To begin the final month of 2009 we've got a wrap-up and some photos from the community dinners held around town on Thanksgiving. I went to the free dinner in Polson and it was great. Everyone was busy, smiling and full by the time they got done. It's always an awesome thing to see the community come together like that.
Sasha got the same vibe from the fabulous dinner in Ronan. He'll have the photos an story for that.
I'm also kicking off a series on the Cornerstone Financial Ponzi scheme investigation. I sat down with Bob Congdon, who is one of the men accused by the state of having committed fraud. It's a tough situation for a lot of people around Polson and our area. We do believe in telling both sides when possible.
The interview went well and I've got a lot of informaiton to pass along. Following this first installment will be more from state officials and the receiver, who is working to organize and liquidate assets of the accused to help pay back some investors who lost money in the alleged schemes.
We'll also have the most recent news from the courts, although it was a slow week with the holiday.
Heidi has the winter sports surveys for basketball and wrestling. Already that time - by next week we'll have coverage of the winter sports.
Can't wait for you to read it.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Glance at the final November edition
What we've got this week: lots of news from "cops and courts" as we call it.
Aimee has an update on the human remains found near Big Arm earlier this fall. They've been ID'd. You can read the breaking news story at www.leaderadvertiser.com. She's also got the court updates and the full story on a ACLU case being brought against the sheriff and several other Lake County employees.
Aimee was a champion this weekend and competed in her first cyclocross race. She's has the rundown of the event. Heidi will complement the cyclocross coverage with a wrap up of some great Fall Sports features, as well as some SKC women's basketball coverage in the Sports section.
I will update everyone on the status of H1N1 vacciness in the county. Our supply is holding steady and free clinics will continue to take place throughout the valley as the flu season progresses.
There's a lot more too, as always.
Can't wait for you to read it.
Aimee has an update on the human remains found near Big Arm earlier this fall. They've been ID'd. You can read the breaking news story at www.leaderadvertiser.com. She's also got the court updates and the full story on a ACLU case being brought against the sheriff and several other Lake County employees.
Aimee was a champion this weekend and competed in her first cyclocross race. She's has the rundown of the event. Heidi will complement the cyclocross coverage with a wrap up of some great Fall Sports features, as well as some SKC women's basketball coverage in the Sports section.
I will update everyone on the status of H1N1 vacciness in the county. Our supply is holding steady and free clinics will continue to take place throughout the valley as the flu season progresses.
There's a lot more too, as always.
Can't wait for you to read it.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Only one flu clinic next week - open for broader groups
H1N1 Information for the week of November 23rd
In previous weeks, vaccine has been offered to specific subset target groups recommended by ACIP/CDC. We now have been allocated enough vaccine to expand the target group to a broader population. The priority groups now include:
• Pregnant women
• Persons who live with or provide care for infants under 6 months of age (including parents, siblings and daycare providers)
• Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel
• Persons aged 6 months – 24 years
AND
• Persons aged 25-64 years who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications
These medical conditions include:
• Asthma
• Neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions including cerebral palsy, epilepsy, stroke, intellectual disability (mental retardation), moderate to severe developmental delay, muscular dystrophy, or spinal cord injury.
• Chronic lung disease (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD] and cystic fibrosis)
• Heart disease (such as congenital heart disease, congestive heart failure and coronary artery disease)
• Blood disorders (such as sickle cell disease)
• Endocrine disorders (such as diabetes)
• Kidney disorders
• Liver disorders
• Metabolic disorders
• Weakened immune system due to disease or medication (such as people with HIV or AIDS, or cancer, or those on chronic steroids)
*If you do not fall into one of the above populations, we ask that you be patient as we presently only have a limited supply of vaccine. Once the county and tribe have adequate amount of vaccine, availability will open up to the healthy adult and elderly populations.
FREE H1N1 walk-in clinics will be held from 1-4 PM every Tuesday at:
• Lake County Public Health in Polson
and
• Tribal Health in Arlee, Elmo, Ronan, and St. Ignatius.
Please note that all Lake County/Flathead Indian Reservation residents, both Tribal and non-Tribal, are eligible to receive H1N1 vaccine at any one of the walk-in clinics.
For more information please call the Influenza Information Line at (406) 883-7292.
In previous weeks, vaccine has been offered to specific subset target groups recommended by ACIP/CDC. We now have been allocated enough vaccine to expand the target group to a broader population. The priority groups now include:
• Pregnant women
• Persons who live with or provide care for infants under 6 months of age (including parents, siblings and daycare providers)
• Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel
• Persons aged 6 months – 24 years
AND
• Persons aged 25-64 years who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications
These medical conditions include:
• Asthma
• Neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions including cerebral palsy, epilepsy, stroke, intellectual disability (mental retardation), moderate to severe developmental delay, muscular dystrophy, or spinal cord injury.
• Chronic lung disease (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD] and cystic fibrosis)
• Heart disease (such as congenital heart disease, congestive heart failure and coronary artery disease)
• Blood disorders (such as sickle cell disease)
• Endocrine disorders (such as diabetes)
• Kidney disorders
• Liver disorders
• Metabolic disorders
• Weakened immune system due to disease or medication (such as people with HIV or AIDS, or cancer, or those on chronic steroids)
*If you do not fall into one of the above populations, we ask that you be patient as we presently only have a limited supply of vaccine. Once the county and tribe have adequate amount of vaccine, availability will open up to the healthy adult and elderly populations.
FREE H1N1 walk-in clinics will be held from 1-4 PM every Tuesday at:
• Lake County Public Health in Polson
and
• Tribal Health in Arlee, Elmo, Ronan, and St. Ignatius.
Please note that all Lake County/Flathead Indian Reservation residents, both Tribal and non-Tribal, are eligible to receive H1N1 vaccine at any one of the walk-in clinics.
For more information please call the Influenza Information Line at (406) 883-7292.
Looks like the students at Mission schools stood divided today, before the Brawl of the Wild brings the Griz and Cats up against each other on the gridiron tomorrow.
From the picture, you can tell the Griz fans outnumbered the blue and gold, but you can't tell the heart.
Several schools throughout the valley chose sides.
I'm heading to Bozeman tomorrow, but I can't say I'm going to remain neutral. . . My free room and board depend on it.
The game will be broadcast on KPAX (channel 8) beginning just before noon tomorrow.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Nov. 19 preview
This week we've got coverage of the local Veterans Day memorials held in several spots throughout the county, including a big event in Ronan.
We'll have an update on the Metzger Murder. Allen Metzger was seen in court on Friday hoping to get bail set for himself. Aimee will have that update along with pictures from the Veteran's Powwow held in Pablo.
Our Outdoors feature will have Sasha give us a look at a new company based out of Polson that makes survival kit "pods." From what I've seen, they're pretty cool and very handy for outdoorsy excursions.
I'll have some cute pictures from the Cub Scout chariot races held this weekend in Polson.
Heidi will have extensive coverage from her trip to Bozeman to watch the Polson volleyball team earn fourth place at the state tourney. Lots photos and player reactions.
Much, much more for you on Thursday.
Can't wait for you to read it.
We'll have an update on the Metzger Murder. Allen Metzger was seen in court on Friday hoping to get bail set for himself. Aimee will have that update along with pictures from the Veteran's Powwow held in Pablo.
Our Outdoors feature will have Sasha give us a look at a new company based out of Polson that makes survival kit "pods." From what I've seen, they're pretty cool and very handy for outdoorsy excursions.
I'll have some cute pictures from the Cub Scout chariot races held this weekend in Polson.
Heidi will have extensive coverage from her trip to Bozeman to watch the Polson volleyball team earn fourth place at the state tourney. Lots photos and player reactions.
Much, much more for you on Thursday.
Can't wait for you to read it.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Hwy 35 meeting notes
I was talking with Bigfork Eagle editor Jasmine Linabary last night. She attended the MDT meeting to discuss the state of MT Hwy 35 with director Jim Lynch. (She will have the full story for us on T hursday).
She said the questions of restricting semis from using the road is out. It's not possible, Lynch said. But she mentioned that MDT has done some good reasearch with the semi trucks companies and its a problem all involved want to solve.
I drive the road myself yesterday, to meet Jasmine for dinner, and shook my head at the tight corners with virtually no shoulders. The drivers ahead and behind me all went around 50 MPH the entire drive. That's the posted speed limit for the majority.
I asked Jasmine if the director had said anything about lowering the speed limit: She said the research presented at the meeting showed drivers will drive at a speed comfortable to them - it's a behavioral thing. So, reducing it might slow the most law abiding of us all, but the majority would continue along at higher rates of speed.
She also showed me a map that marks semi and car accidents along both highways running north/south of Flathead. The car accidents along 93 were numerous. More than on 35. Semis wrecks looked to be worse on 93 as well.
It is a more traveled road.
As I mentioned, Jasmine will have the full rundown of the meeting, along with resident reactions there.
Until then - drive safe.
She said the questions of restricting semis from using the road is out. It's not possible, Lynch said. But she mentioned that MDT has done some good reasearch with the semi trucks companies and its a problem all involved want to solve.
I drive the road myself yesterday, to meet Jasmine for dinner, and shook my head at the tight corners with virtually no shoulders. The drivers ahead and behind me all went around 50 MPH the entire drive. That's the posted speed limit for the majority.
I asked Jasmine if the director had said anything about lowering the speed limit: She said the research presented at the meeting showed drivers will drive at a speed comfortable to them - it's a behavioral thing. So, reducing it might slow the most law abiding of us all, but the majority would continue along at higher rates of speed.
She also showed me a map that marks semi and car accidents along both highways running north/south of Flathead. The car accidents along 93 were numerous. More than on 35. Semis wrecks looked to be worse on 93 as well.
It is a more traveled road.
As I mentioned, Jasmine will have the full rundown of the meeting, along with resident reactions there.
Until then - drive safe.
Friday, November 13, 2009
H1N1 Friday update
H1N1 Information for the week of Nov. 16
The Lake County Public Health and CSKT Tribal Health Departments continue to receive H1N1 vaccine on a weekly basis. Enough vaccine was shipped to hold two community clinics this week. The Health Departments will continue weekly clinics throughout the valley as vaccine availability allows.
• The following listed populations are eligible for this week’s clinics:
o Pregnant women
o Children 6 months – 18 years of age
o Caregivers to children under 6 months of age (i.e., parents, siblings, and daycare providers)
o Adults currently receiving chemotherapy, radiation, or are HIV+
*If you do not fall into one of the above populations, you will be turned away at this time. We ask that you be patient as we presently only have a limited supply. Once the county and tribe have adequate amount of vaccine, availability will open up to a broader population.
• This week’s clinics are located at:
o Polson High School Gym
• Wednesday, November 18th
• 4-7 PM
o Elmo Pink Hall
• Thursday, November 19th
• 3-6 PM
• The H1N1 vaccine is free of charge county wide.
• You MUST be a Lake County/Flathead Indian Reservation resident to attend.
• There will no community clinics the week of Thanksgiving; November 23rd-27th.
For more information please call the Influenza Information Line at (406) 883-7292.
The Lake County Public Health and CSKT Tribal Health Departments continue to receive H1N1 vaccine on a weekly basis. Enough vaccine was shipped to hold two community clinics this week. The Health Departments will continue weekly clinics throughout the valley as vaccine availability allows.
• The following listed populations are eligible for this week’s clinics:
o Pregnant women
o Children 6 months – 18 years of age
o Caregivers to children under 6 months of age (i.e., parents, siblings, and daycare providers)
o Adults currently receiving chemotherapy, radiation, or are HIV+
*If you do not fall into one of the above populations, you will be turned away at this time. We ask that you be patient as we presently only have a limited supply. Once the county and tribe have adequate amount of vaccine, availability will open up to a broader population.
• This week’s clinics are located at:
o Polson High School Gym
• Wednesday, November 18th
• 4-7 PM
o Elmo Pink Hall
• Thursday, November 19th
• 3-6 PM
• The H1N1 vaccine is free of charge county wide.
• You MUST be a Lake County/Flathead Indian Reservation resident to attend.
• There will no community clinics the week of Thanksgiving; November 23rd-27th.
For more information please call the Influenza Information Line at (406) 883-7292.
Tribal gray wolf plan completed
The Tribal Wildlife Management Program announced recently that the management plan for gray wolves on the Flathead Indian Reservation has been completed and went into effect on Nov. 1.
The Tribal Council approved the final draft of the plan in late June, and the environmental assessment process under the National Environmental Policy Act has been underway since. That process ended with the signing of a Finding of No Significant Impact by the Superintendent of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Julian Courville.
The planning effort attempted to consider all viewpoints in the development of alternative management scenarios for inclusion in the Gray Wolf Management Plan. Input from tribal elders and culture committees, hunters, stockgrowers and others were all considered in developing four management alternatives. The alternative most favored was the Wildlife Management Alternative, which includes a goal of providing for the long-term presence of wolves on the Reservation while simultaneously working to minimize conflicts between wolves and humans.
The Tribal Council approved a policy supporting treatment of gray wolves as a native wildlife species which requires active management. In doing so, the council realized the cultural and ecological significance of wolves to many of its constituents and acknowledged the potential for conflicts between wolves and local populations of big game and other wildlife, as well as the potential for conflicts between wolves and domestic livestock. The council decision favored a balanced approach to wolf management that attempts to take all of these factors in to account.
The plan does not attempt to manage toward a maximum or a minimum number of wolves on the Flathead Indian Reservation. Wolf population management will depend heavily upon wolf behavior and amount of conflict with other wildlife, livestock and people. For example, if there are few or no conflicts with a higher population of wolves on the Reservation, no excessive effort to reduce the wolf population will occur. However, if limited numbers of wolves occur on the Reservation and if those wolves repeatedly kill livestock, or if excessive numbers of big game or other wildlife species are documented as killed by wolves, lethal control may be implemented.
The plan relies upon close cooperation between Tribal Wildlife Management Program staff and wildlife managers of other state and federal agencies that also manage wolves to monitor populations of wolves and big game and livestock conflicts.
The Gray Wolf Management Plan for the Flathead Indian Reservation is posted on the tribal website. To receive a copy of the Wolf Management Plan, please contact Germaine White at germainew@cskt.org or 883-2888, ext. 7299.-Courtesy of Germaine White
The Tribal Council approved the final draft of the plan in late June, and the environmental assessment process under the National Environmental Policy Act has been underway since. That process ended with the signing of a Finding of No Significant Impact by the Superintendent of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Julian Courville.
The planning effort attempted to consider all viewpoints in the development of alternative management scenarios for inclusion in the Gray Wolf Management Plan. Input from tribal elders and culture committees, hunters, stockgrowers and others were all considered in developing four management alternatives. The alternative most favored was the Wildlife Management Alternative, which includes a goal of providing for the long-term presence of wolves on the Reservation while simultaneously working to minimize conflicts between wolves and humans.
The Tribal Council approved a policy supporting treatment of gray wolves as a native wildlife species which requires active management. In doing so, the council realized the cultural and ecological significance of wolves to many of its constituents and acknowledged the potential for conflicts between wolves and local populations of big game and other wildlife, as well as the potential for conflicts between wolves and domestic livestock. The council decision favored a balanced approach to wolf management that attempts to take all of these factors in to account.
The plan does not attempt to manage toward a maximum or a minimum number of wolves on the Flathead Indian Reservation. Wolf population management will depend heavily upon wolf behavior and amount of conflict with other wildlife, livestock and people. For example, if there are few or no conflicts with a higher population of wolves on the Reservation, no excessive effort to reduce the wolf population will occur. However, if limited numbers of wolves occur on the Reservation and if those wolves repeatedly kill livestock, or if excessive numbers of big game or other wildlife species are documented as killed by wolves, lethal control may be implemented.
The plan relies upon close cooperation between Tribal Wildlife Management Program staff and wildlife managers of other state and federal agencies that also manage wolves to monitor populations of wolves and big game and livestock conflicts.
The Gray Wolf Management Plan for the Flathead Indian Reservation is posted on the tribal website. To receive a copy of the Wolf Management Plan, please contact Germaine White at germainew@cskt.org or 883-2888, ext. 7299.-Courtesy of Germaine White
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Pirate spikers lose first game
Our valley's only remaining sports team in the hunt for a state title fell during its first game at state. The Polson Pirates lost 3-0 to the Anaconda Copperheads in Bozeman.
Sports editor Heidi Hanse is there, and is working on a day-one recap, but the internet in the gym is down because of snow. Seems about right for mid-November in Montana.
The Pirates now play at 10 a.m. on Friday against Hardin, which lost to Custer County.
Look for some pictures and more updates at www.leaderadvertiser.com
Sports editor Heidi Hanse is there, and is working on a day-one recap, but the internet in the gym is down because of snow. Seems about right for mid-November in Montana.
The Pirates now play at 10 a.m. on Friday against Hardin, which lost to Custer County.
Look for some pictures and more updates at www.leaderadvertiser.com
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Nov. 12 preview - here's to our veterans
We've got coverage on the final football games played by Lake County teams this season. Both Charlo and Polson wrapped up stellar seasons with quarterfinal losses.
In honor of our veteran's we have a host of coverage: Sasha sat down with a local Vietnam veteran whose son is now serving in the War on Terror. Retired Col. Bill Ingram, of Polson, has written for us an account of just one of his battles during WWII. We'll also have news of several area heros who have recently graduated from basics in several of armed services branches.
I will have the complete story on the property tax situation I blogged about last week. Lake County is the middle of things this year, with a record number of information reviews and tax relief eligible residentes being identified here this year.
Aimee will have a very interesting story on the hardships of small towns to keep police force recruits.
We'll also have the most up-to-date news from several town councils and board of education meetings.
Community Calendar is huge again this week - it's the holiday season and Lake County is hopping.
Can't wait for you to read it.
In honor of our veteran's we have a host of coverage: Sasha sat down with a local Vietnam veteran whose son is now serving in the War on Terror. Retired Col. Bill Ingram, of Polson, has written for us an account of just one of his battles during WWII. We'll also have news of several area heros who have recently graduated from basics in several of armed services branches.
I will have the complete story on the property tax situation I blogged about last week. Lake County is the middle of things this year, with a record number of information reviews and tax relief eligible residentes being identified here this year.
Aimee will have a very interesting story on the hardships of small towns to keep police force recruits.
We'll also have the most up-to-date news from several town councils and board of education meetings.
Community Calendar is huge again this week - it's the holiday season and Lake County is hopping.
Can't wait for you to read it.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Latest health dept. H1N1 vaccine news
H1N1 Information for the week of Nov. 9
The Lake County Public Health and CSKT Tribal Health Departments continue to receive H1N1 vaccine on a weekly basis. Enough vaccine was shipped to hold two community clinics this week. The Health Departments will continue weekly clinics throughout the valley as vaccine availability allows.
• The following listed populations are eligible for this week’s clinics:
o Pregnant women
o Children 6 months – 18 years of age
o Caregivers to children under 6 months of age (i.e., parents, siblings, and daycare providers)
o Adults currently receiving chemotherapy, radiation, or are HIV+
*If you do not fall into one of the above populations, you will be turned away!
• This week’s clinics are located at:
o Charlo School
• Tuesday, November 10th
• 4-7 PM
o Ronan Event Center
• Saturday, November 14th
• 10 AM – 2 PM
MUST BE A LAKE COUNTY/FLATHEAD INDIAN RESERVATION RESIDENT TO ATTEND
For more information and weekly clinic dates and locations, please call the Influenza Information Line at (406) 883-7292
The Lake County Public Health and CSKT Tribal Health Departments continue to receive H1N1 vaccine on a weekly basis. Enough vaccine was shipped to hold two community clinics this week. The Health Departments will continue weekly clinics throughout the valley as vaccine availability allows.
• The following listed populations are eligible for this week’s clinics:
o Pregnant women
o Children 6 months – 18 years of age
o Caregivers to children under 6 months of age (i.e., parents, siblings, and daycare providers)
o Adults currently receiving chemotherapy, radiation, or are HIV+
*If you do not fall into one of the above populations, you will be turned away!
• This week’s clinics are located at:
o Charlo School
• Tuesday, November 10th
• 4-7 PM
o Ronan Event Center
• Saturday, November 14th
• 10 AM – 2 PM
MUST BE A LAKE COUNTY/FLATHEAD INDIAN RESERVATION RESIDENT TO ATTEND
For more information and weekly clinic dates and locations, please call the Influenza Information Line at (406) 883-7292
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Property tax assistance forms mailed to Lake County
Taxes have been in the headlines a lot this year. For Polson, we had the resort tax and now landowners across the state are dealing with a property tax resdistribution that could cause some skyrocketing payments.
The lakeshore, or "recreational property" has retained and in some cases gained its value. That has alarmed some property owners because of the reformatted system.
The state Department of Revenue received 2,350 informal requests for review of property taxes. This is a jump from previous years, Scott Williams, regional manager for the Department of Revenue, said.
While some people on the lake will see jumps, it's not likely homes within the median range will see much increase, in most cases, Williams said, they could see a lower tax.
And last week, the state mailed out extended property tax assistance forms to help those that make less than $75,000 a years, but have seen their property value increase.
The most staggering stat is that of the 37,000 forms mailed statewide, Williams estimated 50 percent in Flathead/Lake County.
This form could help qualifying tax payers significantly.
But, Williams stressed, there is no concrete answers yet on exact numbers for most tax payments, what relief assistance can bring, and how much an informal review could bring those numbers down.
You can play with the DR tax calculator at: http://mt.gov/revenue/
There is more information on other tax relief programs there as well.
The lakeshore, or "recreational property" has retained and in some cases gained its value. That has alarmed some property owners because of the reformatted system.
The state Department of Revenue received 2,350 informal requests for review of property taxes. This is a jump from previous years, Scott Williams, regional manager for the Department of Revenue, said.
While some people on the lake will see jumps, it's not likely homes within the median range will see much increase, in most cases, Williams said, they could see a lower tax.
And last week, the state mailed out extended property tax assistance forms to help those that make less than $75,000 a years, but have seen their property value increase.
The most staggering stat is that of the 37,000 forms mailed statewide, Williams estimated 50 percent in Flathead/Lake County.
This form could help qualifying tax payers significantly.
But, Williams stressed, there is no concrete answers yet on exact numbers for most tax payments, what relief assistance can bring, and how much an informal review could bring those numbers down.
You can play with the DR tax calculator at: http://mt.gov/revenue/
There is more information on other tax relief programs there as well.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Resort tax NO votes take it
Several landslides here: with the resort tax being taken down by a heavy, heavy margin and incumbent Lou Marchello losing almost 3-1 to Pat DeVries.
Jules Clavadetscher of ward 2 was also upset, but by a very slim 226-193 vote
POLSON
Mayor: Pat DeVries 812, Lou Marchello 312
Proposed resort tax: defeated, 951-186
Ward One: Ronald Boyce 187, write in 15
Ward Two, two year: Judy Preston 226, Jules Clavadetscher 193
Ward Two, four year: Mike Lies 290, Murat Kalinyaprak 107
Ward Three: Fred Funke 259, Ken Siler 194
Jules Clavadetscher of ward 2 was also upset, but by a very slim 226-193 vote
POLSON
Mayor: Pat DeVries 812, Lou Marchello 312
Proposed resort tax: defeated, 951-186
Ward One: Ronald Boyce 187, write in 15
Ward Two, two year: Judy Preston 226, Jules Clavadetscher 193
Ward Two, four year: Mike Lies 290, Murat Kalinyaprak 107
Ward Three: Fred Funke 259, Ken Siler 194
Ronan and St. Ignatious municipal results
We've got the results for the mail-in ballot races:
RONAN
Judge: Justin Bartels 174, Thomas Paro 71, Laura Johns 51
Mayor: Kim Aipperspach 258
Ward One: Penelope Ann Ross 66, Ellen Kaphammer 51
Ward One, Two year: Keoki Lopezdevictoria 90, write in 2
Ward Two: Marcia Lynn Ganieany 72, write in 5
Ward Three: Richard Jungers 63, Paul Soukup 30, write in 1
ST. IGNATIUS
Mayor: Charles Gariepy 123, John Mitchell 71, Joseph Mitchell 29, write in 2
Judge: Sharon Richardson
Councilmen: Rod Arlint 117, Mack McConnell 122, Darin Incashola 107, Roger Lemon 48, write in 8
We're waiting for the final tallies on the Polson races and the resort tax vote. Polls closed at 8 p.m., so look for them soon.
Of course all the results will be in the Leader on Thursday.
RONAN
Judge: Justin Bartels 174, Thomas Paro 71, Laura Johns 51
Mayor: Kim Aipperspach 258
Ward One: Penelope Ann Ross 66, Ellen Kaphammer 51
Ward One, Two year: Keoki Lopezdevictoria 90, write in 2
Ward Two: Marcia Lynn Ganieany 72, write in 5
Ward Three: Richard Jungers 63, Paul Soukup 30, write in 1
ST. IGNATIUS
Mayor: Charles Gariepy 123, John Mitchell 71, Joseph Mitchell 29, write in 2
Judge: Sharon Richardson
Councilmen: Rod Arlint 117, Mack McConnell 122, Darin Incashola 107, Roger Lemon 48, write in 8
We're waiting for the final tallies on the Polson races and the resort tax vote. Polls closed at 8 p.m., so look for them soon.
Of course all the results will be in the Leader on Thursday.
Monday, November 2, 2009
What's up for the first November issue
On deck this week - we've got a ton of cute kids, who were out in force this Halloween. We had a passel come into the office on Friday and get some treats. Each one was adorable, of course.
Sasha was in Ronan at their Harvest Fest and we caught even more cut kids on camera down there.
Aimee joined the fun with some shots of the Monster Mash run on Saturday in Polson.
Aimee will also have an update on the human remains found in Big Arm last week. All of us reporters are teaming up to cover the municipal elections being held tomorrow. We'll have the results and feedback from candidates for Thursday. You can also look for results on this blog and online at www.leaderadvertiser.com, as soon as we get them.
The mail in portions (St. Ignatius and Ronan) should be in to us by 8 p.m. The Polson polls close at 8 p.m., and we should have results of the resort town tax and city council seats several hours after that.
Election nights are always fun in the newsroom. - late nights with lots of work to do. We almost always have good stories to tell after the polls close.
On the sports side - we'll have a great feature on the PHS o-line, as Sasha calls them, along with a mini scouting report for the quarterfinals game between Polson and Belgrade on Saturday.
Heidi will have a roundup of the volleyball action - who's moving on and who's done for the season.
Can't wait for you to read it.
Sasha was in Ronan at their Harvest Fest and we caught even more cut kids on camera down there.
Aimee joined the fun with some shots of the Monster Mash run on Saturday in Polson.
Aimee will also have an update on the human remains found in Big Arm last week. All of us reporters are teaming up to cover the municipal elections being held tomorrow. We'll have the results and feedback from candidates for Thursday. You can also look for results on this blog and online at www.leaderadvertiser.com, as soon as we get them.
The mail in portions (St. Ignatius and Ronan) should be in to us by 8 p.m. The Polson polls close at 8 p.m., and we should have results of the resort town tax and city council seats several hours after that.
Election nights are always fun in the newsroom. - late nights with lots of work to do. We almost always have good stories to tell after the polls close.
On the sports side - we'll have a great feature on the PHS o-line, as Sasha calls them, along with a mini scouting report for the quarterfinals game between Polson and Belgrade on Saturday.
Heidi will have a roundup of the volleyball action - who's moving on and who's done for the season.
Can't wait for you to read it.
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