Whitefish three-peats in Class A state volleyball

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What are we doing when we care more about predators than their victims?

The wheels of justice turn pretty fast UNLESS you’re on death row for a brutal, heinous crime such as the late Dennis McGuire who was exterminated Jan. 16, 2014, some 25 years after his crimes. But, the family got their lawsuit against the state of Ohio and the drug maker filed within eight days of the execution.

Volleyball: Glacier goes 12-0, again

After an emotional senior day program before the match, it took Glacier some time to work into its final home volleyball match of the season. Once it did, the Wolfpack dominated, holding Missoula Big Sky to 16 kills as a team in a three-set Western AA victory 25-20, 25-10, 25-17 on Thursday evening.

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- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., Polson Area Senior Center; $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.

Whitefish treehouses make Vrbo's Top 25 list

The Ponderosa Chalet at Snow Bear Chalets on Big Mountain has been selected as one of Vrbo’s 25 all-time favorite properties in the world.

Sanders is good man with wrong economic ideas

The Jan. 25 Democratic debate was very interesting. Even though I am a conservative voter, I like the way Bernie Sanders comes across. He is a good man and you can tell he whole-heartedly believes in the message he gives: free medical service and education for all.

Legals March 25, 2017

No. 24373 RURAL FIRE DISTRICT BOARD VACANCIES: The Flathead County Board of Commissioners is seeking individuals interested in serving our community on the following rural fire district boards: Bad Rock Rural Fire District Big Mountain Fire District Bigfork Rural Fire District Blankenship Rural Fire District Columbia Falls Fire District Evergreen Rural Fire District Martin City Rural Fire District West Valley Rural Fire District Each term is for three years and will expire in May of 2020. Please note that you must be a registered elector residing in the fire district you are applying for in order to be considered for the position. Letters of interest are being accepted through 12:00pm on Friday, April 21, 2017 and should be sent to: Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901, faxed to (406) 758-5861, or emailed to malbertson@flathead.mt.gov. For more information, please call (406) 758-5537. March 25, and April 8, 2017 MNAXLP

Legals March 30, 2019

No. 26082 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 11:00 AM, a Public Hearing will be held in Room (107) of the Sanders Building, at 111 North Sanders in Helena, for the purpose of receiving comments on the draft Department of Public Health and Human Services "2019 DOE State Plan Application". Draft copies of the proposed application will be available at the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Intergovernmental Human Services Bureau, 1400 Carter Drive, P.O. Box 202956, Helena, MT 59620-2956 on Monday, March 25, 2019. Written comments must be received by 5:00 PM, Thursday, April 4, 2019. March 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, April 1, 2, 3, 4, 2019 MNAXLP __________________________

Flathead, Glacier wrestling set for seeding tourney

Glacier and Flathead will be at owr near the limit of wrestlers – 24 for Glacier, 25 for Flathead – when they take to the mats Saturday at Helena High School for the Western AA seeding tournament.

Fritz Byde Lamey, 70

Fritz Byde Lamey, 70, of Eureka, died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010, at Health Center Northwest in Kalispell. He was born Sept. 25, 1939, in Libby to Byde and Juanita Bozarth Lamey. The family moved to Eureka in 1948. He was raised on the family ranch near the Canadian border and attended school in Eureka, graduating from Lincoln County High School with the class of 1957. He had a real eye for cattle and was active in 4-H. He won several livestock judging awards. In high school he excelled in football, basketball and boxing. He attended junior college in California. He then returned home and joined the family s registered Hereford ranch on Phillips Creek. He raised and exhibited many grand and reserve champion cattle with his father. He married Janet Holmes in 1962. They had four children and later separated. In the early 80s he began breeding and raising performance horses. He had a passion for competing on the cutting circuit and he earned a reputation for breeding top quality horses. Survivors include his children, Chris Lamey of Benson, Ariz., Penny Lynch and husband, Jerry, of Winnemucca, Nev., Cory Lamey and wife, Kari, of Wise River, Mont., and Tracy Ward of Douglas, Ariz.; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Barbara Osler, and husband, John; and a special friend, Kahnee Winchester. A celebration of life will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at the First and Last Chance in Eureka. Local arrangements are by Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home in Eureka.

Polson blows by C-Falls in 4th frame quarter

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Wade C. Walker, 53

Wade C. Walker, 53, passed peacefully Sunday, May 20, 2007, at his home in Kalispell after a six-month struggle with cancer. Comfort and care were given by his wife and family until the end. He was born Sept. 25, 1953, in Vernal, Utah, to Don C. and Anna Louise (Peterson) Walker.

Man gets 25 years for fire deaths

Richard J. Downen, 46

Rich Downen, 46, of Columbia Falls, died at his home on Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010. He was born Nov. 21, 1963, in Whitefish, the son of Richard and Dorothy Downen of Columbia Falls. He grew up in Columbia Falls and attended Columbia Falls schools. After attending Trapper Creek Job Corps he returned to Columbia Falls and worked at the Plum Creek fiberboard plant for over 25 years. At the time of his death he was an assistant apartment manager for his cousin, Dennis Howard, at an apartment complex in Columbia Falls. He had many interests and hobbies, including family genealogy and raising his organic vegetable garden. He is survived by his daughters, Anna, Sarah and Emily Downen, and his parents, Richard Downen and Dorothy Downen, all of Columbia Falls; his sisters, Rebecca Grady of Seattle, and Debra Dotson and her husband, Mike, and children, Adrienne, Allyssa and Jerad of Spokane; his uncles, Stan Downen of Columbia Falls, and Joe and Jan DeFlyer of Bishop, Calif.; his aunts, Clarice Harrison of Whitefish, and Arlene Rowe of Kalispell. He is also survived by many cousins and friends, including his friends since his grade school days, Chuck and Tom Oxley. Rich was preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Alice DeFlyer, and Archie and Persis Downen; as well as his cousin, Tracy Downen. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at Fellowship Alliance Church in Columbia Falls.

Bravettes bow out at state to Hellgate

BOZEMAN — They will be back.

Fast-starting Wolfpack fall in 3

Helena High prevails over winless Glacier spikers

Today

• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Root beer floats for donors.

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- Kalispell Public Schools Finance and Operations Committee meets 7 a.m., district basement meeting room.

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- Annual Cabin Fever Days, Martin City. Bar stool races, snowshoe softball, shuffleboard, kids’ activities, live music and more. $5 entry button required.

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- Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Applied Materials.