Thursday, July 31
Orville Grant Fredenberg, 94
Orville Grant Fredenberg "left this Earth" on July 25, 2008. "His Betsy came down on her angel wings and took him with her."
Dust deputy no laughing matter
Inter Lake editorial
Search under way to replace fire chief
Kalispell's Randy Brodehl announces retirement
A van hit a teenage boy at the intersection of Third Street and Second Avenue West in Columbia Falls, and Three Rivers Emergency Medical Service took him to North Valley Hospital.
Three Rivers Emergency Medical Service
Lakers draw early start, Bozeman
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New docks part of a revamped Scout camp
Improvements under way on Melita Island
Births
Alana Jill Jouppe, daughter of Cole and Kelsey Jouppe of Kalispell, was born May 5 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
'Standing in a big paw of Mother Nature'
Mount Everest climb the latest achievement for mountain medic
Today
3 Children's Story Hour at 1 p.m., Whitefish Library; 862-6657.
Boy helps shower Beanie Babies on Iraq
James Early, 11, and his grandmother Ann Bassett joined forces to help shower northern Iraq with Beanie Babies.
Wednesday, July 30
Kay Landon, 68
Kay Landon "left our world to venture to a special place in heaven" on July 24, 2008. She was in North Valley Hospital. Kay was born May 26, 1940.
Owens 'touched a lot of lives'
Memorial planned Saturday in Kalispell
Keith Wilson Syverson, 74
Keith Wilson Syverson, 74, of Bigfork, passed away from natural causes on Monday, July 28, 2008, at St. Joseph Hospital. Keith was born in Valley City, N.D., to Paul A. and Bessie Syverson on June 27, 1934.
Is it time for conservation bond?
Inter Lake editorial
Bond request to be heard Thursday
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Hazel Dial
Hazel Dial, former resident of Great Falls and Columbia Falls, passed away July 4, 2008, in Tucson, Ariz. She was born in Colin in 1925, to AA and Freda Delger. She moved with her family to Fort Shaw, where she lived until she graduated from high school.
Three charged in pickup theft
Three men were charged Tuesday in connection with the theft and destruction of a 2008 Toyota Tundra truck.
Lazy days of summer
Today
3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., FVCC board room.
Orville Grant Fredenberg, 94
Orville Grant Fredenberg "left this earth" on July 25, 2008. "His Betsy came down on her angel wings and took him with her."
LAW ROUNDUP
Kalispell police
Tuesday, July 29
Robert Harold Hickey Sr., 68
"Robert joined our Lord" on July 23, 2008, at his home in Lewistown, from a battle with cancer. Robert was born on Sept. 21, 1939, to Bernard and Marie Hickey in Detroit.
Subdivision rules come up for public review
The Flathead County Planning Board will hold a workshop on Wednesday to receive public comment on proposed revisions to the county's subdivision regulations.
Cherry season finally arrives
Festival a big step for symphony
Lyric soprano Amy Pfrimmer has sung with major symphonies throughout Europe and the United States and once performed for President George W. Bush, but it didn't take much persuasion for John Zoltek, Glacier Symphony and Chorale music director, to get her to be part of the inaugural "Festival Amadeus" Aug. 4-9 in Whitefish.
Glacier rallies in opener
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Flathead sheriff
The Flathead County Alcohol Enforcement Team arrested 20 youths for possession of alcohol over the weekend, bringing the total number of arrests made in July for minor in possession of alcohol to more than 80. Also, two adults were arrested for providing alcohol to minors. Four of the team's arrests occurred during Columbia Falls Heritage Days.
Anton T. 'Tony' Stempin, 89
Anton T. "Tony" Stempin, 89, of Columbia Falls, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls.
Monday, July 28
Janet E. (Charles) Small Bolton, 83
Janet 'Jan' Evelyn Bolton, 83, formerly of Kalispell, passed away June 21, 2008, after a brave battle with rheumatoid arthritis in Tallahassee, Fla., with daughter Sharon and family beside her.
Helen Alice Root, 83
Helen Alice Root, 83, passed away Friday, July 25, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. Helen Gjerde was born March 6, 1925, the daughter of John and Margaretta (Degner) Gjerde of Grass Range.
Today
3 Children's Story Hour at 11 a.m., Flathead County Library in Kalispell; 758-5822.
Whitefish wages don't keep pace with rising costs
Housing study details what workers earn
From cop to probation officer
"So, what's your crime?"
Flathead sheriff
A one-car accident on West Springcreek Road sent four people to Kalispell Regional Medical Center early Saturday evening, the Flathead County Sheriff's Office reported. The Kalispell and West Valley fire departments responded. No additional details were available Sunday.
Get real
Thai artist?s monk elicits oohs and ahhs
Webb wins men's State AM golf title
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Smith rides Bantry Bay V to win
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Loggers district champs
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Sunday, July 27
Behind the scenes: A board dissolves
Key e-mail part of breakup of county library board
Plum Creek takes right approach
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Guard duty
Galloping down the stretch
Nystuen, Grossman double up on Boogie to the Bank
COLUMBIA FALLS - The Flathead Valley running community has never handed out an award for a summer road race champion, but if it did, Carl Nystuen of Lakeside would sure have to be a serious candidate for this year's honor.
Leading the way for community banks
Kings have taken turns at helm of Montana Independent Bankers Association
Libby in title game
Downs Mission Valley in semifinal
Webb leads men's State Am golf by 4 strokes
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Stuck inside of Kalispell with the Beijing blues again
The 2008 Summer Olympics could be described as the biggest "coming out party" in the history of the world.
Helen Alice Root, 83
Helen Alice Root, 83, passed away Friday, July 25, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. Helen Gjerde was born March 6, 1925, the daughter of John and Margaretta (Degner) Gjerde of Grass Range.
Today
3 40th annual Hockaday Arts in the Park continues 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Depot Park, Kalispell. Over 100 booths featuring fine artists and craftsmen, entertainment, food vendors. $3 daily admission. Over 100 artists and craftsmen, daily entertainment; 755-5268.
Reflections
Janet E. (Charles) Small Bolton, 83
Janet "Jan" Evelyn Bolton, 83, formerly of Kalispell, passed away June 21, 2008, after a brave battle with rheumatoid arthritis in Tallahassee, Fla., with daughter Sharon and family beside her.
Hubert Preston 'Herb' Beckers, 88
Hubert Preston "Herb" Beckers, 88, died at his home in Kalispell on Thursday, July 24, 2008. He was born on his family's farm north of Bigfork on Sept. 7, 1919, to Herbert and Gena (Cook) Beckers.
Lutefisk lawn art is my kind of cod
I had driven by Earl "Swede" Sands' lawn ornaments for some time before I decided to stop by his house one recent afternoon to get an answer to my burning question: Who in the world erects a barrel full of lutefisk in their front yard?
Tidyman's at center of dispute
Saturday, July 26
Marjorie Eula (Lais) Birky, 83
Marjorie Eula (Lais) Birky, 83, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at her home in Kalispell. She was born March 1, 1925, in Hubbard, Ore., to Daniel and Ellen (Egli) Lais.
Today
3 Flathead Audubon invites birders to visit Owen Sowerwine Natural Area along Flathead River. Meet at 8 a.m. at Montessori School, 349, Willow Glen Dr., Kalispell. Return at noon. Bring binoculars. Call Bob Lopp, 257-6886. All welcome.
Home & Hearth
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Arts in the Park
This bronze sculpture by Robert Ball of Kalispell is titled "Lost and Found." Ball is one of more than 100 artists featured this weekend at Arts in the Park. The annual show in Kalispell's Depot Park is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Loggers advance
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Eating disorder treatment center set for Whitefish
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Youth camp celebrates 70th year
Bitterroot Lake site hosts 6,000 to 7,000 people
Webb shoots another 68, leads Men's State Am golf
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Don't test the dust deputy
Road patrol has led to 150 traffic tickets
Friday, July 25
Velma Rosetta (Staab) Walker, 88
Velma Rosetta (Staab) Walker, 88, passed away July 16, 2008, peacefully at her home, under the wonderful care of Hospice of Spokane and her loving son and daughter. Velma was born the youngest of eight children to John Ernest and Stella Louisa Staab on Dec. 29, 1919, in Kalispell.
Taking the reins
Gaylon 'Lum' Owens, 73
Gaylon "Lum" Owens, 73, a lifelong Kalispell resident and businessman, passed away July 19, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Gaylon F. Owens was born in Libby on Aug. 14, 1934, to James Hill Owens and Rachel Williams Owens.
Warren repeats as State Am champ
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Cale Thomas Brown, 27
Cale Thomas Brown, a lifelong resident of Flathead County, died Saturday, July 19, 2008, in a highway accident. Cale was born March 15, 1981, in Whitefish and graduated in 1999 from Columbia Falls High School.
Tying one on
Art of fly-tying taught by masters
Today
3 40th annual Hockaday Arts in the Park July today through Sunday, Depot Park, Kalispell. Over 100 booths featuring fine artists and craftsmen, entertainment, food vendors. Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. $4 advance weekend pass, $5 at gate; $3 daily admission. Over 100 artists and craftsmen, daily entertainment; 755-5268.
Rod Run sets pace for busy weekend
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Mariners, Libby advance at district
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Brosten's homer lifts Kalispell
Kalispell Lakers coach Ryan Malmin had a simple message for Zach Brosten before he stepped into the batter's box in the bottom of the 10th inning.
Cities to try again for local option sales tax
The Montana League of Cities will push again for a local option tax in the 2009 legislative session.
Whitefish EMS ballots in the mail
Ballots for a tax levy to provide around-the-clock emergency medical services in Whitefish will be mailed today to city residents.
Webb shoots 68, leads Men's State Am play
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Thursday, July 24
Warren on top of Women's Am golf
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Suspected fake Haggard a branded man
Man charged with impersonating famous country singer's son
Longtime Bigfork fire chief remembered
During his 39-year tenure as chief of the Bigfork Volunteer Fire Department, Joe T. Nelson was known for his dedication to the job.
Young griz heads for new home
A young female grizzly bear that was captured in the Whitefish Range on Wednesday will be the third bear in four years to be relocated today in the Cabinet Mountain Range.
Rebecca Farm ready for big show
Kalispell's Rebecca Farm may host the FEI World Cup Finals someday.
Alpine lake project makes sense
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Bond support emerges
A recent poll shows that about 58 percent of Flathead County residents would support a $20 million bond issue for Flathead County to buy conservation easements.
Gary Byron Lee, 69
Gary Byron Lee, 'beloved son of God,' husband, brother and friend, passed away at his home in Ferndale on July 20, 2008, because of esophageal and liver cancer.
Breakthrough victory for Twins
Glacier notches first Western AA win in split with Lethbridge
Today
3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Plum Creek, Columbia Falls.
Power on the water in Polson
An unlimited light hydroplane sends up a rooster tail on the Flathead River while competing in the Radio Waves Hydroplane Regatta in Polson on Saturday. The hydroplanes were racing at about 150 mph.
Flying fish
Wednesday, July 23
Twins, Red Sox open district play
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Today
3 The Wave in Whitefish will not open until 7 a.m. today due to a planned power outage for Safeway construction. Call 862-2444.
A week of fun in the Flathead
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Cop accused of shooting dog without provocation
A Kalispell couple is threatening to sue the police department after an officer on Sunday shot their son's dog.
Lakers silence, sweep Elks
Kalispell keeps postseason hopes alive
Stevenson shares Women's State Am lead
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Fly fishers converging on Whitefish
The 43rd International Fly Fishing Show and Conclave stirred up Tuesday in Whitefish and will be in full swing by Thursday.
CEO: Plum Creek here to stay
Plum Creek Timber Co. is "committed long-term" to its operations in Montana, even with plans to sell 320,000 acres in a sweeping conservation deal, said Rick Holley, the company's president and chief executive officer.
Marjorie Ann Sanders
Marjorie 'Marj' Sanders was born May 31, 1931, to Adolph and Anna Pederson of Creston and 'entered her eternal rest' July 21, 2008. Marj was blessed to live her entire life in the Flathead Valley, attending the Creston grade school and Flathead County High School.
Lindbergh Lake fire at 80 acres
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Tuesday, July 22
Phyllis Nelson, 79,
passed quietly in her sleep on July 19, 2008, in Evanston, Wyo., due to complications from lung cancer.
Longtime resident of Anchorage, Alaska, Jane E. Sutton, died peacefully July 5, 2008, at Mary Conrad Center in Anchorage.
A celebration of life, "Jane's Last Roundup," will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 25, at Mary Conrad Center, 9100 Centennial Drive.
Field Of Flames
Bobby Lowry, 9, uses a garden hose to spray down the edge of a burning field of grass Monday afternoon off Lower Valley Road south of Kalispell. After being alerted to the fire outside his home, the boy first called his mother and then called 911. After making the phone calls, the boy went outside and helped a neighbor try to extinguish the rapidly spreading fire. The neighbor was burning woody debris when gusty winds pushed the fire into a nearby field. The man said he was unaware it was illegal to burn.
Fire burns near Lindbergh Lake
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Man threatens neighbors over fireworks
A Stoner Creek Road resident called Flathead County Sheriff's deputies to complain about the neighbors setting off fireworks. If the Sheriff's Office didn't dispatch a deputy, the man threatened, he would make the miscreants stop himself and authorities would have to send somebody anyway.
Pedestrian death poses mystery for law officers
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Loggers split with Mariners
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Phyllis Nelson, 79, passed quietly in her sleep on July 19, 2008, in Evanston, Wyo., due to complications from lung cancer.
Phyllis Edith Price was born Nov. 13, 1928, in Eureka, to Tom and Alice Price. While Phyllis was growing up, the family lived in Eureka, Libby and Kalispell. She graduated from Eureka High School in 1946.
Ethanol group meets this week in Kalispell
The myth is being marched out again: Diverting grain crops to fuel production is wreaking havoc with the price and availability of grains for food.
Monday, July 21
Gabrielle Emaloy Worley
Gabrielle Emaloy Worley daughter of Jason and Ashley Worley of Kalispell, was born May 1 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 19 inches long.
Malachi Timothy Knoll
Malachi Timothy Knoll son of Luke and Marci Knoll of Kalispell, was born May 9 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, and was 20 3/4 inches long.
Olivia Mae LaRoque
Olivia Mae LaRoque daughter of Mike and Anne LaRoque of Kalispell, was born May 2 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 21 inches long.
Taylsen Michael Pond
Taylsen Michael Pond son of Mark and Dara Pond of Kalispell, was born May 1 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long.
Caden Lee Kelley
Caden Lee Kelley son of Katrina Tweedy and Cale Kelley of Kalispell, was born May 1 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Eli Michael Coopman
Eli Michael Coopman son of Meredith and Cory Coopman of Lakeside, was born May 2 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Lucas Dane Rietema
Lucas Dane Rietema son of Jonathan and Tiffany Rietema of Kalispell, was born May 1 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 19.5 inches long.
Shaylene Dawn Parsons
Shaylene Dawn Parsons daughter of Micheal and Kari Parsons of Columbia Falls, was born May 2 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Welfare study: Mixed marks for MT
A state-by-state analysis of welfare reform after 10 years gave Montana D- for welfare-reform policies, but ranked the state in the middle of the pack overall.
Glacier Prep All-Stars win Montana Babe Ruth
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Mariners end regular season on high note
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Charles Norman 'Chuck' Johns, 58
Charles Norman "Chuck" Johns, 58, of 2800 Third St. N.W., a homebuilder, died at his home Thursday, July 17, 2008, after a courageous battle with a glioblastoma brain tumor.
Crowning achievements
Bigfork beauty queen seeks U.S. title to promote charity work
Today
3 Fair-Mont-Egan School Board meets at 7 a.m. in the library.
Births
Taylsen Michael Pond, son of Mark and Dara Pond of Kalispell, was born May 1 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Flathead sheriff
A boat capsized on the Flathead River late Saturday afternoon. Its occupants made it to safety, the Flathead County Sheriff's Office reported. The boat still was missing Sunday.
A 30-year tradition
Sunday, July 20
F. Marlene Hensen, 65
F. Marlene Hensen, 65, of Columbia Falls passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell.
Painting a life
Artist and musician Babah Hanson has created a colorful history for herself
the bucks stop here
Myrna Kelley Fopp, 89
Myrna Kelley Fopp, 89, passed away Friday, July 18, 2008, at HealthCenter Northwest in Kalispell. She was born Feb. 18, 1919, in Kalispell, to Orville and Elizabeth Kelley, the second of three children.
William Franklin 'Bill' Skates, 79
William Franklin "Bill" Skates, 79, of Polson died from cancer Friday, July 18, 2008, at St. Joseph Hospital. Bill was born Nov. 21, 1928, in Haakon County, S.D., to Walter and Ruth Skate.
Lakers roll over Twins
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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.
Today
3 Flathead Audubon birdwatching float trip on Flathead River from Pressentine Bar to Leisure Island. Meet at 9 a.m. at Kalispell K-Mart parking lot. Bring canoe or kayak, lifejackets, binoculars, lunch, raingear. All welcome.
Skate-park success story possible
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Glacier Prep Stars in state Babe Ruth title game
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Patriotic Gore and other global warming mongering
There's almost no point in talking about global warming any longer because global hysteria has long since torched reason - we are now watching the scientific equivalent of the Salem witch trials, where "what we say is true" is more important than "what we know is true."
Cowering in the face of danger
Hank the yellow Labrador met with a death-defying challenge last weekend.
Start-up firm builds its own culture
Whitefish tightens retail-store rules
Requiring ground-floor retail space for new construction and banning chain-store franchises from downtown Whitefish are two of several recommendations the Whitefish City-County Planning Board approved Thursday in an effort to improve the vitality of the downtown shopping district.
Together, again
Mountainettes, Mountaineers return for a reunion at Flathead Valley Community College this weekend
Saturday, July 19
Erwin Eugene Grimm, 65
Erwin Eugene Grimm, 65, a lifelong resident of Kalispell, passed away July 13, 2008, at his Kalispell home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Jan. 19, 1943, in Kalispell, the son of Theodore and Ellen (Radabah) Grimm. Erwin attended local schools, graduating from Flathead County High School in 1961.
Fred A. Barnowsky, 85
Fred A. Barnowsky, 85, passed away in Kalispell on July 15, 2008. Fred was born in Scobey on Feb. 18, 1923. His mother died when he was 2 years old. Along with his older brother, William, his father relocated the family for a time in Wisconsin and then eventually ended up in the Swan Valley.
Nancy Hodgson Hammer, 80
Nancy Hodgson Hammer passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday morning, July 11, 2008, in Kalispell. She was the middle child born to Joseph and Phyllis Hodgson in Helena, on April 24, 1928. Nancy grew up in Great Falls with her older brother, Walker, and younger sister, Joan (deceased).
Marion Irene (Paulson) Rose, 89
Marion Irene (Paulson) Rose, 89, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at Springmeadows in Bozeman. She was born to Martin and Hilda Paulson in Riverside on July 21, 1918. She was the youngest of four children. She moved, along with her family, to the Flathead Valley when she was 14 years old. They made their home in the Bigfork area.
Loggers split with Mariners
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Wiring the way to better sleep
Chris Freitag wired Jim Sevely's head and chest for all sorts of electro-biological stuff: Electrical currents sparking in the brain, breathing, heart rate, snoring.
Iverson, Platke make cut at Junior World Golf
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Jet setters
Today
3 Lakeside Community Club Fair 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pancake breakfast 7-10 a.m. Lakeside Chapel; 5K run/walk 9 a.m. Flathead Bank; Arts and crafts opens 9 a.m. food, silent auction, classic cars; parade 10:30 a.m.; duck races 5 p.m., Tamarack Brewery. Lakeside Neighborhood Plan Committee information booth all day.
Births, July 19 edition
Gabriel Killy Pacheco, son of Thomas and Deborah Pacheco of Whitefish, was born April 30 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Killer of wife gets 80 years
A Hungry Horse man convicted of murdering his wife after an escalating domestic argument will be incarcerated for the next 80 years.
Sex dispute may have led to killing
Teens charged with deliberate homicide
Friday, July 18
Raceway ready to rock
Qualifying today for Montana 200
Fish-purging plan will proceed
The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission declined to vote Thursday on a motion to suspend the use of a fish toxin as part of a westslope cutthroat restoration project in the South Fork Flathead Basin.
Today
3 Little Sapling Program "Let's Go Home" for children 4-7 years old, 11 a.m., Lone Pine state Park picnic shelter. $3 per child. Call Mary Beth Pendley, 755-2706.
Marion Irene (Paulson) Rose, 89
Marion Irene (Paulson) Rose, 89, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at Springmeadows in Bozeman. She was born to Martin and Hilda Paulson in Riverside on July 21, 1918. She was the youngest of four children. She moved, along with her family, to the Flathead Valley when she was 14 years old. They made their home in the Bigfork area.
Board wants it deleted
The Flathead County Planning Board has recommended that the county growth policy be amended to remove references to the interlocal agreement between Whitefish and the county.
A legacy of doubt in Boulder
Inter Lake editorial
Erwin Eugene Grimm, 65
Erwin Eugene Grimm, 65, a lifelong resident of Kalispell, passed away July 13, 2008, at his Kalispell home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Jan. 19, 1943, in Kalispell, the son of Theodore and Ellen (Radabah) Grimm. Erwin attended local schools, graduating from Flathead County High School in 1961.
Nancy Hodgson Hammer, 80
Nancy Hodgson Hammer passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday morning, July 11, 2008, in Kalispell. She was the middle child born to Joseph and Phyllis Hodgson in Helena, on April 24, 1928. Nancy grew up in Great Falls with her older brother, Walker, and younger sister, Joan (deceased).
Third man charged in mushroom-camp fracas
Attorney says incident was not a hate crime
Tutvedt gravel pit reopens
A West Valley gravel pit can reopen after a favorable ruling Tuesday by District Judge Kitty Curtis.
Fred A. Barnowsky, 85
Fred A. Barnowsky, 85, passed away in Kalispell on July 15, 2008. Fred was born in Scobey on Feb. 18, 1923. His mother died when he was 2 years old. Along with his older brother, William, his father relocated the family for a time in Wisconsin and then eventually ended up in the Swan Valley.
Thursday, July 17
Dennis Joseph Pickavance, 81
Dennis Joseph Pickavance, 81, passed away Monday, July 14, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. Dennis was born Aug. 10, 1926, in Charleston,
Cables and planks stretched between trees give people on Big Mountain a Bird's-eye view
Awesome.
Dennis G. Young, 56
Dennis G. Young, 56, of Hungry Horse passed away Sunday, July 13, 2008.
Births, July 17 edition
Drilling: Will Congress ever act?
Inter Lake editorial
Mariners sweep Bitterroot Red Sox
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might as well jump
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Today
3 Children's Story Hour at 1 p.m., Whitefish Library; 862-6657.
Malathion and mosquitoes
Insecticide may have harmful consequences
Gator a hit at swim practice
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Wednesday, July 16
Lee Rost, 77
Lee Rost, 77, passed away Monday, July 14, 2008, at his home in Bigfork. He was born Sept. 29, 1930, at the place his grandfather homesteaded in 1897 in Bigfork, to Ludwig and Clarice (Chapman) Rost.
Dale Witty, 72
Dale Witty, 72, of Buffalo, Wyo., passed away early Monday morning, July 14, 2008, at his home south of Buffalo, surrounded by his wife and children. A celebration of life for Dale will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, July 18, at the Johnson County Fairgrounds community building in Buffalo, with Pastor Marty Rostad officiating. A dinner will be served following the ceremony. A private family interment will take place in the Flathead Valley of Northwest Montana.
Lakers drop doubleheader to G.F. Stallions
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County releases mosquito prevention guide
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No excuse for Marion violence
Inter Lake editorial
Today
3 Children's Story Hour at 10 a.m., Bigfork Library; 837-6976.
A rare albino bear cub was spotted pulling garbage toward the Flathead River near Columbia Falls late Monday evening, the Flathead County Sheriff's Office said.
Flathead County sheriff
Seeking skate-park solutions
Babe Ruth state tourneys in Whitefish, Columbia Falls
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Tuesday, July 15
It is with great sadness that the family of Gerald P. Shannon an
2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. He was born Aug. 6, 1932, in east Los Angeles, to Thomas K. Shannon and Marguerite Bedford.
Henry William Roberts, a former lifetime resident of Kalispell, passed away July 10, 2008, from natural causes. He was born on May 3, 1934.
Hank married Bonnie Carrol McKeller in 1953 and they were blessed with four wonderful children. His profession was being the "best darn sawyer" in the logging industry.
Helen M. Robertson (Ericson, Koziser) died July 2,
2008. She was born April At the age of 2, she moved with her family, Don J. and Hazel Robertson, to Whitefish.
Mushroom pickers clear out after fight
By NANCY KIMBALL
Helen M. Robertson (Ericson, Koziser) died July 2, 2008. She was born April 2, 1911, in Wahpeton, N.D.
At the age of 2, she moved with her family, Don J. and Hazel Robertson, to Whitefish.
Whitefish mulls downtown retail mandates
A mandate to require ground-floor retail space in downtown Whitefish is one of five downtown master-plan amendments that are the focus of a public hearing on Thursday before the Whitefish City-County Planning Board.
Wildlife crossing to be built next week
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Flathead County sheriff's deputies
Flathead County sheriff's deputies were called to Foy's Lake Sunday evening to deal with a group of 20 people reported drinking on the dock. The caller was upset about a woman in a blue dress who was yelling obscenities in front of her children.
Monday, July 14
Officer continues cancer battle
On a good day, John Ortiz can go for a walk, drive around town and work on projects around the house - such as the faucet he fixed this week.
Garden For All
Jill Hoxmeier's face lights up when she talks about food.
W.R. 'Butch' Cady, 84
W. R. "Butch" Cady, 84, a longtime resident of the Flathead Valley, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2008, in Las Vegas.
Today
3 Mosquito Control District board meets 8:30-10 a.m., Earl Bennett Building, second floor conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.
Kalispell police
Kalispell police arrested three males in separate incidents Saturday evening at Woodland Park's skateboard area - a 16-year-old on suspicion of possessing drugs, and an 18-year-old and a 21-year-old on warrants.
Theatre Project production in the renovated auditorium.
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Race fight: 2 whites arrested in attack
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Sunday, July 13
Keith A. Johnson, 79
Keith A. Johnson died July 10, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Polson on Oct. 17, 1928, to H. Irving and Ethel Mallory Johnson.
Warden Douglas Beck, 40
Warden Douglas Beck, 40, passed away July 6, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center from injuries he received from an accident. Warden was born Feb. 10, 1968, in Silverton, Ore., to Bradley and Margaret (Spurgeon) Beck.
Joe T. Nelson, 94
Just three days short of his 95th birthday, Joseph 'Joe' Theodore Nelson's life journey on this Earth came to an end in Bigfork at the home of his granddaughter, Lori. 'And what a journey it was!'
A trail runs to it
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Today
3 Flathead Audubon all day birding tour of Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge. Meet at 6 a.m. at Fish, Wildlife and Parks, 490 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Bring binoculars and lunch. To sign up, call John Hughes, 261-2506. All welcome.
To every thing there is a season
It was time.
Lakers outlast Twins in wild finale
Skateboard summit planned for Monday
Meeting seeks solutions to skate-park problems
Making the right call on water
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Whitefish begins city-manager search
The city of Whitefish has hired a Seattle consulting firm to find a new city manager.
Business district ruling appealed
Downtown Kalispell's business improvement district may not be a go just yet.
Lost Trail a hidden gem
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Errors bury Emeralds
Site work begins for new Kohl's store
Building permit not issued yet for planned $3.9 million store
Presidential puzzle ? who can run?
Every presidential campaign generates its share of unique stories that are fodder for trivia contests, if nothing else.
Saturday, July 12
Beatrice Marietta Havens, 86
Beatrice Marietta Havens, 86, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2008, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. Beatrice was born March 4, 1922, to Adolph and Borgena (Larson) Nelson in International Falls, Minn.
Wyatt B. Silker, 79
Wyatt B. Silker, 79, of Columbia Falls, passed away peacefully at his home June 11, 2008, with his loving family surrounding him. The day Wyatt made his decision to come home from the hospital, it snowed 3 inches, and he was able to watch the snow falling in front of his beautiful mountain one last time. What a perfect ending for an avid skier. He valiantly fought COPD but unexpectedly died from an unknown metastasized cancer. Wyatt is loved and missed beyond description.
William George Welch, 82
William George Welch died after a long illness June 15, 2008. He was born Feb. 24, 1926, in Helena, to Winfred George 'Jack' and Elizabeth Kathryn (Nelson) Welch. Bill moved to Polson as a young boy and completed his public school education in Lake County.
Anne Ingeborg Thomas, 100
Anne Ingeborg Thomas, 100, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell.
Whitefish youth gets probation
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Today
3 Skibsrud Scramble Kids duathlon 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lawrence Park, Kalispell. Registration 8 a.m. Awards to top three finishers in each age category. All participants receive a T-shirt. Light lunch for families follows. Park closed to other activities during event. Call Val, 758-7848.
Blues surge past Glacier
WHITEFISH - When the Glacier Twins and the Calgary Blues resumed play Friday after Thursday's contest was suspended due to a blackout, Twins catcher Brad Nielsen entered the batter's box with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the third inning.
Mariners split at Harp
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Late teacher lives in students' memories
Dorothy McGlenn spent just one year in Dorothy Schoknecht's classroom but she never forgot the much-beloved biology teacher.
Earth, winds and fire
Gusts knock out power, spark blazes
Emeralds 12U on early roll
Friday, July 11
Step right up, see the show
Safeway rebuild prompts 8-month closure
Staff of 57 will be out of work during $17 million project
Robert M. 'Robin' Cox, 60
Robert M. "Robin" Cox passed away June 25, 2008, in Polebridge. He was born July 19, 1947, in Cody, Wyo. His parents were Robert M. Cox Sr., of Fries, Va., and Kathryn E. Cox (Hall) of Bismarck, N.D.
Whitefish man gets 26 months
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Today
3 Hockaday Museum of Art hosts a field trip to Browning to celebrate North American Indian Days. Tour includes Museum of the Plains Indian, traditional Blackfeet meal in a Blackfeet lodge, and drumming ceremony. Cost $75; Call 755-5268 for reservations.
Anne Ingeborg Thomas, 100
Anne Ingeborg Thomas, 100, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell.
Twins, Blues game blacked out
WHITEFISH - The Glacier Twins were supposed to be off today, resting for Saturday's Championship Round at the 24th Annual Sapa-Johnsrud Memorial Baseball Tournament.
Wyatt B. Silker, 79
Wyatt B. Silker, 79, of Columbia Falls, passed away peacefully at his home June 11, 2008, with his loving family surrounding him. The day Wyatt made his decision to come home from the hospital, it snowed 3 inches, and he was able to watch the snow falling in front of his beautiful mountain one last time. What a perfect ending for an avid skier. He valiantly fought COPD but unexpectedly died from an unknown metastasized cancer. Wyatt is loved and missed beyond description.
Beatrice Marietta Havens, 86
Beatrice Marietta Havens, 86, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2008, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. Beatrice was born March 4, 1922, to Adolph and Borgena (Larson) Nelson in International Falls, Minn.
Bases loaded
Errors spoil the day as Lakers split
WHITEFISH - Kalispell's pitching was top-notch, but errors spoiled the day for the Lakers during pool play Friday at the 24th Annual Sapa-Johnsrud Memorial Baseball Tournament.
Whitefish makes progress on CAO
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William George Welch, 82
William George Welch died after a long illness June 15, 2008. He was born Feb. 24, 1926, in Helena, to Winfred George "Jack" and Elizabeth Kathryn (Nelson) Welch. Bill moved to Polson as a young boy and completed his public school education in Lake County.
Thursday, July 10
Hamden Landon Forkner Jr., 89
Hamden "Ham" Landon Forkner, Jr., of Bigfork, a B-17 pilot and distinguished educator, died on July 8, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.
Lakers fall to Chino Reds
Lois M. Gruber, 75
Lois M. Gruber, 75, of Libby, died July 9, 2008, at St. John's Lutheran Hospital. She was born on April 21, 1933, at Choteau, the daughter of Reynolds F. and Thelma M. Cahoon.
Virginia B. Barranger, 87
Virginia B. Barranger, 87, died July 6, 2008, of natural causes at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Dust-control experiment falls short
An experimental product placed on Mennonite Church Road in Creston to reduce dust has not worked as well as Flathead County officials had hoped.
Flathead residents regain water rights
One small step by Verdell Jackson may be one giant leap for Flathead County.
Airborne truck crash-lands in office
Joe T. Nelson, 94
Just three days short of his 95th birthday, Joseph "Joe" Theodore Nelson's life journey on this earth came to an end in Bigfork at the home of his granddaughter, Lori. "And what a journey it was!"
M's back to defend Harp title
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Snowed in
Today
3 Senior Tour & Tea, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell. Free admission for senior citizens; gallery tour begins at 10:30 a.m. Light refreshments.
Two in plane still in stable condition
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John Robert Ward, 65
John Robert Ward, 65, of Columbia Falls, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell.
Let's hope CFAC jobs return
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Spurs blank Twins
WHITEFISH - The Glacier Twins had enough offense Tuesday night to overcome their shaky defense. Their gloves improved Wednesday, but their bats were too quiet for it to matter.
Wednesday, July 9
Linda Maney, 54
Linda Maney passed away on Friday, July 4, 2008, at her home in Lakeside. She passed "quietly in the night" from natural causes. Linda, affectionately referred to by her friends and family as "Wop," was born on July 9, 1953, in Helena, to George and Florence (Scalise) Surman.
Marcella Annetta Collins Jensen Harrison, 88
Marcella "Marcy" Harrison, 88, Libby's "Lady with the Pink Hair, like the eagles has flown" on July 7, 2008. She was born on May 8, 1920, in Kalispell.
Today
3 Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.
Virginia B. Barranger, 87
Virginia B. Barranger, 87, died July 6, 2008, of natural causes at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Whitefish may lighten drainage law
The Whitefish City Council is taking steps to make the city's critical-areas ordinance more flexible as it relates to existing lots and subdivisions.
Library board down to just two members
Two Flathead County Library Board members resigned last week in protest over how the county commissioners did not reappoint a third board member.
Philip Bergmann, 86
Philip Bergmann, 86, died of old age on June 25, 2008, in Oakland, Calif. Phil was born March 31, 1922, and grew up in Kalispell, the fifth child of Nora and Jim Bergmann.
Twins outlast Lobos - twice
WHITEFISH - The Glacier Twins played deep into the night Tuesday at the 24th Annual Sapa-Johnsrud Memorial Baseball Tournament at Memorial Park, and they made sure it was a night to remember.
John Robert Ward, 65
John Robert Ward, 65, of Columbia Falls, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell.
M's win streak at 21 games
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Ronald M. Loveall, 70
Ronald M. Loveall, 70, of Kalispell, passed away on July 4, 2008. He was born in Shelby on April 11, 1938. Ron was raised and attended school in Columbia Falls.
Small plane crashes into corral
A rare harvest of common sense
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Lakers nip KPC in opener
Hergesheimer singles in winning run in the bottom of 7th inning
Tuesday, July 8
Philip Bergmann, 86,
died of old age on June 25, 2008, in Oakland, Calif. Phil was born March 31, 1922, and grew up in Kalispell, the fifth child of Nora and Jim Bergmann.
Cleanup planned for polluted site in Evergreen
The state has given the green light to a plan to clean up a 57-acre contaminated Evergreen area.
Working on the wall
Brian Hall, with Anderson Masonry, mixes cement while rebuilding the original historic retaining wall on Going-to-the-Sun Road above the loop, Wednesday.
High power prices lead to layoffs at Columbia Falls Aluminum
The list of 124 hourly workers to be laid off at Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. starting July 21 was posted in the plant late last week.
Court orders man to remove swastika signs
Neighbors of Kalispell radio host John Stokes recently won a legal decision to force him to remove his Nazi-themed signs near their property.
Man on motorcycle hits deer in park
A 59-year-old motorcycle rider from Reno, Nev. was taken to Kalispell Regional Medical Center Monday after a 10:15 a.m. collision with a deer about 20 miles up Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park. The man, who was transported by Three Rivers EMS, suffered non-life-threatening injuries to his hip and shoulder. There is no word on what became of the deer, park officials said.
Philip Bergmann, 86, died of old age on June 25, 2008, in Oakland, Calif. Phil was born March 31, 1922, and grew up in Kalispell, the fifth child of Nora and Jim Bergmann.
He was a 1940 graduate of Flathead County High School. Phil served in the Navy in World War II, then attended Purdue University.
Monday, July 7
Housing Hall of Famer
Longtime Bigfork builder joins elite group of inductees
Kalispell police
Two pairs of white deer antlers were stolen from an unlocked garage on Seventh Avenue East on Sunday morning, Kalispell police reported.
Today
3 Children's Story Hour at 11 a.m., Flathead County Library in Kalispell; 758-5822.
Dog loses leg, but not heart
No one knows how Tres, a black Labrador retriever mix, ended up without a foot on his back right leg.
Critical-areas law back on Whitefish agenda
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Wayne C. Sather, 53
Wayne C. Sather, 53, passed away as the result of a heart attack Friday, July 4, 2008, at North Valley Hospital in Whitefish.
Sunday, July 6
Dean Alan Eckholt, 71
Dean Alan Eckholt, 71, passed away Monday, June 30, 2008. Dean was born Oct. 14, 1936, in Herman, Minn., to Arnold J. and Beatrice (Klindworth) Eckholt.
Helen E. Hay, 82
Helen E. Hay, 82, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Energy plans divide candidates
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Renowned barrel racer recalls a lifetime of horsemanship
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Ruth French Large, 89
Ruth French Large, 89, a former Kalispell resident, died Saturday, July 5, 2008, leaving two daughters, Jo Tower of University Place, Wash., and Jeane McCoart of Chattanooga, Tenn. She died in her home, just as she'd wished, with loved ones near. Her wish was made possible by the devoted care given to her and the family by Hospice of Chattanooga, and for that support, the family always will be grateful.
Crafting the Cuddle Seat
Kalispell entrepreneurs manufacture infant support chair
Verna Mae McCartney, 76
Verna Mae McCartney, 76, the most wonderful wife, mother and grandmother 'went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ' on July 3, 2008, in Kalispell. She was born in Kalispell on Sept. 30, 1931, to Ruth and Ed Buck.
'Staycation' may be the ticket this summer
Here are some vacation tips I can relate to: Volvo Cars of North America this week issued a press release about how to have fun and relaxation on just a quarter tank of gas.
Emma Jean Sager, 89
Emma Jean Sager, 89, passed away early on the morning of Sunday, March 23, 2008, at Brendan House in Kalispell. This was Easter Sunday, 'so her resurrection followed in the footsteps of her Lord Jesus. What a perfect day to go to heaven!'
I'll be seeing you
'Our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor'
It is worth remembering, as we conclude the Fourth of July weekend, that if hard times are ahead, harder times yet are behind us.
Today
3 Rebecca Farm dressage show and cross country equestrian clinic continues today, Springcreek Road, off West Reserve Drive, Kalispell. Free for spectators. Concessions available; 755-FARM.
Robert Lloyd Monk, 88
Robert Lloyd Monk, 88, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2008, at his home in Kalispell. He was born April 2, 1920, in Kalispell to Wallace and Grace (Haines) Monk.
It's still the wild, wild West
In Hungry Horse, almost anything goes on Independence Day
Susannah Marciana Kelley, 48
Susannah Marciana Kelley, 48, passed away after an extended illness Friday, June 27, 2008. Susannah, who kept her maiden name as her married name, was born in Ashtabula, Ohio, on Friday, Nov. 13, 1959.
Housing coordinator takes Helena job
Longtime city of Kalispell housing program coordinator Lynn Moon has moved to Helena to be closer to her mother in Boulder - and to a similar job in Helena.
Mission Valley in title game
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New champs at tight tourney
Williams, Anderson 4th of July titleists
Kalispell police received 19 fireworks-related complaints in 24 hours, including a war zone on Darlington.
Kalispell police
Saturday, July 5
Cheering for leadership Local cheerleading gym offers more than athletic conditioning
It's more than just pom-poms and pep.
Today
3 Rebecca Farm dressage show and cross country equestrian clinic, today and Sunday, Springcreek Road, off West Reserve Drive, Kalispell. Free for spectators. Concessions available; 755-FARM.
Flathead County sheriff
Flathead County sheriff's deputies responded to Fourth Avenue East North outside of Columbia Falls, where a timber shop had been broken into. While there, deputies noticed the smoking remains of a car that had been torched behind a nearby industrial park. Firefighters extinguished the smoldering wreckage.
Helen E. Hay, 82
Helen E. Hay, 82, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Crews battle elements to collar grizzly bears
Dealing with snow, high water, horses and trapped grizzly bears hasn't been easy, but it's been successful so far this summer for those involved with an ongoing population trend study.
Friday, July 4
Today
3 Middle Fork quick Response Unit annual bake sale, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at QRU Building, on U.S. 2 east near Essex turn-off. Call Thelma Fox or Carol Ambrogini at 888-5607.
Helen E. Hay, 82
Helen E. Hay, 82, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. She was born Jan. 17, 1926, in Saskatchewan to August and Agatha Thiel.
Kalispell man sentenced in 2 cases
A Kalispell man convicted of theft for shoplifting more than $1,240 worth of merchandise from the Target store on U.S. 93 North and criminal endangerment for holding up a fast food restaurant with a fake gun earned a four year committment Thursday to the Montana Department of Corrections.
'We hold these truths '
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Shawn K. Siemens, 36
Shawn K. Siemens, 36, passed away July 1, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. He was born Sept. 18, 1971, in Vancouver, British Columbia.
County proposes 'doughnut' committee
The Flathead County commissioners want an advisory committee that includes Whitefish representatives as the county moves forward to take control of the two-mile planning "doughnut" around Whitefish.
Pyrotechnic pizzazz
Swan Lake man dazzles Lakeside with innovative display
Thursday, July 3
Doreen Smith-Szpak, 55
Doreen Smith-Szpak died of cancer at home Sunday, June 15, 2008, in Anchorage, Alaska, with her family by her side. She was 55 years old.
Sun Road crews really came through
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Champs return to defend golf titles
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Today
3 Coeur d'Alene artist Robert Krogle gives a painting demonstration 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Samarah Art Gallery, Whitefish.
Commissioner candidates spend $40,000
Republican candidates for Flathead County commissioner spent a combined $40,000 for their primary election contest.
George Joseph Daumiller, 76
George Joseph Daumiller, 76, passed away unexpectedly June 29, 2008, at Saint Patrick Hospital in Missoula. He was born in Kalispell on March 2, 1932, to Emma and Joseph Daumiller.
New rules for river campers
Guidelines tightened for sanitation at dispersed campsites along two rivers
Smaller field for annual Emeralds softball tourney
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Twins fall to Shockers
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Abbott repeats as Legend Thunder champ
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The point of snow return
Abigail Peachy, 6, runs through the snow Wednesday at Logan Pass in Glacier National Park. Peachy, who was visiting from Florida with her family, said this was the first time she had played in a field of snow.
As insects sting, complaints pile up
Flathead County tries to confront onslaught of mosquitoes
Ann Sharon Lenon Daley, 66
Ann Sharon Lenon Daley, 66, passed away April 12, 2008, at the home of her brother in Bozeman.
Mariners' win streak reaches 15 games
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Wednesday, July 2
Forrest F. Spencer, 85
Forrest F. Spencer, 85, a longtime Libby resident, died on Sunday, June 29, 2008, at Libby Care Center. He was born on May 13, 1923, in Libby, the son of Vern and Marie (Mitchell) Spencer. He attended school in Libby, graduating from Libby Senior High School in 1941.
Robert N. 'Bob' Frauson, 84
Robert N. "Bob" Frauson, 84, of Columbia Falls, passed away on June 20, 2008. At the time of his death he was living at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell, where he received loving care.
A 45-year-old woman removed from a Bootjack Lake Road residence last week and told not to return, did. Flathead County Sheriff's deputies arrested her for trespass.
Flathead County sheriff
Logan Pass opening today
The entire length of Going-to-the-Sun Road is expected to open this morning, Glacier National Park officials announced Tuesday night.
Joe 'Joe Bear' Kelly Greene, 35
Our friend, teacher, husband and dad, Joe "Joe Bear" Kelly Greene, passed away on June 30, 2008.
Land deal raises a few questions
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Today
3 Children's Story Hour at 10 a.m., Bigfork Library; 837-6976.
Gladys Blanche Bergen, 85
Gladys Blanche Bergen, 85, 'completed the course and won the race' on June 30, 2008, passing away at Brendan House in Kalispell. She was born at her parents' homestead in Whitetail on July 31, 1922. She was the youngest child of Vernon and Beulah Potter.
Survivor recounts ordeal in woods
Frederick 'Fred' R. Yaeck, 94
Frederick "Fred" R. Yaeck, 94, our beloved dad and grandpa, left us on Friday, June 27, 2008, at Heritage Place in Kalispell. Fred was born May 5, 1914, in Dixon, to Reinhold and Fredrica Yaeck. As a young boy he and his family moved to Rudyard, where he grew up and graduated from high school in 1932.
Tire company pays $185,000 in case over harassment
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Lakers earn soggy sweep
About the only thing capable of stopping the Kalispell Lakers these days is Mother Nature.
Tuesday, July 1
Erick Louis Fehlberg, son of Erick Louis Fehlberg and Lillian Opal Lacher, was born Feb. 26, 1928, in Kalispell. He passed away June 23, 2008, in Bakersfield, Calif.
He was raised to be very independent, as his father died when he was young.
Treed cat comes to ground
After spending six days near the top of a towering evergreen tree, Ron and Lori Johnson's cat, Sophie, on Saturday made it to the ground under her own power.
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies
An 18-year-old man shot himself in the hand Sunday evening at a Nyack Flats residence. The man reportedly was inspecting his uncle's .45-caliber pistol, which he thought was unloaded, when it discharged and sent a round through his hand. The man then drove himself to Kalispell Regional Medical Center. Flathead County Sheriff's deputies have ruled the shooting an accident.
Woman survives bad break in woods with serious injuries
For more than 12 hours, 57-year-old Susan Stronberg waited for help to arrive.
C. Falls teacher dies in ATV accident
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Massive land deal in works
By JIM MANN
