Legals for February, 20 2025

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Legals for April, 3 2025

Golf tournament proves a shining success

The two days were perfect; the setting sublime; the participants enthusiastic; and the numbers off the charts. What could this be?

Sotero Muniz Jr.

Sotero Muniz Jr. of Polson died March 3, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical Center.

Thompson Falls

THOMPSON FALLS - The gem of a town is a popular summer tourist destination, and deems itself "home of Western hospitality." Locals and tourists alike enjoy the postcard-like scenery, as well as the outdoor activities available, such as fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking and sight-seeing the historical aspects of the town. 18th century explorer David Thompson initially navigated and charted the area, and places where Thompson left his mark or influence can still be viewed today. Thompson Falls is a place that is proud of its heritage, and encourages visitors to soak up all the education, beauty and wonder their town offers. Located on Montana highway 200, just 60 miles from the Idaho border.

Legals for January, 2 2025

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.

Volunteers and planners promote Ronan master plan

The City of Ronan, the Ronan Chamber of Commerce and Mission West Community Development Partners are working with the planning firm of KLJ to help chart the community’s future.

Family buys RV, watches it burn hours later

ARLEE – Good fortune turned to bad luck and a life-and-death emergency for one family who traveled to the Polson area to buy a motor home Saturday.

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.

Ann Mitchell, 93

Ann Lucille Mitchell of Polson passed away peacefully on Jan. 24, 2025, at the age of 93. She was born in Seattle, Wash., in June of 1931 to Charles F Roening and Anna (Schwartz) Roening. Ann was their only child.

Gavin Davies, 13

Gavin John Davies, age 13, passed away Jan. 16, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical Center, Polson. A visitation will be Friday, Jan. 24, at 10 a.m., and a funeral service at 11 a.m., all at The Lake Funeral Home.

Guest column: A tale of two systems

From the cluttered old attic that is my memory I remember that “Stability is possible without freedom, but freedom is not possible without stability.”

Tim Bruner, 84

James Timothy Bruner, age 84, of Hockley, Texas, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, at his home. He was born Feb. 5, 1941, in Weldon, Texas, to parents Jessie Lee Bruner and Oma Sephronia Shaw Bruner.

Legals for January, 8 2025

Legals for January, 9 2025

St. Luke welcomes first baby of 2025

St. Luke Community Healthcare welcomed the first baby of the New Year, born at 4:10 p.m. Jan. 1 at the New Beginnings Birth Center in Ronan.

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.

Polson Schools seek input on grade realignment

The Polson School District is hosting a public meeting at 7 p.m. Aug. 14 to discuss possible grade realignment, beginning in the 2025-26 school year.