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Ten Sticks lacrosse takes third place at state Ten Sticks lacrosse takes third place at state

BOZEMAN — Earning a third-place finish at state was sweet for Mission Valley’s Ten Sticks lacrosse team, but the icing on the cake was being awarded Best Sportsmanship — and being nominated by the referees. That’s a huge accomplishment for a team that values respect and honor over ...

Schock runs for FBJC commissioner

Editor, My name is Walter Schock, and I am seeking re-election for water commissioner from the Mission irrigation district.  Presently I am serving as a water commissioner from the Mission Water District, a position I’ve held for the past 27 years. I am currently the chairman of the Flathead...

Stop animal cruelty

Editor, It was with shock and horror I read the article about the cruelty and inhumane conditions allowed to continue at the Printz Ranch. There is something very wrong with a county that allows and thus condones this unspeakable situation. As Cardinal John Newman said, “Now what is it that moves ou...

Birth announcements for Oct. 24, 2012 Birth announcements for Oct. 24, 2012

Ryan Bradley Perry RONAN — Aleysia Shayne Black is proud to announce that her little brother, Ryan Bradley Perry, was born Oct. 20, 2012, at St. Luke Community Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces. Parents are Shane Perry and Ashlee Cheff of Polson. Paternal grandparents are Pamela Dupuis and ...

Lake County District Court news for Aug. 8, 2012

Judge Deborah Kim Christopher dealt with the following cases Thursday, Aug. 2: Alex Finley , 28, Ronan, had his 2003 suspended sentences for criminal endangerment, a felony, and criminal mischief, a felony, revoked and was sentenced to the Department of Corrections for 10 years, five suspended, on the fi...

Thanks for birthday surprise

Editor, I want to thank Lisa Corbett and everyone else who helped surprise me on my birthday. Also, thank you all for the cards, money and gift certificates you gave me. Kathy Symington Ronan

Contest showcased Polson’s beauty

Editor, I would like to thank all the participants in the Polson in Bloom contest. We viewed beautiful gardens and planters, and judging was difficult. In addition to the winners, the following nominations were received:  Olivia Bertsch, Bella Vista Salon, Agnes Rinehart, Jane Patterson, Jan Agrel...

Peaceful movement can defeat violence

Editor, It seems me there is a great national, and probably international, movement afoot which can change the present course of history. Our nation and our world is in the midst of such a moral crisis, that if not transformed, will be the downfall of humanity as we know it.  Our nation and our...

All Stars grateful for support

Editor, The Mission Mountain 12U All Stars would like to say “thank you” to the Mission Mountain community for the support of the 2012 All Star season. We had a great season, playing in four tournaments. At the Columbia Falls Fathers Day Tournament, our team finished third; at the Stevensville...

‘Political games’ not appreciated

Editor, The water compact for the Flathead Reservation between the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, the State of Montana and the feds has been ongoing for more than 10 years. The “team” representing the state is comprised of nine members: four appointed by the governor, two appointed b...


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