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RONAN — Randal M. Wood, 45, of Ronan, passed away in Phoenix, Ariz., on Friday, April 15 from unknown causes. Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date. Shrider-Thompson Funeral and Cremation Services of Ronan is assisting with arrangements.
Justice of the Peace Chuck Wall dealt with the following cases in Justice Court April 15-21: Leonard James Stanley , 48, pleaded not guilty to failing to carry proof of insurance in vehicle, second offense. He was found guilty, sentenced to 180 days in jail with 177 suspended and credited for three days ...
Judge Justin L. Bartels dealt with the following Ronan cases from April 1-21: Ashley Sannan , 26, pleaded guilty to reckless driving. She was found guilty, sentenced to 10 days in jail with all suspended, and fined $100 plus $35 in court costs. Jay Calvin Smith , 23, pleaded guilty to escape from off...
Editor, It is very tempting for us to reduce our dreams to match the level of what we think we are capable of achieving. But let us instead, increase what we think we are capable of achieving to match the level of our dreams. The resources for beginning this transformation are free: on YouTube, at the ...
Editor, Change is never easy, but it can make an enormous difference in maintaining a healthy, vibrant organization. We see the need for such a change in the structure of the Polson School Board. We look forward to: A board that values open and respectful communication with students, parents, staff,...
Editor, Republican Rep. Regier of Kalispell sponsored HB 167 criminalizing abortion. When voicing support for his bill he stated that ranchers refer to their open (unbred) cattle as “cull cows.” His statement inferring that a bred female has more value than an unbred one is degrading to all wo...
Editor, As all are aware by now, budget considerations, particularly personnel reductions, were discussed extensively at the regular monthly board of trustees meeting at the Linderman library. Most of the comments, I believe, were driven by emotions – not by research-driven facts or recognition of t...
Editor, Thank you and congratulations, Polson Youth Soccer Association. I think I speak for everyone when I say I came away with tremendous appreciation for all of you who made Sunday’s PYSA Spaghetti Festival such a success. I’ve been going to such things for over 30 years and ...
Editor, What basically underlies the hue and cry coming from and going to Washington, D.C., these days, to me, is simply this: Our nation’s policies, actions, directives and decisions run counter to what we the people know, in our heart of hearts, to be right and best reflect the underlying...
Editor, On Thursday, April 14, the Big Arm Association provided a full house to listen to Lake County Sheriff’s deputy Kim Leibenguth speak. Her topic was Neighborhood Watch. We are very interested in the formation of a neighborhood watch group to inform the residents about potential acts of violenc...
