Wednesday, April 30
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Slow going
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.
Flathead gets feel-good win
Thompson resigns as FHS wrestling coach
Led Braves to four AA state championships
Wright, Truman set meet records
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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.
Man carries bear cub in cooler
Flathead County Sheriff
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.
Tuesday, April 29
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.
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
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.
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,
2008, at Harford Memorial Hospital. She was 59.
Monday, April 28
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.
Comfort and joy
Law Roundup
Brush fire
Dolphins draft Hilliard
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'An accountant at heart'
By KRISTI ALBERTSON
Jereme 'Jerm' Dean Kolden, 32
Jereme "Jerm" Dean Kolden, 32, passed away April 24, 2008.
Mariners, Lakers split twin bill
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Montana 40 zoning back on Whitefish agenda
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Today
3 Children's Story Hour at 10:30 a.m., Flathead County Library in Kalispell; 758-5822.
Sunday, April 27
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
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.
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.
College travels through 'Time Warp' with cult classic
The 'Horror' of it all
Hope D. Evans, 83
Hope D. Evans passed away on March 18, 2008, after a long illness from emphysema, in Cottonwood, Idaho.
Rough day for FHS in softball
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Libby's Wright soars in high jump
WHITEFISH - There's that monkey off Seth Wright's back.
Marion area residents riled up by county green-box plan
Mining for the greatest good
Inter Lake editorial
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.
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.
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.
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.
Glacier falls to Capital, Helena
One of the toughest tasks for any squad is learning to stretch brilliant spurts into long streaks of success.
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.
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.
Bates, Klundt, Caimi claim singles titles
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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.
Polson drops Hamilton, Anaconda
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Saturday, April 26
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.
Driver, horse die in crash
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Fire part of a busy day for Evergreen volunteers
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Polson sticks first loss on Corvallis
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Where singles mingle
Boomers Singles Group marks a decade of having fun
LAW ROUNDUP
Flathead County sheriff
Whitefish splits in softball
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A.R.M. Invitational draws diverse field
Fourteen teams entered in today's track meet at Whitefish High School
Lakers start Legion season on the road
Play a doubleheader Sunday at Mission Valley Mariners
Perkins 'a total loss'
Owner expresses 'absolute shock'
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.
Friday, April 25
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.
Election drama good for Montana
Inter Lake editorial
Today
3 Marion School annual rummage sale 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Bear money falls short
Agencies look for ways to keep grizzly bear studies going
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.
Glacier downs Spartans, Eagles
Wolfpack 4-4 in Western AA softball
Tedrow's four firsts spark FHS boys' track
By DIXIE KNUTSON/The Daily Inter Lake
Snow slows road work in Glacier
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500-pound griz moved away from restaurant
By JIM MANN/Daily Inter Lake
Bravettes bounce back, split
By GREG SCHINDLER/The Daily Inter Lake
Thursday, April 24
Fed warning: Strings attached
Inter Lake editorial
House hunting
Today
3 Marion School annual rummage sale 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Friday.
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.
Ultimate fighting strikes Kalispell
Saturday's mixed martial arts event includes 5 locals
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.
Three Braves named All-American
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Fish dinner - by the ton
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.
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.
Law Roundup
Flathead County sheriff
North shore plan denied
The Flathead County commissioners voted 2-1 to deny the North Shore Ranch subdivision application on Wednesday morning.
Wednesday, April 23
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.
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.
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.
Walter, Wildkats get defensive
Mideast meddling not welcome
Inter Lake editorial
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.
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.
Tuesday, April 22
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,
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.
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.
Clara received her early education in St. Ignatius, where her family moved to farm and ranch.
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.
Law Roundup
Flathead Valley Sheriff's Deputies
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.
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.
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.
Monday, April 21
Today
3 Children's Story Hour at 10:30 a.m., Flathead County Library in Kalispell; 758-5822.
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.
'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.
The pain of it all
For those in the Flathead who suffer chronically, Kalispell clinic offers treatment, hope for healing
Lawrence S. Hendrickson, 78
Lawrence S. Hendrickson, 78, of Anaconda passed away Friday, April 18, 2008, at his home.
Cool running
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Law Roundup
Flathead sheriff
Sunday, April 20
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Clueless drivers need to pay more attention
Everyone's got their pet peeves.
Flathead rallies to win Swede Dahlberg Invite
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Law Roundup
Kalispell police
Worth the wait
Baby's birth turns soldier's return into extraordinary homecoming
Food or biofuel? Dumb question
Inter Lake editorial
Pushing for the extra mile
Flathead senior Justin Barth set to run in this week's Boston Marathon
Saturday, April 19
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.
Whitefish boys roll in tennis
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Crosstown comeback
Eureka's Greenwood, Hannay double winners at T-Falls track
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Today
3 Due to the weather, Christmas in April, scheduled for today, has been postponed. Call 752-7266.
Baby boom
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.
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.
C-Falls, Libby romp in softball
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Winter's not quite over
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Friday, April 18
Fire ruins C. Falls home
Hikers, bikers invited
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That's checkmate for state gamers
Inter Lake editorial
Polson drops C-Falls in tennis dual
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Law Roundup
Flathead County sheriff
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.
Bulldogs outdual Vikes
Whitefish's top four singles players all win in straight sets
Jensen resigns in Bigfork
Former Whitefish standout had coached volleyball for one year
Today
3 Muldown Elementary kindergarten registration 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., 600 E. Second St., Whitefish. Call 862-8620.
Hellgate sweeps Flathead in softball
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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.
Thursday, April 17
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.
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.
They're back - with style
Amore Salon 'moving on' after arson
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.
Sykes' fans look for developer
Man envisions $15 million complex
Solitary assignment
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.
Vito 'Victor' Valentino Rinella, 85
Vito "Victor" Valentino Rinella, 85, passed away at his home April 13, 2008, due to COPD.
Law Roundup
Flathead County sheriff
Morality, law and punishment
Inter Lake editorial
Wednesday, April 16
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.
Car lands in tree
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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.
Eureka nets C-Falls; Bigfork tops Libby
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Polson's Peterson throws no-hitter
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Community loses two stalwarts
Inter Lake editorial
Milk thief admits guilt
Flathead County Sheriff
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.
Flathead blankets Glacier
Braves, Bravettes notch sweep
Tuesday, April 15
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.
Armed man leads chase through south Kalispell
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.
Families needed for home-building venture
A self-help housing program is seeking families to start building their own homes this summer.
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.
Two FHS wrestlers ink with colleges
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Monday, April 14
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Today
3 Children's Story Hour at 10:30 a.m., Flathead County Library in Kalispell; 758-5822
Law Roundup
Alarms
More than a tour guide
Trips to the Holy Land are Polson pastor's passion
When the doctor is the patient
Sunday, April 13
Native preservation
Photo project compiling a historic record of reservation communities
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.
FHS boys track champs
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Signs of the times: Are they for real?
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Old Steel Bridge: History lesson or progress report?
?Time is a jet plane; it moves too fast.
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.
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.
The Great trophy hunt
More than 100 animal heads, hides and horns were auctioned Saturday in Kalispell
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.
Records fall at Bigfork Invitational
BIGFORK - Never change horses in midstream.
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
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.
Polson netters down Bigfork, Stevensville
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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.
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.
Flathead, Glacier split road games in softball
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Forest gets rare assist from court
Inter Lake editorial
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.
Law Roundup
Flathead County sheriff
Saturday, April 12
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
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.
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.
Whitefish sweeps C-Falls in tennis
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ALERT backer left life-saving legacy
Civic leader Clyde Smith, 82, also co-founded logging association
Quilt star rising
Bigfork artist's designs lauded by renowned quilting publication
Law Roundup
Flathead County sheriff
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.
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.
Chilly start for track athletes
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.
Libby pushes win streak to 5 games
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Governor visits Superfund site
Friday, April 11
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.
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.
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.
Barbara Allen, 80
Barbara Allen, 80, 'went home to Jesus' on April 4, 2008, with her family at her side.
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.
Law Roundup
Flathead County sheriff
Timothy James Fry, 56
Timothy James Fry, 56, passed away Monday, April 7, 2008, at his residence at Ashley Lake.
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.
Today
3 Free Community Days today and Saturday, Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. No admission.
Arrests in 2001 slayings welcome
Inter Lake editorial
Bravettes gain split on the road
The Daily Inter Lake
Glacier picks up first victory
The Daily Inter Lake
Cold-air funnel forms in West Valley
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.
Bigfork netters sweep C-Falls
The Daily Inter Lake
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.
Polson pounds C-Falls
Thursday, April 10
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.
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.
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.
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.
'There's lots of gold left in the hills'
Prospectors gather in Kalispell on Saturday afternoon
Barbara Allen, 80
Barbara Allen, 80, "went home to Jesus" on April 4, 2008, with her family at her side.
Epic snow makes skiers smile
Bear spray gaining credibility
Inter Lake editorial
Bravettes reloading on diamond
Any plans the Bravettes had of surprising opponents this season vanished last Saturday into the frigid air at Conrad Complex.
Developers challenge road-impact fees
Kalispell's proposed road-impact fees could jeopardize the huge Glacier Town Center project, its developer said Tuesday.
County leads state in roadway fatalities
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.
Wednesday, April 9
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
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
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.
Eskil H. 'Skull' Swanson, 98
Eskil H. "Skull" Swanson, 98, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008, at Riverside Senior Living in Whitefish.
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.
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.
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.
MHP upgrades its firepower
Crack, crack, crack.
Prep season finally on track
Twelve teams at Kalispell Time Trials
Road fees worry big developers
Kalispell's proposed road impact fees could jeopardize the huge Glacier Town Center project, its developer said Tuesday.
Democrats ride wave of excitement
Inter Lake editorial
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, April 8
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,
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.
Man takes beer bottle to the head
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies
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.
Hammond resigns in Bigfork
The Daily Inter Lake
Grace agrees to settle asbestos claims
Associated Press and Daily Inter Lake
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.
Monday, April 7
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.
Law Roundup
Flathead County sheriff
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.
'Doughnut' fix is top goal for Whitefish
The Daily Inter Lake
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.
You're getting sleepy, very sleepy
By MICHAEL RICHESON
Sunday, April 6
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.
Glacier girls top Helena, Capital in tennis
The Daily Inter Lake
Kindergarten sign-up begins
The Daily Inter Lake
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.
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.
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.
Barack arrives
Libby, Polson roll; Whitefish wins in softball
The Daily Inter Lake
Main Street store celebrates its centennial this year
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.
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.
Alarms
Flathead County sheriff
Flathead downs CMR, Great Falls
The Daily Inter Lake
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."
Primping for prom
Glacier swept in AA debut
Wolfpack falls to Great Falls High and CMR in nonconference doubleheader
Saturday, April 5
Polson pounds Havre in softball
The Daily Inter Lake
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.
Libby's Mee in all-star series
The Daily Inter Lake
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.
More schools expand kindergarten
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.
LAW ROUNDUP
Flathead County sheriff
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.
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
Man gets 10 years in prison
The Daily Inter Lake
Glacier track teams off to a solid start
The Daily Inter Lake
Friday, April 4
Asher Anderson, 19
days
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.
Loggers chop down Bravettes
Asher Anderson, 19 days
Asher Anderson, 19 days, passed away Friday, March 21, 2008, at Oregon Health Science University in Portland.
Asbestos victims win one, for now
Inter Lake editorial
C-Falls crushes Whitefish
The Daily Inter Lake
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.
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.
One lane of highway still closed
Officials try to determine severity of fuel spill
Board backs project
The Flathead County Planning Board voted 5-1 on Wednesday to recommend approval of the North Shore Ranch subdivision.
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.
Eureka netters slip by Superior in opener
The Daily Inter Lake
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.
Murder suspect pleads innocent
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.
Thursday, April 3
Dorothy E. "Dottie" Pennoyer, 79,
passed away April 1, 2008, at Heritage Place in Kalispell.
Driver convicted of negligent homicide
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.
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.
State workers gaming the system?
Inter Lake editorial
Finding places to hunt the biggest challenge around Flathead Valley
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.
Law Roundup
Flathead County sheriff
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.
Wednesday, April 2
Robert Hall, 67,
of Whitefish, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2008, from natural causes.
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.
Today
3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Glacier National Park.
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.
Glacier, Flathead split in tennis dual
The Daily Inter Lake
Bravettes blank Bulldogs
Hash pitches Flathead to opening win
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.
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.
Troy rips Eureka
The Daily Inter Lake
Record snow 'lifts' ski resorts
Inter Lake editorial
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.
Tuesday, April 1
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
