Ellington

Shirley Jeanne Putman, 88

passed away Sept. 28, 2008, in Kalispell. She was born in St. Paul, Minn., on Nov. 27, 1919, to Grace (Tewkesbury) and Shirley Montrose Crosse, the eldest child and only daughter of seven children. She grew up in Detroit, where she met her husband James D. Putman while he was in training with the United States Navy during World War II.

Laurene Idell McRae, 88,

passed away Sept. 24, 2008, at Mountain View Manor in Eureka. She was born Jan. 18, 1920, in Deer Park, Wis., to John and Lottie (Erickson) Mikalson.

Flathead County Sheriff's deputies

A man allegedly threw a woman on the ground and tried to hit her after a drug deal on East Reserve Drive in Evergreen went bad. He reportedly didn't want to pay her for a bag of marijuana. Flathead County Sheriff's deputies responded and ended up citing the man for drug possession.

BESIDE STILL WATERS

Standing along the shore of the Stillwater River, it's hard to believe that a steady stream of traffic and acres of commercial activity are just a few hundred meters away.

Berylene Gay Taylor, 70, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at Brendan House in Kalispell. She was born on May 9, 1938, in Kalispell, to Beryl A. and Virginia Ramana (Schultz) Wagner.

Berylene received her early education at Elrod Elementary School and completed eighth grade at Central School in Kalispell.

Son-of-Haggard impersonator pleads guilty

A Seattle man who chartered a private jet to Mexico and then charged the $60,000 bill to a Whitefish acquaintance's credit card has been convicted of fraud.

Laurene Idell McRae, 88, passed away Sept. 24, 2008, at Mountain View Manor in Eureka. She was born Jan. 18, 1920, in Deer Park, Wis., to John and Lottie (Erickson) Mikalson.

The family moved to Eureka in 1927. She was "big sister" to Donald, Alice, Gordon and Shirley. She attended school in Eureka and graduated from high school in 1938.

Dorothy Marie Weaver, 81

Dorothy Marie Weaver, 81, passed away Sept. 20, 2008, in Gilbert, Ariz. Formerly from Kalispell, she was born March 28, 1927, in Havre. She lived in places including California, Texas, Minnesota, and Arizona, but for most of her life she called Western Montana the home she loved.

Today

3 Intersection of Airport Road and 18th Street will be closed from 8:30 a.m. today through 7 p.m. Wednesday for storm drain improvements. Access to businesses and residences maintained. Call Kalispell Public Works Department, 758-7720.

Easy, rider

Injury prevention programs in full force

Those who think they don't need helmets when they get on their bicycles or motorcycles should know this statistic: Helmets reduce the risk of brain injury by 88 percent.

Kalispell police

A mountain lion was spotted on Fourth Avenue East on Sunday morning, Kalispell police said.

Bigfork men die in crash

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Flathead's fast start falls short with Spartans

The Western AA volleyball league is anybody's to claim.

Dorothy Marie Weaver, 81

Dorothy Marie Weaver, 81, passed away Sept. 20, 2008, in Gilbert, Ariz. Formerly from Kalispell, she was born March 28, 1927, in Havre. She lived in places including California, Texas, Minnesota, and Arizona, but for most of her life she called Western Montana the home she loved.

Utility plans $3.5 million rebate

Often… people now vote early

Inter Lake editorial

Bond aimed to boost open space

Voters asked to back $10 million conservation plan

The Palin Test: A liberal litmus for the media

If you were uncertain why people don't like and don't trust the mainstream media, all you have to do is look at the treatment of Sarah Palin and you will get the picture. Reactions to her have become a virtual litmus test for media bias.

Births, Sept. 28 edition

Colton George Straight, son of Jon and Heidi Straight of Kalispell, was born Aug. 2 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Hellgate boys edge Flathead in soccer

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Election Department in home stretch for Nov. 4

Nearly $92,000 worth of accessibility improvements completed at 23 precincts. Check.

Standing tall

Champion trees can be found throughout Northwest corner of state

C-Falls girls edge Polson

Pirates upend Wildcats 3-2 in boys soccer

Coco wins Mountain

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Hunting for the elusive ellipsis

In case you missed it, Sept. 24 was a very important day. It was National Punctuation Day, the holiday that reminds America that a "semicolon is not a surgical procedure."

Russell Elmer Stroud, 85

Russell Elmer Stroud, 85, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at North Valley Hospital in Whitefish. He was born April 6, 1923, in Cottage Grove, Ore., the son of William and Gladys Stroud.

Wolfpack places 3rd in boys' golf

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Wildcats run roughshod over Ronan

COLUMBIA FALLS - Homecoming can be quite a distraction for a high school athletic team, but it certainly was not for Columbia Falls on the football field Friday night.

Big year for climate awareness

Steve Running kicked off a lecture series on climate change in Kalispell on Thursday, taking an audience of about 150 people into the basics and the complexities of the subject.

Osweiler, Braves drop Bozeman

Flathead defense makes last minute stop to preserve 35-27 win

Leaders of the 'Pack

Glacier High junior Zach Matteson "plays" guitar on Glacier's junior float during the school's homecoming parade Friday evening in downtown Kalispell.

Whitefish blasts Bigfork, Polson nips Libby

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Former television cooking star now

Law Roundup

Flathead County sheriff

Paiten Mara Spencer Higgs

Paiten Mara Spencer-Higgs passed away Sept. 25, 2008, at birth.

Today

3 Flathead Audubon volunteers have Owen Sowerwine Work Day. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Montessori School, 349 Willow Glen Dr., to do trail maintenance, installing signs and fence repair. Public welcome. Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts and sturdy shoes. Call Brent Mitchell, 756-8130.

Great Falls stymies Wolfpack

Bison QB scrambles for 84 yards in 27-13 victory

Today

3 Senator Jon Tester's field representative Amy Croover has outreach office hours, 9-10 a.m., Columbia Falls City Hall. Call 257-3360.

Braves back on the road for a test with Bozeman

For the Flathead Braves football team, it's been more harm than charm regarding the schedule.

Polson man faces murder charge in death of father

Charges against a Polson man suspected in the shooting death of his father were filed Thursday in Flathead County.

Evergreen votes for safer future

Inter Lake editorial

School embezzler pleads guilty

Restitution amount still unresolved

Henry Paul Boyle, 75

Henry Paul Boyle, also known as Monikopi, meaning Young Man Who Knows Many Things, a name given to him by Tom Dog Taking Gun when Henry was an infant, died in Great Falls on Friday, Sept. 19, 2008. He was 75 years of age.

Flathead bounces Glacier in 5

Delores I. 'Dode' Blake, 83

Delores I. "Dode" Blake, 83, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, in Kalispell. Dode was born March 22, 1925, in Kalispell, to Conrad and Blanche (Lee) Gilbertson.

Glacier boys hold slim lead on Billings West

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EPA: Cost derailed asbestos declaration

Sen. Baucus still fighting for public-health emergency status

Russell Elmer Stroud, 85

Russell Elmer Stroud, 85, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at North Valley Hospital in Whitefish. He was born April 6, 1923, in Cottage Grove, Ore., the son of William and Gladys Stroud.

Wolfpack hoping for home victory on homecoming

Some coaches say their team has one goal and one goal only - winning the state championship. But Glacier head football coach Grady Bennett is a little more practical when it comes to setting goals for his second-year team.

Jeffrey C. Hodgson, 63

Jeffrey C. Hodgson, 63, of Eureka passed away unexpectedly Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at his home in Eureka. He and his wife, Lee, had been full-time residents of Eureka since 2004, having moved there from Florida.

CWU, Reilly get a shot at Griz

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Wolves sought in cattle killings

Two valuable heifers have been killed by a pack of wolves west of Kalispell, incensing the livestock owner and raising concerns among other ranchers in the area.

David Christian Krabill, 88

David Christian Krabill, 88, passed away Sept. 23, 2008, in Albany, Ore. He was born in Albany on Oct. 3, 1919, to Sarah (Kennel) and John Krabill, the second of three children. He grew up in the Albany area.

Year 2 for crosstown volleyball

Glacier entertains Flathead tonight at 7

Fiscal emergency: What to do?

The financial meltdown of the last couple weeks is as serious as it is complicated, confounding and frightening to the American public.

Births, Sept. 25 edition

Brittany Anne Bigoness, daughter of Christina Vick and Martin Bigoness of Whitefish, was born Aug. 14 at North Valley Hospital.

Today

3 Flathead Special Education Cooperative executive council meets, 8:30 a.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.

Law Roundup

Flathead County sheriff

Plum Creek to shut down small Evergreen mill

Market decline leads to layoffs of 24 workers

Hashley to join MSU Hall of Fame

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Steve Myers, 50

Steve Myers, 50, passed away Sept. 15, 2008, at his home in Columbia Falls.

Eugene Edward Havens, 86

Eugene Edward Havens, 86, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. He was born on April 22, 1922, in Kalispell, the son of Armon and Lilly (Bigelow) Havens. He attended schools in Essex and Kalispell and graduated from Flathead County High School in 1939.

Lois Fern Burrell, 84

Lois Fern Burrell, 84, passed away on Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at the Brendan House in Kalispell. She was born on Jan. 12, 1924, in Pablo, to Levi and Lois (Freeman) Gleason.

Randy L. Hause, 45

Randy L. Hause, 45, passed away in his sleep on Sept. 7, 2008, at his home in Kalispell. He was born to Clyde M. Hause and Marjorie Rooney on May 26, 1963.

Eureka trips Ronan; Stillwater tops Troy

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Fed predicts economic meltdown without bailout

Dire warnings fail to sway senators

Today

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and Sept. 25, Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

The bottled water boondoggle

Inter Lake editorial

Firms seek OK to offer helicopter ski services

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is considering a proposal that could bring helicopter skiing to state lands in the Whitefish Mountain Range.

Flathead fugitive arrested in Alabama

A Montana man wanted in Flathead County for probation violation and bail jumping was arrested Monday while applying for work at the Alabama State Fair.

Voters approve fire station bond

Evergreen voters passed a $4.4 million bond-issue request to fund a new Evergreen fire station.

A man walking near an old Coram sawmill told Flathead County Sheriff's deputies he found the stripped down hulk of his old two-door Camaro. The man had reported it stolen in June 1994.

Flathead County sheriff

Homecoming sweep for Whitefish

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Donna Rae Fletcher, 61

Donna Rae Fletcher, 61, ireturned home to her Heavenly Fatheri on Sept. 18, 2008. After a heroic battle with cancer, Donna passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.

Rosie (Hruby) Voermans, 90

Rosie (Hruby) Voermans, 90, passed away on Sept. 15, 2008, in Payette, Idaho. She was born on Aug. 30, 1918, in Eureka to John and Agnes Hruby. Rosie was raised in a hard-working homestead family of five children and parents who immigrated from Czechoslovakia.

Workers sue after retirement pay eliminated

Three hospital employees are suing Kalispell Regional Medical Center and Northwest Healthcare, its parent company, for what they say is the unfair elimination of a retirement benefit that allowed them to cash in unused long-term sick time.

Taking a spin for peace

David Ross Sande Jr., 44

David Ross Sande Jr., 44 , died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008. at St. Lukeis South Hospital in Overland Park, Kan., due to cardiac arrest.

Flathead County Sheriff's deputies

The roof of a mobile home being moved by trailer on U.S. 2 west of Columbia Falls blew off in high winds, striking a car. No one was injured. Flathead County Sheriff's deputies responded.

State builds new campus for resource agencies

The ground is already well-broken, but an unusual groundbreaking ceremony was held Monday for a new campus that will mostly accommodate the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation.

Anthony Dakota Lamb

Anthony Dakota Lamb son of Megan Lamb and Joshua Fritz, was born Aug. 8 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 8 pounds, 15.2 ounces, and was 21.5 inches long.

Anthony Scott Giardina

Anthony Scott Giardina son of Tim and LeeAnn Giardina of Kalispell, was born Aug. 10 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long.

Emaline Aspen Whithed

Emaline Aspen Whithed daughter of Rebecca and Matt Whithed of Whitefish, was born Aug. 8 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

Taylor Kay Rodgers

Taylor Kay Rodgers daughter of Brian and Danielle Rodgers of Kalispell, was born Aug. 6 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 6 pounds, 1.2 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

Tyler Allen Boultinghouse

Tyler Allen Boultinghouse son of Niki Trey and Josh Boultinghouse of Columbia Falls, was born Aug. 7 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

David Joseph Sheeran

David Joseph Sheeran son of Susan and David Sheeran, was born July 31 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 7.9 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Brogan Isaiah Eayrs

Brogan Isaiah Eayrs son of Jeff and Julie Eayrs of Kalispell, was born Aug. 3 at home.He weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 21.5 inches long.

Donivan James Hall

Donivan James Hall son of Breianna E. Ziesemer-Hall of Missoula, was born July 30 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 2.3 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long.

Vincent Edward McCabe

Vincent Edward McCabe son of Thomas McCabe and Victoria McCabe of Kalispell, was born Aug. 6 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 20 3/4 inches long.

Cody Malia Blaize

Cody Malia Blaize daughter of Kathleen Tuell and Alden Blaize of Columbia Falls, was born Aug. 5 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long.

Ryker Rockford Cordell Fisher

Ryker Rockford Cordell Fisher son of Safron Britz and Joshua Fisher of Columbia Falls, was born Aug. 9 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long.

Addyson Hazel Deal

Addyson Hazel Deal daughter of Jay and Ericka Deal, was born Aug. 11 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 8 pounds, 1.6 ounces, and was 20 1/4 inches long.

Macy Irene Tornow

Macy Irene Tornow daughter of James and Molly Tornow of Eureka, was born Aug. 3 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 7 pounds and was 20 inches long.

Sawyer John Smelker

Sawyer John Smelker son of Zach and Heather Smelker of Kalispell, was born Aug. 13 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 21.5 inches long.

Kendal-Marie Taylor Whitcomb

Kendal-Marie Taylor Whitcomb daughter of Lindsey Stacy and Byron Whitcomb of Whitefish, was born Aug. 1 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long.

Xaidia Geneva-Rose Thibert

Xaidia Geneva-Rose Thibert daughter of Elizabeth and Brandon Thibert of Kalispell, was born Aug. 2 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 9 pounds, 5.6 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Scarlet Temprana Burke

Scarlet Temprana Burke daughter of Corey and Rachel Burke of Whitefish, was born Aug. 1 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 4 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 17 inches long.

Arnica Skye Beale

Arnica Skye Beale daughter of Sandy Cholewinski and Marty Beale of Whitefish, was born Aug. 5 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 13 inches long.

John Horatio Smith

John Horatio Smith son of Christopher and Laura Smith of Kalispell, was born Aug. 10 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 11.5 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Flathead County Sheriff's Office

A man suffered a gunshot wound to the chest early Sunday morning south of Creston. The Creston Fire Department and ALERT helicopter took him to Kalispell Regional Medical Center. The Flathead County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident. Other information was not available Sunday.

Evergreen bond ballots due Tuesday

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'I'm so lucky'

Young mother recovering from stroke

Retired doc a key backer of symphony

Births

Brogan Isaiah Eayrs, son of Jeff and Julie Eayrs of Kalispell, was born Aug. 3 at home.

Today

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

Our nation's soundtrack is rich, graceful

Growing up in the late 1950s and early '60s, before rock 'n' roll took root, there was a sweep and syncopation to American music that mirrored the power of the American story.

Bow hunting illegal for those on probation

Bow-hunting season is well under way, but Montana felons supervised by the Office of Probation and Parole won't be participating.

Glacier's 'well-done' solution

Inter Lake editorial

Training days

Kalispell woman prepares a wild mustang for national competition

Law Roundup

Flathead County sheriff

PBS production re-enacts fateful night of 1967

Bengals top Bravettes in volleyball

The Daily Inter Lake

Taxi revived with new owner

Catching a cab in Kalispell just got easier.

Delores I. 'Dode' Blake, 83

Delores I. "Dode" Blake, 83, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, in Kalispell. Dode was born March 22, 1925, in Kalispell to Conrad and Blanche (Lee) Gilbertson.

Mistakes costly in Glacier loss

Family business

Greg and Hauna Trenerry tie in first match as rival coaches

Jackson, Pete lift C-Falls in boys' soccer

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Today

3 Montana Loon Society annual meeting 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Polson. Turn off U.S. 93 north of Polson onto Rocky Point Road, Go 6.4 miles past King's Point Road. Take third left. Bring potluck dish, tableware, lawn chairs. Call Donna Love, 406-677-3767.

Septic wastes pose challenge for county

Department to ask state agency to put hold on land permit

Lady 'Dogs down Maidens

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John Fleming Prather, 61

John Fleming Prather died Sept. 11, 2008, at his home in Kalispell. He was 61 years old. John was born Dec. 12, 1947, in Jacksonville, Fla., to Walter and Virginia Prather.

Today

3 Garage sale 8 a.m. t0 3 p.m. Riverside Vineyard Church, 859 W. Reserve, Kalispell. Proceeds go to Fire Ministry School tuition.

Flathead's happy homecoming

Flathead High School senior Shelby Heaton fires up parade spectators with fellow seniors Brenna Palmer, Jessica McFate, Portia Elletson and Joni Hanson while riding on top of the FHS Senior Chicks float during the school's homecoming parade Friday afternoon in downtown Kalispell.

Research test helps clear blocked artery

Panel: End the program

Every December, Municipal Court Judge Heidi Ulbricht used to hold a two-day food drive in her Kalispell courtroom.

Osweiler, Braves bury Butte

Births, Sept. 20 edition

Adam Jeffrey Erikson, son of Roderick Robert Erikson and Kelly Marie Erikson of Kalispell, was born July 18 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Libby falls to Corvallis

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Browning tops Bigfork for 1st win

BIGFORK - Friday night's match up between Bigfork and Browning was all about the first win of the season. The only question was whose it would be. In the end, Browning (1-3) defeated Bigfork (0-3) 21-6.

Glacier faces tough test vs. CMR

It has been a season of firsts for the Glacier Wolfpack.

Law Roundup

Flathead County sheriff

Flathead County sheriff's deputies arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of assault with a weapon after he allegedly pulled a knife on a 14-year-old boy in Hungry Horse.

Flathead County sheriff

Signed, sealed, delivered

Lynn said yes.

Candidates disagree on containment

Republican Duane Grimes stresses the need for competition and consumer choice, while Democrat Monica Lindeen talks about the need for preventive care and other measures for holding down the cost of health care.

Today

3 Great Plains-The Camelina Company, a producer of camelina oil for biodeisel, holds a meeting for potential camelina growers, 9-11 a.m., Red Lion Hotel, Ballroom B. Free. Public welcome. Call Duane Johnson, 406-471-0671.

Rivalry renewed

Flathead girls rally for 4-3 win over Glacier

Crash sends powerful message

Inter Lake editorial

Glacier boys trip Flathead

Howell scores twice for Wolfpack

Whitefish, Columbia Falls capture x-country titles

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Births, Sept. 19 edition

Elijah Gabriel Fink, son of Stephanie Fink of Kalispell, was born July 3 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

LAW ROUNDUP

Flathead County sheriff

John Fleming Prather, 61

John Fleming Prather died Sept. 11, 2008, at his home in Kalispell. He was 61 years old. John was born Dec. 12, 1947, in Jacksonville, Fla., to Walter and Virginia Prather.

Births, Sept. 18 edition

Violet Elise Cambre, daughter of Jeff and Miriam Cambre of Kalispell, was born July 15 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Monica Imojean 'Jeanne' Reed, 90

Monica Imojean "Jeanne" Reed, 90, was "welcomed into the Lord's arms" on Sept. 15, 2008, at Heritage Place in Kalispell.

County leans on reserves

Flathead County's proposed 2008-'09 budget reflects an attempt by county officials to avoid a "financial crisis situation."

Hiking the Highline

Views, wildlife, foliage highlight popular Glacier Park trail

Crosstown battle at Legends Stadium

Glacier soccer teams after first wins in city series

Stokes loses lawsuit

Jury orders radio talk-show host to pay $3.8 million in defamation case

Today

3 Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative executive council meets 8:30-10:30 a.m., 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell (Linderman School). Call 752-3302.

When politics and science collide

Inter Lake editorial

Economy is election-year test

Inter Lake editorial

DNA study doubles bear census

The estimate is in: There were 765 grizzly bears roaming the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem during the summer of 2004.

Hellgate stops Flathead

Flathead sweeps Sentinel

Flathead soccer teams swept a pair of contests with Missoula Sentinel on Tuesday. The Bravettes beat Sentinel 2-0 behind a pair of goals from forward Heidi Windauer, while Jerrad Merrill kicked in the lone goal in the Braves 1-0 win.

Today

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

'The Sheep Look Up' and see … what?

There's an excellent science fiction novel from the 1970s called "The Sheep Look Up," in which John Brunner creates a bleak world full of pollution, corporate greed, governmental manipulation, technological inadequacy and mass deception. People are even fooled into thinking they run their own country.

City closes in on budget

The city of Kalispell's agonizing budget-balancing act is almost over.

Monica Imojean 'Jeanne' Reed, 90

Monica Imojean "Jeanne" Reed, 90, was "welcomed into the Lord's arms" on Sept. 15, 2008, at Heritage Place in Kalispell.

Lengstorf scores two goals for Bulldogs

The Daily Inter Lake

A beneficial mix of art and science

Art and science came together in a magnificent way last week when members of Smuin Ballet danced before a full house in the new Performing Arts Auditorium in Whitefish.

Kalispell taxes would rise slightly

The Daily Inter Lake

Ruth H. Giesy, 89,

passed away Sept. 12, 2008, at her home in Whitefish, after a long battle with Parkinson's. She was born March 6, 1919, in Windham, to Bert and Bea Horn and graduated from Windham High School in 1938.

Anita M. Syth, 88,

died Sept. 14, 2008, at St. John Lutheran Hospital in Libby. She was born on Feb. 19, 1920, in Somers, to Charles M. and Edith Mary (Boon) Elsass. She grew up near Somers and attended school there, graduating from Flathead County High School with the class of 1938.

Marion Virginia Trapp, 86,

passed away on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at her residence in Bigfork. She was born on Jan.11, 1922, in Boulder, Colo., the older of two children of Caroline (Kirby) and Bayne Vogel.

Former Glacier Park resident Sally Jean (Mongan) Glen, an artist

2008, in Great Falls. She was 49 years of age.

City growth plan a factor in doughnut changes

A handful of Whitefish residents addressed Flathead County commissioners Monday morning about the county's takeover of the "doughnut" area.

Town pays off debt in blood

Think of it as paying off a blood debt - a 112-pint "thank you."

Radio host faces lawsuit

26-year-old man arrested

A 26-year-old Antelope Trail man was arrested after allegedly threatening to shoot his girlfriend with a bow and then pointing a hunting rifle at her. The 24-year-old woman also told Flathead County Sheriff's deputies the man hit and strangled her. The suspect is being held on suspicion of assault with a weapon pending formal charges from the Flathead County Attorney's Office.

Diets of our dads are food for thought

Two storied Wall Street firms fall

The Associated Press

Determined wordsmith travels writing path

Kalispell council to talk budget

The Daily Inter Lake

Today

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Sept. 16, Polson Area Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 883-4735.

C. Falls City Council: Public hearing tonight on budget

The Daily Inter Lake

Better than gold

Whitefish rider jumps ahead of Olympic champion

Whitefish tightens belt on budget

The city of Whitefish is poised to handle an economic slowdown with a three-pronged approach for its budget: Freeze spending and hiring, raise some fees and use cash reserves as a cushion.

'The Sheep Look Up' and see … what?

There's an excellent science fiction novel from the 1970s called "The Sheep Look Up," in which John Brunner creates a bleak world full of pollution, corporate greed, governmental manipulation, technological inadequacy and mass deception. People are even fooled into thinking they run their own country.

Errors cost Braves

Flathead falls to 0-3 with 20-17 loss to Big Sky

Births, Sept. 14 edition

Penelope-Lynne Billie Reeb and Christian Peter-Rommel Reeb, fraternal twins of Pamela and Paul Reeb of Whitefish, were born July 18 at North Valley Hospital.

Bernard Julius 'Ben' LeBlanc, 89

Bernard Julius LeBlanc passed away on Sept. 4, 2008, at Westminster Village in Spanish Fort, Ala. He was born June 16, 1919, in Whitefish to Robert and Stella (Herritt) LeBlanc, the eldest of four children. He grew up in Whitefish and attended Whitefish High School.

New life for old chalet

Granite Park gets a makeover

Construction begins on new youth home

Flathead Youth Home will break ground Monday on a $1.1 million youth shelter in a northeast Kalispell neighborhood.

Gov let his ego do the talking

Inter Lake editorial

Today

3 EAA Chapter 102 Young Eagles Program hosts a Young Eagles Rally, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Red Eagle Aviation located at Kalispell City Airport, next to Rosauers. Youth ages 8-17 invited to take a free flight. Parent must sign pre-registration form. Hot dog and refreshments vendor. All welcome. Call Dennis Lacy, 253-9453.

Work pays off for Coco

Whitefish senior runs away with Flathead Invitational

Law Roundup

A woman's attempt to rescue a cat from a tree backfired. Luckily, Evergreen firefighters were able to help both female and feline safely to the ground Saturday afternoon.

Flathead upends defending champs

Cameron Clevidence scores one goal, assists on another as Flathead defeats Helena 2-1

Kitchen mission

Economist predicts better times ahead

Charlebois scores 5 goals as Valkyries crush Broncs

The Daily Inter Lake

Diets of our dads are food for thought

I don't remember how we got on the subject, but banter in the newsroom one recent day focused on the weird combinations of food our parents ate or still eat.

Jesse Heavy Runner Jr., 54

Army veteran Jesse Heavy Runner Jr., 54, of Eureka, died of complications from cancer Tuesday at a Kalispell hospital.

Braves hope to break into win column

Flathead (0-2) plays at Missoula Big Sky (1-1) tonight

Law Roundup

Flathead County sheriff

With metal as his medium, artist produces A monumental amount of 'wow'

Mountain man sculpture diverts drivers in Bigfork

Floy 'Idella' Stalcup, 97

Floy "Idella" Stalcup, 97, passed away Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at Heritage Place in Kalispell. She was born July 2, 1911, the second of 11 children to Elmer and Minnie (Johnston) Howell at home (now Elk Park Road).

Today

3 American Legion Auxiliary 137 yard sale, 8 a.m., 351 Fourth Ave. EN, Kalispell.

Landowners prevail in slope lawsuit

City of Whitefish will appeal decision

County considers subdivision fee increase

Flathead County Planning and Zoning Director Jeff Harris presented a request to the county commissioners Thursday that would increase subdivision application fees by at least 20 percent. The fee increase would affect all of the different applications the Planning and Zoning Office handles.

Glacier slips by Hellgate

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Rausch, Polson rip Corvallis

The Daily Inter Lake

Libby zaps C-Falls in soccer

The Daily Inter Lake

Legal wins may boost log harvest

Timber harvesting in the U.S. Forest Service's Northern Region continues to be tangled by litigation, but the agency recently has been prevailing in important cases, the regional forest and rangeland manager said Friday in Kalispell.

Foreign exchange

Glacier spikers show improved play on first day of pool play

The Daily Inter Lake

One more weekend on the 'Sun'

Inter Lake editorial

Jerry Scott, 67

Jerry Scott's 'spirit was lifted up to almighty God' on Sept. 10, 2008. Jerry was born June 3, 1941, in Kalispell to parents Gary L. Scott and Luella B. (Rickard) Scott. He graduated in 1959 from Whitefish High School.

CF plant to lay off about 35

Plum Creek announced on Thursday that it will lay off about 35 workers from its medium-density fiberboard plant in Columbia Falls.

Whitefish boys roll by Bigfork

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Today

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

FBIA will coordinate proposal

The Flathead Business and Industry Association will be the financial and volunteer coordinator for a proposed $6.9 million bond for a consolidated 911 center that will go to voters on Nov. 4.

Births, Sept. 12 edition

Nolan Adam Shiesl, son of Emma and Jules Shiesl of Kalispell, was born June 25 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Ruth Snyder, 76

Ruth Snyder, 76, passed away Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at her home in Columbia Falls. She was born Sept. 6, 1932, in Milwaukee to Albert and Elizabeth Lucht. She graduated from Milwaukee High School in Milwaukee.

Man pleads innocent to cruelty

A retired Kalispell doctor accused of abandoning 12 puppies - 10 of them dead - in the trash pleaded innocent Thursday to aggravated cruelty to animals.

Big Sky girls bump Flathead

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Wolfpack looks to rebound vs. Hellgate

Second road trip of season for Glacier football

Flathead County sheriff

Flathead County sheriff's deputies were called to a convenience store at the intersection of Montana 35 and Montana 206 after a man allegedly broke the windshield of his girlfriend's car during an argument. She declined to press charges.

'We don't want this ever to be forgotten'

Rae Virgil Kalbfleisch, 78

Rae Virgil Kalbfleisch, 78, of Shelby "went to join his wife Ann" on Monday, Sept. 8, 2008. He died of natural causes.

James Clifford Mergenthaler, 63

James Clifford Mergenthaler, 63, was born March 23, 1945, in Helena, to Clifford and Katherine. On Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, he was at his home when he 'went to be with his Lord' after a courageous battle with cancer.

Gwen May Whyte, 67

Gwen May Whyte, 67, passed away peacefully Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at her residence in Kila, after a short battle with cancer. She was born to Alec and Christina King on June 8, 1941, in Kirkland Lake, Ontario.

Claudianna E. Rochedieu, 65

Claudianna E. Rochedieu, 65, of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., passed away Sept. 5, 2008. Born in Annapolis, Md., she resided in Montana and South Carolina before moving to South Florida 12 years ago.

Flathead County gets case

A Polson man suspected in the shooting death of his father will be prosecuted in Flathead County, officials said Wednesday.

Today

3 American Legion Post No. 137 Freedom Walk, 9:30 a.m. from the post, 351 Fourth Ave. EN, to the Veterans Memorial.

Law Roundup

Flathead County sheriff

$6.9 million bond issue proposed

A proposed consolidated 911 dispatch center for Flathead County could cost as much as $6.9 million.

Mona Mae (Miller) McShane, 95

Mona Mae (Miller) McShane, 95, of Kalispell, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. She was born May 11, 1913, the daughter of Harry Francis and Leonine (Williams) Miller of Livingston.

Bailout: A one-time proposition

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Snared hair the key to 8-year bear study

A bear-hair roundup in the Salish Mountains west of Kalispell this summer was the final field work in an eight-year study aimed at sizing up Montana black bear populations and how they're holding up against hunting pressure.

Park visits skyrocket in August

Glacier National Park visitation jumped in August, but the park's free shuttle system still ended up with fewer riders than last summer.

So long, silos

Flathead County sheriff

A 4-year-old boy was seriously injured after falling off a woodpile at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday. The incident, which is under investigation by the Flathead County Sheriff's Office, occurred at the boy's Truman Creek Road home. Adults reportedly were nearby.

Births, Sept. 10 edition

Isaac Graham Reddig, son of Monty and Cherie Reddig of Kalispell, was born June 19 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Glacier girls 1 goal short for 3rd time

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Montana on the (political) map

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Whitefish sewer plant revamp a smelly job

Residents on the eastern edge of Whitefish are crying foul over the rotten smell coming from the city's sewer plant during the past week.

Today

3 Children's Story Hour at 10:30 a.m., Columbia Falls Library; 892-5919.

Pedal-powered boater sets world record

At 8:05 a.m., a voice crackled over the radio.

Glacier spills Hellgate in three

West tops Class AA

football poll

Kalispell council balks at trimming jobs

Kalispell City Council members had told the city staff to trim the city government's proposed 2008-09 general fund budget.

Gwen May Whyte, 67

Gwen May Whyte, 67, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at her residence at Kila, after a short battle with cancer. She was born to Alec and Christina King on June 8, 1941, in Kirkland Lake, Ontario.

Steven B. Lautenbach, 37,

of East Glacier Park, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at his mother's home in Port Orange, Fla.

Harold R. Mohn, 92,

of Kalispell, passed away on Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls. He was born on July 3, 1916, in the Flathead Valley, the son of the late Alfred and Bertha (Lee) Mohn.

Logan Daniel Arnst, 16,

left this world on Sept. 5, 2008, although his gift remains. Words seem minimal to express his life.

Born Sept. 14,

1933, near Flaxville, Mont., to Lawrence and Adelaide Paradis, Lorraine A. Patton of Ocean Shores, Wash., 'was accepted by the Lord' on Sept. 3, 2008.

Gary Anthony Davis, 71,

peacefully passed away from cancer, surrounded by his loving family, at his Whitefish ranch on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008.

Boater attempts world record on Whitefish Lake

A world-record attempt is under way on Whitefish Lake.

Logan Daniel Arnst, 16, left this world on Sept. 5, 2008, although his gift remains. Words seem minimal to express his life.

This world was gifted Logan on June 28, 1992, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center, the son of David and Teri Arnst, of Whitefish.

Steven B. Lautenbach, 37, of East Glacier Park, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at his mother's home in Port Orange, Fla.

A memorial service in his honor will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, at the Daytona, Fla., Chapel of the Lohman Funeral Home.

Eleanor M. “Ellie” Dern, 70, of Kalispell, died at her home Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008.

Ellie was born on March 5, 1938, in Kalispell. She received her education in the Flathead Valley, and spent most of her life in the valley raising her daughter and caring for her mother.

Couple charged in dog-mauling case

Charges were filed Monday against the Kalispell owners of a pit bull that late last month allegedly mauled a 64-year-old woman and then charged police, forcing an officer to shoot it to death.

Music School Keeps Growing

Violin teacher Michael Sporre was so impressed with the musical mission of North Valley Music School that he moved across the country to be part of it.

Flathead County Sheriff's deputies

A Prosperity Lane man told Flathead County Sheriff's deputies his girlfriend threatened him with a chisel prior to stabbing him in the chest with a fork. When the man called 911, dispatchers could hear things being thrown in the background. The man did not require medical attention.

Gary Anthony Davis, 71, peacefully passed away from cancer, surrounded by his loving family, at his Whitefish ranch on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008.

Gary was born the eldest of 13 children on March 13, 1937, in Ottumwa, Iowa, to Don Clar Davis and Elizabeth Margaret (Anthony) Davis.

Born Sept. 14, 1933, near Flaxville, Mont., to Lawrence and Adelaide Paradis, Lorraine A. Patton of Ocean Shores, Wash., “was accepted by the Lord” on Sept. 3, 2008.

"She now gazes down on her husband of 56 years, Donald R. Patton, and their five children, Mike, Dirk, Tina, Donn Bradley and Lisa."

Pedal-powered boater sets record

At 8:05 a.m. Tuesday, a voice crackled over the radio.

Karah Leah Vial, 25

Karah Leah Vial, 25, passed away at her Kalispell residence on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008. Karah was born Feb. 7, 1983, in Polson, to Randy and Fanny (Aposik) Vial.

City owed $1 million in fines

The city of Kalispell is owed almost $1 million in unpaid traffic and criminal fines, some connected to cases filed as far back as 1999.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police ticketed four boys, ages 17 to 20, and four girls, ages 16 to 19, for possessing alcohol on Merganser Drive late Saturday evening.

Author takes readers on time travel through Glacier Park

Sharon Randolph found inspiration for a series of four books in an unlikely place - filing cabinets containing old reports from past Glacier National Park superintendents.

Subdivision approval overturned

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Biden makes bid for change

Bison take tourney honors

Wolfpack finish third, Flathead winds up fifth at tip-off event

Natural-gas use spurs expansion plan

The Flathead Valley's natural-gas consumption has more than doubled over the last decade, and expectations for continued growth have put NorthWestern Energy on track for a major pipeline expansion.

McCain catches up to Obama

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On the fly

Jason Lanier, owner of Bigfork Anglers Fly Shop, walks past his rack of fly rods. Lanier, a longtime fly-fishing guide in Western Montana, opened the new shop this summer. The store offers guided fly fishing trips, fly fishing gear, apparel, art and more.

Karah Leah Vial, 25

Karah Leah Vial, 25, passed away at her Kalispell residence on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008. Karah was born Feb. 7, 1983, in Polson, to Randy and Fanny (Aposik) Vial.

Bravettes, Bruins battle to a scoreless soccer tie

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Finding enchantment far from Montana

Iran refrain: 'We love America'

Road work soon switches to high gear

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Biden makes bid for change

Joe Biden argued that Barack Obama's economic proposals will repaint Montana from red to blue.

Births, Sept. 7 edition

Zedekiah Ridge Lisle, son of Gary Brian Lisle and Sabrina T. Lisle of Bigfork, was born June 24 at home.

Mrs. Palin goes to town

Don't count out small-town America.

Today

3 Bob Faulkner, author of "The Buffalo Rock" and Paul Vallely, author of "Endgame" and "Baghdad Ablaze" sign their books, 2-4 p.m., Vista Linda Restaurant Pavilion, 240 Boon Road, Somers. Wine and hors d'oeuvres served. Public invited. Call Bob at 257-3294.

Biden here today

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Lynsie Kay (MacNorius) Mills, 22

Lynsie Kay (MacNorius) Mills, 22, aka 'Pinsey Gay Chuck Norris' died at her home in Kalispell on Friday, Aug. 29, 2008. She was born in Pendleton, Ore., on Nov. 17, 1985, but was raised in Kalispell. She was the youngest of three girls.

Mary Helen Redfearn, 84

Mary Helen Redfearn passed away on Sept. 2, 2008, at Willow Creek Family Home in Port Orchard, Wash. She was born May 20, 1924, in Kalispell, to Albert and Fannie (Collins) Lawlor, the seventh of eight children. She grew up in Kalispell and attended Flathead County High School.

Michael Dempsey, 55

Michael Dempsey, 55, passed away at this home Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, in Kalispell. He was born March 27, 1953, in Kalispell, to Lloyd and Ileta 'Joanne' (Decker) Dempsey. Mike attended grade school and high school in Columbia Falls, graduating in 1971.

Daniel L. Garding, 52

Daniel L. Garding, 52, passed away at his Kalispell residence on Sunday Aug. 31, 2008. Daniel was born in Kalispell on April 22, 1956, to Erwin and Eleanor Garding. He lived his entire life in Kalispell, graduating from Flathead High School in 1974, and working at various jobs in the area.

Donald Dale Haverfield, 84

Don Haverfield, 84, passed away Aug. 31, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center with family and friends by his side. Don was undergoing treatment for an abscess in his heart and pneumonia.

Births, Sept. 6 edition

Mailie Mae Roberts, daughter of Kyndee Anne Holdorff and Michael Allen Roberts of Kalispell, was born June 6 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Law Roundup

Flathead County sheriff

Baumgartner, Wildcats demolish Browning in opener

COLUMBIA FALLS - Stephen Baumgartner scored four first-half touchdowns, two on long runs, leading Columbia Falls to a 42-0 blitzing of Browning in the Wildcats' season opener on a cool, windy Friday night.

Kalispell maps out job cuts

At least six positions are on the chopping block as Kalispell's city government tries to balance its general fund budget.

West Nile virus in Lake County

West Nile virus has turned up in Lake County.

Six-year-old raises $1,000 for Africa wells

Glacier drops home opener

Threshing bee

Get Biden tickets today at four sites

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Glacier boys blank Big Sky

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Today

3 Big Sky Mopar Club 14th annual Show and Shine, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lions Park, U.S. 93 South, in Kalispell. Call Russ Graham, 755-3986; Jon Wilson, 257-4102; or Ken Kettinger, 755-2122.

Biden tickets may still be available

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Eureka blows out Deer Lodge, 48-0

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Helena High rolls over Braves, 40-22

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Today

3 Fourth annual Shopko parking lot sale to benefit Northwest Montana Veterans Food Pantry, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Saturday. Antiques, household, books, videos, music and art. Bring canned goods, coffee or tea to donate.

Glacier looks to build on first win in home opener

After losing 20 straight football games over the last two years, it would be easy for Glacier's seniors to get carried away by last week's season-opening victory at Butte.

Biden tickets available Saturday

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Third car caused crash that killed three

Driver kept going after 'devastating' U.S. 2 accident

Flathead County sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's deputies responded to Timber Road, where a man allegedly sprayed his ex-wife's boyfriend with pepper spray. No one required medical attention, but the case reports have been forwarded to the Flathead County Attorney's Office for possible charges.

Biden to visit here Sunday

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Daniel L. Garding, 52

Daniel L. Garding, 52, passed away at his Kalispell residence on Sunday Aug. 31, 2008. Daniel was born in Kalispell on April 22, 1956, to Erwin and Eleanor Garding. He lived his entire life in Kalispell, graduating from Flathead High School in 1974, and working at various jobs in the area.

Michael Dempsey, 55

Michael Dempsey, 55, passed away at this home Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, in Kalispell. He was born March 27, 1953, in Kalispell, to Lloyd and Ileta "Joanne" (Decker) Dempsey. Mike attended grade school and high school in Columbia Falls, graduating in 1971.

Lynsie Kay (MacNorius) Mills, 22

Lynsie Kay (MacNorius) Mills, 22, aka "Pinsey Gay Chuck Norris" died at her home in Kalispell on Friday, Aug. 29, 2008. She was born in Pendleton, Ore., on Nov. 17, 1985, but was raised in Kalispell. She was the youngest of three girls.

Hedge, Iverson lead tournament

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Donald Dale Haverfield, 84

Don Haverfield, 84, passed away Aug. 31, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center with family and friends by his side. Don was undergoing treatment for an abscess in his heart and pneumonia.

Flathead has another stiff test - at Helena Bengals

A big, physical offensive line, a returning quarterback, a returning running back and a ton of offensive experience.

Fire hall upgrade is necessary

Inter Lake editorial

Glad tidings

Mary Helen Redfearn, 84

Mary Helen Redfearn passed away on Sept. 2, 2008, at Willow Creek Family Home in Port Orchard, Wash. She was born May 20, 1924, in Kalispell, to Albert and Fannie (Collins) Lawlor, the seventh of eight children. She grew up in Kalispell and attended Flathead County High School.

Thomas Michael Jones, 52

At the age of 52, Thomas Michael Jones of Polson died of natural causes at his home on Sept. 1, 2008. Tom was born to Jim and Clara (Kubas) Jones on Oct. 28, 1955, in Glendive. The family moved to Polson in the late '50s.

June Warner, 88

June Warner, 88, of Cut Bank, passed away suddenly on Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center from natural causes.

Florence Elizabeth (Webber) Sirianni, 77

Florence Elizabeth (Webber) Sirianni passed away Sept. 1, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center at the age of 77. She was born Dec. 13, 1930, to Austin and Iris (Tripp) Knapp in Miles City.

Richard 'Lee' Winters, 91

Richard "Lee" Winters, 91, of Sheridan, Wyo., passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at the Veterans Hospital in Sheridan.

Palin mocks Obama; McCain claims nomination

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) ? Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin claimed her historic spot on the Republican ticket Wednesday night, uncorking a smiling, slashing attack on Barack Obama and vowing to help presidential candidate John McCain bring real change to Washington. Scarcely known a week ago, she drew tumultuous cheers from the Republican National Convention.

Raymond 'Ray' Lorenzo Bonney, 65

Raymond "Ray" Lorenzo Bonney, 65, died of natural causes on Thursday Aug. 28, 2008, at Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Raymond was born June 5, 1943, in Kalispell, to Virgil R. and Mildred E. Bonney (Rhine). The family lived in Coram at the time and later moved to Whitefish after his dad became ill with cancer.

Great Northern: A mountain full of memories

Marion Callahan Anderson, 96

Marion Callahan Anderson, 96, died of natural causes July 24, 2008, in her west shore home on Flathead Lake. She was born Sept. 12, 1911, in Basin, and raised, along with six siblings, in Butte by Cal and Anna Callahan.

Today

3 Due to a culvert replacement today, there will be up to one-hour delays on Skyland Road, Forest Service No. 569, south of Montana 2, two miles west of Marias Pass. Work should be completed by 4 p.m.

LAW ROUNDUP

Flathead County sheriff

Ice-cream sign needs valid permit

Zoning head issues ruling

Veep pick the talk of St. Paul

Hurricane Gustav put a damper on the opening of the Republican National Convention, but Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has since taken the convention by storm, according to a Kalispell husband-and-wife team attending the event.

Cheryl Lee (Olson) Martin, 65

Cheryl Lee (Olson) Martin, 65, died of natural causes Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at her home in Proctor. She was born April 19, 1943, the youngest daughter of Art and Doris Olson. Her father was a logger in the valley all his lifetime. Her mother worked at Woolworth and the Electric Maid Bakery.

Collector auctions off treasures

Ray Miller's father - who once brought home Napoleon Bonaparte's bedroom set - passed on a philosophy about antique collecting early on in his son's life.

Biden to visit Kalispell on Sunday

Democratic vice-presidential candidate Joe Biden is scheduled to come to Kalispell on Sunday afternoon.

Irma M. Swallow, 97

Irma M. Swallow, 97, passed away Sept. 1, 2008, at her home in Reynolds Township, Minn., where she resided with her daughter, Betty Elston.

Local angels make Miracle happen

Inter Lake editorial

Roger Scott Johnson, 47

Roger Scott Johnson, 47, of Polson, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008.

Ely J. Gelinas, 27

Ely J. Gelinas, 27, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, in East Glacier. He was born on Aug. 18, 1981, to Matthew and Wendy (Olson) Gelinas in Kalispell.

Ginger D. Wilborn, 30

Ginger D. Wilborn, 30, of Hungry Horse, passed away Aug. 28, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center, of injuries sustained from a vehicle accident on Aug. 26, 2008.

Hundreds attend trooper's funeral

Palin mocks Obama; McCain claims nomination

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) ? Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin claimed her historic spot on the Republican ticket Wednesday night, uncorking a smiling, slashing attack on Barack Obama and vowing to help presidential candidate John McCain bring real change to Washington. Scarcely known a week ago, she drew tumultuous cheers from the Republican National Convention.

Sentinel stymies Glacier

Alleged shooter arrested for assault

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Richard R. 'Rik' Berg, 56

Richard R. "Rik" Berg, 56, passed away on Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. Rik was born on Dec. 10, 1951, in Bozeman, to Richard A. and Shirley Foreman Berg. He was raised in Great Falls, where he attended high school.

Today

3 Eighth annual Everything Sale to benefit Doctors without Borders and International Rescue Committee, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. today through Sept. 6; 1-6 p.m. Sept. 7, Pine Street, near Fourth, Whitefish. Donations welcome. Call 862-1629.

Braves fall, Bravettes roll in openers

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Park search scaled back

Glacier National Park officials said Tuesday that the search for a missing hiker will be scaled back.

Soccer Games start Saturday in Whitefish

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Flathead County sheriff

A Bierney Creek Road woman told Flathead County Sheriff's deputies a man choked her and threw her on the ground. She allegedly bit his arm and tore his shirt during the struggle. He left, and she reportedly called authorities after regaining consciousness. She declined medical attention. The case is under investigation.

Killing stuns Polson

Victim, suspect part of four-generation local family

Palin pick changes everything

Inter Lake editorial

Margaret R. (Curry) Alexander, 90

Margaret R. (Curry) Alexander, 90, died of natural causes Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008, at The Springs Memory Care in Missoula. She had previously resided at the Rainbow Independent Retirement Community in Great Falls until her move to Missoula in February 2008.

New version of landmark Somers sign installed

Howard Ruby and Francis VanRinsum may never find out what happened to a Somers landmark that disappeared more than two decades ago.

Iverson claims Labor Day title

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Ex-policeman pens novel about Pony Express

Author Bob Faulkner, 67, spent 20 years as a Los Angeles policeman, but his new novel "The Buffalo Rock" has nothing to do with modern urban crime.

Kalispell casino hit by burglary

For the second time in a week, Kalispell police are investigating an incident at the Best Bet Casino on East Idaho Street, this time for an alleged burglary and vandalism.

Polson standoff resolved peacefully

After a 48-hour standoff, area SWAT teams on Monday evening arrested a Polson man wanted in connection with the death of his father.

Marie Tekla Antonsen, 93

Marie Tekla Antonsen passed away at Lake View Care Center in Bigfork on Aug. 30, 2008, at the age of 93 of natural causes.

Evergreen seeks new $4.4 million fire hall

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Evan Schneider, 29

Evan Schneider, 29, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008.

Esther Seaman, 85

Esther Seaman, 85, passed away on Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, in Kalispell. She was born Sept. 20, 1922, in Chinook, to Raymond and Jose Fern (Rager) Runnion.

Jeff Hughes, 54

Jeff Hughes, 54, passed away Aug. 27, 2008, at his Kalispell residence after fighting prostate cancer for the past four years. He was born in Milwaukee on Feb. 26, 1954, to (the now-late) Agnes and Jack Hughes.

Trooper's funeral is planned for Tuesday

Funeral services for a Montana Highway Patrol trooper killed in the line of duty are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Christian Center Assembly of God Church in Kalispell.

Sanders County confirms homicide

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Local couple deploys to hurricane area

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Polson standoff resolved peacefully

After a 48-hour standoff, area SWAT teams on Monday evening arrested a Polson man wanted in connection with the death of his father.

Donald leads tourney

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Monday Profile:Barney Stucker

You never know where life will take you.

A girl and a mule with 'no quit'

After her friend ran away with a cowboy, she's still in the saddle for her fund-raiser

Law enforcement roundup

The Lake County Sheriff's Office was handling a serious incident just outside of Polson Sunday afternoon and evening, but declined to provide any details. Reports from the public indicated that it involved a shooting and a standoff.