Thursday, August 31
Serene Alivia Strickland
Serene Alivia Strickland daughter of Chad Strickland and Amber Richards of Whitefish, was born Aug. 23 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 6 pounds, 6 1/2 ounces, and was 19 inches long.
Ellie Marie Stutsman
Ellie Marie Stutsman daughter of Bonnie and Devereux Stutsman of Kalispell, was born Aug. 24 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 9 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 21 inches long.
Ryan Cole Conklin
Ryan Cole Conklin son of Jon and Brooklin Conklin of Whitefish, was born Aug. 28 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 9.2 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.
Gabrielle Marie Ek
Gabrielle Marie Ek daughter of Jake and Maria Ek of Kalispell, was born Aug. 7 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Anna Margaret Becker
Anna Margaret Becker daughter of Frank and Kelly Becker of Bigfork, was born Aug. 8 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Creed Asher Wiley
Creed Asher Wiley son of Travis and Mikelle Wiley of Kalispell, was born Aug. 8 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 5 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 18 1/2 inches long.
Caitlyn Sue Marie Jones
Caitlyn Sue Marie Jones daughter of Candy Jones of Kalispell, was born Aug. 8 at Community Center Hospital in Missoula.She weighed 1 pounds, 14 1.2 ounces, and was 13 1/2 inches long.
Tegan Otelia Peterson
Tegan Otelia Peterson daughter of Brian and Tonya Peterson of Somers, was born Aug. 7 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 6 1/2 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.
Reid Morgan Peterson
Reid Morgan Peterson son of David and Tamara Peterson of Hungry Horse, was born Aug. 26 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 5 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 18 inches long.
Sister Bernice Simon, OSB, 72
Sister Bernice Simon, OSB, 72, died Monday, Aug. 28, 2006, at St. Martin Monastery, Rapid City, Iowa, after battling leukemia for several years.
Angel Elizabeth Huffman
Angel Elizabeth Huffman daughter of Jeff Huffman and Jennifer Oakes of Whitefish, was born Aug. 27 at North Valley Hospital.Paternal grandparents are D.C. and Judy Huffman of Oakland, Tenn. Maternal grandparents are Tommy and Donna Oakes of Central Arkansas.
Alyssa Jade Price
Alyssa Jade Price daughter of Anthony and Leslie Price of Columbia Falls, was born July 22 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 21 inches long.
Landin Brock Whitehead
Landin Brock Whitehead son of Lesa Lindahl and Brock Whitefish of Kalispell, was born July 31 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 4 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 17 inches long.
Jordan Scott Lauman
Jordan Scott Lauman son of Carl Lauman and Jennifer Adams of Kalispell, was born Aug. 7 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8.9 pounds, and was 20 3/4 inches long.
Ava Lynn Griswold
Ava Lynn Griswold daughter of Tori Griswold of Kalispell, was born Aug. 7 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 19 1/4 inches long.
Izabelle Arianna Worley
Izabelle Arianna Worley daughter of Jason and Ashley Worley of Kalispell, was born Aug. 8 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 1/2 ounce, and was 19 1/4 inches long.
Two days until kickoff
By CARL HENNELL
Today
Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for West Idaho and Fifth Avenue West.
Morris Sherman Bradford, 76
Morris Sherman Bradford passed away at his home in Kalispell, on Aug. 24, 2006. He was 76 years old.
FWP plans to introduce tiger muskies to west valley lake
By JIM MANN
Local Births
Serene Alivia Strickland, daughter of Chad Strickland and Amber Richards of Whitefish, was born Aug. 23 at North Valley Hospital.
Heir apparent came up through the ranks
Leading candidate to be new chief has been with police force since 1994
Whitefish Police took reports of possible prowlers on Kalispell Avenue and Armory Road.
A power outage was also reported on Armory Road.
Petitioning could undo Kalispell's growth policy
By JOHN STANG
Nasset good choice for KPD chief
Frank Garner believes Roger Nasset will be "a heck of a police chief."
Health club board to discuss music ban
By KRISTI ALBERTSON
Cool temps keep fires peaceful
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New seventh-grade teacher relishes first day on the job
"Good morning, Jacob! Glad you're here," Ben Parsons said as he shook his seventh-grade student's hand. "You should be able to find your name on one of these planners."
Flathead County Sheriff's Office took a report of an amplifier stolen from a vehicle on U.S. 2 in Evergreen.
Rocks were thrown through a car window in Hungry Horse.
Kalispell Police took a report from Fifth Avenue West from someone who heard a gun being cocked and then saw someone run towards a white truck
Tuesday night. That was followed by fireworks noise on Fourth Avenue West. From First Street West came the loud strains of three people fighting.
Murder suspect arrested
Man who crashed airplane into Little Bitterroot Lake in 1982 turns up in Texas
Bigfork Ambulance and other rescue agencies went to a two-vehicle accident
north of Bigfork on Montana 35 Wednesday afternoon. Two or three people were hurt.
Watch out Polson, here comes Libby
By CARL HENNELL
Ghost trees still stand in Glacier's depths
By Dave Reese
Former Kalispell man jailed
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Columbia Falls Police took a report from parents who suspect their son took their credit card.
Students at the high school reportedly harassed another student over a bike.
Wednesday, August 30
Grace P. Eisinger, 82
Grace P. Eisinger, 82, died Monday, Aug. 28, 2006, at the Brendan House in Kalispell.
Shirley Marie Opie, 75
Shirley Marie Opie, 75, of Missoula, passed away on Sunday, Aug 27, 2006, at St. Patrick Hospital surrounded by her family after a short unexpected illness.
Collision sends teen to hospital
Louis R. 'Louie' Bertino, 96
Louis R. "Louie" Bertino, 96, passed away at the Evergreen Long Term Care Facility at Polson, on Aug. 20, 2006.
Columbia Falls Police arrested a man for DUI and on a warrant at midnight on U.S. 2.
It makes officers curious if you start running when you see a patrol car. A sprinter on First Avenue West invited some scrutiny that way.
Vandals desecrate 73 Conrad graves
Vandals desecrated 73 graves by knocking over monuments in C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery either Sunday evening or Monday morning.
Offense on the attack
Bears captured near Eureka
Two yearling grizzly bears that had been getting into trouble in the Eureka area were captured last week.
Remina 'Tiny' Kelch, 90,
Remina "Tiny" Kelch, 90, passed away on Aug. 16, 2006, in the Immanuel Lutheran Home where she has been for the past two years.
Major subdivision planned for Columbia Falls
By NANCY KIMBALL
Kalispell considers revised fees for new construction
JOHN STANG
Judge postpones Grace trial until 2007
By LYNNETTE HINTZE
Today
Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for Grandview and U.S. 93.
District 5 gets its asking price for Laser School
By NANCY KIMBALL
as a Natural Born Stealer.
Kalispell Police were notified of a pregnant woman who stuffed a diaper bag full of merchandise
Bills waive McFarland
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Capital, West widen eyes to open season
By CARL HENNELL
Rein in federal Katrina spending
Hurricane Katrina was one of the worst disasters in our country's history, and by the time it's done, it may also prove to be one of the biggest, most wasteful drains of taxpayer money ever seen.
Blankenship Fire Department went to a campfire near the bridge Monday.
It was extinguished.
Mildred 'Millie' B. Packard, 86
Mildred "Millie" B. Packard, born April 24, 1923 to John and Olga Sunde at Readlyn, Saskatchewan, passed away on Aug. 26, 2006, in St. Peter's Hospital at Helena, surrounded by her children.
Flathead County Sheriff's Office took a report from residents on East Oregon Street
who don't know why a woman screams at them that the property isn't theirs and makes threats.
Sun Dog 'dodged a bullet'
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Monday, August 28
Majel Carlson Lamoreux, 82
Majel Maile Lamoreux, 82, passed away Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. Majel was born Jan. 21,1924, in Oakland, Calif. She attended schools in Oakland, then attended the University of California-Berkeley.
Kalispell Fire Department
The Kalispell Fire Department sent an ambulance Sunday to Sixth Avenue West North for a man who was found lying in a yard, suffering from back pain. The crew went to a vehicle accident on Fifth Avenue West that sent one person to the hospital.
It's up to Mother Nature now
A massive fire break is finished, so It all comes down to weather on the Sun Dog Fire north of Whitefish.
Today
3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for West Wyoming Street and U.S 93.
Blazing another trail in Whitefish
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Columbia Falls police
Columbia Falls police took a 911 call about a fight outside City Hall. A 17-year-old girl was arrested for resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and obstructing an officer.
Banner part of national effort
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Whitefish police
Whitefish police took a report of people around a house that is supposed to be vacant. They turned out to be a cleaning woman and her family, with permission to be there.
Kalispell police
Kalispell police investigated a report of a man lying on the sidewalk on First Avenue West. He was fine and was just trying to keep cool.
Flathead County Sheriff's Office
The Flathead County Sheriff's Office heard two people's versions of the story, but the first one went like this: A man returned some arrows he bought to a business because they didn't work. The proprietor gave him back his money and told him to get off the property or the owner would hunt him down. Deputies are investigating the second version, also.
Braves Beach boys
Sunday, August 27
Irma Venise Singleton Strong, 94
Irma Venise (Singleton) Strong was born July 1, 1912, in Adams County, Ind., to parents John V. and Edith (Cook) Singleton. She had a beautiful life and died Aug. 20, 2006.
Kalispell police reported that a purse was stolen from a vehicle Saturday afternoon on Third Avenue East.
Police arrested a 21-year-old man for assaulting a family member.
Sitting pretty
Libby man's handmade hickory rocking chairs are built to last
Local Births
Henry Travis Fields, son of Travis and Andrea Fields of Columbia Falls, was born Aug. 1 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
High-end Bigfork home on the auction block
By KRISTI ALBERTSON
An 84-year-old man fell from a bicycle at the Agpar campground
Saturday afternoon, and a Three Rivers ambulance took him to North Valley hospital.
Rearranging the furniture
By KRISTI ALBERTSON
One or two bears showed up in a Half Moon Road yard
and were scared away by a person pounding on a pan Saturday afternoon, the Flathead County Sheriff's Office reported.
Molly Weigum Goss, 97
Molly Weigum Goss, 97, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2006, at Lakeview Care Center in Bigfork.
Out of Africa
By CANDACE CHASE
Lucille C. Annala, 89
Lucille C. Annala, 89, joined "Our Lord" on Friday, Aug. 18, 2006, in Kalispell.
Pot bust was biggest ever in Lincoln County
Special to the Inter Lake
Junior high transitioning to middle school
By NANCY KIMBALL
Today
3 Workshop for kids and teens with diabetes, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Summit, Kalispell. Registration 9:30 a.m. Games, activities, cooking for kids, diabetes in sports and other topics will be covered. Call 751-5454.
Smith's goals power Cougars
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Rollover kills Columbia Falls man, 30
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Do we solve our problems or just talk about them?
Call me crazy, but every once in a while, I actually start to think we have turned the corner and will solve a problem instead of just talking about it.
William James 'Bill' Shanahan, 81
William James "Bill" Shanahan, born in Whitefish on March 2, 1925, passed away quietly on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006, at the age of 81, after a lengthy and valiant battle with bone cancer. As a father and dear friend to many people, he will be surely missed.
The time has come for American pundits and policy makers to start taking Iran's leaders at their word, plain and simple.
West must not cower before Iran
Saturday, August 26
Dorian Shane Rogers
Dorian Shane Rogers son of Nathaniel Rogers and Ashley Bryan of Columbia Falls, was born Aug. 15 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Vincent Patrick Hermes
Vincent Patrick Hermes son of Christina Washburn of Columbia Falls, was born Aug. 11 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Hayden Mona Blonshine Lener
Hayden Mona Blonshine Lener daughter of Danny Lener and Renee Blonshine of Eureka, was born Aug. 11 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Wes Loyd Martin
Wes Loyd Martin son of Jason and Cassie Martin of Omaha, was born July 24 in Omaha.He weighed 7 1/2 pounds, and was 21 inches long.
Cassandra Jaydin Maitland
Cassandra Jaydin Maitland daughter of Bill Maitland and Sandy Hawkes of Bigfork, was born Aug. 14 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 8 pounds and was 21 inches long.
Alexis Lynn Sicilia
Alexis Lynn Sicilia daughter of Nick and Brandi Sicilia of Hungry Horse, was born Aug. 11 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 6.13 pounds and was 19 1/2 inches long.
Brook Lauren Taylor
Brook Lauren Taylor daughter of Travis and Mary Taylor of Polson, was born July 14, at St. Joseph Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces.
Weather aids fire crews
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Start 'em up
Nasset offered Kalispell's top cop job
By KRISTI ALBERTSON
Today
Big Mountain Trail Run. Registration 8-8:45 a.m. outside Hellroaring Chalet. Race begins 9 a.m. Cost $5 students, $10 adults, or $20 family. Proceeds benefit Glacier Nordic Ski Team. Call Debbie, 862-2113.
Insect control back on ballot
By WILLIAM L. SPENCE
Bigfork ambulance
Bigfork ambulance took a man to the hospital after he was stabbed at a Bigfork bar.
Someone called
Someone called Whitefish police after a man yelled at employees at a grocery store. Later, the same man was reportedly disturbing the peace in another part of town.
School-zone speed limits will be enforced year-round
By NANCY KIMBALL
Questions abound for local soccer teams
It's challenging enough for a coach to inherit a losing program and rebuild it from the ground up, but first-year Flathead High School boys soccer coach Eric Sawtelle faces an even stiffer test.
Whitefish boys tie, girls won at Ronan Invitational
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Pirates run over Hamilton, 37-6
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BIRTHS
Vincent Patrick Hermes, son of Christina Washburn of Columbia Falls, was born Aug. 11 at North Valley Hospital.
Flathead County Sheriff's
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies took a man wanted for possible assault into custody after a vehicle chase on Lake Blaine Road Thursday night.
Whitefish CARE hosts a Back-to-School Bash for Whitefish students and families from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Whitefish Armory.
Back-to-school bash planned in Whitefish
Thursday, August 24
Katelyn Elizabeth Veneman
Katelyn Elizabeth Veneman daughter of Rob and Kristin Veneman of Whitefish, was born Aug. 2 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 19 3/4 inches long.
Brandon Rip Blomquist
Brandon Rip Blomquist son of Trevor and Tara Blomquist of Kalispell, was born July 26 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 22 inches long.
Robert Daniel Thornburg
Robert Daniel Thornburg son of Tommi and Brandon Thornburg of Kalispell, was born July 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 23 inches long.
Madisyn Rae-Elain Wills
Madisyn Rae-Elain Wills daughter of Carlene Wills of Ronan, was born Aug. 4 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 21 1/4 inches long.
Brock William Swope
Brock William Swope son of Todd and Tracy Swope of Columbia Falls, was born Aug. 6 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 23 inches long.
Emma Elizabeth Chute-Teigen
Emma Elizabeth Chute-Teigen daughter of Jessica Chute of Kalispell, and Matt Teigen of Oronoco, Minn., was born July 26 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 13 1/2 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Emily Rose Milligan
Emily Rose Milligan daughter of Adam and Sarah Milligan of Somers, was born July 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 21 inches long.
Gunner David Timothy Thomason
Gunner David Timothy Thomason son of David and Janette Thomason of Kalispell, was born July 25 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.
Jack Dennis Blodgett
Jack Dennis Blodgett son of Dallas and Jennifer Blodgett of Kalispell, was born Aug. 2 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 22 inches long.
Charlotte Whitney Balgos
Charlotte Whitney Balgos daughter of Marcus and Kelly Balgos of Bigfork, was born July 30 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 9 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 21 inches long.
Whitney Ann Olson
Whitney Ann Olson daughter of Tim and Tami Olson of Kalispell, was born July 27 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6.6 pounds, and was 20 inches long.
Lauren Marie Welch
Lauren Marie Welch daughter of Mark and Paulette Welch of Bigfork, was born July 30 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 21 1/4 inches long.
Levi Lee May
Levi Lee May son of MykalAnn May-Yerkes, was born Aug. 4 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.
George T. Hanson, 91
George T. Hanson, 91, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006, at the Riverside Senior Living in Whitefish.
Korbyn EvaMay Williams
Korbyn EvaMay Williams daughter of Aimee Williams of Somers, was born July 27 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 1.4 ounces, and was 19 inches long.
Kyle Lee Lampert
Kyle Lee Lampert son of Nikola Robertson of Whitefish, was born Aug. 4 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 6 pounds, and was 19 3/4 inches long.
Jasmyn Nancy YoungBird
Jasmyn Nancy YoungBird daughter of Anthony and Julie YoungBird of Kalispell, was born July 26 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 19 inches long.
Gavin Kenneth Cooper
Gavin Kenneth Cooper son of Heidi Leib and Michael Cooper, was born Aug. 5 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 4.5 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.
Hunter Vincent Hoerner
Hunter Vincent Hoerner son of Paul and Kristi Hoerner of Columbia Falls, was born Aug. 7 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Zaylyn Rosabelle Morgan
Zaylyn Rosabelle Morgan daughter of Jamie Bartel and Fred Morgan of Dayton, was born Aug. 5 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 9 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Henry Travis Fields
Henry Travis Fields son of Travis and Andrea Fields of Columbia Falls, was born Aug. 1 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.
James Rylen Shults
James Rylen Shults son of Alen and Chelsie Shults of Kalispell, was born Aug. 2 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 2 1/2 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.
Ashlynn Mae Fladager
Ashlynn Mae Fladager daughter of Marshall and Neva Fladager of Kalispell, was born July 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 22 inches long.
Dawson James Schmeusser
Dawson James Schmeusser son of Jim and Sara Schmeusser of Kalispell, was born Aug. 1 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 21 inches long.
Mia Lawren Brabham
Mia Lawren Brabham daughter of Martha Collins and Lawrence Brabham of Kalispell, was born July 24 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7.22 pounds, and was 19 inches long.
Patrick Jacob Hamblin
Patrick Jacob Hamblin son of Patrick Hamblin and Naomi Wheeler of Whitefish, was born Aug. 4 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Mathew Dyllan Allabaugh
Mathew Dyllan Allabaugh son of Thomas and Adriann Allabaugh of Columbia Falls, was born Aug. 7 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 20 1/4 inches long.
Five years ago, Moose Fire made its big run
It was five years ago this week when the Moose Fire erupted into a force that could not be stopped in the North Fork of the Flathead.
After receiving a report Tuesday night about suspicious people
around the Super 8 Hotel on First Avenue East, Kalispell police arrested a man, 20, on suspicion of burglary, resisting arrest, obstruction and being a minor in possession of alcohol. A woman, 20, was arrested for possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia.
Cleo McManus, 55
Cleo McManus, 55, passed away Aug. 22, 2006, in Kalispell.
Officers interview for top cop job in Kalispell
By JOHN STANG
No bull: It's a ride for charity
Border Patrol officer participates in fundraiser
Kaare D. Gulbranson, 40
Kaare D. Gulbranson, 40, passed away Sunday morning, Aug. 20, 2006, at his home in Hungry Horse.
Louis 'Louie' Charles Nielson, 56
Funeral services for Louis "Louie" Nielson, 56, of Sidney, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006, at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. Interment will be in the Sidney Cemetery, under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney.
Burns advocates niche markets at conference
By GWEN ALBERS
Ida Ann 'Pixie' Hoerner, 73
Ida Ann "Pixie" Hoerner was born Sept. 10, 1932, in Eureka to Floyd and Myrtle Carvey and passed away Aug. 21, 2006, at her home near Columbia Falls.
Today
3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the bloodmobile at Albertsons, Kalispell.
Survivor
Bigfork trekker logs final leg of Alaskan journey
Centered on community's youths
Whitefish facility offers recreation alternatives
Fires calm, but likely not for long
By JIM MANN
A woman was transported to Kalispell Regional Medical Center after an accident on Montana 35
near Crestveiw. The Bigfork Fire Department responded.
Local Births
Mia Lawren Brabham, daughter of Martha Collins and Lawrence Brabham of Kalispell, was born July 24 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Flathead County sheriff's deputies received a report Thursday that a baseball bat was used to damage an older model Mustang convertible at John's Auto Service in Coram.
Deputies investigated the use of a key to damage another car in front of the Dam Town Tavern just after midnight.
Can horse racing return to fair?
Inter Lake editorial
Connaught 'Connie' M. Cutler, 78
Connaught "Connie" M. Cutler passed away in the early morning hours of Aug. 21, 2006, at home in Richmond, Calif., of complications from cancer. Her 79th birthday would have been Sept. 15 of this year.
Dorothy 'Dot' Mae Wertz, 77
Dorothy "Dot" Mae Wertz, 77, "went to her eternal home" Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006, at Heritage Place in Kalispell.
Mee masters South Course with a 69
Wednesday, August 23
Esther K. Ellyson, 93
Esther K. Ellyson, 93, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell.
Edna Belle Davis, 98
Edna Belle Davis, 98, passed away Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006, at Brendan House in Kalispell.
Harold L. Erickson, 83
Harold L. Erickson, 83, 'stepped into the presence of Jesus' on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006, in Kalispell.
Nadine Marie (Brooks) Gleason, 77
Nadine Marie (Brooks) Gleason, 77, of Columbia Falls, 'passed over into Paradise to be with her Lord and Savior' on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006, at her daughter's home in Declo, Idaho, due to cancer. Nadine had moved to Cassia County in Declo in May to live with her daughter, Doni.
Second Happy Valley water district reports no problems
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Jennie Mae Pemble Ladenburg, 77
Jennie Mae Pemble Ladenburg died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2006, at North Valley Hospital in Whitefish.
Fair attendance Number smaller by 7,000
Manager says lack of horse racing may be to blame
Kalispell lowers property-tax rate
By JOHN STANG
The Flathead County Sheriff's Office took a call from a man
who said he understands he shouldn't have been in someone else's vehicle without permission, but while he was untangling a dog inside the vehicle from a leash, the owner came by and grabbed him around the neck.
Today
Children's Story Hour is at 10:30 a.m. in the children's department of the Flathead County Library in Kalispell, 247 First Ave. E. Call 758-5822.
Two forest fires continue to grow
By JIM MANN
If you owe, he'll know
Flathead High School senior is updating Justice Court backlog of unpaid fines
County Board of Health Panel to study transport woes
Historically, the Kalispell Ambulance has been able to augment emergency services outside the city by providing transport to hospitals for a large section of the Flathead Valley.
Flathead's Iverson medals at Great Falls Invitational
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Woman says rape attempted
The Flathead County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who is bruised and bitten after a reported rape attempt.
The Kalispell Fire Department went to a vehicle fire Monday at Fatt Boys.
ALERT helicopter, Bigfork Ambulance and Bigfork Fire Department went Monday afternoon to Montana 35 to help some people who were thrown from horses.
Fields pitches an inning
By CARL HENNELL
Growth, services and the taxpayer
It's not your father's Flathead anymore.
Monday, August 21
Shiela Juanita Herzog, 34
Shiela Juanita Herzog, 34, of Stevensville, formerly of White Sulphur Springs, passed away Aug. 17, 2006. "Shiela became our butterfly when the Lord came to take her home." After a long battle with illness, she is finally at peace.
High School Golf Preview
Columbia Falls still searching for more players
Kalispell police took two complaints Sunday night about the volume of karaoke music coming from a home on 10th Avenue West.
An ongoing problem with a loud band was reported on First Avenue West. The party on South Meridian Road continued until 1:30 a.m. Monday when someone complained.
The Flathead County Sheriff's Office was looking for a man who failed to show up at work Monday morning.
His son called for help. A woman in Lincoln County was reported missing Monday after going huckleberry-picking Sunday evening; she was found.
Happy Valley sings the blues.
By LYNNETTE HINTZE
Two new fires raise concerns
Two fires on the Flathead National escaped initial attack efforts after being spotted Monday afternoon and now have potential for considerable growth.
The Kalispell Fire Department sent an ambulance to a vehicle accident Monday
near Dairy Queen; a patient with a medical problem went to the hospital.
Barbara Ruth (Collier) Peterson, 70
Born on Dec. 16, 1935, in Kalispell, Barbara Peterson passed away Aug. 17, 2006. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Barbara will forever be in the hearts of the many who loved her. Her spirit, compassion, and deep love for the Lord will continue to inspire and uplift her friends and family forever. Adored by all of those around her, Barbara lived an exemplary life and her loss is greatly mourned.
Today
3 Quality Living for Montana Seniors conference 8-11 a.m., WestCoast Outlaw Hotel. Registration 7:30 a.m. Keynote address by Dr. Richard Hodes, director of National Institute on Aging, and Dorcas Hardy, former Commissioner of Social Security and chair of 2005 White House Conference on Aging. Refreshments. Free. Open to public.
Garold 'Mac' McConnell, 88
Garold Melvin McConnell passed away peacefully in his sleep after a short illness, at North Valley Community Hospital on Aug. 18, 2006.
Milo 'Dale' Gorton, 92
Milo "Dale" Gorton, 92, a lifetime Kalispell resident, passed away Saturday, Aug. 19, 2006, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. He was born Jan. 25, 1914, in Kalispell to Richard "Dick" and Hazle M. (Halstead) Gorton.
Sunday, August 20
Alexander Loy Mizner
Alexander Loy Mizner son of Scott and Alison Mizner of Kalispell, was born July 20 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 20 1/4 inches long.
Isabella Maria Sharp
Isabella Maria Sharp daughter of Kristina and Danny Sharp of Kalispell, was born July 23 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 22 3/4 inches long.
Garrett Johnson
Garrett JohnsonHe weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 21 inches long.
Baelyn Reese Elkins
Baelyn Reese Elkins daughter of Keah and Matthew Elkins of Kalispell, was born July 19 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 2.5 ounces, and was 20 1/4 inches long.
Jarrett Lawrence Tweet
Jarrett Lawrence Tweet son of Mark Tweet and Kathyren Anderson of Kalispell, was born July 18 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 5 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 18 1/2 inches long.
Matthew Michael Mitts
Matthew Michael Mitts son of Collin and Treena Mitts of Kalispell, was born July 24 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 14.4 ounces, and was 22 1/2 inches long.
Raif Lee Hatlen
Raif Lee Hatlen son of Timothy Hatlen and Kristina Young of Kalispell, was born July 18 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 9.65 pounds, and was 21 1/2 inches long.
Christian Lee Owens
Christian Lee Owens son of Austin and Tonya Owens of Kalispell, was born July 18 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.
Anna Jean Crofts
Anna Jean Crofts daughter of Steven and Jean Crofts of Kalispell, was born July 23 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 19 inches long.
Bodie Michael Rohrman
Bodie Michael Rohrman son of Michael and Meredith Rohrman of Kalispell, was born July 18 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 18 1/2 inches long.
William Michael Pickard
William Michael Pickard son of Craig and Marna Pickard of Columbia Falls, was born July 23 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Maria Rose Malay Pitkin
Maria Rose Malay Pitkin daughter of Sonya Pitkin of Kalispell, was born July 22 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Kristina Jones was crowned Miss Pro Rodeo Northwest Montana Queen Saturday, while Tabbetha Reynolds was named princess.
Kalispell woman named rodeo queen
Life interrupted
Residents reluctantly find new homes after trailer court closes
David Wright Robinson, 82
David Wright Robinson, 82, of Conrad Point, Lakeside, died early Friday morning, August 18, 2006, after a prolonged stay at Heritage Place in Kalispell.
Griz O produces 3 scores, defense scores once in scrim
The Griz earned a day off today.
Forever in their hearts
Whitefish police arrested a 34-year-old Whitefish man
behind Flannagan's early Saturday morning for public urination and resisting arrest.
The Kalispell Fire Department took one auto accident victim
late Friday afternoon from East Idaho Street to Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
'Locally owned' still prevails here
As the Flathead Valley population and economy grow, an increasing number of businesses in a variety of sectors consider the Flathead Valley a desirable market.
Today
3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center's new location, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
No headline
No cash, just points for Whitefish's Warner
A man allegedly shot at another man with a .45-caliber pistol
on South Meadows Drive early Sunday morning, Kalispell police reported. No one was hit. Police are sorting out conflicting stories from the two men..
Plunder, politics and a prized writer
Who is Frederic Bastiat, and why is he saying those wonderful things about me?
A 40-year-old man died apparently of natural causes in his home
near Glacier Bible Camp, the Flathead County Sheriff's Office reported. Because of his young age, an autopsy was being performed Sunday.
Bobcats defense rules scrimmage
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A fire damaged a house Saturday evening in Martin City.
No one was injured. The Hungry Horse, Coram and Martin City fire departments were on the scene for three hours. No other information was available Sunday.
MSU's Brandon Hoffenbacker Worthwhile sabbatical
Academically on track, former Flathead star prepares to shine on the football field
Beef cattle, hogs and lambs tallied $329,794 in 4-H and Future Farmers of America sales at the Northwest Montana Fair.
218 animals sold at market stock sale
Something needs to give, when it comes to wolves and the state of Montana's ability to manage them.
Howling over wolf management
No headline
Local Births
Christian Lee Owens, son of Austin and Tonya Owens of Kalispell, was born July 18 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Saturday, August 19
Shirley A. Grinde, 68
Shirley A. Grinde, 68, passed away at her Kalispell home on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2006.
Franklin John Palicz, 81
Franklin John Palicz, 81, passed away at his home in Kalispell, on Aug. 15, 2006.
Richard Sam' Rayburn, 64
Richard "Sam" Rayburn was born Feb. 26, 1942, in Seattle, and passed away Aug. 9, 2006, in Edmonds, Wash.
Major Sun Road work ahead
By JIM MANN
Kalispell Police believe the suspect in a report on Eighth Avenue West must be little.
Evidence included a muddy teddy bear, a small boys sandal and muddy hand prints on the back door.
Second grizzly moved to Cabinets
By JIM MANN
Kalispell Fire Department sent an ambulance to 12th Street East
for a person hurt in a traffic accident Thursday and to someone having a seizure at the fair. Firefighters were also called to a place on Main Street for a gas smell. An ambulance was needed Friday for someone with a cut finger at City Hall.
Teacher day
The Staples store is holding a Teacher Appreciation Day today to make sure Flathead Valley teachers have everything they need for school.
Whitefish Police arrested one woman for DUI after a traffic stop
on Lupfer Avenue and another after an accident on East Second Street.
Church, couple blessed
A couple's devotion to their church, a congregation's solidarity, and a woman's invincible spirit turned a local tragedy of horrific proportions into a story of deep faith and healing.
Rodeo more than just cowboys
Entertainment is nonstop at Northwest Montana Fair
Luck leads to payday
A little luck never hurts.
The night shift
When the sun goes down, adren aline levels go up at Kalispell Regional Medical Center
Today
Northwest Montana Fair continues through Aug. 20, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Inland Empire Show carnival open. PRCA Rodeo 7:30 p.m. Fireworks 9:30 p.m.
Flathead County Sheriff's Office notified emergency workers
about someone found unresponsive in the back seat of a vehicle at Springcreek Campground. The vehicle was locked and a witness couldn't tell if the man was breathing. He wasn't. It was a mannequin.
Friday, August 18
Kiera Marie Pulaski
Kiera Marie Pulaski daughter of John and Julia Pulaski of Whitefish, was born July 30 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 8 pounds and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Brookann Lauria
Brookann LauriaShe weighed 8 ppounds, 3 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Patrick Logan Dell
Patrick Logan Dell son of Kathryn Dell of Marion, was born July 24 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 6 pounds, 10.5 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.
Piper Jaedyn Doran
Piper Jaedyn Doran daughter of Ryan Doran and Yonna Lacy of Columbia Falls, was born July 22 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 20 1/4 inches long.
Kylie Elisabeth Jackson
Kylie Elisabeth Jackson daughter of Jon and Sabrina Jackson of Whitefish, was born July 31 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 21 inches long.
Drumond Nesta Beck
Drumond Nesta Beck son of Mark and Melissa Beck of Missoula, was born July 10 at Community Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Reilly Vincent McCarthy
Reilly Vincent McCarthy son of Dan and Ali McCarthy of Whitefish, was born July 31 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.
Kadin Wyeth Williams
Kadin Wyeth Williams son of Amber Lampert and Dakota Williams of Whitefish, was born July 28 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 5 pounds, 13 1/2 ounces, and was 19 inches long.
Savannah Marie Kalloch
Savannah Marie Kalloch daughter of Bridget and Brian Kalloch of Kalispell, was born July 27 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 8 pounds and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Cooper Trenton Erickson
Cooper Trenton Erickson son of Ashley Thompson and Brenton Erickson of Libby, was born July 26 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Ava Ryan Bee
Ava Ryan Bee daughter of Benny and Darlene Bee of Whitefish, was born July 29 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 9 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 21 inches long.
Adeline Claire Tuszynski
Adeline Claire Tuszynski daughter of Mike and Courtney Tuszynski of Philomath, Ore., was born July 26 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis, Ore.She weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 22 inches long.
Whitefish police
Whitefish police gave a man several opportunities to stop bothering band members at Flanagan's Central Station, but he persisted until he was arrested for disorderly conduct.
North Hilltop rezone goes to C. Falls council
By NANCY KIMBALL
Spotlight on Burns-Tester race
If there's one thing for certain to conclude from Vice President Dick Cheney's visit to the Flathead this week, it is this: The Montana Senate race is big and important.
Births
James Arthur Fairbank, son of David and Pamela Fairbank of Kalispell, was born July 11 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Colorado cowboy leads
Kalispell man, 31, charged
A Kalispell man was arrested on a felony charge Monday for allegedly providing alcohol to girls who wound up hospitalized for alcohol poisoning.
Kalispell Fire Department
The Kalispell Fire Department sent an ambulance to a vehicle accident Wednesday at Sunset and Wyoming.
No cash, just clothes in package
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Flathead County Sheriff's Office
The Flathead County Sheriff's Office talked to a man who agreed to stop calling his ex-wife in Coram and making threats .
Arthur C. 'Bud' Ward, 84
Arthur C. "Bud" Ward, 84, passed away Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell.
Full-spectrum season
Wide range of entertainment offered at the O'Shaughnessy
Friday fair schedule
Friday, Aug. 18
Shakespeare on the slopes
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks will offer a free performance of the Shakespeare comedy "Love's Labours Lost" at Big Mountain on Tuesday at 6 p.m.
Kalispell Police Department
The Kalispell Police Department took a call about two men hanging out at 3 a.m. in the Tire-Rama parking lot. They were morning awning cleaning.
Columbia Falls police
Columbia Falls police took a report of two 30-packs of beers heisted Thursday at Town Pump.
Today
Northwest Montana Fair continues through Aug. 20, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Inland Empire Show carnival open. Parade 10 a.m. downtown Kalispell. PRCA Rodeo 7:30 p.m. Fireworks 9:30 p.m.
Spend a musical day in Polebridge
The Polebridge Aurorafest celebrates its five-year anniversary on Saturday.
Flood danger passes for St. Mary
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Fair fare
Options to please every palate - just don't count calories
1,000 homes planned for Hungry Horse
By WILLIAM L. SPENCE
Thursday, August 17
St. Mary in flood warning
A flash-flood warning Wednesday caused Glacier National Park employees to be evacuated from St. Mary and closed Loop A of the St. Mary campground.
Columbia Falls police assisted Adult Probation and Parole
in arresting a woman on a probation violation. Drug paraphernalia reportedly was found in the house on Seventh Avenue East North. Three teens in the house also were charged with possession of paraphernalia.
Cheney touts Burns, Bush agenda in Whitefish
More than 100 protest for peace
By CANDACE CHASE
Be sure that campfire is cold
Careless campers keep fire crews busy
James 'Jim' Vincent Boerner, 80
James "Jim" Vincent Boerner, 80, of Whitefish, "entered into eternal rest" on Aug. 10, 2006, at his home in Mountain View Manor.
Fields to pitch Sunday
By CARL HENNELL
Whitefish police took reports Tuesday of items stolen from vehicles
on Montana Avenue and Waverly Place.
Second area horse tests for West Nile
By CANDACE CHASE
Terrorism must be faced squarely
Terrorism isn't going away.
Kalispell police sent its animal warden to calls involving dogs gone wild.
One was a bitter chocolate Labrador on Two Mile Drive that attacked a man, tore his shirt, and clawed his back. The other was on 10th Avenue West, where a dog attacked a porch and ripped off a screen door. Also, a resident is afraid to walk past the mean dog that lives on 18th Street East.
The Flathead County Sheriff's Office took reports of children in traffic.
On Church Drive, a toddler was returned to his home. A 3-year-old girl in pajamas was found on Ash Road and Reserve Drive.
Today
Northwest Montana Fair continues through Aug. 20, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Inland Empire Show carnival open. Today is Senior Citizens and Kids Day. Seniors 60 and older and children 13 and under admitted free. PRCA rodeo "Wrangler Night" 7:30 p.m. Fireworks 9:30 p.m.
Thursday Fair Schedules
Thursday, Aug. 17
The Kalispell Fire Department went Wednesday to Grandview Drive
and U.S. 93 when the brake line on a public-transportation bus smoked.
Troy man dies in Idaho gun accident
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Hilliard: 'It was the worst pain I've ever felt'
Griz coach Bobby Hauck: 'I feel worse for him than the team'
Wednesday, August 16
Donald James Voelker, 81
Donald James Voelker, 81, died July 24, 2006, in Lakewood, Colo.
3 to interview to be Kalispell chief
A committee will interview three internal Kalispell police candidates on Aug. 23 to replace Chief Frank Garner, who plans to retire in December.
Developer requests annexation
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Marrion 'Terri' Larson, 63
Marrion "Terri" Larson died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005, in Missoula. She was 63.
West Valley Fire Department went to North Haven Drive
for a broken gas line Tuesday.
Kalispell Police took a report from a woman who said her mother has charged $40,000
on her charge card.
Forest thinning details released
By JIM MANN
Forest Service letting fires burn in wilderness
By JIM MANN
Flathead County Sheriff's Office took a call about a suspicious-looking vehicle
abandoned on East Lakeshore Drive. All the windows are broken, the tires are flat, and there are suspicious-looking black trash bags in it, according to a caller. A deputy learned that the vehicle is a prop for a movie being shot in Whitefish.
Northwest Montana Fair
Wednesday, Aug. 16
Locals headline fair rodeo
By DAVID LESNICK
Demolition for FHS remodel begins next week
Today
Northwest Montana Fair continues through Aug. 20, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Inland Empire Show carnival open. Country and Western concert with Mark Chesnutt 7:30 p.m.
Hillard out for season
A dream of the entire Flathead Valley - and perhaps all of Griz Nation - may have been shattered Monday.
FHS project properly remains priority
School District 5 didn't get very good news when they opened bids for the renovation of Flathead High School, but the district wisely decided to move ahead with construction anyway.
Tuesday, August 15
Stage set for vice president's visit
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Northwest Montana Fair
Tuesday, Aug. 15
Whitefish police took a call from a woman on East Lakeshore Drive who said her car disappeared.
It was found later at a crash scene.
Today
3 Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.
Frank Magera, 90
Frank Magera, 90, passed away Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, in Kalispell. Frank was born Nov. 10, 1915 in Fallon, to John and Apolonia Fornall Magera. He was raised in Lonepine.
Kalispell police are looking for the vandals who painted obscene images
that were reported at three locations Monday. Two buildings on Woodland Drive were defaced, along with the Flathead Food Bank's delivery van. Lori Botkin, executive director of the Food Bank, said that instead of spending money on food, the nonprofit agency now has to remove the obscenity from its vehicle. It has an estimate of $250 from a body shop, she said. Anyone with information on the vandalism should call Kalispell police at 758-7780. Police Chief Frank Garner said there were seven reports of similar damage during the weekend. Charges against vandals can rise to the felony level.
Kathy Ann (Sandefur) Cantu, 50
Kathy Ann (Sandefur) Cantu, 50, was born March 11, 1956, to Arnold and Eileen Sandefur in Whitefish. She 'passed into the arms of our Savior, the Lord Jesus,' on Aug. 7, 2006, at Healthcenter Northwest in Kalispell.
Wolfe wins Canadian American Shootout, Elliott second
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George Austin Barnett, 80
George Austin Barnett, 80, died Friday Aug. 11, 2006, at Healthcenter Northwest in Kalispell. He was born Feb. 9, 1926, in Winnet, the son of Harry Austin and Grace Evelyn (Gallagher) Barnett.
Mishelle L. Woodring, 57
Mishelle L. Woodring 'FKA Michael,' 57, died at home of natural causes Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006, in Kalispell. She was born June 22, 1949, in Liberal, Kan., to Earl E. and Louise (Grothe) Woodring.
Carl Martinson, 63
Carl Martinson, 63, of Polson, died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006, at St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula after heart surgery.
The Flathead County Sheriff's Office is investigating vandalism
at the Bigfork High School football field. Someone kicked in the press-box doors and threw a chair through a window.
All in the family
Evergreen and Kalispell fire departments and Montana Highway Patrol went to a vehicle accident
Sunday on Whitefish Stage Road and Reserve Drive. The crash blocked traffic and one vehicle leaked gas. Two people went to the hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.
Columbia Falls police went to a non-injury accident
Sunday night on Meadowlake Boulevard. One man was arrested for DUI and another was arrested for two warrants.
Monday, August 14
Roger Everett Emerson, 82
Roger Everett Emerson, 82, passed away Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center after an automobile accident, which occurred Aug. 5 near Bigfork.
Today
3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center's new location, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
The Kalispell Fire Department took two people injured in a Main Street motorcycle-truck collision
Saturday to Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Land-use limbo snares Kila subdivision
A major subdivision proposal in the Kila area was remanded by county commissioners to the Flathead County Planning Board for further consideration Thursday.
EPA cleans up one more 'clean' site
Vermiculite unearthed at nursery property
John Richard Holmquist, 78
John Richard Holmquist, 78, of Kalispell and San Gabriel, Calif., died Friday, Aug. 11, 2006, at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Columbia Falls police arrested a 15-year-old boy Saturday afternoon
for fleeing from cops on a four-wheeler during a traffic stop.
Whitefish police arrested one woman for disorderly conduct
after stopping a fight between two women early Sunday morning.
The Bulldog confiscated a fake identification card
from a gambler Saturday afternoon, and turned it over to Kalispell police.
Marjorie Jean Mathison, 78
Marjorie Jean Mathison, 78, passed away Friday, Aug. 11, 2006, at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center, after an automobile accident that occurred Aug. 5 near Bigfork.
The Flathead County Sheriff's Office received a report Saturday evening that two trees were shot down
with a shotgun near No Tell 'Em Lake.
A 60-year-old man went ahead of his hiking companion on a Columbia Mountain trail
shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday, and was not seen again until shortly after 7 a.m. Sunday.
Northwest Montana Fair
Monday, Aug. 14
Sunday, August 13
Ralph Leroy Phelps, 76
Ralph Leroy Phelps, 76, formerly of Kalispell and Ryegate, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006, at the Pioneer Medical Center in Big Timber surrounded by family after a long courageous battle with emphysema.
Lilli Lou Zagata, 58
Lilli Lou Zagata, 58, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2006, in Kalispell.
Whitefish police arrested a man for disorderly conduct.
Whitefish police
Man killed in Friday collision
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Home sales top $250 million in three months
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Easy labels and hard answers
Someone called the office the other day to ask if I was Jewish.
Crews get upper hand on fires
Firefighters on the Kootenai and Flathead national forests staffed over 20 small fires Saturday. All the fires, believed to be holdovers from Thursday night's lightning storms, were less than a quarter of an acre.
A fair amount of business
By KRISTI ALBERTSON
Tidyman's store closes on Aug. 22
By KRISTI ALBERTSON
Birds on film
A man was concerned that the old refrigerator a man and woman were tearing apart might contain Freon. Columbia Falls Fire Department investigated the report.
Old Refrigerator
Columbia Falls police arrested a 28-year-old woman on a Kalispell warrant.
Columbia Falls
Powwow, expanded draft-horse contests new at fair
By HEIDI GAISER
Today
Flathead Audubon field trip to view migrant shorebirds with Dan Casey. Meet at 9 a.m. at west end of Tidyman's parking lot to carpool. Bring binoculars/scope, lunch and water. Everyone welcome.
Northwest Montana is known far and wide for its wildlife, especially its predators.
Gator grousing has been overblown
Bears, pickers happy with berry crop
Performing arts center seeks executive director
By WILLIAM L. SPENCE
Separate studies look at Libby Dam spills
By JIM MANN
Saturday, August 12
Barbara Dubbs, 70
Barbara Dubbs, 70, "went to be with the Lord" on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006, as a result of complications from scleroderma.
Evergreen Fire Department went to West Cottonwood Drive Thursday when there was a fire on a deck and part of a house. It was put out by the residents.
Evergreen Fire Department
Flathead County Sheriff's Office arrested Jimmy Hogan, 27, of Columbia Falls Friday. He is accused of raping a woman whose car broke down after midnight Thursday morning.
Flathead County Sheriff's Office
Former FHS star Hilliard, transfer QB Swogger lead UM
The University of Montana Grizzlies football team has a goal this season of reaching its 14th straight NCAA Division I-AA playoff appearance.
More stitches in time
Sixteen kids took a turn at the art of quilting last month thanks to a community outreach program sponsored by the Flathead Quilters Guild. Every summer, the guild takes their talent on the road to a different local quilt shop to give young people a chance to discover the fun in building a quilt they can call their own.
Symbol of freedom
New bank's art is one-of-a-kind collaboration
Rolovich, Carpenter battling it out for starting MSU QB
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Lightning sparks 60 new fires
By JIM MANN
City Slickers
Program connects rural Montana students with counterparts in East Coast cities
Columbia Falls Police took a report of a purse stolen from a vehicle in the alley behind Flathead Industries.
Columbia Falls Police
Whitefish Police took three complaints about harassing phone calls.
Whitefish Police
Opinions differ on Flathead growth policy
By WILLIAM L. SPENCE
WHS tabs Olson to guide girls basketball
The Whitefish High School girls basketball team has hired its replacement for Dean McFadden.
Today
Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Music by Roy Wilhelm, arts and crafts, silent auction, raffle, huckleberry baking contest at 11 a.m., kids games 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit Swan Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Swan Mission Search and Rescue, Swan Lake Community Club. Call Swan Lake Trading Post, 406-886-2303.
Friday, August 11
þ John Matthew Matt Crawford, 86
John Matthew Matt Crawford, 86, of Dayton died at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006, from injuries caused by a fall at his home.
Stars light up the grandstand
Two of country's biggest talents headline two shows at the fair
þ Caroline Oie Anderson, 95
On Aug. 8, 2006, Caroline Oie Anderson passed into Heaven. Caroline, more affectionately known as Carrie, lived 90 years in Polson, the home of her birth. During the past five years she resided in Columbia Falls with her daughter and son-in-law.
The Flathead County Sheriff s Office took a call Thursday
from a woman who wanted a deputy to tell some youths at Lions Park to stop poking at a bee hive with sticks.
Fix-up of FHS still on
By NANCY KIMBALL
þ Money move good news for Sun Road
Finally, it appears the money s in the bag for Glacier National Park s Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Lake County dismisses porn charge against former official
By CHERY SABOL
Red Eagle blaze has burned 30,000 acres
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Celtic favorites, California rockers in Depot Park lineup
The Depot Park summer concert series, sponsored by Kalispell Parks and Recreation, continues with It s a Whale on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m., with Tra le Gael on Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Dixon aces Eagle Bend No. 4 for second time
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ALERT helicopter flew Wednesday evening
to the Clark Fork River near Noxon for a man who jumped off a bridge and had no feeling in his legs. He was taken to Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Terror author: Follow the funding
By CHERY SABOL
Careless fires are keeping crews busy
By JIM MANN
Ramsey lost to Garland in Billings
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Hilliard wins his first race of the year
Bryce Hilliard won his first race of the year at Montana Raceway Park on Saturday, taking the checkered flag in the Legend main event of August Revolution.
Glacier trails close for grizzly conditioning
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Kalispell police took a complaint about a suspected drunken driver
and arrested him for his second DUI, having an open container of alcohol, and making an improper turn. He had a child with him.
þ Today
Buffalo Hill Terrace Indoor Rummage Sale 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 40 Claremont St., Take U.S. 93 to Conway Drive, turn east toward KRMC and right at ALERT helipad. Homemade cinnamon roles. All proceeds benefit Resident Association.
Thursday, August 10
þ Marian (Fosland) O Neil, 76
Marian (Fosland) O Neil defined her life s focus by those around her. She was Ivan s wife; the mother of Sue, Cheri and Steve; grandmother of April, Andy, Amanda, Missy and Joey; and a friend to so many.
City pay ends for suspended police officer
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Kalispell Police took a report of a man who threatened
to send someone over to another man's house and drag him into the woods.
þ Hiring state senators a troubling move
The recent ruckus over the hiring of two state senators for temporary jobs in state government may seem trivial, but there is an important issue at play one raised repeatedly by Gov. Brian Schweitzer himself.
Street, light maintenance leads to Columbia Falls tax increase
By NANCY KIMBALL
Crews pounce on blazes
By JIM MANN
Bigfork man sentenced for assault
Gets 20 years for confronting police officers with knife
West Nile virus infects Flathead man
By CANDACE CHAS
Roehl going for second WCCBL chipper
Former Kalispell Laker fresh off 2006 NAIA World Series title
Author mending after fall
By CANDACE CHASE
þ Robert Duane Bob Severson, 74
Robert Duane Bob Severson, 74, passed away at his home in Whitefish on Friday, July 14, 2006.
3 KATS win state titles in Bozeman
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þ Today
The Flathead Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management meets 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Free program by Noe Gomez on Ethnic Diversity Looking at Culture. Optional lunch is $10 per person. Call Cindy Carpenter at Glacier Bank, 756-4233.
Olney Fire Department went to a fire in a wooded area Tuesday.
Columbia Falls Ambulance took a woman to the hospital from Lake McDonald Lodge where she was hurt in a fall from a horse.
Planning board OKs Four Mile housing project
By KRISTI ALBERTSON
þ Gaining momentum
Land deal, $3 million proposed for Whitefish trail
Flathead County Sheriff's Office was called about a man in a little red car
who made people back up on the single-lane Old Steel Bridge and threatened to fight other drivers.
Wednesday, August 9
Kalispell Police were busy with drunken, drowsy men.
A man was reported passed out in a bevy of beer cans on East Idaho Street and Third Avenue East North Monday evening. He was gone when officers arrived. Soon, there was a report of a man passed out on East Idaho Street and Fourth Avenue East North. An officer sent him on his way, but he only got as far as a little ditch near Smith s before gravity overtook him.
þ Robert Charles Wilson, 78
Robert Charles Bob Wilson, 78, of Kingston, Idaho, died Aug. 6, 2006, at his home in Kingston.
þ Today
Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.
74-lot subdivision near Kila up for a vote Thursday
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Planning board studies three subdivisions
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þ Richard Rich Lee Bucher, 62
Richard Lee Rich Bucher, 62, passed away in Great Falls on July 30, 2006.
Work begins on new VFW building
By CANDACE CHASE
þ Joseph Joe Addison Brousard Tippets, 67
Joseph Addison (Brousard) Tippets, 67, passed away Aug. 3, 2006, at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls.
Ace for Crawford at Meadow Lake
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Red Eagle roars again
þ James Albert Dolan, 87
James Albert Dolan, 87, a retired project manager for the state of Montana Highway Department, passed away Monday, July 31, 2006, at the Marias Medical Center due to natural causes.
Property rights main concern at hearing
By LYNNETTE HINTZE
Gator owner cited
By KRISTI ALBERTSON
Lightning causes problems
Emergency-service crews were kept busy in the Bigfork and East Valley areas Tuesday night as lightning and high winds caused problems.
þ New stops are welcome signs
Shiny new stop signs went up Tuesday on West Reserve Drive where it intersects with Stillwater Road.
Kalispell OKs plans for land north of city
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ALERT helicopter, Canyon Quick Response Unit, Hungry Horse Fire Department
and Columbia Falls Ambulance were notified of motorcycle crash near Hungry Horse Dam Monday night.
Tuesday, August 8
Alice E. DeLapp, 91
Alice E. DeLapp, 91, died July 23, 2006, at the ImmanueI Lutheran Home in Kalispell.
Audrey Mae Geror, 86
Audrey Mae Geror, 86, a longtime Whitefish resident, passed away Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006, at the North Valley Hospital of natural causes. She was born Oct. 3, 1919, the daughter of Walter and Helen Goar in St. Paul, Minn.
Badrock Fire Department checked out a fire in a field Sunday evening
and found it was a controlled burn in an approved pit.
Today
3 Bigfork Edward Jones representatives offer a free video program, "How to Make Your Home Fit Your Lifestyle," 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at area offices. Call a local representative to reserve a seat.
Lori Jean Bain, 52
Lori Jean Bain passed away at the Immanuel Lutheran Home on Aug. 5, 2006, surrounded by her close family and friends, after a courageous battle with cancer.
The Flathead County Sheriff's Office took a call from the owner of a vehicle that was left on Lost Prairie Road;
she returned to find the windshield and a back window broken out.
Pursuing the perfect spiral Wind-form creator bases art on DNA helix
By JOHN STANG
L.T.P. 'Linc' Engel, 80
Lincoln Thomas Powers Engel passed away July 30, 2006, quietly at his home in Evergreen of natural causes. Linc was born in Missoula on Feb. 11, 1926, to Vernie Blanche Powers and Anton William Engel. He joined older brother Anton "Tony" Jr. He attended school in Great Falls.
New stop ahead for Stillwater/Reserve
As soon as Wednesday, a four-way stop-sign arrangement could be in place at the intersection of West Reserve Drive and Stillwater Road.
Kalispell police took a report of a hit-and-run accident on Center Street
that resulted in the arrest of a man for DUI and other charges.
Whitefish police took a report Monday morning of a purse and cell phone stolen
Saturday night at Casey's bar.
Columbia Falls police were notified of a 4-year-old boy who was behind the Nite Owl
restaurant when he disappeared. He was found safely a few blocks away.
Fires shut down
Firefighters continued to shut down fires Monday across Northwest Montana, but there's lightning in the weather forecasts.
100 pounds of pot seized
The Daily Inter Lake
Monday, August 7
Columbia Falls police are investigating someone trying to obtain drugs
fraudulently at Smith's grocery Sunday.
MSU set to open football camp
Bobcats have 4 Flathead Valley players on the roster
Kalispell police arrested a 27-year-old woman
for disorderly conduct and obstructing police Saturday evening at Fatt Boys.
The Flathead County Sheriff's Office dealt with four to five men fighting
at the Somers Day boat launch area Saturday afternoon. One man had a bloody nose. No arrests were made.
Growth policy faces public scrutiny this week
Hearings ahead Tuesday, Thursday on draft plan
The Coram and Martin City fire departments put out a car fire Saturday evening.
The Columbia Falls Fire Department took two car accident victims to Kalispell Regional Medical Center Saturday evening.
Firefighters gaining control over Red Eagle blaze
By JOHN STANG
Whitefish police arrested a 23-year-old man early Sunday morning
for hitting someone outside of the Great Northern Bar.
Chauner medals in national cycling
Whitefish's Walt Chauner placed fourth in his age group July 15 at the USA Cycling National Road Championships in Seven Springs, Pa.
Specialty job: Getting right answer
Today
3 Flathead County Weeds/Parks board public hearing on reconsideration of park improvements at Lake Hills Park in Bigfork, 8 a.m., department office, 1257 FFA Drive, Kalispell.
People sometimes pass out in bars, but are rarely taken to a hospital for doing so.
That happened twice Saturday evening in the Flathead.
Sunday, August 6
Fires cast haze across Flathead
A 400-acre fire near Big Arm - which cast a pall of smoke across Flathead Lake Saturday afternoon - is burning on timberland owned by the Salish and Kootenai Tribes.
Parents of traffic victim frustrated
In the year since her daughter was killed, "All that's been accomplished is a lot of talk," Marlene Fifield said.
I've written columns about football before. I've written columns about terrorism before. And I've written columns about civil liberties before.
Who needs safety when you've got rights
Today
3 Glacier RC'ers hosts the Mountain Thunder Jet Rally with radio-controlled jets from across the West continues today 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Field is located just of Whitefish Stage Road one and a half miles south of Montana 40 intersection. Signs will be posted. $5 parking fee handled by Civil Air Patrol.
Intersection safety still a concern
A year after Kalispell teenager Allison Fifield died in a traffic accident at Stillwater Road and West Reserve Drive, a nearly identical crash happened recently at the same intersection.
Alarms
North Valley Search and Rescue helped two girls get their horses off an island in the Flathead River.
Morton qualifies for Idaho 200
POST FALLS, Idaho - Kalispell's Bodie Morton picked up his first late model win at Stateline Speedway Friday night, winning the INSSA Duel for the 200. Morton held off Mike Behar and Dan Garber to claim the trophy and a spot in Sunday's Idaho 200.
Whitefish police arrested five boys for theft of alcohol and MIP in two separate incidences Saturday.
Whitefish police
Someone called Kalispell police when a man wouldn't quit yelling from inside and outside his van on First Avenue West. He was asked not to return.
Kalispell police
Saturday, August 5
Marion Fire Department went to a small fire Thursday at the picnic area at Bitterroot Lake.
Alarms
Congress OKs Sun Road money
It was lost for a year, but $50 million for rebuilding Glacier National Park's Going-to-the-Sun Road has finally been found.
Cheney visit here confirmed
The Associated Press
Vidal to coach at Stanford
Flathead High School alumnus David Vidal was named assistant cross country and track and field coach at Stanford on June 12. He graduated from Stanford the following weekend with a degree in human biology.
Columbia Falls Police are investigating a prank 911 call about a man chasing another man with a gun downtown Thursday night. Charges may follow.
Columbia Falls Police
Today
3 Flathead Chapter Montana Native Plant Society wildflower field trip to Lake Mountain. Strenuous three-mile hike with over 1,500-feet elevation gain. Meet at Dire Wolf Pub at 8 a.m. on Wisconsin Avenue in Whitefish. Contact Rebecca Durham, 249-6353.
U.S. 89 reopens
Firefighters still working on fire south of Troy
Charles 'Charlie' Elmer Rock, 87
Longtime Mineral County resident Charles "Charlie" Elmer Rock passed away Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2006, in Missoula at St. Patrick Hospital after suffering a heart attack. He was 87 years old.
Friday, August 4
Virginia Murel Wellman, 77
Virginia Murel Wellman, 77, died at her residence in Kila on Monday, July 31, 2006, from natural causes. She was born in Clare, Mich., on April 15, 1929, the daughter of Willis and Myrtie Alameda (Bruner) Richardson.
Kalispell Police are investigating a report of an assault with a pipe
that may not be what it seemed to be at first.
East-side town back in business
Senator seeks to fix damage from fire remarks
HELENA - Sen. Conrad Burns' recent verbal attack on a firefighting team for its work on a Montana fire angered some firefighters, drew harsh criticism in state newspapers and has left the three-term Republican scrambling to repair the political damage.
Former Grizzly joins UM coaching staff
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) - Nate DuChesne, a University of Montana basketball player from 1986-1989 and a teammate of head coach Wayne Tinkle, has been hired as a Grizzly assistant coach, Tinkle said Thursday.
Columbia Falls Police arrested a woman Thursday night
after a hit-and-run accident was reported at Super 1. She reportedly resisted arrest when officers stopped her on U.S. 2. She faces six traffic violations and criminal charges with a bond of almost $2,100.
Fred Fish, 80
Fred Fish, 80, passed away on Sunday, July 31, , at his residence in Columbia Falls. He was born on June 11, 1926, at Bantry, N.D., the son of Edward and Lizzie (Wager) Fish.
Wilbur Paul Werner, 94
Wilbur Paul Werner, a distinguished citizen of Cut Bank, passed away in Mesa, Ariz., July 15, 2006, of natural causes. Wilbur was born Oct. 7, 1911, in Falls City, Neb., the second of three sons born to Albert and Anna Laura Werner. Wilbur spent his early childhood on the farm, but farm chores gave way to academic pursuits under tutelage of the Ursuline nuns. Graduating from Sacred Heart Academy in Falls City, he entered Creighton University in Omaha, Neb., in the fall of 1929.
Police officer charged
The Daily Inter Lake
Fight takes fatal turn for dog
Flathead County Sheriff's Office took a call about a man who was taking care of a friend's dog. The dog was supposed to be friendly. The dog reportedly attacked the man's dog, so he had his friend's dog put down. The dog owner has reportedly made death threats over that.
Whitefish Police arrested a man who made his way downtown, knocking over plants
and signs. He was arrested for criminal mischief and disorderly conduct.
Alarms
Canyon Quick Response Unit, Martin City Fire Department, Columbia Falls Ambulance, and Montana Highway Patrol went to an accident with injuries on the east shore of Hungry Horse Reservoir.
CanAm Cup hits Majestic Valley Arena today
Just two weeks after The Event at Rebecca Farm, another world-class equine sporting event begins in Kalispell.
Charges unlikely in death of alligator
No one has been charged with animal cruelty for attempting to kill an alligator discovered at the Shady Lane fishing pond Monday afternoon.
William 'Allen' Arlint Sr., 81
William "Allen" Arlint Sr., 81, "passed into the arms of his Savior" on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2006, at his home in Kalispell. He was born on July 24, 1925, in Kootenai, Idaho, to William and Hazel (Kaufman) Arlint.
Yes to bison hunt, but take it slow
The question being considered was whether to continue Montana's bison hunt or not.
Today
3 Glacier RC'ers hosts the Mountain Thunder Jet Rally with radio-controlled jets from across the West 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Field is located just of Whitefish Stage Road one and a half miles south of Montana 40 intersection. Signs will be posted. $5 parking fee handled by Civil Air Patrol.
Thursday, August 3
Hazel Montana Gilbertson Capps, 95
Hazel Montana Gilbertson Capps, 95, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2006, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. She was born on Aug. 7, 1910, in Kalispell, Montana the daughter of Walter and Alelia (Clothier) Colby.
Man re-arrested outside court for violating judge's order
A man who was convicted Wednesday of indecent exposure was arrested on a new charge for allegedly assaulting one of his victims just 50 feet from the courtroom.
East end of Sun Road reopens
Fire continues, but St. Mary restrictions lifted
A new tool to fight domestic violence
Kalispell will have some solid resources in preventing and monitoring domestic abuse, beginning in October.
Whitefish Police arrested a man on a warrant for disorderly conduct and indecent exposure.
Whitefish Police
Court overturns Helena Flats subdivision OK
Flathead County's recent string of lawsuit victories came to a sudden end on Monday with a court ruling that could require developers to provide more thorough analysis of the potential impacts of their projects.
Louise Moore Hawkins, 90
Louise Moore Hawkins was born June 21, 1916, to Enoch and Zora Moore, on her grandfather's farm in Celina, Texas. She died on Aug. 1, 2006, in Brendan House; having lived to see the birth of her first great-grandchild and to celebrate her 90th birthday.
Today
3 Bigfork Friends of the Library annual used book sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., in front of playhouse. Paperbacks, 50 cents; hardbacks, $1.
Lillian Marie Horner, 83
Lillian Marie Horner 'slipped peacefully into the arms of her savior' surrounded by her family on Tuesday Aug. 1, 2006. Lillian was born in Polson on March 23, 1923, to Julius and Lena Meiers. She graduated from Polson High School.
Wednesday, August 2
Whitefish police
Whitefish police came to the rescue of a baby crow that fell from a tree on Somers Avenue. It was taken to someone who heals injured birds.
Kalispell police
Kalispell police went to Smith's where a 14-year-old girl was reportedly attacked and was bleeding from the head. She later said she was the one who started the fight.
Alarms
Marion Fire Department was notified of what was either two small fires or headlights from trucks at a logging operation Tuesday morning.
Red Eagle fire in Glacier grows
The Red Eagle fire burning near St. Mary remained active Tuesday, and has gained ground since its size was last measured.
Man injured in Park fall
The Daily Inter Lake
Tuesday, August 1
Red Eagle fire in Glacier grows
The Red Eagle fire burning near St. Mary remained active Tuesday, and has gained ground since its size was last measured.
John Allan 'Jack' Sitton, 70
John Allan "Jack" Sitton peacefully "slipped into the arms of his Savior," surrounded by family on Sunday, July 30, 2006. Between his fighting spirit and the support of his wife, he lived a full life for two and a half years after hearing he only had weeks to live. He was sustained by the prayers and support of those who knew and loved him.
Bozeman bounces Kalispell from state
The Daily Inter Lake
Anne Henning Paulus, 92
Anne Henning Paulus, 92, died at home July 22, 2006, in Orange, Calif.
The Gator Hole
Kalispell police went to Smith's where a 14-year-old girl was reportedly attacked
and was bleeding from the head. She later said she was the one who started the fight.
Marion Fire Department was notified of what was either two small fires
or headlights from trucks at a logging operation Tuesday morning.
Man injured in Park fall
The Daily Inter Lake
Today
3 Paving operations begin today on Meridian Road from Two Mile Drive to the intersection of U.S. 2 West. Be prepared for flaggers, short delays and equipment on roadway. For more information log on to www.meridianroadinfo.com or call 755-9207.
Laila S. Pearson
Montana native and longtime Flathead resident Laila S. Pearson passed away peacefully on July 19, 2006. She was 83. Laila Jean Stranahan was born the only child of Benjamin and Genevieve Stranahan in Fort Benton on June 22, 1923.
Turn out the lights, party's over
It was at about 2:30 a.m. that someone reported to the Flathead County Sheriff's Office that shots were fired and a girl was crying at a home on Cayuse Lane.
Whitefish police came to the rescue of a baby crow
that fell from a tree on Somers Avenue. It was taken to someone who heals injured birds.
