Gary Austin Hadlock, 80

Gary Austin Hadlock, 80

Supply chain issues leave local car lots bare

Car sales moved into the slow lane recently as the automobile industry became the latest victim of pandemic-related shortages.

Governor releases coronavirus response protocols for schools

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock announced new coronavirus response protocols Thursday for K-12 schools, as many schools across the state enter their third week of instruction.

Dwayne Odom, 46

Dwayne Odom, 46, loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away suddenly on Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, to be with our Lord. He was born July 13, 1963, in Phoenix, to Bill and Juanita Odom. It was love at first sight for Dwayne when he met his wife, Rochelle, in 1999 in Phoenix. They moved to Charlo in August 2000 and were married on Sept. 26, 2004. They have two children, Toby and Paige. He loved all six of his kids and grandchildren with his whole heart. His last loving act was as an organ donor, giving life to others he didn t even know. He is survived by his wife, Rochelle; children, Kyle and Katrina, Heather and Travis, Misty K., Dwayne Jr., Toby and Paige; two grandchildren, Hannah and Braelyn; parents, Bill and Juanita Odom; sister, Wanda; and brothers, Richard and Darren. He will be missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Valley Bank to assist in the raising of his two minor children. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Cornerstone Faith Center, 516 N. Main, in St. Ignatius.

John Encoe, 47

The Lord took our favorite angel John Encoe home on Dec. 16, 2009, to finally dance among the stars after 30 years of battling his life in a wheelchair. He was born Sept. 9, 1962. John was a beautiful man with an infectious smile, warm heart, and an outstretched hand; and positive words to anyone who knew him or met him. He was loved by his family, friends and co-workers, and will be deeply missed. John is survived by his mother, Diana K. Clarke, and husband, Robert, of Kalispell; father, William, and Joanne Wall, of St. George, Utah; daughter, Alexandria, and Devon Morkin, of Kalispell; grandsons, Aydan and Dawson, and his favorite cousin, Heather Fletcher, of Kalispell; brother, Troy Wall, and wife, Tonya, of St. George; sister, Scarlett, and husband, Rick Miller, of Gilbert, Ariz.; brother, Shane Encoe, and wife, Sherry, of Kalispell; and uncle, Donald Bouge, of Bountiful, Utah; among many friends, cousins, nieces and nephews. Come help us celebrate his life at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Whitefish Church of God, 5685 U.S. 93, S., Whitefish.

Roy James 'Smitty' Smith, 64

Roy James "Smitty" Smith, 64, was killed Feb. 15, 2007, in an accident in Missoula. He was born Sept. 27, 1942, in Anaconda to Chauncy M. and Elizabeth K. Smith.

State Web site wants parents' opinions of education

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John F. Araujo Jr., 75

John F. Araujo Jr., 75, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. John was born on Aug. 22, 1932, in Paauilo, on the Big Island of Hawaii, to John and Cozy Gouveia Araujo Sr. He was raised in Hawaii, attending and graduating from Honoka'a High School. After high school, he attended Hilo Vocational School.

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Yvonne Diane Carter, 51

Yvonne Carter died peacefully on the morning of Nov. 15, 2010, in Kalispell, bringing to a close her courageous battle with ALS. Yvonne was born in Phoenix on Dec. 6, 1958, and was raised in Prescott, Ariz., where she graduated from Prescott High School in 1976. She received her Health Information Management Certificate from Arizona Institute of Business and Technology in Phoenix. She had been a certified tumor registrar since 1996 and served in that capacity at Kalispell Regional Medical Center since 2002. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Grace Carter. She is survived by her sister, Edna Ford, of San Antonio, Texas; and a nephew, Brian Ford, and wife, Leslie, of San Diego; and two great-nieces, Katarina Ford of San Antonio, and Zoey Ford of San Diego. There will be a celebration of her life at 11 a.m., Dec. 4, at Grace Baptist Church. The church is located at 1385 Columbia Falls Stage Road. Donations in her memory can be made to the ALS Association, 1275 K Street NW, Suite 1050, Washington, D.C. 20005; or online at http://www.alsa.org.

K.L. "Bud" Hendrickson

On Oct. 31, 2004, K. L. "Bud" Hendrickson of Arlee, passed away while in Nashville, Tenn. He was 79 years old.

Charlotte Anne Spaugh Gilley, 71

Charlotte Anne Spaugh Gilley was born Sept. 8, 1942, in Coquille, Ore., to Lyle K. and Bonita (Fee) Spaugh.

Montana schools get $127 million to address virus fallout

The U.S. Department of Education on Thursday approved Montana's plan to use federal coronavirus relief funds, distributing $127 million to the state's K-12 schools.

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Softball: LaVerne Combo Invitational

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Polson to face Laurel; Columbia Falls’ run ends

Polson got within one win of the title game and Columbia Falls made a run through the loser’s bracket to highlight Friday’s action at the State A softball tournament at Stodden Park.

SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: Glacier goes 3-1 at Great Falls Jamboree

Libby sweeps two conference games at St. Ignatius

GREAT FALLS — Glacier opened its defense of the Class AA state championship with a 3-1 showing at the Great Falls Jamboree on Saturday.

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Raymond K. Luft, 76

On Thursday, Feb.13, 2020, the world lost a beloved husband, devoted father, doting grandfather, playful great-grandpa, and die-hard Chevy fan. Raymond K. Luft passed away due to complications from pneumonia.

Two classes of fourth graders go remote in Bigfork due to COVID-19

Two classes of fourth graders go remote in Bigfork due to COVID-19.