also to look forward to the new adventures on our state’s waterways that are just around the corner. Many of us can recall at least one story involving a special day or days on one of Montana’s world class streams, rivers, and lakes. We should all feel thankful to live in a state with so many beautiful waterways and an outdoor heritage deeply rooted in abundant public access.
Polson Pirates earn fourth at divisionals
After a long tournament weekend, the Polson Pirates are headed to state as the fourth seed in the Western A Division.
MSU receives $2.1 million grant to help Native Americans succeed in nursing
BOZEMAN — A program at Montana State University that is designed to help Native Americans succeed in nursing has received a grant worth $2.1 million that will be used to support nursing students.
Election judges needed in Lake County
Lake County Elections Administrator Katie Harding encourages area voters to apply to be election judges for this election year.
Underdog Arlee takes divisional title
Out of nowhere, the Arlee Warriors are 2019-20 divisional champions.
Scientist works to protect Montana’s stream ecosystems into the future
As the climate warms, freshwater ecosystems like rivers and wetlands have become the most endangered ecosystems on the planet, according to Charles van Rees, a post-doctoral conservation biologist working at Flathead Lake Biological Research Station in Yellow Bay.
Mistrial leads to DUI charge dismissal
The Feb. 24 trial of Frank McClure, charged with “fourth or subsequent DUI,” a felony, was declared a mistrial after a juror fell asleep.
Jury acquits St. Ignatius man on assault charge
In a two-day trial, a Lake County District Court jury of seven women and five men found Donald Isadore Mitchell of St. Ignatius not guilty of burglary and aggravated assault charges in an incident alleged to have occurred in the Arlee home of Sashay Camel.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in Pablo
A pedestrian is dead from injuries sustained after he was hit by a vehicle south of Pablo.
Wilma J. Manore, 91
Born Sept. 7, 1928, died Feb. 16, 2020.
New AIS rules imposed for nonresident boaters, anglers
Nonresident boaters and anglers visiting Montana will see new rules regarding aquatic invasive species this year, including a fee reduction for anglers.
PHOTOS: Litte Guy wrestling tournament at St. Ignatius
Ice arena still in the works for Mission Valley
Several years ago a group of Mission Valley locals put a plan into action to bring an ice arena to Polson.
Randy Keeble, 73
Randy Keeble, 73, died Feb. 27, 2020 at his home.
Dorathy Maxine Salomon Roseleip, 89
Dorathy Maxine Salomon Roseleip, 89, was gathered to her Savior Jesus Christ on Feb. 20, 2020 at Riverstone Hospice in Billings. Dorathy was born on Dec. 15, 1930 in Polson, the eldest child of Peter Salomon, Jr. and Ina (Garbe) Salomon. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Pablo and remained a faithful child of God for her entire life. She grew up on the family farm in the North Crow Community east of Pablo with her sister, Lorraine, and brother, Irvin, where they raised potatoes, grain, and chickens. She attended school in Ronan and worked for a time at Anthony’s Department Store after her graduation from Ronan High School in 1948.
Ruth (Benson) Mahle, 91
Ruth (Benson) Mahle, 91, passed into eternal rest on February 25, 2020 with her daughter Julie by her side.
‘Butch’ Laurence Ray Mikesell
Dad, “Butch” Laurence Ray Mikesell, on New Year’s Eve, moved on to a bigger and better thing.
Polson family offers $1,000 scholarship
The Alexander family is sponsoring a $1,000 scholarship in memory of Harold and Doreen Alexander, two longtime Polson residents who were business owners, vocational workers, and very active in the community. They believed in the importance and value of post-secondary education.
Fundraiser set up for family displaced by fire
An online fundraising campaign has been launch to assist a Polson family displaced by a structure fire last month.
Polson native to be inducted into Hall of Fame
A Polson native will be inducted into the Montana Indian Athletic Hall of Fame next month.
Commissioners seek documents from Daines
Lake County Commissioners have filed a Freedom of Information Act request with U.S. Sen. Steve Daines’ office in an effort to get documents related to the senator’s proposed Montana Water Rights Protection Act.
Polson man accused of assaulting elderly woman
A Polson man is facing charges he severely beat and choked an elderly wheelchair-bound woman at a group home last month.
Trial date pushed back for murder suspect Danielle Wood
The trial date for a Polson woman accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend in Thompson Falls in 2018 has been pushed back to July.
Mission hoops teams 0-2 at Western B Divisional tourney
The Mission girls basketball team was 0-2 at last week’s Western B Divisional in Hamilton.
Chiefs outmatched at divisionals
After playing their hearts out to beat Libby in the Northwest A play-in game, the Ronan Chiefs came up short in the divisional tournament with an 0-2 performance.
Polson Pirates earn fourth at divisionals
After a long tournament weekend, the Polson Pirates are headed to state as the fourth seed in the Western A Division.
Underdog Arlee takes divisional title
Out of nowhere, the Arlee Warriors are 2019-20 divisional champions.
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Polson native to be inducted into Hall of Fame
A Polson native will be inducted into the Montana Indian Athletic Hall of Fame next month.
Montana anglers and water users win with LWCF
The waning winter season gives me the chance to not only be thankful for all Montana has to offer but also to look forward to the new adventures on our state’s waterways that are just around the corner. Many of us can recall at least one story involving a special day or days on one of Montana’s world class streams, rivers, and lakes. We should all feel thankful to live in a state with so many beautiful waterways and an outdoor heritage deeply rooted in abundant public access.
Dorathy Maxine Salomon Roseleip, 89
Dorathy Maxine Salomon Roseleip, 89, was gathered to her Savior Jesus Christ on Feb. 20, 2020 at Riverstone Hospice in Billings. Dorathy was born on Dec. 15, 1930 in Polson, the eldest child of Peter Salomon, Jr. and Ina (Garbe) Salomon. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Pablo and remained a faithful child of God for her entire life. She grew up on the family farm in the North Crow Community east of Pablo with her sister, Lorraine, and brother, Irvin, where they raised potatoes, grain, and chickens. She attended school in Ronan and worked for a time at Anthony’s Department Store after her graduation from Ronan High School in 1948.
Wilma J. Manore, 91
Born Sept. 7, 1928, died Feb. 16, 2020.
Randy Keeble, 73
Randy Keeble, 73, died Feb. 27, 2020 at his home.
Ruth (Benson) Mahle, 91
Ruth (Benson) Mahle, 91, passed into eternal rest on February 25, 2020 with her daughter Julie by her side.
'Butch' Laurence Ray Mikesell
Dad, “Butch” Laurence Ray Mikesell, on New Year’s Eve, moved on to a bigger and better thing.
Election judges needed in Lake County
Lake County Elections Administrator Katie Harding encourages area voters to apply to be election judges for this election year.
MSU receives $2.1 million grant to help Native Americans succeed in nursing
BOZEMAN — A program at Montana State University that is designed to help Native Americans succeed in nursing has received a grant worth $2.1 million that will be used to support nursing students.
Trial date pushed back for murder suspect Danielle Wood
The trial date for a Polson woman accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend in Thompson Falls in 2018 has been pushed back to July.
Scientist works to protect Montana's stream ecosystems into the future
As the climate warms, freshwater ecosystems like rivers and wetlands have become the most endangered ecosystems on the planet, according to Charles van Rees, a post-doctoral conservation biologist working at Flathead Lake Biological Research Station in Yellow Bay.
Mistrial leads to DUI charge dismissal
The Feb. 24 trial of Frank McClure, charged with “fourth or subsequent DUI,” a felony, was declared a mistrial after a juror fell asleep.
Jury acquits St. Ignatius man on assault charge
In a two-day trial, a Lake County District Court jury of seven women and five men found Donald Isadore Mitchell of St. Ignatius not guilty of burglary and aggravated assault charges in an incident alleged to have occurred in the Arlee home of Sashay Camel.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in Pablo
A pedestrian is dead from injuries sustained after he was hit by a vehicle south of Pablo.
New AIS rules imposed for nonresident boaters, anglers
Nonresident boaters and anglers visiting Montana will see new rules regarding aquatic invasive species this year, including a fee reduction for anglers.
Ice arena still in the works for Mission Valley
Several years ago a group of Mission Valley locals put a plan into action to bring an ice arena to Polson.
Polson family offers $1,000 scholarship
The Alexander family is sponsoring a $1,000 scholarship in memory of Harold and Doreen Alexander, two longtime Polson residents who were business owners, vocational workers, and very active in the community. They believed in the importance and value of post-secondary education.
Fundraiser set up for family displaced by fire
An online fundraising campaign has been launch to assist a Polson family displaced by a structure fire last month.
Commissioners seek documents from Daines
Lake County Commissioners have filed a Freedom of Information Act request with U.S. Sen. Steve Daines’ office in an effort to get documents related to the senator’s proposed Montana Water Rights Protection Act.
Polson man accused of assaulting elderly woman
A Polson man is facing charges he severely beat and choked an elderly wheelchair-bound woman at a group home last month.
Legals March 5, 2020
Julie R. Sirrs Boone Karlberg P.C. 201 West Main, Suite 300 P.O. Box 9199 Missoula, MT 59807-9199 Telephone: (406) 543-6646 Telefax: (406) 549-6804 jsirrs@boonekarlberg.com Attorneys for Dean P. McVey, Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GERALDINE M. McVEY, Deceased. Dept. No. 2002 Probate No. DP-20-1 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 said deceased 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 either be mailed to Dean P. McVey, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Boone Karlberg P.C., P. O. Box 9199, Missoula, Montana 59807-9199, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. I declare, under penalty of perjury and under the laws of the state of Montana, that the foregoing is true and correct. DATED this 6th day of February, 2020, at Anchorage, Alaska. /s Dean P. McVey Dean P. McVey, Personal Representative BOONE KARLBERG P.C. By: /s/ Julie R. Sirrs Julie R. Sirrs P. O. Box 9199 Missoula, Montana 59807-9199 Attorneys for Dean P. McVey, Personal Representative Published on February 20, 2020, February 27, 2020, and March 5, 2020. MNAXLP
