Edmunds: Now is time to shop for certified pre-owned vehicle

Used cars have historically been a smart alternative for those in need of transportation during an economic downturn. They don’t depreciate as much as new cars and are less likely to overburden a buyer with a large loan at a time of uncertainty.

Edmunds: Now is time to shop for certified pre-owned vehicle

Used cars have historically been a smart alternative for those in need of transportation during an economic downturn. They don’t depreciate as much as new cars and are less likely to overburden a buyer with a large loan at a time of uncertainty.

Edmunds: Now is time to shop for certified pre-owned vehicle

Used cars have historically been a smart alternative for those in need of transportation during an economic downturn. They don’t depreciate as much as new cars and are less likely to overburden a buyer with a large loan at a time of uncertainty.

Faelela Jean Hendricks Mitchell

August 16, 1930 – February 8, 2018

Samuel ‘Sam’ V. Bussey III, 54

Sam was the beloved son of Sam and Teri Bussey born in Helena March 26, 1966. He passed away from a heart attack at his home on July 1, 2020.

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Dems draw on civil rights history to push Amazon union vote

BESSEMER, Alabama (AP) — Some Democratic members of Congress and national union leaders on Friday sought to rustle up support for unionizing a massive Amazon facility outside Birmingham, comparing Alabama workers’ organizing campaign to the civil rights movement.

Dems draw on civil rights history to push Amazon union vote

BESSEMER, Alabama (AP) — Some Democratic members of Congress and national union leaders on Friday sought to rustle up support for unionizing a massive Amazon facility outside Birmingham, comparing Alabama workers’ organizing campaign to the civil rights movement.

Dems draw on civil rights history to push Amazon union vote

BESSEMER, Alabama (AP) — Some Democratic members of Congress and national union leaders on Friday sought to rustle up support for unionizing a massive Amazon facility outside Birmingham, comparing Alabama workers’ organizing campaign to the civil rights movement.

Dems draw on civil rights history to push Amazon union vote

BESSEMER, Alabama (AP) — Some Democratic members of Congress and national union leaders on Friday sought to rustle up support for unionizing a massive Amazon facility outside Birmingham, comparing Alabama workers’ organizing campaign to the civil rights movement.

Olive May Greene, 102

The Angels led Olive May Greene to Paradise on Monday, Aug. 2, 2010. Olive died of natural causes at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. She was 102. Olive was born in Cheyenne, Wyo., July 14, 1908, to Sam and Kate (East) Trolinger. She spent her childhood and early adult years in Dillon, graduating from Beaverhead County High School, attending Western in Dillon and working in the Golden Rule store (later becoming JC Penney s). On May 28, 1931, Olive married Robert Bruce Greene, a childhood sweetheart. In addition to Dillon, the couple resided in Twin Bridges, Butte, Missoula and Augusta. Following Olive s husband s death in December of 1980, Olive resided briefly in Houston, Texas, and Santa Ana, Calif., before settling in Kalispell in 1983. Olive lived independently until March 2010. Throughout her life, Olive loved to have fun. She loved participating in the Kalispell Fair days, even riding on several floats over the years. She relished being with her friends and participating in the activities at Glacier Manor. She enjoyed celebrating her 102nd birthday with friends and family just 16 days ago. She credited her long life to walks around town, even in the winter, and to being happy within herself. Olive is survived by her son, Eugene Greene; and daughter, Eddie Greene; grandchildren, Guy Greene, Lorri Carson, Kathy Des Rosier, Deidre Bennett, Bruce Greene, Kirk Hollo, Kelsey Morris, Ryan Lutz, Joshua Greene and Megan Greene. Olive has 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Many others called Olive Gramma. Olive was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Greene; son, Robert Greene; and grandsons, Michael Greene and Hans Hollo. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 9, at Johnson - Gloschat Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7, at Johnson - Gloschat Funeral Home. Olive will be interred in Missoula, beside her husband of 49 years. Johnson - Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for Olive s family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to view Olive s Tribute Wall and offer condolences.

Inga Julia Olson, 92

Inga Julia Olson, 92, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, at Immanuel Lutheran Home. Inga was born in Malta on Feb. 28, 1918, to Alfred and Marie Higdem. She grew up on the family homestead where she went to country school in the Bennett Lake community and attended Malta High School. On Nov. 27, 1952, she and Dewey Olson of Scobey were married and bought a house in Hungry Horse. Later they moved to Columbia Falls, where they owned and operated Olson s Sand & Gravel for over 25 years. Inga had worked in a dry-cleaning business, a grocery store, was a nurse s aid, and a bookkeeper for their gravel business. She enjoyed painting, baking, crocheting, and being with friends. She was active in Our Savior s Lutheran Church and Stillwater Free Lutheran Church. Many ladies have taken part in the Bible studies that were held in her home. Inga loved studying God s word and loved the Lord with all her heart. Inga moved into Immanuel Lutheran Home in October 2003 and soon became the resident welcoming committee. She took part in the many activities there and continued having Bible studies in her room with other residents and visiting friends. Inga was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey; daughter, Eileen Berglund; granddaughter, Jennifer; her parents; brother, Elmer Higdem; brothers-in-law, Victor Lyon and William Dove; and former husband, Clifford Bergsagel. She is survived by one daughter, Miriam Erdahl, and husband, Bill, of Gresham, Ore.; three sons, Irvin Bergsagel and wife, Kay, of Minnetonka, Minn., Norman Olson of Columbia Falls, and Ron Olson of Scottsdale, Ariz.; sisters, Evelyn Lyon of Seattle, and Alice Dove of Helena; and sister-in-law, Verda Higdem, of Sun City, Ariz. Inga has eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at Immanuel Lutheran Home, 435 Crestline Ave., Kalispell, with Pastor Kathleen Larson Phillips conducting the service. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be given to Immanuel Lutheran Home. Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is assisting the family.

Ohio 4-H'ers enjoy Northwest Montana

About 15 Ohio youths took a trip through the 4-H Interstate Exchange to the Flathead Valley this week, exploring the unique geography and lifestyle of Northwest Montana.

Mary Campbell Curtis, 85

Mary Campbell Curtis, 85, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, at her residence in Kalispell. She was born Aug. 17, 1924, at Sherwood, N.D., the daughter of John and Edith (Munro) Campbell. She attended her freshman year, as a music major, at Dickinson State University before teaching in a one-room schoolhouse in the Badlands of North Dakota for two years during World War II. After finishing a year of secretarial school in Seattle, Mary moved to the Los Angeles area where she met her husband, Edward Curtis, whom she married in 1946. She worked as a private secretary at a large department store and at Union Pacific Railroad in the Los Angeles area before relocating to Columbia Falls in 1977, following her husband s retirement from the Los Angeles Police Department. Mary had many interests, but mainly family and her many close friends from all walks of life. She enjoyed traveling, growing flowers, gardening and stitch work. She enjoyed good company and good humor. She treated everyone with respect and focused upon the best in everyone. She will be lovingly remembered by family and close friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward; infant, Mary Elizabeth; her parents; and three brothers, Corliss, Colin and Logan Campbell. She is survived by her daughters, Carol Curtis and Kathleen Curtis, of Missoula; grandchildren, Ernest Thureno and Mareno Thureno of Missoula, and Olivia Songman of San Francisco; one sister, Mickey Wood, of Columbia Falls; a niece, Audra Fisher, and husband, Dave, and grand-nephew, Ethan Miller, all of Missoula; and a cousin, Geri Bremer, and husband, George, of Tempe, Ariz. Funeral services for Mary will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at Risen Christ Catholic Church, with Father Rudolph Bullman as celebrant. Visitation will be from 1 to 6 p.m. today, Jan. 27, at Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home. There will be a rosary at 7 p.m. in the Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at 1 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery in Columbia Falls. Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for Mary s family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer condolences and sign Mary s guest book.

Fires close North Fork

Area has at least 20 active fires, windy weather expected

COEUR d'ALENE - The U.S. Forest Service has closed most of the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River, the largest emergency closure in Idaho Panhandle National Forest history.

Sweeney: City needs to recruit new businesses

Sweeney: City needs to recruit new businesses

Sweeney: City needs to recruit new businesses

Indian, Chinese soldiers move away from site of deadly clash

SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Indian and Chinese soldiers have backed away from the site of a deadly clash last month in the Galwan Valley along the undemarcated border, Indian security officials said, a sign of the countries' progress in disengaging from a months-long standoff.