Carl Wall, 85

Carl “Jay” Wall, age 85, of Ronan passed away Jan. 30, 2024. A burial will take place at Western Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery in Missoula.

Marshall L. Bjork, 85

Marshall Loren Bjork passed peacefully in his home in Polson on Jan. 8, 2023 at the age of 85.

Richard Love French

Richard Love French, age 85, passed away on Jan. 24 at Kalispell Regional Hospital in Kalispell. He was born Nov. 25, 1927 in Blair, Neb. to Harold and Drusilla (Love) French. He was the oldest of five children raised on the family farm near Blair. He joined the Coast Guard in 1945 and served as a radioman on the Roger B. Taney until 1947. In 1947 he married June A. Porter. They farmed outside Blair, Neb. until 1959. In 1957 Richard and June’s adventuresome spirit drew them to visit Northwest Montana. Later that year they purchased a remote ranch located on the upper Fisher River between Libby and Kalispell. In 1959 they moved lock, stock and barrel to the Wolf Creek Ranch. Even without modern conveniences their hard work and effort turned the ranch into a productive cattle and horse operation. In 1971 Richard and June started building a registered black angus operation known as Clay Creek Angus. Richard was a life member of the American Angus Association and in his family’s opinion, one of the last real cowboys. From 1971 to 1982 they ranched near Hot Springs, Irvine Flats, near Polson, and on the Tongue River near Miles City. After retiring from ranching they owned and operated a motel in Greybull, Wyo. and later lived in Cody and Emblem, Wyo. In 2001 their travels brought them back to Northwest Montana where they reside on Flathead Lake near Dayton.

News briefs, Oct. 21

RPD: Letter to the public

Property tax appraisals: A complex equation

Property tax appraisals are currently arriving in the mail. It’s important to review the valuation and appeal it if you do not agree with the valuation. The appeal instructions are in the letter that was mailed to you. You only have 30 days, so do not wait.

Letters - May 1

Concerning senior services

Legals for May, 11 2023

Letters to the Editor: Call for irrigation commissioner resignations

Jan. 7, 2020 letters to the editor

Irene McAllister

Irene McAllister, 85, “passed into the arms of her loving Lord and Savior” on December 4, 2017 at her home in Ronan.

From Your Representative: SNAP program and taxpayer dollars

There were lots of comments about the food stamp, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, letter to the Health and Human Services Interim Committee sent by many legislators. I want to thank everyone that weighed in.

Commissioners and governor meet to discuss PL 280

It’s safe to say the future of Public Law 280 – the 60-year-old law enforcement agreement that’s given Lake County jurisdiction over most felonies committed by members of federally recognized tribes within its boundaries – is up in the air. However, Lake County Commissioners Gale Decker and Bill Barron and County Attorney James Lapotka met with Gov. Greg Gianforte Tuesday afternoon for to discuss the future of the agreement.

Law enforcement and court records - June 27

Legals for March, 25 2021

Donald Joseph Violette, 85

On Sept. 24, 2020, Donald Joseph Violette, a loving father and husband, passed away at age 85 in his home due to natural causes.

Sam R. Hayden, 85

Sam R. Hayden, 85 of Florence passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease Dec. 23, 2019 at Kathy’s Place Assisted Living. He was born March 7, 1934 in Stevensville, the son of the late Art and Jule Hayden.

Shirley Eye, 85

Shirley Rae Newton Eye, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at the Pines of Mission in St. Ignatius. Her Celebration of Life will be held on July 11 at the Mission Valley United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. A light meal will be available after the service, and then her body will be laid to rest at Pleasant View Cemetery in St. Ignatius.

Letters - April 24

Fort Connah a local gem

Deloris Hoflen, 85

Deloris Hoflen, age 85 of Ronan, went home to be with Jesus Sept. 24, 2023, after a battle with cancer.

Suspect prefers dentist to jail

POLSON -- Robert Stokes was released on his own recognizance Aug. 13 after Lake County District Court Judge James A. Manley received an unopposed motion to release him.

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Long, Christine Marie, 51, was fined $500 ($375 suspended) for driving without a valid license. She was assessed $35 in court costs.