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Kyler Maxwell Northrop

Kyler Maxwell Northrop son of Randy and Camie Northrop of Billings, was born March 27 at Billings Deaconess Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Jackson Nicolas Kemm

Jackson Nicolas Kemm son of Nichole and Jake Kemm of Whitefish, was born April 23 at North Valley Hospital.He joins Ryan, 4.

Alexis Grace Nelson

Alexis Grace Nelson daughter of Ashley Bryan and Joe Nelson of Columbia Falls, was born April 23 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Records up for grabs at A.R.M.

It might be easier to just list the events that are safe when it comes to possible record-setting performances today at the eighth annual A.R.M. Invitational track meet in Whitefish.

Bank embezzler gets 4 months, must pay $759,000

A Kalispell woman was sentenced Friday to 40 months in jail and ordered to pay back $759,000 she embezzled from First Interstate Bank over a period of seven years.

Swap meet ahead at Lakeside School

The fifth annual West Shore Spring Thaw Swap-O-Rama opens its doors at 8 a.m. today at Lakeside School.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested two 16-year-old boys Friday for allegedly setting a fire near Talbot Road with lighter fluid. They are charged with criminal mischief. A similar fire was set earlier this week near Western Building center. It is still under investigation.

Spring work: labor of love

"On Sunday, April 10, I witnessed one of the greatest outpourings of love and friendship, writes Bud Lee of Kalispell. Lee and his wife Patti are neighbors of Bill and Judy Perry.

Flathead County Sheriff

People who found unlikely places for repose Friday didn't welcome a lot of questions from Flathead County Sheriff's Office deputies. A woman on U.S. 93, north of Twin Bridges Road was reportedly uncooperative with officers and said there was nothing wrong; she was just resting. A man lying in a ditch on Seventh Avenue West North, north of Idaho Street, said he had found a place to enjoy the sunshine.

Births

Kyler Maxwell Northrop, son of Randy and Camie Northrop of Billings, was born March 27 at Billings Deaconess Hospital.

Alarms

Kalispell fire department had three calls - all for medical problems.

today

Fifth annual Swap-O-Rama, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lakeside School. New and used items up for sale. Sponsored by Somers/Lakeside PTA. Call Lauri at 844-2511.

Plows closing in on summit

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From Bigfork to Broadway

Whitefish police

Whitefish police arrested a man Thursday night for allegedly assaulting a skateboarder on Central Avenue.

In a grueling, four-hour cross examination

In a grueling, four-hour cross examination on Friday, Kalispell attorney George Best strongly challenged the credibility of a prosecution witness in the money-for-sex trial of a Kalispell businessman.

Sports

The 15th anniversary of Raceway Park will feature the addition of two new race classes, the absence of NASCAR's development league, and some important changes in the presentation of racing, most notably a commitment to finishing at a reasonable hour.

Alice Lucille Moen, 84

Alice Lucille Moen, 84, was born July 11, 1920, in Polson to Irvin and Lois Sturm. She died April 26, 2005, in her home at Kalispell. The Sturm family lived in Valley View during Alice's early years. Alice's father operated construction equipment for the large dam building projects in Montana and Washington and the family followed that job trail; living first in eastern Montana and then Washington state. Alice graduated from high school in Spokane and then attended Kinman Business College.

Arthur Henry "Art" Green

Arthur Henry "Art" Green, Esquire, "boarded the Railway to Heaven" April 17, 2005, "On Time."

Jean Caciari, 84

Jean Caciari, 84, of Whitefish, passed away of natural causes on Sunday, April 24, 2005, at the North Valley Hospital In Whitefish.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police are investigating a report that a large man followed a 10-year-old boy out of the restroom at the mall recently and has appeared several times since, near a neighbor's house and in front of the boy's home, trying to talk to his sister.

Miracle worth another thank-you

A little boy and the doctor who helped save his life were magnetized Saturday night, unable to move away from each other for very long.

Gwenith L. Moen, 81

Gwenith L. Moen, 81, passed away on April 26, 2005, at Brendan House in Kalispell after a short battle with lung cancer. Gwen was born in Chester to George and Martha Ross on Sept. 14, 1923. She was the sixth of seven children. In 1936 she moved with her family to Rexford, and graduated from Lincoln County High School in Eureka in 1941.

Ellen Margueritta Loos Giesey, 92

Ellen Margueritta Loos Giesey, 92, passed away at home on the family farm Tuesday, April 26, 2005, in Kalispell.

Alarms

Kalispell fire department had nine calls for medical problems.

Burns upset over late changes in asbestos measure

Judiciary committee adjourns without decision

Republicans sound off over session spending

A horde of Republican lawmakers swept through Kalispell Thursday, delivering a message of frustration over spending in the recently concluded legislative session, along with continued criticism of Gov. Brian Schweitzer.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police went to a bar fight outside the Hideout Wednesday night. No one was arrested.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police are investigating a report of a theft at a business.

New event center nearly completed

Work on the new Flathead County Fairgrounds events center should be completed this week, although it won't be available for rent until the end of August.

Whitefish boys post easy net win

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'Dogs' Peck hurls one-hitter

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'He said he'd do me a favor …'

If I did him a favor'

Flathead Sheriff

Flathead Sheriff's Office was called Wednesday night to U.S. 93 near Lakeside, where a 19-year-old man called for help from 12 feet up a tree. He was fearful that people were after him and had a sense of foreboding. Somers fire department was asked to bring a ladder truck and Lakeside Quick Response Unit was notified. The man climbed down after his father arrived and they were referred to help.

George Harold Holt

George Harold Holt passed away April 21, 2005, at the Heritage Place in Kalispell.

Paul V. Ward, 80

Paul V. Ward, 80, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2005, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell.

Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's Office was called about an amorous couple under the bridge on the Rails to Trails path. They were gone when officers arrived.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police arrested a 15-year-old boy and a 13-year-old for assault and a 15-year-old boy for disorderly conduct at Central School Wednesday.

Renewed focus on crafting county growth policy begins in May

After a hiatus of several months, the Flathead County Planning Board is set to resume its efforts to update and revise the county growth policy.

Child molester leaves area in deal with prosecutors

A child molester arrested for allegedly giving false information when he registered as a sex offender in Kalispell will leave the state, according to terms of an agreement with prosecutors.

Kalispell Police

A man called Kalispell Police Department Tuesday night to say someone had kicked open the back door of his house. He was having dinner at a restaurant, he said, but hoped that afterwards, an officer would go to the house and make sure it was safe, as previously, a man had hidden inside and attacked him. No one was found lurking in the home.

Jurors hear two views of Dasen case

A jury will have to decide whether Kalispell businessman Dick Dasen Sr. was a predator who exploited desperate women or a generous man who was taken advantage of by schemers.

Today

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill meets 12:30-2 p.m. at The Summit, conference room one. Videos on manic depression and major depression will be shown. Open to the public.

Alarms

Kalispell fire department had nine calls. No one was hurt in a vehicle crash on Grandview Drive Tuesday evening, but a boy was injured in an accident later on Whitefish Stage Road. Evergreen fire department and highway patrol were also needed there. A gas spill resulted from an accident on Fourth Avenue West North Wednesday. A woman was hurt in a vehicle/pedestrian accident Wednesday afternoon on First Avenue West.

Officers detail chronology of case

Prosecutors opened their case against businessman Dick Dasen Sr. on Wednesday with testimony from two Kalispell police officers and by introducing a series of items as evidence.

Imagine those ancient tribal rituals

Imagine those ancient tribal rituals where secrets to the hunt were passed on around roaring fires, or the secrets were written on the walls of caves.

Keeping the tradition alive

Imagine those ancient tribal rituals where secrets to the hunt were passed on around roaring fires, or the secrets were written on the walls of caves.

Bison range waking up for spring

The weather is getting warmer, the balsamroot are opening their bright yellow blossoms and meadowlarks are singing their hearts out.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested a man for DUI on the Truck Route Wednesday morning.

Spring brings lots of fishing fun

It's springtime in Northwest Montana, so there are many choices for a fishing and hunting adventure this weekend.

Zoning, annexation the next step in land deal

The Tri-City Planning Office expects to receive an application by May 2 for a zoning change and annexation request involving the pending transfer of 25 acres of Flathead Valley Community College land to Philip Harris, owner of Signature Theatres.

Lyle Alton Blackburn, 51

Lyle Alton Blackburn, 51 , passed away Sunday, April 24, 2005, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell.

Planners preserve farm zoning

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Carolyn Ruth McClellan, 73

Carolyn Ruth McClellan, 73 , of Polson, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2005, at Community Medical Center, Missoula.

Evergreen people meet to map out future

The Evergreen Business and Property Owners Association will sponsor a community meeting Saturday to address the question, "What next, Evergreen?"

How new legislation hits home

The great school funding debate dominated the 2005 Legislature, but there was plenty of other legislative action that will have direct or indirect effects on the Flathead Valley.

Today

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

Search halted for man missing in lake

The search was canceled Tuesday for a man believed to have drowned in Flathead Lake.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police took a report from a Park Avenue women who said someone called her and claimed to be her neighbor years ago. The woman was skeptical. Maybe she heard about how many supposedly long-lost neighbors have turned up in the Flathead Valley recently, calling elderly people in what police believe is the making of a scam.

Convicted killer facing jail time again

A man who was sentenced to 16 years in 1994 for killing a man over a pool game was back in court Tuesday.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police went to a fight on 11th Street West Monday night. Two 21-year-old men were arrested for possession of drugs. One was also charged with disorderly conduct and the other was charged with obstructing an officer and resisting arrest. Later, after a report of three young men acting suspiciously in a vehicle in town, another man was identified as someone who allegedly ran from the fight and he was arrested, too.

Flathead County Sheriff

Authorities responded Tuesday afternoon when a man called for help, saying he had been shot in the head. Flathead County Sheriff's Office raced to Moose Crossing RV Park in Marion, where the man said he heard a gunshot before his head was grazed by something. Marion and Kalispell Fire Department ambulances responded. The Kalispell crew took the 39-year-old man to the hospital for a minor injury. Investigation continues.

Jury selected; Dasen trial begins today

A jury selected on Tuesday begins its duty today in the prostitution trial of Kalispell businessman Dick Dasen Sr.

ALARMS

Kalispell fire department had eight calls.

Asbestos bill sees changes

As the fate of a federal asbestos compensation bill hangs in the balance, proponents of special provisions for Libby asbestos victims are working to ensure a full Libby "fix" remains in the bill.

Mary Magdalen Kalla Nathe, 97

Mary Magdalen Kalla Nathe, 97, of Kalispell died peacefully, surrounded by her family on April 24, 2005, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell.

Owens & Hurst buyout?

Possible sale of Eureka mill in the works as Owens & Hurst Lumber Co. employees ponder their choices for the future, potential is developing for the Eureka mill to be sold to an out-of-state company that is interested in importing and processing hardwoods.

Whitefish police were called to Central Avenue on Monday evening when horses were found tied up outside the Remington bar.

They were found to be OK outside the corral but made a mess in the street. The owner was given a shovel and was told to clean up and then take the animals home.

Governor goes into post-session mode

Marie E. Smith, 86

Marie E. Smith, 86, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2005, at Brendan House in Kalispell.

Donald "Don" McClarty, 81

Donald "Don" McClarty, 81, passed away on April 23, 2005, in Kalispell at Healthcenter Northwest.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police were called to Central Avenue on Monday evening when horses were found tied up outside the Remington bar.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police took a report from First Avenue East North where a resident said a drunken man riding a bike appeared and walked into the house. Later, there were signs of a forced entry to the garage.

Flathead County Sheriff

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office was involved in a dispute between two women on Sager Lane Sunday night, when one woman said she moved out of their house and the other wouldn't give her clothes without $400 for the next month's rent. Threats ensued. They decided to work it out.

Tuesday

Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., today and April 27 at Flathead High School.

Dasen jury selection moving slowly

By the end of a long day Monday, no one had been seated on the jury in the prostitution trial of Dick Dasen Sr.

North Valley Hospital to keep critical-access status

A Medicare ruling issued Monday will let North Valley Hospital keep its critical-access designation and proceed with plans for a new hospital south of Whitefish.

Whitefish Police

Whitefish Police responded to a report of criminal mischief on Central Avenue Sunday morning. Someone removed and destroyed a business sign.

Flathead County Sheriff

A man apparently unclear on the concept of "normal business hours," dumped a wrecked vehicle by the side of the entrance to the landfill Saturday afternooon when he was informed that the facility was closed for the day. Flathead County Sheriff's Office made contact with the suspect, who agreed to pick up the vehicle and return with it at a more appropriate time.

Bigfork restores vintage fire engine

The faithful horses that used to pull it are long gone, but Bigfork's 1899 fire engine endures.

Edgerton health problems alleged

The husband of an Edgerton Elementary School teacher alleges the school has mice, roof leaks and that many staff suffer from allergies that disappear outside the building.

Child reunited with saviors

Motorcyclist killed in crash

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Life comes down to tow things for Diane Slobojan

For Diane Slobojan, life comes down to two things.

Kalispell police

A full day ahead of the full moon, Kalispell police received a report Sunday morning of two young men tipping over a portable toilet in the parking lot of a store on U.S. 93 North. Both suspects made a clean getaway.

David "Davey" Pruter, 62

David "Davey" Pruter, 62, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 22, 2005. Dave lived in the Whitefish community.

Anna Kristin Meredith Larson, 2

Anna Kristin Meredith Larson, 2, "passed into the loving arms of the Lord," Thursday, April 21, 2005, surrounded by her loving family at their home in Kalispell.

FHS splits twin bill

Flathead softball coach Dale Beerman had a question for the Bravettes after the fifth inning of the second game of Saturday's Class AA doubleheader.

Dasen cash-for-sex trial begins Monday

Some of the story of the trial of Dick Dasen Sr. is better told in numbers than in words.

Kalispell council considers building-permit fee increase

Kalispell building-permit fees could increase 55 percent by July, depending on what the City Council decides Monday.

Today

Columbia Falls Kiwanis Mountain Madness Motocross event Hungry Horse Motocross track. Registration 6-9 p.m. April 23, 6:30-8 a.m. Race time 8 a.m. Admission $7, adults; children 12 and under accompanied by a parent, free; Call 892-7283 or 892-1000.

Land swap on FVCC agenda

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Can you give up one week of tube time?

No matter what else you may have planned today, you'd best cancel all outings and plant your kids in front of the television.

Rebekah Jayne Hall Nielsen, 24

Rebekah Jayne Hall Nielsen, 24, of Kalispell, died in Lake County on U.S. 93 the evening of April 21, 2005, from a vehicle accident.

Kalispell Police

Two people were arrested by Kalispell Police in the 600 block of Seventh Avenue West Friday and both charged with Partner/Family Member Assault.

An expensive legislative session

From Gov. Brian Schweitzer's standpoint, the recently concluded legislative session has to be considered a resounding success. But from the taxpayer's standpoint, it may someday be mainly remembered as an expensive session.

What's the bottom line?

Commissioners approving tax breaks, but how much money is at stake?

Kalispell bypass project still years away

For anyone who's eagerly awaiting construction of the U.S. 93 bypass west of Kalispell, no news isn't necessarily good news.

Helen Kathryn Gilligan, 85

Helen Kathryn Gilligan, 85, died on Thursday, April 21, 2005, after a long illness, at Brendan House in Kalispell.

Dirt-bike jumping area proposed for Whitefish park

A Whitefish mountain-bike club is making plans for a dirt-bike jumping facility, but the project ultimately needs City Council approval to move forward.

Glacier National Park Seeks Public Comment on TV Translator Project

The National Park Service is seeking public comments on a proposal to renew a special use permit for a television translator at Apgar Lookout near West Glacier in Glacier National Park.

Alarms

Kalispell Fire Department responded to 12 calls.

Getting drafty

This week's top 10, compiled while fighting the urge to kick in the TV after the Bears passed on Mike Williams:

Flathead County Sheriff

Early Saturday morning, Flathead County Sheriff's Office responded to a call from a woman reporting that a man under the influence of road rage had fired five shots at her vehicle. The woman said she didn't know the suspect, but that he had been tailgating her. The suspect's vehicle was last seen parked on the east side of Old Steel Bridge on Homestead Road, but deputies did not locate the man.

Summit runner pulls double duty

Student gets a chance to make up a school snow day by competing in annual 5K run

Marlin R. Brackney

Memorial services for Marlin R. Brackney will be held Saturday, May 7, 2005, at 1 p.m. at the Mission Valley Elks Lodge #1695 in Polson, followed by a potluck luncheon.

Erik Paul Rocksund, 55

Erik Paul Rocksund, 55, died on Wednesday, April 20, 2005; peacefully at his home north of Columbia Falls, after a heroic battle with cancer.

Alarms

Kalispell fire department had nine calls. Two people went to the hospital from a motorcycle crash on Foy's Canyon Road, where highway patrol and Smith Valley fire department also responded. There were minor injuries in a vehicle crash on Woodland Drive Friday afternoon.

Fund-raisers to help pay for autism training

Step By Step preschool and child care organized a pair of fund-raisers to help a Kalispell family cover costs for educational training about autism.

Flathead should be construction-free zone this summer

For the first time in several years, local drivers will enjoy largely construction-free roadways this summer, with no major highway jobs planned in Flathead County.

Eldin R. Butts, 79

Eldin R. Butts, 79, a lifelong Eureka resident, died Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Good start for FHS in tennis

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Some flower power helps good cause

Daffodils have begun popping up across the valley lately, but last month the spring harbingers could be seen sprouting from blue glass vases at workplaces and any number of institutions.

Commissioner's daughter killed in accident

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Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's Office took a report from a woman on Talent Lane who said her ex-husband ran into her with his vehicle, hurting her hip.

Today

The public is invited to "Clean the 'Fork" 8 a.m. to noon. Pancake and ham breakfast provided by Flathead Bank at 8 a.m. Bring brooms, flat shovels and rakes. Wear gloves and appropriate clothing. Call the Bigfork Chamber at 837-5888.

Bulldogs suffer first setback in softball

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Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police took a report from a man who parked his truck on Beth Road, where children with rocks used it for target practice.

The lucky winner of the ninth annual raffle drawing for the Dreambuilders Playhouses will be chosen today at 3 p.m. at the Kalispell Center Mall.

Parade of Children planned at mall

Kalispell police

Thefts reported to Kalispell police include $5,000 to $6,000 in jewelry stolen five or six years ago on Fourth Avenue East North. Also reported stolen were a debit card that has been used in Florida, prescription medicine missing on Liberty Street, and $2,200 and a silver pocket watch, missing also from Liberty Street.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police checked out a man at Holiday Inn Express who aroused suspicion by saying odd things about money and buffalo skulls in his backpack, and how many dead people he has seen. Officers learned that he is wanted on a warrant for assault from Washington and arrested him.

Autism: A coalition of caring

New parents generally are hopeful, optimistic people.

Bed tax brings relief to hospitals

Hospital officials across Northwest Montana breathed a sigh of relief Wednesday when the Legislature approved an amended version of hospital bed tax legislation.

What's wrong with accountability?

Gov. Schweitzer exercised his first veto late in the just-ended legislative session, and frankly we are left a bit puzzled by it.

Speakers address two sides of Lewis-Clark expedition

Lewis and Clark experiences will take center stage at two programs next week at The Museum at Central School in Kalispell.

Rivalry win for Whitefish

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Farm Road dust raised complaints

Paul Abel told the Flathead County Health Board Thursday that trucks bearing Bigfork sewer sludge have created a health threat from dust on Farm Road in the lower valley.

Whitefish police

Gangs of bears are traveling around the City Beach area, prompting calls to Whitefish police from residents and leading to citations for some residents. Two black bears were seen at City Beach, four were spotted on Pine Lane, and other reports, including one of a sow with cubs, came from Waverly Place, Dakota Avenue, and other locations. Police are enforcing a city ordinance that requires residents to keep garbage locked up except during trash pick-up. Some residents have received two warnings; a batch of citations is due to follow.

Misfortune turns into 'blessing'

For a Kalispell family, what started out as an unfortunate incident has turned out to be a blessing in disguise.

Bike paths making connections

Construction began this week on the latest segment of the Great Northern Historical Rail-Trail bike path west of Kalispell, one of several new bike trails scheduled to be built in the valley this year.

Plow crews making headway on Going-to-the-Sun Road

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Alarms

Kalispell fire department had eight calls. One was to U.S. 93 south where someone suffered a seizure on the highway and went to the hospital. Someone with a bleeding head wound at Home Depot refused a ride to the hospital.}

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A highway plan that includes making two key Whitefish streets into one-way thoroughfares is the focus of a state highway department open house Tuesday in Whitefish.

Friday

Somers School District offers developmental screening for 0-3-year-olds; and speech and language screening for 3-5 year-olds not enrolling in kindergarten, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Lakeside Elementary School. Call 844-2208 for an appointment.

Ruby Evelyn (Chaffee) Haugen

Ruby Evelyn (Chaffee) Haugen peacefully passed "to heaven" April 19, 2005, in Kalispell.

Kalispell police

A woman driving on Sixth Avenue West North was found to be distraught, not drunk. But a woman on Fifth Avenue East was charged with DUI by Kalispell police.

Ruth Maxine (Honey) Mildren, 85

Ruth Maxine (Honey) Mildren, 85, of Kalispell, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2005, after battling a terminal illness for several months.

Olga Braaten Rhoads, 93

Olga Braaten Rhoads, 93, of Kalispell, passed away on April 19, 2005, at the Heritage Place in Kalispell.

Agency plans new fish hatchery near Bigfork

The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department is taking bids for the construction of a new fish hatchery north of Bigfork near the Flathead River.

Costco project is back on track

Since the demise of legislation that would have taxed "big box" stores in Montana, plans for a bigger Costco store north of Kalispell are back on track, a company executive said Wednesday.

Today

Somers School District 2005-2006 kindergarten registration 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, and noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Lakeside Elementary School. Students must by 5 years old by Sept. 10 to register.

Central School gets national nutrition nod

Central School in Whitefish made it happen in national nutrition circles recently.

Alarms

Kalispell fire department had nine calls. One was to a vehicle rollover a mile west of Kila Wednesday morning. Marion ambulance and Smith Valley fire department also responded.

Planning board split on Courthouse East

Neighbors' opinions on a proposal for the old Courthouse East building were split Tuesday night - and so was the Kalispell Planning Board.

Voters allow sewer expansion in Bigfork

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Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested a woman after another woman was assaulted on A Street Wednesday.

Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's Office were called to Turtle Bay in Lakeside where a 12-year-old boy reportedly tore apart the time-out room at a youth facility.

Canyon community on right track

A crowd of Badrock Canyon residents wants to clean up the community's image.

Monica L. Peterson, 81

Monica L. Peterson, 81, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell.

Swan Lake subdivision review is put on hold

The Lake County Commission has postponed its review of a controversial condominium development surrounding the historic Kootenai Lodge at the head of Swan Lake.

Two survive fiery plane crash

Two men survived the crash of their small plane Wednesday afternoon at Glacier Park International Airport north of Kalispell.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police took a report from a resident on Third Avenue West who was suspicious about an encounter at her home. Another woman called her and said she was an old neighbor, who wanted to pay a visit. Later, a woman in a motorcycle helmet and boots, tan corduroy pants and a sheep skin coat showed up, triggering trepidation but not a single memory from the resident.

Edith B. (Emmert) Rohde, 79

Edith B. (Emmert) Rohde, 79, of Pendleton, Ore., formerly of Kalispell passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2005, at St. Mary's hospital in Walla Walla, Wash.

Dr. Winston K. Mebust

Dr. Winston K. Mebust, who was chair of urology at the University of Kansas Medical Center from 1974 to 1999, "went to be with the Lord" on April 10, 2005, in Sarasota, Fla.

Suzanne A. Hondius, 54

Suzanne A. Hondius, 54, of Kalispell, died April 13, 2005, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Tours of landfill offered

The Flathead County Landfill will provide tours to local schools and organizations beginning today through the month of May.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police found the solution to a years-old crime when a woman bought some speakers from a pawn shop and discovered identification and credit cards inside one of them. The owner had reported the items stolen from his vehicle years ago.

Deer Park plans playground upgrade

Bravettes take two

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Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police calmed down a woman at Good Medicine Pharmacy who was irate about a prescription.

Flathead County Sheriff

A fired plumber and his wife allegedly made threats on Stillwater Road, according to a report from Flathead County Sheriff's Office..

Lakers stress conditioning

Legwork, more legwork and for good measure, a little more legwork.

Clues sought in man's death

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office hopes someone here knew Todd William Schwartz, 41, of Lebanon, Tenn.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police responded to Columbia Avenue where a brazen but tame, flower-eating bunny has been vandalizing a garden.

Evergreen sewer decision delayed

The Flathead County commissioners took no action Tuesday on a proposed zoning text amendment that would make it possible for Evergreen to locate a sewage treatment plant next to two schools.

Today

MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support), 9:30-11:30 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Rev. Darold Reiner of the Church at Creston discusses " Twelve Rules for Raising Delinquent Children." Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

Marjorie Maxine Palmerton Absalonson, 82

Marjorie Maxine Palmerton Absalonson, 82, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2005, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell.

Joy's RBI keeps 'Dogs perfect undefeated

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Alarms

Kalispell fire department had seven calls. No one involved in a bike accident on Park Place and Woodland Avenue wanted medical attention Monday. A man reported unconscious at the Aero Inn was only sleeping.

Saga of school funding not done yet

It's easy to share the frustration of local school superintendents over the Legislature's failure to solve the toughest issue on the state's table - developing a reliable and effective funding formula for Montana schools.

Marjorie Maxine Palmerton Absalonson, 82

Marjorie Maxine Palmerton Absalonson, 82, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2005, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell.

Marcene A. Iverson, 67, of Great Falls, formerly of Kalispell, a retired bookkeeper, died of a pulmonary embolism at her home on Saturday morning, April 16, 2005.

Cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held at a later date at the First English Lutheran Church.

'Social timber sale' project back on track

A Foothill Road timber sale has achieved renewed priority for the state.

Human skull found near Bigfork

Sheriff's deputies are investigating a human skull found east of Bigfork on Sunday.

Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's deputies investigated a theft of wedding rings from a residence on Gordon Avenue. A niece was suspected of the crime.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police officers investigated a report from a woman who alleged money was stolen from her purse while she was visiting a patient at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police investigated a privacy in communication complaint from a person on Fifth Street who said a distant relative was making telephone threats.

Big word trips up Columbia Falls speller

A local spelling whiz wound up in a four-way tie for second in the state spelling bee.

ALARMS

Kalispell fire and ambulance responded to six calls for assistance from ill people Monday.

Septic firm faces legal action

The state is seeking a permanent injunction against a local septic pumping firm because of alleged septic disposal and record-keeping violations.

Tuesday

AARP Seniors two day Driver Safety Program 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., today and April 21, The Summit, Kalispell. Instructor is Jim Scalf. Cost is $10. Call 751-4500.

Grizzlies' naming rights are up for bids

Montana's hottest sister act is once again grabbing national headlines.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police responded to a call Saturday night from Canvas Back Court regarding a pit bull who was chasing a woman's kids. The dog was last seen heading West on Teal Drive. The children were seen at home.

Alarms

Kalispell fire department responded to 16 alarms.

Letting the chips fall where they may

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Columbia Falls council meets tonight

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Kalispell council to deal with zoning issues

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Whitefish council mulls skate-park contribution

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Flathead County sheriff

A report of "stuff on the highway" on Montana 35 Saturday afternoon turned out to be the right stuff for Flathead County sheriff's deputies who made sure that the spilled stuff 'd1 which turned out to be stuffed animals 'd1 was carefully stuffed back into the offending vehicle.

Larry L. Green, 62

Larry L. Green "entered into Heaven" on April 14, 2005 at his home at the age of 62.

Kathryn Bess Wamsley, 80

Kathryn Bess Wamsley, 80, passed away, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer, on Wednesday, April 13, 2005, at her home in Kalispell.

Clyde von Bargen, 84

Clyde von Bargen passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2005. He was a decent hard working man who had experienced a full life of 84 years.

Richard D. Price, 76

Richard D. Price, 76, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2005, at his home in Kalispell.

Joyce Arleen Forsythe, 75

Joyce Arleen Forsythe, 75, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2005, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell.

Jacqueline Alice "Jac" Brewer, 91

Jacqueline Alice "Jac" Brewer, 91, of Lakeside, and Glacier Park, died peacefully Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at her home in Lakeside, of age-related causes.

New rules may govern outdoor lighting

Kalispell may be on its way to darker skies with the help of proposed lighting standards that would cut down light pollution.

Theodore William Alcott, 55

Theodore William Alcott passed away in Kalispell, on April 2, 2005, at age 55.

School leaders disappointed with legislation

Symposium mulls defense spending

Flathead Valley Community College's eighth symposium lecturer addresses "The Dollars and Non-sense of Defense Spending" at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Kalispell Center WestCoast Hotel.

Kalispell police

Apparently it is not always more blessed to give than to receive, according to a Salvation Army employee who told Kalispell police Friday afternoon about a suspicious donation. The alert worker reported that a backpack at the store was found to contain a video titled, "Ultimate Sniper," and a boarding pass from a London trip. The items were placed in safekeeping until further notice.

Law Roundup

An early morning traffic stop on Spokane Avenue resulted in the arrest of a 29-year old female for a DUI.

Bravettes finally break through

Courthouse East plan up for hearing

With a new set of plans and owners, the old Courthouse East property heads back to the Kalispell City Planning Board on Tuesday night.

Deer Park seeks school levy

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Today

Flathead Valley Archers host their 21st annual Lone Pine 3-D Shoot at Lone Pine State Park, Kalispell. Registration at 8:30 a.m. Two loops with 20 targets each. Scorecards due by 3:30 p.m. Concessions available. Observers should stay on the main trail for safety. Call Rochelle Pope at 755-2706 or Dave Landstrom at 755-4574.

Babble babble toil and trouble

To hear the talking heads on ESPN (the worldwide leader in hype) overreact on Thursday, Gary Sheffield exhibited a saint-like restraint and the Boston fans in the first row in right field were only slightly better than murderous scum.

Baskett basks in Level 10 regional

WHITEFISH - Kristina Baskett called them "stupid mistakes."

My life as a gymnast was brief

Last week's photographs of the USA Regional Gymnastics Championships in Whitefish brought back memories of my days as a gymnast.

Flathead boys, girls snap up track titles

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Ken D. Solum, 50

Ken D. Solum, 50, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2005, at HealthCenter Northwest in Kalispell, strong in his faith that he was going home to be with his Lord and Savior.

Let Freedom ring

C. Falls' new Freedom Bank opens in temporary quarters

Several changes in store for 2006 elections

The Flathead County Election Department is preparing for several major changes over the next year, including the introduction of an electronic vote-counting device that should provide rapid election results.

Pain at the pump felt widely

Fuel prices are going up, up, up - and so is the sense of helplessness for those facing the escalating costs.

Larry L. Green, 62

Larry L. Green "entered into Heaven" on April 14, 2005, at his home, at the age of 62.

Last ski run a real adventure

While checking out the last of this year's skiing opportunities, two young men found themselves traveling on a slippery slope on the last day of Big Mountain's ski season.

Flathead County Sheriff

A mother called the Flathead County Sheriff's Office to report her children were threatened with a knife at Canyon Elementary School.

Heavy snow delays plows

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Whitefish netters top Eureka

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Kalispell Regional's volunteer corps works for love, not money

Alarms

Evergreen, South Kalispell and South Valley fire departments responded to a garage fire at the end of Caroline Road.

Eudy standing tall at regional

Allison Eudy's bar routine came off without a hitch.

Man pleads guilty in credit-card shopping spree

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Today

United Way hosts Christmas in April today, a day of community volunteerism to assist senior citizens. Call 752-7266 to register.

Impact fee bill sent to governor for approval

A bill that allows cities and counties to impose impact fees on new development went to Gov. Brian Schweitzer on Thursday for his signature.

Kalispell police

The high price of gasoline might have been the motive for three men who were caught trying to steal fuel out of vehicles in a hotel parking lot on U.S. 2 West. Kalispell police counseled the trio, but later they were found circling the parking lot again. This time, the caller asked that police kick them off the lot for good.

Stumpjumper Days get under way at 8 a.m. today at Flathead Valley Community College.

Loggers compete in Stumpjumper Days

Glacier may field best squad in 3 years

Twins will be young, but roster has solid backups, deep pitching staff

N. Valley Hospital's limbo lingers

North Valley Hospital's bureaucratic dilemma led to a deluge of letters to Washington, D.C., this week, but no resolution appeared as of Friday.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police arrested a 27-year-old woman for criminal trespassing after the owners of a home on Iowa Avenue awoke at 2:30 a.m. to find a strange woman in the house. The woman apparently had been drinking and lost her way.

Erma Sophia Boerner, 98

Erma Sophia Boerner peacefully "joined her Heavenly Father" on Thursday, March 31, 2005, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell, at the age of 98.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested a 16-year-old boy for drunken driving at the intersection of U.S. 2 and Nucleus Avenue. He was released to his parents.

Doris M. Barkley, 83

Doris M. Barkley, 83, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2005, at Brendan House in Kalispell.

Glacier Knights ready for Year 2

If nothing else, the name promises to garner a little extra attention for the Glacier Knights football program this year.

Anniversary of unsolved murder observed

Two years after her sister's murder, Holly Wilcock is still crusading to find Darlene Wilcock's killer.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police went to a report of a fight on Third Street West and arrested a man on a warrant for contempt.

Gym dandies

Eudy, Weigand, Ekegren finish off busy season with regional, invitational

Let's roll with the skateboard park

It's heartening to see plans for a Whitefish skateboard park finally moving forward.

Charges sought in trestle incident

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad wants to prosecute three youths on four-wheelers who were nearly hit by a train Sunday on the Coram trestle.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police went to Airport Road where a 6-year-old boy made a threat with something that turned out to not be a real gun.

Alarms

Kalispell fire department had nine calls. One was to an oil spill in the alley behind Fifth Avenue East North.

Today

FVCC President Jane Karas hosts a breakfast public forum on plans for the college, its new facilities and programs 7:30 to 8:45 a.m., the Nite Owl Cafe, Columbia Falls. Reservations requested. Call Carolyn Shriver at 756-3801.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police stopped a driver on Truck Route and Sixth Avenue West and wound up citing him for possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia.

Canyon residents, sheriff talk safety issues

Safety and civility were the main themes of a meeting in Hungry Horse Wednesday night, when Canyon residents and the sheriff found common ground.

New neighborhood group holds initial gathering

Kalispell's Eastside Kalispell Group hosts its inaugural neighborhood association event Sunday from 4-6 p.m. at Hedges Elementary School.

Law Roundup

Two frightened boys on Rufenach Lane reported an intruder in the house who was getting into cabinets. Deputies responded quickly and found no one in the home, but noticed a garbage can that joined forces with the wind to make scary noises.

Time takes its toll on Whitefish artifacts

Entertainer shows off a circus of juggling skills

Combining the quick wit of stand-up comedy with the dexterous feats of the circus, Rhys Thomas brings Jugglemania to the O' Shaughnessy Center on April 23 at 7 p.m.

Swan Lake subdivision gets nod from panel

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Density issues color planning decisions

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Selah Grace Hagler

Selah Grace Hagler daughter of Sonja Burgard and Rob Hagler of Whitefish, was born March 14 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and was 18 inches long.

Elaine Marie Reed

Elaine Marie Reed daughter of Ryan and Jamie Reed of Columbia Falls, was born April 8 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 8.05 pounds and was 21 inches long.

Annabelle Grace Lampkin

Annabelle Grace Lampkin daughter of Jesse and Shawna Lampkin of Martin City, was born April 6 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Dillon Michael Jewett

Dillon Michael Jewett son of Gordon and Tonya Jewett of Kalispell, was born Feb. 12 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long.

Edwin O. "Bud" Myhre, 86

Edwin O. "Bud" Myhre died on April 12, 2005.

Ethan Christopher Schott

Ethan Christopher Schott son of Brian and Lyndsay Schott of Whitefish, was born April 9 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Alisa Nicole Sumner

Alisa Nicole Sumner daughter of Matt and Nikki Sumner of Whitefish, was born April 6 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Bonnie Arlene Walker, 79

Bonnie Arlene Walker, 79, made her peaceful transition from this life at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, on April 11, 2005, with her family by her side. She suffered with COPD and asbestosis for several years.

Public needs to help police access sites

LAKE FIVE UPDATE: A month ago I wrote a column about local landowners opposing a public boat access on Lake Five.

Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's Office arrested a 38-year-old man, Darwin Berosik, for allegedly having sex with two teenage girls.

Bills would add tangles to tax code

Two bills going before the House Taxation Committee today demand close scrutiny.

Today

Red Cross blood drive 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the blood mobile at FVCC.

State law changes school immunization schedule

Got shots?

Kalispell Police

Playground equipment at Russell School had a bad day Tuesday, according to Kalispell Police. A boy was seen firing a BB gun at the wooden dinosaur and later, four boys seen spitting on the equipment wouldn't leave when a witness asked them to.

Park cancels 'Show Me Day'

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Flathead Valley hosts regional gymnasts

The top gymnasts from six western states will be in the Flathead Valley this weekend for three days of intense competition at the 2005 USA Regional Gymnastics Championships.

Whitefish needs more firefighters

Supply and demand are growing more disparate for Whitefish Fire Department, as firefighter numbers dwindle and calls surge.

Early risers

Rising rivers spell the start of rafting season

Neighbors sue to stop Swan Lake subdivision

Two attorneys and 56 of their neighbors filed a pre-emptive lawsuit against Lake County on Tuesday, seeking to block a proposed subdivision of the historic Kootenai Lodge property before it even makes it to the county commissioners for consideration.

Alarms

Kalispell fire department had eight calls. Creston fire department and the Highway Patrol also responded to a logging truck and passenger car collision near Woody's Wednesday. A 26-year-old man went to the hospital with chest pain. Smoke seen coming from a home on West Nicklaus turned out to be steam from a dryer vent.

Science teacher wins nation's highest honor

Barb Andersen, a sixth-grade teacher at Peterson School in Kalispell, received the nation's highest honor for elementary science teachers in Washington, D.C., this week.

Clarence Ernest Putnam, 94

Clarence Ernest Putnam was born on Sept. 13, 1910, to Ernest and Ellen Putnam in McKenzie County, N.D. He "went to be with Jesus" on Friday, April 8, 2005, at the age of 94 years, six months and 29 days.

Births

Selah Grace Hagler, daughter of Sonja Burgard and Rob Hagler of Whitefish, was born March 14 at North Valley Hospital.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police took a report from a man whose backpack was stolen from his vehicle at Safeway. It was found later in a trash container.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police are investigating a report of a sexual assault on a girl.

Bears begin prowling park

Bears are emerging from their winter dens, so local residents and visitors should take an extra measure of caution when recreating in bear country, Glacier Park Superintendent Mick Holm said.

Helen L. Flynn, 92

Helen L. Flynn, 92, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2005, at her residence in Kalispell.

Today

Bigfork Parentshare meets at 9:30 a.m. at the Community United Methodist Church. Guest speaker is Karla Ryan nutrition instructor at FVCC. Child care is provided. Call Renee Wynne at 837-2488.

Board gives new school its name

It was unanimous Tuesday night - the new school north of town will be named Glacier High School.

Kalispell Police

The driver on First Avenue West who nearly hit parked cars aroused a witness's suspicions that he was drunk. A Kalispell Police officer went to investigate and found the driver was sober, but hampered by a broken arm.

Flathead County Sheriff

XFlathead County Sheriff's Office took a call from Mountain Drive for a family disturbance. She was mad that he was drinking whiskey.

Court denies Dasen's request

The Montana Supreme Court won't intervene in the prostitution trial of Kalispell businessman Dick Dasen Sr.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police took a report of a woman acting confused at Muldown Elementary School Monday afternoon. She was found to be wanted on two warrants, so she was arrested.

Branden Louis Frey, 20

Branden Louis Frey, 20, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2005, as a result of a vehicle accident.

Dallas M. Munter, 79

Dallas M. Munter, 79, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2005, at his home in Kalispell.

Tracksters brave the elements

Alarms

Kalispell fire department had five calls. One was to a home on Parkway Drive, where a small amount of carbon monoxide was found inside on Monday evening. A gas leak was reported but not found on Second Avenue East Tuesday morning. A woman went to the hospital after falling at an office on Sunset Boulevard. The department sent a crew to LaQuinta Inn for someone who choked Tuesday.

Hospital quake rules a late discovery

Seismic regulations that thwart the possibility of North Valley Hospital refurbishing its existing facility didn't come to light until the hospital was well on its way of planning a new hospital, administrator Craig Aasved said.

More Bigfork projects proposed

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Baucus cinches deal to cover asbestos victims

Federal legislation aimed at compensating the nation's asbestos victims will include special provisions for Libby residents who were sickened by exposure from the former W.R. Grace vermiculite mine.

Trio of tax bills is going to cost you

The governor expressed concern last week that Republican leaders in the House are stalling action on a trio of tax bills in order to kill them.

Helen M. Strand-Bundt, 89

Helen M. Strand-Bundt, 89, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2005, at Brendan House in Kalispell.

Big Sky blanks Bravettes in softball

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New Whitefish chief has resort experience

The man who guided the resort town of Jackson, Wyo. through a growth surge in the early 1990s has been hired as the new planning and building director for the city of Whitefish.

Sheriff's deputies honored for heroism

Two sheriff's deputies were honored by their department and their peers Tuesday for their performance at a Jan. 22 domestic assault.

County, city eye planning issues

Joint planning is a common goal for Kalispell and Flathead County. But as a Monday night meeting showed, jointly planned action doesn't happen overnight.

North Valley forges ahead

North Valley Hospital will proceed Friday with bids on subcontracts for its new building in spite of bureaucratic roadblocks to $26 million in financing.

Whitefish rolls, C-Falls falls short

Vail, Peck pace Bulldogs

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested a man on 12th Avenue West for partner assault.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested a driver for DUI Monday when he was released from the hospital after an earlier accident.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police had 14 calls. One was to South Main Street Monday morning when a semi-trailer's brakes caught fire. A fire on Sunnyside Drive turned out to be an attended burn. A woman who fell at the Black Angus went to the hospital. A man on Whitefish Stage Road was startled that someone called an ambulance for him on Monday afternoon; he was just out for a walk, he said.

Major donation helps Whitefish skateboard park

A $100,000 donation given in memory of David Olseth has pushed the Whitefish Skate Park into the realm of reality.

Tuesday

Free income tax preparation by AARP volunteers 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., North Valley Senior Center. All are welcome. Call Roxy Larsen at 892-4087.

Man dies in traffic accident

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Spring returns West Nile threat

While spring turns a young man's fancy to thoughts of love, the threat of West Nile virus begins to keep health officials awake at night.

Flathead County Sheriff

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office was called on behalf of a child who was pushed on Twin Acres Drive. It turns out the child had allegedly thrown a can of soda at adults and bit one.

Scientific curiosity enabled Dayton geologist to travel the world

Kalispell police

Kalispell police recovered a flag stolen in a mad yard-running, fence-jumping escapade in town. It was first thought to be a Confederate flag but was discovered as a Marine Corps flag.

Kindergarten roundup days continue

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New computer analyzes video information

New equipment at Flathead County Sheriff's Office can help frame suspects in a useful and legal way.

Alarms

Kalispell fire department had seven calls. One was to a grass fire at Begg Park Saturday. Sunday afternoon, Kalispell and Evergreen fire departments and ALERT helicopter went to a serious vehicle rollover on Helena Flats Road.

Panel prefers Glacier High

How does Glacier High School sound as a name for Kalispell's new school?

Flathead County Sheriff

Disturbances required a lot of attention from Flathead County Sheriff's Office over the weekend. A couple's dispute on Emerald Drive erupted at about 1 a.m. Sunday when a woman reportedly yelled at a man for not putting dishes in the dishwasher right. They separated for the night.

Defensive stand

Erma Sophia Boerner, 98

Erma Sophia Boerner "peacefully joined her Heavenly Father" on Thursday, March 31, 2005, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell, at the age of 98.

James Robert "Bob" Fuger, 70

James Robert "Bob" Fuger, 70, passed away at his home in Kalispell, on Thursday, April 7, 2005.

Foundation recruits volunteer laborers

There are many, many trails in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex - and there's no such thing as too many volunteers to help maintain those trails, according to a local nonprofit organization.

Whitefish organization to be headed by retired banker

Retired international banker Dave Stewart of Whitefish has been named president of the Whitefish Community Foundation. He replaces Mike Jenson, who had served as president since the organization was founded in 2000.

Whitefish at 100

Community emerges as 'the little town that could'

Glacier Bank expands in downtown Kalispell

At the Main Street Glacier Bank in Kalispell, space is at a premium.

Alarms

Somers fire department was dispatched to a burning tree just off Blacktail Road Friday night.

Andrus a double winner for Bigfork

BIGFORK - The competition for Bigfork's Brooke Andrus didn't come from Columbia Falls, Libby, Polson, Whitefish or any of the other four schools in attendance Saturday.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police arrested a juvenile for being in possession of alcohol near Linderman School Friday afternoon.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police received a report of a burglary on the 200 block of Skyles Place early Saturday. The home was reportedly ransacked.

Prom night gives valley teenagers the chance to make a fashion statement

Today

Customer Apreciation Days today and Sunday, the final days of Blacktail Mountain Ski Area's season. Lift tickets $25. Call 844-0999.

Fate of new hospital is on the line

The federal government can be a study in caprice. Ask North Valley Hospital.

Flathead County sheriff

Flathead County sheriff's deputies broke up a party at the waterfowl refuge near Somers early Saturday, arresting five people for being minors in possession of alcohol.

Growth policy consultants to visit in May

The consultants chosen to help Flathead County complete its growth policy update will visit the valley in May, but it's unclear whether they'll still be involved after that.

Life's fun in the 'old lady' pool

I fell in love with the warm water the second I submerged myself in the balmy depths of the therapy pool at The Wave, the new aquatic and fitness center in Whitefish.

Filling out the resume

This week's top 10, Roy Williams Edition, dedicated to players and coaches who still haven't won the Big One:

The American Association of University Women's annual Used Book Sale continues today through Sunday at the Kalispell Center Mall. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today; and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

AAUW book sale continues this weekend

Griz look for answers at scrimmage

At the conclusion of spring drills, the Montana Grizzlies may not have all the answers to their considerable questions on offense, but they should be a lot closer.

Columbia Falls Police

Columbia Falls Police had a report of a teenage girl shoplifting from Super One Foods.

Kalispell Police

Kalispell Police received a report of a motorcycle being stolen from the back of a pickup truck that was parked at the Gateway West Mall parking lot late Thursday.

Man gives up after standoff

Kalispell police cordoned off an apartment complex in south Kalispell Thursday afternoon during a standoff with an armed man who has a history of mental illness.

Funding restored for lake research

The Montana Senate has restored funding for a long-term water quality monitoring program on Flathead Lake.

ALARMS

The Kalispell Ambulance was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on U.S. 93 north of Lakeside late Thursday, involving a car that hit a power pole. An injured man was transported to Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Flathead County Sheriff

A man, 56, was arrested by a Flathead County Sheriff's deputy for DUI after being stopped near the Lybeck Dyke Thursday night.

Soup event a big boost for food bank

Donations of food and expressions of gratitude have been in abundance around the valley this year.

Whitefish Police

Whitefish Police arrested a man, 33, early Friday for DUI and possession of dangerous drugs, no insurance and driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at Second Street and Spokane Avenue.

Students team up to encourage others to spurn smoking

Flathead High School students are going a step beyond kicking butts, and will be standing up for the truth next week.

Grayson's 78 leads Eureka golf

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Today

Customer Apreciation Days today and Sunday, the final days of Blacktail Mountain Ski Area's season. Lift tickets $25. Call 844-0999.

Local artists enjoy annual Great Falls show, auction

When there's a C.M. Russell auction, there's sure to be a crowd of Flathead artists.

Alarms

Kalispell Fire and Ambulance responded to four sick calls.

Helena Flats hearing raises familiar issues

The Helena Flats neighborhood plan was tabled until June 1 by the Flathead County Planning Board on Wednesday.

Appeals to post-fire project rejected

Veteran singer Rory Block shares a lifetime of musical inspiration

Acoustic blues legend Rory Block is in concert in Eureka on April 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Eureka Auditorium Theater.

Board rescinds moratorium proposal

Easy come, easy go.

Edward Lee 'Pops' Smith, 64

Edward Lee "Pops" Smith, 64, father, friend, brother and family historian took his place in the history he so dearly loved on Wednesday, April 6, 2005, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell.

Smith Valley controlled groundwater petition stalls

Efforts to create the first controlled groundwater area in Flathead County have stalled, at least temporarily, after state experts said the advocates haven't yet proven their case.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police investigated tools stolen out of a garage on West Washington. There was no sign of forced entry and the owner couldn't remember if the door was locked.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested a 15-year old female and transported her to juvenile detention after she assaulted a family member just after midnight Thursday.

Swan Lake condos proposal has some lodging a complaint

When residents at the foot of Swan Lake look across to the historic Kootenai Lodge, they shiver at the thought of 57 condominiums and associated development they would bring to the stately lodge property.

Gayle Applegate, 77

Gayle Applegate, 77, passed away at home on April 6, 2005.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police officers investigated an assault at Don K Chevrolet at 8 a.m. Details were not yet available.

Airlines expand summer capacity

Travelers at Glacier Park International Airport can look forward to an additional 150 airline seats a day starting in July.

Today

School District 5 and Flathead High School district board Personnel meeting at 7 a.m., in the Administration Building.

Flathead foiled by Sentinel

Plugging Montana's brain drain

A bill that has been quietly working its way through the session in Helena probably will have a big impact on many Montana families if it passes.

Local students qualify for national tournament

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Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's deputies investigated sexual harassment at the trailer court behind Burrhead's Gas, Groceries and Grub. A woman alleged a 14-year-old male was peeking through a hole in the bathroom door while she was taking a bath.

Zelda Celesta Nelson, 68

Zelda Celesta Nelson, 68, died on Tuesday, April 5, 2005, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell.

Today

CASA for Kids Light of Hope ceremony 7:30 a.m., Flathead County Justice Center, 920 S. Main St., Kalispell. Honorable Katherine Curtis, Montana's CASA Judge of the Year will give the address. A children's choir will perform. Public invited. Call 755-7208.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police are investigating vandalism on East Nicklaus, where someone turned on a hose and flooded a basement, causing $3,000 damage.

Dasen asks Supreme Court to take control

Attorney George Best has asked the Montana Supreme Court to intervene in the prostitution case of Dick Dasen Sr., weeks before the trial is to begin.

Margaret Ann 'Peg' Harriman, 76

"The spirit of Margaret Ann 'Peg' Harriman, 76, of St. Ignatius, left on April 5, 2005."

Judge denies defense motions

District Judge Stewart Stadler on Wednesday denied the same motions he denied in January in the Dick Dasen Sr. prostitution case.

Alarms

Kalispell fire department had five calls. A woman went to the hospital after an alleged assault on College Avenue. No one was hurt in a vehicle crash by the Sportsman Wednesday morning.

The pope who changed the world

Probably every pope has the power to change the world, just as every president does. But it seems only a few of them are called to exercise that power.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police took a report of Social Security checks stolen on Kalispell Avenue.

Anglers head to Flathead Lake

The lake is awake.

Bill would provide money for cleanup plan

The Montana House is considering a bill that would provide $1.5 million to develop a cleanup plan for a former industrial complex along Flathead Drive that has been mired in disputes over who is responsible for the cleanup.

Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's Office took a report of a man who reportedly made 10-11 calls within 24 hours to someone, even though there is a restraining order to stop him from doing that kind of thing.

FVCC grads set employment record

Flathead Valley Community College graduates set a record with 98 percent finding employment, according to a new survey of 2003-2004 graduates.

Mountain snowpack improves

But levels still at record lows

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested a man for partner assault on Seventh Street West.

Deola "Tiny" Stolte, 83

Deola "Tiny" Stolte, "passed gently into God's arms" at Mountains Community Hospital, Lake Arrowhead, Calif., on April 2, 2005, at the age of 83.

Middle school plans close to being final

Updated plans for Kalispell Junior High's makeover into a middle school got their latest airing in front of the school board recently.

Area cherry growers OK checkoff for research, marketing

Northwestern Montana cherry growers have voted by a wide margin to create a commodity research and market-development program funded by grower fees.

Chase damages three patrol cars

Two men in a van reportedly rammed a sheriff's deputy's car head-on Tuesday morning, starting a chase along the south side of Kalispell.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police were notified of a burglary on Martha Road where residents believe someone entered a window to take $15.

Support floods in for hospital

North Valley Hospital was overwhelmed with community support Tuesday after announcing a proposed Medicare/Medicaid ruling threatens its new building project.

ALARMS

Kalispell fire department had 13 calls. At 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, the Seventh Avenue East North resident who wanted an ambulance ride to the hospital for a toothache decided to go by private vehicle. Tuesday afternoon, a man found in distress in a vehicle on Appleway Drive was taken to the hospital. He left against a doctor's advice, but returned by ambulance later in the day from Lakeside.

Board addresses Helena Flats neighborhood plan

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Decision near on controversial shoreline project

Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's Office found that a bed was damaged and a fly rod was stolen on Lakeshore Drive, but once the fly rod was returned, the owner didn't want to press charges.

Lake monitoring must be continued

In the course of a legislative committee vote Friday, funding for an ongoing water quality monitoring program on Flathead Lake suddenly disappeared.

Today

Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police took a report of children throwing boomerangs at Greenwood Trailer Court Tuesday. "That's not good," an official said.

Kalispell police

A birthday party turned bad for someone at Kentucky Fried Chicken on Monday when the candles on a birthday cake activated a smoke alarm and the Kalispell fire department was dispatched.

Mervin A. Nagy, 71

Mervin A. Nagy, 71, a longtime farmer from Sweet Grass, passed away Saturday at his retirement home in Bigfork due to natural causes.

George Francis Antonovich, 80

George Francis Antonovich died March 31, 2005, at the age of 80. He was born Jan. 14, 1925, in Butte.

Man charged after refusing to let dog be destroyed

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police took a report of a purse stolen at Smith's. It was recovered later, sans $150.

LAW ROUNDUP

Building materials were stolen from Willow Creek Trail. There is a suspect in a theft of a trailer and snowmobiles. A possible burglary was reported on Pioneer Road. A theft from a vehicle was reported on Montana 40.

Hilda M. "Ginger" Iverson, 81

Hilda M. "Ginger" Iverson, 81, of Columbia Falls, died Wednesday, March 30, 2005, in Kalispell. Ginger was born on September 30, 1923, in Nielsville, Minn., to Halvor and Anne (Waale) Skretvedt and united in marriage to Gordon Iverson of Thief River Falls, Minn., in 1944.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police arrested a woman for two counts of assault after she reportedly fought a bouncer at the Finish Line bar and scratched an officer in the face. She was also charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and trespassing, and was arrested on a warrant.

North Valley Hospital project threatened

A pending Medicare ruling threatens North Valley Hospital's building plans, administrator Craig Aasved announced Monday.

Judge explains deer-poisoning sentence

Flathead County Justice of the Peace David Ortley wants to set the record straight when it comes to the sentence he gave a Ferndale man who pleaded guilty to poisoning deer.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police arrested a boy at the high school for disorderly conduct; another boy was arrested there later for theft.

Kalispell council approves bonds for airport project

Kalispell is on its way to a bigger and better airport.

Alarms

Kalispell fire department had eight calls for medical emergencies.

Whitefish police

Whitefish officers warned juveniles not to skateboard downtown around 6 p.m. Saturday.

Family Concepts needs help

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Residential projects occupy Whitefish council

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Group keeps families connected

LeRoy Walter Brown, 85

LeRoy Walter Brown 85, passed away at his home on April 2, 2005 in Whitefish of natural causes.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested two men for underage possession of alcohol Sunday on Martha Road.

Kalispell police

A 58-year-old man was transported to Kalispell Regional Medical Center after he crashed his car into the fence at the Flathead County Fairgrounds Saturday evening.

Busy agenda for Kalispell council

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Flathead County sheriff

Flathead County sheriff's deputies investigated a report Sunday of a stolen vehicle last seen at the Point of Rocks Restaurant. The pickup was unlocked with a full tank of gas. It was later located in Eureka.

West Valley bus route is all in the family

Council to vote on airport funding

Once again, and for the anticipated final time, the Kalispell City Council tonight will tackle the proposed sale of $2 million in tax increment urban renewal revenue bonds to finance a project to expand and improve the Kalispell City Airport.

LaVern D. "Vern" Dye, 73

Funeral services for LaVern D. "Vern" Dye, 73, of Sidney, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, at the Church of Christ in Sidney, with Rev. Richard Eggar officiating. Song leader is Richard Danielson. Casketbearers are Steve Krogstad, Russel Johnson, Charles Dowse, Bryan Gartner, Tim Baisch and Mick Scott. Honorary casketbearers are Vern's church family and neighbors. Ushers are Gary Schow and Darvin Ruggles. Under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney.

Gayla Parkhill, 76

Gayla Parkhill "went to be with the Lord" Friday, April 1, 2005, at age 76.

Kalispell police

Graffiti gurus were at work in Kalispell Friday night and Saturday morning. Their "artwork" showed up in red spray paint on a building along Airport Road and the new restrooms and concession stand at the Flathead High School football field, according to Kalispell police.

A former Marine finds peace at Montana Veterans Home

It's 5 a.m. on a Monday morning and Rudy Matule has already been awake for two hours.

Wet March helped, but not much

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Baker jumps into record book

Ferda's track season off to a smooth, fast start

Ace returns to Kalispell

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Whitefish police

Whitefish police arrested a Post Falls, Idaho man, 22, for fighting in front of the Remington Bar.

Flathead County sheriff

A Flathead County sheriff's deputy counseled some young boys who snuck into an empty trailer on Shady Lane.

Flathead boys focus on divisional championship

The Flathead boys tennis team returns almost everyone from last year's squad and have their sights set on a divisional championship.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested a 29-year-old man for drunk driving at the corner of Second Avenue West and U.S. 2.

Alarms

Kalispell fire and ambulance responded to five calls, including a motor-vehicle accident at Cottonwood and U.S. 2, in which two people were transported to the hospital.

Anthony Robert "Tony" Benton, 44

Anthony Robert "Tony" Benton, 44, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2005, at his home in Columbia Falls.

Kenneth W. Bailey Jr., 72

Kenneth W. Bailey Jr., 72, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2005, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell, with his close friend, Kim Clausen, at his bedside.

Faye Sloan Osburnsen, 83

Faye Sloan Osburnsen, 83, passed peacefully away on March 23, 2005, at her winter home in Sun Village in Surprise, Ariz.

Taking a look at family road trips through 'the ages'

My family is not traditionally a last-minute packing group, but at 8 o'clock on the night before we were supposed to leave on a 15-hour driving trip, we were busy watching the NCAA tournament, tidying up the kitchen, sorting CDs by artist name and color - anything to put off getting ready for an impending 900-mile journey.

Brewery launches Iraq soda operation

David Ayers, head brewer at Glacier Brewing Company, got an e-mail that grabbed his attention last month.

Burns gets an earful on Social Security

Sen. Conrad Burns, R-Mont., faced an agitated and sometimes angry audience Saturday in Kalispell as he gathered input about how to fix Social Security's impending financial woes.

Fuzzy math in school funding bill

The legislative gymnastics over school funding this past week have been mind boggling.

Local priests fondly recall John Paul II

Local priests say they will remember Pope John Paul II as a charismatic leader who steered the Catholic church through times of tremendous world change.

Plowing to start Monday on Sun Road

Plows will go to work on Going-to-the-Sun Road starting Monday, and with a lack of snow at low elevations, the road is expected to be open to hikers and bikers much sooner than usual.

Superfund cleanup a year away for Troy

Work on the Troy "component" of the Libby Superfund cleanup probably won't begin for another year, the state project manager told the Troy City council on Wednesday.

Today

39th annual Creston Auction and Country Fair continues today, 12 miles east of Kalispell on Montana 35. RV, marine auto and equipment sale, building materials, household, sports, tools, tack and antiques. Call 406-253-1770.

Pope and basketball

This week's top 10 (down to nine after one item was left blank by a writer who can't count):

Alysa Rose Huffine

Alysa Rose Huffine, infant daughter of Eric and Leigh Huffine, is "resting in the arms of Jesus."

Whitefish police

Whitefish police took a report Thursday of an iPod and cash stolen from the lockerroom at the high school track.

Bravettes post three victories at Jamboree

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Kalispell police

Kalispell police told transients living in an impromptu camp at Lawrence Park to move on; the park will be checked today to make sure they did.

Eighth-grader keeps winning academic contests

Blaine Matulevich is impressing quite a few people these days.

Law Roundup

It was a little before 10 p.m. Thursday when a strange woman entered a house on U.S. 2 near Coram and began screaming and yelling. The startled residents described her as intoxicated, wearing a red sweater and blue jeans and with long, brown hair. She vanished as quickly as she arrived.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested a woman on a warrant for theft.

Flathead's Gravelle, Krautbauer off to fast starts

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Today

39th annual Creston Auction and Country Fair today and Sunday, 12 miles east of Kalispell on Montana 35. RV, marine auto and equipment sale, building materials, household, sports, tools, tack and antiques. Call 406-253-1770.

Creston Auction is today and Sunday

The 39th Annual Creston Auction and Country Fair and the accompanying RV, Marine, Auto & Equipment Sale is this weekend in Creston, 12 miles east of Kalispell on Montana 35.

Alarms

Kalispell fire department had nine calls. One was to the jail after midnight when an inmate having an anxiety attack was taken to the hospital. Someone having a seizure at a Woodland Park Drive gas station went to the hospital. So did a man who fainted at a casino.

Flathead Lake monitoring project loses funding

Funding for a long-term water quality monitoring program on Flathead Lake was killed in the Senate Finance and Claims Committee Friday morning.

Celebrating the valley's young people

There's plenty to celebrate about the Flathead Valley's young people. Honesty, integrity and generosity are still in style here at home within their ranks.

Living wills help ensure a patient's wishes are followed

During the past two weeks, the Terri Schiavo case and her Thursday death have dominated national media outlets.

Hundreds summoned for Dasen jury trial

Summonses went out Friday to 450 prospective jurors for the Dick Dasen Sr. prostitution trial.

Document can make decisions easier for family

Kalispell Regional Medical Center spokesman Jim Oliverson knows firsthand how important living wills can be.

Dawson Michael Conrad Vanterpool

Dawson Michael Conrad Vanterpool son of Andre and Amy Vanterpool of Whitefish, was born March 4 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Jayden Isaac Yarde

Jayden Isaac Yarde son of Matt and Alexi Yarde of Kalispell, was born March 14 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Mea Rose Chappell

Mea Rose Chappell daughter of Darla Kuehne and Craig Chappell of Kalispell, was born March 9 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 20 1/4 inches long.

Abrianna Elyse Fedor

Abrianna Elyse Fedor daughter of Todd and Tammie Fedor of Kalispell, was born March 8 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7.6 pounds and was 21 inches long.

Gracie Jean Long

Gracie Jean Long daughter of Amber and Bryan Long of Columbia Falls, was born March 1 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Reagan Jayne Muonio

Reagan Jayne Muonio daughter of Craig and Krissa Muonio of Kalispell, was born March 18 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Abigail Lou Warneke

Abigail Lou Warneke daughter of Nathan and Heather Warneke of Kalispell, was born March 5 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 7.7 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Rylyn James Bolme

Rylyn James Bolme son of Megan Bolme of Dayton, was born March 10 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Reinhard William Bold

Reinhard William Bold son of John and Anna Bold of Big Sandy, was born Feb. 28 in Great Falls.He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Oakley Joe Wisher

Oakley Joe Wisher daughter of Jason and Karly Wisher of Kalispell, was born March 13 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Janessa Jo Roycelynn Walker

Janessa Jo Roycelynn Walker daughter of Jeremy and Tommi Walker of Kalispell, was born March 4 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Courtney Jenae Hoerner

Courtney Jenae Hoerner daughter of Ray and Jenny Hoerner of Columbia Falls, was born March 10 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Ryan Garret Massie

Ryan Garret Massie son of Layne and Lynn Massie of Kalispell, was born March 9 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 9.2 ounces and was 22 inches long.

Faith Marie Wentzel

Faith Marie Wentzel daughter of Jeff and Bonnie Wentzel of Kalispell, was born March 1 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 11 1/2 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Natalee Grace Lembke

Natalee Grace Lembke daughter of Curt and Dawn Lembke of Kalispell, was born March 16 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Abigail Joy Swenson

Abigail Joy Swenson daughter of Joseph and Kelly Swenson of Kalispell, was born March 18 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds and was 20 inches long.

Tenoch Alejandro Fitch-Ortega

Tenoch Alejandro Fitch-Ortega son of Melanie Fitch-Ortega and Alejandra Contrevas-Ortega of Columbia Falls, was born March 5 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 9 pounds, 1 ounce and was 21 1/4 inches long.

Maddox Marcus Hostetler

Maddox Marcus Hostetler son of Mandee and Dominic Hostetler of Kalispell, was born Feb. 27 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Ella Mae Schmeusser

Ella Mae Schmeusser daughter of Jim and Sara Schmeusser of Kalispell, was born March 1 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Keevyn Trystan Cheff

Keevyn Trystan Cheff son of Josharry and Ann Cheff of Kalispell, was born Feb. 23 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long.

Patricia Catherine Hinchey

Patricia Catherine Hinchey daughter of Sean and Julianne Hinchey of Kalispell, was born March 2 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 2 1/2 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Lance Douglas Hamblin

Lance Douglas Hamblin son of Benjamin and Elise Hamblin of Kalispell, was born Feb. 27 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 5 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Trey Alexander Nevins

Trey Alexander Nevins son of Earle and Annette Nevins of Columbia Falls, was born Feb. 24 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds and was 22 inches long.

Celia Elise Fetterhoff

Celia Elise Fetterhoff daughter of Jason and Elizabeth Fetterhoff of Kalispell, was born March 14 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 9 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Elizabeth Anne Spradlin

Elizabeth Anne Spradlin daughter of Benjamin and Virginia Spradlin of Whitefish, was born March 12 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Cale Jackson Olbert

Cale Jackson Olbert son of Paul and Shelly Olbert of Kalispell, was born March 10 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 1/2 pounds and was 22 1/2 inches long.

Veronica Maeder

Veronica MaederShe weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Adiryn Joy Pinnell

Adiryn Joy Pinnell daughter of Justin and Sara Pinnell of Kalispell, was born Dec. 23 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds and was 21 inches long.

Carter Benson VanHelden

Carter Benson VanHelden son of Ben and Krista VanHelden of Kalispell, was born Feb. 27 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Olivia Mary Barela

Olivia Mary Barela daughter of Antonio Barela and Angela Crawford of Kalispell, was born March 3 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Trey Skyler Nelson

Trey Skyler Nelson son of Jenny Simon-Thomas and Leif Nelson of Kalispell, was born March 18 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Madison Lee Burton

Madison Lee Burton daughter of Mike and Jamey Burton of Columbia Falls, was born March 7 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 2.5 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Lydia Jane Heileson

Lydia Jane Heileson daughter of David and Karla Heileson of Columbia Falls, was born March 20 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 19 1/4 inches long.

Jerricqa Jean Bell

Jerricqa Jean Bell daughter of Raymond and Jacqie Bell of Marion, was born March 10 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Riley Robert Lee McConnell

Riley Robert Lee McConnell son of Evermay Harrison and Ryan McConnell of Kalispell, was born Feb. 19 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Kiera LaShawn Greiting

Kiera LaShawn Greiting daughter of Connie Greiting of Kalispell, was born March 21 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 6 pounds, 4 1/2 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Lukas Warren Johns

Lukas Warren Johns son of McKeag and Kassandra Johns of Kalispell, was born March 16 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Alexa May Goodnight

Alexa May Goodnight daughter of Sonja and Stephen Goodnight of Kalispell, was born March 3 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Isaac Thomas Stark

Isaac Thomas Stark son of Mandi and Pete Stark of Columbia Falls, was born March 18 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 9 pounds, 1 ounce and was 21 1/4 inches long.

Isabella Ellegra Kerley

Isabella Ellegra Kerley daughter of Grant and Rebecca Kerley of Kalispell, was born Feb. 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 4 pounds, 15 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.

McKenna Raelynn Berland

McKenna Raelynn Berland daughter of Shandi Berland of Kalispell, was born Feb. 2 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Jack Thomas McDaniel

Jack Thomas McDaniel son of Dale and Pavlina McDaniel of Whitefish, was born Feb. 27 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Becca Aubrey Simon

Becca Aubrey Simon daughter of Mike and Heather Simon of Kalispell, was born March 10 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Lillian Irene (McCart) Chapel, 95

Lillian Irene (McCart) Chapel, 95, formerly of Kalispell, died of natural causes on March 22, 2005, in Seattle.

Sophia Ann LeDuc

Sophia Ann LeDuc daughter of Tye and Jessica LeDuc of Kalispell, was born March 11 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Kyla Brooke Conley

Kyla Brooke Conley daughter of Owen and Dana Conley of Condon, was born Feb. 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 2 1/2 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Columbia Falls Police

Columbia Falls went to Kelly's Casino at 2 a.m. Thursday when a patron didn't want to leave. He did when officers arrived.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police report bears romping through town, particularly on Wisconsin, Edgewood, and Dakota Avenues. Police remind businesses and residences north of the railroad tracks about a trash container law intended to discourage bears. On the day of trash pickup by the city or other hauler, trash cans may not be left by the curb before 4 a.m. and they must be returned to a house, garage or other bear-proof enclosure by 7 p.m. that day.

ALARMS

Kalispell fire department had three calls. One was to a vehicle accident on Third Avenue East North Thursday morning. An unattended grass fire was extinguished on Three Mile Drive Wednesday evening.

Flathead County Library begins remodeling project Tuesday

It isn't exactly "Extreme Makeover," but the Flathead County Library is set to begin a $130,000 remodeling project next week.

Births continued…

Dawson Michael Conrad Vanterpool, son of Andre and Amy Vanterpool of Whitefish, was born March 4 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police were called to Main Street Thursday morning. Then, a caller said a man stumbled to a vehicle, kicked off his shoes, tried to get in the wrong door, then put the vehicle in reverse and sped backwards through the parking lot and over a curb. Alcohol was a suspected factor.

Flathead County Sheriff

A man on a bike approached a teenager in Hungry Horse and threatened to burn down his house, according a report to Flathead County Sheriff's Office.

Births

Veronica Maeder, daughter of Sara Maeder of Columbia Falls, was born March 10 at North Valley Hospital.

Renowned trumpeter joins symphony for pops evening

Glacier Symphony will be "Misbehavin' Tonight" on April 9 when the orchestra presents virtuoso jazz trumpeter and singer Byron Stripling in a spring pops concert at 7:30 p.m. at Flathead High School.

Today

North Valley Senior Center, 205 Nucleus, Columbia Falls, business meeting and potluck dinner 5:30 p.m. Election of officers is scheduled. Call Roxy Larsen at 892-4087.

Man jailed again on stalking charge

A Lakeside man is jailed on a $500,000 bond on stalking charges.

Libby involved in mesothelioma research

A new research project has received a grant from the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation in Santa Barbara to study the asbestos-related disease in Libby.

Board recommends Two Rivers proposal on 7-2 vote

The Two Rivers growth policy amendment survived a last-minute "coup attempt" and earned a favorable recommendation from the Flathead County Planning Board on Wednesday.

Weather slows softball start for Libby, C-Falls

Now, if only they could get outside.

Youths learn healthy living principles

Dietitian Stephanie Timlick gets youngsters' attention with a baggie stuffed with fat that is the equivalent of what you would get if you ordered a popular double burger with cheese.

Bulldogs, Pirates defending Class A champs

When it came to track and field last spring, teams from Northwestern Montana more than held up their end of the bargain on the state scene.

Regenie "Jean" Pearl Keller, 86

Regenie "Jean" Pearl Keller, 86, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at her residence in Boise, Idaho.

'Grizzly Man'

Experts worry film will mislead people about bears

Deer poisoning generated outrage

Readers were outraged this week over a story about a Ferndale man who had been poisoning deer to keep them from eating his landscaping.