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Week in Pictures: April 29-May 5

<p>Somers Volunteer Firefighters Kevin Dickerson, left, and Everest George pour water from their boots after wading out into the cold water of Flathead Lake to help the Search and Rescue boat launch a search on Monday afternoon, April 29, in Lakeside.</p>

<p>A red barn shines in a patch of sunlight as storm clouds pour into the valley on Monday morning, April 29, north of Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p>Freshman from Whitefish High School were out on the Whitefish Trail for a conservation and fitness program on Tuesday, April 30, in Whitefish. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p><strong>People look</strong> at the memorial wall honoring the late Rebecca Broussard, a nurse and philanthropist for whom the new college building is named.</p>

<p>Kevin Barrows, right, and Tug Leberman peel logs in preparation for the Spartan Race May 11 near Bigfork. Race officials began arriving at Flathead Lake Lodge property Thursday and will begin setting up the obstacle adventure course this weekend. Next week’s race will involve more than 4,000 participants.</p>

<p>Baby yaks have begun to be born at the Spring Brook Yak Ranch west of Kalispell. According to Jim Watson they currently have 10 babies and are expecting about 20 more. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p>U.S. Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., addresses the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Thursday morning.</p>

<p>Several ceiling tiles are missing from the Somers School gym, which has carpet flooring. The Somers-Lakeside School District is asking voters to approve a $200,000 tax levy to cover reduced revenue and facility needs such as roof work.</p>

<p>U.S. Sen. Max Baucus guides lumber into the board edger Wednesday morning at Plum Creek’s Evergreen sawmill. This was Baucus’ 94th “work day” in Montana.</p>

<p>Jimmy Roth, left, and Roy Truman of Glacier Precast Concrete install an extension on the sound wall near the U.S. 93 Alternate Route west of Kalispell on Wednesday afternoon. Traffic may be affected when installation of the large extensions continues next week. May 1, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p><strong>Agency on Aging</strong> director Lisa Sheppard smiles after hearing her job is safe Tuesday afternoon at the county commissioners' office in Kalispell. </p>

<p>Glacier senior Hanna Davis plays the ball Tuesday afternoon during the crosstown tennis match at Flathead Valley Community College. April 30, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p>Emma Anderson is surrounded by teddy bears at her home in Kalispell.</p>

<p>Columbia Falls sophomore Jamie Caldwell clears the 7 foot mark in the girls pole vault on Saturday, May 4, at the Archie Roe Invitational Track and Field Meet in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p>Flathead Midfielder Zachary Colgrove, 31, prepares to pass to a teammate during the game against Hellgate on Saturday afternoon, May 4, in Whitefish. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

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| May 6, 2013 2:47 PM

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&lt;p&gt;A red barn shines in a patch of sunlight as storm clouds pour into the valley on Monday morning, April 29, north of Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Freshman from Whitefish High School were out on the Whitefish Trail for a conservation and fitness program on Tuesday, April 30, in Whitefish. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;People look&lt;/strong&gt; at the memorial wall honoring the late Rebecca Broussard, a nurse and philanthropist for whom the new college building is named.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Kevin Barrows, right, and Tug Leberman peel logs in preparation for the Spartan Race May 11 near Bigfork. Race officials began arriving at Flathead Lake Lodge property Thursday and will begin setting up the obstacle adventure course this weekend. Next week&#146;s race will involve more than 4,000 participants.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Baby yaks have begun to be born at the Spring Brook Yak Ranch west of Kalispell. According to Jim Watson they currently have 10 babies and are expecting about 20 more. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;U.S. Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., addresses the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Thursday morning.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Several ceiling tiles are missing from the Somers School gym, which has carpet flooring. The Somers-Lakeside School District is asking voters to approve a $200,000 tax levy to cover reduced revenue and facility needs such as roof work.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;U.S. Sen. Max Baucus guides lumber into the board edger Wednesday morning at Plum Creek&#146;s Evergreen sawmill. This was Baucus&#146; 94th &#147;work day&#148; in Montana.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Jimmy Roth, left, and Roy Truman of Glacier Precast Concrete install an extension on the sound wall near the U.S. 93 Alternate Route west of Kalispell on Wednesday afternoon. Traffic may be affected when installation of the large extensions continues next week. May 1, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Agency on Aging&lt;/strong&gt; director Lisa Sheppard smiles after hearing her job is safe Tuesday afternoon at the county commissioners' office in Kalispell.&#160;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Glacier senior Hanna Davis plays the ball Tuesday afternoon during the crosstown tennis match at Flathead Valley Community College. April 30, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Emma Anderson is surrounded by teddy bears at her home in Kalispell.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Columbia Falls sophomore Jamie Caldwell clears the 7 foot mark in the girls pole vault on Saturday, May 4, at the Archie Roe Invitational Track and Field Meet in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Flathead Midfielder Zachary Colgrove, 31, prepares to pass to a teammate during the game against Hellgate on Saturday afternoon, May 4, in Whitefish. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;