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John Eyth Krapf, 82

John Eyth Krapf, 82, a retired machinist and U.S. Navy veteran from Cut Bank, died Wednesday, May 4, 2005, at Glacier County Care Center in Cut Bank of natural causes.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police responded to a report of a suspicious frying pan rigged up to a wall near a house Sunday night on Palmer Drive. Nothin' cookin' on that one.

Officers promoted, reassigned

Officers from both the Flathead County Sheriff's Office and Kalispell Police Department have some new stripes and new assignments.

Names on a wall - and so much more

Alarms

Kalispell fire department responded to 10 calls.

Class of 2005: Faith got student through hard times

In February of her junior year, Jessica Gibson had no idea how she'd make her monthly tuition payment to Stillwater Christian School. Her part-time job at Dairy Queen wasn't enough to cover the bill, so she prayed.

Whitefish police

A man was arrested Sunday night by Whitefish police on Colorado Avenue on a felony county warrant for DUI.

Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's Office got a call from Burlington Northern Santa Fe on Sunday evening requesting them to meet a westbound train and remove a transient from one of the cars. Apparently the undiscriminating traveler had been tossed off an eastbound train earlier in the day.

Tuesday

Hungry Horse Dam Visitor Center opens for the summer. Daily tours 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. Call 387-5241.

Dasen trial has tested entire community

The jury spoke, and now it's almost over.

Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's Office was told Friday afternoon that a man who had been evicted from a business on Jensen Road had subsequently started spinning brodies in the street while screaming obscenities. The man who reported these events said the suspect had also grabbed him by the throat in the midst of all the action.

Research may solve mysteries of hot spot

When 19-year-old Joe Meek first encountered the boiling springs and geysers in what would later become Yellowstone National Park, he immediately thought of the underworld.

Getting wet and wild

The overall winner of the 30th annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival gets his or her name engraved on the trophy currently residing in the Garden Bar on Electric Avenue. And that's the whole deal, prize-wise.

Last sawlogs running through Eureka mill

A potential buyout of the Owens & Hurst lumber mill in Eureka has fallen through and the countdown for the mill's closure next week is under way.

Dinosaur extinction theory prompts ideas about Yellowstone

In 1980, when Luis and Walter Alvarez first proposed that an asteroid impact killed off all the dinosaurs 65 million years ago, it started a scientific donnybrook that's still unfolding today.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police responded to a report of suspicious activity on Buffalo Stage in the form of a truck driver peddling steaks door to door. The man left no literature behind and had no advertisements on the side of his vehicle, a rare occurrence, indeed.

Making the summer pay at Big Mountain

One day you gaze at the mountain and realize there's more grass than snow up there, the lifts have stopped moving and the last diehard snowboarder beat feet at least a week earlier.

Graduation's just a box of Kleenex away

I was standing in the third-grade wing of Muldown Elementary School early one morning a couple of months ago, waiting for a teacher to give me a stack of essays students had written for Whitefish's centennial.

Carolyn Esther McConville, 73

Carolyn Esther McConville, 73, a longtime Whitefish resident, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2005, at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell of natural causes.

Today

Seeley Lake Museum hosts a ribbon cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. for the Veteran's Day and Norman McLean displays.

Charles B. 'Chuck' Rogers, 89

Charles B. "Chuck" Rogers, 89, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2005, at his home in Rollins.

Bravettes back on top

Meeting ahead on Courthouse East

Tuesday gathering designed to resolve some lingering issues

Whitefish police

Whitefish police arrested woman for a DUI charge on Spokane Avenue early Saturday morning.

C-Falls 2nd, 3rd in state track

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Judgment will be swift for Patrick

Today, many fans, pundits and naysayers will pass judgment on Danica Patrick, dubbing her the next Serena Williams - a potent blend of sex appeal and skill - or the next Anna Kournikova - a sad case of style over substance.

Libby falls short; Frenchtown rolls to title

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Evelyn C. Twet, 86

Evelyn C. Twet, 86, passed away on Feb. 22, 2005, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell.

School turns back the clock for its centennial celebration

Man who shot bear cub in Whitefish is fined $285

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Rapist's sentenceaffirmedby court

A Coram man who was granted two new sentencings by the Montana Supreme Court for sexually assaulting his daughter will have to live with the third sentence, which increased the time he will spend in prison.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police arrested a man for DUI at about 1 a.m. Friday.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police arrested a woman Friday after a search warrant of her tow truck turned up a substance that tested positive for methamphetamine. A 6-year-old boy with her was placed in the custody of Department of Family Services. The woman knocked at a home on South Woodland Drive in the middle of the night Thursday and asked for help. Officials said she seemed to be under the influence of some drug, raising questions about her fitness to have the boy.

Life coaches helps with changes in life

There are sports coaches. There are career coaches. But what's a life coach?

Alarms

Kalispell fire department had 11 calls.

Bravettes go bust at state

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Violet 'Vi' Morris, 87

Longtime Kalispell resident Violet "Vi" Morris passed away of natural causes Friday, April 22, 2005, in Spokane.

Man missing in Lincoln County

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Paulson dominates Class A tennis

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Today

Lone Pine State Park offers free 30-minute Wildflower Walks at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Meet the ranger at the top of the hill. Wear sturdy walking shoes. Call 755-2706.

Bravettes rolling to a rout

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Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's Office reported that after a complaint of a man who hung around all day, talking to himself and frightening customers at Woody's, a man was arrested for trespass. There were allegations of shooting and trespassing on Middle Road. No one was hurt. Lawyers will be called.

Soldier's flag to fly over cemetery

The flag that will be raised above the Veterans Memorial at C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery on Memorial Day will be that of the late Staff Sgt. Edward Fuller of Kalispell.

Loggers in rally mode at state softball

POLSON - Sara Lawrence's bat gave Libby hope.

Coaching or counseling?

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Kalispell police

Kalispell police were called at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, when a woman knocked on someone's door on the end of South Woodland Avenue. It was the fourth report in two days of a dirty and confused woman with a small boy in tow. She was taken into custody and a search warrant was sought for her vehicle, which is a tow truck.

Flathead County sheriff

Flathead County sheriff's office had an attempted hanging in the jail Wednesday. A 35-year-old man went by ambulance to the hospital with a neck injury that also wasn't critical.

Judge gives repeat rapist 20-year term

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Today

Memorial weekend Bridge Tournament today through Monday, Whitefish Mountain Mall. All bridge players welcome. Call Bill Parent at 863-9013.

State says Old Steel Bridge a safety hazard

Convicted killer goes back to jail

Chad Rothacker was said to be doing well, rebuilding his life after a brief prison term for killing a man over a pool game in Whitefish in 1994.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested a man for DUI on U.S. 2 early Thursday.

Bank embezzler wants out on bond

A hearing in federal court today will decide whether John A. Lence will be freed on bond pending appeal of his sentence for defrauding the former Mountain Bank in Whitefish.

Libby Dam flows increased for sturgeon

Libby Dam releases started ramping up last week under a plan with different approaches toward helping endangered white sturgeon in the lower Kootenai River.

Lorentzen wins top FVCC award

Flathead Valley Community College awarded its Eagle Award to Ivan Lorentzen, a psychology instructor.

Pirates flog Belgrade, 13-3

POLSON - It took Polson a couple of innings to get out of first gear Thursday, but when it did the Pirates looked every bit the defending champions.

Take time out for Memorial Day

Every year the United Veterans of the Flathead Valley put on their uniforms and make the rounds to area cemeteries for a variety of Memorial Day ceremonies. VFW, American Legion and other military organizations join forces, too, to honor America's fallen patriots. Their dedication is admirable and even reassuring, especially in these troubled times as the war in Iraq grinds on.

Whitefish begins montly art-gallery series

A new downtown Whitefish art program, First Thursday Gallery Nights, begins Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m.

Area schools eye titles in track

When it comes to state track meets for Whitefish and Flathead, the hosting cities of Great Falls and Bozeman have special meanings for both schools.

Alarms

Kalispell fire department had a dozen calls. Creston fire department canceled Kalispell's ambulance on the way to a fight at Woody's, where no one was seriously hurt. Vehicle accidents included one on Sunset Boulevard Thursday morning. There were no injuries.

Racicot: Bush 'set out principles'

Former Montana Gov. Marc Racicot shared some insights on working with President George W. Bush, and defended the president's policies at home and abroad in a speech to a business group Thursday in Kalispell.

Smoke-free club opens June 3 in Kalispell

If you're looking for a good laugh, there's a new venue in town to tickle your funny bone.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police found a 5-year-old girl shortly after she was reported missing on Wisconsin Avenue Wednesday night.

Troy Alek Scott

Troy Alek Scott son of Jason Scott and Adrienne French of Columbia Falls, was born May 20 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Raina Rae Wickum

Raina Rae Wickum daughter of Ray Wickum and Bre-Anna Ovnicek of Lakeside, was born May 17 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 8 pounds and was 21 inches long.

Ashley Elizabeth Caldwell

Ashley Elizabeth Caldwell daughter of Royden and Angela Caldwell of Eureka, was born May 18 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Nattasha Ivy Dunbar

Nattasha Ivy Dunbar daughter of Martin and Kathryn Dunbar Jr., of Kalispell, was born May 16 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long.

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Chery Sabol

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College receives $700,000-plus grant

Flathead Valley Community College was awarded a grant between $700,000 and $800,000 for equipment, President Jane Karas announced Monday.

David Lesnick

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County takes no action on security at courthouse

Security at the Flathead County Justice Center won't be beefed up any time soon, in part due to ongoing budget constraints.

Carol Marino

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Heidi Gaiser

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Animal park gets a zoning hearing

Safety concerns and zoning conflicts were among the major issues for the Wild Eyes Animal Adventures menagerie proposed for a subdivision east of Ferndale.

Dixie Miller

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Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's Office took a report of tennis courts vandalized in Bigfork.

Battery buddies

Dave Reese

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Jennifer DeMonte

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Candace Chase

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Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police are investigating a theft of videos from Hometown Video.

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Today

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill special community meeting about a crisis intervention team program, 12:30-2 p.m., The Summit, conference room 3.

Alarms

ALERT helicopter, Canyon Quick Response Unit, Columbia Falls fire department and ambulance went to a three-vehicle crash at the Hungry Horse bridge Tuesday evening that resulted in several injuries.

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Barb Lesnick

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Bravettes open state softball play versus CMR

It was a sad moment Wednesday for the six senior members of the Flathead Bravette softball team.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police arrested a boy for possession of imitation drugs at Kalispell Junior High School Wednesday. He reportedly had some green tea he planned to give away, with the implication the substance contained more than antioxidants.

Familiar field for state A softball

Same teams, just a different site.

Jim Mann

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Births

Nattasha Ivy Dunbar, daughter of Martin and Kathryn Dunbar Jr., of Kalispell, was born May 16 at North Valley Hospital.

Newest wildlife area protects 1,800 acres around Bull River

Northwest Montana has a new wildlife conservation area built around the Bull River south of Troy by a coalition of government agencies, conservation groups and industrial partners.

Glacier High School construction under way

Scott Crandell

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Man whopoisoneddeer facesstate fine

A Ferndale man who was caught poisoning deer was recently slapped with another fine - this time from the Montana Department of Agriculture.

Karen Nichols

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Nancy Kimball

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Whitefish police

Whitefish police took two reports of stolen cars. A 1993 tan Ford Taurus station wagon was stolen on West Second Street, sometime between Saturday and Wednesday. The sheriff's department reported that the car was found, abandoned, on Foy's Canyon Road Sunday. Keys were left in the vehicle. A gray 2004 Chevy Tahoe with maroon trim was stolen from RE/MAX. Keys were left in that vehicle, too.

Foundation apology was faux pas

The headline pointed out the problem: "Journalism dean apologizes for practicing journalism."

Dixie Knutson

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Wilma Ruth Weigle, 85

Wilma Ruth Weigle, 85, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2005, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell.

Wayne Arvid Hillstead, 72

Wayne Arvid Hillstead, 72, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2005, in Great Falls.

College receives $700,000-plus grant

Flathead Valley Community College was awarded a grant between $700,000 and $800,000 for equipment, President Jane Karas announced Monday.

Melvin Carl Vick, 93

Melvin Carl Vick, 93, died Tuesday, May 10, 2005, at Brendan House in Kalispell.

Aidan Daniel Moberg, 5

Aidan Daniel Moberg, 5, passed away May 17, 2005, in Oceanside, Calif., of cardio respiratory failure, secondary to late infantile neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses (NCL or Batten disease.)

Alarms

Kalispell fire department had 12 calls. One was to a vehicle crash north of the airport Tuesday afternoon. There were several injuries, but none was critical. A burned doughnut activated an alarm on Glenwood Drive.

County takes no action on security at courthouse

Security at the Flathead County Justice Center won't be beefed up any time soon, in part due to ongoing budget constraints.

Janice 'Candi' Miller, 56

Janice "Candi" Miller, 56, passed "into the loving arms of her Savior the Lord Jesus Christ" early Monday morning the 23rd of May 2005. Candi was laying next to her "Bestest Friend in the whole wide world" her husband, E. Wayne Miller.

Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's Office took a call from a resident on Lower Valley Road, who was approached by a woman with a young child. She said the spirits wouldn't leave her alone and then left.

Woman claims $90,000 prize

Micki Nonemacher of Kalispell is $90,000 richer, thanks to a winning lottery ticket that matched numbers for the jackpot in the weekend Montana Cash drawing.

Kalispell woman named in alleged Ponzi scheme

A Kalispell woman who allegedly convinced members of her church to invest in a bogus investment plan has been ordered by the state to stop.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police got a call at 11 p.m. Monday when a man hit a tree on Fifth Avenue West and Fifth Street. After failing to move the car, he reportedly tried to flee and was caught. Aaron Castillo-Pulse, 21, was charged with his third DUI, resisting arrest, driving with a suspended license and having no insurance.

Final 'Libby fix' in place

The tug of war over a federal asbestos compensation bill shifted Libby's way late last week when the author of the bill agreed to additional provisions for Libby asbestos victims.

Myrle Carrie McWilliams Sterner, 80

Myrle Carrie McWilliams Hashbarger Krantz Sterner,80, passed away quietly May 10, 2005, after a bout with lung cancer.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police took a report Tuesday morning of graffiti scrawled on Hunter & Co. on Wisconsin Avenue.

Montana governor has his say on CNN

"Do you want higher office?" asked Lou Dobbs, host of the CNN nightly news show.

Dasen being held in solitary jail cell

Kalispell businessman Dick Dasen Sr. is being kept segregated from other prisoners in the Flathead County Detention Center.

Work on fire hall starts next month

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Base closings - tough but fair?

The Pentagon has been working diligently for the past 15 years to downsize its operation in the wake of the Cold War.

State seeks proposals for hotel

The state is currently accepting lease proposals for a possible 2-acre hotel complex on Kalispell's northwest side, in the Section 36 school trust parcel.

Juror: 'We did the right thing'

A juror in the Dick Dasen Sr. prostitution trial said the jury's task was "something I wouldn't wish anybody would have to do," but he was glad to be able to see the process work.

Erica A. Miller, 16

Erica A. Miller, 16, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2005 at HealthCenter Northwest in Kalispell from complications of Retts Syndrome. She was born on June 17, 1988, in Peoria, Ill.

Flathead County Sheriff

County gravel pits took a hit over the weekend, according to the Flathead County Sheriff's Office.

Challenger emerges in Whitefish City Judge race

A Flathead Justice Court clerk has filed for Whitefish City Judge, creating a contested race in that position for the first time in 20 years.

Groundbreaking ahead for new school

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Whitefish police

Whitefish police went to Idaho Avenue on Monday afternoon and collected three teenagers on various charges of obstructing an officer, trespassing and possessing drug paraphernalia.

Alarms

Kalispell fire department had 11 calls. One was to Bierney Creek Road for a lawnmower accident. Another was to a vehicle crash on Fifth Street West, where a motorcycle and a vehicle collided, but no one was seriously hurt.

Graduation schedule will be hectic

Graduation - the moment that hundreds of high school seniors have been working toward - finally comes to the Flathead Valley in a couple weeks.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police were called to Hedges School, where someone cut the inner branches out of a tree, leaving the crown and outer branches intact.

Sun Road opens, despite, snow, fog, clouds

It was snowy at the top, foggy at the bottom, and cloudy in between.

Whitefish mayor to seek a fourth term

Whitefish Mayor Andy Feury said Thursday he'll run for a fourth term as mayor.

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Dustin Michael Heindel

Son of Kimberly Heindel of Columbia Falls, was born April 25 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Jozie Kathleen Rich

Daughter of Kiersten Rich of Kalispell, was born May 12 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Bayden John Spirodone Cini

Son of Robin and Nigel Cini of Columbia Falls, was born May 5 at North Valley Hospital.

Ryder Christopher Judd

Son of Chris and Becky Judd of Rollins, was born May 3 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Kahn Allen Russell Schlegel

Son of Codi Christophersen and Mark Schlegel of Bigfork, was born May 2 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Molly Ann Hays

Daughter of Josh and Tammy Hays of Kalispell, was born May 10 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Ty Arnold Abernathy

Son of Ward and Lori Abernathy of Kalispell, was born May 9 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Aubrey Marie Bowers

Daughter of Jason Bowers and Renae Kovatch of Kalispell, was born May 3 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Lleyton Royal Stoll

Son of Nathan and Joni Stoll of Kalispell, was born May 13 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Tyler James Oehrtman

Son of Mark and Brittany Oehrtman of Kalispell, was born May 1 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Tegan Skye Harlow

Daughter of William and Kelly Harlow of Columbia Falls, was born May 5 at North Valley Hospital.

Junah Mathias Sliter

Son of Norman and Rebecca Sliter of Kalispell, was born May 13 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Edward George Coleman

Son of James and Emily Coleman of Kalispell, was born April 19 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Tanner Michael Kienas

Son of Robert and Amy Kienas of Somers, was born May 12 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Torin Jacob Berwick

Son of Dave and Heather Berwick of Kalispell, was born May 2 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Kendal Anne Morin

Daughter of Chad and MiAnne Morin of Kalispell, was born May 2 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Krista Alexice Frey

daughter of Anthony and Michelle Frey of Kalispell, was born May 5 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Colin Jeffrey Wade

Son of Curt and Marshelle Wade of Kalispell, was born May 12 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Emma Grace Abernathy

Daughter of LaMar and Kristi Abernathy of Kalispell, was born May 6 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Noah James Newman

Son of Levi and Amber Newman of Kalispell, was born May 7 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Jordan Rae Hill

Daughter of John and Connie Hill of Bigfork, was born April 25 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Ren Willow Isaak

Daughter of Lance and Shelley Isaak of Kalispell, was born May 7 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Bryan Thomas Osborne

Son of James and Heather Osborne of Kalispell, was born April 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Dane Christian Hansen

Son of Nels and Stephanie Hansen of Bigfork, was born April 30 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Kyle Jonathan Scigliano

Son of Robert and Kathy Scigliano of Las Vegas, was born May 9 at Spring Valley Hospital in Las Vegas.

Joshuwa Riely Hardgrove

Son of Holli Stephens and Boon Hardgrove of Kalispell, was born April 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Son of Tabatha S. Rice, was born Feb. 4 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Dylan Riley Lee McFarland

Thelma Louise Russell, 80

On May 19, 2005, Thelma Louise Russell finally lost her valiant struggle with scleroderma and left this earthly world for a far better place. Although Thelma was exhausted from this disease, she remained positive and hopeful throughout her illness and approached it like many of the adversities that life had handed her in the previous 80 years -- as she often said to family and friends, "This too shall pass."

Polson, Whitefish claim tennis titles

Andy Dykstra completed his charge from seventh seed to divisional champion Saturday, defeating teammate Brian Dubuque in the boys singles final 7-5, 7-6 (7-4).

Golf-course condo plan tabled for more study

A high-density condominium project that would replace Par 3 on 93 Golf Course was tabled Thursday for further study by the Whitefish city planning staff.

Whitefish police arrested one adult and one juvenile for minor in possession early Saturday on Edgewood Place.

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Coming soon: Theater with14 screens and lots of shopping

Moviegoers and shoppers, get ready for a new "lifestyle center."

Schmit leaving in style

BIGFORK - Devin Schmit is going out in style.

Jean Montana Harlow Petersen, 65

Jean Montana Harlow Petersen, 65, of Whitefish, passed away after a long hard fought struggle with cancer at her home on Thursday, May 19, 2005.

Idaho Amber Alert for missing Coeur d'Alene, Idaho children

8-year-old Shasta Groene, 3-foot-10 and 40 pounds with long auburn hair and hazel eyes, and her 9-year-old brother, Dylan Groene, 4 feet and 60 pounds, with a blond crewcut and blue eyes.

An insidious rivalry has developed between me and my baby-boomer brothers. It's not who has the fanciest house or the fastest car, or even who has the brightest kids.

'Tis better to give the best gift for dad

Northwest Montana wolves well-behaved

Columbia Falls police received a report that a counterfeit bill was passed at the Sapa Johnson baseball field Saturday afternoon. The bill is now in custody, but the passer is not.

Columbia Falls Police

If the making of laws and sausages are the two things no person should see, then the frequently atrocious behavior exhibited by parents of youth athletes has to be a close third.

Parents: A pain in the neck (and elsewhere)

Report reveals Edgerton problems

A Flathead County health inspection at Edgerton School found housekeeping and maintenance problems but no elevated mold counts.

Son of Jeremy and Gina Boyes of Kalispell, was born Jan. 21 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Preston Denver Boyes

The Kalispell City Council meets today for a one-item agenda: the new fire hall on the north side of town.

Kalispell ready to award contract for new fire station

Governor's train tour backs Amtrak

A whistlestop train tour and town meetings across the Hi-Line on June 1-2 are aimed at drumming up support for the financially challenged Amtrak passenger-train service.

Technician keeps boat propellers spinning

Consider, if you will, the humble motorboat propeller.

Sandra Bushnell Wilhoit, 67

"Our loving, giving companion, my wife," Sandra Bushnell Wilhoit, 67, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2005, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell.

Park: Logan Pass opening still a 'go' for today

Glacier National Park officials predicted Saturday evening that the Going-to-the-Sun Road would be fully open to traffic by midday today. That prediction, however, is still highly dependent on local weather conditions.

Flathead rules first day of Western AA track

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State wants to sell land in Kalispell

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is taking public comment on a proposal to sell 100 acres of school trust land in Kalispell for residential development.

Alarms

Kalispell fire department had seven calls. One was to a vehicle accident on U.S. 2 east Thursday evening. Evergreen fire department and highway patrol were also there. Another crash happened on U.S. 2 east Friday morning. At 1 p.m., the crew and highway patrol and Evergreen fire department went to another crash near Costco, where three injured people needed an ambulance ride to the hospital; none had life-threatening injuries. A three-vehicle crash happened west of Kalispell, resulting in no injuries.

Young helpers pitch in for 'Christmas' program

For many of our hometown neighbors, Christmas comes twice a year in the Flathead.

Flathead County Sheriff

Authorities are checking out a suspected case of arson on Patrick Creek Road, where an abandoned house reportedly burned down Thursday night. The owner reportedly lives in Idaho.

Second sight for surgeons

A new computer guidance system called the navigator gives neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons a cutting edge at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Four FHS netters in consolation play

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Barton cleared in federal fraud case.

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Pirates capture Western A title

POLSON -The Polson Lady Pirate softball team almost couldn't put a foot wrong.

Whitefish students link past, present

As Whitefish's historical records get a bit richer, thinking skills of some high school freshmen are going much deeper.

Edwin Charles 'Bud' Anderson, 60

Edwin Charles "Bud" Anderson, 60, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2005, at his home in Bigfork.

Four records tumble at Northwest A meet

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Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police took a report of a theft of newspapers on River View Drive Friday.

Fairgrounds the site for spring fair fun

The 2005 Northwest Montana Big Boy Toy Show & Spring Fair continues today and Sunday at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.

Kalispell police

The clues that led a convenience-store clerk to believe that a man was intoxicated were: His staggering, his harassment of customers, his slurred speech, and the open container of alcohol in his hand. He was gone when Kalispell police officers arrived.

Relatives of missing kids hold out hope

Hurdlers pace Eureka at divisional track

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Guilty on six counts

A jury Friday night convicted Kalispell businessman Dick Dasen on six counts and acquitted him on seven after a month-long trial on sex crimes.

Today

"Memory Make Over" Scrapbooking class 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., FVCC Eagle's Nest. Learn how to organize and personalize your albums. Kids 6-12 also welcome for beginner's class. Drawings, prizes, gift kits. Call Joyce Workman at 755-4922. All are welcome.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police took a report of a bear on its way from West Third Street towards Grouse Mountain Lodge Friday. Its travels preceded a report of a gunshot.

Dwyer's big day sends FHS to state

The first thing Liz Dwyer did after she settled into the Conrad Complex batter's box Thursday afternoon was look to Flathead Bravette softball coach Dale Beerman for a sign.

Busy sports weekend on tap

Pick your poison sports fans.

Paulson, Dubuque cruise at divisional

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Squatters taken into custody

A Flathead County sheriff s deputy responded Wednesday evening to a report of squatters that had set up camp on the shores of Spencer Lake, with a truck blocking access and tarps and other gear set up on the bank. It turned out that one of the campers was a runaway juvenile from Idaho and another was characterized by Idaho authorities as a habitual offender. The runaway was taken to a youth shelter and the other campers intended to pack up and leave.

Helena Flats land-use move denied

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Park plans to open Going-to-the-Sun Road on Sunday

A harbinger for summer is on the horizon - Glacier National Park officials have announced plans to open Going-to-the-Sun Road over Logan Pass this Sunday.

Flathead County sheriff

A Flathead County sheriff s deputy responded Wednesday evening to a report of squatters that had set up camp on the shores of Spencer Lake, with a truck blocking access and tarps and other gear set up on the bank. It turned out that one of the campers was a runaway juvenile from Idaho and another was characterized by Idaho authorities as a habitual offender. The runaway was taken to a youth shelter and the other campers intended to pack up and leave.

Children's class lives on Flathead stage

C.S. Lewis' beloved children's novel "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" comes to life at Flathead High School in a magical theater production on May 26-27 at 7 p.m. in the David M. Hashley Theatre.

Teens stage benefit concert

Kids Helping Kids, a concert by talented teens from around the Flathead Valley, will be held Thursday at the O'Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish at 7 p.m.

Planning board OKs four items

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Identity theft: A crime of the times

One of the scariest things in our modern age is the possibility of losing your identity.

County to intervene in salvage logging lawsuit

The Flathead County commissioners agreed to intervene in a timber lawsuit on Thursday, saying they want to "send a message" in support of local sawmills.

Man faces drug charges raid

The owner of Heads Up Tobacco Shop in Evergreen was arrested Wednesday in a raid by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, Northwest Drug Task Force and Immigration and Customs Service.

Health officials warn of tetanus from gardens

As the warming sun lures gardeners to get their hands dirty, health officials caution that soil may contain a deadly toxin.

Dasen case goes to jury

The jury in the prostitution case of Dick Dasen Sr. can finally talk about the enormous volume of evidence it has absorbed in the past month. The case is to go to the jury this morning.

Jerry Robert Thumm, 71

Jerry Robert Thumm, 71, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at his home west of Kalispell.

Duane P. Martin, 63

"Join us in celebrating the life of Duane P. Martin, whose journey with us" ended on May 13, 2005, in Tucson, Ariz. He fought a courageous seven-year battle following a bone marrow transplant and numerous surgeries and setbacks.

C. Falls plan aims to map out growth

Red Bridge revival, potholes in city streets, septic systems on the outskirts of town and potential annexations raised questions among the nine people who attended a community forum on Columbia Falls growth Tuesday night.

Another black eye for big media

If you were superstitious, you would have to think maybe someone had cast a spell on big media in the United States.

Grizzly moved to Marias Pass area

Record 952 teams chase $96,570 at Montana Challenge

When the dust settled at the 8th annual Montana Challenge May 6-8 at Majestic Valley Arena, 952 total teams had competed for a record cash and awards purse of $96,570, a 41.6 percent increase in total team count from last year's 672 teams.

'These are your kids'

Town-hall meeting lets parents hear how alcohol puts teens at risk for rape, death, despair

Lena Lula Mercer Thomas, 96

Lena Lula Mercer Thomas, 96, died Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell.

Running of the bulls

Bulldogs, Pirates eye tennis titles

The Daily Inter Lake

Planning costs adding up for Columbia Falls

Setting up its own planning office could cost the city of Columbia Falls 4 1/2 times the revenue it received through the Tri-City Planning Office last year, council members learned Monday night.

Idaho Amber Alert for missing Coeur d'Alene children - possibly spotted heading through Montana

8-year-old Shasta Groene, 3-foot-10 and 40 pounds with long auburn hair and hazel eyes, and her 9-year-old brother, Dylan Groene, 4 feet and 60 pounds, with a blond crewcut and blue eyes.

Testimony over in Dasen trial

Flathead holds awards session Monday night

The Daily Inter Lake

Trial delayed in lawsuit over highway

Attorneys in the battle between KGEZ radio station owner/announcer John Stokes and the Montana Department of Transportation got more instructions from the court Wednesday rather than the expected trial date.

Alarms

Kalispell fire department had 10 calls. One was to Wal-Mart Tuesday night when a bike and vehicle collided. There were no serious injuries. Wednesday, an electrical smell was reported at the Nurturing Center.

Parents need to set standards - and also are expected to live up to them

The Daily Inter Lake

Carl Anton Simon, 59

Carl Anton Simon, 59, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at Colonial Manor in Whitefish.

Danni Paulson racks up victory

Whitefish police

Whitefish police arrested a man on a warrant for disorderly conduct.

Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's Office took a report about a man who said he'd be home in an hour at about 11 a.m. Tuesday and still wasn't home by Tuesday evening. Authorities learned that he might have gone fishing and launched a low-key search, involving deputies and the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation. The man was reportedly seen fishing Wednesday morning and was found to be unharmed.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested a man early Wednesday for DUI and on a warrant.

Colin Mackay Wills, 94

Colin Mackay Wills, 94, died Friday, May 13, 2005, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell.

Alarms

Kalispell fire department had nine calls. One was to North Meridian Road for a traffic accident that sent a woman with back pain to the hospital on Monday evening. Burned food activated a fire alarm on Fourth Avenue East at 4 a.m. Tuesday.

Courthouse East decision delayed

The public had much to say about a proposal for the old Courthouse East property, but the Kalispell City Council said little before tabling the issue Monday night.

Columbia Falls police

XColumbia Falls police are investigating a fraud report from a credit union.

Hearing expected on Smith Valley plan

A public hearing could be held as early as this summer on a proposal to create a controlled groundwater area north of Smith Lake.

Today

Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m, Libby High School.

Plows reach bottom of drift

The Daily Inter Lake

State should fix pensions now

And so it begins to unfold. Problems with state retirement programs were largely swept under the rug during the recently concluded legislative session, but now there are plans to shed light on why the funds are faced with huge deficits.

Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's Office is investigating two cases of embezzlement.

Dasen tells his side of story

The high-profile trial of Dick Dasen Sr. for prostitution-related offenses reached a crucial turn Tuesday as the defendant took the stand, acknowledged many of the facts in evidence, but disputed the prosecution's theory of the case.

Northern Colorado joins Big Sky

The Big Sky Conference presidents voted unanimously to expand Tuesday, adding Northern Colorado to form a nine-team league.

Melvin Marcellus Mumbower, 86

Melvin Marcellus Mumbower, 86, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2005, in Spokane.

Council backs higher permit fees

The Daily Inter Lake

Lawsuit over casino permit dismissed

Shelley Germann's lawsuit against the city of Whitefish and four former City Council members over a casino permit for the Whitefish Downtowner has been dismissed by District Judge Ted Lympus.

Anne B. "Nan" (Storr) Ford

Anne B. "Nan" (Storr) Ford, "went asleep in Jesus" on Tuesday, May 17, 2005, in St. Louis.

Council tackles Courthouse East, permit fees

Two main issues headline the Kalispell City Council's packed agenda tonight.

Betty Jo (Phillips) Kuntz, 81

Betty Jo (Phillips) Kuntz was born June 2, 1923, in Rudyard to Robert and Josephine (Saueressig) Phillips. She grew up on the family farm at Goldstone and graduated from Joplin High School in 1941.

Samuel Thomas Wagers, 71

Samuel Thomas Wagers, 71, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2005, at his home in Kalispell. He was born on Sept. 1, 1933, at Harlan, Ky., the son of Ben and Lucy (Smallwood) Wagers.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police took a report of tires and wheels stolen at Funshine Car Wash Sunday.

Alarms

Kalispell fire department had seven calls, all for medical problems.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police took a report of a wallet stolen from a vehicle at Smith's. A purse was stolen from an apartment on Seventh Street West. It was recovered later, but money was missing from it.

Forum planned today on CF growth

A community forum tonight will give Columbia Falls residents their first close look at the proposed growth policy that could guide development around the city as it expands over the next 20 years.

Today

AARP Seniors Driver Safety Program 9a.m. to 1 p.m., today and May 19, The Summit, Kalispell. Cost is $10. Call 751-4500.

Best Buy among plaza's new tenants

Three retail stores and a bank will be the newest tenants at Mountain View Plaza shopping center in Kalispell.

Montana Highway Patrol

Montana Highway Patrol is investigating a crash at the bridge near Hungry Horse that severely injured the driver Sunday afternoon.

Paul Wayne Sanders, 33

Paul Wayne Sanders, 33, passed away on Thursday, May 12 , 2005, at his residence in Columbia Falls. He was born on May 23, 1971, in Jackson Hole, Wyo., the son of Paul and Paula (Schroyer) Sanders.

Dasen seen as 'angel of mercy'

Defense witnesses Monday described defendant Dick Dasen Sr. as a man who gave to strangers and friends without expectation of any return.

Mary Patricia Granier, 83

Mary Patricia Granier, 83, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2005, at her residence in Havre.

Growth policy work is picking up steam

Despite limited public input, progress seems to be picking up on the update of Flathead County's 18-year-old growth policy.

Kalispell police

Vandals kept Kalispell police busy with reports from around town. It started with trees festooned with toilet paper in the park at Grandview Drive. Tires were slashed on Parkway Driver, where a resident has an ongoing problem with vandalism. A window was broken in the gym door at Elrod School. A car was hit with green paint balls on First Avenue East. The same hue was found on the Jehovah's Witness Church.

John R. 'Mac' McManus

John R. "Mac" McManus, 81, passed away in his sleep on May 11, 2005, at Heritage Place in Kalispell.

Council tackles Courthouse East, permit fees

Two main issues headline the Kalispell City Council's packed agenda tonight.

Kalispell police

Five youths skateboarding in a parking lot on North Meridian Road Saturday afternoon refused to leave when asked to do so by a concerned citizen. When Kalispell police arrived, however, they were quick to appreciate the wisdom of a rapid departure.

Town hall teens detail lost youth

Joan Talarico, 18, and Kiara Keith, 15, look as pretty and normal as any other teenagers.

Flathead County Sheriff

A woman reported to Flathead County Sheriff's Office Saturday that someone had shot up her deck on Wednesday night.

Whitefish considers medical-office plan at new hospital site

The Daily Inter Lake

Former Whitefish resident wins PGA tourney

A former Whitefish resident won the tournament where Tiger Woods couldn't even make the cut.

Columbia Falls works toward new planning office

The Daily Inter Lake

Body in Whitefish Lake identified

Human remains and personal effects identified as belonging to 14-year old David Almos were recovered Sunday afternoon from Whitefish Lake by Flathead County Dive Team members, sheriff's deputy Jordan White said.

Helen E. Prince, 89

Helen E. Prince, 89 died Thursday, May 12, 2005, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell.

Roger F. Gowdey, 81

Roger F. Gowdey, 81, died Tuesday, May 10, 2005, at the Bitterroot Valley Living Center in Stevensville.

Fear and loathing on the eruption trail

Andy Lockhart was nowhere near the danger zone when Mount St. Helens blew its top 25 years ago, blasting almost a cubic mile of rock across southern Washington.

The quest for a new growth policy

A three-day blitz of planning activities this week may help refine efforts to build a new growth policy for Flathead County.

Semitool exec focuses on Asia

Larry Murphy is sort of the Will Rogers of the computer chip industry: He's never met a job he didn't like.

Alarms

Sheriff's officers, Marion ambulance and ALERT were called to the scene of an accidental shooting Friday night on Murr Creek Road. The victim apparently stepped in front of his friend while the friend was shooting off his .22 rifle. The man was hit in the center of his back.

Forest planning to be based on new set of rules

The Daily Inter Lake

William C. Perry Jr., 61

William C. Perry Jr., 61, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2005, at his home in Kalispell.

C-Falls girls, Polson boys post track wins

The Daily Inter Lake

Kalispell police

Kalispell police department was notified Friday afternoon of the theft of a wallet from an unlocked vehicle in the parking lot of a local motel. The victim's fearless daughter dove into a nearby trash bin in search of the billfold, but to no avail. The wallet was finally found lying in the grass - minus its cash stash.

Opal Amanda Stevens, 88

Opal Amanda Stevens, 88, died May 11, 2005, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell.

Whitefish Police

Whitefish Police Department were called in when a fight broke out just after midnight Saturday at a local bowling alley. No arrests were made.

Procedure errors affect gravel issues

Flathead County is batting 0-for-2 with gravel pit issues in the last two weeks, due to procedural errors by the board of adjustment, planning board and planning office.

The songs you can't get away from

There is a reasonable buffer zone - including trees and a pasture or two - between our house and any neighbors.

Tiger's place in streak history

Now that Tiger Woods' run of making the cut in 142 consecutive tournaments is over, let's examine where it ranks among the more famous streaks in sports.

Breaking barriers

For 4 1/2 hours Saturday at Legends Stadium, Eureka's Emylyn Bentley was in constant motion.

Churches sow seeds of friendship during mission trip to Santiago, Chile

A group of Flathead Valley people have found that when you plant a church, relationships grow.

Flathead County sheriff

A woman told Flathead County sheriff's deputies Friday afternoon she had let a friend take care of her horse and now she had discovered that the alleged friend had gone and sold the animal right out from under her. The woman was advised to contact an attorney.

Power agency to give tribes $3.49 million to buy land

For the first time, the Bonneville Power Administration and the Confederated Salish-Kootenai Tribes have reached an agreement that provides the tribes with $3.49 million for conservation land purchases to mitigate for damages caused by construction of Hungry Horse Dam.

Today

Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E. in Kalispell, Spring Cleaning Day 1 to 4 p.m. All members of the Northwest Montana Historical Society and community invited to do yard work, cleaning and painting. Snacks and beverages will be available. Call 756-8381.

Republicans elect new leadership for Flathead

The Daily Inter Lake

Barbara Kay Seelye, 49

Barbara Kay Seelye, 49, "went to be with the Lord" after a long, courageous battle with multiple sclerosis (MS) on Tuesday, May 10, 2005, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell.

Cherry Fest planned at Yellow Bay

Yellow Bay Community Club, mile marker 18 on Montana 35, hosts the Flathead Cherry Fest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police took a call from a driver who said she was being followed by a man. Dispatchers advised her to drive to the police department. On the way, she reported that the man had hit Federal Express boxes outside a credit union. He was arrested.

Dasendefensebegins

The prosecution concluded its case in the trial of Dick Dasen Sr. Friday, dropping one prostitution-related charge because a witness never appeared; then the defense took over, starting out by calling Dasen's wife to the stand.

Today

Great Northern 5K Fun Run and Walk fund-raiser on the Great Northern trail near Meridian and Center Streets in Kalispell. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Race time is 8:30 am. Prizes and door prizes. Race registration forms available at sporting goods stores and fitness clubs around the valley. Call Rebecca Shaw at 752-3325.

Alarms

Divers investigate vehicle in river

Will animal operation get to move?

Donald Richard German, 63

Donald Richard German, 63, died Thursday, May 12, 2005, at his home in Kalispell.

'Scarecrow Sue' makes cast-offs into art

Eureka girls in hunt for 8-B title

It's been awhile since Eureka's girls have finished atop the district standings in track and field.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police were called to Grouse Mountain Lodge early Friday when a security officer was severely beaten. He was taken by ambulance to the hospital.

Screening helps youths find special medical care

The Shriners have been giving children in need of orthopedic care their support for over 15 years.

Schools gather for some friendly competition

Plows chip away at Glacier Park's Big Drift

Glacier National Park road crews are chipping away at the infamous Big Drift - the only remaining obstacle to opening Going-to-the-Sun Road for the summer season.

Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's Office sent divers, deputies, and others to Lower Dam Road Friday afternoon when a vehicle was found submerged in the South Fork of the Flathead River. No one was found inside the vehicle.

Diamond in the rough

Proving them wrong.

Man faces 2 charges over bear shooting

The Daily Inter Lake

Cornelia Sherman Addington, 92

Cornelia Sherman Addington, 92, died on Friday May 6, 2005, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell.

Fund-raising climb at Lone Pine planned

It's time to gear up for the second annual Lone Pine Grind planned May 21.

Bigfork netters double up in duals with WHS

The Daily Inter Lake

Today

3 Flathead County Animal Control will be closed today for staff training. Phone calls will still be taken. Normal business hours will resume on Saturday.

Sunshine blesses NVH celebration

Sunshine and the Rev. John Bent blessed North Valley Hospital's future location on Thursday.

Hit-and-run driver charged

A driver who reportedly slammed into a bicyclist, sending him flying 150 feet, has pleaded guilty to four charges, after having to be rescued himself.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested a man for stalking another man Wednesday night.

Jury sees Dasen Q&A with police

Jurors heard from defendant Dick Dasen Sr. for the first time Thursday, in the form of a videotaped police interview in which Dasen openly discusses his relationships and payments to women he claims he was trying to help.

Lunch break: High schools to get food courts

Traditional school lunches will be a thing of the past at Flathead High School and the new Glacier High School when it opens in fall 2007.

Litter has gotten out of control

We received a letter to the editor about litter the other day, and it got to making us wonder whether other people are as upset about the problem as we are.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police Thursday arrested a man on a charge of manufacturing dangerous drugs. Matt Evans, 22, reportedly moved out of an apartment, leaving behind equipment for growing marijuana.

Board delays decision on gravel pits

The Daily Inter Lake

Thief nets personal information from Kalispell company

About 9,000 people have been notified that some of their personal information was taken from the Merlin Information Service's database in Kalispell.

Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff s Office took a report Wednesday afternoon about a man who allegedly drove recklessly on U.S. 93 and then slammed on his brakes and made threatening gestures at another driver. Later, the same man reportedly scuffled with his father at home.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police spent much of their time dealing with civility issues. Two boys repeatedly beat a goose with a stick at Woodland Park. Two girls screamed obscenities at another girl on Buffalo Stage Road and said they want to beat her up. A woman decided Smith s would be a good place to show off her vocal power. A woman said another woman spit on her at the Blue & White Motel. A previously screaming couple had gone mute when officers arrived at the Eldorita Apartments. A man employing loud profanity at a pay phone on First Avenue East was warned to mind his manners.

Young musician shares gift

Fourteen-year-old cellist, pianist and vocalist Amos Chon offers a benefit recital at 7:30 p.m. on May 21 at the First Presbyterian Church, 540 S. Main Street in Kalispell.

Bravettes gun down high-flying Eagles

It was just a few days ago that Flathead softball coach Dale Beerman was begging the Bravettes to 'focus.'

Flathead students present play on life

Flathead students present play on life, love and faith The Flathead High School theater department explores life, love, guilt and the importance of faith in the middle of a three-ring circus in "J.B.," presented tonight and Saturday at 7 p.m. in the David M. Hashley Theatre.

Alarms

Kalispell fire department had 12 calls. The crew took one person to the hospital after a truck hit a power pole on Montana 35 and 206; Creston fire department and highway patrol also went. No one was hurt on Woodland Park Drive, when a bicyclist fell, or on East Reserve Drive when a motorcycle and car collided Thursday afternoon.

Edna Marie Ottosen, 99

Edna Marie Ottosen, 99, died Thursday, May 5, 2005, at the Lake View Care Center in Bigfork.

Olivia Rose Weston, infant

Olivia Rose Weston, "went home to Jesus" on May 9, 2005. Even though she was only here a short time, she touched and changed so many lives by her gentle spirit.

Grizzlies roaming closer to people

Most people tend to think of grizzly bear country as being Glacier National Park, the Bob Marshall Wilderness, the Swan Valley and other wild places.

Freda M. Mahugh, 79

Freda M. Mahugh, 79, passed away May 8, 2005, in Kalispell.

Neighbors upset over bear-cub shooting

Residents in the Big Mountain's Ptarmigan Village neighborhood are angry after one of their own shot and killed a black bear cub in a tree Tuesday night.

Planning director hails from Las Vegas

The Flathead's quality of life has snagged another newcomer - in this case the county's new planning director.

Rhetoric over roadless plan overblown

Do not fear, the Bush roadless plan will not result in environmental destruction in the country's most remote and unroaded hinterlands.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police took a report of prescription drugs stolen from a vehicle on Woodside Lane.

Body believed to be that of teen who drowned in 1972

Divers Wednesday found more of what officials believe are the skeletal remains of a boy who drowned in Whitefish Lake 33 years ago.

Man renews concerns about school's health

Calling Edgerton Elementary School a "filthy cesspool" and claiming that "I have been lied to and ignored, hoping I'd just go away," Kalispell resident Darryl Iblings insisted Tuesday night that School District 5 trustees see to it that the school is cleaned up.

Mildred S. Fleming, 79

Mildred S. Fleming, 79, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2005, at her home in Columbia Falls.

Alarms

Kalispell fire department had five calls. The crew and West Valley fire department went to a field off of Spring Prairie Road where someone was injured in a four-wheeler accident. He went by private vehicle to the hospital. South Kalispell fire department was also called when a vehicle hit a power pole on East Reserve Drive on Wednesday. No one was seriously hurt.

Police officer testifies in Dasen trial

The Dick Dasen Sr. trial on Wednesday focused largely on testimony from law enforcement officers, switching from the usual spotlight on women who claim they were paid for sex by the Kalispell businessman.

Divisional time for AA, B netters

High school divisional tennis action heats up this week with Eureka and Flathead getting the jump on Class A schools.

Koocanusa fishing improves for kamloops, bull trout

If fish could talk, it would be the kamloops rainbow that says "Eh."

Few voice opinions on county growth policy

Although hundreds of people over the last few years have complained about land-use planning in the Flathead, only about 40 people showed up Tuesday night to try to do something about it.

Joan A. Favre, 58

Joan A. Favre, 58, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2005, at her home in Kalispell, after a courageous seven-year-long battle with ovarian cancer.

Virginia Anne "Ginny" McCluskey, 77

Virginia Anne "Ginny" McCluskey, 77, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2005, at Colonial Manor in Whitefish after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Darrell S. Overcast, 73

Darrell S. Overcast, 73, passed away Friday, May 6, 2005, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center of natural causes.

Halvor Lee, 94

Halvor Lee, 94, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2005, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police took a report of theft of medication from a home on 12th Avenue West.

Prostitute describes deals with Dasen

An admitted prostitute testified Tuesday morning that though the sex-for-money trade wasn't explicitly stated, Dick Dasen Sr.'s actions during an encounter made clear what he expected.

Tracks cleared after train derails

The Associated Press

Man pleads guilty to robbery attempt

A man who pulled a malfunctioning gun during an aborted robbery attempt pleaded guilty to attempted robbery last week.

Split decision for FHS, Polson Plenty of errors, hits, runs make for

entertaining twinbill

Kalispell police

Kalispell police were called about a reckless driver coming into Kalispell from near Majestic Valley Arena Monday. The driver reportedly almost caused several wrecks before he was stopped by an officer on Main Street. Suspected of driving drunk, the man was taken to the jail, where it was learned that he is a diabetic and his blood sugar was severely out of line. Instead of a cell, he went to the hospital, where he was treated and released. Police Chief Frank Garner said occasionally drivers in diabetic distress appear to be intoxicated.

Asbestos solution must be FAIR

It is good to know that Congress has taken an interest in the innocent victims of asbestos such as hundreds of residents of Libby, Montana. It shows that government does have a heart.

Reward raised for 'bucket biologists'

The Flathead Valley chapter of Trout Unlimited has boosted its bounty for so-called "bucket biologists."

$500,000 gift jump-starts auditorium project

The curtain will be raised next year on a newly renovated historic Central School Auditorium, thanks to a $500,000 gift from an anonymous donor.

Crews confront the 'Big Drift'

Glacier National Park engineers have sized up "The Big Drift," the last obstacle to clearing Going-to-the-Sun for traffic, and it appears as big as ever.

Alarms

Kalispell fire department had eight calls. One was to a gas odor reported at a dentist's office on West Center Street due to an equipment malfunction.

Flathead coaches reach out

Last week was the annual trip for the coaches at Flathead High School to reach out to all the rural and elementary schools, let kids know what is available at FHS in terms of activities and athletics, and give specific information to those kids who will soon be affected as they move to the junior high School.

Freda M. Mahugh, 79

A memorial service for Freda M. Mahugh, 79, who died on Sunday, May 8, 2005, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 13, at Central Christian Church in Kalispell. A light luncheon will follow.

Today

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

Whitefish police

Whitefish police warned a man in a fight on Central Avenue on Sunday that if he came back, he'd be arrested. He did and he was.

Freda I. Ostby, 89

Freda I. Ostby, 89, born Feb. 29, 1916, in Alida, Minn., "slipped into the presence of her Savior," on Monday, May 2, 2005, surrounded by her loved ones and in her own cozy home in Martin City.

Flathead County Sheriff

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office was busy with animal complaints.

Alarms

Kalispell fire department had 10 calls. One was to Lone Pine, where a parent took care of a child in a bike crash. ALERT helicopter took one patient and the ambulance took two to the hospital after a vehicle rollover Sunday afternoon west of Kalispell. A woman suffering a medical problem at ShopKo didn't want a ride to the hospital. ALERT and Creston fire department also went with Kalispell to an accident on Lake Blaine Drive after midnight.

Kalispell woman taught 'Idol' finalist

Don't call Cathy Helder on Tuesday nights. She's riveted to her television, watching one of her former voice students sing her heart out.

County aims for 'road map' for growth

Consultants try to divine how to shape county growth policy

Bear climbs high to raid eagles' nest

Some Yellow Bay residents saw a surprising sight when a bear raided an eagles' nest on Sunday.

Lence gets longer prison term

Former Kalispell attorney John A. Lence was sentenced for the third time Friday for defrauding the former Mountain Bank in Whitefish.

Today

The Kalispell branch of Flathead County library will be closed today and Wednesday for renovations. Call 758-5820.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police are on the lookout for a new Craftsman lawn mower that escaped from the back of truck somewhere on the west side of town Monday.

Reid Allen Pickert

Reid Allen Pickert son of Ross and Coleen Pickert of Whitefish, was born March 24 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Zoe Madison Campbell

Zoe Madison Campbell daughter of William Campbell III and Natalie Lewis of Kalispell, was born March 23 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 3.5 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Cameron Philip Syck

Cameron Philip Syck son of Ashley Nixon and Samuel Syck of Kalispell, was born March 19 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Camille Elise Hedgecock

Camille Elise Hedgecock daughter of Angie Allen and Ryan Hedgecock of Columbia Falls, was born March 31 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Mason Carl Henderson

Mason Carl Henderson son of Robert and Dawn Henderson of Kalispell, was born March 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Brie Elise Treat

Brie Elise Treat daughter of Hal and Amanda Treat of Columbia Falls, was born March 21 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was 20 inches long.

Grace Elizabeth Stickney

Grace Elizabeth Stickney daughter of Christopher and Nicole Stickney of Columbia Falls, was born March 31 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Kenadie Morgan Lee

Kenadie Morgan Lee daughter of T.J. and Krista Lee of Kalispell, was born March 31 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 5 pounds, 5 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Mason Alexander Hermann

Mason Alexander Hermann son of Jacey and Alex Hermann of Kalispell, was born March 21 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20 inches long.

River Emery Noel

River Emery Noel son of Melanie Noel of Whitefish, was born March 25 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Elijah Scott Inman

Elijah Scott Inman son of Kerrie and Cory Inman of Kalispell, was born March 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 6 pounds, 8 1/2 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Maclean Aaron Keithly-Pugh

Maclean Aaron Keithly-Pugh son of Erin Keithly and Max Pugh of Kalispell, was born March 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Xene Yesterday Hubbard

Xene Yesterday Hubbard daughter of David Hubbard and Molly Hill of Kalispell, was born March 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 3 1/2 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Zeeannah Jayelynn Reid

Zeeannah Jayelynn Reid daughter of Kathleen Cook and Jesse Reid of Kalispell, was born Mary 3 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Alexea Jayelynn Hendren

Alexea Jayelynn Hendren daughter of Adam and Jennifer Hendren of Bigfork, was born March 20 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 2 1/4 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Rio Lyn McGregor

Rio Lyn McGregor daughter of Trevor and Sue McGregor of Bigfork, was born March 21 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Kaitlin Opal Yerich

Kaitlin Opal Yerich daughter of Christopher and Jessica Yerich of Columbia Falls, was born March 21 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Amelia June Webb

Amelia June Webb daughter of Brandon Webb and Anita Vinson of Somers, was born March 23 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Ethan Roland Ackroyd

Ethan Roland Ackroyd son of Heather and Stew Ackroyd of Kalispell, was born March 31 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 6 pounds, 13 1/2 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Historical Society leader loves a good story

Walter Sayre knows a lot about local history, but it's not facts and figures that drive his research, it's the offbeat stories.

Births

Zeeannah Jayelynn Reid, daughter of Kathleen Cook and Jesse Reid of Kalispell, was born Mary 3 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's Office, Kalispell fire department, Creston fire department

Kalispell police

Kalispell police responded to a report Saturday night of an allegedly-inebriated woman driving a pickup truck with painted flames and a loud muffler. She was supposedly yelling at people and calling them 'd2Californians.'d3

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested a man early Sunday on Seventh Street West for family member assault.

New group to monitor Whitefish Lake water quality

A new watchdog group for Whitefish Lake aims to keep track of research conducted and data compiled throughout the lake's watershed.

Kalispell police

A woman reported to Kalispell police department Friday that her daughter had been assaulted Thursday near Flathead High School.

Gerrit Kendall Leppink, 89

Gerrit Kendall Leppink died on Thursday, May 5, 2005, at Lake View Care Center in Bigfork, at the age of 89.

Downtown gas station to reopen with restaurant

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Flathead County Sheriff's Office received a report that someone with a sweet tooth and a sour heart bought six boxes of Krispy Kreme doughnuts from a fundraising booth in the Kmart parking lot. The woman paid with a counterfeit $50 bill.

Hospital stages celebration Thursday

North Valley Hospital celebrates on Thursday at its new hospital site with a blessing, community barbecue and an afternoon of family fun.

Family ties

When relatives run the business, a few adjustments have to be made

Beverly (Lehman) Schritz, 58

Beverly (Lehman) Schritz, 58, died Monday May 2, 2005, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, after her battle with cancer.

War and peace waged in a family style

A co-worker lent me a book she thought I would enjoy - a memoir of two sisters as told by the older one.

Three's company for a new mother

Students dig deep to pay for Tennessee trip

A team of imaginative students at Elrod School is demonstrating yet another arena of their creativity - and their willingness to work.

A tough couple of weeks for The Boss

This week's top 10:

Rosenbaum rises for Roe

It's been a memorable season, to say the least, for Columbia Falls senior Kyle Rosenbaum.

Saturday at Legends Stadium

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Penny 'Penny' Harvey White, 54

Penelope "Penny" Harvey White of Whitefish, died Monday, May 2, 2005, as a result of a plane accident near Mt. Aeneas in the Jewel Basin in Northwest Montana.

Bravettes pull out two road victories

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Wanted: Someone to adopt big bridge

Does anybody have a use for a 111-year-old bridge?

Martin 'Marty' Vernon White, 61

Martin "Marty" Vernon White of Whitefish, died, Monday, May 2, 2005, as a result of a plane accident near Mount Aeneas in the Jewel Basin area of Northwestern Montana.

Bones may belong to drowned boy

Flathead County officials have a theory about bones in a sock that were caught last week by a startled fisherman on Whitefish Lake.

Attorneys paint opposing pictures of Dasen

Following eight days of testimony, the prosecution and defense have painted a clear black-and-white case in the prostitution trial of Kalispell businessman Dick Dasen Sr.

Kids get a place to play at old roller rink

Food makes a fine donation

Flathead County Library patrons got a chance to trim their debt and fatten up the food bank during Food For Fines Week. As part of its celebration of National Library Week, the library invited its customers to trade in their book fines, a dollar at a time, for donations of nonperishable food items. Each food item equaled $1 in overdue fines.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police arrested two women for DUI on Thursday night.

Edith K. 'Chuckie' Foster, 82

Edith K. "Chuckie" Foster died of Alzheimer's disease May 5, 2005, at Riverside Senior Living in Whitefish. She was 82.

W.Valley roadways due for cleanup

Residents of West Valley are invited to help out with the annual roadside cleanup from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. Meet at West Valley School at 9 a.m. for a few hours of sprucing up the area's roadways.

Obstetric nurses stay for a long time

It's just something about babies. And a lot of things about being part of a team.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested a man Friday on a warrant for making harassing calls to his girlfriend's ex-husband and on a warrant for failing to appear as ordered in court.

Alarms

Kalispell fire department had nine calls. One was to check out a gas smell at an apartment building on Second Avenue West.

Flathead Finale

Flathead Invite draws 6 AA teams

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Kalispell police

Kalispell police were called to Motel 6 at 3:30 a.m., when someone allegedly broke the window of a room and threatened to beat up people inside. A man with facial injuries from broken glass showed up at the police department and got a ride to the hospital.

Snow, weather still rule Sun Road clearing

The telltale signs of Logan Pass opening soon were everywhere along the lower stretches of Sun Road on Friday - budding leaves, running water, workers in T-shirts and a conspicuous absence of snow.

Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's Office was summoned Thursday by a Lower Valley Road resident who discovered someone had buried something in his field and erected a wooden cross. A deputy learned that a neighbor had buried a dog there and the property owner agreed to let it rest in peace where it was.

Richard William Role, 65

Richard William "Dick" Role, 65, a longtime Columbia Falls resident, passed away on May 1, 2005, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Ardyce Adell Dubia, 62

Ardyce Adell Dubia, 62, a Fairbanks and North Pole, Alaska, resident, died April 30, 2005, in Pocatello, Idaho, following a tragic RV accident while traveling home to Alaska.

Heather Dawn Lewis, 26

Heather Dawn Lewis, 26, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2005, in Seattle after complications from her bone marrow transplant. She was born on June 9, 1978, in Great Falls, the daughter of Charles and Debbie (Allen) Lewis.

Tropical dancers give annual show

Ka Waikahe Hula School presents its 12th annual May hula show on May 14 at 6 p.m. at the Stillwater Christian School in Kalispell.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested a 24-year-old man for his second DUI Thursday night.

Folk singer kicks off music series

Folk musician Lucy Kaplansky gives the inaugural concert of the Montana Radio Cafe Music Series on May 14 in the KM Theatre at 7:30 p.m.

Sex offender sentenced to 10 years

A designated sexual predator was sentenced to 10 years in prison Thursday.

Bigfork church off to good start

Pope John Paul II had a special place in the hearts of Catholics and non-Catholics across the world - and now he will have a special place in Bigfork named for him.

State offers bridge for adoption

Looking for a unique Mother's Day gift?

Hankinson hurls Lakers out of trouble

That was a big favor Tucker Hankinson did for the Kalispell Lakers.

Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's Office took a call from Willow Glen Drive, where someone poured gasoline on groceries in the back of a truck. Criminal mischief was also reported on Middle Road.

Penners flock to valley in record numbers bers event enjoys record entries

No growing pains here.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police took a call from a couple on 10th Street West who said a woman who gave them a dog has been harassing them and wanting it back.

Two convicted in marijuana case

Two men from Northwest Montana were convicted in federal court Tuesday of conspiracy to grow marijuana.

Robert Donald Mast, 42

Robert Donald Mast, 42, was killed in a dispute at his property in Eureka, on April 30, 2005.

Forest expo open to public this weekend

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Box-boy hero is honored by cops

Kalispell Police Thursday honored a quick-thinking and heroic box boy who recovered a woman's purse after an alleged snatching.

Flathead boys, Whitefish girls post 6-1 tennis victories

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Whitefish police

Whitefish police took a report of vehicle parts stolen on West Third Street.

Col. David Hackworth, military analyst, formerly of Whitefish, dies

Retired Army Col. David Hackworth, a famously outspoken and decorated veteran who lived in Whitefish in the 1990s, died Wednesday in Tijuana, Mexico. He was 74.

Over 1,000 athletes, 18 teams headed for Archie Roe

Over 1,000 athletes from 18 teams will crowd Legends Stadium Saturday for the annual Archie Roe Invitational track meet.

Paul Lacey Goddard Jr., 82

Paul Lacey Goddard Jr., 82, died Monday May 2, 2005, at his family home in Bigfork, surrounded by his loving family after fighting the battle with cancer.

Roadless move leads to expected reactions

With a new policy that gives states input on designating federal roadless areas, Gov. Brian Schweitzer is bound to be bombarded by divergent views if he decides to pursue a petition for roadless lands in Montana.

Aurie 'Maxine' King, 94

Aurie "Maxine" King, 94, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2005, at Brendan House in Kalispell.

A rocky finish to hearingof board of adjustment

One of the most contentious and acerbic public hearings in recent memory may have to be repeated because of a procedural error by the president of the Flathead County Board of Adjustment.

Plane crash kills 2 in Jewel Basin

A Whitefish couple died in a plane crash Tuesday night on Mount Aeneas in the Jewel Basin Hiking Area east of Kalispell.

Restraint needed in state budget

Maybe it's not so surprising that a recent report from the Legislative Fiscal Division shows that state collections are running 13 percent higher than they were through April of last year.

James Arthur Drace, 79

James Arthur Drace, 79, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2005, at his home near Columbia Falls, surrounded by his loving wife, Alberta, and his children.

Woman says she was 'coaxed' into prostitution

The prosecution and defense continued their strategies of depicting dueling portraits of Kalispell businessman Dick Dasen Sr. during the eighth day of his prostitution trial.

Two groups file lawsuit over timber sales

Two groups have sued the Flathead National Forest and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over the Robert-Wedge and West Side Reservoir post-fire projects.

Today

14th annual City Wide Prayer Breakfast, 6 a.m., Salvation Army Community Center, 110 Bountiful Drive, Kalispell. $4 continental breakfast. Public invited.

Log hauler turns to pro circuit

Sean Andrachick has parked his logging trucks, put away his chain saws, and replaced them with his other tools of the trade: fishing rods.

Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's Office went to Emmons Canyon Road Sunday where a man with a beer in one hand reportedly menaced neighbors with a gun in the other. After some hollering and disturbing, he was arrested.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested a man for partner assault on 13th Street West Sunday night.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police were busy with troublesome dogs, including one on First Avenue East that tried to attack a resident when he left the house, one on 13th Street East that bit a child on a bike, and one at Tidyman's that sank its teeth into someone

John M. Kauffman, 34

John M. Kauffman, 34, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2005, in Kalispell.

Petra Leach, 41

Petra (Posl) Leach, 41, of Kalispell, passed away on April 24, 2005, after a long battle with cancer.

Charlo's girls and Polson's boys captured team titles

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State urges transportation planning for Whitefish

The message from state highway officials to the Whitefish City Council on Monday was clear: Start planning now.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police were busy with troublesome dogs, including one on First Avenue East that tried to attack a resident when he left the house, one on 13th Street East that bit a child on a bike, and one at Tidyman's that sank its teeth into someone

Free life demands a free press

Sometimes a free press is annoying. Sometimes it is sloppy. Sometimes it is trivial.

Alarms

Kalispell fire department had six calls. Highway patrol and Smith Valley fire department also went to a vehicle accident on U.S. 2, where at least one person went to the hospital Sunday evening. The crew went to a vehicle accident on Seventh Avenue West Monday morning when one person was hurt.

John M. Kauffman, 34

John M. Kauffman, 34, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2005, in Kalispell.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested a man for partner assault on 13th Street West Sunday night.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police spent some time on a landlord/tenant dispute on Woodland Place Sunday.

School levy requests approved

In a light turnout Tuesday, voters approved five out of six levy requests from five schools across the Flathead and elected trustees to two school boards.

Tickets on sale for air show

Planning for this summer's Mountain Madness Air Show is about to kick into high gear, with 27 subcommittees and hundreds of volunteers getting into the act.

Commissioners OK Two Rivers Plan

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Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's Office went to Emmons Canyon Road Sunday where a man with a beer in one hand reportedly menaced neighbors with a gun in the other. After some hollering and disturbing, he was arrested.

Today

Kila School board special meeting at 7:30 a.m. canvass election votes.

Justice Court to be closed May 9-13

Flathead County Justice Court will be closed May 9-13 as the office installs a new computer program.

Commissioners take up tax break again

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Swan Lake development gets first nod

Faced with hundreds of opponents or a likely lawsuit from developers, the Lake County Commissioners defied the opponents Tuesday, unanimously supporting preliminary plat approval for a 57-unit condominium development around Swan Lake's historic Kootenai Lodge.

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Charles 'Doc' Graham

Charles 'Doc' Graham died April 27, 2005, at the Sanders County Hospital in Plains.

Dasen trial: more tales of sex, checks

Questions about sex, checks and drug use continued Tuesday in the seventh day of testimony in Dick Dasen Sr.'s criminal prosecution in Flathead County District Court.

Dr. John D. Stephan, 78

Dr. John D. Stephan, 78, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2005, at HealthCenter Northwest in Kalispell. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, on July 25, 1926, the son of Lewis B. and Dorothy (Fuller) Stephan.

Girls tell of sex-for-pay encounters

Jurors heard more testimony Monday from girls regarding their encounters with Kalispell businessman Dick Dasen, including two who were minors at the time.

Eureka man murdered

Officials believe that a dispute over bighorn sheep led to murder in Eureka on Saturday evening.

Walter Joseph 'd4Joe'd5 Gibbons, 84

Walter Joseph 'd2Joe'd3 Gibbons, 84, passed away April 20, 2005, at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls after a long battle with cancer. Joe was born Dec. 8th ,1920, in Kalispell to Walter S. and Ruby (Arndt) Gibbons. He attended school at Eureka and graduated from Lincoln County High School in 1940.

Alarms

Kalispell fire department had six calls. Highway patrol and Smith Valley fire department also went to a vehicle accident on U.S. 2, where at least one person went to the hospital Sunday evening. The crew went to a vehicle accident on Seventh Avenue West Monday morning when one person was hurt.

Anna Shipman Tracht, 89

Anna Shipman Tracht, 89, passed away at her home in Kalispell, April 30, 2005. She was born June 22, 1915, at Goldstone, Mont., to Ernest and Mary Waugh Shipman.

Man toting beer and gun arrested

Flathead County Sheriff's Office went to Emmons Canyon Road Sunday where a man with a beer in one hand reportedly menaced neighbors with a gun in the other. After some hollering and disturbing, he was arrested.

Barry Steven Domph, 62

Barry Steven Domph, 62, died of a heart attack on April 29, 2005, in Helena. Barry was born in New York, N.Y., on May 24, 1942, to Solomon and Rose Katz Domph. His family moved to Southern California when Barry was 15 years old where he graduated from high school and attended Pierce College.

Vote near on Kootenai Lodge plan

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New church named after John Paul II

The name of beloved Pope John Paul II will live on through a new Catholic church in Bigfork.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police were busy with troublesome dogs, including one on First Avenue East that tried to attack a resident when he left the house, one on 13th Street East that bit a child on a bike, and one at Tidyman'd5s that sank its teeth into someone

Angela McAlpin, 87

Angela McAlpin, 87, passed away Friday, April 29, 2005, in Kalispell.

Mary Elizabeth Ambrogini, 84

Mary Elizabeth Ambrogini, 84, a longtime Essex resident, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2005, at the Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Whitefish of natural causes.

Angela McAlpin, 87

Angela McAlpin, 87, passed away Friday, April 29, 2005, in Kalispell.

Whitefish police

Early Sunday morning Whitefish police arrested a man on Baker Avenue for DUI.

Youths to get lessons on alcohol

Brandee Tyree and Katharine Thompson are pretty unflappable, but there are some numbers that really scare them:

Whitefish council to meet

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Flathead County sheriff

A noisy gathering at Browns Meadows where partygoers were seen tossing trash around ended with four juveniles arrested by Flathead County sheriff'd5s deputies Saturday night for minor in possession.

Kalispell council to meet

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Kalispell police

The owner of an apartment building on Liberty Street called Kalispell police Saturday afternoon to report she was concerned about beer cans found in the bushes near her building. She said that one of her residents has been picking up cans there for almost a year, and since she doesn'd5t think any of her tenants are responsible for leaving the trash, she is worried about a possible Peeping Tom.

Elmer Adolph Olson Sr., 94

Elmer Adolph Olson Sr., 94, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2005, at his residence in Kalispell.

Whitefish police

Power was out Friday night for just over three hours. Late Friday, a man was arrested by Whitefish police during a traffic stop on 10th Street. He was charged with driving on a surrendered license, no insurance, possession of dangerous drugs and drug paraphernalia

Baker bests javelin mark

Kalispell police

Kalispell police received a report of a suspicious vehicle driving near Peterson School Friday afternoon. A caller said the man in the vehicle first appeared to be watching someone and then drove slowly around the entire school area. When police arrived, the vehicle was gone and no registration was found on the reported license plate.

Two brothers scale Glacier Park's highest peak - in March

Two brothers have "pantsed" the tallest peak in Glacier National Park.

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Two hundred years ago last week, Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark began their historic trek across the territory that would eventually become Montana.

New Super One preparing to open May 18 at Whitefish spot

With the promise of offering "the biggest and nicest produce in town," Super 1 stores is preparing to open its newest Flathead Valley store on U.S. 93 in Whitefish on May 18.

FVCC sees expansion plan intact

Flathead Valley Community College expects to complete the full scope of its campus expansion, according to President Jane Karas .

Helen Louise Ryan, 69

Helen was born on Aug. 30, 1935, in lone, Wash., to John and Opal Norton Beatty. She was raised in Metaline Falls, Wash., where she was the salutatorian of her high school graduating class.

Flathead County Sheriff

A man was cited for indecent exposure at a Kalispell mobile home park Friday evening. A neighbor reported to Flathead County Sheriff'd5s officers that the man was running around dropping his pants and exposing himself while the neighbor and his family were trying to enjoy a barbecue.

Minnesota humor is all in good fun

Once people find out you're from Minnesota, you're fair game for the good-natured ribbing that comes with hailing from the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

Four compete for two seats on community college board

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State studies plans for wildlife parks

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is considering permits for a "roadside menagerie" with lions and tigers and bears for separate locations east of Kalispell and Ferndale.

Giving Democrats' agenda a chance

Legislative Republicans are sweeping Montana with their "taxpayers tour," pointing out all that went wrong in the recently concluded legislative session.

Few districts seek levy approval

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested a woman early Saturday morning on Seventh Street for DUI.

Today

Speaker and author Wayne Weible talks about 23 years of alleged apparitions of the Virgin Mary in the Medjugorje in Bosnia/Herzegovina, 7 p.m., Flathead High School auditorium. Free. Call 257-3818.

Mansion to stagea murder mystery

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If ever there was a physical embodiment of the cliche "a day late and a dollar short," it is baseball commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig.

Better never than late

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