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Flathead Lakers – Septic Mapping: 10 a.m. May 13, Lake County Commissioners Chambers, PolsonPolson School Board: 5:30 p.m. May 13, School District OfficeRonan School Board: 7 p.m. May 13, K. William Harvey Elementary Multi-Purpose RoomMonthly Meeting with Legislators: 11 a.m. May 14, Commissioners Chambers, PolsonJoint Meeting with City of Polson: 1:30 p.m. May 14, Commissioners ChambersCity County Planning Board Public Hearing – 6 p.m. May 14, Polson City Hall Council Chambers; CVR Holdings is requesting a special-use approval to allow Redneck Sister food truck to operate on Caffrey Rd. in the Rural Residential Zoning District of the Polson City/County Planning AreaPublic Hearing on amendments to Lakeshore Protection Regulations – 2 p.m. May 21, Lake County Commissioners Chambers, Polson; commissioners will consider recommended amendments pertaining to boathousesPublic Hearing to Update Planning Fees: 3 p.m. May 14, Commissioners ChambersArlee School Board: 6:30 p.m. May 14, Arlee High School LibraryPolson City Council: 7 p.m. May 20, City HallRonan City Council: 6 p.m. May 22, City Hall
Polson man accused of police standoff pleads not guilty
Judge Molly Owen set a trial date of Sept. 30 for a Polson man who allegedly barricaded himself inside his home and fired shots at law enforcement officers before he was taken into custody.Ricky Scott Riebe, 63, entered a plea of not guilty in Polson District Court May 1 to misdemeanor charges of partner or family assault and obstructing a peace officer, and seven felony counts of assault on a peace officer.According to court records and a press release issued by Lake County Sheriff Don Bell, on April 6, at about 6:45 p.m., Lake County 911 dispatchers received a call...
Ronan Seniors: Pinochle or pool, anyone?
Sunday roast pork dinner will be served on the third Sunday (May 19) instead of Mother’s Day.Anyone is welcome for our meals no matter what age. We ask for a $7 donation for our Monday, Wednesday and Friday meals and $10 for our Sunday meal. Those who would like a meal delivered – including businesses – are encouraged to call the center at 406-676-2371 byincludes taco bar May 8; Swedish meatballs, May 10’ Cook’s Choice, May 13; and clam chowder or tomato soup, May 15.Pinochle is 1:30-4 p.m. Mondays; and the pool table is available 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Join the fun!If you need Ensure, we have it. Have your doctor send us a prescription and we can fill it. We have Ensure Plus for $19.61 for a case of 24 and Ensure High Protein for $38.52 for a case of 12.We are again looking for help. If you or someone you know is interested call 406-676-2371 or stop by.The Senior Center is available to rent for your events. Call us if you are having an event and need a location.
Spring Mack Days nears conclusion with 32,000 fish
With only one weekend left in the 2024 Spring Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake, anglers have entered 32,683 lake trout since the contest began March 14. The 2019 spring event holds the record fish count at 40,357.Mack Days, which are sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and sanctioned by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, are used as a management tool to reduce the numbers of non-native lake trout in Flathead Lake.This event has one of the better tallies in Mack Days history when it comes to numbers of lake trout entered, say organizers. Friday’s total came...
Legals for May, 8 2024
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO. MONTANA TRIBAL CREDIT PROGRAM OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD INDIAN RESERVATION Plaintiff, and JODI M. HUNTER-IVINS & MICHAEL RAMIREZ. Respondents Cause No. 23-0424-CV ORDER FOR SERVICE OF SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION This Court having considered the Request for Service of Summons by Publication of Petitioner(s), is/is not satisfied that Petitioner(s) has/have used due diligence to obtain personal service on Respondent(s)/Defendant(s) at any address available; and that such efforts have failed or efforts to obtain same would have been to no avail, that Respondent(s)/Defendant(s) cannot be found for personal...
Blessing Bags offer support to those in need
In a fresh display of community spirit, the Ronan National Honor Society (NHS) students, along with their advisor Claire Hibbs-Cheff, have taken the initiative to support vulnerable members of the Mission Valley community through a collaboration with their community partner, Helping Hands of the Mission Valley.Through their Blessing Bags project, these Ronan High School students are providing essential items and messages of encouragement to those facing crises or experiencing homelessness.The concept behind the Blessing Bags is simple yet impactful. Each backpack is carefully packed with items aimed at offering immediate relief and comfort. Inside, recipients will find easy-to-make food, warm...
Lake County Almanac John Grant leaves a legacy defined by birds, land and water
It was appropriate that a soft spring drizzle enveloped the Mission Valley Saturday afternoon, enfolding Ninepipe Reservoir and the surrounding Wildlife Management Area in a green envelope. Mallards and geese tended their young on the scattered potholes while pheasants and Hungarian partridge slunk through the hedgerows and tall grass.At Leon Hall, just south of Ninepipe, friends, neighbors and colleagues gathered to celebrate the legacy of retired wildlife-area manager John Grant and his 33-year effort to tend and protect a vast swath of critical wildlife habitat.Jim Williams, who retired as Region 1 supervisor for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks in 2022,...
Legals for May, 2 2024
Advertisement for Adoption of Resolutions Town of St. Ignatius will hold a public hearing on May 7, 2024, at 6pm at St. Ignatius City Hall for the purpose of reviewing and accepting or adopting the following three resolutions: 1) Resolution to Accept the Determination that Categorical Exclusion is Appropriate for the Town of St. Ignatius Wastewater System Improvement Project, 2) Resolution to Accept the 2024 Wastewater Preliminary Engineering Report, and 3) Resolution to Authorize Submission of the 2027 Biennium Montana Coal Endowment Program Application. At the public hearing the resolutions will be read aloud, and decisions will be made to accept...
Robert Kobos, 90
On Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, Robert W. Kobos, loving husband and father of eight children, passed away at the age of 90. Robert "Bob" was born Feb. 14, 1933, in Chicago, Ill., to Walter and Mary (Talaga) Kobos.Robert served his country as a welder in the Army from 1953 to 1955. While assigned to duties in France, Bob met and married the love of his life, Lucyna Lazarewicz, on Aug. 9-10, 1955, in Fontenay, France. They returned to the United States and established a hospitality business in Florida, delighting in the arrival of their first-born son, Michael. After a return to...
Governor, Dayton students initiate Big Arm Archery Range
Governor Greg Gianforte launched the first arrow, followed by a group of Dayton Elementary students last Wednesday during the official opening of the Big Arm Public Archery Range.The governor and his wife, Susan Gianforte, were welcomed by Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Chair Mike Dolson and Rich Janssen, head of the Tribes’ Natural Resources Division. This new public range, located directly across Highway 93 from the Big Arm State Park campground, features a covered shooting line and a trail system spread across approximately 35 acres overlooking Flathead Lake.Gianforte emphasized his personal commitment to hunting and shooting sports. Both, he said...
Polson Tennis bests Co-Falls, falls to Whitefish
Whitefish Tennis downs PolsonPolson had some bright spots but the Pirates and Lady Pirates both fell to Whitefish in Northwest A Conference tennis on Tuesday, April 24.On the girls’ side, Vivian Grainey won her No. 3 singles battle for Polson over Ainsley Grubb 6-4, 6-1. Katie Smith and Julia Barnard won their No. 1 singles bout vs. Ainsley Scott and Maggie Mercer by a score of 6-3, 6-2.The Polson boys saw Torrin Ellis win his No. 1 singles matchup over Owen Erickson 6-1, 6-1, while Taegan Gage and Teague McElwee won the No. 3 doubles bout 6-0, 6-4 over Whitefish’s...
Ronan schedules spring cleanup
Rustle up those garbage bags and pull out the rakes and shovels: It’s time for Ronan’s annual Spring Cleanup.In cooperation with local schools, the chamber of commerce, City of Ronan and Republic Services, citizens are encouraged to clean up the community May 2-9.Republic Services has donated the use of a large dumpster, which will be located across from the firehall at 210 Adams St. SW. The city will pick up large items on request; call 406-676-4231 to schedule.“Please, let’s all take advantage of this opportunity to clean up our town,” says Public Works manager Dan Miller.Polson has also scheduled a community-wide cleanup effort in May, under the auspices of the Greater Polson Community Foundation. Volunteers should bring their own garbage bags and equipment for “Clean Up, Green Up” and are invited to call organizer Christine Pitts at 406-253-0754 “and let us know where you would like to clean up or for suggestions of areas in need.”Other community services during the month of May are Shred Day at Glacier Bank on May 17 and the Electronic Waste Day at the Lake County Transfer Station south of Polson on May 18.
Polson Baseball stifles Butte 5-1
Butte was held to one hit by the pitching of Espn Fisher as Polson picked up a 5-1 victory over their foe on Wednesday, April 24. Fisher also helped his own cause with two hits in the process.Save for one run in the top of the second, Butte was held off the scoreboard as Fisher pitched five innings and struck out four. Cole Wadsworth pitched the final two innings, striking out four and giving up zero hits.Polson scored two runs in the bottom of the fourth off a two-run double by Aiden Gfroerer. The Pirates would add two more runs...
Recent births at the Nesting Place
Jasmine Manijeh King was born March 29 at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place in Polson to Jessica and Demetrius King. She was 20 inches long and weighed 7 lbs., 1 oz. Jasmine’s maternal grandparents are Tracie McDonald and William Buckless, and her maternal great-grandparents are Joseph and Sherri McDonald, and Evelyn and Frank Buckless. Paternal grandparents are Parvaneh Nelson and Henry Lee King and her paternal great-grandparents are Assadollah and Mary Sadeghi, and Jamie Mae and Rosevelt King.Ivory Linnea Cheff was born March 30 at Providence St. Joseph’s Nesting Place in Polson to Madelaine Hurlburt and Gator Cheff...
Tribal Health helps rescue Buttercup Run
A one-mile run, a 5k, and a 10k fun run gave runners options in the Jocko Valley Buttercup Run, held Saturday in Arlee. Audrey Claire Espinoza, 6, won the one-mile run.“She's really booking it,” observed a couple of young women waiting for 5k friends. With a giant smile on her face, Audrey said she trained for the event by “running lots and lots at my gym.” The Buttercup Run might not have happened this year if not for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Health Department.“The Buttercup Run has been a beloved event in the Jocko Valley since 1986-87,” said Samantha Morigeau, who...
St. Ignatius Seniors: Driving class is May 21
Mark your calendars for bingo at 2 p.m. May 4.AARP’s Safe Driving Course will be offered at the St. Ignatius Senior Center from 1-5 p.m. May 21. Call 406-745-4462 to be registered for the course, which costs $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members.Women 4 Wellness event is May 23 at SKC in the Joe McDonald Gym. Registration is open at w4w.skc.edu. The event offers all kinds of health screening and information. All are welcome.If you would like a take-out meal, please call 406-745-4462 by 10 a.m. on Tuesday and Friday and by 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Menus are...
Delaney tops at Top Ten
Polson Freshman Morgan Delaney placed first in the girls 3,200-meter run at the Top Ten Meet in Missoula on Tuesday, April 23. Delaney was the top finisher, posting a personal best 11:23.21.Her teammate, Kellyn Nelson, was ninth in the pole vault with a mark of 9-6.On the boys’ side, Polson’s Astin Brown was eighth in the shot put with a heave of 49-3.5. Charlo’s Ryan Sharbono was ninth in the discus with a mark of 139-06 and Ronan’s Connor Durglo was seventh in the triple jump with a mark of 42-2.Top Ten resultsGirls3200 - 1. Morgan Delaney, Polson 11:23.21Pole Vault...
Students plant cherry trees in honor of Arbor Day
A dozen kids in Nicole Camel’s eighth-grade WEB class gathered at Boettcher Park Friday to plant a trio of flowering cherry trees. The Polson Middle School students are continuing a pre-pandemic tradition of planting trees in city parks on Arbor Day.“When they come back and bring their kids to this park, they'll see something that they were part of as a community,” Camel said.John Campbell, a certified plant professional and nursery manager at Delaney’s Landscape Center, extolled the many virtues of trees before students began planting them in pre-dug holes. Those include the obvious – such as growing pollen for...
Ken Daniels, 82
Ken Daniels made his departure from this life April 19, 2024. He was born October 15, 1941, in Missoula, to Vera and Gene Daniels. In his later years, he was affectionately known as The Mayor of White Swan Bay on Flathead Lake. A complete obituary is posted online at www.justcremationmt.com/obituaries.
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