Legals for May, 2 2021

Shut up and be civil? Not till you stop picking my pocket!

Conservatism must be on the rise because once again we find ourselves being treated to a round of scolding concerning the lack of civility in our public discourse, as if we’ve fallen to unplumbed depths and must button up lest the moderate masses take offense. With all due respect, that’s a bunch of hooey.

C-Falls, Libby to meet in Western A softball semis

FRENCHTOWN — Haden Peters hit a two-run double in the first and added another RBI double in a 13-run second inning for Columbia Falls, which made short work of Butte Central at the Western A softball divisional.

Wine and dine at FVCC’s Festival of Flavors

Fall flavors go well beyond the much-beloved pumpkin spice and this weekend, locals will have the opportunity to expand their palettes at the 13th annual Fall Festival of Flavors hosted by Flathead Valley Community College.

Take time to participate in census count

Beginning in Montana later this month, our great country will engage in one of the most significant national activities created by our Founding Fathers: the United States census. While the census is important in allocating federal funds to our state and communities, its true significance lies in political representation, not funding.

This Easter, the human spirit rallies

Easter Sunday looks very different this year. Churches are empty as congregants worship via online services. Easter egg hunts have been canceled except for a couple of drive-thru opportunities for candy-filled eggs. No need for those new spring dresses and duds. Big family gatherings are on hold.

Whitefish Trail Hootenanny canceled

After careful consideration with the city of Whitefish, Flathead City-County Health Department, and event sponsor Whitefish Legacy Partners (WLP) has decided to cancel the annual Whitefish Trail Hootenanny that had been planned Aug. 21-22.

4-H and FFA Market Livestock Sale hits a new record

A record total of $642,568.75 was reached at Saturday’s 4-H and FFA Market Livestock Sale, which garnered interest outside the state when bidding moved online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Outdoor film fests to stop in Whitefish

Two outdoor film festivals will make stops in the Flathead Valley this month; the first being the Fly Fishing Film Tour, which will host a screening on March 16, followed by the Mountainfilm on Tour which will air films March 22. Both tours will host their presentations in Whitefish at the O’Shaughnessy Center.

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Robert Much from the Native American Development Corp. will conduct a government contracting 101 workshop from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, at the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes computer training room in the lower level of the Old Tribal Complex in Pablo.

Whitefish open house to address housing needs

Finding affordable housing options has been on Whitefish’s agenda for years, but it’s on the front burner in a big way this week as the city embarks on the process of developing a master plan to create workforce housing.

New Kalispell elementary school in need of a name

As the first foundation walls have been erected on the south elementary school gym, Kalispell Public Schools has begun a nomination process to name the new school located on Airport Road.

Justices toss decision in media mogul's discrimination case

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday threw out a lower court ruling in favor of a black media mogul and comedian who’s suing cable giant Comcast alleging racial discrimination.

Indiana grandma wins Whitefish Dream Home

HGTV this week announced the winner of its 2019 Dream Home grand prize package, located in Whitefish and valued at over $2.3 million.

Study reveals Montana media usage

MISSOULA – Montanans are increasing their news consumption and trust local news over national news sources, according to a new study by the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of Montana.

Air Force Academy eases restrictions after 2 suicides

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Social distancing restrictions at the Air Force Academy have been relaxed after it reported two cadet suicides in less than a week following attempts to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Logjam Presents announces summer concerts at Kettlehouse

Nine-time Grammy Award recipient Sheryl Crow, an American music icon, performs live Sunday, June 25, at the Kettlehouse Amphitheater in Bonner. Crow’s first nine studio albums have sold 35 million copies worldwide; seven of them charted in the Top 10 and five were certified for Multi-Platinum sales. In addition to such No. 1 hits as “All I Wanna Do,” “Soak Up the Sun” and “The First Cut Is the Deepest,” Crow has lofted 40 singles into the Billboard Hot 100, Adult Top 40, Adult Contemporary, Mainstream Top 40 and Hot Country Songs charts, with more No. 1 singles in the Triple A listings than any other female artist.

Ultimate fighting strikes Kalispell

Saturday's mixed martial arts event includes 5 locals

Couple charged with tool thefts

A Whitefish-area couple has been charged with stealing more than $30,000 worth of tools from Flathead Valley construction sites in a theft spree that may reach as far back as 2005.

TeleTech to add 100 jobs by March

TeleTech will add up to 100 jobs at its Kalispell center by March, the company announced Wednesday.