Whitefish netters top Vals

The Bulldogs topped Bigfork in three sets Thursday in Western A volleyball.

Titillate your senses at Montana’s Renaissance Faire

The Montana Renaissance Faire will be held over two weekends: July 24 and 25, and July 31 and Aug. 1 at the Majestic Valley Arena in Kalispell.

Tickets on sale to see Toad the Wet Sprocket

Toad The Wet Sprocket is coming to the Wachholz College Center July 25.

Ford, Goracke lead Montana State past Weber State

BOISE, Idaho — Robert Ford had 27 points and Brian Goracke chipped in 25 points of his own to lead No. 5 Montana State past No. 4 Weber State 91-82 at the Big Sky basketball tournament in Boise.

Ronald Eldon Anderson, 77

Ronald Eldon Anderson, 77, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2010, at his residence in Kalispell. He was born on April 15, 1932, in Flasher, N.D., to Elmer and Myrtle (Schoening) Anderson. The family moved to Somers in 1936. Ron and his younger brother Gene grew up on a working farm in Somers. It was the beginning of a life-long obsession for pork rinds, pickled pigs feet and limburger cheese. In 1953, Ron married Joan Scammahorn, and they settled in Kalispell, where they raised two sons. The family enjoyed the simple things in life and took hunting and fishing seriously. Ron mastered the art of shooting and was an avid fisherman. Ron worked several jobs before landing a position with the City of Kalispell. He hired on with the garbage crew and eventually settled with the sewer department. During his time with the sewer department, Ron found and made a necklace from lost dentures that included a gold tooth. He wore it proudly and liked telling stories of his days with the department. Ron retired from the City of Kalispell in 1990, having worked there for 26 years. Joan passed away in 2001 and Ron moved in with his son John. He didn t stray far from home until he bought a 1992 Buick Park Avenue in 2008. He loved his blue car and kept it shining. He drove everywhere and had a ball installed to pull a boat trailer. He had a renewed interest in fishing and started going to Smith Lake to fish off the dock. Here he met Dawn Hashley and they became the best of fishing partners. Just as Ron taught his sons to fish, he taught Dawn a trick or two as well, and they were looking forward to another successful year. After his retirement, Ron took his game of cribbage to a whole new level. He would challenge anyone who wanted to play him and on March 15, 2010, he finally had a 29 hand. Throughout the years, Ron amassed a variety of colorful friends and stories to match. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife; an infant great-granddaughter, Angelica Boyes-Anderson; and an infant step-great-granddaughter, Cloe Baldwin. He is survived by brother Gene Anderson of Edinburg, Texas; his sons, Roger Anderson and his wife Kathleen, and John Anderson and his wife Jana; two grandsons, Ivan and Erik Anderson; four step-grandchildren, Shelley Baldwin, Vanessa Holycross, Erin Carrell and Molly Doxater; as well as one great-grandson Wyatt Anderson; and several step -great-grandchildren. Graveside services for Ron will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 29, at Glacier Memorial Gardens. Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for Ron s family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer condolences and view Ron s tribute wall.

Phyllis Bertelsen Hanson, 78

Phyllis Bertelsen Hanson, 78, longtime resident of Kalispell, died in Washington on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004.

Week in Pictures: December 23-29

C-Falls man accused of raping child in 2020

Prosecutors have charged a Columbia Falls man with sexual intercourse without consent for allegedly raping a child in 2020.

Ronan

While conducting a traffic stop Friday on U.S. 93, Ronan police arrested a 25-year-old man wanted in Alaska on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. The suspect was taken into custody without incident and taken to the Lake County jail, where he is being held pending extradition. Officers initiated the stop after observing the man driving erratically.

Jeileen Maria Erdman

daughter of Ron Erdman and Iberica Paulino of Kalispell, was born Sept. 25 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Johnathan Eli-Gene Wood

son of Evalina Lay-White and Taylor Wood of Eureka, was born Nov. 25 at North Valley Hospital.

Columbia Falls

Columbia Falls police arrested a 39-year-old man on suspicion of assault Saturday evening. Officers arrested a 25-year-old woman on suspicion of drunken driving Saturday evening.

Kalispell

Kalispell police arrested a 25-year-old woman on suspicion of stealing at the Sportsman and Ski Haus, as well as for possessing drugs and drug paraphernalia, plus for unauthorized use of a vehicle Saturday evening.

Snowmobiler identified

The man killed in a Canyon Creek area snowmobile accident Saturday has been identified as Mark Trebas, 25, of Columbia Falls.

Olive Lotus Armstrong

Olive Lotus Armstrong, daughter of Wayne Armstrong and Charlotte Vondrich of Columbia Falls, was born Dec. 25 at North Valley Hospital.

Kaden Michael Bee

Kaden Michael Bee, son of Benny and Darlene Bee of Whitefish, was born March 25 at North Valley Hospital.

Abigail Lynn Kanzler

daughter of Kenny Kanzler and Carly Wallace of Troy, was born Feb. 25 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Evergreen Principal Gets Dunked

Evergreen junior high school principal, Kim Anderson, falls into a dunk tank after eighth grader Rosie Tozer hits the bulls-eye on Friday, May 25. Anderson awarded any student who showed accurate growth in math, or any other subject, a chance at dunking her, giving Evergreen students 451 attempts.

Bad Rock Fire

Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake A Columbia Falls fire fighter watches flames erupt from the roof as he waits for a fire hose to charge at a structure fire Thursday afternoon on Antler Bluff Lane off of Columbia Falls Stage Road. Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012 in Columbia Falls, Montana.

Emily Renee Dickinson

Emily Renee Dickinson, daughter of Jeremiah Dickinson and Sara Smith of Kalispell, was born July 25 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.