Thursday, May 31
LaLonnie Rae Peterson, 62
LaLonnie Rae Peterson, 62, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2007, in Seattle. She was born on May 31, 1944, in Kalispell, to Edgar and Phyllis Peterson.
Lorna M. Wilson, 93
Lorna M. Wilson, 93, elementary school teacher and avid bridge player, died May 28, 2007, in Kalispell. She was born Lorna Marian Susan Stark on May 26, 1914, in Poplar. She graduated from Richey High School, Eastern Montana Normal School and the College of Great Falls.
Whitefish
Whitefish Police received a report that a laptop and coin purse were stolen from a car at City Beach.
Wilderness awaits volunteer trail workers
Looking for something to do this summer?
Computer Savvy
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Kalispell
Kalispell police arrested five teenagers Tuesday for open container and possession of alcohol. One of them was also arrested for providing the alcohol. They were pulled over after another driver saw them driving down U.S. 93 throwing beer cans out the window and called police.
Armed robbery suspect still at large
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies are still looking for an armed robbery suspect in his late teens or early 20's who robbed or tried to rob three convenience stores last week. He is between 5 feet 4 inches and 5 feet 6 inches tall and was wearing a baggy hooded sweatshirt and red bandana. Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers at 758-7780.
Catch film by 3 locals
Documentary focuseson grizzly bear study
Event puts hate crimes in spotlight
Montana state Sen. Christine Kaufmann will be in Whitefish on Monday to participate in a panel discussion on anti-gay hate crimes and the bullying of gay youths in schools.
Anglers the best in the West
Montana team wins western divisional
Lakers walk all over Twins, 21-9
Kalispell moves to 2-0 in conference play
Today
3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., National Flood, Kalispell.
Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police are investigating a theft at Columbia Falls High School.
Sampson wins Super Late Models main event at MRP
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A lesson in judicial activism
For those who wonder about the meaning of "judicial activism" and "legislating from the bench," The U.S. Supreme Court this week served up a supreme example defining those terms.
Kalispell property taxes expected to increase
Kalispell property taxes are expected to increase slightly under a proposed city budget for fiscal year 2008.
Polson board restructures elementary schools
In a special meeting Tuesday night, the Polson school board unanimously approved reconfiguring the district's two elementary schools. Under the new plan, preschool through first-grade students will attend Cherry Valley Elementary School. Students in second through fourth grades will attend Linderman Elementary.
Wednesday, May 30
Mary C. Nelson, 86
Mary C. Nelson, 86, died Friday, May 25, 2007, at her home near Libby. She was born at Seattle on Jan. 1, 1921, to Charles Cowie and Mary Gillies Cowie. She was raised in Seattle and Burien, Wash., graduating from Highline High School at the age of 16.
Whitefish gets a look at Block 46
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Maureen 'Reenie' Berg, 57
Maureen "Reenie" Berg, 57, passed away of natural causes Sunday, May 27, 2007, in Columbia Falls. She was born in Kalispell on May 14, 1950.
Let's just skip to item No. 2
An inmate in the county jail will face a charge of disorderly conduct Monday after he used feces to decorate the padded walls of his cell. When guards tried to get the prisoner to shower and change his clothes, he resisted, and officers were forced to pepper-spray him.
Today
3 Fair-Mont-Egan School board special meeting, 8:30 a.m. in the school library.
Kathleen Ruth 'Kitty' Rhodes, 85
Kathleen Ruth "Kitty" Rhodes, 85, of Coram "went home to be with her Lord" on Monday, May 28, 2007. She died of natural causes at her home, surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Creating a L.I.N.K.
Columbia Falls police
Columbia Falls police found graffiti on the wall of a business on Railroad Street.
Births
Carson Brodie Reid, son of Robert Reid and Amy Greis of Kalispell, was born May 10 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Arrest made in car theft
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Kalispell police
Kalispell police were called Monday evening to deal with a number of live chickens running around the parking lot of Checker Auto on West Idaho.
Panel upbeat after meeting on Tuesday
Flathead County commissioners are only slightly closer to approving new subdivision regulations after hunkering down Tuesday afternoon for a workshop.
Flat tire blamed for fire
No one injured in Saturday's bus blaze
Whitefish police
Whitefish police received a report of a tire-slashing at The Pin and Cue.
Carbon trading self-indulgent?
Carbon trading has become the trendy way for people to deal with climate change on a personal level - although it's questionable whether leaping on the carbon-control bandwagon really has an impact.
Tuesday, May 29
Ruth Adah Holmquist, 79
Ruth Adah Holmquist, 79, died from natural causes Sunday, May 27, 2007, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. She was born April 14, 1928, in Glen Cove, N.Y. She was the daughter of Charles and Adah (Hawkins) Gloss.
Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police arrested three teenagers on suspicion of alcohol-related offenses after their car was pulled over Monday on U.S. 2. A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and providing alcohol to minors, while his 18- and 13-year-old passengers were nailed with possession of alcohol. Which, it turns out, was also a violation of the 13-year-old's probation.
Whitefish
Whitefish police arrested a man on suspicion of driving on a suspended license after a traffic stop on Third Street and Spokane Avenue.
C. Falls developer faces lawsuit
The developer behind Lookout Estates, a proposed 24-acre subdivision west of Columbia Falls that is slated for continued discussion at the June 4 meeting of the City Council, is in the midst of a lawsuit filed by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality.
Neva Irene Evert, 85
Neva Irene Evert 85, of Kalispell died Saturday, May 26, 2007, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. She was born May 26, 1922, in Augusta, Ark., to Thomas Andrew and Georgetta (Peebles) Anderson.
Pay dirt
Edward Norman Darrow, 80
Navy veteran and retired Deputy U.S. Marshal Edward Norman Darrow, 80, of Great Falls died Thursday, May 24, 2007, at Peace Hospice of complications from COPD and cancer.
Thunderbolts end Force's run
Patricia Davison, 82
Patricia Davison, 82, of Gardnerville, Nev., died from natural causes Friday, May 25, 2007, at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center. It was her birthday.
Flathead County
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies received reports of passengers in a white Honda Accord throwing sticks out the window at other cars Sunday night. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle.
Man arrested in assault on ex-wife
Kalispell police arrested a man early Monday morning whom they say stole his ex-wife's car and then returned to assault her.
Kalispell
A woman bought tickets to a show at the Liberty Theater from a man scalping them outside the door Sunday. Kalispell police had to tell her she was just plain out of luck - and $40, after she found they wouldn't work at the door.
Twins slip by Lakers in Wood Bat championship game
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Rowan hurls, hits Loggers past Salmon
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Bozeman bullies Glacier for U-17 title
Monday, May 28
Sean Lucas Rhodes
Sean Lucas Rhodes son of Sean and Mellissa Rhodes of Columbia Falls, was born May 8 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 9 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Mason Alexander Olson
Mason Alexander Olson son of Justin and Natasha Olson of Kalispell, was born May 4 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 9 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.
Jade Erysse Lutz
Jade Erysse Lutz daughter of Michael and Jenna Lutz of Kalispell, was born May 1 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 18 1/2 inches long.
Aspen Ruby Britt
Aspen Ruby Britt daughter of Adam and Amber Britt of Bigfork, was born May 7 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Tanner Joseph Palicz
Tanner Joseph Palicz son of Christine Vojta and Nicholas Palicz of Kalispell, was born May 3 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Mylee Raeann Fletcher
Mylee Raeann Fletcher daughter of Curtis Fletcher and Melissa Haas of Kila, was born April 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Saxon Thyme Meznarich
Saxon Thyme Meznarich son of Darren and Cristin Meznarich of Kalispell, was born May 3 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 21 inches long.
Jaxon Derrek Kohli
Jaxon Derrek Kohli son of Crystal Cobb and Dustin Kohli of Kalispell, was born May 3 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 5 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 19 inches long.
Abigail Rena Dose
Abigail Rena Dose daughter of Russell and Angela Dose of Kalispell, was born May 1 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 20 1/4 inches long.
Samuel Duncan Engellant
Samuel Duncan Engellant son of Daren and Melissa Engellant of Kalispell, was born May 8 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Annalise Louise Brown
Annalise Louise Brown daughter of Glenn and Gretchen Brown of Kalispell, was born May 1 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Natalie Aiyana Reevis
Natalie Aiyana Reevis daughter of Maggie Gilham and Lloyd Reevis of Browning, was born May 4 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 9 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 21 3/4 inches long.
Colton John Holmes
Colton John Holmes son of Brian and Helen Holmes of Whitefish, was born April 27 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.
Alyvia Ashlynn Sperry
Alyvia Ashlynn Sperry daughter of Brad and Ashley Sperry of Kalispell, was born May 1 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 20 3/4 inches long.
Sawyer Ray Goulet
Sawyer Ray Goulet son of Rocky Goulet and Brittney Tkachyk of Kalispell, was born May 4 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Vera E. Bunker, 93
Vera E. Bunker, 93, died Wednesday, May 23, 2007, at Brendan House in Kalispell.
Park worker trained to present Gore's climate slide show
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Whitefish
Whitefish police arrested a man Sunday afternoon in connection with driving with a suspended license, having no insurance, but having drugs instead.
Kalispell
A vehicle-vs.-motorcycle collision gave the helmetless cyclist a head injury that sent him to Kalispell Regional Medical Center on Saturday afternoon, Kalispell police reported.
Bridge dedication kicks off Memorial Day in Polson
Part IV: Conclusion
Tillman death marred by Pentagon
Today
3 Evergreen Disposal will be collecting garbage today, Memorial Day, May 28, per its regular schedule. Call 257-1739.
Veteran dies broke, friendless in van
Memorial Day arrives exactly a week late for Vietnam War veteran James Brodniak.
Libby tips Glacier, 2-1
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Flathead County
The Flathead County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 50-ish local woman at the Super 8 Motel in Columbia Falls. The death initially does not appear suspicious.
Births
Colton John Holmes, son of Brian and Helen Holmes of Whitefish, was born April 27 at North Valley Hospital.
U-18 Force girls, U-17 Glacier boys reach finals
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Mariners sweep Red Sox
Locke throws second 1-hitter of season; Thompson homers
Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police are investigating a late Saturday evening assault that resulted in a head injury that that brought a Three Rivers Emergency Medical Service ambulance to the scene, which took the victim to North Valley Hospital.
Sunday, May 27
Brian Lee Cooley, 45
Brian Lee Cooley, 45, of Tacoma, Wash., formerly of Kalispell, died May 15, 2007, after a courageous seven-year battle with cancer. He was born May 23, 1961.
Lyle P. Weltch, 73
Lyle P. Weltch, 73, of Troy died Tuesday, May 22, 2007, at his home. Lyle was born in Eugene, Ore., to Addrow Weltch and Nina (Wilson) Weltch on May 13, 1934. He was raised and educated in Eugene and graduated from high school there, and later engaged in professional boxing for a short period of time.
Libby boys win Class A track
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Columbia Falls police
Columbia Falls police stopped a 40-year-old man for a traffic violation Friday. He pulled over in the parking lot of the Bandit Bar and officers got him for DUI.
Kalispell police
Kalispell police arrested a woman attempting to sell a stolen gun at First National Pawn.
No cubs again for Cabinet grizzly
A female grizzly bear transplanted to the west Cabinet mountains in 2005 has emerged from her den once again with no cubs.
Teams, family and fans converge on Valley
Today
3 Flathead Audubon birding trip to National Bison Range. Meet at 6 a.m. at Park 'n' Ride at intersection of Montana 83 and U.S. 93 near Somers. Cost $4 per vehicle entrance fee. Bring binoculars or scope. Call Leslie Kehoe, 837-4467.
Hospital practices decontamination
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Vivien 'June' Vinson, 93
Vivien "June" Vinson, 93, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2007, at HealthCenter Northwest in Kalispell. She was born Feb. 17, 1914, in Smithfield, Pa., to Charles Edward and Annie May (Kremer) Morris.
Joan Schultz, 83
Joan Schultz, 83, formerly of Essex, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2007, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. She was born Oct. 13, 1923, in Park County, Wyo. She was the youngest child of Thomas Edward and Mary (Warren) Smith.
Braves 4th, Bravettes 7th in track
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No quick, sloppy immigration fix
It seems that the only supportive arguments for the "bipartisan compromise" bill on immigration are coming from the cabal of U.S. senators that crafted it, or their direct supporters.
Whitefish police
Whitefish police arrested a 36-year-old man with three warrants Friday after he rear-ended somebody at the intersection of 4th Street and Spokane Avenue.
Roy Jones, 69
Roy Jones, 69, passed away Monday, May 21, 2007, at his home in Eureka, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born Nov. 29, 1937, at Mountain Brook in Creston to Harry and Jeanette (Mills) Jones. He was the youngest of 12 siblings.
Polson snags another title
POLSON - It's the dream situation.
Bus catches on fire
The Whitefish High School tennis teams escaped a dangerous situation Saturday with no injuries when the charter bus they were traveling on caught fire about 15 miles west of Laurel at 5:30 p.m. on Interstate 90.
Why 'we the people' need to assert our sovereignty, or risk losing it
FRANK MIELE
Man conveniently arrested near jail
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies were called to the McGregor Lake campgrounds late Friday night after a woman reported her boyfriend assaulted her and then stole her car. Kalispell police located the stolen vehicle at the Albertsons parking lot in Kalispell. The driver tried to speed away through downtown, but officers deployed stop sticks that blew three of his four tires. He was eventually pulled from his car and arrested in front of the Earl Bennett building. Police are still investigating.
Edwin James Cole, 87
Edwin James Cole, 87, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2007, from kidney failure at his home in Beaverton, Ore. He was born June 16, 1919, in Sylvania, Ohio, and spent his childhood in Ohio and Michigan. He attended Bowling Green University.
Saturday, May 26
Bravettes lose out at state
CMR, Butte, Capital alive for title
Valley soccer teams begin state cup quests
Kalispell, Whitefish host 70 games today
Vivien 'June' Vinson, 93
Vivien "June" Vinson, 93, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2007, at Health Center Northwest in Kalispell. She was born Feb. 17, 1914, in Smithfield, Pa., to Charles Edward and Annie May (Kremer) Morris.
Weekend outlook: drier than normal
This weekend could be drier and sunnier than most Memorial Day weekends in Northwest Montana, and campgrounds are open across the region.
Man arrested for family member assault
Flathead County sheriff's deputies arrested a man for hitting his daughter on Mountain Meadow Road Thursday and charged him with family member assault.
Today
3 31st annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival, today and Sunday. Kayak racing down the Wild Mile of the Swan River; 837-5888. For triathlon information, call Kalispell Athletic Club, 752-2880.
Whitefish
Whitefish police are looking into the theft of a handgun from a residence on Kalispell Avenue Thursday.
Charles 'Chuck' Fon Dixon Jr., 84
Charles "Chuck" Fon Dixon Jr., passed away May 21, 2007, after a long illness. He was born in St. Ignatius on Sept. 2, 1922, in the back of a covered wagon to Charles Fon and Agnes Dixon. Chuck grew up in the Mission area and in his younger years attended St. Ignatius Mission School.
Kalispell
Kalispell police arrested a man for domestic abuse Friday after he dragged a woman out of a car with a "for sale" sign on it at the corner of U.S. 93 and Conway Drive. He was charged with partner/family member violence.
Columbia Falls
A fight at Columbia Falls High School was averted by additional police presence Thursday after a teacher overheard two boys talking about it and called it in.
Polson battles back; Libby eliminated
POLSON - Deja vu?
The fantastic four
Births
Brayden Edward Maynard, son of Jeremy E. Maynard and Kimberly M. Burkett of Kalispell, was born April 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Forest expands 'fire use' areas
Agency to allow some fires to burn outside wilderness areas
Friday, May 25
Sacrifices must not be forgotten
The upcoming three-day weekend is a big one around here.
Kalispell
Kalispell police were called to Woodland Skate Park to check on some youths because the reporting party thought they were punks.
Walter W. 'Walt' Mangels, 89
Walter W, "Walt" Mangels, 89, of Polson passed away from natural causes Tuesday, May 22, 2007, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. He was born July 31, 1917, in Polson.
Another robbery attempt
Police say Monday, Wednesday holdups could be related
Polson plans Memorial Day extravaganza
From a singing flag and Chinook flyover at the bridge dedication to a monumental parade, Polson has organized a Memorial Day weekend that veterans and others will not soon forget.
Man mauled by a grizzly a second time
A man mauled by a grizzly bear Wednesday in Yellowstone National Park had a similar encounter 15 years ago in Glacier National Park.
Bravettes storm over Senior
Butte, Billings West also advance at State AA softball tourney
Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of DUI in a stop at Talbott Road and Fourth Avenue West, and ticketed him with possession of dangerous drugs and drug paraphernalia.
Libby squeezes out 2 victories
POLSON - It wouldn't be spring without high school softball.
Whitefish
Whitefish police spotted a man urinating in the alley behind Casey's Bar, so arrested the 39-year-old on suspicion of disorderly conduct, and possession of dangerous drugs and drug paraphernalia.
Looks like he made it
Whitefish cinematographer reaches summit of Mount Everest
Today
3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
Whitefish boys on top at Class A state tennis
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Truck rolls, injuring driver
Flathead County sheriff's deputies reported that a truck rolled on its side north of Woody's Country Store just before 1 a.m. Thursday on Montana 206. The driver, alone in the car, reportedly was thrown out the window and pinned. The Montana Highway Patrol called for the Creston Fire Department's Jaws of Life. An ambulance took him to Kalispell Regional Medical Center for treatment.
Thursday, May 24
Questions arise about whether public had time to review project
Questions surfaced at a Tuesday Kalispell Planning Board meeting whether the city's staff gave the public adequate time to study the huge, complicated Starling housing project prior to a public hearing.
Battling the elements
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A dozen restaurants score low in April
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James E. 'Jim' Connolly, 74
James E. "Jim" Connolly, 74, passed away early in the morning of Tuesday, May 22, 2007, at HealthCenter Northwest in Kalispell, after a courageous fight against cancer. He was born Nov. 30, 1932, in St. Paul, Minn. to Jerry and Lillian Connolly.
Louise Marie Furlong, 78
Louise Marie Furlong, 78, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2007, at the HealthCenter Northwest in Kalispell. She was born March 7, 1929, in Kalispell to Walter and Anna (Timm) Franz.
Sylvia Mae Stenzel, 62
Sylvia Mae Stenzel, 62, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2007, at Health Center Northwest in Kalispell.
Not 'mother of the year' material
Flathead County sheriff's deputies contacted Department of Family Services after a wet-diapered, bare-footed, 2-year-old girl was found in the roadway on Whalebone Drive. The mother pulled up and said it was her child, and that the situation posed no problem. Officials from the sheriff's office disagreed.
Two run for mayor in Whitefish
Whitefish City Council members Nick Palmer and Cris Coughlin this week announced their candidacies for Whitefish mayor.
Kalispell
Kalispell police charged a 31-year-old woman with DUI, careless driving and leaving the scene of an accident Tuesday night. Within minutes it was discovered she had been assaulted by her boyfriend at the Finish Line bar, but she would not press charges.
Today
3 Barry Adkins shares his story of his 1,400-mile walk and as a parent of a child who died of alcohol poisoning, 8:20 a.m., Bigfork Middle School gym; and 10 a.m. Swan River School. Call Shawn Smith, 837-1619. Public welcome.
Famous white stallions will perform on Sunday Flathead on Sunday
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Board backs 3,000-home Starling project
The Kalispell Planning Board gave thumbs up Tuesday to the potential 3,000-home Starling project despite protests from neighbors that the review process is going too fast for adequate public input.
Laurie Mae Wittlake Forman, 46
Laurie Mae Wittlake Forman, 46, passed away at Kalispell Regional Medical Center May 19, 2007.
Acid spill stops traffic
Whitefish
Whitefish fire and rescue was called when a 10-year-old boy on his bicycle was hit by a vehicle on West Third Street. He didn't need medical attention at the time.
Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police helped Three Rivers EMS and Columbia Falls fire officials look for the driver of a one-vehicle rollower on Walsh Road near South Hilltop about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. They found him a short time later and arrested him for DUI.
The end of an era at Linderman
The last days of Linderman School as a single-grade oasis for students are winding down.
Rain washes out epic end
Kalispell scores five runs in fourth inning to beat Glacier in conference opener
Wednesday, May 23
Rosella T. Bowman, 89
Rosella T. Bowman, 89, of Lewistown died unexpectedly of natural causes Monday, May 21, 2007, at her home in Lewistown. She was born May 27, 1917, in Albany, Minn., the daughter of Jacob and Barbara Lou (Berscheid) Kalla.
Barbara Ann Besel, 59
Barbara Ann Besel, 59, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. Barbara was born July 12, 1947, in Havre to Everett and Maymie (Julkowski) Swisher. She was raised in Havre, where she attended schools.
Wade C. Walker, 53
Wade C. Walker, 53, passed peacefully Sunday, May 20, 2007, at his home in Kalispell after a six-month struggle with cancer. Comfort and care were given by his wife and family until the end. He was born Sept. 25, 1953, in Vernal, Utah, to Don C. and Anna Louise (Peterson) Walker.
Man gets caught up in his own lies
Whitefish police didn't believe the 24-year-old man when he wanted to report his vehicle as stolen, so they questioned him further. Whether it was conscience or evidence that won out, he confessed to being the one who left the scene of a property accident on Greenwood Drive. He was charged.
Montana Highway Patrol
Montana Highway Patrol, Kalispell ambulance and Evergreen fire department went to a crash at U.S. 2 and Rose Crossing just before 1 p.m. Tuesday. Both drivers were injured.
Panel backs new gravel-pit access
Massive home project gets board OK
The Kalispell Planning Board gave thumbs up Tuesday to the potentially 3,000-home Starling project despite protests from neighbors that the review process is going too fast for adequate public input.
Hospital gets OK for bigger sign
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Evergreen fire department
Evergreen fire department went to a gas line that was hit on LaSalle Drive Tuesday morning. Gas was blowing out of the line, the report said. NorthWestern Energy made the repair, and Creston fire department stood by.
Another good idea bites the dust
It hardly seems possible, but it just might get dustier and bumpier on the North Fork Road, even though there appears to be growing concern among North Forkers about those exact problems.
Robber hits two stores
One man carried out armed robberies at convenience stores in Columbia Heights and Evergreen in a span of less than 40 minutes Monday evening.
Louise Marie Furlong, 78
Louise Marie Furlong, 78, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2007, at the HealthCenter Northwest in Kalispell. She was born March 7, 1929, in Kalispell to Walter and Anna (Timm) Franz.
Flathead County sheriff
Flathead County sheriff's deputies went to Coram Stage Road to handle a reported partner or family member assault Monday night. Three Rivers EMS took one person to Kalispell Regional Medical Center for treatment of what may have been a seizure but could have been injuiries from an assault.
Kalispell police
Kalispell police got a call just before 6:30 Tuesday, letting them know that a male was heading out for a "gun battle" at a home on the west side of town. He said he was going to open fire on a drug house. Officers kept a close eye on the area after school, but all remained quiet by mid-afternoon.
Today
3 School District 5 and Flathead High School district board Policy and Public Relations Committee meeting, 7:30 a.m., administration building.
Acid spill closes intersection
A major Kalispell intersection was shut down by an acid spill Wednesday morning.
BIRTHS
Sonna Sara Elle Larson, daughter of Jedd Larson and Annika Larson of Lakeside, was born May 7 at North Valley Hospital.
Columbia Falls
The school resource officer for Columbia Falls schools made an arrest at the junior high Tuesday for a boy charged with assault.
Tuesday, May 22
Helen Wright, 88
Helen Wright, 88, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at Heritage Place in Kalispell. Helen was born in Diamond, Mo., to Walter and Ruth (York) Mitchell.
Holly Ann Cavender, 44
In loving memory of our wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and friend - Holly Ann (St. Onge) Cavender, 44, "met with the Lord" on May 19, 2007.
Maxine H. Lamb, 61
"In pursuit of her next inimitable journey," Maxine Lamb left her family and friends Saturday, May 19, 2007, at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, Calif., after a short illness. She was born July 22, 1945, in Adelaide, Australia, to Charles and Helen Nelson.
Kalispell
Kalispell police investigated an incident witnessed by at least two people outside the Target store Sunday afternoon, where a man reportedly screamed at a 14-year-old and grabbed her by the neck before walking into the store with five children.
Today
3 One lane will be closed today at 100 Armory Road at corner of Second Street, Whitefish. Call Mammoth Excavating, 212-1477.
Council approves parks master plan
Kalispell's City Council approved Monday a master plan calling for $7.75 million in land purchases and improvements over the next six years.
A tough, 'darn good' final year
It's been darn good.
Last school year for one AA team in Kalispell a hit
Flathead captures state championships in wrestling, soccer; 2nd in x-country, volleyball
Polson, C-Falls, Libby in A tourney
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Roscoe D. Lewis, 87
Roscoe D. Lewis, 87, passed away May 17, 2007, at Heritage Place in Kalispell. Roscoe was born Nov. 23, 1919, to Josephus and Mamie (Pherigo) Lewis.
William E. 'Bill' McKee
William Erwin McKee, 87, of Polson passed away peacefully Saturday, May 5, 2007, in Helena after a courageous battle with metastatic prostate cancer.
Suspended sentences for Ambrozuk
Flathead County
Flathead County Deputy Coroner Dave Leib was called to the Wal-Mart parking lot shortly after 4 p.m. Monday for a man at a car who was not responding to medical help. Evergreen Fire and Rescue also was on the scene.
Standout law officer Lamb dies
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Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police arrested a 38-year-old man on suspicion of DUI when they stopped him at U.S. 2 and Fourth Avenue West early Monday.
Whitefish
Whitefish police handed a 32-year-old Whitefish man his third DUI citation after stopping him Sunday night on Wisconsin Avenue.
Flathead vs. Senior in AA play
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Monday, May 21
Brooklyn Iris Harrop
Brooklyn Iris Harrop daughter of Tesha Harrop and Kip Bednorz of Columbia Falls, was born May 7 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 21 inches long.
Connor Alexander Zumalt
Connor Alexander Zumalt son of Carson and Candace Zumalt of Columbia Falls, was born April 27 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long.
Jerry D. Stevens, 73
Jerry D. Stevens of Hamilton passed away Friday, May 18, 2007, at his home after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was comforted until the end by the love of his family. Jerry's greatest joy and inspiration in life was always his family.
Noah Jordan Longenecker
Noah Jordan Longenecker son of Byron and Jessica Longenecker of Kalispell, was born April 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 6 pounds, 11.3 ounces, and was 19 3/4 inches long.
Thomas Benton Collins
Thomas Benton Collins son of Sage and Nicole Collins of Rexford, was born April 30 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 9 pounds and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Paige Kaylin Hedeen
Paige Kaylin Hedeen daughter of Jesse and Brenda Hedeen of Kalispell, was born May 8 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 7 pounds, 10 1/2 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.
Hailey Morgan Fritz
Hailey Morgan Fritz daughter of Matthew Fritz and amy Schroth of Kalispell, was born April 30 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 18 1/2 inches long.
Rebbecca Jo Hood
Rebbecca Jo Hood daughter of Keith and Jenny Hood of Cortez, Colo., was born April 25 at Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez.She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and was19 3/4 inches long.
Bayden Edward Maynard
Bayden Edward Maynard son of Jeremy E. Maynard and Kimberly M. Burkett of Kalispell, was born April 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 10 pounds, 3.8 ounces, and was 22 inches long.
Lucie Jo Love
Lucie Jo Love daughter of Lance and Ahsley Love of Bigfork, was born April 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long.
Payton Michael Lee Reiner
Payton Michael Lee Reiner son of Michael J. Reiner and Tenaya L. Elrod of Kalispell, was born April 29 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 20 1/4 inches long.
Gandenn Mays Robinson
Gandenn Mays Robinson son of Kelly and Mandy Robinson of Kalispell, was born April 3 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Parker Sebastian Ponder
Parker Sebastian Ponder son of Sarah Mandarino and Drew Ponder of Kalispell, was born April 27 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 18 inches long.
Ayden Joseph Dean Thompson
Ayden Joseph Dean Thompson son of Noah and Kolokesa Thompson of Somers, was born April 27 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Cole Hudson Schmit
Cole Hudson Schmit son of Craig and Jennifer Schmit of Bigfork, was born May 10 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 8.2 pounds and was 20 1/4 inches long.
Jenny Elizabeth LaBrant
Jenny Elizabeth LaBrant daughter of Marc and Erin LaBrant of Kalispell, was born May 10 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 7 pounds, 8.5 ounces, and was 19 3/4 inches long.
Sonna Sara Elle Larson
Sonna Sara Elle Larson daughter of Jedd Larson and Annika Larson of Lakeside, was born May 7 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Joshua Wade Owens
Joshua Wade Owens son of Darren and Christina Owens of Somers, was born May 8 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 6 pounds, 9 1/2 ounces, and was 18 3/4 inches long.
Caleb Benjamin Austin Shamp
Caleb Benjamin Austin Shamp son of Luke and Liberty Shamp of Kalispell, was born May 8 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 8 pounds, 6.6 ounces, and 20 1/4 inches long.
Christian David Scott
Christian David Scott son of David and Tomar Scott of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, was born May 7 at Mount Carmel East, Columbus, Ohio.He weighed 9 pounds, 3 oz, and was 21 inches long.
Vanessa Lee Mordja
Vanessa Lee Mordja daughter of Justin and Janice Mordja of Kalispell, was born May 11 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 7 pounds, 9.2 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.
BIRTHS
Sonna Sara Elle Larson, daughter of Jedd Larson and Annika Larson of Lakeside, was born May 7 at North Valley Hospital.
Part III: The Probes
Tillman death marred by Pentagon
For the birds and people, too
Shining the light
By NANCY KIMBALL
Lakers repeat as champions
Break open 3-2 game in 5th against Twins
Today
3 Deer Park School board meets at 8:30 a.m. at the school.
Columbia Falls police
Columbia Falls police arrested a 43-year-old man on suspicion of drunken driving early Sunday morning.
Change to court weighed
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An assault was reported
An assault was reported to the Flathead County Sheriff's Office early Saturday evening on Solberg.
Gordon swings hot bat for Mission Valley
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Whitefish police arrested three men and a 14-year-old girl in connection with vandalism Saturday afternoon.
Whitefish police
Montgomery James 'Monty' Huntington, 47
Montgomery James "Monty" Huntington, 47, passed away Friday, May 18, 2007, as the result of an industrial accident while at work.
Sunday, May 20
Bernard J. Gerrity, 89
Bernard J. Gerrity, 89, of Polson, passed away from natural causes at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson. Bernard was born in Ray, N.D., to Patrick and Elizabeth Gerrity. After graduating from high school in Williston, N.D., Bernard joined the U.S. Army.
Lakers, Twins perfect at Canadian Days
Showdown today at 5:30 p.m. at Griffin Field
The Hungry Horse Fire Department
The Hungry Horse Fire Department responded to a struck gas line on South Fork Drive Friday afternoon.
Whitefish police
A bicycle was reported stolen to Whitefish police Friday afternoon.
James W. Dye, 83
James W. Dye, 83, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2007, at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls. James was born on April 7, 1924, in Kalispell, to Carl D. and Florence (Dodd) Dye. He attended schools in the Valley, graduating from Flathead High School.
Ellen Arnita “Nita” Glencross, 79
Ellen Arnita "Nita" Glencross, 79, passed away on Thursday evening, May 10, 2007, at her home in Wallace, Idaho, of an apparent heart attack. Nita was born on Feb. 10, 1928, in Meridian, Idaho, to Andy and Velva Rutledge McCorkle. She moved to Burke, Idaho, at a very young age, where she attended school.
Show on the range
Polson, Whitefish net divisional titles
Braves, Bravettes Western AA champions
FHS boys qualify 17 for state; FHS girls to send 16
Clutch jump for Barber pays off
Nina May (Dawson) Anderson, 88
Nina May (Dawson) Anderson, 88, died at her daughter's residence in Polson, on Wednesday, May 16, 2007. She was born in Pauline, Power County, Idaho, the daughter of William Edward and Effie Estella (Smith) Dawson.
Flathead County Sheriff
An assault in Somers was reported Saturday afternoon to the Flathead County Sheriff's Office.
Veterans group plans Memorial Day events
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Charles Edwin 'Chuck' Ferree, 69
Charles Edwin "Chuck" Ferree, 69, passed on May 9, 2007, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. He was born Aug. 29, 1937, in Malta to Walter and Helen (Trethewey) Ferree. He was raised in Zortman and Kalispell.
RSVP change should have little effect
A management change putting RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteers Program) under the umbrella of the Flathead County Agency on Aging has stirred up some advisory board members.
Piecing together a business strategy
By LYNNETTE HINTZE
Today
3 Beginning at 9:30 a.m. Flathead Electric Cooperative members may experience scattered and brief outages due to a house move, from 4 Miles Avenue in Whitefish south three blocks and turning east onto U.S. 93, proceeding east for four blocks where it will turn south onto Baker Avenue to 18th Street, heading east to U.S. 93 where it will turn south to Meadow Lane, turning east and ending at 463 Antelope Trail.
Tester tours progress in Glacier
Upper McDonald Creek was running high and muddy, a sure sign of a fast and furious snow melt in Glacier National Park.
The Marion Ambulance and Smith Valley Fire Department
The Marion Ambulance and Smith Valley Fire Department took two injured people to Kalispell Regional Medical Center after an early Saturday evening two-vehicle collsion on U.S. 2 about two miles west of Kalispell.
Come to the aid of your country
FRANK MIELE
Police have 'int-arresting' good time at party
It looked like they wanted to rock 'n' roll all night, until the cops went through the front door and they went out the back window. But when they fought the law, the law won. Kalispell police arrested six people early Saturday morning at a loud party at an apartment on First Avenue West. They arrested the 20-year-old male host for obstructing officers and possessing alcohol, a 20-year-old man for possessing drugs, and a 20-year-old man, two 19-year-old men and a 20-year-old woman for obstructing officers and possessing alcohol.
Glacier-sized pawn in their game
Glacier National Park has become a convenient and effective tool for the great climate change campaign. The park's glaciers are indeed shrinking, a well-documented fact with consequential landscape changes.
Baucus promotes funding measure
Proposed trust fund would help cover fire-fighting costs
Saturday, May 19
2 grams of meth found at post office
Flathead County Sheriff's Office ran tests showing that it indeed was meth that was found inside a bag dropped on the ground at the Lakeside post office. Street value on the two grams is $300.
'Cats' Catt delivers
Today
3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.
Surgeon offers modern repair technique for young people
By CANDACE CHASE
Schweitzer defends new state budget
Gov. Brian Schweitzer defended the recently passed state budget Friday in Kalispell.
Joan Lincoln, 84
Joan Lincoln, 84, of Kalispell, passed away Monday, May 14, 2007, at her winter residence in Zephyrhills, Fla.
Ken Doxtater, 71
Ken Doxtater, 71, died Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at the North Valley Hospital in Whitefish. He was born May 8, 1936, in Whitefish to Leonard and Louise Doxtater.
Last days of Linderman
'It's been the greatest place to teach'
Surprises few at Western A tennis
By GREG SCHINDLER
Wetlands project applauded
The Viking Creek wetlands preservation project cleared a crucial hurdle on Thursday, winning resounding support from the Whitefish City-County Planning Board.
Bravettes, Braves sitting first
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Friday, May 18
Surplus squandered in Helena
There should be a T-shirt that reads, "Montana legislators went to Helena with a $1 billion surplus, and all I got was this lousy T-shirt."
Rabbit, not his hand, was target
Flathead County sheriff's deputies went to the Kila area early Wednesday where a man accidentally shot himself in the hand with a .22-caliber pistol. He told deputies he was de-cocking the gun as he sat in his parked vehicle, and mistakenly put his hand over the barrel. He was planning to shoot a rabbit, he said.
Ambrozuk makes plea deal
Agreement recommends 10 years suspended for 1982 plane crash that killed woman
Prison set to free Dasen Sr.
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Top seeds advance at Western A divisional
Canadian Days baseball kicks off tonight
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Flathead begins state tennis march
The Flathead High School tennis teams displayed their remarkable progress last week in Great Falls. Now it's time for the Braves and Bravettes to gauge their improvement against Montana's best.
Planners cool to Eagle Crest development
The Flathead County Planning Board went thumbs down Wednesday on a proposed five-phase, 739-lot gated community south of Lakeside.
Flathead squads in trophy picture
The Flathead Braves head into today's Western AA divisional track meet with plenty of P.M.A.
Today
3 Beginning at 9 a.m. Flathead Electric Cooperative members may experience scattered and brief outages due to a house move from 40 Appleway Dr., west to U.S. 2 West, then continue eight miles west on U.S. 2 to Kila Road for two miles, ending at 400 Kila Road. Call Scott Mitton, 751-4408.
Pilot died on impact
Preliminary report on skydive crash expected today
Thursday, May 17
City takes steps toward community center
By JOHN STANG
The aftermath of 'pineapple express'
Park officials say melting snow may reveal more trail damage
Suspect 'tossed' into jail
Something was fishy at pizza place, butit wasn't anchovies
Beware: 'Tis the Travelers season
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Deputies arrest assault suspect
Flathead County sheriff's deputies arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of partner or family member assault after a disturbance Tuesday evening at the Backwood Trailer site on Montana 35. Deputies said he beat a woman, then took her son and left in her vehicle. They caught up to him and took him into custody, and handed the child over to Department of Family Services.
Today
3 Weather permitting, the intersection of Hilltop and Northridge Streets will be closed today for reconstruction. Call the City of Kalispell Public Works Department, 758-7700.
Trusteesaward road bid
Goose Bay gets contract for work at Glacier High
Shoot or be shot: A tragic choice
It didn't take long - 10 minutes - for a coroner's jury to validate the actions of a Flathead County sheriff's deputy in shooting an armed man in March.
Lakers walk over Mariners
The Mission Valley Mariners American Legion baseball team's pitchers had a terrible Wednesday evening at Griffin Field.
Taking students to the top
Clubs give youths a chance to experience power of the outdoors
Kalispell police
Kalispell police tracked down a black GMC Envoy reportedly traveling all over the road north of town, then traveling at more than 90 mph in the center lane of U.S. 93 near the armory, and ended up ticketing a girl who was not licensed to drive. The vehicle was parked near Russell School, and her mother picked up the keys at the police station.
Wednesday, May 16
Only harmony was in the name
Flathead County sheriff's deputies went to Harmony Road, where a man said a 29-year-old woman punched him in the eye Monday afternoon. She was arrested and jailed on a misdemeanor assault charge.
Columbia Falls police arrest a 16-year-old
Columbia Falls police arrested a 16-year-old girl in a one-vehicle accident just after 12:30 a.m. She was ticketed on suspicion of eluding a police officer, among other things.
Libby resident stabbed
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That daring young man
No one can really know.
News Staff
MANAGING EDITOR
Police think weekend fires are arson cases
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Area lawmakers give session mixed review
By JIM MANNThe Daily Inter Lake
Today
3 Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.
Kalispell police arrest a 31-year-old woman
Kalispell police arrested a 31-year-old woman for felony possession of dangerous drugs after a stop on Commons Loop near the Glacier Bank corporate building.
Polson hit parade sinks Whitefish
By GREG SCHINDLER
Whitefish Checkout Yelling
Yelling from the next house was loud enough that the West Second Street resident could hear it. Whitefish police checked, but found it was just a male on the phone yelling at his girlfriend.
4 injured in school bus crash
Gary Marko, 42
Gary Marko, 42, passed away at his home in Covington, Wash., on May 9, 2007, after an intense battle with cancer. He was born July 25, 1964, in St. Charles, Mo.
Don't hold Mercer hostage in D.C.
Bill Mercer is the U.S. attorney for the district of Montana. He is also one of the highest-ranking officials in the Justice Department, nominated by Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to be his second deputy.
Edward Alan Frehse, 45
Edward Alan 'Ed' Frehse, 45, was born in Kalispell on Oct. 31,1961, the son of Dorothy and Ernest E. Frehse Sr.
Tuesday, May 15
Jean Marlene Saubert, 65
"The whole world lost a real trooper" early Monday morning, May 14, 2007, when Jean Marlene Saubert, 65, of Bigfork, passed away in her sleep after a battle "royal" with breast cancer. Jean was born May 1, 1942, in Roseburg, Ore., to Jack and Lila Mae "Bobbie" (Jones) Saubert of Tiller.
Joan Olson Griffith, 72
Joan Olson Griffith, 72, passed on May 11, 2007, after her battle with pancreatic cancer, with her family by her side. Joan lived in Charlo.
John M. Miller, 85
John M. Miller, 85, passed away March 19, 2007, in Kalispell. John was born in Canada and was raised near Rouleau, Saskatchewan, and in Denver.
Joel Nicholas Atkinson, 25
Joel Nicholas Atkinson died May 12, 2007, while following his passion, skydiving.
Today
3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Kalispell.
Crash toll: musicians, veteran skydivers
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A Geo Metro
A Geo Metro ended up in a ditch Sunday evening at Sanko Creek in the Star Meadows area several miles from Tally Lake. A verbal argument, a limping man and a patient who went to the hospital occurred afterward when the Montana Highway Patrol finally found the party who called after the accident to say they were in trouble but didn't know where they were.
Verna Mae Chase, 81
Verna Mae Chase, 81, of Kalispell died at Heritage Place on Tuesday, March 3, 2007.
Flathead County
Flathead County sheriff's deputies arrested a 33-year-old man Monday morning after he allegedly beat his 60-year-old father. Deputies on Sunday afternoon had gone to the home on Missy Lane by Whitefish, when the son reportedly threatened his father. He carried out those threats by reportedly beating and kicking the father Monday.
C-Falls blanks Whitefish
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County commissioners, can you spare $400,000?
Sheriff wants funds to hire five deputies
Whitefish, Polson netters top seeds for divisional play
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Bravettes land trip to state softball
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Kalispell
Kalispell police found that some folks who were just enjoying the weather and sunshine Sunday afternoon looked suspicious to others. One man at Masonized Dry Cleaning was reported "out of it" and staring at the plants. Two males and two females, with black hair and black clothing, were sitting in a van. It was parked in front of the owner's home, police said, and "all uniquely dressed parties are just out enjoying the sunshine."
Whitefish
Whitefish police arrested a 46-year-old woman for speeding and driving with a suspended license.
Monday, May 14
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Lakers take 2 from Senators
Loggers sweep Rangers
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Kalispell
Kalispell police on Sunday afternoon were sorting out a 4:14 a.m. incident at Motel 6, in which some men and women got into a dispute about money, with one man waving a gun and then fleeing. The city SWAT team was alerted, but not called in. At least four people were taken into custody. But only one man was arrested on suspicion of negligent endangerment and disorderly conduct.
America's Top Forties
Area swing band plays for fun, fundraising
Investigation of plane crash begins
Four skydivers - one from Kalispell - and pilot were killed Saturday near Marion
Group kicking up dust
North Fork Road coalition wants pollution solution
Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police arrested a 37-year-old man on suspicion of drunken driving early Sunday morning.
Part II: Tragedy
Tillman death marred by Pentagon
Today
3 Weather permitting, Stillwater Road will be closed today for repairs. Traffic northbound on Stillwater off Three Mile Drive will be diverted through Empire Estates on Empire Loop. Call City of Kalispell Public Works Department, 758-7758.
Whitefish
The Whitefish Fire Department responded to a fire along Bear Trail Saturday evening.
Flathead County
A vehicle struck the Jug Tree liquor store Saturday afternoon in Bigfork, the Flathead County Sheriff's Office reported.
Sunday, May 13
Mountain West leads state in SBA loans
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Moms share three generations of love
Listen up moms-in-training or moms-in-waiting.
No joke: Motorcyclist was attacked
He was headed for the golf course in West Glacier when a man in a pickup pulled alongside his motorcycle and yelled at him to get off so he could beat him up. The motorcyclist thought the man was a golfing buddy and pulled over, thinking it was a joke. He was wrong on both counts: The stranger pulled him off his bike and throttled him. Flathead County Sheriff's deputies are investigating the incident.
Whitefish
Whitefish police arrested a Wisconsin Avenue resident on a warrant for contempt of court.
Panel OKs plan to dump term limits
Democrat calls governor a bully
Today
3 Bibler Spring Garden Tours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit FVCC Scholarship Program. Advance ticket sales only, $10 adults, $3 children. Call 756-3963.
Cowboy Ron gets the last laugh
Whatever one thinks about the Montana Legislature's performance this year, you have to give credit for one singular achievement: Cowboy Ron got his gambling machines back thanks to legislators.
Plane Crash
A Saturday morning plane crash killed four skydivers and their pilot 32 miles west of Kalispell.
Development group hires new president
Marchi steps down after seven years
Edward 'Ed' Frehse, 45
Edward "Ed" Frehse was born Oct. 31, 1961. He "went home to be with the Lord" on May 8, 2007.
Kalispell
A son reportedly threw his mother to the ground and left the Sixth Avenue West residence on foot. Before Kalispell police could find him, a woman called dispatch to report a man matching the son's description had offered her $15,000 to drive him to Canada.
Barber clears 6-6 in high jump
Polson boys, Whitefish girls win ABC team titles
New school campus planned
$15 million project proposed at north edge of Kalispell
Close call for Knights
COLUMBIA FALLS - If football is a game of inches, the Glacier Knights appear centimeters from a breakthrough - and light-years ahead of last month.
Polson, Libby, C. Falls leave Butte tourney with 8 softball wins
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Lakers split in Bozeman, Twins swept
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Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police are investigating a report of a teenage girl solicited for sex.
Gary Marko, 42
Gary Marko, 42, passed away at his home in Covington, Wash., on May 9, 2007, after an intense battle with cancer. He was born on July 25, 1964, in St. Charles, Mo. Gary graduated from high school in St. Charles and went to Florrisant Community College then attended the University of Texas.
Whitefish goes undefeated
Defeats Bigfork in regular-season tennis finale
Al-Qaida cares who wins in Iraq
FRANK MIELE
Tax legislation meets stiff opposition; Legislature recesses until Monday
HELENA - The Montana Legislature was mostly idle Saturday, as concern grew over a proposed tax plan and legislative staff worked overtime to generate amended budget bills.
A place 'to learn what life is all about'
North touts value of religious education
Western royalty
Frank Bird Linderman inducted into cowboy museum's Hall of Fame
Saturday, May 12
Most roads open in Glacier
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Polson opens LaVerne Combo 1-1
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Births
Isaac Jacob Gall, son of Jake and Tasha Gall of Kalispell, was born April 4 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Flathead County
Unfortunately, history repeated itself Friday morning when a man with a habit of exposing himself flashed a coffee-kiosk employee. Flathead County Sheriff's deputies are following up on the harassment complaint.
Whitefish boys stay undefeated
One tear
Robert W. 'Bob' Sund, 60
Robert W. "Bob" Sund, 60, died Wednesday, May 9, 2007, at Health Center Northwest in Kalispell. He was born April 5, 1947, in Kalispell, to William "Rusty" and Ruth (Vincent) Sund. He was raised in West Glacier.
Libby's Mee upsets Whitefish's Menegazziin No. 1 singles
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Legislature mulls new tax on Plum Creek
HELENA - Plum Creek Timber Co. officials were nervously watching Friday as the Legislature considered tax policy with deep implications for Montana's largest private timberland owner.
The Geek Tycoon
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Whitefish
Whitefish police arrested a 29-year-old man on Central Avenue for drunken driving and leaving the scene of an accident.
Deputy cleared in shooting
It took a jury of four women and two men less than 10 minutes Friday to decide that Flathead County Sheriff's Deputy Russ Papke was justified in shooting Rian Ross inside Ross' Mountain Meadow Road home.
Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police arrested a boy on Scenic Drive after receiving a report of someone kicking in a vehicle's driver's door. The incident is under investigation.
Barbie's Jeep is illegally parked
Attention young drivers: Are you missing a pink, battery-powered Barbie Jeep? It's been parked at a residence on Fifth Avenue West for a few days.
Kenneth Leroy 'Ken' Miller, 78
Kenneth Leroy "Ken" Miller, 78, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2007, at his residence in Dayton, after a long illness of COPD, heart failure and cancer. He was born on March 13, 1929, at Aredale, Iowa, the son of George Harry and Martha (Timmer) Miller.
Cattron, Braves division champs
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Friday, May 11
Weimer out of hospital
Evergreen man accused in killing is jailed in Seattle
James A. Laing, 89
James A. Laing, 89, of Topeka, Kan., passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2007, at a Topeka hospital. He was born June 22, 1917, in Wayne County, Iowa, the son of John and Osa Dunn Laing.
Strong start for Flathead netters
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Columbia Falls, Eureka, Polson, Whitefish at Laverne Combo
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Whitefish
Whitefish police made a traffic stop near Town Pump on U.S. 93 Wednesday night and arrested a 24-year-old Columbia Falls man on several counts - DUI, having no proof of insurance, expired vehicle registration, being a habitual offender, and driving with a suspended license.
Cowboy Ron, gaming machines reunited
Sin from the Old West has returned to the Cowboy Cabin in Whitefish.
Voters give boost to education
The voters have spoken, and apparently they're in a generous mood this year.
Dart wounds duck at park
Kalispell police got a report of two boys throwing darts at ducks in Woodland Park at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday. Later, a duck was found with a dart in it. Parks and Recreation Department workers worked to capture and help the duck.
Bravettes lose grip on top
Drop Western AA game to Big Sky, but split doubleheader
District Court decision in slope case favors Whitefish
Couple plan to appeal ruling
Flathead County
Flathead County sheriff's deputies are investigating two reports of sexual intercourse without consent, both involving teenage girls.
Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police tracked down the young guy suspected of writing graffiti on the Columbia Bar building and ticketed him on suspicion of criminal mischief.
Grossman, Skogen, Rogers state track leaders
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Thursday, May 10
Justin William Klienhans
Justin William Klienhans son of Melinda and Jason Kleinhans of Lakeside, was born March 27 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 22.5 inches long.
Samantha Rae Dalager
Samantha Rae Dalager daughter of Mike and Tami Dalager of Kalispell, was born March 30 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 4.5 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Riley Mae Nelson
Riley Mae Nelson daughter of Kevin and Nicole Nelson of Kalispell, was born March 27 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and 21.5 inches long.
L. Ray Wicks, 72
L. Ray Wicks, 72, longtime certified public accountant, died at Kalispell Regional Medical Center on Friday, May 4, 2007, of apparent natural causes.
Kenzy Mae Pickering
Kenzy Mae Pickering daughter of Chad and Holly Pickering of Libby, was born March 39 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 9 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 21 1/4 inches long.
Montie James Blake
Montie James Blake son of Andrew and Heather Blake of Kalispell, was born March 30 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds and 9 ounces.
Jessa Kay Marie Probert
Jessa Kay Marie Probert daughter of Alice Rabida and Richie Probert of Kalispell, was born March 27 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 21 inches long.
Alexandria Gabriel Olesen
Alexandria Gabriel Olesen daughter of Gabriel Olesen and Krista Vulles of Kalispell, was born March 29 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 19 inches long.
Camden Raye Ritter
Camden Raye Ritter daughter of Steve and Marci Ritter of Bigfork, was born March 24 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Aiden Russell Bokor
Aiden Russell Bokor son of Danielle and Russell Bokor of Kalispell, was born March 26 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 19 inches long.
Gabriel David Reid
Gabriel David Reid son of Stephanie and Chris Reid of Kalispell, was born March 27 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 19 1/4 inches long.
Alarms
The Kalispell Fire Department checked out a strong gas odor in the council chambers just before 9 p.m. Everything was fine.
Upgrade of 911 system still stalled
Efforts to consolidate and upgrade the Flathead's emergency-dispatch system have bogged down, with the local 911 board trying to kick-start it back into motion.
Kalispell
Kalispell police arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of partner or family member assault when they checked on a disturbance between two people at Eighth Avenue East.
Elk count mounts
Bruce Sterling has been counting elk from the air for 18 years, and this spring he could hardly keep up with what he was seeing.
Museum seeks stagecoach
Flathead Valley project to display local artifacts
It was cool when they were kids
Flathead County sheriff's deputies found that what was suspected to be a group of juveniles partying at the Foy's Lake dock area turned out to be adults - wearing their high-school jackets.
Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police fielded a call Tuesday afternoon from Third Avenue East, where someone spotted teens shooting either an air gun or BB gun toward a tree. The caller wanted to know whether it was legal to shoot birds out of a tree.
Camden Raye Ritter, daughter of Steve and Marci Ritter of Bigfork, was born March 24 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Will Montanans swallow budget?
It sounds like Gov. Brian Schweitzer and a handful of legislators, Republican and Democrat, have everything arranged for this week's special session to proceed smoothly.
Whitefish
Whitefish police received a call that a tree came crashing down on Colorado Avenue. It missed a house but was lying across the sidewalk, so the Fire Department was paged to remove the hazard.
State considers change to distance learning
Education panel will vote Friday on plan to amend accreditation standards
Planning Board rejects Willow Creek project
For the second time, the Kalispell Planning Board rejected plans to build a subdivision southwest of town because members thought it crammed in too much.
Rita Marie (Hewitt) Kellenberger, 52
Rita Marie (Hewitt) Kellenberger, 52, died Tuesday, May 8, 2007, at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center. She was born May 5, 1955, in Helena, the daughter of Thomas L. and Dorothy F. Hewitt.
Wednesday, May 9
H. Everett Smith, 101
H. Everett Smith, 101, of Polson passed away May 5, 2007, at Evergreen Health and Rehabilitation Center. Everett was born July 7, 1905, in Fredericksburg, Iowa, to Rev. C.E. Smith and Clara (Somers) Smith.
Family fun in the forest
Driving while thinking: A better idea
If you need any more reason to be careful on area roads, consider this: The highest number of highway crashes in the state last year was in Northwest Montana.
Flathead County sheriff
Flathead County sheriff's deputies arrested a 25-year-old woman on suspicion of partner or family member assault against her husband after yelling, throwing things and breaking their wedding pictures. The husband reportedly was cut by broken glass from a flashlight.
Pirates, FHS split
By CARL HENNELL
Council tables Lookout Estates
In a rare, if not unprecedented, action Monday night, the Columbia Falls City Council rejected the findings of fact for a residential subdivision and asked for more information.
Charges lowered in 2006 traffic death
Stefanie Ann Schauf, who is charged in the July 1, 2006, traffic death of Brett Adams of Bigfork, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to amended felony charges.
Katherine L. 'Peggy' Redpath, 85
On May 2, 2007, surrounded by her family, and with three of her children holding and comforting her and "one child reaching out to greet her," Katherine L. "Peggy" Redpath "left this world to go to a better one with no pain."
Bars and stripes forever for pair
Columbia Falls police offered temporary accommodations to two friends Tuesday, although they stayed in different jail cells. The first came into custody after a 1:30 a.m. traffic stop on U.S. 2 in front of the Town Pump, where a 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of DUI. The second arrived shortly after 1 p.m., when a 19-year-old woman came to bail him out and police discovered she was wanted on a traffic warrant out of Lake County.
Nancy Sue Thacker, 53
Nancy Sue Thacker, 53, passed away Friday, May 4, 2007, at her home in Kalispell. Nancy was born April 21, 1954, in Kalispell to Troy and Louise Thacker. She was raised in Columbia Falls, and was very proud to he known as a native Montanan.
Kalispell schools celebrate District 5 voters OK elementary, high-school levies
There was much rejoicing - and a sigh of relief - in the Kalispell School District 5 office Tuesday night as numbers from the last reporting precinct, West Valley, came in.
Alarms
Kalispell Ambulance took someone to Kalispell Regional Medical Center after a three-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon at U.S. 93 and Sunnyview Lane.
Kalispell police
What started as a traffic on U.S. 2 West stop ended with Kalispell police arresting an 18-year-old man on suspicion of possession of dangerous drugs.
Tuesday, May 8
Gage Edward Whitaker
Gage Edward Whitaker son of Ashley Moniz and Jason Whitaker of Hungry Horse, was born on April 25 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 6 pounds, 5.1 ounces, and was 19 inches long.
Taite Randal Hammer
Taite Randal Hammer son of Mike and Shana Hammer of Kalispell, was born April 11 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7.5 ounces and was 20 inches long.
Kale Newbury
Kale NewburyHe weighed 6 pounds, 10 1/2 ounces, and was 18 3/4 inches long.
Walton Chester Seigmund
Walton Chester Seigmund son of Pete and Jill Seigmund of Whitefish, was born April 22 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Madisen Mai Spencer
Madisen Mai Spencer daughter of Becky Spencer of Columbia Falls, was born April 6 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 7 pounds, 2.8 ounces, and was 18 inches long.
Samantha Christine Roberts
Samantha Christine Roberts daughter of Brad C. and Kerry L. Roberts of Columbia Falls, was born April 23 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 19 inches long.
Preston Sloane McPherson
Preston Sloane McPherson son of Aaron and Carrie McPherson of Kalispell, was born April 21 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 9 pounds and was 22 inches long.
SIenna LaChance
SIenna LaChanceShe weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long.
Zoe Rae Shultz
Zoe Rae Shultz daughter of Jerilynn Swanstrom and Tim Shultz of Whitefish, was born April 23 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 19 inches long.
Bryson Carter
Bryson CarterHe weighed 8 pounds, 6.7 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Jozlin Bonita Rae Speed
Jozlin Bonita Rae Speed daughter of Amanda Speed of Whitefish, was born April 10 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 8 pounds and was 19 3/4 inches long.
Morgan Louise Yeager
Morgan Louise Yeager daughter of Dustin and Samantha Yeager of Kalispell, was born April 27 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 7 pounds, 2.3 ounces, and was 19 1/4 inches long.
Kylie Christine Anderson
Kylie Christine Anderson daughter of Jennifer Nelson and Gabe Anderson of Kalispell, was born April 23 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 7 pounds, 5 1/2 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Trenton Edsel Burson
Trenton Edsel Burson son of Thomas Burson and Felisha Denny of Columbia Falls, was born April 11 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.
Maggie Lynn Taylor
Maggie Lynn Taylor daughter of Arne and Rebecca Taylor of Columbia Falls, was born April 12 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 8 pounds, 14.5 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Baron Markus Jensen
Baron Markus Jensen son of Whytni Warburton and Bruce Jensen of Whitefish, was born April 28 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 5 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Annabella Montana Sansing
Annabella Montana Sansing daughter of Jocelyne A. Bodden and Joshua D. Sansing of Kalispell, was born April 24 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 7 pounds, 12.5 ounces, and was 19 3/4 inches long.
Landree William Aurand
Landree William Aurand son of Thomas Aurand and Alison Weldele of Whitefish, was born April 20 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Delaney Carroll Smith
Delaney Carroll Smith daughter of Brian and Jamie Smith of Whitefish, was born April 20 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 21 inches long.
Audrey Mary Ann Hanley
Audrey Mary Ann Hanley daughter of Chris and Caroline Hanley of Columbia Falls, was born April 16 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 21 inches long.
Riley Bennett Popovich
Riley Bennett Popovich son of Andy and Amy (Houtz) Popvich of Colorado Springs, Colo., was born March 22 at Penrose Community Hospital.He was 9 pounds and 22 inches long.
Lily Ann Newbury
Lily Ann Newbury daughter of Kyle Newbury and Sydni Warburton of Whitefish, was born April 17 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Keegan Lee Finch, Amanda Contreras and Dave Finch of Kalispell, was born March 3 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
He weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Flathead County sheriff
Flathead County sheriff's deputies discovered that what had been reported as a domestic dispute at a vehicle on U.S. 93 just south of Majestic Valley Arena Sunday evening was resolved by the man and woman by the time authorities arrived. The call had first come in to Kalispell police, who were told there was an altercation on the roadside, then the woman had gotten back in the car and drove off as the man stayed behind.
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Montana Highway Patrol
The Montana Highway Patrol was called when a 17-year-old girl riding a homemade go-cart along Auction Road ran into a barbed-wire fence and cut a gash in her throat Sunday afternoon. She was the only one riding at the time, but several others on the scene said she was going at a very low speed at the time of the accident. ALERT helicopter flew her for treatment at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Kalispell police
Kalispell police arrested a 20-year-old man on suspicion of felony criminal mischief after a Flathead High School custodian saw a man throw a rock through a window at the school. He got away after an initial chase, but eventually was found. Three windows were broken, valued at $600 each.
Next session starts Thursday
Gov. Brian Schweitzer is calling for a legislative special session to begin Thursday morning, acknowledging recent "positive conversations" among legislators to end a deadlock over the state budget.
Whitefish police
Whitefish police dealt with thefts in bulk Sunday night and Monday. The first came Sunday night at the Whitefish Mountain Mall, where somebody discovered his skateboard was missing. The group went looking for it and spotted it in the back of a Jeep parked at the Mountain Cinema. As events progressed, a woman who was in the theater caught wind that she and her friend were suspects, so she left the theater and moved the Jeep across the street in an attempt to hide it, police said. The ruse was foiled when the 20-year-old woman and 21-year-old man, both from Whitefish, were arrested on suspicion of theft.
Monday, May 7
Whitefish gets peek at budget
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A life in motion
Arts involvement keeps Linda Grinde on fast track
Whitefish
It took only about 5 minutes for Whitefish police to locate the little boy reported missing on Lupfer Avenue.
Lakeside/Somers
Lakeside/Somers Quick Response Team, Somers Fire Department and ALERT helicopter were called when a little girl was injured Sunday afternoon in a go-cart accident on Auction Road.
Rough cuts
Flathead County
A Blanchard Lake Road resident called the Flathead County Sheriff's Office after receiving a bill from Office Depot for supplies he'd never purchased. Whoever bought the items had them shipped out of state.
Kalispell
The people accused of throwing eggs at cars from their moving vehicle were actually hurling water balloons. They were counseled, as were the people doing drive-by Silly String strikes. In the latter incident, a Kalispell police officer confiscated seven cans of string and sent them on their way.
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Tillman death marred by Pentagon
Senators snap Twins' win streak
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Sunday, May 6
Linda Rae Augsbury Goodin, 58
Linda Rae Augsbury Goodin, 58, died May 3, 2007. Born in Santa Clara, Calif., to the late Donald Hudson and Josephine Belle Hall Augsbury, formerly of San Jose, Calif., and Whitefish.
Terry Miller, 58
Terry Miller passed away at 58 years of age, Saturday, April 28, 2007, Kalispell, as a result of injuries sustained from an accident while with friends and family. Terry was born at the General Hospital in Kalispell on Aug. 31, 1948, the son of Irvin C. and Jane D. (Omyer) Miller.
Turn the channel? Are you kidding?
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David Fawcett, 64
David Fawcett passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2007, with family and friends both close at hand and close at heart.
Lakers split with Helena
The Kalispell Class AA American Legion baseball team's bats are alive and well.
Today
3 Bibler Spring Garden Tours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and May 12 and 13. Proceeds benefit FVCC Scholarship Program. Advance ticket sales only, $10 adults, $3 children. Call 756-3963.
Kalispell police
Two people threw rocks at buildings on Buffalo Hill Friday night. The Summit, Heritage Place and Pathways all suffered broken windows; a door to an office in the Medical Arts building was also broken.
Flathead County Sheriff
Four Flathead County Sheriff's cars raced to a home on South Cedar Drive after someone reported a shooting with a 12-gauge shotgun. Instead, deputies found kids playing with air pistols.
The buzz about tea
Newspaper delivery man threatened
A man called Whitefish police to report a guy throwing things at houses. Little did he know another man had called police a few minutes earlier, after he'd been threatened by a couple of guys on his paper delivery route. He had to deliver the rest of his papers but didn't want to go back down the street.
Maxine Johnson, 82
Maxine Johnson, 82, passed away April 19, 2007, at her home in Lake Oswego, Ore.
Harrison, Brann lead FHS netters
The afternoon didn't end as they had hoped, but Cody Harrison and Josh Brann had no complaints.
Peter W. Dufour, 55
Peter W. Dufour, 55, passed away April 19, 2007, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He was born July 28, 1951, in Lewistown.
Safety first
District 5 taxpayers face two funding requests
Rogers raises the bar
Beverley Joan Keane, 72
Beverley Joan Keane, 72, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at the Health Center Northwest in Kalispell. She was born on Nov. 27, 1934, in Wolf Point, to Henry and Lillian (Lyonias) Duval. Beverley moved with her family first to the Flathead Valley and then to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho at an early age.
Columbia Falls police
Columbia Falls police arrested a 28-year-old man for DUI.
Schools hold elections Tuesday
On Tuesday, voters in all but one of Flathead County's 19 public-school districts will decide whether to increase their annual property taxes to fund levy requests at area schools.
H.S. levy is reasonable request
There has been an interesting refrain from a few people in recent weeks as the Kalispell school district seeks tax-levy approval on Tuesday.
Saturday, May 5
David Fawcett, 64
David Fawcett passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2007, with family and friends both close at hand and close at heart.
Weimer arrested
Teen charged in Evergreen homicide
Serious road work around the corner
Plows clear path to damaged areas of Glacier's Sun Road
Powerful messages produced in print
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Flathead invites stiff competition for invitational tennis
Today's Flathead Invitational tennis tournament means something different to each team in attendance - especially Flathead and Whitefish.
Columbia Falls police
Columbia Falls police arrested a 42-year-old woman at the Town Pump on a $20,000 warrant issued by Whitefish police for possession of dangerous drugs and drug paraphernalia.
Class A schools head Archie Roe field
Eighteen schools, more than 1,000 athletes, six track meets all happening simultaneously at Legends Stadium.
It's not a safe if it's not locked
Flathead County sheriff's deputies said a man reported somebody stole two shotguns and a rifle valued at $1,500 from his unlocked gun safe inside his unlocked home on Ridgewood Drive in Evergreen.
Maxine Johnson, 82
Maxine Johnson, 82, passed away April 19, 2007, at her home in Lake Oswego, Ore.
Today
3 Montana Dahlia Society annual tuber sale, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wal-Mart's west entrance. Call Bill McClaren, 257-2540.
Whitefish ambulance
Whitefish ambulance and fire department were sent to Dairy Queen on Spokane Avenue Friday afternoon for a strong gas smell. The restaurant was evacuated, but the odor cleared quickly and no problems were found.
Schools may trim gifted funding
Whitefish police
Whitefish police investigated criminal mischief Friday morning at Two Medicine Gallery on Central Avenue, where a big window was broken out.
Lake station benefits from $4.6 million grant
The University of Montana's Flathead Lake Biological Station has received a three-year, $4.6 million grant to continue research on pristine salmon and trout watersheds along the Pacific Rim.
Kalispell police
Kalispell police are investigating a missing wallet report. A driver reported it was in the vehicle's door pocket when he parked it and went into a laundromat, but it was missing by the time he hopped back in and reached Walgreen drug. He returned to the laundromat to find a man there acting strangely.
Bigfork's Yvonne Peck steps down
The Valkyries are losing a dandy.
House move slows traffic
House moving operations that backed up traffic for several miles on U.S. 93 Friday morning have been delayed indefinitely.
Friday, May 4
David Ray Fawcett, 64
David Fawcett passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2007, with family and friends both close at hand and close at heart.
Chuck Thompson, 81
Chuck Thompson, 81, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2007, at Brendan House in Kalispell. He was born April 8, 1926, in Flat Rock, Ill., to Ted and Ada (Dunlap) Thompson and was the eldest of four children.
Dog owner says pet was abused
Flathead County sheriff's detectives were called by a woman who had left her Evergreen home after an argument with the man there. She returned to pick up her dog, and found it injured. A veterinarian found evidence that the dog had been choked and that it had a broken pelvic bone. She lodged an animal-cruelty complaint.
Magdalene H. 'Meg' Winkley, 95
Magdalene H. "Meg" Winkley, 95, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. Meg was born May 30, 1911, in Bradford, Ohio, to Frank and Louise Mock Crowell. She was raised in Bradford, graduating from Bradford High School.
Today
3 Mosquito Control District board meets 8-9:30 a.m., Earl Bennett Building, second floor conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.
Ten who dared
Ten Helena Flats eighth-graders will never be the same after a spontaneous skip day in April.
Kalispell
Kalispell police set up surveillance at a home on Merganser Drive after receiving word that a man wanted on a felony warrant out of Florida may be inside. They followed vehicles that left the home, then arrested the man. He's wanted for probation violation on a homicide charge.
Local cowboys join hall of fame
Averill, Carpenter, Wilson, Powell inducted in Billings
Take the tour; you'll be impressed
Do you want to see what your tax dollars have built?
Whitefish
Whitefish police handled a report of a bicycle stolen from a home at Fifth Street and Spokane Avenue.
Deputy hopeful gets jail
The man who was on track to become a Flathead County sheriff's deputy in 2005 - until his arrest on a theft charge, followed by six other criminal convictions - was back in court Thursday morning.
Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police received a report of threats at the high school Thursday morning.
Local rivers peak this week
Recent warm weather has accelerated runoff and river flows in the Flathead Basin, but rivers have remained well below flood stage.
Maxine Johnson, 82
Maxine Johnson, 82, passed away April 19, 2007, at her home in Lake Oswego, Ore.
Alarms
ALERT helicopter took a man, who was reported to be drinking, from U.S. 2 west of Columbia Falls to Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Bravettes slip by Loggers
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Dems tout legislative successes
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Young Glacier Twins A look to turn the corner
Fresh faces will abound today when the Class A Glacier Twins entertain the Kalispell Lakers.
Thursday, May 3
Lucile Ann Rickert, 69
Lucile Ann Feistner Rickert, 69, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her husband and children, on May 1, 2007, after a seven-year battle with cancer, which she fought bravely and gracefully.
Ida Helene (Gudvangen) Moore, 90
Ida Helene (Gudvangen) Moore, 90, "went home to be with her Lord and Savior" on Monday, April 30, 2007. She went peacefully at home surrounded by her children. Ida was born to Lars and Inga (Norheim) Gudvangen on Nov. 19, 1916, in Wildrose, N.D., where she was raised.
Today
3 Kalispell Ministerial Association sponsors a prayer breakfast in conjunction with the National Day of Prayer, 6:30 a.m., Salvation Army, Bountiful Drive, Kalispell. Cost $5 for meal. Tickets available at door. Call Drew Buckner, 249-1780 or Daniel Lambert, 752-7021.
James Bruce Peachey, 82
James Bruce Peachey, 82, of Bigfork died Monday, April 30, at age 82. Born in San Francisco on Feb. 8, 1925, he was the youngest of three children born to Glyndon and Robert Peachey.
Deadly cold
Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police arrested a 44-year-old man on suspicion of DUI and endangering the welfare of a child when they stopped him at Meadow Lake Boulevard and Best Way at 9 p.m., with a child in the vehicle.
Flathead County
Flathead County sheriff's detectives are investigating possible child abuse, reported Tuesday afternoon at a Wishart Road home. Deputies returned to the same address later to serve a felony criminal endangerment warrant from 2006 on a 26-year-old man there. He is in jail.
Illegal aliens can't make demands
Don't let the skirmish in MacArthur Park Tuesday confuse you.
Update is Web of woes
CenturyTel Internet upgrade causes e-mail access problems for clients
Break-in left vehicle broken
Kalispell police took a report of theft from a vehicle on Slitter Lane that left the owner without a radar detector, sunglasses, snowbird goggles and a plastic panel below the steering wheel, and with a broken speedometer/odometer cover.
Office space
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Whitefish
Whitefish police arrested a 25-year-old man on Spokane Avenue early Wednesday on suspicion of DUI, driving while suspended and having no proof of insurance.
Park trails campaign passes midpoint
Glacier fund has raised $80,000 toward repairs
Tester: Mercer should quit
Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., on Wednesday called for the resignation of William Mercer as U.S. attorney for Montana.
Julian F. 'Foot' Forthofer, 82
Julian F. "Foot" Forthofer, 82, died Monday, April 30, 2007, at St. John West Shore Hospital in Westlake, Ohio. He was born Nov. 21, 1924, in Avon, Ohio, and was a lifelong resident. He was a graduate of the Avon High School class of 1942, where he lettered in basketball, football and track.
Wednesday, May 2
Cory Douglas Weaver, 57
Cory Douglas Weaver, 57, passed away at his home Friday, April 27, 2007. He was born Jan. 9, 1950, in Marysville, Calif. Cory was raised by his mother, Dorothy, and stepfather, Ira Weaver. Cory grew up in Kalispell and graduated from Flathead County High School in 1968.
Loggers sweep
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Bravettes hold off Hellgate rally
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Whitefish
Whitefish police got a report that four teens in a black Volkswagen Jetta were throwing water balloons at passing vehicles Monday night at First and Lupfer.
Pirates dominate county meet
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Kalispell woman, 18, shot to death
Liberties taken on Liberty Street
Kalispell police arrested a 27-year-old man on suspicion of indecent exposure and disorderly conduct after he reportedly urinated in the street at Hawthorn and Liberty, then began using vulgarities.
Flathead County
The Flathead County Sheriff's Office said a 12-year-old boy on Stillwater Loop called them, crying and telling a story about his father hitting, kicking and choking him because he had not taken a shower on time. He added a detail that his father had broken his nose once before. Deputies discovered none of this had happened. Rather, they said, the boy had taken a swing at his father, who then redirected him to the shower.
Tarisia had potential, mother says
Sherri Caron has a message for those who would mark her daughter's life and tragic death.
Coalition chief urges prudence
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Alarms
Kalispell Ambulance was called for an elderly man who fell from his bicycle at 10th Avenue and Seventh Street West.
Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police arrested a 43-year-old man on suspicion of DUI when they stopped his vehicle on Second Avenue West near the Pamida store early Tuesday.
Tuesday, May 1
Clarence E. Teel, 85
Clarence E. Teel, 85, a resident of Sena-Kean Manor in Smethport, Pa., formerly of Montana for 35 years and eastern Pennsylvania for two years, died Sunday morning, April 29, 2007, at the Bradford Regional Medical Center in Pennsylvania.
J. Torrance Harvey, 92
J. Torrance Harvey, 92, of Kalispell passed away Sunday, April 29, 2007.
Cherry outlook blossoms Blooms arrive early
Today
3 Spring enrollment begins for students new to School District 5, grades 1-8, enrollment office, 233 First Ave. E., (above Flathead County Library), Kalispell. Call 751-3430.
Kalispell
Kalispell police re-disposed of trash after it was fished out of a Dumpster at the Meridian Mini Storage and brought to the station.
Five die in weekend highway accidents
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Flathead County
Flathead County sheriff's deputies are investigating a forced entry at Tropical Bodies tanning spa in Evergreen, where a cash box was forced open and relieved of its $15 contents.
Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police suddenly took over from City Court officials Monday morning when a man appearing there on traffic offenses suddenly bolted out of the courtroom. Police chased him on foot, then - when he hopped into his vehicle - by car. They caught up to him at Sixth Street and Third Avenue West. He now faces a negligent endangerment charge, considerably more serious than his traffic counts.
Whitefish
Whitefish police are investigating a domestic disturbance at a home on Minnesota Avenue reported just after 9:30 p.m. Sunday. A man reportedly beat up his girlfriend, then ran off. She was gone, too, when police arrived, but they later found her. The man was not located.
Anonymous donor gives $90,000 to Habitat
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