Friday, February 28
Harold Patrick Hughes, 85
Harold Patrick Hughes passed away peacefully Feb. 21, 2025, in Polson, where he spent the final 45 years of his 85-year life. The Rosary will be recited on Sunday, March 2, at 6 p.m. at The Lake Funeral Home in Polson. The Funeral Mass will be on Monday, March 3, at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, burial will follow the mass at Lakeview Cemetery.
Thursday, February 27
Legals for February, 27 2025
Playing with words
I love words. I love to play. Here is some wordplay of shock and awe:
Tax dollars shouldn't fund local lobbying at Legislature
Millions of taxpayer dollars have been spent during my short time in the legislature to hire lobbyists that represent schools and local governments – all funded by Montana taxpayers.
Polson commission rejects use of eminent domain in property dispute
A developer’s efforts to bring city sewer and water to his property along the Flathead River were stymied by the Polson City Commission during last Wednesday’s meeting.
Judge Mercer returns to the bench
Governor Greg Gianforte announced Tuesday that he was reappointing prominent Polson attorney John Mercer to serve on the 20th Judicial District Court, which includes Lake and Sanders Counties.
Chiefs conquer Pirates for fifth straight win
Ronan won its fifth-straight game and perhaps most important regular season matchup as it downed Lake County rival Polson 67-59 in another Northwestern A Conference thriller between the two local schools on Saturday, Feb. 22.
Steve Lozar named Montana Beer Champion
Steve “Bubs” Lozar, who founded the Montana Brewery Museum in Polson, was honored as the Montana Beer Champion during the Montana Beer Awards, given out Feb. 22 in Helena. The Ronan Cooperative Brewery claimed three awards.
Appreciates rescue
I was running an errand of mercy last Tuesday morning and got stuck in a snow berm – just in time for some fine Polson firefighters to drive up and rescue me.
Debris burning season opens March 1
Spring debris burning season opens Saturday, March 1, and continues through April 30 on the Flathead Indian Reservation.
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Your guide to local events and public meetings
Fire first, ask questions later
If I were a guy who was in charge of making government more efficient, I would want to carry out the job in an – for lack of a better word – efficient manner. Sort of like setting an example for how to run a government agency.
PHS principal promoted to superintendent July 1
Polson High School principal Andy Fors will be changing jobs July 1 when he steps into the role of superintendent of School District 23. Mike Cutler, who joined the district in 2021, is retiring at the end of the school year.
Local business offers home health care
Angel Care provides home health and respite care services to community seniors, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Their office is located at 222B Main Street in Polson.
Polson Seniors: Nutrition funding could be at risk
A significant amount of funding for the nutrition program comes from the local Area 6 Council on Aging. They are reliant upon funding from the state and federal governments, which are considering drastically cutting funding for all nutrition programs, including schools.
St. Ignatius Seniors: Watch “His Girl Friday” on Friday
“His Girl Friday” with Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell will be screened at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 28.
Ronan Seniors: Birthday dinner served Feb. 28
The Mission Valley Senior Center, located across from St. Luke Hospital, hosts AARP tax preparation every other Wednesday. For an appointment, call the center at 406-676-2371.
John (Jack) Cram, 81
John (Jack) Harry Cram was born May 9, 1943, to Hiram and Pauline (Laurich) Cram in Big Bay, Mich. He passed away peacefully at age of 81 at the VA Hospital in Reno, Nev., on Jan. 15, 2025, surrounded by family.
Lady Bulldogs win District 7B Championship
Mission toppled Thompson Falls 53-51 for the District 7B Championship on Saturday, Feb. 22, in St. Ignatius. Cora Matt scored 15 points in the victory, crossing the 700-point career milestone mark.
Dwain Edwards, 61
Dwain Harrison Edwards, age 61, passed away peacefully on Feb. 12, 2025, at his home in Polson. He was born on Jan. 11, 1964, in Billings to Oshel and Bette Edwards.
"Stone Soup" brings 75 students to the PHS stage
“Stone Soup,” an original children’s theatre musical, returns to the boards this weekend for two public performances on the Polson High School stage at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28-March 1.
Time Capsule: From the archives of local weeklies
Stories harvested from the pages of the Flathead Courier, Feb. 23, 1950
Ronan Chamber awards celebrate community service
Lions. Monkeys. Fish. And a few random giraffes, elephants, and rhinos took over the Mission Mountain Golf Course Feb. 6 for the jungle-themed Ronan Chamber of Commerce Awards.
Monday, February 24
Harold Hughes, 85
Harold Patrick Hughes, 85, passed away Feb. 21, 2025. The Funeral Mass will be Monday, March 3, at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Polson.
Sunday, February 23
California man charged with murdering girlfriend, attempting to kill officer
The California man who allegedly fired approximately 27 armor-piercing rounds from a high-capacity weapon at a Polson Police officer’s vehicle Feb. 14 is also accusing of killing Polson resident Kimberly Goodson, 48, also on Valentine’s Day.
Thursday, February 20
Tirza TwoTeeth takes third state wrestling title
The Ronan girls placed third as a team and had a state champion in Tirza TwoTeeth at 235 pounds. In all, five Ronan wrestlers found the podium, while Polson had one wrestler who placed at the MHSA Girls State Championships in Billings.
Woman pleads not guilty to assaulting jail staff
A Polson woman, on probation stemming from a recent burglary conviction, is accused of assaulting Lake County Jail detention staff.
Legals for February, 20 2025
Suspicious death reported in Polson
The Lake County Sheriff reports that a woman’s body was found in her home Sunday “under suspicious circumstances.”
Editor takes purposeful polar plunge
I intentionally fell in Flathead Lake Saturday. Fortunately, I was in good company: four men, attired like me in bright yellow waterproof suits, were all trained to rescue.
Governor appoints local judicial advisory council
Gov. Greg Gianforte has appointed a 10-member advisory council to assist in reviewing candidates to fill the vacancy in Department 2 of the 20th Judicial District, which serves Lake and Sanders Counties.
CSKT receives Tribal Business Development Grant
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes will receive a Tribal Business Development Grant for $150,600 from the Montana Department of Commerce. The funds help finance an office and small retail space at the Tribes’ new meat-processing plant in Ronan.
Four members appointed to Ronan study commission
Ronan Mayor Chris Adler appointed volunteers Chuck Holman, Rebecca Galiazzi, Niko Jackson and Noah McDonald as members of the voter-approved study commission tasked with looking at Ronan’s city government.
Richard ("Dick") Wells Banghart, 89
Richard (“Dick”) Wells Banghart, 89, of Grinnell, Iowa, and formerly of Polson, passed away on Feb. 9, 2025, under hospice care at his home in Grinnell.
Correction on Sunny White sentencing
Last week's story about the sentencing of Sunny White for the hit-and-run that claimed the life of Mika Westwolf on March 31, 2023, was incorrect: the sentence handed down by District Court Judge Molly Owen matched that recommended by Lake County Attorney James Lapotka and Assistant Attorney General Thorin Geist (the story stated that Owen had exceeded the sentence recommended by prosecutors by three years). Our apologies!
Ronan boys place ninth at State
Ronan placed ninth as a team at the MHSA Class A State Championships in Billings last weekend, with a bevy of podium trips for its wrestlers. Mission-Charlo’s Ryan Sharbono picked up a fifth-place trip to the podium in the Class B-C State Tournament, also in Billings.
Seniors power Polson past Libby
Seniors Cason Graham and Jesse Vail scored more points than the entire Libby team in a 71-32 Northwestern A Conference rout on Saturday, Feb. 15.
Polson boys make waves at State A-B Swim Meet
The Polson Pirates made a splash at the Class A-B State Swim Meet on Saturday in Great Falls. The boys’ team secured a hard-fought third-place finish and several standout performances in individual and relay events. The girls’ team earned seventh overall with impressive results in a competitive field.
Ronan Maidens pick up first win over Browning since 2021
Ronan took the lead in the third quarter off two Natalie Adams free throws and never looked back in a 55-50 Northwestern A Conference victory over Browning on Saturday, Feb. 15.
Dozen nonprofits receive valentine grants
The Greater Polson Community Foundation celebrated February – “the month of love” – by sending valentines in the form of Trust-Based Grant funds to a dozen local non-profits.
Resonance: Ninepipes Museum enters year-two of heritage grant
Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana recently completed the first year of a three-part grant through the Foundation for Montana History, titled “Resonance, Voices that Shaped the Ninepipes Museum,” and is embarking on year-two.
Montana delegation: Do your own work
Open letter to Montana’s Congressional Delegation: Do your own work. If you believe USAID should be closed, the Department of Education shuttered, or other changes to government agencies should be made, do it the legal way.
Looking for answers
My dear MAGA neighbors, I have a couple of question for you:
SB 225 would make Montana more affordable for renters
Montana families, workers, and seniors are being priced out of their own communities. Rising home prices, skyrocketing rents, and a shrinking supply of affordable housing are forcing too many Montanans to leave the state they love.
Luck and hard work lift Charlo barrel racer to the top
Some rodeo people won’t wear a yellow shirt in a rodeo arena and others will only wear a certain “lucky” hat. But for Charlo barrel racer Abby Knight, luck is woven into six braids in her horse’s mane.
Time Capsule: From the archives of local weeklies
Stories harvested from the pages of The Flathead Courier, Feb. 19, 1925.
Who will pay for Sen. Hertz’s reform of TIF districts?
Tax increment financing (TIF) is a policy driver that incentivizes private developers to develop in areas they would not otherwise develop, e.g., 100-year-old vacant blighted structures full of contaminants on rural Main Streets.
Drilling project to slow traffic in Post Creek area
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and project partners continue drilling near the Post Creek Hill bridge on U.S. Highway 93 and warn drivers to expect 10-minute delays when traveling this route.
Masons offer significant scholarships to Lake County grads
The calendar indicates spring is rapidly approaching and for students looking ahead to pursue continuing education, scholarship application time is upon them. One valuable opportunity is available from Mission Valley Masonic Lodge #78.
Delores Funk, 84
Delores Lee Funk, 84, peacefully entered into the arms of our creator, surrounded by family on Nov. 13, 2024. At her request, there will be no services.
Ronan Seniors: AARP offers tax prep every other Wednesday
The Mission Valley Senior Center, located across from St. Luke Hospital, hosts AARP tax preparation every other Wednesday. For an appointment, call the center at 406-676-2371.
Caye admits to weapon assault
A Lake County man, Gage Alexander Caye, 22, entered a plea of guilty in District Court at Polson Feb. 12 to assault with a weapon.
Polson man jailed for partner assault
A Polson man is accused of punching his former girlfriend in the face. Bryce Wyatt Jordan, 24, entered a plea of not guilty in District Court in Polson Feb. 12 to third or subsequent partner or family member assault, a felony.
St. Ignatius Seniors: More suggestions for egg substitutes
More on egg substitutions: For binding (to hold shape and stick e.g, meatloaf) add one tablespoon of flax or chia seeds plus three tablespoons of water (combine and let sit for five minutes). Another option is plain gelatin plus two tablespoons of water – do not combine the two until ready to use.
Cut the budget, not the Constitution
Elon Musk, in addition to being the world’s richest person, is probably its largest contractor. He knows where the money is. Does anyone think, in his role as budget czar, that he will crack down on himself?
Elk slaughter bill step to end public hunting
Montana is at a crossroads in our management of wildlife. We will either maintain our decades-long tradition in which everyone has equal opportunity to enjoy our public wildlife, or we hand control to a handful of wealthy landowners and outfitters to pick who gets to hunt.
Polson Seniors: Sign up now for toenail clinic
Ten spots are available for a toenail clinic with a certified nurse on Feb. 28. The clinic costs $30 and includes sanding/shaving of callouses. Call or sign up prior Feb. 28 to ensure a time-slot; space is limited.
Ailport crime likened to driving bomb into a house
A Pablo man was sentenced in District Court in Polson Feb. 13 to the Montana State Prison for 110 years for intentionally driving his truck into his neighbor’s house.
Francis "Frank" Lyons, 86
Francis J. Lyons of Polson, known as Frank, passed away on Jan. 29, 2025, following a brief illness. He was 86. A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Polson, at 2 p.m. March 8, followed by a reception.
Births at the Nesting Place
Recent births at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place in Polson:
Mission Valley Calendar
Your guide to events and meetings in the Mission Valley
Tuesday, February 18
Polson officer fired upon during traffic stop
A Polson Police officer was fired upon last Friday, Feb. 14, during a traffic stop on Hwy. 93 North, near The Shoe restaurant. A suspect is in custody at the Lake County Jail.
Remains of missing Ronan woman identified
Remains of Danette Tenas identified; suspicious death reported in Polson
Monday, February 17
Donald Lake, 89
Donald William “Don” Lake, 89 of Ronan, passed away Thursday, Feb. 13 in Bigfork. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, at 10 a.m. at the St. Ignatius Catholic Church.
Robert Gauthier, 75
Robert Leroy Gauthier, 75 of Ronan, passed away surrounded by his family on Feb. 8, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. At Bob’s request, a memorial service will be held later in the spring and has been scheduled for May 23, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Salish Kootenai College, Joe McDonald Center.
FLIC screens 47 films, and the winners are …
With 47 films screening at the Showboat Stadium 6 Theatre, the Flathead Lake International Cinemafest was a big presence in Polson last weekend, thanks to David and Jessica King and their crew of FLIC volunteers.
Thursday, February 13
Ronan wrestlers win Divisionals
The Ronan wrestling team won the MHSA A Western Divisional tournament in Browning over the weekend with two wrestlers winning divisional championships.
Mika Matters: Hearing paints vivid portrait of Mika Westwolf
Pain, sorrow, fury, love and, in some cases, forgiveness, coursed through the courtroom at the Lake County Courthouse during last Friday’s sentencing hearing for Sunny White. As did a recurring plea for justice – not only for Mika Westwolf, but for other Native people who have been treated unfairly by the justice system.
Mission-Charlo has several placers at Divisionals
The Mission-Charlo wrestling team made a strong showing at the Western B/C Divisional Wrestling Tournament in Butte, with several athletes securing top finishes over the weekend.
Ronan girls dominate Western A Wrestling Divisional Tournament
The Ronan girls wrestling squad proved their dominance at the Western A Wrestling Divisional Tournament, clinching the team championship with a series of outstanding performances.
Browning notches win against Polson
The Browning Lady Indians notched a 60-39 Northwestern A Conference victory over the Lady Pirates thanks to a strong second-half performance on Saturday, Feb. 8.
Browning surges in fourth against Polson
Browning was able to take advantage of some Polson foul trouble to surge in the fourth quarter for a 65-47 Northwestern A Conference victory on Saturday, Feb. 8.
We lost a Montana original this week
The Mission Valley lost a giant this week and I lost a best friend. Bob Gauthier passed away Saturday after an 18-year battle with prostate cancer.
Elevated levels of manganese found in Charlo water system
Charlo residents have been advised that infants, the elderly and those with liver issues should not drink the town’s tap water after elevated levels of manganese were discovered.
Legals for February, 13 2025
Representatives need to defend the U.S. Constitution
Our Congressional representatives, Congressman Ryan Zinke, Senator Steve Daines, and Senator Tim Sheehy, are not honoring the pledge that each of them took to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. Zinke and Sheehy have taken multiple pledges with their military service.
A-N-O-M-A-L-Y: Winners flummoxed by spelling bee outcome
The lone participant in last Thursday’s Lake County Spelling Bee who was not eligible for the state contest was also the only speller with a perfect record: Heidi Huber of Bigfork.
Ted N. Winger, 91
Ted N. Winger passed away on Jan. 25, 2025, in Ronan at 91 years old. A lifelong talented artist, he was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1933, the son of Norman and Gayle Winger Sheneman, and older brother to Roy Winger and Debra Winger Miller.
Tax Increment Financing reform would deliver property tax relief
Property tax relief is a top priority for Senate Republicans this legislative session. I’m sponsoring one such bill, SB 2, which reforms how tax increment financing (TIF) districts sunset – if they ever do – in order to lower property taxes for all local taxpayers.
William "Bill" Conrad Winders, 69
William Conrad Winders, informally known as “Topper,” passed away at the age of 69 in Kalispell on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at Logan Healthcare.
New owners take the reins at Muley Bluz
Effie and Shannon Clairmont celebrated the New Year as the new owners of Muley Bluz Cowboys Toys in Ronan.
Time Capsule: From the archives of local weeklies
Stories gleaned from The Flathead Courier, Published on the Shores of Beautiful Flathead, America's Finest Lake, Feb. 16, 1950:
Who are the real tyrants?
I have seen an ad in the Advertiser for several weeks now, recommending a book titled “Tribal Tyranny.” I have not read it, so I am not aware of the author’s issues, but based on the title, I feel it necessary to respond.
Ragen a champ at Divisionals for Mission-Charlo
The Mission/Charlo girls wrestling team, led by Meadow Ragen, put on a strong showing at the Western B/C Divisional Tournament in Butte over the weekend, with multiple wrestlers securing top finishes in their respective weight classes.
Protect us from the spoiled rich kids
Elon Musk reminds me of a little boy I knew who liked to pull the wings off flies just for fun. He now runs the “Department of Government Efficiency” which was created by an Executive Order issued by President Trump on his first day in office of his second term.
Ideas to improve the community
A few ideas to improve our community:
Missoula woman charged with dealing fentanyl
A Missoula woman is accused of dealing drugs in Lake County. Dorsette Hendrickx, 31, appeared in District Court in Polson Feb. 5 via Zoom and entered a plea of not guilty to one count of criminal distribution of dangerous drugs and two counts of possession with intent to distribute.
St. Ignatius Seniors: Inexpensive egg substitutes
To replace eggs in baking and cooking, try the following: applesauce or mashed banana can be used in quickbreads, muffin and pancakes – use 1/4 cup for each egg in the recipe.
Ronan Seniors: Foot care available Feb. 14
A person will offer foot care Feb. 14. Call us and make an appointment if you are interested. Fees are $30 based on six people.
Polson Seniors: Menu turns red for Valentine’s Day
The center is serving a red-hued meal on Valentine's Day, including BBQ ribs, Harvard beets and red-velvet cake.
Gertrude Freshour, 98
Gertrude (Gertie) Mae Walker Freshour, 98 years old, passed away to her heavenly rest at home in Boise, Idaho, on Dec. 7, 2024. She was surrounded by her daughters and granddaughter. On Saturday, June 7, 2025, interment will take place at 1 p.m. at Pleasant View Cemetery next to her husband. A celebration of her life will follow at 2 p.m. at Ninepipes Lodge.
James (Jimmy) Raymond Jr., 48
James (Jimmy) Raymond Jr., passed away on Dec. 18, 2024. A final celebration of life will take place 1-4 p.m. March 1, at Sander's County Fairgrounds Pavilion in Plains.
Donald Olsson
Donald Olsson Jr. of Ronan, a lifetime community leader and beloved husband and father, died on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at St. Luke Extended Care in Ronan, surrounded by family and friends. A Celebration of Life will occur at 11 a.m. on June 21 at Ronan Faith Lutheran Church, followed by a reception from 12:30-4 p.m. at The Knot at Sky Ridge Ranch in Ronan.
Medicaid ensures local access to health care
Our local legislators are in Helena debating the future of Montana’s Medicaid program. Montana Medicaid doesn’t only provide access to essential care to the thousands of Montanans on the program, it also ensures local access to care for all residents in the communities we serve.
Snowpack making gains, thanks to recent storms
The snowpack continued making gains during the first week of February across all of Montana as storms rolled across the region. As of Feb. 7, the mountain snowpack across most of Montana remained slightly below normal at around 80-90% of median, but there are exceptions.
Tuesday, February 11
Wrong results for Mission Valley Championships
In our previous issue, we mistakenly published the results of the 2024 Mission Valley Championships wrestling tournament. We apologize for this error and any confusion it may have caused.
Thursday, February 6
Legislators should reject attempts to undermine nonprofits
Several bills this session could make operating a nonprofit in Montana more difficult, if not impossible. Some proposals impose additional taxation.
St. Ignatius Seniors: Wool felting and bingo offered
Upcoming events include a wool felting class, 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 (free-will offering) and bingo, 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8. Our next bingo date is March 8.
Vaska murder trial postponed due to court wrangling
A jury trial for a Polson man, accused of murdering his mother, was pushed back for a second time, this time without a date.
Polson man sentenced to 40 years for rape
A Polson man was sentenced to the Montana State Prison for 40 years for sexual intercourse without consent.
Legals for February, 6 2025
Polson City Commission debates annexation proposal
A disagreement about state law regarding annexation temporarily stalled an effort by Kaylee Purcell of Mission Ridge LLC to annex her acreage east of Polson during Monday’s city commission meeting.
Health outcomes do matter
As recounted by Economist Roger Smith (Jan. 21), the U.S. lags behind other G7 nations in many metrics of national wealth: poverty, incarceration rates, infant mortality, academic performance, homelessness, and … health outcomes.
Mission Valley Calendar
Your guide to local events and meetings
Time Capsule: From the archives of local weeklies
News items gleaned from The Flathead Courier, Feb. 7, 1925
Filing deadline Feb. 10 for Special Districts
Candidates have until 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, to file for fire, irrigation, and library districts. Elections are May 6.
Polson wins two at Whitefish Duals
Polson delivered a solid performance at the Whitefish Duals last weekend, bouncing back from a tough loss to Columbia Falls with two strong wins over Bigfork and host Whitefish.
New crop inducted into Ronan Hall of Fame
The Ronan Hall of Fame inducted a crop of new members Feb. 1 at the Community Center in Ronan.
View from the Library: Celebrating anniversary Feb. 14
Please join us on Friday, Feb. 14 as we celebrate our one-year anniversary in our beautiful building. We will have cake and punch (from a vintage recipe we found while moving out) and a drawing for a gift basket.
Curley lifts Polson past Ronan
Malakai Curley scored the winning bucket with 2.5 seconds left in the game, lifting Polson past its Northwestern A Conference rival Ronan 62-60 on Saturday, Feb. 1.
Strong start boosts Maidens past Lady Pirates
Ronan had a strong first half on its way to a 71-50 victory over Lake County rival Polson on Saturday, Feb. 1. Kailyn Marengo led the Maidens with 18 points while Nevaeh Perez had 17.
Two new doctors join local providers
Two family doctors arrived in the Mission Valley recently, with Dr. Christina Marchion seeing patients at St. Luke Community Healthcare Clinic – Southshore in Polson and Dr. Alexander Hetrick joining providers at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, also in Polson.
Firefighters seek donations for stairclimb
Firefighters from the City of Polson were holding out big black boots at Super One last Thursday, in hopes of enticing shoppers to drop some dollars inside. The volunteer fire department hopes to raise $12,000 for the Firefighter Stairclimb, held March 9 in Seattle.
Marriages & Divorces
The following marriages and divorces were recently recorded at Lake County District Court in Polson:
Polson and Ronan speech coaches nominated for Coach of Year
Polson Head Coach Mel Butler and Ronan Head Coach Lauren Feese were each nominees for Coach of the Year at the Class A State Speech and Debate Tourney, held last weekend in Laurel.
Community event promotes healthy babies and families
The parking lot in front of the Joe McDonald Health and Education Center was packed on Saturday morning for the Love at First Sight Baby Fair. The event was the work of CSKT Early Childhood Services.
Better plant a bigger garden
Better plant a bigger garden this year. Last week President Trump ordered the Army Corps of Engineers to release water from two reservoirs in northern and central California so he could proclaim that he “turned on the water” after the Los Angeles fires.
MDT hosts informational meetings for Polson-Somers corridor
The Montana Department of Transportation is developing a corridor study of U.S. Highway 93 between Polson and Somers. Informational meetings are slated for 4:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at the North Lake County Library in Polson, and 4:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Somers Fire Hall.
Reservation fish and wildlife board meets Feb. 26
The Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 1 headquarters in Kalispell.
FLIC unveils new slate of "hidden movie gems"
The 13th annual Flathead Lake International Cinemafest (FLIC) brings a wide array of cinematic adventures to Polson’s Showboat Stadium 6 Feb. 14-16.
St. Joe's hires new chief administrative officer
In a press release issued last Wednesday, Providence Montana announced that Caryl Perdaems has accepted the role of chief administrative officer for Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson and stepped into her new job Feb. 3.
Choral Society begins rehearsals for spring concerts
Practices begin for the Mission Valley Choral Society Spring Concerts on Thursday, Feb. 13 from 7-9 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Polson.
STARS Act would raise teacher pay without tapping taxes
Some good news out of the Montana Legislature this session is that legislators seem to agree on two things: the need to fund a high-quality education for Montana students and a need to lower property taxes.
Ronan Seniors: Annual dues are due
The Mission Valley Senior Center, located across from St. Luke Hospital, hosts AARP tax preparation every other Wednesday, starting Feb. 5. For an appointment, call the center at 406-676-2371.
Polson Seniors: St. Valentine was a brave soul
Saint Valentine is honored on the 14th. He was granted sainthood by the church. Greeting cards and floral companies have been making money because of his actions ever since commercialism became popular. Look him up. He was a brave soul.
Woman accused of stealing from host
A Washington State woman is accused of stealing from a Pablo man who hosted her as a guest. Anna Marie Wheeler, 57, appeared via Zoom Jan. 29 and entered a plea of not guilty in District Court in Polson to felony theft.
Peter Daniels Jr., 91
Peter Daniels Jr. was born Jan. 10, 1934, in Detroit to Jean and Peter Daniels. He died Jan. 20 at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson.
Wednesday, February 5
Wrangler ponders the Fork in the Road
My son (let’s call him Wrangler to keep him safe from the Not-Really-a-Department of Government Efficiency) works for the federal government and was one of an estimated two million employees who recently received President Trump’s generous early retirement offer.
Tuesday, February 4
Human remains found near Buffalo Bridge
According to a press release from Lake County Sheriff Don Bell, human remains were found near Buffalo Bridge Tuesday morning.
