Five proms planned in one night

The big night is almost here for hundreds of prom-goers in the Flathead Valley to dance the night away in glitzy dresses and sharp tuxes. 

Births Published Oct. 23, 2016

John J. Smithson, 82

John J. Smithson, 82, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at his home in Kalispell. He was born in Chinook on Sept. 26, 1926, to Roy and Ora (Hamaker) Smithson. He was raised on the family ranch (North Slope Ranch) near Hogeland until age 20. He had four siblings, Louise, George, Jean and Bill.

Dorothy Ann Robinson, 80

Dorothy Ann Robinson, 80, of Helena "went to be with her Lord and Savior" on May 20, 2009, after a short illness. She was surrounded by her loving family who helped her through her last journey. Dorothy was born on March 20, 1929, to Genevieve and Henry Pieper in Helena. She was the second oldest of three girls in the Pieper family. Dorothy was raised in Helena and lived nearly her entire life on Villard Avenue.

Dorothy Ann Robinson, 80

Dorothy Ann Robinson, 80, of Helena "went to be with her Lord and Savior" on May 20, 2009, after a short illness. She was surrounded by her loving family who helped her through her last journey. Dorothy was born on March 20, 1929, to Genevieve and Henry Pieper in Helena. She was the second oldest of three girls in the Pieper family. Dorothy was raised in Helena and lived nearly her entire life on Villard Avenue.

Young skier a hit in elite circles

Mitch Gilman, a skiing wunderkind from Whitefish recently named as one of the top 20 youth skiers in the world, took first place in the 12- to 15-year-old division of an extreme skiing event in Crested Butte, Colo.

Zoe breaks record, but finishes 2nd at Sun Fair

The Daily Inter Lake

Hockaday hosts 44th Arts in the Park

The Hockaday Museum of Art hosts the 44th annual Arts in the Park, Kalispell’s premier arts, crafts and music festival.

Western B divisional basketball at Flathead High School

Bigfork’s third-ranked boys will open the Western B divisional basketball tournament on Thursday at Flathead High School.

Flathead runners on top

Flathead runners topped the boys and girls divisions as the Braves and Bravettes won both team titles at the Glacier Invitational cross country meet at Kidsports Complex on Thursday.

Country star Russell Dickerson to perform at Northwest Montana Fair

The fair is scheduled for Aug. 16-20 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell.

Range Riders pummel Chukars Thursday, 20-4

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Christian Kirtley, Jackson Raper and Mason Dinesen all drove in four runs Thursday, and the Glacier Range Riders again pummeled Idaho Falls in Pioneer League baseball, 20-5.

Glacier Symphony premieres conductor John Zoltek’s cello concerto

The 39th season of the Glacier Symphony and Chorale celebrates the 25th anniversary of the leadership of Maestro John Zoltek as music director and conductor with the upcoming concert titled “Illumination” Nov. 20 and 21.

Bigfork fights off pesky Deer Lodge

BIGFORK — Rakiah Grende poured in a game-high 14 points to lead Bigfork to a 51-39 victory over a pesky Deer Lodge squad on Saturday night at Bigfork High School.

Births, published March 20, 2016

BIRTHS

Dustin Paul Farnes, son of Brandon and Leah Farnes of Kalispell, was born Aug. 10 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Joel Thomas Sturzen

Joel Thomas Sturzen, son of Tom and Britt Sturzen of Kalispell, was born Aug. 10 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Alexis Marie Beecham, 20

Alexis Marie Beecham, 20, died at 8:11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, as a result of a car accident near Bigfork.

Legals for August, 21 2020

Ernest Arthur Veigel, 60 and Timothy George Veigel, 58

Timothy G. Veigel, of Kalispell, was born on Aug. 14, 1961, and passed away at Kalispell Regional Medical Center on Nov. 20, 2019, from health complications.