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Week in Pictures: December 16-22

A view of the Mission Mountain near Ronan. (Daily Inter Lake FILE)

<p>Karen Burkett and Cliff Bennett, director of the Flathead County Animal Shelter, step out of one of the new kennel runs after the official ribbon cutting on Monday, December 16, in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p>Aerial view of Glacier High School on Tuesday, December 17. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p>More commercial construction is ahead for north Kalispell in 2014. This aerial view shows Costo in the lower left.</p>

<p>Dirk Benedict, one of the stars of the TV show A-Team signs an autograph for Steve VanFossen, a fan, as he does a promotional spot for the upcoming Salvation Army fundraiser gala which will feature dinner and dancing, vintage automobiles and a silent action on March 22nd at the fairgrounds in Kalispell. In the background is Major Steve Svenson, Commander of the Salvation Army of Flathead County. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p>From left, Pippi Robben and Felicia Walsh, the new owners of the Northwind Shirt Company in Whitefish, on Wednesday, December 18. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p>Jeff Zauner and Kari Gabriel of the City Council ring bells for the Salvation Army on Thursday, December 19, at Smith's. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p>Starla Barnes with her husband, Shannon, and her father, Zeph Hilliad, holding her daughter Elissiah. Dec. 17, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p>A worker adds texturing to a wall in a classroom Tuesday afternoon as construction continues at Whitefish High School. Dec. 17, 2013 in Whitefish, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p>Kevin Moore pets his Canada Lynx at his home near Creston. Dec. 19, 2013 in Creston, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p>Jodi Barber, right, helps students Mariah Fritz and Mitchell Desjarlais with classwork Dec. 18 at Linderman Education Center in Kalispell.</p>

<p>Finney Manchala displays one of his Christmas cards.</p>

<p>Flathead senior Tommie Owens (14) looks to pass as he fights his way past two Polson defenders Thursday night during a nonconference basketball game at Flathead High School.</p>

<p>Craig and Susan Witte of the Evergreen Chamber of Commerce ring bells for the Salvation Army Thursday at Super 1. Evergreen, Bigfork and Lakeside chambers of commerce and the cities of Columbia Falls, Kalispell and Whitefish had a bell-ringing competition Thursday to see which community could raise the most money for the Salvation Army’s red kettle campaign.</p><p></p>

<p>Karen Ulmer, director of the Columbians, addresses the assembled students at Helena Flats School on Friday, December 20. In the background are members of the Columbians, the premiere band at Columbia Falls, and students from the band at Helena Flats. Sally Newberry, band director at Helena Flats said she approached Ulmer about having some of her students join with the Columbians earlier in the year. "This has been the best field trip, the best experience," said Newberry. Newberry hopes to make this an annual event. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p>Shannon Ballard helps Autumn Harris-Wehrman put on her new gloves on Thursday, December 19, at Head Start. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p>Skiers ride up Chair 7 Friday morning at Whitefish Mountain Resort. Dec. 20, 2013 in Whitefish, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p>Skiers cut tracks underneath Chair 7 Friday morning at Whitefish Mountain Resort.</p>

<p>Glacier sophomore Hailee Bennett (4) shoots during Saturday’s Class AA girls basketball game versus Great Falls at Glacier High School.</p>

<p>Virgil Walter recounts his time in the Navy and working as a logger. Dec. 10, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

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&lt;p&gt;Karen Burkett and Cliff Bennett, director of the Flathead County Animal Shelter, step out of one of the new kennel runs after the official ribbon cutting on Monday, December 16, in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Aerial view of Glacier High School on Tuesday, December 17. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More commercial construction is ahead for north Kalispell in 2014. This aerial view shows Costo in the lower left.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Dirk Benedict, one of the stars of the TV show A-Team signs an autograph for Steve VanFossen, a fan, as he does a promotional spot for the upcoming Salvation Army fundraiser gala which will feature dinner and dancing, vintage automobiles and a silent action on March 22nd at the fairgrounds in Kalispell. In the background is Major Steve Svenson, Commander of the Salvation Army of Flathead County. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;From left, Pippi Robben and Felicia Walsh, the new owners of the Northwind Shirt Company in Whitefish, on Wednesday, December 18. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Jeff Zauner and Kari Gabriel of the City Council ring bells for the Salvation Army on Thursday, December 19, at Smith's. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Starla Barnes with her husband, Shannon, and her father, Zeph Hilliad, holding her daughter Elissiah. Dec. 17, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;A worker adds texturing to a wall in a classroom Tuesday afternoon as construction continues at Whitefish High School. Dec. 17, 2013 in Whitefish, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Kevin Moore pets his Canada Lynx at his home near Creston. Dec. 19, 2013 in Creston, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Jodi Barber, right, helps students Mariah Fritz and Mitchell Desjarlais with classwork Dec. 18 at Linderman Education Center in Kalispell.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Finney Manchala displays one of his Christmas cards.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Flathead senior Tommie Owens (14) looks to pass as he fights his way past two Polson defenders Thursday night during a nonconference basketball game at Flathead High School.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Craig and Susan Witte of the Evergreen Chamber of Commerce ring bells for the Salvation Army Thursday at Super 1. Evergreen, Bigfork and Lakeside chambers of commerce and the cities of Columbia Falls, Kalispell and Whitefish had a bell-ringing competition Thursday to see which community could raise the most money for the Salvation Army&#146;s red kettle campaign.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Karen Ulmer, director of the Columbians, addresses the assembled students at Helena Flats School on Friday, December 20. In the background are members of the Columbians, the premiere band at Columbia Falls, and students from the band at Helena Flats. Sally Newberry, band director at Helena Flats said she approached Ulmer about having some of her students join with the Columbians earlier in the year. &quot;This has been the best field trip, the best experience,&quot; said Newberry. Newberry hopes to make this an annual event. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Shannon Ballard helps Autumn Harris-Wehrman put on her new gloves on Thursday, December 19, at Head Start. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Skiers ride up Chair 7 Friday morning at Whitefish Mountain Resort. Dec. 20, 2013 in Whitefish, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Skiers cut tracks underneath Chair 7 Friday morning at Whitefish Mountain Resort.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Glacier sophomore Hailee Bennett (4) shoots during Saturday&#146;s Class AA girls basketball game versus Great Falls at Glacier High School.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Virgil Walter recounts his time in the Navy and working as a logger. Dec. 10, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;