Friday, May 31
Judge blocks Stapleton from overruling Bullock veto
HELENA — A constitutional dispute between Montana’s Democratic governor and Republican secretary of state escalated on Friday when a judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking Secretary of State Corey Stapleton from enrolling into state law a bison bill that Gov. Steve Bullock vetoed in April.
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- Big Arm Association community yard sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Big Arm School.
12 killed in Virginia Beach shooting
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — A longtime city employee opened fire at a municipal building in Virginia Beach on Friday, killing 12 people and sending terrified co-workers scrambling for cover before police shot and killed him, authorities said.
Fast start to MRP season
Montana Raceway Park general manager Giles Thornton said the “car count was good” for last weekend’s season opener and he expects those numbers to steadily improve as the weather heats up along with the action on the high-banked, quarter-mile asphalt oval north of Kalispell.
Canadian wildfires source of regional smoke
Dense smoke from wildfires in northern Alberta, Canada, arrived in Montana overnight Thursday, according to the Montana Department of Environmental Quality.
Legals May 31, 2019
No. 26217 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee's Sale on September 23, 2019, 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, State of Montana: Lot 1 of Silver Shadow Estates, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. More commonly known as 601 Shadow Lane, Kalispell, MT 59901. Billy J. King, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to Flathead County Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Home Owners Mortgage Equity Corp., by Deed of Trust on April 30, 2001, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Flathead County, State of Montana, on May 1, 2001 as Instrument No. 200112116220, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Assignment Dated: October 11, 2018 Assignment Recorded: October 15, 2018 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 201800025328 All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Flathead County, Montana Brian J. Porter 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 22, 2019 as Instrument No. 201900007404, 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 December 1, 2018, 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 $69,354.22, interest in the sum of $2,933.14, escrow advances of $1,111.79, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $793.32 for a total amount owing of $74,192.47, 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 6th day of May, 2019. Brian J. Porter, 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. 53615 May 17, 24, 31, 2019 MNAXLP _________________________
Glacier standout strives to help others succeed
As a first impression, people may see 18-year-old Lincoln Jones as just another top student and talented athlete at Glacier High School, but peeling away those labels reveals a leader who encourages himself and others to take on new challenges, push harder and strive for success.
Local email scam claims that recipient owes traffic fine
An email scam that attempts to impersonate the Department of Motor Vehicles has been circulating locally, according to the Kalispell Police Department.
Great Fish T-shirt contest underway
The Whitefish Community Foundation is accepting online submissions for the 2019 Great Fish Color Run and Community Celebration T-shirt Design Contest.
Supporter mans mobile Trump stand
Steve Goodman longs for the day when he can hawk “Make America Great Again” caps and “Trump 2020” T-shirts that were made in America.
River rescue clinic offered in West Glacier Fork of Flathead
A Swiftwater and Flood Rescue class will be offered on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River near West Glacier from June 7-9.
Thursday, May 30
Kobelt, Twins A check Lakers A, 6-3
WHITEFISH — Forrest Kobelt pitched a solid six innings to get the win and helped his cause with a 2 for 3 effort, which included a double, at the plate in the Glacier Twins 6-3 victory over the Kalispell Lakers in Class A American Legion baseball play Thursday evening at Memorial Field.
Grammy winner Gretchen Wilson to perform at fair
Multi-platinum Nashville recording artist Gretchen Wilson will perform at the 2019 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo in Kalispell on Aug. 14. The 2019 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo is scheduled for Aug. 14-18 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds with a theme of “Capture Montana’s Best Days of Summer.” Tickets for the Wilson concert and all other Grandstand events are now available for purchase online and at the fairgrounds office.
Libby deer infected with wasting disease
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials recently found a white-tailed doe infected with Chronic Wasting Disease for the first time west of the Continental Divide, and the animal was found within the Libby city limits, according to a press release from the state agency.
Man pleads not guilty to vehicular homicide
A Kalispell man who is facing a felony charge of negligent vehicular homicide while under the influence after running his car through a Kalispell home and killing a 15-year-old girl pleaded not guilty in Flathead County District Court Thursday morning during an arraignment hearing.
Legals May 30, 2019
No. 26252 NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY TO: Occupant 3917 Ashley Lake Road Kalispell, MT 59901 Occupant 3925 Ashley Lake Road Kalispell, MT 59901 Occupant 3933 Ashley Lake Road Kalispell, MT 59901 Dan Michael Leatzow 2111 Church Drive Kalispell, MT 59901 Dan Michael Leatzow 3917 Ashley Lake Road Kalispell, MT 59901 Dan Michael Leatzow 3925 Ashley Lake Road Kalispell, MT 59901 Dan Michael Leatzow 3933 Ashley Lake Road Kalispell, MT 59901 Millicent Anne "Penny" Leatzow 128 N. Meridian Road Kalispell, MT 59901 Millicent Anne "Penny" Leatzow 22 9th Street East Kalispell, MT 59901 Millicent Anne "Penny" Leatzow 277 3rd Ave E.N. Kalispell, MT 59901 Matthew K. Hutchinson Kaufman Vidal Hileman Ellingson, PC 22 Second Ave. West, Ste. 4000 Kalispell, MT 59901 Pursuant to Section 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property in which you may have an interest: Property described in the Flathead County Treasurer's Office under Tax Sale Certificate No. 109327 and Tax Code Parcel No. 478355 as follows: PARCEL 1: A TRACT OF LAND IN GOVERNMENT LOT 2 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 28 NORTH, RANGE 24 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 2; THENCE SOUTH 89°54' WEST A DISTANCE OF 195.86 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT TO BE HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE SOUTH 89°54' WEST A DISTANCE OF 95.86 FEET; THENCE NORTH A DISTANCE OF 268.49 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE LOW WATER OF ASHLEY LAKE; THENCE SOUTH 69°54' EAST A DISTANCE OF 102.08 FEET ALONG THE LOW WATER OF ASHLEY LAKE TO A POINT OF 233.23 FEET NORTH OF THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 233.23 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ALSO KNOWN AS LOT 3 OF GLENDALE LAKESHORE LOTS, AN UNRECORDED PLAT WHICH IS FILED AS DEED EXHIBIT NO. 347. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION CONVEYED TO FLATHEAD COUNTY FOR ROAD PURPOSES, BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED DECEMBER 20, 1968, IN BOOK 501, PAGE 894, AS DOC. NO. 9014. PARCEL 2: A TRACT OF LAND IN GOVERNMENT LOT 2 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 28 NORTH, RANGE 24 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 2; THENCE SOUTH 89°54' WEST A DISTANCE OF 291.72 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE NORTH 89°54' WEST A DISTANCE OF 96.87 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH A DISTANCE OF 289.39 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE LOW WATER OF ASHLEY LAKE; THENCE ALONG THE LOW WATER OF ASHLEY LAKE SOUTH 77°58' EAST A DISTANCE OF 99 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT NORTH 268.49 FEET MORE OR LESS FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH A DISTANCE OF 268.49 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ALSO KNOWN AS LOT 4 OF GLENDALE LAKESHORE LOTS, AN UNRECORDED PLAT WHICH IS FILED AS DEED EXHIBIT NO. 347. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION CONVEYED TO FLATHEAD COUNTY FOR ROAD PURPOSES, BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED DECEMBER 20, 1968, IN BOOK 501, PAGE 894, AS DOC. NO. 9014. PARCEL 3: A TRACT OF LAND IN GOVERNMENT LOT 2 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 28 NORTH, RANGE 24 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 2; THENCE SOUTH 89°54' WEST A DISTANCE OF 388.59 FEET; THENCE NORTH A DISTANCE OF 183.14 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE COUNTY ROAD, WHICH POINT IS THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT HEREIN CONVEYED; THENCE SOUTH 82°48' WEST ALONG THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE COUNTY ROAD A DISTANCE OF 100.75 FEET; THENCE NORTH A DISTANCE OF 114.30 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE LOW WATER OF ASHLEY LAKE; THENCE ALONG THE LOW WATER OF ASHLEY LAKE NORTH 87°23' EAST A DISTANCE OF 100.06 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT NORTH A DISTANCE OF 106.25 FEET, MORE OR LESS, FROM THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH A DISTANCE OF 106.25 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. ALSO KNOWN AS LOT 5 OF GLENDALE LAKESHORE LOTS, AN UNRECORDED PLAT WHICH IS FILED AS DEED EXHIBIT NO. 347. PARCEL 4: A TRACT OF LAND IN GOVERNMENT LOT 2 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 28 NORTH, RANGE 24 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 2; THENCE SOUTH 89°54' WEST A DISTANCE OF 388.59 FEET; THENCE NORTH A DISTANCE OF 183.14 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF THE COUNTY ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 82°48' WEST ALONG THE COUNTY ROAD A DISTANCE OF 100.75 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT HEREIN CONVEYED; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG THE COUNTY ROAD SOUTH 74°27' WEST A DISTANCE OF 103.75 FEET; THENCE NORTH A DISTANCE OF 127.41 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE LOW WATER OF ASHLEY LAKE; THENCE ALONG THE LOW WATER OF ASHLEY LAKE NORTH 81°28' EAST A DISTANCE OF 101.04 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT WHICH IS NORTH A DISTANCE OF 114.30 FEET, MORE OR LESS, FROM THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH A DISTANCE OF 114.30 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. ALSO KNOWN AS LOT 6 OF GLENDALE LAKESHORE LOTS, AN UNRECORDED PLAT WHICH IS FILED AS DEED EXHIBIT NO. 347. Street address: 3917, 3925 and 3933 Ashley Lake Rd., Kalispell, MT 59901. 2. The property taxes became delinquent on June 1, 2016. 3. The property tax lien was attached on July 15, 2016. 4. The lien was assigned to FRHL, LLC and UMB Bank, N.A. on July 15, 2016, County Tax Sale Certificate No. 109327. The lien was subsequently assigned to GUARDIAN TAX MT, LLC on December 8, 2016. 5. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due is: TAXES: $28,130.90 PENALTY: $562.59 INTEREST: $5,088.94 FEE: $350.77 TOTAL: $34,133.20 6. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph 5 must be paid by July 24, 2019, which is the date that the redemption period expires or expired. 7. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the county treasurer on or prior to July 24, 2019, which is the date the redemption period expires, a tax deed may be issued to the assignee or county that is the possessor of the tax lien on the day following the date that the redemption period expires. 8. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Flathead County Treasurer, 935 1st Ave W, Kalispell, MT 59901, (406) 758-5680. FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE PERSONS LISTED ABOVE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN 1. The address of the interested party is unknown. 2. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed issuance. 3. The interested parties' rights in the property may be in jeopardy. DATED at Billings, Montana this 24th day of May, 2019. /s/ Eli J. Patten By: Eli J. Patten Crowley Fleck PLLP PO Box 2529 Billings, MT 59103 Attorney for: GUARDIAN TAX MT, LLC IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY May 29, and June 6, 2019 MNAXLP ------------------------------------
Employers deserve credit for support of Guard, Reserve
Flathead County civilian employers who employ members of the Army National Guard and Reserve got a big lift, quite literally, as they took off in a Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopter last week as part of an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) event that brought attention to these employers’ dedicated support of military service.
Whitefish imposes water conservation rules
The city of Whitefish is implementing a suite of water conservation measures set to go into effect this summer, including regulating when city residents can water their lawns.
Michael Polish and Kate Bosworth help aspiring filmmakers take it to next level
Twenty students are about to set out on an intense journey this summer and delve deeply into the art of filmmaking.
Libby's Heritage Museum opens for season June 1
The Heritage Museum’s opening day celebration in Libby kicks off at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 1.
'I Hate Hamlet' opens in Whitefish
The Whitefish Theatre Co. presents its final cabaret show of the 2018-2019 theater season with a hilarious production of “I Hate Hamlet” at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish. Called “fast-mouthed and funny,” this entertaining show opens with a sneak preview tonight at 7:30 p.m. Performances continue May 31, June 1 and 2 and June 7 and 9, all at 7:30 p.m.
Letters to the editor May 30
As graduation nears, it is always interesting to read the profiles of a few select seniors. However, I would like to suggest that the Inter Lake staff broaden the scope to feature students who have struggled to get through school. Having worked in schools for several years, I am very aware of the high number of kids who struggle to merely attend. Many do not even know where they will spend the night, yet manage to get themselves to school every day. Many have had to assume the parental role in their families, often because of parental neglect. Others have lost parents or siblings due to causes ranging from accidents to suicide. They still find the strength and commitment to attend and complete school.
Bigfork artist Will Smith featured at Purple Pomegranate
The Purple Pomegranate is featuring work by Bigfork resident, professional artist and graphic designer Will Smith during the month of June.
Women's contemporary art group present one-night pop-up exhibit
Stark Gallery presents “Sacred Contracts,” a one-night-only, pop-up art exhibit created by Flathead Valley Women in the Arts from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 6.
Joe A. DeLong, 89
Lifetime Flathead Valley resident, Joe Arlee DeLong, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019. He was 89 years old.
Diane Ardean Moore Moussiaux, 80
Diane Moore Moussiaux, 80, died May 26, 2019, at her home at Buffalo Hill Terrace in Kalispell.
Kalispell man accused of threatening officer
A Kalispell man accused of threatening a law enforcement officer is being held on felony charges.
Ceramics and photography exhibit featured at Whitefish Pottery
Whitefish Pottery and Stillwater Gallery present Beyond the Surface, an exhibition of work from a ceramic artist Megan Sprenger and wildlife photographer Shane Conner. An opening reception will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 6, in conjunction with Whitefish’s First Thursday Gallery Night.
Suction situation at the car wash
A glass jar of what appeared to be drugs was found lodged in the vacuum at a car wash, according to Kalispell Police Department logs. Police took care of the unknown substance.
Man facing felony after leading police chase
A man who allegedly led a police chase in a stolen car in Kalispell earlier this month is facing felony charges.
Flathead senior embraces volunteerism with a big heart
Under the outward appearance of someone who just likes to keep busy all the time, at heart, Payton Hallos is a dedicated volunteer making a difference in the lives around her.
Weekly events May 30-June 5
THURSDAY, MAY 30
Whitefish Review hosts author Antonia Malchik
Whitefish Review will host author Antonia Malchik at Casey’s Friday, May 31, for a reading and discussion of “A Walking Life” (Hachette Books, 2019), a new book about freedom, one step at a time.
Ninepipes Museum hosts 'First Saturday' event
Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana hosts its June “First Saturday” event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 1. The day will feature a watercolorist, jewelry maker, a DVD film showing, and a book reading and signing.
Class A State Track Champs Title ride for Whitefish girls
Mikenna Ells ran to the scoreboard to see if it was true, if Whitefish High School had pulled ahead enough to win a state title.
Wednesday, May 29
Get your local on
It’s pretty amazing when you stop and look at all the things the Flathead Valley is known for. Whether it is destinations like the “Crown of the Continent” that Glacier National Park has become known as, to Flathead Lake, Flathead River, the Jewel Basin and so many more places. Or perhaps it is products like Flathead cherries and huckleberries, microbreweries and distilleries or even the firearms industry that has been making waves, from parts and pieces to complete rifles manufactured here. Even more, perhaps it’s the activities like skiing on Big Mountain, snowmobiling on the Flathead National Forest or fishing on Flathead Lake or the dozens of other lakes in the region.
Whitefish woman wins big in lottery
HELENA – The Montana Lottery has awarded over $70,000 in prizes since May 23 – an average of more than $6,300 every day.
Legals May 29, 2019
No. 26147 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 Saddlehorn III, LLC for an expansion of the Saddlehorn Planned Unit Development (PUD). The boundaries of the area proposed to be in the expansion of the Saddlehorn PUD can be legally described as: Parcel 7 of Certificate of Survey No. 14208, that portion of Government Lot 5 and Government Lot 9, Section 31, Township 27 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. And Parcel 8 of Certificate of Survey No. 14208, that portion of Government Lot 9, Section 31, Township 27 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Flathead County Montana. And Parcel 9 of Certificate of Survey No. 14208, that portion of Government Lot 6, Section 31, Township 27 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Flathead County Montana. And The westerly 1.345.89' of Parcel 10 of Certificate of Survey No. 14208, that portion of Government Lot 7 and Government Lot 8, Section 31 and Government Lot 5 and Government Lot 6, Section 32, Township 27 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The Saddlehorn PUD applies to the Bigfork Zoning District, created under Section 76-2-205, M.C.A., and is on file for public inspection at the Office of the County Clerk and Recorder, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana, at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana, and online at: http://flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning/zoning.php. Documents related to the proposed amendments to those regulations are on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners and at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office. The public hearing will be held on the 3rd day of June, 2019 at 9:00 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 if received by the Flathead County Commissioners' Office at least three business days prior to the hearing. DATED this 11th day of April, 2019. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Philip B. Mitchell Philip B. Mitchell, Chairman May 22, 29, 2019 MNAXLP _________________________
New family treatment court a resource for reunification
Last week, a long-awaited family treatment court officially opened its doors to Flathead County families impacted by dependency and neglect cases, offering support for program-elligible parents pursuing reunification with their children who have been placed into Child Family Services.
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- Somers Board of Trustees Negotiations Committee and Classified Negotiations Committee meet 7 a.m. Somers Middle School.
Biologist: sturgeon recovery progressing in Kootenai
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held an informational meeting about the Libby dam Wednesday, covering sturgeon habitat restoration progress, predicting a low precipitation season and showing fish growth.
Katherine 'KC' Hutchens, 68
Katherine “KC” Hutchens passed away Feb. 5, 2019, in Mesa, Arizona.
Bigfork senior an award-winning editor
[Editor’s note: This is the fifth article in a weeklong series recognizing noteworthy graduates from the Class of 2019. This year’s series highlights students making a difference.]
Samuel Jackson 'Sam' Brady Jr., 70
Samuel Jackson “Sam” Brady Jr., of Whitefish, passed peacefully on May 20, 2019.
Ann Louise Seal Peterson, 80
Ann Louise Seal Peterson returned to the home of her heavenly Father and Savior on May 18, 2019, to be encircled in the loving arms of those who went before.
Lake level on track to reach full pool by summer
The tribal-owned corporation managing the former Kerr Dam hydroelectric project reported Tuesday that the level of Flathead Lake is roughly equivalent to the target level most years for the Memorial Day weekend.
FVCC plans opening for new library, commons
Flathead Valley Community College will officially open the doors to the new Broussard Family Library and Learning Commons during a ceremony at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 6. Free and open to the public, the event will feature a ribbon-cutting, guided tours of the building and light refreshments.
Joseph 'Joe' Bucariza, 84
Lifelong resident of Whitefish, Joseph “Joe” Bucariza passed away peacefully of natural causes on Friday afternoon, May 24, 2019, at North Valley Hospital. Joe was 13 days short of his 85th birthday.
Neighborly dispute heats up over BBQ
A resident complained about getting smoked out by her neighbor’s barbecue, according to Kalispell Police Department logs. She said her back deck was getting really hot and that the smoke kept pouring into her home. It was unclear if meat smokers were allowed on the property.
Zhang doubles, HRs for Loggers in win over Twins B
LIBBY — Tripp Zhang doubled, homered and drove in two runs for the Libby Loggers A in a 6-4 victory over the Glacier Twins B on Wednesday in American Legion baseball action.
Soccer teams flock to Kidsports for Three Blind Refs
By DAVID LESNICK
Memories, milestones for Lakers' Malmin
By KATIE BROWN
Tuesday, May 28
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Gillian Remay Mayhan, daughter of Joe and Brittany Mayhan of Kalispell, was born Dec. 21 at North Valley Hospital.
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- Red Cross blood drives: 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Park Side Credit Union, Whitefish; 1-6 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
Woman makes noise about noise complaint
A woman allegedly made even more noise when she was reported as “still worked up” about a noise complaint a neighbor made against her on Airport Road. Kalispell Police Department counseled her on keeping the noise down when someone told police she was yelling, crying and fighting with a man.
Senior aces athletics and academics
[Editor’s note: This is the fourth article in a weeklong series recognizing noteworthy graduates from the Class of 2019. This year’s series highlights students who are finding ways to make a difference in their communities and the lives of others.]
Avalanche strands 13 cyclists on Sun Road
Significant avalanche activity Monday at Triple Arches on Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park trapped 13 cyclists on the far side of a avalanche debris pile and unable to return down the road for a number of hours, the park reported Tuesday. No injuries were reported.
Monday, May 27
Stillwater Christian senior lives a musical life
[Editor’s note: This is the third article in a weeklong series recognizing noteworthy graduates from the Class of 2019. This year’s series highlights students who are finding ways to make a difference in their communities and the lives of others.]
Legals May 27, 2019
No. 26230 Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Bradley Scott Gilbert Wenzel: Bradley Scott Gilbert Wenzel, Petitioner Cause No. DV-19-400B ROBERT B ALLISON Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Bradley Scott Gilbert Wenzel to Bradley Ronald Lewis Swartzenberger. The hearing will be on June 26, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: May 13, 2019 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: /s/ SARAH ARRIGONI Deputy Clerk of Court May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 2019 MNAXLP __________________________
Glacier visitor spending tops $344 million
As the summer vacation and travel seasons open, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt announced that visitor spending in communities near national parks in 2018 resulted in a $40.1 billion benefit to the nation’s economy and supported 329,000 jobs.
Raging girlfriend hits man with chair
A man told Kalispell Police Department his very intoxicated girlfriend purportedly came home and started breaking things then hit him with a chair and broke a window. The pair were yelling when the phone disconnected.
Sunday, May 26
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April-May Births KRMC
Esme McDaniels, daughter of Michael and Emily McDaniels of Kalispell was born April 30 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Kenneth Soward 103
Kenneth Soward 103, passed away on May 20, 2019, in Kalispell.
Tambra Jean Peterson, 59
Tambra Jean Peterson, 59, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at her home in Kalispell from heart disease.
Lakeside QRU holds annual fundraiser dinner
The Lakeside Ambulance/QRU (Quick Response Unit) is having its seventh annual Ham Dinner fundraiser from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at the QRU Community Hall in Lakeside, 201 Bills Road. The Lakeside QRU is a nonprofit organization with an executive director, 20 emergency responders, two modern, fully-equipped ambulances and an aid car. The QRU volunteers have been responding to the emergency medical needs of the community for 38 years.
John Melroy Kestell, 81
John Melroy Kestell, 81, passed away on May 7, 2019; peacefully in his sleep, at home, which was what he wanted.
Restaurant an anchor for downtown Polson
With their renovation of a downtown Polson landmark, Debra and Jeff Blodgett have added another chapter to the Blodgett family’s Montana story.
Melvin Duane Larson, 82
Melvin Duane Larson was born on May 20, 1937 in Hamilton to Melvin and Mary Larson. Duane passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loved ones, after a short, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on May 23, 2019.
Fire fighter: Woman builds flame-resistant home on North Fork property
Molly Shepherd watched that July night from her one-room cabin as lightning struck repeatedly in the Whitefish Range west of her property near Trail Creek.
Bills of interest that passed quietly
Many bills during the 2019 legislative session grabbed headlines. Here are a few that passed quietly but will be of interest to Montanans.
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Flathead Lake Brewing Co. in Bigfork is taking part in a nationwide online Brews from the Sun Competition put on by Solar United Neighbors.
Bike survival in the Flathead
Several days ago a man driving a silver pickup passed a friend and me at a distance so close I could have reached out and touched his vehicle. I was on Riverside Road, accessed from Creston, a secondary road cyclists use often.
Legislation supports mental health services for veterans
Earlier this week, the Wounded Warrior Project offered a great “Statement for the Record” to the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. The analysis focused on five different sections of Senate Bill 785 Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019.
Marine veteran teaches Bigfork teen 'Taps'
“Day is done, gone the sun from the lake, from the hill, from the sky. All is well, safely rest, God is nigh.”
United Veterans honor WWII National Guardsmen
The roster of Flathead Valley National Guardsmen who served in Company F of the 163rd Montana Infantry Regiment during World War II reads like a “who’s who” of the Flathead Valley’s business owners and civic leaders of the 1940s, 50s and 60s.
Experts warn bikes and bears a risky combination
Bear experts warn that mountain biking in grizzly and black bear habitat can be dangerous, in large part because the biker might surprise a bear.
Senators unite to fight robocalls, protect public access
Red state, blue state. Left, right. With us, against us.
C-Falls senior defined by leadership
[Editor’s note: This is the first article in a weeklong series recognizing noteworthy graduates from the Class of 2019. This year’s series highlights students who are finding ways to make a difference in their communities and the lives of others.]
Raymond 'Bud' G. Linrude, 84
Ray Linrude passed away on May 19, 2019, in Kalispell. He was born on Dec. 4, 1934, to hardworking immigrant parents Hoken and Jessie Linrude in Kalispell. While attending Flathead County High School he met his future wife, Jeanne C. Monk. She knew he was interested in her when he continued to ride circles on his motorcycle around her and her horse. They were married on Dec. 3, 1955.
Letters to the editor May 26
The letter, “Stop Crucifying Donald Trump” (May 19) asks that we “Stop the hate in the world.” In this, the author makes a good point. As Martin Luther King, Jr. so aptly put it “Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
A war widow reflects on Memorial Day
Saturday morning I got up early to take our son to football practice. At 9:15 there was a knock on the door, and I figured it was a neighbor.
Janice Irene Reardon Hart, 84
Janice Irene Reardon Hart passed away peacefully at Buffalo Hill Terrace on May 24, 2019. She and her husband, Neil, had been residents of Buffalo Hill Terrace since August 2013. Both Janice and Neil died of congestive heart failure, with Neil proceeding her in death by 11 days.
Newspaper memories: hot wax and pica poles
Forty years ago this month, I walked into the Detroit Lakes Tribune and took my place in the newsroom of what was then the largest twice-weekly newspaper in Minnesota. It was my first job after graduating with a journalism degree.
My Place Hotel offers low-cost extended stays
Since the first My Place Hotel opened in North Dakota in 2012 to meet the needs of a growing population of energy workers, the brand expansion through 21 states has validated the original concept of offering extended-stay rooms at a budget price.
Saturday, May 25
PHOTOS: Class AA/B State track and field at Legends Stadium
Photos of local high school athletes competing at the Class AA/B State track and field meet at Legends Stadium in Kalispell on May 24-25.
Glacier Park plows reach Logan Pass
Plow crews clearing the west side of Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park have reached Logan Pass, the park announced Saturday.
Flathead, Glacier athletes enjoy a productive day
Flathead’s Madde Boles wins high jump; Ben
Legals May 25, 2019
No. 26235 NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION LOWER SIDE 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. 957BI) on May 20, 2019 to change the zoning designation in a portion of the Lower Side Zoning District from AG-40 (Agricultural) to AG-20 (Agricultural). The boundaries of the area proposed to be amended from AG-40 to AG-20 are described as: Tract 4 of Certificate of Survey No. 20930, located and being in the NW Quarter of Section 34, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 21014, located and being in the South Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 27, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 27, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The regulations defining the AG-40 to AG-20 zones are contained in the Flathead County Zoning Regulations, on file for public inspection at the Office of the Flathead County Clerk and Recorder, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana, at the Planning and Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana, and online 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 Lower Side 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 20th day of May, 2019. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Philip B. Mitchell Philip B. Mitchell, Chairman May 25, June 1, 2019 MNAXLP _________________________
College to update online program
Following an assessment by its e-learning committee, the online education program at Flathead Valley Community College will undergo a few updates before the fall semester.
Whitefish student sees career in medicine as way to help others
She described herself as leaning toward perfectionism, with an accompanying streak of competitiveness.
Nationwide closure to affect local Dressbarn
Kalispell’s Dressbarn store will be among those affected by the announcement last week that the women’s clothing chain expects to close its 650 stores by the end of 2019.
Runaway cart angers grocery gang
According to a Kalispell Police report, a woman with two children was allegedly threatened by a man who claimed to be in a gang after her shopping car allegedly struck his vehicle. The man allegedly took a photo of her license plates and her before telling her he’d come back for her.
Father accidentally shoots son while hunting near Libby
Things turned tragic for a father and son from Utah who came to the area looking to hunt bears on Tuesday, after an accidental discharge put the son’s life in jeopardy.
Loggers split with Bandits in Legion baseball
LIBBY — The Cranbrook Bandits split with the Libby Loggers in Class A American Legion baseball action on Saturday.
Polson runner-up at state A softball
POLSON — The Polson Pirates are the Class A state softball runner-up after losing 11-1 to the back-to-back winner Belgrade Panthers in the championship on Saturday at Polson Softball Complex on Saturday.
Whitefish girls Class A track champs
LAUREL — Whitefish, led by individual winner Mikenna Ells (400) and two winning relay teams, captured the Class A girls state track and field team championship on Saturday.,
Flathead boys impress
The final day of the Class AA/B state track and field meet at Legends Stadium was filled with records, PBs (personal bests) and individual achievements for Flathead, Glacer and a host of other competing schools.
Friday, May 24
Glacier warns of avalanche danger along Sun Road
Glacier National Park officials are warning vistors to take precautions when traveling in bear and avalanche country along Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Supporters of 51st state hold bake sale to raise money
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. (AP) — Proponents of creating a 51st state held a bake sale to raise money for their cause.
Kalispell man gets 12 years for meth, firearms crimes
BILLINGS — A Kalispell man who admitted drug trafficking and firearms crimes after law enforcement seized meth from his Billings hotel room last year was sentenced today to 12 years in prison and to five years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme stated in a media release.
Legals May 24, 2019
No. 26217 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee's Sale on September 23, 2019, 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, State of Montana: Lot 1 of Silver Shadow Estates, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. More commonly known as 601 Shadow Lane, Kalispell, MT 59901. Billy J. King, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to Flathead County Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Home Owners Mortgage Equity Corp., by Deed of Trust on April 30, 2001, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Flathead County, State of Montana, on May 1, 2001 as Instrument No. 200112116220, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Assignment Dated: October 11, 2018 Assignment Recorded: October 15, 2018 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 201800025328 All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Flathead County, Montana Brian J. Porter 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 22, 2019 as Instrument No. 201900007404, 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 December 1, 2018, 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 $69,354.22, interest in the sum of $2,933.14, escrow advances of $1,111.79, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $793.32 for a total amount owing of $74,192.47, 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 6th day of May, 2019. Brian J. Porter, 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. 53615 May 17, 24, 31, 2019 MNAXLP _________________________
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- Kalispell Public Schools Finance and Operations Committee meets 7 a.m., district office basement meeting room.
Weekend update
The Big Arm Association hosts a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Friday at the historic Big Arm School. Bring a dish to share.
Stranger makes himself at home
A resident told the Kalispell Police Department a bearded stranger parked his vehicle and purportedly walked through their house and into the yard. The man allegedly had “the wrong house,” but went in because he “was told to come on in when he got there.”
Clyde William Jones, 78
Papa went to meet the Lord on May 21, 2019. He was 78.
Program gives employers better understanding of military service
From the inside of the Kalispell National Guard Armory on Tuesday, Mike Flaherty’s voice was drowned out by the hum of a Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopter landing nearby.
Study suggests rest area near Happy's Inn
A Montana Department of Transportation study released this week suggests new year-round rest areas along the U.S. 2 corridor, including one near Happy’s Inn.
Whitefish girls nab Class A tennis honors
Whitefish girls tennis dominated on the final day of the Class A State Tournament at Flathead Valley Community College on Friday.
Thursday, May 23
Kalispell nurse crowned Mrs. Montana
Michelle Reimnitz, a registered nurse at the Health Center in Kalispell, was crowned Mrs. Montana on May 18 at the Mrs. Montana America Pageant in Missoula.
Capitol to install monument to Native Americans
HELENA (AP) — Montana will install a permanent monument on the state Capitol grounds recognizing Native American contributions to the state and nation.
Water-line replacement closes Conrad Drive
Conrad Drive along Woodland Park in Kalispell will be closed until approximately June 28 for a water line replacement. No through traffic will be permitted during construction.
Legals May 23, 2019
No. 26241 FLATHEAD COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/ QUALIFICATIONS Soft Ware-Hardware for the Landfill Scale System Operation At the Flathead County Landfill Due Date and Time: 3:00 p.m. local time, June 12, 2019 The District and the Solid Waste Engineer will conduct a pre-proposal/qualifications conference call on June 4, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. local time, to review the project and answer questions. This is a non-mandatory conference. Participation or non-participation will not be counted towards the scoring. USA Toll-Free: 1(877) 873-8018 Access Code: 3843133 - Participants Conference Date and Time: 10:00 a.m. local time, June 4, 2019 The Flathead County Solid Waste District (District) is seeking to replace their existing Scale hardware and software products with a comprehensive solution. The purpose of this Request for Proposals/Qualifications (RFP/Q) is to select an integrated landfill transaction software, hardware (not including computers) and equipment necessary to automate and print receipts/transaction tickets, license plate photo capture, as well as initial hardware and software installation and training and on-going support that is tailored to the requirements of the solid waste landfill operations industry and most effectively meets the Districts associated business requirements. We anticipate that the proposer is the software supplier, so please note that proposer and supplier are used interchangeably in this RFP/Q. The software will need to accommodate one solid waste landfill site, the Flathead Landfill with 2 scales. System administration, accounting, billing, payment application, manual transaction entry and transaction corrections are performed on-site at the scale house or administration office. The two locations are networked and a seamless data integration between the two locations is desired along with assignable security levels by user or user groups. The District is open to a combination of software to accommodate all of the site's needs. Based on the proposals received, the District will rank the suppliers systems and enter into a contract negotiation with the supplier once components of the hardware and software are agreed upon. If the first supplier is unable to agree upon system and price, the District will choose to pursue the next qualified submittal without having to reissue an RFP/Q. Because of the magnitude of this work, the District is soliciting proposals/qualifications from qualified suppliers to provide the necessary services to assist the District in meeting its scale operations need for a comprehensive hardware and software system. This RFP/Q includes the following: (1) Part I - Background and Scope of Work; and (2) Part II -Instructions for Submitting Proposals and How Proposals will Be Evaluated. Attachment A is the typical traffic information for a high-traffic one-week period. Attachment B includes typical material tracking tables, and Attachment C includes preliminary scale construction plans. This is a competitively evaluated and negotiated procurement. The District intends to award a contract to the supplier that it determines to be the most advantageous and in its best interest. The District, however, does not have to award a contract. The District may also cancel all or part of this RFP/Q, if the District determines that it is in its best interest to do so. The District may negotiate with one or more supplier if they are determined to be qualified to be considered for contract award. Preliminary cost is to be submitted with the proposal, final cost will be negotiated upon selection of a supplier. The District in any event will not pay for any costs incurred by the supplier in preparing a proposal in response to this RFP/Q whether or not the supplier is awarded a contract. Interested suppliers are invited to submit proposals of not more than 30 pages in length dealing with the criteria listed in Part II. The proposals will be evaluated according to the factors listed in Part II, Section 20. One (1) original and five (5) copies of your Proposal must be submitted to FCSWD, 4098 Hwy 93N, Kalispell, MT 59901 no later than 3:00 p.m., local time June 12, 2019. Late proposals will be returned unopened. Dated this 21st day of May, 2019. Flathead County Solid Waste District Flathead County, Montana By David Prunty /s/ David Prunty, Public Works Director May 23, 30, 2019 MNAXLP -------------------------------------------
Judge hears ballot initiative arguments
A river of Flathead Valley residents donning blue shirts in support of Yes! For Flathead Farms and Water flowed into the benches on the right side of the room at Flathead District Court on Tuesday morning, with a small tributary of denim having to trickled to the left side of the room as well.
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- Kalispell Public Schools IT Committee meets 8:30 a.m., district IT office.
It's time to fix up the 'People's House'
In the waning hours of Montana’s 66th legislative session, good public policy squeaked through, including Medicaid expansion and an infrastructure bill. But, public works can’t fix the deferred maintenance of the outdated way these bills made it through. That takes political will.
Letters to the editor May 23
Anti-abortion Republicans want to overturn Roe vs Wade and end abortions throughout the U.S. The courts may give them what they want, but the U.S. will not be abortion-free.
Partnership boosts Sperry Chalet rebuild
The final push to rebuild Glacier Park’s Sperry Chalet will begin in earnest in July when the snow finally recedes from the historic structure’s stone walls.
Danger of Trump's foreign policy
I must quote President Dwight D. Eisenhower, highly decorated general in World War II, again. “War is mankind’s most tragic and stupid folly; to seek or advise its deliberate provocation is a black crime against all men.”
Chase and assault caught on camera
Kalispell Police Department responded to a report that a man in a white vehicle was allegedly being chased by men in a silver vehicle and a tan vehicle. A passenger in the silver vehicle reportedly jumped out of the car and tried to assault the man in the white vehicle. A passerby, who reportedly recorded the incident said the vehicles were headed northbound on Seventh Avenue West.
Glacier falls to Senior in AA state softball opener
BUTTE — The No. 1 Western Division seed Glacier Wolfpack was upset by No. 4 Billings Senior 6-0 in the first round of the Class AA state softball tournament on Thursday in a rematch of last year’s first round matchup.
Polson advances; C-Falls splits in state A softball
POLSON — Polson (18-4) will face Hamilton/Darby (17-3) today at 1 p.m. with the winner just two victories away from claiming the Class A state softball tournament title after Thursday’s action.
Flathead, Glacier primed for boys AA state track meet
Flathead and Glacier have most of the events covered for the boys Class AA state track and field meet today and Saturday at Legends Stadium.
Class A State Tennis Dogs dazzle on Day 1
The Daily Inter Lake
Wednesday, May 22
State to challenge Bravettes, Wolfpack
The only thing Flathead girls track coach Charlie Dotson is concerned about this week is getting his 12 state qualifiers in 13 events ready for the season finale.
State Softball Glacier streaks to AA finale
By KATIE BROWN
Class A Tennis Whitefish boys, Polson girls courting more success at state
By DAVID LESNICK
Wife thanks doctors as trooper goes home after shooting
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana Highway Patrol trooper who suffered a traumatic brain injury after being shot three times was released Wednesday from a Utah hospital after his wife gave emotional thanks to the medical team and supporters.
Legals May 22, 2019
No. 26147 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 Saddlehorn III, LLC for an expansion of the Saddlehorn Planned Unit Development (PUD). The boundaries of the area proposed to be in the expansion of the Saddlehorn PUD can be legally described as: Parcel 7 of Certificate of Survey No. 14208, that portion of Government Lot 5 and Government Lot 9, Section 31, Township 27 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. And Parcel 8 of Certificate of Survey No. 14208, that portion of Government Lot 9, Section 31, Township 27 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Flathead County Montana. And Parcel 9 of Certificate of Survey No. 14208, that portion of Government Lot 6, Section 31, Township 27 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Flathead County Montana. And The westerly 1.345.89' of Parcel 10 of Certificate of Survey No. 14208, that portion of Government Lot 7 and Government Lot 8, Section 31 and Government Lot 5 and Government Lot 6, Section 32, Township 27 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The Saddlehorn PUD applies to the Bigfork Zoning District, created under Section 76-2-205, M.C.A., and is on file for public inspection at the Office of the County Clerk and Recorder, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana, at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana, and online at: http://flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning/zoning.php. Documents related to the proposed amendments to those regulations are on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners and at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office. The public hearing will be held on the 3rd day of June, 2019 at 9:00 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 if received by the Flathead County Commissioners' Office at least three business days prior to the hearing. DATED this 11th day of April, 2019. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Philip B. Mitchell Philip B. Mitchell, Chairman May 22, 29, 2019 MNAXLP _________________________
Herbert Raymond Weed, 78
Herbert Raymond Weed, 78, died at his home in Soldiers Meadow, ldaho, on May 16, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Edgerton student is national Scholastic essay winner
Edgerton Elementary School fourth-grader Violet Mellin was selected as the grand-prize winner in the Outdoor Alliance for Kids Scholastic Contest.
Man doesn't like neighbor's stink eye
A man called Kalispell Police Department because he believed his neighbor, whose address he didn’t know, was retired from law enforcement and he wanted an officer to talk with his neighbor “about why he is glaring at him when passing his home.” The man was counseled.
Large-scale hazardous materials training underway
Members of the Kalispell Fire Department Hazardous Materials Team are conducting a joint training scenario today on the grounds of the Flathead Valley Community College with members of the Montana National Guard 83rd Civil Support Team. The Civil Support Team, which is comprised of 22 full-time HAZMAT technicians and is deployed to deal with both weapons of mass destruction and to aid local first responders with hazardous materials, is in town from Fort Harrison, near Helena.
Lindy Margaret Dalimata-Walker, 41
Lindy Margaret Dalimata-Walker passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019, at her home in Dillon, at the age of 41.
Tuesday, May 21
Man arrested in stabbing incident
A 27-year-old man was arrested early Saturday morning in Kalispell after allegedly stabbing another man.
Contract awarded for next phase of Sperry rebuild
The work to continue rebuilding Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park gained fresh momentum Tuesday.
Pursuit buys Belton Chalet
Pursuit, the company that was formerly known as Glacier Park Inc., announced Tuesday it had purchased the historic Belton Chalet in West Glacier. Terms were not disclosed.
Trooper Palmer to return to Missoula
More than two months after being shot and severely injured in a shootout in Missoula, Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Wade Palmer will return home to Missoula on Wednesday.
Legals May 21, 2019
No. 26215 STATE OF INDIANA IN THE LAGRANGE CIRCUIT COURT COUNTY OF LAGRANGE CAUSE No. 44C01-1905-DN-000033 TIFFANY BEA DAVIS, Petitioner, and TIMOTHY JOHN CRAFT, Respondent. SUMMONS AND NOTICE TO RESPONDENT TO: Timothy John Craft Pursuant to Trial Rule 4.13 of the Indiana Rules of Civil Procedure: Be it known that on the 6th day of May, 2019, Tiffany Bea Davis, by her attorney, ERNSBERGER & HELMER, P.C. by R. Larry Helmer, 408 N. Detroit St., LaGrange, Indiana 46761, filed in the Office of the Clerk of LaGrange County, Indiana, a civil lawsuit entitled: In Re: The Marriage of Tiffany Bea Davis and Timothy John Craft, under Cause No. 44C01-1905-DN-000033. This summons by publication is specifically directed to Respondent, Timothy John Craft, whose address and whereabouts are unknown. Said Respondent, Timothy John Craft, is hereby notified of the Final Hearing to be held on July 25, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. o'clock in the LaGrange Circuit Court, and that unless said Respondent appears and defends said action within thirty (30) days after the third notice to Respondent by publication, judgment by default may be entered against him for the relief demanded in said Petition for Dissolution of Marriage on the 6th day of May, 2019. Witness the Clerk and Seal of this Court this 6th day of May, 2019. /s/ Bonnie J. Brown Clerk, LaGrange Circuit Court By: /s/ R. Larry Helmer ERNSBERGER & HELMER, P.C. R. Larry Helmer, Attorney No. 7647-49 408 N. Detroit St. Lagrange, Indiana 46761 (260) 499-4444 May 14, 21, 28, 2019 MNAXLP __________________________
Man has questions about defending wife
A Kalispell man was concerned his wife was going to “get jumped” by people she was out with. He asked Flathead County Sheriff’s Office if he found “these people beating his wife,” could he “defend her” without getting into trouble? Dispatchers advised him that they couldn’t advocate physical violence, nor could they guarantee there wouldn’t be consequences for his actions.
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Flathead Audubon will be sponsoring a birding field trip Saturday, May 25, from 7 a.m. until noon in Glacier National Park with wildlife biologist Steve Gniadek.
Council to revise forest action plan
Montana’s wildfire season stretches longer and burns more severely than in decades past.
Student wins state art contest
Quinn Berkram, a fifth-grader in Amy Grigoletti’s class at Edgerton Elementary in Kalispell, is the 2019 statewide winner of the Montana Bringing Our Missing Children Home poster contest.
New management for Marina Cay Resort in Bigfork
Whitefish Marine owner Garth Wells is extending his business south to Flathead Lake as the new leaseholder for Marina Cay Resort in Bigfork.
Monday, May 20
Preserving the past Grant will help Ninepipes Museum assess and conserve collection
Bud Cheff Jr.’s penchant for collecting artifacts began when he was a boy.
Whitefish proposes water conservation regulations
The Whitefish City Council tonight will consider approving new water conservation restrictions for city water users that include an outdoor watering prohibition between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Annexation of 240 acres up for vote by council
The Kalispell City Council will vote on two growth-policy amendments and accompanying zone changes at its meeting tonight.
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- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Libby Christian Church. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-283-7000.
Creston farmer dedicates time, money to helping others
Aboard his all-terrain vehicle, Larry Passmore, 89, zipped across the fields near his Creston home, maneuvering about the garden with practiced dexterity as he prepared for the start of the growing season.
Letters to the editor May 20
Are we experiencing “bio-terror?”
Man seeks options for feisty wildlife
A man called Kalispell Police Department to find out what his options were in dealing with a raccoon in a tree behind his house that “tried to get his cat.”
Parks and trails bill is only the first step
On May 7, motorized and non-motorized public land users, conservation and hunting and fishing groups, business associations, and civic organizations joined together in celebration: Governor Bullock had just signed SB24, a bill that will provide critical funding for underfunded state parks, trails, and fishing access sites, into law.
Sunday, May 19
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Bellemy Burns, daughter of Tyler and Brittany Burns of Kalispell, was born Jan. 24 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Legals May 19, 2019
No. 26178 INVITATION TO BID STATE PARK ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT - PHASE 1 Separate sealed Bids will be received by the City of Whitefish until 11:30 AM, local time, Thursday, May 23, 2019, for construction of the State Park Road Reconstruction Project - Phase 1. All received Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the City of Whitefish, Council Chambers Conference Room, 418 East 2nd Street, Whitefish, Montana, 59937. The proposed work involves the reconstruction of approximately 1,900 linear feet of State Park Road from Lion Mountain Loop Road to Haugen Heights Road. The proposed work generally includes roadway excavation and placement of new gravel and asphalt, a concrete path on one side of the roadway, new storm drain systems, new street lights, and other miscellaneous improvements. All Bids must be in accordance with the Contract Documents on file with the City of Whitefish, Department of Public Works, 418 East 2nd Street, Whitefish, Montana (406)863-2460; Robert Peccia and Associates, 102 Cooperative Way, Suite 300, Kalispell, Montana, (406)-752-5025; Robert Peccia and Associates, 3147 Saddle Drive, Helena, Montana, (406)-447-5000; Northwest Montana Plans Exchange, 2303 Highway 2 East, Kalispell, MT 59901, (406) 755-5888; Helena Plans Exchange, 1530 Cedar Street, Suite C, Helena, MT 59601, (406) 457-2679. Any objections to published specifications must be filed in written form with the City Clerk prior to bid opening. Digital project bidding documents are available at Robert Peccia & Associates web site (www.rpa-hln.com). Click on the link titled "Current Projects Bidding". You may download and print the Contract Documents at no charge, however, all Prime Contractors that intend to offer a bid for this project must contact Robert Peccia & Associates at the address stipulated above to obtain an "official" Bid Proposal form and to get their name added to the Planholders List. A non-refundable deposit of $30.00 will be required to obtain the "official" Bid Proposal. The entire set of bidding documents may also be obtained in the form of printed construction drawings, specifications and the "official" Bid Proposal for a non-refundable deposit of $150.00, if the Contractor chooses not to download and print their own documents. No bids will be considered unless they are submitted on the "official" Bid Proposal form and the Contractor's name has been included on the Planholders List. A prebid conference will be held at the Whitefish City Hall Council Chambers Conference Room, 418 East 2nd Street in Whitefish, commencing at 1:00 PM, Monday, May 13, 2019. Those interested in bidding the project are encouraged to attend this meeting. Each bidder shall submit cash, a certified check, bid bond, cashier's check, bank money order or bank draft payable to the City of Whitefish and drawn and issued by a national banking association located in the State of Montana or by any banking corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Montana for an amount which shall not be less than ten percent (10%) of the bid, as a bid security. The bid security shall identify the same firm as is noted on the bid proposal forms. Within 10 calendar days after the Notice of Award, the successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond guaranteeing faithful performance and the payment of all bills and obligations arising from the performance of the contract. The bonds will each be equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. Work at the site is to commence within 10 calendar days after the written Notice to Proceed is issued. Work is scheduled to start Monday, July 15, 2019. Completion of the work is required within 90 calendar days following commencement of work. The project includes liquidated damages that will be assessed as set forth in the Special Provisions if the work is not complete within the allotted contract time. CONTRACTORS and any of the CONTRACTOR'S subcontractors doing work on this project will be required to obtain registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, MT 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling (406) 444-7734. CONTRACTORS are not required to have registered with the DLI prior to bidding on this project but must have registered prior to execution of the construction agreement. All laborers and mechanics employed by CONTRACTORS or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates according to the current Montana Prevailing Wage Rates. The CONTRACTOR must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. No Bid may be withdrawn within a period of 60 days after the date for opening bids. The City of Whitefish reserves the right to reject all Bids, to waive informalities, and to reject nonconforming, irregular, non-responsive or conditional Bids. The City of Whitefish is an equal opportunity employer. THE CITY OF WHITEFISH By: /s/ Michelle Howke Whitefish City Clerk May 5, 12, 19, 2019 MNAXLP __________________________
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The Glacier Institute has recently purchased the former Whitefish Credit Union building at 320 Nucleus Ave. in Columbia Falls.
Lloyd James Glieden, 82
Born Sept. 18, 1936, in Perham, Minnesota, Lloyd James Glieden passed away at the age of 82 on May 7, 2019, on his ranch in Kalispell, surrounded by his family. He has gone up to heaven to be with his son Lance and grandson Griffin.
Years after Standing Rock, scars of protest remain
For more than a year between 2016 and 2017, thousands of people crowded into three protests camps in North Dakota. Ostensibly, they were there to halt construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. The reality was more complex, bringing together environmentalists, Native American activists, members of Black Lives Matter and sympathetic citizens. Area residents saw it all up close: both the rituals and prayer, and the blocking of roads and violence. Today, the camp is gone but the scars remain.
John Martin Sivertsen, 74
John Martin Sivertsen, 74, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019, at Teton Medical Center, Choteau, due to complications from COPD.
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- Northern Rockies Paddlefest, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wayfarers Unit, Flathead Lake State Park, Bigfork.
Finding stuff is, thankfully, not a lost art
Who hasn’t, at one time or another, lost a precious possession?
Bullock banking on his 'purple' politics
“I’m Steve Bullock, and I’m running for president.”
Wilfred (Bill) Stare Miller, 88
Wilfred (Bill) Miller, 88, of Green Valley, Arizona and formally of Whitefish, passed away on May 17, 2019. He was born in Decatur, Illinois to Dr. W.S. Miller and Cecil Miller. The family later moved to Assumption, Illinois.
Farm-sitter finds her niche in local ag community
While the farmer’s away, the cows can play, eat and rest easy in the experienced hands of a farm sitter.
Shoplifter commits crime against fashion
A Central Avenue shop clerk said two middle-aged men swiped her iPhone from the checkout counter while they were in the store, according to Whitefish Police Department logs. One of the men was wearing aviator shades, and the other was sporting a frumpy seafoam green cardigan. It’s unknown if the fashion police responded to the scene as well.
Online rare-guitar store has Bigfork presence
If he had unlimited funds, Chris Wilcox of Bigfork would have been the perfect customer for his guitar-resale business, Roadhouse Vintage.
Whitefish Lake Watershed Project receives international honor
A collaborative effort in recent years whose participants included state and federal agencies, conservation groups, timber and energy companies and a public land trust acquired and conserved 13,398 acres in Northwest Montana that was poised for potential residential development.
Carol Ruth (Wright) Lucero, 67
Carol Ruth (Wright) Lucero, 67, passed away in Kalispell on May 11, 2019. Carol was born on Dec. 11, 1951, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Melvin and Muriel (Dement) Wright.
Whitefish imposes regs for 5G wireless facilities
Whitefish is implementing regulations around small 5G cell wireless facilities that could end up being installed primarily in the public right-of-way.
Postpartum group aims to broaden support
On the third Monday of every month, a group of women gather in the chapel at Kalispell Regional Medical Center to discuss their struggles with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, which in some parts of the United States impact an estimated one in every five mothers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Erin Howk, 15
“Stay Gold” is a quote from her favorite book and movie, “The Outsiders,” and a reflection of Erin’s personality, always encouraging others to keep trying their best.
Saturday, May 18
Free lunch, not free enterprise
I suppose I shouldn’t be any more surprised than most taxpaying Americans to discover that I paid more in income taxes in 2018 than the behemoth retailer Amazon.com; but then I didn’t have a net profit of $11.2 billion, either. Nor did I get anything close to Amazon’s $128 million tax refund for 2018. This is the second consecutive year that Amazon has not paid federal income taxes. In 2017 it paid no taxes on an income of $5.6 billion. All this from the April 11, 2019 “Fortune” magazine which reported on research done by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy.
Letters to the editor May 19
My name is Brendan Martin, I am 17 years old, and I was diagnosed with stage 2b cancer in January.
Stop crucifying Donald Trump
I’m a woman living in Montana. I’ve lived in five states and have had many careers. I’ve had a great full life. I’ve always worked and made my life better. I’ve never taken any welfare. I’ve always paid my own health insurance. I love to hunt and eating the meat. I love God, family, friends, the flag, people to animals, my freedom and my country.
Why Medicaid expansion works for everyone in Montana
After a dramatic process, health care for all Montanans just got some stability, thanks to our governor’s recent signing of the Medicaid Reform and Integrity Act. The bill, which will continue to provide health coverage for about 96,000 low-income adults in Montana, passed out of the Legislature with bipartisan support at the end of April.
Bipartisan effort increases access to public lands
Being an avid sportsman, I have strong convictions that one of the greatest blessings of living in the Treasure State is the ability to enjoy the outdoors. As Montanans, our public lands play a major role in keeping our Montana way of life protected, not only for our generation but also for generations to come.
Legals May 18, 2019
No. 26136 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana hereby give notice, pursuant to Section 76-2-205(1), M.C.A., that it will hold a public hearing to consider a request by Saddlehorn II & III, LLC to amend the text of the Saddlehorn Planned Unit Development (PUD). The proposed amendment would add a conditional use, remove permitted uses, and allow for a shared driveway. The proposal would amend the text of the Saddlehorn PUD to read: Permitted Uses in the PUD will be: Dwelling, single family detached; Dwelling, single family attached; Guest House; Homeowners Park; Camp and retreat center; Caretakers facilities; Recreation facilities, low impact; Water storage facilities. Conditional Uses in the PUD will be: Short Term Rental Housing¹ ¹Administrative Conditional Use Permit (Per Zoning Ordinance) Allow for shared driveways with other lots, up to three if the purpose is to minimize disturbance caused by constructing a driveway only on one lot. The Saddlehorn PUD applies to the Bigfork Zoning District, created under Section 76-2-205, M.C.A., and is on file for public inspection at the Office of the Clerk & Recorder, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana, at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana and online at: http://flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning/zoning.php. Documents related to the proposed amendments to those regulations are on 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 29th day of May, 2019, at 10:00 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 text of the Saddlehorn PUD in the Bigfork Zoning District. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Flathead County Commissioners if received by the Commissioners' Office at least three business days prior to the hearing. DATED this 9th day of April, 2019. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Philip B. Mitchell Philip B. Mitchell, Chairman May 11, 18, 2019 MNAXLP _________________________
Jobless rate improves in Northwest Montana
The jobless rate in Northwest Montana continued to improve in April, with Flathead County posting an unemployment rate of 4.7%, compared to 5.9% in March.
Jeanie Jo (Guenzler) Heydon, 60
Jeanie Jo (Guenzler) Heydon went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 13, 2019. Jeanie passed in the comfort in her home.
C-Falls to seek voter approval for school projects
Two big school construction projects are on the horizon in Columbia Falls, including a new school at Glacier Gateway and a remodel of Ruder Elementary.
Frank E. Jeniker, 95
Frank Eugene Jeniker left this world on Dec. 20, 2018, at the age of 95.
North Valley Birth Center has new director
The Birth Center at North Valley Hospital in Whitefish welcomed a new director earlier this week who brings with her years of experience as a labor and delivery nurse.
Track teams wrap up Class AA, A divisional action in Helena, Butte
HELENA — Flathead had just one first-place finisher on the final day of the Class AA Western Divisional track meet for boys with Ben Perrin winning the 1,600 (4:29.16) at Vigilante Stadium.
Wolfpack softball heads to AA state play as the top seed from Western Divisional
MISSOULA — The Western AA Divisional softball tournament was canceled on Saturday due to unplayable field conditions, granting Glacier an automatic berth to the state tournament as the No. 1 seed.
Bigfork's Christiaens a state singles champ in Class B-C tennis
BOZEMAN — Trey Christiaens of Bigfork pulled through in the end, defeating Roger Mai of Great Falls Central 7-5, 3-6, 7-6 (4) for the Class B-C state tennis singles title on Saturday.
Friday, May 17
Screaming man not where he belongs
Whitefish Police received a report of a man who was heard yelling and screaming inside an apartment building where tenants claimed he did not belong. According to the report, the man was walking around barefoot.
FVCC Eagle Award presented to Wachholz
Flathead Valley Community College presented this year’s Eagle Award to businessman and community philanthropist Paul Wachholz during the 24th annual President’s Dinner on May 16.
College graduates 363 students with class of 2019
Three friends mingled among over 360 classmates on Friday, savoring the moments before lining up to take the walk they would finish as graduates of Flathead Valley Community College’s class of 2019.
Legal notice: Amendments to Swan sites zoning map and regs
The Lake County Planning Board will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 6:30 pm in the large conference room of the Lake County Courthouse. Agenda items include:
ClassOne recognized for export success
Montana Department of Commerce Director Tara Rice visited ClassOne Technology’s Evergreen plant on Wednesday for a ceremony recognizing the company as the state’s 2018 Exporter of the Year.
Driver takes short-cut through field
A woman reportedly told Flathead County Sheriff’s Office her husband took her vehicle and was “driving crazy.” The man reportedly was speeding and cutting people off, then drove in a person’s yard. The man then reportedly headed north “through a field” toward Montana 35. It was unknown if he was intoxicated.
Janice Endslow Peterson, 83
“Knock and the door will be opened to you.” — Revelation 3:20
Flathead students excel in coding competition
Fourth- through eighth-grade girls demonstrated their coding skills last week at the first Northwest Regional App Challenge at Flathead Valley Community College.
Weekend update
FVCC commencement
Alexander 'Alex' Harris, 43
Alexander “Alex” Harris, 43, passed away in Orlando, Florida, on May 7, 2019, after his battle with acute myeloid leukemia.
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- Pleasant Valley School Board Trustees organizational meeting 7 a.m.
Glacier's Smith Class AA boys singles tennis champ
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Dogs dominate divisional
It was a strong closing day for Whitefish on Friday at the Northwestern A Divisional tennis tournament at Flathead Valley Community College and The Summit.
Bigfork girls Western B Divisional track champs
MISSOULA — Bigfork rolled to a easy Western B Divisional girls track title on Friday, picking up two more firsts on the final day of competition.
Second round of Western AA divisional softball postponed
MISSOULA — Persistent rain and worsening field conditions forced officials to postpone the second round of Western AA divisional softball play on Friday.
Thursday, May 16
2 Great Falls teens die in head-on crash near West Glacier
GREAT FALLS (AP) — Two 18-year-old Great Falls women were killed in a head-on crash on U.S. 2 near West Glacier.
Bigfork couple hits lottery jackpot
HELENA – Terry Lewis knew something was up when her husband went into Papa’s Woods Bay Market – and didn’t come out.
Nancy Lucille Jensen, 82
Nancy Lucille Jensen, 82, of Kalispell, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Helena.
Man doesn't know why he was arrested
Kalispell Police Department received a report from a man who claimed he was arrested and taken to jail when he tried to pawn a chain saw he borrowed from a family member more than a year ago. He was calling police now because he purportedly talked to the family member, who said they did not report the chain saw stolen and didn’t know why he was arrested.
TSA: Please don't pack knives, guns in carry-on bag
One pen-sized flare, two cans of bear spray, 18 knives, a bright pink stun gun, eight bullets, two martial arts kubatons, a few gun magazines, a slingshot and two jars of huckleberry jam.
Donald Butts, 91
Donald Butts, 91, longtime resident of Bigfork, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Burger battle returns to Whitefish Feast
Whitefish Feast festivities conclude Saturday, May 18 with the annual Battle of the Burgers contest.
Letters to the editor May 16
In a letter printed in the Daily Inter Lake (May 12) former Sen. Bob Brown publicly announced he is a cheerleader for Llew Jones’ “Republican” enslavement caucus. He joins ranks with the corrupt wing of the Republican Party: Llew Jones, Ed Buttrey, Frank Garner, Nancy Balance and a host of others with expertise in backroom deals with big government Democrats like Gov. Bullock and Senate Minority Leader John Sesso.
Facing cancer, local writer publishes his life's stories
The author portrays himself as a close cousin to hapless and about as nimble as a mountain goat in cowboy boots.
Bonnie R. Hall, 76
On Sept. 12, 1942, a beautiful baby girl, Bonnie Raye Walker, was born in Wenatchee, Washington. She was the only child of Bonnie and Raymond Walker, but having a very close large family, all of her cousins were like siblings to her. Bonnie had a carefree childhood surrounded by much family, love, laughter and happiness. Her family moved a lot during her younger years, as times were tough and they followed the work wherever it led. They finally settled in Libby, Montana, in her high school years.
Teresa 'Teri' Lynne Cassidy, 63
Teresa “Teri” Lynne Cassidy, 63, passed away May 14, 2019, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Port Polson Players stage Western musical
At long last spring has sprung, and The Port Polson Players are ready to tickle your funny bone with “The Phantom of Singing Hills” at Polson’s Theatre on the Lake.
Thankful historic church was saved
St. Matthew’s Catholic Church has been a landmark and part of the downtown Kalispell landscape since it opened in 1911, and we’re relieved the church is able to be repaired following a Mother’s Day fire that tore through the basement, causing an estimated $150,000 in damage.
Documentary concert showcases America's history in song and verse
Historic documentary meets live concert performance as Romancing the West comes to the Museum at Central School at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, as Northwest Montana Historical Society presents this educational time-traveling experience. Singer/songwriter Christina Lynn Martin and cowboy poet and balladeer Butch Martin tell the human story of over 250 years of the people of the American West through their trials, tribulations and triumphs and celebrate their diverse cultures, lives and legacies.
Flathead, Glacier softball ready for Western AA tourney
This year, instead of a playoff format, Western AA softball will play a divisional tournament, which starts today in Missoula.
Bigfork's Young, McAnally event winners at divisional track
MISSOULA — Bigfork’s Anya Young won the 800 and 3,200 and Ashton McAnally was first in the shot put to help the Bigfork girls hold a commanding lead in the team standings after Thursday’s competition at the Western B Divisional track and field meet.
Bigfork's Christiaens, Reichenbachs 2 matches away from state net titles
BOZEMAN — Bigfork’s Trey Christiaens (singles) and Clayton and Colton Reichenbach (doubles) have advanced to semifinal play at the Class B-C state tennis tournament.
NW A title matches set
Northwestern A Divisional tennis action winds down today with finals and consolations matches on the courts at Flathead Valley Community College, weather permitting, or The Summit, if rain forces play inside. Action will begin at 8 a.m.
Glacier's Smith in AA state tennis singles final
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Wednesday, May 15
Wolfpack Theatre wraps up season with wacky farce
Madcap predicaments meet the macabre in Joseph Kesselring’s classic black comedy “Arsenic and Old Lace” presented by the Wolfpack Theatre Co. May 20, 22 and 23. Curtain time is 6:33 p.m. in the Wolfpack Theatre at Glacier High School.
Hula Ho'ike dance celebrates aloha spirit
Halau Ka Waikahe Lani Malie and Halau Kahulaliwai-Hula Montana invite you to enjoy an afternoon of aloha spirit Saturday, May 25, in the Arts and Technology Building at Flathead Valley Community College.
Weekly events May 16-22
THURSDAY, MAY 16
Roommate gives an unfriendly send-off
There was a verbal rumble on Trumble Creek Road in Columbia Falls when a woman told Flathead County Sheriff’s Office she was “just trying to load a U-Haul” and her roommate allegedly started harassing her, blocking her path and recording her on video. Although the troublesome roommate was supposed to leave for a couple of hours so she could finish packing, she reportedly returned and was verbally aggressive and threw items at her.
John 'Jon' R. Schumacher, 81
John “Jon” R. Schumacher passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019, at his home in Missoula.
Barbara Jean Allison, 68
Barbara Jean Allison, 68, passed away May 7, 2019, from injuries received in a vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 2 between Kalispell and Columbia Falls. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Diane Lynn (Hill) Dill, 67
Diane Lynn (Hill) Dill, 67, of Kalispell, passed away May 9, 2019, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family.
Doris 'Dolly' M. (Walton) Lee
Doris “Dolly” M. (Walton) Lee, a longtime resident of Columbia Falls, died unexpectedly Monday the 13th of May, 2019, at North Valley Hospital in Whitefish.
Flathead area students excel at state music festival
Student musicians from northwestern Montana high schools participated in the Western State Solo and Ensemble Festival in Helena earlier this month.
Increase expected in summer air travel
Glacier Park International Airport officials are ramping up for what is expected to be its busiest season yet.
Waterton Lakes still recovering from Kenow Fire
Waterton Lakes National Park continues to recover from the Kenow wildfire of 2017. The fire ultimately burned about 94,000 acres overall and about 48,000 acres in Waterton Lakes National Park, a sister park to Glacier National Park.
Northwestern A Divisional No surprises in singles play
There were no surprises in singles play on Wednesday at the Northwestern A Divisional tennis tournament on the courts at Flathead Valley Community College.
Baseball Lakers AA, A host Canadian Days Tourney
The Kalispell Lakers A American Legion baseball team will be shooting for their third straight Canadian Days Tournament title this weekend.
Bigfork girls 3rd at state golf
MISSOULA — The Bigfork girls golf team picked up the third-place trophy at the Class B state tournament on Wednesday at Canyon River Golf Course.
Tuesday, May 14
Bullock joins 2020 Democratic presidential race
HELENA — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock announced Tuesday that he is seeking the Democratic presidential nomination, distinguishing himself among nearly two dozen candidates as the field’s only statewide elected official to win a state that President Donald Trump carried in 2016.
Legals May 14, 2019
No. 26215 STATE OF INDIANA IN THE LAGRANGE CIRCUIT COURT COUNTY OF LAGRANGE CAUSE No. 44C01-1905-DN-000033 TIFFANY BEA DAVIS, Petitioner, and TIMOTHY JOHN CRAFT, Respondent. SUMMONS AND NOTICE TO RESPONDENT TO: Timothy John Craft Pursuant to Trial Rule 4.13 of the Indiana Rules of Civil Procedure: Be it known that on the 6th day of May, 2019, Tiffany Bea Davis, by her attorney, ERNSBERGER & HELMER, P.C. by R. Larry Helmer, 408 N. Detroit St., LaGrange, Indiana 46761, filed in the Office of the Clerk of LaGrange County, Indiana, a civil lawsuit entitled: In Re: The Marriage of Tiffany Bea Davis and Timothy John Craft, under Cause No. 44C01-1905-DN-000033. This summons by publication is specifically directed to Respondent, Timothy John Craft, whose address and whereabouts are unknown. Said Respondent, Timothy John Craft, is hereby notified of the Final Hearing to be held on July 25, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. o'clock in the LaGrange Circuit Court, and that unless said Respondent appears and defends said action within thirty (30) days after the third notice to Respondent by publication, judgment by default may be entered against him for the relief demanded in said Petition for Dissolution of Marriage on the 6th day of May, 2019. Witness the Clerk and Seal of this Court this 6th day of May, 2019. /s/ Bonnie J. Brown Clerk, LaGrange Circuit Court By: /s/ R. Larry Helmer ERNSBERGER & HELMER, P.C. R. Larry Helmer, Attorney No. 7647-49 408 N. Detroit St. Lagrange, Indiana 46761 (260) 499-4444 May 14, 21, 28, 2019 MNAXLP __________________________
FVCC holds pinning ceremony for 16 nursing graduates
Flathead Valley Community College will honor its current class of 16 Registered Nursing program graduates during a traditional pinning ceremony Friday, May 17, at 2 p.m. in the large community room inside the Arts and Technology Building on campus.
Registration open for 'Kid's College'
Registration is open for Flathead Valley Community College’s “Kid’s College.” The classes are aimed at keeping children and teens engaged in meaningful learning throughout the summer through a variety of week-long morning and afternoon courses beginning June 10 and concluding Aug. 16.
Airport to welcome new flights in style
Glacier Park International Airport staff plan on welcoming the first incoming flights from recently-added direct routes in style, with an elaborate water arch as the aircraft taxi to the gates, according to a press release from the airport.
Local woman vies for Ultimate Extreme Huntress
Angie Tennison parked her pickup at a Forest Service gated road with plans for a solo archery hunt. She watched with dismay as another truck pulled up and stopped.
Glacier wildlife photographer shares latest video footage
Renowned local photographer Sumio Harada will show some of his recent footage of wildlife in Glacier National Park at the Montana House on Saturday, May 25.
Bear attacks llama near Whitefish
A black bear weighing approximately 150 pounds mortally wounded a llama on private property near Whitefish on Sunday, according to Flathead County Sheriff’s Office logs and information from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. The caller, who had his gun out, said the bear kept circling the property. Other livestock was inside a closed barn. A veterinarian euthanized the llama and a bear specialist set a trap to try and capture the bear. FWP officials warn that bears are active right now and mostly in lower elevations awaiting the spring “green-up” when vegetation emerges as an abundant food source. Residents and recreationists are advised to be extra vigilant about bear awareness and remove or secure food attractants, use electric fencing to protect livestock and carry bear spray in the outdoors.
Bigfork girls sitting 3rd at state golf
MISSOULA — Another day like Tuesday and the Bigfork girls might bring home a state trophy.
State for AA, B-C tennis
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Monday, May 13
Fire believed to have started in kitchen area
A group of St. Matthew’s School seventh-graders gathered Monday morning outside of St. Matthew’s Catholic Church to recite the rosary. The day before a fire had engulfed the basement of the historic church in downtown Kalispell.
Observations from the 66th session
The 66th legislative session is completed. I was humbled by the opportunity to serve the citizens of Flathead County in my first Session.
Man shoots his hand while cleaning gun
Flathead County Sheriff’s Office responded to report on Martini Lane in Columbia Falls where a man accidentally shot his hand while cleaning a gun.
Letters to the editor May 13
I am writing to commend the class, maturity and grace of the Flathead High School seniors who were defaulted from two matches at this week’s Northern AA Divisional Tennis tournament because one was taking IB tests at Flathead when their matches were called.
Sunday, May 12
Basement fire damages historic St. Matthew's Church
Bill Hensleigh was inside the historic St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in downtown Kalispell a little after 5 p.m. on Sunday, praying as he walked past stained glass windows. The windows were open at the bottom to let in the evening breeze. When he reached a stained glass window of Saint Thomas Aquinas located on the north side of the building, he stopped, noticing a wisp of smoke.
Letters to the editor May 12
There’s been a recent push in the editorial pages urging the governor to sign SB 239, which would grant a tax holiday to companies who provide internet service. As a legislator, I opposed this bill because the industry consistently misrepresented the intent of it.
Self-taught artist finds inspiration from nature
In a yurt along Montana 206, a local potter puts her spin on traditional art.
Kila farmers find their niche raising emus
Don Collins is a fourth-generation Montanan who has always had a knack for sidestepping activities often associated with residents in Big Sky country.
Time to rise and shine, sleepy head
Motel housekeeping found a bunch of mail, a smashed up laptop and a man sleeping in the bed while trying to clean the room, according to Kalispell Police Department logs. The mail was collected and returned to the post office. The man put his belongings into a garbage bag and moved along.
Michael Edward Box, 71
Michael Edward Box, 71, was called home by the Lord on May 7, 2019, after an extended battle with pancreatic cancer.
Linda Sue Powell, 71
On Wednesday, April 17, 2019, Linda Sue Powell went to be with the Lord at the age of 71 years. Though Linda’s family and friends will miss her presence, we rejoice in her eternity.
Raymond 'Jayson' Bell, 43
Raymond “Jayson” Bell was born Dec. 15, 1975, and went to run his hounds in heaven the morning of May 4, 2019.
Miriam Batt Foot, 90
Miriam Batt Foot, 90, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Expressions Memory Care in Kalispell.
Lana Nelson, 78
Lana Nelson, 78, passed away on May 8, 2019, at Northwest Health Center in Kalispell.
Margrye M. (Roeseler) Butchart, 102
By immigrating to Canada in January 2011, Margrye carried on the pioneering spirit of her parents. Her father crossed the Atlantic in a sailboat as a very young lad and her parents moved West to Montana by covered wagon. Margrye’s final journey ended with her passing in Victoria, British Columbia, April 22, 2019, following a stroke. Predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Maro Neelands Butchart; her parents Zelma (Trowbridge) and William F. Roeseler; brothers Harold, Lyle, and Ernest; sisters Vera Roeseler and Liane (Bob) McGuire; and her niece Marie Doyle, her radiant smile will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Bonita Smith of Victoria, British Columbia, and Nadine (Don) Hart of Loomis, California, her cousin Nilmeh Cook of Nashville, Tennessee; her nephews Bob (Calgary, Alberta), Brian (Springdale, Arkansas), and Lynn (Stanford, Montana) McGuire and Fred (Tampa, Florida) and William (Kirkland, Washington) Roeseler, and by all those who knew her.
Montana safe for online dating, report says
Online dating can be intimidating and those first-date anxieties many people experience, such as gauging how much of your personal life to dust off in conversation, may intensify as the meet-up moves from behind a screen to in-person.
Baby photographer captures infants' first images
Swaddled newborns tend to doze through their first photo session at Kalispell Regional Medical Center, oblivious to the camera capturing the first images of their lives.
Mental-health clinic eyes nonprofit shift to access resources
In February, the patient waiting list at Sweetgrass Psychological Services in Whitefish hit 150 people, which is a crisis figure that founder Sara Boilen said equates to about a three-year wait time.
Inspired by FVCC graduates and their bright future
Flathead Valley Community College will hold its 51st commencement ceremony at our Kalispell campus on the evening of Friday, May 17. We will recognize and celebrate the achievements of 363 dedicated students earning 341 associate’s degrees and 43 certificates.
'Tomorrow-proofing' students at UM
When I was a student at West Point in the 1990s, the military component of my education focused on high-intensity conflict and Cold War-era strategies and tactics. Those were the wars of recent memory, so that’s what we trained for.
The war of the GOP
A half century ago the power in Montana politics was the Montana Power Company. Created to provide electricity for the operations of the Anaconda Copper Company, “the terrible twins” dominated Montana both economically and politically for most of the last century.
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- ClassOne Technology, a supplier of new wet process tools to the 200 mm and below semiconductor manufacturing industry headquartered in Kalispell, has sold its flagship Solstice S8 and Solstice LT electroplating tools to Cubic Mission Solutions, a business division of Cubic Corp. based in San Diego. The Solstice systems will be used for a variety of electroplating and related wet processes applications.
Self-sacrifice a big part of motherhood
There must be a million quotes about mothers.
Kathleen 'Kay' Marie Thomas, 72
Kay Thomas went home on April 25, 2019. While cancer winnowed off her mortal coil, it did not define her life and through the crucible of suffering a beautiful soul was refined for perfect praise. She finished well, with heaven-bent heart and faith unshaken.
Columbia Falls could benefit from resort tax
Columbia Falls has long branded itself as the “Gateway to Glacier National Park,” and with good reason.
Marjorie Caroline Gordon, 74
Marjorie Caroline Gordon, 74, went home to be with the Lord and receive her reward on Saturday, May 4, 2019. She is dancing with Jesus now in the garden of heaven.
Saturday, May 11
Chickens removed, but bunnies left behind
Someone on Ferndale Drive in Bigfork was sick of waiting on someone who was supposed to remove animals off her property, according to the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office. While the person removed chickens, there were still six rabbits remaining. She really didn’t want the animal owner back on the property, but said she would tell them they had until next week or she would call deputies back.
Stakeholders support redesignation of busy road
Stakeholders throughout Flathead County have signed resolutions of support to redesignate West Reserve Drive from a state urban route to a state primary route, which many hope will hit the fast-forward button toward widening the congested two-lane road.
$400M in state infrastructure funding OK'd
HELENA — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock signed a series of bills Friday that allow for spending nearly $400 million on buildings, bridges and water systems across the state — an effort aimed at creating jobs, boosting the state’s economy and clearing up a backlog of needed work.
Feast Whitefish begins today with Distiller's Fest
The fourth annual Feast Whitefish starts today, offering a full week of food and drink events, highlighting the best the Whitefish dining scene has to offer.
Sister of Mercy who served in Kalispell celebrate Jubilees
Four Sisters of Mercy who once served in Kalispell are celebrating Jubilees this year.
'Wishtree' project nurtures unity at Whitefish school
A tree has sprouted in the main hallway at Muldown Elementary School and hanging from its branches are colorful handwritten wishes.
Donald Gene Carder, 94
Donald Gene Carder went home to be with Jesus on April 26, 2019, at the age of 94, in Kalispell.
Interim Kootenai supervisor promotes forest resiliency
Kootenai National Forest’s temporary supervisor is on track to sell roughly 78 million board feet of timber this season, with plans to salvage burned timber from last year’s fires, but mostly, she wants to get back to cutting green trees.
Rodney Allen Jones, 78
Rodney Allen Jones, 78, passed away May 2, 2019, peacefully at the veterans home in Spokane, Washington.
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ANACONDA — Eureka bested host Anaconda in a doubleheader on Saturday, winning 7-6 and 5-3.
Polson finishes Laverne Combo play with 2 wins
BUTTE — Polson went 2-0 on the last day of action at the Laverne Combo Invitational Softball Tournament on Saturday.
Hot day for Whitefish, C-Falls tennis
Whitefish girls tennis won two Class A nonconference duals against Hamilton and Corvallis at Flathead Valley Community College on Saturday to complete regular season play.
Bigfork girls, boys invitational track champions
BIGFORK — The Bigfork girls won seven events, led by double winners Jordan Nelson (200 and 400), Anya Young (800 and 1,600) and Ashton McAnally (shot put and discus), on Saturday en route to the team title at the Bigfork Invitational track meet.
Coco, Hill Whitefish Marathon winners
WHITEFISH — Drew Coco of Whitefish was the lone runner to break 3 hours on Saturday for the Whitefish Marathon.
Friday, May 10
Libby, Polson and C-Falls earn wins on first day of Laverne Combo
BUTTE — The Libby Loggers beat Miles City 6-2 on Friday to open the Laverne Combo Invitational Softball Tournament.
Whitefish netters top Polson twice
WHITEFISH — Gracie Smyley pulled out an impressive win at No. 1 singles and the Whitefish girls dominated overall for a 6-1 Northwestern A dual girls tennis victory over Polson.
Glacier boys, girls division champs
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Glacier, Yellowstone announce plans to collar grizzlies
Glacier National Park estimates there are about 300 grizzly bears in the park, which is part of the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem, and park officials announced Wednesday the launch of efforts to capture and mark a sample of grizzlies in the park as part of an interagency campaign to monitor the bears in the larger ecosystem.
Lakeside Community Club notches another milestone
Lakeside area women gathered in celebration of the Lakeside Community Club’s 110th anniversary on Wednesday.
Whitefish Center to discuss soil contamination
The Whitefish School District’s Center for Sustainability and Entrepreneurship discovered last summer that topsoil acquired from a regional supplier was contaminated with herbicides.
Kila principal placed on paid leave
Kila School Principal Jason Christy has been put on paid administrative leave following a special board meeting at 5 p.m. April 24 that adjourned within 16 minutes, according to
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Ferndale yard sale
Thursday, May 9
Bullock signs Medicaid expansion bill
HELENA — Gov. Steve Bullock signed a bill Thursday to continue Montana’s Medicaid expansion program for another six years, as long as federal funding continues.
West Reserve deserves attention
The idea of getting money sooner rather than later to expand West Reserve Drive to five lanes is an exciting prospect that already has drawn support from many stakeholders.
New law allows recovery of bighorn skulls, horns
With the passage of Senate Bill 344 into law, it is now legal to pick up and possess the skulls and horns of bighorn sheep that died of natural causes. Those who recover horns and/or skulls must report the find to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks within 48 hours and present it to FWP for inspection and plugging within 10 days. The fee for inspection and plugging is $25.
Col. Falls meets state benchmark for resort tax
The Montana Department of Commerce has determined that the city of Columbia Falls qualifies as a resort community under state law, meaning the city can ask voters to approve a resort tax in the future.
Northwest Ballet Co. brings 'Sleeping Beauty' to life
“Sleeping Beauty” is one of the most famous ballets, with music by Russian composer Tchaikovsky, who also composed “Nutcracker” and “Swan Lake.”
Letters to the editor May 9
“Remember the Maine!” Does anyone? The Maine was a battleship harbored in Havana in 1898 that unexpectedly exploded, possibly by radicals. Immediately, with the help of William Randolph Hearst, a newspaper publisher who invented that famous slogan advocating retaliation, we declared war and conquered Cuba, and then the Philippines. When asked why we decided to invade the Philippines, 5,000 miles away, President McKinley was dumbfounded. So, he declared “...to Christianize it.”, even though Filipinos had been worshipping Christ for several hundred years.
Kalispell approves permit for respite home near hospital
The Kalispell City Council voted unanimously during a public meeting on Monday to approve a conditional use permit that will allow for a community center to be built near Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
A declining wildland deer herd
Forestry Expo puts natural resources in the spotlight
When the Family Forestry Expo first started, some of the trees in the Ronald Buentemeier Educational Forest off Trumbull Creek Road were just saplings.
Wolfpack clinches division with crosstown win
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Street, Perrin, Deck state track leaders for all classes in track
Angellica Street of Columbia Falls, Ben Perrin of Flathead and Drew Deck of Glacier top the latest edition of Elite Track and Field Lists for Montana, which is compiled by Jeff Hedstrom, a montanatrack.com representative.
Glacier's Todd wins javelin with 208-8 throw javelin
Evan Todd, the defending Class AA state champion in the javelin, recorded a personal best effort with a throw of 208 feet, 8 inches on Thursday during a nonscoring dual track meet with Columbia Falls at Glacier High School.
Glacier, Flathead load up for semifinals
Seeded players at the Northern AA Divisional tennis tournament on Thursday at Flathead Valley Community College performed well for the most part.
Wednesday, May 8
Glacier Park update: Road open to Avalanche
Vehicles can now travel the 15.5 miles of the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park from the west entrance to Avalanche as crews continue to make progress clearing the full road of snow.
Glacier Chorale holds auditions for singers in the 37th concert season
Glacier Chorale conductor Micah Hunter invites singers in all voice ranges to audition for a spot in the 70-voice choir. He is especially interested in hearing baritone and tenor voices.
Glacier Symphony announces 2019 scholarship winners
Four student musicians who perform frequently with the Glacier Symphony were awarded 2019 Youth Music Experience Scholarships April 27. Music Director John Zoltek and board member Mark Holston presented the awards onstage at intermission of the Symphony’s Spring Festival concert.
Glacier Park selects artists-in-residence
Three artists have been selected to participate in the 2019 Artist-in-Residence Program at Glacier National Park. The artists are Amory Abbott, Chad Farnes and Nic Fischer.
David Boone returns to Missoula music scene
Missoula songwriter David Boone has returned after a seven-year hiatus to release the first two singles from his forthcoming album “A Bubble To Burst.” The tracks, “Country Song” and “Work in Progress” were produced by UK-based Danton Supple, known for his work producing acts like Coldplay and U2. “Work in Progress” features Pearl Jam bassist and fellow Montana native, Jeff Ament, on bass.
True story of 18th century martyred nuns
“Dialogues des Carmelites” (“Dialogues of the Carmelites”) is based on the true story of 16 Carmelite nuns and lay sisters who martyred themselves during the French Revolution instead of renouncing their vows. The opera is set between 1789 and 1794 in both Paris and the town of Compiegne in northeast France, the site of the nun’s convent. Like many operas, “Dialogues des Carmelites” features friendship, purity, sacrifice, love, rejection, aspiration and spirituality, but this opera ties together these elements in a unique way. In fact, Opera News rates the finale as the most stunning moment of spirituality in all of opera. The nuns sing the fervent prayer “Salve Regina,” and one by one they are taken offstage and killed, the whack of the guillotine punctuating the music. The nuns’ voices are reduced in number one by one until there is only one sister left, and then none.
Song-writing course offered at FVCC
The season for song begins this month with the introduction of an intensive song-writing course offered during Flathead Valley Community College’s first summer session.
Crown Guitar Festival announces Bozeman line-up
The Crown Guitar Workshop and Festival makes its premiere in Bozeman this summer by bringing some of the world’s best guitarists to the gateway to Yellowstone National Park to perform concerts and teach students — young and old alike — the magic of playing the guitar.
Weekly events May 9 to 15
THURSDAY, MAY 9
'The Outsiders' pits humanity against social injustice
Call them what you want … losers, delinquents, outsiders. Ponyboy Curtis and his friends can’t seem to escape from these labels and are stuck marginalized by society. When two unfortunate Greasers, Johnny and Ponyboy, are assaulted by a rival gang, the result is a brawl that ends in the death of a Social gang member. As the boys go into hiding, tension begins to mount between the two rival gangs, setting off a turbulent chain of events. While some Greasers try to achieve redemption, others meet tragic ends.
Whitefish only district to OK school levies
Preliminary results are in for two remaining school districts with levy requests following elections Tuesday.
Columbia Falls woman ID'd as victim of fatal crash
Authorities have identified a Columbia Falls woman as the victim of a fatal crash on U.S. 2 near the airport on May 7.
Lewis F. McCready, 89
Lewis F. McCready, 89, of Whitefish, passed away May 5, 2019, at the Veterans Home.
James Vincent Baiar, 80
James Vincent Baiar passed away on May 1, 2019, at the age of 80 years.
Sound and the fury - turn down the bass
In Columbia Falls, a Fourth Avenue resident claimed neighbors were playing their music loud. How loud? So loud that it purportedly caused pictures to vibrate right off the wall. Columbia Falls Police advised a woman to turn down the bass. The resident called back reportedly complaining she did not turn it down. They were advised to file a complaint with the landlord.
Holocaust, synagogue shooting survivor shares powerful story
Judah Samet is not a tall man. He is not physically imposing. He does not even have a big, booming voice. But when he speaks, the power of his testimony of survival holds the audience captive to his story.
Google reverses course after barring Elk Foundation ad
Google Inc. reversed course Friday and said it had erred when rejecting an advertisement from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
Charles Florian 'Charlie' Thiel, 79
Charles Florian “Charlie” Thiel, 79, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2019, at Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls where he had lived for several years.
Local farmers markets kick off season in May
‘Tis the season. Farmers markets are springing up across the Flathead Valley. Whether you’re in the market for garden plants, homemade edibles, homegrown produce, handcrafted goods or just want to enjoy a little people-watching, here’s where the action is.
Glacier boys division giants
By DAVID LESNICK
Tuesday, May 7
James Ward Johnson
James Ward Johnson passed in peace on Monday, April 22, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.
One woman dead, another injured in car crash near airport
A Tuesday morning crash involving a passenger vehicle and a dump truck on U.S. 2 East has left one person dead and another severely injured.
High school bond refinancing explained
Taxpayers living in the Kalispell School District have seen school taxes on two high-school district bond issues go up in 2018 and 2019, but relief is coming in 2021 and 2022.
David Snyder Robins, 79
Scholar. Soldier. Diplomat.
Restoration of gardens underway
The grounds at the Conrad Mansion Museum in Kalispell are in a state of upheaval.
911 Center refinancing will save county $334,000
The Flathead County commissioners have signed a final resolution to refinance the bond for the 911 Emergency Communications Center, a move that will save the county about $334,000 in net present expenses over the remaining 10 years of the 20-year bond.
Loretta 'Lori' Sieler, 63
Loretta “Lori” Sieler went home to heaven to be with her Savior on May 3, 2019.
Voters reject Kalispell school levy request
The mood was likely somber after ballots were counted and levies defeated in school districts around the valley.
Polson tops C-Falls in girls, boys tennis
Hannah Schweikert picked up a signature victory Tuesday on the courts at Flathead Valley Community College and The Summit.
Bigfork girls 2nd at Division 3 golf
ANACONDA — The Bigfork girls golf team qualified for the upcoming Class B state tournament by placing second behind Missoula Loyola on Tuesday at the Class B Division 3 Meet at the Old Works Golf Course.
Loggers take out Lions, 14-8
LIBBY — Libby used a strong start to beat Eureka 14-8 in nonconference softball play on Tuesday.
Monday, May 6
Eugene Ewalt Hamann, 87
Eugene Ewalt Hamann, 87, passed away Dec. 18, 2018, at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls.
Polls open Tuesday for school elections
Polls are open Tuesday for school elections in Columbia Falls, Evergreen, Marion and Whitefish school districts.
Car crash is catalyst for nurse's intensive care work
When Eric Vezina was 20 years old, he was involved in a horrific single-car accident outside of New Bedford, Massachusetts, that left him with six severed tendons in his right arm, multiple punctured arteries, a detached optic nerve and a severe concussion.
Proposed respite home under consideration
Kalispell City Council will consider a conditional-use permit request from Terry and Lori Williamson for a community center at 15 Glacier View Drive during tonight’s meeting.
Whitefish man with criminal history dies
A man with a long criminal history in Flathead County has died.
Man fired up after going 'cold turkey'
A man was reported to Kalispell Police Department for making threats toward staff and allegedly stated, possibly in an email, that he was off his pain meds “cold turkey” and was fired up and unhappy with what he perceived “as government agencies not talking to each other.” He purportedly made statements about “how he can see why people go off their meds and post offices get blown up.”
Letters to the editor May 6
While watching the Senate hearings with Attorney General Barr this past Wednesday, and hearing the Democratic senators and later some Democratic House members call him a liar, I was reminded to the old adage the went like this: “It takes a liar to know a liar.”
Whitefish ponders short-term rental, hotel restrictions
The Whitefish City Council will look at ways to further regulate or limit short-term rentals throughout the city during a work session today.
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- Jellison Road railroad crossing in Columbia Falls will be closed in both directions today through May 8 for construction. Motorists/cyclists will need to find an alternative route.
Sunday, May 5
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Births — NVH March
Gentry Michael O’Day, son of Mick O’Day and Bailey Bute of Somers, was born March 23 at North Valley Hospital.
Evergreen auto detailing business expands to windshield work
Keith McAtee, owner of Grime 2 Shine, has seen extremes in the automotive detailing business.
Evergreen's Plant Land is popular go-to garden center
Plant Land, a year-round wonderland of green, is a family owned and operated greenhouse and garden center that put down roots in Evergreen in 1986.
Vitalant building blood-donor base at Evergreen center
Just one year after its opening in March 2018, Vitalant, an Evergreen-based nonprofit blood donation center, has become the sole blood supplier for Kalispell Regional Medical Center and North Valley Hospital and is the only local blood supplier in the valley.
Construction to begin in mid-May for The Woodlands
Developer Curt Lund is creating a residential community in Evergreen aimed at solving many common dilemmas of aging.
Flaming Arrow opens shooting range in Evergreen
Flaming Arrow Archery owner Nicole Tindale recently moved her shop to Evergreen and couldn’t be happier.
Legals May 5, 2019
No. 26138 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Kalispell City Council is considering an amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy - Plan It 2035 to include property generally located at the northwest and northeast corners of the intersection of Church Drive and U.S. 93 North and further described as Lot 2 of COS 17246, Lot 1B of the Amended Plat of Lot 1 of Patterson Tracts in Section 12, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, and Government Lots 3 and 4 and the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 7, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana; to expand the annexation policy boundary north to include said described property; and to designate said described properties with Neighborhood Commercial, High Density Residential, Urban Mixed Use, and Suburban Residential uses. The Kalispell City Planning Board has considered the amendment, held a public hearing on March 12, 2019, and presented Resolution KGPA-19-02 to the Kalispell City Council recommending adoption of the amendment. The Kalispell City Council, on April 1, 2019, passed a Resolution of Intention to Adopt, Revise, or Reject a Recommended Amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy -- Plan It 2035. On April 15, 2019, at 7:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, the Kalispell City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy - Plan It 2035. To accommodate further publishing dates, the City Council will extend this public hearing to May 6, 2019, at 7:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell. The proposed amendment can be viewed on the city's website at www.kalispell.com/agendacenter or in the office of the City Clerk at 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell. Any person wishing to address the proposed amendment may appear at this hearing and make oral statements or present same in writing. Written comments may also be submitted for council consideration by delivering the same to the City Clerk at 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901, or by email to cityclerk@kalispell.com prior to the hearing. For additional information please contact the City Clerk at (406) 758-7756. Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC, City Clerk April 14, 21, May 5, 2019 MNAXLP __________________________
Roundup grant shines a light on safety
On behalf of Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp, Ian Bartling, camp wilderness program coordinator, emailed the Inter Lake to thank Flathead Electric Cooperative’s Roundup for Safety program for providing funds for safety initiatives in the local communities.
Downtown Kalispell contest calls for color, innovation
A sculptural bicycle-rack design contest is the inaugural project of the new Kalispell Arts On the Street committee.
Mr. McGregor's garden under siege
A couple of rascally rabbits kept getting onto a caller’s property and eating all the plants, according to Kalispell Police Department logs. No word on the whereabouts of Peter, Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-Tail.
Volunteers tackle trash left behind at popular national forest shooting site
A gloved hand plucked up bullet-riddled, tall-boy cans of a rotgut brand of beer.
State eyes reclassification of Kalispell's West Reserve Drive
Officials with the Montana Department of Transportation are looking into potentially redesignating West Reserve Drive from a state urban route to a state primary route — a switch up that could allow for more money to be allocated toward widening the busy road to five lanes and enable the road expansion to get underway much sooner.
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The Bigfork Area Chamber’s spring luncheon is noon, Tuesday, May 14, at the Bigfork Inn. The event will feature a presentation from Montana West Economic Development and a discussion of current Chamber projects. The cost is $20 per person.
Take steps to reduce human-wildlife conflicts
Grizzly Mini Storage. Grizzly Security. Grizzly Den. Grizzly Interiors. Grizzly Bail Bonds.
'The 38 special' conservative caucus
As I reflect on the 66th Legislature I cannot but help to tell you my utmost truth, because to me truth is much more interesting than political cliché. Minority Leader Casey Schreiner is correct. All his party’s major goals were accomplished. His minority party, along with the moderate “solutions caucus” Republicans controlled the deciding votes this session.
Democrats delivered in 66th Legislature
Four months ago, as the newly elected House Democratic Leader for the 2019 legislative session, I made a promise to the people of Montana that Democrats would lead with solutions.
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Flathead Land Trust is partnering with the Flathead River to Lake Initiative for an online auction of eight one-of-a kind wooden hand-painted canoe paddles.
Letters to the editor May 5
I agree with a previous letter (“DUI system not working” May 2) that something must be done about driving under the influence, but I’m not sure the idea of a marked driver license or any other law aimed to prevent will work.
Veteran instructors open new training facility north of Kalispell
Glacier Gymnastics opened its doors on April 29 and already has a waiting list for a few of its classes.
When the 'Solutions Caucus' did - and didn't - vote with Dems
HELENA — The highest-profile bill in the 2019 Montana Legislature, a measure renewing the state’s 2015 Medicaid expansion, was opposed by the official leadership of the House and Senate Republican majorities. It passed anyway.
William 'Bub' Lodinoff, 74
William “Bub” Lodinoff, 74, of Kalispell, passed away from a sudden heart attack on April 18, 2019, in ICU at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. He was the son of Alex and Maxine Lodinoff.
A shining example of how our political system should work
At the start of the legislative session, I delivered my fourth and final State of the State address. I shared my optimism that in Montana we can still be a shining example of how our political system is supposed to work and that as elected leaders we should base our decisions not only on today’s needs, but with an eye toward improving the Montana our kids and grandkids – future legislators and governors – will inherit.
Saturday, May 4
PHOTOS: Spartan Beast race in Bigfork
Photos as competitors navigate the 13-mile Spartan Beast race at Flathead Lake Lodge in Bigfork on Saturday.
Legals May 4, 2019
No. 26180 Public Notice: On or after May 13th, 2019 Ranger Storage will have a public auction. Gardner Auction Service will conduct the auction at 200 United Drive, Kalispell MT 59901 and at gardnerauction.com. To be sold for cash, the personal items stored at Ranger Storage, 4181 Hwy 93 S Kalispell, MT by the following persons: Sean Sauls C/O Mark Buckwalter, Michael Ramsey, Jesus Din and that have received notice per MCA 70-6-420. Ranger Storage office: 282 Fourth Ave WN, Kalispell, MT 59901. Phone 406-755-1102 May 4, 11, 2019 MNAXLP __________________________
Columbia Falls students spruce up retaining wall with mural
Members of the Columbia Falls High School art club graciously spruced up the concrete wall in front of the Hungry Horse News last week.
Sun Road plowing progress made; projects outlined
Crews plowing the west side of Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park this week reached the chutes below Arches, moving ever closer to Logan Pass.
Whitefish relocated boat inspection station
In partnership with Whitefish Lake Institute, the city of Whitefish has relocated Whitefish’s aquatic invasive species prevention and decontamination to a location closer to Whitefish Lake.
Biological Station director elected to prestigious group
Jim Elser, director of the Flathead Lake Biological Station and University of Montana Bierman Professor of Ecology, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of his achievements in scientific research.
James Robert Pallo, 73
James Robert Pallo, 73, of Florence, Montana, passed away on April 29, 2019, at the home of his eldest son in Florence.
Miss Rodeo Montana plans fundraising gala
Miss Rodeo Montana Kayla Seaman of Kalispell is gearing up for national competition with a fundraising gala May 18.
Fisticuffs over furniture at food bank
A fight over a used couch broke out at the food bank, according to Kalispell Police Department logs. The reporting party had been waiting all day to claim the furniture in the parking lot. Management said the furniture was free to anyone who had the means to remove it from the property, but the woman didn’t have a truck to haul it away. In the meantime, another man and his wife arrived in a truck and received permission to take the furniture. The woman told the couple that she had called dibs, so they agreed to give her until 3 p.m. to haul it away. When the furniture wasn’t removed at 3 p.m., the man and his wife returned and began loading the furniture. The woman offered the man $60 to move the furniture for her, and he in turn offered her $50 for the furniture. Neither agreed on the arrangement. When the man began loading the furniture, the woman allegedly slapped him in the face. He refused to pursue charges and finished loading the furniture.
Fourth Kalispell student-built home ready for debut
The Kalispell Student Built Homes program will put its fourth house, located at 621 Corporate Drive in Kalispell, on the market May 13.
Roe titles for Flathead, Glacier
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Frampton wins No. 1 singles title at Kalispell Invite tennis
For the first time ever, every match scheduled at the Kalispell Invitational tennis tournament was completed at Flathead Valley Community College on Saturday.
Ryggs Johnston cards 67, leads Lake City Open by four shots
POLSON — Ryggs Johnston of Libby shot a first-round 67 on Saturday for a four-shot lead at the 29th annual Lake City Open at Polson Bay Golf Course.
Baseball Kalispell Lakers AA top Belgrade Bandits twice
The Kalispell Lakers AA had nine hits in each game of an American Legion baseball doubleheader on Saturday at Griffin Field in sweeping the Belgrade Bandits 11-1 and 7-4.
Friday, May 3
Hellgate bounces banged-up Bravettes
Flathead Bravettes softball dropped an 11-4 decision to the Hellgate Knights at Kidsports Complex on Friday.
Bullock signs sports betting bill
HELENA — Montana became the first state to legalize sports betting this year after Gov. Steve Bullock signed a bill Friday for the state lottery to oversee a system of wagering through kiosks and mobile applications that could be running by fall.
FVCC program brings back traditional logging skills
The Natural Resources Conservation and Management program, though it has gone by many names over the years, was one of the original programs Flathead Valley Community College started with in 1967.
Spartan Race challenges athletes at Bigfork course
Competitors are ready for miles of mud, sweat and cheers at this year’s Spartan Race, returning to Flathead Lake Lodge in Bigfork Saturday and Sunday.
Weekend update
Kalispell Krushers fundraiser
Submarine veterans gather in Kalispell
Submarine veterans of the Flathead will gather today and Saturday for the spring meeting of the U.S. Submarine Veterans Inc. Montana Base and for an update on the construction of the USS Montana.
Legals May 3, 2019
No. 26192 Notice of sale of the following personal property: Gordon Breeden - A16, Shawn Sprague - D23, MerryBelle Tyler - E08, Michelle Emerson - E11, Michael Hornbuckle - G18, Jeff Gagne - J23, Derrick Perrson - J47. You are hereby given notice of intent to sell property stored with Alpine Storage Inc to satisfy the storage lien for delinquent charges. Auction will take place beginning at 5:00 p.m. at 271 United Drive, Kalispell, MT on May 10, 2019. NO CHECKS. All property must be removed promptly. May 3, 2019 MNAXLP __________________________
Solidarity vigil addresses anti-Semitism
Sundown on Wednesday, May 1, was the official start of Yom HaShoah, known internationally as the Holocaust Memorial Day.
Prepare for the war of the hoses
A Kalispell man warned dispatchers “there’s going to be a war” once his son arrived home because he was upset that neighbors were reportedly trespassing on his property to use his water after telling them not to. Dispatchers asked what he meant by a war and he said it probably would be a verbal one only, according to the Kalispell Police Department.
Track Another stacked, big field for Archie Roe Invitational
The impressive thing about the Archie Roe Invitational track and field extravaganza is it never seems to have a down year.
Thursday, May 2
Legals May 2, 2019
No. 26186 CLINTON J. FISCHER LAW OFFICE, P.C. Professional Center Building P.O. Box 879 Polson, MT 59860 Telephone: (406) 883-4395 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF ROBERT WOODROW FOUSEK, Decedent. PROBATE NO. DP-19-100B NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. A written statement of the claim indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim and the amount claimed may be filed with the Clerk of the District Court, Flathead County, Montana, or mailed, return receipt requested, to the Personal Representative at the following address: Catherine Fousek c/o Clinton J. Fischer Law Office, P.C. P.O. Box 879 Polson, MT 59860 DATED this 18th day of April, 2019. /s/ Clinton J. Fischer Clinton J. Fischer, Attorney for Personal Representative /s/ Catherine Fousek Catherine Fousek, Personal Representative PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE'S ATTORNEY: Clinton J. Fischer CLINTON J. FISCHER LAW OFFICE, P.C. Professional Center Building P. O. Box 879 Polson, Montana 59860 May 2, 9, 16, 2019 MNAXLP _________________________
Library board votes to keep gay-friendly book on shelf
The Kalispell ImagineIF Library Board of Trustees concluded at a public meeting on Wednesday that a LGBTQ-friendly children’s book recently read aloud to a group of pre-schoolers will remain on the shelf as part of the library’s collection, despite suggestions to remove it.
Jury awards $1.7M in stolen valor, fraud case
A Flathead District Court jury on Tuesday awarded $1.7 million in damages to Donald W. Kaltschmidt Jr. after finding Laron D. Shannon of Kalispell liable for fraud and negligent misrepresentation in a case involving an oilfield services company in which Kaltschmidt was a silent investor.
Slow-moving driver was having eye issues
Someone decided to call Kalispell Police Department after seeing a man driving slowly in opposite lanes and blocking traffic on Northridge Drive. The caller spoke to the man, who reportedly was looking for the veterans “hospital” and headed onto U.S. 93. Dispatchers asked the caller to ask the man if he was having a medical emergency, to which the caller replied “he took off, man he’s ancient!” Medical assistance was requested for the elder, who was reportedly having issues with his eyes. Medical officers cleared the man, and police tried to follow home “a little ways” because the man reportedly didn’t have alternative means to get home.
Letters to the editor May 2
How long must the carnage go on? Killing a young girl in her bed while allegedly driving under the influence is just disgusting. Something must be done!
Forest proposal good for business
Study after study has shown that outdoor recreation opportunities and access to public lands are essential to maintaining Montana’s robust economy.
Polson whips Flathead, Glacier routs Hellgate
In non-conference softball play at Kidsports Complex, the Polson Pirates won a 19-1 romp over the Flathead Bravettes on Thursday.
Wednesday, May 1
He said, she said: apartment living woes
Oh, the joys of living in an apartment. A woman claimed her downstairs neighbor was harassing her over the noise her TV made and kept pounding on her door and cursing at her, according to the Kalispell Police Department. Officers spoke with both parties. The neighbor claimed she kept dropping items and banging on the floor “all hours of the night.” She alleged she was “not having any raging parties,” just “moving about her apartment in a reasonable manner,” but would try to be more quiet in the future. They were advised to file a complaint with the apartment manager. All may have been for naught, as downstairs neighbor supposedly was moving out.
Vivian F. (Parker) Aylesworth, 87
Vivian F. (Parker) Aylesworth of Ronan passed away on Feb. 5, 2019, at the age of 87.
Lawrence John Athorn, 92
The Rev. Lawrence John Athorn, 92, of Bigfork, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at the Lakeview Care Center. He is survived by his wife Barbara, and his son Paul of Bigfork, and daughters Mary and Sarah of Pennsylvania.
School election mail-in ballots are due May 7
With an 8 p.m. deadline on Tuesday, May 7, voters living in districts with mail-ballot elections are reminded to drop them in the mail.
Forest proposal could add 40 miles of new trails
The proposed alternative would sanction construction of nearly 40 miles of new trails in the Flathead National Forest in the vicinity of Whitefish, an outcome that would probably please many in the regional mountain biking community.
U.S. 93 can be deadly for grizzlies
Grizzly bears sometimes leave the Mission Mountains and cross U.S. 93 along a roughly 13-mile stretch of the highway north of St. Ignatius.
Bald eagle died from lead poisoning
Necropsy results from a dead bald eagle found near Lower McDonald Creek in February in Glacier National Park have determined the bird died of lead poisoning.
Legislature gives green light to National Day of the Cowboy
Montana has joined more than a dozen other states in the nation in the designation of the National Day of the Cowboy — a watershed moment for many across the state after the Senate voted 43-7 in favor of the measure last week.
Ceremony planned for Holocaust Memorial Day
Members of the Glacier Jewish Community invite the public to a ceremony and gathering at 7 p.m. today, May 1, on the eve of Holocaust Memorial Day/Yom HaShoah. The gathering will take place at the Whitefish Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gymnasium, located at 6330 U.S. 93.
Permit sought for dog kennel in Echo Lake area
The Flathead County Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting Tuesday, May 7, to discuss three separate requests for conditional-use permits, including one that would allow for a commercial kennel operation in the Echo Lake Zoning District.
Courtyard Apartments renovation completed
Montana Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney and state Commerce Director Tara Rice were in Kalispell Tuesday for the grand opening of the Courtyard Apartments, a 32-unit affordable housing complex that underwent a $4.8 million through a collaboration that included federal housing tax credits.
Legals May 1, 2019
No. 26070 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 change in the zoning designation in a portion of the Lower Side Zoning District from SAG-5 Suburban Agricultural to R-1 Suburban Residential. The boundaries of the area proposed to be amended from SAG-5 Suburban Agricultural to R-1 Suburban Residential are described as: That portion of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, also known as Parcel D on Certificate of Survey No. 20701. 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, 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: 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 Planning and Zoning Office. The public hearing will be held on the 8th day of May, 2019 at 10:00 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 Lower Side Zoning District. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners if received by the Flathead County Commissioners' Office at least three business days prior to the hearing. DATED this 18th day of March, 2019. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: Philip B. Mitchell Philip B. Mitchell, Chairman April 24, May 1, 2019 MNAXLP _________________________
