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Editor, I read a guest editorial written by R. Jack Clapp on behalf of the Polson Rural Fire District Board of Trustees and their decision to implement a "Crash Tax". The statements he made made me rethink my position. First he says there is a small group complaining; well, I am one who is complaining, ...
Editor, In a recent guest opinion, Polson Rural Fire District Trustee Clapp stated that insurance premiums would not increase as a result of their new crash taxes. He came to this conclusion after the Montana State Insurance Commissioner's office told him they had no evidence that rates would go up just b...
Editor, Thanking a community for all of the support given seems such a small task, but at Ronan High School we are very grateful. Dollars are always available for fund raising or trips or scholarships, and our students are appreciative. This year’s graduation was a successful event with many accol...
Editor, This is an open letter to Sen. Max Baucus, Sen. Jon Tester and Rep. Denny Rehberg: We urge all citizens of Montana to thank our congressional delegation at your first opportunity; all three voted against extending the misnamed “Patriot Act.” The Montana delegation’s unanimous &l...
Editor, The Beautification Committee of Envisioning Polson would like to thank everyone for their help with the Clean Up Green Up Event held throughout the Polson community. A special thanks go out to the City Commissioners and City Parks Dept. We sent out a challenge to these folks and they not only ...
POLSON — The family of Wilma Margaret “Billie” Fleming West, 88, of Polson, announces the passing of their sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. We mourn the loss of her presence with us, but celebrate her life of work, play, motherhood, and love. Billie passed away on Tues...
Justice of the Peace Chuck Wall dealt with the following cases May 20-26: Lindsay M. Polchies , 23, pleaded not guilty to an amended offense of disorderly conduct. She was found guilty, sentenced to 10 days in jail with all suspended, and fined $100 plus $85 in court costs. John Trevithick , 42, plea...
Judge C.B. McNeil dealt with the following cases Wednesday, May 25: Summer Lea Vaska , 32, Polson, was sentenced to the Department of Corrections for three years with all suspended, revoking her 3-year suspended sentenced for criminal endangerment, a felony, imposed in 2008. Additionally, Vaska was sente...
Judge Justin L. Bartels dealt with the following cases April 22 - May 25: Julius Robert Macker , 28, pleaded guilty to driving without a valid driver’s license, expired more than 180 days. He was found guilty, sentenced to six months in jail with all suspended, and fined $250 plus $135 in court cos...
As Congress crafts a budget that addresses our nation’s long-term fiscal challenges, the Montana Food Bank Network and our network partners — 196 food pantries, meal sites, shelters, senior centers and after-school programs — are urging our elected officials to safeguard nutrition assistanc...
