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Martin City man pleads not guilty to murder charge

A Martin City man accused of shooting and killing another man in Hungry Horse in April pleaded not guilty Thursday in Flathead County District Court.

Legals May 31, 2018

No. 25402 Montana Twelfth Judicial District Court Hill County In re the Marriage of Angela McGillivray, Petitioner and Peter McGillivray Respondent Cause No. DR-18-014 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION The State of Montana sends Greetings to the above-named Respondent: You, the respondent, are hereby summoned to answer the Petition in this action, which is filed with the Clerk of this Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your answer and serve a copy thereof upon the Petitioner within twenty-one (21) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the petition. This action is brought to obtain a dissolution of marriage. Dated this 16th day of April, 2018. KATHIE VIGLIOTTI Clerk of Court By: KAREN KINSELLA Deputy Clerk May 17, 24, 31, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

Launch of mosquito drone delayed

Spring rains have brought early signs of summer in the Flathead Valley and with it, mosquitoes. Flathead County Mosquito Control has responded with a coordinated effort to contain the mosquito population and the diseases it carries while looking to the future when drone technology will take the program to the next level.

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It is with great pleasure and pride that I write this letter endorsing Deborah “Kim” Christopher as judge for the 20th Judicial District. As Christopher’s former law clerk from 2011 to 2012, I had the pleasure of working with her in a professional, legal context and can think of no better person than her to continue to serve in the position of District Court judge.

Jarold Harry Petersen, 77

Jarold Harry Petersen, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother and friend, “was called home” on May 24, 2018, at the age of 77.

Don Graham, 58

Don Graham of Kalispell passed away on May 25, 2018, in Glacier National Park.

Whitefish's Gorian connects with younger students

Grayson Gorian exudes all the qualities of a good mentor — she’s compassionate, open-minded, good-natured and laid-back.

Paul Milam, 92

On Sunday, May 27, 2018, Paul Milam passed away in his residence at Bozeman Lodge with his son and daughter-in-law by his side, along with wonderful nursing staff from the Lodge.

Trump rolls back Obama-era rule for outfitters, guides

Outfitters and guides who do business on federal lands are now exempt from a 2014 executive order that changed the way these businesses pay employees.

Rosendale didn't benefit from error in property sale, spokesman says

Montana State Auditor Matt Rosendale did not receive any financial or tax benefit from the 2015 sale of a Maryland property that was questioned because a title company erred in stating Rosendale was a Maryland resident, a spokesman for Rosendale’s U.S. Senate campaign said Wednesday.

Ilene (Hinerman) Hanson, 81

Ilene (Hinerman) Hanson, 81, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 26, 2018, in Kalispell.

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Testimony reviewed, but no vote taken

As directed by a court order, the Flathead County commissioners spent about three and a half hours last week reviewing the audiotape of a public hearing and subsequent commission discussion about a petition to expand the Egan Slough Zoning District.

Power pole cat-astrophe averted

A person called the Kalispell Police Department to report a cat that had crawled up a power pole. The person called the Flathead Electric Cooperative and wanted it to turn off the power and get the feline down. The co-op was able to rescue the cat.

Four Glacier players all-state in softball

Glacier High School had four girls named first-team all-state/all-conference from the Western Conference in balloting by league coaches.

Back-to-back weekends for soccer at Kidsports

By DAVID LESNICK

Theater without borders

Gypsy Theatre Guild wants you.

Summer season ushers in fresh, warm weather beers

It’s true what everyone says — Montana has some nice places that happen to be outside. As it gets warmer, things get greener and more pleasant. Wildflowers pop up in lots of places that have just been snowy banks for months.

Creative leadership changes at Whitefish Theatre Company

A transition in creative leadership took place earlier this month at Whitefish Theatre Company with the departure of eight-year artistic director Jesse DeVine. DeVine had been employed by the theater company since 2011.

The Second Act - The Illusion of Reality

“You guys are so good at memorizing your lines and delivering them on stage that anyone new is just intimidated to act with you.”

'Whitefish Review' releases new issue, 'The Stories We Tell'

Nonprofit literary journal “Whitefish Review” will release their 22nd issue, “The Stories We Tell” on Friday, June 1 with a celebration at Casey’s in downtown Whitefish. The new issue features nearly 40 authors, poets, photographers and artists, as well as an interview with author and CNN anchor Jake Tapper. The cover features new work by artist Jennifer Li.

Officials ID Kalispell man who died while biking Sun Road

The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of a Kalispell man who died while biking Friday on Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park.

Cut Bank man dies in skid-steer accident at Echo Lake

A Cut Bank man died on Saturday after a Bobcat skid-steer loader he was operating reportedly malfunctioned.

Mary Lynn Knudsen, 70

It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Lynn Knudsen announces her passing. She was found early morning in her bed where she died of natural causes, on Thursday, May 17, 2018, at the age of 70 years.

Bats just hanging around

Someone called to report a bat hanging out on her porch the last few days. It wasn’t acting aggressive, but wanted advice on what to do.

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Flathead grad taking Kalispell virtues to New York City

[Editor’s Note: This week the Daily Inter Lake will profile standout graduates among the class of 2018 who exemplify the role of “student mentors.”]

Joyce O. Cottet, 95

Joyce O. Cottet, 95, passed away on May 26, 2018, at Welcov Assisted Living in Kalispell.

Man arrested following armed standoff in Marion

A standoff between a Flathead County man and the county Sheriff’s Office ended peacefully when he surrendered to deputies Tuesday afternoon.

County elected officials get pay raise

The Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday approved a 2.1 percent pay raise for themselves and other county elected officials.

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A couple of years ago when our daughter visited us here in Montana she went into our pantry, looked around, and said: “Where is the water?” I pointed to the tap over the sink and said: “Right there!” She said: “Oooeeeuuu, I can’t drink that.” I think she thought I was trying to poison her. I told her that we drink water from the tap, always and always have.

Students learn mapping through augmented reality

Even high school students enjoy playing in a sandbox.

Man denies felony sexual abuse charge

A Kalispell man accused of having a sexual relationship with an underage girl last year pleaded not guilty recently in court.

Lakers B trip Loggers A

LIBBY — Jack Corriveau doubled twice, singled and drove in three runs to help the Kalispell Lakers B down the Libby Loggers A 12-7 on Wednesday evening in American Legion baseball play.

Brenneman returns to coach FHS boys soccer

By DAVID LESNICK

C-Falls has 3 all-state softball selections, Polson, Libby 2 each

Columbia Falls had three players named all-state/first-team, all-conference for Northwest A softball in voting by league coaches.

Kalispell Marine dies during training run

A Kalispell man serving in the U.S. Marines died Friday during a training run in Japan.

Brodehl strong on property rights, fiscal constraint

[Editor’s note: This week the Inter Lake will profile each of the candidates in the contested Republican primary election for Flathead County commissioner.]

Krueger vows continued vigilance of county budget

[Editor’s note: This week the Inter Lake will profile each of the candidates in the contested Republican primary election for Flathead County commissioner.]

Scott says he'll work hard for all citizens

[Editor’s note: This week the Inter Lake will profile each of the candidates in the contested Republican primary election for Flathead County commissioner.]

Skees wants more community input in government

[Editor’s note: This week the Inter Lake will profile each of the candidates in the contested Republican primary election for Flathead County commissioner.]

Candidate faced several federal tax liens, sued IRS

House District 7 Republican candidate Robert Welzel of Kalispell told the Daily Inter Lake this week that several federal tax liens filed against him by the Internal Revenue Service are related to a lawsuit he filed against the IRS more than a decade ago.

Sheriff candidates discuss school safety, drug epidemic

Hundreds packed the Red Lion Hotel Thursday evening in Kalispell to hear what the four men running for Flathead County sheriff had to say and why voters should pick them.

Four Republicans vie to be Flathead County's next sheriff

It goes without saying, the June 5 Republican primary election for the Flathead County Sheriff’s position is as hotly contested as it has been in several years.

Rep. Garner files complaint against right-to-work group

Rep. Frank Garner, R-Kalispell, has filed a complaint against a state right-to-work group for allegedly violating Montana’s campaign finance laws.

House candidate Kier touts conservation work

Grant Kier visited the Daily Inter Lake recently to discuss his candidacy for Montana’s lone U.S. House seat.

House candidate Moss places focus on grassroots

Billings Democrat Lynda Moss sat down with the Daily Inter Lake recently to discuss her campaign for Montana’s Congressional Seat.

Flurry of candidates file for state elections

Monday was the last day to file for this year’s elections, and several Flathead-area candidates have put their names on the ballot.

Last-minute candidates file for legislative races

March 12 marked the filing deadline for Montana’s legislative races. The Daily Inter Lake is profiling the many last-minute candidates who entered Flathead Valley races.

Kalispell's Olszewski bills himself as 'activist' senator

Dr. Al Olszewski sat down with the Daily Inter Lake editorial board Tuesday to discuss his campaign for U.S. Senate.

Rosendale talks policy, touts endorsements

State Auditor Matt Rosendale visited the Daily Inter Lake recently to discuss his candidacy for U.S. Senate. He is among a slate of four Republicans seeking to unseat Sen. Jon Tester.

Candidates rally for Second Amendment

This past Thursday, three Flathead Valley organizations — Liberty Fellowship, Frontier Guns & Ammo and Hosanna Health Care — marked the anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord, also known as Patriots’ Day, with a gun rights rally at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.

2012 campaign-finance dispute finally settled

The Montana Commissioner of Political Practices has settled a campaign-finance case against a Kalispell physician and her anti-abortion group.

Garner, Welzel face off in HD 7 primary

Republicans in central Kalispell have to choose between two candidates for November’s general election.

Voters will decide expansion's merits

When Flathead County voters head to the polls June 5, they’ll be asked whether 530 acres should be added to the Egan Slough Zoning District.

Meyer touts candidacy, environmental work

John Meyer met with the Daily Inter Lake last month to discuss his bid for Montana’s lone congressional seat.

Democrat Heenan makes case for House candidacy

Before heading to Columbia Falls for the April 28 Democratic candidate forum, John Heenan stopped by the Daily Inter Lake to discuss his bid for Congress.

U.S. House candidates meet at Democratic forum

Montana’s House Democratic primary came to the Flathead Valley Saturday. Five candidates aiming to unseat U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte, R–Mont., spent two hours onstage at Columbia Falls High School in a forum sponsored by the Flathead Democratic Central Committee.

Dunn, Illi face off in HD9 primary

State Representative Randy Brodehl has reached his maximum number of terms representing House District 9, which covers Northeast Kalispell and Evergreen.

Senate candidate Downing touts military, business experience

Troy Downing made the case for his Senate candidacy during a May 3 visit to the Daily Inter Lake.

Pettinato talks environment, other issues as vote nears

On June 5, Montana Democrats will choose their nominee to take on U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., in November.

Managhan, Sullivan vie for Justice of the Peace

Two candidates have entered the nonpartisan race to take Mark Sullivan’s place as Flathead County Justice of the Peace.

Somers home destroyed in fire

Firefighters from two departments battled a structure fire on Spring Creek Road in Somers early Monday morning.

Legals May 29, 2018

No. 25408 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee's Sale on October 22, 2018, 11:00 AM at the main entrance of the Flathead County Justice Center located at 920 Main Street, Kalispell, Montana 59901, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, State of Montana: All and singular, that certain piece, parcel and tract of land situated, lying and being in the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 16, Township 30 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana and being more particularly described as follows: Starting at the intersection of the Northerly limit of Highway No. 37, with the Easterly boundary of Section 16, said intersection being a distance of 103.20 feet North of the Quarter corner common to Sections 15 and 16; thence Northerly along the Easterly boundary of said Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, a distance of 1221.80 feet to the Northeast corner of said Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter; thence Westerly along the North boundary of said Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, a distance of 293.00 feet to a point; thence South 09°58'00" West, a distance of 1251.00 feet, more or less, to the Northerly limit of Highway 37; thence North 89°12'00" East, a distance of 479.60 feet measured along the Northerly limit of Highway No. 37, to the point of beginning. Excepting therefrom that portion deeded to the State of Montana for Highway purposes in decree recorded August 23, 1983 in Book 782, Page 377 as instrument No. 83-17072, records of Flathead County, Montana. More commonly known as 7180 US Highway 2 East, aka 7180 Highway 2 E, Columbia Falls, MT 59912. Randy D. Tolar, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to First American Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Wealthbridge Mortgage Corp., its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on May 6, 2008, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Flathead County, State of Montana, on May 12, 2008 as Instrument No. 200800012998, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Green Tree Servicing LLC Assignment Dated: September 15, 2014 Assignment Recorded: September 16, 2014 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 201400018347 Assignee: CitiMortgage, Inc. Assignment Dated: October 17, 2012 Assignment Recorded: November 14, 2012 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 201200026953 All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Flathead County, Montana Benjamin J. Mann is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, State of Montana, on April 23, 2018 as Instrument No. 201800007797, of Official Records. The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to Grantor's failure to make monthly payments beginning November 1, 2017, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable. The total amount due on this obligation is the principal sum of $341,918.14, interest in the sum of $4,764.37, escrow advances of $993.14, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $135.70 for a total amount owing of $347,811.35, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be incurred or advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantor. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee's fees and attorney's fees, costs and expenses of the sale, and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier's checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee's Deed, without any representation or warranty, including warranty of title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The Grantor, successor in interest to the Grantor, or any other person having an interest in the property, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee's Sale, to pay to the Beneficiary, or the successor in interest to the Beneficiary, the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney's fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee's and attorney's fees. In the event that all defaults are cured the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled. The scheduled Trustee's Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason. In the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the Trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 17th day of May, 2018. Benjamin J. Mann, Substitute Trustee 376 East 400 South, Suite 300, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Telephone: 801-355-2886 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) File No. 52502 May 22, 29, June 5, 2018 MNAXLP _________________________

Bigfork senior sets her sights on the stage

It’s not glitz or star power that makes Olivia Martel speed up when she talks about theater. “Some people are like, ‘Oh, Broadway, I’m going to be a star!’” she says with a flourish. “But you’ve got to know how to work, too.”

Motorcyclists share their passion for local roadways

The joy of the open road. It’s something motorcyclists know well.

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Someone called the Kalispell Police Department to report a tattooed man and a woman wearing cut-off jean shorts stole two bottles of liquor.

Glacier High senior's strong work ethic leads to success

Humility. Leadership. Mentorship.

Safety concerns prompt potential road rebuild

Safety concerns on Old Reserve Drive are driving a proposal to rebuild a section of the road near Kalispell.

Flag ceremony honors decorated staff sergeant

Army Staff Sgt. Robert Hatlen’s account of what he endured during 195 days on the front lines of the European Theater during World War II are a reminder of the horror of war and the bravery of American troops thrust into the worst of it.

Commissioners approve parking lot in downtown Bigfork

Flathead County commissioners voted unanimously Monday to approve the rezoning of the future parking lot that will increase parking in downtown Bigfork by 50 percent.

Trailer goes off the chain

Someone called the Kalispell Police Department to report a trailer that had come off the back of a truck. It wasn’t a wreck, but an issue with the safety chains. An officer helped the people get back on the road.

Legals May 27, 2018

No. 25389 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON MODIFICATION OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE KALISPELL, MONTANA GLACIER RAIL PARK TARGETED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana (the "City") will meet on May 21, 2018, and on June 4, 2018, at or after 7:00 o'clock p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana, and shall hold public hearings to receive evidence from the public regarding its intent stated in Resolution No. 5867. Pursuant to Resolution No. 5867 the City Council will consider expanding the boundaries of the Glacier Rail Park TEDD to include an additional 3.38 acres owned by the Flathead County Economic Development Agency that is contiguous to the Glacier Rail Park TEDD for all purposes consistent with the approved Glacier Rail Park TEDD Plan. A map of the proposed modified boundaries is available for inspection on-line at www.kalispell.com under Mayor and City Council/Upcoming Agenda or contact the City Clerk at City Hall, telephone (406) 758-7756. Written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk at the above noticed meetings, or prior to the meeting either by mail at P.O. Box 1997, Kalispell, MT 59903, by email at cityclerk@kalispell.com or in person at City Hall, 201 First Avenue East. Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC, City Clerk May 20, 27, 2018 MNAXLP

Food truck scene alive and well in the Flathead

As spring slowly warms to summer, an increasing number of food trucks are on the prowl for hungry customers.

The husband and wife who founded Memorial Day

WASHINGTON — It’s Memorial Day. I see you’re walking from Logan Circle to Constitution Avenue to watch the parade honoring all the nation’s veterans.

Knudsen embodies leadership, work ethic

[Editor’s Note: This week the Daily Inter Lake will profile standout graduates among the class of 2018 who exemplify the role of “student mentors.”]

Lyla Margaret Kammerdiener, 93

Lyla was born Feb. 8, 1925, and passed away May 21, 2018, at age 93.

Furniss and Tritten

Janie Furniss of Henderson, Nevada, announces the engagement of her daughter, Amanda Furniss, to Jaben Tritten, son of Jeni (Tritten) LeGassey and Eric LeGassey of Kalispell.

Apple watch cries wolf again

After an accidental 911 dial by an Apple watch, a man told a Flathead County Sheriff’s officer he was planning on taking up the issue with his cell phone provider. He said it was the second time in a week that his watch dialed on its own.

Heritage Museum celebrates 40 years

A historic landmark welcomes visitors to the city of Libby in the Kootenai Valley. The Heritage Museum is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year with an opening day celebration Saturday, June 2.

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I am writing to encourage Flathead County residents to vote FOR Initiative 17-01 on June 5.

Van Heldens

John and Marian Van Helden celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary at a dinner hosted by their children at the Buffalo Hill Terrace.

Lawrence E. Skaarland, 67

Lawrence E. Skaarland, 67, passed away peacefully at his home in Kalispell on May 13, 2018.

School boards illegally blocking public input

Maybe school boards in Montana should replace their public comment period with a moment of silence, since that is what they seem to prefer to hear from the public.

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- United Veterans of the Flathead Valley Memorial Day ceremonies: 9:30 a.m. Bigfork Community Cemetery; 10 a.m. Lone Pine Cemetery, Bigfork; 10:30 a.m. Glacier Memorial Gardens; 11 a.m. Veterans Memorial, Depot Park, Kalispell; 11:45 a.m. VFW Post 2252 luncheon, Kalispell; 12:45 p.m. flag ceremony, C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery; 1:45 p.m. Fairview Cemetery; 2:30 p.m. Veterans Memorial, Marantette Park, Columbia Falls; 3 p.m. Woodlawn Cemetery, Columbia Falls; 3:30 p.m. Montana Veterans Home Cemetery, Columbia Falls.

PHOTOS: Flathead Marines polish Veterans Memorial

Volunteers with the Flathead Marines polished the life and quarter Veterans Memorial sculpture in Depot park on May 20 in preperation for Memorial Day events.

Survivor of domestic abuse finds strength in equine therapy

[Editor’s Note: The name Anne is used in place of the victim’s name to protect her identity as a survivor of domestic violence.]

More from the election mailbag

Letters from our readers about county races

I have seen several letters endorsing candidates for the office of sheriff of Flathead County. All four candidates are honorable men, I am sure.

Gordon 'Skip' Rognlien, 83

Dyvart Gordon Rognlien Jr., known by all as “Skip,” died at age 83 in OHSU Hospital, Portland, on April 5, 2018, of complications arising from a traffic collision two miles south of his home in Wheeler, Oregon, on March 27.

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Strange Dr. Halper: Or how the left learned to stop worrying & love the CIA

The ability of the intelligence community to shape public opinion through both overt and covert means was never more obvious than in the 10 years following the JFK assassination.

Legals May 26, 2018

No. 25423 IN THE JUSTICE COURT FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA Leslie Fant Plaintiff(s), v. Maximino Rocha Defendant(s), Cause No: CV-385-2018-751-LT SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION The State of Montana to the above named defendant(s).......greeting A complaint has been filed in this Court stating a claim or cause of action against you. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action, which is filed with the above named Justice of the Peace, a copy of which is served upon you, and to file your written answer with the above-entitled Court and serve a copy thereof upon the Plaintiff(s), or Plaintiffs(s') attorney within twenty (20) days after service of this summons. Your answer must be in writing. Your answer must be accompanied by the mandatory fee of $30.00 If you fail to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default, for the relief demanded in the Complaint. WITNESS my hand this 21st day of May, 2018 /s/ Judge Sullivan Judge/Clerk of Court May 26, and June 2, 9, 2018 MNAXLP

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Lights on, but no one is home

The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office found a charcoal-colored Chevy half-ton crew cab pickup running in a parking lot with the lights on and driver window down. The truck was nearly out of gas. Deputies searched the area, but couldn’t locate anyone. The vehicle was secured, the keys were collected and placed in the lost and found.

Parole hearing rescheduled for convicted murderer

A man convicted of murdering his wife nearly four decades ago had his parole hearing reschduled for next month.

St. Ignatius business owner charged with dealing meth

A St. Ignatius man who owns the company that provides bus transportation for the St. Ignatius School District has been arrested on a drug charge following an investigation.

Stillwater senior Zack Basnett leads from the top

[Editor’s note: This week the Daily Inter Lake will profile standout graduates among the class of 2018 who exemplify the role of “student mentors.”]

Rivers full, but below flood stage

Meteorologists say the chances of flooding in the Flathead Valley this weekend are minimal at best, but for those entertaining ideas of a float trip over the Memorial Day holiday, it may be best to consider another activity.

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HELENA — The Kalispell Lakers B won both games on the opening day of the Helena Memorial Day Tournament, downing the Missoula Mavericks B 8-6 and Billings Post 4 8-4.

Polson, Whitefish state net champs

By DAVID LESNICK

Polson fourth at Class A state softball

FRENCHTOWN — Polson committed six errors total, two in the fatal seventh inning, in a season-ending 9-8 loss to Frenchtown at the Class A state softball tournament on Saturday morning.

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PHOTOS: Daughters of the American Revolution

Members of the Chief Ignace Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution placed American flags at Conrad Memorial Cemetery in Kalispell on Friday in preparation for Memorial Day.

Motorcyclist injured in Lake County rollover

A motorcyclist was flown to the hospital by the ALERT air ambulance after crashing on Table Bay Road in Lake County Friday afternoon.

Head-on near Marion sends three to hospital

A head-on crash on U.S. 2 near Marion sent three people to the hospital with injuries Friday afternoon.

Businesses warned of school calendar scam

The scam epidemic continues to plague the Flathead Valley. The latest appears to be a phone scam targeting area businesses.

Kalispell man denies strangulation charge

A Kalispell man who was arrested after a standoff May 4 in the Lower Valley area pleaded not guilty recently in court.

Legals May 25, 2018

No. 25386 Martin S. King WORDEN THANE P.C. 321 W. Broadway, Suite 300 Missoula, MT 59802 P: (406) 721-3400 Attorney for Plaintiff MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY KS VENTURES, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company, Plaintiff, vs. WILLIAM M. RUSSELL; K.E. SMITH REVOCABLE TRUST; MYERS REVOCABLE TRUST; KIM RUSSELL; SHARON HUFF; BEN WEIDLING; THE LAMAR COMPANIES; U.S. TREASURY by and through the INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; MONTANA SWEETGRASS RANCH HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC.; DOE DEFENDANTS I THROUGH X inclusive, Defendants. Cause No. DV-16-389B NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that by virtue of an AMENDED FINAL JUDGMENT by the District Court of the Eleventh Judicial District in and for the County of Flathead and State of Montana, and entered and docketed in the Office of the Clerk of said Court on March 9, 2018, in an action wherein KS VENTURES, LLC was Plaintiff, and WILLIAM M. RUSSELL; K.E. SMITH REVOCABLE TRUST; MYERS REVOCABLE TRUST; KIM RUSSELL; SHARON HUFF; BEN WEIDLING; THE LAMAR COMPANIES; U.S. TREASURY by and through the INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; MONTANA SWEETGRASS RANCH HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC.; DOE DEFENDANTS I THROUGH X inclusive were Defendants, in favor of Plaintiff and against the Defendant William M. Russell for the sum of $1,449,558.56, the Sheriff of Flathead County shall sell the real property hereinafter described, to satisfy the amount of said judgment, plus costs and attorney fees, with interest thereon and the costs and expenses of such sale, or so much thereof as the proceeds of said sale will satisfy; and by virtue of an AMENDED FINAL JUDGMENT and ORDER ASSESSING ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS issued to me out of the office of the Clerk of said Court, I, Chuck Curry, Sheriff of Flathead County, Montana, or a Deputy on behalf of the Sheriff, will sell the property described in the Judgment to the highest bidder for cash or credit bid at public auction at the lobby of the Justice Center in the City of Kalispell (920 South Main Street) in the County of Flathead, and State of Montana, on Friday the 1st day of June, 2018, at the hour of 10 o'clock A.M., to satisfy the amount due, with interest thereon, and the costs and expenses of such sale, or so much thereof as the proceeds of such sale will satisfy. Subject to the terms of the judgment, the Mortgaged Property will be sold by the Sheriff or his Deputy in the following chronological order: the lots in Parcel 5 and related Common Area for said lots (and related fixtures and appurtenances), beginning with Lot 4, will be sold first, and then Parcels 1, 2, 3 and 4 (and related fixtures and appurtenances) will thereafter be sold in that order. The property to be sold is situated in the County of Flathead, and State of Montana, and is described as follows: PARCEL 1: THE NORTH HALF OF GOVERNMENT LOT 3 OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 27 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. PARCEL 2: THE SOUTH HALF OF GOVERNMENT LOT 2 OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 27 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. PARCEL 3: THE SOUTH HALF OF GOVERNMENT LOT 3 OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 27 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. AND THE NORTH HALF OF GOVERNMENT LOT4 OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 27 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. PARCEL K OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 16282 PARCEL 4: TRACT A OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 17584, LOCATED IN THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 30 NORTH, RANGE 20 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. PARCEL 5: LOTS 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 28, 29, 30, 31 AND 32 OF SWEETGRASS RANCH, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. AND ALL OPEN SPACES, COMMON AREA AND PROVATE ROADWAYS OF SWEETGRASS RANCH, ALL LOCATED IN THE NE1/4 OF CECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 29 NORTH, RANGE 20 WEST, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL MAP OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. together with all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, improvements and fixtures; all easements, rights of way, and appurtenances; all water, water rights and ditch rights (including stock in utilities with ditch or irrigation rights); and all other rights, royalties, and profits relating to the real property. Dated this 8th day of May, 2018. FLATHEAD COUNTY SHERIFF CHUCK CURRY By:Jeff Weyh Civil Department WORDEN THANE P.C. 321 West Broadway, Suite 300 Missoula, MT 59802 Attorneys for the Plaintiff May 11, 18, 25, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

Teen charged with rape receives deferred sentence

A Kalispell teen accused of raping a girl while she was asleep was sentenced in Flathead District Court recently.

Local students honored in Congressional Art Competition

Two Stillwater Christian School juniors who won honorable mention in the Congressional Art Competition will have their artwork displayed in the offices of U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Mont.

Candidate Welzel's statement on IRS tax liens filed against him

I filed a lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service almost 20 years ago.

Reasonable gun reform is possible

With yet another “mass shooting” under the nation’s belt, Americans have once more circled the wagons and fired inward, with citizens fighting each other instead of looking for realistic solutions.

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New Ferndale bridge to improve floater safety

In the wake of a civilian rescue of a young boy from the Swan River on Sunday, officials overseeing construction on the Ferndale bridge near where the incident occurred say the new bridge will improve boater safety.

Sun Road plows at Rim Rock

With Memorial Day weekend about to kick off, visitors to Glacier National Park will be able to go to the Avalanche Creek parking area.

These cows aren't moo-ving anywhere

A man called to report five or six cows in his yard. He wasn’t too concerned, but wanted to call in case someone was missing them.

Walter Glenn Van Alstine, 89

“Of all the things I’ve done in my life, I am most proud of my family. I sometimes sit here and wonder, what did I do to deserve all this? Though I feel bad, just a bit. Obviously I got the good end of all this cause you’re all stuck with my ugly, stubborn butt.” — Wally, when asked about his happiness.

Mahlen reclaims Mack Days crown

While a heart attack may have slowed Kalispell angler Jason Mahlen in his quest to win the 2017 Spring Mack Days fishing event, he has come back stronger than ever.

Candidate faced several federal tax liens, sued IRS

House District 7 Republican candidate Robert Welzel of Kalispell told the Daily Inter Lake this week that several federal tax liens filed against him by the Internal Revenue Service are related to a lawsuit he filed against the IRS more than a decade ago.

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Recently our county commissioners outsourced a plan to develop a base cost estimate for building a new Flathead County jail. The estimates are $73 million for an onsite jail and $54 million for an offsite jail. That is a significant amount of money.

State A tennis: Whitefish's Buls 2nd in singles

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Polson still battling at state A softball

FRENCHTOWN — Polson bounced back from an 8-1 loss to Belgrade by beating and eliminating Lewistown 7-1 to stay alive in Class A state softball action on Friday.

Glacier boys stare down history

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Hollywood actress and filmmaker to start film school in Kalispell

Montana’s stunning and varied landscapes are no stranger to Hollywood film cameras. The state has served as the backdrop for iconic features like “The Horse Whisperer,” “A River Runs Through It,” and more recently, last year’s “Walking Out.”

Airport group eyes flights to Dallas, L.A., Phoenix

If all goes according to plan, the number of options for direct flight destinations going in and out of Glacier Park International Airport will only be increasing in the coming months.

Hill tapped as next Glacier principal

Micah Hill will be recommended as the new principal of Glacier High School.

Mixer spills concrete on bypass roundabout

Thursday morning’s commute on the U.S. 93 bypass was slowed due to a concrete spill at the Foys Lake roundabout.

Native American museum hosts summer exhibit

The Museum of the Plains Indian announces the opening of a special summer art exhibit, “Summer Showcase,” featuring Don Charbonneau, Duane Slick and Belinda Bullshoe. The exhibition will run from June 1 to July 28. On Friday, June 1 there will be an opening reception from 3-4:30 p.m.

Flathead High brings classic tale of Robin Hood to the stage

Featuring romance, comedy and drama, Flathead High School Theatre will present a boisterous reboot of a classic tale in “The Heart of Robin Hood,” May 24 and 25 at 6:27 pm in the David M. Hashley Theatre at FHS.

Country artist Corb Lund to make stop in Whitefish

Award-winning underground country artist Corb Lund has his sights set on the American West, and is bringing his “Western Destinations” tour to more than 30 towns and cities starting May 17. Lund will play at the Remington Bar and Casino in Whitefish on May 31 at 9 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door and may be purchased at www.remingtonbar.com.

Whitefish Theatre Co. presents 'Urinetown: The Musical'

The Whitefish Theatre Co. presents its final cabaret show of the 2017-2018 theatre season with “Urinetown: The Musical” at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish. Called a “fresh, original, impudent, colorful, exciting, irreverent, surprising and wonderful musical,” this landmark show opens with a sneak preview night on May 31 at 7:30 p.m. Performances continue on June 1–3 and 7–10 at 7:30 p.m.

Weekly Events: May 24-30

THURSDAY, MAY 24

Legals May 24, 2018

No. 25402 Montana Twelfth Judicial District Court Hill County In re the Marriage of Angela McGillivray, Petitioner and Peter McGillivray Respondent Cause No. DR-18-014 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION The State of Montana sends Greetings to the above-named Respondent: You, the respondent, are hereby summoned to answer the Petition in this action, which is filed with the Clerk of this Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your answer and serve a copy thereof upon the Petitioner within twenty-one (21) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the petition. This action is brought to obtain a dissolution of marriage. Dated this 16th day of April, 2018. KATHIE VIGLIOTTI Clerk of Court By: KAREN KINSELLA Deputy Clerk May 17, 24, 31, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

Close call on river spotlights dangers at Ferndale bridge

Bigfork residents Holly and Harry Wilson had just gotten home at around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 20 when their next-door neighbors came running over, yelling about a child in the river.

Roundabout snares semi-truck

A stalled semi-truck in a roundabout backed traffic up and the driver said other commuters were getting a little aggressive, according to Kalispell Police call logs. After about 20 minutes, the driver got the truck back on the way.

Free speech or right to privacy?

The public comment portion of recent Fair-Mont-Egan school board meetings has raised questions on whether school boards are restricting free speech by erroneously invoking “the right to privacy” through the guidance of Montana School Boards Association and its model policies.

Broussard family honored with Eagle Award

The Broussard family of Kalispell was honored with Flathead Valley Community College’s Eagle Award during the 23rd annual President’s Dinner on May 21.

Man sentenced for baseball bat assault

A Flathead County man who pleaded guilty to striking another man with a baseball bat last year was sentenced recently.

Randy Pirker, 57

Randy was surrounded by his two daughters and lifelong friend “when he went to be with the Lord,” after a heroic battle with pancreatic cancer on May 18, 2018.

Stella Rose Holyk, 101

Stella Rose Holyk, 101, passed May 22, 2018, in Hot Springs.

Resort opens for summer, plans new tubing ride

Despite Big Mountain’s white hat of lingering snow, Whitefish Mountain Resort is ready for its summer season.

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Warm weather, hot fishing

In my last column, I was focused on the annual opening of rivers and streams fisheries, and as I predicted, it was pretty much a non-issue.

Memorial Day weekend events across the Flathead

Several special ceremonies are planned over the Memorial Day weekend across the Flathead Valley. The public is welcome to attend any of the following events honoring all veterans who served and sacrificed their lives for our country.

Polson rallies, advances

FRENCHTOWN — Coming into the Class A state softball tournament, veteran Polson coach Larry Smith had one concern about his team having a first-round bye.

Northwestern A players off to good start at state tennis

POLSON/RONAN — Northwestern A divisional champions had a good showing during first-day play at the Class A state tennis tournament on Thursday.

Bigfork girls primed for another state track title run

It’s adding up to be another spectacular finish to the track season for the Bigfork girls.

Glacier, Flathead sprint into state AA track meet

Annie Hill was the undisputed star of the 2017 Class AA state track and field meet.

Contracts awarded for sewer project

Kalispell City Council approved approximately $5 million in contracts Monday night, further paving the way for the long-awaited Westside Interceptor Project.

PHOTOS: American Legion Baseball

Kalispell Lakers B hosts Libby at Griffin Field in Kalispell on May 22.

Fire damages old Plum Creek mill

A late-night fire heavily damaged the old Plum Creek sawmill in Columbia Falls on Wednesday morning.

Legals May 23, 2018

No. 25416 CITY OF COLUMBIA FALLS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Tax Increment District Appropriations NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Columbia Falls, Montana, will hold a public hearing on June 4, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Columbia Falls City Hall, 130-6th Street West, Columbia Falls, Montana, to appropriate funds within the Tax Increment District Fund. The City will receive current year tax funding estimated to be $221,000. The City Council will appropriate funds to be spent as provided for in the Tax Increment District Statement of Need in addition to the current $94,363 appropriation. All approved appropriations will carry over to the 2019 FY budget. Current and proposed projects comply with the Urban Renewal District Plan adopted in September 2015 and include, but are not limited to wayfinding signage, downtown alley improvements, sidewalk improvements and public safety enhancement and façade lighting. Taxpayers are encouraged to attend the hearing and give written or oral comments on the proposed appropriations. Written comments may be mailed to the City Clerk, 130 6th Street West, Room A, Columbia Falls, Montana, 59912. Questions regarding the proposed items can be made by contacting City Manager Susan Nicosia at 892-4391. DATED THIS 21st DAY OF MAY, 2018 s/Barb Staaland, City Clerk May 23, 30, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

Raising a stink about toppled potty

Someone called the Whitefish Police Department to report a tipped-over porta potty. The person was concerned that it may leak. But when it was checked, there didn’t appear to be any damage or any other cause for concern.

Paula Jane Ellis Stephenson, 89

Paula Jane Ellis was born April 7, 1929, and died May 19, 2018.

Lots of road work on tap in Flathead County

Flathead Valley motorists can expect lots of road construction work not only this year but also over the next five years.

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“Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their county.” Well, actually, the original sentence in old typing classes had “country,” but this works better for this recommendation of Cal Beringer as sheriff of Flathead County.

Kalispell teams dominate Montana App Challenge

All-girl teams from Kalispell swept the top four spots at the second Montana App Challenge held at the Montana State Capitol rotunda on May 19.

Larry Gale Baker, 69

Larry Gale Baker, 69, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018, after a valiant fight with COPD, at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls. He was surrounded by his loved ones.

Perry Jay Jacobson, 60

Perry Jay Jacobson was born on Oct. 8, 1957, in Great Falls to Evan and Shirley Jacobson.

FVCC breaks ground on new library, learning commons

Flathead Valley Community College held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday to celebrate the start of construction on a new library and learning commons.

Grant eyed for U.S. 93 bypass completion

State highway officials in western Montana are eying a new federal grant program that could help them convert the south half of the U.S. 93 bypass around Kalispell into a four-lane highway.

Charlotte M. Packard, 80

Charlotte M. Packard, of Columbia Falls, “went into the arms of the Lord” on May 16, 2018.

Legion baseball: Lakers AA crush Libby Loggers A

LIBBY — Logan Siblerud pitched a no-hitter and Jay Freudenburg had three hits and drove in four runs as the Kalispell Lakers AA thumped the Libby Loggers A 21-0 in American Legion baseball play on Wednesday evening.

Polson girls, Whitefish boys hoping for the best at state A tennis

The last time Polson hosted the state tennis tournament was 2013 and something very special happened — the Polson boys tied Billings Central for the team title. Both schools finished with 34 points.

Montana, you were a dream

I recall a few aspects of my first visit to Montana with particular vividity.

State AA, A, B-C softball titles up for grabs

The 2017 softball season proved to be an anomaly for Glacier.

MCCULLERS COLUMN: Montana, you were a dream

I recall a few aspects of my first visit to Montana with particular vividity.

Deer Park voters reject $1.85M bond

A $1.85 million bond issue for Deer Park School was rejected by voters Tuesday.

Bear mauling victim in stable condition

A Montana woman who was attacked by a bear last week in the wilderness south of Libby was in stable condition Tuesday recovering in Kalispell from her injuries.

Who worked on building the Hungry Horse Dam?

In recognition of the 65th anniversary of the completion of Hungry Horse Dam, the Daily Inter Lake is putting together a special project that will include stories about the hundreds of laborers who helped make the dam a reality.

Legals May 22, 2018

No. 25392 NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION WESTSIDE ZONING DISTRICT The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 76-2-205(5), M.C.A., that it passed a Resolution of Intention (Resolution No. 678BE) on May 10th, 2018, to change the zoning designation in a portion of the Westside Zoning District from 'SAG-5 Suburban Agricultural' to 'R-1 Suburban Residential'. The boundaries of the area proposed to be amended from SAG-5 to R-1 are described as: The subject property is located at 1096 Stillwater Road near Kalispell and can legally be described as the East Half of the Northwest Quarter and the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 26, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The regulations defining the SAG-5 and R-1 zones are contained in the Flathead County Zoning Regulations, on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners, Courthouse, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana, at the Planning and Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana, and on the Planning and Zoning Office's website at: http://flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning/downloads.php. Documents related to the proposed zone change are also on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners and the Planning and Zoning Office. For thirty (30) days after the first publication of this notice, the Board of Commissioners will receive written protests to the change proposed for a portion of the Westside Zoning District from persons owning real property within Flathead County whose names appear on the last completed assessment roll of Flathead County and who either are registered voters in Flathead County or execute and acknowledge their protests before a notary public. DATED this 10th day of May 2018. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairperson May 15, 22, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

Pettinato talks environment, other issues as vote nears

On June 5, Montana Democrats will choose their nominee to take on U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., in November.

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I had the honor of serving in the Montana Legislature with Randy Brodehl. He served four terms in the House of Representatives representing the Evergreen and Northeast Kalispell area.

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- Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Polson Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Symposium focuses on overcoming export difficulties

The Montana District Export Council is hosting a symposium Wednesday, May 23 where business owners from the Flathead Valley can learn about expanding their ventures internationally.

Candidates to interview for Glacier High principal

Three candidates are slated to interview for the Glacier High School principal position on Wednesday.

Edward George Finn, 76

Edward George Finn, 76, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018.

Free screenings offered for pulmonary disease

The volunteer-led “Go Blue Night for COPD,” which will bring the community together for the prevention and awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, will be held Wednesday, May 23, at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. The public can attend for free medical screenings, appetizers and a no-host bar beginning at 5:30 p.m. A free lecture for medical professionals on COPD will follow from 7-8 p.m.

Forum looks at Somers Middle School expansion

Construction on a $15.8 million expansion and renovation project at Somers Middle School begins in June when students are released for summer break.

Scoreboard: Jerry 1, Tom 0

A group of distressed kids called Kalispell Police when a cat reportedly got its foot caught in a mousetrap and then hid out of reach under a porch. The kids told police the cat appeared to be in a lot of pain but was too freaked out to let the kids near it to remove the trap. Police informed the kids the cat would most likely come out when things settled down.

Kalispell man's family evacuated as lava flows

The home Jared McManus has been slowly building since 2011 is still standing, but it’s probably a goner as lava from the Kilauea volcano swirls ever closer.

Freight container at Yellow Bay grows 'smart crops'

The future of farming, according to Pamela Marks and Wade Young, sits in a refrigerated freight container amid the cherry trees freckling their property near Yellow Bay.

Latest trend at the grocery store? Never set foot inside

In recent months, national and regional grocery supermarkets with grocery locations in the Flathead Valley have embarked on the next stage in the ongoing metamorphosis of their industry: online ordering and curbside pickup.

Legals May 21, 2018

No. 25393 Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Joel Phillip Peek: Tanya Turner, Petitioner Cause No. DV-18-438B Robert B Allison Notice of Hearing on Name Change of Minor Child This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court to change a child's name from Joel Phillip Peek to Joel Phillip Turner. The hearing will be on July 11, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Justice Center in Flathead County. Date: May 7, 2018 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Rachael C. Mitchell Deputy Clerk of Court May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

County trail plan the focus of open house

A Flathead County trails plan community open house will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, at the Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building.

Whitefish to vote on Trail View subdivision

The Whitefish City Council is poised to make a final decision on the proposed Trail View 58-lot subdivision at its meeting today.

Clear skies ahead

Those aboard can rest easy in their plush leather chairs with gold accents because Lepper is at the helm. The charter jet pilot has 50-years of violation-free flying under his belt and will receive the prestigious Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award award on June 23 in honor of his clean record. The award is given by the Federal Aviation Administration and fewer than 5,000 pilots in the U.S. have received it.

City Council to consider $5 million in contracts

The Kalispell City Council will vote to award nearly $5 million in bids to contractors at their meeting tonight.

Whitefish hardware store asks city for TIF money

The owners of Nelson Hardware are asking the Whitefish City Council to commit $100,000 in tax-increment funding to demolish the former Army-Navy store on U.S. 93 South and make site improvements as the business owners proceed with plans to relocate from downtown Whitefish.

Local Korean War vet returns home after Honor Flight trip

When Don Jake Jacobson climbed off Delta Flight 133 on Sunday afternoon, he was greeted by a welcome party far bigger than anyone else’s.

Groundbreaking ceremony today for FVCC expansion project

Construction on the new library and learning commons at Flathead Valley Community College is scheduled to begin Tuesday following a groundbreaking ceremony today.

Partiers cause late night ruckus

A person called the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office to report strange things happening to her when she is walking her dog and that lasers are shining in her window. She suspects she knows who it is, but she can’t prove anything.

Legals May 20, 2018

No. 25389 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON MODIFICATION OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE KALISPELL, MONTANA GLACIER RAIL PARK TARGETED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana (the "City") will meet on May 21, 2018, and on June 4, 2018, at or after 7:00 o'clock p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana, and shall hold public hearings to receive evidence from the public regarding its intent stated in Resolution No. 5867. Pursuant to Resolution No. 5867 the City Council will consider expanding the boundaries of the Glacier Rail Park TEDD to include an additional 3.38 acres owned by the Flathead County Economic Development Agency that is contiguous to the Glacier Rail Park TEDD for all purposes consistent with the approved Glacier Rail Park TEDD Plan. A map of the proposed modified boundaries is available for inspection on-line at www.kalispell.com under Mayor and City Council/Upcoming Agenda or contact the City Clerk at City Hall, telephone (406) 758-7756. Written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk at the above noticed meetings, or prior to the meeting either by mail at P.O. Box 1997, Kalispell, MT 59903, by email at cityclerk@kalispell.com or in person at City Hall, 201 First Avenue East. Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC, City Clerk May 20, 27, 2018 MNAXLP

Douglas Eby, 56

Douglas Eby, 56, passed May 6, 2018, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center due to organ failure.

McDonald's franchise owners return to the Flathead

Chris Jahnke has achieved a milestone few in their lives can boast: 40 years of service with McDonald’s.

Storytelling grabs the next generation

I come from a long line of storytellers.

For and Against: Egan Slough Zoning Iniitiative

I am writing in regards to the bottling company in Creston.

Olive Betty Lyon, 88

A celebration of life for family and friends of Olive Betty Lyon will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 26, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Kalispell.

Big cat, big rumors: Bigfork tiger saga continues

The mysterious tiger that was supposedly seen in the Bigfork area is still spawning more calls to the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office. Most recently, a child came home from school saying there was a tiger running loose in the Ferndale area. A deputy spoke to someone with state Fish, Wildlife and Parks and they were aware of the complaint. The deputy said from what he understood, the unknown person who allegedly saw the tiger is not returning phone calls from FWP.

Iris Ione Bundrock Hindman, 95

Our sweetest flower, Iris Ione Hindman, passed away May 17, 2018, in Kalispell of natural causes. She was 95 years of age.

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- Flathead Lake State Park Paddlefest, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wayfarers Unit. Kayak, paddleboard demos, workshops, safety information, vendors, concessions. Kids’ activity station.

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My “Coffee with Caroline” event was a blast! This happened on the morning of May 10. I had asked for this meeting because of some things I’d read and my sincere interest in this great place we live.

Tad C. Peterson, 62

Tad Craig Peterson, 62, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018 in Kalispell.

Countdown to county elections

Letters come from all points of view on commission, sheriff and JP races

Randy Brodehl is clearly the most qualified in the commissioner race. Randy has a great reputation for knowing finances and being on top of the numbers all eight years of his serving in Helena. Randy has always been honest and straight-forward. What Randy tells you to your face is what he says behind your back.

Growing workforce drives bigger Whitefish budget

A growing workforce, along with increases in wages and health benefits for employees, is driving a bigger Whitefish budget for the coming fiscal year.

Charles M. Millspaugh, 85

Charles M. Millspaugh of Bremerton, Washington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife, Mary, and family on Feb. 27, 2018.

Births published May 20, 2018

Matthew Hilliard, son of Thomas and Elizabeth Hilliard of Marion, was born April 1 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Gwen Evangeline Adams Wollan, 94

Gwen Evangeline Adams Wollan passed away May 15, 2018, at the Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Can anyone explain what Phil Mitchell was thinking?

We may never get an adequate answer to this question: What was Phil Mitchell thinking?

Montana's outdoors need support from Washington

I recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to talk to our members of Congress and the Department of the Interior about ways to enhance the outdoor recreation economy. I felt I had a positive story to share; as a state legislator representing the Glacier National Park area, I know firsthand the value that protected public lands provide to local communities. As an educator, I want to ensure that our young people have outstanding experiences accessing the great outdoors today and in the future.

Candidates stack up campaign war chests

Flathead County Justice of the Peace candidate Paul Sullivan has raised the most money of any county candidate vying for a position in the June 5 primary election.

In treaty talks, whose voices will be heard?

Later this year, the United States and Canada will renegotiate the Columbia River Treaty, and Northwest residents are watching closely.

Glacier in state lacrosse finals

BOZEMAN — The Glacier Lacrosse Club advanced to the finals of the high school boys state tournament with two wins on Saturday.

A week of celebration and blessings

It was quite a week.

GALLERY: Ceremony honors Montana Army National Guard members deploying overseas

Approximately 60 soldiers with the Montana Army National Guard, headquarted in Kalispell, were sent off Saturday with a celebration at the Red Lion Hotel in Kalispell. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., and Montana Gov. Steve Bullock were in attendance.

Man pleads guilty to drug charge

A Columbia Falls man pleaded guilty in court recently to a criminal possession of dangerous drugs.

Court seeks man accused of assaulting wife

A Bigfork man accused of trying to strangle his wife during a recent incident had a bench warrant issued for his arrest after he failed to appear in court for his arraignment.

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Meeting spotlights Flathead's water quality

For decades, rafters and anglers from around the world have admired the Flathead River system’s pristine waters.

School-zone road rage leaves woman shaken

Tempers flared among two drivers in a school zone, according to a report from the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office. One called to report a woman driving 55 miles per hour in a school zone and when he caught up to her at a traffic light, he yelled at her to slow down. He said she then made an obscene gesture at him. When a deputy spoke with the woman, she was upset, shaking and had her 6-year-old son in the vehicle. She said she wasn’t speeding, didn’t make a gesture to him and was terrified by the man’s actions.

Somers watermain project nears completion

Work in Somers on a watermain project is nearly complete.

Child Bridge expands offerings into Great Falls

Child Bridge has extended its reach into Great Falls in hopes of offering foster and adoptive resources and support to the community with the second-largest need for foster care in the state.

Kalispell Lakers AA, A in Canadian Days finals, again

The Kalispell Lakers have advanced to the AA and A championship games of the Canadian Days American Legion baseball tournament.

Glacier, Flathead boys 1-2 at Western AA divisional track

MISSOULA — The Glacier and Flathead boys finished 1-2 in the Western AA divisional track and field meet, which concluded Saturday.

Bigfork's Berreth, Reichenbachs state tennis champs

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Corvallis boys, girls capture team titles at Western A track

POLSON — Corvallis claimed the team titles at the Western A divisional track meet on Saturday.

Eureka second at B-C divisional softball

FLORENCE — Eureka finished second at the Western B-C divisional softball tournament on Saturday.

FVCC alumna tells grads to confront fear, seek path to happiness

The 50th graduating class of Flathead Valley Community College departed Friday evening with a message of courage and self care from a woman who survived multiple high-altitude mountain climbs and Harvard final exams.

Kalispell soldiers to deploy overseas

Approximately 60 soldiers with the Montana Army National Guard headquartered in Kalispell are scheduled for deployment overseas.

FWP: Woman in bear attack suffered serious injuries

The woman attacked by a bear Thursday in a remote section of the Cabinet Mountains was working on a grizzly bear project for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Legals May 18, 2018

No. 25379 NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION HIGHWAY 93 NORTH ZONING DISTRICT The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, hereby gives notice pursuant to Section 76-2-205(5), M.C.A., that it passed a resolution of intention (Resolution No. 837DG) on May 7, 2018, to change the zoning designation in a portion of the Highway 93 North Zoning District from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural). The boundaries of the area proposed to be amended from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural) are described as: Lot 8 of Rolling Meadows, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. and Parcel 8A of Certificate of Survey No. 17986, that portion of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE1/4SW1/4) of Section 8, and the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE1/4NW1/4) of Section 17, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. Tract 2 of Certificate of Survey No. 3811, that portion of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4SW1/4) of Section 8, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. Parcel B of Certificate of Survey No. 16719, that portion of the South Half of the Southwest Quarter (S1/2SW1/4) of Section 8, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, & North Half of the Northwest Quarter (N1/2NW1/4) of Section 17, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The regulations defining the SAG-10 and SAG-5 zones are contained in the Flathead County Zoning Regulations, on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners, Courthouse, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana, and on the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office's website, at: http://flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning/downloads.php. Documents related to the proposed zone change are also on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners and the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office. For thirty (30) days after the first publication of this notice, the Board of Commissioners will receive written protests to the change proposed for a portion of the Highway 93 North Zoning District from persons owning real property within Flathead County whose names appear on the last completed assessment roll of Flathead County and who either are registered voters in Flathead County or execute and acknowledge their protests before a notary public. DATED this 7th day of May, 2018. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairman May 11, 18, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

Peggy Jane Oskam, 91

Peggy Jane Oskam, 91, passed away on May 15, 2018, at her home in Kalispell surrounded by her family.

Woman facing sixth bout with skin cancer

Wendy Maechtle felt the familiar rush of adrenaline on Valentine’s Day this year. “Some girls were getting Valentines flowers and chocolates,” she recalled. “I found a tumor in my right armpit.”

Law officials talk drug crisis at forum

Law enforcement officials from across Flathead County engaged with citizens about the area’s drug epidemic at a town hall meeting Tuesday in Kalispell.

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Since when did destroying county property by a county employee become “political.” It does not matter if it’s a misdemeanor or a felony, Phil Mitchell got caught doing something wrong.

50th graduating class at FVCC full of exceptional stories

Flathead Valley Community College will honor its 50th graduating class in a commencement ceremony on campus this evening. The 368 individuals who will be recognized for completing graduation requirements during the 2017-18 academic year have worked hard and made many sacrifices to get to this day.

Kalispell Chamber luncheon highlights tourism industry

Tourism is a booming industry in Montana and the Flathead Valley has grabbed a bigger slice of the pie in recent years.

Man charged with assaulting woman, child

A Columbia Falls man is facing charges after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend and her daughter during an incident in April.

Ruth Evelyn Horn, 102

Ruth Evelyn Horn, 102, passed away in Kalispell on May 14, 2018.

Clickety clack, don't come back

A person called the Whitefish Police Department to remove three unruly passengers from the train. They were apparently all in their late 20s and were acting drunk and belligerent. One had a guitar.

Glacier's Frampton rebounds to place 3rd in girls singles

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Bigfork girls, Eureka boys Western B track champs

FRENCHTOWN — The Bigfork girls won every race but the 300 hurdles en route to the Western B divisional track title on Friday.

Whitefish, Polson take NW A tennis division titles

LIBBY — Whitefish dominated the boys field while Polson finished ahead of the pack to take the girls title at the Northwest A divisional tennis tournament on Thursday and Friday.

Western A track Whitefish girls sitting in 1st place

POLSON — The Whitefish girls and Corvallis boys are the leaders after seven events at the Western A divisional track meet on Friday.

Glacier, Flathead capture individual events at Western AA track

MISSOULA — Glacier captured three individual titles and Flathead took home two on Day 1 of the Western AA divisional track and field meet on Friday at Missoula County Stadium.

Nadeau, Windauer awarded Blewett mat scholarships

Flathead’s Tucker Nadeau and Columbia Falls’ Ben Windauer earned more than a trophy when they won individual state wrestling titles in February.

Softball: Loggers top Wildkats, 8-6

LIBBY — Emily Carvey logged two hits, including a double, and drove in three runs to lead Libby to an 8-6 win over Columbia Falls in Northwest A softball.

Kalispell Lakers AA, A win tournament openers

An 11-run first inning set the tone for the Kalispell Lakers AA in a blow out 16-1 victory over the Boys of Summer on Friday night in first-day play of the AA Canadian Days American Legion baseball tournament at Griffin Field.

Sperry rebuild clears major hurdle

The National Park Service on Thursday granted a key permit for the rebuilding of Sperry Chalet.

Arrest hits cyber gang that threatened C-Falls schools

WASHINGTON — The FBI appears to have made headway in cracking a cybercrime extortion group that has plagued health clinics, schools, law firms and even Hollywood production companies since 2016.

Woman injured in bear attack

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks was investigating a reported bear attack in a remote section of the Cabinet Mountains south of Libby on Thursday.

Legals May 17, 2018

No. 25402 Montana Twelfth Judicial District Court Hill County In re the Marriage of Angela McGillivray, Petitioner and Peter McGillivray Respondent Cause No. DR-18-014 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION The State of Montana sends Greetings to the above-named Respondent: You, the respondent, are hereby summoned to answer the Petition in this action, which is filed with the Clerk of this Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your answer and serve a copy thereof upon the Petitioner within twenty-one (21) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the petition. This action is brought to obtain a dissolution of marriage. Dated this 16th day of April, 2018. KATHIE VIGLIOTTI Clerk of Court By: KAREN KINSELLA Deputy Clerk May 17, 24, 31, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

Michael Oscar LaCroix, 62

Michael Oscar LaCroix, 62, left us on May 15, 2018, in the early morning “for a better place that God prepared for him.”

Bison Range planning docs open for comment

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is taking public comments on some of its planning documents for the National Bison Range Complex.

Rooftop cell tower proposal nixed

A cellphone tower won’t be installed on the roof of Flathead High School following a school board decision Tuesday.

Jonathan Scott Torgerson, 62

Jonathan Scott Torgerson was born in Madagascar on Feb. 2, 1956, to the Rev. Sheldon and Margery Torgerson.

Emotions bubble over on date night

A restaurant manager reported to the Kalispell Police Department throwing a man out after he apparently “freaked out” on another customer, throwing food all over the place and then grabbed a woman’s soda and spilled it in her food. The woman left and the man took off running toward her. Later, it was reported that they both got into vehicle and left the area.

Glacier coach wins national spirit award

Glacier High School football coach Grady Bennett has been named the Most Spirited Coach by Varsity Brands.

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- Kalispell Public Schools Policy Committee meets 8:30 a.m., superintendent’s office.

Glacier netters in the hunt

By EVAN MCCULLERS

Glacier KOs Flathead, heads to AA state softball

It started with a home run and ended with a resounding sweep as Glacier crushed Flathead 16-1 and 23-3 on Thursday afternoon at Glacier High School in a best-of-3 Western AA state tournament play-in softball series.

Bigfork girls, Eureka boys lead Western B divisional track

FRENCHTOWN — The Bigfork girls won all the running events to pile up a 66-point team total and a comfortable lead after first-day action at the Western B divisional track meet on Thursday.

Berreth in semis, Reichenbachs in final for Bigfork at state tennis

GREAT FALLS — Bigfork’s Emily Berreth along with Clayton and Colten Reichenbach were all unbeaten during Thursday’s opening session of the Class B-C state tennis tournament.

Kent, Polson breeze by Columbia Falls 6-0 in softball

POLSON — Polson finished an undefeated run through Northwest A conference softball play on Thursday night with a 6-0 win versus Columbia Falls.

Kalispell Lakers defending AA, A Canadian Days champions

After non-conference American Legion baseball games with Mission Valley, Missoula, Belgrade, Butte and Helena, it’s tournament time for the Kalispell Lakers AA and A squads.

The first 50: Kalispell's Hockaday Museum of Art celebrates five decades

At the intersection of Second Avenue East and Third Street East is a door that opens to another world.

Hawaiian dancers to perform at FVCC

The Flathead Valley’s Hula school Halau Ka Waikahe Lani Malie will perform their annual show at the Flathead Valley Community College Black Box Theatre this Saturday at 2 p.m.

Chefs duke it out in Battle of the Burgers

The second annual Battle of the Burgers is shaping up to be a true battle royale, with last-minute challengers throwing their buns in the ring to compete for the title of Best Burger in the Big Sky.

Crown@College fundraising concert to be held at FVCC

Kick up your heels and say goodbye to a long winter at the Crown@College concert on Saturday, May 19, at Flathead Valley Community College. The event will raise scholarship funds for Northwest Montana guitarists to attend the Crown Guitar Workshop and Festival held in Bigfork from August 26 to Sept. 1. Proceeds will also be shared with the building fund of FVCC’s One Campaign, which includes plans to build a new performance hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. with Mama Jazz and the Po’ Boys, led by jazz maestra, Erica von Kleist. Von Kleist is an award-winning saxophonist, flutist, composer and educator who graduated from New York’s Julliard School studying under jazz master Wynton Marsalis. Since her arrival in Whitefish in 2012, she has been a tireless supporter of music in the Flathead Valley, as a founder of a booking agency for local musicians, as an educator in the schools and as founder of Groovetrail, a nonprofit that gives the gift of music to underserved people, such as folks in retirement and veterans homes.

Student writing contest winners announced

Six local high school students are winners in the annual writing contest sponsored by the Authors of the Flathead. In addition to cash prizes, the first place recipients receive an added bonus this year: full scholarships to the 28th annual Flathead River Writers Conference September 22-23, donated by the late Don Ryan, longtime member. On June 7, winners will read their work at the Authors of the Flathead meeting, held at 7 p.m. at Flathead Valley Community College, Broussard Building, Room 118. The reading is open to the public. For more information, call 881-4066 or visit www.authorsoftheflathead.org.

Old-time radio gets a revival from Gypsy Theatre

Gypsy Theatre Guild will present the “Old Time Radio Show” featuring “The Shadow,” “The Lone Ranger” and “The Bickersons” in classic, old-time radio show fashion. Showtimes will be 7:30 p.m. on May 17-19 and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 20. The performances will be held at the Angel Theatre at La Salle Grange, 5095 Hwy. 2 W. Columbia Falls.

Shakespeare and 'Jersey Shore' collide on high school stage

Mischief and magic collided with mini-dresses, fake-tans and muscles in “Midsummer/Jersey” presented by the Wolfpack Theatre Company May 21, 23 and 24 at 6:33 p.m. in the Wolfpack Theatre at Glacier High School.

The Second Act - A Way of Life

I enjoy being part of community theater. It provides me with a creative opportunity to act, direct, and occasionally even write. Community theater is an amateur endeavor. It’s an effort by and for the community where people participate in all aspects of theatrical production simply because they love it. And, as seriously as some of us take our fun, there are those around us that approach it at an entirely different level.

Weekly Events: May 17-23

THURSDAY, MAY 17

Country star Josh Turner headlines fair concert

Multi-platinum MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Turner will perform at the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo in Kalispell on Aug. 15.

Kalispell waitress wins $15K in Montana Lottery

HELENA – Brittney Brutscher turned $2 into $15,000 with one decision to purchase a Montana Lottery ticket.

Legals May 16, 2018

No. 25397 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE'S SALE on August 7, 2018, at 11:00 AM at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center located at 920 South Main Street, Kalispell MT 59901, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, Montana: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 29 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 34, BEING AN ALUMINUM CAP; THENCE ALONG THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 34, N 01°09`05" W, A DISTANCE OF 195.02` TO A POINT; THENCE N 89°36`25" E, A DISTANCE OF 20.00` TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT OF LAND BEING DESCRIBED, BEING A POINT ON THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF HELENA FLATS ROAD; THENCE N 89°36`25" E, A DISTANCE OF 318.47` TO A POINT; THENCE N 00°23`35" W, A DISTANCE OF 674.27` TO A POINT; THENCE S 89°40`09" W, A DISTANCE OF 327.40` TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF HELENA FLATS ROAD; THENCE ALONG SAID BOUNDARY S 01°09`05" E, A DISTANCE OF 674.68` TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 1 OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 18634. Joseph M Wilhelm and Eleanor J Wilhelm, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to First American Title Company, MT, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Three Rivers Bank of Montana, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on April 10, 2009, and recorded on April 16, 2009 as Document No. 200900010754. The beneficial interest is currently held by CIT Bank, N.A . First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is currently the Trustee. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to death. The total amount due on this obligation as of February 8, 2018 is $200,866.46 principal, interest totaling $58,887.24, and other fees and expenses advanced of $19,817.36, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee's fees and attorney's fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier's checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee's Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee's sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney's fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee's Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: March 21, 2018 Kaitlin Ann Gotch Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ss. County of Bingham On this 21 day of March, 2018, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Kaitlin Ann Gotch, know to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. Rae Albert Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 9-6-2022 Financial Freedom vs Eleanor J Wilhelm Joseph M Wilhelm 104901-1 May 16, 23, 30, 2018 MNAXLP _________________________

Kerry James Spooner, 60

Kerry James Spooner, 60, of Wasilla, Alaska, passed away after a short battle with cancer on the evening of April 26, 2018, at Providence Hospital in Anchorage.

Local officials talk gas tax at infrastructure event

With a background of machinery laying new asphalt on a nearby road, about 18 people gathered at the Glacier Village Greens community center in Kalispell on Tuesday for a celebration of Infrastructure Week.

Kalispell man sentenced for shooting up home

A Kalispell man received a three-year suspended sentence after pleading guilty to shooting into an occupied residence during an incident nearly a year ago.

368 students to graduate from FVCC on Friday

Flathead Valley Community College will graduate its 50th class on Friday, May 18 during the college’s spring commencement ceremony.

Another subdivision in the works for Whitefish

A 52-lot subdivision planned south of U.S. 93 West is the focus of a Whitefish Planning Board public hearing on Thursday.

Art show raises awareness of mental illness

Levi Detwiler is after the perfect shade of pale turquoise. He swirls together the ingredients — a “calming” blue, some white, a dollop of green — on a paper plate, looking for a color to accent his canvas, a black tree fanning over an ocean-like swirl. A few tables away, Dolores Aderman is too engrossed in her painting — a still life of flowers by a windowpane — to look up. She’s trying to finish the painting on a tight schedule, and there’s still a vase and speckled sky to draw.

Are you kitten me? Tiger on the loose

There were two phone calls to the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office reporting a rumor of a Bengal tiger on the loose in the Bigfork area. There were no reported sightings, but one person believed it may have been someone’s pet.

Montana AG intervenes in suit against neo-Nazi blogger

In a move to defend Montana’s anti-intimidation law, Attorney General Tim Fox on Monday filed a motion in U.S. District Court to intervene in a Whitefish woman’s case against neo-Nazi blogger Andrew Anglin.

Gordon Reid Humes, 66

Gordon Reid Humes, 66, passed away Dec. 16, 2017, following a short, but courageous fight with cancer.

Deer Park ballots due May 22

Voters living in Deer Park School are reminded to mail in ballots on a $1.85 million bond issue to meet a May 22 deadline.

John 'Jack' W. Clark, 81

John “Jack” W. Clark was born June 5, 1936, to Dolores and Albert Clark.

State, divisional week for AA, A, B-C tennis

The high school tennis season for Class AA teams could very well finish like it began — indoors.

The work never ends for Montana ADs

Plenty of words aptly describe the jobs of activities directors at Montana high schools.

Glacier wary of Flathead in state softball play-in

On paper, it is undoubtedly a mismatch.

MCCULLERS COLUMN: The work never ends for Montana ADs

Plenty of words aptly describe the jobs of activities directors at Montana high schools.

Richard Allen Whittet, 83

Richard Allen Whittet, at the age of 83, “went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” on May 11, 2018, with his loving family by his side. His faith in Christ and loving wife, Ida, supported him in his short illness and ultimately gave him peace.

Firefighters contain car fire at Kalispell Regional

A car fire destroyed two vehicles parked at an apartment complex near Kalispell Regional Medical Center on Tuesday evening.

Bigfork horse barn destroyed in blaze

A horse barn off Montana 83 near Swan River School burned to the ground Tuesday afternoon, destroying tools and tack but resulting in no injuries to horses or humans.

Legals May 15, 2018

No. 25392 NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION WESTSIDE ZONING DISTRICT The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 76-2-205(5), M.C.A., that it passed a Resolution of Intention (Resolution No. 678BE) on May 10th, 2018, to change the zoning designation in a portion of the Westside Zoning District from 'SAG-5 Suburban Agricultural' to 'R-1 Suburban Residential'. The boundaries of the area proposed to be amended from SAG-5 to R-1 are described as: The subject property is located at 1096 Stillwater Road near Kalispell and can legally be described as the East Half of the Northwest Quarter and the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 26, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The regulations defining the SAG-5 and R-1 zones are contained in the Flathead County Zoning Regulations, on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners, Courthouse, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana, at the Planning and Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana, and on the Planning and Zoning Office's website at: http://flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning/downloads.php. Documents related to the proposed zone change are also on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners and the Planning and Zoning Office. For thirty (30) days after the first publication of this notice, the Board of Commissioners will receive written protests to the change proposed for a portion of the Westside Zoning District from persons owning real property within Flathead County whose names appear on the last completed assessment roll of Flathead County and who either are registered voters in Flathead County or execute and acknowledge their protests before a notary public. DATED this 10th day of May 2018. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairperson May 15, 22, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

West Glacier RV park gets final OK

The state Department of Environmental Quality has issued final approval for the water, wastewater and storm-water systems that will serve a planned recreational-vehicle park and cabin village in West Glacier.

Senate candidate Downing touts military, business experience

Troy Downing made the case for his Senate candidacy during a May 3 visit to the Daily Inter Lake.

Tenant smothers house fire with hose

No injuries were reported in a house fire Sunday afternoon in Columbia Falls.

Man runs rampant over stubborn treadmill

A person called the Kalispell Police Department to report a man acting erratic and throwing things into the road. When police spoke to him, he said he was upset because he couldn’t remove a treadmill from his house and smashed his finger. He did calm down and was cleaning up the mess when police left.

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Eleanora Mae Vigil, daughter of Daniel and Nikole Vigil of Kalispell, was born Feb. 20 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

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On recommendation from its Government Affairs Committee, the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is taking a “no” position on Flathead County Initiative 17-01.

Marilyn Yvonne Morken, 80

Marilyn Yvonne Morken died peacefully “in the care of her heavenly Father” on Monday, April 30, 2018.

Bigfork's Emslie tied for 9th at state B golf tourney

BILLINGS — Bigfork’s Augie Emslie is tied for ninth place after first-day action at the Class B state golf tournament on Tuesday at Eaglerock Golf Course.

Montana's elite gearing up for track divisionals

Glacier leads area schools with the top marks in Montana in four events entering track and field divisionals later this week, according to the latest Montana Elite Track & Field list.

Polson pounds Ronan

POLSON — Strong performances up and down the batting order yielded an 11-1 victory for Polson versus visiting Ronan in Northwest A conference softball action.

Sheriff hopes recovery of skier's body brings closure

More information has been released about Saturday’s recovery of the body of a Whitefish doctor who went missing while backcountry skiing in February.

Polson High senior dies during weekend hike

A Polson High School senior died over the weekend following injuries he sustained while hiking at Mud Lake near Polson.

Bigfork roaster shares passion for coffee

The owner of Fieldheads Coffee Company and his staff are on a mission to introduce Bigfork to a new wave of coffee with a unique selection and community events each month as they approach their first anniversary on Osborn Avenue.

New budget hotel chain coming to north Kalispell

A new hotel is likely destined for the rapidly growing north end of Kalispell.

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Statistics show that police dogs experience their peak performance between 5 and 10 years old. Cairo, the Kalispell Police K-9, has recently finished a strong first year. But his handler, Officer Jason Parce, is keeping his eyes not on what Cairo is now, but on what he has the potential become.

Legals May 14, 2018

No. 25340 Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Adam Richardson: Adam Richardson, Petitioner Cause No. DV-18-228A AMY EDDY Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Adam Timothy Guy Richardson to Adam Timothy Guy Wassam. The hearing will be on May 22, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: April 9, 2018 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: /s/ SARA SMITH Deputy Clerk of Court April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

Evergreen first responder wears many hats

While Evergreen Fire Rescue Lt. Jackie Smith may have gained acclaim for her life-saving efforts involving a pair of chickens, defining her for that alone would be grossly unjust.

Kalispell begins discussions on $90M budget

On Monday, the Kalispell City Council will begin a series of budgeting sessions to hammer out nearly $90 million of finances for the coming fiscal year.

Kalispell dog park reopens with upgrades

Begg Park will reopen for use on Tuesday with new amenities for both dogs and their owners.

Kalispell Council declines small subdivision on College Avenue

Kalispell City Council on Monday declined an application for a zone change and subdivision of a 1.01-acre piece of property at 435 College Ave.

New easements secure local bird habitat

Every March, tundra swans and northern pintails pass through Northwest Montana as they migrate north.

State files complaint against justice of peace candidate

One of the candidates running for Flathead County justice of the peace is facing disciplinary action from the state.

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A person called the Kalispell Police Department to report that a large bird or hawk had crashed through the window and was laying in the room. She believed it was injured. Police spoke with the bird lady rescue’s husband and he said he would call her.

Legals May 13, 2018

No. 25273 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 76-2-205(1), M.C.A., that it will hold a public hearing to consider a request by the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts Foundation, Ltd. to change the zoning designation in a portion of the Bigfork Zoning District from CVR (Commercial Village Resort) to B-3 (Community Business). The boundaries of the areas proposed to be amended from CVR (Commercial Village Resort) to B-3 (Community Business) are described as: LOTS 8, 9, 10, 11 AND 12, BLOCK 9 OF BIGFORK, OF THE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE OF BIGFORK, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK & RECORDER IN SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 27 NORTH, RANGE 20 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. The regulations defining the CVR, and B-3 zones are contained in the Flathead County Zoning Regulations on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana, and on the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office's website at: http://flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning/downloads.php. Documents related to the proposed zone change are also on for file for public inspection at the Commissioners' Office and at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office. The public hearing will be held on the 21st day of May, 2018, at 10:30 o'clock a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers, Third Floor, Old Courthouse, Kalispell, Montana. At the public hearing, the Board of Commissioners will give the public an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed change to the Bigfork Zoning District. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners prior to the hearing. DATED this 29th day of March, 2018. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chair May 6, 13, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

New technology helps Kalispell Kreamery care for cows

For the past three years, the cows that make milk for the owners of Kalispell Kreamery have been sporting high-tech ear tags — the latest technology in the bovine world.

The Second Amendment is the guarantor of all our other rights

While I respect Katheryn Berg’s right to express her opinion on the gun and drug issues, (I’m a veteran and served my country to ensure her right to say whatever the hell she wants), I take issue with her tendency to present her opinions as facts. Heck, I even agree with her statement that “we live in a nation full of hypersensitive, self-absorbed narcissists.” Don’t forget the egomaniacs running the country these days and the spoiled brats being raised with no sense of responsibility for their actions and no self-discipline because they are being raised by parents who don’t discipline their children and teach them that there are consequences for their actions.

Why would Realtors oppose restrictions on bottling plant?

When I read the letter submitted by a representative of the Northwest Montana Association of Realtors urging voters to vote AGAINST the Creston farmers’ legal request to expand their AG zone, I was curious. I made an appointment to meet with the author, and we discussed it.

Randy Bekkedahl, 60

Randy Bekkedahl passed away on May 10, 2018, just 60 years young. Randy fought a decades-long battle with multiple immunologic disorders. During the last three years of his life, he and his wife, Rebecca, found solace and inspiration living at their mountain lakeside cabin.

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We see examples of bias in news stories today, despite the fact that the press is supposed to be the Fourth Estate of our political system. They are thought to be the beacons of neutrality and objectivity when it comes to “reporting” the news, not creating the news.

Dunn, Illi face off in HD9 primary

State Representative Randy Brodehl has reached his maximum number of terms representing House District 9, which covers Northeast Kalispell and Evergreen.

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Supermom opens heart and home to kids in need

Tamara Horton is quick to point out her Mother’s Day celebrations don’t often reflect the norm.

Marcy Deets, 87

Marcy was born May 26, 1930, in Ohio. Her family moved to Hamilton, Ontario, for some 12 years and then moved to Claremont, California. She graduated from Claremont High School.

From the election mailbag

Ever heard of the phrase “what’s good for the goose is good for the gander”? Seems a lot of folks in the Flathead (and maybe even more who don’t live here) have jumped on an ideological bandwagon to ban a water-bottling plant near Creston. The main problem with their approach is that they don’t want to live by the same rules they want to impose on the Weavers.

Allan James Leverson, 73

Allan James Leverson was born Aug. 29, 1944, in Sherburn, Minnesota, and died May 3, 2018, in Whitefish.

More letters from the election mailbag

Well, Gas Tax Garner’s masquerade as a Republican representative has grown difficult to watch and even harder to subsidize (check those gas prices lately?). Difficult enough that for all, except the most forgiving and/or willfully ignorant voters, he is neither Republican (lower taxes, less government bloat/overreach) nor representative (how many folks have told you about the thrill they felt when they learned that every gallon of gas was going to cost 6 cents more — forever?).

Cornered chicken gets reprieve

Someone called the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office to report a young pitbull had slipped its collar and had a chicken cornered in a neighbor’s yard. The dog was placed back on its lead and a door notice was posted at the owner’s property.

Paul A. Goguen Jr., 66

Paul A. Goguen Jr. passed away suddenly May 4, 2018, in Whitefish. He was 66 years old.

Vote ... but please not too early

Last week, we wrote an editorial encouraging our readers to vote. This week, we are writing an editorial encouraging you to wait!

Candidate says it's not all about the money

As I have traveled across Montana, campaigning for the United States Senate, I have often been asked, “Why is it that candidates sound really good when they campaign in Montana, but when they go to Washington they change their tune and act differently than the way they campaigned?”

Kerry James Spooner, 60

Kerry James Spooner, 60, of Wasilla, Alaska, formerly of Kalispell, passed away after a short battle with cancer on the evening of April 26, 2018, at Providence Hospital in Anchorage.

Eldon Kinniburgh, 79

A memorial service for Eldon Kinniburgh, 79, will be held at 11 a.m. on May 19 at Bethel Baptist Church, 936 4th Ave. W., in Kalispell.

A new map for the New World

A community editor gets a plentiful amount of press releases from a wide swath of agencies, organizations, private companies, public entities and so forth.

Gov. Bullock lurches leftward on way to Iowa

Montana’s two-term Democratic governor will be looking for a new job in 2020, and Steve Bullock may have signaled last week that he envisions a future where the Mexican border will be more important to him than the Canadian border.

Missing Whitefish skier's body found

Nearly three months after he vanished while skiing, Whitefish doctor Jonathan Torgerson’s body has been found.

Democrat Heenan makes case for House candidacy

Before heading to Columbia Falls for the April 28 Democratic candidate forum, John Heenan stopped by the Daily Inter Lake to discuss his bid for Congress.

Chris the mule seeks a greener pasture

Someone called the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office to report a mule named Chris was in her pasture when she went to feed her horses. The person did get in touch with the owner who said he would come get Chris.

Show explores suspicious death of man with ties to valley

The story of an American electronics engineer who died under mysterious circumstanes in Singapore nearly six years ago will be aired Sunday evening on the Science Channel show Deadly Intelligence.

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Tanner Dru Balbach, 28

Tanner Dru Balbach, 28, passed away on May 2, 2018, in Marion. Tanner was born on Sept, 26, 1989, in Livingston.

Music students receive top scores at districts

Student musicians from around northwestern Montana recently participated in the Western State Solo and Ensemble festival in Helena.

Meyer touts candidacy, environmental work

John Meyer met with the Daily Inter Lake last month to discuss his bid for Montana’s lone congressional seat.

Board OKs 112-acre subdivision on Three Mile

The Kalispell Planning Board on Tuesday recommended approval of a proposal to annex 112 acres into the city and zone it for development of a 92-lot subdivision.

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- Annual pie and plant sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 401 Seventh St. W., Columbia Falls. Variety of plants, hot breakfast dishes for sale. Proceeds go to church youth trip.

Bigfork girls rule invitational Morley sprints, Gardner hurdles way to double wins for Valkyries; Bigfork boys settle for 3rd place

BIGFORK — The Bigfork girls won every running event but the 1,600 relay and finished with 11 firsts out of 17 events to easily capture the team title with a 213 score on Saturday at the Bigfork Invitational track meet.

Kalispell Lakers split AA play with Helena Senators

Brandon Jordan, Dawson Smith and Johan Freudenburg had two RBIs each to power the Kalispell Lakers to an 11-1 victory in the second game of a nonconference American Legion AA baseball doubleheader with the Helena Senators at Griffin Field on Saturday afternoon.

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Whitefish boys, girls ace Hamilton, Corvallis in tennis

The Whitefish boys wrapped up regular-season Class A tennis action on Saturday on the courts at Flathead Valley Community College with two impressive victories — 6-1 over Hamilton and 5-2 over Corvallis.

Softball Polson pummels Miles City, Colstrip at Laverne Combo

BUTTE — Polson finished a successful weekend at the Laverne Combo Softball Tournament with a pair of big wins Saturday — 17-5 over Miles City and 25-3 versus Colstrip.

Arrest made in Kalispell arson case

A man is in custody for his alleged involvement in an arson last month that destroyed thousands of dollars of merchandise at a Kalispell business.

Mitchell releases statement on sentencing

Flathead County Commissioner Phil Mitchell released the following statement Friday after he was sentenced for one misdemeanor count of criminal mischief for his role in the destruction of five trees at Lake Park addition on Whitefish Lake:

Mitchell sentenced for destroying trees

Flathead County Commissioner Phil Mitchell said Friday he killed five cottonwood trees in a county-managed park adjacent to his property last year — not to enhance the view from his own home, but because he simply doesn’t like that species of tree.

Flathead River hits minor flood stage

Rivers in Northwest Montana are running full, but meteorologists say major flooding shouldn’t be of much concern for the next week or two.

Legals May 11, 2018

No. 25379 NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION HIGHWAY 93 NORTH ZONING DISTRICT The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, hereby gives notice pursuant to Section 76-2-205(5), M.C.A., that it passed a resolution of intention (Resolution No. 837DG) on May 7, 2018, to change the zoning designation in a portion of the Highway 93 North Zoning District from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural). The boundaries of the area proposed to be amended from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural) are described as: Lot 8 of Rolling Meadows, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. and Parcel 8A of Certificate of Survey No. 17986, that portion of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE1/4SW1/4) of Section 8, and the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE1/4NW1/4) of Section 17, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. Tract 2 of Certificate of Survey No. 3811, that portion of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4SW1/4) of Section 8, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. Parcel B of Certificate of Survey No. 16719, that portion of the South Half of the Southwest Quarter (S1/2SW1/4) of Section 8, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, & North Half of the Northwest Quarter (N1/2NW1/4) of Section 17, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The regulations defining the SAG-10 and SAG-5 zones are contained in the Flathead County Zoning Regulations, on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners, Courthouse, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana, and on the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office's website, at: http://flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning/downloads.php. Documents related to the proposed zone change are also on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners and the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office. For thirty (30) days after the first publication of this notice, the Board of Commissioners will receive written protests to the change proposed for a portion of the Highway 93 North Zoning District from persons owning real property within Flathead County whose names appear on the last completed assessment roll of Flathead County and who either are registered voters in Flathead County or execute and acknowledge their protests before a notary public. DATED this 7th day of May, 2018. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairman May 11, 18, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

Whitefish to discuss visitation tipping point

What is the tipping point for tourism-generated visitation in Whitefish?

New year-round yurt open near Jewel Basin

Two Missoulians are taking the definition of a small, rural business to a whole new level, and doing it on one of the towering boundaries that contain the Flathead Valley.

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The International Day of the Woman has come and gone. It encouraged me to finally write this editorial. It has been many decades since I filed for divorce in Flathead County. I entered into the system so innocently, believing that justice would prevail. My attorney did not call one witness, either personal or financial, in my behalf. The opposing attorney repeatedly referred to me using an extremely derogatory and demeaning two-word profanity reserved only to strip away pride and bring shame to women. The effects of his behavior upon my family and friends continue to hold an influence in our lives.

A bus for the vets: Can you help?

There are many ways we can give back to our veterans, and a new project surfaced this week that has us jumping on board.

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County taps jail savings for rail-park loan

The Flathead County commissioners on a 2-1 vote have approved an $8 million loan that uses the lion’s share of the county’s savings for a new jail to move the Glacier Rail Park forward.

Checking out that snug life

Someone called the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office to report a “shady” male walking through a Kalispell neighborhood. He was reportedly wearing a dark green blanket and checking things out.

Kalispell man pleads guilty to assault on bus driver

A Kalispell man accused of punching a county bus driver last year recently pleaded guilty to criminal endangerment.

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Like everyone else, I have grown accustomed to fatuous and patently false statements from public officials, but seldom if ever have I read one more foolish and dishonest than that made by Eric Sell, director of communications for the Montana Department of Justice, quoted in The Inter Lake May 8. Not only does Sell say that the plea agreement between his office and Flathead County Commissioner Phil Mitchell has the approval of the Flathead County Parks Department and that it is consistent with Montana law — both true statements but beside the point — but he personally attacks Flathead County Sheriff Chuck Curry, inferring motives nowhere indicated in the sheriff’s explicit comment about the plea deal: “I thought the state would hold [Mitchell] more accountable for his actions. The public expects transparency, and resolutions in this case may deter the public trust in their officials.”

Voters will decide expansion's merits

When Flathead County voters head to the polls June 5, they’ll be asked whether 530 acres should be added to the Egan Slough Zoning District.

Bigfork loads up for state

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Glacier rules Northern AA Divisional tennis

GREAT FALLS — Glacier captured team, individual and doubles titles on the final day of the Northern AA Divisional tennis tournament on Friday.

Black and Blue batter Frenchtown in state rugby semis

MISSOULA — The Black and Blue boys rugby team has hit its stride at the perfect time. It hopes one solid performance is still left in the tank.

Softball Motichka powers Polson past Laurel, Glendive

BUTTE — Hitting her first home run of the year wasn’t enough for Quinn Motichka.

Miscues doom Loggers in Legion loss

LIBBY — The Libby Loggers out-hit the Missoula Pioneers 6-3, but six Logger errors doomed the hosts in a 4-1 defeat in an American Legion baseball clash at the Loggertown Wood Bat Classic on Friday.

Agency moves to delist grizzlies

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has taken the first step toward removing Northwest Montana’s grizzly bears from the “threatened” species list.

Evergreen man dies in house fire

An Evergreen man died in a fire at his home recently.

Legals May 10, 2018

No. 25362 Jason J. Henderson MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM 38 Second Ave E Dickinson ND 58601 Phone: 701-227-1841 Fax: 701-225-6878 Attorney for the Plaintiff Jhenderson@mackoff.com MT Bar #11414 MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, Plaintiff, -vs- Carolyn D. Settle-Lee a/k/a Carolyn Lee; Jeffry E. Lee; Collection Bureau Services, Inc., Defendants. Cause No. DV-16-720A NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure by the District Court of the Eleventh Judicial District in and for the County of Flathead and State of Montana, and entered and docketed in the Office of the Clerk of said Court on January 9, 2018, in an action wherein Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company was Plaintiff, and Carolyn D. Settle-Lee a/k/a Carolyn Lee, Jeffry E. Lee, and Collection Bureau Services, Inc., were Defendants, in favor of Plaintiff and against the Defendants for the sum of $139,038.01, which judgment and decree, among other things, direct the sale by me of the real property hereinafter described, to satisfy the amount of said judgment, with interest thereon and the costs and expenses of such sale, or so much thereof as the proceeds of said sale will satisfy; and by virtue of a writ issued to me out of the office of the Clerk of said Court, I, Chuck Curry, Sheriff of Flathead County, Montana, or a Deputy on behalf of Sheriff, will sell the property described in the Judgment to the highest bidder for cash or credit bid at public auction at the front door of the Courthouse in the City of Kalispell in the County of Flathead, and State of Montana, on the 24th day of May, 2018, at the hour of 10:00 o'clock A.M., to satisfy the amount due, with interest thereon, and the costs and expenses of such sale, or so much thereof as the proceeds of such sale will satisfy. The property to be sold is situated in the County of Flathead, and State of Montana, and described as follows: Lot 29EB of the re-subdivision of the East 1/2 of Lot 29 of Evergreen Acres Subdivision, according to the map or plat thereof on file and record in the office of the clerk and recorder of Flathead County, Montana. Subject to special improvement District NO. SID #132 for Evergreen Sewer levied by Flathead County. Subject to interlocal agreement between the city of Kalispell and Flathead County Water and Sewer District NO. 1- Evergreen, Recorded October 25, 1990 as Doc. NO. 90-298-09200, records of Flathead County, Montana. Subject to interlocal agreement between Flathead County, Montana and Flathead County Water and Sewer District NO. 1 Evergreen, recorded November 27, 1991 as Doc. NO. 91-331-11370, records of Flathead County, Montana. Subject to easement for sewer pipes, storm drains and water lines granted to Flathead County Water and Sewer District recorded April 15, 1993, as Doc. NO. 939105908290, records of Flathead County, Montana. Subject to utility easement as depicted on the recorded plat of the re-subdivision of the East 1/2 of Lot 29 of Evergreen Acres Subdivision. Subject to Subdivision plat notes as depicted on the recorded plat of the re-subdivision of the East 1/2 of Lot 29 of Evergreen Acres Subdivison. Subject to 10` and 20` access and utility easement as depicted on the recorded plat of the re-subdivision of the East 1/2 of Lot 29 of Evergreen Acres Subdivision. Subject to the effect of restrictions contained in certificate of subdivision plat approval recorded with the plat of the resubdivision of the East 1/2 of Lot of Evergreen Acres, recorded August 2, 1999, as Document NO. 1999-214-10550, records of Flathead County, Montana. Parcel ID NO. 0002838. Physical location: 143 E. Evergreen Dr, Kalispell, MT 59901. Dated this 30th day of April, 2018. FLATHEAD COUNTY SHERIFF Chuck Curry By: Jeff Weyh Civil Division MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM 38 Second Ave E Dickinson ND 58601 Attorney for the Plaintiff May 3, 10, 17, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

Victim of 'granny' scam speaks out

Phone scams have been around for a long time, but there is seemingly no end to perpetrators’ creativity in cheating someone out of hundreds or thousands of dollars.

Kalispell Great Harvest Bread Co. abruptly closes

A handwritten message scrawled on parchment and taped to the inside of the glass door recounts one perspective of the abrupt closure of the Great Harvest Bread Co. location in Kalispell at the end of March.

Council OKs 90-acre annexation, subdivision

Kalispell City Council approved a proposal to annex 89.4 acres of undeveloped land between Three Mile Drive and Two Mile drive along West Springcreek Road at their meeting Monday night.

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Excavator an unwelcome night guest

Someone called the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office to report that he and his neighbors were having trouble with a person running his excavator as late as midnight. When a deputy spoke with the man, he apologized and said he didn’t realize the machine could be heard. He said he would start and end sooner.

Fundraising underway for new veterans home bus

Longtime Montana Veterans Home volunteer Dianna Bennett is leading an effort to raise $130,000 for a new wheelchair-accessible bus to serve residents of the Columbia Falls veterans facility.

Kalispell man pleads guilty to rape charge

A Kalispell man accused of raping a teenage girl in 2016 appeared in Flathead District Court recently to change his plea.

Garner, Welzel face off in HD 7 primary

Republicans in central Kalispell have to choose between two candidates for November’s general election.

'Pack reigns on Flathead's senior day

Only an inning into her start, Sage Vanterpool had already encountered plenty of adversity.

Glacier netters in singles, doubles finals at divisional

GREAT FALLS — Glacier’s top players all performed as expected, advancing to today’s championship matches at the Northern AA divisional tennis tournament.

Flathead boys, girls top Dogs in track dual

WHITEFISH — The Flathead boys and girls topped the Whitefish Bulldogs in a track dual on Thursday.

Glacier well-represented in Montana Elite track

Both Glacier teams are well-represented on the newest edition of the Montana Elite Track and Field list released Wednesday.

Rock enthusiasts join forces in Apartment 2

The band’s founders, Luke Hojnacki, 62, and Brooke Thomas, 58, discovered a love for music at a young age, but as was the case for many of their bandmates, the music faded as they got older and life got in the way.

Feast Whitefish begins with annual Distiller's Fest

Foodies can enjoy the best of Whitefish’s dining scene at Feast Whitefish — a week-long celebration of local food and drink.

Northwest Ballet presents comedy, drama

The Northwest Ballet Company will present their 38th annual Spring Production at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts over Mother’s Day weekend. Company Director Marisa Roth has compiled a mesmerizing dance experience on the stage for children of all ages.

''Til Death Do Us Part' comes to Flathead High School stage

Love, marriage and … murder?

Stillwater Christian School presents “The Scarlett Letter”

Stillwater Christian School presents a time-tested drama of sin, shame and hope with Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “ The Scarlet Letter.”

Share Your Voice offers art workshop

The Share Your Voice Foundation is offering scholarships to teenagers age 13-17 to attend the weeklong Empowerment Through Performance Workshop.

Weekly Events: May 10-16

THURSDAY, MAY 10

Eureka man killed in rollover

A Eureka man was killed in a early morning wreck Monday on U.S. 93 near the Flathead and Lincoln county line.

Legals May 9, 2018

No. 25375 PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County did this 5th day of May, 2018 approve payroll and claims for payment in the amount of $4,752,027.55 for the period beginning April 1, 2018 and ending on April 30, 2018. The full and complete claim list is available for public view in the Finance Office, Flathead County Courthouse, 800 S Main, Room 214, Kalispell, Montana or online at https://flathead.mt.gov/finance/downloads.php. Individual requests for personal copies will be accepted by the Finance Office. Dated this 5th day of May, 2018. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairman By: /s/ Debbie Pierson Debbie Pierson, Clerk & Recorder May 9, 2018 MNAXLP _________________________

Man convicted in 1979 murder case up for parole

A man convicted of murdering his wife nearly four decades ago will have a parole hearing later this month.

Patricia O'Brien (nee Quitman), 86

Patricia O’Brien (nee Quitman), 86, of Whitefish, passed away on Sunday morning, May 6, 2018, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, from complications due to Alzheimer’s disease.

Skateboard ministry honored with national grant

A cross made of broken skateboards hangs above the halfpipe inside the Serious JuJu indoor skate park, a reminder to the kids and community that anyone and anything can be reclaimed.

Nancy Ann Miller, 68

Nancy Ann Miller, of Bigfork, died Saturday, May 5, 2018, in her home.

Emergency registers too low on Richter scale

Someone called the Kalispell Police Department to report an earthquake. The individual did not need any assistance.

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- Bike or Walk to School Day. Whitefish students are encouraged to bike or walk to school. Free giveaways.

Kalispell voters approve $1M school levy

Four Flathead Valley school districts had success in passing levies according to unofficial results following school elections Tuesday.

Howard William Gipe, 86

Our beloved and treasured Howard passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 29, 2018, in Whitefish with his loving wife by his side.

New hospital CEO looks to improve communication, shared resources

Kevin Abel wasn’t looking to move when a recruiter contacted him about an open CEO position at North Valley Hospital in Whitefish. He had spent time in the Flathead on vacation, hiking and fishing, and knew of North Valley’s reputation for quality care. But it wasn’t until he visited the hospital for the interview process — and met people from throughout North Valley’s organization, from caregivers to food-service employees — that he decided to make the jump from Chelan, Washington to the Flathead Valley.

Counties to see millions from reauthorized forest program

Northwest Montana counties will soon receive more than $8.5 million in payments from the U.S. Forest Service, thanks to reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools program.

Kalispell man sentenced for knife attack

A Kalispell man who stabbed another man at a party last year was sentenced last week to serve time in state prison.

Board OKs chopper landing pad near Whitefish

A helicopter landing pad with a hangar planned along U.S. 93 near Whitefish has won approval from the Flathead County Board of Adjustment.

John W. Byers, 68

Born Nov. 9, 1949, in Havre John “was accepted to the highway in the sky” on May 3, 2018.

Glacier netters divisional favorites, again

The Northern AA divisional tennis tournament’s opening-day schedule in Great Falls can best be summed up as a coaching nightmare.

Months after Montana visit, Golden Knights take sports world by storm

Whitefish businessman- turned-hockey team owner Bill Foley came to the Flathead Valley last August with a simple goal — to turn Montana into “Golden Knights country.”

Softball Flathead seeks revenge, a sweet ending versus Glacier

Jack Foster managed to find a silver lining after dropping both ends of a Western AA conference softball doubleheader to crosstown rival Glacier earlier this season.

Griz tennis lands former Whitefish star

Griz tennis lands former Whitefish star

Bigfork voters OK fire levy

Bigfork voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a mill levy providing long-term funding for the Bigfork Fire Department and QRU.

Legals May 8, 2018

No. 25372 Peg L. Allison Clerk of District Court Flathead County Justice Center 920 South Main Street Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 758-5906 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF FLATHEAD IN THE MATTER OF: A.M.Z., YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE. Cause No. DN-15-054(A) SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION To: Unknown Birth Father YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition has been filed in the above-entitled Court by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division, 121 Financial Drive, Suite C, Kalispell, MT 59901, requesting termination of any unknown birth father's parental rights with permanent legal custody and right to consent to adoption of the above-named child. NOW, THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to appear on Friday, June 8, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. before the Honorable Amy Eddy, District Judge, Department 1, Flathead County Justice Center, 920 South Main Street, Third Floor, Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why the Petition should not be granted. A.M.Z. was born on March 1, 2009 in Whitefish, Flathead County, Montana. The birth mother is Crystal Lynn Ford. You have the right to representation by an attorney in these proceedings. If you are unable to afford an attorney, the Court will appoint an attorney to represent you. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in the above-named child, which denial may result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceedings, in the Court entering judgment by default against you for all relief requested in the Petition. A copy of the Petition is filed with the Clerk of District Court for the Eleventh Judicial District Court in and for Flathead County, 920 South Main, Third Floor, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, telephone (406) 758-5870. WITNESS my hand and Seal of this Court this 3rd day of May, 2018. PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Sarah Arrigoni Deputy Clerk May 8, 15, 22, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

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Work on Helena Flats traffic light postponed

Installation of a new traffic light on a portion of Helena Flats Road has been postponed until next week.

Whitefish events celebrate Bike Month

May is National Bike Month and Connect Whitefish is planning events to inspire active transportation in and around Whitefish.

Eda Anders

Eda Anders passed away May 2, 2018.

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In light of recent, exhaustive developments and bi-partisan efforts to morally cleanse our government leadership, the solution in moving forward is obvious:

Flyover shows chalet walls survive epic winter

Winter still reigns in the upper reaches of Glacier National Park.

Marjorie Elaine Clemens, 96

Marge “left this world on her own terms” on March 23, 2018. She passed in her sleep and so quietly slipped the bounds of this earth.

School election ballots due today

Voters are reminded to cast their ballots today in school elections.

Planning Board to consider 112-acre subdivision off Three Mile

The Kalispell Planning Board tonight will discuss a 112-acre annexation of undeveloped land that would become a residential subdivision northwest of West Springcreek Road and Three Mile Drive.

Intruder makes himself at home

Someone called the Kalispell Police Department to report a man had apparently entered his home through an unlocked door. The homeowner heard a “sniffle” and thought it was his son, but he found a man sitting in his chair with his shoes off. After repeatedly asking the intruder to leave, he finally did. The man believed he had previously lived there, but he had not. Police took the man to his home.

Robert E. Casey III, 77

Robert E. Casey III, 77, passed away at his home in Kalispell on April 19, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Forrest Eugene Rieben Jr., 84

Forrest Eugene “Gene” Rieben Jr., passed away of natural causes on April 18, 2018, in Redlands, California.

Vikes, Vals punch ticket to state

BIGFORK — Three Bigfork golfers carded season-best rounds and earned a spot in next week’s state tournament on Tuesday afternoon at the Class B Division 3 golf tournament at Eagle Bend Golf Club.

Polson netters best C-Falls in NW A dual

Hannah Schweikert’s 6-4, 6-2 win at No. 1 singles for Columbia Falls prevented the Polson girls from netting a sweep in a Northwestern A tennis dual at Flathead Valley Community College on Tuesday afternoon.

Parks Board OK'd plea deal with Mitchell

While some may not be happy about a proposed plea agreement between the state Attorney General’s Office and Flathead County Commissioner Phil Mitchell, the county Parks and Recreation Department is on board.

Man arrested after Lower Valley standoff

A Kalispell man was arrested after an hours-long standoff Friday evening in the Lower Valley area.

Legals May 7, 2018

No. 25340 Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Adam Richardson: Adam Richardson, Petitioner Cause No. DV-18-228A AMY EDDY Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Adam Timothy Guy Richardson to Adam Timothy Guy Wassam. The hearing will be on May 22, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: April 9, 2018 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: /s/ SARA SMITH Deputy Clerk of Court April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

Affordable housing on Whitefish agenda, again

The topic of affordable housing takes center stage once again at the Whitefish City Council meeting on Monday, May 7.

Columbia Falls psychic offers an array of spiritual services

It takes a confident woman to operate a psychic's office on the side of the highway in Columbia Falls.

Kalispell council to consider 90-acre Rockwood Ranch annexation

The Kalispell City Council is meeting Monday at 7 p.m. to discuss a proposal to annex 89.4 acres of currently undeveloped land at the intersection of Three Mile Drive and West Springcreek Road.

Man pleads no contest to hotel destruction

A Columbia Falls man accused of destroying two computers at an area hotel last summer recently pleaded no contest to felony criminal mischief in Flathead District Court.

Fourth-grader awarded scholarship

Stillwater Christian School fourth-grader Emma Anderson has been awarded a $1,000 college scholarship through the Carson Scholars Program.

Black and Blue romp to state semis

FRENCHTOWN — Revenge came at the right time for the Black and Blue boys rugby team.

Professor helps farmers adapt to changes in growing season

Researcher Kevin Hyde says the climate is changing, and taking with it all the old truths Montana farmers held about what crops grow best and when.

Canvas Kombucha opens taproom in Whitefish

After years of renting commercial kitchens from other businesses, Canvas Kombucha finally has its own space to brew and has even built a taproom where people can sample their product by the glass or fill growlers to go.

A feathered family

A low chorus of clucking emanated from Shannon Eve’s backyard Thursday afternoon.

Legals May 6, 2018

No. 25273 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 76-2-205(1), M.C.A., that it will hold a public hearing to consider a request by the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts Foundation, Ltd. to change the zoning designation in a portion of the Bigfork Zoning District from CVR (Commercial Village Resort) to B-3 (Community Business). The boundaries of the areas proposed to be amended from CVR (Commercial Village Resort) to B-3 (Community Business) are described as: LOTS 8, 9, 10, 11 AND 12, BLOCK 9 OF BIGFORK, OF THE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE OF BIGFORK, MONTANA, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK & RECORDER IN SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 27 NORTH, RANGE 20 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. The regulations defining the CVR, and B-3 zones are contained in the Flathead County Zoning Regulations on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana, and on the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office's website at: http://flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning/downloads.php. Documents related to the proposed zone change are also on for file for public inspection at the Commissioners' Office and at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office. The public hearing will be held on the 21st day of May, 2018, at 10:30 o'clock a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers, Third Floor, Old Courthouse, Kalispell, Montana. At the public hearing, the Board of Commissioners will give the public an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed change to the Bigfork Zoning District. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners prior to the hearing. DATED this 29th day of March, 2018. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chair May 6, 13, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

Election mission: Study up and vote!

And the race is on.

Joanne Ogle LaPalm, 87

Joanne was born in Butte on Dec. 1, 1931, “and it was only when she returned to the arms of her Lord and beloved husband, Ken LaPalm, on April 25, 2018, did she find a better place than Butte.”

Joyce Ellen Hollopeter, 78

Joyce Ellen Hollopeter, 78, of Kalispell, peacefully passed away on May 2, 2018, surrounded by her family.

Howard William Gipe, 86

Our beloved and treasured Howard passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 29, 2018, in Whitefish with his loving wife by his side.

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- Flathead Audubon birding field trip to explore northern Mission Valley. Meet at 7:30 a.m. north of Polson to carpool to grassland habitat of long-billed curlews, raptors and other species. Return at noon. Free. All welcome; limited to 10 participants. To sign up, call Kathy Ross, 837-3837.

Four Republicans vie to be Flathead County's next sheriff

It goes without saying, the June 5 Republican primary election for the Flathead County Sheriff’s position is as hotly contested as it has been in several years.

Investments needed in Montana's outdoor recreation

With our rivers running high and our hillsides lush and green, I’m guessing our summer recreation season here in Montana is going to break another record.

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Benjamin Hanson, son of Joshua and Darci Hanson of Kalispell, was born Feb. 3 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

John J. Atchinson, 83

John J. Atchinson, D.D.S. passed away peacefully on May 2, 2018. John was born in Ticonderoga, N.Y. on Jan. 7, 1935. He was preceded in death by his father, Glen Atchinson, and mother, Frances Atchinson. One of John’s favorite childhood memories was bullfrog hunting and frying the legs up.

Jack and Vera Jarrett

Jack and Vera Jarrett of Columbia Falls celebrated their 70th anniversary with family and friends April 20 at an open house hosted by their daughter and son-in-law Judydel and Jim R. Perry. Their anniversary cake was made by their granddaughter.

Tester v. Trump

Inter Lake readers weigh in on this heavyweight battle

My wife and I happily and hopefully moved to Montana 10 years ago (from Illinois) because of its wonderful geography, and friendly, decent, common-sense folks.

News flash: Swedes are meatball marauders

They’re calling it an “Abbasolute scandal.”

Marilyn Patricia (Flanders) Johnson, 81

Marilyn Patricia (Flanders) Johnson, formerly of Lakeside, passed away on April 28, 2018, in Elko, Nevada.

Hintze-Mader

Heather Hintze and Will Mader, together with their parents, announce their engagement.

Eva Eleanor (Voetberg) Reeck, 95

Eva Eleanor (Voetberg) Reeck, 95, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at her home supported by her four daughters and Frontier Hospice.

Whitefish conservation project nears completion

A 13,400-acre conservation project near Whitefish is close to completion, thanks to a $2 million federal grant.

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Evangelicals are an important group to the future of our country. A group in an identity crisis. Where their journey takes them in settling on a new identity in the age of Donald Trump and after Billy Graham will affect us all and the state of our union.

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OK, here’s the deal. Vote for Gerald Jay Scott for county commissioner. And here is why.

Marie E. Nordahl, 78

Marie E. Nordahl, 78, passed away April 26, 2018, from heart failure at Kalispell Regional Medical Center after a month-long valiant struggle with her poor prognosis and health, but a strong will to live. Special thanks to all of the caregivers at the Brendan House and hospital and also the week at Lakeview Nursing Home hoping to get stronger to go back home. You all made her experience the best possible under the conditions.

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Socialism, bribery and the death of the republic

The day I wrote this column, I had a conversation with a local businessman who told me, in all earnestness, “I have a hard time finding employees who want to work.”

Legals May 5, 2018

No. 25366 NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION HIGHWAY 93 NORTH ZONING DISTRICT The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 76-2-205(5), M.C.A., that it passed a Resolution of Intention (Resolution No. 837DE) on May 1, 2018 to change the zoning designation in a portion of the Highway 93 North Zoning District from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to I-1H (Light Industrial-Highway) and SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural). The section of property proposed for a zoning map amendment from SAG-10 to SAG-5 can legally be described as: A TRACT OF LAND, SITUATED, LYING AND BEING IN GOVERNMENT LOT 5 OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 29 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, P.M.M., AND IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 29 NORTH, RANGE 22 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS TO WIT: BEGINNING at the southeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 1, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, which is a found iron pin; Thence S89°42'41"W 435.81 feet; Thence N23°08'29"W 750.22 feet; Thence N89°42'41"E 591.86 feet; Thence S28°15'23"E 785.21 feet to a found iron pin; Thence N89°45'15"W 232.94 feet to the point of beginning and containing 10.00 ACRES; Subject to and together with all appurtenant easements of record. The section of property proposed for a zoning map amendment from SAG-10 to I-1H can legally be described as: A TRACT OF LAND, SITUATED, LYING AND BEING IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 29 NORTH, RANGE 22 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS TO WIT: Commencing at the southeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 1, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, which is a found iron pin; Thence S89°42'41"W 435.81 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED; Thence continuing S89°42'41"W 762.38 feet to a found iron pin on the easterly R/W of U.S. Highway 93; Thence along said R/W the following three (3) courses: N00°08'25"E 285.15 feet; N11°27'02"E 200.74 feet to a found aluminum cap; N00°08'25"E 209.65 feet to a found iron pin; Thence leaving said R/W N89°42'41"E 426.48 feet; Thence S23°08'29"E 750.22 feet to the point of beginning and containing 9.47 ACRES; Subject to and together with all appurtenant easements of record. The regulations defining the SAG-5, SAG-10, and IH-1 zones are contained in the Flathead County Zoning Regulations, on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners, Courthouse, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana, and on the Planning and Zoning Office's website at: flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning/downloads.php. Documents related to the proposed zone change are also on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners and the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office. For thirty (30) days after the first publication of this notice, the Board of Commissioners will receive written protests to the change proposed for a portion of the Highway 93 North Zoning District from persons owning real property within Flathead County whose names appear on the last completed assessment roll of Flathead County and who either are registered voters in Flathead County or execute and acknowledge their protests before a notary public. DATED this 1st day of May, 2018. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairman May 5, 12, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

Sparks fly in landlord-tenant dispute

A man called the Columbia Falls Police Department to report a confrontation with his landlord after a power company worker came to change his meter. The landlord, who the man said was also his friend, followed him into the house and confronted him about what was going on. He said they were inches from each other and he told the landlord to back off. When he didn’t, he pushed him back and they separated. The man didn’t want to press charges.

Parole denied in Ferndale murder case

A Flathead County man who shot and killed his father in Ferndale nearly 20 years ago was denied parole during a recent hearing.

Ballots for Bigfork fire levy due May 8

On May 8, Bigfork voters will determine the level of service the Bigfork Fire Department and QRU can adequately provide their area by either approving or rejecting a proposed mill levy that would fund the department going forward.

Glacier student brings home DECA hardware

Glacier High School senior Harrison Rennie went to the DECA International Career Development Conference in Atlanta and returned to Kalispell a champion.

Woman injured in collision with bus

A two-vehicle accident involving a school bus sent one woman to the hospital Friday morning.

Ruis built Derby run with head, hands and huge heart

SAN DIEGO — As the final details in a $78 million business deal rushed toward dotted I’s and crossed T’s, Mick Ruis made a single demand before allowing the ink to dry.

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Managhan, Sullivan vie for Justice of the Peace

Two candidates have entered the nonpartisan race to take Mark Sullivan’s place as Flathead County Justice of the Peace.

Glacier rules at Archie Roe

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Lakers A take 2 from Bandits

The Kalispell Lakers A team clobbered the Belgrade Bandits A squad 20-0 before eking out a 9-8 win in the nightcap of an American Legion baseball home doubleheader on Saturday.

Whitefish, Columbia Falls boys sweep tennis play

The Whitefish boys rolled by Ronan and Libby by 7-0 scores while the Whitefish girls settled for a split, beating Ronan 6-1 and falling to Libby 4-3 in Northwestern A tennis play on Saturday in Whitefish.

Frenchtown nips Glacier in softball

FRENCHTOWN — Glacier came up a run short against Frenchtown on Saturday, losing the nonconference softball matchup 5-4.

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Park plows move above The Loop

Glacier National Park plows are down to pavement about 26 miles from the west entrance at Alder Trail on the west side of Going-to-the-Sun Road. Pioneering progress is beyond that just below Road Camp.

Legals May 4, 2018

No. 25367 Notice of Public Meeting Bigfork County Water and Sewer District The Bigfork County Water and Sewer District will hold a public meeting on May 8, 2018 at 5:30 pm at the Bigfork Public Dock (District Office in case of inclement weather) for the purpose of obtaining public comments regarding the Bay Sewer Main Replacement Project. Projects costs, effects to rates, and environmental impacts of the proposed project will be discussed. Written comments may be submitted to Jeff Cicon, Morrison-Maierle, Inc., 125 Schoolhouse Loop, Kalispell, MT 59901. Please visit www.bigforkwater.com for more information. May 4, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

Commissioner Gipe was all about service

We were saddened to learn of the recent death at age 86 of Howard Gipe, the longest-serving county commissioner in the history of Flathead County.

Comment period extended for school cell tower proposal

Kalispell Public Schools has

Woman needs clarification on horse etiquette

Someone called the Whitefish Police Department with questions about what she can and can’t do regarding a horse in town.

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Gianforte receives Spirit of Enterprise Award

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Thursday presented Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., with its Spirit of Enterprise Award for his work to promote economic growth and Main Street businesses.

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The Kalispell Chamber board of directors voted unanimously to support the Kalispell elementary district operating levy request. Why would this group of business owners vote to increase their property taxes? Quite simply, they believe that quality schools are a critical component of a good economy and a strong community.

FVCC taking applications for Honors Program

Flathead Valley Community College is now accepting applications for fall entry into the Honors Program, an academically rigorous program for highly motivated students.

Skees wants more community input in government

[Editor’s note: This week the Inter Lake will profile each of the candidates in the contested Republican primary election for Flathead County commissioner.]

California's battle with U.S. immigration law

Having lived in California for most of my entire life, with the exception of living on the East Coast until the age of 6, I think that I can speak with some clarity as to the problems within the Golden State.

Evergreen mobile-home park plan scrapped

The Flathead County Board of Adjustment struck a fatal blow to a proposed mobile-home park in Evergreen Tuesday with a tie vote that prevents the developers from getting the conditional-use permit needed for the project to move forward.

Fast times there for the taking at Archie Roe

Fifteen schools and more than 1,100 athletes are expected to converge on Legends Stadium in Kalispell today for the famed Archie Roe Invitational track and field meet.

A final battle for Glacier's Hill, Bigfork's Morley

Though Glacier’s Annie Hill and Bigfork’s Bryn Morley weren’t first in the line of strong girls distance runners in the Flathead Valley, they’ve certainly done their part in continuing the trend.

Glacier boys off to solid start at Helena tennis

HELENA — Glacier’s Rory Smith in singles, and Tyler Keller and Kyle Buckingham and Logan Hill and Drew Engellant in doubles, were all 2-0 during opening-day play at the Helena Invitational tennis tournament on Friday.

Hellgate rallies by Flathead in AA softball

MISSOULA — A two-run fifth inning put Flathead back in front 3-2, but Missoula Hellgate answered with three runs in the bottom half of the inning for a 5-3 Western AA softball victory on Friday evening.

Polson boys, girls collect Lake County track crowns

RONAN — Polson grabbed the team titles while individual honors went to Michael Durglo of St. Ignatius, who won three field events, at the Lake County track meet on Thursday.

Co-op warns members of phone scam

Flathead Electric Cooperative is warning people that some members have received fraudulent phone calls from people posing as co-op employees.

Hearing for commissioner moved to next week

A court hearing for a Flathead County commissioner accused of killing six cottonwood trees in a county-owned public park will be heard in Flathead County next week.

Neo-Nazi publisher could be liable for 'troll storm'

A neo-Nazi website’s publisher could be held legally liable for the conduct of readers who carried out an anti-Semitic “troll storm” against a Whitefish real estate agent’s family, a federal magistrate judge said in a court filing Thursday.

Prison inmate dies of apparent suicide

A former Polson man serving time for shaking his baby has died as the result of an apparent suicide attempt.

Legals May 3, 2018

No. 25362 Jason J. Henderson MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM 38 Second Ave E Dickinson ND 58601 Phone: 701-227-1841 Fax: 701-225-6878 Attorney for the Plaintiff Jhenderson@mackoff.com MT Bar #11414 MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, Plaintiff, -vs- Carolyn D. Settle-Lee a/k/a Carolyn Lee; Jeffry E. Lee; Collection Bureau Services, Inc., Defendants. Cause No. DV-16-720A NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure by the District Court of the Eleventh Judicial District in and for the County of Flathead and State of Montana, and entered and docketed in the Office of the Clerk of said Court on January 9, 2018, in an action wherein Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company was Plaintiff, and Carolyn D. Settle-Lee a/k/a Carolyn Lee, Jeffry E. Lee, and Collection Bureau Services, Inc., were Defendants, in favor of Plaintiff and against the Defendants for the sum of $139,038.01, which judgment and decree, among other things, direct the sale by me of the real property hereinafter described, to satisfy the amount of said judgment, with interest thereon and the costs and expenses of such sale, or so much thereof as the proceeds of said sale will satisfy; and by virtue of a writ issued to me out of the office of the Clerk of said Court, I, Chuck Curry, Sheriff of Flathead County, Montana, or a Deputy on behalf of Sheriff, will sell the property described in the Judgment to the highest bidder for cash or credit bid at public auction at the front door of the Courthouse in the City of Kalispell in the County of Flathead, and State of Montana, on the 24th day of May, 2018, at the hour of 10:00 o'clock A.M., to satisfy the amount due, with interest thereon, and the costs and expenses of such sale, or so much thereof as the proceeds of such sale will satisfy. The property to be sold is situated in the County of Flathead, and State of Montana, and described as follows: Lot 29EB of the re-subdivision of the East 1/2 of Lot 29 of Evergreen Acres Subdivision, according to the map or plat thereof on file and record in the office of the clerk and recorder of Flathead County, Montana. Subject to special improvement District NO. SID #132 for Evergreen Sewer levied by Flathead County. Subject to interlocal agreement between the city of Kalispell and Flathead County Water and Sewer District NO. 1- Evergreen, Recorded October 25, 1990 as Doc. NO. 90-298-09200, records of Flathead County, Montana. Subject to interlocal agreement between Flathead County, Montana and Flathead County Water and Sewer District NO. 1 Evergreen, recorded November 27, 1991 as Doc. NO. 91-331-11370, records of Flathead County, Montana. Subject to easement for sewer pipes, storm drains and water lines granted to Flathead County Water and Sewer District recorded April 15, 1993, as Doc. NO. 939105908290, records of Flathead County, Montana. Subject to utility easement as depicted on the recorded plat of the re-subdivision of the East 1/2 of Lot 29 of Evergreen Acres Subdivision. Subject to Subdivision plat notes as depicted on the recorded plat of the re-subdivision of the East 1/2 of Lot 29 of Evergreen Acres Subdivison. Subject to 10` and 20` access and utility easement as depicted on the recorded plat of the re-subdivision of the East 1/2 of Lot 29 of Evergreen Acres Subdivision. Subject to the effect of restrictions contained in certificate of subdivision plat approval recorded with the plat of the resubdivision of the East 1/2 of Lot of Evergreen Acres, recorded August 2, 1999, as Document NO. 1999-214-10550, records of Flathead County, Montana. Parcel ID NO. 0002838. Physical location: 143 E. Evergreen Dr, Kalispell, MT 59901. Dated this 30th day of April, 2018. FLATHEAD COUNTY SHERIFF Chuck Curry By: Jeff Weyh Civil Division MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM 38 Second Ave E Dickinson ND 58601 Attorney for the Plaintiff May 3, 10, 17, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

John E. Curry, 75

John E. Curry passed away Feb. 13, 2018, after several years of debilitating illnesses.

Mail ballots for school elections due May 8

Voters living in Bigfork, Helena Flats, Smith Valley and West Valley school districts are reminded to drop their ballots in the mail.

Traffic light going up at Helena Flats, Montana 35

A portion of Helena Flats Road will be closed for a few days next week while a new traffic light is installed.

Dismissal reveals deep divide between state environmental groups

A state commission tasked with protecting the Flathead Basin’s waters is at odds with its umbrella organization, according to newly released letters and emails. These documents pertain to the February termination of Flathead Basin Commission Executive Director Caryn Myske.

Suspicious chew toy found in flower bed

A woman called the Kalispell Police Department because she was concerned that someone is trying to poison her dog after she said she found a Kong chew toy with what appears to be peanut butter in her flower bed. After speaking with her neighbors, the person still didn’t know where the toy came from, but she said her dog is acting fine and healthy. Police advised her to dispose of the toy as she saw fit and to call if anything else suspicious appears in her yard.

Spartan Race returns to Flathead Lake this weekend

This weekend, hundreds of competitors from all over will be traversing trails and completing obstacles that require strength and nimble feet at the annual Spartan Race in Bigfork.

Scott says he'll work hard for all citizens

[Editor’s note: This week the Inter Lake will profile each of the candidates in the contested Republican primary election for Flathead County commissioner.]

James Burton Willcut, 76

James “Jim” Burton Willcut, 76, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away peacefully at the Schneidmiller Hospice House surrounded by his loving family and devoted wife Twila Willcut on April 22, 2018.

John D. Conners, 93

John D. Conners passed away peacefully Saturday, April 28, 2018, at home with family and friends by his side.

Bigfork civic leader gets surprise parade

Retiring Bigfork business owner and community leader Donna Lawson got a big surprise Saturday afternoon when the town held a surprise parade in her honor.

Bradley Scott Kruckenberg, 65

Bradley Scott Kruckenberg, of Kalispell, passed away April 30, 2018, surrounded by family.

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Rashleigh, Engellant push Glacier past Whitefish, 14-4

WHITEFISH — Glacier defeated Whitefish 14-4 at Smith Fields Thursday evening in Montana High School Lacrosse Association play.

Flathead gymnasts star at Region 2 meet

If mentally and physically preparing for the Region 2 Gymnastics meet last month at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center in Tacoma, Washington, wasn’t challenging enough, Lucy Toelcke, a bright 13-year-old eighth grader at Whitefish Middle School, also had to contend with something far more problematic that was dumped in her lap at the last minute.

Huge fourth inning propels Wolfpack over Hellgate

Glacier broke through for 18 runs in the fourth inning to take down Missoula Hellgate 27-3 in a Western AA softball clash that was shortened to five innings by run rule on senior day at Glacier High School.

Whitefish netters wipe out C-Falls

WHITEFISH — The Whitefish girls christened the newly renovated Riverside tennis courts in style on Thursday afternoon, dominating Columbia Falls up and down the lineup in a 7-0 victory.

Flathead hurdlers, Glacier jumpers shine on Montana Elite list

Flathead and Glacier were surely jumping for joy at word of the most recent Montana Elite Track & Field list, which was released Wednesday.

Commissioner to plead guilty to killing trees at county park

A Flathead County commissioner accused of killing six cottonwood trees in a county-owned public park located next to his own property on Whitefish Lake is scheduled to appear in court Thursday for a change of plea.

Never a dull

“If you can imagine it, I’ve probably seen it.”

Local dancers to perform in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Seven Flathead Valley dancers will perform before a national audience at the 92nd annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City this fall. The dancers are all students of the Academy of the Performing Arts in Kalispell. The dance studio has offered classes in ballet, tap and jazz, among other disciplines, for over 20 years.

Glacier National Park announces 2018 artists-in-residence

Four artists have been selected to participate in the 2018 Artist-in-Residence Program at Glacier National Park. The artists are Matthew Harrison, Emily McIlroy, Meg Leonard and Jamie McHugh.

The Second Act - The Fear Factor

If you want to perform, you have to audition. Whether it’s a musical or a drama, unless it’s for yourself in the shower, you have to demonstrate to someone what you can do. And the process can be scary. But the fear can be controlled and, in fact, used to one’s advantage. Here are a few of my thoughts on the matter, from having participated in a number of auditions on both sides of the table:

Wolfpack Theatre brings 'Velveteen Rabbit' to local stage

The Wolfpack Theatre Company will recount the heartwarming tale of unconditional love between a boy and his toy bunny in “The Velveteen Rabbit,” presented at 6:33 p.m. on May 11 and 12 in the Wolfpack Theatre at Glacier High School. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for children, students and senior citizens. Tickets are available at the GHS Main Office, Photo Video Plus and at the door.

Whitefish Theatre Co. seeks stars for “Kettlehouse”

The Whitefish Theatre Co. is holding auditions for the 2018-2019 season opening production of “Kettlehouse” at 6 p.m. on May 7 at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish. Actors are instructed to enter from the north side of the building and arrive early to fill out an audition application and review the script. The company’s production of “Kettlehouse” is the developmental premiere of this new play by award-winning playwright Robert Caisley.

“Constellations” examines chance, love

The Whitefish Theatre Co. presents its final Black Curtain Theatre production of the 2017-2018 season with “Constellations” at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish. This Broadway smash hit written by Nick Payne, one of the most gifted dramatists of a new generation, has performances on May 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m.

Bigfork Players mix golf and comedy

This weekend the Bigfork Community Players present Ken Ludwig’s comedy “The Fox on the Fairway” a farcical look at life and love through the lens of a game of golf.

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THURSDAY, MAY 3

Armed suspect in Happy's Inn manhunt found dead

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office called off a manhunt near Happy’s Inn on Wednesday evening after the reportedly armed and suicidal man was found dead.

Garbage-eating bear captured near Marion

A male grizzly bear that was getting into garbage was captured by state wildlife officials April 28 near McGregor Lake. The bear was released in a remote location in the Kootenai National Forest.

Gov. Bullock declares statewide flooding emergency

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock has declared a statewide flooding emergency.

GOP takes Trump-Tester feud to Montana voters

HELENA — Republicans are taking out an attack ad against Sen. Jon Tester in an attempt to make good on President Donald Trump’s pledge that the Montana Democrat will pay for scuttling his Department of Veterans Affairs nominee.

Legals May 2, 2018

No. 25328 Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Nixie Hazel Miskol: Valerie J. Edwards, Petitioner Cause No. DV-18-313C HEIDI J ULBRICHT Notice of Hearing on Name Change of Minor Child This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court to change a child's name from Nixie Hazel Miskol to Nixie Hazel Edwards. The hearing will be on May 16, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: April 4, 2018 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: /s/ CHELSEA REYES Deputy Clerk of Court April 18, 25, and May 2, 9, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

Krueger vows continued vigilance of county budget

[Editor’s note: This week the Inter Lake will profile each of the candidates in the contested Republican primary election for Flathead County commissioner.]

Glacier students inducted into French, Spanish honor societies

Thirty-one Glacier High School students were recently inducted into the national French and Spanish honor societies.

Bonnie A. Woodward, 52

Bonnie A. Woodward passed away on April 28, 2018.

Paul W. Cullen, 83

Paul W. Cullen of Ronan passed peacefully away April, 28, 2018, at the Cullen ranch surrounded by family and friends.

Nation on precipice of going broke. Anyone care?

Thomas Jefferson favored amending the Constitution by “taking from the federal government the power of borrowing.” He also favored a requirement that taxes would have to be sufficient for each generation to pay its own debts. Managing debt has always been a fundamental problem of American democracy.

Woman sentenced for burning down trailer home

A Kalispell woman accused of setting her neighbor’s house on fire last year will serve time at a correctional facility.

Foster grandparent program ending

Five days a week, Rita Gergurich leaves her apartment in Polson and heads to Cherry Valley Elementary School, where she teaches children in the library and works one-on-one with students who need more face time with a teacher.

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When looking at the candidates for Flathead County commissioner, Jay Scott is the candidate of choice that stands out for many reasons. Jay will be a full-time commissioner. He will devote the time needed to make quality decisions for Flathead County.

Abortion is modern form of pagan human sacrifice

Reading the pro-choice letters in the Inter Lake is disturbing to say the least. The attitude of superior and enlightened intellect from consciences seared by sin and darkened by the enemy of life grieves my soul deeply.

Army Corps to host Libby Dam meeting

On Thursday, May 10, the Army Corps of Engineers will host a public meeting on Libby Dam.

Lorraine L. Jones, 93

Lorraine passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 14, 2017, after graciously battling dementia for the last 10 years.

Kenneth Joseph Norick, 84

Kenneth Joseph Norick passed away in Kalispell on April 27, 2018.

Bruce Duane Mitchell, 76

Bruce Duane Mitchell “was called home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” April 23, 2018.

Howard W. Gipe, 86

Howard W. Gipe, 86, of Kalispell died April 29, 2018, in Whitefish.

Pro-gun walkout planned today

A Columbia Falls High School senior is planning to participate in “Stand for the Second” a nationwide 16-minute walkout today beginning at 10 a.m.

Oh Romeo, wherefore art thou?

Someone called to report a brindle-colored pit bull named Romeo was on the loose in the Middle Road area of Columbia Falls, according to a report from the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office. A deputy found the dog’s owner looking for the animal and explained the county ordinance to her.

Seattle QB Wilson talks faith and football

The night ended the same way it began — with Russell Wilson on stage, pointing to his left and then to his right as the crowd in front of him roared with a booming “SEA-HAWKS” chant that reverberated inside the Trade Center of the Flathead County Fairgrounds.

Fraley named Gonzaga's Male Senior Athlete of the Year

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The more voices, the better

It’s become increasingly easy to malign ESPN over the past few years.

Schulz, Bistodeau, Morgan, Tamburelli double winners at Ken Good Invitational track

WHITEFISH — Two girls and two boys were double-event winners on Tuesday at the Ken Good Invitational track meet.

Lakeside Elementary locked down after pellet gun incident

Lakeside Elementary went into a soft lockdown Tuesday morning after a playground supervisor observed two people shooting what later turned out to be a pellet gun north of the school, according to Lakeside Elementary Principal John Thies.

Longest-serving commissioner Howard Gipe dies

Howard Gipe, the longest-serving Flathead County commissioner, died Sunday, April 29, at age 86.

Former Washington deputy sentenced for Montana DUI

A former Washington State sheriff’s deputy who admitted to driving drunk through an accident scene in Creston last year has received a deferred sentence.

Kenneth Joseph Norick, 84

Kenneth Joseph Norick passed away in Kalispell on April 27, 2018.

All about that bass, no treble

A person called the Columbia Falls Police Department to report a bunch of kids driving back and forth on 9th Street playing loud “boomity boom” music. The person wanted them stopped and cited for disturbing the peace. It was not known what type of car was involved, but police said they would continue extra patrols.

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Linda Lee (Voigt) Stevens, 70

Linda Lee (Voigt) Stevens passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018, with family and friends at her side.

Brodehl strong on property rights, fiscal constraint

[Editor’s note: This week the Inter Lake will profile each of the candidates in the contested Republican primary election for Flathead County commissioner.]

Rural elementary goes to four-day week

Olney-Bissell School will move to a four-day week, while Swan River School is considering it.

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No way around it. Kalispell public schools are in a difficult situation. Federal and state support has decreased but the needs of our schools and students have increased. We have more students, higher costs, expanded needs. Our schools simply can’t “do more with less,” and our administration has already examined our budget in minute detail to find any possible savings. We’ve reached the point there aren’t any additional dollars to cut without our entire community feeling the effects.

Local flavors showcased at Taste of Bigfork

Bigfork sprang to life for the 24th annual Taste of Bigfork on Sunday as local eateries showed off and gave back to the community that keeps them going.

'The Trump effect' is in the eye of the beholder

As evidenced by “The Trump Effect” op-ed in the April 15 Daily Inter Lake, the hypocrisy of the anti-Trumpers is getting almost too comical to describe. As usual, the Alinsky tactics are on full display, accusing the target with no regard for truth, and most assuredly blaming the target for the same things the writer does. Donald Trump is portrayed as “...the vindictive and impulsive demagogue posing as the 45th president...” Later on, Trump is called “...a man so insecure that he has made as one of his primary objectives the denigration — or total obliteration — of the legacy of his predecessor...”, Trump’s predecessor being Barack Obama. I don’t make the charge of hypocrisy lightly, but if Donald Trump is some kind of demagogue, he doesn’t hold a candle to Barack Obama, hence my use of the term.

Glacier slides by Polson

The protege beat the mentor on Tuesday afternoon at Glacier High School as Glacier toppled Polson 8-5 in a nonconference softball matchup behind a perfect day at the plate by Sophie Smith and a pair of early home runs.

Loggers sweep Lincoln County Meet

EUREKA — Libby took home both the boys and girls team titles on Tuesday at the Lincoln County Meet at Eureka High School.

Glacier netters ease to victories over Flathead

Glacier got the better of its crosstown rival for the second time this season on the tennis courts, besting Flathead 6-2 in girls matches and 7-1 in boys competition on Tuesday afternoon.