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Community grieves along with family

Last week, 3-year-old Loic Rogers' life came to a tragic end as the Flathead Valley and nation focused on the search for the missing boy and discovery of his body two days later in a septic tank.

County finishes review

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Whitefish continues stormwater law review

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Local gas tax proposed for road work

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Make that a three-dog morning

It was a rude awakening for a man who reported being attacked by three dogs when he went outside to get his newspaper early Tuesday on South Woodland Drive. Kalispell police officers warned the owners of the dogs.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police arrested a man, 53, on suspicion of DUI, misdemeanor negligent vehicular assault, and leaving the scene of an accident on U.S. 93 near Wendy's.

Homeless survey now under way

Social service agencies throughout Northwest Montana are conducting the annual Montana Homeless Survey today, and people who consider themselves homeless may fill out surveys at a number of drop-in locations.

Damaged lid spelled tragedy

Flathead County sheriff

Flathead County sheriff's deputies broke up a disturbance late Monday on Mountain Drive in Hungry Horse. They arrested a man, 45, who allegedly had been drinking all day and was "picking on" on an elderly man. He was ticketed on suspicion of disorderly conduct.

Two more gravel operations proposed in West Valley

The Daily Inter Lake

Today

3 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.

Could old store become new library?

Tidyman's site under discussion

Two speakers win state titles

The Daily Inter Lake

Burt Lawrence Huffman, 31

Burt Lawrence Huffman, 31, formerly of Whitefish, died peacefully Jan. 25, 2007, at his home in Eagle River, Alaska.

Loic Justin-Mavric Rogers, 3

Loic Justin-Mavric 'Tank' Rogers, 3, passed away tragically Wednesday Jan. 24, 2007, at the home of a family friend in Evergreen. Loic was born Aug. 8, 2003, in Kalispell to Mark C. Rogers and Ariel Weprek Rogers.

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office investigated a woman's report that her husband had been drinking, and had hit her in the face with a bucket. It's not the first time he had pushed her and pulled her hair, she told deputies.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police are investigating a theft reported Monday morning at Whitefish High School.

Cougars roll to two easy wins

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Kalispell police

Kalispell police found the fire was inside the pit, it was before 11 p.m. and therefore legal, and there was no underage drinking. That's the result of an investigation into a report of a possible fight brewing in Woodland Park.

Today

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Polson Methodist Church.

Eloise Kauffman Young, 76

Eloise Marie Young died of leukemia Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007, at home in Salem, Ore., with her family by her side.

Feds: Delist wolves

By JIM MANN

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested a 24-year-old woman for DUI after stopping her at U.S. 2 and Eighth Avenue West.

Separate funerals, memorial funds planned

The Daily Inter Lake

Somers Ambulance

Somers Ambulance took at least one injured person from a crash Sunday night on U.S. 93 near Lakeside to Kalispell Regional Medical Center. A short time later, the Fire Department put out a chimney fire.

Grief, dismay: Mother's family holds press conference Monday about death of toddler

By NANCY KIMBALL

James Anton Schreiner

James Anton Schreiner son of Rebecca and Randall Schreiner of Eureka, was born Jan. 11 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 15.6 ounces, and 21 1/4 inches long.

Jada Faye Uskoski

Jada Faye Uskoski daughter of Jerrid and Jackie Uskoski of Kalispell, was born Jan. 11 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 18 1/2 inches long.

Taytem Tylar White

Taytem Tylar White daughter of Krystal Winne and Austin White of Somers, was born Jan. 5 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

Malia Marie Erickson

Malia Marie Erickson daughter of Jesse and Lindsey Erickson of Kalispell, was born Jan. 17 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Domenic Allen Mongan

Domenic Allen Mongan son of Sara Pluid and Zachary Mongan of Kalispell, was born Jan. 8 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Paul Edward Griffiths

Paul Edward Griffiths son of Chris and Bonnie Griffiths of Kalispell, was born Jan. 13 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7.4 pounds and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Ava Lynn Sewell

Ava Lynn Sewell daughter of Reba Hale and Scott Sewell of Bigfork, was born Jan. 2 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Isaac Matthew Gibbs

Isaac Matthew Gibbs son of Tim and Jolene Gibbs of Whitefish, was born Jan. 9 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 20 1/4 inches long.

Paige Marie Morrison

Paige Marie Morrison daughter of Bill and Kim Morrison of Kalispell, was born Dec. 30 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 2.5 ounces, and was 18 1/2 inches long.

Antonio Benno Rojo

Antonio Benno Rojo son of Anthony and Amy Rojo of Bigfork, was born Jan. 8 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and 21 1/2 inches long.

Elaina May Stern

Elaina May Stern daughter of Jeremy and Ashley Stern of Kalispell, was born Jan. 5 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 21 3/4 inches long.

Mason Michael Fraley

Mason Michael Fraley son of Christina J. Pasquinzo and Shawn M. Fraley, was born Jan. 8 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Hayleigh Erin Bahny

Hayleigh Erin Bahny daughter of Russ and Leslie Bahny of Kalispell, was born Jan. 10 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 1 1/2 ounces, and was 20 3/4 inches long.

Luke Bradley Nikunen

Luke Bradley Nikunen son of Brad and Jill Nikunen of Kalispell, was born Dec. 31 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Trevor Michael Lindberg

Trevor Michael Lindberg son of Blake and Amber Lindberg of Lakeside, was born Jan. 14 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 5 pounds, 15 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Aiden Mark Otis

Aiden Mark Otis son of Ashley Conat and Josh Otis of Kalispell, was born Jan. 13 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 9 pounds and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Niel Lewen Gamma

Niel Lewen Gamma son of Melissa Gamma of Kalispell, was born Jan. 18 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 5 pounds, 12 ounces, and 20 inches long.

Brenden Scott Renkema

Brenden Scott Renkema son of Matt and Sara Renkema of Eureka, was born Dec. 31 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Asher John Knopik

Asher John Knopik son of John and Jennifer Knopik of Kalispell, was born Jan. 11 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 19 1/4 inches long.

Blaize Leland Allen

Blaize Leland Allen son of Sean and Heather Allen of Kalispell, was born Jan. 14 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 9 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 22 inches long.

Kanyon Daze Stalheim

Kanyon Daze Stalheim son of Shane Stalheim and Courtney Wheeler of Bigfork, was born Jan. 19 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Aieryanna Elizabeth Watkins

Aieryanna Elizabeth Watkins daughter of Terrah Messick and Justin Walkins of Kalispell, was born Jan. 18 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Alyjah Byron Keith Barry

Alyjah Byron Keith Barry son of Craig and Nicole Barry of Kalispell, was born Jan.15 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 8 1/2 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Milo David Sarkkinen

Milo David Sarkkinen son of Danny and Tammy Sarkkinen of Kalispell, was born Dec. 29 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds and was 20 1/4 inches long.

Kaija Renee Juntunen

Kaija Renee Juntunen daughter of Cory and Aimee Juntunen of Kalispell, was born Jan. 14 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and 18 inches long.

Tyisha Lyn Lewis

Tyisha Lyn Lewis daughter of Ariel Lewis of Kalispell, was born Jan. 21 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Gavin Caleb Sheeran

Gavin Caleb Sheeran son of Justin and Rebekah Sheeran of Kalispell, was born Jan. 5 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 15.5 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Annika Kaye Gange Reid

Annika Kaye Gange Reid daughter of Zacariah Reid and Kimberly Gange of Whitefish, was born Jan. 1 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 9 pounds and was 21 inches long.

Kailee Nicole Daugherty

Kailee Nicole Daugherty daughter of Charlotte Williams and Tony Daugherty of Columbia Falls, was born Jan. 2 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Angela Patricia Magdalene Ream

Angela Patricia Magdalene Ream daughter of Ron and Michelle Ream of Swan Lake, was born Dec. 31 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Addisyn Grace Jensen

Addisyn Grace Jensen daughter of Stephen and Tiffanie Jensen of Kalispell, was born Jan. 16 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Kylie Michelle Randall

Kylie Michelle Randall daughter of Brandy Brown and John Randall of Kalispell, was born Jan. 22 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 5 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 18 inches long.

Alexander Nihcol Osborne

Alexander Nihcol Osborne son of James and Heather Osborne of Kalispell, was born Jan. 19 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 20.5 inches.

Daniel Alan Wentzel

Daniel Alan Wentzel son of Jeffrey and Bonnie Wentzel of Kalispell, was born Jan. 3 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 18 3/4 inches long.

Dominick James Pattee

Dominick James Pattee son of Ernie and Tiffany Pattee of Marion, was born Jan. 3 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches.

Zoe Isabel Farnum

Zoe Isabel Farnum daughter of Shawn and Dezaray Farnum of Kalispell, was born Jan. 22 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Councils will discuss dispatch consolidation

Potentially merging Flathead County's four emergency dispatch centers into one will be discussed today at a joint meeting of the Kalispell, Whitefish and Columbia Falls city councils, plus the Flathead County commissioners.

The Somers Fire Department

The Somers Fire Department put out a chimney fire in Somers early Sunday morning.

Answered prayer: 21 years after her daughter was murdered, Martin City mother learns that a suspect has been arrested

By KRISTI ALBERTSON

Rogers family 'reeling'

Death of son, 3, has father 'heartbroken,' boy's aunt says

Local Births

Milo David Sarkkinen, son of Danny and Tammy Sarkkinen of Kalispell, was born Dec. 29 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

The Abominable Snowboard Man

The Abominable Snowboard Man ran amok Saturday on Big Mountain with the Flathead County Sheriff's Office yeti to find the thief or thieves.

SCS notches dramatic road winsin basketball

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The Abominable Snowboard Man ran amok Saturday on Big Mountain with the Flathead County Sheriff's Office yeti to find the thief or thieves.

Seven snowboards were reported stolen in four calls to the Sheriff's Office between 8 and 9 p.m. Saturday on Big Mountain.

Today

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Jan. 30, St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $10 course fee. Call 406-293-0100 to register.

Missing boy's body found

By KRISTI ALBERTSON

Kalispell police

Kalispell police advised the man who keeps receiving harassing phone calls on his cell phone to change his number. A North Meridian residence keeps receiving threatening calls as well.

A dirty shame in the Legislature

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One more state title

Flathead wins state speech

Facelift for an Evergreen mainstay

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Beyond the mat

So what's worse? Fear or foolishness

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Wrestling squads swap dual action for open format

C-Falls entertains Ronan, Eureka, Polson JV

Today

3 Whitefish Winter Carnival Skijoring competition noon to 3 p.m., Whitefish airstrip, followed by awards ceremony.

Study details most congested roads

The Daily Inter Lake

First piece of bypass goes to bid in spring

Connector route to be built this year

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested a 30-year-old woman on a warrant from another jurisdiction.

Births

Izik Kristopher Miller, son of Kristina M. Caverly and Kristopher A. Miller of Kalispell, was born Dec. 24 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

FHS swimmers point to state at Helena meet

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Columbia Falls wins again

Successful Class A Speech championship

Braves 17-1 in mat duals

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Kalispell Fire Department ambulance took a 50-year-old woman to the hospital after she choked on a piece of popcorn in a grocery store.

Alarms

Columbia Falls Police

Columbia Falls Police arrested a man, 21, on an outstanding city court warrant at a Martha Road residence late Thursday.

Whitefish Police

Whitefish Police got a report of criminal mischief to a vehicle that was parked on Central Avenue late Thursday.

Wildkats clip Vals in OT

Bigfork suffers first conference loss

She weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Abigail Hartlynn Noel Smith, daughter of Daniel and Destiny Smith of Kalispell, was born Dec. 14 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Missing toddler found dead

The Associated Press

Kalispell Police

And not surprisingly, Kalispell Police fielded several reports of houses and businesses being pelted by paintballs Thursday and Friday. Some of the reports involved kids shooting paintballs from a moving vehicle.

Ties that bind

Woman rescued after overnight stranding

Flathead County Sheriff's deputies on Friday morning rescued a woman who had spent the night in her truck that had gotten stuck on Truman Creek Road. The woman had been cutting firewood when she got stuck about nine miles up the road.

Big Sky beats Braves in overtime

Flathead drops to 2-4 in Western AA boys basketball

Vandalism suspects to be tried as adults

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Passport rules change with times

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Landmark granary receives state award

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Late 3-pointers lift Lady Bulldogs in double OT

WHITEFISH - Junior guards Chelsea Ray and Ashley Ferda made dramatic 3-pointers Thursday night, and the Whitefish High School girls basketball team edged Libby 53-48 in a Northwestern A double-overtime thriller.

Conference title may be decided tonight when Bigfork battles Columbia Falls

Tonight's basketball game between the Bigfork Valkyries and Columbia Falls Wildkats won't officially decide the Northwestern A championship. But it might as well.

License looks a little 'flushed'

A fast-food restaurant's toilet suffered after someone flushed his driver's license.

Class A state tournament kicks off today in Billings

Bigfork, Whitefish and defending state champ Columbia Falls are competing in Billings at the State Class A Speech, Drama and Debate tournament this weekend.

Whitefish honored for youth work

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Peterson, C-Falls thump Bigfork

Still no sign of missing tot

Search area expands, but there are few leads in boy's disappearance.

Alarms

Kalispell Fire Department ambulance took a Flathead High School student to the hospital after a reported suicide attempt. He reportedly tried to cut his neck and wrists in one of the school's bathrooms.

Schools plan curriculum changes for freshmen

Big changes are in store for high-school students in Kalispell next fall, but the biggest are in the works for a group already in the midst of transition: freshmen.

Flathead County Sheriff's deputies encouraged a Coram woman to leave

Flathead County Sheriff's deputies encouraged a Coram woman to leave for the night when her ex attempted to enter her house. In Kalispell, an ex-girlfriend's phone threats are unwelcome.

Flathead High begins defense of state championship today

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Community pulls together to search for missing child

Flathead County Sheriff's deputies began searching for a three-year-old boy Wednesday night in Evergreen. The boy, Loic Rogers, was reported missing around 7:10 p.m. In addition to dozens of neighbors, Flathead County Search and Rescue, Evergreen Fire Department and Whitefish Police Department also worked on the search effort. The Sheriff's Department activated "A Child is Missing" hotline, which called hundreds of people within a designated radius of the home to help with the search. As of 10 p.m., the boy was still missing. Karen Nichols/Daily Inter Lake

Skijoring comes to Whitefish this weekend

Contest mixes horses, skiing

Kalispell Police

Kalispell Police have a conspicuous suspect to look for - a man who reportedly stole an 18-pack of beer from Albertson's late Tuesday was sporting a mohawk, pierced lips and a black trench coat. The getaway car was a Geo Metro.

FVCC hires firm to build college brand, Web site

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Whitefish Police

Whitefish Police arrested a man on an outstanding theft warrant late Tuesday at the Big Mountain Trailer Court.

Evergreen toddler still missing

An Amber Alert was issued Thursday morning for a boy who disappeared from a relative's house in Evergreen Wednesday night.

Columbia Falls Police

Columbia Falls Police arrested a man, 27, for public intoxication at the Nite Owl restaurant late Tuesday.

One teen nabbed after standoff

The Daily Inter Lake

Review of island forestry plan finished

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has finished an environmental assessment on a forestry project for Wild Horse Island State Park on Flathead Lake.

County considers building needs

By WILLIAM L. SPENCE

Shots fired lead to alleged suicide attempt

Several Flathead County sheriff's deputies responded to a report of shots being fired at a residence on North Hilltop Drive near Columbia Falls Tuesday night. When they arrived, they saw a man and a woman wrestling over a rifle through the house's window. The two were told to drop the weapon, which they did. According to a subsequent report, the woman had threatened suicide and the man was attempting to wrestle the gun away from her. She was taken to Kalispell Regional Medical Center for a mental health evaluation.

State of the Union, and beyond

Inter Lake editorial

Sheriff's posse needs volunteers

The Flathead County Sheriff's Posse is looking for dedicated people to serve in the area of law enforcement.

Today

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., at the bloodmobile at Lowe's, Kalispell.

Sharon Francis Bergman, 81

Sharon Francis Bergman of Polson, lost her battle with cancer on Jan. 19, 2007, at the age of 81. She was born Aug. 13, 1925, in Denver, to Arthur and Cora Wynne. The family homesteaded in Gila Bend, Ariz.; then moved to Polson, where she went to Polson High School, graduating in 1942.

Norbert Francis Donahue, 88

Norbert Francis Donahue passed away on Jan. 21, 2007, at Brendon House in Kalispell of natural causes. Norbert was born March 9, 1918, in Spokane. He was the son of Dennis Bernard Donahue and Elizabeth Chasse. The family lived in Cut Bank, and Norbert attended the public schools there through grade four. He subsequently attended St. Thomas Home Catholic boarding school in Great Falls, St. Jude parish school in Havre, Cut Bank High School, and Missoula County High School, from which he graduated in 1935.

Montana's one-two punch to D.C.

Inter Lake editorial

Car windows meet some bad luck

It was a bad time to be a car window in Kalispell.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police arrested a 48-year-old Illinois man and a 46-year-old Oregon man for shoplifting Tuesday at the Super One store.

Woman dies in head-on collision

The Daily Inter Lake

Growth plan work extended by a week

The Daily Inter Lake

Vandals strike Flathead High

'They basically trashed the place'

Alarms

The Creston Fire Department checked a home in the Many Lakes area for carbon monoxide leaks Monday evening.

Flathead weighs comments on forest plan

The Daily Inter Lake

Affordable housing sought at new project

The Daily Inter Lake

James Cecil Brickey Sr., 73

James Cecil Brickey Sr., 73, of Libby, died Monday, Jan. 22, 2007, on the way to St. John's Lutheran Hospital. He was born Oct. 18, 1933, in Ashland, Ky., to Jetty (Webb) and Tracey Brickey.

Kim Halverson, 46

Bigfork resident Kim Halverson, 46, died Jan. 14, 2007, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center after a two-year battle with cancer.

Today

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

State may pull bar's liquor license

The Daily Inter Lake

Someone broke into the Country Way Church of God

Someone broke into the Country Way Church of God, ate some food, took a shower and stole some equipment Tuesday, the Flathead County Sheriff's Office reported.

John 'Jack' D. Collin, 76

Jack Collin, 76, died on Jan. 19, 2007, of natural causes in Oregon. He was born in Glasgow, on Oct. 24, 1930. He graduated from high school and immediately enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served our country and continued his education. He retired after 20 years as a chief petty officer.

Firefighters revive cats at home fire

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Shannon Sakura Mayhan

Shannon Sakura Mayhan daughter of Joseph Mayhan and Elizabeth Shupert of Kalispell, was born Dec. 2 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Jonathan Scott Reichner

Jonathan Scott Reichner son of Scott and Jill Reichner of Bigfork, was born Dec. 8 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Graci Mae White

Graci Mae White daughter of Mike and Lyda White of Marion, was born Dec. 3 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Noah Richard Sonju

Noah Richard Sonju son of Jason and Pam Sonju of Kalispell, was born Dec. 13 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 9 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 22 inches long.

Lyric Cole Churmage-Ersland

Lyric Cole Churmage-Ersland son of Shaleigh Churmage and Friday Ersland of Kalispell, was born Dec. 11 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Addison Lee Bleile

Addison Lee Bleile daughter of Shawn and Lisa Bleile of Kalispell, was born Dec. 4 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Kason Douglas Hunt

Kason Douglas Hunt son of Doug and Laura Hunt of Columbia Falls, was born Dec. 9 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Willow Scout Bedoian

Willow Scout Bedoian daughter of Chris and Gina Bedoian of Kalispell, was born Dec. 4 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 9 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 22 1/2 inches long.

Landen Nathanial Boggs

Landen Nathanial Boggs son of Harold E. Boggs II and Melissa Parish of Kalispell, was born Dec. 12 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 6.9 pounds and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Heather Rae Holmstrom

Heather Rae Holmstrom daughter of Mike and Melissa Holmstrom of Kalispell, was born Dec. 5 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 1.6 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Jewell Carman Tracey, 85

Jewell was born in Duncan, Okla., on July 2, 1921, and departed Jan. 21, 2007. She spent most of her life in Santa Clara County in California.

Morgan Alivia Myers

Morgan Alivia Myers daughter of Joseph and Bobbie Myers of Royal Palm Beach, Fla, was born Nov. 6 at Wellington Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8.4 pounds and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Nicholas Joel Zander

Nicholas Joel Zander son of Lance and Amity Zander of Kalispell, was born Dec. 10 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Ryker Alan Sutton

Ryker Alan Sutton son of Michael and Brandi Sutton of Kalispell, was born Dec. 11 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and 20 3/4 inches.

Lillian Elna Schillereff

Lillian Elna Schillereff daughter of Keith and Lisa Schillereff of Kalispell, was born Dec. 10 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 20 inches long.

Riley Warner Hauer

Riley Warner Hauer son of Mark and Annette Hauer of Lakeside, was Dec. 1 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Allexia Ambrozia Anderson

Allexia Ambrozia Anderson daughter of Landon and Marsha Anderson of Kalispell, was born Dec. 8 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds and was 21 inches long.

Owen Thomas Carpenter

Owen Thomas Carpenter son of Amber and Josh Carpenter of Kalispell, was born Dec. 9 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 1/4 inches long.

Derris James Winchell

Derris James Winchell son of Don and Kim Winchell of Kalispell, was born Dec. 13 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 18 1/2 inches long.

Lillian Hanna

Lillian HannaShe weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

Eva Marie MacFarlane

Eva Marie MacFarlane daughter of Jason and Maria MacFarlane of Kalispell, was born Dec. 13 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Olivia Rose Davisson

Olivia Rose Davisson daughter of Shawn and Sena Davisson of Kalispell, was born Dec. 13 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

Keaton Jared Simpach

Keaton Jared Simpach son of James Simpach and Tiffany Kraft of Kalispell, was born Dec. 3 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Grady Troy Hutton

Grady Troy Hutton son of Katrina Ferris and Derek Hutton of Whitefish, was born Dec. 9 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 20 1/4 inches long.

Trinity Jo Campbell

Trinity Jo Campbell daughter of Betti Carter and Scott Campbell of Marion, was born Dec. 6 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 5 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 17 1/2 inches long.

Skiing takes WHS duo to Sweden

By DAVID LESNICKThe Daily Inter Lake

Whitefish police investigate family member assault

Whitefish police are investigating a partner or family member assault, from which the suspect left on foot.

Columbia Falls police warns teen

Columbia Falls police warned the teen to stay away and even gave him a ride, but the 15-year-old boy returned to Mike's Conoco. He was charged with panhandling and disorderly conduct.

Olney fire department extinguished ashes smoking in a garbage bin.

West Valley fire department went to a reported house fire on Sendero Drive Sunday evening, but all was well.

Too much time and too many BB guns

Somebody with too much time on their hands and at least one too many BB guns in their possession caused a lot of grief in Kalispell starting just after midnight Sunday. At last count, Kalispell police had received 11 reports of windows broken out of vehicles and homes. Northwest Montana Human Resources' front door also had a BB hole in it.

You Tube

The group of Kalispell students were enjoying a day off from school. They are, from left, Cassie Jumper, Brendan Passmore, Jimmy Jumper (upside down) and Joe MacNair. Karen Nichols/Daily Inter Lake

Former Kalispell city attorney Donahue dead at 88

Norb Donahue - who retired twice as an FBI agent and then as Kalispell's city attorney before becoming a city council member and later an outspoken local government critic - died of old age Sunday at the Brendan House. He was 88.

Flathead County Sheriff's deputies evacuates entire motel

Flathead County Sheriff's deputies evacuated an entire motel on U.S. 2 between Evergreen and Kalispell, investigating complaints of foul smells and light-headedness. The likely culprit was carbon monoxide from a gas fireplace. Evergreen fire department was also on the scene.

Morgan Alivia Myers, daughter of Joseph and Bobbie Myers of Royal Palm Beach, Fla, was born Nov. 6 at Wellington Regional Medical Center.

She weighed 8.4 pounds and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Today

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., at the Elks, 1820 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. Call David Barnes at 257-6474 for an appointment.

Family regroups after fire

Friends and family have rallied to help a Kalispell family who lost everything in a house fire Thursday night.

First case of flu confirmed in Flathead

After a late start, influenza season officially has arrived in the Flathead Valley.

Woman reports $5,000 stolen from her at the Sleep City USA

A woman reported $5,000 was stolen from her at the Sleep City USA Saturday evening, the Flathead County Sheriff's Office reported.

Whitefish air causes county concern

The Flathead County Board of Health heard a warning Thursday that the county's air may soon violate tightened federal standards.

Libby finishes 2nd to Havre in A Duals

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Police arrest a 24-year-old man

Columbia Falls police arrested a 24-year-old man early Sunday morning for drug possession.

Word game: Whitefish man pursues literary journal

There was a prophetic ring to a progress report Brian Schott's kindergarten teacher issued 30 years ago. It simply stated: "Brian loves words."

O'Brien, Thiel all-around gymnastic champs in Helena

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Police arrest a 19-year-old man for possessing drugs

Kalispell police arrested a 19-year-old man for possessing drugs in the Kalispell Center Mall parking lot Saturday evening.

Man helps rebuild Liberian timber industry

Monday

3 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.

Frenchtown downs Libby in girls basketball

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Whitefish police arrested a man Saturday evening for drunken driving.

A man was arrested Saturday evening for partner or family member assault.

41-year-old man suffers alcohol poisoning

A 41-year-old man suffered alcohol poisoning after drinking a fifth of whiskey plus some beer within one hour early Sunday morning, and the Columbia Falls Fire Department took him to Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Raymond Charles Deily, 75

Raymond Charles Deily, 75, a long-time resident of Flathead County and of Rollins, passed away peacefully at his Flathead Lake home Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007, after an extended illness. Ray was born and raised in Austin, Minn., the son of Frank and Flora (Hill) Deily and the youngest of seven children, all of whom are deceased.

Monday

3 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.

Governor's budget is good start

Inter Lake editorial

Lawyer scraps suit over board seat appointment

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Flathead County Sheriff's Department

Flathead County Sheriff's Department received multiple reports of family member assault Friday and Saturday. One resulted in the arrest of a 23-year-old man, who reportedly hit his wife in the head with a cane and broke her car windows. He said she'd tried to run him over in the car. Kalispell Fire Department ambulance took them to the hospital; then deputies took him to jail.

Forfeits make for frustrating day duals

Polson picks up wrestling victories over Eureka, Whitefish

Drunken driver became a drunken runner

After pursuing a man for several minutes - first in a car, then on foot - a Kalispell police officer finally caught and arrested him. He was charged with resisting arrest, eluding a police officer, drunken driving, driving without a valid license and speeding.

'Water, wilderness and wildlife'

Forest looks at changes in recreation sites

Editor's 2 Cents

FRANK MIELE

Whitefish police

Whitefish police arrested a 38-year-old woman on a Columbia Falls felony warrant for fraudulently obtaining dangerous drugs. A 27-year-old woman was arrested for driving with a suspended license.

Arnold A. 'Whitey' Walkama, 81

Arnold A. "Whitey" Walkama, 81, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007, at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls.

Braves breeze past Billings schools

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Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested a 59-year-old man for his fourth DUI, a felony.

Track record

Board backs Whitefish big-box law

By LYNNETTE HINTZE

Flathead housing market still strong, business climate rich with options

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Flathead 4th at swim invitational

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Another close encounter for Vikes

Eureka outscores Bigfork 21-11 in the fourth quarter

Housing hot spots

C. Falls, Kalispell lead 2006 subdivision development

Jami Marie Herness, 18

Jami Marie Herness, 18, died on Wednesday evening, Jan. 17, 2007, of injuries received in an auto accident.

Parking snags plan for village at Big Mountain

Plans for a new village at Big Mountain Resort were put on hold Thursday until resort operator Winter Sports Inc. can work out parking issues with Alpinglow Inn and Edelweiss Condominiums, two of the older lodging facilities at the resort.

David W. Baker Sr., 67

David W. Baker Sr., 67, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007, in Hungry Horse.

Bravettes trip 'Kats in 2nd half

Officers exonerated in fatal shooting

Today

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Bring a brown bag lunch. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

Braves come out on top over Wildcats

Hogan, Osweiler have monster games, but C-Falls matches them

Richard George “RG” Walter, 81

Richard George "RG" Walter, 81, died Friday, Jan. 12, 2007, at his residence in Kalispell. RG was born on April 7, 1925, in Kalispell, to Claude Clifford and Violet (Hathaway) Walter.

Hot, hot, hot, hot yoga

Whitefish studio offers warm welcome to fans of traditional Hindu exercise philosophy

Judge to rule if kids' testimony can be avoided in sex case

Several witnesses were questioned in detail Friday about how they came to learn of alleged sexual abuse against young children at a private Whitefish school.

Vals perfect in N'western Agirls basketball play

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A family of five lost their home in a fire on Whitefish Stage Road north of Kalispell Thursday night.

Local family loses home to fire

ALERT helicopter flies again

The ALERT emergency air crew returns to service with a leased helicopter this evening.

Columbia Falls

Columbia Falls arrested a 14-year-old boy on a charge of disorderly conduct at Columbia Falls High School Friday morning.

Flathead County sheriff's deputies

Flathead County sheriff's deputies went to a disturbance between a father and teenage daughter on Dawn Drive.

Let's jam

Kalispell police

Kalispell police responded to a report of threats on Windward Way, and ended up arresting a 45-year-old man for possession of dangerous drugs.

Evergreen firefighters cleaned up gas that spilled from a truck at the Wal-Mart parking lot Thursday night.

Alarms

Whitefish police

Whitefish police charged a 16-year-old boy with possession of drug paraphernalia Friday at Whitefish High School.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police convinced a young boy to quit throwing snowballs at the ducks and get off the ice at the edge of the river Thursday afternoon.

Flathead County sheriff's deputies

Snow over icy roads at just the wrong temperatures brought on a rash of accidents for Flathead County sheriff's deputies in the hour shortly after 5 p.m. Thursday. On Montana 40 at Trumble Creek Road, and on U.S. 93 at Happy Valley, there were two slide-ins without injuries. But there were injuries in crashes elsewhere - between two vehicles at Whitefish Stage and White Bark Lane, three vehicles on U.S. 2 near A-1 Paving, two vehicles on U.S. 2 near Jagz restaurant, and two more vehicles on U.S. 2 at Walsh Road.

Teaching parents to spot signs of depression

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Neighborhood planning tops concerns

Residents comment on Flathead County growth policy

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police issued a pair of DUI citations early Thursday. In the first, a 38-year-old man was stopped on U.S. 2 at the Glacier Inn. His was a felony DUI charge, which are issued after three prior DUI convictions. About 90 minutes later, a 23-year-old man drew the second DUI of the night when he was stopped at 13th Street and Martha Road.

Today

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Home Depot employee drive.

Crimestoppers has put out the word for an antique tractor stolen last week from Bigfork.

Crimestoppers on lookout for antique tractor

Births

Kieran Gabriel Bowen-Anderson, son of Nick Bowen and Brooke Anderson of Whitefish, was born Dec. 3 at North Valley Hospital.

Newlyweds off to a clean start

Kalispell couple took each other to the cleaners

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Second teen pleads not guilty in assault case

The Creston Fire Department went to a rollover Wednesday night on Montana 35 near Woody's Country Store; no injuries were reported.

Alarms

Kootenai forest issues permit for exploratory drilling

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Braves better Bulldogs, 61-44

Osweiler has strong all-around game for FHS

Polson sticks mat loss on Libby

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Hunter education is not optional

Inter Lake editorial

Bravettes put leash on Lady Bulldogs

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George McGuire, 58

Legendary local musician George McGuire died of natural causes Jan. 15, 2007, at his home in Ferndale. George was born Feb. 9, 1948, in Compton, Calif. He graduated from Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach, Calif.

Today

3 Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative executive council meets 8:30-10 a.m. in the basement at West Valley School. Call 752-3302.

Alarms

Three Rivers Ambulance and Columbia Falls police were called Tuesday night to the Super 1 Foods parking lot for an 11-week-old infant with croup who was coughing and vomiting. The parents took the baby to a hospital.

Officers arrest assault suspect

Columbia Falls police had to force open a door just after midnight and arrest a 25-year-old on suspicion of partner or family member assault and obstructing a peace officer. A woman made her way to the police station after a domestic assault at the home, but was concerned for a 2-year-old who still was in the house with the man who allegedly was intoxicated. He wouldn't open the door for the officers, so they forced their way in.

Pollution solutions discussed

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Lucy M. White, 86

Lucy M. White of Eugene, Ore., passed away Dec. 29, 2006, of age-related causes at the age of 86 years. Lucy was nearly a lifetime resident of Kalispell until she moved to Eugene to be closer to her younger sister, Muriel Frosaker.

Conservation council criticizes Cline proposal

Group worried about mine's potential negative impact on fish

FHS Braves, fans get fix

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Maralyn Claire VanAlstine, 73

Maralyn Claire VanAlstine, 73, 'went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ' on Monday, Jan. 15, 2007. Maralyn was born March 10, 1933, in Hot Springs to Clarence and Daphne Eayrs.

Policy draft sets aside open-space reserves

Full draft to be finished by April

Karen Marie Torske, 68

Karen Marie Torske, 68, of Helena, passed away Monday afternoon, Jan. 15, 2007, at St. Peter's Hospital in Helena.

Illegal-worker bill sends right message

Inter Lake editorial

Kalispell police

Kalispell police arrested a 17-year-old boy Tuesday at Flathead High School on suspicion of possession of tobacco and dangerous drugs.

Flathead County sheriff's deputies charged a 49-year-old man with sexual assault.

Things were less than cheerful on Happy Hollow Road, where a damaged window screen belied an attempted burglary.

Betty Alice Neumann, 80

Betty Alice Neumann, 80, of Kalispell, passed away Monday, Jan. 15, 2007, at her residence in Kalispell. She was born July 7, 1926, in Bemidji, Minn., the oldest child of Earl and Carolyn (Aldrich) Hirt.

Utilities approved for retail property

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Armory-sale funds will finance remodel

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Richard George 'RG' Walter, 81

Richard George "RG" Walter, 81, died Friday, Jan. 12, 2007, at his residence in Kalispell. RG was born on April 7, 1925, in Kalispell, to Claude Clifford and Violet (Hathaway) Walter.

Flights of fancy Birmingham roller pigeons have a devoted following

By DAVE REESE

Steven Mark Davidson, 51

Steven Mark Davidson, 51, died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007, at his home in Kalispell. He was born Dec. 12, 1955, in Houston to Jack and Esther (Pellman) Davidson.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police dealt with a pair of apparently experienced drinkers who aren't as adept with their driving while under the influence. In the early-morning hours, a 62-year-old man was arrested for his second DUI and a 65-year-old man was arrested for his third DUI.

Today

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Jan. 18, Heron Community Center. $10 course fee. Call 847-5585 to register.

Where there's smoke … there's dryer

The Daily Inter Lake

Acrobats

John Lester Holyoak, 69

John Lester Holyoak, 69, passed away Friday, Jan. 12, 2007, at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. He was born — one of six children — on April 25, 1937, in Lovell, Wyo. to Howard and Maude (Lester) Holyoak.

Alarms

Kalispell Ambulance went to Kalispell Junior High School for a 14-year-old girl's possible prescription overdose. She was taken to Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Flathead flys by Libby

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Abuse call nets arrest of caller

Whitefish police answered a domestic-disturbance call to a home on Karrow Avenue, and arrested a 37-year-old man on suspicion of partner or family-member assault. While there, they spotted drug paraphernalia beside the 30-year-old girlfriend who placed the call. She was arrested, too.

Governor: Budget is 'sustainable'

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Paul T. Williams, 72

Paul Thomas Williams died Monday, Jan. 15, 2007, at St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula, as a result of an aortic dissection. Paul was born Aug. 20, 1934, in Stamford, Conn. His parents were Harold T. Williams and Catherine Fairbanks Williams, both deceased.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police charged a 46-year-old man with his second DUI and failure to stay on the scene of an accident after a crash Monday evening on Main Street.

Mining impact must be assessed

Inter Lake editorial

The Flathead County sheriff

The Flathead County sheriff investigated two reports of a man in Forest Acres who abuses his dog. The first caller reported that the dog was left outside with no food or water. The second report was that he had asked someone to bring a gun so it could be shot, and that he had beaten it with a hammer last week. The animal warden took on the case.

Mine fight may go to higher level

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Thomas 'Parkie' Sevier, 82

Thomas "Parkie" Sevier, 82, passed away Friday, Jan. 12, 2007, surrounded by family and friends at Kalispell Medical Regional Center.

The Evergreen Fire Department

The Evergreen Fire Department went to a bar on Montana 35 when it started filling with smoke. A heater on the roof malfunctioned.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police charged a 15-year-old girl on suspicion of partner or family member assault after a ruckus on Sixth Street West. There were no weapons or alcohol involved this time, police said, but there was a physical altercation.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police started out with a traffic stop in Lowe's parking lot, but ended up with a driver who was charged with obstructing a peace officer.

Quilters stitch together Wings auction piece

Fundraiser to help cancer patients now in its 11th year

Today

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Kalispell.

Whitefish artist takes the plunge from business owner to career painter

By LYNNETTE HINTZE

City utilities sought near Blue Moon

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Alcohol

Alcohol was a theme for Whitefish police overnight Sunday. They said it heavily influenced a 54-year-old man when he was arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct at his home, another man banging to get in the door at a fast-food restaurant, and a woman walking down Somers Avenue.

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office charged a 44-year-old man Sunday night on suspicion of sexual intercourse without consent and DUI. His victim reported the incident, saying he took her to his former home. She did not know where he was by the time she got to a phone. An hour later, another report came in that he was intoxicated and trying to take his children from their home. Deputies caught up with him shortly after.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested a 16-year-old girl on suspicion of trying to break into a home. She was taken to a hospital - which one is unknown -for suspected alcohol poisoning and hypothermia early Sunday morning.

An 81-year-old man was found dead

An 81-year-old man was found dead - likely of natural causes - Sunday afternoon in his garage on West Spring Creek Road. The Kalispell and South Valley fire departments answered the call.

A 15-year-old girl

A 15-year-old girl fell on the ice and broke an ankle Saturday evening at the Gateway Cinema parking lot. The Kalispell Fire Department took her to Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office arrested a man Saturday afternoon in Hungry Horse after he allegedly stole a vehicle on U.S. 2 west of Kalispell.

'I can't ever give up'

'A front porch for Whitefish'

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Kalispell police

Kalispell police arrested a 37-year-old Kalispell man late Saturday evening on suspicion of disorderly conduct at the Kalispell Center Mall parking lot.

Frontier Conference hoops earning kudos

Area players faring well at Western, Montana Tech

Whitefish artist takes the plunge from business owner to career painter

By LYNNETTE HINTZE

Today

3 City of Kalispell Solid Waste Division will not be picking up 90-gallon containers today due to the Martin Luther King holiday. Today's route will be picked up on Tuesday. Have containers out by 7 a.m. Call 758-7720.

Morris captures 1D Open crown in barrel racing

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Thomas 'Parkie' Sevier, 82

Thomas "Parkie" Sevier, 82, passed away Friday, Jan. 12, 2007, surrounded by family and friends at Kalispell Medical Regional Center.

Whitefish mapping out more bike trails

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Fay S. Sullivan, 85

Fay Sullivan, 85, of Helena and Rollins, passed away Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007, at her daughter's home, in Helena, surrounded by her family. Fay was born the youngest of seven children on Sept. 26, 1921, to John L. and Emma I. Swanson at the family homestead in Wallace County, Kan.

Evelyn Wendt Latimer, 91

Evelyn Wendt Latimer, 91, "left this world for a place of love and peace" on Jan. 7, 2007, in the Dorsey Center of the Charlestown Retirement Community in Catonsville, Md. of kidney failure. Evelyn was born Nov. 4, 1915, to Gus and Minnie Wendt Jr., in the Lake Blaine area of Flathead County.

Flathead County Sheriff's deputies

Flathead County Sheriff's deputies arrested a man on an Oregon warrant for parole violation. He was classified as a sexual offender in Oregon but neglected to register in Montana.

Pace picks up for building conversion

Eastside Brick rebounds from financing setback

Mine plans take center stage on Monday

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Bradley Joseph Lowney, 36

Bradley Joseph Lowney, 36, a Kalispell resident, passed peacefully in his sleep at his home on Jan. 9, 2007, of natural causes. He was born Sept. 6, 1970, in Salt Lake City at Holy Cross Hospital.

Antoinette S. 'Toni' Collins, 74

Antoinette S. "Toni" Collins, 74, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007, at her home in Bigfork, surrounded by her loving family and close friends. "Toni peacefully entered into heaven to join her parents, Peter and Anna Jaeger, and her cherished sisters and brothers."

Today

3 John White Lecture Series presents longtime Glacier Park naturalist Doug Follett, on the topic, "Forty-seven Years of Storytelling in Glacier National Park, 2 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Tickets $7.50 for museum members; $10 for non-members. Call 756-8381.

Questions to ponder about growth policy

By FRANK MIELE

Whitefish mayor begins China venture in China

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County approves special zoning for area south of Somers

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Left in ruins

House fire lays waste to everything saved by longtime collector

Margery Miller Hilton, 85

Margery Miller Hilton, 85, of Bigfork, passed away peacefully at Lakeview Care Center, Jan. 12, 2007, 'excepting her new path with grace.'

Columbia Falls Police

Columbia Falls Police arrested a 40-year-old man for drunken driving.

Braves win Rocky Mountain Classic

Score 268 points to claim second straight title

C-Falls rolls by Eureka

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Traffic stops result in arrests

Four-legged roommates are struggling to get along after one dog bit the other's ear. The attacked dog's owner wants the other dog and its owner held responsible for the veterinarian's bill.

Braves find their groove

Osweiler, Cutler, Hogan combine for 52 points

Whitefish Police

Whitefish Police arrested a 16-year-old boy for drug possession.

Trials pending in seven cases involving deaths

Flathead County began 2007 with charges in seven deaths and two more under consideration.

Brett Michael McPherson,47

"Today we mourn the loss of Brett Michael McPherson, 47, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend." He died tragically while on vacation with his family in Hawaii, Jan. 7, 2007. Brett was born April 21, 1959, in Conrad, the son of John and Donna McPherson, the youngest of five children.

Frozen Pipes lead to fire

Frozen pipes lead to fire

Today

3 Flathead Audubon half-day birding trip to the West Valley to look for winter migrants. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Fish, Wildlife and Parks building on Meridian Road, Kalispell. Bring scope or binoculars and dress warmly. Call Leslie Kehoe, 837-4467, evenings, to sign up.

School Calendar

. Parents are invited to Kalispell Junior High School's Brown Bag at noon Jan. 18. Counselor Jodie Barber will present information recognizing depression and ways to assist people, including teens, who are depressed and contemplating suicide.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police investigated a report that a juvenile was assaulted on Vans Avenue.

'Crazy' time at Canyon School

Students take stage today for two shows

Wildkats smother Polson

Karper, Spencer score 14 each to lead Columbia Falls

Whitefish police

Whitefish police investigated a burglary at a house on Mill Avenue Friday. Money and prescription pills were missing.

Peggy Hammond, 69

Peggy Hammond, 69, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, died on Jan. 9, 2007, at Bee Hive Homes in Coeur d'Alene. She was born at the ranger station in Featherville, Idaho, on Sept. 11, 1937, to Neil and Zoelene (Smith) Platts.

Making her marks

Flathead County Sheriff's deputies

Flathead County Sheriff's deputies heard sparks flying at a local apartment due to a drunken landlord screaming as her husband tried to repair the tenant's electricity. Even he wanted deputies to get her out of the apartment.

Identities stolen around town

Kalispell police are investigating the alleged sexual abuse of a 6-year-old which a caller reported Friday. No details were available.

Flathead leads at Rocky Mountain Classic

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Growth-plan procedure extended

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'Dogs find depth in victory

Whitefish's Ferda, Labuda combine for 39 points for Whitefish Ronan

John J. Barnett, 88

John J. Barnett, 88, a longtime Whitefish resident, passed away peacefully Jan. 10, 2007, in Butte. He was born Aug. 13, 1918, in Columbus, Ohio. At an early age he left home to find a better life, and supported himself through high school by working for room and board on a farm. This self-reliance was a trait that marked his entire life.

Rocky Mountain Classic better than ever

Havre joins mat field, which includes C-Falls, Libby, Polson, Ronan, Flathead

We all fall down

Bravettes beat up Hellgate

11 players score in Western AA rout

Hungry Horse baby receives new liver

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Patricia Johnston Strife, 99

Patricia Johnston Strife, 99, of Bigfork passed away Monday, Jan. 8, 2007, at her home. Mrs. Strife was born June 6, 1907, at Cartersville, Ga., to Susan Sypert and Charles W. Johnston Sr. of Pembroke, Ky.

Several women

Several women reportedly attacked a woman at the Bandit Saloon early Thursday morning. She suffered cuts and broken bones. Columbia Falls police are investigating the incident.

Joseph William 'Bill' Russell, 71

Joseph William "Bill" Russell, 71, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007, in Spokane. Bill was born Sept. 26, 1935, in Kamas, Utah, the son of Merrill and NaDean (Spear) Russell.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police arrested a girl for partner/family member assault after a disturbance at Mountain Train Ice Rink.

Safety tips

. Avoid wearing high-heeled shoes or boots outdoors. Instead, wear flat shoes with slip-resistant soles or rain/snow boots, which provide traction.

A man continues to call 911

A man continues to call 911, asking Flathead County Sheriff's deputies to arrest the driver with whom he exchanged rude hand gestures in Columbia Heights.

They hate to eat and run, but … ….

A dine-and-dash was foiled Thursday when a restaurant employee reported people had left without paying for $70 worth of food. After Kalispell police counseled all parties, the diners agreed to pay for their meals.

Today

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Whitefish Mountain Mall.

Bulldogs notch first victory

Idol's 18 points, Tkachyk's 14 lead Whitefish

Santa would have singed his whiskers had he tried to enter houses this week. Evergreen Fire Department went to a chimney fire at Addison Square. Badrock Fire Department went to two Thursday.

Alarms

Teen pleads not guilty in sexual-assault case

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Thelma Lukenbill Rales, 82

Thelma Lukenbill Rales, 82, "went home to be with the Lord" on Jan. 9, 2007, at Heritage Place in Kalispell. "The battle's over and the victory's been won, ten thousand years and she's just begun." She was born May 22, 1924, in Kalispell to Herman and Nora Lukenbill.

Proposed law could limit Whitefish store size

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Huge housing project looms west of Kalispell

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County unveils capital improvement plan

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Court puts Dasen in bankruptcy

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Kalispell police

Kalispell police arrested a man, 30, on suspicion of resisting arrest and obstructing justice after a reported disturbance at his father's house on the 1200 block of First Avenue West.

Today

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Troy Methodist Church.

Gene W. Kubes, 48

Gene W. Kubes, 48, died of heart failure Jan. 6, 2007, at the Veterans Hospital in Denver.

Alton F. lngraham, 95

Alton F. lngraham, 95, of Ronan, died Friday, Jan. 5, 2007, at the St. Luke Extended Care Facility of natural causes. Alton was born in Salina, Okla., on Oct. 9, 1911, to Irwin and Ora B. Ingraham. The family moved to the Flathead Valley in fall 1917, spending Thanksgiving camped on Post Creek.

Galen Warren 'Bud' Senner, 76

Galen Warren "Bud" Senner, 76, passed away Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. He was born Oct. 20, 1930, in Kalispell, to S.R. "Spike" and Daisy (Burnett) Senner.

Columbia Falls police

After a two-car crash Tuesday night in front of the Super 1 on U.S. 2, Columbia Falls police arrested one of the drivers, a 19-year-old male, for being a minor in possession of alcohol.

Edward 'Eddie' Chester Leavitt, 91

Edward 'Eddie' Chester Leavitt, 91, passed away Jan. 8, 2007, just short of his 92nd birthday in North Valley Hospital after a brief illness. He was born March 10, 1915, in Clinton, Utah to George Henry and Isabella Alice (Hendry) Leavitt.

Trustees decide against two-diploma system

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No smooth ride across Divide

It probably wasn't the smoothest ride across the Continental Divide - a 911 call to Flathead County dispatch reported an "unruly, intoxicated male" on an Amtrak train. Whitefish police removed the man from the train and later discovered he is wanted on an arrest warrant out of Mexico.

Alton F. lngraham, 95

Alton F. lngraham, 95, of Ronan, died Friday, Jan. 5, 2007, at the St. Luke Extended Care Facility of natural causes. Alton was born in Salina, Okla., on Oct. 9, 1911, to Irwin and Ora B. Ingraham. The family moved to the Flathead Valley in fall 1917, spending Thanksgiving camped on Post Creek.

Donald F. Kruse, 76

Donald F. Kruse, 76, of Great Falls, a former custodian, died after a long illness, on Christmas Eve 2006, at his home.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police checked on an intoxicated man outside a downtown pub, but then a taxi picked up him and another man. An hour later, someone reported two men - police said it may have been the same two - lying in the alley behind the garage. Officers called for medical help for an assault on one, and dropped off the other.

Gene W. Kubes, 48

Gene W. Kubes, 48, died of heart failure Jan. 6, 2007, at the Veterans Hospital in Denver.

United Way seeks panel participants

The United Way invites area residents to serve on citizen review panels to determine how to allocate money to meet the needs of our community.

Council considers annexing 4 biggest 'islands'

By JOHN STANG

Flathead County sheriff's deputies are looking into an incident in which a 19-year-old man was threatened by a group of other young people at two places in Lakeside.

Lakeside incident investigated

Hospitals grow with valley's needs

Over the past week, the Daily Inter Lake has featured front-page stories on both of Flathead County's hospitals. Not surprisingly, the focus was growth.

Whitefish Ambulance took a man to North Valley Hospital from a home on Wisconsin Avenue after he fell about 20 feet from a ladder.

Alarms

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of burglary and sexual assault after officers responded to a 911 call shortly after 2:30 a.m. at a residence on Martha Road.

Dennis Keith Williams, 43

Dennis Keith Williams 'has left us to begin his greatest adventure in Heaven with our Lord.' He died Jan. 5, 2007, in Kalispell. He was born Feb. 11, 1963, in Whitefish.

Commissioners endorse funding for mine research

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Is impeachment the only answer?

Exactly who are the modern-day conservative Republicans and what do they stand for? Please bear with me while we take a look, again, at our freedom documents to review how they apply today.

Today

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

Whitefish police

Whitefish police arrested a 42-year-old man on suspicion of partner or family member assault after a fight on Lupfer Avenue in which his girlfriend received several wounds.

Turnout strong for first review

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M. Jack Schmitt, 92

Memorial services will be held in Kalispell in the spring for M. Jack Schmitt, 92, of Choteau, formerly of Kalispell, who died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006, at his home in Choteau from natural causes. Cremation has taken place.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested a 42-year-old man Monday morning on a Washington state warrant for theft and malicious mischief.

Another round for growth plan

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The man told Kalispell police

The man told Kalispell police that he bought a gun from a pawn shop several years ago, and stashed it under the seat of his truck. But now it's been stolen, he said. Possibly in the past two or three years.

Helen Jenette Dachs, 82

Helen Jenette Dachs, 82, passed away Jan. 2, 2007, at her daughter's home in Helena, surrounded by her loving family.

Anderson, Mallams shine at nationals

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Today

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. today and Jan. 11, North Valley Senior Center, Columbia Falls. $10 course fee. Call 892-4087 to register.

Troy Mine lawsuit: Group says state broke law

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Whitefish police

Whitefish police told the man at North Valley Hospital's extended care that his surreptitious snooze was finished after he was spotted napping in a chair at just before 2 a.m. He just showed up, so officers just sent him on his way.

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office fielded calls of snowboarders who were reported lost Sunday and Monday afternoons. They found themselves, however, and safely returned to the village.

Square-mile land plan to be aired tonight

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Snyder leads Stillwater with 24 points

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Harold Jacob 'Jack' Behrens, 80

Harold Jacob "Jack" Behrens, 80, died Jan. 6, 2007, following a brief battle with leukemia. He was born to George and Jennie (Krauss) Behrens on Oct. 3, 1926, in Ottertail, Minn. Jack was the youngest of six children.

Three Rivers Ambulance

Three Rivers Ambulance was called Sunday for a possible overdose in Coram.

David 'Dave' F. Garrison, 78

David "Dave" F. Garrison, 78, of Missoula passed away Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007, at his home. He was born Jan. 17, 1928, in Sandpoint, Idaho, a son of Henry and Agnes Garrison. At a young age he moved to Paradise with his family and attended school there and also Plains High School.

Landon Addison Blake

Landon Addison Blake son of Ashlee Galassi and Cameron Blake, of Whitefish, was born Oct. 17 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Eli Gaius Howard

Eli Gaius Howard son of Jason and Rebecca Howard of Lakeside, was born Oct. 19 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Jada Rae Stevens

Jada Rae Stevens daughter of Jason and Dana Stevens of Kalispell, was born Oct. 17 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Robert L. Kirk, 76

Robert L. Kirk, 76, passed away Friday, Jan. 5, 2007, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center with all his children at his side.

Josiah Daniel Rossi

Josiah Daniel Rossi son of Daniel and Korrin Rossi, of Kalispell, was born Oct. 17 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

MaKenna Jean Haddock

MaKenna Jean Haddock daughter of Darin and Norma Haddock of Lakeside, was born Oct. 18 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Carter Matthew Bechtle

Carter Matthew Bechtle son of Eric and Joanie Bechtle of Whitefish, was born Oct. 18 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and 20 inches long.

Dalani Ann Crisp

Dalani Ann Crisp daughter of Dallas and Jacqueline Crisp of Kalispell, was born Oct. 18 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and 19 1/2 inches long

Josephine Lorraine Guerico

Josephine Lorraine Guerico daughter of Keven and Heidi Guerico of Whitefish, was born Oct. 18 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Marissa Mae Newman

Marissa Mae Newman daughter of Keith and Wendy Newman of Kalispell, was born Oct. 18 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Today

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, noon to 1 p.m. today through Jan. 18, Lake County Courthouse. $10 course fee. Bring a brown bag lunch. Call 887-2005 to register.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police reported items were stolen during the weekend from several unlocked vehicles on Sixth and Seventh streets.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested a 35-year-old man on suspicion of drunken driving early Sunday morning.

New snow plan for Flathead National Forest appealed

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A 13-year-old girl

A 13-year-old girl suffered a head injury in a snowmobile accident Saturday afternoon, and a Whitefish Fire Department ambulance took her to North Valley Hospital.

Local Births

Slayde and Nadalya Allegro-Vanzant, twins of Ashley Allegro and Joseph Vanzant, Kalispell, were born Oct. 4 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Surgeon spans dental/medical bridge

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The Flathead County Sheriff's Office

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office is investigating possible arson in a Saturday evening building fire east of McGregor Lake, which included several explosions that possibly were caused by burning ammunition. The explosions apparently also damaged nearby trees. No one was injured, though some people fled the burning building. The Fisher River, Marion and Smith Valley fire departments handled the fire.

KRMC plans for expansion

A cat ran loose

A cat ran loose Sunday inside the Target store, biting an employee before eluding a police dog. A Flathead County animal control officer caught the kitty in a net and hauled away the critter, Kalispell police reported.

Larry Hefty, 43

Larry Hefty, 43, "went home to be with the Lord" on Thursday morning, Jan. 4, 2007, after a year long battle with cancer and kidney failure. He died peacefully at home in the presence of family and friends, content that he had done much of what he set out to do in life, leaving behind no regrets.

Lau, Ham lead FHS grapplers

Braves also captured team title at the 2-day invitational in Bozeman

A remembrance

Gerald Ford, president and gentleman

Biking has always been Sam Kavanagh's true love.

Today

3 Fundraiser breakfast for Lighthouse Christian Group Home, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Activity Center of the Christian Center, 255 Summit Ridge Dr., Kalispell. Menu includes quiche, fresh fruit and muffins. Donations requested. All are welcome.

Charles Patrick Bouchard, 77

Just days are his beloved wife, Helen, passed away, Charles 'Pat' Patrick Bouchard joined her, passing away 'peacefully in his sleep', Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006.

Pirates pull away from Vikes in 4th quarter

Gordon leads a balanced Polson offense

CMR hands Bravettes first loss at home

Flathead makes just 31 percent of its shots

Royal treatment begins for carnival

Whitefish crowned the first two members of its annual Winter Carnival royal court at the Merrymaker on Saturday night.

Woman fears for safety of her knees

A woman fearing for her patellae called Kalispell police after a man called her cell phone and threatened to "tear out both her kneecaps." Police attempted to reach the caller, but his phone was turned off and had no voice mail. They advised the woman to do likewise.

Flathead County Sheriff's deputies

Flathead County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a reported sexual assault in Kila. In Kalispell, a woman is worried someone may be stalking her.

Command changes for area drug team

Geno Cook succeeds Kevin Burns as leader

Do you really feel more secure and prosperous?

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Warren N. 'Buck' Holman, 83

Warren N. 'Buck' Holman, 83, passed away Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, from natural causes.

Landfill sets collections record

Growing county produces 127,149 tons of garbage

Big Mountain ambulance took a man to the hospital after he hit a tree.

Alarms

Streit, West lead FHS swim swimmers

Both win individual events, on winning relays in outing with Missoula schools at The Summit

Earlene M. Nevins, 77

Earlene M. Nevins "joined the Lord" on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007.

Mary Z. Smith, 97

Mary Z. Smith, age 97, a former long time resident of Kalispell, passed away Jan. 3, 2007, in Spokane, Washington.

Amy V. Howell, 93

Amy V. Howell, 93, of Polson, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson.

Braves in a pinning mode on opening day

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Glacier High School just six months from completion

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Columbia Falls Police

Columbia Falls Police arrested a woman for DUI on U.S. 2 early Friday morning.

Hubert Junior 'Frenchy' LaFrance, 76

Hubert Junior "Frenchy" LaFrance, 76, died on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007, at Health Center Northwest in Kalispell. He was born in Kalispell on Aug. 13, 1930, the son of Joseph Hubert and Juanita Wilma (Hall) LaFrance.

Stormy weather ahead

Series of storms heading to valley

Alarms

Smith Valley Fire Department was needed at a propane leak on Smith Lake Road Thursday.

Whitefish Police

Whitefish Police arrested a man on First Street East Thursday night for family-member assault.

It wasn't a pesky neighbor knocking on a man's door on First Avenue East on Thursday.

It wasn't a pesky neighbor knocking on a man's door on First Avenue East on Thursday. The man called Kalispell Police to complain that his neighbor was bothering him. Officers learned that the knocking came from Flathead County Sheriff's Office deputies who were trying to serve some papers on him.

Today

Shire of Crystal Crags All Corpse Day 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., LaSalle Grange Hall, U.S. 2 East north of Kalispell and south of Montana 40. Signs posted. Fee is $5 per person with a $3 surcharge for nonmembers. Children 12 and under admitted free. Lunch and dinner included for $8 adults; $3 children. Call 257-9545.

Free throws carry 'Kats past 'Dogs

Friday crash kills 1, injures 2

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C-Falls rebounds, rolls past Whitefish

Democrats must focus on solutions

The Democrats have regained the steering wheel in Congress, after many years in the passenger seat.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police went to check out a man who was stumbling outside the VFW bar Wednesday night. He quickly recovered his coordination and ran from police.

Coal taking center stage next week

Two meetings scheduled Jan. 15 in Kalispell

Seven hurt in rollover crash

Other accidents occurred, but none with injuries.

Corps goes state's way on Libby Dam operation

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John Anthony 'Jack' Stark, 89

John Anthony "Jack" Stark, 89, a Lakeside resident, died of natural causes Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006, at Brendan House in Kalispell. He was born Sept. 16, 1917, in Wheaton, Ill., to Eugene and Rose Stark.

North Valley Hospital readies for March opening

Billings man sentenced in fraud case

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Today

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Meadow Lake Resort, Columbia Falls.

Flathead upends Sentinel

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police took a report Wednesday of boys looking into vehicles on Nucleus Avenue.

Robert F. 'Bob' Cooney, 97

Robert F. "Bob" Cooney, 97, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2007, of natural causes at his home in Helena.

The Somers Fire Department went to a report of a fire at Industrial Court on U.S. 83 south of Kalispell.

Alarms

Huge second half lifts Columbia Falls

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Jury acquits suspect

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Kalispell police

Kalispell police were called about invisible noisemakers Wednesday night. On Eighth Street East, the complaint was about loud music and fighting, but officers found no one at the home. On Seventh Avenue East, it sounded as if someone knocked on the window, but no one was there. Someone else who couldn't be found was the man with a flashlight who lurked in bushes on 12th Street East and went through mailboxes.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police took a report from a woman who thinks a relative is trying to poison her and her family. She brought in a food sample as proof. Officers told her to go to the hospital for a blood drawing if her suspicions persist.

Alarms

The Kalispell Fire Department sent an ambulance to Northern Lights Boulevard where a child was burned by drain cleaner. The crew went Wednesday to a pole fire across from Memory Lane. An ambulance took a man to the hospital after he was injured in a traffic accident on Idaho Street.

Right of way costs hospital $500,000

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State pitches prison pre-release center

Corrections Department will ask Legislature for money to build 40-bed Flathead facility

Today

3 Cholesterol screening 7:30 to 10 a.m., The Summit, Kalispell. $10 cholesterol only; $15 with HDL; $25 with LDL, triglycerides and glucose. No appointment necessary.

James Victor Racicot, 71

James Victor Racicot, 71, passed away Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006, in Kalispell.

Mark Trebas, 24

Mark Trebas, 24, of Columbia Falls passed away Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.

Kalispell council looks for City Hall funds

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Grizzlies showed little interest in Ogden

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Wrecking-yard fire causes little damage

Bumps in the Night

Structural engineer may get a crack at evaluating the stability of the old courthouse

William Darell Pross, 86

William Darell Pross, 86, "went home to be with His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" after passing away on Jan. 1, 2007, at Brendan House in Kalispell. He was born in Rudd, Iowa, on Oct. 17, 1920, to William Fred and Myrtle (Femrite) Pross.

Kalispell firm may merge with Washington company

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C. Falls men charged in sexual assualt

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Remembering Ford

Wendy Sue McMurdo, 39

Wendy Sue McMurdo passed away Dec. 25, 2006. She was born in Whitefish, on March 2, 1967, to Reginald and Carol McMurdo. She was the oldest of three children, the big sister to twin brothers Kevin and Jesse.

Mary Lee Catherine Taylor, 61

Mary Lee Catherine Taylor, 61, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, 'left this earth' on Dec. 30, 2006.

Bunny Personett, 85

Bunny Personett, 'spark plug' for the North Valley Troubadours, passed away Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006, at Brendan House in Kalispell.

Maidens nip Lions

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FVCC offers financial aid

Flathead Valley Community College invites prospective students to visit its financial aid office this week prior to spring-semester registration that opens next week.

Doug Treece, 48

Doug Treece passed away on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006, at his residence in Eureka, at the age of 48.

Alarms

Kalispell Fire Department checked out a smoke smell that turned out to be an electrical problem on U.S. 93 near Lowe's. Kalispell and Creston fire departments and Montana Highway Patrol went to a vehicle accident on Foothills Road. Kalispell, Evergreen Fire Department and Highway Patrol were needed at a four-vehicle accident with injuries on East Evergreen Drive Tuesday.

Brenneman to serve as chairman

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FVCC students tackle tough Web assignment

Class creates interactive viewbook as tool for prospective students

So where were we?

Break is over for local hoops scene

Flexibility needed for forests

We've long backed active forest management, particularly on Montana's school trust lands, and still do. But a planned sale for the Swan Lake State Forest raises questions about how timber sales are planned and what they should accomplish.

Kalispell Police

Kalispell Police went to College Avenue after reports of explosions and flame. They were caused by a man trying to melt snow with gasoline.

Today

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Thursday, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

Some testimony to be allowed during mall hearing

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Low-risk sex offenders should be treated rather than locked up

I once wrote a letter called "The Good News About Sex Offenders," and received several replies.

Raccoons cause a ruckus

Flathead County Sheriff's Office was called Monday about aggressive raccoons on Cheery Lynn Road. The animals took the hint when the dog food they had been dining on was taken inside; the gang moved on.

Brodey Dawson Tkachyk

Brodey Dawson Tkachyk son of Sarah Tkachyk of Whitefish, was born Nov. 18 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 8 1/2 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Lauren Nicole Rogers

Lauren Nicole Rogers daughter of Jeff and Ellen Rogers of Columbia Falls, was born Nov. 6 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 7 pounds, 1.6 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

James Emmitt Richmond

James Emmitt Richmond son of Matt and Katie Richmond of Eureka, was born Nov. 27 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Thomas Bear Clevenstine

Thomas Bear Clevenstine son of Erin and Rob Clevenstine of Columbia Falls, was born Nov. 11 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 6 pounds, 7.2 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Wyatt Raven Finicum

Wyatt Raven Finicum son of Kevin and Faith Finicum of Whitefish, was born Nov. 16 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 20 1/4 inches long.

Taylynn Jayne Bozarth

Taylynn Jayne Bozarth daughter of Tara Bozarth of Eureka, was born Oct. 25 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long. Taylynn joins Matthew, 2.

Isaiah Joseph Vasquez

Isaiah Joseph Vasquez son of William and Jennifer Vasquez of Whitefish, was born Nov. 30 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 8.2 pounds, and was 20 1/4 inches long.

Isabelle Danae Desch

Isabelle Danae Desch daughter of Andy and Jessica Desch of Kalispell, was born Dec. 2 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 8 pounds, and was 21 3/4 inches long.

Jenna Eve Fisher

Jenna Eve Fisher daughter of Chris and Laura Fisher of Kalispell, was born Nov. 10 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 7 pounds, 4.8 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Alahna Raye Lehman

Alahna Raye Lehman daughter of Ben Lehman and Amanda Flanigan of Kalispell, was born Dec. 8 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Olivia Ashley Jesmore

Olivia Ashley Jesmore daughter of Burt and Jennifer Jesmore of Columbia Falls, was born Oct. 28 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 18 inches long.

Kempton Greg Sloan

Kempton Greg Sloan son of Tyler Sloan and Kim Bruner of Columbia Falls, was born Nov. 8 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, and was 20 inches long.

Violet Snow Glass

Violet Snow Glass daughter of Shane and Rose Glass of Whitefish, was born Oct. 29 at North Valley Hospital.She joins Zaine, 7, Katsa, 4, and Aleea, 2 1/2.

Lilianne Jolee Clark

Lilianne Jolee Clark daughter of Melody and Kainaan Clark of Whitefish, was born Dec. 1 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 8 pounds, 12.5 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Asa Karl Werner Schweitzer

Asa Karl Werner Schweitzer son of Tina and Casey Schweitzer of Kalispell, was born Nov. 28 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 19 1/4 inches long.

Jordan Bailey Sanford

Jordan Bailey Sanford son of Steve and Sarah Sanford of Columbia Falls, was born Oct. 30 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Christian Baine Schwaderer

Christian Baine Schwaderer son of Jessica and Chris Schwaderer of Whitefish, was born Oct. 25 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Kali Kay Rowe

Kali Kay Rowe daughter of Ryan and Kara Rowe of Whitefish, was born Nov. 27 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 6.5 pounds, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Isaac Harvey Treat

Isaac Harvey Treat son of Bobbie Moskaloff and Robert Treat of Hungry Horse, was born Nov. 25 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 10 1/2 ounces, and was 22 inches long.

Ceeada Hindahl

Ceeada HindahlShe weighed 9 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Bella May Boggess

Bella May Boggess daughter of Jared and Tessa Boggess of Kalispell, was born Nov. 2 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Winslow David Peters

Winslow David Peters son of Jill and Clint Peters of Columbia Falls, was born Nov. 28 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

Taya Marie Bolstad

Taya Marie Bolstad daughter of Kristen Meyers and Brandon Bolstad of Columbia Falls, was born Nov. 12 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed pounds, 5 ounces, and was 13 inches long.

Liam Robert Benson

Liam Robert Benson son of Jesse and Rose Benson of Bigfork, was born Nov. 30 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 10 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 21 1/4 inches long.

Kendra Jane Salmonsen

Kendra Jane Salmonsen daughter of Jason and Susan Salmonsen of Kalispell, was born Dec. 8 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 9 pounds, 5.6 ounces, and was 22 3/4 inches long.

Alaina Rose Territo

Alaina Rose Territo daughter of Joel and Misty Territo of Columbia Falls, was born Nov. 9 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 5 pounds, 12.5 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Falicia Marie Eaton

Falicia Marie Eaton daughter of Justin and Jessica Eaton of Columbia Falls, was born Dec. 9 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 6 1/2 pounds, and was 19 1/4 inches long.

Conner Wyatt McDole

Conner Wyatt McDole son of R.J. and Michelle McDole of Trego, was born Nov. 20 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 9 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 22 inches long.

Warren Thomas Briney

Warren Thomas Briney son of Matt and Christi Briney of Kalispell, was born Dec. 8 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 9 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Rebecka Dawn Stockton

Rebecka Dawn Stockton daughter of Jimmie and Kathy Stockton of Kalispell, was born Nov. 30 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Selah Mae Heinzen

Selah Mae Heinzen daughter of Amanda and Kurt Heinzen of Columbia Falls, was born Nov. 29 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Kairi Dawn Mahina McFarland-Bobella

Kairi Dawn Mahina McFarland-Bobella daughter of Crystal-May and Cory Bobella of Hungry Horse, was born Dec. 10 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 9.4 pounds, and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Carmen Trayne Eddy

Carmen Trayne Eddy daughter of Mitch and Amy Eddy of Whitefish, was born Nov. 22 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

Gunnar William Burkett

Gunnar William Burkett son of Terry and Alisa Burkett of Martin City, was born Nov. 30 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 6.9 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Austin Rube Inabnit

Austin Rube Inabnit daughter of Aaron Inabnit and Marista Davis of Whitefish, was born Nov. 3 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Gracie Anne Todd

Gracie Anne Todd daughter of Elywn and Crystal Todd of Somers, was born Nov. 18 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 7 pounds, 7.7 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

David Lee Frederickson

David Lee Frederickson son of Ryan and Bridgette Frederickson of Kalispell, was born Dec. 5 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 6 pounds, 10.8 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Natasha Chanel Nikiforov

Natasha Chanel Nikiforov daughter of Chanel and Anton Nikiforov of Columbia Falls, was born Dec. 8 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 8 pounds, 3.9 ounces, and was 20 1/4 inches long.

Trinity Kay Bowman

Trinity Kay Bowman daughter of Michael Bowman and Sarah Salsbury of Kalispell, was born Nov. 17 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Aunika Sage Distefano

Aunika Sage Distefano daughter of Bruce Distefano and Krista Anderson of Fortine, was born Nov. 3 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 7 pounds, 1.5 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Himsl was known as a statesman

Longtime legislator, businessman dies at age 94

Lost snowmobilers found safe

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office took a call from a woman whose boyfriend sent her a text message saying he and two friends were lost in the Lost Johnny area.

Today

Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

Collision course teaches crash analysis

Local patrolmen learn how to reconstruct accident scenes

A window was cracked at Haines Drug store.

Whitefish Police made eight arrests on New Year's Eve for a variety of disorderly behaviors.

Harold H. 'Bud' Hembd, 89

Harold H. "Bud" Hembd was born in Minneapolis on Dec. 22, 1917, to Rudy and Emma Hembd.

A man was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia on U.S. 2.

Columbia Falls Police arrested a man for family member assault and probation violation on New Year's Eve behind Glacier Bank.

Big changes for Big Mountain

After a traffic stop, four teenagers were arrested for alcohol possession.

Kalispell Police took a call from a woman on Windward Way who said strangers called her and said they were having car problems. She let them stay with her, only to find something missing when they left.

East-side connector up for discussion in Whitefish

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Anna G. Heikens, 96

Anna G. Heikens, 96, passed away on Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell.

Woman stabbed her boyfriend

A 26-year-old woman stabbed her 43-year-old boyfriend after an argument Saturday evening in Columbia Falls. The wounds were minor, and no ambulance transportation was needed. No arrests were made Saturday. The Flathead County Sheriff's Office, Columbia Falls police, the Columbia Falls Fire Department and Three Rivers Emergency Medical Service responded to the incident.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police used a Taser to subdue and arrest a 41-year-old man at a traffic stop Saturday afternoon at Kalispell Center Mall. The man was arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, careless driving and having no insurance. A Kalispell ambulance crew checked out the man at the Flathead County jail and concluded he did not need to go to a hospital.

Flathead County Sheriff's Office

Three bales of hay fell out of a pickup Saturday afternoon on Montana 40. A person in a nearby car stopped and moved the bales off the road. The pickup driver returned and threw a beer can at the other person's car, the Flathead County Sheriff's Office reported.

Today

3 The City of Kalispell Solid Waste Division will not be picking up the 90-gallon containers today due to the New Year's Day holiday. Today's route will be picked up on Jan. 2. Have containers out by 7 a.m.

Anna G. Heikens, 96

Anna G. Heikens, 96, passed away Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of public urination early Sunday morning.

'She's the one'

By LYNNETTE HINTZE

Mathias A. 'Matt' Himsl, 94

Mathias A. "Matt" Himsl, 94, longtime state legislator, prominent Kalispell businessman, educator and civic leader, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006, at Brendan House in Kalispell of natural causes, surrounded by his family. He was born Sept. 17, 1912, in Bethune, Saskatchewan, Canada, the son of Victor and Clara (Engels) Himsl.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police cited an 18-year-old boy ands two teen girls for possessing alcohol in two Sunday morning incidents.

Snowmobiler identified

The man killed in a Canyon Creek area snowmobile accident Saturday has been identified as Mark Trebas, 25, of Columbia Falls.

Report cards get specific in Somers

By NANCY KIMBALL