Schmitt still rolling strong at 91

Jack Schmitt's 91st birthday Thursday didn't keep him from making his appointed rounds for Flathead County's Meals on Wheels program.

Sweat opens doors to home ownership

Rachel Calles figured she and her husband would have to save for years before they could buy a home in the Flathead big enough for their four boys.

Wildcats take third place to finish season

The Kellogg Wildcat boys basketball team took third place at the Idaho 3A State Tournament last weekend when they knocked off the Gooding Senators 49-40 on Saturday at Meridian High School.

Out of wedlock

Two weeks ago on July 21, serious hiking and climbing enthusiasts from all over North America gathered at St. Mary to honor the memory of our fallen hero, Dr. Gordon Edwards. During testimony about his varied and exciting life, there was a short mention made of his association with the famed writer Ogden Nash and a poem from long ago.

The colorful life of a park ranger

One night, former Glacier National Park ranger Charlie Logan got a phone call. There’d been a report of a man run over by a train not far from the Walton Ranger Station where Logan lived at the time.

Honored for protecting the Flathead

Erin Sexton, long recognized for her work in protecting rivers in Montana, likes to point out that the Flathead River is literally in her backyard.

Legals September 11, 2019

No. 1669 SUMMONS To the following individual, BRIAN DEWAYNE AVILA CV03-19-00585 You have been sued by Idaho State University Federal Credit Union in the District Court of Idaho for the County and Case Numbers as set forth above. The nature of this case is failing to repay a loan. Any time after 20 days following the last publication of this Summons, the Court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the Case Number, and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court of the respective county (624 E. Center St. 200, Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho), and served a copy for your response on the Plaintiff's attorney David K. Penrod of Penrod Swenson, PLLC., 222 N. 8th Ave., Pocatello, ID (208) 904-0075. A copy of the Summons and Complaint can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court in your respective county (Bannock County), or the attorney for the Plaintiff. If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. Date: August 23, 2019 August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2019 MNAXLP __________________________

Legals September 18, 2019

No. 1669 SUMMONS To the following individual, BRIAN DEWAYNE AVILA CV03-19-00585 You have been sued by Idaho State University Federal Credit Union in the District Court of Idaho for the County and Case Numbers as set forth above. The nature of this case is failing to repay a loan. Any time after 20 days following the last publication of this Summons, the Court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the Case Number, and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court of the respective county (624 E. Center St. 200, Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho), and served a copy for your response on the Plaintiff's attorney David K. Penrod of Penrod Swenson, PLLC., 222 N. 8th Ave., Pocatello, ID (208) 904-0075. A copy of the Summons and Complaint can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court in your respective county (Bannock County), or the attorney for the Plaintiff. If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. Date: August 23, 2019 August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2019 MNAXLP __________________________

Legals September 4, 2019

No. 1669 SUMMONS To the following individual, BRIAN DEWAYNE AVILA CV03-19-00585 You have been sued by Idaho State University Federal Credit Union in the District Court of Idaho for the County and Case Numbers as set forth above. The nature of this case is failing to repay a loan. Any time after 20 days following the last publication of this Summons, the Court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the Case Number, and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court of the respective county (624 E. Center St. 200, Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho), and served a copy for your response on the Plaintiff's attorney David K. Penrod of Penrod Swenson, PLLC., 222 N. 8th Ave., Pocatello, ID (208) 904-0075. A copy of the Summons and Complaint can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court in your respective county (Bannock County), or the attorney for the Plaintiff. If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. Date: August 23, 2019 August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2019 MNAXLP __________________________

MacDonald's latest role commanding attention

By ROGER MORRIS Western News Publisher

Lakeside IB student heading to West Point

In recent years, the Somers school district has turned out a number of exceptional students who excel both academically and in their ability to lead and influence others in positive ways. And while Duncan Aylor is no exception to the rule, he would be the first to say he's done nothing extraordinary.

Moving Bigfork forward

David Feffer credits the idea of the Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation to too much bourbon on a Sunday night.

Courts

Girls Basketball: Lady Loggers win big over Whitefish, 46-18

Coming into Saturday’s matchup against the Lady Loggers, the Whitefish girls had just one victory to their credit. Libby, meanwhile, hovered around the .500 mark but on paper, looked like the easy favorite.

Tough budget year expected for senior services

When the Montana legislature convenes on Jan. 3, directors of Agencies on Aging expect a fight to maintain services for seniors.

Ex-skater has designs on Europe

Willie Traeger’s journey to the fashion world began on the ice.

The IB Experience

Program sets the bar higher at Flathead High School

Partners & pals

Kalispell resident Pat Young credits the trusting relationship she has built with her horse for eventing success

College enrollment drops 5.6 percent

Fall semester enrollment dropped 5.6 percent at Flathead Valley Community College compared to fall 2011, following the downward trend seen in the university system and public colleges in Montana this fall.

Economic recovery still 'disappointingly' slow

The tale of the tortoise and the hare might be an apropos analogy for economic recovery in Montana this year.