Letters to the editor Nov. 29

Letters to the editor Nov. 29

Legals for November, 29 2022

Legals for November, 28 2022

Ski town keeps evolving as resort turns 75

This year marks the Whitefish Mountain Resort's 75th anniversary, and as the ski destination has grown, the town has too.

Community briefs

Lookout Association volunteer event; Bigfork church hosts series; Lakeside tree lighting; Free meals; Brunch with Santa; Christmas Bazaar; Cheerful Heart serves Lake County cancer patients

Griz rally past Redhawks

Malik Flowers sparked a run of 31 straight points with a record-tying kickoff return, and the Grizzlies sped past Southeast Missouri State 34-24 in an FCS playoff game Saturday. Lucas Johnson threw for 306 yards and two scores as the Grizzlies (8-4) advanced to a road game with No. 3 seed and defending national champion North Dakota State next Saturday.

Legals for November, 27 2022

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area to Celebrate 25 years

Steve Spencer, one of the founders of Blacktail Mountain Ski Area, had been skiing and working at Big Mountain for many years, starting with ski patrol and eventually rising to mountain manager, when he noticed fewer and fewer locals on the hill.

Man accused of rape of underage girl about a decade ago

Authorities booked a Kalispell man into county jail Wednesday, charging him with the alleged rape of an underage girl about a decade ago after she came forward with the accusations this past February.

Motorist brought up on charges after allegedly fleeing deputies, resisting arrest

A Marion man accused of fleeing law enforcement during a traffic stop and later being uncooperative with sheriff’s deputies pleaded not guilty to multiple charges in Flathead County District Court this month.

Legals for November, 25 2022

Legals for November, 24 2022

‘The Cowboys’ rides into Museum Movie Night

This month’s selection for Movie Night at the Museum is “The Cowboys” starring John Wayne. The film shows 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, at the Northwest Montana History Museum.

Evicted Outlaw Inn renters still seeking home

When Joan Corbin and her daughter Michaela see paper notices on their door, it gives them flashbacks. They can’t help but recall a cold day in January when they learned that they had a month to find new accommodations or end up on the streets.

Nursing homes continue closing, leaving residents, families stressed

In Montana, nine nursing homes have closed or are projected to in 2022, and one transitioned from a nursing home to an assisted living facility, according to the state Department of Public Health and Human Services.

Admitted drunk driver sent to state treatment program

Donald Douglas Houtonen, 35, had pleaded guilty to felony driving under the influence, fourth of subsequent offense, on Sept. 26.

Big Sky Notebook: Momentum is a win away for Griz

The Montana Grizzlies head into the playoffs coming off a loss, which isn’t all that unique, even to the Griz, and even under coach Bobby Hauck.

Polson’s Jarrett Wilson commits to Montana Tech

Polson quarterback Jarrett Wilson is going to be an Oredigger, after announcing Sunday on Twitter that has committed to Montana Tech to play football.

Attorney wants evidence suppressed in fatal crash case

Maury Solomon, who represents 37-year-old Bradley Keith Burgess, filed a motion to suppress evidence in Flathead County District Court earlier this month.

Blackfeet Nation challenges Montana’s ban on vaccine mandates

Montana’s vaccination discrimination law is one of the most controversial pandemic-related measures passed by Republican state lawmakers in 2021. Its rollout has created confusion within schools, health care facilities, and counties. And it has been challenged as unconstitutional by health care facilities, doctors, and nurses.