Stories for June 2006

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Friday, June 30

June 30, 2006 1 a.m.

Today

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today, for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, East Idaho.

June 30, 2006 1 a.m.

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office took reports of a moose hit by a vehicle on Many Lakes Drive

and a bear hit by a vehicle on U.S. 93 near Whitefish.

June 30, 2006 1 a.m.

Plenty of fun ahead for the holiday

Flags will be unfurled across the Flathead at area Fourth of July events. Here's a list of some of the things going on:

June 30, 2006 1 a.m.

Restrictions on young drivers starts Saturday

By CHERY SABOL

June 30, 2006 1 a.m.

The Bigfork Fire Department went to a controlled burn

near the fire hall at 3 a.m. Friday and a brush fire on Bridge Street.

June 30, 2006 1 a.m.

Man of many talents

Folk, country mainstay in Kalispell for one intimate show

June 30, 2006 1 a.m.

Columbia Falls police went to accidents on Nucleus Avenue

and on U.S. 2 near Western Building Center. Both had minor injuries.

June 30, 2006 1 a.m.

House OKs Sun Road funding

By JIM MANN

June 30, 2006 1 a.m.

Debate far better than ad mania

Last Sunday's debate between Sen. Conrad Burns, R-Mont., and Democratic challenger Jon Tester was immensely valuable for voters - especially compared to the vaporous campaign advertising that's already swirling through Montana's airwaves.

June 30, 2006 1 a.m.

Board votes against Haskill subdivision

The Daily Inter Lake

June 30, 2006 1 a.m.

Old World classics under the Montana sky

An "Evening In Vienna" is the musical theme of an outdoor family concert featuring the Glacier Symphonic Pops orchestra on Saturday, July 8 at 7:30 p.m.

June 30, 2006 1 a.m.

Whitefish police were called Thursday night about four or five youths drinking at Riverside Park.

Two reportedly were taken to the hospital for treatment of alcohol poisoning.

Too hot to handle
June 30, 2006 1 a.m.

Too hot to handle

June 30, 2006 1 a.m.

Libby cleanup included in bill

The Daily Inter Lake

June 30, 2006 1 a.m.

Kalispell police fielded a number of oddities Friday.

Among them was a report of an intoxicated man in a shirt that said "Southern Style," scampering back and forth across the highway in front of Wendy's. He was warned, like countless children before him, not to play in traffic.

June 30, 2006 1 a.m.

Gold leads

4th of July golf play with a 68

Carolyn Pfohl Erickson, 53
June 30, 2006 1 a.m.

Carolyn Pfohl Erickson, 53

Carolyn Pfohl Erickson passed away as a result of cardiac arrest on June 27, 2006, in Victoria, British Columbia, while vacationing with her adoring husband.

Lucille Bissner, 80
June 30, 2006 1 a.m.

Lucille Bissner, 80

Lucille Bissner, 80, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2006, in Kalispell.

June 30, 2006 1 a.m.

Performing Arts Center fundraising continues

By WILLIAM L. SPENCET

Lakers sweep Electrics
June 30, 2006 1 a.m.

Lakers sweep Electrics

One look at the lineup card for the Class AA American Legion Kalispell Lakers Thursday and six names jumped out as having a lot of experience already this season - and those were non-starters.

Thursday, June 29

Belva Jolene 'Jo' Brockel, 73
June 29, 2006 1 a.m.

Belva Jolene 'Jo' Brockel, 73

Belva Jolene Brockel, 73, "Jo" to her friends and family, passed way of natural causes, June 26, 2006, at her home in Whitefish.

June 29, 2006 1 a.m.

Libby asbestos victims

The Daily Inter Lake

June 29, 2006 1 a.m.

Columbia Falls Police

Columbia Falls Police took a report of a carload of youths toilet-papering everything on Seventh Avenue East North.

James Robert Clark Jr., 64
June 29, 2006 1 a.m.

James Robert Clark Jr., 64

Jimmy "was taken from us" unexpectedly on June 25, 2006, doing what he loved -- helping people.

June 29, 2006 1 a.m.

Kalispell Police

Kalispell Police was asked to intervene in troublesome communications. They included a disturbing voice-mail message that turned out to be a prank on Liberty Street, a threatening letter received on Airport Road, a death threat delivered on Liberty Street, and a promise to damage some property on First Avenue East North. A woman at Lambert Court said her ex-husband drives by and litters the road with profanities.

June 29, 2006 1 a.m.

C-Falls loses both thinclad coaches

Beckwith, Knutson step down from Wildcat, Wildkat track and field helms

June 29, 2006 1 a.m.

Back into boys basketball

Julio Delgado returns to Whitefish hoops

June 29, 2006 1 a.m.

Bird flu draws crowd to KRMC talk

If they weren't losing sleep before, medical professionals left a recent bird-flu presentation with at least a wake-up call to the urgency of pandemic planning.

June 29, 2006 1 a.m.

Today

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, East Idaho.

June 29, 2006 1 a.m.

Propane may have sparked pack string mishap

The Daily Inter Lake

June 29, 2006 1 a.m.

Alarms

Smith Valley Fire Department and Montana Highway Patrol went to a car fire on Foy's Lake Road.

June 29, 2006 1 a.m.

Whitefish Police

Whitefish Police arrested a woman for DUI on Armory Road.

June 29, 2006 1 a.m.

Officers investigate 2 suicides

The Daily Inter Lake

Photo
June 29, 2006 1 a.m.

Photo

Sails at sunset
June 29, 2006 1 a.m.

Sails at sunset

June 29, 2006 1 a.m.

Kalispell's Muhlfeld now 28th in the world

United States' sixth-ranked rider jumps 74 points in World Cup standings

June 29, 2006 1 a.m.

FVCC trustees get first look at 2007 budget

Flathead Valley Community College trustees voted to approve the first reading of the preliminary 2007 budget Monday, reflecting about an 8 percent general fund increase to $10.21 million.

June 29, 2006 1 a.m.

Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's Office took a call from someone about two deer stuck in the Swan River near Montana 209 Tuesday. An animal warden was called for help.

June 29, 2006 1 a.m.

Let's learn from housing mistakes

The federal government's mutual self-help housing program has allowed dozens of low-income Flathead Valley residents to become homeowners in the past four years.

Wednesday, June 28

June 28, 2006 1 a.m.

Today

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, Appleway Drive.

June 28, 2006 1 a.m.

Whitefish police were called Monday to a fight on Somers Avenue.

It ended with some hugging.

June 28, 2006 1 a.m.

Youth, 18, injured by fireworks

The Daily Inter Lake

June 28, 2006 1 a.m.

Lakers split with Stallions

The Kalispell Lakers split a Western AA American Legion baseball doubleheader with the Great Falls Stallions Tuesday at Griffin Field.

June 28, 2006 1 a.m.

Agency delays while shore recedes

There's nothing like failing to respond to a 20-year emergency.

June 28, 2006 1 a.m.

Mother: Eureka shooting was accidental

By CHERY SABOL

June 28, 2006 1 a.m.

Police cast Web at criminals

By CHERY SABOL

June 28, 2006 1 a.m.

Bigfork Fire and Medical

went to Flathead Lake Lodge, where a woman was injured by a horse.

June 28, 2006 1 a.m.

380 chase 29th annualWhitefish Lake Run

Mark Tarr, 44, of Columbia Falls said he felt like he was at a high school track meet.

June 28, 2006 1 a.m.

Kalispell police investigated a report of a suspected drunken driver

who was "swerving all over" U.S. 93. The driver was sober, but lost.

June 28, 2006 1 a.m.

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office was busy with vandalism and hostilities.

On South Many Lakes Drive, a woman reportedly broke a window with a rock and jumped on the hood of a vehicle when someone tried to leave. In Martin City, a woman in a vehicle reportedly tried to run over someone, hitting a freezer and the person's hip.

June 28, 2006 1 a.m.

New hearing sought in Downtowner lawsuit

By LYNNETTE HINTZE

June 28, 2006 1 a.m.

Whitefish council nixes court raises

By LYNNETTE HINTZE

June 28, 2006 1 a.m.

Columbia Falls board supports subdivision

The Daily Inter Lake

Tuesday, June 27

Jennifer 'Jenny' Rose Lanktree, 20
June 27, 2006 1 a.m.

Jennifer 'Jenny' Rose Lanktree, 20

"Our beloved Jennifer "Jenny" Rose Lanktree, 20, "left us to be with the angels" Saturday June 24, 2006, at her home in Kalispell, after fighting a long and courageous battle with leukemia. Jenny was born May 16, 1986, in Kalispell to Scott and Laurie (Schultz) Lanktree.

June 27, 2006 1 a.m.

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office took another report of the man in a primer-gray Camaro

who prompts complaints wherever he goes. On Monday, he returned to an area near Batavia Lane, where a resident had complained about him Friday night.

June 27, 2006 1 a.m.

Whitefish police are investigating a burglary

at Subway, reported at 4 a.m. Monday, and a burglary at the City Beach lifeguard stand, reported at 7:30 a.m. Later in the day, another burglary was reported at the concessions stand at Smith fields.

Robert Franklin 'Bob' Dyer, 88
June 27, 2006 1 a.m.

Robert Franklin 'Bob' Dyer, 88

Robert Franklin "Bob" Dyer passed away Thursday, June 22, 2006, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. Bob was born Jan. 20, 1918, in Chanute, Kan., to Cora Ethel Armstrong Dyer and Charles Henry Dyer. When Bob was 6 years old, the Dyer family moved to California.

June 27, 2006 1 a.m.

Among the vandalism reports to Kalispell police

were a house hit with paintballs on Russell Drive, rocks thrown through a business window on North Meridian Road, four tires slashed on West Montana Street, a sign torn down and flower pots overturned on North Meridian, and pop machines tipped on North Meridian Road and at Woodland Park.

June 27, 2006 1 a.m.

The Kalispell Fire Department went to a motor-home fire

Sunday night on Second Street East.

June 27, 2006 1 a.m.

Court voids conviction of sex offender Rytky

The Montana Supreme Court last week overturned the conviction and sentence of sex offender Wilbur Rytky.

James W. Christensen, 81
June 27, 2006 1 a.m.

James W. Christensen, 81

James W. Christensen, 81, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2006, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. He was born Dec. 20, 1924, in Havre, the son of James and Mary K. (Kjois) Christensen.

June 27, 2006 1 a.m.

Columbia Falls police arrested a man on suspicion of DUI

on First Avenue West.

Helen S. Collins, 97
June 27, 2006 1 a.m.

Helen S. Collins, 97

Helen S. Collins, 97, died Friday, June 23, 2006, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. She was born June 14, 1909, in Saltese to Herman J. and Sadie Ellen (Shelley) Seidemann.

James Thomas Kane 79
June 27, 2006 1 a.m.

James Thomas Kane 79

James Thomas Kane 79, a longtime Whitefish area resident passed away of natural causes Friday, June 23, 2006, at North Valley Hospital in Whitefish.

James G. Walter, 77
June 27, 2006 1 a.m.

James G. Walter, 77

James G. 'Jim' Walter, 77, 'went to be with the Lord' on June 25, 2006, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He will be remembered by his family and friends as a very loving and caring man. Jim was born Sept. 21, 1928, in Froid a to Joseph and Inez (Tunison) Walter.

June 27, 2006 1 a.m.

Today

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, U.S. 93 South.

Monday, June 26

Jacob Randall Lee, 19
June 26, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Jacob Randall Lee, 19

Jacob Randall Lee, 19, died Saturday, June 24, 2006, in Eureka from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

June 26, 2006 1 a.m.

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office is investigating a Saturday evening stabbing at Hungry Horse Reservoir that ended up with two people at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

No headline
June 26, 2006 1 a.m.

No headline

June 26, 2006 1 a.m.

Today

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and June 27, St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $10 course fee. Call 406-293-0100 to register.

June 26, 2006 1 a.m.

The Smith Valley Fire Department

The Smith Valley Fire Department treated two burn victims Saturday evening and took them to Kalispell Regional Medical Center after fireworks apparently went off in their car on U.S. 2 west of Kila. The car burned up in the middle of the highway.

June 26, 2006 1 a.m.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police arrested a 41-year-old woman Saturday evening on suspicion of drunken driving, assaulting a domestic partner and issuing a bad check.

No headline
June 26, 2006 1 a.m.

No headline

Round One

June 26, 2006 1 a.m.

Gunshot victim identified

The Daily Inter Lake

Saturday, June 24

Frank Miciewicz, 87
June 24, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Frank Miciewicz, 87

"His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ received Frank Miciewicz, 87, into heaven" in the presence of his loving family on June 21, 2006.

Jane Margaret Harshbarger Riedinger, 86
June 24, 2006 1 a.m.

Jane Margaret Harshbarger Riedinger, 86

Jane Margaret Harshbarger Riedinger, 86, died Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. She was born Dec. 23, 1919, at Weyers Cave, Va., to John and Mattie Marie (Ruckman) Harshbarger.

June 24, 2006 1 a.m.

And now for a few dissenting opinions

You may have noticed a new ad running in the Inter Lake the past few days promoting this column.

Velma Miller Stacy Hutton, 89
June 24, 2006 1 a.m.

Velma Miller Stacy Hutton, 89

Velma Miller Stacy Hutton, 89, died Thursday, June 22, 2006, at Brendan House in Kalispell. She was born Oct. 14, 1916 in Valier to Clarence and Rose (Adams) Miller.

Elva Arlington Crockett Whiting, 88
June 24, 2006 1 a.m.

Elva Arlington Crockett Whiting, 88

Elva Arlington Crockett Whiting, 88, fell asleep in death June 22, 2006. Elva was an eccentric, feisty, young-hearted lady who loved her family, loved life, loved her fellow man and loved her god Jehovah, without reservation.

Robert Franklin 'Bob' Dyer, 88
June 24, 2006 1 a.m.

Robert Franklin 'Bob' Dyer, 88

Robert Franklin "Bob" Dyer passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2006, at Brendan House in Kalispell. Bob was born in Chanute, Kan., on Jan. 20, 1918, to Cora Ethel Armstrong Dyer and Charles Henry Dyer. At Bob's age of 6 years, the Dyer family moved to California.

June 24, 2006 1 a.m.

Today

3 Flathead Audubon birding trip to Tobacco Valley. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at Four Corners Cafe and Casino at intersection of U.S 93 and 37 in Eureka. Bring binoculars and lunch. Call Lewis or Lynda Young at 889-3492 to sign up.

June 24, 2006 1 a.m.

Montana seeks closer ties with

Canada Eyes 'Crown of the Continent' destinatio for 'two-nation vacations'

June 24, 2006 1 a.m.

Two dead in shooting near Eureka

The Daily Inter Lake

June 24, 2006 1 a.m.

Alarms

Coram/West Glacier Fire Department checked out a power line that suddenly sparked, popped and broke on River Bend Drive in West Glacier. The fire was extinguished before they arrived.

June 24, 2006 1 a.m.

Used sleeping bag for sale?

Someone called the Flathead County Sheriff's Office to report a person lying in the middle of U.S. 2 in a gray sleeping bag or thick blanket.

Project on pause
June 24, 2006 1 a.m.

Project on pause

Joan A. Deist, 81
June 24, 2006 1 a.m.

Joan A. Deist, 81

Joan A. Deist, age 81, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2006, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. She was born Jan. 29, 1925, in Great Falls to Ory J. and Eva (Kittelsrud) Armstrong.

June 24, 2006 1 a.m.

Whitefish police

arrested three men and one woman for disorderly conduct downtown. Later, two men were arrested for disorderly conduct outside a bar.

June 24, 2006 1 a.m.

Columbia Falls police

cited a driver for failure to yield after a three-vehicle accident Friday afternoon.

June 24, 2006 1 a.m.

Kalispell police

were notified when a group of kids left their cars in the parking lot of a local golf course, piled into the back of a pickup and drove across the green.

Friday, June 23

Velma Miller Stacy Hutton, 89
June 23, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Velma Miller Stacy Hutton, 89

Velma Miller Stacy Hutton, 89, died Thursday, June 22, 2006, at Brendan House in Kalispell. She was born Oct. 14, 1916 in Valier to Clarence and Rose (Adams) Miller.

Schulz resigns as Whitefish boys basketball coach
June 23, 2006 1 a.m.

Schulz resigns as Whitefish boys basketball coach

Derek Schulz has resigned as the head boys basketball coach at Whitefish High School.

Sledding in Glacier National Park
June 23, 2006 1 a.m.

Sledding in Glacier National Park

Matt Gilbertson, middle, sleds above Logan Pass with his wife Caroline and 10-month-old son Brayden. The family is on vacation from Hawaii. "I left Montana to escape the cold, but this is pretty nice," Gilbertson said. "It's quite a sledding hill." Above: Cars line up at Avalanche Creek for the Going-to-the-Sun Road opening Friday afternoon in Glacier National Park. The road is now open through the entire park.

June 23, 2006 1 a.m.

Today

3 South Kalispell Volunteer Fire Department rummage sale 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1255 Willow Glen Dr., Kalispell. Donations accepted through Friday. Contact Colleen Warricks, 212-3045.

June 23, 2006 1 a.m.

Local woman survives fall at Big Mountain

The Daily Inter Lake

Margaret I. Grace, 85
June 23, 2006 1 a.m.

Margaret I. Grace, 85

Margaret I. Grace, 85, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2006, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. She was born Nov. 25, 1920, in Rock Glen, Saskatchewan, the daughter of Peter and Clarabel (Abbot) Engel.

June 23, 2006 1 a.m.

Alarms

Somers Fire Department went to a controlled burn Thursday on Blacktail Road.

June 23, 2006 1 a.m.

Teen intruder leaves gift behind

Strange happenings were reported to the Flathead County Sheriff's Office Thursday and Friday. A man on North Cedar Drive got home at about 3:30 a.m. to find a man in his garage. The intruder appeared to be a teenager. He fled when the resident arrived. Nothing was missing, but the resident is the new owner of two flashlights later found in the garage.

June 23, 2006 1 a.m.

Farm insurer pleads guilty to wire fraud

Myron "Mike" Felt, the former president of Crop Hail Management, Inc., in Bigfork, pleaded guilty Friday to wire fraud and money laundering. He will be sentenced on Oct. 19.

June 23, 2006 1 a.m.

Columbia Falls police

"And stay out," was the order given to an unwelcome patron at the Columbia Bar, according to Columbia Falls police.

June 23, 2006 1 a.m.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police took a call about a pair of bears dining on garbage on Wisconsin Avenue Friday. They ran into the woods when a resident yelled at them.

June 23, 2006 1 a.m.

Fundraiser gets folks out of their seats

Inter Lake editorial

June 23, 2006 1 a.m.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police arrested a man for allegedly stealing from a vehicle at Northwest Truck Repair.

Wednesday, June 21

June 21, 2006 1 a.m.

Helber resigns as Twins' AA coach

By DAVID LESNICK

June 21, 2006 1 a.m.

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office took a report

from a man who said teenagers in as red Nissan threw things, including death threats, at the home of an elderly couple on East Evergreen Drive. The caller said he chased the youths off once with a bat, but they returned. He suspects they have the wrong address.

June 21, 2006 1 a.m.

C. Falls City Council denies Twin Peaks Farms proposal

By NANCY KIMBALL

June 21, 2006 1 a.m.

Council meets in July to decide city budget

By JOHN STANG

James P. Knutson, 75
June 21, 2006 1 a.m.

James P. Knutson, 75

James P. Knutson, 75, of Polson died Feb. 20, 2006, of brain cancer at Life Care Center of Yuma, Ariz. He was born to John A. and Pauline (Rau) Knutson on Aug. 11, 1930, at Shelby. The family moved to Polson to a farm out in Valley View, where they were living at the time of his mother's death in January 1934. Jim, the oldest of three children, was raised by his grandparents, Pete and Mary Rau, in Lost Prairie.

June 21, 2006 1 a.m.

Today

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, on First Avenue East.

June 21, 2006 1 a.m.

The Kalispell Fire Department's ambulance went to a vehicle accident

with injuries Tuesday at the underpass.

June 21, 2006 1 a.m.

Sun Road opening on Friday

The Daily Inter Lake

June 21, 2006 1 a.m.

Phone trouble Wednesday evening in West Glacier prevented people

from being able to call 911. The source of the problem was unknown, but it reportedly affected about 500 phone lines. West Glacier residents were told if they needed help, they should call the non-emergency line at the Sheriff's Office. That number is 758-5610.

June 21, 2006 1 a.m.

Big Mountain master plan passes

By LYNNETTE HINTZE

June 21, 2006 1 a.m.

Preserving the peace of the parks

Think about these words from the new management guidelines being drafted for national parks: Activities must not damage "the atmosphere of peace and tranquility and natural soundscapes."

June 21, 2006 1 a.m.

Columbia Falls police took a report

of someone who damaged a fence, stole a post, and trespassed on Ninth Street West.

June 21, 2006 1 a.m.

Kalispell police took several complaints about people

trying to get petition signatures at Smith's, Depot Park and Target. Asking people to sign is not illegal, but a group of youths with that mission were reportedly disorderly at Target.

June 21, 2006 1 a.m.

Driver, 48, charged in April deaths

Kalispell woman was hurt critically in crash that killed sister, motorcyclist

T. rex didn't dance
June 21, 2006 1 a.m.

T. rex didn't dance

June 21, 2006 1 a.m.

Rookie Mitchell wins compacts

The Daily Inter Lake

June 21, 2006 1 a.m.

Whitefish police took a report

of a camera bag containing $3,000 in equipment that was stolen at Grouse Mountain Lodge. It wasn't stolen and someone who found it left a name and number for the owner to contact.

June 21, 2006 1 a.m.

Redesigned subdivisions go before planners today

The Daily Inter Lake

Tuesday, June 20

June 20, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Ellie Elizabeth Kenney

Ellie Elizabeth Kenney daughter of Mark and Angela Kenney of Kalispell, was born June 1 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 22 inches long.

June 20, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Allura Jazmyne Zollman

Allura Jazmyne Zollman daughter of Crystal Ford and Anthoney Zollman of Columbia Falls, was born June 12 at North Valley Hospital.She weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

June 20, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Elaina Rebecca Zamora

Elaina Rebecca Zamora daughter of Derrick and Ginni Zamora of Kalispell, was born June 2 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

June 20, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Jackson Ethan Oftedahl

Jackson Ethan Oftedahl son of Lacey Gendreau and Jerod Oftedahl of Kalispell, was born June 4 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 9 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

June 20, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Gabriel Luther Fjheld

Gabriel Luther Fjheld son of Dan and Sarah Fjheld of Kalispell, was born June 2 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 9 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.

June 20, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Avery Renee Role

Avery Renee Role daughter of Mark and Kim Role of Columbia Falls, was born June 5 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

June 20, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Lane Ivan Mann

Lane Ivan Mann son of Wyatt and Michelle Mann of Marion, was born June 4 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 5 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 17 3/4 inches long.

June 20, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Ashton Wade Deitrick

Ashton Wade Deitrick son of Sara and Austin Deitrick of Kalispell, was born June 5 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.

June 20, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Nathan Scot Evans

Nathan Scot Evans son of Brandon Evans and Carina Weiss of Kalispell, was born May 31 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

June 20, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Katherine Elizabeth Ward

Katherine Elizabeth Ward daughter of Patrick and Kelly Ward of Kalispell, was born May 31 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

June 20, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Linus Michael Guillory

Linus Michael Guillory son of Jacob and Cassie Guillory of Columbia Falls, was born May 31 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 21 inches long.

June 20, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Mickel Alexander Lessor

Mickel Alexander Lessor son of Sarita Lessor of Kalispell, was born June 5 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 9 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

June 20, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Ella Marie Montague

Ella Marie Montague daughter of Adam and Shari Montague of Kalispell, was born June 7 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

June 20, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Cera June Sabodski

Cera June Sabodski daughter of Charles and Ramanda Sabodski of Kalispell, was born June 10 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 5 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 18 1/2 inches long.

June 20, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Cory John Flagg

Cory John Flagg son of Natasha Flagg of Kalispell, was born June 2 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

June 20, 2006 1 a.m.

Flathead County Sheriff's Office

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office took a report from Parliament Drive, where a resident finds some intruding huskies to be a biological hazard for his flower garden.

June 20, 2006 1 a.m.

Park crews tackle slides on Sun Road

The Daily Inter Lake

Building blocks
June 20, 2006 1 a.m.

Building blocks

Masonry by Muller employees Keith Brannon and Ben Woodson haul blocks into place Monday afternoon while constructing a wall on the new Occupational Trades building at Flathead Valley Community College. The $4 million, 25,000-square-foot building is expected to be completed by December. It's the first of three new buildings planned in a major college expansion.

June 20, 2006 1 a.m.

concrete truck tips over

It took four hours to remove a loaded concrete truck that tipped over into a ditch Monday on Stillwater Road. No one was hurt.

June 20, 2006 1 a.m.

Whitefish Police Department

The Whitefish Police Department took a noise complaint at about 1 a.m. Monday on Second Street East. There, officers cited three teenagers with underage possession of alcohol. Two also allegedly had drugs.

June 20, 2006 1 a.m.

Flood outlook improves here

The Daily Inter Lake

Full circle
June 20, 2006 1 a.m.

Full circle

Stock car racing began on short dirt tracks in towns like Mars, Pa. - the town where Bill Bowser grew up and discovered his passion for auto racing more than 50 years ago. And just like a driver pushing through the final straightaway of a race, Bowser's career as a stock car racing announcer has come full circle.

June 20, 2006 1 a.m.

Fast ride

"You mean I get to drive one?" I asked. "Seriously?"

June 20, 2006 1 a.m.

Births

Linus Michael Guillory, son of Jacob and Cassie Guillory of Columbia Falls, was born May 31 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

June 20, 2006 1 a.m.

Kalispell Fire Department

The Kalispell Fire Department went to a smoking trash container Sunday on Fourth Street West.

June 20, 2006 1 a.m.

Today

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, on Two Mile Drive.

Aleen B. Chestnut, 90
June 20, 2006 1 a.m.

Aleen B. Chestnut, 90

Aleen B. Chestnut, a resident of the Flathead Valley, passed away June 13, 2006, in Whitefish. She was born Aleen Byington in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, on June 6, 1916, the daughter of Henry and Viola Byington. She graduated from high school in Lava Hot Springs in 1934. She attended the University of Idaho in Moscow and graduated in 1939.

June 20, 2006 1 a.m.

Kalispell Police Department

The Kalispell Police Department took reports of thefts from garages on West Nicklaus and Fifth Avenue East.

Dennis Jeffrey Poncelet, 37
June 20, 2006 1 a.m.

Dennis Jeffrey Poncelet, 37

Dennis Jeffrey Poncelet 'was carried home by the angels' Friday, June 16, 2006, after a tragic electrical accident. Dennis was born June 30, 1969, and attended school in Whitefish and received a GED. He was going on to acquire his nurse's aide certification. He spent the last eight years of his life working as a concrete finisher and form fitter for Arrow Concrete Co., and was so proud of his accomplishments there.

June 20, 2006 1 a.m.

Crash kills Kalispell woman, 27

The Daily Inter Lake and The Associated Press

Monday, June 19

June 19, 2006 1 a.m.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police received reports of items stolen from six cars Sunday morning. The cars were on Sixth Avenue WN, Sixth Avenue West, Mission Trail, First Avenue EN and Seventh Avenue WN.

June 19, 2006 1 a.m.

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office arrested a man suspected of striking his son at their home Saturday evening.

June 19, 2006 1 a.m.

Twins fall in finals

The Daily Inter Lake

June 19, 2006 1 a.m.

The Evergreen Fire Department

The Evergreen Fire Department handled the aftermath of a stove fire in a trailer home on U.S. 2 Saturday evening.

June 19, 2006 1 a.m.

Today

3 Logan State Park west of Kalispell will be closed today and Tuesday for chip-sealing.

Hot rod history
June 19, 2006 1 a.m.

Hot rod history

Couple's car turns heads at top shows

Sunday, June 18

Gary Victor Gravem, 44
June 18, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Gary Victor Gravem, 44

Gary Victor Gravem, 44, died peacefully at Kalispell Regional Medical Center, Tuesday afternoon, June 13, 2006.

June 18, 2006 1 a.m.

Dads and kids and the ties that bind

Is it Father's Day again?

June 18, 2006 1 a.m.

Park plans meetings onSun Road

The Daily Inter Lake

June 18, 2006 1 a.m.

Columbia Falls police

are investigating a reported burglary on Frontage Road.

June 18, 2006 1 a.m.

Graduate gets wheels thanks to classmates' generosity

When she hits the gas on her trip east for college this fall, Vanessa Maycumber is going to have one big smile on her face.

Walkabout
June 18, 2006 1 a.m.

Walkabout

Bigfork hiker logs 2,500 miles in the Alaskan wilderness

June 18, 2006 1 a.m.

Flood warning issued

Log dam on Stillwater River bursts Saturday afternoon

Herbert 'Herb' Raymond Dedman, 83
June 18, 2006 1 a.m.

Herbert 'Herb' Raymond Dedman, 83

Herbert "Herb" Raymond Dedman, 83, died on Monday, June 12, 2006, at his home in Woods Bay, Bigfork, surrounded by his family.

June 18, 2006 1 a.m.

Whitefish police arrested a man for DUI

and driving while suspended when his vehicle drifted toward the middle of Spokane Avenue and hit two oncoming cars. All three vehicles were damaged in the accident, but no one was seriously injured.

June 18, 2006 1 a.m.

Public parks, public information

We are relieved that the National Park Service has decided not to withhold information on injuries, accidents, deaths, and crimes that occur in national parks.

June 18, 2006 1 a.m.

After receiving a complaint about a loud party

on Sixth Avenue West, Kalispell police arrested four girls for underage drinking. They also arrested a man of legal drinking age for endangering the welfare of children.

June 18, 2006 1 a.m.

Kalispell Fire Department ambulance took a man

to Kalispell Regional Medical Center after a rock came through his windshield. At first he said he was hit on the head; later he said it only struck him on the arm.

June 18, 2006 1 a.m.

Today

Red Eagle Aviation open house 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1880 U.S. 93 S.-Kalispell City Airport. Free helicopter rides noon to one p.m. (first come, first served) then discounted helicopter and airplane rides 1-3 p.m. Refreshments.

June 18, 2006 1 a.m.

Whitefish wins Downtowner lawsuit

By LYNNETTE HINTZE

Federal neglect
June 18, 2006 1 a.m.

Federal neglect

Erosion chews into wetlands on north shore of Flathead Lake

June 18, 2006 1 a.m.

Banking online? Guard against fraud

By KRISTI ALBERTSON

Letitia Ann “Tish” Miller, 71
June 18, 2006 1 a.m.

Letitia Ann “Tish” Miller, 71

Letitia Ann "Tish" Miller "went home to be with her Lord" on April 20, 2006, in Casa Grande, Ariz.

June 18, 2006 1 a.m.

Libby Dam spill increased; flooding at Bonners Ferry

The Daily Inter Lake

June 18, 2006 1 a.m.

A woman on Woodland Road in Columbia Falls

found more than lint while doing laundry. A strange man in dark clothes smelling of tobacco left when she discovered him in her laundry room, but she called the Flathead County Sheriff's Office nonetheless.

Saturday, June 17

June 17, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Jonathan Marcus Shvets

Jonathan Marcus Shvets son of Yaroslav and Natalya Shvets of Kalispell, was born June 7 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

June 17, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Kelsey Marie Larsen

Kelsey Marie Larsen daughter of Travis and Emily Larsen of Kalispell, was born May 24 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds and was 20 1/2 inches long.

June 17, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Breanna Lynn Egbert

Breanna Lynn Egbert daughter of Cameron and Brook Egbert of Kalispell, was born May 29 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

June 17, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Harriet Suzannah Waltenberg

Harriet Suzannah Waltenberg daughter of Chad and Emily Waltenberg of Kalispell, was born May 29 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

June 17, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Otto Nathaniel Baptiste Anderson

Otto Nathaniel Baptiste Anderson son of Cory and Sarah Anderson of Columbia Falls, was born June 8 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

June 17, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Madison Rose Feiler

Madison Rose Feiler daughter of Christina Evans and Jake Feiler of Kalispell, was born May 23 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 5 1/2 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

June 17, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Katya Abramchuk

Katya AbramchukShe weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 19 3/4 inches long.

June 17, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Clint Jacob Rooney

Clint Jacob Rooney son of Cameron Rooney and Richelle Brouwer of Kalispell, was born May 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 20 inches long.

June 17, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Oisin Kale Isaly McBurney

Oisin Kale Isaly McBurney son of Jonathon and Deborah McBurney of Kalispell, was born May 27 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds and was 20 inches long.

June 17, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Bryson James Brown

Bryson James Brown son of Tony and Sarah Brown of Kalispell, was born May 22 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

June 17, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Tanyon Lex Patrick Murray

Tanyon Lex Patrick Murray son of Pat and Merisa Murray of Kalispell, was born May 26 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 5 pounds and was 19 inches long.

June 17, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Jasper Bernard Best

Jasper Bernard Best son of Jesse and Jessie Best of Columbia falls, was born May 18 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 5 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

June 17, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Jason Russell Anderson

Jason Russell Anderson son of Grant and Dani Anderson of Kalispell, was born May 29 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 22 inches long.

June 17, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Jack Alvin Weigum

Jack Alvin Weigum son of Todd and Kerri Weigum of Columbia Falls, was born May 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8.78 pounds, and was 20 inches long.

June 17, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Gavin Lee Miciewwicz

Gavin Lee Miciewwicz son of Rachel Askvig and Trever Miciewicz of Kalispell, was born May 24 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

June 17, 2006 1 a.m.

Today

Flathead Audubon birding enroute to Tally Lake. Meet at 7 a.m. at Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, on North Meridian Road. Contact Bruce Tannehill at 862-4548. Everyone welcome.

June 17, 2006 1 a.m.

Columbia Falls police arrested a woman

Thursday evening when she allegedly assaulted someone hired by her landlord to change the lock on her apartment.

June 17, 2006 1 a.m.

Whitefish Fire Department

was called to Colorado Avenue Friday when burned food produced smoke. The crew also went to Arielle Way for a broken gas line and to Central Avenue to check out a basement fire report.

June 17, 2006 1 a.m.

Something fishy

Montana wildlife agency is tankful for transport designed by Flathead High School students

June 17, 2006 1 a.m.

Kalispell police went to Fatt Boys bar, where a woman was reportedly bleeding

after being hit in the head with a beer bottle. She refused an ambulance, didn't want to press charges, and went to the hospital with a friend.

June 17, 2006 1 a.m.

Local Births

Jonathan Marcus Shvets, son of Yaroslav and Natalya Shvets of Kalispell, was born June 7 at North Valley Hospital.

June 17, 2006 1 a.m.

Three local cheers

This past Wednesday, June 14, was Flag Day, and for the second time this year 60 flags were flying on Main Street in Kalispell. Those same flags also were displayed downtown on Memorial Day, flanking the street from the courthouse to Depot Park.

June 17, 2006 1 a.m.

Local jury deadlocks in sex case

Retrial scheduled to start Oct. 30

June 17, 2006 1 a.m.

Twins gain spot in semis

But suffer another injury

Rain washes out lake access
June 17, 2006 1 a.m.

Rain washes out lake access

No. 1 at the counter
June 17, 2006 1 a.m.

No. 1 at the counter

Kalispell pharmacist named Montana's best

June 17, 2006 1 a.m.

Listening session on forest plan is today at Flathead High

A public listening session sponsored by the Flathead National Forest on the proposed forest land management plan will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the Flathead High School auditorium. Call 758-5252. Everyone interested is welcome to attend.

June 17, 2006 1 a.m.

Top two seeds upset in match play golf

The Daily Inter Lake

June 17, 2006 1 a.m.

Whitefish police

took reports of tires slashed on Railroad Street and at the high school Friday and at Super 1 Foods and on Spokane Avenue Thursday.

Harold Arne “Buz” Dalen Jr., 56
June 17, 2006 1 a.m.

Harold Arne “Buz” Dalen Jr., 56

Buz passed away on Jan. 31, 2006, in Albany, Mo., from cancer of the larynx.

June 17, 2006 1 a.m.

A mystery was solved Friday

after a woman on Goodrich Road told the Flathead County Sheriff's Office that her cat came home, partially shaved and marked with an X on Thursday. A spokeswoman for the spay and neuter clinic said the cat was spayed a few weeks ago. The animals are tattooed after they are sterilized so future owners know the cats don't need the surgery.

June 17, 2006 1 a.m.

Olsen falls to Franca

By GREG SCHINDLER

Friday, June 16

Harold Joe Johnson, 76
June 16, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Harold Joe Johnson, 76

Harold Joe Johnson, 76, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell.

June 16, 2006 1 a.m.

Public meeting Wednesday on gravel mines

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has decided to analyze the cumulative impacts of all the sand and gravel mines in the Flathead.

June 16, 2006 1 a.m.

County approves proposal

By KRISTI ALBERTSON

June 16, 2006 1 a.m.

Griz golf event at Mission Mountain

The Daily Inter Lake

Ronald Paul Hawkins, 48
June 16, 2006 1 a.m.

Ronald Paul Hawkins, 48

Ronald Paul Hawkins left this world June 10, 2006. His family says there is an immeasurable void in the world but believes he now is flying high, fast and free on his silvery wings.

June 16, 2006 1 a.m.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police were called about the boomerang effect at Albertsons, where an unwelcome panhandler keeps coming back, and at the Scoreboard bar, where a woman who has been banned from the premises keeps returning.

June 16, 2006 1 a.m.

Bring out the baskets

Kalispell outdoor concert series begins this week

June 16, 2006 1 a.m.

Floods plague Glacier

The Daily Inter Lake

June 16, 2006 1 a.m.

Getting vote results is primary concern

County election officials promised a smoothly run primary election and predicted that final results would be in by 10 p.m. election night.

June 16, 2006 1 a.m.

Aceto sentenced to 220 years

By CHERY SABOL

June 16, 2006 1 a.m.

Flathead County Sheriff's Office

"X" marked the cat on Goodrich Road, where a resident reported an odd incident to the Flathead County Sheriff's Office. A woman said her cat returned home with a shaved belly, marked with a black X. She thinks the same thing happened to her sister's cat a year ago.

June 16, 2006 1 a.m.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police took reports of tires slashed at Super 1 Foods and on Spokane Avenue.

June 16, 2006 1 a.m.

Aluminum firm, energy company ink deal

The Daily Inter Lake

Eleanor 'Sue' Lean
June 16, 2006 1 a.m.

Eleanor 'Sue' Lean

Sue Lean, 79, of Washburn, Wis., passed away unexpectedly June 13, 2006, near her home. Sue was celebrating life and relishing in its beauty, as was her way.

June 16, 2006 1 a.m.

Jury gets case

By CHERY SABOL

June 16, 2006 1 a.m.

Bluegrass and blues

Veteran talents in two genres play local club

June 16, 2006 1 a.m.

Today

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol, for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, U.S. 9 South.

Vivian Marie Pallo, 86
June 16, 2006 1 a.m.

Vivian Marie Pallo, 86

Vivian Marie Pallo, 86, of Coos Bay, Ore., passed away June 9, 2006, in Coos Bay.

Ronald W. Dodge, 19
June 16, 2006 1 a.m.

Ronald W. Dodge, 19

Ronald W. 'Ron' 'Ronnie' Dodge, 19, of Columbia Falls, passed away Tuesday morning, June 13, 2006, in Billings as the result of a vehicle accident.

High rollers
June 16, 2006 1 a.m.

High rollers

June 16, 2006 1 a.m.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police were called Wednesday about a woman found sleeping in an apartment building on Sixth Street West. She said she was cold and tired, and it looked like a good place to sleep. She went to a friend's house.

June 16, 2006 1 a.m.

Court issues mixed verdict in mall suit

By LYNNETTE HINTZE

Golfers survive soggy start
June 16, 2006 1 a.m.

Golfers survive soggy start

By DAVID LESNICK

June 16, 2006 1 a.m.

Glacier victorious in North Dakota

The Daily Inter lake

June 16, 2006 1 a.m.

Kalispell Fire Department

The Kalispell Fire Department went Wednesday night to Indian Trail Road, where a resident heard crackling in a wall. It turned out to be a water problem, not a fire.

Thursday, June 15

Robert L. Hanson, 67
June 15, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Robert L. Hanson, 67

Robert L. Hanson, 67, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at HealthCenter Northwest in Kalispell.

James H. Bingman, 29
June 15, 2006 6:06 a.m.

James H. Bingman, 29

James H. Bingman, 29, passed away Monday, June 12, 2006, in Kalispell.

June 15, 2006 1 a.m.

Primitive ways in the woods

By ROB BREEDING

June 15, 2006 1 a.m.

Whitefish police

are investigating a burglary at a home on Wisconsin Avenue, where some items were taken.

June 15, 2006 1 a.m.

Are these seats taken?

Buy a bit of history Tuesday and help fund the renovation of the Whitefish Central School auditorium

June 15, 2006 1 a.m.

Watkins answers the call

Former FHS defensive back will play in Saturday's Badlands Bowl

June 15, 2006 1 a.m.

Planners delay Meadow Lake decision

By NANCY KIMBALL

June 15, 2006 1 a.m.

Progress in Iraq, plus challenges

The president's recent trip to Iraq highlighted both the successes and the continuing challenges in that country.

June 15, 2006 1 a.m.

The Somers Fire Department

went Tuesday night to a smoking slash pile on Political Hill Road.

June 15, 2006 1 a.m.

Today

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, Woodland Avenue.

June 15, 2006 1 a.m.

Governor criticizes Libby dam spill

Schweitzer questions Libby project priorities

John Alfred Roog, 84
June 15, 2006 1 a.m.

John Alfred Roog, 84

John Alfred Roog, a resident of Stuart, Fla., was born June 17, 1921 in Shelton, Conn., the son of Peter and Aniela (Garbien) Roog. He graduated from Shelton High School in 1939 and attended Montana State University.

June 15, 2006 1 a.m.

Berosik denies charges

By CHERY SABOL

June 15, 2006 1 a.m.

Rain delays west opening of Sun Road

The Daily Inter Lake

June 15, 2006 1 a.m.

House supports $1.1 billion for Amtrak

The Daily Inter Lake

June 15, 2006 1 a.m.

Summer fun is here, but snow lingers at high elevations

Summertime is here, so camping, fishing and hiking season is in full swing.

June 15, 2006 1 a.m.

A transient who caused problems Tuesday at Wal-Mart

and said he was leaving for Cut Bank didn't make it very far. At about 1 a.m. Wednesday, someone reported a body on the railroad track near Smith's. Officers found the man alive but extremely intoxicated and in need of medical care. Later on Wednesday, someone else called and said the same man had threatened to kill a dog and assault the dog's owner. This time, a Kalispell police officer gave the man a ride out of town.

Wilbur 'Bill' Lee, 82
June 15, 2006 1 a.m.

Wilbur 'Bill' Lee, 82

Wilbur "Bill" Lee, 82, passed away May 31, 2006, at Brendan House in Kalispell.

June 15, 2006 1 a.m.

The Flathead County Sheriff's Office

took a complaint about a transient with a backpack and a broken nose who tried to pick fights at Wal-Mart.

June 15, 2006 1 a.m.

Columbia Falls police

took a report of a man sitting in his car for a suspiciously long time on Sixth Avenue West. He was just watching the lightning.

Hail of a storm
June 15, 2006 1 a.m.

Hail of a storm

Cherry orchards take a pounding during second day of wild weather

Wednesday, June 14

June 14, 2006 1 a.m.

Road work crucial near new school

Looking at maps of proposed roadways around the U.S. 93/Reserve Drive vehicular vortex might lead one to conclude that Los Angeles traffic engineering is coming to the Flathead Valley.

June 14, 2006 1 a.m.

Emergency services were dispatched Monday afternoon by the Flathead County Sheriff's Office

when a baby was run over by a pull trailer that was backing up on Lone Star Trail. ALERT helicopter, Kalispell and West Valley fire departments, and the Montana Highway Patrol were notified. The 1-year-old child was taken to Kalispell Regional Medical Center with injuries that were not thought to be life-threatening.

June 14, 2006 1 a.m.

Whitefish police

were needed to help with a combative patient at the hospital Monday night.

June 14, 2006 1 a.m.

Agency reverses Glacier policy on information

Names, ages, hometowns of visitors injured in the park will be released

June 14, 2006 1 a.m.

Meet the mascot

By NANCY KIMBALL

Francis 'Frank' S. Redmond, 82
June 14, 2006 1 a.m.

Francis 'Frank' S. Redmond, 82

Francis "Frank" S. Redmond, 82, passed away Friday, June 9, 2006, at his residence in Kalispell.

June 14, 2006 1 a.m.

Today

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, West Idaho.

June 14, 2006 1 a.m.

Kalispell police were called Monday

to Merganser Drive, where a resident reported a neighbor's dog barking and a man screaming at the neighbor. More robust lungs were reported on Garland, where neighbor children yelled, and on Two Mile Drive, where a man screamed. Noise was also a problem at 2 a.m. on North Meridian Road.

June 14, 2006 1 a.m.

Evidence of griz cubs in Cabinets

A grizzly bear that was transplanted to the Cabinet Mountains last fall appears to have emerged from her den last month with no cubs. But there is hope for future cubs, based on the recently revealed genetic history of another bear that was moved to the Cabinets in 1993.

June 14, 2006 1 a.m.

Three alleged victims testify in sex-abuse trial

Three girls say Darwin Berosik coerced sexual favors from them by threatening to cause trouble for them. A jury will decide whether that is true.

June 14, 2006 1 a.m.

Whitefish ambulance

went to a vehicle accident near the hospital. One person went to the hospital with a back injury.

June 14, 2006 1 a.m.

Lakers swept by Electrics

The Daily Inter Lake

June 14, 2006 1 a.m.

Columbia Falls police

arrested a man on suspicion of DUI at 3 a.m. Tuesday on U.S. 2.

June 14, 2006 1 a.m.

Hockaday seeks loan to fund expansion

By JOHN STANG

Tuesday, June 13

June 13, 2006 1 a.m.

Dam spills from Libby causing problems

Vast amounts of water are being released over the spillways at Libby Dam, to the detriment of property owners and fish downstream as far as Boundary County, Idaho.

June 13, 2006 1 a.m.

mowing marauder

A man rode an orange lawn mower up to a house on Columbia Mountain Road, where he dismounted and lay down on the lawn. He asked a resident there to look into his eyes to see whether he is crazy. That behavior, combined with the pistol carried by the mowing marauder, prompted a call to the Flathead County Sheriff's Office.

June 13, 2006 1 a.m.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police took a report from a man who said he was assaulted and threatened by two men on Seventh Street West, but didn't want medical attention.

June 13, 2006 1 a.m.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police were notified of two missing adolescent girls, who were eventually found.

June 13, 2006 1 a.m.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police are investigating a theft of an amplifier and CDs from a vehicle on Third Avenue West.

Splash
June 13, 2006 1 a.m.

Splash

Kijrstjn Kruse, 10, of Kalispell plays under the mushroom waterfall Monday at the Woodland Water Park in Kalispell. Kruse was playing with her friend Alexis Cahill during a Kalispell Parks and Recreation day camp. The water park opened last week.

Blood sport
June 13, 2006 1 a.m.

Blood sport

June 13, 2006 1 a.m.

Marion Fire Department

The Marion Fire Department went to a chimney fire at McGregor Lake Sunday evening.

June 13, 2006 1 a.m.

Today

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, Appleway Drive.

June 13, 2006 1 a.m.

Kalispell man gets 25 years

By CHERY SABOL

Monday, June 12

Jesse Eugene Megahan, 86
June 12, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Jesse Eugene Megahan, 86

Jesse Eugene Megahan died June 1, 2006.

June 12, 2006 1 a.m.

Today

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Making movies
June 12, 2006 1 a.m.

Making movies

June 12, 2006 1 a.m.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police arrested a 53-year-old Kalispell man and his 24-year-old son on suspicion of disorderly conduct at Fatt Boy's late Saturday evening.

June 12, 2006 1 a.m.

Two mountain lion sightings

Two mountain lion sightings - Saturday evening on Caroline Road and Sunday morning at Grouse Mountain Estates - were reported to the Flathead County Sheriff's Office.

June 12, 2006 1 a.m.

C. Falls to consider Meadow Lake development

By NANCY KIMBALL

June 12, 2006 1 a.m.

A canoe capsized

A canoe capsized on Whitefish Lake, spilling two youths into the water. A kayaker rescued them. The Whitefish Fire Department responded to the call.

June 12, 2006 1 a.m.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police arrested one man on suspicion of drunken driving shortly before arresting another man on some felony warrants late Saturday evening.

Sunday, June 11

Rosetta M. Goulet, 68
June 11, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Rosetta M. Goulet, 68

Rosetta M. Goulet, of Kalispell, "returned to be with the Lord." She peacefully passed away in the comfort of her own home on Thursday, June 8, 2006, after a brief battle with cancer. She was 68 years old.

Velma Irene Quinn, 94
June 11, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Velma Irene Quinn, 94

Velma Irene Quinn, 94, died peacefully Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell.

Gudrun V. Stafford Rowlan, 91
June 11, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Gudrun V. Stafford Rowlan, 91

Gudrun V. Stafford Rowlan, 91, born Oct. 11, 1914, in Landa, N.D., passed away Sunday, June 4, 2006, at Lake View Care Center.

Juanita Haney Logan, 98
June 11, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Juanita Haney Logan, 98

Juanita Haney Logan, 98, passed away at Heritage Place in Kalispell the morning of June 5, 2006.

June 11, 2006 1 a.m.

Racing, baseball reschedule events

The Daily Inter Lake

June 11, 2006 1 a.m.

Growth policy up against tight deadlines

By WILLIAM L. SPENCE

June 11, 2006 1 a.m.

Whitefish police and Whitefish Fire Department

responded to a report of a flipped canoe of Whitefish Lake Shore. The two kids in the water were rescued by a kayaker.

June 11, 2006 1 a.m.

Sun Road opens

The Daily Inter Lake

June 11, 2006 1 a.m.

Senate race starts with bang-bang

Many Montanans get annoyed and irritated by the end of every election cycle. They get tired of hearing and watching ads for weeks on end, and by the time the election is over, there is usually a palatable sense of relief.

June 11, 2006 1 a.m.

A man called Kalispell police

after he watched a boy put dents in his pickup with a skateboard at the Woodland Park Skatepark.

June 11, 2006 1 a.m.

Columbia Falls police

arrested a 40-year-old man for his fifth DUI, a felony.

Burton, Stone majority draw
June 11, 2006 1 a.m.

Burton, Stone majority draw

Venita B. Nelson, 89
June 11, 2006 1 a.m.

Venita B. Nelson, 89

Venita B. Nelson, 89, "went home to be with our Lord and Savior" on Wednesday, June 7, 2006, of natural causes at Brendan House in Kalispell.

June 11, 2006 1 a.m.

Inter Lake wins 17 press awards at press convention

The Daily Inter Lake

June 11, 2006 1 a.m.

Board rejects permit for gravel mine

The Daily Inter Lake

June 11, 2006 1 a.m.

Messy start for District 5 Finals Rodeo

Rain turns arena grounds into a quagmire

June 11, 2006 1 a.m.

Health officials regroup after levy loss

By CANDACE CHASE

June 11, 2006 1 a.m.

Today

3 Fundraiser for Monica Lindeen, Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Swan River Community Hall, junction of Montana 83 and Swan River Road. Hosted by Flathead County Democratic Women.

June 11, 2006 1 a.m.

Kalispell Fire Department ambulance

took two people to Kalispell Regional Medical Center Friday evening, one of them a Kalispell police officer.

June 11, 2006 1 a.m.

An overturned vehicle on Haywire Gulch caused excitement Friday night.

When Flathead County sheriff's deputies arrived, no one was in the car.

June 11, 2006 1 a.m.

A 'Declaration of Interdependence'

I once believed that the United States was sovereign - you know, that we could make our own laws and govern ourselves - but I have gotten over that misguided foolishness, thanks to the illegal immigration debate.

Elsie May Robinson, 88
June 11, 2006 1 a.m.

Elsie May Robinson, 88

Elsie May Robinson passed away peacefully on the morning of June 7, 2006, at her home in Whitefish of natural causes.

June 11, 2006 1 a.m.

Good year for local tourism expected despite gas prices

The Daily Inter Lake

June 11, 2006 1 a.m.

Keep those visitors coming back

By KRISTI ALBERTSON

Saturday, June 10

June 10, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Sean Isaac Dziuk

Sean Isaac Dziuk son of Stephanie Cerise and Charles Dziuk of Kalispell, was born April 30 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

June 10, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Makayla Glen Stroh

Makayla Glen Stroh daughter of Matthew and Elizabeth Stroh of Bigfork, was born April 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 20 1/4 inches long.

June 10, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Owen Robert Bilau

Owen Robert Bilau son of Joe and Kelly Bilau of Whitefish, was born April 29 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

June 10, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Brian Lui Kunzang

Brian Lui Kunzang son of Christine and Chhi'med Kunzang of Marion, was born April 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 21 inches long.

June 10, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Oscar Eric Kallis

Oscar Eric Kallis son of Eric and Tara Kallis of Kalispell, was born April 30 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 9 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.

June 10, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Jacob Richard McLauchlin

Jacob Richard McLauchlin son of Derrick and Angela McLauchlin of Kalispell, was born April 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

June 10, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Bode RJ Hipple

Bode RJ Hipple son of Katie and Justin Hipple of Kila, was born April 27 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

June 10, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Kaitlyn Grace Wilke

Kaitlyn Grace Wilke daughter of Jeff and Kristy Wilke of Lakeside, was born April 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.Kaitlyn joins Jenna, 10, Kendra, 8, and Jake, 2.

June 10, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Amanda Nicole Leib

Amanda Nicole Leib daughter of Mike and Charlene Leib of Columbia Falls, was born April 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

June 10, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Chantel Ellysse Whitcher

Chantel Ellysse Whitcher daughter of Brian and Meriah Whitcher of Whitefish, was born April 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 5 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 18 1/2 inches long.

June 10, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Quintin John Gerbozy

Quintin John Gerbozy son of Jason and Jocelyn Gerbozy of Kalispell, was born April 27 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Venita B. Nelson, 89
June 10, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Venita B. Nelson, 89

Venita B. Nelson, 89, "went home to be with our Lord and Savior" on Wednesday, June 7, 2006, of natural causes at Brendan House in Kalispell.

New life for old oils
June 10, 2006 1 a.m.

New life for old oils

Restoring paintings is part chemistry, part art, part delicate instinct

June 10, 2006 1 a.m.

Logan Pass opening still planned today

Glacier National Park's Going-to-the-Sun Road is expected to be open up to Logan Pass from the east this morning, but as of Friday evening, the park had yet to set a time for opening a gate at Jackson Glacier Overlook.

June 10, 2006 1 a.m.

Summer carnival

A Summer Carnival fundraiser for Montana All-star Cheerleaders in conjunction with Kalispell Parks and Recreation is planned for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., today at Woodland Park.

June 10, 2006 1 a.m.

The Kalispell Fire Department

was called to handle a flaming couch in an apartment on Eighth Street West. Witnesses saw a man running from the scene. Kalispell Fire Department ambulance took one person to Kalispell Regional Medical Center afterward.

June 10, 2006 1 a.m.

A 33-year-old man refused to leave

a local RV park and threatened the owner. When Columbia Falls police arrived, he still refused to leave, so they arrested him for assault and criminal trespass.

June 10, 2006 1 a.m.

Today

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

June 10, 2006 1 a.m.

A woman called the Flathead County Sheriff's Office

when someone broke into her vehicle in a supermarket parking lot. She'd only been inside about half an hour, she said, but during that time several items were stolen.

June 10, 2006 1 a.m.

Flathead bike trails growing

As the Flathead faces its annual summer traffic, bicyclists appreciate even more all the trails being blazed across the valley.

June 10, 2006 1 a.m.

Sun Road money absent from bill

Legislation aimed at restoring $50 million for an overhaul of Glacier National Park's Going-to-the-Sun Road has been stripped from an appropriations bill in a Congressional conference committee.

June 10, 2006 1 a.m.

'Paws, Claws, Scales & Tails'

Libraries make summer reading fun for all youths

Burton, Stone square off tonight
June 10, 2006 1 a.m.

Burton, Stone square off tonight

Kalispell's Shelley Burton battles Seattle's Dakota Stone for the North American Boxing Federation Women's Middleweight Championship at Majestic Valley Arena tonight.

Friday, June 9

Roger Milton Frampton, 60
June 9, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Roger Milton Frampton, 60

Roger Milton Frampton passed away at Kalispell Regional Medical Center on June 5, 2006, due to complications from surgery.

Miriam Lee Murdock, 75
June 9, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Miriam Lee Murdock, 75

Miriam Lee Murdock, 75, of Polson, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2006, from natural causes at Evergreen Health and Rehabilitation Center.

June 9, 2006 1 a.m.

Today

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol for speeding, red light and stop sign violations, and vehicle equipment violations on U.S. 93 South.

June 9, 2006 1 a.m.

It's go time in Legion baseball

Western AA scheds kick into full gear for Lakers, Twins

June 9, 2006 1 a.m.

Kalispell police were alerted about a man on a go-cart

who was in traffic on Seventh Avenue West with a child on the front of the cart.

June 9, 2006 1 a.m.

Park pass may open halfway on Saturday

West-side opening may be delayed until next week

June 9, 2006 1 a.m.

Yaak man turns mountain life into music

Whitefish night spot also hosts trio of bluegrass bands

June 9, 2006 1 a.m.

Ninjas meet challenge of Sea to Ski Race

By DAVID LESNICK

June 9, 2006 1 a.m.

Clinic gets contract for X-ray research

By LYNNETTE HINTZE

June 9, 2006 1 a.m.

County eyes committee for impact fees

By WILLIAM L. SPENCE

June 9, 2006 1 a.m.

C.F. firefighters balk at automatic aid plan

By NANCY KIMBALL

June 9, 2006 1 a.m.

Flathead County Sheriff's deputies

arrested a woman for DUI on U.S. 2 Thursday. She had left an establishment in a cab that had been called for her but returned and drove away in her car.

June 9, 2006 1 a.m.

Columbia Falls police

are investigating a report of a counterfeit $50 bill received at Glacier Bank Thursday.

June 9, 2006 1 a.m.

Whitefish police

assisted deputies in a pursuit just before 4 a.m. The pursuit went from Whitefish Stage to Hodgson to Bear Trail to Cougar to Goat Trail back to Hodgson on to U.S. 93 to Montana 40. Whitefish officers assisted by planting stop sticks. The chase continued on Dillon Road, on Armory Road, to Second and down Edgewood.

June 9, 2006 1 a.m.

Lodge being investigated for fishing trip

By JIM MANN

June 9, 2006 1 a.m.

Grizzly death still a mystery

By JIM MANN

June 9, 2006 1 a.m.

Twice-cleaned Libby site still contaminated

By LYNNETTE HINTZE

June 9, 2006 1 a.m.

Summer music camps for all levels in Whitefish

This summer North Valley Music School in Whitefish is offering summer camps and master classes for all ages and levels of students as well as private lessons in piano, violin, guitar and voice.

June 9, 2006 1 a.m.

Turnout up, but no applause yet

Congratulations, Montana.

Thursday, June 8

June 8, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Natalie Brooke Hammond

Natalie Brooke Hammond daughter of Veronica Campbell and Jim Hammond of Kalispell, was born March 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

June 8, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Carson Andrew Miller

Carson Andrew Miller son of Jon and Tami Miller of Whitefish, was born June 4 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 18 1/2 inches long.

June 8, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Adina Belle Lockwood

Adina Belle Lockwood daughter of Timothy and Ariel Lockwood of Kalispell, was born May 8 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

June 8, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Brady Thilmony

Brady ThilmonyHe weighed 5 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 17 inches long.

June 8, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Aydon Scott Markham-Larson

Aydon Scott Markham-Larson son of Alexandria Markham and Colton Larson of Whitefish, was born May 29 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 21 3/4 inches long.

June 8, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Miles Patrick McMahon

Miles Patrick McMahon son of Patrick and Joy McMahon of Whitefish, was born June 4 at North Valley Hospital.He weighed 7 pounds, 11.5 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

June 8, 2006 1 a.m.

Columbia Falls police

are investigating a man who was making threatening phone calls to a First Avenue West resident. The man could be charged with privacy in communications violations.

June 8, 2006 1 a.m.

Kalispell Ambulance

responded to a report of a child on a bicycle being hit by a car on Seventh Avenue West Tuesday morning.

June 8, 2006 1 a.m.

Today

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, red light and stop sign violations, and vehicle equipment violations on Two Mile Drive.

June 8, 2006 1 a.m.

Council delays decision on Twin Peaks Farms

A Columbia Falls rezoning request from Twin Peaks Farms was put on hold Monday night.

June 8, 2006 1 a.m.

District 5 Finals rodeo at county fairgrounds

The Daily Inter Lake

June 8, 2006 1 a.m.

It's Lauman vs. Crowley in November

With all but a handful of ballots counted, Flathead County commissioner candidates Mark Crowley and Dale Lauman have been chosen to represent their parties in the November general election.

Albert 'Al' Ellsworth Suter Jr., 73
June 8, 2006 1 a.m.

Albert 'Al' Ellsworth Suter Jr., 73

Albert "Al" Ellsworth Suter Jr., 73, of Polson, died Thursday, June 1, 2006, in Polson. He was the center of his family and adored for his wit, wisdom and love.

June 8, 2006 1 a.m.

Kalispell police

arrested a man, 30, on a warrant from another jurisdiction on Main Street Tuesday evening.

Geese on the greens
June 8, 2006 1 a.m.

Geese on the greens

June 8, 2006 1 a.m.

Local Births

Natalie Brooke Hammond, daughter of Veronica Campbell and Jim Hammond of Kalispell, was born March 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

June 8, 2006 1 a.m.

Four Flathead County Sheriff's deputies

responded to a disturbance involving two women who are neighbors in the Youngs Lane area. The two had been feuding over a parking spot in front of their apartments, and one woman reportedly threatened to kill the other.

June 8, 2006 1 a.m.

40-inch screen or 4.0 scholar?

Here's an idea to help out you overworked parents: Just put a TV in each kid's bedroom and then you don't have to worry about those pesky parenting skills.

June 8, 2006 1 a.m.

House panel OKs $3 million for park road

The Daily Inter Lake

June 8, 2006 1 a.m.

Has ImageTwins hold off Kootenai Valley

WHITEFISH - It was a low-scoring, tied game for 6 1/2 innings - and then Glacier's Class AA American Legion baseball player Jesse Paulson tore into Kootenai's bullpen.

Wednesday, June 7

June 7, 2006 1 a.m.

More information released on fake $100 bills

The Daily Inter Lake

June 7, 2006 1 a.m.

Crowley wins, Lauman leads for commissioner

It looks as if Dale Lauman and Mark Crowley will square off in November to decide who will replace Bob Watne as Flathead County commissioner.

June 7, 2006 1 a.m.

New park policy shuts public out

"A visitor was hurt after falling into Avalanche Gorge, prompting a 14-hour rescue effort by Glacier National Park rangers."

June 7, 2006 1 a.m.

Workshop will explore neighborhood planning

The Daily Inter Lake

June 7, 2006 1 a.m.

Jackson pushes back Loranger; Olson loses bid for third term

Rep. Verdell Jackson, R-Kalispell, handily defeated challenger Don Loranger in Senate District 5.

June 7, 2006 1 a.m.

Voters turn down two levy requests

The Daily Inter Lake

June 7, 2006 1 a.m.

Whitefish moves to dim the lights

The Whitefish City Council on Monday gave initial approval to new outdoor lighting standards, but acknowledged the ordinance still needs some fine-tuning.

June 7, 2006 1 a.m.

Voters support some roads in roadless areas

Flathead County voters have once again shown a lopsided view of federal roadless areas, with 65 percent saying roadless lands "should be managed for multiple use purposes including motorized recreation and roaded timber production."

June 7, 2006 1 a.m.

Today

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, red light and stop sign violations, and vehicle equipment violations on Stillwater Road.

June 7, 2006 1 a.m.

Fields coming to Montana to rehab

Nothing like coming home to get back into it.

June 7, 2006 1 a.m.

Kalispell studies $55.7 million budget

Property taxes might rise slightly

June 7, 2006 1 a.m.

Election results

Following are unofficial results from contested races in Tuesday's primary election:

A. Harold Small Jr., 80
June 7, 2006 1 a.m.

A. Harold Small Jr., 80

A. Harold Small Jr., 80, passed away at his home on Saturday, June 3, 2006, in Kalispell.

June 7, 2006 1 a.m.

Dispatchers for Flathead County Sheriff's office

received several animal-related calls Tuesday.

June 7, 2006 1 a.m.

Only 3 finish Compact main

The Daily Inter Lake

June 7, 2006 1 a.m.

A 15-year-old was charged with tobacco possession

at Whitefish High School at noon Tuesday.

June 7, 2006 1 a.m.

Columbia Falls officers

responded to a report of underage drinking at an automotive business. Officers arrested a 17-year-old at the scene.

June 7, 2006 1 a.m.

Whitefish boxers dominate smoker

The Daily Inter Lake

June 7, 2006 1 a.m.

Kalispell police

received a report of a man clad only in his underwear running around the area of Flathead High School Tuesday afternoon. He apparently underwhelmed the witness who could only describe him as wearing blue underwear.

Tuesday, June 6

June 6, 2006 1 a.m.

Alarms

Kalispell Fire Department ambulance took one person to Kalispell Regional Medical Center after a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 2 just north of West Reserve Monday afternoon.

June 6, 2006 1 a.m.

Today

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, red light and stop sign violations, and vehicle equipment violations on Airport Road.

June 6, 2006 1 a.m.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police arrested a 27-year-old man for criminal trespass at Casey's.

June 6, 2006 1 a.m.

Be on the lookout for phony $100 bills

Counterfeit $100 bills recently have been passed to local businesses, a local bank told the Kalispell

June 6, 2006 1 a.m.

Columbia Falls police

Columbia Falls police are holding two illegal immigrants from Mexico.

June 6, 2006 1 a.m.

Final days of plowing under way in Glacier

The Daily Inter Lake

June 6, 2006 1 a.m.

Vote today: Polls open until 8 p.m.

The Daily Inter Lake

June 6, 2006 1 a.m.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police received many reports of theft between Sunday evening and Monday afternoon.

June 6, 2006 1 a.m.

Habitat starts new building project today

Two families will turn over the first shovels of dirt on their new homes today when Habitat for Humanity of

June 6, 2006 1 a.m.

Flathead County Sheriff

A man called the Flathead County Sheriff's Office after he encountered an obstacle on Kelley Road Sunday night. A string had been attached about 4 feet off the ground to fence posts on either side of the road.

Monday, June 5

Cody Noel Long, 89
June 5, 2006 1 a.m.

Cody Noel Long, 89

Cody Noel Long, 89, of Kalispell, Montana, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2006, at Brendan House in Kalispell.

June 5, 2006 1 a.m.

Polls open at 7 a.m. Tuesday

Tuesday is primary election day in Flathead County.

June 5, 2006 1 a.m.

Group appeals gravel-pit ruling

The Daily Inter Lake

Sunday, June 4

June 4, 2006 1 a.m.

Busy ballot awaits voters Tuesday

The Daily Inter Lake

June 4, 2006 1 a.m.

Bigfork ambulance

responded to a report of a person using pepper spray on several people after a fight in a Bigfork bar.

Aaron Roger Sandon, 26
June 4, 2006 1 a.m.

Aaron Roger Sandon, 26

Aaron Roger Sandon, 26, of Helena died at his home May 31, 2006. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

June 4, 2006 1 a.m.

Licensed to sell

If you build it in the Flathead, real-estate agents will come

June 4, 2006 1 a.m.

After fighting in a bar, a brother and sister took their argument into the parking lot.

The brother was hit by a car, driven by an unidentified man.

June 4, 2006 1 a.m.

Today

Flathead Audubon birding along North Fork in Glacier Park. Meet at 6 a.m. at Alberta Visitor Center in West Glacier. Bring binoculars and lunch. Sign up with Steve Gniadek, 888-7833.

Molly Strong, 62
June 4, 2006 1 a.m.

Molly Strong, 62

Molly Strong, 62, former Ferndale resident, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2006, from respiratory failure.

June 4, 2006 1 a.m.

It's time to send a message

Let's TP the U.S. Capitol - and maybe the White House, too.

June 4, 2006 1 a.m.

Someone called the Flathead County Sheriff's Office

after a fight in a Martin City bar turned ugly. Many people were involved and began hitting one another with pipes.

June 4, 2006 1 a.m.

A woman called the Kalispell Police Department

when she heard people in her backyard trying to steal her kayaks. When she yelled, they dropped the kayaks in the alley and scattered.

Robert Wesley 'Punk' Riley, 82
June 4, 2006 1 a.m.

Robert Wesley 'Punk' Riley, 82

Robert Wesley "Punk" Riley, 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Kila, surrounded by his family on May 31, 2006. Punk is once again chasing wild horses and riding "the good horses" with his two brothers, Cliff and Will, his daughter Gloria and a few others of the "old gang."

June 4, 2006 1 a.m.

Vote Tuesday - it's your future

While the national political scene often seems to be dominant in conversation and debate, we still believe that the most important politics are local politics.

June 4, 2006 1 a.m.

Local Births

Lewi William Bjork, son of Nicole and Arnold Bjorke of Creston, was born May 5 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Saturday, June 3

June 3, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Jaden Benjamin Taylor

Jaden Benjamin Taylor son of Jeremy and Patricia Taylor of Kalispell, was born April 16 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

June 3, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Stella Marie Kent

Stella Marie Kent daughter of Sara Tiffany and Casey Kent of Columbia Falls, was born April 6 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

June 3, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Persephone Belle Williams

Persephone Belle Williams daughter of Alta Williams of Kalispell, was born April 10 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

June 3, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Ella Grace Kincheloe

Ella Grace Kincheloe daughter of Aletha Schaus and Eric Kincheloe of Lakeside, was born April 16 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 10 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 23 1/4 inches long.

June 3, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Greylen Storm Jackson

Greylen Storm Jackson son of William and Marie Jackson of Kalispell, was born April 10 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

June 3, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Kassandra Lucille Winters

Kassandra Lucille Winters daughter of Andrew and Jennifer Winters of Kalispell, was born April 10 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 22 inches long.

June 3, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Tarek Jeffrey Bernau

Tarek Jeffrey Bernau son of Jeff and Elizabeth Bernau of Kalispell, was born April 5 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 9 pounds, and was 21 inches long.

June 3, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Emma Jean DeLong

Emma Jean DeLong daughter of Marc and Brenda DeLong of Kalispell, was born April 13 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

June 3, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Leif Dawson Simonson

Leif Dawson Simonson son of Bo and Michelle Simonson of Kalispell, was born April 6 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

June 3, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Gretchen Athena Parker

Gretchen Athena Parker daughter of Karl and Rachel Parker of Kalispell, was born April 4 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 8.2 pounds, and was 20 inches long.

June 3, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Lane Ryan Hoerner

Lane Ryan Hoerner son of Joel and Candece Hoerner of Columbia Falls, was born April 4 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 20 1/4 inches long.

June 3, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Cole Andrew Pickert

Cole Andrew Pickert son of Ross and Coleen Pickert of Whitefish, was born April 12 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

June 3, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Avery Lee Gravning

Avery Lee Gravning daughter of Alan and Teena Gravning of Kalispell, was born April 8 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

June 3, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Kameron Cole Porter

Kameron Cole Porter son of Kris Porter and Skyler Dodson of Creston, was born April 13 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

June 3, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Cassidy Charlotte Thibert

Cassidy Charlotte Thibert daughter of Toby and Bridget Thibert of Kalispell, was born April 13 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 20 1/4 inches long.

June 3, 2006 1 a.m.

Whitefish police

dealt with the fallout from a brief, but powerful, rain storm that left some parts of town without electricity and trees sparking from downed power lines Friday afternoon.

June 3, 2006 1 a.m.

Kalispell police

investigated a report of a man digging holes on property on Second Avenue West. It turned out to be a man with a metal detector.

Live from Kalispell
June 3, 2006 1 a.m.

Live from Kalispell

'Pea Green Boat' drops anchor for local show

June 3, 2006 1 a.m.

Columbia Falls police

answered a noise complaint at the high school Thursday night. It turned out to be graduating seniors camped out on the lawn.

June 3, 2006 1 a.m.

Walk, run for fun this morning at Fair-Mont-Egan

Fair-Mont-Egan School is sponsoring the Bruin's Boogie Fun Run and Walk today at the school, 797 Fairmont Road. The on- mile walk starts at 9 a.m.; the 5K run is at 9:30 a.m.

Crews converge on Logan Pass
June 3, 2006 1 a.m.

Crews converge on Logan Pass

The Daily Inter Lake

June 3, 2006 1 a.m.

Today

Pope John Paul II Catholic Church, 195 Cloverdell Road, Bigfork, Rags to Riches Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to noon. Proceeds benefit local charities. Call Mary Clough at 837-0057.

June 3, 2006 1 a.m.

Sports, theater team up

For the past 17 years, the Whitefish Theatre Company and Project Whitefish Kids have teamed up to open opportunity's door for youths through sports and the performing arts.

June 3, 2006 1 a.m.

Tobacco-shop owner found innocent

The Daily Inter Lake

June 3, 2006 1 a.m.

It's definitely not Mr. Rogers' neighborhood

in some parts of the county. Flathead County Sheriff's Office went to Skookum Lane where a resident said a neighbor threatened to shoot a dog if it comes back on the property. Those people were able to work out their problems. Other neighborhood disputes came from Emmons Canyon Road, Pickleville Lane, and Ridgewood Drive.

June 3, 2006 1 a.m.

Spending adds up for local election races

Political contributions to local election campaigns have exceeded $180,000 so far this year, with expenditures approaching $120,000.

June 3, 2006 1 a.m.

Flathead's Anderson named assistant wrestling COY

An assistant coach can make the difference from an average team to a state champion. Just ask the Flathead High School wrestling team - the 2006 state champions.

June 3, 2006 1 a.m.

Marion Fire Department and Ambulance

went to U.S. 2 for a vehicle accident that hurt three people Thursday.

Friday, June 2

Molly Strong, 62
June 2, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Molly Strong, 62

Molly Strong, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, friend and unforgettable Flathead Valley character, "left this dimension" on May 30, 2006, after suffering respiratory failure. Her daughters, Elise and AnnEve, partner, Leland Hall, and several friends were at her side May 30, when her soul rose with the smoke of burning sweetgrass.

June 2, 2006 1 a.m.

Columbia Falls police

are investigating a suspected Internet scam. A woman reportedly gave financial information to the suspected con man.

Lakers 10-run Rangers
June 2, 2006 1 a.m.

Lakers 10-run Rangers

Reichhoff pitches compete-game 6-hitter

June 2, 2006 1 a.m.

Today

Beginning at 5:30 a.m. Flathead Electric Cooperative members may experience scattered and brief outages from Third Avenue West North to U.S. 2 West and on to Batavia Lane to 1400 block of Ashley Lake Road. The house move could last into the afternoon. Call 751-4111.

Mildred Amelia 'Millie' Wollan, 92
June 2, 2006 1 a.m.

Mildred Amelia 'Millie' Wollan, 92

Mildred Amelia "Millie" (Hark) Wollan was born Feb. 10, 1914, in Roberts County, S.D., to Adolph and Emma (Duwe) Hark, on sister Edna's second birthday. The sisters maintained a special bond throughout life.

June 2, 2006 1 a.m.

Approval would fund safety needs

Flathead County is asking voters to approve a three-mill levy Tuesday for the Juvenile Detention Center, but what it really wants is more money for public safety and the court system.

June 2, 2006 1 a.m.

Five seek seat on public service panel

The Daily Inter Lake

June 2, 2006 1 a.m.

Kalispell police

investigated a report of three boys and a girl moving kegs of beer across a field near Appleway Drive. The kegs were returned to the distributor that owns them and one boy was arrested.

June 2, 2006 1 a.m.

Park limits information on accidents and deaths

Glacier National Park and other national parks have adopted new policies that prohibit the release of names or identifying information about people who die or get injured within park boundaries.

June 2, 2006 1 a.m.

Whitefish police

dealt with traffic trouble Thursday when construction work on Baker Avenue slowed movement and drivers tried to zip through parking lots. There was one incident of road rage and probably numerous incidents of road irritation.

Olga Steblina, 81
June 2, 2006 1 a.m.

Olga Steblina, 81

Olga Steblina, 81, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2006, in Kalispell.

June 2, 2006 1 a.m.

Meaningful moves

Local dancers pull out all the stops for annual extravaganza

June 2, 2006 1 a.m.

Montana group's lawsuit reassigned

President of Montanans for Multiple Use hopes change will expedite the case

June 2, 2006 1 a.m.

C. Falls aluminum firm, BPA approve contract

The Daily Inter Lake

June 2, 2006 1 a.m.

A multitude of emergency agencies went Thursday afternoon to Creston

when a 12-year-old boy reportedly was run over by a sport utility vehicle. He reportedly suffered injuries that are not life threatening

June 2, 2006 1 a.m.

Inmate stabs himself in courtroom

After medical treatment is refused, court sends Straight to jail

June 2, 2006 1 a.m.

Another roadside distraction? No thanks

We applaud the decision of the state Transportation Commission this week not to legalize electronic billboards across Montana.

June 2, 2006 1 a.m.

Whitefish ambulance

was needed when a piece of equipment fell on a man on U.S. 93.

June 2, 2006 1 a.m.

Ballot mix-up repaired

The Daily Inter Lake

Thursday, June 1

Leonard Allen Wurtz, 77
June 1, 2006 6:06 a.m.

Leonard Allen Wurtz, 77

Leonard Allen Wurtz, 77, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2006, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell after many years of a long hard battle with lupus and other illnesses. "He left this world for a far better place."

June 1, 2006 1 a.m.

Columbia Falls police

checked out a noise complaint Tuesday night on Martha Road.

June 1, 2006 1 a.m.

Kalispell police

provided a lot of counseling for people who couldn't get along.

June 1, 2006 1 a.m.

Today

Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Meadow Lake Resort, Columbia Falls.

June 1, 2006 1 a.m.

Six candidates vie for 2 judge positions

Justice of the Peace David Ortley has a spectral opponent in his bid for re-election in Flathead County, while four other candidates face off for the other open judge position.

June 1, 2006 1 a.m.

Kalispell and Creston fire departments

went to a rollover accident with injuries Tuesday night on Montana 35.

June 1, 2006 1 a.m.

Mission drops Lakers in 10 innings

Lakers host Kootenai Valley today at 6 p.m.

June 1, 2006 1 a.m.

Try Brown's Lake for rainbow trout

Memorial Day weekend is the traditional opening of summer camping and fishing season for Western Montana. So last weekend, regardless of the dire weather forecast, my wife and I headed to Brown's Lake in the Blackfoot Valley.

June 1, 2006 1 a.m.

It looked much worse than it was Tuesday

when someone reported to the Flathead County Sheriff's Office that a man in a chef's coat with a butcher knife was chasing a woman on U.S. 2 near Jagz restaurant. The hat and knife were just tools of his trade as a cook and he was engaged in a dispute with a woman with whom he lives. The woman said she was not threatened by the man, though he ran at her car, screamed and punched it.

June 1, 2006 1 a.m.

Male grizzly found dead in Glacier

Bear anesthetized by research team Sunday; found dead on Monday

June 1, 2006 1 a.m.

Ruminations of a convicted kidnapper

As Joseph Aceto plans his appeal, he also wants to clear his guilty conscience

June 1, 2006 1 a.m.

Vote yes for mosquito-control levy

Flathead County has a mosquito district - now it needs money to run the district.

June 1, 2006 1 a.m.

Dr. founds St. Lucia health nonprofit

By CANDACE CHASE

James E. 'Jim' Alefteras, 52
June 1, 2006 1 a.m.

James E. 'Jim' Alefteras, 52

James E. "Jim" Alefteras was born April 19, 1954, to Jim and June (Line) Alefteras in Whitefish. Jim passed away May 16, 2006, in Aberdeen, Wash., from heart failure. Jim started school as Jim Stock. He attended in Olney, Whitefish and Demarsville. After school he went to the Job Corps in Darby.

June 1, 2006 1 a.m.

Kidnap suspect is Kalispell man, 57

The Daily Inter Lake

Twins overwhelm Loggers
June 1, 2006 1 a.m.

Twins overwhelm Loggers

Whitcomb, Paulson, Bell smack two hits each for Glacier

Velma Muhleman, 88
June 1, 2006 1 a.m.

Velma Muhleman, 88

Velma Muhleman, 88, of Bigfork passed away in peace at her home Monday, May 29, 2006, after a very long illness. She was surrounded by her daughters and husband.

June 1, 2006 1 a.m.

Assault on Big Drift under way

The Daily Inter Lake

June 1, 2006 1 a.m.

Fire at Bigfork inn snuffed quickly

A fire at Swan River Inn on Bigfork's Grand Avenue was stopped in its tracks Wednesday afternoon.

June 1, 2006 1 a.m.

Whitefish police

took a report of a wallet stolen at The Wave.