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The highlight of my week was introducing the large group of local Republican women and their spouses who traveled to the Capitol to observe us at work. They hosted a dinner and sack lunch for us and sat through committee meetings and House and Senate sessions. I really appreciate your time and effort. The...
By the time you read this we will be on our way home. We have a four-day break called transmittal. This is when the house bills go to the senate and vice versa. The last week has been grueling. Some days were 12 hours. It will be great to be home. If you can, come to the library meeting room in Polson nex...
Editor, A high school is always full of questions. What is the square root of 59? Who served as the 13th president of the United States? Who’s she dating now? Suddenly, these questions have been overshadowed by the new “Why did Mr. Hendrickson get dismissed?" Two main theories have been floa...
I had the opportunity to attend the recent school board meeting in Polson on Monday, Feb. 14. The purpose for my attendance was to observe (and support) Shawn Hendrickson, current assistant principal at Polson High School in his bid to have his contract renewed. While I no longer live on the reservation, I r...
Editor, Margaret Mead’s quote hits me today as I hear her words “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” I am so very pleased with our Senator Carmine Mowbray and the citizens from Polson who suppo...
The school board meeting held Feb. 14, determining Shawn Hendrickson’s contract renewal, was one of the most unethical and cowardly decisions made. As a senior at Polson High School, I have seen nothing but positive actions made by Mr. Hendrickson during the three years he has been at PHS. Students ...
Editor, I would like to thank the Ronan Chamber of Commerce for the beautiful plaque (the Lifetime Achievement Award) that was presented to me at the Mission Mountain Golf Club last Thursday evening. I would like everyone to know that my beautiful and loving wife of 67 years, Adelle, our seven children, and...
Editor, Kudos to Carmine Mowbray, who took on the difficult and responsible task of being a senator midway through the legislative session. As is Carmine’s practice, she listened and studied before voting in the Senate to abolish the death penalty in Montana. Carmine’s vote helped send SB1...
Judge C.B. McNeil dealt with the following cases Wednesday, Feb. 9: James Adams , 52, Arlee, was sentenced to the Department of Corrections for 10 years with no part suspended for the amended offense of assault with a weapon. For driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, fourth or subsequent offen...
Justice of the Peace Chuck Wall dealt with the following cases Feb. 2-10: Sarah E. Sidabras , 26, pleaded guilty to issuing a bad check. She was found guilty and fined $115 plus $85 in court costs. Tammy Sue Stack , 37, pleaded guilty to operating with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or grea...
