UM student from Ronan fashions future in costume design

Morgan Brooks’ budding career in the theater started in a rather unconventional way — through 4-H.

Artist brings wildlife alive in children's books

Artist Karla Martinson has created a series of children’s books that bring Montana’s wildlife vividly alive.

Meet Mission’s new football coach: Jacen Petersen

Mission High School’s tumultuous search for a new head football coach comes to an end with the hiring of Mission’s head wrestling coach and now former defensive coordinator Jacen Petersen.

The Game is Afoot: Port Polson Players launch season with "Baskerville"

The Port Polson Players open their 49th season of Summer Theatre with Ken Ludwig's “Baskerville – A Sherlock Holmes Mystery,” based ever-so-loosely on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s “Hound of the Baskervilles.”

Daniel Rex Thomas

Daniel Rex Thomas, 60, of Ronan, passed away in Missoula at St. Patrick’s Hospital on Jan. 20, following hip surgery. He was born in Rexburg, Idaho, Dec. 20, 1952, the son of Daniel and Betty Thomas. Rex attended school in various states finishing at Ronan High School. During his childhood and adolescence, he had an exceptional opportunity to commercial fish in Alaska with his family, which created cherished memories. He also worked at the Ronan Theater as janitor for many years and for MME at the folk shop. Rex brought great joy and contagious laughter into the lives of family and friends. He had such passion for life and adventure, sharing his dreams and plans to listening ears. He would often tell his sister, Coral, “There’s nothing wrong with dreaming.” He saw no limitations to these notable ventures. Like his father, he loved to visit people. Gleefully, he would pass along the current news and stories to the next recipient. Hence, he was known as the “walking newspaper”. He was very crafty and generous with his many creations, embellishing his unique pieces with outstanding color and character. Rex is survived by three sisters; Cinda Barnes, Sharon Barnes, and Coral (David) Lockwood, all of Ronan; and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins. We will greatly miss Rex and his unique laugh, anticipated phone calls, enthusiastic notions, and delightful merriment he brought to our family.

OBriens new book thrills

Among Other Things

A sign of a good book is said to be the author’s ability to “transport” the reader into the story, to identify with the characters and to “feel” what they are experiencing.

Duane P. Martin

RONAN — Duane P. Martin, 63, died May 13, 2005, in Tucson, Ariz. He had fought a courageous seven-year battle following a bone marrow transplant and numerous surgeries and setbacks. He was a man whose devotion to his family and friends was marked by gentle strength, character, and integrity. He also possessed a special sense of humor and a quiet charisma. Through his love for life, his unwavering sense of direction and down-to-earth wisdom, he was a wonderful example to all of us who had the honor to know him and love him.

Letters to the editor Aug. 18

Letters to the editor Aug. 18

Charlo showed class in defeat

Vikings have nothing to hang their heads about after hard-fought

Zana Niblack

The memorial service for Zana Niblack is at the Polson Presbyterian Church on Saturday, April 15, at 2 p.m.

Their KwaTaqNuk stay was terrific

Editor,

To know your judge, consider their actions

Recently, while sitting in our family's fictitious library room, I read Legislative Notes, those by Rep. Usher. His article brought up an important subject, Montana judges. He said that in spite of their apparent impartiality they "... are in fact politicians."

Helen Joyce Teigen

Our dearest, mom, sister, auntie and friend, Helen Joyce Teigen, age 62, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2012 after a long and courageous battle with cancer at her home in Ronan with her two “little brats” (Charmaine and Shanell), great niece (Shaylene) and close friend (Francine) by her side. After a long, courageous battle, she proved her strong, independent will and tough character, which carried her through to the end.

No Robin Hood

Typewriter tales

Boomer Boys ride again!

You’ll have to excuse me for stating the obvious, I’m assuming everyone in Polson already knows this but Neal Lewing is one heck of an actor. I was first able to see the Port Polson player as Judge Turpin in the production of Sweeney Todd last November.

AMONG OTHER THINGS: Charley was a prophet

An old adage proclaims “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” It must be pretty accurate.

Among Other Things

So, what’s new?

Glacier Brewing brings home the iron from Bigfork Brewfest

The Bigfork Brewfest’s People’s Choice Award for Best Beer went to Glacier Brewing Company in Polson for its Snowpack Limoncello Seltzer.

Charlo loses to top-ranked Drummond

The Charlo Vikings took a tough 50-2 bruising last Friday night by Drummond, the two-time defending state champs, but will look to bounce back this Friday against Alberton as the team still looks good in the conference with a 2-1 record.

Briefs: The People’s Center gets a new name

The center is now called the Three Chief’s Culture Center, Museum and Gift Shop.