Legals for May, 8 2025

Legals for May, 1 2025

Richard "Dick" Wiese, 85

Richard “Dick” Wiese, 85, passed away March 17, 2025, surrounded by family. The funeral mass will be June 14 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Fargo, N.D. Dick will be laid to rest next to his wife, LaVonne, at Lakeview Cemetery in Polson and a celebration of life will be held at the Elks Lodge in Polson at a later date.

Legals for May, 7 2025

Message to "Get-a-Job"

On Saturday, April 26, I participated in a ‘We the People Rally’ at the intersection of Highway 35 and 93 in Polson. There were about 45 of us with signs and drummers.

Hazel Miller, 98

Hazel Belle Miller, age 98 of Polson, peacefully passed away April 27, 2025, while residing at St. Luke’s Extended Care in Ronan.

Time Capsule: From the archives of local weeklies

Stories harvested from the Flathead Courrier, May 11, 1989

Dennis Joe (Denny) LaBonty, 76

Dennis (aka “Denny”) Joe LaBonty, Ph.D., passed away peacefully while surrounded by family and loved ones on May 3, 2025, at his home in Polson. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Polson with a reception to follow at 1 p.m. at the Polson Bay Golf Course Bunkers Bar & Grill clubhouse.

Becky and Gary Dupuis take on CinemaCon

You might expect the big names like AMC, Regal, and Cinemark to dominate the week. While those companies were all in attendance the Mission Valley was well represented by our very own Becky and Gary Dupuis.

Cowboy Ball’s big tent brings big fun to Polson

Sunshine and blue skies welcomed guests to the 33rd Annual Cowboy Ball at the Polson Fairgrounds on April 25. Evening dress was boots, hats, and lots of turquoise.

Northwest track athletes shine at Top Ten and ARM Invitational Meets

It was a busy week for Class A track teams at the Top Ten Invite in Missoula on April 22 and the Whitefish-hosted ARM Invitational on April 26.

Letter asks governor to veto bills that weaken environmental protections

We are gathered at Salish Kootenai College to celebrate Earth Day, and to follow the teachings of tribal elders: to take care of all we have been given, our lands and waters and air, the plants and animals, and to ensure they are healthy and abundant for all the generations to come. We are therefore writing to urge you to veto six bills now before you that would weaken protections for our environment at the very moment when our natural systems are more imperiled than ever before in human history.

Polson resident commended for heroic rescue

Police Police Chief George Simpson formally recognized Polson resident Ryan Hunter with a Letter of Commendation for his heroic actions during a life-threatening accident on Sept. 28, 2024. The letter was presented during the Polson City Commission meeting Monday.

Aspen Decker takes top honors in “19 Under 39” Exhibition

Arlee-based artist Aspen Decker received the first-place prize of $10,000 in the University of The Montana Museum of Art and Culture’s inaugural “19 Under 39: Celebrating Montana’s Emerging Artists.”

Cherries growers hopeful for big crop after total loss in 2024

The rows of cherry trees at Buena Vista Orchard in Bigfork last week were flaunting thousands of buds of the delicate white flowers that will eventually turn to delicious fruit this summer.

The best use of political power

In 2008, during my last year in the Montana Legislature, a woman came to me with a problem. I made a phone call to a government agency and got it fixed, then I called her to tell her the good news. “Boy,” she said, “I wish I had that kind of power!” “You do!” said I, “I just used it for you.”’

Polson Seniors: Programs under scrutiny

The continued funding of these senior programs is under scrutiny for reduction and/or abolition. MSNBC has reported on the President Trump’s plan to dismantle the Meals on Wheels nutrition program for Seniors. Contact your state and federal elected officials.

Spring Mack Days enters final weekend

The 100 fish limit was on the minds of many anglers on Friday, May 1 at Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake.

Repertory Dance Theatre delivers world-class dance to Mission Valley

Mission Valley Live wraps up its performing arts season with a splash, courtesy of Repertory Dance Theatre of Utah. Members of the nation’s oldest and most successful repertory dance company will bring a dozen programs to area schools and other Mission Valley venues, before taking the stage at the Ronan Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. next Friday, May 16.

St. Ignatius Seniors: Farmers markets opening this month

Farmer’s Markets will be open this month. Take advantage of the fresh fruits, vegetables, and other items they will offer