Flathead County sheriff

Six thefts were reported at Whitefish Mountain Resort during the weekend, the Flathead County Sheriff's Office said. Stolen items included two sets of skis and poles, two snowboards, two pairs of goggles and a camera.

Dallas J.C. Nelson, 66

Dallas J.C. Nelson died Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, of a brain hemorrhage at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. He was born April 1, 1944, in Kalispell and grew up in Whitefish. A 1964 graduate of Whitefish High School, he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. On Nov. 5, 1972, Dallas married the love of his life, Marilyn Patton. Together, they purchased a farm west of Kalispell where they grew hay and raised their children, livestock from dairy cows to pigs to chickens to beef cattle, and many beloved dogs and cats. Dallas, a trained welder, had many talents including building and operating computers, building violins, fishing, hunting, refurbishing antique cars, rebuilding boats and remodeling his home. He was an expert cook, particularly on his barbecue and smoker. Dallas was the proud ride captain of the Patriot Guard, a motorcycle group that honors veterans by assisting with funerals and locating veterans unclaimed remains at funeral homes, for burial with military honors. Dallas is survived by his wife, Marilyn; daughter, Allie, and husband, Kevin, Sturgess; sons, Bill and John; son-in-law, Tim Grant; brother, Jerry, and wife, Sarah; sister, Betty, and husband, Bill Baldwin; eight grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Daughter Sarah Fern, son Dallas Raymond, and daughter Dawn Grant preceded him in death. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, at Glacier Memorial Cemetery, immediately followed by a potluck at the Flathead Valley Cowboy Church on U.S. 93 North. You are invited to go to www.buffalohillfh.com to leave a personal message or sign Dallas book.

Bigfork woman arrested

The Lake County Sheriff's Office arrested a 43-year-old Bigfork woman on partner family member assault at 9:03 p.m. Wednesday in the 30500 block of Fernview Lane in the Bigfork area.

Kalispell

A woman told Kalispell police her car had been stolen from a parking lot off Claremont Street. Turned out she had just exited the building on the wrong side.

Shooting lands man in hospital

Eureka resident allegedly pointed rifle at deputy

Kalispell

A man walking down Northern Lights Boulevard looked depressed enough for a passerby to report him as "one of those types that does school shootings." Kalispell police determined he was just on his way home.

Kalispell man sentenced in 2 cases

A Kalispell man convicted of theft for shoplifting more than $1,240 worth of merchandise from the Target store on U.S. 93 North and criminal endangerment for holding up a fast food restaurant with a fake gun earned a four year committment Thursday to the Montana Department of Corrections.

Teen channels her 'terrible twos'

Flathead County Sheriff's deputies responded to a 14-year-old girl "freaking out and throwing up and everything" on Whitefish Stage Road. She was throwing a temper tantrum.

Barbie's Jeep is illegally parked

Attention young drivers: Are you missing a pink, battery-powered Barbie Jeep? It's been parked at a residence on Fifth Avenue West for a few days.

Quick action needed at junction

In many ways, despite all the growth that has occurred in the past 25 years, Flathead County is still a very large small town.

Getting to 'yes' in Wolford saga

Seven years ago, the words "largest mall in Montana" became affixed to proposals for the Glacier Mall project.

When drunk, pass out at your own house

Flathead County Sheriff's deputies responded to a ranch on U.S. 93 near Olney to investigate several 911 hang ups. An ambulance was requested during at least one of the abbreviated calls. Upon arrival, deputies found the door kicked in and a 36-year-old man, who had been drinking, passed out in an office chair. The barely coherent man told deputies he entered the building after hearing voices inside. He was arrested and charged with trespassing and criminal mischief.

Motorcyclist collides with tractor-trailer

A Pablo man was in critical condition at Kalispell Regional Medical Center late Thursday after the motorcycle he was riding crashed head-on into a tractor-trailer going the opposite direction.

The Troy Winter Carnival gets under way at 11 a.m. today in Troy's Roosevelt Park. Participate in a wide variety of games and competitions including Santa sack relays and Yeti costume contests.

Troy Winter Carnival gets under way today

Solution in sight for dump offenders

Good for the county.

Winter arrives with a vengeance

Person reports Arabs' Kodak moment

A Kalispell resident complained about a little white helicopter flying very slow and low over houses. The resident refused to call the FAA, stating that it was a noise problem, and thus a problem for the

Accident scene mistaken for brutal fight

A parent contacted the

Eileen Anne Kane, 81

Eileen Anne Kane, 81, a resident of Whitefish for the past 37 years, died Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at North Valley Hospital. Eileen was born in New York City on Dec. 17, 1928, the daughter of James and Ellen McNamara and was raised and educated there. She later married James Thomas Kane. In the 1960s, she and her husband owned and operated a Shell gas station in the Bronx. In 1972, after 11 years, the family moved to Montana, coming first to Bozeman. They came to Whitefish in May of 1973 where they purchased Frenchy s Chinese Gardens which they operated until it burned to the ground in 1974. In 1975, they built the Shangri-La Supper Club, and in 1989 started and operated the Par 3 on 93. They continued to operate the golf course aspect of that business until retiring in 2005. Eileen s husband preceded her in death, in 2006. She had been a member of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Whitefish and enjoyed participating in various church activities. Eileen was also noted as an excellent cook and found great enjoyment in handcrafts, most especially crocheting. Eileen is survived by her children, Brian Kane of Whitefish, Deirdre Kane of Kalispell, and James Kane of South Bridge, Mass.; her sister, Theresa Schneider, of San Diego; and her grandchildren, Maureen, Sean, Thomas, James, Austin and Kayden. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, April 12, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Whitefish. Parish vigil and rosary services will be at 7 p.m. this evening, April 11, at the Austin Funeral Home. Interment services will be later next week at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne, N.Y.

Missing items found at pawn shop

On Saturday, a man told Kalispell Police he found some of his property at a pawn shop on East Idaho Street.