Charge reduced for man's fifth DUI

Milner earns recognition

POLSON — Lieutenant Colonel Christopher W. Milner, a 1986 graduate of Polson High School, received the Air Force Commendation medal (second Oak Leaf Cluster) for outstanding achievement. The son of Peggy and Clao Milner, of Polson, distinguished himself by outstanding achievement as Director of Lessons Learned, United States Air Forces Central, Air Force Forces, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. During this period, Lt. Col. Milner provided exceptional leadership and direction to the Lessons Learned program. His vision resulted in the development of the first ever Unites States Air Forces Central Annual Lessons Learned Collection Plan increasing the ability of the Lessons Learned office to meet the commander’s requirements in a more predictable manner.

Cavalar, Margery “Pudgie”

RONAN — Margery “Pudgie” Peck Cavalar, 76, died Oct. 11, 2008, at St. Luke Hospital in Ronan of complications from surgery. She was born July 20, 1932, in Columbia Falls to Pearl and Asa Peck. She was number 12 of 14 children. Her older brothers gave her the nickname “Pudgie” for her pudgy nose as a young girl. She grew up in Columbia Falls and later moved to Polson with her family.

No one is safe from wily scam artists

Letter from the editor

Alex Strickland

Soccer referee clinics coming up

A Grade 9 clinic for beginning youth soccer referees will be held Monday, Aug. 27 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Summit Fitness Center in Kalispell. Grade 9 officials can center small-sided fall recreational games, and can be assistant referees (ARs) on spring competitive matches up to U-14.

CFAC offers worker retraining

Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. workers won't be left out in the cold when the plant shuts down later this week.

Lozar named VP of Center for Indian Country Development

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis has named Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribes member Casey Winn Lozar as a vice president and director of its Center for Indian Country Development, a research center focused on economic development and prosperity of Native Nations across the United States.

Polson officials expect increase in new budget

Polson City Commissioners accepted the 2017-18 budget, which was submitted to State officials last week, and a projected surplus is expected.

10U Lakers come away with SPLASH championship

The Polson Lakers 10U softball team came away with their first tournament win with a dominant 10-4 win over the Great Falls selects on Sunday to take the championship.

Letter from the editor

No one is safe from wily scam artists

Bagnell caps off fantastic career with TD record

BISMARCK, N.D. — Polson High School graduate Craig Bagnell ended a stellar four-year football career at the University of Mary with a bang on Saturday, setting the school record for touchdown passes in the Marauders’ 31-15 victory over the University of Minnesota Crookston.

Darlene Fay Engelking Moderie

Darlene Fay Engelking Moderie was born in Great Falls on Dec. 3, 1941, to Josephine and William Engelking, and went to be with our Lord on Feb. 10, 2012.

Ronan Tennis: SHOWING NO LOVE

TROY — The Ronan Maidens had their final tuneup for the state tournament at divisionals this week when they finished second of five teams.

Ronan board approves three new buses

RONAN — The Ronan School District Board of Trustees approved the purchase of three new school buses, along with personnel hiring for spring sports and two field trip requests at Monday night’s school board meeting.

Mission Valley Ice Arena makes progress towards ultimate goal

Hilary and her husband Mike Lozar together tried to develop creative ways to raise additional funds for the Mission Valley Ice Arena in the summer.

Bigfork Eagle Editorial

The haves and have nots

Governor is right about National Guard

Lets all hope that the pending fire season is not as dire as predictions,and conditions suggest. While we are hoping, lets prepare in case it is that bad. That seems to be the thought of Governor Schweitzer. The Republicans on the other hand, feel Mr. Schweitzer is somehow bashing our president by asking that Montana have its 3,500 or so National Guard members actually in Montana to help with needed fire suppression.

Jim Richard Nelson

Jim Richard Nelson, 33, of Hungry Horse, died Thursday, Sept. 15, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Winnett.

Whitefish CARE grateful for back-to-school bash support

On Sept. 1, Whitefish CARE sponsored the first back-to-school bash in its history. Whitefish CARE's mission is to promote a safe and drug free school environment and a community network through education, intervention, and prevention that will support continued healthy lifestyles for youth. The back-to-school bash had something for everyone and we want to thank all those businesses, groups and individuals who helped make this first time event such a success.

Christopher John Shupert

Christopher John Shupert, 25, died at Kalispell Regional Medical Center on August 2, 2006, from natural causes. He was born in Kalispell, MT on July 5, 1981. He was the second of three sons born to Dan and Jeri Shupert. Christopher spent his childhood life in Trego and the remainder of his life in Kalispell.