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Free prostate cancer screening 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. To make an appointment and for information, call 751-4000.

Raceway Park crowns champions in several classes

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The bare bones about dinosaurs

Dinosaur bones will come to life for children who come to an afternoon workshop Saturday, Oct. 8, with Jack Horner in Kalispell.

Flathead County sheriff

Hungry dogs were reported in Hungry Horse to Flathead County sheriff's deputies. The caller said the dogs had no shelter and looked very skinny.

'Dogs, Pirates division champs

John Louis Hoffman, 81

John Louis Hoffman, 81, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend, "arrived in Heaven" on Sept. 26, 2005, from his home in Yuma, Ariz.

Defensible space: Forested communities take prudent precautions

An elegant home on Antler Ridge Road is the rally point, the fallback position for firefighters if the Elkhorn Subdivision west of Whitefish is ever overrun by fire.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police arrested a 40-year-old man for violating his release conditions. They also received a report of the theft of sunglasses and a stereo from a car on Iowa Avenue.

Symposium addresses development

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Ila Mae (Butler) Moore, 70

Our beautiful wife and mother, Ila Mae (Butler) Moore passed away at the young age of 70 on Sept. 28, 2005, at her home in Helena surrounded by her family. Truly our miracle lady, she had beaten ovarian and breast cancer 20 years ago. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. Ila filled each and every day with family, fun and travel.

Special weekend events planned to aid Hurricane Katrina victims

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a work of art in progress

Braves settle on a QB for key road game at Helena

Injury and inconsistency.

Energy firm's plan worries residents near Libby

LIBBY - Residents at the end of Kootenai River Road are getting organized to fight a Bonneville Power Administration proposal that could expand the existing transmission-line right of way.

Arthur William 'Art' Lubbes, 80

Arthur William "Art" Lubbes, 80, died at his residence Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2005, in Kalispell.

Bulldogs 'home opener' a success

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Wildlife awareness tips for drivers

The Montana Department of Transportation reminds motorists that October is often the worst month on many of Western Montana's roads in terms of wildlife-vehicle collisions.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police were alerted to a suspicious situation at Skippers. A man was noticed in a car with a child whose legs were sticking out the door. The car was gone when officers arrived to investigate.

Larry 'Mac' Mackaman, 69

Larry "Mac" Mackaman, 69, of Whitefish, passed away Sept. 27, 2005, of natural causes at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Guard unit again called to serve

Local soldiers shipped out last week for a new deployment.

Destry Landyn Mason

Destry Landyn Mason son of Erin Mason of Kalispell, was born Aug. 19 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds.

Audrey Elizabeth Bledsoe

Audrey Elizabeth Bledsoe daughter of Beau and Nora Bledsoe of Bigfork, was born Aug. 30 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 9 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Blake Cavan Lindemann

Blake Cavan Lindemann son of Jodie and Kurt Lindemann of Kalispell, was born Aug. 17 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 9 pounds, 7.2 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Tyler Douglas Williams

Tyler Douglas Williams son of Michael and Kelly Williams of Kalispell, was born Aug. 16 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Jazmyn Savannah Toliver

Jazmyn Savannah Toliver daughter of Sarah and Eddie Toliver of West Glacier, was born Sept. 19 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 9 pounds, 11 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Damion Alexzander Bache Erickson

Damion Alexzander Bache Erickson son of Torey and David Erickson of Libby, was born Aug. 23 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces.

Annabelle May Rhodes

Annabelle May Rhodes daughter of David and Jody Rhodes of Eureka, was born Aug. 24 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8.1 pounds and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Chloe Marie Masterson

Chloe Marie Masterson daughter of Tawna Silva and Shane Masterson of Somers, was born Aug. 17 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Nicole Marie Reikofski

Nicole Marie Reikofski daughter of Michael Baker and Kerry Reikofski of Columbia Falls, was born Aug. 19 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 22 inches long.

William Robert Timlick

William Robert Timlick son of Jeff and Stephanie Timlick of Kalispell, was born Aug. 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7.2 pounds and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Ivan Ivanavich Sysa

Ivan Ivanavich Sysa son of Ivan and Jennifer Sysa of Kalispell, was born Aug. 21 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Dalton Alex McFarland Parent

Dalton Alex McFarland Parent daughter of Amber Parent, was born Aug. 27 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Makhenna Briann Hill

Makhenna Briann Hill daughter of Dustin Hill and Jennifer Heil of Kalispell, was born Aug. 30 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Isaiah Robert Bauer

Isaiah Robert Bauer son of Samantha Vondrich and Shawn Bauer of Kalispell, was born Aug. 19 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Kyrah Paige Farrington

Kyrah Paige Farrington daughter of Clint and Ashley Farrington of Kalispell, was born Aug. 27 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 5 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 18 inches long.

Siena Grace Pacheco

Siena Grace Pacheco daughter of Ted and Bri Pacheco of Kalispell, was born Aug. 23 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Sawyer Bradley Cain

Sawyer Bradley Cain son of Brad and Kim Cain of Lakeside, was born Aug. 17 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 9 pounds, 1 ounce and was 21 inches long.

Ava Gabrielle Metcalfe

Ava Gabrielle Metcalfe daughter of Jennifer and John Metcalfe of Whitefish, was born Aug. 18 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8.5 pounds and was 20 inches long.

Finian Matthew McCarvel

Finian Matthew McCarvel son of Kevin and Cheryl McCarvel of Kalispell, was born Aug. 27 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 18 1/2 inches long.

Cora Nicole Byrd

Cora Nicole Byrd daughter of John Byrd and Michelle Lightner of Whitefish, was born Aug. 21 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Ayanna Grace Parker

Ayanna Grace Parker daughter of Lindsey Parker of Kalispell, was born Aug. 16 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 9.7 pounds and was 23 1/2 inches long.

Sydney Reese Buckmaster

Sydney Reese Buckmaster daughter of Matt and Delia Buckmaster of Whitefish, was born Aug. 31 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 19 1/4 inches long.

Nathan Hunter Hathorne

Nathan Hunter Hathorne son of Noah and Ashley Hathorne of Kalispell, was born Aug. 29 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 9 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 22 inches long.

Patience Serenity Bain

Patience Serenity Bain daughter of Craig and KelleySue Bain of Columbia Falls, was born Aug. 17 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Timothy Lyle Williams

Timothy Lyle Williams son of Amanda Williams of Whitefish, was born Sept. 21 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Hadley Rose Dennison

Hadley Rose Dennison daughter of Ryan and Maggie Dennison of Kalispell, was born Aug. 27 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Athena Mabel Joy Wallace

Athena Mabel Joy Wallace daughter of Terrance Wallace and Jessica Alcott of Kalispell, was born Aug. 25 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 19 1/4 inches long.

Ellie Kate Andreessen

Ellie Kate Andreessen daughter of Marikate and Terry Andreessen of Libby, was born Aug. 31 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 20 inches long.

Samantha Lynn Jones

Samantha Lynn Jones daughter of Richard and Tressa Jones Jr., was born Aug. 27 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Takoda James Rohletter

Takoda James Rohletter son of Kevin Rohletter and Joni Swartzenberger of Somers, was born Aug. 19 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Emma Kate Anderson

Emma Kate Anderson daughter of Tim and Kate Anderson of Kalispell, was born Aug. 18 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Bodie Jack Maxon

Bodie Jack Maxon son of Lee and Heather Maxon of Kalispell, was born Aug. 19 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was 19 inches long.

Parker Lee Levitt

Parker Lee Levitt son of Josh and Erin Levitt of Kalispell, was born Sept. 21 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 2.5 ounces and was 20 1/4 inches long.

Seth Nicholaus Willard

Seth Nicholaus Willard son of Jennifer Monear and Nicholaus Willard of Columbia Falls, was born Aug. 22 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Delcy Mae Stewart

Delcy Mae Stewart daughter of Andrew and Emily Stewart of Bigfork, was born Aug. 18 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20 3/4 inches long.

Chloe McCall Converse

Chloe McCall Converse daughter of Stan and Catherine Converse of Kalispell, was born Aug. 22 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Kai Micah Golan

Kai Micah Golan son of Alan and Jennifer Golan of Columbia Falls, was born Sept. 8 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Monica Figueroa

Monica FigueroaShe weighed 6 pounds, 5 1/2 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

Mindi Lynn Moir

Mindi Lynn Moir daughter of Tyson and Shana Moir of Kalispell, was born Aug. 26 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 20 3/4 inches long.

Brady Robert Zunick

Brady Robert Zunick son of Robert Zunick and Pam Mackenstadt of Kalispell, was born Aug. 18 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 4 pounds, 2 ounces and was 17 inches long.

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Kai Micah Golan, son of Alan and Jennifer Golan of Columbia Falls, was born Sept. 8 at North Valley Hospital.

Kalispell woman wins big at casino

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Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested a 36-year-old male for drug possession with the intent to distribute after he approached a teenager at a gas station and asked him if he "knew anyone who wanted to buy some pot."

Kalispell police

Kalispell police apprehended Joshua Menning, a 23-year-old man who escaped from custody Wednesday afternoon.

No smoking

Beginning Saturday, no smoking, no chewing - no tobacco use of any kind - will be legal on any public-school property.

Breaking ground

Flathead Valley Community College begins its $19.3-million campus expansion Friday with a ceremonial groundbreaking.

Helen Claire Bradbury, 82

Helen Claire Bradbury, 82, passed away Monday, Sept. 26, 2005, at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell.

Another disgrace from W.R. Grace

A year ago, W.R. Grace point man Alan Stringer assured Libby asbestos victims that his company would continue to see them through their health-care problems.

Today

Denise Smith, field representative for Senator Conrad Burns will offer community outreach hours 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Mission Mountain Market, 405 Main St. in Ronan. Call 257-3360 or 800-344-1513.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police arrested a 24-year-old woman for DUI and an 18-year-old male for stealing some lottery tickets.

Law to force public places to clear air

Park transitfacility planis unveiled

A new transit center near Apgar was the centerpiece of a presentation Wednesday in Kalispell from Glacier National Park officials on the upcoming Going-to-the-Sun rehabilitation project.

Judge backs forest on old-growth plans

A federal judge has upheld the Flathead National Forest on all counts in a lawsuit that challenged an old-growth forest management project that was planned more than five years ago.

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Clyde L. Stout IV, son of Sabrina and Clyde Stout III of Kalispell, was born Aug. 22 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Fall reminds us of area's beauty

Autumn is always my favorite time of the year. Not only is it the beginning of hunting season, but fall coloration adds to the enjoyment of all outdoor activities.

Alarms

The Hungry Horse Fire Department, Martin City Fire Department, Montana Highway Patrol, Three Rivers EMS and Alert helicopter responded to an accident 38 miles up the west side of Hungry Horse Reservoir early Wednesday morning. A logging crew in the area said they were unable to find the driver.

Park truck, trailer stolen

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He shoots, he scores

Kalispell hunter goes for elk hunting 'hat trick'

Rosella Billi, 67

Rosella Billi, 67, passed away Thursday, Sept. 22, 2005, at her son's hone in Whitefish.

Board considers KM Ranch Road zone changes

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495th packs, unpacks, packs

Bulldogs triumph over Wildkats

County to review subdivision rules

Flathead County could have a new set of subdivision regulations in place by early next year.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested a man for DUI on Twelfth Avenue West early Tuesday.

Today

Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr., to discuss the rate study, ownership of sewer lines outside of the RSID boundary, and discuss the survey on the property adjacent to storage tank.

Flathead Valley sheriff

Flathead Valley sheriff's deputies received a report that a "good sized" black bear had chased a youth up a tree on Wood Acres Drive on Monday evening.

Clerks at eight of 11 stores fail booze test

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Whitefish police

Whitefish police arrested a man Tuesday afternoon on Baker Avenue on driving while license surrendered and no insurance.

Monday session aims to clear up college questions

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Schweitzer energy plan not hot air

Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer has a huge amount of energy, and lately he's been applying a great deal of it to one pursuit: Putting Montana's untapped underground energy to use.

FVCC adds eight short programs

Flathead Valley Community College trustees adopted eight new, short-term certificates and endorsements Monday.

Douglas G. 'Doug' Peterson, 83

Douglas G. "Doug" Peterson, 83, passed away Sept. 24, 2005, at Brendan House.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police fielded a call from a frightened mother who could not find her 13-year-old son Monday afternoon. He turned up at the library.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police are investigating an incident in which malicious juveniles were drinking at an apartment on Second Avenue West, then kicking a cat and throwing it against a garage wall.

Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's Office dealt with domestic disturbances on Bierney Creek Road, Bad Rock Drive, on Rhodes Draw, Rose Crossing and Browns Meadow Road, where a man went to jail

Linda M. Skibsrud, 57

Linda M. Skibsrud, 57, passed away at home Sept. 22, 2005, following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police may have a tip for anyone who risks driving while drunk but doesn't want to get caught: Don't drive the wrong way down a divided highway.

Funeral for a friend

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Going south

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19th annual Flathead Valley Harvest Food Drive sponsored by the Northwest Montana Association of Realtors. Fill your bags with nonperishable food and place on doorstep for pickup at 6 p.m. Cereal, peanut butter, canned beans, juice and soup are needed. Call Robin (food bank director) at 752-3663, John at 253-5959 (realtor) or Janeen (realtor) at 752-5589.

Glacier Park fees slated for May increase

Glacier National Park's entrance fees will be bumped up starting in May, with

Kalispell Police

A woman carrying an infant and panhandling at a store in the Kalispell Center Mall was taken to her residence by police.

Alarms

Kalispell fire department responded to 11 calls.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police arrested a man for disorderly conduct Saturday night on Central Avenue.

Film exhibitor is directing a construction project

Bike shop owner on a mission to help Mozambique's poor

Downtown fire costs assessed

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Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of one woman threatening another on Kelly Road Saturday evening.

Linda M. Skibsrud, 57, passed away at home Sept. 22, 2005, following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Linda was born May 28, 1948, in Anaconda. She graduated from Powell County High School in 1966 and went on to receive her Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from the University of Montana in 1970.

Alarms

Kalispell fire department responded to 10 calls.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police arrested a man for DUI early Saturday morning on Baker Avenue.

Flathead County Sheriff

Someone on Holt Stage Road told Flathead County Sheriff's Office that local youths had shot up mailboxes and stop signs along the road Friday afternoon.

Planning board backs four of five subdivisions

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Margaret Genevieve Loranger, 82

Margaret Genevieve Loranger, 82, died Thursday Sept. 21, 2005, at the Northern Montana Hospital in Havre of natural causes.

Ronald J. Carr, 61

Ronald J. Carr, 61, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2005, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell.

Set in stone

C-Falls girls, boys down Blue Devils

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Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested a man early Saturday morning on Nucleus Avenue for DUI.

Laurel Ann Meierotto Owens, 74

Laurel Ann Meierotto Owens "stepped into eternal life with her Lord" on Sept. 12, 2005, in Missoula, due to complications from several surgeries. Laurel was 74 years of age.

Barbara Lucille Fosbery, 90

Barbara Lucille Fosbery, 90, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2005, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell.

The call of the wildfire

Wilderness rejuvenated as fires are allowed to resume their natural role.

FVCC hosts economics session for educators

Flathead Valley Community College recently hosted a three-day workshop to help elementary and high school educators teach economics.

Jessica Marie (Barros) McCurdy, 27

Jessica Marie (Barros) McCurdy, 27, died Sept. 20, 2005, at a hospital in Phoenix, the cause of death undetermined.

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Species act reform is long overdue

It's about time. The wheels on the Endangered Species Act have been wobbling and squeaking for years, to the great discomfort of many Americans, and finally, Congress is taking tangible steps to fix the problems.

Katrina ripples felt by Flathead mom

Julie Adkins, a certified public accountant in Kalispell, confronted a grizzly bear with cubs and a Katrina storm surge of motherly concern inside of 24 hours.

W.R. Grace to asbestos victims: You're not sick

LIBBY - Roughly 700 of the 870 Libby area residents enrolled in W.R. Grace's medical plan got letters earlier this month saying they either don't have asbestos-related disease anymore or may not be as sick as they think they are.

Kalispell police

A young woman sitting on a guardrail on U.S. 93 North allegedly looked "suspicious." Kalispell police discovered she was just waiting for a ride.

One of the best parts about my job is the opportunity it affords to explore the nooks and crannies of life.

Learning about electric autos and hair tonic - from 1909

Dowens say goodbye to car business

In the complex world of automobile wheeling and dealing, the traditional mom-and-pop operation appears to be fast-tracking its way to extinction.

Discovery of horse with virus means West Nile definitely here

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Seeley Lake Tamarack Festival continues today and Sunday. Call 406-677-3330. Arts and crafts fair, Kids' Towne, quilt show, live music and more all weekend.

Today

Glacier National Park celebrates Public Lands Day. Free entrance to park for this day only. Call 888-7800.

Winning starts with 'D'

FHS golfers finish well down the line

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Whitefish police

Whitefish police took reports of bear and barely bright intruders Friday. The bear was reported in garbage on Birch Point Drive and someone else got into a vehicle on Lupfer Avenue, but left behind his or her own keys.

Two-wheeled tutoring

Kalispell police

Kalispell police charged a man with arson after he allegedly set a small fire at Pathways Treatment Center. Staff at the facility put out the fire with extinguishers. Damage was minor, and the Kalispell Fire Department checked the walls and ceiling to make sure no danger was lurking.

Michael Allen 'Mike' Stotts, 54

Michael Allen "Mike" Stotts, 54, died Thursday Sept. 22, 2005, at the Northwest Health Center in Kalispell.

Surfin' Safari

From left, Jesse Brenneman, Ken Grinde, Sara Newgard, Miles Fortenberry and Seth Grossman dance on the "Junior Beach Party" float as it rocks its way down Main Street in Kalispell to the sounds of the Beach Boys' "Surfin' Safari" during the Flathead High School homecoming parade Friday afternoon. Chris Jordan/Daily Inter Lake

Flathead County Sheriff

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office received a call about a woman who allegedly went to Las Vegas two or three days ago, leaving her children home alone. A deputy who investigated took three boys to the Department of Family Services.

Bull-trout habitat area is expanded

Critical habitat for bull trout has been expanded across the Northwest - this time with Montana waters included - in a designation announced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Friday.

Season point titles on the line at raceway

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Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police went to the junior-high school, where two boys fought Friday.

Alarms

The Kalispell Fire Department went to Semitool on Friday, when a man with a medical problem was taken to the hospital, and to Russell School, where a child having seizures needed medical attention.

New priest to pastor Bigfork church

When Susie Merrin felt called to the ministry in 1970, women weren't being ordained in the Episcopal Church.

Whitefish rolls over Bigfork, 35-11

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Across America, the fourth Sunday of September is set aside for National Good Neighbor Day - a day to make a difference in your community.

Think about neighbors this Sunday

Sienna Lucia Pacella

Sienna Lucia Pacella daughter of Nick and Kellie Pacella, was born Sept. 15, 2005, at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii.She joins Teasha, 10, Isaiah, 4, and Nickolas, 3.

Lewis C. Mason

Lewis C. Mason, a longtime Whitefish resident, died Sunday evening, Sept. 18, 2005, at Brendan House in Kalispell.

Tate Logan Simonson

Tate Logan Simonson son of Shaun and Sabrina Simonson of Kalispell, was born July 26 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Jack Glencross, 78

Jack Glencross, 78, passed away at his home in Silverton, Idaho, on Monday, Sept. 19, 2005, of an apparent heart attack.

Norah Ann Bagley

Norah Ann Bagley daughter of Harry and Naomi Bagley of Columbia Falls, was born Sept. 5 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Jaylen Rose Chalcraft

Jaylen Rose Chalcraft daughter of Wendy and Dustin Chalcraft of Eureka, was born Sept. 3 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Isabelle Katherine Cooke

Isabelle Katherine Cooke daughter of Chance and Barb Cooke of Whitefish, was born Sept. 6 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Rylan Andy Heil

Rylan Andy Heil son of JD Heil and Krystal Shirtliff of Kalispell, was born Aug. 27 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Sherry Lynn Halvorson, 51

Sherry Lynn Halvorson, 51, passed away at home in Kalispell on Sept. 13, 2005.

Conner Michael Presnell

Conner Michael Presnell son of Gil and Keni Presnell of Kalispell, was born Aug. 27 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.

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Rylan Andy Heil, son of JD Heil and Krystal Shirtliff of Kalispell, was born Aug. 27 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Baucus won't give up state highway money

Proposals to re-open the recently passed federal transportation bill to divert money to hurricane relief are getting attention in Washington, D.C., but Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., says the idea is a "nonstarter."

Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's Office is investigating a burglary report at the Deerlick Saloon, where someone who just took possession of the building and property allegedly found thousands of dollars worth of equipment missing and damage throughout the building.

Hermie Florence (Ray) Kruse Kinyon, 88

Hermie Florence (Ray) Kruse Kinyon, 88, of Shelby, passed away Saturday, Sept. 17, 2005, at Marias Care Center in Shelby due to natural causes.

Columbia Falls eyes growth policy, subdivision changes

Growth policy refinements and subdivision regulation changes went hand-in-hand Tuesday night as the Columbia Falls City-County Planning Board hashed over changes that could affect development in the city and its perimeter for decades.

Flathead horse has West Nile infection

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Grizzlies, Cougars or Wolves? Oh my

Will they be Grizzlies, Cougars, Cutthroats, Cherries or Wolves?

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Tate Logan Simonson, son of Shaun and Sabrina Simonson of Kalispell, was born July 26 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Attack sends man to prison

Edward Grogg gets 50-year sentence in attempted homicide

Whitefish police

Whitefish police took a complaint about a transient at Kay Beller Park and a urinating transient downtown.

Car crash kills man

A 71-year-old Hungry Horse man died Thursday afternoon in a vehicle accident on Montana 206 and Jensen Road.

Judge enters innocent plea for murder suspect

District Judge Ted Lympus on Thursday entered a not-guilty plea on behalf of Lawrence Roedel, charged with murdering his common-law wife, Dawn Thompson.

Grizzlies leading in mascot name race

Defending state champs next test for Braves

On the face of it, tonight's Class AA football game between the Flathead Braves and the visiting CMR Rustlers looks to be a big challenge - for Flathead.

Alarms

The Kalispell Fire Department went to a garbage fire in the alley behind Fourth Street West.

Bus drivers get pay raise they didn't want

The Flathead County commissioners implemented a pay raise for the Eagle Transit bus drivers Thursday, even though union members had rejected the offer as insufficient.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police were busy with misunderstandings and misinterpretations Thursday.

Polson girls best Whitefish

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Blues man does double duty in Kalispell

Blues harmonica great Norton Buffalo brings two bands to the Eagles in Kalispell in one evening.

Today

Shire of Crystal Crags Barbarian Bash through Sunday, 280 Trap Road, Columbia Falls. Public welcome. Fee campsites available. Call John Lawler at 249-4131.

Lucille W. Thompson, 84

Lucille W. Thompson, 84, of Englewood, Colo., died Sept. 7, 2005, at her home.

Stanley R. Clothier, 59

Stanley R. Clothier died at the Brendan House Monday, Sept. 19, 2005. Stan was loved by his family and friends.

Today

Shire of Crystal Crags Barbarian Bash through Sunday at Castle Silver Oak, 280 Trap Road, Columbia Falls. Public welcome. Campsites available for a fee. Call John Lawler at 249-4131 for information.

Jim Richard Nelson, 33

Jim Richard Nelson, 33, of Hungry Horse, died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2005, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Winnett.

Flathead County Sheriff

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office was busy with neighbors and domestic partners who couldn't get along.

The big challenge in the Big Easy

Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast in ways that were predictable, but which as a nation we chose to ignore.

Teen dies in crash

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Kalispell police

Kalispell police arrested a man on a warrant after a traffic stop on Idaho Street. A man was charged with obstructing an officer after a traffic stop on Stillwater Road. A man was charged with resisting arrest at Montana Beach Club.

Sidewalks put council in quandary

The Kalispell City Council is debating how and when it should crack down on building substandard sidewalks.

Governor not rushing into special session

It had been expected by many Montana lawmakers all year, but now it's uncertain whether a special legislative session will be held in December, Gov. Brian Schweitzer said in an interview Tuesday.

Driver pleads guilty in crash that killed girl

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Ready for the bison hunt

Buffalo Field Campaign promises 'public relations nightmare'

State wants a say in dam operations

Montana has teamed up with the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho in seeking interim operations at federal hydroelectric dams that are tangled up in a lawsuit aimed at improving conditions for salmon in the Columbia River Basin.

Alarms

Whitefish ambulance went to Eagle Ridge, where a man fell from a 6-foot ladder Wednesday, and to U.S. 93, where someone was hurt in a bicycle accident.

Two shot in Bigfork; two sought

Two Lake County men are being sought in connection with the shooting of two young men in a Bigfork bar parking lot early Wednesday morning.

Promoting peace, a tile at a time

Mildred Catherine (Olsen) Kendrick

Mildred Catherine (Olsen) Kendrick, 57, passed away Sept. 15, 2005, in Spokane, of pancreatic cancer.

Wendell Jean Barbee, 76

Wendell Jean Barbee, 76, died of cancer Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2005, at Brendan House in Kalispell.

WHS downs Valkyries

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Bravettes rally past Big Sky

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police are investigating a crash at the Nite Owl restaurant, where someone drove into the building, cau

Alarms

Kalispell and West Valley fire departments, with Highway Patrol, went to a vehicle accident Monday on Stillwater and Reserve Drive.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police stopped to talk to a man about his bicycle-riding skills on Lupfer Avenue and smelled alcohol on his breath. He was charged with underage possession of alcohol.

Water line broken during Meridian work

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Industrial zoning will remain on Whitefish tract

A 26-acre undeveloped tract along the railroad east of Whitefish will keep its industrial zoning, Mayor Andy Feury decided Monday.

Today

Montana Coffee Traders will donate all proceeds from brewed coffee sales to victims of Hurricane Katrina. Locations include Kalispell Cafe, Columbia Falls Pines Cafe, downtown Whitefish store, and the Highway roastery. Call 862-7633.

Montana's a good place to start over

It should come as no surprise that Libby residents were among the first Montanans to welcome Hurricane Katrina evacuees into their homes. This is a community that knows firsthand about hardship and has buried hundreds of loved ones who have succumbed to asbestos disease left in the wake of decades of vermiculite mining there.

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The Flathead County Sheriff's Office took a call from a woman who said her son called her at work to say there was a party going on at their house in Hungry Horse and his baby-sitter couldn't get anyone to leave. A deputy was able to make them leave.

Kalispell police

A man called Kalispell police from Fifth Avenue East, saying a man had sneaked into his daughter's bedroom and was hiding in a closet. Sure enough, an officer hauled out the young man and charged him with underage possession of alcohol.

WestCoast changes to Red Lion, plans to double markets

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Chamber members get school plans at a glance

A group of Kalispell business leaders got a report Tuesday on $67 million in school construction.

Welding blamed for fire in former Conlin's building

A late-morning fire in the former Conlin's Furniture building on Main Street in Kalispell sent up smoke visible from Big Mountain, snarled traffic downtown, and damaged the top of the vacant building being remodeled as part of Glacier Bank.

Alarms

After a Kalispell police officer saw two men smoking pot, the officer made a traffic stop on Main Street on Sunday night. The men, ages 19 and 23, were arrested for possession of dangerous drugs and drug paraphernalia.

Harold E. McLouth, 67

Harold E. McLouth, 67, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005, at home in Columbia Falls.

Junior firefighter

Fern Edna Morrison, 96

Fern Edna Morrison, 96, passed away Monday, Sept. 19, 2005, at the Brendan House in Kalispell. She was born June 27, 1909, in Avon, S.D., to Walter and Elizabeth (Ellison) Snowden.

'He opened the door and started crying'

Home work takes man by surprise

Whitefish police

Whitefish police had a report of a theft of items from a vehicle on the 900 block of Wisconsin Avenue on Sunday night.

Flathead County sheriff

Flathead County sheriff's deputies arrested a teenage boy on suspicion of shoplifting at Shopko on Sunday night.

Today

AARP Seniors Driver Safety Program 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., today and Sept. 21, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. Instructor is Gail Strohshein. Cost is $10. Call 863-3630.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police got a report Monday morning of a fight between two people near the corner of 12th Street and Sixth Avenue West.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police nabbed a thief Saturday evening. He ran up behind two people walking through Kalispell Center Mall'd5s parking lot, grabbed the woman'd5s purse and, after a struggle with her, ran off with the handbag. She headed for the police station, taking with her a pouch he had dropped as he sprinted away. The man was found and charged with felony robbery.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police discovered the fight was over by the time they arrived on the scene behind a Nucleus Avenue Bar about 11 p.m. One combatant had left, and nobody needed patching up.

Alarms

Kalispell fire and ambulance had 10 calls. A chair was on fire at Glacier Manor and the place was evacuated. A man passed out in Outlaw Inn and was taken to the hospital by ambulance. There was a diabetic emergency at a gas station on West Idaho. An ambulance went to a church on Whitefish Stage Road Sunday morning for an unresponsive patient. A patron fell at an East Idaho restaurant Sunday afternoon.

Flathead County sheriff

Flathead County sheriff'd5s deputies charged a man with partner and family-member assault after a day of drinking led to him swinging a machete in a home on Hoffman Draw.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police were called to a disturbance outside a downtown bar on Central Avenue just after closing time Sunday morning. People were rowdy, but not arrested.

C.F. Council takes up growth policy

Land use takes the stage at tonight's Columbia Falls City Council meeting.

Council to work on impact-fee panel

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Braves, Bravettes shut out Butte kickers

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Kenneth Edward Lee, 78

Kenneth Edward Lee, 78, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2005, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell.

Whitefish financial planner pens business book

Marge Fisher calls her new book a reality check.

Today

Beginning at 6 a.m. the intersection of First Avenue West and Second Street West will be closed for the day to run a new water main. Second Street will remain closed for the rest of the week.

Kalispell police

A man who walked out of the Idaho Town Pump, allegedly without paying for some items, ended up in a standoff with Kalispell police Friday night.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested a man, 28, for DUI, second offense, after a traffic stop on U.S. 2 Saturday morning.

Libby residents part of national study

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Kalispell native Brad Ludden has paddled his way to the top of the whitewater world

If whitewater kayaking has a superstar, it's arguably Kalispell native Brad Ludden.

Bulldogs win thriller

The small blessings of a small airport

Though some Flathead Valley residents have become alarmed at the pace of building and the increase in traffic and the fact that large and box-shaped is becoming an architectural standard, they can look to the local airport for comfort.

Big Sky opens links to Boise, Calgary

Glacier Park International Airport will soon become an aviation mini-hub - an international one at that.

Alarms

Bigfork ambulance and ALERT Helicopter were dispatched to a motorcycle vs. car crash on Strawberry Lake Road, just off Foothills Road. A 40-year-old man, who was driving the motorcycle, suffered a compound fracture in an upper leg. He was transported to Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

One more for the road

This week's top 10, Final Edition:

Robert L. Fyall, 81

Robert L. Fyall, 81, a Whitefish resident, passed away Saturday morning, Sept. 17, 2005, at his home surrounded by loved ones.

Feds must keep track of relief dollars

In times of disaster, people turn to the federal government for solutions.

Paul Emil Bley, 57

Paul Emil Bley, 57, passed away tragically as a result of an automobile accident on Thursday morning, Sept. 15, 2005, outside of Geraldine.

Health board ready to tackle road-dust issue

Flathead County officials field hundreds of complaints about road dust every year, but have done little to address the issue.

Widower, kids to return to a 'home makeover,' thanks to family, friends

Harold E. McLouth, 67

Harold E. McLouth, 67, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2005, at home in Columbia Falls.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police arrested a woman Friday night on Colorado Avenue for an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction.

Habitat starts $1.2 million campaign

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Flathead County sheriff

Flathead County sheriff's deputies responded to a domestic disturbance on Kokanee Bend Drive near Columbia Falls Friday night, involving a man who would not leave the residence. After allegedly throwing a beer bottle at the house, breaking a cordless telephone, and threatening to burn down the house, the man left before deputies arrived.

Robert Samuel Baller, 79

Robert Samuel Baller, 79, died Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2005, at his residence in Bigfork.

New pumps provide safety net for patients

Most patients will never need one of Kalispell Regional Medical Center's three new intra-aortic balloon pumps.

C-Falls spikes Libby

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Swimmer thanks many supporters

Six was the magic number for Ron Stevens. After five previous attempts he finally conquered swimming the length of Flathead Lake on Aug. 16.

Alarms

The Kalispell Fire Department went to a vehicle accident with injuries during rush hour Friday afternoon on North Meridian Road and U.S. 93. The ambulance was needed when a man hurt his leg on new steps at Hedges School and when someone at the airport suffered a medical problem. Kalispell and Evergreen fire departments went to an accident with injuries near Super 1 on U.S. 2 on Thursday. The departments went to a rollover accident near Tri City Quick Stop that also resulted in injuries. Kalispell and Creston fire departments were needed when a man fell from a ladder onto concrete on Lake Blaine Drive Friday.

Flathead County Sheriff

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office stopped for a 21-year-old man who reportedly jumped from a moving vehicle. He said he's a Supreme Court justice, "on parole after being found innocent of all charges." He went to the hospital for an evaluation.

Nebb Bailey, 82

Charles Nesbitt "Nebb" Bailey, 82, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2005, at Lake View Care Center in Bigfork.

Planners reject Big Mountain hotel project

Whitefish planners unanimously voted against a proposed 80-unit hotel and conference center on Big Mountain, siding with several resort condominium owners who said the building design is too long and too tall.

Consultant advises schools, businesses to get moving or get left behind

There's no more "them" and "us" when it comes to education and business communities - or even local and global communities.

Evacuees start new life in Libby

Diedre Jefferson remembers the knot in her stomach when the bus door closed and she headed out of New Orleans with her 3-year-old son.

Bravettes prevail in five versus Bruins

That last ball hung above the net in Flathead's gymnasium just about forever Friday night.

Welder, Flathead boys race off with titles

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Patriotism at the pole

With hands over their hearts and paper flags flying, students and teachers filled Senior Court at Flathead High School on Wednesday morning to pay tribute to one of the most significant songs in U.S. history.

Vicki Lynn Matkin, 51

Vicki Lynn Matkin, 51, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2005, at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, after a heroic battle with cancer.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police arrested a man who allegedly stole a vehicle in Washington.

Eileen A. Murphy, 54

Eileen A. Murphy died from cardiac arrest Sept. 7, 2005, while vacationing in Klamath Falls, Ore.

Railroad says corn removal is right on track

Wrecked freight cars are neatly lined up along the tracks and sprawled on a hillside below, as corn rattles though hoses, filling huge hoppers on truck mounted vacuums.

Braves looking for a breakthrough win

It's come down to believing.

Whitefish police

A couple who couldn't get along went to jail in Whitefish. Whitefish police arrested a 45-year-old women and 39-year-old man, both of Kalispell, for disorderly conduct at a local motel. They were fighting.

Meeting discusses Woods Bay sewer

A public meeting on a proposed wastewater treatment facility for the Woods Bay area will be held today in Bigfork.

Martha Frances (Hoppus) Anderson, 81

Martha Frances (Hoppus) Anderson, 81, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005, at St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla, Wash.

Kalispell police

Pepsi wouldn't do for a vandal who apparently only drinks Coca-Cola. Kalispell police took reports from four local businesses that had their Coke vending machines vandalized Wednesday night. The thirsty thief hit soft-drink machines at Kalispell Beauty Supply, Pro Clean Car Wash and Brightside Laundry, then attacked another machine on Third Avenue East.

Preserving the past for the future

The Save Old Main Association gets an A+ for effort. After more than 10 years of working and waiting, pushing and pleading, the first phase of restoration began this week on the 108-year-old Old Main building on the Montana Veterans Home campus in Columbia Falls.

Ronan sweeps eponymous x-country invitational

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Whitefish rolls by Bigfork in 3

Musical Art in a Modern World focus of Glacier Symphony and Chorale's 23rd Season

The Glacier Symphony and Chorale will unleash its 23rd concert season on October 15-16 with the first of nine concerts featuring a variety of symphonic, pops, chamber and chorale music, following the theme of "Musical Art in a Modern World."

Alarms

The Kalispell Fire Department dealt with a car on fire near Sportsman and Ski Haus.

Evergreen man gets 50 years for attack

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Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested a teenage boy at the high school for fighting with another student.

Schools sell final bonds for buildings

The last of the financing for $50.7 million in school construction in Kalispell got the go-ahead Tuesday night from District 5 and Flathead High School District trustees.

Flathead County Sheriff

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office took a report from a sandwich shop owner who went on vacation and found $2,000 missing when she returned.

Kevin Dick Krause, 25

Kevin Dick Krause of North Pole, Alaska, died tragically Sept. 12, 2005, in a small-aircraft accident near the Wood River, about 30 miles from Fairbanks, Alaska, along with his beloved brother-in-law, Sean R. Hill.

Duet coming back to play for old friends and new fans

The Badgers, an acoustic duet from the United Kingdom, will be performing at the O'Shaughnessy Center on Sept. 23 at 8 p.m.

Beverly Joyce Farrington, 68

Beverly Joyce Farrington, 68, passed away at her Kalispell home Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2005. Beverly was born in Belden, N.D., on Sept. 23, 1936. She grew up and attended schools in Minot and Stanley, N.D.

Transition game

Help pick mascot for new school

If you were a mascot at Glacier High School, what would you be?

Kalispell police

Kalispell police took a report of an elderly woman who cornered a cat on Eighth Street East and beat it. She didn't want to talk about it later.

Alma Wirt, 70

Alma Wirt, 70, passed away Monday, Sept. 12, 2005, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell.

Teen on bear attack: 'My dad was screaming'

The father and daughter who survived a bear mauling in Glacier National Park last month recalled the attack Wednesday in appearances on two national news shows.

Commissioners OK $58 million county budget

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Supreme Court upholds county official's dismissal

The Montana Supreme Court on Wednesday said Flathead County did nothing wrong when it declined to renew former administrator Don Avery's contract.

Board deadlocks on subdivision junction town

Intersection concerns troubled the Kalispell City Planning Board enough that it could not make a recommendation Tuesday on a proposed subdivision on Hathaway Lane west of the city.

Flathead County Sheriff

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office received a number of complaints about bad dogs, including one on Zimmerman Road that a woman pepper-sprayed. Twice. But the animal-story-of-the-day award goes to the woman on U.S. 2 East, where a cougar on her porch wouldn't let her into her home. An animal warden was notified.

Alarms

Big Mountain Fire Department took care of a tree that fell across Big Mountain Road.

Historic veterans home building on its way to preservation

Four weekends of mack fishing

Whitefish police

Whitefish police arrested a woman on a warrant for DUI, leaving an accident scene, having no insurance, and other offenses. A man was arrested at the Sheriff's Office for a Whitefish warrant for felony DUI.

Does Dasen penalty fit the crimes?

Two years.

Tales of big bulls from the Russell refuge

It was Sept. 1, the day before the opening of Montana's 2005 archery season for elk.

Ann J. Emett, 93

Ann J. Emett, 93, passed away Saturday, Sept. 10, 2005, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell of natural causes.

Helena Flats neighborhood plan approved

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Tree removal clears way for Sun Road opening

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Fund efforts large and small raise thousands

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Land-use changes continue in Bigfork area

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Alarms

The Evergreen Fire Department went to West Reserve Drive, where smoke was reportedly coming from the ground Monday.

Theresa Marie Pouncy, 53

Theresa Marie Pouncy, 53, passed away of complications of brain cancer in Reno, Nev., on Sept. 16, 2004.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police moved along a transient who lodged himself around Linderman School.

Jore did no wrong; so why should he pay?

Sometimes the legal system produces results that are so wrong-headed and unjust that they demand attention and correction.

Slow-starting 'Dogs cruise by 'Kats

Whitefish police

Whitefish police arrested a man for DUI on Monday night on U.S. 93. A woman was arrested on a warrant for DUI and other driving offenses.

Flathead County Sheriff

There was something about that teenager in a Mohawk - with earrings, a leather raincoat and black fingernails - that aroused suspicion Monday afternoon on Montana 35. Someone called the Flathead County Sheriff's Office to report the lad reclining in the grass between two businesses. He wasn't found to be committing anything more serious than a fashion crime and was given a ride by a deputy.

Impact fees: 'Growth paying for growth'

Kalispell council gets lesson in fee plans

Leaders detail school projects at luncheon

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Mall proposal reigns Supreme

The Montana Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of Flathead County on Tuesday, in a long-running lawsuit related to the Glacier Mall proposal.

Positions open on several city boards

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Violet Alice Cook, 96

Violet Alice Cook, 96, a native of Missoula who moved to Kalispell in 1941, died Sept. 11, 2005, at her home. She had been a resident of Rossmoor in Walnut Creek, Calif., since 1968. She was born Aug. 26, 1909.

Dasen given two years

Kalispell businessman Dick Dasen Sr., 62, will spend less than two years in prison

James Hugh Foley, 84

James H. Foley passed away Friday morning, Sept. 9, 2005, at St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula. James, the son of Bernard and Winifred Foley, was born in Carrington, N.D., on Nov. 14, 1920. His grandparents, Hugh and Celia, natives of Ireland, immigrated to the United States in 1826. Ben and Winnie moved the family to Anaconda in the spring of 1922, and Jim grew up and went to school there. He married Margaret O'Neill of Butte, the love of his life, on Feb. 16, 1946, and they were blessed with five children. Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret, in 2002, his brother, Bobby, and his parents, Ben and Winnie.

Juror approves of prison term

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Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police responded to a report of the theft of two newspaper vending machines from the front of a fast-food restaurant on U.S. 2 West on Monday morning.

Mark Calvin Hungerford, 61

Mark Calvin Hungerford, 61, passed away Sept. 4, 2005, in Denver, after a massive heart attack. At his bedside were his children, Carl Hungerford and Laura Hungerford, their mother, and close family friends.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police arrested a man on Baker Avenue on Sunday evening for possession of dangerous drugs.

Flathead County Sheriff

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office was unable to locate a woman in pajamas who was reported to be sitting on the fog line on U.S. 2 West near Kila on Sunday afternoon.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police were called to the parking lot of a local shopping mall Sunday afternoon to investigate a yellow ball containing white powder. The suspect object turned out to be a homemade stress ball with a leak.

Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff'd5s Office responded to two vehicle fires Saturday afternoon. One was in a supermarket parking lot and the other was on Woodland Park Drive.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police arrested a man on U.S. 93 South for DUI and no seat belt early Sunday morning.

James H. Foley

James H. Foley passed away Friday morning, Sept. 9, 2005, at St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula. James, the son of Bernard and Winifred Foley, was born in Carrington, N.D., on Nov. 14, 1920. His grandparents, Hugh and Celia, natives of Ireland, immigrated to the United States in 1826. Ben and Winnie moved the family to Anaconda in the spring of 1922 and Jim grew up and went to school there. He married Margaret O'Neill of Butte, the love of his life, on Feb. 16, 1946, and they were blessed with five children. Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret, in 2002, his brother, Bobby, and his parents, Ben and Winnie.

Alarms

Kalispell fire department responded to nine calls.

Kalispell police

A man swearing at clerks in a local supermarket Saturday evening was asked to move on by Kalispell police.

Teachers learn to put nature in the classroom

Talk about a big classroom.

Life journey leads to pet hospital

Scott Smiley took the long road to a career in veterinary medicine.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested a man on criminal mischief Saturday afternoon at a bar on Nucleus Avenue.

Mark Andrew Jelleff, 21

Mark Andrew Jelleff, 21, died Sept. 5, 2005, at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle resulting from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident in Kalispell.

Pauline Michael Humphrey, 76

Pauline could always be found by following the sound of her laughter. Her contagious enthusiasm for life brought joy to those around her, and "we will miss her smile every day for the rest of our lives."

Jean F. Suhr, 79

Jean F. Suhr, 79, passed away on Friday, Sept. 9, 2005, at Immanuel Lutheran Home of natural causes.

Volunteers attend Disaster Services Response Team training

Whitefish police

Whitefish police arrested a man for possession of alcohol late Friday night in the parking lot of a local grocery.

Ex-drug czar speaks at symposium

Former White House drug czar Dr. Robert DuPont and other nationally known professionals headline this year's Rocky Mountain Mental Health Symposium.

Local coroners inquests illustrate the perils of life in the Old West

Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's Office responded to a report by a woman on Fourth Street West that neighbors were throwing rocks at her. Turns out the noise might have been made by a deer or by branches falling on her roof.

Local operation gives home-center lumber a makeover center

So, this is the weekend you decide to put up those bookshelves you've been promising your family since Memorial Day.

Group airs clean-burning ideas

Steve Eckels made one point clear at Thursday's clean air symposium.

Alarms

Kalispell fire department responded to 14 calls.

Today

Lemonade stand and bake sale by Kalispell eastside students to benefit Hurricane Katrina victims, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1034 Fourth Ave. E., Kalispell. All proceeds go to Red Cross.

Katrina: We're all in this together

Help is on the way to the Gulf Coast in so many ways from the Flathead Valley. In typical fashion, local folks wasted no time organizing myriad fund-raisers to raise money for Hurricane Katrina disaster relief.

Volleyball Briefs

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Welder runs away from field

Wildkats knock off Knights, 2-1

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Logan Pass closed

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Life at the 'Oil Patch Hotline'

The oil-and-gas industry has been in the news plenty lately. Even before Hurricane Katrina, crude-oil prices had risen enough over the past year to create another oil boom in Eastern Montana's Williston Basin.

Village Well shut down

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Kalispell police

Two men who were swimming in a motel pool and yelling at onlookers proceeded down the street to urinate on a soft drink machine in Depot Park. Kalispell police arrested them Friday evening for criminal trespass to property.

Dasen to be sentenced on Monday

Since May 20, Dick Dasen Sr. has been in the Flathead County jail, awaiting Monday's sentencing.

Four years after 9/11, are we safer?

Four years and millions of dollars later, are Montanans safer from terrorists' attacks than they were on 9/11?

Weather, tough field to test runners

From one extreme to another; such is the life of a cross country runner in Montana.

Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's Office took several complaints about road rage. One involved the driver of a Subaru hatchback who overstated his point with a sledge hammer and an ax. A driver was cited after a complaint that he deliberately made a bad pass and tailgated. More road rage was reported on Dillon Road, where a man refused to let another driver pass and then made an odd arm gesture.

Gerald Dale 'Jerry' Schilling, 53

Gerald Dale "Jerry" Schilling, 53, of Somers, passed away on Sept. 7, 2005, at his home.

Alarms

Somers fire department went to Blacktail Mountain for a report of smoke that was found to be just dust.

Duo steps out with first shows

Whitefish church celebrates centennial

As it prepares to celebrate its centennial, Whitefish United Methodist Church has much to be thankful for.

Covered wagon

Harley sale to help send a woman to Mississippi

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Capital slips past Flathead

The coulda, shoulda, wouldas mounted up and got the best of the Flathead Braves football team on a wet and dismal Friday at Legends Stadium as the Braves fell 21-7 to visiting Helena Capital.

Wildcats fall in OT to Broncs

COLUMBIA FALLS - All game long, it felt like if the Columbia Falls offense could string together four or five solid plays in a row, that would be the spark the Wildcats needed to take control against Hamilton.

Museum gift shop offers sale today

The Museum at Central School gift shop's inventory reduction yard sale continues today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine.

Montanans show their generosity

When it comes to being bona fide neighbors, Montanans put their money where their hearts are.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police arrested a man on Idaho Street for his third DUI, a man at Smith's for assault, and a girl at the high school for sale of drugs.

Today

"Back to School" scrapbooking workshop 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at FVCC Eagles Nest. Learn how to preserve your child's school days activities.

Kid Kare moves into new digs

Kid Kare has come out of the basement and into the sunshine - and added another level of education.

C. Falls grad treats casualties in Iraq

Jim Graham remembers the first time he cared for multiple casualties in Iraq.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police went to Texas Avenue Thursday night when someone complained about the music of a loud band.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police were called to Blimpies Thursday night, when a woman was reportedly loud and obnoxious. She was cited for disorderly conduct.

District 5 makes academic progress

Despite challenges presented by No Child Left Behind, every school in District 5 met the education act's Adequate Yearly Progress standards this year.

Flathead County Sheriff

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office took a report from a woman who said her mother stole her identification - and her sister's, and possibly her brother's. Their mother uses their personal information to purchase things and to secure contracts for cell phones and other services, the woman said.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested a man for DUI near the North Fork Store and another man for DUI on U.S. 2.

Fire heroes help keep family intact

The mobile home was going up in flames Saturday night when a pair of heroes emerged on the scene.

City seeks state loan to buy bank building

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Alarms

West Valley fire department and Department of Natural Resources and Conservation went to a grass fire on Church Drive Thursday.

Patricia M. Parker, 69

Patricia M. Parker, 69, a longtime Whitefish resident, passed away Wednesday morning, Sept. 7, 2005, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell of natural causes.

Today

Museum at Central School Bell Gift Shop reduction yard sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sept. 10, rain or shine, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 756-8381.

Schaeffer to coach C-Falls wrestling

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Kalispell police

Kalispell police were called to Eighth Avenue West at 2:30 a.m. Thursday when a resident reported people in a red Dodge Durango stealing items from a yard. Three women and a man were arrested for theft.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police were called to shut down a bonfire on West Sixth Street at 2 a.m. Thursday.

Band Aid: Groups perform for a cause

A full day of music on Sunday in Kalispell will raise money for the American Red Cross's hurricane relief efforts in New Orleans.

Man charged with child porn

A Flathead Valley man was arrested Saturday on a felony charge of sexual abuse of children.

Explosive Bruins a major test for Braves

Better be ready for just about anything.

Wells Fargo ready to start construction project about to start

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Braves defeat Bengals, 4-2

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Family needs help after fire

New radar gear tracks speeders

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Guitar sensation at KM Theatre

Blues guitarist, singer and songwriter Kelly Joe Phelps plays the KM Theatre in Kalispell on Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m.

Elsa Randine Hjulstad, 93

Elsa Randine Hjulstad, 93, died of natural causes at the Colonial Manor in Whitefish on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2005.

Margaret A. Strand Taylor, 92

Margaret A. Strand Taylor passed away peacefully in her sleep of natural causes on June 28, 2005, in Merced, Calif.

Bush and the storm of criticism

There's been an all-out effort to tar and feather President George Bush for delays in meeting the needs of Hurricane Katrina victims in New Orleans.

FVCC gives break to storm victims

Flathead Valley Community College has offered a year of free education to community college students displaced by hurricane Katrina.

Today

Wyoming Street will be closed for utility work today through Friday. Traffic will not be allowed to turn from Meridian Road onto Wyoming at the north side of the fairgrounds. Local residents only will have access to Wyoming Street between that intersection and the north fairgrounds entrance. Commuters should plan an alternate route.

Whitefish to acquire park for $3.8 million

In a move to preserve valuable open space in downtown Whitefish, the City Council on Tuesday agreed to buy the scenic Credit Union Park near the train depot for $3.8 million.

The owner of a $150,000 home will see his or her annual county property tax bill rise $14.25 from $436.72 to $450.97 under the county's proposed $58.3 million budget.

Flathead County residents will face a slight property tax increase under the fiscal 2006 budget headed for final approval next week.

Red Cross trains more relief helpers at Kalispell session

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Whitefish takes lead on trails project

Ambitious plan could involve 40 miles of paths

Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's Office took a complaint about a sign that used to say Blackie's Bay and was changed to read "African American Bay." The sign was removed.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police took a woman into custody under the mental health act after she allegedly tried to burn down her house and injured a man who stopped her.

Edward James Reeves, 53

Edward James "Ed" Reeves of Eugene, Ore., died Sept. 1, 2005.

Cyber scouting: Technology tips before the hunt

Thomas Baumeister knows almost every rock and tree on the land he hunts before he even sets foot on it.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police took a report from a woman who said a man called her Wednesday morning and asked if she has any methamphetamine.

City blight is in eye of the beholder

Some know blight when they see it; some don't.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police arrested a man for being an intoxicated pedestrian Tuesday night on U.S. 93.

C. Falls launches used-rig auction

You say you're looking for a one-ton 1969 Chevy truck with a lot of character?

Alarms

Kalispell fire department went to a gas line that was hit near Borders and a gas smell that was reported at Commons Way.

Ann Marie Guidoni Guenther, 42

Ann Marie Guidoni Guenther, 42, a Whitefish resident, passed away peacefully at her home Sept. 5, 2005, of natural causes.

Sister Margaret Ann McManus, 93

Sister Margaret Ann McManus, RSM, (formerly Sister Mary Annunciata), 93, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2005, in Queen of Angels Health Center. As she requested, her body has been donated to the School of Medicine Anatomy Department at the University of Iowa in Iowa City.

Motorcycle rider identified

Mark Andrew Jelleff, 21, of Kalispell, has been identified as the victim of a fatal motorcycle accident Sunday.

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Kalispell Police are investigating a domestic disturbance that started at City Brew, where a woman allegedly smashed her partner's windshield, to the college, where she said he pointed a gun at her. He said he was just securing the weapon, rather than leaving it in a vehicle that has a smashed windshield.

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Montana Coffee Traders will donate all proceeds from brewed coffee sales today to victims of Hurricane Katrina. Locations include Kalispell Cafe, Columbia Falls Pines Cafe, downtown Whitefish store, and the Highway roastery. Call 862-7633.

Governor confers with B.C. premier

After meeting Tuesday with British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell, Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer expressed optimism that the state's environmental concerns will not be ignored in regard to mining projects in the Canadian headwaters of the Flathead River.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police took a report of BBs shot at a window on Kalispell Avenue.

Couple accused of defrauding groups

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Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's Office dispatched North Valley and Flathead search-and-rescue teams to help find two people missing overnight in the Jewel Basin. The 47-year-old man and 14-year-old boy went fishing at Wild Cat Lake on Monday and hadn't returned by late Monday night. They reportedly went through an area closed to visitors for helicopter logging. The pair were found, unhurt, Tuesday morning in the Wounded Buck area. They were reportedly overcome by darkness Monday night and decided to stay where they were until daylight.

Local events to benefit victims of hurricane

Flathead Valley organizations, businesses and individuals have a number of different fund-raisers under way to help victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Alarms

Kalispell and West Valley fire departments went to a vehicle accident on West Reserve Drive on Monday. West Valley went to a fire at McMannamy Draw, and Kalispell went to a vehicle/pedestrian accident on First Avenue West.

Rehnquist: 'Stability over ideology'

The legacy of William H. Rehnquist is best captured by two sentences he wrote 15 years apart. The first he wrote in dissent in a 1985 case about minimum-wage requirements; the second he wrote for the majority in a 2000 case upholding the constitutionality of Miranda warnings for criminal suspects.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police took a report from someone who thought it was suspicious when a man on 12th Avenue West got out of his car, put a cordless phone on the ground, and drove away.

College home-building class now offered in Polson

High school students and those out of high school have an opportunity to learn home building at a new community college class in Polson.

Man pleads guilty to vandalism spree

One of four people accused of a vandalism spree that damaged businesses and vehicles last year pleaded guilty Monday to felony criminal mischief.

Dorothy Anna 'Granny Goose' Skillestad, 90

Dorothy Anna "Granny Goose" Skillestad, 90, "went to Heaven to be with the Lord" on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2005, in Kalispell.

Catherine C. 'Kit' Prosser, 73

Beloved wife, mother, sister and friend, Catherine Convery Prosser, died Sept. 1, 2005, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Kalispell Police

Two men who were seen exposing themselves to patrons at a bar on U.S. 93 South were advised to leave the premises by members of the Kalispell Police Department late Sunday night.

Alarms

Whitefish fire and police departments and Whitefish ambulance responded to a house fire Sunday night on Green Place. Firefighters were at the scene from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Disease, rain hurt local barley, winter wheat

It's been a record year across Montana for barley and winter wheat, but the winter

Collision kills cyclist

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Ralph A. Micone, 82

Ralph A. Micone, 82, passed on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2005, at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls. He was born June 23, 1923, in Susanville, Calif., the son of Patrick and Mary Louise (Laurella) Micone.

Today

AARP Seniors Driver Safety Program 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., today and Sept. 8, The Summit, Kalispell. Cost is $10. Instructor Don Bogut. Call 751-4500.

Flathead County Sheriff

When the Flathead County Sheriff's Office responded to a neighbor dispute on Browns Meadow Road, a man told them that his neighbor had dug a trench on the man's property and left him a sign with rude language on it.

June Althea Fisher, 91

June Althea Fisher, 91, "went to be with the Lord" on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005, in LaJunta, Colo. She was born May 11, 1914 in Medical Lake, Wash., to George and Myrtle Keyes Camp.

Alarms

ALERT was called to Glacier National Park headquarters at noon on Sunday when a man'd5s personal heart defibrillator stopped working. The man was taken to Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

City takes step to buy bank building

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Columbia Falls Police

A Columbia Falls man was assaulted in front of a bar on Nucleus Avenue early Sunday morning.

Kalispell police

A man called Kalispell police Saturday evening when he returned to his home on Empire Loop and found his fence dismantled.

Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff'd5s Office were called to the scene of a bike theft on North Mission Drive Saturday afternoon.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police arrested a man late Saturday night on Central Avenue for criminal mischief and vandalism.

Family left homeless by fire, but toddler rescued

Fire destroyed a doublewide mobile home Saturday night, leaving a family of seven homeless, but safe.

Mayor follows family traditions

Susan Nicosia learned what it takes to be part of a small community early on in life.

Welcome to Mabuhay

Today Glenda Hamilton lives 7,000 miles from her hometown.

One very small way to take note of a disaster

The closest I've ever come to being involved in a natural disaster was as a young girl - maybe age 8 or 9 - visiting an aunt and uncle in Emporia, Kan.

Fall drivers ed classes start soon for driver education

Summer driver education classes are finished in Kalispell and fall classes are starting soon.

Alarms

Whitefish fire department responded to a quarter-acre fire in the trees on Upper Whitefish Lake Road Friday evening.

Comments split on Helena Flats plan

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Whitefish police

Whitefish police department arrested a man for DUI Friday night on Crestwood Drive.

Woman admits false rape claim report

A Whitefish woman Wednesday admitted filing a false rape report last month.

'Dogs down defending champs

WHITEFISH - Zach Fennelly said it had nothing to do with "payback."

Female grizzlies are trackedto study population trends

It can be dicey work for those who do it, but keeping 25 female grizzly bears fitted with radio collars along the Northern Continental Divide is considered a priority for determining the status of Montana's largest grizzly population.

Crews gain against fire near Plains

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Labor Day: A well-earned day off

Americans will celebrate the working man and woman this weekend by taking a day off.

Butte knocks off Flathead spikers

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Kalispell police

An employee at a local dry cleaners told Kalispell police that a man was harassing her. The man took off on a bike, however, before anyone could catch him.

Woman admits witness tampering

A Columbia Falls woman pleaded guilty Thursday to tampering with a witness in a rape case and bail jumping.

Leland 'Lee' Lester Roehl, 70

Leland "Lee" Lester Roehl, 70, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2005, at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell.

Today

Sixth annual Labor Day Huckleberry Pancake Breakfast 8 a.m. to noon, continues today and Monday, Laughing Horse Lodge, Swan Lake, on Montana 83 between mile markers 71 and 72. Cost $6, includes pancakes, link sausage, juice or coffee. Proceeds go to Red Cross Montana Fire Victims Fund. Call 886-2080.

Jason Leslie Sipe, 27

Jason Leslie Sipe, 27, died at his home Thursday, Aug. 31, 2005, in Kalispell.

Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's Office responded to a call from a woman saying that someone she knew was threatening to take her tires.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested a man for felony criminal possession of dangerous drugs on Third Avenue East early Saturday morning.

Spencer Douglas Soteros

Spencer Douglas Soteros son of Christopher and Kimberly Soteros of Kalispell, was born July 19 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7.7 pounds and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Kaidence Elizabeth-Rose Corne

Kaidence Elizabeth-Rose Corne daughter of Chelsie Enghusen and Joe Corne of Kalispell, was born July 21 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

Aden John Osler

Aden John Osler son of Ryan and Christine Osler of Kalispell, was born July 22 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Bauer Patrick Hollman

Bauer Patrick Hollman son of Jeremie and Shannon Hollman of Kalispell, was born July 19 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 9 pounds and was 22 1/2 inches long.

Aurora Allynn Doll

Aurora Allynn Doll daughter of Stephen and Tammy Doll of Big Arm, was born July 19 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Madylan Margaret Osler

Madylan Margaret Osler daughter of Nick Osler and Sarah Rhoads of Kalispell, was born July 19 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Ethan Walter Rodriguez

Ethan Walter Rodriguez son of Silvestre and Aimee Rodriguez of Bigfork, was born July 23 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 21 1/4 inches long.

Ezra James Brewer

Ezra James Brewer son of James and Melinda Brewer of Kalispell, was born July 22 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 11 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 22 inches long.

Taryn Mary Alice Haynes

Taryn Mary Alice Haynes daughter of Michael and Tawny Haynes of Kalispell, was born July 19 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Braves flatten Knights

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Fast start sends Dillon past Bigfork

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Today

Sixth annual Labor Day Huckleberry Pancake Breakfast 8 a.m. to noon, today through Monday, Laughing Horse Lodge, Swan Lake, on Montana 83 between mile markers 71 and 72. Cost $6, includes pancakes, link sausage, juice or coffee. Proceeds go to Red Cross Montana Fire Victims Fund. Call 886-2080.

Flathead County Sheriff

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office checked out a report of a man dancing naked in the middle of the street in Martin City, between the post office and the South Fork bar. A deputy found the man, fully clothed. There was perhaps some misinterpretation involved between the words "nudity" and "Norwegian." The man was taken care of by a friend and is scheduled to return to Norway soon.

Wildkats ride Carter's hat trick

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Births

Taryn Mary Alice Haynes, daughter of Michael and Tawny Haynes of Kalispell, was born July 19 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Columbia Falls blanks Livingston

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The kindness of strangers means much to families

A summer fund-raiser was a much-needed act of goodwill for Shyloh Cochran and her family.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police took a report from a man who saw a woman driving an old Subaru smash into a vehicle near Elrod School and keep going. The witness started to follow the woman, but said when she nearly hit another car, he decided to back off.

TeleTech takes calls from donors

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School policies vary for cell-phone use

Policies for cell-phone use vary from school to school. Here's a cursory review of local guidelines:

Alarms

The Kalispell Fire Department had nine calls. One was to a smoldering tree on West Washington Street.

Phoning home

Professionals offer guidelines for cell-phone use with adolescents

Easthaven worshippers settle into new church

The main entry to Easthaven Baptist's new church building on Whitefish Stage Road has two features that are hard to miss.

New sanctuary tested as concert venue

Easthaven Baptist is putting its new facility to the test as a concert venue when contemporary Christian music superstar Matthew West gives the first show of "History: The Tour" at the church on Sept. 14 at 7 p.m.

Kila man charged in fatal crash

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George Edward Duffy, 76

George Edward Duffy, 76, passed away at his home in Worley, Idaho, on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2005.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police took a report from at 2 a.m. Thursday from a man who said he was beaten by four men outside a motel. Later, he said, it might have been three men. Eventually, one man was charged with disorderly conduct in connection with the incident.

Alarms

The Kalispell Fire Department had eight calls.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police took a complaint from a woman about people harassing her on Somers Avenue.

Today

Big Sky Astronomy Club meets at 7 p.m., Kalispell Junior High School library. Visitors are welcome. Park in the school's east lot. Call Bruce at 857-3753 or Scott at 755-3939.

'March' to see nature at its most dramatic

"March of the Penguins," the most successful nature documentary ever produced, will be shown on the giant screen at the O'Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish on Sept. 9-11.

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In celebration of the centennial of the U.S. Forest Service, the Flathead National Forest is hosting The Fiddlin' Foresters for a free public concert on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 3 p.m. at the Glacier Bible Camp in Hungry Horse.

Mauling victims identified

The father and daughter who were mauled by a grizzly bear last week in Glacier National Park have been identified by their hometown newspaper, the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's Office answered a 911 call Thursday afternoon from U.S. 2 in Hungry Horse. The caller hung up, but a dispatcher dialed back and left a message that officers were on their way and that the caller should call back immediately. He did call back to say he had hit a bicycle and thought there was a person on it, so he called 911. When he realized there was no one on the bike, he hung up.

Hellgate's option a test for FHS

Young. Inexperienced. A lot like the Flathead Braves of 2004.

Libero sparks plenty of debate

To libero or not to libero.

Spot fire adds to Seepay 2 blaze

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Bravettes bounce Hellgate

Whitefish Central begins renovation project

Whitefish students moved into the first phase of the $10.2-million Central School renovation project Wednesday.

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The bitter taste leftover from a late-season defensive collapse that dropped the Montana State Bobcats from a first-place tie in the Big Sky Conference to an early winter vacation is as acrid as ever as the 'Cats prepare for the 2005 season.

How you can help Katrina's victims

Day by day, hour by hour even, the magnitude of the disaster on the Gulf Coast seems to grow and grow.

Flathead County proposes budget totaling $57 million

The Flathead County commissioners will hold a public hearing Wednesday to take comments on a proposed $57.6-million annual budget.

Thomas Lawrence 'Tom' Hennes, 54

Thomas Lawrence "Tom" Hennes passed away peacefully in the company of friends early Saturday morning, Aug. 20, 2005, in Kalispell. He was 54. Tom contracted a rare form of skin cancer in January of this year. After the most formidable strides to overcome his illness, Tom's physical self could no longer match his fervent desire to live on.

North Valley Hospital raises $3.1 million toward new facility

North Valley Hospital has hit the halfway mark in its capital campaign with over $3.1 million raised toward its replacement hospital.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police kicked in the door of a home at a woman's request. She said she fell and fractured her ankle and couldn't open the door for an ambulance crew.

Donation puts skate park over the top

A $50,000 donation from businessman Michael Goguen has wrapped up fund-raising for the new Whitefish skateboard park and will enable a second phase of the facility to be completed this fall.

Perma fire grows

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Flathead County Sheriff

Deputies with the Flathead County Sheriff's Office went to a domestic problem at a home where a woman said a man slapped her and knocked her down. Officer found evidence to the contrary and arrested her. Both people were cited in a domestic disturbance on Meadowlark Drive. Yelling and screaming was reported at Alpine Inn. Other disturbances were reported in the jail, on Stoner Creek Road and on Harbin Hill Road.

School secretary takes it all in stride

Helping make health a priority

Some folks may scoff, and say it just doesn't amount to much. But in a symbolic sense, we think the state's fledgling program for small business health insurance surely does make a difference.

Harvey 'Slim' Armstrong, 86

Harvey "Slim" Armstrong, 86, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2005, in Spokane. Slim was a longtime resident of the Flathead Valley and a pioneer of Echo Lake.

Victims of Glacier bear mauling recovering

The two hikers who were mauled by a grizzly bear in Glacier National Park least week continue to recover, and park officials have started to reopen trails that were closed as a result of the attack.

Pain largely a matter of mind for animals

Last week I was fishing for perch using night crawlers. The night crawlers were too large for my small hook, so I cut the crawlers in thirds and impaled a night crawler part onto my hook.

Mountain goats head for high country after summer at Goat Lick

Their noses down, a mountain goat nanny and her kid sniffed around the gray cliff wall for some unseen object.

Dawn R. Thompson, 36

Dawn R. Thompson, 36, "went to her Lord" Saturday, Aug. 27, 2005, at her home in Ferndale.

Robert Lee 'Bob' Adsit, 76

Robert Lee "Bob" Adsit, 76, of Polson, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2005, at Evergreen Health and Rehabilitation Center in Polson.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police arrested a woman for filing a false report.

Patrols stepped up for holiday

Local law-enforcement officers aren't taking the holiday weekend off; they'll be working overtime on traffic patrol.

Alarms

Kalispell Fire Department had 15 calls. One was to the skate park at Woodland Park, where someone reportedly fractured a knee, but didn't want medical attention. A possible gas leak was reported on Empire Loop.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police took custody of a man arrested in Whitefish on a Columbia Falls warrant.

Today

Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m., North Valley Community Room, sponsored by Columbia Falls Rotary and First Citizens Bank.