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Editor, Well, it’s finally arrived in Montana – it being the economic recession. As a rescue group, we used to have the luxury of potential adopters seeking out our wonderful pets. With listings on several websites and on posters in town, people could check out all the dogs and cats and then ca...
POLSON – Ten Polson community members received recognition from the “Polson Community in Bloom” contest organized by “Envision Polson!.” Judging took place Tuesday, Aug. 30, by four Polson residents, all gardeners, and three of whom hold the title of Master Gardener. Polson C...
Judge A. Doug Olson dealt with the following cases Aug. 19-Sept. 9: Brandie Jean Rasmussen , 27, pleaded guilty to theft, first offense. She was found guilty, sentenced to one day in jail, and fined $300 plus $185 in court costs. Rasmussen was also ordered to pay $7.76 restitution. Michael Glenn Fout...
Justice of the Peace Chuck Wall dealt with the following cases Aug. 26 - Sept.8: Daniel G. Dundas , 33, pleaded guilty to unlawful transactions with children, first violation. He was found guilty and fined $100 plus $85 in court costs. Justin Mark Candau , 30, pleaded not guilty to speeding, driving ...
Groundwater is often thought of as an invisible resource – out of sight; out of mind. However, when the well runs dry, or conversely the water table rises to the surface of the land, groundwater comes to the forefront. Residents and facilities east and northeast of Pablo were starkly reminded of this s...
RONAN — Albert Gerard Ackermann passed away Sunday, Sept. 4, at his home in Ronan. He left behind his wife of 10 years, Kathy, and three children from another marriage: Arlene and Dennis of Ronan and Gary of Pablo. He had 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his twin br...
ST. IGNATIUS — Josephine “Josie” Mae Hernandez, 59, passed away Sept. 11 at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula. She was preceded in death by both parents; brothers Isaac, Levi, “Porky” William and Francis Alexander; sisters Rose Morigeau, Cecilia Alexander and Christine...
Editor, This year has already been extremely busy with increased numbers of people coming to our doors all summer. Now, part-time summer jobs are coming to an end, and many of our community’s young people are returning to school. This is the time of year when, more than ever, people need a helping h...
Editor, The Polson Loaves and Fish Food Pantry once again has a great opportunity to realize significant "match" money ($5,000) from Town Pump to help support its food outreach activities. The Pantry needs monetary donations from individuals, businesses, and service groups to capture the "match" money tha...
Editor, In the race for President of these United States, I thought we had Republican solidarity on how to run our country. It seemed so simple: just do it the opposite way of how Obama and the Democrats are doing it. But hardly before the horses are out of the gate we have, in the Sept. 6 Republican debat...
