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Benton Alexander Trosper

POLSON – Ben Trosper and Molly Ann Rea of Polson are proud to announce the arrival of their first child, Benton Alexander Trosper who was born Oct. 4, 2011 at St. Joseph Medical Center. Benton weighed 8 pounds.  Paternal grandparents are William and Mary Trosper of Ronan. Maternal grandp...

Hollis Marie Tufly

POLSON – Brian and Lindsey Tufly of Dixon are proud to announce the arrival of their fist child, Hollis Marie Tufly who was born Oct. 3, 2011 at St. Joseph Medical Center. Hollis weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces. Paternal grandparents are Roy and Deline Tufly of Dixon. Maternal grandparents are Ea...

Thank you to mother and daughter

Editor, To the two very nice people that picked my friend up off the middle of the road at mile marker 15, you and your daughter are very special and rare. I want to thank you so very much. Francis Pierre Arlee

Polson food pantry gains new support

Editor, Mission Mountain Les Schwab Tires has joined Town Pumps "Match Program" by offering $2,000 in match money. The Polson Food Pantry, Loaves and Fish, now has $7,000 of available match money that can be captured by donations from individuals, businesses, or community/service organizations. Recent ...

People's Center grateful for support

Editor, The staff at The People’s Center Museum and Gift Shop wishes to thank many people for the success of our Annual Native American Awareness Days held Sept. 20-22 here. You gave of your time and expertise to help teach and share a part of Salish, Pend d’Oreille and Kootenai history and cu...

Thanks for making Lincoln Reagan dinner a success

Editor, The Lake County Republican Central Committee annual Lincoln Reagan Dinner Oct. 8 was a great success. The Ronan Community Center was full almost to capacity of enthusiastic folks who turned out to the "Restore the Republic Roundup.” Keynote speaker was US Senate candidate Denny Rehberg. Cand...

Pumpkin theft was no joke

Editor, What is this world coming to? My 4-year-old son started a pumpkin plant this spring, which we put into our garden. He was out in the garden every day watching for the plant to produce. When it did, we discovered a huge pumpkin growing. He was such a proud boy, showing everyone who came to our h...

Lincoln-Reagan dinner heartening

Editor, Good feelings are so nice - if perhaps a bit scarce in today’s political climate. When my husband John and I left the Lincoln-Reagan dinner, hosted by the Lake County Republican Central Committee on Saturday, Oct. 8, we were brimming over with good feelings. Under the versatile leadership of...

Let's occupy America

Editor, Well, with all the "Occupy Wall Street" movement that seems to be spreading and may or may not have a life, it surely has a loud and significant voice about life in present America. Now, of course, the talking heads, politicians, pundits and media are attempting to analyze, decipher and offer op...

St. Ignatius City Court news for Oct. 5, 2011

Judge Sharon Richardson dealt with the following cases during September:  The following people forfeited a $50 bond for speeding, driving 1-10 miles over the posted limit, in lieu of appearing before the judge: James Fraser , 58; David Ucer , 30; Rachel Wanderscheid , 25; Nathan Hunt , 39; and T...


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