Law roundup: Rent dispute ends with police involvement

A parent called Kalispell Police Department when a man in his 20s that her daughter reportedly met online threw an air conditioner down the stairs in a house full of people and was being disruptive because she asked him for rent.

Law roundup: These boots were made for walking right out the door

A woman wearing a brown-gray jacket and brown boots was reportedly walking through a store knocking things off shelves and shoving things into her bag before heading to the door where a truck was waiting.

Embrace your inner elf with ‘Elf The Musical’

Full of holiday cheer, Whitefish Theatre Company’s “Elf The Musical” opens this weekend with shows on Dec. 2, 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 5 at 4 p.m.

Flathead Business Watercooler

Events, trainings and seminars for Flathead Valley businesses

Flathead Business Watercooler

Events, trainings and seminars related to business

Flathead Business Watercooler

Seminars and events related to business

State trapping-education workgroup meets Friday

The six-member panel charged with developing Montana's new trapping education requirement will meet Friday in Polson.

Exhibit explores artistic connection between writer and painter

This June, the Hockaday Museum of Art presents a timely and unique collaborative art exhibition between two artists spanning two continents.

Health department offers 3rd vaccine dose for people with weak immunity

The Flathead City-County Health Department is taking online request forms from people with weakened immune systems for third doses of the Pfizer or Moderna Covid-19 vaccines.

Proper elk management requires collaboration

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ proposal to alter its elk management strategy drew a “firestorm” of public comments over the last month.

Redistricting should follow east-west divide

The clock is ticking for the Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission.

Panel to discuss Flathead Lake water management

An online panel discussion focused on the Flathead Basin's dams and water management decisions will be held Thursday, March 14.

Section of Gateway mall on auction block

A portion of the former Gateway West Mall in Kalispell that houses a collective of local nonprofits will be sold through an online auction on May 19.

'Confession' pages create Facebook challenges

A recent rash of Facebook “confession” pages has captured the attention of Kalispell Public Schools administration, Kalispell Police Department, students, parents and teachers.

Carl A. Seifert, 72

Following a long and painful battle, Carl A. Seifert, 72, of Polson, passed away peacefully on Oct. 19, 2010, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson, surrounded by his family. Carl was born to Albert H. and Betty Seifert on July 2, 1938, in Polson. He was raised on a combination farm and cattle ranch in Eli Gap and Reservoir Valley. He always believed that was where he got his education in life. He attended grade school in Reservoir Valley south of Pablo Reservoir, and later graduated from Polson High School. He married Peggy Long in 1955. After graduation he spent the rest of his life in Polson in various businesses. He purchased a Union Oil service station and bulk distributorship shortly after graduation, later adding a large tire shop and general garage, and small engine repair, which he operated until 1972. Carl and Peggy purchased a farm/ranch combination in 1967 northwest of Polson, located near Sunny Slope Hill west of town where they raised hay, grain and registered Hereford cattle. In June of 1973 he purchased the Polson Ready Mix, expanding that business to include concrete work and general construction until 1984, while continuing to live at the ranch. They moved to town in 1990 after selling the ranch and Carl began selling real estate. A short time later he became broker-owner of Mission Mountain Realty and sold real estate until his death. Over the years he took pride in keeping his ranch immaculate, raising registered horned Herefords, raising and training registered Chesapeake dogs, and providing or creating jobs for many. In the fall of 1972, he was elected Montana state representative from Lake County and served in that capacity until 1984. Among his many legislative accomplishments was the introduction of a House resolution to fund a study of the Flathead Lake region, which later resulted in the creation of the Flathead Basin Commission. Carl s life philosophy was centered on a strong work ethic. Carl enjoyed spending time with friends and family " especially at their cabin on the Swan River, working with L.M. Benson on pack trips in the Bob Marshall, float trips in the Bob Marshall, and fishing trips to the coast with family and friends. He enjoyed traveling with friends to world destinations, being Santa s helper for many years, and most recently playing game warden and hunting elk on a good friend s ranch near Drummond. He was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church since 1959, a member of the Masonic Lodge and was a master Mason for 50 years, a honorary life member of the Royal Arch Masons, a member of the Jesters of Montana, a 50-year member of the Bagdad Shrine Temple and past president of the Salish Shrine Club, a member of Polson Elks Lodge No. 1965 for 53 years, and served seven years in the Montana National Guard, attaining the rank of battalion motor pool sergeant for the 639th field artillery division. Carl was preceded in death by his father and mother, Al and Betty Seifert; and three sisters, Barbara, Bonita and Mary, who died at a young age. He is survived by his wife, Peggy, of Polson; sisters, Joan and Howard Andersen of Polson, Gloria and Jim Crawford of Moses Lake, Wash., and Kathleen Hartsoch and Dave Kesting of Polson; children, Ilene and Steve Hamilton of Bothell, Wash., Keith and Jeanne Seifert of Glendive, Noreen and Jim Jackson of Polson, and Scott and Ivy Seifert of Missoula; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; along with all of his friends. He was a beloved father figure to many, including Lee Draughan and Michael Ross, whom he helped raise for a short time. Visitation for friends and family will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 24, at the Grogan Funeral Home, Polson. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 25, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Polson. Interment will take place at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson, followed by a reception at the Polson Elks Club. Memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church building fund, or to the Salish Shrine club. Messages of condolence and remembrances of Carl are encouraged and may be left with the family online by visiting www.groganfuneralhome.com. The staff of Grogan Funeral Home, Polson, considers it a privilege to care for the Seifert family.

Marshall Catch kicks off its next decade with new album

Ahead of the release of its third album, the Marshall Catch band hauled a baby grand piano to the top of Crane Mountain in Bigfork overlooking Flathead Lake to shoot a music video for its title track.

Legals for May, 1 2022

LETTERS: Thursday, August 18, 2016

Legals February 1, 2017

No. 24214 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF FLATHEAD IN THE MATTER OF: C.A.S., YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE Cause No. DN-13-026(B) SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION To: Raymond Owen Bonner a/k/a Robbie Bonner and any Unknown Father YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition has been filed in the above-entitled Court by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division, 121 Financial Drive, Suite C, Kalispell, MT 59901, requesting Termination of Parental Rights with Permanent Legal Custody and Right to Consent to Adoption of the above-named child. NOW, THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to appear on Monday, February 27, 2017 and Tuesday, February 28, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days before the Honorable Robert B. Allison, District Judge, Flathead County Justice Center, 920 South Main Street, Third Floor, Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why the Petition should not be granted. The child was born on March 10, 2012 in Whitefish, Flathead County, Montana. The birth mother is Brittney Kole Sellars. You have the right to be represented by an attorney in these proceedings. If you are unable to afford an attorney, the Court will appoint an attorney to represent you. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in the above-named child, which denial may result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceeding, in judgment by default being entered for the relief requested in the Petition. A copy of the Petition is filed with the Clerk of District Court for the Eleventh Judicial District Court in and for Flathead County, Montana, telephone (406) 758-5870. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court this 19th day of January, 2017. PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: SHARA ARNT Deputy Clerk January 25, and February 1, 8, 2017 MNAXLP

Softball: Polson pounds Dillon, Stevi in tourney

BUTTE — Hannah Potter had three RBIs and Ashley Benson, Hannah Fryberger, Lydia Dupuis and Quinn Motichka had two RBIs each to power Polson’s offense in a 17-1 victory over Dillon on Friday at the LaVerne Combo softball tournament.