Opinion
Editor, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my deepest appreciation to the Ronan Middle School sixth grade teaching staff. They show exemplary qualities in their teaching skills, styles and true caring about their students on an individual basis. Throughout our 11 years in the Ronan School District, we have had many high quality teachers but this year really seemed to shine. From a parent’s standpoint, this is so much more appreciated than you will ever know. When a child feels happy about getting up and going to school each day, he knows he is in a safe place with teachers he can look up to and confide in, that relieves so much anxiety when we as parents deliver our...
Editor, Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging would like to thank the Polson Senior Golf Tournament committee of Tracy Dooley, Bob Slaven and Mark Beckley for their outstanding efforts during the Senior Golf Tournament held at the Polson Bay Golf Course on May 18 and 19. These three gentlemen rounded up...
Editor, On May 10, I called Tribal Police and Lake County because there’s been a four-wheeler and a dirt bike (not street legal) that only show up after the school bus goes by my place at 4 p.m. From 4:30 to 5 p.m. they show up and my 75-year-old friend that lives around the corner from me told me t...
Editor, The 4th of July and the big Charlo parade are coming. We thought it would be fun to have a get-together at the Charlo park. No RSVP. Just stop by to say hi to friends. Everyone who would like to visit with others in town for the fun of it is welcome. Snacks will be served. Bring your own drinks...
Life is made up of moments. Some big. Some not so big. Some seemingly small that just may turn big. And despite the big or not so big, some are moments that will affect you for years to come or perhaps your entire life. They can be obviously monumental moments – a marriage, divorce, birth of a ch...
Editor, This letter contains a poem. It is not in poetic form but can be read as such. It was composed on Memorial Day as I was viewing and hearing all the emotions that are connected with me as an 88-year-old former Army soldier. My earlier years, during WWII, made a very significant impression upon m...
Editor, On the Longest Day – June 21, thousands of participants throughout the world will use their creativity and passion to raise funds and awareness for the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. From face-to-face support to online education programs, and promisi...
Editor, A thank you goes to Ninepipes from Post 106, the American Legion Auxilliary, Mission Valley Honor Guard and all the veterans and their families who enjoyed the luncheon and door prizes after our Memorial Day services. A special thank you also goes to Stuart, Bryan and all the staff for hosting ...
The Montana Supreme Court held a meeting on Tuesday, May 28, to select the chairman of the districting commission. This decision will have a decade-long effect on the Montana legislature and U.S. Congress. For the first time in 30 years, Montana may gain a second congressional seat to represent us in D.C. ...
The Lake County Commissioners were served summons in a lawsuit filed against them by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes on May 24. The suit stems from sub-division approval given by the county this past spring to another defendant in the suit, Lori Lundeen, who owns 40 acres of fee land north of the...
