Tuesday, June 30
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Lodge launches $5 million expansion
The owners of The Lodge at Whitefish Lake are breaking ground today on a $5 million hotel expansion and skywalk.
Kennedy files for third term as city mayor
With the clock ticking down on the final week to file in local elections, Kalispell Mayor Pam Kennedy has thrown her hat in the ring.
Eureka burger goes 'Live! with Regis and Kelly'
James Monroe thought that the ribs he makes at The Cutting Board in Eureka were what made his restaurant locally famous.
Council OKs manager pay deal
Jane Howington officially is the new city manager for Kalispell.
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies
The Flathead County Sheriff's deputies received a report of a grizzly bear "charging" horses at residence on Blue Lake Lane in the Bigfork area Sunday afternoon. The incident was referred to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks wildlife conflict specialists.
Kirk William Wilson, 43
Kirk William Wilson, 43, died in Elk Grove, Calif., on June 23, 2009, surrounded by his family after a courageous nine-year battle with brain cancer. He was born March 12, 1966, in Billings, to Beverly Ann (Waters' and Richard Adam Wilson.
Lewis John Washburn, 71
Lewis John Washburn, 71, "went to rest" on May 25, 2009, at home on the land he loved. By his side were his loving wife Donna, devoted daughter Desria, and his six canine friends.
Fund wants to raise $3.5 million for Glacier
Local team wins barbecue contest
Tuesday
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Three Rivers Bank, North Meridian Road.
Flathead County Planning Office under fire
A petition calling for an independent investigation of the Flathead County Planning Office and its director, Jeff Harris, was circulated at a public forum held Monday night in Kalispell by the property-rights group American Dream Montana.
Monday, June 29
Loretta Hatlestad, 66
Former Kalispell resident, Loretta Hatlestad, 66, died peacefully with her family by her side on June 20, 2009, in the Seattle area where she had resided for the past 14 years.
Bruce Edwin Opalka, 69
Bruce E. Opalka, 69, died after a short but courageous battle with acute leukemia, at St. Patrick's hospital in Missoula, on June 24, 2009.His family and his loving and devoted wife of 36 years were by his side.
Orris A.H. Kastella, 83
Orris A.H. Kastella, 83, passed away Jan. 15, 2009, in Whitefish.
Circus in Kalispell on July 7
The Shriners Circus rolls into town July 7 with shows scheduled at 2 and 7 p.m. at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.
Council to vote on new city manager
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Today
• Beginning today, the City of Kalispell will begin drainage ditch construction on east side of Glenwood Drive, between Two Mile Drive and Liberty Street. The project will take about 30 days. Periodic lane closures will be required. Call 758-7720.
Shriners help boy, 4, stand tall
State drafts habitat plan for trust lands
The state of Montana is offering up a draft Habitat Conservation Plan to manage state school trust lands in compliance with the Endangered Species Act regarding three species: grizzly bears, Canada lynx and bull trout.
Long education career wraps up
The 2008-09 school year began like any other for Kent Paulson.
Rodeo royalty crowned
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Comment sought on trails grant
The North Shore Nordic Club invites the public to comment on its proposed Nordic Ski Trail program being prepared for a Fish, Wildlife and Parks Recreational Trails Grant for 2010.
Building-supply firm to close July 31
Stock Building Supply in Evergreen will close July 31.
Search is on for people who abandoned dog near Coram
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Lake run a FHSfest
Loans available for wood businesses
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Family values paraded down Main Street
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Bells and whistles no longer tolling
Keep planning process open, fair
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Future of Somers plan effort is cloudy
School won't allow neighborhood meetings
Loretta Hatlestad, 66
Former Kalispell resident, Loretta Hatlestad, 66, died peacefully with her family by her side on June 20, 2009, in the Seattle area where she had resided for the past 14 years.
Crowning royalty
Seven people hurt in three-car crash
Graduates pile up scholarships
Orris A.H. Kastella, 83
Orris A.H. Kastella, 83, passed away Jan. 15, 2009, in Whitefish.
Flathead County sheriff
Gold coins and a silver bar were reported stolen from a residence on Kings Way. Homeowners reported the theft to Flathead County Sheriff's deputies after returning home from out of town.
Meeting highlights health-care reform
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Robin 'Rob' Augustine, 52
Rob's dreams of living in the Flathead came to an end June 22, 2009, when he died in the Ronald Reagan U.C.L.A. Medical Center waiting for a lung transplant, with his wife at his side.
Pre-release panel to change procedures
A 12-person local working committee, appointed jointly in January 2008 by city and county officials, now is responsible for choosing new areas as possible sites for a proposed 40-bed pre-release center in the Kalispell area.
32nd annual Whitefish Lake Run
Saturday
Group alleges planning missteps
Alleged wrongdoing by the Flathead County Planning Office is the focus of a public forum on Monday hosted by American Dream Montana.
Rangers make it 9 out of last 11
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Today
• 13th annual Flathead Southerners Catfish Fry and Gatherin', Vista Linda Pavilion, 240 Boon Road, Somers. Social hour, 4:30 p.m.; buffet dinner, 5:30 p.m.; prizes, raffle and silent auction benefiting the Nurturing Center. For information, call Bill, 257-1313.
'Manchurian editor' writes from the Gulag
One thing I have learned from online reader comments is that I don't really need to write my column at all to enjoy the privilege of having people criticize me and call me a pinhead.
Miracle Field: A dream comes true
Siren call silenced
Whitefish stops longtime 10 o'clock curfew whistle
One man's trash is another's electricity
Bruce Edwin Opalka, 69
Bruce E. Opalka, 69, died after a short but courageous battle with acute leukemia, at St. Patrick's hospital in Missoula, on June 24, 2009.His family and his loving and devoted wife of 36 years were by his side.
Saturday, June 27
Albert LeRoy Carda, 81
Albert LeRoy Carda, 81, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2009, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. He was born on April 18, 1928, in Sidney, the son of George J. and Fancheon (Goodwin) Carda.
B-17 soars through Flathead skies
U.N. group to study mine sites near Glacier
Susan Ann Menge Halloran, 60
Susan Ann Menge Halloran, 60, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at the Brendan House in Kalispell. She was born on Sept. 18, 1948, in Elmhurst, Ill., to Donald and Mary (Boland) Menge.
More money possible for Many Glacier Hotel
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Landowners sue to stop planning
Somers/Lakeside group seeks injunction
Idled Evergreen mill restarting
Marty Knocks and his son JD are pictured at Plum Creek’s Evergreen sawmill when it closed in June 2009. The sawmill will reopen April 1. Knocks had worked at the mill for 18 years.
A love of the law
Kalispell girl the lone local Girls State delegate
Cannon, Morningstar push Libby past Glacier
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Closing time for two mills
150 lose jobs at Evergreen, Pablo
Flathead County sheriff
A Batavia Lane resident told Flathead County Sheriff's deputies her neighbor, who apparently didn't appreciate the sentiments behind a new brand-new "no trespassing" sign, ran it over with his tractor.
Today
• Bitterroot Lake Lions Camp weekend for families coping with cancer, today beginning at 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday. RSVP to Sheila, 756-7168; or Angie, 253-7888.
Full throttle for Thornton
Young driver makes the jump from Bandoleros to Legends
Friday, June 26
Susan Hoogendyk Scott, 57
Susan Hoogendyk Scott passed away on May 31, 2009, after a four-year battle with cancer, at her home in Louisiana, at age 57.
Helena breaks past Glacier
Flathead High School's honor roll
A complete preview of weekend fun
Budget cutbacks pinch rec programs
Parents of 4- and 5-year-old children looking for Cookie Monster Wigglers this summer are going to have to settle for an alternative day camp.
Cap-and-trade: Trick or treat?
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Today
• City of Whitefish Public Works Department and Flathead County Bridge Department will be doing repairs on Baker Avenue through today. The street will be closed between Fifth and Sixth Streets. Alternative routes should be planned. Call 863-2460.
City manager decision due
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Parade rolls on Saturday
Organizers of the "Celebrate God's Blessings' parade and rally are preparing for a day of impact in Kalispell this Saturday.
Flathead County sheriff
A man driving down Foy's Lake Road told Flathead County Sheriff's deputies that a teen he passed shined a laser light into eyes, and now he is having vision problems.
Casino 'robbery' may have been an inside job
A Kalispell man convicted Thursday morning of holding up a west Kalispell casino with a toy gun may have had inside help, according to Flathead County prosecutors.
'Majority' rule not always clear
Growth-policy criteria confuse neighborhood planning efforts
Roy Allen 'Buzz' Chattin, 79
Roy Allen "Buzz" Chattin, 79, passed away on June 23, 2009, at his home, surrounded by his loving wife, daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren, after a seven-month battle with cancer. Buzz was born in Merrill, Wis., on March 26, 1930, to Earl and Jennie Chattin.
Howington, city agree on contract
Jane Howington has signed an offer to become Kalispell's new city manager.
Sheriff recall petition sent back for revisions
Eureka residents say sheriff failed to investigate rapes
Thursday, June 25
Marlene Kay Siblerud, 69
Marlene Kay Siblerud, 69, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2009, as the result of a car accident near Somers - just one week after the passing of her dear father, Art Rasmussen. Marlene was born Dec. 21, 1939, in Kalispell, to Arthur and Bea (Bern) Rasmussen.
Billy Bob Thornton's estranged daughter indicted
The estranged daughter of actor Billy Bob Thornton has been indicted on several charges in the death of a 1-year-old girl she was baby sitting in central Florida.
Restricted Web site raises a flap
A Web site set up two years ago for committee collaboration on the Lakeside Neighborhood Plan was shut down Tuesday at the request of the Flathead County attorney because of public-access concerns.
Whitefish Lake Run always draws a big field
Year after year, there was always one road race that local runner Bill Brist wouldn't miss for the world.
Bull buster
Triplett captures 2nd state prep rodeo title
Margaret 'Meg' Hahr, 41
Margaret "Meg" Hahr, 41, of Munising, Mich., died suddenly on June 21, 2009, following a mountain bike accident. Meg was born on Nov. 19, 1967, in Plainfield, N.J.
C.F. fire chief out of a job
After four years and two months as fire chief and marshal for Columbia Falls, Bob Webber is out of a job.
City getting close to manager OK
Kalispell doesn't have a new city manager yet, but it may not be long.
Money to pay for fuels reduction
Timberland owners in Northwest Montana have an "unprecedented" opportunity for free fuels reduction work with federal stimulus funding being offered through the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation.
Couple charged with tool thefts
A Whitefish-area couple has been charged with stealing more than $30,000 worth of tools from Flathead Valley construction sites in a theft spree that may reach as far back as 2005.
Prom artists need local votes
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Flathead County Sheriff
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies responded to an apartment complex on Montana 35 after a woman called to report that her ex-boyfriend broke her window, started to leave, then came into the home. A neighbor believes the man was in the area looking for drugs.
Lakers AA split with Lethbridge
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New stores send right signal
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Today
• City of Whitefish Public Works Department and Flathead County Bridge Department will be doing repairs on Baker Avenue through June 26. The street will be closed between Fifth and Sixth Streets. Alternative routes should be planned. Call 863-2460.
Wednesday, June 24
Oscars double down with 10 best-picture nominees
The Academy Awards will have 10 best-picture nominees instead of the usual five starting next year, improving the odds for films such as "The Dark Knight," a fan and critic favorite that was snubbed last time.
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Douglas Delano Anderson, 67
Douglas Delano Anderson, 67, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Kent, Wash., on Monday, June 15, 2009.
Lake trout found in Lindbergh Lake
Lake trout have turned up in the Swan Valley's Lindbergh Lake, presenting a new threat to the drainage's population of native bull trout.
Twins drop two to Electrics; Mariners sweep Mavs
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Logan Pass opens this week
Barring bad weather or other unexpected setbacks, Going-to-the-Sun Road is scheduled to open from both directions over Logan Pass on Friday, Glacier National Park officials announced Tuesday.
Dustin "Dusty" Drown, 25
Dustin "Dusty" Drown, 25, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2009, following an accident in Manhattan.He was born in Kalispell on Sept. 20, 1983, to Frank Drown and Denise (Potts' Belt. Dusty attended Swan River School until 1994 when he and his family moved to Manhattan where he then attended the Manhattan
Ohio pick mulls Kalispell job
Jane Howington is interested in becoming Kalispell's next city manager.
Charges still pending after dog shooting
Police have yet to issue citations against the owner of a pit bull that on Friday attacked a maintenance worker in the parking lot of the Outlaw Inn on Third Avenue East.
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BILLINGS - Teigan Avery of Kalispell won the girls 13-under age division at the 43rd Montana State Golf Association Junior Championships on Tuesday at Lake Hills Golf Club.
Ancient fish poses a mystery
BONNERS FERRY, Idaho - Pete Rust lifts a rod attached to a buoy from the waters of the Kootenai River, showing off what is used to monitor movements of white sturgeon fitted with sonic transmitters.
Mary Jean Farris, 86
Mary Jean Farris Òwent to be with the LordÓ 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. She was a serious musician, having studied voice for many years. During World War II she donated many hours to entertaining wounded service men in hospitals. Her beautiful soprano voice was a gift she shared at church and with many others. She had a loving heart and generous spirit; her cup was always half full.She married Walter Farris on Oct. 14, 1946, and they lived in Spokane for many years. In 1973, they bought the Swan Village Market in Swan Lake. After her beloved husbandÕs death in 1991, she relocated to Bigfork where she belonged to the Bigfork Pottery club, the bridge club, and the gardening group. Her love of gardening made every place she lived more beautiful than she found it. She was an inveterate reader and spent many happy hours with books. Her passion for gardening, reading and music lives on in her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; her brother, Tom Youngblood; and her granddaughter, Abigail Bergmann. She is survived by her sister, Bette Angell, of Bainbridge Island, Wash.; her children, Robin Dewhirst and Tim, Forest Farris and Tammy, Helen Bergmann and Richard, and Bette Miller and Gale; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. ÒWe will miss you, Grandma!ÓA memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 29, at the Swan River Hall on Highway 83, with a reception to follow.
Flathead County Sheriff
A school on FFA Drive was egged. The culprits also cut through a screen and broke into the building. Flathead County SheriffÕs deputies are investigating.No one was injured Tuesday afternoon when a raft overturned in the Middle Fork near Essex. Everyone got out of the water safely.Deputies responded to a home on U.S. 2 after a man and his girlfriend got into a fight. He allegedly broke some stuff, and she suffered a cut on her finger. A Somers man told deputies another man threatened him over the phone with a beating.Two intoxicated neighbors on Second Avenue South in Hungry Horse got into an argument that Ñ according to a third neighbor who called authorities Ñ involved a lot of yelling. One of the parties involved left, and the complaint was canceled.Stereo equipment was reported stolen from a car on Konnely Drive. A Solberg Drive woman filed a complaint against her roommate, who reportedly took her ID card.A Wettington Drive woman, who left town last week, told deputies her neighborÕs husband and his girlfriend were squatting at her house.Dogs were accused of killing chickens on Columbia Meadows Drive and Anderson Lane. The horse stuck in a fence near Breezy Point was already free when animal wardens arrived.One of two dogs in a Dawn Drive pen appears to have been poisoned. The sick dog was taken to the animal shelter for an exam.A man walking a bulldog with a leash on Evergreen Drive allegedly swung the animal around by its neck.Deputies received 178 calls for service between 3:30 p.m. Monday and 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.Kalispell police
Today
• City of Whitefish Public Works Department and Flathead County Bridge Department will be doing repairs on Baker Avenue through June 26. The street will be closed between Fifth and Sixth Streets. Alternative routes should be planned. Call 863-2460.
13 Black 20th in California volleyball
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Tuesday, June 23
Julie White is set for 'The Understudy' off-B'way
Julie White hasn't yet finished her summertime gig in the Public Theater production of "Twelfth Night" in New York's Central Park, but she already has her next theater job lined up.
Raymond L. Simpson, 81
Raymond L. Simpson passed away peacefully May 30, 2009, at the age of 81, after a short battle with leukemia. He was born May 9, 1928, in Kalispell, to Joseph and Maude (Terrill) Simpson.
Sherry Lea (Lanegan) Hulett, 69
Sherry Lea (Lanegan) Hulett, 69, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2009, at her residence in Bigfork.
Glenn Jay Shepard, 59
Glenn Jay Shepard, 59, died Thursday, June 18, 2009, as a result of a four-wheeler accident near Hungry Horse. He was born to Harold and Sadie (Fox) Shepard on Oct. 30, 1949, in Polson.
Bertha C. Leslie, 96
Billings resident Bertha Coyle Leslie, passed away June 10, 2009, at West Park Village, where she resided for 13 years.
Gladys M. Jenson, 90
Gladys M. Jenson, 90, died Thursday, June 18, 2009, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. She was born to Knute and Ida (Hove) Rogne on June 15, 1919, in Sidney.
Terry Clyde Tompkins, 55
Terry Clyde Tompkins, 55, passed away Friday, June 12, 2009, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. Terry was born in Big Arm on July 27, 1953, to Clyde and Arlene (Crest) Tompkins. Terry attended school in Polson, graduating in 1971, and went on to attend Montana State University for a couple of quarters.
Ryan Reynolds gives co-star White comedy points
Ryan Reynolds says his co-star in "The Proposal" really knows how to deliver a ribald joke _ and he's talking about Betty White, not Sandra Bullock.
Second trial under way in campground shooting death
LIBBY - Jury selection has begun in the case of an 18-year-old Kalispell man charged with deliberate homicide in the shooting death of a man at a Libby-area campground.
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies were contacted about a counterfeiting complaint Monday but no details were available.
Tuesday
• City of Whitefish Public Works Department and Flathead County Bridge Department will be doing repairs on Baker Avenue today through June 26. The street will be closed between Fifth and Sixth Streets. Alternative routes should be planned. Call 863-2460.
Second council race contested
Jeff Zauner filed papers on Monday as a candidate for Kalispell City Council Ward 2, making it a contested race between him and incumbent Hank Olson.
Kalispell city manager job offered to Ohio woman
Dayton, Ohio, Assistant City Manager Jane Howington is being offered the job as Kalispell's new city manager.
Jeanette "Jan" Rankin Watkins, 87
Jeanette "Jan" Rankin Watkins, 87, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2009, at Brendan House in Kalispell. She was born May 9, 1922, in Kalispell to Charles and Francis Rankin.
Somers woman dies in crash
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Monday, June 22
Megan Fox dismisses comparisons to Angelina Jolie
Megan Fox dismisses comparisons between her and Angelina Jolie as the product of a lazy media.
Review: `Hurt Locker' strongest Iraq war film yet
Despite their admirable intentions and acclaimed names on both sides of the camera, the vast majority of movies made about the Iraq war have failed to hit the mark. Either they felt too preachy, like "Rendition" and "In the Valley of Elah," or they were rather standard action pictures like "The Kingdom."
`Transformers,' `Potter' aim to revive box office
If Hollywood were a poker game, this summer's question would be: Can a pair beat one of a kind?
Clinic will augment psychological services for kids
Health officials say HIV testing important to all ages
Flathead Family Planning offers free walk-in HIV testing June 29 along with educational materials and experts to answer questions about risk and transmission of the virus.
A political maverick
George Culpepper Jr. burst onto the local political scene two years ago as the government affairs director for the Northwest Montana Association of Realtors.
Callers to the Flathead County Sheriff's Office were worried about a pig ambling down the street at Ninth Street and 10th Avenue West near Ashley Creek Saturday evening.
Saturday afternoon and night, the area around Cottonwood Drive and across the highway from a restaurant in Evergreen was the site of loud partying and fighting.
Today
• Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets 7 a.m., school library.
Sunday, June 21
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Ancient fish poses a mystery
Raymond L. Simpson, 81
Raymond L. Simpson passed away peacefully May 30, 2009, at the age of 81, after a short battle with leukemia. He was born May 9, 1928, in Kalispell, to Joseph and Maude (Terrill) Simpson.
Bertha C. Leslie, 96
Billings resident Bertha Coyle Leslie, passed away June 10, 2009, at West Park Village, where she resided for 13 years.
Birk wins barrel racing title
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Hatchery last hope for survival for endangered Kootenai River species
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Inter Lake wins 12 awards in press contest
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Glenn Jay Shepard, 59
Glenn Jay Shepard, 59, died Thursday, June 18, 2009, as a result of a four-wheeler accident near Hungry Horse. He was born to Harold and Sadie (Fox) Shepard on Oct. 30, 1949, in Polson.
Favorite lunch stop closing down
Every month since the Sizzler restaurant opened on U.S. 2 West in 1977, Donna Lerew and her family have been coming for lunch, laughs and ice cream.
Today
• Pie social and quilt raffle, 2-5 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Preview of new "Yesterday's Child" display. Call 756-8381.
Woman arrested after 2 disturbances
A woman showed up at her former mother-in-law's Montana 40 residence to argue about her child's custody arrangements. She left, but returned about an hour later to continue the discussion. Flathead County Sheriff's deputies arrested her for trespassing.
Sherry Lea (Lanegan) Hulett, 69
Sherry Lea (Lanegan) Hulett, 69, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2009, at her residence in Bigfork.
Local cherry harvest a month away
Summer in the Flathead means one sweet harvest to look forward to: cherries.
Terry Clyde Tompkins, 55
Terry Clyde Tompkins, 55, passed away Friday, June 12, 2009, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. Terry was born in Big Arm on July 27, 1953, to Clyde and Arlene (Crest) Tompkins. Terry attended school in Polson, graduating in 1971, and went on to attend Montana State University for a couple of quarters.
Kalispell hosts first gay pride parade
Lakers hold on to top Twins
Just when the Kalispell Lakers appeared to be on track for another blowout victory of its rival, the Glacier Twins picked themselves up and made it a game.
Whitefish holds the line on taxes
The city of Whitefish will have to draw down its cash reserves in the coming year to make ends meet, but doesn't plan to raise taxes.
Gladys M. Jenson, 90
Gladys M. Jenson, 90, died Thursday, June 18, 2009, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. She was born to Knute and Ida (Hove) Rogne on June 15, 1919, in Sidney.
Middle of the road? Not when it comes to the middle name
I had occasion to make a passing reference to "George W. Bush" and "Barack Hussein Obama" in this column recently, for which it was suggested in a back-handed manner that I had a nefarious motive.
Saturday, June 20
Wolf Point rides into title game
WHITEFISH - At the last minute, the Wolf Point Yellow Jackets were invited to play in the 20th Annual Ed Gallo American Legion baseball tournament after a spot opened up.
It's time to play ball at Miracle Field
Royce Vance Simpson Sr., 85
Royce Vance Simpson Sr., 85, of Fort Collins, Colo., formerly of Kalispell, died June 12, 2009. His body has been cremated and a gathering in his memory, with full military honors, will be held later this summer.Royce Vance Simpson was born Sept. 23, 1923, in Winnemucca, Nev., to Leland and Marion Simpson. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a medical officer aboard an anti-submarine patrol craft. Following his service in the Navy, Royce attended and graduated from the University of California at Davis as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. He owned and operated a veterinary hospital in North Hollywood, Calif., for 20 years. In 1968, Royce married Jessamine Marion Sadler. In 1983, after retiring from his practice in North Hollywood they moved to Kalispell, where he busied himself with raising horses, hiking, skiing and working as a childrenÕs librarian.Royce was a marathoner and mountain climber; a gardener and cook; he built model trains; loved music; was a voracious reader; and loved to read to children. He was always learning, and enjoyed sharing his knowledge and wisdom with his family and anyone who enjoyed a good discussion. He attended Crossroads Church in Loveland, Colo.He is survived by his wife, Jessamine; four children, Gregory Royce Simpson of Shasta City, Calif., Kiko Simpson of Denver, Laurel Ann Simpson of Fredericksburg, Va., and Royce Vance Simpson Jr., of Fort Collins; and four grandchildren, Taylor Skye Hawkins, Hunter Brian Green, Skyler Bancroft Simpson and Ansley Wild Simpson.His family requests that any memorial donations please be made to the AlzheimerÕs Association at 415 Peterson St., Fort Collins, CO 80524. Please go to
Cannon, Loggers win Bucks opener
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Jobless rate drops again
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Flathead County Sheriff's deputies were called to referee a dispute between Marion residents and their 18-year-old daughter, who allegedly isn't taking care of her baby.
Sherry Lea (Lanegan) Hulett, 69
Sherry Lea (Lanegan) Hulett, 69, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2009, at her residence in Bigfork.She was born on Jan. 9, 1940, in Kalispell, to Albert and Mable Lanegan. She was a lifetime resident of Kalispell and the Swan Valley areas. She married Thomas Jefferson Hulett on Feb. 14, 1956.She is survived by her husband; Thomas J. Hulett of Bigfork; four sons, T.J. Hulett of Bigfork, Tim Hulett and wife Patsy of Kalispell, Tony Hulett and wife Wanemah of Swan Valley, and Tiger Hulett and wife Debbie of Swan Valley; nine grandchildren, Tyrel, Cody, Chance, Sami Jo, Chase, Marrianne, Shane, Kelsie and Kasey; one sister, Dixie Woodard, of Missoula; and several nieces and nephews.Memorial services are pending at this time.Johnson - Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for SherryÕs family. You are invited to go to
Dog shot while charging officers
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Kalispell manager deal rejected
Kalispell's top pick for a new city manager has declined to take the job.
New store adds 115 jobs
Super 1 Foods will open its new store in Kalispell on Wednesday.
Friday, June 19
John Michael "Mike" Connolly, 70
John Michael "Mike" Connolly, 70, passed away peacefully "as he journeyed to his final home with Jesus' on Monday, June 15, 2009. Mike was born Feb. 18, 1939 in Seattle and grew up in Portland. He attended Madeline Grade School, Central Catholic High School and University of Portland.
Governor lauds forest collaboration
Gov. Brian Schweitzer kicked off a two-day conference in Kalispell on Thursday by remarking how conflict has evolved into collaboration over time in addressing challenges in managing sustainable forests and communities.
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies responded to a Hodgson Road home to break up an altercation between a man and woman. Dispatchers heard a man yelling obscenities in the background.
Logan Pass opening just days away
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First swine flu case confirmed in Flathead
A 6-year-old child has been confirmed as the first case swine flu in Flathead County, according to the Flathead City-County Health Department.
Kalispell manager pick bows out
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Man guilty of federal sex crime
A Kalispell man sentenced in Lincoln County to 15 years in prison for sexually abusing a young girl throughout most of her teenage years also has pleaded guilty to federal sex crimes.
Friday
• Northridge Lutheran Church garage sale, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today; 8 a.m. to noon June 20, 323 Northridge Dr., Kalispell, off U.S. 93. Proceeds got toward senior high youth gathering in New Orleans.
City manager contract still being negotiated
No signatures are on the bottom line yet, but negotiations continue between the city of Kalispell and its top pick for a new city manager.
Abuse suspect pleads innocent to second jail attack
A Marion man awaiting trial for allegedly abusing his girlfriend's 9-month-old son has pleaded innocent to attacking a detention officer.
Lakers rally, Twins fall
Iverson third at Junior Classic
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Conlin's to become Al's Furniture
Conlin's Furniture in Evergreen will close within the next three months, then reopen with a new name and owner.
Thursday, June 18
Paving district clears one more hurdle
A resolution of intent to create a rural special improvement district for Mennonite Church Road paving won unanimous approval from the county commissioners on Tuesday.
Follow-up parade to emphasize family values
Flathead Valley churches and like-minded believers will hold a pro-family parade just a week after Saturday's gay pride parade on Kalispell's Main Street.
Today
• Safe Sitter class for boys and girls age 11 to 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Muldown Elementary School, Whitefish. $35 fee. Pre-registration required. Call 862-8600, ext. 222.
Flathead County Sheriff
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies responded to a disturbance, which involved some shoving, between several people at a home on Stoner Creek Road in Lakeside.
Parade the centerpiece of gay pride celebration
A state gay pride celebration this weekend could draw 500 people to Kalispell, one organizer estimated this week - and it could draw its share of protesters, too.
Group submits petition to recall sheriff
A small group of Eureka-area residents have drafted a petition to recall Lincoln County Sheriff Daryl R. Anderson over what they allege was a failure to properly investigate a series of rape complaints.
Iverson fires 66 at Big 1 Jr. Classic
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A fond farewell to educators
At this time of year, as we send off our high school and college graduates to their next stage of life, itÕs also time to bid farewell to many of those who taught and mentored those students.ItÕs worth giving a salute to the years of service put in by retiring educators who helped mold young minds in our schools. Consider David Hashley, who brought drama to the forefront in his 37 years at Flathead High School (and who even had the school theater named after him) or Gene Boyle, the beloved principal of St. MatthewÕs School, or Kent Paulson, the longtime administrator at Whitefish High School.They are just a few among the many who, as they cap their careers as educators, deserve kudos from all of us for their devotion to our kids. For the best among them, teaching is not just a profession; it is a true calling.
J. Rodney Simmons, 36
J. Rodney Simmons, 36, of Swan Lake, affectionately known as ÒRibcage RodÓ by friends and family, tragically passed away on June 14, 2009, in Swan Lake. He was born Dec. 8, 1972, in Auburn, Calif., the son of Kenneth Simmons and the late Sondra Faye Peterson who passed away in 2007 in Lincoln, Calif. Rodney is also predeceased by his grandparents.Survivors include his father, Kenneth Simmons, and wife, Janet, of Modesto, Calif.; stepfather, the Rev. Bill Hawk, and wife, Jan, of Billings; a brother, Ben Richardson, and wife, Geldie, of Auburn, Calif., and their three children, Benjamin, Jacob and Noah; his sister, Rhonda Perry, and husband, John, of Eagle, Idaho; nieces and nephews, Thom Giles and wife Nichole of Alaska, Teesha Northcott and son Thomas of Alaska, and Clark and Elizabeth Perry of Idaho. His loving wife, Sarah Aczar, of Swan Lake, also survives him. He also leaves behind their two beloved Jack Russell terriers, Dutch and Lump, along with their many other beloved pets; as well as many cherished friends and acquaintances.Rod grew up with an insatiable appetite for life that never left as he grew into a man. Rod lived many lives: as a youth in California, then later in his adolescent years learning to surf in Hawaii. In his teens he moved with his family to New York state where he was still chasing his passion for life. It was there that he met, and kept his closest friends. Soon, his passion for life lead him toward another passion Ñ hunting. This brought him to Alaska where he lived, worked and hunted for three years. Later, in Montana, he became a licensed big game hunting guide. After moving his life to Montana, his path lead him to Sarah, with whom he shared the last six years of his life.In his passing, he will be missed in so many ways Ñ by his family, friends and the one he loved who loved him so much. ÒEvery early morning the wilderness will be quietly missingÓ an avid, aware, intelligent, respectful and passionate hunter; a man who loved the outdoors; there wasnÕt a moment that passed that he didnÕt have his mind on the next big hunt. Never a moment of RodÕs days were wasted. He was always moving, working, helping and spending time with the ones he so loved. He will be greatly missed by all. And every time we hear an elk bugle, see a flower grow into bloom, catch a fish, or even hike into the mountains, we will recall all these wonderful memories of a wonderful, loyal man who will always be cherished in many lives, in many ways, and will never be forgotten.RodÕs funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, June 19, at the Flathead Valley United Church of Christ, 204 Seventh Ave. W., Kalispell with Rev. Darryl Kistler officiating. A light reception will follow the services at the church. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at
Lakers sweep Electrics
The Daily Inter Lake
Soggy start for Gallo
The Daily Inter Lake
Libby in line for $130 million
Montana Sen. Max Baucus called Wednesday a truly historic day with the declaration of a public health emergency in Libby by Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson.
County workers will get pay raise
Flathead County employees and elected officials will get a 1.9 percent pay raise starting July 1.
John Michael "Mike" Connolly, 70
John Michael "Mike" Connolly, 70, passed away peacefully "as he journeyed to his final home with Jesus' on Monday, June 15, 2009. Mike was born Feb. 18, 1939 in Seattle and grew up in Portland. He attended Madeline Grade School, Central Catholic High School and University of Portland.
Wednesday, June 17
Arthur Leroy Rasmussen, 94
Arthur Leroy Rasmussen, 94, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2009, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. Art was born in Bruce, S.D., on Jan. 12, 1915, son of Casper and Selma Rasmussen and brother to five other siblings.
Steven Dale Inabnit, 55
Steven Dale Inabnit, 55, of Whitefish, died of natural causes at his home on June 6, 2009. He was born on Aug. 22, 1953, in Conrad. He graduated from Conrad High School in 1971, and went on to attend and graduate from Helena Vo-Tech.
Joyce Workman, 70
Joyce Workman, mother, daughter, sister and friend, died on June 14, 2009, peacefully at her home in Kalispell, surrounded by family and friends she made during her memorable life. She was born to Ross and Mayme (Moore) Duke in Mitchell, S.D., on Nov. 4, 1938.
Helena Flats saga may finally be over
The Helena Flats school board voted to pay its superintendent a $10,000 severance package at its regular meeting Monday night.
EPA declares health emergency in Libby
The Associated Press
Force U-14 boys winless at Region IV
The Daily Inter Lake
Somers meeting turns ugly
A meeting of Somers-area property owners was shut down and the Sheriff's Office was called for backup Monday night when audience members became unruly.
Today
• Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district shop, 130 Nicholson Dr.
Cats enjoy new room to roam
Cats have new digs at the Flathead County Animal Shelter, and they're loving it.
Rose Colby, 89
Rose Colby, 89, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2009, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. Rose was born on June 30, 1919, in Norton, Kan., to William Alfred and Hester Mildred (Wells' Shewey.
John Michael 'Mike' Connolly, 70
John Michael "Mike" Connolly, 70, passed away peacefully "as he journeyed to his final home with Jesus' on Monday, June 15, 2009. Mike was born Feb. 18, 1939, in Seattle, and grew up in Portland. He attended Madeline Grade School, Central Catholic High School and graduated from Portland State University.
League play heats up for Lakers
The Kalispell Lakers are heading into the heart of conference play with a stretch that will certainly start pouring the cement on the American Legion AA Western standings.
Flathead County Sheriff
More than $1,300 in damage was done to construction equipment in a vacant lot off the road to the Hungry Horse Dam. A window on a dump truck was smashed, the fuel cap to an excavator went missing, and another piece of equipment was spray-painted. Flathead County Sheriff's deputies are investigating.
Tuesday, June 16
Kevin Thomas Henry, 44
Kevin Thomas Henry, 44, of Missoula, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2009.
Subdivision gets sewer approval
The Daily Inter Lake
Fair tickets go on sale Monday
The Daily Inter Lake
John David French, 26
John David French, 26, known to all as "JD," "was taken from us' on Friday, June 12, 2009.
Tuesday
• Kalispell Women's Connection buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., First Baptist Church, 301 W. Wyoming St., Kalispell. Cost is $10.50. RSVP Rosainne, 257-8098 or Jan at 212-3763. Landscape photographer Dennis Dorr talks about his work. Author Heather Crilley is guest speaker. Complimentary child care by reservation. Affiliated with Stonecroft International Inc.
Stimulus money helps Whitefish projects
The Daily Inter Lake
Kalispell police
Kalispell police got a report Sunday evening of a man running out of a Hutton Ranch Plaza electronics store with a computer hard drive. He could not be located afterwards.
Whitefish considers mobile-vendor rules
New regulations for mobile food vendors are the focus of a Whitefish City-County Planning Board hearing on Thursday.
Huxley's 'Enemies of Freedom' - revisited
It seems we really are going "back to the future," to quote the title of a popular movie. As a matter of fact, you could make a pretty good case that the future is an open book that was read (or written) in the last century.
Marcella E. 'Sally' Holman, 84
Sally passed away peacefully on June 12, 2009, in Kalispell, at the age of 84. It was a beautiful day.
Dennis H. Schoepp, 61
Dennis H. Schoepp, 61, a longtime Flathead Valley funeral director, died Thursday, June 11, 2009, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. He was born Dec. 21, 1947, at Bismark, N.D., and came to Lewistown as a child where he attended school, graduating from Fergus County High School in 1966.
New Safeway opens Friday
The Whitefish Safeway grocery store, which has been closed since Sept. 1, 2008, will open Friday.
Eleanor Louise (Zeller) Laney, 89
Eleanor Louise (Zeller) Laney, 89, "entered into rest" June 7, 2009, in Spokane. She was born into a fun-loving and hard-working farm family in Somers, on Aug. 12, 1919. She walked to the one-room Rouselle school house, her family often hosting the teacher. Eleanor graduated from Somers High School at age 17.
Monday, June 15
Shawnan Rae "Shawn" Moriarty, 44
Shawnan Rae "Shawn" Moriarty died May 28, 2009, at her residence in Davis, Calif., where she had lived for the past year and a half. Previously she had resided in Bigfork.
Willard H. Schwartz, 86
Willard H. Schwartz, 86, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2009, at the family home in Kalispell. He was born on Feb. 24, 1923, in Great Falls, the son of David and Isis (Allman) Schwartz.
Verne Willard Lupton, 92
While at home and with his family at his side, Verne W. Lupton passed peacefully "into the presence of his Lord" on March 4, 2009, in Spokane.
Steven A. Herold, 42
Steven A. Herold, 42, "went to be with his Lord and Savior" on Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Steven was born Dec. 5, 1966, in Freeport, Ill., to William and Jean (Gardner) Herold. He was raised in Pearl City, Ill., and graduated from Pearl City High School.
Raging drivers told to grow up
Columbia Falls police had to ask a couple men to act more mature after a road rage incident that involved pulling out in front of a car, tailgating, hand gestures and shouted improprieties on U.S. 2 in Columbia Heights Saturday afternoon.
A healing touch for humans, horses
Today
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
Ancient fraternal order is active in the Flathead
Sunday, June 14
Dennis H. Schoepp, 61
Dennis H. Schoepp, 61, a longtime Flathead Valley funeral director, died Thursday, June 11, 2009, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. He was born Dec. 21, 1947, at Bismark, N.D., and came to Lewistown as a child where he attended school, graduating from Fergus County High School in 1966.
United Way plans blitz to offset shortfall
A substantial increase in local requests for basic-need services has prompted United Way to stage a midyear fund drive to make ends meet.
Huxley's 'Enemies of Freedom' - revisited
It seems we really are going "back to the future," to quote the title of a popular movie. As a matter of fact, you could make a pretty good case that the future is an open book that was read (or written) in the last century.
Stimulus dollars for CFAC
Inter Lake editorial
Willard H. Schwartz, 86
Willard H. Schwartz, 86, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2009, at the family home in Kalispell. He was born on Feb. 24, 1923, in Great Falls, the son of David and Isis (Allman) Schwartz.
Good things happen when art, physics collide
'He would do anything for a kid'
Garden woes are off to an early start
I accept the fact that gardening in the Flathead - and more specifically in rural Whitefish - is a full-on contact sport with Mother Nature, a test of endurance that will challenge even the most stalwart men and women.
Steven A. Herold, 42
Steven A. Herold, 42, "went to be with his Lord and Savior" on Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Steven was born Dec. 5, 1966, in Freeport, Ill., to William and Jean (Gardner) Herold. He was raised in Pearl City, Ill., and graduated from Pearl City High School.
Today
• Major Michael S. Banzet who recently returned from Iraq will speak at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services at Stillwater Lutheran Church, 1401 Church Dr., Kalispell. Public welcome. Call 257-4614.
Area Fire Departments
A truck pulling a horse trailer rolled over on U.S. 93 near Lutheran Camp Road about 7:45 a.m. Saturday. One of the people in the truck was trapped and went to Kalispell Regional Medical Center. The horses, some of which were running across the road, were treated by a veterinarian. The Somers Fire Department, Lakeside Quick Response Unit, Rollins Fire Department, ALERT helicopter, and Montana Highway Patrol responded.
Knights upended
The Daily Inter Lake
Verne Willard Lupton, 92
While at home and with his family at his side, Verne W. Lupton passed peacefully "into the presence of his Lord" on March 4, 2009, in Spokane.
Study gauges airport economic impact
Kalispell at the top in Montana ranking
Lakers have shot at trophy
The Daily Inter Lake
Albert Lawrence 'Larry' Wrenn Jr., 53
Albert Lawrence "Larry" Wrenn Jr., 53, of Kalispell, died Thursday, May 7, 2009, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. He was born April 9, 1956, in Havre, to Lois Blair (Butterfield) Wrenn and Albert Lawrence Wrenn Sr. He attended elementary and high school in Havre, joining the U.S. Army in 1975. While serving in Ohio, he married his first wife, Carla, and to that union was born one son, Carl Jason Wrenn. The couple later divorced.
Goodbye, Mr. Boyle
Record-busting day at pool
Shawnan Rae "Shawn" Moriarty, 44
Shawnan Rae "Shawn" Moriarty died May 28, 2009, at her residence in Davis, Calif., where she had lived for the past year and a half. Previously she had resided in Bigfork.
Saturday, June 13
Catherine Rose (Nigg) Reed, 85
Catherine Rose (Nigg) Reed, daughter of Anna Morgan and Simon Nigg, passed away June 9, 2009. Katie was born Jan. 25, 1924, in Conrad, where she attended school.
Arlee Riley, 88
Arlee Riley, 88, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at her residence in Lakeside. She was born on Sept. 12, 1920, at Menomonie, Wis., the daughter of Francis Richard and Helen Evelyn (Olsen) Foate.
Students meet mlllion-page challenge
Iraq through a soldier's eyes
Major Mike Banzet of Kalispell could fill volumes with his experiences as a pilot in the United States Air Force and as a lead adviser to the Iraqi Air Force Training Division. But he has just one in mind.
Flathead County Sheriff
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 25-year-old man early Friday morning after he allegedly broke into a family member's Sleepy Hollow Road home. The man, who fled the scene, busted out a basement window and made off with a purse.
Teens stopped after long chase
Three teen runaways from the Flathead Youth Home were arrested early Friday morning after leading law enforcement officers from three agencies on a pursuit from Kalispell to about 8 miles north of Polson.
Knights take on Desperados today
The Glacier Knights have arrived - in Salt Lake City and in the Rocky Mountain Football League AA playoffs.
Driver killed in crash
The Daily Inter Lake
Today
• Pancake breakfast hosted by the Mountain Mall Merchants Relay for Life Mike's Conoco Team, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Mountain Mall Food Court, Whitefish, $4 per person; kids 6 and under free. Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.
Friday, June 12
Andersen, Vevera gold medalists in 5K run at Senior Summer Games
For Craig Andersen, the big races are still two months away.
Friday
• Flathead Audubon birding weekend today and Saturday, Tally Lake. Call Dan or Susannah Casey, 857-3143.
Catherine Rose (Nigg) Reed, 85
Catherine Rose (Nigg) Reed, daughter of Anna Morgan and Simon Nigg, passed away June 9, 2009. Katie was born Jan. 25, 1924, in Conrad, where she attended school.
Top sites for proposed new library still stand
The Daily Inter Lake
Stimulus spending shuffle
Inter Lake editorial
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City manager pick, newspaper clashed over information policy
Was Kalispell's prospective new city manager, Matt McKillip, reluctant to produce public information while he was mayor of Kokomo, Ind.?
Agency on Aging gives scenarios for moving
Jim Atkinson of the Agency on Aging presented a proposal to Flathead County commissioners on Wednesday comparing options for relocating the agency versus staying at its Kelly Road building.
1959 bear victim tells his story
The Daily Inter Lake
Flathead County sheriff
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies were called to a Somers residence early Thursday morning where an adult had their daughter's 19-year-old boyfriend, who allegedly kept sneaking into the house, cornered in a bedroom. He was arrested.
Big Drift takes beating
Arlee Riley, 88
Arlee Riley, 88, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at her residence in Lakeside. She was born on Sept. 12, 1920, at Menomonie, Wis., the daughter of Francis Richard and Helen Evelyn (Olsen) Foate.
Thursday, June 11
Patricia 'Trish' Ann Carter, 64
Patricia "Trish" Ann Carter, 64, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2009, at her adopted home of Bigfork after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born Aug. 20, 1944, in Upland, Calif., to Herb and Velma (Wright) Trosin.
Group-home permit decision postponed a month
Plans for a youth group home across from the Conrad Mansion in Kalispell are on hold for another month.
Players needed for Miracle Field
The Daily Inter Lake
William Kenneth 'Bill' Colvin, 81
William Kenneth "Bill" Colvin, 81, died March 13, 2009, in Liberal, Kan.
Manager pick proud of past as Kokomo mayor
The Kalispell City Council's choice for city manager has a reputation as a hard-charging, dynamic leader, but he was soundly defeated in his re-election bid as mayor of Kokomo, Ind., and called by an Indiana blogger "one of the most unpopular men in Kokomo."
Amy Alice Rody, 78
Amy Alice Rody, a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully in Bozeman early in the morning on June 10, 2009. Amy was born to Marie and Bert Wilkes in Libby on Aug. 5, 1930. She was one of eight children, five brothers and two sisters.
Today
• Sharon L. Nash, author of "Sex & Money: Have all the Sex and Money You Want," signs books at a benefit/yard sale, 9 a.m., today through Saturday, 911 Eighth Ave. W, Kalispell.
Flathead County sheriff
A man and woman whose relationship is apparently on its last legs got into an altercation on U.S. 93 in Somers. He allegedly threatened to take the camper if she filed for a restraining order, according to Flathead County Sheriff's deputies.
County refund is good news
Inter Lake editorial
Casazza to coach WHS boys basketball
Mark Casazza, an assistant boys basketball coach at Whitefish High School for the past five years, has been promoted to head coach.
Police seek suspect in hotel robbery
Authorities are searching for a Kalispell man wanted for robbery in connection with the April holdup of a Whitefish hotel.
Pistorese, Venturini hurl Lakers to sweep of Stallions
The Daily Inter Lake
Schools to review facilities operations
Kalispell Public Schools' facilities and transportation department will face careful scrutiny over the next several months.
Wednesday, June 10
Osprey return to Kalispell
Marianne Rose Monfils, 81
Marianne Rose Monfils passed away Feb. 11, 2009. She lived a rich and full life of 81 years. Marianne was born March 5, 1928, in rural Wisconsin; she was the fourth of six girls raised by Arthur and Rachel Ackerman. Her father was the chief of police, and also owned a small dairy where Marianne developed early a strong work ethic, a generous and grateful spirit and a tremendous quality of love for family and friends.
Martin K. Dukleth, 33
Martin K. Dukleth, 33, of Missoula, passed away at his home on Monday, June 8, 2009. He was born Jan. 30, 1976, in Missoula, the son of Glenda and Jack Dukleth.
Loggers trip Twins 3-2, 4-2
The Daily Inter Lake
Meilicke, Triplett, Wilkinson, Andrews earn rodeo buckles
The Daily Inter Lake
FVCC instructor heads to Missoula for health research
The Daily Inter Lake
Flathead County sheriff
An argument between a man and woman on Willow glen Road allegedly turned physical. The 40-year-old suspect left, but was arrested by Flathead County Sheriff's deputies on suspicion of probation violation when he returned.
Shirley Juanita 'Shellie' Jones Allum, 73
Shellie Allum, 73, passed away peacefully in her sleep early Saturday morning, June 6, 2009, at North Valley Hospital. She was born Feb. 12, 1936, in Trenton, Mo., to Harry C. and Gertrude Booher Jones. She had several siblings, Russell, Willard, Woodie, Charles, Walter, Jesse, Winona and Kenneth. They moved from Missouri to Montana in 1939.
RV business hit by vandalism
Tennis, 5K run open Senior Olympics
The Daily Inter Lake
Kalispell considers tighter public-safety budgets
Kalispell's government proposes spending $136,000 less on fire and police protection in fiscal 2010 than it expects to in fiscal 2009.
Updated FarmHands map available soon
The Daily Inter Lake
County gets big insurance refund
Improved safety record worth $402,000
CFAC not done fighting yet
'We are not going out of business'
Donald Robert Burns Sr., 78
Donald Robert Burns Sr., 78, passed away peacefully from this life surrounded by his family on June 3, 2009, at Heritage Place in Kalispell, after a long illness at home. Donald was born March 12, 1931, in Springfield, Ill., along with his twin brother Dale.
Today
• Gislason Family Chiropractic offers chiropractic adjustments to existing patients for a $25 donation to Hanna's Dream Inc. Call 862-9700 for an appointment.
Runner had no time to avoid bear
Tuesday, June 9
Della Corine (Finch) Jackson, 74
Della Corine (Finch) Jackson, daughter of Blanche Dempsey and David Jackson, passed away June 3, 2009. Della was born Feb. 16, 1935, in Fraser, Texas.
Tighter public-safety budgets considered
Kalispell's government proposes spending $136,000 less on fire and police protection in fiscal 2010 than it expects to in fiscal 2009.
Today
• Gislason Family Chiropractic offers complete chiropractic evaluation and necessary X-rays to new patients for a $40 donation to Hanna' Dream Inc. Call 862-9700 to schedule an appointment.
Flathead County Sheriff's Office
A Days Acre Lane resident reported to the Flathead County Sheriff's Office Sunday that someone had stolen the hood off his pickup truck.
Audit cites county for late reports
An audit of Flathead County's financial records for the past two years showed that one of the biggest deficiencies was filing late reports.
County budget 'looking pretty good'
After holding the line on spending and imposing a hiring freeze, the county's preliminary budget for fiscal 2010 is "looking pretty good," County Administrative Officer Mike Pence said.
Glacier jogger bitten by bear
The Daily Inter Lake
Candidates file for council seats
The Daily Inter Lake
Election race developing for Kalispell mayor
Tammi Fisher, a former deputy Flathead County attorney who now runs a private law practice in Kalispell, will run for Kalispell mayor in this November's election.
Monday, June 8
Rey Michael Wetherelt
son of Amanda L. Salefske and Matthew A. Wetherelt of Columbia Falls, was born June 4 at North Valley Hospital.
Elsie Victoria Schell
daughter of Ryan and Kim Schell of Whitefish, was born May 28 at North Valley Hospital.
Mary Ann Francis, 68
Mary Ann Francis, 68, of Columbia Falls, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at her home with her husband by her side. She was born on July 12, 1940, in Park Grove, Mont., a daughter of Joseph W. and Irene Smith.
Aidan Spencer Harris
son of Dawn Evans and Curtis Harris of Kalispell, was born May 29 at North Valley Hospital.
Bonnie Jean (Slack) Craft, 74
Bonnie Jean (Slack) Craft passed from this life surrounded by family on May 5, 2009, at Brendan House after nearly a year of fighting to live after being diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer.
Lewis A. McBride, 96
On May 31, 2009, Lewis Andrew McBride, 96, passed away at the Pioneer Medical Center in Big Timber from congestive heart failure.
Maxwell Charles Campbell
son of Chase T. Campbell and Ashley E. Hayes of Kalispell, was born May 23 at North Valley Hospital.
Alexander Reid Sloan
son of Tom and Beata Sloan of Whitefish, was born May 27 at North Valley Hospital.
Mona Lee Ellsworth Lytle, 89
Mona Lee Ellsworth Lytle "passed peacefully to heaven" on Friday, May 29, 2009, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home. Mona was born on March 1, 1920, in Great Falls, the second child of Charles and Ina (Washburn) Spence.
Ava Marie Rosenberry
daughter of Leonard and Shauna Rosenberry of Columbia Falls, was born June 1 at North Valley Hospital.
Senior groups weigh move to Gateway
County Commissioner Dale Lauman and the Agency on Aging have approached the Kalispell Senior Center about a joint move to the new Gateway Community Center.
Kalispell budget discussions focus on police, fire reductions
The Daily Inter Lake
Flathead County Sheriff's Office
The Flathead County Sheriff's Office is investigating a report of a 22-year-old woman being drugged and raped at a graduation party south of Kalispell Saturday evening.
Amelia Grace Gann,
daughter of Matt and Laurel Gann of Kalispell, was born April 2 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Sunday, June 7
A gift for stitching
Today
• Flathead Audubon birding tour to Mission Valley and National Bison Range. Meet at 6 a.m. at U.S. 93 and Montana 82. Bring binoculars/scope and lunch. To sign up, call Leslie Kehoe, evenings, 837-4467. $4 entrance fee to range. Everyone welcome.
First class
Glacier grads build a legacy
ALERT
ALERT helicopter flew to Kootenai Falls near Libby on Saturday afternoon to rescue a man from an island on the Kootenai River.
Bonnie Jean (Slack) Craft, 74
Bonnie Jean (Slack) Craft passed from this life surrounded by family on May 5, 2009, at Brendan House after nearly a year of fighting to live after being diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer.
Lewis A. McBride, 96
On May 31, 2009, Lewis Andrew McBride, 96, passed away at the Pioneer Medical Center in Big Timber from congestive heart failure.
Col. Falls Aluminum closing at end of July
The Associated Press and The Daily Inter Lake
Mary Ann Francis, 68
Mary Ann Francis, 68, of Columbia Falls, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at her home with her husband by her side. She was born on July 12, 1940, in Park Grove, Mont., a daughter of Joseph W. and Irene Smith.
No excuses for doctor's murder
Inter Lake editorial
Rebecca Farm ballet
Equestrians ride in Dressage fundraising competition
Seven Western A softball players named to all-state team
The Daily Inter Lake
'Atlas Shrugged': Ayn Rand laughs; the rest of us weep
"I will stop the motor of the world."
Centennial Timber Frames: Stories told in old wood
Mona Lee Ellsworth Lytle, 89
Mona Lee Ellsworth Lytle "passed peacefully to heaven" on Friday, May 29, 2009, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home. Mona was born on March 1, 1920, in Great Falls, the second child of Charles and Ina (Washburn) Spence.
Saturday, June 6
Roberta Joy Herzog, 72
Roberta Joy Herzog, 72, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2009, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. She was born on July 24, 1936, in Kalispell, the daughter of Robert R. and Lucy (Douglas' Gibson.
Flathead County sheriff
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies responded to Angel Point Road early Friday after a woman called dispatchers asking for help. A man was heard yelling in the background.
Fruits of his labor
Coco caps a brilliant running career at Whitefish by winning the 800, 1,600, 3,200 at state
Today
• Trinity Lutheran School rummage sale, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the gym 435 Fifth Ave. WN, Kalispell.
Park plows reach Big Drift
The Daily Inter Lake
Sharon Gillespie, 58
Sharon Gillespie, 58, of rural Prescott, Ariz., formerly of Kalispell, passed away May 23, 2009, after a short battle with cancer.
Serial burglar goes to prison for five years
A Kalispell man convicted of committing two separate strings of daylight break-ins to homes in the Foy's Lake area has been sentenced to five years at Montana State Prison.
World-class students
The Daily Inter Lake
Friday, June 5
James Allen Gower, 62
James Allen Gower, 62, "left this earthly domain to join his God and savior" on May 24, 2009. He was born on March 16, 1947, at Levelland, Texas, to James Arthur Gower and Bernice Inez (Thompson) Gower.
New Jersey man killed in late-night rollover
The Daily Inter Lake
Dad, daughter both looking for jobs
This is the sixth in a series of stories about Class of 2009 graduates who have been impacted by the economic recession.
James D. Secrest, 87
James D. Secrest, 87, died May 29, 2009. Jim was born in Muncie, Ind., in the planting season of 1921.
Graduation: A time of change
Inter Lake editorial
One town, two classes
Glacier graduates its first group of seniors to Flathead's 111th
Plenty of summer sports camps in Valley
The Daily Inter Lake
Master plan completed for county parks
Board meets Monday to review document
Flathead County sheriff
In a somewhat bizarre theft, wheels and tires stolen off a car at a business on Montana 35 were replaced with cheaper rims but a better set of tires. New lug nuts also were installed. The alleged thief, however, still made out on the deal. Flathead County Sheriff's deputies are investigating.
Marta Katharina Gebhardt, 94
Marta Katharina Gebhardt, 94, died on Thursday, May 7, 2009, at Los Robles Hospital in Thousand Oaks, Calif., surrounded by her family. Marta, known as Oma, was born on April 3, 1915, in Rosenfeld, Wurttemberg, Germany. She was the fourth of six children. Her parents were Wilhelm and Rosina (Springer) Mohl.
Alcohol enforcement team takes break
Highway patrol to take over program
Evergreen man pleads innocent to murder charge
An Evergreen man has pleaded innocent to deliberate homicide charges in connection with the shooting death early last month of his 42-year-old neighbor.
Today
• Deer Park School board closed session 8:30 a.m. at the school.
Man pleads guilty to DUI charges
Charges relating to standoff dropped
Thursday, June 4
Katherine Louise Hanson, 60
Katherine Louise Hanson, 60, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2009, at her home in Somers, in the arms of her husband Lloyd Hanson, of 42 years. She was born on July 31, 1948, at Siren, Wis., the daughter of Ervin and Elma (Peck) Radke.
Practicing for a wildlife incident
Forest work adds up to $13 million
The Flathead National Forest has detailed a series of road and infrastructure projects that will be carried out with $13.3 million in federal stimulus money over the next couple of years.
Plum Creek shuts down Evergreen plants; 63 lose their jobs
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Karly Tait to coach Flathead High School girls basketball
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Deal reached in pup deaths
Heine pleads no contest to felony charge
Today
• Friends of the Wild Swan guided naturalist walk 10 a.m. Sprunger-Whitney Trail, Montana 83, 7.1 miles south of Swan Lake Trading Post. Call Anne Morley, 886-2242; or Arlene Montgomery, 886-2011. All welcome.
Children's theater plan approved
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West Valley to build new fire station
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Blind justice not just a slogan
Inter Lake editorial
Kalispell's fast start sinks Glacier
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Flathead County sheriff
A camper was reported missing in the Coram area. His tent was there, but the man was gone. Flathead County Sheriff's deputies found him about half an hour later in a nearby bar.
Kila voters nix $2.1 million bond plan
Taxpayers in the Kila School District overwhelmingly voted down a $2.1 million bond request Tuesday.
Kalispell picks new manager
It came down to styles and personalities.
River marathon: 123 miles in under 18 hours
Raft crews race from Schafer Meadows to Sportsmens Bridge
Grad finds best college deal close to home
Wednesday, June 3
Watercraft rentals run the gamut
Opportunities to enjoy pristine lakes, cool rivers and crystal-clear streams abound in the Flathead Valley.
National Bison Range's long drive opens this weekend
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U.S. House
By MARY CLARE JALONICK/Associated Press
Senator John McCain
No free ride for court nominees
Inter Lake editorial
House District 7
By JOHN STANG/Daily Inter Lake
Help California face the truth
Inter Lake editorial
DNI: Dropping in on Overseas Calls Crucial to Terror Fight
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Shortfall fixed in city fire department budget
The Kalispell City Council added $130,000 to the fire department's budget Monday to cover a fiscal 2008-09 shortfall.
U.S. Representative Duncan Hunter
Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel Announces Retirement
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Candid cameras capture wildlife antics
It's not like the greatest hits of the natural world, a highlight reel of wildlife at their wildest, but images captured by grizzly bear researchers in Northwest Montana do provide fascinating, revealing glimpses of candid wildlife behavior.
State auditor
By KATIE OYAN/Associated Press
Fifty years of frivolity
Whitefish marks golden anniversary of legendary Winter Carnival
A bravo for Bigfork theater
Inter Lake editorial
Senator Barack Obama
Representative Dennis Kucinich
Guns & Glacier: No-shoot zone
Inter Lake editorial
Libby still waits for justice
Inter Lake editorial
A weekend with economic legs
Inter Lake editorial
Dodd's Book Revisits His Father's Lessons
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Rescue mission
By CANDACE CHASE/Daily Inter Lake
Bin Laden tape no great shakes, Mueller says
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Senator Joe Biden
Bulldogs win Cat/Dog Smoker
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Sen. Craig Files Papers to Withdraw Misconduct Plea
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Kalispell parks levy
The Nov. 4 referendum on whether Kalispell should set up a parks operations-and-maintenance tax is an advisory one.
Representative Tom Tancredo
House District 9
By CANDACE CHASE/Daily Inter Lake
Connecting with China
Break-in at Romney Campaign Headquarters 'Routine'
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Go fish: Local ponds stocked with trout
Keep eye on stimulus money
Inter Lake editorial
Council to balance fire budget
The Kalispell City Council added $130,000 to the fire department's budget Monday to cover a fiscal 2008-09 shortfall.
Massive filters installed at Wal-Mart site
A fleet of heavy metal is rolling across the Wal-Mart Supercenter site under construction at Hutton Ranch Plaza these days.
Senator Christopher Dodd
Horses are at heart of couple's business
Obama Sees a "Complete Failure" in Iraq
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Montana governor
By MATT GOURAS/Associated Press
Mitt Romney
Sugar coated
Forestry Expo marks its 20th year
Governor Bill Richardson
U.S. Senate
By MARY CLARE JALONICK/Associated Press
House District 3
By NANCY KIMBALL/Daily Inter Lake
A day for Mom to take a bow
Inter Lake editorial
Voters reject Kila bond request
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Analysts: Iraq hearing could bolster Bush policy
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'I have to work to earn my spot'
Emma Ingalls: Trailblazing journalist, legislator
A woman ahead of the times
Bettie Main Rhodes, 89
Bettie Main Rhodes, 89, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, artist, great cook and hostess, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2009, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell, surrounded by her children. Bettie was born Dec. 3, 1919, to Jessie and Beulah (Wadley) Main in Kalispell.
Candidates Party Vote Totals Percentage
J H Webb Jr Democratic 1,175,606 49.59%
Mike Huckabee
House District 5
By JOHN STANG/Daily inter Lake
Efficiency experts
Paddlers challenge whitewater this weekend
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Secretary of State
By SUSAN GALLAGHER/Associated Press
Lake trout targeted
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Clinton Calls for Iraq Pullout at Spanish-Language Debate
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County's river panel takes shape
The Flathead County Commissioners appointed seven of nine members to a fledgling Flathead County River Commission Tuesday.
On your marks set The town of 25 titles hosts its first-ever state championship
Man sentenced for shooting tot
'He put that gun to the baby's head'
'Blessed be the tie that binds'
A history book fell out of my writing desk recently and as I stooped to pick it up, I noticed it had opened to a photograph of a dozen stern-looking Norwegians that included my great-grandfather, Andrias Heiberg.
Tinker toys
CMR stops Glacier at AA state softball tourney
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Poll: Few Americans think U.S. is winning war on terror
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911 Dispatch center bond issue
By JOHN STANG/Daily inter Lake
Manhattan, Choteau claim Class B crowns
No athletic competition would be complete without a few upsets, new records and a little drama. Saturday at Legends Stadium in Kalispell for the final events of the 2009 Montana State Class B track meet was no different.
Petraeus: Violence Down, Iraqi Forces Standing Up
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Site seeks to engage brides in election
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Local writer wins honor for first novel
'Easy transition' for Osweiler at ASU
Everybody knows when Brock Osweiler is around.
Leap of faith
Every second and every movement count for prep pole vaulters
Framers have a corner on the market
Kolten Wayne Prangley,
son of Pepper Clark and Dustin Prangley of Bigfork, was born April 30 at North Valley Hospital.
FHS' Bennett a champ at AA state track meet
Jesse Bennett made sure that Flathead High had a state champion at the first-ever state track meet at Legends Stadium.
Wolves in court again
A coalition of environmental groups filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging the recent delisting of gray wolves in Montana and Idaho, raising some of the same legal issues that blocked delisting last year.
Remember, they died defending us
Inter Lake editorial
Representative Ron Paul, M.D.
Employers chalk up job gains, losses
The Flathead County job market shrank over the last year, with about 750 fewer jobs available with some of the county's largest employers, according to the Daily Inter Lake's annual employment survey conducted in March.
House District 10
By KRISTI ALBERTSON/Daily Inter Lake
Bigfork land-use plan OK'd
The Flathead County commissioners unanimously approved the Bigfork Land Use Advisory Plan on Tuesday, even though one commissioner objected to some last-minute tweaking.
Quality of life key for nonprofit leader
Positive thinking isn't just a catch phrase for Ned Cooney.
Teen tops all anglers at Mack Days
The Daily Inter Lake
Strength in numbers
Kalispell police
A man who walked into a West Montana Street business with a baseball bat was denied his request to use the phone. Employees reported his suspicious behavior to Kalispell police.
Redistricting rancor redux?
Inter Lake editorial
Looking at buying a home? 'Get off the sidelines'
In the first 45 days this year, a third of all home sales in the Flathead Valley tracked by Northwest Montana Association of Realtors' Multiple Listing Service were foreclosed properties.
Publisher
Tom Kurdy
'Well-rounded and happy'
Longtime C. Falls city attorney reflects on a life in law
Troy's Palmer wins javelin at Class B state track meet
It didn't take long for Troy senior Aaron Palmer to feel the heat on Friday. It was only 9:30 a.m., and he was waiting to compete in the final Class B javelin throw at the state track meet at Legends Stadium.
County commissioner
By MICHAEL RICHESON/Daily Inter Lake
Mountain films come to Whitefish April 16
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Conservative Union leader to speak in Kalispell
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Senator Sam Brownback
Skiing season better than expected
Whitefish Mountain Resort's winter season ended with a bang last weekend, but there's still skiing to be had at Blacktail Mountain near Lakeside and at Turner Mountain near Libby.
Crocker: Victory in Iraq Will Be Determined in the Future
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Glacier picks up three AA state track titles
John Edwards
Today
• Fair-Mont-Egan School board Policy Committee meets 7 a.m.
Statement from Fred Thompson to Commemorate September 11, 2001
City won't make building project pay fees
Developers of a proposed 23-unit apartment building for low-income senior citizens have dodged a deal-breaking bullet.
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton
'I'm teaching them about life'
Whitefish music educator honored for her commitment
Senate District 3
By JIM MANN/Daily Inter Lake
Democratic fundraiser arrested in Colorado
New clinic strives for streamlined service
Talk and time
Homegrown hydroponics
Mike Gravel
Trophies for both Pirates, Bulldogs
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Rudy Giuliani
Conservation bond issue
By MICHAEL RICHESON/Daily Inter Lake
Local freestylers' new tricks pay off
Seven members of the Whitefish Mountain Resort Freestyle Ski and Snowboard Team have qualified for upcoming National Championship competition at Colorado's Copper Mountain.
House District 6
By LYNNETTE HINTZE/Daily Inter Lake
Thompson: Bin Laden Should be Killed, Receive Due Process
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Easy answers from Ministry of Truth
"As GM goes, so goes the nation."
House District 8
By NICHOLAS LEDDEN/Daily Inter Lake
Survival tips: attitude, service
Fred Thompson
House District 4
By LYNNETTE HINTZE/Daily Inter Lake
Initiative 155
By AMY BETH HANSON/Associated Press
Injury halts young skier at world festival
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Senate District 2
By JIM MANN/Daily Inter Lake
House District 11
By CANDACE CHASE/Daily Inter Lake
Ronan eliminates rival Polson at state softball tourney
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Tuesday, June 2
Jazz Stampede set
The 12th annual Glacier Jazz Stampede Oct. 4-7 features 17 top-flight musical groups playing in Kalispell.
Try your luck at a casino
For anyone eager to challenge Lady Luck, there are plenty of opportunities in the Flathead.
Tennis anyone? There are plenty of courts
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See bears at fenced park
Bear sightings are a certainty at the Great Bear Adventure park just west of Glacier. The 24-acre, drive-through bear park is 1 mile east of Coram on U.S. 2. It features grizzly and black bears. The bears roam through open areas surrounded by electric fencing. They forage for food dispersed by handlers and they frolic in ponds. Visitors are required to stay in their vehicles during their entire visit.
Wildlife on display at museum near West Glacier
The North American Wildlife Museum between Coram and West Glacier features more than 90 indoor displays of animals found in Montana and North America. Exhibits include moose, elk, deer, wolves, grizzly and black bears. The museum is open daily 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. between Memorial Day and Labor Day; from May 1 until Memorial day and after Labor Day through Oct. 31, the hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. An entrance fee is charged. The facility has a gift shop and large selection of Montana-made products, artwork and jewelry, as well as a 90-space recreational-vehicle campground next to the museum.
Hockaday summer series offers art variety
Hit the trail on horseback
Learn wilderness skills at Glacier Institute
Want to know which wild plants are edible? The Glacier Institute can tell you.
Intricate maze a challenge at Fun Center
Passageways more than a mile long on two levels create a three-dimensional puzzle that challenges visitors of all ages at the Amazing Fun Center on U.S. 2 near Coram.
Getting Around in the Flathead
When it comes to transportation there are many options for getting to and around the Flathead Valley. If you prefer a good scenic road trip in the car marked with historical sites, mountains, rivers, lakes and wildlife as a way to the valley Highways 2 and 93 are easily accessible from any direction. Because there is so much exploring to do all over the valley renting a car from one of our nation-wide rental companies can be both enjoyable and economical. Amtrak's east and west bound Empire Builder train runs from Seattle to Chicago daily and arrives conveniently in our historic town of Whitefish. If you would rather travel by air Glacier Park International Airport is serviced by Delta, Sky West, Horizon Air, Northwest and United Airlines. Greyhound, Powder River Trailways and Rimrock Trailways are several bus lines that have regular routes to the area.
Get a birdÕs-eye view with charter flight
An airplane flight offers breathtaking views of Flathead Lake, Glacier National Park, the Bob Marshall and Great Bear wilderness areas, Mission Mountain Wilderness and other areas around the valley.
Tuesday
• School District 5 and Flathead County High School board Finance Committee meets at 7 a.m., Central administration building basement conference room.
Council to balance fire budget
The Kalispell City Council added $130,000 to the fire department's budget Monday to cover a fiscal 2008-09 shortfall.
Woman has to repay $121,000 in fraud case
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Bulldogs win Cat/Dog Smoker
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Fire damages Kalispell apartments
Layoff forces grad's dad to move
This is the third in a series of stories about Class of 2009 graduates who have been impacted by the economic recession.
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies told the verbally abusive man eating food out of the garbage cans at a restaurant on West Idaho Street to leave or face trespassing charges.
Council filings sparse
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Former shopping mall becomes nonprofit center
The transformation of the former Gateway West Mall into a collective of local nonprofit organizations is under way.
Monday, June 1
Council considers fire budget deficit
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Kalispell police
A vehicle and a motorcycle collided on U.S. 2 early Sunday afternoon, and a Kalispell Fire Department ambulance took a woman with minor injuries to Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
GHS grad passes up pricey private schools
This is the second in a series of stories about Class of 2009 graduates who have been impacted by the economic recession.
Citizens push for downtown referendum
A citizen-initiated proposal to allow a referendum vote on the Central Avenue reconstruction project will be considered tonight by the Whitefish City Council.
