BASEBALL ROUNDUP: Kalispell Lakers AA swamp Mariners

Offense erupts for 20 runs in blowout win

POLSON — Jake Halland homered, doubled twice and drove in five runs as the Kalispell Lakers AA went on the road and routed the Mission Valley Mariners 20-5 Wednesday night.

Olney-Bissell School kicks off school year

The K-8 school is projected to start the 2023-24 school year with 110 students.

Libby man denies homicide charges

LIBBY — A Libby man is denying deliberate homicide charges in the death of 30-year-old Sheena Devine.

Judith Judy Louise Hadlock, 68

Judith Judy Louise Hadlock, 68, of Columbus, died Sept. 25, 2010, at Billings Clinic after knee replacement surgery. Judy was born June 6, 1942, in Phoenix. She graduated from Phoenix Union High School in 1960 and then earned both her bachelor s and master s degrees in education from Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University, respectively. Judy married Gary Austin Hadlock in 1964 at First Baptist Church of Phoenix where she was a member. The Hadlocks moved to Montana in 1971 and had two children. Judy was a teacher for a total of 34 years. The bulk of her teaching career was at Bigfork, where she taught Title One reading at the elementary school, as well English and math at the senior high. She had a positive impact on many of her students and was instrumental in helping many of her students graduate from high school. She commuted to Bigfork from Kalispell where she lived with her family for 27 years. After her retirement in 1998, she moved to Columbus to be near her daughter who is a resident at the Special K Ranch. She was highly involved with Special Olympics, Awana and Samaritan s Purse, and recently became involved with Mothers of Preschoolers as a mentor mom. Two weeks before her passing she attended the 50th reunion of her high school class in Phoenix. Judy lived out her faith in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior throughout her life as demonstrated by her involvement in church and community. She enjoyed traveling and took many trips to different parts of the United States and Canada. Most recently, she went to Florida to visit her only grandchild. Judy is survived by husband, Gary; sisters, Emily and Cecilia; children, James and Deborah; daughter-in-law, Jill; and granddaughter, Hannah. Memorials in Judy s name can be made to the Special K Ranch in Columbus at P.O. Box 479, Columbus, MT 59019, or at http://www.specialkranch.org.

Kenney, Polson club Ronan

POLSON — Riley Kenney broke out of a hitting slump by going 3-for-4 and driving in three runs as Polson whipped rival Ronan 9-1 in Northwestern A softball play on Tuesday.

Legals for January, 18 2022

Whitefish School Board to revisit mask policy in December

Although the Covid-19 vaccine was approved for emergency use in children ages 5 through 15 in early November, the Whitefish School District is sticking with the requirement for students in grades K-6 to wear masks at school at least until December.

Concert and Winter Gala celebrate a decade of guitar excellence

The Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation begins fundraising for its upcoming 10th season with two extraordinary nights of music.

Montanans urged to self-report Census data

Montanans can now fill out their 2020 Census form online, by phone or by mail. Census data can be entered online at my2020census.gov, by phone at 1-844-330-2020 or via mail if a household has received a paper questionnaire. Households do not need to receive an official invitation to participate.

2020 campaigns go digital amid fears of coronavirus spread

WASHINGTON (AP) — No more rallies. No more door-knocking. And no more in-person fundraisers, raking in dollars from dozens of millionaires at once.

Jack K. Fletcher, 92

Jack K. Fletcher of Whitefish passed away peacefully on June 8, 2019, surrounded by family and friends. He was 92.

Ethel K. Ott, 100

LETTER: Don 'K' is right person for state Senate

Like many of you, I was excited to learn that my friend Don “K” Kaltschmidt has decided to run for the Montana Senate in District 3. I hope to share with you why I think he’s the right person for the job.

High School Softball: Ronan rallies past C-Falls in 8

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Emma K. Webster, 89

Emma K. Webster, 89, of Whitefish died peacefully at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Jolene and Marvin Mikesell, on July 4, 2007.

Ellen K. Tschache, 87

Ellen K. Tschache, 87, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005, at Spring Meadows Assisted Living where she enjoyed her final four months of life under the additional care of Bozeman Deaconess Hospice.

James' bat lifts 'Kats

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Lorraine K. Hoffman, 94

Lorraine K. Hoffman, 94, passed away Feb. 15, 2012, at Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation Center.

State should fix pensions now

And so it begins to unfold. Problems with state retirement programs were largely swept under the rug during the recently concluded legislative session, but now there are plans to shed light on why the funds are faced with huge deficits.

Softball Bravettes sweep Hellgate for first wins of season

Flathead softball picked up its first two wins of the season in emphatic fashion on Saturday against Missoula Hellgate at Kidsports Complex.