Legals for April, 3 2024

Skiers should expect changes for opening day

It’s been a long off-season in the Flathead Valley since Whitefish Mountain Resort and Blacktail Mountain Ski Area closed early in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oregon governor to announce virus rules

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — With officials assuming that thousands of Oregonians will get the new coronavirus, an Associated Press source says Gov. Kate Brown is preparing to announce steps to stem the spread of the disease, including policies that could restrict large gatherings similar to those imposed on the Seattle area.

TIP-OFF TOURNAMENT: Fast start carries Vals to easy win

MISSOULA — Bigfork’s girls basketball team used a fast start to roll by Anaconda 52-31 at the Tipoff Tournament on Friday at the University of Montana.

BASEBALL: Glacier Twins' Jonny Sapa no-hits Mariners

Righty’s brilliant 1st start keys Glacier in sweep of Mission Valley

WHITEFISH — Jonny Sapa was forced to wait more than a month to make his first start of the season after spraining his ankle in a spring practice.

Mariners end regular season on high note

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'Peter and the Wolf'

The Glacier Symphony will bring the symphonic fairytale “Peter and the Wolf” to concert halls in Whitefish and Kalispell on Dec. 9 and 10 with a holiday pops concert for the whole family. Adding to the show will be costumed dancers from Kalispell’s Noble Dance, interpreting the piece that was written as a way introduce children to the instruments of an orchestra.

Rifle optics manufacturer relocating to Kalispell

A manufacturing company that has been building custom rifle scopes and optics for 26 years in Southern California is relocating to Kalispell.

Comments sought for gravel pit applications

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Report ranks UM top university in state

MISSOULA – The University of Montana is the highest-ranked institution of higher learning in the state, according to the 2019 World University Rankings.

Chain-saw bear tops county's surplus auction list

A 5-foot chain-saw carved bear that once delighted children at the Flathead County Library is perhaps the most unusual item on the county’s surplus auction list.

Judges, volunteers needed for science fair

Roughly 120 judges and other volunteers are needed to help with the Flathead County Science Fair in March.

LeRoy Auldin Carlson, 43

LeRoy Auldin Carlson, 43, of Lakeside, passed away Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, in Dayton as a result of a tragic car accident. LeRoy was born Dec. 30, 1966, in Libby, a son of Larry Carlson and Alma Schatzi Peek Wood. His father, Larry Carlson, and grandparents, Elfrieda and Auldin Peek, preceded him in death. Survivors include his mother, Alma Wood; stepfather, James Wood; grandmother, Marylou Wood; two sisters, Elfrieda Benson and April Wood; a brother, Donnie Carlson; a stepsister, Tonya Lyftogt; and a stepbrother, Greg Wood. LeRoy is also survived by two biological children, Shane BJ Carlson and Maranda Luckhart Derr; an adopted son, Josh Petry; four grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who are considered family. LeRoy touched the lives of everyone he met. A private memorial service will be held at the home of his parents. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, is assisting the family.

TeleTech still hiring

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36,000 sign up for health insurance

Take a hilarious trip to the 'Wild West'

Burn permits will be required as of May 1

Flathead County residents who plan to burn natural vegetation between May 1 and June 30 are required to obtain burn permits prior to burning.

Hunter who mistook dog for a wolf given deferred sentence

Amber Rose Barnes initially pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor count of cruelty to animals, but struck a deal with prosecutors in time for a Feb. 28 hearing in Flathead County Justice Court.

Blacktail ski area to open Saturday

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area will open Saturday, Dec. 10 for the winter season, marking the earliest opening date in a decade for the ski slopes above Lakeside.

Children’s Playhouse musical ‘Annie Jr.’ returns this weekend

The Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre production “Annie Jr.,” continues with shows Sept. 30, and Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m., and a Sunday matinee on Oct. 2 at 2 p.m.