Monday, December 31
James Paul Holmes, 30
James Paul Holmes passed away Thursday afternoon, Dec. 27, 2007, as the result of a tragic automobile accident while on his way home from work. "God needed one more angel and took Jimmy to be home with him."
My 2007 year in review
Part II
Paving the way
C.F. Public Works director has ambitious program for road work
'Backyard breeders' burden county animal shelter
Inexpensive dogs are a dime a dozen in Flathead County. A quick browse through the classified ads and the Mountain Trader might be a dream come true for a dog shopper.
Today
3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
Flathead County
The Flathead County Sheriff's Office arrested a 41-year-old man on suspicion of hitting a woman on the head after some heavy drinking on Nicholson Drive Saturday evening.
Kalispell
A man ran up to the McDonald's drive-through window, swiped a customer's meal, ran to his car and drove away late Saturday evening, Kalispell police reported.
Whitefish
Whitefish police arrested three men - ages 29, 30 and 31 - in connection with a fight outside Casey's Bar early Sunday morning.
Fires, shootings, one missing boy:
Sheriff Mike Meehan reflects on his first year in office
Sunday, December 30
Max W. Williams, 90
Max W. Williams, 90, passed away Dec. 24, 2007, at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls, where he had resided for the past three years.
James Harold Nichols, 78
James Harold Nichols, 78, passed away Dec. 26, 2007, in Yakima, Wash.
Whitefish police arrested a 23-year-old woman in connection with disorderly conduct after receiving a report of a disturbance on U.S. 93 North.
Whitefish police
Today
3 Annual Kalispell Christmas Bird Count. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at Finnegan's Restaurant. Cost $5. Call Dan Casey of Flathead Audubon, 857-3143 evenings; 756-2681, days.
'We clean generations of clothes'
Sutherland family has been in cleaning business for 62 years
Flathead wrestling coach Jeff Thompson
Jeff Thompson, head Flathead High wrestling coach, takes a breather while wrestling with Bryce Stacy during a practice in 2007. (Karen Nichols photos/Daily Inter Lake, file)
Burglars brewed a coffee plot
Trouble brewed early Saturday morning when several Kalispell coffee kiosks were burglarized.
Louis Albert Church, 43
Louis Albert Church, 43, passed away Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, at his home, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous 12-year battle beginning with leukemia and the resulting immunosuppression from his bone-marrow transplant.
Charles Thomas Reeder, 79
Charles Thomas Reeder, 79, a retired geologist who was a member of Whitefish United Methodist Church since moving to Whitefish 12 years ago, died of natural causes Dec. 22, 2007, at home.
Scott Christopher Jeffords, 23
Scott Christopher Jeffords, 23, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, near Columbia Falls, as a result of an automobile accident.
Holm reaches end of road in park career
By JIM MANN/Daily Inter Lake
Whitefish parks director heads for job in Alaska
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Wrestling juggernaut Record-setting grapplers tearing through opponents
By MICHAEL RICHESON/Daily Inter Lake
Putting an old spin on new music
HEIDI GAISER
A logical solution for earmarks?
Finally, there may be an answer to earmark excess on Capitol Hill.
Fence fiasco: Or Feliz ano nuevo
FRANK MIELE
Saturday, December 29
Karol Jean (Kaus) Powell, 70
Karol Jean (Kaus) Powell, 70, died on Dec. 25, 2007, Christmas morning, surrounded by her children at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
Today
3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
Whitefish police arrested a 34-year-old man on Minnesota Avenue for partner assault after he allegedly hit his wife.
Whitefish police
AP or IB?
Nadyne F. Draper, 79
Nadyne F. Draper, 79, passed away peacefully Dec. 1, 2007, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. She was born in Caney, Kan., Aug. 10, 1928, to Minnie J. and Kenneth Fleming.
Man killed in accident identified
One man was killed and three were injured in a three-car crash Thursday evening on U.S. 93 just south of Snowline Lane.
Columbia Falls police are investigating an assault that occurred at an apartment complex on Seventh Street West. A woman reportedly assaulted another woman over a man.
Columbia Falls police
Deputies suspect car fire was arson
A Nicholson Drive man received death threats from a neighbor. Eight hours later, someone allegedly poured an accelerant on the front seat of the man's car and lit it on fire. The culprit also left a cryptic note. Flathead County Sheriff's deputies are investigating the suspected arson.
Deputies still investigating death of man
The Daily Inter Lake
Man chased through Whitefish arrested
A man who led authorities on a pursuit through Whitefish after fleeing the scene of a disturbance was arrested late Thursday night.
Friday, December 28
Mary Elizabeth Allabaugh, 53
"It is with deepest sorrow that the most wonderful woman who touched so many lives followed the Angels home to be with our Lord" on Dec. 23, 2007.
Today
3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Three Rivers Bank, North Meridian Road.
Boy arrested for lifting beer, cigarettes
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies arrested a boy for allegedly breaking into a Hungry Horse gas station and making off with beer and cigarettes.
Pierce 'Bud' Reeves, 77
Pierce "Bud" Reeves, 77, passed away after a long illness of diabetes and heart complications on Dec. 25, 2007, Christmas Day.
Muhlfeld's residency questioned
A Kalispell law firm representing Common Sense in Whitefish Government and its founder, Rick Blake, has asked newly elected Whitefish City Council member John Muhlfeld to show proof of his city residency prior to the election.
Lois Rightmire, 84
Lois Rightmire, 84, 'went home to be with her Lord,' Nov. 1, 2007.
A passerby noticed something moving in the bushes near a bank on East Idaho Street. Responding Kalispell police officers reported there were no bushes.
Kalispell police
Bhutto, terrorism and the future
The world was stunned (but not surprised) by the death of Benazir Bhutto on Thursday as one more Islamic terrorist did what Islamic terrorists do routinely.
Jerome Thomas, 93
Jerome Thomas, 93, of Camp Tuffit, Lake Mary Ronan, passed away on Christmas evening, Dec. 25, 2007, surrounded by his family.
Columbia Falls police are investigating an assault that occurred at an apartment complex on Seventh Street West. A woman reportedly assaulted another woman over a man.
Columbia Falls police
Crash on U.S. 93 kills man
One man was killed and four were injured in a crash Thursday evening on U.S. 93 just south of Snowline Lane.
Fire district has opening on board
The Daily Inter Lake
Whitefish police arrested a 34-year-old man on Minnesota Avenue for partner assault after he allegedly hit his wife.
Whitefish police
Thursday, December 27
Herbert Emil Callies, 92
Herbert Emil Callies, 92, passed away Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, at his home at Riverside Senior Living in Whitefish.
Wolverine study starts second stage
State caucus a lolla-Paul-ooza?
When the Republican national convention is held Sept. 1-4 in Minneapolis, there will be 2,488 delegates attending from all the 50 states and a variety of territories and the District of Columbia.
Today
3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Our Lady of Mercy Church, Eureka.
Whitefish police
A Colorado Avenue woman told Whitefish police she was getting harassing messages on her cell phone.
2007 a year of ski transformation
Donor: Armored car a good addition
Amid public speculation over the Kalispell Police Department's newly delivered armored vehicle, the man who donated it said Wednesday that his contribution comes with no strings attached.
Sledgehammer incident ends with arrest
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 26-year-old man for family-member assault after he got upset with his parents and threatened them with a sledgehammer. He then took said sledgehammer and began tearing up his parent's Primrose Lane home.
Kalispell police
Concerned parents came to the Kalispell police station because their son told them he was in protective custody after receiving death threats. They were told the department doesn't even have protective custody.
Man killed in rollover accident
A 23-year-old Columbia Falls man was killed early Wednesday morning when his car left a railroad right of way near Frontage Road and plunged hundreds of feet down a steep embankment.
The Kalispell Fire Department responded to an Airport Road business where a person was having convulsions.
Alarms
Wednesday, December 26
Whitefish police responded to Montana Avenue where a backpack was stolen from a car.
Whitefish police
Office of Emergency Services staff faced 'baptism by fire'
Mapping out how to deal with disasters dominated Flathead County's Office of Emergency Services in 2007.
Today
Children's Story Hour at 10 a.m., Bigfork Branch Library. Call 837-6976.
Stroke knocks chief off his wheels
But Chuck Harris is determined to get back on the bike
The Bigfork Fire Department responded to a chimney fire on Cascade Avenue.
Alarms
Earning a Purple Heart
Tuesday, December 25
SSG Michael B. Dooley II, 44
SSG Michael B. Dooley II, 44, passed away of natural causes at his home in Woods Bay, on Friday, Dec. 21, 2007.
New snow helps local ski resorts
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Kalispell
Over the weekend, Kalispell police arrested a 50-year-old woman during a traffic stop on East Washington Street on suspicion of her third DUI. The irate woman apparently didn't want to be taken into custody because she kicked an officer in the groin, resulting in an assault charge.
A Christmas most special
Alarms
ALERT and the Big Mountain Fire Department responded to the Big Mountain ski slopes where a woman hit her head. She was taken conscious and alert to Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Today
Feeding the Flathead Christmas dinner at 6 p.m., Faith Alliance Church, corner of Second Avenue West and Fourth Street West. Special music by Terry Brick. Everyone welcome. Sponsored by Community Kitchen.
Whitefish
Whitefish police arrested a 58-year-old man for felony criminal mischief after he allegedly tried to drive his car through the front door of a Spokane Avenue bank. No entry was made.
Fire damages Lower Valley Road home
The south-facing wall of a Lower Valley Road home was damaged in a fire Sunday night.
Keep Christmas in the holiday
"We Wish You A Merry Holiday."
Barn a total loss after fire
The Daily Inter Lake
Flathead County
A 52-year-old woman who accidentally swallowed some paint called Flathead County Sheriff's deputies for help. She was transferred to poison control, and deputies never heard back from her.
Monday, December 24
Anna Elizabeth Guzman
Anna Elizabeth Guzman daughter of Aaron and Brenda Guzman of Whitefish, was born Nov. 27 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Harper Canyon Attard
Harper Canyon Attard son of Tim and Ashley Attard of Kalispell, was born Dec. 1 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 8 pounds and was 21 1/4 inches long.
Jordan Willis Harmon
Jordan Willis Harmon son of Josh and Dani Harmon of Whitefish, was born Dec. 2 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 2.1 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Michael Ray Powell
Michael Ray Powell son of Josh Powell and Nicole Everett of Whitefish, was born Nov. 26 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long.
Levi Stephen Lembrich
Levi Stephen Lembrich son of Joseph and Candace Lembrich of Kalispell, was born Nov. 29 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 20 1/4 inches long.
Hadyn Lee Forman
Hadyn Lee Forman son of Thomas Ellingburg and Ashley Forman of Columbia Falls, was born Dec. 4 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Emily Nichole Lockhart
Emily Nichole Lockhart daughter of Brian and Kaija Lockhart of Kalispell, was born Nov. 26 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 18 inches long.
Kodah Allen Parker
Kodah Allen Parker son of Mandi Parker of Kalispell, was born Nov. 25 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 8 pounds, 2.2 ounces, and was 21 inches long.
Olivia Renee McCarley
Olivia Renee McCarley daughter of Jason and Angel McCarley of Columbia Falls, was born Dec. 3 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.
Tristan Lane Cahala
Tristan Lane Cahala son of Anthony Cahala and Julie Palmer of Kalispell, was born Nov. 25 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 5 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 17 1/2 inches long.
Douglas Charles Thomas Letcher
Douglas Charles Thomas Letcher son of Joshua J.F. Letcher and Tara L. Mattox of Rexford, was born Nov. 28 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 21 inches long.
Desiree Iris Sue Burgess
Desiree Iris Sue Burgess daughter of Benjamin Burgess and Tabbatha Hyland of Kalispell, was born Nov. 26 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 6 pounds and was 18 inches long.
Mattea Rose Moran
Mattea Rose Moran daughter of Chris and Mallory Moran of Polson, was born Nov. 26 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
William Dean Saari
William Dean Saari son of Brian and Kelly Saari of Bigfork, was born Nov. 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Ryker Zuffelato
Ryker ZuffelatoHe weighed 6 pounds, 10.4 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Syrcie Johnson
Syrcie JohnsonPaternal grandparents are Mike and Della Johnson of Rochester, Minn. Maternal grandparents are Karry and Sharon Smith of Kila.
Noah Robert Lin Gluyas
Noah Robert Lin Gluyas son of Zakary and Mandi Gluyas of Columbia Falls, was born Dec. 3 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 21 inches long.
Nykolaus Anthony Kruz Winebaugh
Nykolaus Anthony Kruz Winebaugh son of Dennis Winebaugh and Daphene Tallent of Kalispell, was born Nov. 26 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 10.6 ounces, and was 19 inches long.
James Pavel Eastman
James Pavel Eastman son of Paul and Oksana Eastman of Tuscon, Ariz., was born Nov. 24 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Tobias Joseph Bonura
Tobias Joseph Bonura son of Doug and Shari Bonura of Kalispell, was born Nov. 26 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Rachael Lynn Tanner
Rachael Lynn Tanner daughter of Jason and Carrie Tanner of Columbia Falls, was born Nov. 28 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Rosemary Lucille Mattern
Rosemary Lucille Mattern daughter of Scott and Jenny Mattern of Kalispell, was born Nov. 27 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 21 inches long.
Three Rivers EMS
Three Rivers EMS, Columbia Falls fire and the Montana Highway Patrol were called to a traffic crash on Montana 40 on Sunday afternoon. A Ford Escort was towed away and an ambulance went to North Valley Hospital, but there was no information available on the number of vehicles or injuries involved.
Whitefish
A Whitefish police officer on patrol early Sunday spotted a man lying on the ground beside the railroad tracks. He reportedly was intoxicated and had managed to crawl across the tracks before lying down. He got a ride to the city jail, where he stayed until he could sober up and make his way home.
Today
3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
Kalispell
Kalispell police said a tall man threatened the manager at a West Idaho business early Sunday. He told the manager that he was going to bust a cap, but showed no weapons.
2 males sought in heist
Armed robbers hit Kalispell pizza restaurant
United Way in final week of fundraising
The local United Way is entering the final week of its annual fundraising campaign, and community members are being encouraged to give generously to help their neighbors.
Montana Highway Patrol
Montana Highway Patrol was called to several crashes in a row shortly after snow started falling Sunday evening. A five-vehicle crash was reported on Tamarack Lane, where four apparently eventually drove away but the fifth landed in a ditch and the driver could not be located. On U.S. 2 just south of Hagerman Lane a woman apparently was injured. Two vehicles crash on U.S. 2 West, and Marion ambulance, Smith Valley fire and Kalispell fire were paged. No further details were available immediately.
Fresh Life finds flock in Kalispell
Less than a year ago, Levi Lusko opened Fresh Life Church in Kalispell with a Bible study attended by 14 people.
Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police issued a warrant for a 29-year-old man, alleging partner or family member assault after he fled the scene of a Dec. 19 incident. Butte police arrested the man Sunday. He is being brought back to Columbia Falls to face charges.
Russell Willard Landt, 68
Russell Willard Landt, 68, passed away Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell.
Flathead County
Flathead County sheriff's deputies went to North Hilltop Road on Sunday night for a disturbance between a husband and wife. The man left in his truck, but later was tracked down by Kalispell police in west Kalispell. Police said he threatened to end it all, so he went to Kalispell Regional Medical Center for a mental-health evaluation. Both were taken into custody, ticketed on suspicion of partner or family member assault.
James Pavel Eastman, son of Paul and Oksana Eastman of Tuscon, Ariz., was born Nov. 24 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
He weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.
My 2007 year in review
Part I
Sunday, December 23
Barbara A. Conners, 81
Barbara A. Conners, 81, passed away peacefully at her home on Whitefish Lake on Friday, Dec. 21, 2007.
Marie Risdal Brevik Folkvord, 90
Marie Risdal Brevik Folkvord, 90, passed away peacefully Dec. 19, 2007, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home.
Ronan holds off Bulldogs
First test for a new knee
Braves win Pat Weede Memorial
Flathead finishes weekend undefeated, completes sweep of December tourneys
Natural-gas leak repaired
The Coram-West Glacier Fire Department, Montana Highway Patrol, the Office of Emergency Services and the Flathead County Sheriff's Office responded Saturday morning to a natural-gas leak near Essex.
Why not ask candidates what they believe?
FRANK MIELE
Community embraces debt education course
Free to Choo$e classes filling fast
Whitefish police
Whitefish police arrested a 20-year-old woman at City Beach on suspicion of alcohol possession.
Births
Aidan Miles Fredenberg, son of Grant Fredenberg and Cameo Heuer of Kalispell, was born Nov. 23 at North Valley Hospital.
Christmas traditions that last forever
LYNETTE HINTZE
Domestic abuse still a problem
Domestic abuse continues to remain an almost constant issue for Flathead County law enforcement.
Extension man has answers for producers
Having trouble controlling noxious weeds on your small farm?
Columbia Falls police
Columbia Falls police are investigating a reported sexual assault.
Today
3 Shining Mountains Church musical celebration and story behind story of Christmas, 10:30 a.m., 475 Eighth Ave. EN, Kalispell. All welcome. Call Rev. Yvonne Cottrell, 257-6539.
Jackie Mee pours in 35 points for Libby
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Jim Mee's 30 points lift Loggers by Lions
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Kalispell police
Kalispell police received several calls Friday and Saturday from city hotels.
Saturday, December 22
Mylie Belle Gilley, daughter of Thomas and Jamie Gilley of Kalispell, was born Nov. 16 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
BIRTHS
New snow heightens avalanche risk
Two slides in two days affect snowmobilers
Today
3 Whitefish Moose Lodge hosts "Breakfast with Santa" 9 a.m. to noon, at the lodge, 239 W. 10th St. Full breakfast $6 for adults; kids are free. Everyone welcome.
Braves defeat Lake City
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Braves crush foes in Pat Weed Duals
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Whitefish police arrested a 29-year-old man for driving under the influence of alcohol during a traffic stop on Spokane Avenue.
Whitefish police
Lucky dogs
Bonnie Hodges of Whitefish couldn't get the image of animal shelter dogs sleeping on concrete out of her mind.
No headline
Glacier drops Bulldogs
Vote ends in a draw
Critical-areas ordinance goes to council without recommendation
No headline
By KRISTI ALBERTSON/Daily Inter Lake
Columbia Falls police are investigating a fight at the junior high.
Columbia Falls police
Sentinel girls bash Wolfpack
Hasquet hits seven 3-pointers, scores 28 points
Friday, December 21
Jody Alene Smith, 46
Jody Alene Smith, 46, died tragically at her home in Hungry Horse on Dec. 9, 2007.
Deck the halls and call the cops
A Whitefish man warned Flathead County Sheriff's deputies Wednesday that a woman might be calling to complain about him singing Christmas carols to her today.
Marvin Neil Brenneman, 83
Marvin Neil Brenneman, 83, passed away on Dec. 17, 2007, in Kalispell, of natural causes. Marvin was born Aug. 2, 1924, in Lima, Ohio.
Whitefish
Whitefish police arrested a 28-year-old man for driving on a suspended license during a traffic stop on Waverly Place.
Alarms
The Whitefish Fire Department responded to an accidental overdose on Goat Trail.
Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police are investigating two cases of criminal mischief on Ninth Street West. Windows on two different buildings were broken, possibly by a slingshot.
Saints in a league of their own
Carroll College is on top of the NAIA football world again - and now the wider sporting world will know it.
Valkyries cruise past Wildkats
Three Bigfork players score in double figures
Braves rip Bison by 23
Osweiler gets 27 points, 18 rebounds, six steals, four blocks
Kalispell
Kalispell police arrested a 45-year-old woman for driving under the influence of alcohol on U.S. 93 South. Officers stopped her after the car she was driving was reported stolen. The man who reported the vehicle stolen had actually sold it to the woman, but when it disappeared from the parking lot of a bar on U.S. 93 South he wasn't sure she was the one who had taken it.
No letup for Braves
Flathead wrestlers travel to Wyoming for Pat Weed Duals
Whitefish family rebounds after fire
Four days before Christmas and three weeks until the due date of their second child, Joseph and Shana Watson of Whitefish are dealing with the aftermath of a house fire on Tuesday evening that destroyed their personal belongings.
Today
3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
Frustrated board deadlocked on critical-areas law
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Fire guts home
JoAnn Welles, 80
JoAnn Welles, 80, passed away peacefully in her home in Whitefish on Dec. 17, 2007.
Thursday, December 20
Marvin Neil Brenneman, 83
Marvin Neil Brenneman, 83, passed away on Dec. 17, 2007, in Kalispell, of natural causes. Marvin was born Aug. 2, 1924, in Lima, Ohio.
Complaints, yes; fixes, no
Area residents weigh in about Flathead County roads
Today
3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Libby VFW.
Coots, creepers and kinglets, oh my
As we trudged to the east bank of the Flathead River, Paula Smith had a simple question: "We're not going to get skunked out here, are we?"
The Bigfork Fire Department responded to a ruptured gas line on Holt Drive.
Alarms
Stephen Park Keeney, 51
Stephen Park Keeney, 51, of Columbia Falls, passed away Nov. 19, 2007.
Braves romp in Missoula, 176-0
The Daily Inter Lake
Columbia Falls police arrested a 19-year-old woman on a Flathead County warrant during a traffic stop near the intersection of Railroad Street and Eighth Avenue East.
Columbia Falls police
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies responded to Stillwater Loop where a 13-year-old boy attacked his father with a pair of scissors after getting his iPod taken away for misbehaving at school.
Misbehaving boy's bad streak continues
Schools fear lack of funding
Unless the Montana Legislature intervenes, many of the state's school districts are months away from disaster.
Baseball, steroids and integrity
Question: How can you be sure that the reputation of baseball has been seriously damaged by the steroids scandal?
Dogged Determination
Whitefish's Amanda Ormsby is back in action - and turning heads
Wednesday, December 19
Glacier hands out gridiron awards
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Only excuse for no customer service
A potential customer went into a fast food restaurant in Evergreen but couldn't see anybody around. The customer called Flathead County Sheriff's deputies, who called the manager, who explained that nobody was there because the restaurant was closed. It appears the door had simply been left unlocked.
Council asks Wolford about affordable housing
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Kalispell police loaded for BEAR
'Intimidation factor' looms large in new armored vehicle
Wildcat wrestlers wallop Whitefish
Births
Braylon Mannix Regnier, son of Darin R. Regnier and Michelle L. Owens of Tacoma, Wash., was born Nov. 11 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Public hearing ahead for Town Center
Project returns to council Jan. 7
Officers lead youths on shopping spree
Margaret Florence Johnston, 76
Margaret Florence Johnston, 76, 'went to live with her Lord' on Dec. 17, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer.
The Whitefish Fire Department responded to Baker Avenue where a car was reportedly on fire.
Alarms
Today
3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Polson High School.
Columbia Falls police counseled neighbors fighting on Fourth Avenue West.
Columbia Falls police
Bowled over
There are 32 bowl games this holiday season, meaning more than half of the Football Bowl Subdivision's 119 members "earned" bids.
Grafton signing canceled
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NIE undermines our own efforts
The folly of the most recent National "Intelligence" Estimate is coming into bloom, with dangerous consequences for the world.
Tuesday, December 18
David Eugene Walhus, 75
David Eugene Walhus, 75, of Kalispell, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, at his home in Kalispell. He was born on Dec. 29, 1931, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Enoch Arnold and Grace Irene (Johnson) Walhus.
Ruth Anne Bergvist, 70
Ruth Anne Bergvist "went to live with the Lord" on Dec. 15, 2007, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. She was the first daughter of James L. and Virginia Hays, and was born March 16, 1937, in Franklin, Pa.
C is for Canceled
Writer Sue Grafton won't be in Kalispell after all
Whitefish
Whitefish police found a car that had been reported stolen from a convenience store on Spokane Avenue.
Alarms
The Creston Fire Department and Kalispell Fire Department responded to an accident on Montana 35. One vehicle reportedly crossed the centerline, collided with another vehicle, and then took off. At least one person was taken to Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Public hearing ahead for Town Center
The dispute is nominally over two traffic lights, but the lights are just one symptom of a bigger issue concerning the proposed Glacier Town Center mall-and-housing complex.
Man arrested for assault, warrant
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 19-year-old man on Shady Lane for partner assault after he allegedly punched his girlfriend in the face. He was also arrested on a contempt warrant out of Columbia Falls.
'Survivor' contestant Kimmel: 'I was done'
Former Kalispell resident Amanda Kimmel felt drained when she faced seven fellow "Survivor: China" contestants to convince them to vote her as the game's winner.
Kalispell
Kalispell police arrested a 21-year-old man, who had been drinking, on Third Avenue West for partner assault after he allegedly hit his girlfriend in the face. He was also charged with felony criminal mischief for causing about $3,000 in damage to the residence.
Donald N. Weiand Jr., 54
Donald N. Weiand Jr., 54, passed away Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007, at the North Valley Hospital in Whitefish.
Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police arrested a 21-year-old man on a Kalispell warrant for traffic violations after responding to a noise complaint on Diane Road.
Today
Flathead Democratic Party potluck dinner and presidential straw poll, 6 p.m., Village Greens Clubhouse, 500 Palmer Dr., Kalispell. Call 862-4942.
Asia Day Marie Gray, 28
Asia Day Marie Gray met an untimely death in Kalispell on Dec. 12, 2007. Asia was born Sept. 25, 1979, in St. Ignatius to Jack and Jane Whiting. Jack and Jane brought their second daughter home to the family home in Big Arm where she resided until she was married.
Canada OKs limited review of mine plans
The Canadian federal government has announced that it will review a coal mine proposed in British Columbia's Flathead drainage, but it's a review that falls short of what Montana officials wanted.
Monday, December 17
Asia Day Marie Gray, 28
Asia Day Marie Gray, 28, met an untimely death Dec. 12, 2007, in Kalispell.
Fire Department
A Kalispell Fire Department ambulance Sunday morning took a person possibly suffering a stroke at the Christian Center to Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Making music matter Lawrence known locally as director, teacher, musician
Don Lawrence has been blowing his own horn nearly all his life. Literally.
Today
3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. today and Dec. 18, Polson Area Senior Center.. $10 course fee. Call 883-4735 to register.
Kalispell
Kalispell police arrested a 22-year-old woman on suspicion of drunken driving on East Idaho Street early Sunday morning.
Final Four: Kalispell woman in 'Survivor' finale
The Mitchell Report
It's out.
Joann Marie Middleton Smith, 88
Joann Marie Middleton Smith passed away Dec. 14, 2007, at her home in Kalispell.
Traffic-light night
Briefing on 'Wolford's mall' planned
Flathead County
The Flathead County Sheriff's Office is conducting a coroner's investigation into the death of a 35-year-old man Sunday morning at the Holiday Inn Express. The man was found dead. No foul play is suspected.
Dorothy Eleanore Lalum (Anderson), 95
Dorothy Eleanore Lalum (Anderson), 95, 'passed on to join her beloved' on Friday, Dec. 14, 2007, at the Heritage Place in Kalispell, where she had been a resident for two years.
Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police reported a loaded syringe in a brown paper bag found Sunday morning at Super One Foods.
Sunday, December 16
Public role is vital in meetings
The Northwest Montana Association of Realtors has taken the unusual step of threatening the Flathead County Planning Board with a lawsuit over how the board runs its meetings, in particular the Nov. 1 meeting on riparian setbacks.
World of woodworking and painting
Branch manager
Veteran Christmas-tree seller has unique perspective on the holiday season
Balanced Bulldogs thump Polson
WHITEFISH - This one could cause some headaches for Northwestern A's coaches.
Kalispell man dies in crash
The Daily Inter Lake
No one was injured in an accident Saturday afternoon, but Columbia Falls police arrested the 51-year-old driver on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Columbia Falls police
Confessions of a serial killer
FRANK MIELE
Bravettes rally over Libby
James Daniel Herriges, 74
James Daniel Herriges, 74, 'passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord' on Dec. 12, 2007, at the Brendan House after a long and valiant battle with his illnesses. He will be dearly and greatly missed by his family and friends.
Flathead wins Tri-State Tournament
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Braves crush Loggers, 70-44
Osweiler plays sparingly, but still dominates
Today
3 Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday School children present "The Mystery of the Manger," at 10:55 a.m. church service, 400 W. California. Everyone welcome.
Robert L. 'Bob' Sonntag, 87
Robert L. "Bob" Sonntag, 87, died Dec. 6, 2007, in Yuma, Ariz.
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George S. Yates, 52
George S. Yates, 52, passed away of natural causes Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, at his home in Kalispell.
Holiday queries for the real world
Welcome to the Christmas edition of getting to know your friends. Okay, here's what you're supposed to do, and try not to be a SCROOGE!!! Just copy (not forward) this entire e-mail and paste into a new e-mail that you can send. Change all the answers so they apply to you. Then send this to a whole bunch of people you know, INCLUDING the person that sent it to you… 'Tis the Season to be jolly!
Guess he didn't get the picture
Nine years ago, a Haywire Gulch resident said, he was unable to get cable TV because the cable company claimed he had an outstanding balance. Flathead County sheriff's deputies told him it was a civil, not criminal, issue.
Someone sucker-punched another person on Colorado Avenue and ran away. Whitefish police are investigating the incident.
Whitefish police
Saturday, December 15
Jeral Lee Bos, 54
Jeral Lee Bos, 54, passed peacefully on the night of Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007, while sleeping.
Man gets 30-year federal term
Child pornographer still awaits sentencing on Flathead County charges
Whitefish eyes school project
FHS wrestlers lead Tri-State; 6 in semis
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Lady Bulldogs rally, drop Glacier
The Lady Bulldogs picked the right time to heat up - and the perfect time to stay cool.
Kalispell police responded to Two Mile Drive where an overheated rechargeable battery exploded and went sailing through a window.
Kalispell police
Missoula firm wins timber contract
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Unload gun before you clean it
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies responded to Nelson Lane in Marion where a man shot himself through the hand. He reportedly was cleaning a handgun in the basement when it went off. He then drove himself to Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Salvage work planned in burned area
Logging proposed on 6,485 acres
Season of recalls
Local toy sales not very affected by recent recalls
Flathead Community Health Clinic opens
Columbia Falls police responded to the high school gym after getting reports that some students were going to start a fight.
Columbia Falls police
Whitefish outguns Wolfpack
Idol scores 38, dunks twice in exciting game
Helen Greve, 90
Helen Greve, 90, passed away on Dec. 12, 2007, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell.
Friday, December 14
Local woman moves on to 'Survivor' series finale
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When drunk, pass out at your own house
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies responded to a ranch on U.S. 93 near Olney to investigate several 911 hang ups. An ambulance was requested during at least one of the abbreviated calls. Upon arrival, deputies found the door kicked in and a 36-year-old man, who had been drinking, passed out in an office chair. The barely coherent man told deputies he entered the building after hearing voices inside. He was arrested and charged with trespassing and criminal mischief.
Kalispell
A man called Kalispell police to his Bluestone Drive residence because his daughter was out of control. He managed to contain her to her room, but also noticed two large kitchen knives were missing. The knives were found outside the bedroom and officers counseled the parties involved.
Traffic lights on 93 make sense
The Kalispell Planning Board is wisely recommending approval of the Glacier Town Center, but the board split 3-3 on the matter of road access to the development north of Reserve Drive.
Flathead Forest offices on the move
Bravettes run away from Wildkats
Habel gets fairly close to quadruple-double
Alarms
ALERT, the Canyon Quick Response Unit, Coram Fire Department, and Three Rivers EMS were paged out to Wishert Lane where a person was suffering from severe headaches.
Whitefish
Whitefish police arrested a now 21-year-old woman on a warrant for failing to appear in court on a possession of alcohol citation when she came into the station to ask for a wrecker.
Braves rally over C-Falls
6-foot-8 Osweiler gets 28 points, 22 rebounds
Wolfpack runs past Polson
After surrendering a 12-0 run in the third quarter, the Wolfpack needed a miracle - or at least a 12-0 run of its own.
Chaotic weekend for Braves
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Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police are investigating reports of disorderly conduct at the junior high.
Local Births
Dyllan Richard Bollman, son of Richard and Shelley Bollman of Lakeside, was born Nov. 2 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Blacktail Mountain opens on Saturday
Turner Mountain near Libby hopes to open Dec. 21
Woman dies in rollover accident
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Today
3 Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Northwest Montana Human Resources training room, Main Street, Kalispell.
Thursday, December 13
Alarms
The Evergreen Fire Department responded to a slash pile fire at a trailer park on Montana 35.
April showers bring peeping toms
A 20-year-old woman in the Lake Blaine area accused her stepfather of looking through the window at her while she was taking a shower. The incident allegedly occurred in April. Flathead County Sheriff's deputies are investigating.
Kalispell
While Kalispell police were looking for a man who walked off with $15 in tips from a coffee shop on North Meridian Road, they came across a 58-year-old man with a warrant for failing to appear on an open container charge. He was arrested.
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Hunter caps sheep Grand Slam
On the morning of Nov. 19, Hank Kengerski grabbed his trusted .280 Ackley rifle and began walking across the open desert of Nevada.
Whitefish
Whitefish police arrested a 38-year-old man and, later, a 29-year-old woman for driving on a suspended license and without insurance during traffic stops on Spokane Avenue.
Town Center passes board hurdle
Traffic-light status unresolved
Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police were able to wrap up a hit and run investigation when the 20-year-old suspect came into the station and turned himself in.
Today
3 Northwest Montana Education Cooperative management board meeting 8:30 a.m., Bridge Academy, (Linderman School,) 124 Third Ave. E., Kalispell.
Mortgage response reasonable
Just in time for Christmas, the Bush administration has come up with some holiday help for homeowners (and lenders) who are in over their financial heads in the burgeoning mortgage crisis.
Never been picked
Animal adoption center tries to find homes for 'longtimers'
Wednesday, December 12
Gene Jacobson, 80
Gene Jacobson, 80, "joined the Lord's band" on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, while residing in Casa Grande, Arizona.
Columbia Falls police arrested a 17-year-old girl for trespassing and probation violation on Ninth Street West.
Columbia Falls police
Evel Knievel makes his last leap
Say what you will about Evel Knievel, he left his mark.
Today
3 Columbia Falls Women's Connection Christmas Celebrations brunch, 9:30 a.m., Los Caporales, Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Guest speaker is Arden Holmes of Kimberly, B.C. Cathy Alton shares candle decorating ideas. Cost $7.50 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Janet at 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.
City wants new spot for radio towers
The city of Kalispell has targeted KGEZ's two radio towers to be moved to another location.
Glacier sophs down Stillwater
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Suspect charged with homicide
Charles and Jody Smith's relationship seemed marked by strife.
Someone's getting coal in their stocking
An 8-foot inflatable plastic Santa was stolen from the back of a truck parked in a car lot on U.S. 2 in Evergreen. Flathead County Sheriff's deputies are investigating.
Kalispell police
A man was accused of stealing movies from a video store on West Idaho Street and selling them at a pawn shop across the street. Kalispell police are investigating.
Vals take conference opener
Bigfork scores 21 points in first quarter to down Libby
Polson slips past Libby
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Tuesday, December 11
Frank James Brousseau, 83
Frank James Brousseau, 83, passed away Dec. 5, 2007, at the Veterans Home in Columbia Falls. He was born June 25, 1924, in Saginaw, Mich., to Frank and Gladys Brousseau Sr.
C. Gordon Guenzler, 74
C. Gordon Guenzler known to most as "Gordy" passed away Dec. 9, 2007. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He had been battling cancer and after a brave fight "has gone to be with the Lord."
Taking flight
A flock of Canada geese prepares to take off from the ice on Foy's Lake on Monday afternoon. The geese and a bunch of goldeneye ducks were swimming around a small patch of open water on the mostly-frozen lake southwest of Kalispell.
Today
Kalispell Women's Connection buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., New Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Theme is an "Old-Fashioned Christmas." Music by Ron and Carol Pierce of Bigfork. Sing-along. Guest speaker is Arden Holmes. Cost is $12. RSVP to Jan at 857-2467. Complimentary child care by reservation. Affiliated with Stonecroft International Inc.
Hungry Horse woman shot to death
Murder charge expected today against husband
Whitefish
Whitefish police responded to Armory Road for reports of a possible prowler.
Alarms
The Creston Fire Department responded to a chimney fire on Creston Road.
Whitefish state senator not running again
State Sen. Dan Weinberg, D-Whitefish, has announced that he will not seek re-election next year, and Republican Ryan Zinke has announced that he will seek to succeed Weinberg in Senate District 2.
Committee to be formed to consider pre-release center
City and county officials agreed Monday to form a working committee to consider the construction of a prison pre-release center near Kalispell.
Board considers Town Center annexation
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Kalispell
A person in a red truck was seen running over ducks in Woodland Park. Kalispell police took the report.
Deputies handle dispute over car
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 2 just west of Ashley Lake where two men were disputing the ownership of a car. The original owner showed up to claim the vehicle because the new owner hadn't made a payment. The men were told how to handle the manner in a civil court.
Monday, December 10
Kalispell
Kalispell police arrested a 23-year-old man on suspicion of drunken driving after his vehicle hit the Stageline Pizza building early Sunday morning.
I-A football is a joke
How is it that a half-wit, 20-something-year-old goofball can figure it out and NCAA big boy football can't?
Flathead County
A 10-month-old baby swallowed a Christmas ornament and vomited it back up Sunday morning at Gospel Light Baptist Church. The child was taken by car to Kalispell Regional Medical Center, the Flathead County Sheriff's Office reported.
Fire Department
The Evergreen Fire Department responded early Sunday morning to a vehicle fire at S and S Campers.
Support, peer to peer Glacier Center approaches drug testing in a different way
The Glacier Center for Families looks more like the typical American living room than a drug-testing facility.
Sculptor captures Montana moment
It's a story about every Flathead hiker's deepest fear.
Today
3 Children's Story Hour at 10:30 a.m., Children's Department of the Flathead County Library in Kalispell, 247 First Ave. E. Call 758-5822.
Whitefish
A man hit a woman in front of the Remington bar early Sunday morning, Whitefish police reported.
Public invited to meeting on county roads
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Sunday, December 9
Nice day for a white wedding
Plugging a hole in cell service
Coram Fire Department went to a chimney fire on Seville Lane.
Alarms
Public demands action on crime
An embezzlement case involving $17,500 allegedly stolen by a high school activities bookkeeper hit a nerve with the public when the school board and Superintendent Darlene Schottle at first decided not to pursue criminal charges.
Rustlers rally past Wolfpack in 2nd half
Columbia Falls police arrested three drunken drivers Friday night.
Columbia Falls police
Jammed by the doorjamb
A would-be shoplifter's escape was foiled when he ran face-first into the doorjamb.
Today
3 Glacier Country Boys and Girls Club Great Christmas Kick-off fundraiser 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Fun family day with lunch, crafts and activities, entertainment and photos with Santa. Tickets $25 per adult; $10 per child, available at Boys and Girls Club Roller Rink, Books West or call 752-1045.
Holders will be notified
The water-rights adjudication process has started in the Flathead basin, with the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation planning to examine 5,200 claims during the next 18 months.
Banking on bingo
Braves dig up title in Mining City
Flathead goes 7-0 in dual tournament, defeats Havre 46-23 in championship match
Intelligence in short supply in 'National Estimate' report
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Sledding: It's all downhill from here
An unusual little book came across my desk the other day. Unusual in the fact that although it's brand new, it purposely was designed to look old, with a simulated worn binding and cover, and yellowed pages.
Rempe, Bumgarner turn in firsts for Glacier swimmers
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Saturday, December 8
Today
3 Expect short travel delays today and Sunday around the Flathead County Courthouse on U.S. 93 due to a road striping project by the Montana Department of Transportation.
Keeping it in the family
Vikings outlast Glacier in opener
The Wolfpack's anxious wait grew longer than expected, and its performance was even better than anticipated.
Griz release '08 schedule
Can't get enough University of Montana football?
Margo Jean Frownfelter, 54
Margo Jean Frownfelter, 54, known to most as "Margo of Bolster's Towing," passed away in her home with her family by her side on Dec. 4, 2007, after a short battle with cancer. Margo was born Oct. 3, 1953, in Jamestown, N.D., to Erick and Lorna (Larson) Holmgren.
Whitefish police
Whitefish police arrested a 17-year-old boy for possession of drug paraphernalia while responding to a suspicious person complaint on Lupfer Avenue.
Kalispell police
Kalispell police arrested a 42-year-old man on Second Avenue West for partner assault after he allegedly grabbed his girlfriend by the neck and hit her with a pillow. He also had a contempt of court warrant.
Columbia Falls police
Columbia Falls police were called to convince an unwanted person to leave the grounds of Columbia Falls High School.
Flathead County sued over Eagle's Crest
Another subdivision proposal is headed to court.
Driver pleads guilty
A 15-year-old boy pleaded no contest Friday in Flathead County District Court to negligent homicide for his role in the traffic death of a Columbia Falls woman.
The Olney Fire Department responded to an accident on U.S. 93. A car hit a deer.
Alarms
CDA throttles Wolfpack
The first points in Glacier Wolfpack girls' basketball history belong to sophomore guard Brooke Watkins.
This land is my land, not your land
Two Lakeside neighbors continued to dispute the ownership of some property Thursday. Workers, with permission from one neighbor, went onto what the other neighbor considered their property for some water and got reported for trespassing.
Braves dominate Day 1 of duals
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Agency issues directions
The Department of Interior has issued directions for re-establishing joint management of the National Bison Range at Moiese between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Confederated Salish-Kootenai Tribes.
Ski season opens at Whitefish resort
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Friday, December 7
Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police recovered a bicycle stolen from a local pawn shop. It had been left at a gas station.
Police to investigate embezzlement
Clerk admitted to stealing $17,500
Alarms
Whitefish Ambulance responded to a school on Seventh Street where a student was having an allergic reaction. The child was taken to North Valley Hospital.
From our house to the white house
Glacier notches first win in wrestling
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Margo Jean Frownfelter, 54
Margo Jean Frownfelter, 54, known to most as "Margo of Bolster's Towing," passed away in her home with her family by her side on Dec. 4, 2007, after a short battle with cancer. Margo was born Oct. 3, 1953, in Jamestown, N.D., to Erick and Lorna (Larson) Holmgren.
Eureka starts from scratch
The Eureka boys' basketball team begins anew today.
Deputies settle couple's differences
She kicked the door in. He put a rock through her windshield. Flathead County Sheriff's deputies responded to the Lariat Lane residence to help the troubled couple settle their differences.
Many story lines going into NW A season
Wildcats favored; league returns several phenoms
Whitefish
Whitefish police booked a 19-year-old man for possession of alcohol when he showed up for his court date.
Kalispell
A woman on 10th Avenue West received death threats from a man after a disagreement over drug money and called Kalispell police. Officers counseled both parties.
Kalispell schools evaluating money-handling procedures
Kalispell Public Schools are re-evaluating money-handling procedures after a former employee's recent confession to embezzling money from student activity funds.
Glacier Wolfpack open season tonight at home against CDA
And so the odyssey begins.
Resorts get ready for ski crowds
,p>The 60th season of skiing on the Big Mountain is set to begin Saturday - a bit late by historic standards but an appropriate delay all the same.
Braves geared up for Mining City Duals
You better believe the Flathead Braves have been thinking about this one for a while.
Thursday, December 6
Whitefish unveils parking complex plans
Downtown revamp also proposed
Today
3 Flathead High School concert choir performs "An African Christmas," 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., First Presbyterian Church sanctuary, 540 S. Main, Kalispell. All welcome.
Dealership's motorcycles reported stolen
Someone broke into a dealership on U.S. 2 and stole two new motorcycles. Flathead County Sheriff's deputies are investigating.
Kalispell
Kalispell police arrested a 16-year-old boy, who had been drinking, for possession of alcohol, possession of tobacco, probation violations, and assault after he got into a fight at Flathead High School.
Whitefish
Whitefish police arrested a 52-year-old man for disorderly conduct on Colorado Avenue after he got into a disturbance there.
'Getting to yes' at Conrad Complex
We cannot recall an instance when "negotiations" have involved such extreme differences as what we see with the ongoing talks regarding the future of the Conrad Complex.
Give us affordablehousing
The majority of central Kalispell's residents believe that the town needs houses available for less than $150,000.
Bagging the big bull
Cheyenne Moore knew the elk was big, but she didn't know how big.
Alarms
The Kalispell Fire Department responded to a hotel on U.S. 93 South where a 39-year-old man allegedly tried to commit suicide by injecting himself with bleach. He was taken to Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Douglas Dwaine Darsow, 73
Douglas Dwaine Darsow, 73, 'went to his Lord and Savior' on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, at the Montana Veterans Home after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.
Ski area counts down to opener
Whitefish resort opens Saturday; Blacktail delayed
Wolfpack girls embark on hardwood journey
C-Falls, Whitefish co-host Tip-off event
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Margo Jean Frownfelter, 54
Margo Jean Frownfelter, 54, known to most as 'Margo of Bolster's Towing,' passed away in her home with her family by her side on Dec. 4, 2007, after a short battle with cancer. Margo was born Oct. 3, 1953, in Jamestown, N.D., to Erick and Lorna (Larson) Holmgren.
Greater balance in Northwestern A
Bigfork girls look to defend conference title; Eureka moves back to District 8-B
Wednesday, December 5
The Kalispell Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on Commons Way.
Alarms
Food bank rolling again with donated van
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Road concerns or delaying tactics?
The project formerly known as Glacier Mall has been transformed into Glacier Town Center, a mix of commercial and residential uses on 485 acres north of West Reserve Drive.
Two men drove over a woman's foot on Anderson Lane. She felt it was intentional and called Flathead County Sheriff's deputies.
Incident reminiscent of Britney
Northwestern A football all-conference teams released
Loggers sweep MVPs
Kalispell approves 531-home project
A long-embattled housing project is now annexed into southwestern Kalispell with the City Council's OK to build 531 homes there.
Whitefish OKs rental amnesty for rental violators
The Whitefish City Council on Monday approved a resolution to give temporary amnesty to violators of the city's short-term rental regulations - with a few caveats.
Today
3 Senior Day, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kalispell Athletic Club, 770 W. Reserve Dr., Kalispell. Representatives from Costco's pharmacy, optical and hearing departments will be on hand to answer questions. Sterling Health Plans will introduce new Medicare Advantage plans for 2008. Refreshments.
Commissioners, council reach agreement on bypass spending
The Flathead County Commissioners and Kalispell's City Council are now united in supporting spending all available money on building the southern half of the U.S. 93 Bypass.
Allan O. 'Al' Greene, 86,
Allan O. "Al" Greene, 86, passed away Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, at his home in Columbia Falls with his son, Mike, at his side.
Future of Conrad Complex in question
Lease increase may force county to move out
Helen (Marker) Schilling, 88
Helen (Marker) Schilling, 88, of Kalispell, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007, at Immanuel Lutheran home of natural causes.
Tuesday, December 4
Gladys Opal LaFrance, 88
Gladys Opal LaFrance, 88, an Olney resident, "went to be with her Lord" on Dec. 1, 2007.
The cutting edge
Man steals cash, hits store clerk
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Today
Flathead Electric has scheduled a power outage to repair a damaged transmission line, for West Glacier beginning at 1:30 p.m. and lasting about two hours for co-op customers from Coram to West Glacier.
Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police arrested a 24-year-old man at a bar on Nucleus Avenue for disorderly conduct and obstructing an officer after he refused to return his girlfriend's purse.
Libby shovels slush
Whitefish resort welcomes snow
Alarms
The Flathead County Alcohol Enforcement Team arrested 20 minors for possession of alcohol over the weekend. On Friday, three youths were arrested at an event at Majestic Valley Arena. On Saturday, 16 youths were cited and released to a responsible adult after officers responded to a house party on Vonderheide Lane. One of the kids was also charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana. On Sunday, a 20-year-old woman was arrested on First Avenue West in Kalispell. The 21-year-old man who provided the woman with the alcohol was also cited.
Hockey time is here
Kalispell
Kalispell police arrested a 38-year-old woman on Parkway Drive for partner assault and disorderly conduct after she allegedly hit her spouse with a string of Christmas lights.
Man arrested for partner assault
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 49-year-old man for partner assault after slapping the phone away from his girlfriend while she was on the line with 911 dispatchers. He allegedly hit her again, which dispatchers were able to discern over the still active connection. The man then left the residence, but was later arrested on Antelope Trail.
Lakeside park lease struck down
After an occasionally heated discussion Monday, the Flathead County Park Board voted to rescind a lease arrangement that gave the county 65 feet of lakefront property on Lakeshore Boulevard in Lakeside.
Whitefish
Whitefish police responded to a convenience store on U.S. 93 for what was reported as an assault. A woman claimed a man had pushed her out of his truck, causing her to crack her head on the way out. The man claimed he was trying to keep the woman in the truck, even going so far as to hold her in the jacket, and that she pulled away anyway and must have hit her head in the fall. No one was arrested.
Monday, December 3
Conner John Foss
Conner John Foss son of Daniel and Angela Foss of Kalispell, was born Oct. 29 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 21 3/4 inches long.
Conner Peyton Salmonsen
Conner Peyton Salmonsen son of Nathan and Kelly Salmonsen of Kalispell, was born Oct. 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 10 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 22 inches long.
Charli Daniella Erickson
Charli Daniella Erickson daughter of Charles Erickson and Heather Hill of Kalispell, was born Oct. 24 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 14 1/2 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.
Kayden Robert Sund
Kayden Robert Sund daughter of Matthew and Ashley Sund of Lakeside, was born Oct. 26 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 20 3/4 inches long.
Elijah Charles Copping
Elijah Charles Copping son of Jason and Kristy Copping of Kalispell, was born Oct. 26 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Kerra Summer Sanford
Kerra Summer Sanford daughter of Steven and Sarah Sanford of Kalispell, was born Oct. 22 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 3 1/2 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Jaden Lee Aurich
Jaden Lee Aurich son of Jarrod and Cari Aurich of Kalispell, was born Oct. 26 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 8 1/2 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Lohla Jane Helpenstill
Lohla Jane Helpenstill daughter of Jeff and Steph Helpenstill of Kalispell, was born Oct. 24 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.
Kalispell
Kalispell police arrested a 34-year-old woman for drunken driving at an East Idaho Street restaurant early Sunday morning.
What would Teddy do?
More and more these days, as the world turns topsy-turvy, I find myself asking, ?WWTRD?? ? What would Teddy Roosevelt do?
Willow Creek vote planned
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Christian Center stages 'Wonderful Life'
A beloved Christmas movie comes to life as a musical when Kalispell's Christian Center debuts its annual holiday production on Friday.
Whitefish
Whitefish police arrested a 23-year-old man for drunken driving, driving with a suspended license and having no insurance early Sunday morning.
Kerra Summer Sanford, daughter of Steven and Sarah Sanford of Kalispell, was born Oct. 22 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
She weighed 8 pounds, 3 1/2 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Whitefish tackles rental violations
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Drama head has a passion for plays
Kalispell Fire Department
The Kalispell Fire Department responded for a vehicle fire at the Christian Center late Sunday morning.
Flathead County
A driver was towing someone on a sled behind a vehicle back and forth on Blacktail Road, and reported that person missing late Saturday afternoon.
Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police arrested a 41-year-old man, a 30-year-old man and a 29-year-old man for drunken driving early Sunday morning.
Sunday, December 2
Elmer C. Benson Jr., 86
Elmer C. Benson Jr., 86, "went to be with Jesus" on Nov. 27, 2007.
Hector R. Arbour, 63
Hector R. Arbour, 63, "went to be with God" on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, after a brave and valiant struggle with cancer. His constant positive attitude as he faced this uphill battle was an inspiration to all of us.
Louise Irene (Lynch) Skiftun, 83
Louise Irene (Lynch) Skiftun, 83, passed away Nov. 29, 2007, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell.
Reese Reynold Audette, 47
Reese Reynold Audette, 47, passed away of natural causes Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007, at his residence in Columbia Falls.
Weight-loss strategies for the severely fit
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Robert 'Bob' W. Main Sr., 87
Robert "Bob" W. Main Sr., 87, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007, in Kalispell.
Glacier girls third at invite
CMR tops field at swim meet
Dorothy Mae Krause, 69
Dorothy Mae Krause, 69, passed away Nov. 26, 2007, at her home in Kalispell.
Mideast peace this time? Not likely
It was probably inevitable.
Penny June Palmer, infant
Penny June Palmer, born Nov. 4, 2007, "went to be an angel in heaven" on Friday, Nov. 23, 2007.
House detectives
Bigfork firm forges global partnership
What would Teddy do?
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New plates raise money for lake work
A new specialty license plate that will raise money for Flathead Lake monitoring is now available through the Montana Department of Motor Vehicles.
Braves dominate mat action
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Bravettes fall in Coeur d' Alene
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When a lifetime is only a few years
Elizabeth Faye Kunnary, 60
Elizabeth Faye Kunnary, 60, passed away Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, at her Kalispell home, after a 12-year battle with breast cancer.
Piet 'Pete' Van Zomeren, 95
Piet "Pete" Van Zomeren, 95, passed away Nov. 27, 2007, in Kalispell. He had been under the care of the hospice team from whom he received kind, compassionate care for the last few weeks of his life.
Lakeside park plan discussed on Monday
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Elizabeth 'Betty' M. Andrews, 90
Elizabeth "Betty" M. Andrews, 90, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, as result of a fall Monday evening.
Today
3 Elks Craft Show 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Elks Lodge, 1820 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. Nearly 40 vendors feature art, crafts, sculpture, fleece wear, knives and more. Chili and cornbread lunch available. Proceeds from table rental benefit Elks veterans programs.
Breakup broke boyfriend's heart
When a woman left a message for her boyfriend stating that she was leaving him, he asked Flathead County sheriff's deputies to bring her back.
Saturday, December 1
Penny June Palmer, infant
Penny June Palmer, born Nov. 4, 2007, "went to be an angel in heaven" on Friday, Nov. 23, 2007.
Ralph K. Parker, 103
Ralph K. Parker, 103, passed away on Monday, Nov. 26, 2007, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell.
Woman gets jail time in trooper's death
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Disrespecting a teacher in Evergreen
An 11-year-old Evergreen boy hit a teacher over the head with a rolled-up poster. Flathead County Sheriff's deputies counseled the boy.
A man knocked down a woman
A man knocked down a woman in a bar parking lot, then drove away in a white pickup. She doesn't want to pursue charges, but if Kalispell police find the man, she'd like her pickup keys back.
Dorothy 'Bonnie' B. Hamilton, 53
Dorothy "Bonnie" B. Hamilton, 53, passed away Nov. 27, 2007, in Kalispell from complications of multiple sclerosis.
Whitefish police
Whitefish police arrested a 27-year-old man for drunken driving, careless driving, driving with a suspended license and no registration.
Food bank needs help in a hurry
Critical van out of commission
Barbara F. (Gosney) Shryock, 94
Barbara F. (Gosney) Shryock was born Sept. 14, 1913, and died peacefully at her home in Bigfork, on Flathead Lake, on Nov. 23, 2007.
They tell me, 'You're the first guy teacher I ever had.'
Flathead rolls over Butte
Rollin', rollin', rollin'.
Today
3 West Shore Holidayfest, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lakeside School gym. Art, handcrafted gifts, food, music, Kids Only Market, silent auctions noon to 3 p.m.; live auction at 1 p.m. Free photos with Santa, 9-11 a.m. Free admission. Call 844-3880.
Busy weekend on the mats
Thirteen teams at today's Polson Invitational
Stelter doubles up on swim coaching duties
Will guide Flathead, Glacier programs for 2007-08 season
Columbia Falls police arrested a man for driving under the influence - his second offense. He also was charged for the fourth time with driving without insurance.
Columbia Falls police
Bravettes set for hoops opener
Varsity roster has 9 seniors
Highway elk tunnel funded
Enough money has been raised for the state to proceed with construction of a wildlife underpass on Montana 206 east of Kalispell.
Bulldogs pin Wolfpack
Glacier Wolfpack freshman Stormy Day put his name in the Glacier High record books Friday - as the first Wolfpack wrestler to win a match.
