Bigfork blasts C-Falls, 70-20

COLUMBIA FALLS – Colton Reichenbach scored a career-high 19 as Bigfork coasted to a 70-20 nonconference boys basketball victory over Columbia Falls on Saturday at Columbia Falls High School.

Summer sizzles with Thursday!Fest: Kalispell's live music scene in full swing

Live music is heating up in Kalispell, just in time for summer.

Robert L. Bobby Thompson, 68

Robert L. Bobby Thompson, 68, died of cancer on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, at his home in Columbia Falls. Bobby was born in Conrad to Charles and Deloris Thompson on Aug. 29, 1941, and grew up in Cut Bank. Bobby was the second of four boys, Teddy, Richard and Ronald. He lived in Spokane briefly, then moved to Columbia Falls in 1989 with his parents, and worked for a period of time at Flathead Industries. Bobby was born during a time when autism was not understood, nor what to do for the condition. That, coupled with being unable to speak, created a great deal of frustration for him in his attempts to communicate. His only spoken words were Mama and the sound of a cat meowing, which was his name for his kitty, Meow Meow. With Deloris constantly at his side to interpret his own sign language gestures, others soon realized that Bobby saw and understood a lot more than some of the rest of us. Bobby loved construction equipment. Consequently he, along with Charles and Deloris, spent countless hours at construction sites taking in all the activities. One time during road construction near Essex, Bobby got out of the car and began gesturing. Finally the engineer and the others realized he was trying to tell them the line wasn t straight " and it wasn t! Bobby had a gift for hospitality and seeing to it that everyone had coffee or tea and some goodie to enjoy while they visited. At times his helpful intentions were misunderstood, which saddened him. Bobby enjoyed many hours with occupying himself with his Lite Brites, painting and making birdhouses. He loved attending church, enjoying the music and the people. He had a strong faith and knew where he was going someday, albeit sooner than we anticipated. Wherever Charles, Deloris and Bobby visited " from having dinner at the Nite Owl to spending numerous winters in Arizona " Bobby was a friend to whomever took the time to get acquainted with him. Our forever friend will be greatly missed. Survivors include his mother, Deloris; and two brothers, Richard and Ronald, in the immediate family. Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25, at Columbia Falls United Methodist Church, with the Rev. David Merkel officiating. Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for the family.

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Black and Blue Rugby Club's Tilor Mercier runs away from a pair of Hamilton Warrior defenders during the Black and Blue's 25-7 victory at Evergreen Junior High in this April 2, 2016 file photo. (Aaric Bryan/Daily Inter Lake)

Payton Rae Gabbert

Payton Rae Gabbert, daughter of Nathan Gabbert and Mikala Woodworth of Kalispell, was born Nov. 25 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Chloe Grace Farrell

daughter of Amy and Brian Farrell of Kalispell, was born Jan. 25 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Brandon Joseph Herriges

son of Steve Herriges and Karrie Gibson, was born May 25 at North Valley Hospital.

Clive Dawson Schmidt

Clive Dawson Schmidt, son of David and Kathryn Schmidt of Whitefish, was born Nov. 25 at North Valley Hospital.

Dylan Jack Benson

Son of David and Rosee' Benson of Kalispell, was born Oct. 25 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Travyn Skye Naldrett

Travyn Skye Naldrett, son of Samuel Naldrett and Holly Sterrenberg of Kalispell, was born Sept. 25 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Madison Ann Fisher

Madison Ann Fisher, daughter of Kelly and Kassie Fisher of Kalispell, was born Feb. 25 at North Valley Hospital.

Logan James Reddig

Logan James Reddig, son of Elden and Sarah Reddig of Kalispell, was born June 25 at North Valley Hospital.

Smoking Bus Creates Traffic Tie Up on Highway 93

A school bus engulfed in smoke stops traffic on Highway 93 heading north on Friday afternoon, October 25, south of Kalispell. The incident drew a response from South Kalispll, Kalispell, Evergreen and West Valley Fire Departments. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)

Declan Gary Jarvis

Declan Gary Jarvis, son of Jonathan and Sara Jarvis of Kalispell, was born April 25 at North Valley Hospital.

Monroe James Smiley

Monroe James Smiley, son of John Norwood and Jessica Lee Smiley, was born June 25 at North Valley Hospital.

Kaleb Jeffrey Berger

Kaleb Jeffrey Berger, son of Rick Berger and Anna Bolter, was born June 25 at North Valley Hospital.

Sarah Lynch Fundraiser

Vivian Gelormino, left, and her best friend Sarah Lynch on Tuesday, March 25, near Helena Flats. Gelormino is trying to raise $30,000 for Lynch's cancer treatment bills by April 30th. If she succeeds she will shave her head. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)