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Dr. Otto G. Klein Jr., 70

Dr. Otto G. Klein, Jr., 70, of Polson died Nov. 27, 2008, after a long battle with cancer. He was born Aug. 2, 1938, to Otto G. Klein and Mary A. Klein in Helena.

Heidi MacGillivray, 50

Heidi MacGillivray, 50, passed away Nov. 17, 2008. She entered the world on March 29, 1958, in Spokane. She was the fifth of six childrenÊ(Heather, Scott, Andrew, Don,ÊIan) of Donald K. and Suzanne Troyer MacGillivray.

In it for the long term

S.M. Bradford Co. opens upscale store in Whitefish

Starvation Syndrome

Obama adjusts to new priorities

Inter Lake editorial

Rampage in Mumbai over at last

India puts end to violence after 60 hours, 195 dead

They can fly

Peter Pan takes to the air in Whitefish

James Frederick Burke, 65

James Frederick Burke, 65, of Columbia Falls passed away Monday, Nov. 25, 2008, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. He was born on July 16, 1943, in Wheeling,

Bus service helps riders maintain independence

To Terri Hain of Whitefish, Eagle Transit represents a way to maintain her independence.

Law Roundup

Kalispell police

Not so bleak after all

Early data points to strong sales

John A. ÔJack' Hinkle Sr., 79

John A. "Jack" Hinkle Sr., 79, of Mount Washington, Ky., formerly of Kalispell, passed away Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008, at his residence.

Heidi MacGillivray, 50

Heidi MacGillivray, 50, passed away on Nov. 17, 2008. She entered the world on March 29, 1958, in Spokane. She was the fifth of six children (Heather, Scott, Andrew, Don, Ian) of Donald K. and Suzanne Troyer MacGillivray.

Flathead County sheriff

Flathead County sheriff's deputies are looking for a man who led them on a chase down U.S. 93 South on Friday afternoon. After pulling onto a dead-end road off the highway, the man fled on foot. Investigators have both the man's identity and that of his passenger.

Web cams keep an eye on kids

Seven Northwestern A gridders named first teamers both ways

The Daily Inter Lake

James Frederick Burke, 65

James Frederick Burke, 65, of Columbia Falls passed away Monday, Nov. 25, 2008, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. He was born on July 16, 1943, in Wheeling,

Three Lions devour Class B all-conference, state honors

The Daily Inter Lake

Alma 'Polly' Keeler, 65

Alma "Polly" Keeler "went to be with her Lord and Savior" on Nov. 26, 2008, after a long battle with cancer. Polly Keeler was born Jan. 6, 1943, in Gillette, Ark., to Ed and Mary Mack.

Hello, good buys

Rest of Hog Heaven pack targeted

By NICHOLAS LEDDEN / Daily Inter Lake

C. Falls rings in the season - and a new tree - on Dec. 5

By NANCY KIMBALL/Daily Inter Lake

Abigail Elizabeth Wright

Emanuel Matthew Shvets

son of Yaroslav and Natalya Shvets of Kalispell, was born Oct. 25 at North Valley Hospital.

Colin Gabriel Lincoln

Colin Gabriel Lincoln son of Bobby and Beth Lincoln of Somers, was born Oct. 16 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long.

Cullen James Wallace

son of Aaron and Angela Wallace of Whitefish, was born Oct. 23 at North Valley Hospital.

Feleshia LeeAnn Brabham, 22

Feleshia LeeAnn Brabham, 22, was taken from us much too soon when she passed away from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008. Feleshia was born March 14, 1986, in Coquille, Ore.

Azalea Bliss Bailey

daughter of Ethan and Cadie Bailey, was born Oct. 24 at North Valley Hospital.

Ryenn Irene Schellinger

daughter of Kyle and Darcy Schellinger of Whitefish, was born Oct. 18 at North Valley Hospital.

Kaikea Martin Frate

son of Juan and Amy Frate, was born Oct. 23 at North Valley Hospital.

Ayden John Helgert

son of Jeremiah and Sara Helgert of Fortine, was born Oct. 25 at North Valley Hospital.

Julian Emerick Malcheski

son of Brendt and Angelique Malcheski of Kalispell, was born Oct. 14 at North Valley Hospital.

Karson John Spilis

son of Marisa Kenfield and Kasmir Spilis of Kalispell, was born Oct. 22 at North Valley Hospital.

McAllister Calhoun-Scott

son of Tyler Scott and Lisa Calhoun-Scott, was born Oct. 12 at North Valley Hospital.

Madisen April Eaton

daughter of Matthew and Amber Eaton of Columbia Falls, was born Oct. 21 at North Valley Hospital.

"Pete's bridge" gaining support

November 28, 2008

3 Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead holiday craft and handmade gift show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. today and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Red Lion Ballroom, Kalispell Center Mall.

Montana, Texas St. face off for first time

The Daily Inter Lake

Flathead County sheriff

Flathead County sheriff's deputies were called to an alleged domestic argument Wednesday night prompted by a husband coming home drunk and refusing his wife's orders to leave. Her daughter returned in the midst of the disagreement, went into false labor and needed transport to a hospital.

Marion-area subdivision would have 70 homesites

By NANCY KIMBALL/The Daily Inter Lake

Federal payment assists county

Inter Lake editorial

Births, Nov. 28 edition

McAllister Calhoun-Scott,

Benjamin Charles Myers

son of Chad and Emily Myers of Kalispell, was born Oct. 22 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Hannah Jane Brabham

daughter of David C. and Heidi J. Brabham of Kalispell, was born Oct. 22 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Helen Marie Koford Seek, 96

Helen Marie Koford Seek, 96, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at the Heritage Place in Kalispell. She was born April 26, 1912, in Kalispell to Alfred and Hulda (Sundin) Koford.

Tanner Joseph Fauske

son of Shawn and Carla Fauske of Somers, was born Oct. 3 at North Valley Hospital.

Ethan James Nash

son of Holly and Ron Nash of Columbia Falls, was born Oct. 8 at North Valley Hospital.

Gunmar Peter Weckwerth

son of Chad Weckwerth and Lindsay Reid of Kalispell, was born Oct. 4 at North Valley Hospital.

Glacier receives business award

The Daily Inter Lake

ÔLittlest Pilgrim' a hit for former Kalispell woman

If the reaction from a pair of Connecticut preschool classrooms is any indication, "The Littlest Pilgrim" is a hit.

Births, Nov. 27 edition

Hannah Jane Brabham,

"No givin' up"

Girl with rare genetic disorder is inspiration to family and friends

'Give humble thanks for the blessings'

Inter Lake editorial

Carson O. Newman, 56

Carson O. Newman, 56, passed away Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, in Kalispell. Carson was born May 6, 1952, in Jordan, to Norvald and Jessie (Wheeler) Newman. He was moved to Kalispell at a very young age, where he attended schools.

Truck pulled from Cedar Creek

The Columbia Falls Fire Department, Columbia Falls Police Department, and Flathead County Office of Emergency Services responded to Cedar Creek, near mile marker 3 on the North Fork Road, after a pickup owned by the city's Public Works Department rolled down an embankment into the water about 10 a.m. Wednesday.

En pointe

Injured tot in hospital in Seattle

The Daily Inter Lake

Sykes offers traditional holiday feast today

The Daily Inter Lake

Smooth skating at Woodland

Rae Marie Severson, 87

Rae Severson "went to be with her Lord and Savior" Nov. 21, 2008. Rae was born to Andrew Casey and Grace Taylor on June 21, 1921, in Kalispell. Rae grew up in Kalispell and graduated from Flathead County High School. She held many jobs during her lifetime, but she is remembered for working for the Flathead County Sheriff's Office.

Freeing the innocent from prison

Inter Lake editorial

Fire damage still being sorted out at apartments

By JOHN STANG/Daily Inter Lake

Baby shot in the face in Somers

The Daily Inter Lake

Road fees may stop store plans

By JOHN STANG/Daily Inter Lake

Evergreen man, 20, arrested on alleged forcible rape charges

The Daily Inter Lake

Flathead County sheriff

A Flathead Drive man brought a couple of people he met at a nearby casino back to his place for a couple of beers. When they left, the man discovered $175 missing from his wallet. Flathead County Sheriff's deputies were notified.

Council steers clear of job cuts

By JOHN STANG/Daily inter Lake

Steenson narrowly wins House recount

Carson O. Newman, 56

Carson O. Newman, 56, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, in Kalispell. Carson was born on May 6, 1952, in Jordan, to Norvald and Jessie (Wheeler) Newman. He was moved to Kalispell at a very young age, where he attended schools.

City ready to pursue move of radio towers

Kalispell's government plans to formally tell KGEZ radio station owner John Stokes that it wants to move his two broadcast towers at the city and federal governments' expense.

Patricia Langton, 64

Patricia Carol "Patty" Langton, 64, passed away in her home on Nov. 9, 2008. She died of natural causes, but her family and friends believe her to have died of a broken heart after losing her husband and soul mate, Jerry, to cancer just two years ago.

The Park

Joseph "Joe" M. Cox, 63,

passed from this life on Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, due to complications from pneumonia, at Brendan House in Kalispell. He was born Nov. 7, 1945 in Lewistown, to Charles B and Rose Ann (Spence) Cox.

County to get $2.2 million in federal funding

By JIM MANN / The Daily Inter Lake

Perkins ready to reopen

Flathead County Sheriff's Office

A Columbia Falls-area resident reported the unauthorized use of their vehicle. A woman, who reportedly had a key but wasn't on the registration, is accused of taking the car without permission. Later, Flathead County Sheriff's deputies responded to a residence on Columbia Falls Stage Road when the person who reported the car missing allegedly was threatened.

David M. Sanders, 75,

passed away Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at his home in Columbia Falls.

Builders sue over subdivision rules

By LYNNETTE HINTZE / The Daily Inter Lake

Last weekend of hunting ahead

By JIM MANN / The Daily Inter Lake

Patricia Carol "Patty" Langton, 64,

passed away in her home on Nov. 9, 2008. She died of natural causes, but her family and friends believe her to have died of a broken heart after losing her husband and soul mate, Jerry, to cancer just two years ago.

16-year-old boy cited for shooting bull elk

A 16-year-old boy has been cited for shooting a bull elk inside Glacier National Park's southern boundary and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is still looking for the public's help on two separate elk-poaching cases near Hungry Horse Reservoir.

Margaret Gesek, 72

Margaret Gesek, 72, died on Nov. 21, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. The cause of death was a stroke. Her son and daughter were at her side at the time of her passing.

Man gets prison term for cocaine distribution

The Daily Inter Lake

Flathead sheriff

A man took a revolver into a Montana 35 mobile-home park shower, and forgot to take it when he left Saturday evening. It was stolen, the Flathead County Sheriff's Office reported.

Monday, November 24

• AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Nov. 25, St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby $10 course fee. Call 406-293-0100 to register.

FVCC hosts talk on deaf culture

Flathead Valley Community College's Multicultural Affairs program hosts "Words of Silence, a Cultural Expression of the Deaf Culture by Deaf Individuals" on Tuesday.

Defensive driving

Council looks to trim budget

The Daily Inter Lake

When all else fails…

Bigfork's Essential Stuff Project focuses on sustainability

Gloves are off in legislative bout

Inter Lake editorial

Flood-plain wording kept in countys draft subdivision regulations

Language to discourage building homes in Flathead Countys flood plains is tentatively staying in the countys proposed subdivision regulations.

Legislators expect state surplus to keep shrinking

Montana state governments official $287 million projected surplus could easily continue to shrink and likely will require frequent adjustments as the upcoming legislative session progresses, two Flathead lawmakers said last week.

Mary Jean Farris, 86

Mary Jean Farris "went to be with the Lord" on Nov. 20, 2008, surrounded by her beloved family at Lake View Care Center in Bigfork. She was born in Corvallis, Ore., on June 27, 1922, to Oregon pioneer descendants Vaughn and Mabel Youngblood. She grew up in Seattle and attended the University of Washington.

Speech teams test their mettle

Lawsuit claims police used excessive force

A Kalispell man who alleges that city police officers used excessive force during his 2006 arrest, causing him a permanently disabling brain injury, is suing the department.

Newspapers stuffed in walls are stuffed with history, too

Anyone who has ever visited me at the Inter Lake knows that my desk is usually piled high with old papers printouts, applicants resumes, envelopes, copies of the Inter Lake and whatnot.

A sweet deal

New radio system up and working

Network links vast areas of Montana

Law Round Up

Kalispell police

Roy M. Duff, 88

Roy M. Duff, proud World War II veteran, longtime business owner, former mayor of Whitefish, and dedicated servant to the community he loved, passed away in Whitefish on Nov. 14, 2008.

Another AA title, perfect season for Billings Senior volleyball

The Daily Inter Lake

Libby spikers settle for 3rd in Class A state tourney

BOZEMAN About 30 minutes.

Easy riders

Commuters of all types make Eagle Transit part of their daily routine

Giving thanks in times of turbulence times

Another Thanksgiving is upon us this week, and for some in the Flathead Valley this years holiday season will be a little more difficult.

Kauffman, Brown, Smith lead Big Sky Martial Arts

The Daily Inter Lake

Albert Andrew Kerestes, 84

Albert Andrew Kerestes, 84, of Whitefish, passed away Nov. 19, 2008, following an automobile accident. He was born Nov. 1, 1924, in Mt. Carmel, Pa., to Andrew and Susan (Batcha) Kerestes. Albert was born into a loving old country Slovak family that was focused upon their faith in God. He was baptized and confirmed in Saint Matthew's Slovak Lutheran Church.

Kathryn Theodora Peterson Siblerud, 87

Kathryn Theodora Peterson Siblerud "peacefully exchanged her earthly home for her heavenly home" Oct. 2, 2008, surrounded by her children singing her favorite hymns. She was born Oct. 21, 1920, to Theodore and Katie (Selleck) Peterson at their ranch near Fishtail. She grew up during the Depression years with her older sisters Nellie and Nola and younger brother Teddy.

Lester Reinold Johnson, 96

Lester Reinold Johnson, 96, died of natural causes at the Northern Rockies Medical Center on Nov. 19, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will be held next summer.

Mark Matthew Mellem, 51

Mark Matthew Mellem, 51, "went to be with our Father in Heaven" on Nov. 18, 2008, after his second battle with cancer. Mark passed away at home in the care of his loving family. Mark was born on April 2, 1957, to Emil and Marie (Tracey) Mellem, in Kalispell, where he resided for the remainder of his life. He was the youngest of four children. Mark went to school at Batavia through the eighth grade, then Flathead High School.

Plum Creek trims 68 plywood jobs

By NANCY KIMBALL/Daily Inter Lake

Apartment conflagration leaves tenants homeless; Man faces arson charge

Clayton Brice Alstad, 26

Clayton Brice Alstad was born Aug. 30, 1982, and "went to be with his brother in Heaven" Nov. 19, 2008, due to a tragic motorcycle accident.

Man charged with starting apartment fire

The Daily Inter Lake

Fergus foils Loggers in 3

Libby suffers first tourney loss in state semifinals

Fire consumes mobile home Treasure Lane

Flathead County sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's deputies responded to a residence on Montana 40 near Columbia Falls after a woman reported that her boyfriend was breaking stuff in the house and smashed the windows on a Jeep. He reportedly was upset because they were breaking up. The man and woman were separated.

Glacier, Flathead lose out in state volleyball tourney

By DIXIE KNUTSON/The Daily Inter Lake

Tyler Roy Stacy

son of Elisabeth Abram and Kristopher Stacy, was born Nov. 7 at North Valley Hospital.

Dawsyn Wade Morken

son of Devan Morken and Alexandria Markham of Whitefish, was born Nov. 6 at North Valley Hospital.

Hunter George Arriaga

son of Amy and Joe Arriaga of Kalispell, was born Nov. 5 at North Valley Hospital.

Allen Timothy Steven Curtin

son of Josh Curtin and Katie Furlong of Kalispell, was born Nov. 11 at North Valley Hospital.

Isabella Victoria Dunn

daughter of Ronald and Sara Dunn, was born Nov. 11 at North Valley Hospital.

Jazmin Elizabeth Lingle

daughter of Jacob Peter Lingle and Sarah Elizabeth Lingle of Columbia Falls, was born Nov. 10 at North Valley Hospital.

Tyrone Jeannette Cook

daughter of Katie Webb and Graham Cook, was born Nov. 1 at North Valley Hospital.

Hunter Ray Cranmer

son of Crystal Lynne Cranmer of Kalispell, was born Nov. 4 at North Valley Hospital.

Brady Lawrence Bell

son of Brad and Kathleen Bell of Columbia Falls, was born Nov. 10 at North Valley Hospital.

Embezzler pays back $49,072

Former school clerk given 30 days in jail, six years probation

Two honored for business achievements

Kristen Heck's compassionate leadership, impeccable character, focused rise from receptionist to one step away from business ownership, and devotion to business, community and family have earned respect from those near her.

King's long community career lauded

Valley Bank co-founder honored as Great Chief

Local food banks scramble for holiday fare

By NANCY KIMBALL / Daily Inter Lake

Fire hits apartments; suspect arrested

The Daily Inter Lake

North shore park is wise bargain

Inter Lake editorial

Number has major 'impact' on fee debate

By JOHN STANG / Daily Inter Lake

Here we go again - UM vs. MSU surge to annual battle

By DAVID LESNICK/The Daily Inter Lake

Cyclist becomes third traffic victim in a day

The Daily Inter Lake

Whitefish man gets probation for money laundering

By NICHOLAS LEDDEN / Daily Inter Lake

Flathead County sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's deputies responded to South Woodland Drive after a young boy called 911 to report a disturbance between his mother and her boyfriend. The 41-year-old boyfriend, who allegedly pulled the woman's hair and pushed her against a wall, was arrested for partner assault.

Bonnie Jo Bondeson, 72

Bonnie Jo Bondeson, 72, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. She was born on March 24, 1936, in Three Forks to Raymond and Fernetta (McDonald) Haas.

Glacier, Flathead lose state openers

By DIXIE KNUTSON/The Daily Inter Lake

Births, Nov. 21 edition

Tyrone Jeannette Cook,

Libby advances to Class A state semis

By DIXIE KNUTSON / The Daily Inter Lake

Cliff Blank, 73

Cliff Blank passed away Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at his home in Indian Wells, Calif., after a long battle with leukemia.

Daniel Bruce Grob, 57

We are sorry to announce the death of Daniel Bruce Grob, who passed away peacefully at his home in Kalispell on Nov. 13, 2008.

Vehicle crashes kill two

By NICHOLAS LEDDEN/Daily Inter Lake

Students learn basics of winter sports safety

By KRISTI ALBERTSON/Daily Inter Lake

Turnaround season ends with state volleyball trip for Polson

By DAVID LESNICK/The Daily Inter Lake

Recount planned Tuesday

The Daily Inter Lake

An industry well worth saving

Inter Lake editorial

Flathead County sheriff

Flathead County sheriff's deputies responded to East Evergreen Drive to break up a disturbance between a husband and his wife. She allegedly threw his breathing aid at him as he tried to move out. Alcohol was involved.

Speech teams converge on Kalispell

By KRISTI ALBERTSON/Daily Inter Lake

County may add fourth District Court judge

By NICHOLAS LEDDEN/Daily Inter Lake

Richard Wayne Graeber, 52

"Today is a sad but joyous day. The Lord gave Richard Wayne Graeber an end to his battle with cancer and a chance to sit forever at Jesus' feet" on Nov. 18, 2008.

James Arnold Lee, 69

James Arnold Lee, 69, passed away Monday, Nov. 17, 2008. Jim "went to heaven to be with our Lord." Jim was born in Sandpoint, Idaho, on May 28, 1939. His parents were Arnold Lee and Pauline "Polly" Lee Harrison.

Saturday session focuses on suicide

By CANDACE CHASE/Daily Inter Lake

Flathead, Glacier draw tough openers for state volleyball

By DAVID LESNICK/The Daily Inter Lake

Lake Five access plan revived

By JIM MANN/Daily Inter Lake

Margaret E. Morgan, 106

Margaret E. Morgan, 106, "went to be with the Lord" on Nov. 6, 2008, just 10 days after her 106th birthday, at her daughter Phyllis' home, with whom she lived. Margaret was born Nov. 6, 1902, in Bethany, Mo., the daughter of Charles and Theresa (McGuffy) Tullis. As a small child, her family moved to Leon, Iowa, where she grew up.

3 resign after prison sex allegations

By NICHOLAS LEDDEN/Daily Inter Lake

City Council votes to add 82 acres to Kalispell

By JOHN STANG/Daily Inter Lake

Flathead County sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's deputies assisted the Montana Highway Patrol on a traffic stop at the intersection of South Meridian Road and Fourth Street, only to discover one of the vehicle's occupants claimed to be the victim of an assault at a party on Two Mile Drive. The injured occupant was taken to the hospital but decided not to press charges.

Bull trout spawning strong in North Fork

By JIM MANN/Daily Inter Lake

Animal shelter faces challenges

Inter Lake editorial

Federal grant helps dam security around dam

The Daily Inter Lake

Kalispell approves deal with 81-acre subdivision

The Kalispell City Council gave unanimous preliminary approval Monday to a planned-unit-development agreement with Gateway Properties Inc. for the Valley Ranch subdivision.

Whitefish gets money for sewer upgrades

The Daily Inter Lake

Glacier coffee shop gets historic status

The Daily Inter Lake

Leroy Dayl Dalager, 72

Leroy Dayl Dalager, 72, of Kalispell, passed away peacefully at his home Nov. 6, 2008. He was born June 22, 1936.

Lilian Anna Carlson, 94

Lilian, 94, passed away Oct. 19, 2008, at Brendan House in Kalispell.

Harlow G. Leger, 81

Harlow G. Leger, 81, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell, from Lou Gehrig's disease. Harlow was born June 23, 1927, in Helena to George and Ruth (Hossey) Leger.

Evelyn Anderson Grabs, 97

Evelyn Grabs, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, was "called from this life" on Oct. 26, 2008, at Heritage Place in Kalispell.

County has new extension agent

The Daily Inter Lake

Lift station controls pace of growth

By JOHN STANG/The Daily Inter Lake

Weinberg at helm of state Innocence Project

The Daily Inter Lake

Flathead faces Senior, Wolfpack gets West in AA state volleyball

Libby, Polson also get their assignments for state tournament

Early-morning power outage

The Flathead Electric Cooperative reported it still was getting calls on Monday about an early-morning power outage that happened Sunday. The co-op said about 16,000 members in the Green Acres, south Kalispell, Somers, Lakeside and Bigfork areas lost their electricity as the result of a broken wire on a Bonneville Power Administration transmission line. The outage started at 3:50 a.m. and lasted less than two hours, the co-op reported.

White-tailed buck harvest improving

The Daily Inter Lake

Horse racing still stalled at gate

By LYNNETTE HINTZEThe Daily Inter Lake

Monday, November 17, 2008

• AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Nov. 18, Polson Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 883-4735 to register.

Whitefish Council ready to act on new parking lot

The Daily Inter Lake

No rest for the talented

Local musician and funnyman John Dunnigan is busier than ever

Flathead County sheriff

A "Comedy Of Errors" led to a stolen hunting rifle in Hungry Horse late Saturday evening, the Flathead County Sheriff's Office reported.

C.F. plan boundary may shrink

The Daily Inter Lake

Council talks growth policy

The Daily Inter Lake

Abby Denise Galbury

daughter of Samuel and Katie Galbury of Eureka, was born Oct. 5 at North Valley Hospital.

Cheyenne Coryelle Stevens

daughter of Bill "BJ" Demartini and Melissa Stevens of Kalispell, was born Sept. 29 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Tyanna Marie Preston

daughter of Angel Preston and Dale Dixon of Kalispell, was born Sept. 27 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Ryder Ray Feistner

son of Jacob and Lindsey Feistner of Polson, was born Oct. 26 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan.

Eva Lynn Humphries

daughter of Leah Fine and Aaron Humphries of Bothell, Wash., was born Oct. 10 in Edmonds, Wash.

Tristan Demetrius Crone

son of Melisa Crone of Kalispell, was born Sept. 27 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Amelia Diane Hall

daughter of Darren E. and Carly Y. Hall of Somers, was born Sept. 26 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Grayson Michael Henion

son of Dustin and Jill Henion of Bigfork, was born Sept. 30 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Rye Xavier Peterson

son of Sara and Charles Peterson of Bigfork, was born Sept. 30 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Athena Marie Duncan

daughter of Malorie Catherin Elizabeth Duncan of Kalispell, was born Sept. 22 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Mia EmmaRose Candau

daughter of Justin Candau and Shana (Territo) Candau of Kalispell, was born Sept. 22 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Madisen Olivia Wall

daughter of Mary and Lester Wall of Columbia Falls, was born Oct. 1 at North Valley Hospital.

Tatiana Isabella Raymond

daughter of Jeremy and Yelena Raymond of Columbia Falls, was born Sept. 27 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Callecia Leigh Yates

daughter of Ron Yates Sr., and Crystal Joy Conder of Whitefish, was born Oct. 5 at North Valley Hospital.

Matthieu James McAlpine

son of Melissa Steele and Cole McAlpine of Kalispell, was born Sept. 25 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Rowan and Barret Wisher

twin sons of Jason and Karly Wisher of Kalispell, were born Sept. 27 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Living with our political losses

One of the curious attributes of democracy is that the minority is always "wrong." Not morally wrong, mind you. Just on the wrong side of a political divide that can be as big as a mountain or as small as a single vote.

Local schools help restock burned library

By KRISTI ALBERTSON/Daily Inter Lake

Leroy Dayl Dalager, 72

Leroy Dayl Dalager, 72, of Kalispell, passed away peacefully at his home Nov. 6, 2008. He was born June 22, 1936.

Jackson seeks road solutions

By JIM MANN/The Daily Inter Lake

Hope for a productive session

Inter Lake editorial

Head Start feels loss of dentist

By LYNNETTE HINTZE/Daily Inter Lake

Considering co-gen

Evelyn Anderson Grabs, 97

Evelyn Grabs, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, was "called from this life" on Oct. 26, 2008, at Heritage Place in Kalispell.

Lawmakers have priority: the economy

By JIM MANN/The Daily Inter Lake

Harlow G. Leger, 81

Harlow G. Leger, 81, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell, from Lou Gehrig's disease. Harlow was born June 23, 1927, in Helena to George and Ruth (Hossey) Leger.

County's dental clinic nearly ready

The Daily Inter Lake

Making 'Progress'

Flathead County sheriff

Someone filmed a fight between two boys, ages 16 and 14, and posted the video on YouTube, where a Flathead County sheriff's deputy saw it. The case will be turned over to youth court.

Lilian Anna Carlson, 94

Lilian, 94, passed away Oct. 19, 2008, at Brendan House in Kalispell.

Lois S. Patterson, 85

Lois S. Patterson departed from her loved ones on Nov. 1, 2008, in Bozeman. She was born July 18, 1923, in Sandpoint, Idaho, to Floyd B. and Edith R. Satterlee and was the oldest of four children.

Kenneth Otis Walter, 85

Kenneth Otis Walter, 85, passed away Nov. 11, 2008, at his residence in Roseburg, Ore. He was born June 3, 1923, in Polson to Herman Allen Walter and Mary Estelle Clouser Walter, the fourth of seven children. The seven children attended school at one time at the one-room school house in Lakeside, known as the little red school house by local residents.

Kalispell budget on chopping block

Staff jobs could be eliminated, interim city manager says

Bravettes earn trip to state in volleyball

Flathead sweeps Big Sky in Western AA playoff match

Alaska stint was an education for teacher

By KRISTI ALBERTSON/Daily Inter Lake

Woman sentenced for shop heist

The Daily Inter Lake

Man pleads innocent to car thefts chase

By NICHOLAS LEDDEN/Daily Inter Lake

Births, Nov. 15 edition

Births, Nov. 15 edition

Eureka at No. 1 Huntley

Prices have drivers pumped

Cost of regular gas below $2 a gallon in Flathead

Dorothy Shortridge Baroch, 90

Dorothy Shortridge Baroch, 90, of Great Falls and Bigfork, died of natural causes Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at Peace Hospice.

Law Roundup

Flathead County sheriff

Libby drops Polson in divisional semis

Victory advances Loggers to state tournament

Whitefish police

An unknown amount of cash was stolen during an armed robbery Wednesday night at the Subway restaurant in Whitefish.

Wolfpack going to state

Glacier trips Hellgate in Western AA playoff match

Bulldogs, Pirates win divisional openers

The Daily Inter Lake

Television show features Flathead Lake home

The Daily Inter Lake

Bravettes hungry, ready for Big Sky

By DIXIE KNUTSON/The Daily Inter Lake

Lions top Darby, fall to Florence

The Daily Inter Lake

Group's work with veterans inspiring

Inter Lake editorial

Iverson signs with Washington

The Daily Inter lake

Linda 'Kemmie' Aasheim, 67

Linda "Kemmie" Aasheim, 67, of Lakeside, passed away early Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, in Kalispell from pancreatic cancer.

Ryan W. Heller, 27

Ryan W. Heller was born Nov. 23, 1980, to Steve and Catherine Heller. On Nov. 8, 2008, Ryan "fell asleep" in death after months of battling an eating disorder.

Ayden Russell Hagemo, 5

months

George Anthony Caffrey, 86

George Anthony Caffrey was born in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 6, 1922, to George Sr., and Clara (Dressman) Caffrey. He was their second child, with older sister Catherine and younger sister Mary.

Eureka deer hunter has similar predator encounter

By JIM MANN/Daily Inter Lake

Fed official explains agency's response

By NANCY KIMBALL/Daily Inter Lake

Ayden Russell Hagemo, 5 months

Ayden Russell Hagemo was born on June 14, 2008, at Community Medical Hospital in Missoula. He passed away Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. At the time of his death, Ayden resided in Helena.

Hip shot drops crouching lion

Cat may have been stalking elk when it confronted hunter

Divisionals kick off for Class A volleyball

By DAVID LESNICK/The Daily Inter Lake

Bigfork moving to Class B

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Thomas Ambrose O'Halloran , 91

Dr. Tom O'Halloran died peacefully in Polson, with his family all around him, on Nov. 11, 2008.

Big Arm man sentenced for corruption

By NICHOLAS LEDDEN/Daily Inter Lake

Flathead County sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's deputies responded Tuesday to a Lakeside casino after a man who previously had been kicked out returned. Deputies advised the man to stay gone permanently. The man, who apparently didn't listen, again showed up at the casino about four hours later, but left before deputies arrived for the second time that night.

Wolfpack enters AA volleyball playoffs with hot hands

By DAVID LESNICK/The Daily Inter Lake

Crichton: A legacy of storytelling

Inter Lake editorial

Take me home, please …

Shelter's low-kill policy a daunting challenge

Evelyn Helen LeClair Kile, 91

Evelyn Helen LeClair Kile passed away Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, in Las Vegas at age 91. She was born on the family homestead in Delphia, Mont., on July 30, 1917.

Ryan W. Heller, 27

Ryan W. Heller was born Nov. 23, 1980, to Steve and Catherine Heller. On Nov. 8, 2008, Ryan "fell asleep" in death after months of battling an eating disorder.

Joyce E. Bergstrom, 80

Joyce E. Bergstrom passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at the Colonial Manor in Whitefish, after a courageous battle with cancer. Joyce was born to Chester L. and Grace L. Johnson on July 9, 1928, in Kalispell. She grew up and attended schools in Kalispell and graduated from Flathead County High School with the class of 1946.

Effort launched to develop countywide trails plan

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Kalispell plans hiring schedule

By JOHN STANG/Daily Inter Lake

Divisional time for Eureka volleyball

By DAVID LESNICK/The Daily Inter Lake

Basketball season arrives for Griz, 'Cats

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A critical look at lynx habitat

Inter Lake editorial

Flathead County sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of partner assault after responding to a disturbance on Creston Hatchery Road. The man allegedly grabbed a knife and chased his wife, who in return threatened to hit him with a pan, around the house until she called 911. He was gone when deputies arrived at the couple's residence, but authorities arrested him during a traffic stop a short while later.

Joyce E. Bergstrom

Joyce E. Bergstrom passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at the Colonial Manor in Whitefish, after a courageous battle with cancer. Joyce was born to Chester L. and Grace L. Johnson on July 9, 1928, in Kalispell. She grew up and attended schools in Kalispell and graduated from Flathead County High School with the class of 1946.

Flathead County Sheriff's Office

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office reports that the county Alcohol Enforcement Team arrested 25 minors over the weekend for possessing alcohol and two adults for providing alcohol to minors.

Close races hold up in final tallies

The razor-thin leads in Flathead County's two closest ballots held up Monday after the final votes were tallied.

School's biomass boiler runs as it should

By KRISTI ALBERTSON/Daily Inter Lake

Touch of Grace celebrates 10 years

By CANDACE CHASE/Daily Inter Lake

Emilia Zweck, 98

Emilia Zweck, 98, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, at the Bear Creek Nursing Home in Morrison, Colo. She was born March 24, 1910, in Poland to Franciezek and Joanna (Herman) Zywczok.

Patricia E. (Wright) Melby, 66

Patricia E. (Wright) Melby, 66, passed away Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. She was born May 15, 1942, in Anaconda to Arthur and Mary (Barrett) Wright. She received her education in Anaconda and Kalispell.

Christopher J. Meccia, 23

Christopher J. Meccia, recently of Somers, and raised in Wilmington, N.C., "went home to be with the Lord" on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008.

Semitool laying off 100 workers

Semitool Inc. confirmed Monday morning that it is laying off about 100 workers at its Kalispell and Libby plants.

Has change already begun?

Whether or not you agreed with the outcome of the presidential election, one thing cannot be disputed: The election of Barack Obama as president was a historic event and we'll all have an opportunity, if we so choose, to be part of the change that was so aptly promised.

Writer stirs of ghosts of pioneers

Truss it up

A tough job for Obama… or anyone!

Congratulations to President-elect Obama. He wanted the most thankless job in the world, and now he's got it. Indeed, I imagine President Bush is sincere in welcoming the Democrat to the White House, as it means he will at last be able to vacate it without cutting and running. Call it retreat with honor.

Dupont starts with strong support

Inter Lake editorial

Flathead County Sheriff

A grizzly bear wearing a tracking collar was found sleeping on the back deck of a house on Kuzmic Lane Saturday evening, the Flathead County Sheriff's Office reported.

No charges yet in local arson case

Child molester gets extra prison time for bad checks

By NICHOLAS LEDDEN/Daily Inter Lake

Man pleads innocent to series of burglaries

Suspect facing 18 felony charges

Model plane

Thousands of hours of hard work bring 1956 Cessna back to its original brilliance

Lions win district volleyball title

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Emilia Zweck, 98

Emilia Zweck, 98, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, at the Bear Creek Nursing Home in Morrison, Colo. She was born March 24, 1910, in Poland to Franciezek and Joanna (Herman) Zywczok.

Libby claims regular season championship

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County setback rules ready for final perusal

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Patricia E. (Wright) Melby, 66

Patricia E. (Wright) Melby, 66, passed away Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. She was born May 15, 1942, in Anaconda to Arthur and Mary (Barrett) Wright. She received her education in Anaconda and Kalispell.

Nov 5, 2008

• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Sydney Fissori talks about "Informal Hospitality." Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

Billings Central holds off Wildcats

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Lions advance to semifinals

Dalton Williams scores 4 touchdowns as Eureka bounces Conrad, 32-14

Tot, born prematurely, has rare laser surgery

By JOHN STANG/Daily Inter Lake

United Way helps single mother find success

By Mary Pat Murphy

David Daniel McCarthy, 51

David D. McCarthy, 51, of Missoula passed peacefully Nov. 3, 2008, at his home surrounded by his wife and daughters.

Cowboys get by Pirates

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On the home front

Industry running on fumes

DETROIT The American auto industry is running almost on empty.

Law Roundup

Flathead County sheriff

Gun sales brisk after election

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Eureka Lions ready for visiting Conrad

The Eureka Lions dont hide the fact that they like to run the football.

Rested Pirates await Cowboys

Health and a home field Polson football coach Scott Wilson likes where his team stands.

Wildkats sweep Whitefish

Foundation grants aim to help college programs

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Wildcats ride into Billings on a roll

The Columbia Falls Wildcats are hoping the rust has settled in for Class As well-oiled football machine, the No. 1-ranked Billings Central Rams.

Alleged prison rape investigated

Five Montana State Prison employees have been suspended with pay pending an investigation into an inmates allegations of rape.

Flathead falters in first round of playoffs

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Roy Marvin Thomson, 78

With his family by his side, "Jesus called our husband, father and friend, Roy Marvin Thomson, home" Nov. 2, 2008. He was born to Thomas and Marcella Thomson on Sept. 28, 1930.

Roy Marvin Thomson, 75

With his family by his side, "Jesus called our husband, father and friend, Roy Marvin Thomson, home" Nov. 2, 2008. He was born to Thomas and Marcella Thomson on Sept. 28, 1933.

Maxine A. Lautaret, 89

Maxine A. Lautaret, 89, of Kalispell, "went to be with the Lord" Friday afternoon, Oct. 31, 2008. Maxine was born Jan. 7, 1919, the first of 10 children (nine surviving to adulthood) to Mack and Georgia (Davis) Greenwood on a farm near Hugoton, Kan. There were six girls and four boys in her family.

Linda Anne Allen, 68

Linda Anne Allen, 68, passed away on Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, at Brendan House in Kalispell. She was born on July 18, 1940, in Osning, N.Y., to William Joseph and Helen Isabel (Hull) Groff.

Norman J. Nowaczyk, 81

Norman J. Nowaczyk, 81, formerly of Kalispell, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, in Mesa, Ariz. The beautiful story of a life well-lived began in a house on the south side of Chicago, where Norman Joseph Nowaczyk was born Feb. 9, 1926.

Peter F. Mohan, 63

"God has requested the presence" of Col. Peter F. Mohan, retired, 63, of Helena, an old soldier, to "return home" on Nov. 3, 2008.

Flathead County sheriff

At least seven vehicles were broken into Wednesday night on Trumble Creek Road, and at least one resident had a garage rifled through. Various items were reported missing. Also, three vehicles were broken into on Shadow Lane. A pistol was taken from one of them. Flathead County sheriff's deputies are investigating.

Flathead's firepower

By DIXIE KNUTSON/ The Daily Inter Lake

Neighbors challenge noise from shooting range

Judge considers motion to dismiss legal action

Don Arthur Simmons, 78

Don Arthur Simmons, a former resident and businessman of Kalispell, passed away Nov. 4, 2008, in Salt Lake City. He was born Aug. 20, 1923, in Los Angeles to Wallace Simmons and Willmirth (Hundley) Simmons.

Sykes' traditions will continue

Inter Lake editorial

Bigfork downs Polson

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Woman pleads innocent to beating son

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Deep freeze for young lions

"We've got a pile of dead cats"

Suspect pleads innocent to sex assault charges

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Glacier wins on senior night

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Institute offers awards for water stewardship

The Daily Inter Lake

MHSA: Bigfork High School back to Class B

The Daily Inter Lake

Roy Marvin Thomson, 75

With his family by his side, "Jesus called our husband, father and friend, Roy Marvin Thomson, home" Nov. 2, 2008. He was born to Thomas and Marcella Thomson on Sept. 28, 1933.

Fuels project approved in Canyon area

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Council plans quest for new manager search

The Daily Inter Lake

Firms have alternative lynx plan

By JIM MANN/Daily Inter Lake

911 center favored by 206 votes

By JOHN STANG/Daily Inter Lake

Peter F. Mohan, 63

"God has requested the presence" of Col. Peter F. Mohan, retired, 63, of Helena, an old soldier, to "return home" on Nov. 3, 2008.

Margaret 'Peggy' Hill, 73

Margaret "Peggy" Hill, 73, passed away Oct. 31, 2008, in Whitefish, due to cancer. She was born Dec. 22, 1934, in Turlock, Calif., and raised in California.In 1961, she married Donald Rex Hill in Nevada. They were married for 47 years until his death.

Libby mayor wins Lincoln County race

The Daily Inter Lake

Flathead County sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's deputies responded to a school on West Evergreen Drive after a student started acting up and wouldn't quit. The student, who already was on probation, was taken into custody for disorderly conduct.

Obama's real challenge starts now

Inter Lake editorial

Another seesaw race in District 8

Steenson apparent winner by 22 votes

Frey named 'Player of the Year' for Western AA

The Daily Inter Lake

Dr. Timothy Michael Kramer, 39

Dr. Timothy Michael Kramer, 39, died Oct. 31, 2008. He is survived by his beloved wife, Kimberly Kramer; sons, Cannon and Cash; and his parents, Cas and Gini Kramer, of Knoxville, Tenn. He is also survived by his siblings, Tracy, Todd and Joan Kramer; many friends, fans and extended family.

Agnes R. Lee, 93

Agnes R. Lee, 93, passed away on Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. She was born on Nov. 3, 1915, in Sidney, the daughter of George and Gustava (Wolstad) Risdal.

Lofty cheers when Obama wins

That Republicans took early leads in several local races didn't seem to dampen many spirits at the Democratic Party's election night gathering.

GOP locks up most legislative seats

By JIM MANN/The Daily Inter Lake

Latest election results

The Daily Inter Lake

Today

Roy Marvin Thomson, 78

With his family by his side, "Jesus called our husband, father and friend, Roy Marvin Thomson, home" Nov. 2, 2008. He was born to Thomas and Marcella Thomson on Sept. 28, 1930.

Glacier stuffs Flathead for first time

Linda Anne Allen, 68

Linda Anne Allen, 68, passed away on Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, at Brendan House in Kalispell. She was born on July 18, 1940, in Osning, N.Y., to William Joseph and Helen Isabel (Hull) Groff.

Micheal Apollo Brown, infant

Micheal Apollo Brown, infant son of Jason and Aileen Wessels Brown of Shelbyville, Ky., passed away Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at the Jewish Hospital in Shelbyville.

Republicans buoyed by Dupont election win

By JIM MANN/The Daily Inter Lake

Norman J. Nowaczyk, 81

Norman J. Nowaczyk, 81, formerly of Kalispell, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, in Mesa, Ariz. The beautiful story of a life well-lived began in a house on the south side of Chicago, where Norman Joseph Nowaczyk was born Feb. 9, 1926.

Kenneth L. Packwood, 75

Kenneth L. "Kenny" Packwood, 75, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at his home near Columbia Falls. He was born July 7, 1933, in Lewiston, Idaho, to Basil T. and Grace M. Packwood. He was raised and educated in Idaho.

Dupont win paces dominant GOP showing

Flathead County sheriff

A Trumble Creek Road man allegedly left disturbing messages on his girlfriend's phone during an argument because he didn't want her to come home. The worried girlfriend called Flathead County Sheriff's deputies.

911 bond narrowly ahead

By JOHN STANG/Daily Inter Lake

Class A honors handed out Area soccer players earn All State

The Daily Inter Lake

Maxine A. Lautaret, 89

Maxine A. Lautaret, 89, of Kalispell, "went to be with the Lord" Friday afternoon, Oct. 31, 2008. Maxine was born Jan. 7, 1919, the first of 10 children (nine surviving to adulthood) to Mack and Georgia (Davis) Greenwood on a farm near Hugoton, Kan. There were six girls and four boys in her family.

Timothy James Sims, 46,

passed away on Oct. 31, 2008, in Kalispell. He was born Nov. 8, 1961, in Gordon, Ga., to Reggie Sims of Marion, Ohio, and Carols Sims of Polson.

Margie Dierman, 86

Longtime resident and former Lincoln County High School teacher Margie Dierman passed away Nov. 2, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Hospital after a brief illness. Margie was residing at Mountain View Manor at the time of her death.

Second Cabinet grizzly killed

By JIM MANN/The Daily Inter Lake

Dupont wins commissioner job

Marilyn Swinney, 62,

"found peace" on Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, after her three-year battle with multiple myeloma.

Evelyn Jane Wright, 84,

a longtime native of Great Falls, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls, with her family at her side.

Alarms

The Whitefish Fire Department responded to Mallard Loop after a home reportedly filled with smoke.

Avalanche blasting in park still prohibited

By JIM MANN/The Daily Inter Lake

Hunting harvest is slow so far

By JIM MANN/The Daily Inter Lake

Maxine A. Lautaret, 89,

of Kalispell, "went to be with the Lord" Friday afternoon, Oct. 31, 2008. Maxine was born Jan. 7, 1919, the first of 10 children (nine surviving to adulthood) to Mack and Georgia (Davis) Greenwood on a farm near Hugoton, Kan. There were six girls and four boys in her family.

Eugene Richard Doherty, 81

Eugene Richard Doherty, 81, "went to be with the Lord" on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at Brendan House in Kalispell. Gene was born Dec. 12, 1926, in Eureka to Mary Kinshella and Leonard Eugene Doherty. He started his schooling in Lupfer, then moved with the family to Kalispell where he continued his education.

F. Joan Phillips, 75

F. Joan Phillips passed away Oct. 29, 2008. She was born Frances Joan Bartlett on Aug. 8, 1933, to Jerome (Floyd) and Vivian Bartlett in Challis, Idaho. She grew up in Challis, Mackay, and Gibbonsville, Idaho, and graduated from Salmon High School, Class of 1952.

Franklin C. Crain, 91

Franklin C. Crain, 91, passed away Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls. He was born Dec. 7, 1916, in Camden, N.J., to Charles and Florence Crain.

Kalispell City Council: Panel to prepare for city manager search

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Flathead County may grant tax break

By LYNNETTE HINTZE/The Daily Inter Lake

Monday: November 3rd, 2008

Liquid courage

The only poll that counts …

After nearly four years of campaigning, nearly two dozen candidates, millions of dollars in advertising, and thousands of charges and countercharges, it all comes down to this: No one knows what will happen on Election Day.

Make your voice heard Tuesday

Inter Lake editorial

Alarms

A 2-year-old girl fell about 2 1/2 feet in Lakeside on Sunday afternoon. The Lakeside Quick Response Unit responded. The ALERT helicopter took her to Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Election Day one day away

Polls across Flathead County open at 7 a.m. Tuesday for the 2008 general election. Polls close at 8 p.m.

Aliquam erat volutpat. Vestibulum ante ipsum primis in amet.

" One smile at a time"

Man pleads guilty to gun charge

By NICHOLAS LEDDEN/The Daily Inter Lake

Eureka flattens Florence

Williams scores two TDs in 21-14 Class B playoff win

Dillon dumps 'Dogs

The Daily Inter Lake

Tuesday's the day: What's on the ballot

Following is a preview of Tuesday's general election ballot:

Wild playoff victory for 'Cats

By DIXIE KNUTSON/The Daily Inter Lake

Eugene Richard Doherty, 81

Eugene Richard Doherty, 81, "went to be with the Lord" on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at Brendan House in Kalispell. Gene was born Dec. 12, 1926, in Eureka to Mary Kinshella and Leonard Eugene Doherty. He started his schooling in Lupfer, then moved with the family to Kalispell where he continued his education.

Therese 'Terry' Mahoney Ewing, 84

On Oct. 26, 2008, Therese "Terry" Mahoney Ewing passed away in Seattle, after complications from a stroke she suffered in September.

Commissioner race reigns

The Daily Inter Lake

Renovated landmark filling up swiftly

Former hospital, county office building gets serious makeover

Dentist dies in rollover

The Daily Inter Lake

Where to vote Tuesday

Following is a list of Flathead County polling places for Tuesday's general election.

Love to spare

Wild playoff victory for 'Cats

Legislative races may be close

By JIM MANN/Daily Inter Lake

Albert Richard 'Dick' Hawes, 80

Albert Richard "Dick" Hawes passed away from complications of Parkinson's disease at Brendan House in Kalispell on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008. Dick was born on Aug. 9, 1928, in Detroit, the only child of English immigrants, to Albert Victor and Flora (Robertson) Hawes.

Libby wins state soccer title

Loggers nip Billings Central 2-1 in shootout

Love to spare

After a death, family forges on to finish Pick's Bowling Center

Renovated landmark filling up swiftly

F. Joan Phillips, 75

F. Joan Phillips passed away Oct. 29, 2008. She was born Frances Joan Bartlett on Aug. 8, 1933, to Jerome (Floyd) and Vivian Bartlett in Challis, Idaho. She grew up in Challis, Mackay, and Gibbonsville, Idaho, and graduated from Salmon High School, Class of 1952.

Franklin C. Crain, 91

Franklin C. Crain, 91, passed away Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls. He was born Dec. 7, 1916, in Camden, N.J., to Charles and Florence Crain.

West blanks Flathead in girls state soccer

The Daily Inter Lake

Edna Jane Wickersham, 47

Loving wife, mother and grandmother, Edna J. Wickersham passed peacefully in her sleep Oct. 29, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center with family by her side. She was born Oct. 3, 1961, in Kindersley, Sasketchewan, to Patricia and Albert Layton.

Cheryl Grace Rounds, 65

Cheryl Grace Rounds passed away from lung cancer Oct. 22, 2008, at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Bremerton, Wash. She was born Sept. 19, 1943, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold and Grace Stinger in Whitefish.

Big Sky holds off Glacier

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Bravettes stop Bruins in 3

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Professors aim for higher-ed inspiration

By KRISTI ALBERTSON/Daily Inter Lake

Flathead County sheriff

An intoxicated man allegedly hit on a 15-year-old baby sitter at a home on Somers Stage Road. Flathead County sheriff's deputies responded after other people present asked the man to stop and punches were thrown. Deputies forwarded their report to the Flathead County Attorney's Office for possible charges.

Baucus remains focused

By KRISTI ALBERTSON/Daily Inter Lake

Capital crushes Flathead

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Sykes' sold

Hunter shoots grizzly bear

The Daily Inter Lake

Setback hearing draws 65

Proposed rules now in hands of commissioners

Learning about 911 calls: 'A friend at the other end'

By JOHN STANG/Daily Inter Lake