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Saddling youth with debt won’t strengthen society

Thank you, Senator Mowbray, for a respectful and interesting exchange of views about the importance of federal aid to students concerning the affordability of higher education on our country. 1) You stated that $180,000 is typically available for students from Polson High School each year in local private...

Lake County Marriages and Divorces for January 2012

The following marriages and divorces took place in Lake County in January. Marriages: Chantel Marie Sanford and Keith E. Miller Ashley Rose Lowther and Frederick Allen Depoe, Jr. Bryanna Marie Johnson and Graeme Philip Lucas Alisha Brianne Wilbert and Samuel Vincent Rodriques Divorces: Dawn M. Robi...

Lake County District Court news for Feb. 8, 2012

Judge C.B. McNeil dealt with the following cases Wednesday, Feb. 1: John Ducharme , 62, Polson, was sentenced to the Department of Corrections for 13 months followed which he will be placed on a suspended sentence with the DOC for two years, for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, fourth or ...

Lake County Justice Court news for Feb. 8, 2012

  Justice of the Peace Chuck Wall dealt with the following cases from Jan. 27-Feb. 2: Ignacio Garjbay Martinez, 49, pleaded not guilty to the amended offense of reckless driving, first offense. He was found guilty, sentenced to 90 days in jail, all suspended, and fined $300 plus $35 in court cos...

Billy Dale Achenbaugh

POLSON — Billy Dale Achenbaugh, 75, of Polson, passed away on Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, in Missoula. Services will be Saturday, Feb. 11, at 11:30 a.m. at the Polson Community Church; a reception will follow. Messages of condolence may be expressed to the family online at groganfuneralhome.com.

Christopher Gerald Dentler

POLSON — Christopher Gerald Dentler, age 53, of Polson, passed away Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 at St. Joseph Medical Center.  He is survived by his wife Barbara; children Angie Pazder of Polson, Anthony Dentler of Sidney, Neb., and Charissa, Nick, Gabe, Sophie, Lexi, Zack, Isaiah, Lydia, and Maria D...

Adam Grant Kirsch

RONAN — Adam Grant Kirsch, 83, of Ronan, passed away peacefully at his home, Jan. 30, 2012, surrounded by his family. Adam was born Nov. 9, 1928, in Burnstad, North Dakota. His family moved to Ronan in 1938. Adam graduated from Ronan High School in 1946. In 1950, he enlisted in the US Navy, serving wit...

Dorothy A. Allen

POLSON — Dorothy A. Allen, age 93, passed away on Jan. 18, 2012. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, husband John Allen, and brothers Seth and James Frazier. She is survived by her daughters Diane Buzzard (Ron) of Polson, Carol McCammon (Ray) of Maricopa, Ariz. and Winnie Birdsong (Craig) o...

Gerald John (Jerry) Kurzenbaum

MISSOULA — Gerald John (Jerry) Kurzenbaum, 75, of Missoula, with his family by his side, went to be with the Lord and his true love, Carolyn, on Feb. 2, 2012. Jerry was born on May 20, 1936 in Butte, to Rudolph and Adelaide Kurzenbaum. At an early age Jerry and his family moved to Missoula. As a chi...

Buy local, help our nation

Editor, I’ve been hearing a lot about small farmers being held hostage by Monsanto through use of their seeds, and farmers who raise crops and animals for big agriculture and are forced to follow environmentally destructive and inhumane practices in order to continue making their living as farmers. ...


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