Stories for April 2008

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Wednesday, April 30

Kristi Lynn Davis suffered a massive stroke and died Sunday, Apr
April 30, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Kristi Lynn Davis suffered a massive stroke and died Sunday, Apr

2008, at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center. The daughter of Robert and Fran Davis, Kristi was born on Oct. 25, 1957, in Seattle. She grew up in the Flathead Valley, spent summers at her family's cabin on Flathead Lake, and attended Cornelius Hedges Elementary School in Kalispell.

Robert Lee Anderson (aka Bobby Lee, aka Big Bob, aka Bobalouey), 55, of Condon, left “on the ultimate fishing trip” on Friday, April 25, 2008.
April 30, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Robert Lee Anderson (aka Bobby Lee, aka Big Bob, aka Bobalouey), 55, of Condon, left “on the ultimate fishing trip” on Friday, April 25, 2008.

Bob was born on March 30, 1953, in Missoula, to Robert K. "Tuffy" and Leita Anderson. Bob was raised in Condon in the beautiful Swan Valley where he developed a love for the outdoors that is matched by few others and that stayed with him for his entire life.

Mae Enga Christensen, 69,
April 30, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Mae Enga Christensen, 69,

passed away at home on April 23, 2008, surrounded by her family. She had fought a hard battle with cancer. Mae was born May 16, 1938, in Kalispell to Olaf and Julia Erickson. She was raised in the Flathead Valley of Montana.

Veronica Mary (Austin) Rowe Born, 75
April 30, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Veronica Mary (Austin) Rowe Born, 75

was born Jan. 12, 1933, to Lawrence and Florence Austin in Leola, S.D. Veronica passed away on April 27, 2008, in Kalispell.

Kaylynn LeAnn Nelson, 19
April 30, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Kaylynn LeAnn Nelson, 19

months, passed away peacefully in her home in Kalispell on April 24, 2008. Kaylynn was born on Aug. 18, 2006, to Jonny and Debbie 'Red' Nelson.

April 30, 2008 1 a.m.

Wright, Truman set meet records

The Daily Inter Lake

Flathead gets feel-good win
April 30, 2008 1 a.m.

Flathead gets feel-good win

Slow going
April 30, 2008 1 a.m.

Slow going

Kaylynn LeAnn Nelson, 19 months, passed away peacefully in her home in Kalispell on April 24, 2008. Kaylynn was born on Aug. 18, 2006, to Jonny and Debbie “Red” Nelson.
April 30, 2008 1 a.m.

Kaylynn LeAnn Nelson, 19 months, passed away peacefully in her home in Kalispell on April 24, 2008. Kaylynn was born on Aug. 18, 2006, to Jonny and Debbie “Red” Nelson.

She loved to dance and run around in mismatched shoes. Kaylynn was a joy to all who knew her. She will be greatly missed.

April 30, 2008 1 a.m.

FVCC raises tuition by 12 percent

The board of trustees at Flathead Valley Community College on Monday approved an increase of 12 percent in tuition and fees for the 2008-09 school year.

April 30, 2008 1 a.m.

Agency says bull trout should stay 'threatened'

Bull trout should retain their "threatened" status under the Endangered Species Act and there should be distinctions established between populations across the Northwest, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Tuesday.

April 30, 2008 1 a.m.

Man carries bear cub in cooler

Flathead County Sheriff

Veronica Mary (Austin) Rowe Born was born Jan. 12, 1933, to Lawrence and Florence Austin in Leola, S.D. Veronica passed away on April 27, 2008, in Kalispell.
April 30, 2008 1 a.m.

Veronica Mary (Austin) Rowe Born was born Jan. 12, 1933, to Lawrence and Florence Austin in Leola, S.D. Veronica passed away on April 27, 2008, in Kalispell.

Veronica married her first husband, A.J. "Bud" Rowe, on Oct. 18, 1949. They moved to Montana and traveled the state, raising their six children in many towns following Bud's job in highway construction, and settled in Columbia Falls in 1965. They later divorced.

April 30, 2008 1 a.m.

Thompson resigns as FHS wrestling coach

Led Braves to four AA state championships

Tuesday, April 29

Jerry Wesley Walker, 64,
April 29, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Jerry Wesley Walker, 64,

passed away on Friday April 25, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. Jerry was born on May 1, 1943, in DeMotte, Ind., to Robert L. and Bernice (Fischer) Akers. He graduated from Rolling Prairie High School in 1961.

April 29, 2008 1 a.m.

Lawsuit challenges wolf delisting

As promised, a coalition of wildlife conservation groups filed a lawsuit in federal court Monday challenging the decision to remove wolves from protection under the Endangered Species Act.

Tractor-trailer drifts off Montana 35
April 29, 2008 1 a.m.

Tractor-trailer drifts off Montana 35

Mike Bartel of Draggin? Wagon towing company secure cables to a tractor-trailer that overturned 10 miles north of Polson along Montana 35 Monday afternoon. The driver of the truck was not injured and was wearing a seat belt when his vehicle went off the road. The driver struck a guardrail head-on and the end of the guardrail got caught beneath the truck?s axle. Having the guardrail caught in the axle probably slowed the truck?s tumble off the road, according to the Montana Highway Patrol. Draggin? Wagon had seven rigs at the scene to help with the truck removal.

Robert Lee Anderson (aka Bobby Lee, aka Big Bob, aka Bobalouey), 55, of Condon, left “on the ultimate fishing trip” on Friday April 25, 2008.
April 29, 2008 1 a.m.

Robert Lee Anderson (aka Bobby Lee, aka Big Bob, aka Bobalouey), 55, of Condon, left “on the ultimate fishing trip” on Friday April 25, 2008.

Bob was born on March 30, 1953, in Missoula, to Robert K. "Tuffy" and Leita Anderson. Bob was raised in Condon in the beautiful Swan Valley where he developed a love for the outdoors that is matched by few others and that stayed with him for his entire life.

Nancy Jean Kefauver of Havre de Grace, Md., died April 26,
April 29, 2008 1 a.m.

Nancy Jean Kefauver of Havre de Grace, Md., died April 26,

2008, at Harford Memorial Hospital. She was 59.

Monday, April 28

Clara Jane Knauss, 89
April 28, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Clara Jane Knauss, 89

Clara Jane Knauss, 89, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2008, surrounded by her loving family at the Colonial Manor in Whitefish.

April 28, 2008 1 a.m.

Law Roundup

Brush fire

Dolphins draft Hilliard
April 28, 2008 1 a.m.

Dolphins draft Hilliard

DAVID LESNICK/The Daily Inter Lake

Comfort and joy
April 28, 2008 1 a.m.

Comfort and joy

Jereme 'Jerm' Dean Kolden, 32
April 28, 2008 1 a.m.

Jereme 'Jerm' Dean Kolden, 32

Jereme "Jerm" Dean Kolden, 32, passed away April 24, 2008.

April 28, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Children's Story Hour at 10:30 a.m., Flathead County Library in Kalispell; 758-5822.

April 28, 2008 1 a.m.

Mariners, Lakers split twin bill

The Daily Inter Lake

April 28, 2008 1 a.m.

'An accountant at heart'

By KRISTI ALBERTSON

April 28, 2008 1 a.m.

Montana 40 zoning back on Whitefish agenda

The Daily Inter Lake

Sunday, April 27

Mabel E. Boe, 84
April 27, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Mabel E. Boe, 84

Mabel E. Boe, 84, of Kalispell, died of cancer Wednesday, April 23, 2008, in Kalispell, surrounded by her loving family and friends, and the caring staff of Immanuel Lutheran Home.

Leona Pierce Marsh, 90
April 27, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Leona Pierce Marsh, 90

Leona Pierce Marsh, 90, of Kalispell, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. She was born Aug. 20, 1917, in Roy, the daughter of Heber O. and Gertrude Blanche (McKeever) Pierce.

April 27, 2008 1 a.m.

Polson drops Hamilton, Anaconda

The Daily Inter Lake

Hope D. Evans, 83
April 27, 2008 1 a.m.

Hope D. Evans, 83

Hope D. Evans passed away on March 18, 2008, after a long illness from emphysema, in Cottonwood, Idaho.

Barry Lloyd Schulze, 63
April 27, 2008 1 a.m.

Barry Lloyd Schulze, 63

Barry Lloyd Schulze, 63, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at his home in Kalispell. He was born March 6, 1945, in Glendive, to Frederick and Georgia (Hatton) Schulze.

Loretta Mae Dinger Williams, 88
April 27, 2008 1 a.m.

Loretta Mae Dinger Williams, 88

Loretta Mae Dinger Williams, 88, of Kalispell, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2008, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell, of natural causes.

April 27, 2008 1 a.m.

Analysis of the analysis of the 'analysts'

It's not every day that the Daily Inter Lake is cited in the New York Times, but that's just what happened in an April 20 story about the role of military analysts in wartime news coverage.

April 27, 2008 1 a.m.

Cooler spring weather increases flood potential

A stubborn snowpack is raising flood potential for western Montana's rivers and streams, a hydrologist with the National Weather Service said Friday.

April 27, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Flathead Audubon birding trip around Smith Lake Waterfowl Production area, Meet at 8 a.m. at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks building on Meridian Road to carpool. Bring binoculars or scope. All welcome. Call Bob 270-0371.

College travels through 'Time Warp' with cult classic
April 27, 2008 1 a.m.

College travels through 'Time Warp' with cult classic

The 'Horror' of it all

Libby's Wright soars in high jump
April 27, 2008 1 a.m.

Libby's Wright soars in high jump

WHITEFISH - There's that monkey off Seth Wright's back.

Irvin A. Miller, 93
April 27, 2008 1 a.m.

Irvin A. Miller, 93

Irvin A. Miller, 93, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2008, at his residence in Kalispell. He was born April 11, 1915, in Boyd, the son of Lyman D. and Julia Alice (Taylor) Miller.

April 27, 2008 1 a.m.

Bates, Klundt, Caimi claim singles titles

The Daily Inter Lake

April 27, 2008 1 a.m.

Local effects of airline merger uncertain

As Montana's senators gave stern notice to Delta and Northwest airlines Wednesday that their pending merger had better protect flight options and ticket prices in the state, Cindi Martin reserved comment on potential impacts the airlines' joint venture could have on the Flathead.

April 27, 2008 1 a.m.

Mining for the greatest good

Inter Lake editorial

April 27, 2008 1 a.m.

Questions to vex the young college-bound

My oldest son was complaining before he signed up online for the ACT college entrance exam the other night that the SAT signups took him forever - he was hoping the ACT would not require the same amount of time.

April 27, 2008 1 a.m.

Rough day for FHS in softball

The Daily Inter Lake

April 27, 2008 1 a.m.

Glacier falls to Capital, Helena

One of the toughest tasks for any squad is learning to stretch brilliant spurts into long streaks of success.

Saturday, April 26

John Arnold Isch, 85
April 26, 2008 6:04 a.m.

John Arnold Isch, 85

John Arnold Isch passed away on April 19, 2008, in Tacoma, Wash. He was born Feb. 25, 1923, in Kalispell to Emily and Julius Isch. He graduated from Flathead County High School in 1941.

April 26, 2008 1 a.m.

Fire part of a busy day for Evergreen volunteers

The Daily Inter Lake

April 26, 2008 1 a.m.

Polson sticks first loss on Corvallis

The Daily Inter Lake

April 26, 2008 1 a.m.

Whitefish splits in softball

The Daily Inter Lake

Where singles mingle
April 26, 2008 1 a.m.

Where singles mingle

Boomers Singles Group marks a decade of having fun

April 26, 2008 1 a.m.

A.R.M. Invitational draws diverse field

Fourteen teams entered in today's track meet at Whitefish High School

April 26, 2008 1 a.m.

LAW ROUNDUP

Flathead County sheriff

April 26, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Eighth annual Swap-o-Rama 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lakeside School. New and used items and collectibles. Food concessions and baked goods. Call 844-3216 or 253-3336.

April 26, 2008 1 a.m.

Lakers start Legion season on the road

Play a doubleheader Sunday at Mission Valley Mariners

April 26, 2008 1 a.m.

Driver, horse die in crash

The Daily Inter Lake

Perkins 'a total loss'
April 26, 2008 1 a.m.

Perkins 'a total loss'

Owner expresses 'absolute shock'

Friday, April 25

Francis "Fran" LaMar Guest Sr., 85
April 25, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Francis "Fran" LaMar Guest Sr., 85

Francis "Fran" LaMar Guest Sr., 85, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2008, surrounded by loving family, at Health Center Northwest in Kalispell, under the care of Hospice.

April 25, 2008 1 a.m.

Flathead County sheriff

A 17-year-old boy accidentally shot himself while picking off gophers on Farm To Market Road. He was taken by private vehicle to Kalispell Regional Medical Center. His injuries are not life-threatening. Flathead County Sheriff's deputies took the report.

April 25, 2008 1 a.m.

Election drama good for Montana

Inter Lake editorial

April 25, 2008 1 a.m.

500-pound griz moved away from restaurant

By JIM MANN/Daily Inter Lake

April 25, 2008 1 a.m.

Snow slows road work in Glacier

The Daily Inter Lake

April 25, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Marion School annual rummage sale 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

April 25, 2008 1 a.m.

Tedrow's four firsts spark FHS boys' track

By DIXIE KNUTSON/The Daily Inter Lake

April 25, 2008 1 a.m.

Glacier downs Spartans, Eagles

Wolfpack 4-4 in Western AA softball

Bravettes bounce back, split
April 25, 2008 1 a.m.

Bravettes bounce back, split

By GREG SCHINDLER/The Daily Inter Lake

April 25, 2008 1 a.m.

Bear money falls short

Agencies look for ways to keep grizzly bear studies going

Thursday, April 24

April 24, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Marion School annual rummage sale 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Friday.

April 24, 2008 1 a.m.

Law Roundup

Flathead County sheriff

April 24, 2008 1 a.m.

North shore plan denied

The Flathead County commissioners voted 2-1 to deny the North Shore Ranch subdivision application on Wednesday morning.

Francis 'Fran' LaMar Guest Sr., 85
April 24, 2008 1 a.m.

Francis 'Fran' LaMar Guest Sr., 85

Francis "Fran" LaMar Guest Sr., 85, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2008, surrounded by loving family at Health Center Northwest in Kalispell, under the care of Hospice.

April 24, 2008 1 a.m.

Fed warning: Strings attached

Inter Lake editorial

Fish dinner - by the ton
April 24, 2008 1 a.m.

Fish dinner - by the ton

Susan (Stark) Baumeister
April 24, 2008 1 a.m.

Susan (Stark) Baumeister

Susan (Stark) Baumeister, 59, of Billings, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2008, following an extended battle with cancer. Born May 2, 1948, to Floyd and Julie Stark, Susan attended school in Frankfurt, Germany, and Kalispell, graduating from Flathead High School in 1966.

April 24, 2008 1 a.m.

Ultimate fighting strikes Kalispell

Saturday's mixed martial arts event includes 5 locals

April 24, 2008 1 a.m.

Three Braves named All-American

The Daily Inter Lake

House hunting
April 24, 2008 1 a.m.

House hunting

April 24, 2008 1 a.m.

Kyle Hickok, 12, loses battle for life

Kyle Hickok, a young Kalispell boy with a failing liver, died Monday in Seattle Children's Hospital after a hard-fought battle with multiple medical problems following numerous operations.

April 24, 2008 1 a.m.

Whitefish debates drug tests in schools

Random, mandatory drug testing may be the way to curb student drug and alcohol use in Whitefish, but school board members aren't yet convinced that it's the best solution.

Wednesday, April 23

Gracia A. Hilde, 99,
April 23, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Gracia A. Hilde, 99,

passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2008, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell, of natural causes. She had resided there for the past year after spending the last 77 years in Great Falls. Gracia was born on Sept. 9, 1908, in Lengby, Minn., to Louis B. and Hilma (Olson) Anderson, the fourth of five children. In 1925, she graduated from Fosston High School.

April 23, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 State Superintendent of Public Instruction Linda McCulloch and staff host a public information meeting 8 a.m., Polson High School, 111 Fourth Ave. E.

Rock work
April 23, 2008 1 a.m.

Rock work

A loader bucket dumps rocks into a narrow deep ditch while Knife River worker Chris Freeto helps build a French drain underneath the Stillwater River bridge on U.S. 93 near West Reserve Drive on Tuesday. The Montana Department of Transportation determined the bridge was "too bumpy" due to water that accumulated in the soil underneath the bridge. The system installed Tuesday will help solve the water problem.

April 23, 2008 1 a.m.

Police break up large bar brawl

Kalispell Police broke up a fight at a bar near Woodland Park that reportedly involved as many as 10 men early Tuesday.

April 23, 2008 1 a.m.

Mideast meddling not welcome

Inter Lake editorial

April 23, 2008 1 a.m.

Gearing up for the mushroom rush

The Flathead National Forest has signed off on its plans to manage a rush on morel mushrooms this summer, and other land managers are doing the same.

Tuesday, April 22

Gerald R. Osler, 87,
April 22, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Gerald R. Osler, 87,

passed away Sunday, April 20, 2008, at the Mountain View Nursing Home in Eureka, of natural causes.

Clara May Brodniak, 93,
April 22, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Clara May Brodniak, 93,

passed away on April 18, 2008, at the Brendan House in Kalispell. She was born on Jan. 6, 1915, in Missoula to Ira and Adelaide Salsbury. She was one of nine children.

Gerald R. Osler, 87, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2008, at the Mountain View Nursing Home in Eureka, of natural causes.
April 22, 2008 1 a.m.

Gerald R. Osler, 87, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2008, at the Mountain View Nursing Home in Eureka, of natural causes.

He was born Dec. 25, 1920, on a ranch near Denton, the son of Laura and Earl Osler. The family purchased a ranch in 1936 in the Trego area, where they still reside.

Tiny Smart car makes a big impression
April 22, 2008 1 a.m.

Tiny Smart car makes a big impression

As Earth Day 2008 dawned today, Pookie Tully of Kalispell planned to hit the road in a car with a three-cylinder, one-liter engine with the highest miles-per-gallon rating of any gasoline-powered vehicle as rated by www.fueleconomy.gov.

April 22, 2008 1 a.m.

Group takes coal-bed concerns to London

Concerned that British Petroleum may someday return with plans for coal-bed methane development in Canada's Flathead River drainage, representatives from the Flathead Coalition recently called on the company leadership in London.

April 22, 2008 1 a.m.

Law Roundup

Flathead Valley Sheriff's Deputies

Kidsports field work rolls along
April 22, 2008 1 a.m.

Kidsports field work rolls along

With field construction under way and fundraising nearly complete, the first pitch on the most unique field at Kalispell's Kidsports Complex may be just months away.

Monday, April 21

The pain of it all
April 21, 2008 1 a.m.

The pain of it all

For those in the Flathead who suffer chronically, Kalispell clinic offers treatment, hope for healing

Lawrence S. Hendrickson, 78
April 21, 2008 1 a.m.

Lawrence S. Hendrickson, 78

Lawrence S. Hendrickson, 78, of Anaconda passed away Friday, April 18, 2008, at his home.

April 21, 2008 1 a.m.

Law Roundup

Flathead sheriff

April 21, 2008 1 a.m.

'Make their last days the best that you can'

Debra Horinek is pretty matter-of-fact about her career and the honor she recently received.

April 21, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Children's Story Hour at 10:30 a.m., Flathead County Library in Kalispell; 758-5822.

Cool running
April 21, 2008 1 a.m.

Cool running

DAVID LESNICK/The Daily Inter Lake

April 21, 2008 1 a.m.

Board backs Hungry Horse housing plan

The Flathead County Planning Board voted 6-0 on Wednesday to recommend approval of the Hungry Horse Villages subdivision.

Sunday, April 20

Anna T. Mork
April 20, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Anna T. Mork

Anna T. Mork, of Kalispell, passed away Friday, April 18, 2008, at Brendan House in Kalispell. She was born in Michigan, N.D., to Magnus and Marie (Volseth) Mork.

April 20, 2008 1 a.m.

Red tape strangles senior fresh food program

For about 10 years, almost 200 fixed-income senior citizens have benefited from a little program that provides $20 worth of $2 coupons to buy fresh food at local farmers markets.

April 20, 2008 1 a.m.

Libby, Polson leading West in softball

When Polson graduated seven starters from last year's Class A state championship softball squad, Western A's other members likely thought they caught a break.

Worth the wait
April 20, 2008 1 a.m.

Worth the wait

Baby's birth turns soldier's return into extraordinary homecoming

April 20, 2008 1 a.m.

Clueless drivers need to pay more attention

Everyone's got their pet peeves.

April 20, 2008 1 a.m.

Flathead rallies to win Swede Dahlberg Invite

The Daily Inter Lake

Marriage, war and a new life
April 20, 2008 1 a.m.

Marriage, war and a new life

At 10:16 p.m. April 7, Shawn and Crystal McDonough welcomed their son, Derek, into the world. Even though he showed up a week early, Derek still weighed in at 8 pounds 5 ounces and was 21 inches long.

April 20, 2008 1 a.m.

Pushing for the extra mile

Flathead senior Justin Barth set to run in this week's Boston Marathon

April 20, 2008 1 a.m.

Law Roundup

Kalispell police

April 20, 2008 1 a.m.

Realtors seeking protection from law

As the city of Whitefish and Flathead County battle in court over authority for the two-mile "doughnut" area around Whitefish, a local real-estate group is taking steps to provide legal protection for its members as they deal with the interpretation of Whitefish's new critical-areas law.

April 20, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Semi-annual Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints stake conference, 10 a.m., Church Stake Center, Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell. General public invited.

April 20, 2008 1 a.m.

Food or biofuel? Dumb question

Inter Lake editorial

April 20, 2008 1 a.m.

Doing the right thing

Brenda Biesterfeld may or may not be a good worker, but she is probably a good citizen, at least based on her willingness to fight for a good cause.

Harry 'Bing' Holling, 69
April 20, 2008 1 a.m.

Harry 'Bing' Holling, 69

Harry "Bing" Holling, 69, passed away April 16, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. Bing was born Feb. 1, 1939, in Townsend. He was the son of Fane Charles and Hazel (Sitton) Holling.

Saturday, April 19

David Dickey, 87
April 19, 2008 6:04 a.m.

David Dickey, 87

David Dickey, 87, of Bozeman passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at his home. He was born April 29, 1921, on a farm in eastern Montana.

April 19, 2008 1 a.m.

C-Falls, Libby romp in softball

The Daily Inter Lake

April 19, 2008 1 a.m.

Rannebarger to coach Glacier, Flathead swim

Brandon Rannebarger has been named the head swim coach of the Glacier and Flathead high school boys' and girls' programs.

April 19, 2008 1 a.m.

Whitefish boys roll in tennis

The Daily Inter Lake

April 19, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Due to the weather, Christmas in April, scheduled for today, has been postponed. Call 752-7266.

April 19, 2008 1 a.m.

Candidates are pushing for coal development

Montana's "second-tier" statewide political races don't always involve big issues and differences between candidates, but at least two of those candidates are saying that's not the case when it comes to energy development.

Crosstown comeback
April 19, 2008 1 a.m.

Crosstown comeback

Baby boom
April 19, 2008 1 a.m.

Baby boom

April 19, 2008 1 a.m.

Winter's not quite over

The Daily Inter Lake

April 19, 2008 1 a.m.

Eureka's Greenwood, Hannay double winners at T-Falls track

The Daily Inter Lake

Friday, April 18

David Dickey, 87
April 18, 2008 1 a.m.

David Dickey, 87

David Dickey, 87, of Bozeman passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at his home. He was born April 29, 1921, on a farm in eastern Montana.

April 18, 2008 1 a.m.

Polson drops C-Falls in tennis dual

The Daily Inter Lake

April 18, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Muldown Elementary kindergarten registration 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., 600 E. Second St., Whitefish. Call 862-8620.

Fire ruins C. Falls home
April 18, 2008 1 a.m.

Fire ruins C. Falls home

April 18, 2008 1 a.m.

Jensen resigns in Bigfork

Former Whitefish standout had coached volleyball for one year

Bulldogs outdual Vikes
April 18, 2008 1 a.m.

Bulldogs outdual Vikes

Whitefish's top four singles players all win in straight sets

April 18, 2008 1 a.m.

League implications color crosstown softball

When the Flathead Bravettes and the Glacier Wolfpack clash on the softball diamond for the first time today, they will have more than crosstown bragging rights on their minds.

April 18, 2008 1 a.m.

Hellgate sweeps Flathead in softball

The Daily Inter Lake

April 18, 2008 1 a.m.

Law Roundup

Flathead County sheriff

April 18, 2008 1 a.m.

Hikers, bikers invited

The Daily Inter Lake

April 18, 2008 1 a.m.

That's checkmate for state gamers

Inter Lake editorial

Thursday, April 17

Mary Ellen Kennedy Pearson, 85
April 17, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Mary Ellen Kennedy Pearson, 85

Mary Ellen Kennedy Pearson, 85, passed away Dec. 21, 2007, at Colonial Manor in Whitefish. She was born in Brockton on Jan. 1, 1922, to Thomas and Nellie Kennedy, and moved with her family to the Flathead Valley when she was very small. She continued to live in the Flathead Valley all of her life, except for the short time she spent working in the shipyard in Seattle during World War II.

Iris Hawkins, 95
April 17, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Iris Hawkins, 95

Iris Hawkins, 95, a lifetime resident of the Proctor Valley, passed away peacefully Monday, April 14, 2008, at St. Luke's Extended Care Facility in Ronan, after a brief stay. Iris was born June 13, 1912, in Kalispell, the daughter of H.H. Smith and Sadie S. (Parsons) Smith.

They're back - with style
April 17, 2008 1 a.m.

They're back - with style

Amore Salon 'moving on' after arson

Solitary assignment
April 17, 2008 1 a.m.

Solitary assignment

April 17, 2008 1 a.m.

Law Roundup

Flathead County sheriff

April 17, 2008 1 a.m.

Sykes' fans look for developer

Man envisions $15 million complex

April 17, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Light of Hope candle lighting ceremony to honor CASA volunteers, 7:45 a.m., Hampton Inn, Kalispell. Light breakfast buffet 7:30 a.m. All welcome.

Dennis 'Mike' Willcut, 62
April 17, 2008 1 a.m.

Dennis 'Mike' Willcut, 62

Mike Willcut, 62, died April 15, 2008, at his home, with his devoted wife of 42 years at his side. He was born in 1945 in Fargo, N.D., to John and Barbara Willcut. He and his large family moved often in his youth, until they settled in Kalispell. There he met his wife, Rita Karen Fishel.

April 17, 2008 1 a.m.

Morality, law and punishment

Inter Lake editorial

Vito 'Victor' Valentino Rinella, 85
April 17, 2008 1 a.m.

Vito 'Victor' Valentino Rinella, 85

Vito "Victor" Valentino Rinella, 85, passed away at his home April 13, 2008, due to COPD.

Wednesday, April 16

Elmer Absalonson, 85,
April 16, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Elmer Absalonson, 85,

passed away April 12, 2008, at home in Kalispell. He was born July 28, 1922, in Bottineau, N.D., to Norwegian emigrant parents, Samuel and Ragnhild (Peterson) Absalonson. Along with his parents, he arrived in the Flathead Valley in 1925, where he has since resided.

April 16, 2008 1 a.m.

Polson's Peterson throws no-hitter

The Daily Inter Lake

Arnold H. “Jake” Jacobson, 85, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2008, at Hillside Manor.
April 16, 2008 1 a.m.

Arnold H. “Jake” Jacobson, 85, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2008, at Hillside Manor.

He was born May 19, 1922, in Creston, to Bertina and Ernest Jacobson. He attended grade school in Somers and graduated from Flathead County High School.

April 16, 2008 1 a.m.

Community loses two stalwarts

Inter Lake editorial

Flathead blankets Glacier
April 16, 2008 1 a.m.

Flathead blankets Glacier

Braves, Bravettes notch sweep

April 16, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Grace Hospice invites public to receive free information about advance care planning, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., JC Penney Court, Kalispell Center Mall. Call Ellen Kaminski, Grace Hospice, 755-4968, ext. 31.

April 16, 2008 1 a.m.

Eureka nets C-Falls; Bigfork tops Libby

The Daily Inter Lake

Car lands in tree
April 16, 2008 1 a.m.

Car lands in tree

The Daily Inter Lake

April 16, 2008 1 a.m.

Milk thief admits guilt

Flathead County Sheriff

Tuesday, April 15

Ethel Irene Prichard, 76,
April 15, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Ethel Irene Prichard, 76,

passed away peacefully after a long battle with diabetes, Wednesday April 9, 2008, at Heritage Place with her daughters Nancy, Karen and Gail, granddaughter Jackqulynn, son-in-law Fred, and sister Gertrude by her side. She was born in Great Falls on Feb. 14, 1932.

April 15, 2008 1 a.m.

Judge rejects forest-plan lawsuit

A lawsuit filed by Montanans for Multiple Use against the Flathead National Forest nearly five years ago has been rejected on all counts by a federal judge in Washington, D.C.

April 15, 2008 1 a.m.

Families needed for home-building venture

A self-help housing program is seeking families to start building their own homes this summer.

April 15, 2008 1 a.m.

Two FHS wrestlers ink with colleges

The Daily Inter Lake

April 15, 2008 1 a.m.

Flathead County Sheriff's

A 2-year-old child was found alone in Woodland Park. When a concerned passerby returned the child to a nearby Conrad Drive home, a man was reportedly found passed out on the porch and several other adults were found passed out inside. Flathead County Sheriff's deputies are investigating possible child neglect.

Monday, April 14

Ruth Katherine Phelps, 82
April 14, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Ruth Katherine Phelps, 82

Ruth Katherine Phelps, 82, of Hungry Horse passed away Thursday, April 10, 2008, at her home, surrounded by family and friends. She was born Jan. 16, 1926, in Konawa, Okla., to Leonard and Dora (Keller) Lemons.

Ernest G. Brooner, 84
April 14, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Ernest G. Brooner, 84

Ernest G. Brooner, 84, a longtime resident of the Flathead Valley, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2008. Ernie was born March 2, 1924, in Kalispell, the son of Ernest D. and Mabel Louise (Jewell) Brooner.

Margaret A. Iverson, 82
April 14, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Margaret A. Iverson, 82

Margaret A. Iverson, 82, of Kalispell passed away Friday, April 11, 2008, at her home. She was born Dec. 14, 1925, in Conrad, to George and Marie (Nelson) Beattie.

Marie H. McKerrow, 86
April 14, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Marie H. McKerrow, 86

Marie H. McKerrow, 86, passed away Monday, March 31, 2008, from natural causes. Marie was born in Pine Bluff, Ark., on Feb. 10, 1922. She also lived in Shreveport, La., and Tyler, Texas, before moving to Great Falls. She moved to Kalispell in 2006 to be near her family.

April 14, 2008 1 a.m.

Law Roundup

Alarms

April 14, 2008 1 a.m.

More than a tour guide

Trips to the Holy Land are Polson pastor's passion

April 14, 2008 1 a.m.

Forum planned on pre-release center proposal

City and county officials will hold a forum for public comment on a prison pre-release center the Montana Department of Corrections is proposing for the Kalispell area.

April 14, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Children's Story Hour at 10:30 a.m., Flathead County Library in Kalispell; 758-5822

Sunday, April 13

Robert 'Skip' Arbuckle, M.D., 65
April 13, 2008 1 a.m.

Robert 'Skip' Arbuckle, M.D., 65

Robert "Skip" Arbuckle, M.D., 65, passed away at his winter home in LaQuinta, Calif., on Sunday, April 6, 2008, after a battle with cholangiocarcinoma. He was born June 10, 1942, in Philadelphia, and moved to Piedmont, Calif., as a toddler. He attended Piedmont High School and graduated from the University of California-Berkeley in 1963.

April 13, 2008 1 a.m.

Forest gets rare assist from court

Inter Lake editorial

The Great trophy hunt
April 13, 2008 1 a.m.

The Great trophy hunt

More than 100 animal heads, hides and horns were auctioned Saturday in Kalispell

April 13, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Lutherans for Life spaghetti dinner and silent auction noon to 1:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Offering taken to benefit Hope Pregnancy Ministries and other projects. Call 756-8344.

Native preservation
April 13, 2008 1 a.m.

Native preservation

Photo project compiling a historic record of reservation communities

April 13, 2008 1 a.m.

Flathead, Glacier split road games in softball

The Daily Inter Lake

Margaret A. Iverson, 82
April 13, 2008 1 a.m.

Margaret A. Iverson, 82

Margaret A. Iverson, 82, of Kalispell passed away Friday, April 11, 2008, at her home. She was born Dec. 14, 1925, in Conrad, to George and Marie (Nelson) Beattie.

April 13, 2008 1 a.m.

Map takes tourists off beaten path

geo-tourism (n): Tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place - its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage and the well-being of its residents.

April 13, 2008 1 a.m.

Old Steel Bridge: History lesson or progress report?

?Time is a jet plane; it moves too fast.

Signs of the times: Are they for real?
April 13, 2008 1 a.m.

Signs of the times: Are they for real?

The Daily Inter Lake

April 13, 2008 1 a.m.

Records fall at Bigfork Invitational

BIGFORK - Never change horses in midstream.

Ruth Katherine Phelps, 82
April 13, 2008 1 a.m.

Ruth Katherine Phelps, 82

Ruth Katherine Phelps, 82, of Hungry Horse passed away Thursday, April 10, 2008, at her home, surrounded by family and friends. She was born Jan. 16, 1926, in Konawa, Okla., to Leonard and Dora (Keller) Lemons.

Jean Robbins, 84
April 13, 2008 1 a.m.

Jean Robbins, 84

Jean Robbins, 84, of Palm Springs, Calif., and Kalispell passed away suddenly Dec. 9, 2007, as a result of a traffic accident. She was born Aug. 14, 1923, in Wellman, Iowa, to William and Mabelle Wagamon.

April 13, 2008 1 a.m.

FHS boys track champs

The Daily Inter Lake

April 13, 2008 1 a.m.

Polson netters down Bigfork, Stevensville

The Daily Inter Lake

Ernest G. Brooner, 84
April 13, 2008 1 a.m.

Ernest G. Brooner, 84

Ernest G. Brooner, 84, a longtime resident of the Flathead Valley, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2008. Ernie was born March 2, 1924, in Kalispell, the son of Ernest D. and Mabel Louise (Jewell) Brooner.

Marie H. McKerrow, 86
April 13, 2008 1 a.m.

Marie H. McKerrow, 86

Marie H. McKerrow, 86, passed away Monday, March 31, 2008, from natural causes. Marie was born in Pine Bluff, Ark., on Feb. 10, 1922. She also lived in Shreveport, La., and Tyler, Texas, before moving to Great Falls. She moved to Kalispell in 2006 to be near her family.

April 13, 2008 1 a.m.

Chance moments change a life

There are fortunate moments in life when you just happen to be in the right place at the right time.

April 13, 2008 1 a.m.

Law Roundup

Flathead County sheriff

Saturday, April 12

Dawn Marie Alsup, 49
April 12, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Dawn Marie Alsup, 49

Dawn Marie Alsup, 49, of Belgrade passed away April 9, 2008. She was born Sept. 30, 1958, in Romeo, Mich., to David V. and Elizabeth M. (Weber) Weldele.

Howard Allen Gamett, 50
April 12, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Howard Allen Gamett, 50

Howard Allen Gamett, 50, of Bigfork passed away at his home Tuesday evening, April 8, 2008, with his family by his side. Howard was born Dec. 22, 1957, in Great Falls to Lavon and Myra (Marjerison) Gamett.

April 12, 2008 1 a.m.

Road panel searches for solutions

Flathead County's short-term solution to dusty roads doesn't include paving. Instead, the county's road advisory committee suggests better gravel roads.

April 12, 2008 1 a.m.

Whitefish sweeps C-Falls in tennis

The Daily Inter Lake

April 12, 2008 1 a.m.

ALERT backer left life-saving legacy

Civic leader Clyde Smith, 82, also co-founded logging association

Quilt star rising
April 12, 2008 1 a.m.

Quilt star rising

Bigfork artist's designs lauded by renowned quilting publication

April 12, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 West Valley Volunteer Fire and Rescue Auxiliary annual indoor rummage sale fund raiser, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2399 Whitefish Stage Road, two miles north of West Reserve Dr. Donations welcome. Proceeds benefit fire department volunteer gear. Call Mary 755-3643, or Lena 755-5578.

April 12, 2008 1 a.m.

Law Roundup

Flathead County sheriff

Clyde B. Smith, 82
April 12, 2008 1 a.m.

Clyde B. Smith, 82

Clyde B. Smith, 82, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at Heritage Place in Kalispell. Clyde was born April 1, 1926, in Littlefork, Minn., to Carl and Anna Smith. He was raised in Littlefork, graduating from Littlefork High School in 1944.

April 12, 2008 1 a.m.

Libby pushes win streak to 5 games

The Daily Inter Lake

April 12, 2008 1 a.m.

Gas spill cleanup continues

Cleanup of gasoline spilled after a tanker truck overturned last week on Montana 35 near Finley Point continued Friday as the Montana Department of Transportation began looking into whether the state can limit truck traffic on the lake-side highway.

Friday, April 11

Lowell L. Gilman, 92
April 11, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Lowell L. Gilman, 92

Lowell L. Gilman, 92, slipped away peacefully Tuesday, April 8, 2008, "to be reunited in glory with those who have gone before." He was a lifelong resident of the Ruby Valley, currently residing at the Tobacco Root Mountain Care Center.

Patrick Kinsley, 71
April 11, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Patrick Kinsley, 71

Patrick Kinsley, 71, passed away Friday, April 4, 2008, at the Valley View Medical Center in Fort Mohave, Ariz. He was born Dec. 20, 1936, in Deadwood, S.D., to Ronald and Frances (Bilyeu) Kinsley.

April 11, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Free Community Days today and Saturday, Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. No admission.

April 11, 2008 1 a.m.

Bravettes gain split on the road

The Daily Inter Lake

Polson pounds C-Falls
April 11, 2008 1 a.m.

Polson pounds C-Falls

Lilly Joy Freebury, 82
April 11, 2008 1 a.m.

Lilly Joy Freebury, 82

Lilly Joy Freebury, 82, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, with her family at her side. Lilly was born April 11, 1925, to Ed and Nellie Ness.

April 11, 2008 1 a.m.

Law Roundup

Flathead County sheriff

April 11, 2008 1 a.m.

Bigfork netters sweep C-Falls

The Daily Inter Lake

Bridge work
April 11, 2008 1 a.m.

Bridge work

Dave Bowman, guardrail supervisor for the state of Montana, hammers out a guardrail Thursday on the west side of Old Steel Bridge in Evergreen. Working both sides of the river, Bowman removed guardrails on the road leading up to the bridge.

April 11, 2008 1 a.m.

Glacier picks up first victory

The Daily Inter Lake

April 11, 2008 1 a.m.

Grace to continue medical program

W.R. Grace & Co. said this week it will keep operating its medical program for asbestos victims in Libby even though the company has proposed a $2.9 billion bankruptcy settlement with all claimants.

Grace 'Pat' K. Duncan, 82
April 11, 2008 1 a.m.

Grace 'Pat' K. Duncan, 82

Grace "Pat" K. Duncan passed away at her home at 82 years of age, on April 9, 2008, after a long illness.

April 11, 2008 1 a.m.

Arrests in 2001 slayings welcome

Inter Lake editorial

Timothy James Fry, 56
April 11, 2008 1 a.m.

Timothy James Fry, 56

Timothy James Fry, 56, passed away Monday, April 7, 2008, at his residence at Ashley Lake.

Barbara Allen, 80
April 11, 2008 1 a.m.

Barbara Allen, 80

Barbara Allen, 80, 'went home to Jesus' on April 4, 2008, with her family at her side.

Barbara Ann King, 79
April 11, 2008 1 a.m.

Barbara Ann King, 79

Our loving mom, grandma, sister, aunt and friend, Barbara Ann King, 79, passed away at Kalispell Regional Medical Center on Monday, April 7, 2008. She will be greatly missed by family and friends, and we will hold many wonderful memories of time spent with her forever in our hearts.

Thursday, April 10

Beryl H. Garvin, 73
April 10, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Beryl H. Garvin, 73

Beryl H. Garvin, 73, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008, at her home in Kalispell. Beryl was born Aug. 21, 1934, in Canada to Fred and Lena (Blankensop) Heggen.

Virginia Morris, 84
April 10, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Virginia Morris, 84

Virginia Morris, 84, passed away at Kalispell Regional Medical Center on Sunday on April 6, 2008, in the presence of her family. Virginia was born May 29, 1923, in Greencastle, Ind., the second child of Harold and Pauline Ducat.

Barbara Allen, 80
April 10, 2008 1 a.m.

Barbara Allen, 80

Barbara Allen, 80, "went home to Jesus" on April 4, 2008, with her family at her side.

April 10, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 La Leche League meets 10 a.m., Salish Kootenai College Community Room, Pablo. All mothers and their babies welcome. Cal Lora, 406-676-3388.

April 10, 2008 1 a.m.

Bear spray gaining credibility

Inter Lake editorial

Epic snow makes skiers smile
April 10, 2008 1 a.m.

Epic snow makes skiers smile

April 10, 2008 1 a.m.

Developers challenge road-impact fees

Kalispell's proposed road-impact fees could jeopardize the huge Glacier Town Center project, its developer said Tuesday.

'There's lots of gold left in the hills'
April 10, 2008 1 a.m.

'There's lots of gold left in the hills'

Prospectors gather in Kalispell on Saturday afternoon

Barbara Ann King, 79
April 10, 2008 1 a.m.

Barbara Ann King, 79

Our loving mom, grandma, sister, aunt and friend, Barbara Ann King, 79, passed away at Kalispell Regional Medical Center on Monday, April 7, 2008. She will be greatly missed by family and friends, and we will hold many wonderful memories of time spent with her forever in our hearts.

April 10, 2008 1 a.m.

Skilled Glacier learning to win

As an assistant football coach last fall, Joel Bemis spent Friday nights watching Glacier's young, diminutive defensive linemen become engulfed by Class AA's behemoths.

April 10, 2008 1 a.m.

Bravettes reloading on diamond

Any plans the Bravettes had of surprising opponents this season vanished last Saturday into the frigid air at Conrad Complex.

Wednesday, April 9

Susan M. Samuel, 61
April 9, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Susan M. Samuel, 61

Susan M. Samuel, 61, of Kalispell, passed away April 3, 2008, after a year-long battle with brain cancer. Sue was born Jan. 29, 1947, in Aberdeen, Wash., to Edward and Jeanette (Marrs) Panter.

Abbie M. Crowell, 89
April 9, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Abbie M. Crowell, 89

Abbie M. Crowell, 89, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. She was born July 24, 1918, in Akeley, Minn., to Jay and Myrtle (Kimball) Carver. Abbie received her early education in Minnesota.

Joshua Scott Shanahan
April 9, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Joshua Scott Shanahan

Joshua Scott Shanahan, 24, was born Sept. 5, 1983, to Ted and Shawn Shanahan in Salt Lake City, and raised in Kalispell. Josh lived a fulfilling life surrounded by friends and family. Friday, April 4, 2008, he passed on, in his Kalispell home.

Beryl H. Garvin, 73
April 9, 2008 1 a.m.

Beryl H. Garvin, 73

Beryl H. Garvin, 73, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2008, at her home in Kalispell. Beryl was born on Aug. 21, 1934, in Canada, to Fred and Lena (Blankensop) Heggen.

MHP upgrades its firepower
April 9, 2008 1 a.m.

MHP upgrades its firepower

Crack, crack, crack.

Eskil H. 'Skull' Swanson, 98
April 9, 2008 1 a.m.

Eskil H. 'Skull' Swanson, 98

Eskil H. "Skull" Swanson, 98, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008, at Riverside Senior Living in Whitefish.

April 9, 2008 1 a.m.

Bar set high for boys' tennis

After clinching divisional boys' tennis championships last year, the Flathead Braves and Whitefish Bulldogs have their goals set even higher this spring.

April 9, 2008 1 a.m.

Road fees worry big developers

Kalispell's proposed road impact fees could jeopardize the huge Glacier Town Center project, its developer said Tuesday.

Jack Wrightson, 85
April 9, 2008 1 a.m.

Jack Wrightson, 85

Jack Wrightson, 85, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008, at home with his family after an extended illness. He was born July 8, 1922, to Stuart and Grace Hasking Wrightson in Meaderville in Butte.

April 9, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 School District 5 Kindergarten Enrollment Day, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Flathead County Health Department, 1035 First Ave. E, Kalispell. Call Patty Fisher, enrollment clerk, 751-3430.

Prep season finally on track
April 9, 2008 1 a.m.

Prep season finally on track

Twelve teams at Kalispell Time Trials

April 9, 2008 1 a.m.

Democrats ride wave of excitement

Inter Lake editorial

April 9, 2008 1 a.m.

Girl arrested for allegedly punching older brother

Flathead County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 14-year-old Shady Lane girl for family member assault after she allegedly punched her 24-year-old brother in the face after she called 911 to report an argument.

April 9, 2008 1 a.m.

Cleanup continues at fuel spill site

Gasoline that spilled when a tanker truck overturned last week on Montana 35 near Finley Point has so far been kept out of Flathead Lake, according to Carey Cooley of the Lake County Office of Emergency Services.

April 9, 2008 1 a.m.

Convicted killer out on parole

HELENA (AP) - A Kalispell man who was convicted of killing two men in 1978 by running over them while they rode a bicycle has been granted parole.

Tuesday, April 8

Howard Bischoff, 95
April 8, 2008 10:10 a.m.

Howard Bischoff, 95

Howard Bischoff, 95, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008, at Heritage Place in Kalispell. He was born May 3, 1912, in Kalispell, to Gustav and Bertha Bischoff.

Don Raymond Clothier, 85,
April 8, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Don Raymond Clothier, 85,

passed away at his Lakeside residence, surrounded by loving family, on Sunday, April 6, 2008. Don was born Sept. 3, 1922, in Lakeside to Asa and Leah (Jones) Clothier. He attended Lakeside and Somers schools, graduating from Flathead County High School.

S-2 nipped pilot's finger, but not career
April 8, 2008 1 a.m.

S-2 nipped pilot's finger, but not career

Rudy Bergstrom, 85, bolted upright in his chair when he saw the photograph in the Inter Lake of the old S-2 steam engine returning home to Somers.

April 8, 2008 1 a.m.

Grace agrees to settle asbestos claims

Associated Press and Daily Inter Lake

April 8, 2008 1 a.m.

Job extravaganza may include 75 businesses

If you're looking for a job - or a change of pace in your career - Kalispell Center Mall is the place to be on Thursday.

April 8, 2008 1 a.m.

Hammond resigns in Bigfork

The Daily Inter Lake

April 8, 2008 1 a.m.

Man takes beer bottle to the head

Flathead County Sheriff's deputies

Monday, April 7

Carol A. Petek, 60
April 7, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Carol A. Petek, 60

Carol A. Petek, 60, a longtime employee of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, died Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at Brendan House in Kalispell.

April 7, 2008 1 a.m.

'Doughnut' fix is top goal for Whitefish

The Daily Inter Lake

You're getting sleepy, very sleepy…
April 7, 2008 1 a.m.

You're getting sleepy, very sleepy…

By MICHAEL RICHESON

April 7, 2008 1 a.m.

Law Roundup

Flathead County sheriff

Hillary up close and personal
April 7, 2008 1 a.m.

Hillary up close and personal

MISSOULA - Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton laid claim Sunday to Montana's famed female trailblazer - Jeannette Rankin, who in 1916 became the first woman ever elected to Congress.

April 7, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Agape Home Care Inc. brown bag educational seminar on "Transitions for Loss" by Lon Eliason, Home Options Hospice noon to 1:30 p.m., United Way Conference Room, Gateway West Mall, Kalispell. Free. Call Inga Lake or Julie Brubaker, 755-4633.

Sunday, April 6

Edna J. David, 94
April 6, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Edna J. David, 94

Edna David died March 31, 2008, in Ashland, Ore., due to complications from a stroke. She was born to parents Torkel T. and Laura Nissen on May 9, 1913, in New Effington, S.D.

April 6, 2008 1 a.m.

Flathead downs CMR, Great Falls

The Daily Inter Lake

April 6, 2008 1 a.m.

Proposed law targets party hosts

Representatives from several area law enforcement and government agencies met Wednesday to discuss a proposed Flathead County ordinance to target individuals who host underage drinking parties.

Martin 'Marty' Wayne Gemmer, 59
April 6, 2008 1 a.m.

Martin 'Marty' Wayne Gemmer, 59

Martin "Marty" Wayne Gemmer, 59, "went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ" on Friday, April 4, 2008. He died in his home from natural causes.

April 6, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Flathead Audubon Lower Valley migrating waterfowl tour (Part Two). Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Somers Park 'n' Ride, intersection of U.S. 93 and Montana 82. Bring binoculars and/or spotting scope. Call Leslie Kehoe, evenings, 837-4467. All welcome.

Primping for prom
April 6, 2008 1 a.m.

Primping for prom

Barack arrives
April 6, 2008 1 a.m.

Barack arrives

April 6, 2008 1 a.m.

Kindergarten sign-up begins

The Daily Inter Lake

Dora W. Mahugh, 89
April 6, 2008 1 a.m.

Dora W. Mahugh, 89

Dora W. Mahugh, 89, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at Brendan House in Kalispell. She was born May 9, 1918, in Creston, the daughter of Clyde and Sarah (Gosney) Burton.

April 6, 2008 1 a.m.

Libby, Polson roll; Whitefish wins in softball

The Daily Inter Lake

April 6, 2008 1 a.m.

Uncommon cold is an antidote to warming fears

You have to hand it to the global warming crowd. A little cold and snow doesn?t scare them one bit.

Glacier swept in AA debut
April 6, 2008 1 a.m.

Glacier swept in AA debut

Wolfpack falls to Great Falls High and CMR in nonconference doubleheader

April 6, 2008 1 a.m.

Bowing down to 'Idol' can be a serious addiction

"I can stop anytime I want," I told my husband as he rolled his eyes and moseyed into the next room to read a book. "I'm not addicted. I have this under control."

April 6, 2008 1 a.m.

Glacier girls top Helena, Capital in tennis

The Daily Inter Lake

April 6, 2008 1 a.m.

Alarms

Flathead County sheriff

Saturday, April 5

Celine D. 'Sally' Hall, 73
April 5, 2008 1 a.m.

Celine D. 'Sally' Hall, 73

Celine D. "Sally" Hall, 73, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2008, at Brendan House in Kalispell. Sally was born Sept. 2, 1934, in Fargo, N.D., to Leon and Anita (Sauvajo) Duval. She lived in Shelby until her early teens, when they moved to the Flathead Valley.

April 5, 2008 1 a.m.

Glacier track teams off to a solid start

The Daily Inter Lake

April 5, 2008 1 a.m.

Man gets 10 years in prison

The Daily Inter Lake

April 5, 2008 1 a.m.

LAW ROUNDUP

Flathead County sheriff

April 5, 2008 1 a.m.

Spring a great time for families to go green

As the earth greens this spring, families can follow suit, helping conserve resources and saving themselves some greenbacks as a benefit.

April 5, 2008 1 a.m.

Polson pounds Havre in softball

The Daily Inter Lake

April 5, 2008 1 a.m.

Sawtelle resigns from FHS boys' soccer

Flathead High School boys' soccer coach Eric Sawtelle resigned this week after two highly successful seasons at the Braves' helm.

April 5, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 West Valley Volunteer Fire and Rescue Auxiliary annual indoor rummage sale fund raiser, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and April 12, 2399 Whitefish Stage Road, two miles north of West Reserve Dr. Donations welcome. Proceeds benefit fire department volunteer gear. Call Mary 755-3643, or Lena 755-5578.

Snowpack levels rise
April 5, 2008 1 a.m.

Snowpack levels rise

Project Linus hands out 3,000th blanket
April 5, 2008 1 a.m.

Project Linus hands out 3,000th blanket

The local chapter of Project Linus reached a milestone recently, handing out its 3,000th blanket to someone in need.

April 5, 2008 1 a.m.

Libby's Mee in all-star series

The Daily Inter Lake

Friday, April 4

Asher Anderson, 19
April 4, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Asher Anderson, 19

days

Violet Clark, 87
April 4, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Violet Clark, 87

Violet Clark, 87, of Columbia Falls, passed away March 17, 2008, while visiting in Arizona. She was born April 9, 1920, in Meadowcreek, Idaho.

April 4, 2008 1 a.m.

Law Roundup

Flathead County sheriff's deputies were notified after an elementary-school student in Somers, angry at a teacher who assigned too much homework, made a kill list. Other students saw the list and, thinking it was funny, made lists of their own. One target named was Santa Claus. The school decided to handle the incident internally.

Loggers chop down Bravettes
April 4, 2008 1 a.m.

Loggers chop down Bravettes

Geraldine Rae 'Geri' (Weaver) Jammaron, 79
April 4, 2008 1 a.m.

Geraldine Rae 'Geri' (Weaver) Jammaron, 79

Geraldine Rae "Geri" (Weaver) Jammaron, 79, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2008, in Kalispell. Geri was born in Portland on Dec. 4, 1928, the daughter of Gerald R. and Pauline M. (Teasley) Weaver.

Asher Anderson, 19 days
April 4, 2008 1 a.m.

Asher Anderson, 19 days

Asher Anderson, 19 days, passed away Friday, March 21, 2008, at Oregon Health Science University in Portland.

April 4, 2008 1 a.m.

Asbestos victims win one, for now

Inter Lake editorial

April 4, 2008 1 a.m.

One lane of highway still closed

Officials try to determine severity of fuel spill

April 4, 2008 1 a.m.

Board backs project

The Flathead County Planning Board voted 5-1 on Wednesday to recommend approval of the North Shore Ranch subdivision.

April 4, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Consignment items for 42nd annual Creston Auction and Country Fair, accepted today from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at sale grounds. Fair April 5-6, Creston.

April 4, 2008 1 a.m.

C-Falls crushes Whitefish

The Daily Inter Lake

LeRoy 'Mac' Edward McDowell, 78
April 4, 2008 1 a.m.

LeRoy 'Mac' Edward McDowell, 78

LeRoy "Mac" Edward McDowell, 78, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. Mac was born March 19, 1930, in Whitefish to Jim and Irene (Walker) McDowell.

William 'Bill' James Ringwood, 88
April 4, 2008 1 a.m.

William 'Bill' James Ringwood, 88

Bill Ringwood, 88, of Sprague, Wash., entered into rest March 31, 2008. Bill was born Nov. 2, 1919, to Edward W. Ringwood and Katherine (McHugh) Ringwood as the second of six children.

April 4, 2008 1 a.m.

Eureka netters slip by Superior in opener

The Daily Inter Lake

Thursday, April 3

Dorothy E. "Dottie" Pennoyer, 79,
April 3, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Dorothy E. "Dottie" Pennoyer, 79,

passed away April 1, 2008, at Heritage Place in Kalispell.

April 3, 2008 1 a.m.

Early forecast cloudy for girls' tennis

With many of Northwest Montana's courts still battling snow, area girls' tennis coaches agree on at least one thing: It's too early to know what to expect this spring.

April 3, 2008 1 a.m.

Businesses demand new subdivision regulations

State and area building and real-estate groups delivered a letter today to the Flathead County commissioners, demanding that the county rewrite its subdivision regulations.

April 3, 2008 1 a.m.

State workers gaming the system?

Inter Lake editorial

April 3, 2008 1 a.m.

Law Roundup

Flathead County sheriff

Dorothy E. “Dottie” Pennoyer, 79, passed away April 1, 2008, at Heritage Place in Kalispell.
April 3, 2008 1 a.m.

Dorothy E. “Dottie” Pennoyer, 79, passed away April 1, 2008, at Heritage Place in Kalispell.

She was born May 5, 1928, in Libby to James Owens and Rachel (Williams) Owens, the oldest of five children. Her father, James, died when she was young, and she was raised by her mother, Rachel, and stepfather, Orville Hoover.

Low blow
April 3, 2008 1 a.m.

Low blow

A snowplow clears the lower section of Going-to-the-Sun-Road above Lake McDonald on Wednesday in Glacier National Park. Crews, who started clearing snow Tuesday, said they hoped to have the road cleared to the Avalanche Creek trailhead by the end of Wednesday.

Wednesday, April 2

Robert Hall, 67,
April 2, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Robert Hall, 67,

of Whitefish, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2008, from natural causes.

Robert Hall, 67, of Whitefish, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2008, from natural causes.
April 2, 2008 1 a.m.

Robert Hall, 67, of Whitefish, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2008, from natural causes.

He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Janice Hoepfer Hall, in Whitefish; a daughter, Margaret Hall, in Viroqua, Wis.; a son, Andrew Hall, and wife, Kelli, in Riesel, Texas; a sister, Margaret Harper, in Oakdale, Calif.; and granddaughters, Layla, Melissa and Kimberlee.

April 2, 2008 1 a.m.

Judge tosses case over forest road issue

A federal judge has shot down a lawsuit challenging road management actions associated with timber salvage projects on the Flathead National Forest.

April 2, 2008 1 a.m.

Schauf jury asks for more time

After more than 12 hours of deliberation Tuesday, jurors in the Steffanie Ann Schauf trial asked District Court Judge Stewart E. Stadler for more time to reach a verdict.

April 2, 2008 1 a.m.

Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's deputies responded to a Solberg Drive residence after receiving reports that a woman was screaming at a neighbor while pointing her finger like a gun. Two and a half hours later, deputies returned to the residence after a different neighbor called in saying the woman was now threatening him.

April 2, 2008 1 a.m.

Troy rips Eureka

The Daily Inter Lake

April 2, 2008 1 a.m.

Grace ruling a victory for Libby claimants

A bankruptcy judge°¯s refusal to shield the state of Montana from asbestos lawsuits is good news for hundreds of victims still awaiting compensation for illnesses linked to the defunct W.R. Grace vermiculite mine at Libby, a Kalispell attorney said Tuesday.

April 2, 2008 1 a.m.

Glacier, Flathead split in tennis dual

The Daily Inter Lake

Bravettes blank Bulldogs
April 2, 2008 1 a.m.

Bravettes blank Bulldogs

Hash pitches Flathead to opening win

April 2, 2008 1 a.m.

Record snow 'lifts' ski resorts

Inter Lake editorial

April 2, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Glacier National Park.

Tuesday, April 1

Gary Charles Clive "Corky" Corkins, 72,
April 1, 2008 6:04 a.m.

Gary Charles Clive "Corky" Corkins, 72,

passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. Corky was born in Sidney to William and Helene (Ford) Corkins on Oct. 7, 1935. He attended high school at Sidney, and graduated from Browning High School.

April 1, 2008 1 a.m.

Flathead County Sheriff

A Harbor Heights Boulevard man allegedly threw water in his wife's face after accusing her of picking up men at the bar. She reportedly hit him with some keys. Flathead County Sheriff's deputies counseled the couple.

April 1, 2008 1 a.m.

Defendant testifies in fatal crash

The night before she rear-ended a pickup truck on U.S. 93 south of Whitefish, leaving one man dead and two other people injured, 27-year-old Steffanie Ann Schauf watched TV with her boyfriend and hung out with her new dog - a white German shepherd.

Landmark Sykes' up for sale
April 1, 2008 1 a.m.

Landmark Sykes' up for sale

The broker for the proposed sale of the Sykes' Grocery and Market building in Kalispell expects an offer to be made within a few weeks.

April 1, 2008 1 a.m.

Board weighs comments on North Shore Ranch

The Flathead County Planning Board is expected to vote Wednesday on the controversial North Shore Ranch subdivision proposal.