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Star of Bethlehem replica shines with purpose

“There’s a big star in lights on the side of the hill above Jette Store,” he said to me. “I know. I put it there,” I responded. “Wow. It’s really big. I love seeing it, even from Polson. Are you a big Dallas Cowboys fan?” he asked. “Not real...

Lake County Marriages and Divorces for November 2011

The following marriages and divorces took place in Lake County during the month of November: Marriages: Audrey Chelsee Kuntz and Ethan Allen Reddoch Renee Lynn Yellow Owl and Emery John Smith, Jr. Tamara Laurina Joachim and David Cole Sagmiller Bethany Kay Merritt and Christopher James Kirwan Kchena Sha...

Lake County District Court news for Dec. 14, 2011

Judge C.B. McNeil dealt with the following cases Wednesday, Dec. 7: Canyon Murrin , 20, Polson, received a three-year deferred sentence and was ordered to pay $5,000 in restitution for theft, a felony. Restitution will be paid jointly with Murrin’s co-defendant.  According to court document...

Lake County Justice Court news for Dec. 14, 2011

Justice of the Peace Chuck Wall dealt with the following cases Dec. 2-8: Fallon S. Flynn , 20, pleaded not guilty to operating with alcohol concentration of .02 percent BAC under 21 years of age, first offense. She was found guilty and fined $450 plus $35 in court costs. Kathleen Grace Bryan , 20, pl...

Remember who we are

Editor, The headlines read, “Disturbing report: USAF dumped ashes of at least 275 service members into Virginia landfill.”  This is reality, people; it’s not made up. What has happened to this nation? Why is it only now this is coming to light? Why in heaven’s name canno...

Made in China

Editor, In reply to a recent letter lamenting the fact that gifts available locally are all foreign made, I would like to suggest that local citizens who want to support local business establishments pay a visit to Ronan’s own Art Center on Hwy. 93. There you will find a huge gallery full of all kin...

Owners responsible for dogs wreaking havoc

Editor, Candy Yeater’s comment in her letter to the editor, “a dog’s only idea of mischief was romping with his best buddies around the neighborhood,” is a total lack of mentality. Since when do these people moving in here think their mutts can blatantly run around the neighborh...

Visit to Spain enlightening

Editor, I see on the news over here in Barcelona, Spain, that we now have Donald Trump moderating a Republican presidential debate on Dec. 27, a collaboration of Newsmax Media and ION Television.   I’m over here visiting my son and family and looking forward to the holidays, and while here a...

Saoirse Roisin O’Neill

RONAN — Jimmy Ray O’Neill and Lauren Wier of Polson are proud to announce the arrival of their first child, Saoirse Roisin O’Neill, who was born Nov. 27, 2011, at St. Luke Community Hospital. Saoirse weighed 10 pounds, 1 ounce and joins sibling Oliver O’Neill. Paternal grandparents...

Ashlyn Lee Anne Wilson

RONAN — Joshua Ryan Wilson is proud to announce that his little sister, Ashlyn Lee Anne Wilson, was born Nov. 22, 2011, at St. Luke Community Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces. Her parents are Daniel Wilson and Krystal Davis of Polson. Her maternal grandmother is Kim Salomon and great-grandmother...


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