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Editor, There have been increasing cases of Respiratory Syncitial Virus in our community, which is normal for this time of year. RSV is a viral illness that causes symptoms of the common cold as well as, rarely, Bronchiolitis (inflammation of the small airways of the lungs). Symptoms vary depending on the ...
Editor, I am confused, following all the articles in all of the local newspapers concerning the issues of “who done it” in regards to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. It is my understanding that the primary job description for law enforcement is to “serve and protect.” ...
Editor, Thank you, Sen. Mowbray, for your response. However I think it is important to revisit the factual basis of several of your points. First of all, Salish Kootenai College, while a wonderful resource to have at our doorstep here in the Mission Valley, is the same price as a chapter of the Montana ...
Editor, One of the many joys of living in a small community is how the residents come together to work on or donate to projects that will improve the whole community. Big Arm is a great example of this “coming together” attitude. For the past two years we have been restoring the histor...
Editor, Montana is in the process of redistricting its legislative districts. Redistricting is the creation of new political boundaries so legislative districts include the same number of residents. Montana had a population of 989,415 in 2010. Since Montana has 100 House seats, each House district must co...
Editor, I wonder if your readers know about the compassionate work going on at Polson's "Soup's On," where dedicated volunteers serve free midday meals four days a week. In a rural area like ours, we face tremendous challenges; many folks suffer the pain of poverty and social isolation. Soup's On is an oas...
Editor, The recent death of Andrew Breitbart, the dynamic right-wing provocateur and Republican Maine Senator Olympia Snowe's announcement that she will not run for re-election have a very interesting and meaningful connection. The primary reason Senator Snowe is leaving Congress is because of the very ...
ARLEE — Victor James Matt, Sr., passed away on Feb. 26, 2012. Victor was born May 9, 1924 to James Matt and Ellen LaMoose. He was a U.S. Marine and served during World War II. He married Delma “Bodine” in 1946. Victor served on the Tribal Council from 1954 to 1957. Victor is preced...
Justice of the Peace Chuck Wall dealt with the following cases Feb. 17-23: Jessica Marie Dooley , 35, pleaded guilty to driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. She was found guilty, sentenced to 180 days in jail, 170 suspended, and fined $450 plus $35 in court costs. If ...
Judge Deborah Kim Christopher dealt with the following cases Thursday, Feb. 16: Francois Burke , 39, Pablo, was sentenced to the Department of Corrections for five years, none suspended, for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, fourth or subsequent offense, a felony.Burke will receive credit f...
