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Editor, After reading Republican Rep. Janna Taylor’s legislative notes printed in the Valley Journal on March 7, 2012, I was shocked for many reasons. I am proud to have been raised on timber dollars; however, I still believe in freedom of speech in this country. She compares environmentalists exerc...
Editor, When my husband and I discussed John Swenson’s March 14 Valley Journal letter, my husband said that it reminded him of an old Air Force saying, “No good deed goes unpunished.” We would like to counter Swenson’s attack on both the Greater Polson Community Foundation and t...
Editor, It was with some dismay that I read Mr. Pettit’s letter to the editor of the Valley Journal dated March 14. This letter is wrong on so many levels. Mr. Pettit is entitled by all means to his own opinion but not to making up the facts to go along with his outrageous claims and incredible bi...
By Janna Taylor Is Agenda 21 fact, fiction, conspiracy theory, or smart resource use? Is it an effort to take away the personal liberties and freedoms guaranteed by our United States and Montana Constitutions? If you’ve not heard of it, allow me to introduce Agenda 21. A21 refers to an agreement ...
ST. IGNATIUS — Just like a quilt, Ayleen Bain has sutured a community of Mission quilters, 20 strong some days, to sew quilts using intricate patterns and vibrant fabrics, an illustration of the group’s love and passion. “It is so fun to see the sparkles that come in their eyes when they...
Judge Deborah Kim Christopher dealt with the following cases Tuesday, March 6: Cesar Hernandez, 62, Polson, pleaded not guilty to burglary, a felony, and tampering with a communication device, a misdemeanor. An omnibus hearing is set for Thursday, April 26 at 9 a.m. with a jury trial beginning Monday...
Justice of the Peace Chuck Wall dealt with the following cases March 2-8: Zebadiah Tom Anschuetz, 32, pleaded guilty to filing to carry proof of insurance in vehicle, third or subsequent offense. He was found guilty, sentenced to 180 days in jail with 160 suspended, and fined $500 plus $35 in court cost...
This column is in response to Mark and Lori Russell’s efforts to encourage parents to opt their children out of the annual Criterion Reference Testing that defines whether Polson meets the AYP (adequate yearly progress) threshold for this school year. While their frustrations are understandable, and we...
ARLEE — Kaylina Ursua and Joshua Clarkin, both of Arlee, have announced their intention to marry. Kaylina is the daughter of Larry Ursua of Missoula and Jill Ursua of Arlee. Joshua is the son of Pat and Kathy Clarkin of Arlee. The bride to-be is a 2008 graduate of Arlee High School. She is currently...
POLSON — Ann Evertz passed away on March 1, 2012, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center after a short illness related to complications from a previous surgery. Ann was born on Nov. 11, 1927, the eldest child, to Minnie and John Hanje in Witt, Ill., and attended school there. She helped on the family ...
