Stories for June 2008

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Monday, June 30

Emma Barbara Dolph, 83
June 30, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Emma Barbara Dolph, 83

Emma Barbara Dolph, better known as Barbara, 83, passed away June 26, 2008, in Great Falls at the home of her sister. Barbara became ill in March 2008 of congestive heart failure and moved to Great Falls on June 10. She was born Jan. 29, 1925, in Minot, N.D., to Jacob and Barbara (Voeller) Grismer.

John Vincent Nelson, 87
June 30, 2008 6:06 a.m.

John Vincent Nelson, 87

John Vincent Nelson was 'peacefully called to heaven' on June 24, 2008.

Adee Shoop, 92
June 30, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Adee Shoop, 92

Adee Shoop, 92, passed away peacefully June 26, 2008, at Heritage Place, with her family at her side. She will be greatly missed, but her suffering is over and we know she is in a better place. She was a very dedicated and loving mother.

John F. Fisher, 80
June 30, 2008 6:06 a.m.

John F. Fisher, 80

John F. Fisher, 80, passed away June 27, 2008, at his home in Bigfork.

June 30, 2008 1 a.m.

C.F. group closes deal for bank building

The First Best Place Task Force closed a deal Wednesday to buy the former Glacier Bank building in uptown Columbia Falls.

June 30, 2008 1 a.m.

Births, June 30 edition

Armed and ready
June 30, 2008 1 a.m.

Armed and ready

June 30, 2008 1 a.m.

Camp memories lure teacher back

For most of the year, "home" for Dinah Helgeson is in Thailand at International School Bangkok, where she has been a high school choral teacher for the last seven years. When she and her husband return to the United States, home is Vashon Island, Wash.

June 30, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Children's Story Hour at 11 a.m., Flathead County Library in Kalispell; 758-5822.

Sunday, June 29

no limits
June 29, 2008 1 a.m.

no limits

June 29, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Wag Fest 2008, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Whitefish Armory complex. Animal behaviorists lectures in auditorium, 305 Armory Road. Kids and dogs parade follows; costumes welcome. Frisbee contest. Hot dogs and drinks, noon to 2 p.m. Donations welcome. Call 863-9501.

June 29, 2008 1 a.m.

Olney man hit by train

The Daily Inter Lake

June 29, 2008 1 a.m.

Gun rights are secure - for now

Inter Lake editorial

New water tank gets steel-cable treatment
June 29, 2008 1 a.m.

New water tank gets steel-cable treatment

Kalispell's new 2-million-gallon water tank should be filled up by late July.

June 29, 2008 1 a.m.

Tech support for the clueless

It seems that the first thing you are asked when you call tech support for a computer, for instance, is a very basic insulting question such as whether the computer is plugged in or if you've tried restarting it.

June 29, 2008 1 a.m.

Mariners rips Salmon twice

The Daily Inter Lake

June 29, 2008 1 a.m.

National honor for Flathead coach Jorgensen

Paul Jorgensen likes to say that if you hang around long enough, you're bound to get recognized.

John Vincent Nelson, 87
June 29, 2008 1 a.m.

John Vincent Nelson, 87

John Vincent Nelson was "peacefully called to heaven" on June 24, 2008.

Firm spiffs up old downtown building
June 29, 2008 1 a.m.

Firm spiffs up old downtown building

A piece of Kalispell's downtown history has been burnished and put back into business at the corner of Fourth Street and First Avenue West.

John F. Fisher, 80
June 29, 2008 1 a.m.

John F. Fisher, 80

John F. Fisher, 80, passed away June 27, 2008, at his home in Bigfork.

Adee Shoop, 92
June 29, 2008 1 a.m.

Adee Shoop, 92

Adee Shoop, 92, passed away peacefully June 26, 2008, at Heritage Place, with her family at her side. She will be greatly missed, but her suffering is over and we know she is in a better place. She was a very dedicated and loving mother.

June 29, 2008 1 a.m.

The truth is up there

If you were addicted to the innovative television show "The X-Files" as I was in the 1990s, then you know that "The truth is out there." You also know that you should "Trust no one."

Patrick 'Pat' Hustis, 81
June 29, 2008 1 a.m.

Patrick 'Pat' Hustis, 81

Patrick "Pat" Hustis, 81, formerly of Bigfork, passed from this world with quiet dignity June 26, 2008, at his home in Spokane. Pat was born in Los Angeles in 1927.

Ready to race
June 29, 2008 1 a.m.

Ready to race

Horses still put through their paces at the fairgrounds

June 29, 2008 1 a.m.

Run redo

Brooke Andrus of Bigfork was the overall winner among women

Emma Barbara Dolph, 83
June 29, 2008 1 a.m.

Emma Barbara Dolph, 83

Emma Barbara Dolph, better known as Barbara, 83, passed away June 26, 2008, in Great Falls at the home of her sister. Barbara became ill in March 2008 of congestive heart failure and moved to Great Falls on June 10. She was born Jan. 29, 1925, in Minot, N.D., to Jacob and Barbara (Voeller) Grismer.

Saturday, June 28

Mark Paul Harris, 46
June 28, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Mark Paul Harris, 46

Mark Paul Harris, 46, was born June 17, 1962, in Williston N.D., to Robert C. and Allene Meiers Harris. He left us Tuesday, June 24, 2008, because of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

June 28, 2008 1 a.m.

Cat in tree for 5 days

For five days, Ron and Lori Johnson's cat, Sophie, has been stuck near the top of an 80-foot fir tree near the couple's home south of Whitefish.

Happy 75th, Sun Road
June 28, 2008 1 a.m.

Happy 75th, Sun Road

June 28, 2008 1 a.m.

FHS taps Putzler as soccer coach

Chris Putzler was hired earlier this week as Flathead High School boys' soccer coach.

Singing, worship combined
June 28, 2008 1 a.m.

Singing, worship combined

June 28, 2008 1 a.m.

Man killed in collision identified

The Daily Inter Lake

June 28, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Wild horse and burro auction, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Gates open at 7 a.m. for viewing and bidder registration.

June 28, 2008 1 a.m.

Abbott looks to defend Legend Thunder title

Only one driver has claimed two pro division titles in the Legend Thunder. That's Micah Sampson of Kalispell. He won it the first year it was held - 2002 - and two years later.

Friday, June 27

Kalispell sweeps Stallions
June 27, 2008 1 a.m.

Kalispell sweeps Stallions

Laker pitcher Greg Neils earns a save and a win in doubleheader victory

June 27, 2008 1 a.m.

Scott Crandell

Staff Member Bio

June 27, 2008 1 a.m.

Candace Chase

Staff Member Bio

June 27, 2008 1 a.m.

Plow crews knock down Big Drift

The Daily Inter Lake

June 27, 2008 1 a.m.

Nancy Kimball

Staff Member Bio

June 27, 2008 1 a.m.

Jim Mann

Staff Member Bio

June 27, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Viewing of wild horses and burros up for auction, Flathead County Fairgrounds, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free horse-training demonstrations at 1 and 5 p.m. Call 1-866-4MUSTANGS.

Crash on U.S. 93 kills man
June 27, 2008 1 a.m.

Crash on U.S. 93 kills man

The Daily Inter Lake

Larry Olson, 61
June 27, 2008 1 a.m.

Larry Olson, 61

Larry Olson, 61, of Havre, and a former longtime resident of Kalispell, died Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at Northern Montana Hospital in Havre, with his sister, Connie, and brother-in-law, Larry, at his bedside. Larry died of lengthy illnesses from which he had suffered for most of his life. He gave life a valiant fight.

June 27, 2008 1 a.m.

Frank Miele, Managing Editor

June 27, 2008 1 a.m.

Carol Marino

Staff Member Bio

June 27, 2008 1 a.m.

Lemonade had people on the run

There are stories that make the history books and those that don't.

June 27, 2008 1 a.m.

Mariners take 2 from Kootenai

The Daily Inter Lake

June 27, 2008 1 a.m.

David Lesnick

Staff Member Bio

June 27, 2008 1 a.m.

Dixie Knutson

Staff Member Bio

June 27, 2008 1 a.m.

Hoping for best for Bison Range

Inter Lake editorial

June 27, 2008 1 a.m.

Karen Nichols

Staff Member Bio

June 27, 2008 1 a.m.

Heidi Gaiser

Staff Member Bio

Thursday, June 26

Edna Louise Newton, 70
June 26, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Edna Louise Newton, 70

Edna Louise Newton, 70, passed away Monday, June 23, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

June 26, 2008 1 a.m.

Muhlfeld brings water expertise to council

John Muhlfeld is the Whitefish City Council's go-to guy when it comes to water issues.

June 26, 2008 1 a.m.

Palmer ready to take mayoral reins as a "negotiator by nature"

If the Whitefish City Council were a basketball team, Nick Palmer would be the point guard.

June 26, 2008 1 a.m.

Friel touts "youth and enthusiasm" in his council bid

For Ryan Friel, being a City Council member isn't about the amount of experience or previous community involvement.

Martha Wayne Bennett, 85
June 26, 2008 1 a.m.

Martha Wayne Bennett, 85

Martha (Cavanah) Bennett, 85, a longtime Columbia Falls resident, 'went to the hands of the Lord' on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at the Veterans Home in Columbia Falls. She was born to Dr. L.L. Cavanah and Bessie Cavanah on Feb. 22, 1923, in Providence, Ky.

June 26, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Whitefish School District board retreat 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., board meeting room.

June 26, 2008 1 a.m.

McGrew committed to retaining Whitefish character

Martin McGrew sees himself as a moderate, and that's a good thing, he says, because moderates have the ability to see both sides of an issue.

June 26, 2008 1 a.m.

Martel dominates racing in Hobby Stock

The Daily Inter Lake

WWII bombers drop in
June 26, 2008 1 a.m.

WWII bombers drop in

Planes rev up memories

June 26, 2008 1 a.m.

Taylor aims to bring budget sense to city government

After 17 years of living and working in Whitefish, Kent Taylor is ready to make some time in his busy schedule to be more involved in the community.

June 26, 2008 1 a.m.

Askew wants chance to build consensus, plan for future

Local government is about "the big picture," Whitefish City Council candidate Turner Askew says, not about micromanaging the little things.

Oren 'OJB' Joseph Barnhart, 89
June 26, 2008 1 a.m.

Oren 'OJB' Joseph Barnhart, 89

Oren "OJB" Joseph Barnhart, 89, of Kalispell "passed into the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ" with his wife and family at his side Tuesday, June 24, 2008, after a brief stay at Brendan House in Kalispell. He was born the fifth of 10 children to Roy and Ellen Barnhart on Jan. 14, 1919, in Fairview. Oren moved to this area in 1945 to assist in the construction of the Hungry Horse Dam and later moved to Columbia Falls to work at the Anaconda Aluminum plant.

June 26, 2008 1 a.m.

Coughlin touts experience in both mayor, council roles

The philosophy that guides Whitefish Mayor Cris Coughlin's votes on the City Council is this: "Make sure we make decisions today that are for the benefit of Whitefish in the long run and not for the short-term gain of a few."

June 26, 2008 1 a.m.

Murdock prepared to balance growth, small-town character

For John Murdock, serving the community through local government should be about bringing balance to issues facing the public. He believes he can bring that balance to the Whitefish City Council.

James Blair 'Bubba' Hailey, 53
June 26, 2008 1 a.m.

James Blair 'Bubba' Hailey, 53

James Blair Hailey, or "Bubba," as he was more widely known throughout the Flathead Valley, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer June 20, 2008, at his new home in Somers. He was 53 years old.

June 26, 2008 1 a.m.

Another high point for Sun Road ceremony

Inter Lake editorial

Stallions top Twins
June 26, 2008 1 a.m.

Stallions top Twins

June 26, 2008 1 a.m.

Engineer says "professional distance" can be asset on council

For Mark McGlenn, the critical and complex issues facing the community of Whitefish boil down to an all-encompassing theme - growth.

June 26, 2008 1 a.m.

Ex-mayor says institutional memory, experience are assets

Mike Jenson has long been an advocate of citizen involvement in city government - that's why he's returning to local politics with a bid for mayor.

June 26, 2008 1 a.m.

Whitefish council election

The city of Whitefish is conducting a mail-in election for council and mayor races.

'Controlled explosion'
June 26, 2008 1 a.m.

'Controlled explosion'

June 26, 2008 1 a.m.

City tries to figure out how to add firefighters

The Kalispell Fire Department needs more manpower.

Schauf released pending appeal
June 26, 2008 1 a.m.

Schauf released pending appeal

Facing 10 years in prison for her role in a 2006 drunken-driving crash that killed one man and injured two others, Steffanie Ann Schauf was released on $80,000 bond Wednesday pending her appeal to the Montana Supreme Court.

Wednesday, June 25

Harrison Lee Weaver, 80
June 25, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Harrison Lee Weaver, 80

Harrison Weaver, former pastor of Evergreen Christian Missionary Alliance Church and founder of Fortine Community Church, passed away Jan. 21, 2008, in Deland, Fla.

Susan Joan (Collins) Sorell, 92
June 25, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Susan Joan (Collins) Sorell, 92

Susan Joan (Collins) Sorell, born July 7, 1915, to Kathleen Susan and William G. Collins, "entered into eternal rest" on Wednesday, June 18, 2008, in Tucson Ariz.

June 25, 2008 1 a.m.

Fatalities down on area roads

Flathead County is on pace this year to cut in half the number of people killed on its highways in 2007.

John Vincent Nelson, 87
June 25, 2008 1 a.m.

John Vincent Nelson, 87

John Vincent Nelson was "peacefully called to heaven" on June 24, 2008.

June 25, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Fair-Mont-Egan School trustees meet at 7 a.m., in the library.

June 25, 2008 1 a.m.

Carlin's legacy of laughs is secure

Inter Lake editorial

Dennis Dale Cook, 54
June 25, 2008 1 a.m.

Dennis Dale Cook, 54

Dennis Dale Cook, 54, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2008, at home in Columbia Falls after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Dallas on Aug. 17, 1953, to Anna Belle and Donald Cook, who both preceded him in death.

Tuesday, June 24

Ruth Margaret (Ryan) Hill, 42,
June 24, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Ruth Margaret (Ryan) Hill, 42,

passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Saturday, June 21, 2008. 'We have no doubt that she received her angel wings and was welcomed with outstretched arms by the Lord.'

Clifford E. Jones, 96,
June 24, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Clifford E. Jones, 96,

passed away Thursday, June 19, 2008, at Colonial Manor in Whitefish.

Joseph “Joey” Howke, Schlinger, Foster, Buck, 23, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. He was born Feb. 21, 1985, in Kalispell.
June 24, 2008 1 a.m.

Joseph “Joey” Howke, Schlinger, Foster, Buck, 23, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. He was born Feb. 21, 1985, in Kalispell.

Joey lived in the foster home of Kenneth and Jessie Schlinger for the first 12 years of his life, where he was lucky enough to gain some foster brothers and sisters - namely, Anna, Rebecca, Bonnie, Merisha, Kenneth Jr., Jeff, Brendon, Lynette, Samantha, Norma, Raven and John.

Clifford E. Jones, 96, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2008, at Colonial Manor in Whitefish.
June 24, 2008 1 a.m.

Clifford E. Jones, 96, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2008, at Colonial Manor in Whitefish.

Clifford was born Aug. 8, 1911, in Garden City, Kan., to David and Verna Jones.

June 24, 2008 1 a.m.

Danger of flooding is remote

Area rivers are running swiftly after rising temperatures this weekend melted snowpack in the Flathead River basin's higher elevations, but the flood danger largely has passed.

June 24, 2008 1 a.m.

Forest project appealed over roads, trails

The Flathead National Forest's Red Meadow forest management project has been appealed, with Montanans for Multiple Use challenging provisions that will close roads and trails.

June 24, 2008 1 a.m.

Critical-areas law gets mixed reviews

By LYNNETTE HINTZEThe Daily Inter Lake

Leaping into summer
June 24, 2008 1 a.m.

Leaping into summer

Karen Nichols/Daily Inter Lake

Monday, June 23

Grace J. Waldum, 82
June 23, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Grace J. Waldum, 82

Grace J. Waldum, 82, of Kalispell passed away in her sleep Thursday, June 19, 2008, at her home in Kalispell.

June 23, 2008 1 a.m.

Senate panel OKs funds for Kalispell shooting range

The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday set aside $750,000 to build a law-enforcement training facility in Northwestern Montana.

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June 23, 2008 1 a.m.

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Waste land

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Today

3 Kalispell Public Schools Personnel Committee meets 7 a.m. administration building basement conference room, 233 First Ave. E.

June 23, 2008 1 a.m.

Lakers drop 2 games to Lethbridge; Mariners, Loggers roll

The Daily Inter Lake

Sunday, June 22

Mark Douglass Myers, 47
June 22, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Mark Douglass Myers, 47

Mark Douglass Myers passed away June 14, 2008, after a courageous battle with metastatic renal cell cancer. With an extensive career in the retail grocery business, Mark's employment with Smith's Food Stores provided him and his family the opportunity to live in Tucson, Ariz., Lakeside and Belgrade.

Lifetime of fighting rare disease has made Kila man a tower of strength
June 22, 2008 1 a.m.

Lifetime of fighting rare disease has made Kila man a tower of strength

Lanti Carlson says his battle against Sturge-Weber syndrome has made him a tougher person.

June 22, 2008 1 a.m.

After winning contest, I'll have it 'maid' in the shade

I've always aspired to having a clean house, a really clean house, but living with slobs most of my life hasn't helped my cause. Now I may have stumbled upon a way to actually get the dream clean I've been longing for.

June 22, 2008 1 a.m.

Reward offered for info on vandals

Real estate, business, and conservation groups are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of members of an anti-development group that in May vandalized three new subdivisions.

Sun Road at 75
June 22, 2008 1 a.m.

Sun Road at 75

Public invited to Friday event

David Edward Johnson, 77
June 22, 2008 1 a.m.

David Edward Johnson, 77

David Edward Johnson, 77, of Columbia Falls passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at Healthcenter Northwest in Kalispell. He was born Aug. 8, 1930, in Kalispell, the son of James Homer and Velda Lucy (Funk) Johnson.

June 22, 2008 1 a.m.

Mariners in tourney title game

The Daily Inter Lake

June 22, 2008 1 a.m.

Sun Road: a slightly ancient wonder

Inter Lake editorial

June 22, 2008 1 a.m.

Neighborhood plan debate growing heated

The fight over neighborhood plans and their authority took yet another dramatic turn Wednesday night.

June 22, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Driven Quartet presents a Southern gospel concert, 7 p.m., Kalispell Christian Church, 1075 Foy's Lake Road, sponsored by Montana Gospel Music Association. Free admission; an offering will be taken. Heaven's Peak Flathead Valley quartet, opens the concert.

Donald 'Gene' Stone, 70
June 22, 2008 1 a.m.

Donald 'Gene' Stone, 70

Gene Stone "joined our heavenly father" Wednesday, June 4, 2008, after a very courageous battle with cancer. His final day was spent at the Hospice Center of Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Bret E. Sickmann, 50
June 22, 2008 1 a.m.

Bret E. Sickmann, 50

Bret E. Sickmann, 50, of Kalispell passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2008, doing what he loved. Bret spent his last hours riding on dirt bikes with his friends in the beautiful mountains that he lived to be in.

June 22, 2008 1 a.m.

Haditha: A media-made 'atrocity'?

The New York Times referred to the deaths of as many as 24 Iraqi civilians in the town of Haditha as the "defining atrocity" of the Iraq War.

Saturday, June 21

Arlene Mae Wagner White, 84
June 21, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Arlene Mae Wagner White, 84

Arlene Mae Wagner White, 84, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2008, at home in Hungry Horse. She was born in Creston on April 9, 1924, to Albert and Emma (Heller) Wagner.

June 21, 2008 1 a.m.

Mariners dump Dillon

The Daily Inter Lake

June 21, 2008 1 a.m.

Severson to coach Bravettes softball

Tim Severson has been named the head softball coach at Flathead High School.

Generations of care
June 21, 2008 1 a.m.

Generations of care

Grandmother inspired top nurse

Driver gets 10 years for fatal 2006 crash
June 21, 2008 1 a.m.

Driver gets 10 years for fatal 2006 crash

Schauf apologizes to victim's family

June 21, 2008 1 a.m.

Alarms

Flathead County sheriff

June 21, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Flathead County Search and Rescue Pancake Breakfast fundraiser and open house 7 to 11 a.m., 525 Three Mile Dr., Kalispell. Includes eggs, sausage, juice and coffee. Suggested minimum donation $5. Meet the specialty search teams. Everyone welcome. Call Chris Fraser, 471-3519.

June 21, 2008 1 a.m.

They'll be late but juicy

This year's Flathead cherry harvest will be lighter and later than typical, but that means bigger profits for growers.

June 21, 2008 1 a.m.

Express yourself, share your voice

Empowerment camp helps teens blossom

Friday, June 20

Harold William Johnson, 86
June 20, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Harold William Johnson, 86

Harold William Johnson, 86, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls. He was born March 3, 1922, in Kalispell, the son of Kauvin B. and Johanna (Peterson) Johnson.

June 20, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Northwest Montana Human Resources Main Street, Kalispell.

Michael Robert Willcut, 22
June 20, 2008 1 a.m.

Michael Robert Willcut, 22

Michael Robert Willcut, or 'Mikey Bob,' as his mother called him, 'was called up to heaven' to join his Grandpa Tom Taylor and Grandpa Roger Willcut on Saturday, June 14, 2008, when the car accident occurred. He was returning from what he loved best, spending time with good friends in the outdoors of Montana.

June 20, 2008 1 a.m.

County addresses gravel pit Catch-22

In an effort to solve a Catch-22 problem in the gravel pit permit process, the Flathead County Planning Board forwarded a zoning text amendment to the county commissioners on Wednesday.

June 20, 2008 1 a.m.

Relay gives hope to cancer patients

Hundreds of people across the Flathead Valley will take a bold step in the fight against cancer as they walk together in the Relay for Life.

June 20, 2008 1 a.m.

Slides set back Glacier plowing

'They've been having a heck of a time'

Thursday, June 19

Berna Irene Newman, 88
June 19, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Berna Irene Newman, 88

Berna Irene Newman, 88, of Columbia Falls, passed away peacefully Monday, June 16, 2008, at the Montana Veterans Home, where she spent the last three years of her life. She was the daughter of Leslie Grant and Agnes Irene (Ludolph) Adams and was born Nov. 22, 1919, in Remer, Minn. She was the oldest of 15 children born of that union.

June 19, 2008 1 a.m.

Mission Valley pulls out two wins over Libby

The Daily Inter Lake

June 19, 2008 1 a.m.

Boy hurt by burning gas bottle

The Daily Inter Lake

June 19, 2008 1 a.m.

EPA curtails dust at Libby mine

In response to citizen complaints, the federal Environmental Protection Agency is taking immediate steps to curtail excessive dust at the former W.R. Grace & Co. vermiculite mine near Libby.

Casey Michael Neil Kent, 35
June 19, 2008 1 a.m.

Casey Michael Neil Kent, 35

Casey Michael Neil Kent, 35, passed peacefully from this world June 14, 2008, from injuries sustained in a skateboarding accident in Columbia Falls.

June 19, 2008 1 a.m.

In memory of Allison: Safety first

Inter Lake editorial

June 19, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Flathead Special Education Cooperative meets 8:30 a.m., 1001 S. Main St., basement conference room.

Robert 'Bob' D. Goodman, 65
June 19, 2008 1 a.m.

Robert 'Bob' D. Goodman, 65

Robert "Bob" D. Goodman, 65, passed away Monday, June 16, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. He was born Feb. 2, 1943, in Palo Alto, Calif., to Army G. and Mae Marie (Sterner) Goodman.

Wild horses, burros in town June 28
June 19, 2008 1 a.m.

Wild horses, burros in town June 28

The Daily Inter Lake

Wednesday, June 18

John Calhoun Felton, 85
June 18, 2008 6:06 a.m.

John Calhoun Felton, 85

John Calhoun Felton, 85, "officially retired" at his home on Sunday, June 15, 2008. John was born to Robert and Stella Felton on March 25, 1923, in the heart of the Bear Paw Mountains, where he spent his adolescent years. John attended welding school in Butte and then moved to Seattle to work in the shipyards.

June 18, 2008 1 a.m.

Russert: The voice of the people

Inter Lake editorial

June 18, 2008 1 a.m.

Revocation of release for convicted driver denied

District Court Judge Stewart E. Stadler on Tuesday dismissed a petition from prosecutors to revoke the conditional release of Steffanie Ann Schauf.

June 18, 2008 1 a.m.

Hosek overall champ at Levengood shoot

The Daily Inter Lake

June 18, 2008 1 a.m.

Iverson captures state junior golf title

The Daily Inter Lake

June 18, 2008 1 a.m.

Electrics jolt Twins in AA doubleheader

The Daily Inter Lake

Riley William Childers, 89
June 18, 2008 1 a.m.

Riley William Childers, 89

Riley William Childers, 89, passed away Friday, June 13, 2008, at Lake View Care Center in Bigfork. Riley was born to Van and Ethel Childers at Galata on May 16, 1919. He attended rural grade school through grade eight and graduated from Galata High School in 1938.

June 18, 2008 1 a.m.

Crimes related to gas prices on the rise

In Kalispell, crimes related to the climbing price of gasoline are on the rise.

June 18, 2008 1 a.m.

Marquardt, Dezort fail to post scores in second go at CNFR

The Daily Inter Lake

June 18, 2008 1 a.m.

Mavericks take 2 more from Lakers

The Daily Inter Lake

June 18, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

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

Safe place
June 18, 2008 1 a.m.

Safe place

A whitetail deer fawn lies perfectly still in the grass near the Stlllwater River on Saturday morning. Doe deer often hide their fawns in a safe place while they graze. The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks urges people to leave a fawn alone if they find one. It's natural for does to leave their fawns alone for an extended period of time, according to a recent press release from the department. The agency cautions people not to touch or move a fawn. The wildlife agency also reminds people to keep dogs under control to prevent them from injuring or killing young wildlife.

Tuesday, June 17

June 17, 2008 1 a.m.

Mariners down Helena Reps

The Daily Inter Lake

June 17, 2008 1 a.m.

Births, June 16 edition

June 17, 2008 1 a.m.

Schweitzer touts state's energy potential

Nancy Kimball/The Daily Inter Lake

Roundabout dedicated to girl killed at intersection
June 17, 2008 1 a.m.

Roundabout dedicated to girl killed at intersection

By NICHOLAS LEDDEN

Monday, June 16

Vose A. Robertson, 94
June 16, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Vose A. Robertson, 94

Vose A. Robertson, 94, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at Heritage Place in Kalispell. He was born Jan. 13, 1914, in Kalispell, the son of Clyde 'Rabbit' and Minnie (Vose) Robertson.

June 16, 2008 1 a.m.

Mariners claim Dillon tourney

The Daily Inter Lake

June 16, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

Children's Story Hour at 11 a.m., Flathead County Library in Kalispell; 758-5822.

June 16, 2008 1 a.m.

Dog killingcase under investigation

Despite publicity stirred by public outrage, breaks have yet to materialize in the case of a dog found brutally tortured and killed near Eureka in April.

June 16, 2008 1 a.m.

Births, June 16 edition

June 16, 2008 1 a.m.

Comments sought for gravel pit applications

The Daily Inter Lake

June 16, 2008 1 a.m.

Two people killed in Saturday accidents

The Daily Inter Lake

Sunday, June 15

June 15, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Garyn Don Lofgren

Garyn Don Lofgren son of Andrea R. Ludwig and Christopher A. Lofgren of Kalispell, was born April 1 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

June 15, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Grayden Martin Biesheurel

Grayden Martin Biesheurel son of Tyler Grant Richards and Holly Jean Biesheurel of Kalispell, was born April 4 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8.45 pounds, and was 20 inches long.

June 15, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Austin Lee Rectenwald

Austin Lee Rectenwald son of Crystal Leah Bush and William Andrew Rectenwald of Whitefish, was born April 3 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 11.2 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

June 15, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Kimberly Candice Battle

Kimberly Candice Battle daughter of Maxwell G. Battle III and Lindsay M. Battle of Kalispell, was born April 6 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 4 pounds, 6.8 ounces, and was 18 1/2 inches long.

June 15, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Livia Rose Haddock

Livia Rose Haddock daughter of Darin and Norma Haddock of Somers, was born April 2 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

June 15, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Mason Benjamin Gerry

Mason Benjamin Gerry son of Moses Gerry and Amber Benner of Kalispell, was born April 6 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

June 15, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Isaiah Jacob Stam

Isaiah Jacob Stam son of Heather Stam of Hungry Horse, was born April 1 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

June 15, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Tyler Chase Jorgenson

Tyler Chase Jorgenson son of Nicole and Laramie Jorgenson of Columbia Falls, was born April 1 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

June 15, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Vayden Majilay Britt

Vayden Majilay Britt daughter of Victoria J. Ryan and Nolyn R. Britt of Marion, was born April 4 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

June 15, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Alanis Renee Petersen

Alanis Renee Petersen daughter of Dave and Whitney Petersen of Columbia Falls, was born April 3 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

June 15, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Kagen Christopher Larson

Kagen Christopher Larson son of Christina Aitken and Victor Larson of Columbia Falls, was born April 2 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 22 inches long.

June 15, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Cooper Scott Casazza

Cooper Scott Casazza son of Luke and Kristina Casazza of Bigfork, was born April 5 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

June 15, 2008 1 a.m.

Births

Garyn Don Lofgren, son of Andrea R. Ludwig and Christopher A. Lofgren of Kalispell, was born April 1 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

June 15, 2008 1 a.m.

Iverson, Aurich top District 1 junior golf

The Daily Inter Lake

Elvis lives
June 15, 2008 1 a.m.

Elvis lives

June 15, 2008 1 a.m.

Four shooters qualify for NRA National Junior Championship

Three Flathead Valley marksmen will represent Montana for a second straight year at the NRA National Junior Air Gun Championship and Training Summit in Des Moines, Iowa, later this month.

June 15, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Women of the Moose host a Father's Day breakfast 9 a.m. to noon, Whitefish Moose Lodge, 230 W. 10th. Open to public.

June 15, 2008 1 a.m.

Sun Road events planned June 27

June 27 is a big day of celebration in Glacier National Park, with festivities marking the 75th anniversary of the opening of Going-to-the-Sun Road over Logan Pass.

June 15, 2008 1 a.m.

Dusty roads: Not just inconvenient

Inter Lake editorial

June 15, 2008 1 a.m.

Storm damage is all relative

Last week's snow was a bit annoying for a few reasons.

June 15, 2008 1 a.m.

ALARMS

Whitefish police

June 15, 2008 1 a.m.

Mariners rip HRs, rip Dillon

The Daily Inter Lake

June 15, 2008 1 a.m.

Baucus still plans active campaign

Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., plans to wage an all-out campaign for re-election, even though his Republican opponent is widely regarded as having a slim chance at best in the race.

June 15, 2008 1 a.m.

Dezort, Marquardt at CNFR

Both Kalispell cowboys will compete in bareback riding

June 15, 2008 1 a.m.

The persecution of Mark Steyn, or why I am glad I'm not Canadian

I don't have it too bad.

June 15, 2008 1 a.m.

Iverson wins junior PGA title with eagle in playoff

The Daily Inter Lake

Vose A. Robertson, 94
June 15, 2008 1 a.m.

Vose A. Robertson, 94

Vose A. Robertson, 94, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at Heritage Place in Kalispell. He was born Jan. 13, 1914, in Kalispell, the son of Clyde "Rabbit" and Minnie (Vose) Robertson.

Petroleum pinch
June 15, 2008 1 a.m.

Petroleum pinch

Impact of high prices stretches far beyond the gas pump

Saturday, June 14

June 14, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Alaina Grace Winegar

Alaina Grace Winegar daughter of Thomas and Karen Winegar of Kalispell, was born April 17 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

June 14, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Clayton Benjamin Homola

Clayton Benjamin Homola son of Cory and Kari Homola of Kalispell, was born April 18 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

Madeline Rose Coverdell, 89
June 14, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Madeline Rose Coverdell, 89

Madeline Rose Coverdell, 89, went quietly, with joy in her heart, 'to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ' on Friday, June 6, 2008, in Whitefish.

June 14, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Brett Thomas Sonju

Brett Thomas Sonju son of Jon and Tania Sonju of Kalispell, was born April 16 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

June 14, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Neva Dawn Shilling

Neva Dawn Shilling daughter of Adam and Alisha Shilling of Kalispell, was born April 17 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

June 14, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Marlo Joy Carpenter

Marlo Joy Carpenter daughter of Josh and Amber Carpenter of Kalispell, was born April 16 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

June 14, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Hudson Michael Capser

Hudson Michael Capser son of Troy and Nicole Capser of Kalispell, was born April 18 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 10 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

June 14, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Sutton Shyann Johnson

Sutton Shyann Johnson daughter of Briana Fuller and Randy Johnson of Kalispell, was born April 16 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 10 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

June 14, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Sophia Lynn Piazza

Sophia Lynn Piazza daughter of Sammy and Jen Piazza of Kalispell, was born April 18 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, and was 19 1/4 inches long.

June 14, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Austin Ray Velk

Austin Ray Velk son of Travis and Alicia Velk of Columbia Falls, was born April 16 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 5 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 18 1/2 inches long.

June 14, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Bradley William Jouppe

Bradley William Jouppe son of Tyler and Heidi Jouppe of Kalispell, was born April 16 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

June 14, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Ryder Wallace Boss

Ryder Wallace Boss son of Wally Boss and Suzanna Cummings of Bigfork, was born April 16 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Alice Joan Stocking, 74
June 14, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Alice Joan Stocking, 74

Alice Stocking passed away peacefully at North Valley Hospital in Whitefish on June 7, 2008.

June 14, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Chip sealing continues today from the intersection of Montana 35 and Montana 83 south for nine miles. Traffic delays, loose gravel, reduced speeds and pilot cars.

Trego cowboy wins challenge
June 14, 2008 1 a.m.

Trego cowboy wins challenge

June 14, 2008 1 a.m.

Locke throws no-hitter for Mariners

The Daily Inter Lake

June 14, 2008 1 a.m.

Births

Austin Ray Velk, son of Travis and Alicia Velk of Columbia Falls, was born April 16 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

June 14, 2008 1 a.m.

Sun Road on silk

Artist crafts landscape piece as tribute to famous road's 75th

June 14, 2008 1 a.m.

Therapy with a youthful touch

Teen volunteers pitch in to help rehab patients

Meadow Gold closes Kalispell plant
June 14, 2008 1 a.m.

Meadow Gold closes Kalispell plant

Dairy to become distribution hub

June 14, 2008 1 a.m.

Burglar on probation busted for similar crime

The Daily Inter Lake

Friday, June 13

Training time
June 13, 2008 1 a.m.

Training time

June 13, 2008 1 a.m.

Rianda, Jumper in top 10 at prep rodeo finals

The Daily Inter Lake

June 13, 2008 1 a.m.

John Rausch, Locke HR for Mariners

The Daily Inter Lake

June 13, 2008 1 a.m.

Sun Road celebration relocated

A prolonged winter at Logan Pass has prompted Glacier National Park officials to relocate the June 27 celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Going-to-the-Sun Road.

June 13, 2008 1 a.m.

Gitmo ruling weakens security

Inter Lake editorial

June 13, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Chip sealing today and Saturday from the intersection of Montana 35 and Montana 83 south for nine miles. Traffic delays, loose gravel, reduced speeds and pilot cars.

Driver convicted of leaving scene of crash
June 13, 2008 1 a.m.

Driver convicted of leaving scene of crash

Jury deadlocks on homicide charge

June 13, 2008 1 a.m.

Births

Kodi Michael Myers-Beck, son of Timothy Beck and Brittany Myers of Kalispell, was born March 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Thursday, June 12

June 12, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Dylan Tylor Townsend

Dylan Tylor Townsend son of Karman Amundson and Tylor Townsend of Kalispell, was born March 24 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 6 pounds, 3 1/2 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

June 12, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Lillyann Dawn Jensen

Lillyann Dawn Jensen daughter of Stephen and Tiffanie Jensen of Kalispell, was born March 24 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 21 1/4 inches long.

June 12, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Case David Cheff

Case David Cheff son of Corey David Cheff and Chelsea Loraine Cheff of Columbia Falls, was born March 16 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 5 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

June 12, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Gina Marie Simonson

Gina Marie Simonson daughter of Kurt and Rhonda Simonson of Kalispell, was born March 20 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, and was 19 inches long.

June 12, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Laramie Charles Koistinen

Laramie Charles Koistinen son of Darwin and Erika Koistinen of Kalispell, was born March 25 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.

June 12, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Beau Riley McEwen

Beau Riley McEwen son of Kristopher and Lacey McEwen of Kalispell, was born March 18 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds and was 20 inches long.

June 12, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Kaeden Douglas Childers

Kaeden Douglas Childers son of Blaine Childers and Molly Lakes of Coram, was born March 16 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 12 1/2 ounces, and was 22 inches long.

June 12, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Norah Avery Emmert

Norah Avery Emmert daughter of Naomi Stutes and Ryan Emmert of Kalispell, was born March 25 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

June 12, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Taylor Renae Johnson

Taylor Renae Johnson daughter of Kelli and Wyatt Johnson of Bigfork, was born March 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

June 12, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Emily Mae Knauth

Emily Mae Knauth daughter of David H. and Nicholle C. Knauth of Bigfork, was born March 17 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 22 inches long.

June 12, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Cameron Jacob Eckerson

Cameron Jacob Eckerson son of Ashley Kay Stout and Jacob Brennen Eckerson of Kalispell, was born March 17 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

June 12, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Justin Lovic Sjostrom

Justin Lovic Sjostrom son of Josh and Arin Sjostrom of Kalispell, was born March 20 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

June 12, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Olivia Rae Wynne

Olivia Rae Wynne daughter of Brandi Rae Wynne and Brian Gavin Wynne of Bigfork, was born March 25 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

June 12, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Ruby Montana Hadley

Ruby Montana Hadley daughter of Dan and Katie Hadley of Kalispell, was born March 19 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.

June 12, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Keri Ann Holdorff

Keri Ann Holdorff daughter of Samm and Tim Holdorff of Kalispell, was born March 23 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

June 12, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Erynn Sevyn Weprek

Erynn Sevyn Weprek daughter of Ron and Cathy Weprek of Kila, was born March 26 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

June 12, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Adon Rounds Packer

Adon Rounds Packer son of Myrl and Jessica Packer of Kalispell, was born March 27 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.

June 12, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Maddek Oliver Grotberg

Maddek Oliver Grotberg son of Jamie M. Westermeyer and Alexander A. Grotberg of Kalispell, was born March 21 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 9 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 22 inches long.

June 12, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Dalton Lawrence Henry Howser

Dalton Lawrence Henry Howser son of Mark Howser and Colleen O'Brien-Howser of East Glacier Park, was born March 26 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

June 12, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Teagan Marcus Bates

Teagan Marcus Bates son of Shawn and Becky Bates of Columbia Falls, was born March 22 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.

June 12, 2008 1 a.m.

Drug laws send mixed message

Inter Lake editorial

June 12, 2008 1 a.m.

Miller trial goes to jury

The jury in the trial of a Kalispell man accused of driving drunk and causing a 2006 crash that killed a motorcycle rider had yet to return a verdict as the Inter Lake went to press late Wednesday.

June 12, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Senior Tour and Tea, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Tour at 10:30 p.m. Free admission for seniors.

June 12, 2008 1 a.m.

Births

Kaeden Douglas Childers, son of Blaine Childers and Molly Lakes of Coram, was born March 16 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Surveying storm damage
June 12, 2008 1 a.m.

Surveying storm damage

Sandy Goodwin holds a swaddled miniature dachshund while looking at her maple tree that was damaged in Tuesday's snowstorm. Goodwin said nine branches snapped on the tree in front of her home along North Riding Road in Kalispell. She planted it 25 years ago and said she has "babied this tree" through the years.

June 12, 2008 1 a.m.

Weather may get closer to normal

Hotter temps should lead to another round of high river flows

June 12, 2008 1 a.m.

Critters in the corridor

Cooperative effort maps Middle Fork wildlife crossings

June 12, 2008 1 a.m.

Dust study finished: Now what?

Study shows North Fork Road dust harmful, but paving debate continues

Wednesday, June 11

June 11, 2008 1 a.m.

Forest eyes changes in fire policy

A wildland "fire use" policy that has been mostly applied to wilderness areas is being considered for other parts of the Flathead National Forest.

June 11, 2008 1 a.m.

North Valley loses top-flight CEO

Inter Lake editorial

Madeline Rose Coverdell, 89
June 11, 2008 1 a.m.

Madeline Rose Coverdell, 89

Madeline Rose Coverdell, 89, went quietly, with joy in her heart, "to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ" on Friday, June 6, 2008, in Whitefish.

June 11, 2008 1 a.m.

Passenger testifies Miller was drunk

A key witness in the negligent homicide trial of Terry Dean Miller told jurors Tuesday that Miller was drunk when he fled from the scene of the 2006 crash that killed 40-year-old David Stewart McCann.

June 11, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 An asphalt overlay project begins today on Meridian Road from U.S. 2 West to Seventh Street West. Construction will continue through June 27. Expect intermittent delays and detours, and flaggers.

Alice Joan Stocking, 74
June 11, 2008 1 a.m.

Alice Joan Stocking, 74

Alice Stocking passed away peacefully at North Valley Hospital in Whitefish on June 7, 2008.

June 11, 2008 1 a.m.

Whitefish OKs school drug-test plan

The Whitefish School Board on Monday cautiously moved forward with a drug-testing program for the district, approving the first reading of two policies - one for extracurricular participants and the other for the full student body.

Tuesday, June 10

Frank ?Bud? Ellman, 82
June 10, 2008 1 a.m.

Frank ?Bud? Ellman, 82

Frank ?Bud? Ellman, 82, passed away June 4, 2008, at Heritage Place in Kalispell. Bud was born April 22, 1926, in Hinsdale, the son of John and Barbara (Cambell) Ellman. He attended school in Charlo and Columbia Falls High School.

Log jam
June 10, 2008 1 a.m.

Log jam

June 10, 2008 1 a.m.

Man uses cane to fend off robbers

A man had just gotten cash from the ATM at a Second Avenue East bank when two men came up to his car and demanded money. The driver was able to fend one man off with his cane and drive away, knocking the second man down. Kalispell police are investigating.

June 10, 2008 1 a.m.

University study outlines dust risks

Two University of Montana professors revealed the results of the North Fork Road Dust Study to Flathead County commissioners Monday morning.

Raymond Elbert ?Jim? Davidson, 93
June 10, 2008 1 a.m.

Raymond Elbert ?Jim? Davidson, 93

Raymond Elbert ?Jim? Davidson, 93, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2008, at Prestige Assisted Living in Kalispell. He was born on May 25, 1915, in Alexander, N.D., to John W. and Lucy (Gordon) Davidson.

Monday, June 9

Glada Eloise Walbon, 93
June 9, 2008 1 a.m.

Glada Eloise Walbon, 93

Glada Eloise Walbon, 93, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2008 at the Heritage Place in Kalispell, Montana.

June 9, 2008 1 a.m.

Parents say class scheduling is 'unfair'

The Daily Inter Lake

June 9, 2008 1 a.m.

Stray bullet strikes woman in the stomach

Flathead County Sheriff

Bruce Ellis Taylor, 64
June 9, 2008 1 a.m.

Bruce Ellis Taylor, 64

Bruce Ellis Taylor, 64, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2008 at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, Mont.

Sunday, June 8

Stevenson Rowley Miller, 60
June 8, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Stevenson Rowley Miller, 60

Stevenson Rowley Miller left this world on June 3, 2008, after a long and courageous battle with prostate cancer. Steve was born in Minneapolis on March 22, 1948, to Susan and Rowley Miller.

Michael Robert Grende, 64
June 8, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Michael Robert Grende, 64

Michael Robert Grende, 64, of Big Arm, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2008, from natural causes at his home. Michael was born on May 11, 1944, in Missoula, to Dale Grende and Amy Vinson.

June 8, 2008 1 a.m.

Amtrak ride 'like a box of chocolates'

Remember Forrest Gump's famous line? "My momma always said, 'Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.'"

June 8, 2008 1 a.m.

Mariners split in Taft tourney

The Daily Inter Lake

Last Best Class
June 8, 2008 1 a.m.

Last Best Class

June 8, 2008 1 a.m.

Kalispell police

A balding man in his early 20s was spotted peering through binoculars at a caller's young daughter.

June 8, 2008 1 a.m.

Two Bear Marathon adds half marathon

The Daily Inter Lake

June 8, 2008 1 a.m.

Show raises $40,000 for Miracle Field

A Kalispell show by one of Las Vegas' most popular acts raised $40,000 recently for a "Miracle Field" at Kidsports Complex.

Erma H. Hoppe, 89
June 8, 2008 1 a.m.

Erma H. Hoppe, 89

Erma H. Hoppe, 89, of Whitefish, 'went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ' on June 4, 2008. She passed away as a result of congestive heart failure. She resided at Colonial Manor for the past year.

June 8, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Star Meadows Road Bicycle Race begins 11 a.m. at Round Meadows cross-country ski area on Star Meadow Road. Call Glacier Cyclery, 862-6446; or Great Northern Cycles, 862-5321.

June 8, 2008 1 a.m.

Negligent homicide trial starts Monday

Trial is scheduled to open Monday for a Kalispell man accused of driving drunk and causing a 2006 crash that killed a motorcycle rider.

June 8, 2008 1 a.m.

Obama's wee small promises

I see that Sen. Obama in his coronation speech the other night promised to turn back the waters of the ocean - or did he say he had already done it?

Jerry Bruce Simpson
June 8, 2008 1 a.m.

Jerry Bruce Simpson

Jerry Bruce Simpson died May 30, 2008, from a massive heart failure while at work for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. He was born Aug. 27, 1959, to Russell and Dorothy (Kleeberger) Simpson in Missoula. Jerry attended schools in Missoula and Florence, and graduated in 1978 from Stevensville High School.

June 8, 2008 1 a.m.

Whitefish Lake protection vital

Inter Lake editorial

June 8, 2008 1 a.m.

Four BSMA students double winners at state in taekwondo

The Daily Inter Lake

Saturday, June 7

June 7, 2008 1 a.m.

Triplett average winner in bull riding

The Daily Inter Lake

June 7, 2008 1 a.m.

Convicted killer, 27, rearrested

Woman who caused drunken-driving death accused of bond violation

Classes of 2008 and 2026
June 7, 2008 1 a.m.

Classes of 2008 and 2026

While holding her 4-month-old son, Jay Westermeyer, Laser School graduate Christina Miller, 18, is hugged by her sister-in-law Jamie Westermeyer after the Laser graduation ceremony Friday morning. Thirty-one students graduated Friday and 22 Laser students graduated in February.

June 7, 2008 1 a.m.

Loggers at top of all-state softball

The Daily Inter Lake

June 7, 2008 1 a.m.

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June 7, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Rags to Riches rummage sale 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Pope John Paul II Catholic Church, 195 Coverdell Road, Bigfork. Furniture, baby items, antiques, dishes, rugs and more. Bake sale. Call Daniel and Donna Danz, 892-2435.

June 7, 2008 1 a.m.

Plows close in on Logan Pass

Some stretches of Sun Road may stay unpaved for now

Family Concepts fosters good parenting
June 7, 2008 1 a.m.

Family Concepts fosters good parenting

When parents lose their children to foster care, Family Concepts serves as a lifeline to keep families connected.

Orville Kenton Oma, 89
June 7, 2008 1 a.m.

Orville Kenton Oma, 89

Orville Kenton Oma, 89, 'went to be with the Lord' Wednesday, June 4, 2008, after a long bout with Alzheimer's disease and cancer. Orville was born to Ole and Karen (Aarli) Oma on Dec. 2, 1918, at their home in Bridger Canyon near Bozeman.

Friday, June 6

June 6, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Rags to Riches rummage sale 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Pope John Paul II Catholic Church, 195 Coverdell Road, Bigfork. Furniture, baby items, antiques, dishes, rugs and more. Bake sale. Call Daniel and Donna Danz, 892-2435.

Alfred 'Al' Albert Albrecht, 88
June 6, 2008 1 a.m.

Alfred 'Al' Albert Albrecht, 88

On June 4, 2008, "our Lord and Savior called his child and servant Alfred "Al" Albert Albrecht home to be with him in heaven."

June 6, 2008 1 a.m.

Milestone for school won't be last

Inter Lake editorial

June 6, 2008 1 a.m.

Lightning survivors recount strike at Star Meadow

Woman recalls 'bright yellow light over my shoulder'

June 6, 2008 1 a.m.

No limits on truck access yet

Area residents and trucking-industry representatives met with the state Department of Transportation this week to talk about possible truck restrictions on Montana 35, but transportation director Jim Lynch didn't commit to a definite course of action.

Sadie Arlene Rose, 75
June 6, 2008 1 a.m.

Sadie Arlene Rose, 75

Sadie Arlene Rose, 75, passed away May 30, 2008, in Kalispell. She was born in Havre on Oct. 27, 1932, to Dewey and Lorraine (Jones) Hedge.

Thursday, June 5

June 5, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Beau Hunter Lefebvre

Beau Hunter Lefebvre son of TJ and Kristie Lefebvre of Columbia Falls, was born March 14 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

June 5, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Hasalyn Lauren Schairer

Hasalyn Lauren Schairer daughter of Julie and Garrett Schairer of Kalispell, was born March 14 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.Hasalyn joins Nyssa Ann, 4, and Emelia Ruth, 2.

Alice G. Brown, 83
June 5, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Alice G. Brown, 83

Alice G. Brown, 83, passed away June 4, 2008, at Edgewood Vista in Kalispell.

June 5, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Bjorn Michael Tuinzing Pedersen

Bjorn Michael Tuinzing Pedersen son of Mike and Annelies Pedersen, was born March 18 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.

June 5, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Nevaeh Kay Holley

Nevaeh Kay Holley daughter of Monique Holley of Columbia Falls, was born April 1 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 18 1/2 inches long.

June 5, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Avry Elizabeth-Ann Nelson

Avry Elizabeth-Ann Nelson daughter of Kayla and Tyson Nelson of Kalispell, was born March 21 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

June 5, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Abner David Holmes

Abner David Holmes son of Brandon and Jane Holmes of Kalispell, was born March 20 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

June 5, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Kyla Midori Correia

Kyla Midori Correia daughter of Robert Peter Correia and Misao Hattori Correia of Kalispell, was born March 10 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 18 inches long.

June 5, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Gabrielle Sky Posa

Gabrielle Sky Posa daughter of Cristine Yu and Dennis Posa of Whitefish, was born March 18 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

June 5, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Carys Jalynn

Carys JalynnShe weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 19 1/4 inches long.

June 5, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Asher Keeton Hindahl

Asher Keeton Hindahl son of Melissa Ann West and Chad Tyson Hindahl of Columbia Falls, was born March 21 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

June 5, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Baylie Doble

Baylie DobleShe weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 23 inches long.

June 5, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Chester Li Kowalski

Chester Li Kowalski son of William and Kaizhen Li Kowalski of Fortine, was born March 20 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 9 pounds, and was 21 1/2 inches long.

June 5, 2008 1 a.m.

Judge limits late snowmobiling season

A federal judge has shot down extended-season snowmobiling on the Flathead National Forest, finding that the forest's road-density rules for grizzly bears apply to snowmobiling as well.

June 5, 2008 1 a.m.

Whitefish to large landowners: Can we talk?

Meeting June 9 includes biggest property owners

June 5, 2008 1 a.m.

Let the 20/20 hindsight begin

Inter Lake editorial

June 5, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Merlins.

June 5, 2008 1 a.m.

Births

Kyla Midori Correia, daughter of Robert Peter Correia and Misao Hattori Correia of Kalispell, was born March 10 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Steven Maycumber, 47
June 5, 2008 1 a.m.

Steven Maycumber, 47

Steven Maycumber died May 26, 2008, at the age of 47. He was a lifelong resident of Kalispell. Steven was the son of Guy and Eileen Maycumber.

Extreme team banks on experience
June 5, 2008 1 a.m.

Extreme team banks on experience

500 miles in 10 days, with 100,000 feet of total elevation gain

Wednesday, June 4

Darlene Marie Poirier, 73
June 4, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Darlene Marie Poirier, 73

Darlene Marie Poirier, 73, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, also a longtime resident of Bigfork and Hot Springs, "went to sleep May 20, 2008, surrounded by her family, and woke up in Heaven." She was born in Kalispell, on Oct. 13, 1934, to William and Suzie Ehret. Her childhood days were spent in Kalispell where she spent a lot of time with her cousins, the Kellys and the Fagerlands. She spoke fondly of Bernice and her family and retained a long friendship until Bernice's passing.

J. Daniel Moser III, 66
June 4, 2008 6:06 a.m.

J. Daniel Moser III, 66

J. Daniel Moser III, 66, "began his journey into a new life" on Wednesday, May 28, 2008, with family and friends at his side.

Steven Maycumber, 47
June 4, 2008 1 a.m.

Steven Maycumber, 47

Steven Maycumber died on May 26, 2008, at the age of 47. He was a lifelong resident of Kalispell. Steven was the son of Guy and Eileen Maycumber.

June 4, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Kalispell Public Schools Finance Committee meets 7 a.m., administration building, 233 First Ave. E.

Ray S. Hanson, 73
June 4, 2008 1 a.m.

Ray S. Hanson, 73

Ray S. Hanson, 73, of Eureka, died Saturday May 31, 2008, at his home from natural causes. He was born Feb.14, 1935, in Leeds, N.D., to Howard and Berny Gresdal Hanson.

Darrel W. Baker, 57
June 4, 2008 1 a.m.

Darrel W. Baker, 57

Darrel W. Baker, 57, passed away Friday, May 30, 2008, on his way to work. He was born Dec. 30, 1950, in Wolf Point, the first-born child of Earl and Doretta Baker.

June 4, 2008 1 a.m.

Whitefish questions 911 funding

The Whitefish City Council on Monday agreed in theory that a consolidated county 911 center is a good idea, but took no action to support it until funding issues can be worked out.

June 4, 2008 1 a.m.

Group allegedly fights sprawl with vandalism

A group calling itself Americans Stopping Sprawling Development has taken responsibility for vandalizing three subdivisions in various early stages of construction.

Dupont ousts Hall; Flathead backs Obama
June 4, 2008 1 a.m.

Dupont ousts Hall; Flathead backs Obama

The Daily Inter Lake

June 4, 2008 1 a.m.

Cap and trade? Chilling possibility

Inter Lake editorial

James C. Ocheltree, 67
June 4, 2008 1 a.m.

James C. Ocheltree, 67

Former Spokane resident James C. Ocheltree, 67, of Great Falls, a businessman who owned Big Jim's Painting in Kalispell before retiring to Great Falls, died Saturday, May 31, 2008, at a Great Falls area hospital following an extended illness.

Tuesday, June 3

Darrel W. Baker, 57,
June 3, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Darrel W. Baker, 57,

passed away Friday, May 30, 2008, on his way to work. He was born Dec. 30, 1950, in Wolf Point, the first-born child of Earl and Doretta Baker.

Jerry Bruce Simpson died May 30,
June 3, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Jerry Bruce Simpson died May 30,

2008, from a massive heart failure while at work for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. He was born Aug. 27, 1959, to Russell and Dorothy, (Kleeberger) Simpson in Missoula. Jerry attended schools in Missoula and Florence, and graduated in 1978 from Stevensville High School.

Ray S. Hanson, 73,
June 3, 2008 6:06 a.m.

Ray S. Hanson, 73,

of Eureka, died Saturday May 31, 2008, at his home in Eureka from natural causes. He was born Feb. 14, 1935, in Leeds, N.D., to Howard and Berny Gresdal Hanson. He moved to Eureka at an early age where he grew up and attended school.

June 3, 2008 1 a.m.

Deck tapped for Glacier track

The Daily Inter Lake

June 3, 2008 1 a.m.

Whitefish hospital chief takes new job

North Valley Hospital Chief Executive Officer Craig Aasved will resign July 11 to take a job as chief operating officer at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.

June 3, 2008 1 a.m.

Law Roundup

A Columbia Falls area man told Flathead County Sheriff's deputies that a man, who had been drinking, was slumped over on the porch of his 12th Avenue West North home. Turns out the stranger got the wrong house. He was looking for his cousin.

June 3, 2008 1 a.m.

County signs new Conrad Complex deal

Batter up.

Rudolph “Rudy” H. Hanson, 66, died May 26, 2008, at home in Renton, Wash. He was born in Whitefish on May 10, 1942, to Rudolph and Emma Hanson.
June 3, 2008 1 a.m.

Rudolph “Rudy” H. Hanson, 66, died May 26, 2008, at home in Renton, Wash. He was born in Whitefish on May 10, 1942, to Rudolph and Emma Hanson.

He moved to Seattle when he was 16, and started a very successful gas station for Shell Oil, later adding a parts store.

Monday, June 2

Earl Henry Evert, 71
June 2, 2008 1 a.m.

Earl Henry Evert, 71

Earl Henry Evert, 71, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2008 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell.

June 2, 2008 1 a.m.

Glacier swept by Mavericks

WHITEFISH - The Glacier Twins' dream start may have roused the sleeping giants.

June 2, 2008 1 a.m.

Outdoor groups support streamside setbacks

The Daily Inter Lake

June 2, 2008 1 a.m.

Thief gets probation as sentence

The Daily Inter Lake

Cop confronts cancer
June 2, 2008 1 a.m.

Cop confronts cancer

Ruth Lucille Bryan, 96
June 2, 2008 1 a.m.

Ruth Lucille Bryan, 96

'Ruth Lucille Bryan went quietly to be with her Lord and savior Jesus Christ' on Friday, May 30, 2008, at Heritage Place in Kalispell.

June 2, 2008 1 a.m.

Law Roundup

Flathead sheriff

June 2, 2008 1 a.m.

News Staff

MANAGING EDITOR

June 2, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian, Kalispell.

Sunday, June 1

June 1, 2008 1 a.m.

Today

3 Flathead Audubon field trip to National Bison Range and Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge. Meet at 6 a.m. at Somers Park 'n' Ride, intersection of U.S. 93 and Montana 82. Bring binoculars/scope, lunch and $4 park entrance fee per vehicle. Call Leslie Kehoe, evenings, at 837-4467. Free. All welcome.

June 1, 2008 1 a.m.

Twins ready for AA slate

First-year AA Glacier Twins coach Ryan Hadfield has learned plenty about his team during the first month of the American Legion baseball season. He's about to discover a whole lot more.

Arthur M. Burch, 79
June 1, 2008 1 a.m.

Arthur M. Burch, 79

Arthur M. Burch, 79, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2008, at Heritage Place in Kalispell. He was born at the old hospital building in Kalispell on Dec. 14, 1928, to Arthur J. and Carrie (Anderson) Burch.

Harold E. 'Bud' Stahlberg, 77
June 1, 2008 1 a.m.

Harold E. 'Bud' Stahlberg, 77

Harold E. "Bud" Stahlberg, 77, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at Healthcenter Northwest in Kalispell. He was born Dec. 7, 1930, in Greenbush, Minn., to Harold W. and Olga G. (Sands) Stahlberg.

June 1, 2008 1 a.m.

Commissioner race awaits voters' choices

The Daily Inter Lake

Diana Kay (Wamsley) Sigman, 64
June 1, 2008 1 a.m.

Diana Kay (Wamsley) Sigman, 64

'Our dear sweet Diana Kay Sigman followed the angels home to be with our Lord' on May 23, 2008.

June 1, 2008 1 a.m.

Early voting at record pace locally

The Daily Inter Lake

June 1, 2008 1 a.m.

Just a pawn in their game

It is ironic that liberals, who generally don't believe in absolute truth in religion, swear upon it in politics.

'Don't waste money, make it'
June 1, 2008 1 a.m.

'Don't waste money, make it'

Entrepreneur reveals the secrets of his success

End of a chapter
June 1, 2008 1 a.m.

End of a chapter

June 1, 2008 1 a.m.

Election a Wild West free-for-all

Inter Lake editorial

James Benjamin Kehoe, 45
June 1, 2008 1 a.m.

James Benjamin Kehoe, 45

James Benjamin Kehoe, 45, of Bigfork, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. He was born March 11, 1963, in Kalispell, the son of Jack and Louise (Willier) Kehoe.

Swing your partner
June 1, 2008 1 a.m.

Swing your partner

Square-dance fanatics in town for state convention

June 1, 2008 1 a.m.

Triplett posts top scores

C-Falls cowboy leads after opening round of District 5 Rodeo Finals

June 1, 2008 1 a.m.

Scenes from a local version of 'The Birds'

A few people close to me have a great appreciation for birds that I don't quite understand.

June 1, 2008 1 a.m.

Mavs edge Lakers

Judging by Saturday's doubleheader at Griffin Field, there will be little margin for error in this year's Western AA American Legion baseball race.

June 1, 2008 1 a.m.

Flathead County sheriff

A McMannamy Draw resident didn't answer the visitor's persistent knocks, hoping the unwelcome person would see the "No Trespassing" signs, take the hint and leave. When the person continued to knock and checked around the house to see whether anyone were home, the resident called Flathead County sheriff's deputies to report an unwanted person. The visitor turned out to be a civil process server trying to serve the resident a notice.