Candidate faced several federal tax liens, sued IRS

House District 7 Republican candidate Robert Welzel of Kalispell told the Daily Inter Lake this week that several federal tax liens filed against him by the Internal Revenue Service are related to a lawsuit he filed against the IRS more than a decade ago.

Democrat wants tax on alcohol; higher minimum wage

Robert Petersen

Garner, Welzel face off in HD 7 primary

Republicans in central Kalispell have to choose between two candidates for November’s general election.

Absentee ballot mailings elicit confusion

A voter mobilization campaign sowed confusion and consternation this week in Flathead County while intending to help get out the vote for Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon Tester.

Suspect in Facebook video killing shoots himself to death

CLEVELAND (AP) — The man who randomly killed a Cleveland retiree and posted video of the crime on Facebook shot himself to death in his car Tuesday during a police chase in Pennsylvania, ending a multistate manhunt less than 48 hours after it began.

Legals April 5, 2017

No. 24395 Peg L. Allison Clerk of District Court Flathead County Justice Center 920 South Main Street Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 758-5906 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: K.A.E.R., YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE. Cause No. DN-16-005(C) SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION To: Jody Robert Boutilier 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 Birth Father's 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, April 17, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. before the Honorable Heidi J. Ulbricht, 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 October 8, 2014 in Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana. The birth mother is Krista Laverne Rodler. 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 24th day of March, 2017. PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: SHARA ARNT Deputy Clerk March 29, and April 5, 12, 2017 MNAXLP

Lakers AA fall twice in Great Falls doubleheader

GREAT FALLS — The results were the same for the Kalispell Lakers AA team in both ends of Sunday’s day-night doubleheader. The way those results were accomplished, however, couldn’t have been more different.

Major North Carolina donor convicted of bribery, conspiracy

A major political donor was convicted Thursday of trying to bribe a North Carolina insurance regulator with millions of dollars in campaign funds in hopes of reducing scrutiny of his insurance business.

Tribes from across U.S. discuss legal marijuana

TULALIP, Wash. (AP) — The Justice Department’s announcement in December that it would allow the nation’s Indian tribes to legalize and regulate marijuana on their reservations brought notes of caution — if not silence or opposition — from many tribes.

Legals September 12, 2018

No. 25630 Sean S. Frampton FRAMPTON PURDY LAW FIRM 530 West 19th Street #301 Whitefish, MT 59937 Telephone: (406) 862-9600 Facsimile: (406) 862-9611 E-mail: sean@framptonpurdy.com Attorneys for Plaintiff MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY COLUMBIA RISING, LLC, Plaintiff, -vs- ESTATE OF EDWARD M. BOYLES, Defendant. Cause No. DV-18-846B Judge ROBERT B ALLISON SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MONTANA sends greetings to the Defendant ESTATE OF EDWARD M. BOYLES: The above-named Plaintiff has brought an action to quiet title to land situated in Flathead County, Montana, and described as follows: The South Half of the Northwest Quarter (S1/2NW1/4) of Section 8, Township 30 North, Range 20 West, M.M., excepting however, any and all rights of way that may now exist or be established on or across said property or that may have heretofore been conveyed therefrom. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action, which is filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon each of you in the County wherein you reside, and to file your answer and serve a copy thereof upon the Plaintiffs' Attorney, pursuant to Rule 4(D), M.R.Civ.P., within twenty-one (21) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service. Service shall be effectuated following the publication of this Summons three times, once each week for three successive weeks, in a newspaper in Flathead County, Montana. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you, by default, for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Witness my hand and the Seal of said Court this day 17th of August, 2018. Clerk of Court By: /s/ CASSANDRA M LOVELESS Deputy Clerk August 29, September 5, 12, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

Thoughts about neighbors and fences

If I had to choose sides regarding neighbors and fences, I’d side with the narrator in Robert Frost’s poem “Mending Wall.” While he and his neighbor go about their annual ritual repairing together the stone wall between their properties, the narrator questions the need for a wall at all, to which his neighbor replies, “Good fences make good neighbors.”

Spain eyes trade, defense talks ahead of US state visit

MADRID (AP) — Spain won't use its defense cooperation with the United States as leverage in its push against tariffs on European products, the Spanish foreign minister said on Wednesday ahead of a visit to Washington that aims to end the loss of business by Spanish producers of wine, olives and their oil.

FOOTBALL: Glacier goes back to work vs. Sentinel

Tonight’s game will be played at Washington-Grizzly Stadium

Last Friday was an unusually easy night for the Glacier football team.

WRESTLING: Polson second at Class A Duals

LEWISTOWN — Havre claimed the Class A Duals wrestling title on Saturday by beating Polson 57-18 in the championship match.

Bond reduction denied for suspect in murder case

Bail will not be reduced for the man who led authorities to the body of a murder victim earlier this year.

Legion baseball: Twins A, Twins B to meet for Gallo title

WHITEFISH — The Glacier Twins B squad walked off with a 6-5 win in the bottom of the seventh against Olympia in the Ed Gallo Memorial Wood Bat American Legion baseball tournament at Memorial Park to earn a spot in the finals against the Twins A team.

Serial child rapist sentenced to 100 years in prison

Flathead District Court Judge Robert Allison on Thursday granted a serial child rapist’s request to be sent to prison for the rest of his life.

One man, one vote, one mess: Senator puts a 'hold' on logic

It was Ronald Reagan who famously said, "Trust but verify."

Shooter wants to back out of plea deal

Flathead County District Court Judge Katherine R. Curtis will rule Friday whether Robert Dean Kowalski will be allowed to back out of a plea deal that convicted him of murder of his girlfriend.

Candace Marie (Garlitz) Howell, 44

Candace Howell, 44, died peacefully Nov. 12, 2009, after a determined and courageous battle with breast cancer. A third generation Whitefish native, Candace was born July 21, 1965, the eldest daughter of John Jack and Phyllis Garlitz. A 1983 graduate of Whitefish High School, she went on to graduate from the University of Montana where she met her best friend and future husband, Stuart Howell, originally from Houston. In March of 1991, two beautiful premature babies were born into their family: Alec W. and Devon J. There were so many reasons their babies should not survive, but together Candace and Stuart made a formidable team and their boys came home in August of that year. Sadly, Devon Jon preceded Candace in death just before his 4th birthday. Candace was also preceded in death by grandparents, Louise and Leroy Strunk, and Alta Thompson; uncle, James Garlitz; and brother-in-law, Richard Dean. Once she knew the battle she faced she stated, I have cancer but it doesn t have me! If the doctors have something to report, I ll be out riding my bike! Up until recently, she lived each day to the fullest. She was determined to see Alec graduate from high school in 2010, but her body betrayed her. She believed she was a spiritual being, having a human existence; difficult as it was, she knew her life consisted of so many more blessings than trials. Throughout her treatment she met so many people who inspired her and took inspiration from her. More than once people approached her mother and said, I don t know your daughter well but I love and admire her positive attitude and great spirit. Candace is survived by her husband, Stuart; son, Alec; parents, Jack and Phyllis Garlitz; and sister, Capt. Cindy Dean (U.S. Army); uncles, Charles, and Robin, Strunk of St. Helens, Ore., and Rodney, and Candace, Strunk of Columbia Falls; aunt, Hazel Van Dessel, and Robert, of Joplin; Stuart s parents and siblings, William and Patricia Howell of Gold Canyon, Ariz., sisters, Karen Toomey, and Ray, of Colorado Springs, Colo., Carol Sevier, and William, of The Hague, Netherlands, and brother, Steven Howell, and Toni, of Washington, D.C. Candace also leaves special friends, Jennifer Havens, Zana Faulkner, Sandy Schott, Darrell Johnson, and numerous other family members and friends. A celebration of her life will be held 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Whitefish Moose Home, 230 W. 10th St. Those wishing to remember Candace may send memorials to Alec s college account at the Whitefish Credit Union or to Hospice of Kalispell. The family wishes to thank the many special angels who have stood with them throughout Candace s illness and are eternally grateful. Austin Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.