Law Roundup

A Ferndale resident, having noticed a bear and two cubs in the area as well as bear droppings in the yard, told Flathead County Sheriff's deputies he has a shrewd suspicion about what happened to a missing dog.

As they arrived at a party in the 300 block of Haskill Basin Road, Flathead County sheriff's deputies and a Montana Highway Patrol officer noticed a car driving away from the party - and then into a ditch. The 18-year-old driver was charged with DUI. Most of the underage partygoers scattered when officers arrived, but two 17-year-olds and one 19-year-old were cited for underage drinking.

A deputy went to Wal-Mart and arrested a 41-year-old man described as a "violent drunk," charging him with disorderly conduct and trespassing.

Two pickups, one white, one red, have reportedly been shining lights and shooting every night - possibly poaching - in the 7200 block of Farm to Market Road. A Ferndale resident, having noticed a bear and two cubs in the area as well as bear droppings in the yard, has a shrewd suspicion about what happened to a missing dog.

A landlord reported that his tenant assaulted him in the 5800 block of U.S. 93. A woman who looked at an apartment with her daughter probably will keep looking, since the would-be landlord allegedly made some lewd suggestions.

A man received a harsh lesson about the kindness of strangers, according to a report at the Kalispell Police Department. He bought some camping gear in Columbia Falls and accepted a ride to his Kalispell hotel from a person driving a white pickup with Texas plates. For some reason, he left his purchases in the truck. The driver promised to return in an hour, but instead returned the gear to the store and made off with the cash.

Two people were said to have been caught on camera shoplifting at Kalispell Center Mall. A man was jailed after being caught using a hotel room on East Idaho Street for which he had not paid.

Four boys who reportedly were breaking windows in the 500 block of Fifth Avenue East also hit a woman who confronted them.

A woman was arrested for DUI following a traffic stop on West Idaho. In the 600 block of South Main Street, a 19-year-old was caught with alcohol he's too young to have. Police also went to the 700 block of East California Street when a teenage girl kicked in a door there.

An employee at a gas station on West Idaho called police because of a suspicion that a young man had a six-pack of beer hidden down his pants. That call proved to be unfounded.

She didn't want to file a complaint or speak to an officer, but a woman on Eighth Street West told police that the FBI had stolen her identity and had entered her house and taken her wallet.

Columbia Falls police arrested a 41-year-old man for DUI after a traffic stop at the intersection of U.S. 2 and Larch Drive.

A boy was charged with shoplifting from a business on Ninth Street.

Whitefish police arrested a 31-year-old woman for DUI following a traffic stop on U.S. 93 South. A few hours later, three teenage boys - ages 17, 16 and 14 - were charged with being minors in possession of alcohol along the same stretch of road.

Alarms

Several agencies - including Bad Rock Fire Department, Three Rivers EMS, Columbia Falls Fire Department, the Flathead County Sheriff's Office and the Montana Highway Patrol - sent responders to the 3300 block of Columbia Falls Stage Road when a vehicle hit a utility pole there. There was no one in the car when they arrived, but the Whitefish Police Department notified them that a young man had arrived at North Valley Hospital with severe injuries sustained in a car wreck. However, that man's injuries were apparently sustained in a different accident, a truck rollover on Beaver Lake Road west of Whitefish.

The Hungry Horse Fire Department and the Montana Highway Patrol were among those responding to the 8800 block of U.S. 2 when a girl was knocked unconscious by a car. She was taken by ambulance to Kalispell Regional Medical Center, and reports note that she complained of an aching neck and head.

The Kalispell Fire Department took three calls, all of them medical.

Today

Northwest Montana Veterans Stand Down, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. VFW Post No. 1548, Libby. Call 756-7304 or 406-293-5396.

Flathead Prolife invites the public to a Life Chain, 2-3 p.m. at the corner of U.S. 93 and Idaho Street. (Pick up signs a few minutes earlier.) Call 755-9060.

Round Dance Lessons start today at Gore Hall, Evergreen (113 Parliament Drive). No previous dance experience required. Learn two-step and waltz. Beginners 2 p.m. Singles welcome. Call Rose Coston at 755-4129.

Rev. Donna Schramm will have the annual blessing of animals at 3 p.m. at the Northwest Montana Humane Society building, U.S. 93 between Kalispell and Whitefish. Call the Flathead Valley United Church of Christ, 755-5205.

Open house for Wiggles & Giggles movement and music class for 3-5 year olds, 4-5 p.m., Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont Ave. Kalispell. Call 755-2215 or 257-4577.

Monday

Parkinson's Disease Support Group meets noon to 1 p.m. at Perkins Restaurant, Kalispell.

Red Cross blood drive 2-6 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell.

Rails to Trails of Northwest Montana meets at 5 p.m. Fish, Wildlife and Parks building conference room, 490 N. Meridian Road. All are welcome. Call Horace, 257-1932.

Violence Free Crisis Line holds a vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 6 p.m. Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr., Kalispell. Public is welcome. Call 752-4735.

Chiropractor Richard Puchta offers a free class, "Foundations of Health," 6:45 p.m., Ashley Square conference room. Call 752-7289 to reserve a seat.

SOLAS Suicide Survivors Support Group, will show the video, "Surviving Suicide: Those Left Behind," 7 p.m., The Summit.

Willow Glen neighborhood ice cream social, 7 p.m., Montessori campus. Updates on "Safe Trails for Pedestrians and Bikes" project. Call Sally Delby at 755-6530.

Glacier Stamp Club meets in the basement meeting room of the Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Stamp talk at 7 p.m.; meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Program by Larry Hall, avid collector of Lewis and Clark memorabilia. All are welcome.

One Book Montana "Fools Crow" discussion group meets at 4 p.m., Columbia Falls branch of Flathead County Library.

Kalispell City Council meets at 7 p.m. Kalispell City Hall.

Columbia City Council meets at 7 p.m., Columbia Falls City Hall.

Whitefish City Council meets at 7:10 p.m., Whitefish City Hall.

Tuesday

Flathead City-County Health Department requests the public's participation in a mass flu clinic from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the expo building at fairgrounds. Flu shots will be reduced to $10 for this special clinic organized to test the department's emergency response capability. No additional flu shot clinics will be scheduled until late October.

Public educational forum "Beyond Defensible Space" on protecting your home and business from wildfire, noon to 1:30 p.m. at Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Presented by the Whitefish Chamber and Wildfire Defense Systems. Cost is $15 which includes lunch. Call 862-3501 for reservations.

Red Cross blood drive 1-6 p.m., Bigfork Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 121 Crestwood.

Montanans for Multiple Use annual members meeting, 7 p.m., Country Kitchen, Flathead County fairgrounds. Attorney Mark Pollot will provide a litigation update. Candidates' forum all presented. Call Fred Hodgeboom at 837-1363.

School District 5 and Flathead High School district board meets at 7 p.m. in the Evergreen School board room.

West Valley Fire district trustees special meeting, 7:30 p.m., Farm to Market fire station.

Wednesday

MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support), 9:30-11:30 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Topic is "Equipping You for the Sex Talk - An 18-Year Conversation," by Tricia Fellows. Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

Flathead City-County WIC Program hosts group learning and interaction sessions at the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. "Hearty and Healthy Soups," 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. All invited. Door prize given at each class. Call 751-8170.

Children's Story Hour 10:30 a.m., Children's Department of the Flathead County Library, 247 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call Youth Services Librarian Michael Hutchinson, 758-5822.

Red Cross blood drive 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the center 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell.

Disabled American Veterans have a potluck at 5:30 p.m., followed by a meeting at 6:30 at the Earl Bennett building. Call Patricia Kinnamon at 862-6458.

Thursday

Flathead City-County WIC Program hosts group learning and interaction sessions at the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. "Hearty and Healthy Soups," 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. All invited. Door prize given at each class. Call 751-8170.

Habitat for Humanity resale store for building supplies open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fourth Avenue East North behind Smith's, Kalispell. Donations are accepted. Call 752-2905.

Smith Valley School board special meeting, 6 p.m., Intermediate School to hold a bond sale for the lower campus construction project.

Montana Senator Conrad Burns' Kalispell field representative Denise Smith has community outreach hours 1-2:30 p.m., North Lincoln County Annex conference room, 152 Montana 37, Eureka.

Red Cross blood drive 1-5 p.m., at the center, !7a First Ave. E., Kalispell. Sponsored by Rotary Clubs.

Friday

Red Cross blood drive noon to 4 p.m., at the bloodmobile, 702 E. Idaho.

Flathead chapter of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, Buffalo Room at Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St, Kalispell. Lunch is $7.50. Call Karen Barbee for reservations at 257-1561.

Contra Dance, Sons of Norway, 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Beginner's lesson is 7:30-8 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. The cost is $6 for adults, $3, teens, kids free. Potluck snacks are welcome. Call 257-7421.

PLUK, Parents Let's Unite for Kids, hosts performances of "The Frog Prince" at the Christian Center 7:30 p.m. tonight; 2 p.m. Oct. 9. Silent auctions one hour before show time. Tickets, $7 adults; $5 seniors; $3 children. Families $15. Call 756-6159.

A Look Ahead

Epworth United Methodist Church fall rummage sale, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 9, church basement, 329 Second Ave. E., across from the Hockaday Center Call Sue Jacobson at 755-5375.

Kalispell Christian Church youth group fund-raiser 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 9, Tidyman's, Kalispell. Proceeds go to a Mexico mission trip.

Children's House Montessori School of Whitefish annual Pumpkin Patch Kids Carnival Fund-raiser, 11 a.m., Oct. 9. Games, prizes, kids' activities, homemade soup and bread. Call 863-4685.

Habitat for Humanity resale store for building supplies open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sept. 9, Fourth Avenue East North behind Smith's, Kalispell. Donations are accepted. Call 752-2905.

Gentry Christian School, U.S. 93, two miles north of Eureka, fund-raising auction at 10 a.m. Alaskan king salmon and halibut, firewood, Alaska fishing trip, and more. Lunch is available. Consignments and donations accepted. Call Paul Yanak at 889-3378 or 889-1234.

PLUK, Parents Let's Unite for Kids, performance of "The Frog Prince" at the Christian Center 2 p.m. Oct. 9. Silent auctions one hour before show time. Tickets, $7 adults; $5 seniors; $3 children. Families $15. Call 756-6159.

Whitefish Fiesta Days, Central Avenue, Oct. 9. Chili competition starts at noon, Cost $3.50; dessert bake-off at 3 p.m., Mountain Mall. Call 862-3501.

Kalispell Ski Club annual Ski Swap, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 9; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Flathead County fairgrounds Expo Building. Consignments taken 1-8 p.m. Oct. 8.

Children's House Montessori of Whitefish Pumpkin Patch Kids Carnival 11 a.m. Oct. 9, Whitefish Central School lawn. Games, baked goods, soup and more. Call 863-4685.

Benefit barbecue and auction for cancer victim, Missy Yarde, Oct. 9, Majestic Valley Arena. Doors open 5 p.m., barbecue at 6 p.m., Tickets $15 each at Majestic, Cenex, Corral West and Countryside Welding; limited at door. Free live and silent auctions at 7 p.m. Donations accepted. Raffles. Call 253-6467 or 261-2214.

Montana's Homeownership Education Center free Community Partnership non-profit consumer awareness program for experienced and first-time home buyers, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Oct. 10, Flathead Valley Community College. $35 fee. Pre-register by calling 257-6627 or 756-3822.

Lake County Democrats fund-raiser 12:30 p.m. Oct. 10, Polson Elks Club. Chili dinner, entertainment, rifle raffle and silent auction. Guest speaker is Tracy Velazquez, candidate for U.S. House representative. Public welcome.

MOPS, Mothers of Preschoolers begins fall season at 9:15 a.m. Oct. 11, Easthaven Baptist Church, 1225 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Refreshments and free child care available. Call 752-7021; or visit www.MOPS.org.

Columbia Falls School board has an expulsion hearing at 5:30 p.m., Oct. 11, administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

Flathead Audubon presents a photographic trip to Africa's Masai Mara Game Reserve with wildlife photographer Steve Carlisle, 7 p.m., Oct. 11, The Summit. The event is free and the public is invited.

Columbia Falls and Canyon area Pre-schoolers Developmental Screening (Child Find) for children birth to age 5, is Oct. 11-12. Call Jan Graham at 892-6562 for an appointment.

Red Cross blood drive noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 12, Kalispell Regional Medical Center conference center.

Bigfork Edward Jones representative Beth Morgenstern offers a free video program, "Why We Invest the Way We Do," 4:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at the office, 8270 Montana 35, Bigfork. Call 837-1013 to reserve a seat.

Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, noon, Oct. 12, North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. No reservations are required and lunch is available for $8. Guest speakers are Craig Aasved and Carol Blake of North Valley Hospital. Call Carol Pike at 892-2072.

Swan Lake Community Club wild Alaskan Caribou Dinner and Potluck, 6 p.m., Oct. 12, at the center, mile marker 71 on Montana 83, Swan Lake. Bring a side dish, and $10 donation per person. Call 86-2303 or 886-2080.

Back Country Horsemen meet at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12, Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 North Meridian Road, Kalispell. All are welcome. Call Deborah at 892-0200.

New gay and bisexual men's support group meets 7:30-9 p.m., Tuesdays, beginning Oct. 12. Professionally facilitated. Confidentiality is assured. Call Philip at 756-6815.

Flathead City-County WIC Program hosts group learning and interaction sessions Oct. 13 at the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. "Hearty and Healthy Soups," 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. All invited. Door prize given at each class. Call 751-8170.

Bigfork Parentshare meets 9:30 a.m. Oct. 13, Community United Methodist Church in Bigfork. Call Renee Wynne at 837-2488.

Red Cross blood drive 2-6 p.m. Oct. 13 at the center, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell.

Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13 in the administration building boardroom.

"The Fire Next Time" a Not in Our Town film profiling the Flathead Valley and issues surrounding rapid growth will be shown at 7 p.m. Oct. 13, Liberty Theater. Free admission. Community discussion with the filmmaker will follow.

Flathead City-County WIC Program hosts group learning and interaction sessions Oct. 14 at the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. "Hearty and Healthy Soups," 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. All invited. Door prize given at each class. Call 751-8170.

Red Cross blood drive noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 15, blood mobile, Wal-Mart, Kalispell.

Columbia Falls seventh annual rummage sale 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Oct. 15; 9 a.m. to noon, Oct. 16, Circle Plaza, across from the post office. Call Carol at 892-2072.

"The Fire Next Time" a Not in Our Town film profiling the Flathead Valley and issues surrounding rapid growth will be shown at 7 p.m. Oct. 15, Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Free admission. Community discussion with the filmmaker will follow.

Red Cross blood drive noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 16, blood mobile, Wal-Mart, Kalispell.

Five Valley Chapter of the Sweet Adelines present the musical program, "Sweet Dream," 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Oct. 16, Christian Center, Kalispell. Tickets $8, matinee, $10 evening performance. Call 755-2768 or 249-3788. Tickets also available at International Design, Kalispell Center Mall.

The 19th annual Glacier Arts and Crafts Show at Izaak Walton Inn, Essex. 11 am. to 5 p.m. Oct. 16; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 17.

"The Fire Next Time" a Not in Our Town film profiling the Flathead Valley and issues surrounding rapid growth will be shown at 7 p.m. Oct. 16, Grouse Mountain Lodge Glacier Room, Whitefish. Free admission. Community discussion with the filmmaker will follow.

Open discussion on the James Welch novel, "Fools Crow," as part of the "One Book Montana" program, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 18, Flathead Valley Community College Library. Call Sharon Randolph at 756-3981.

Kalispell City Council meets at 7 p.m. Oct. 18, Kalispell City Hall.

Columbia City Council meets at 7 p.m. Oct. 18, Columbia Falls City Hall.

Whitefish City Council meets at 7:10 p.m. Oct. 18, Whitefish City Hall.

MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support), 9:30-11:30 a.m., Oct. 20, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Topic is " Life Interrupted - The Scoop of Being a Young Mom." by Tricia Goyer. Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

Breast Cancer Update 2004 luncheon hosted by North Valley Hospital noon Oct. 19, Lake Room. Cost is $5 with program by Dr. Barbara Gutschenritter. RSVP to 863-3630.

Free program on "Low Carb Diets - Are They Safe?" 7 p.m. Oct. 21 by Dr. Derek Gedlaman, North Valley Hospital Community Center, Columbia Falls.

Great Northern Brewing, Whitefish, sponsors Hoptoberfest, 5-10 p.m. Oct. 22. Tickets $20 at Great Northern Brewing and the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce. Proceeds go to Whitefish Youth Soccer Fields. Call 863-1000.

Whitefish Karate Academy sponsors a Kick-A-Thon and Child Safety School Expo 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 23, Mountain Mall. Proceeds benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital. Call Janie Green at 862-7722.

Christmas at the Mansion Victorian Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 23; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 24, Conrad Mansion, Kalispell. Admission $5 adults, $1 children. Proceeds benefit the Conrad Mansion Museum. Call 755-2166.

Regis Hairstylists hosts 14th annual Clip for the Cure fund-raiser Oct. 23, Kalispell Center Mall. Discounted haircuts with proceed benefiting Regis Foundation for Breast Cancer Research. Call Tina at 752-8098.

MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support), 9:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 3, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Free program on "A Home Business Fair." Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

Community Leaders Forum 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 4. Call 881-4547 or e-mail flatheadport@centurytel.net.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake Nov. 12 and 20 in Bigfork; Nov. 19 and 21 in Whitefish; Nov. 20 in Columbia Falls. Call 752-0092; or log on to www.bbbsfc.org.

MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support), 9:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 17, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Free program titled, "She Gonna Blow. Real Help for Moms.) Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).