Saturday, May 31
Cool weather slows melting of snowpack
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Bigfork senior embodies spirit of service
This is the fourth in a series of profiles of local graduating seniors who have made a difference during their high school years.
Births
Gracie Lynn Harris, daughter of Dawn Ponsiano and Jessie Harris of Columbia Falls, was born March 1 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
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.
Crowning achievement
Conference explores ?backbone of the world'
Saturday
3 Flathead Audubon field trip to Glacier National Park. Meet at 6 a.m. at Alberta Visitor Center and return by noon. Park entrance fee or pass required. Birders will tour inside, Fish Creek Campground, North Fork Road and Camas Road. Bring binoculars/ scope and lunch. Free. All welcome. Call Steve Gniadek, 888-7833.
Scooter crash kills 58-year-old
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Plows hit deep snow in Glacier
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Grab the grub and eat it now
Flathead County sheriff's deputies responded to a grocery store on U.S. 2 in Evergreen and ticketed a man who allegedly ate a doughnut in the store and didn't pay for it.
Friday, May 30
Leonard H. Seurer, 78
Leonard H. "Lennie" Seurer, 78, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at his home in Coram. He was born Dec. 18, 1929, in New Market, Minn., to Joseph and Veronica Seurer.
Today
3 Small Business Hazardous Waste Collection event, Flathead County Landfill, U.S. 93 between Kalispell and Whitefish.
Bigfork hires 3 new coaches
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Wolf shooting confirmed as self-defense
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Man convicted of murder
A Hungry Horse man was convicted Thursday of murdering his wife last year.
Manager earns Marks of distinction
Inter Lake editorial
Flathead County sheriff
A Coram woman called Flathead County sheriff's deputies after a man, recently released from jail, came to her U.S. 2 residence and stood outside yelling at her. The man was arrested on suspicion of stalking.
Lightning strikes two firefighters
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Helen G. Vukonich, 95
Helen G. Vukonich of Eureka passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on Lost Creek on May 27, 2008, 'after waiting two years for the Lord to come.' She was born March 28, 1913, to Leland E. Tripp and Gertrude Stansell Tripp in Warland. She had an older sister, Rolene (Tripp) Haboush, and an older brother, Julian Tripp. Younger brother Merrill (Nellie Mae) Tripp joined the trio later.
Swift typically has wheels in positive motion
Thursday, May 29
Betty Jean Pollard, 79
Betty Jean Pollard, 79, passed away May 20, 2008, at her home in Spokane Valley, Wash., from lung cancer. Betty was born Nov. 16, 1928, to Arnold and Bertha Wuest in Malta.
Irene Alice Olson, 93
Irene Alice Olson, 93, passed away Monday, May 26, 2008, at her residence in Kalispell. She was born Jan. 30, 1915, with a twin brother, Issac, in Ray, N.D., to Alfred and Charlotte M. (Smith) Hartsoch, and was the sixth of 11 children.
Lena Johanna Weimar, 93
Lena Johanna Weimar, 93, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. She was born May 2, 1915, in Riceton, Saskatchewan, to Otto B. and Minnie S. (Bohlken) Otten.
Lillian Catherine Mico, 87
Lillian Catherine Mico, 87, passed away May 24, 2008, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. She was born Aug. 14, 1920, in Wadsworth, Ill., to John and Elizabeth Hogan.
Ralph Eugean Davis, 81
Ralph Eugean Davis, 81, of Stockett, a retired mechanic, rancher, bus driver and road-patrol operator, died of natural causes, Monday, May 19, 2008, at a Great Falls nursing home.
Crowning achievement
Conference explores ?backbone of the world?
Man faces murder charge
Michael Cuchine appeared in court Wednesday in neighbor?s death
Hooked on helping
Getting involved becomes a passion for Whitefish senior
Patrick 'Pat' Grizzard, 63
Patrick "The Leprechaun" Grizzard, 63, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2008, at Brendan House in Kalispell. He was born March 17, 1945, in San Diego.
Mars mission is a worthy quest
Inter Lake editorial
Today
3 Flathead Electric Cooperative has scheduled a power outage for areas served by the Haskill Substation, including Marion, Lost Prairie, McGregor Lake, Rogers Lake and beyond Happy's Inn. The outage will begin at 3 a.m. and last about two hours.
Hoop, volleyball camps at Glacier
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Walter T. Patterson, 79
'The Lord called Walter T. Patterson home to his heavenly reward' on May 26, 2008. 'After 79 years of being a fisher of men, the Lord said, 'Well done, thou good and faithful servant.'' Walt was born Oct. 28, 1928, to Karl and Elsie Patterson.
Man with knife robs city casino
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Whitefish's Fuller going to Western
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Wednesday, May 28
Evergreen man dies in street fight
An Evergreen man was arrested late Monday in connection with the death of his neighbor.
Senator returns to Northwest Montana
Today
3 Children's story hour, 10 a.m., Bigfork branch of the Flathead County Library. Call 837-6976.
A large dog worth $600 was stolen from a Big Mountain Road residence. Flathead County Sheriff's deputies took the report.
Flathead County sheriff
Glacier, Flathead softball players named all-state
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Meade takes two firsts in taekwondo
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Kuennen signs with Bobcats
BOZEMAN - Lauren Kuennen, a senior at Whitefish High School, has signed a national letter of intent to compete for Montana State University this fall, Bobcat head coach Dale Kennedy announced Tuesday.
Lee 'Jack' Mudgett, Jr., 88
Lee "Jack" Mudgett, Jr., 88, of Dewey, Ariz., passed away May 6, 2008, at the Prescott Samaritan Village. He was born Sept. 16, 1919, in Great Falls. He was the last member of his family of three sisters and one brother.
Clinton addresses Indian concerns
PABLO - U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton portrayed herself Tuesday as the presidential candidate most concerned about American Indian issues.
Jeanne F. Schmauch, 91
Jeanne F. Schmauch, 91, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2008, at Brendan House in Kalispell. She was born Sept. 17, 1916, in New Orleans, to Louis E. and Emma (Mendoza) Abadie.
A 'Miracle' worth having fun for
Inter Lake editorial
Thomas Clarence Perry, 90
Thomas Clarence Perry, 90, of Kalispell, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2008, at his residence in Kalispell. He was born May 30, 1918, in Kalispell to Thomas Samuel and Vesta Avis (Haines) Perry.
Verne E. Kohler, 73
Verne E. Kohler, 73, 'fell asleep in death' in the early morning hours of May 26, 2008. He was born in Hamilton on Sept. 22, 1934.
Tuesday, May 27
Community Monument dedication near
The Flathead Community Spirit Monument, for which people contributed more than 2,000 ceramic tiles, will be officially dedicated at Kalispell's Woodland Park, west of the aquatic center, on Saturday from 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Legendary Army division gets holiday tribute
Hillary Clinton to visit Pablo today
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Trail downs Glacier
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Vehicles towed after disturbance
Five Flathead County Sheriff's deputies responded to a disturbance on Ridgewood Drive. A man allegedly pushed a woman out of a pickup truck, right in the middle of the road. Then another truck showed up and two additional people got involved in the altercation. Deputies ended up arresting one man on a Lincoln County warrant and towing both vehicles because nobody had a valid driver's license.
Monday, May 26
Mary Ruth (Lapp) Oesch, 94
Mary Ruth (Lapp) Oesch, 94, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2008, at Heritage Place in Kalispell. She was born in Roseland, Neb., on Aug. 26, 1913, to Frank and Lena (Kauffman) Lapp.
Old cemetery offers paradise for poets
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Flathead weather: Minor flooding expected
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Today
3 Evergreen Disposal will collect garbage on its regular routes today, Memorial Day.
Bandits slip past Libby
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Grave distinction
'By CANDACE CHASE/The Daily Inter Lake
Martinson singles home winning run for Glacier
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Law Roundup
Flathead sheriff
Sunday, May 25
Calvin K. Johnson, 74
Calvin K. Johnson, 74, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2008, at his residence in Lakeside. He was born June 19, 1933, in Hoquiam, Wash., to Calvin A. and Klea Sadie (Sinclair) Johnson.
Richard Douglas Buchanan, M.D., 75
Richard Douglas Buchanan , M.D., 75, known always as "Mickey," passed away Thursday, May 22, 2008, at his home. He was born July 21, 1932, in Porterville, Calif., the offspring of Scots-Irish pioneers of California's Great Central Valley. The family roots traced to pre-Revolutionary times; in Lancaster County, Pa., his great-grandfather came west in 1864 via the Halliday Stage and could conceivably have been on the same coach with the Irish patriot Thomas Francis Meagher, who became the first territorial governor of Montana.
Flathead County sheriff's deputies fielded several bear-related calls Saturday.
Flathead County sheriff
Braves 5th in AA track
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Barbie couldn't compete with the boy toys
I chuckled a few weeks ago when National Public Radio teased a business story with this line: "And the last word is Barbie - flat. We're talking about sales."
Brief respite coming
Flood watches in effect; more rain expected midweek
Violet L'Hommedieu, 89
Violet L'Hommedieu, 89, passed away Monday, May 19, 2008, at the Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Whitefish of natural causes, and in the same manner in which she lived her life - with gentleness, grace, and great dignity.
Today
3 16th annual Seeley Lake Loon and Fish Festival 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. continues today, Seeley Lake Community Hall. Two Wildflower Walkabout hikes to Holland Falls, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Open Book Club presents William Kittredge reading from his new book, "The Next Rodeo," at 7 p.m. Call Martha, 793-5706 or Merrily, 754-3376.
Champs
Pirates, Bulldogs win at Class A track
Titles for Polson, Whitefish
Lady Pirates finish 1-2 in doubles, take first state team championship
Jeanne F. Schmauch, 91
Jeanne F. Schmauch, 91, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2008, at Brendan House in Kalispell. She was born Sept. 17, 1916, in New Orleans, to Louis E. and Emma (Mendoza) Abadie.
Roy Ellen Statum, 90
Mrs. Roy Ellen Statum, 90, 'went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ' on May 20, 2008. She was born Oct. 28, 1917, in Chelan, Wash.
Station 8 retail venture ready to roll
Old rail station being converted to shops in Columbia Falls
EPA calling the shots on fuel spill
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has assumed oversight of a fuel spill on Montana 35 near Finley Point.
Donald L. Balding, 86
Donald L. 'Don' Balding, 86, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at Brendan House in Kalispell. He was born May 29, 1921, in Highmor, S.D., to Ward T. and Emma (Bultman) Balding.
Speak up now, or lose your voice forever
In my column last week, I made a rather quick comment about how the country is endangered by a current tendency of people not to "speak up and say what they believe."
Don't forget the local elections
Inter Lake editorial
Mary Ruth (Lapp) Oesch, 94
Mary Ruth (Lapp) Oesch, 94, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2008, at Heritage Place in Kalispell. She was born in Roseland, Neb., on Aug. 26, 1913, to Frank and Lena (Kauffman) Lapp.
Dupont: 'I can do a better job'
Libby wins state softball
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Bandits edge AA Twins
WHITEFISH - The opportunities were tantalizing for the AA Glacier Twins, but they could only nibble when they had chances to feast.
Saturday, May 24
Births
Shane Cole Gilmore, son of Ben and Tara Gilmore of Kalispell, was born March 16 at home.
Bulldogs have 3 champs
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CFAC may cut back production
Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. gave a 60-day notice of pending layoffs Wednesday.
Libby in Class A softball championship
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Pirates double up in doubles
Twins outlast Loggers in Wood Bat Tournament
WHITEFISH - The AA Glacier Twins got the victory they wanted to open the A and AA Invitational Wood Bat Tournament at Memorial Park, but they know they'll need their gloves to repeat as champions.
Rivers rising again
Besides putting a damper on Memorial Day weekend festivities, rain this weekend is expected to give area river levels a small bump upwards.
Today
3 Swan Rangers meet for breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at Echo Lake Cafe and leave the Swan River School parking lot at 8:30 a.m. for a partial-day outing. These hours will remain in effect all summer.
Marcia A. Malloroy, 65
Marcia A. Malloroy, 65, 'went to be with the Lord' on May 21, 2008, in St. Maries, Idaho. She was born April 21, 1943, to Chester and Cecile (Vance) Dreier in Seattle.
Cathy Wilson models the respect she expects of her students.
Qunell awaiting his Republican challenger
Javelin thrower claims AA title
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A man in a pickup was spotted picking up bank statements and other personal paperwork at the Lakeside dump. He was gone when Flathead County sheriff's deputies arrived.
Flathead County sheriff
Friday, May 23
Plane crashes into building with fiery explosion
The Associated Press
James' grand slam lifts Polson over Butte Central
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Law Roundup
Flathead County sheriff
Have fun, but call ahead first
It may be cold and soggy, but it will be a Memorial Day weekend with a variety of public lands and facilities open for a rush of recreationists willing to brave the weather.
Roy Eugene Wendt, 81
Roy Eugene Wendt, 81, a lifelong resident of the Flathead Valley, passed away from cancer May 19, 2008, at the home of his daughter in Rigby, Idaho.
Today
3 Fair-Mont-Egan School District maintenance meeting, 7 a.m. in the library, to discuss summer maintenance projects.
Wet stuff: Rain, 30-50 inches of snow
'Deep moisture' to slam region
Twins host wood bat tourney
The Class AA Glacier Twins have ridden strong pitching, solid defense and some clutch hitting to a 6-4 start on the American Legion baseball season.
Owen to coach Flathead wrestling
A name synonymous with wrestling in Montana and the Pacific Northwest is taking over the head coaching duties at Flathead High School.
Sylvan William 'Sy' Eccleston, 85
Sylvan William "Sy" Eccleston, 85, passed away Monday, May 19, 2008, at New Horizons Assisted Living, where he has lived since January 2007, making many new friends, and where he received excellent care.
Memorial Day: Honor the dead
Inter Lake editorial
Tight races expected in Class A state track
While the Montana High School Association earlier this week issued backup plans for its state softball tournaments in case of inclement weather, there was no such thing for track.
Braves chasing West in AA boys' track
Glacier qualifies 6 boys, 7 girls for state meet
Hall: County experience counts
This is the first in a series of profiles of the three candidates for Flathead County commissioner.
Thursday, May 22
Ashtn Thomas Tope
Ashtn Thomas Tope son of Desirae Hall and Jon Tope of Eureka, was born Feb. 15 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.
Reese Patrick Sommers
Reese Patrick Sommers son of Jason and Stephanie Sommers of Kalispell, was born Feb. 10 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, and was 18 1/2 inches long.
Ryce Antonio Prince
Ryce Antonio Prince son of Charles Prince and Jenee Sweeney of Whitefish, was born Feb. 14 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 6 pounds, 3.8 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.
Miller Ann Nelson
Miller Ann Nelson daughter of Josh and Jaimie Nelson of Kalispell, was born Feb. 14 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 19 1/4 inches long.
Parker James Campbell
Parker James Campbell son of Charles How and Jessica Campbell of Whitefish, was born Feb. 7 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 9.9 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Keyala Jasmine Glauber
Keyala Jasmine Glauber daughter of Brandie and Sam Glauber of Kalispell, was born Feb. 12 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Kellan Arrik Glantz
Kellan Arrik Glantz son of Aaron and Kelly Glantz of Kalispell, was born Feb. 15 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, and was 19 inches long.
Ryleigh Mae Pluid
Ryleigh Mae Pluid daughter of Ryan Pluid and Melissa Brumwell of Columbia Falls, was born Feb. 14 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 20 3/4 inches long.
Sandra Diane Hove, 68
Sandra Diane Hove, 68, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at the home of her daughter in Kalispell. She was born Feb. 20, 1940, in Choteau to John G. and Irma (Alspach) Hove.
Serenity Rose Armstrong
Serenity Rose Armstrong daughter of Rebecca Rose Armstrong of Columbia Falls, was born Feb. 15 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.
Oliver Buzzell
Oliver BuzzellHe weighed 8 pounds, 6.7 ounces, and was 21 inches long.
Anna Shestak
Anna ShestakShe weighed 8 pounds, 6.9 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Olivia Colleen Hagemeier
Olivia Colleen Hagemeier daughter of Jeff and Heidi Hagemeier of Kalispell, was born Feb. 13 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Boston Daniel Stimac
Boston Daniel Stimac son of Britne and Blaine Stimac of Kalispell, was born Feb. 2 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Macie Schmidt
Macie SchmidtShe weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.
Sharon L. Burghduff, 60
Sharon L. Burghduff, 60, "went to be with her Lord" on Saturday, May 17, 2008, with her family by her side.
Polar bears? Or environmental pawns?
Inter Lake editorial
Lakers tip Loggers
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Agency, legislators to update reappraisals
Representatives of the Montana Department of Revenue were in Kalispell on Monday, gathering information on real estate market trends for a statewide property reappraisal.
Today
3 The Kalispell City Council will be briefed at 7 p.m. on 2008-09 budget projections for community development and fire departments. This is a workshop session at which no votes are legally allowed.
Masked marauders
A pair of raccoons race Wednesday morning across the front steps of a home, 669 First Ave. E.N., in Kalispell while roaming the neighborhood south of Lawrence Park. Raccoons are not native to western Montana, but have spread through most of the state during the past 40-50 years, following riparian corridors, according to the Montana Department of Fish, Wildife and Parks Web site.
Rivers fall but rain, snow ahead
Despite a small bump from rain Tuesday night, river levels throughout Northwest Montana are projected to fall throughout today.
Polson, Whitefish eye tennis hardware
Mission Valley hosts Class A state tourney
Law Roundup
Flathead County sheriff
Photographer shows off his specialty in a new book
Western A teams begin state runs
Polson, Libby, Columbia Falls, Whitefish in Butte for softball tourney
Shooting lands man in hospital
Eureka resident allegedly pointed rifle at deputy
County sued over decision
Developers of the recently rejected North Shore Ranch subdivision near Somers filed a lawsuit Wednesday afternoon.
Births
Ashtn Thomas Tope, son of Desirae Hall and Jon Tope of Eureka, was born Feb. 15 at North Valley Hospital.
Kalispell pastor gets time with Obama
Darryl Kistler got something Monday night that few others in the Flathead Valley can claim: one-on-one time with Democratic presidential contender Sen. Barack Obama.
Wednesday, May 21
Eric Richard Berry, 37
Eric Richard Berry, 37, met an untimely death, May 16, 2008, near Kalispell. Eric was born Jan. 9, 1971, in Seattle, to Sally and Kenneth Berry, and was raised in Seattle with his older brother, Ken.
Amtrak's funding needs are real
Inter Lake editorial
Ira C. 'Ike' Watteyne, 94
Ira C. "Ike" Watteyne, 94, "went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ" on Friday, May 16, 2008, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. Ike was born on April 4, 1914, in Tecumseh, Neb., to August and Ella (Phillips) Watteyne. He was raised in Tecumseh, where he attended and graduated from school.
Today
3 Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.
Ronald A. 'Red' Watters Sr., 54
Ronald A. "Red" Watters Sr., 54, passed away May 1, 2008, after a long illness at the VA Hospital in Fresno, Calif. Ronald was born Dec. 18, 1953, in Helena. He lived with his parents, Charles and Grace Watters, for his first one and a half years in Kalispell, before the family moved to Fresno, where he attended grade school, graduated high school, and then attended college at Fresno State.
Rain, remaining snow still present flood threats
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Commissioner hopefuls weigh in on issues
A possible conservation bond referendum to preserve open spaces created the biggest split among three Flathead County commissioner candidates at a Tuesday forum.
Alice Marie Trevino, 79
Alice Marie Trevino, 79, passed away on Sunday morning, March 16, 2008, at her home in Kalispell, surrounded by her family.
A Hungry Horse resident allegedly harassed the person mowing the yard because he drove over the lawn. Flathead County Sheriff's deputies were called to settle the dispute.
Flathead County sheriff
Whitefish to ask for fire staff expansion
Acknowledging a drastic drop in the number of volunteer firefighters in recent years, the Whitefish City Council on Monday agreed to call for a levy election to fund around-the-clock fire and emergency-medical service.
High water receding - for now
Tuesday, May 20
Darrell Lynn Dunning, 50,
passed away May 15, 2008.
West Glacier first to flood
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Flathead County Sheriff's deputies
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies responded to Shady Lane where a 12-year-old boy threw dishes and ripped the screen door off. The boy reportedly refused to take his medication.
Amtrak funding battle begins again
The perennial tug of war over Amtrak funding is under way, with Congress and the Bush administration once again at odds over subsidies for the passenger rail service.
Kalispell police
Kalispell police responded to a Hawthorne Avenue residence after receiving reports that an intoxicated woman refused to leave. Officers ended up arresting a 21-year-old man on warrants for theft and vandalism. Half an hour later, officers responded to the same residence and told two girls to stop making harassing phone calls.
Lydia S. Kennedy of Lewistown, Montana passed away of natural ca
2008, at her home in Kalispell.
Alarms
The Kalispell Fire Department responded to First Avenue East and extinguished a fire in a Dumpster.
Whitefish police
Whitefish police responded to Fir Avenue where somebody tore a man's boat covering. A transient may have tried to spend the night inside.
Darrell Lynn Dunning, 50, passed away May 15, 2008.
He was born Aug. 15, 1957, in Cass Lake, Minn., the son of Harry F. and Phyllis L. Dunning. He attended school at Cass Lake Public Schools and went on to further his education at the Thief River Falls AVTI for cosmetology.
Columbia Falls police
Columbia Falls police received 10 calls for service between 3:30 p.m. Sunday and 3:30 p.m. Monday.
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Monday, May 19
Minor flooding affects West Glacier, Polebridge
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Victor J. Proulx, 75
Victor J. Proulx of Kalispell passed away of a quickly advanced lymphoma May 16, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. A third generation Montanan, he was born Dec. 17, 1932, to Victor Sr. and Bertha Proulx in Choteau.
'Good intentions, but with good results'
By NICHOLAS LEDDEN
Phillip George Harthan, 50
Phillip George Harthan, 50, passed away May 15, 2008. We lost our close friend of sudden heart failure while playing softball with friends and family.
Trail wins title
Flood warnings in effect
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Stoken's smokin'
By MICHAEL RICHESON/The Daily Inter Lake
Today
3 Adopt-a-Soldier Sew-a-Thon 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Kalispell Armory, U.S. 93, north of West Reserve Dr. Volunteers needed to help sew neck coolers for U.S. troops. Bring a sack lunch. Call Kim Jones, 837-1088.
Law Roundup
Kalispell police
Sunday, May 18
Bigfork dominates divisional dashes
WHITEFISH - Speed rules in Bigfork.
The mob rules during local presidential stop
I've experienced two "mosh" pits in my life - on the floor of the Tacoma Dome for a Green Day concert and Tuesday at Flathead Valley Community College when President Bill Clinton decided to walk a rope line.
Kalispell man dies in crash
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Bison Range is national treasure
Inter Lake editorial
To save a species
Bison Range turns 100
Phillip George Harthan, 50
Phillip George Harthan, 50, passed away May 15, 2008. We lost our close friend of sudden heart failure while playing softball with friends and family.
Fear factor lifts Kozlowski
Kalispell police got report of a bird break-out Saturday. A resident on Northern Lights spotted a blue and white parakeet in the yard.
Kalispell police
Pirates, Bulldogs repeat at divisional
Flood threat persists
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Glen Albert 'Prune' Thompson, 85
Glen Albert "Prune" Thompson passed away Feb. 13, 2008, at his daughter's home in Yuma, Ariz. Millie, Cathy, Sharon and his sister-in-law, Maxine, were at his side when he "entered the Kingdom of God."
Pharmacy family
Fourth-generation pharmacist begins work at Stoick Drug
Barack Obama 'saves the world' (between speeches)
First, it was "Change you can believe in," a nice friendly bit of folderol that was no more scary than "I Like Ike." Heck, Bill Clinton used "It's Time to Change America" back in 1992, and he only scared a few Republicans.
Today
3 Little Bitterroot Lake Association spring road cleanup. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Marion Fire Hall. Vest, garbage bags and road signs will be provided. Bring work gloves. Call Anna Marie, 755-3965, or Maureen at 854-2094.
Free range
Saturday, May 17
Dawn Marie (Chase) Drew, 52
Dawn Marie (Chase) Drew, 52, of Great Falls passed peacefully 'into the arms of her Lord' of a heart attack on the afternoon of Thursday, May 1, 2008, at a local nursing home. She had been in worsening health since suffering a heart attack and stroke the previous August.
Edith B. (Graham) Turner, 89
Edith B. (Graham) Turner, 89, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at her residence in Kalispell. She was born at the family home near Havre on Oct. 6, 1918, to Charles and Lillian (Nystrom) Graham.
School mixes religion, native culture
At De La Salle Blackfeet School, Blackfeet culture and Catholicism collaborate every day.
Western A heating up
Divisional tennis set for finals
Floods still in forecast
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Cleanup crew finds spilled fuel in Flathead lakebed
Meetings scheduled to address Montana 35 truck traffic
FHS, Glacier AA track leaders
T
Mathison, Bates in AA state tennis semis
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Today
3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.
Park opens more roads to vehicles
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Polson's boys, girls, however, top divisional standings
Friday, May 16
Whitefish eyes tax levy to expand EMS services
Whitefish voters likely will get a chance to decide if they're willing to raise taxes to pay for the city's planned conversion to around-the-clock emergency medical services.
Johnson, Hellgate shut down Glacier
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Law Roundup
Flathead County sheriff
Donald L. Balding, 86
Donald L. "Don" Balding, 86, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at Brendan House in Kalispell. He was born May 29, 1921, in Highmor, S.D., to Ward T. and Emma (Bultman) Balding.
Dawn Marie (Chase) Drew, 52
Dawn Marie (Chase) Drew, 52, of Great Falls passed peacefully "into the arms of her Lord" of a heart attack on the afternoon of Thursday, May 1, 2008, at a local nursing home. She had been in worsening health since suffering a heart attack and stroke the previous August.
First a heat wave, then high water
Record temperatures expected to drive flooding by Monday
Top seeds roll on first day of Western A tennis
Opening rounds allow coaches to gauge the athletes' mindsets
Edith B. (Graham) Turner, 89
Edith B. (Graham) Turner, 89, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at her residence in Kalispell. She was born at the family home near Havre on Oct. 6, 1918, to Charles and Lillian (Nystrom) Graham.
Standoff ends peacefully
Today
3 Whitefish Presbyterian Church annual flower sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 17, at Third and Central. Annuals, perennials, grasses, herbs, bowls and baskets. Call Shelle Kuntz, 250-4645. Benefit for youth mission.
Heartbreaking loss for Bravettes
The Daily Inter Lake
Blue skies bring flood potential
Inter Lake editorial
Thursday, May 15
Kayla Mae McConkey
Kayla Mae McConkey daughter of Trevor McConkey and Sara Parks of Kalispell, was born Feb. 24 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Madhav Gautam
Madhav GautamHe weighed 5 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 18 1/2 inches long.
Hunter Jaiden Mayberry
Hunter Jaiden Mayberry son of Nathan Mayberry and Jennifer Turk of Kalispell, was born Feb. 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Garland N. Daley, 89
The senior FFA classmates who signed the high-school annual were prophetic in the life of Garland N. Daley, who passed away Saturday, May 10, 2008, at the Heritage Place in Kalispell. They wished him luck with his purebred cows, and one declared him the 'Champion Wood Sawyer.' Born on April 23, 1919, in Rushford, Minn., to Carl and Benora (Vigen) Daley, Garland was the third oldest son in a family of seven brothers and sisters. The family farmed in the Fairfield area before moving to the Flathead Valley.
William Elwood Nelson, 89
William Elwood Nelson, 89, passed away on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11, 2008, at his home in Eureka, surrounded by his family. He was born Aug. 19, 1918, in Quincy, Kan., to Isaac A. and Henrietta E. (Rhoades) Nelson.
Chad Logan Mahlum
Chad Logan Mahlum son of Jennifer and Logan Mahlum of Bigfork, was born Feb. 21 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 5 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 19 inches long.
Jennifer Hauses Whitney
Jennifer Hauses Whitney daughter of Byron and Dana Whitney of Bigfork, was born Feb. 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
David L. Lake, 86
David L. Lake, 86, passed away Monday, May 12, 2008, at Brendan House in Kalispell. David was born Sept. 2, 1921, in Judith Gap, the third child of David E. and Myrtle Lake. He was raised in Judith Gap, Harlowton, and David Sr.'s ranger district. He graduated from high school in Harlowton. As he grew up, summers were spent helping on the ranger district, where his great fondness of the forest, hunting, fishing and camping developed.
Tosha Elisabeth Wood
Tosha Elisabeth Wood daughter of Jonathan and Kitch Wood of Kalispell, was born Feb. 26 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 18 inches long.
Shilo Oscar Lundin
Shilo Oscar Lundin son of Allen and Sarah Lundin of Kalispell, was born Feb. 22 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 20 3/4 inches long.
Florence (Ost Wood Anderson) Tigges, 92
Florence (Ost Wood Anderson) Tigges, 92, passed away May 10, 2008, at Heritage Place in Kalispell, her home since 2006. She was born May 2, 1916, in Minneapolis, to Charles and Bernice (Cassidy) Ost.
Morgan Paige Flickinger
Morgan Paige Flickinger daughter of Christopher Flickinger and Jami Burger of Kalispell, was born Feb. 25 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 5 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Nolan Daniel Wickland
Nolan Daniel Wickland son of Ryan and Jennifer Wickland of Columbia Falls, was born Feb. 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 9 pounds, and was 21 1/2 inches long.
Bettie Lucille Jones, 76
Bettie Lucille Jones, 76, passed away Monday, May 12, 2008, in Columbia Falls. Bettie was born June 3, 1931, in Sedalia, Mo., and lived there through high school graduation.
Shae Lee Nicholls
Shae Lee Nicholls daughter of Tifani and Kelsey Nicholls of Kalispell, was born Feb. 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Natalie Katherine Young
Natalie Katherine Young daughter of Tammy and Gary Young of Kalispell, was born Feb. 29 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.
Raymond Duane McGrew, 75
Raymond Duane McGrew, 75, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2008, at his Kalispell residence. Ray was born Aug. 31, 1932, in Bismarck, N.D. He was raised in Bismarck and graduated from high school in Yakima, Wash.
The nation's No. 1 ranger
Today
3 Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets at 6 a.m. in the school library.
Benefield, Hendrickson lift Libby over Kootenai Valley
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Flathead sends 7 to AA state tennis; Glacier 2
Flathead heads to the Class AA state tennis tournament with some good seedings and a little momentum.
Housing permits slow down
Store-building expected to lead surge in retail
Stillwater sandbags
Births, May 15 edition
Chad Logan Mahlum, son of Jennifer and Logan Mahlum of Bigfork, was born Feb. 21 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Bravettes visit Helena High in AA softball playoff series
The Bravettes will have plenty to think about this morning during their 8:45 bus trip to Helena.
Kalispell trooper to be honored in D.C.
Fallen Montana Highway Patrol trooper David A. Graham of Kalispell will be honored today at the National Peace Officers Memorial Service in Washington D.C.
Law Roundup
Flathead County sheriff
Whitefish, Polson Western A tennis favorites
The lineup for the Western A divisional tennis tournament is stacked with talent and returning champions.
Wolfpack at Hellgate for AA softball playoffs
The Glacier softball team loves going to practice.
Kalispell enjoys brush with history
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Wednesday, May 14
Raymond Duane McGrew, 75
Raymond Duane McGrew, 75, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2008, at his Kalispell residence. Ray was born Aug. 31, 1932, in Bismarck, N.D. He was raised in Bismarck and graduated from high school in Yakima, Wash.
Top talent pulls together for benefit concert
B.J. Lupton, director of the Swingin' on High big band, believes music has the power to take people on an emotional journey.
Today
3 Children's Story Hour at 10 a.m., Bigfork Library; 837-6976.
Florence (Ost Wood Anderson) Tigges, 92
Florence (Ost Wood Anderson) Tigges, 92, passed away May 10, 2008, at Heritage Place in Kalispell, her home since 2006. She was born May 2, 1916, in Minneapolis, to Charles and Bernice (Cassidy) Ost.
'This thing's not over'
Recount resolves close West Glacier trustee race
Heupel defeats Nolan, 65-63
Bettie Lucille Jones, 76
Bettie Lucille Jones, 76, passed away Monday, May 12, 2008, in Columbia Falls. Bettie was born June 3, 1931, in Sedalia, Mo., and lived there through high school graduation.
Myanmar: A disastrous response
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David L. Lake, 86
David L. Lake, 86, passed away Monday, May 12, 2008, at Brendan House in Kalispell. David was born Sept. 2, 1921, in Judith Gap, the third child of David E. and Myrtle Lake. He was raised in Judith Gap, Harlowton, and David Sr.'s ranger district. He graduated from high school in Harlowton. As he grew up, summers were spent helping on the ranger district, where his great fondness of the forest, hunting, fishing and camping developed.
Garland N. Daley, 89
The senior FFA classmates who signed the high-school annual were prophetic in the life of Garland N. Daley, who passed away Saturday, May 10, 2008, at the Heritage Place in Kalispell. They wished him luck with his purebred cows, and one declared him the "Champion Wood Sawyer." Born on April 23, 1919, in Rushford, Minn., to Carl and Benora (Vigen) Daley, Garland was the third oldest son in a family of seven brothers and sisters. The family farmed in the Fairfield area before moving to the Flathead Valley.
William Elwood Nelson, 89
William Elwood Nelson, 89, passed away on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11, 2008, at his home in Eureka, surrounded by his family. He was born Aug. 19, 1918, in Quincy, Kan., to Isaac A. and Henrietta E. (Rhoades) Nelson.
Elizabeth 'Betty' Ann Symonds, 93
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Symonds, 93, died at Billings Clinic on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, after a lengthy illness.
Tuesday, May 13
Gloria Dawn Arriaga, 75,
'entered God's Heavenly Garden' on May 9, 2008, in Whitefish.
Subdivision plan call for 535 homes
A plan is in the works to extend Kalispell southward and add possibly 535 new homes.
Gloria Dawn Arriaga, 75, “entered God's Heavenly Garden” on May 9, 2008, in Whitefish.
She leaves her loving husband, Rudy, of 54 years; children, Rudy and wife, Angela; Dan; Dennis and wife, Karen; Trish and favorite son-in-law, Jarrod O'Dell; numerous grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Students from Trego School
Students from Trego School gather around a hot air balloon basket Monday morning as the pilot hits the propane burner during a wildfire education program for area students. The warm blast was a relief to the students, who were shivering in the cold and rainy weather. The Smokey Bear Hot Air Balloon, which unfortunately was not able to inflate due to the weather, is a non-profit corporation dedicated to helping prevent human-caused wildfires. Several hundred students participated in the Wildfire Awareness Day, which was organized by the U.S. Forest Service and incorporated local fire departments and other public-land agencies.
Passing driver runs school bus off road
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Record vault for Owen
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Law Roundup
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 41-year-old fugitive from justice after he was spotted passed out in his car, with the doors open, in the northbound lane of Montana 35. He was also taken into custody for DUI, driving with a suspended license and driving without insurance.
Bill Clinton comes to Kalispell tonight
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Monday, May 12
Archie H. Lucht, 86
Archie H. Lucht, 86, died of natural causes Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls.
Law Roundup
Fire destroys home
Kimmel doesn't survive tribal voting
Kalispell's favorite player finishes close second on 'Survivor: Micronesia'
Today
3 Reconstruction begins today on U.S. 93 from south of Tronstad to Majestic Valley Arena. Expect temporary traffic signals, reduced speeds.
New study proposed for Swan Lake fish
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking public comments on a plan to size up the lake trout population in Swan Lake.
Sunday, May 11
Whitefish tightens budget
Spending, hiring freeze proposed
Sen. McCain turns his back on GOP; will they return the favor?
Some diehard Republicans like Sean Hannity (who admittedly doesn't realize he is one) are puffed up with excitement over the long, drawn-out knockdown battle between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.
MOTHERHOOD, AT LAST
Great Falls snaps Knights' streak
COLUMBIA FALLS - The Glacier Knights have exceeded external expectations in their breakout season. They now look to raise their own.
Another finale for Kimmel
Kalispell's favorite player could win $1 million tonight
Lakers upend Butte, Belgrade
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Armstrong wins three events for Eureka
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Today
3 18th annual Family Forestry Expo 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Demonstrations, logging camp lunch, and more. Free. Drive two miles north of Blue Moon Grille and follow signs. Call 758-5208.
Whittaker sprints to victories at ABC
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One mother's story almost was silenced
Sometimes a story comes along that's so compelling it haunts me for weeks on end. I become preoccupied with each detail, the adventure, the underlying meaning of it all.
A mother's job, and love, is priceless
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Hectic, but happy
Cycle of life
Popular Whitefish bike shop for sale as owners ponder next move
Saturday, May 10
Wright wins three events at Libby dual
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Bigfork museum promotes art, history
Area teams go 5-3 at Butte tourney
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Braves repeat as champs
Archie H. Lucht, 86
Archie H. Lucht, 86, died of natural causes Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls.
Eureka dominating B-C divisional
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Road open to Many Glacier
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Today
3 Paving is expected today on U.S. 2 between Reserve Drive and Glacier Park International Airport. Milling and paving are expected to be completed by Tuesday.
West Glacier recounts school board vote
It's not quite the hanging chad debacle of the 2000 presidential race, but West Glacier's school board election is nearly as controversial.
Officials plan for high water
Jeweldeen Claire 'Jude' Joyce, 52
"Our Jude left us to be with her Lord" on April 23, 2008, in Hot Springs. She was born in Palmer, Alaska, on June 21, 1955, to Marlys (Hoeldt) and Frank Cornelius.
James Oliver 'Jim' Williams, 78
James Oliver "Jim" Williams, 78, of Kalispell, formerly of Mountain Run Road in DuBois, Pa., died Saturday, May 3, 2008, at the home of his daughter in Kalispell. Jim was born April 19, 1930, in Clear Run, Pa., to the late John and Mandain (Detrich) Williams.
Friday, May 9
Betty Lee Hedrick Elder, 87
Betty Lee Hedrick Elder, 87, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2008, at the Montana Veterans Home. Betty was born Oct. 1, 1920, in Sheridan, Wyo., the only child of Sue and Lee Hedrick. During the '20s, the family moved to Whitefish, where Lee became the manager of the Piggly-Wiggly grocery store.
Firefighters tested by area growth
Inter Lake editorial
Man pleads guilty to mail fraud
The former office manager of KOFI Radio in Kalispell pleaded guilty Wednesday in U.S. District Court to fraudulently purchasing office supplies at the station's expense in return for incentives from vendors.
Glacier blanks Flathead in Western AA finale
Freshman Brittany Franklin goes 4-for-4 at the plate as Wolfpack downs Bravettes, 10-0
Kenneth John Berryman, 46
Ken Berryman, 46, of Bigfork passed away Friday, May 2, 2008.
Initial response positive
Panel hears public comment on facility for offenders
Flathead's Mathison advances
Northern AA's top seed moves on to semifinals
Snow going
Douglas Knudsen, 52
Douglas Knudsen, 52, died May 4, 2008. He was born in Whitefish on Nov. 24, 1955, the son of Evelyn Elkins, and attended Whitefish High School.
Today
3 Road work continues on U.S. 2 from Reserve Drive to Glacier Park International Airport. Expect single-lane traffic in both directions, a 35 mph speed limit and short delays.
Thursday, May 8
Laurence Osburnsen, 94
Laurence Osburnsen, 94, formerly of Big Arm, and Surprise, Ariz., passed away May 4, 2008, in Kalispell.
Verona Vivian (Serfling) Hogue, 77
Verona Vivian (Serfling) Hogue, 77, passed away Monday, May 5, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. She was born Oct. 24, 1930, in Northville, S.D., to Stacy Claire and Blanch (Haine) Serfling.
Drive to state starts for AA tennis
It will be a little tougher for singles and doubles players from the Northern AA divisional to reach the state tennis tournament this year.
Return time unclear for evacuees
5 homes still evacuated after gasoline spill
Crawdads, barred owls and mules
Forestry Expo open to public this weekend
Ethelyn Jacobson Haugland, 82
Ethelyn Jacobson Haugland, 82, passed away May 6, 2008, of natural causes at Edgewood Vista in Kalispell. Ethelyn was born June 28, 1925, in Rushford, Minn., the first of four children, to Gunhild and Nels Jacobson. She had one sister, Lila, and brothers Nels and James.
New dam plan helps Montana
The federal government this week released a combination of "biological opinions" to govern the recovery of 13 threatened or endangered salmon and steelhead species in the Columbia Basin.
School vote roundup
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Law Roundup
Flathead County sheriff
Seeding on line in crosstown clash
Flathead visits Glacier in softball finale
Spending up? Just imagine that
Inter Lake editorial
Hide and seek
Today
3 Road work continues on U.S. 2 from Reserve Drive to Glacier Park International Airport. Expect single-lane traffic in both directions, a 35 mph speed limit and short delays.
Wednesday, May 7
Whitefish to fight court ruling
Whitefish's "doughnut" lawsuit is headed to the Montana Supreme Court.
Bravettes hold off Bulldogs
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Libby downs Glacier
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Deputies recover stolen, broken safe
Flathead County Sheriff's Office
WHS netters down Loggers
Business group polls residents over 'doughnut' battle
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Eureka dominates C-Falls
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Voters split on levies
Voters in at least four school districts denied levy requests in Tuesday?s school elections.
Tuesday, May 6
One dead in crash of motorcycle
A Whitefish man was killed Sunday night in a motorcycle crash near the intersection of Montana 40 and Dillon Road.
Evergreen eyes fire-hall fix
Law Roundup
A motorist on U.S. 2 near Hungry Horse called Flathead County Sheriff's deputies after a passing motor home leaked wastewater on his car. Deputies stopped the motor home, which turned out to have a damaged sewage tank, and informed the unwitting driver of the hazard.
School elections today
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Monday, May 5
Clayton David Blumer, 80
Clayton David Blumer, 80, "went home to be with his Lord and Savior" on April 29, 2008. He was born Oct. 22, 1927, to John and Francis Blumer in Glentana. He spent his childhood in Kalispell.
Law Roundup
Flathead sheriff
New kids on the block
Whitefish to discuss 'doughnut' lawsuit decision
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Today
3 Flathead County Road Department will close a half-mile of Idaho Hill Road from its intersection with U.S. 2 in Marion for 2-3 days to do drainage work. Drivers should seek an alternate route.
Musician returns to simpler life
Kalispell native Alex Athy starring in his first local concert
Sunday, May 4
Ronald Girard Mackin, 55
Ronald Girard Mackin, 55, of Kalispell, "went to join our Lord" on Wednesday, April 30, 2008. He was born April 4, 1953, in Whitefish to Bill and Dorothy (Sloan) Mackin.
Coco, Torgison highlight Archie Roe
Coco and Torgison. Torgison and Coco.
Builders adjust to slower times
Buyer's market prevails in Flathead County
Tuesday is election day for schools
On Tuesday, voters in most school districts will elect new school board trustees and approve or deny schools' levy requests.
Jayne Radigan Taylor, 78
Jayne Radigan Taylor, 78, retired teacher, passed away April 28, 2008, at her home in Bigfork. She was born March 7, 1930, in Great Falls, to Bruce and Florence (Fenn) Radigan.
Glacier's Bates picks up another singles title at Flathead Invite
The tennis resume for Glacier's Liana Bates is starting to gain some substance.
Orville 'Pappy' Parker, 100
Orville "Pappy" Parker, 100, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. He was born March 31, 1908, in Knowles, Okla., to James and Delphia (Erhard) Parker. He was one of eight children.
Fight night
Photo and text by Garrett Cheen/Daily Inter Lake
Analyst: 'Nobody directed what we said'
Former general counters story by N.Y. Times
Local home sales dip during 2007
Pirates pull away from Dogs
Pirates get 18 hits in 17-1 victory
Walter Victor Sundelius, 74
Walter Victor Sundelius, 74, of Kalispell, 'went to fly with the angels' on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. He was born March 6, 1934, to Victor and Emma (Tetrault) Sundelius.
Trust is keystone of true politics
Politics is all about trust. Without it nothing can be accomplished, and with it anything is possible - both great good and great evil.
A dilemma over drug testing
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Today
3 Flathead Pioneer Auto Club devoted to restoring and driving antique cars, meets 2 p.m., Flathead Electric Co-op building. Enter on north side. All visitors welcome. Call Dave Cooley, 257-4023.
Betty Jayne Nelson, 85
Betty Jayne Nelson, 85, passed away from cancer April 28, 2008, at Heritage Place. Betty was born May 8, 1922, in Kalamazoo, Mich., to John Gardiner and Hazel (Bates) Gardiner.
Law Roundup
Kalispell police
Saturday, May 3
Dayton Akira Naldrett
Dayton Akira Naldrett son of Sam and Melissa Naldrett of Kalispell, was born Feb. 19 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 19 1/4 inches long.
Ryeleigh Nichole Glidden
Ryeleigh Nichole Glidden daughter of Kris and Erin Glidden of Kalispell, was born Feb. 13 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 11.6 ounces, and was 19 inches long.
Kirianna Grace Swaim
Kirianna Grace Swaim daughter of Kathryn Swaim and Christopher Mackey of Kila, was born Feb. 14 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She was 20 inches long.
Vincent G. Landwehr, 85
Vincent G. Landwehr, 85, passed away April 29, 2008, in Auburn, Wash. He was born April 22, 1923, in Elbo Woods, N.D., to Mary 'Mame' and Robert Landwehr. Vince was one of five children.
Evelyn Ruth (Hodges) Thompson, 84
Evelyn Ruth (Hodges) Thompson 'entered into eternal glory' Wednesday, April 30, 2008, in Whitefish. She passed peacefully with her devoted husband at her side.
Madolynn Faye Bowman
Madolynn Faye Bowman daughter of Raylene Miller and Aaron Bowman of Kalispell, was born Feb. 19 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.
Olivia Marie Campbell
Olivia Marie Campbell daughter of Jon and Jamey Campbell of Kalispell, was born Jan. 27 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Cruz Jackson Grace
Cruz Jackson Grace son of Chad and Terri Grace of Kalispell, was born Feb. 14 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 21 inches long.
Camas Lynn Brown-Fortin
Camas Lynn Brown-Fortin daughter of Jacki Lynn Brown and David Wesley Fortin of the Flathead Valley, was born Feb. 23 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 5 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 19 inches long.
Abrielle Sue Persinger
Abrielle Sue Persinger daughter of Joshua and Mandy Persinger of Kalispell, was born Feb. 20 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 5 pounds, 6 1/2 ounces, and was 18 inches long.
Reilly Patrick Courtney
Reilly Patrick Courtney son of Bree Ingold and Joseph Courtney of Kalispell, was born Feb. 17 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 19 inches long.
Brynn Olivia Bagley
Brynn Olivia Bagley daughter of Dusty and Vicki Bagley of Somers, was born Feb. 14 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 21 inches long.
Jacob Daniel Goodnight
Jacob Daniel Goodnight son of John and Brandi Goodnight of Kalispell, was born Feb. 19 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.
Hageness, Libby check C-Falls
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Births, May 3 edition
Olivia Marie Campbell, daughter of Jon and Jamey Campbell of Kalispell, was born Jan. 27 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Most park roadways are closed
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Firefighters extinguish train blaze
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Today
3 Montana Dahlia Society annual tuber sale, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., outside the main entrance, Wal-Mart, Kalispell. Call 257-2540.
Initiative goal: healthier children
Jamie Newman of Columbia Falls actually has people so eager to sign her Initiative 155 petition that they grab her orange clipboard right out of her hands.
Dog's owner found, reward grows
Lincoln County authorities continued to investigate the brutal torture and killing of a young dog Friday as people registered outrage at the crime.
Friday, May 2
Today
3 Flathead County Democratic Women spring cleaning sale 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, basement of United Church of Christ, 204 Seventh Ave. W., Kalispell. Portion of proceeds will go toward two annual local scholarships. Call 756-8992.
District, wreath-maker resolve dispute
The Whitefish School District recently reached a settlement with a local businessman district officials say owed students more than $13,000.
Man charged with murder in tot's death
Prosecutors have upped the charge to murder against an Evergreen man implicated in the May 5 shooting death of a 19-month-old child.
Evelyn Ruth (Hodges) Thompson, 84
Evelyn Ruth (Hodges) Thompson "entered into eternal glory" Wednesday, April 30, 2008, in Whitefish. She passed peacefully with her devoted husband at her side.
Vincent G. Landwehr, 85
Vincent G. Landwehr, 85, passed away April 29, 2008, in Auburn, Wash. He was born April 22, 1923, in Elbo Woods, N.D., to Mary "Mame" and Robert Landwehr. Vince was one of five children.
Ruling: County is in control
An injunction filed to block Flathead County from taking control of Whitefish's two-mile planning "doughnut" was denied Thursday, opening the area to county regulation.
Lex's next milestone - NFL?
The next time Lex Hilliard carries the ball, it might be in National Football League play.
Pool of fuel
Evergreen firefighter Kevin Wise and Flathead County Emergency Services Director Mark Peck prepare to clean up a 75-gallon diesel spill Thursday on Montana 35 in Evergreen. The spill happened after a Sudan Drilling work truck traveling west collided with a Flathead Food Bank van heading east. The driver of the truck said the van turned in front of him, giving him no time to avoid the collision. Traffic was delayed intermittently for about two hours. No one was injured.
Twins ready for season opener
Ryan Hadfield isn't the only one feeling the grind of his commute from Spokane to Whitefish.
Oz's audible
Flathead expects flooding
Snowpack puts area at high risk
Thursday, May 1
Kristi Lynn Davis, 50
Kristi Lynn Davis suffered a massive stroke and died Sunday, April 27, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. The daughter of Robert and Fran Davis, Kristi was born Oct. 25, 1957, in Seattle. She grew up in the Flathead Valley, spent summers at her family's cabin on Flathead Lake, and attended Cornelius Hedges Elementary School in Kalispell.
Donald Ryan Rabidue, 30
Donald Ryan Rabidue, 30, "went to be with his Lord in Heaven" when he passed away at his home in Spokane Valley, Spokane, on April 27, 2008. He was born in Whitefish on Sept. 28, 1977, the son of Anita Rabidue of Spokane Valley, and Ronald and Judy Rabidue of Martin City.
Today
3 Whitefish National Day of Prayer breakfast, 6:30-7:30 a.m., Pin & Cue Bowling Alley conference room. All welcome. Call John Hotzfield, 406-212-5384.
Dust patrol begins
A sheriff's deputy specifically assigned to enforce speed limits on Flathead County's gravel roads will conduct his first patrol today.
Gregory Michael Peterson, 55
Gregory Michael Peterson, 55, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at his home in Columbia Falls. He was born Dec. 2, 1952, in Shelby to Norman Oscar and Emma Lucille (Luckenbill) Peterson.
Law Roundup
Flathead County sheriff
Food fight
A Bonaparte's gull prepares to steal a fish being eaten by a common loon on Whitefish Lake.
New law leads to land-value mystery
Inter Lake editorial
Labrador brutally tortured
No suspects in death of dog, whose body was found near Eureka
