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Janna has my vote

Editor, Janna Taylor has my vote. She has proven herself to be honest, dependable and very hardworking. I asked her if she paid for polling in our area. She said she hates polls and would never waste her time or money. She prefers to hear from us directly. If someone tells you that she ordered a poll, let...

Speed limit should apply to all

Editor, At about 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, April 18, my dad and I were on our way home from Polson. As we came up the hill, we noticed a Montana Highway up about eight cars from us. We got to the part where you are to slow down to 45 in Pablo. I have always noticed that many people don’t slow down to...

Thanks to firefighters, first responders

Editor, To the St. Ignatius Volunteer Fire Department, thank you for being who you are: volunteers who are there to answer when someone call, "Help." I am especially grateful to the Mission volunteer firemen who answered our call at the Mission Dam homesite on Friday, April 13, when my daughter, son-in-la...

Be careful — it only takes a spark Be careful — it only takes a spark

ST. IGNATIUS – Combined efforts from the St. Ignatius Fire Department and Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ Division of Fire conquered a 20-acre fire started by a straw baler last Monday afternoon.  “It’s dry enough that it only takes a spark,” St. Ignatius Fire C...

Lake County Marriages and Divorces for March 2012

The following marriages and divorces took place in Lake County in the month of March. Marriages: • Isaac Nathanial Jarvis and Jonna Mae Grant • Richard Todd Darnell and Sheanna Marie Calahan • Adam Douglas Hertz and Melissa Denese Divorces: • Carey J. Gardner and Diana S. Gardner ...

Lake County District Court news for Apr. 18, 2012

Judge C.B. McNeil dealt with the following cases Wednesday, April 11: Shane Romero , 39, Polson, was sentenced to the Department of Corrections for three years, with all but 50 days suspended, for partner or family member assault, a felony. According to court documents, charges stem from a December 201...

Lake County Justice Court news for Apr. 18, 2012

Justice of the Peace Chuck Wall dealt with the following cases April 6-12: Manuel Figueroa , 58, pleaded not guilty to failure to carry proof or exhibit insurance in vehicle, owner or operator, third or subsequent offense. He was found guilty and fined $450 plus $35 in court costs. Michael Shane Robbi...

Jaeden Dakota Douglas

POLSON — Arianna and Phoenix Douglas are proud to announce the arrival of their little sister Jaeden Dakota Douglas who was born April 4, 2012 at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center. She weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces. Parents are Sean Douglas and Savannah Eder. Paternal grandparents are Kathy and Lou ...

Jaiden Jonathan Stasso

POLSON — Adrian Stasso and Andrea Couture of Pablo are proud to announce the arrival of their first child, Jaiden Jonathan Stasso who was born on April 8, 2012 at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center. Jaiden weighed 5 pounds, 3 ounces and joins siblings Xavier Brown and Saiawna Stasso. Paternal gran...

Mia Rain Snyder

PABLO — Patrick and Anthony Gardipe are proud to announce that their little sister, Mia Rain Snyder, was born March 25, 2012, at St. Luke Community Hospital.  She weighed 7 pounds 4.6 ounces. Parents are Jimmy and Kayla Snyder of Pablo. Paternal grand-parents are Merlyn and the late Kathy Snyde...


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