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Editor, I attended the Polson Rural Fire District’s meeting last Wednesday, May 11. I was there to voice my opinion on the “crash tax,” and question the board’s liberal spending habits. During the meeting the assistant fire chief, Pete Bishop, criticized some of us in the audien...
Editor, What amazing support we had last month for the Fifth Annual CASA Golf Scramble at Polson Bay Golf Course. The golf field was packed and golfers enjoyed an awesome day — albeit a little wind. The course was in great shape, the celebrities had their usual great time and a significant amount...
Editor, Crash Tax is being banned across the nation. I suggest typing “Crash Tax” into a Google search and you will find information on how many cities, fire districts and states have now decided this backdoor tax is a bad idea. A Harris Interactive poll found that three out of four Ariz...
Many of you have asked me about the session so here’s an honest review from your freshman senator after a couple of weeks reflecting on what really happened in Helena. While in the Army Reserves, my son learned a technique for critiquing someone’s performance. The idea is to sandwich a critica...
The governor signed the budget bill. I was surprised at his statement that the Republican leaders did not live up to their promises. Senate president Peterson and House speaker Milburn wrote the agreement down at the time they spoke to the governor. The governor said the final budget is much like the one he ...
POLSON – Robin Marie Moll, 52, of Polson, passed away on May 10, 2011, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula after a brief and valiant battle with a sudden illness. Robin was born on April 7, 1959 in Billings, Mont., to Robert and Mary Wodrich. She was raised on her family’s ranch at Rapelje, Mo...
POLSON — Darlene M. James, 68, of Polson, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, at her home. Cremation has taken place and services will remain private. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting with arrangeme...
ARLEE — Richard B. “Dickie” Matt, 75, passed away at his home near Arlee on May 11. A member of the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribe, he was born Aug. 8, 1935, to Baptiste Casey Matt and Catherine Finley Matt. He married Hester Matt and they later divorced. He was ...
POLSON — Tracy Lowell Pulse, 53, of Polson, passed away on May 9 at his home. He was born on April 14, 1958, in Dalles, Ore., to the late Jack Alden Pulse and Betty Raye Waldron Pulse. Besides his parents, Tracy is preceded in death by a sister, Jacque Lynn Hostman, and a brother, Guy Alexander Puls...
Lake County Track Meet (in Ronan) BOYS Team scores: Polson 112, Charlo 103, Ronan-St. Ignatius 84, Arlee 35, Two Eagle 7. 100 – 1, Erik Malmquist, RSI, 11.21; 2, Zack Carver, A, 11.31; 3, Vince DiGiallonardo,P, 11.36; 4, Trae Ludeman, C, 11.59; 5, Paul McClurg, P, 11.70. 200 – 1, Chico Stipe, C, ...
