Vietnam veterans rekindle lost friendships
Gathered together under a perfect blue sky, a group of Marines shared smiles and told tales on a long-awaited Sunday afternoon in Columbia Falls. Next to the camp fire, James Cooper, aka “Coop,” stood up to tell the story of how he pulled the wool over “Hawk’s” eyes with a …
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Vietnam veterans rekindle lost friendships
Gathered together under a perfect blue sky, a group of Marines shared smiles and told tales on a long-awaited Sunday afternoon in Columbia Falls. Next to the camp fire, James Cooper, aka “Coop,” stood up to tell the story of how he pulled the wool over “Hawk’s” eyes with a …
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The magic of Mary Poppins
The Whitefish Theatre Co. is bringing the magic of “Mary Poppins” to the O’Shaughnessy Center just in time for the holidays.
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Celebrating Six Years in Montana
A Bison and her calf at the Spring Brook Yak Ranch in Kalispell on June 23, 2013. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Photographer reflects on modern-day Jekyll and Hyde
Oh, Bridezilla.
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Two Bear Air pilot shares his story
Jim Bob Pierce knows what it’s like to be alone.
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Reserve Loop Aerial
File photo of the Reserve Loop, December 17, 2013. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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One of the 'Chosin Few': Veteran recalls battle that began on Thanksgiving
On this day 64 years ago, the Chinese Ninth Army Group set out to annihilate the United States 1st Marine Division at the Chosin Reservoir in Korea.
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Ryan Zinke Election Day
Ryan Zinke turns in his ballot in Whitefish on Tuesday, November 4. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Valley swing dancing scene draws a crowd
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Photographer captures 'The Wildest Rockies'
The new book by local photographer Steven Gnam opens with a quote from C.M. Russell: “Guard, protect, and cherish your land, for there is no afterlife for a place that started out as Heaven.”
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Celebrating the season of Lent
A very brotherly celebration of mass will take place today as part of the celebration of the season of Lent at St. Matthew’s Roman Catholic Church in Kalispell.
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David Mirisch
David Mirisch, right, works with Salvation Army Maj. Steve Svenson on the upcoming "We Can Swing It" fundraiser in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Profile: Alyson Dorr
Alyson Dorr in her classroom at Columbia Falls High School on Wednesday, February 26. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Inventor pushes forward with helmet latch
Jim Wegener, creator of the Wegener Latch, is still working toward getting patent approval for his innovative football helmet latch that’s becoming popular with teams across the country.
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Profile: Alyson Dorr
Alyson Dorr in her classroom at Columbia Falls High School on Wednesday, February 26. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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This Week in the Flathead: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Griffin Ziegert as Mr Tumnus rehearses a scene from the upcoming Whitefish Theatre Company production of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe." (Brenda Ahearn/This Week in the Flathead)
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Profile: Robin Riley
Portrait of Robin Riley, the Hospice Supervisor with Home Options, on Thursday, February 20, in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Pond Hockey Tournament
Members of one of the teams from Tamarack Brewing take to the ice on Friday, February 21, at the Montana Pond Hockey Classic at Foy's Lake. Tamarack had three teams in the tournament. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Profile: Robin Riley
Portrait of Robin Riley, the Hospice Supervisor with Home Options, on Thursday, February 20, in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Ice Fishing at Pine Grove
Students from Edgerton Elementary, Swan River School and Muldown Elementary gather around for an ice safety presentation by the Evergreen Fire Department on Thursday, February 20, at Pine Grove Pond north of Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Trumpeter Swans on Flathead Lake
Trumpeter Swans take off from Flathead Lake on Wednesday morning, February 19, near Bigfork. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Pond Hockey Prep
Tyler Belston of Wicked Clean and Columbia Tractor Works of Columbia Falls clears snow from a section of Foy's Lake on Monday, February 17. This section of the lake will be host to the Pond Hockey tournament that begins on Friday. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Swan Mountains Sunset
View of the Swan Mountains at sunset on Wednesday, January 12, east of Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Profile: Travis Davison
Detail of tattoo on the hands of Travis Davison on Thursday, February 13, at Straight Blast Gym in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Winter fun, Canyon style
“Crazy Susie” Peterson of Martin City, who has been the Kissing Queen for the past 26 years, makes her way down Sugar Hill.
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Boys Basketball: Flathead vs Missoula Big Sky
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Cabin Fever Days
A big crowd of fans gathers on Sugar Hill in Martin City on Saturday for Barstool Ski Races at the 36th Annual Cabin Fever Days. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Profile: Todd Fedor
Portrait of former body builder Todd Fedor on Friday, February 14, at the Kalispell Athletic Club. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Chef Kang visits Flathead Valley Community College
Napa Valley Chef Nai Kang Kuan demonstrates plating a dish for students of the Culinary Institute of Montana at Flathead Valley Community College on Friday, February 14. In the background are Michaella Irlbeck, from left, Zoe Gaiser, Caille Moles, and Taylor Baer. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Glacier High School Fine Arts Academy
Artwork by Ali Lundquist, a senior, and others decorates the halls of the F wing in Glacier High School. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Profile: Travis Davison
Detail of tattoo on the hands of Travis Davison on Thursday, February 13, at Straight Blast Gym in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Melt Water
A grader pushes its way through a large puddle on Willow Glen Drive on Thursday afternoon, February 13, in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Love Never Dies
Virginia Johnson of Kalispell says she still loves her husband, Jim, who died 24 years ago. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Love Letters
Photo of Jim Johnson, Virginia's husband, in one of her scrapbooks. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Arbonne Success Stories
Tory Brandt of Whitefish, left, and Shea Fast of Columbia Falls are two of the local Arbonne distributors who have earned new Mercedes Benz SUVs. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Downtown Snow Removal
Dean Moore clears up the new snowfall in front of Charter Communications on Tuesday, February 11, in downtown Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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This Week in the Flathead: Glacier Symphony
View of the Bass Cellos from backstage as the Glacier Symphony performs on Saturday, January 18, at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Stolen Medals Recovered and Returned
Kalispell Police Sgt. Brett Corbett, left to right, Flathead County Sheriff's Deputy Colten O'Connell, and Kalispell Police Officer Dave Massie were instrumental in recovering the medals stolen from and now returned to Greg Smith on Tuesday, February 11, at the Kalispell Police Department. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Mark Bolton Ames Arraignment
Mark Bolton Ames sits with his lawyers before the start of his arraignment on Thursday, February 6, in Kalispell. In the background are Flathead County Attorney Ed Corrigan and members of the prosecution. They say Ames shot and killed Harold Gordon, 60, near Marion on Jan. 12. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter …
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Mark Bolton Ames
Mark Bolton Ames, pictured in court on Feb. 6, 2014, was sentenced Monday to 20 years in prison for killing his neighbor. (Brenda Ahearn file photo/Daily Inter Lake)
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Benefit for the Abbie Shelter
Kate McLaughlin center, Lee Zimmerman, on cello, and Suzie Wambeke and her daughter Madison on violin, and members of the Crown of the Continent Choir rehearse the finale of Rise Up! with Local Vocal Voices on Wednesday, February 5, in Whitefish. Rise Up! is a new play by Jesse DeVine …
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Flathead Business Journal: Viance
Walt Landi of Viance in his office on Wednesday, February 4, in Whitefish. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Basketball: Stillwater vs. Troy
Stillwater senior Jeremiah Hashley (23) driving the ball during the game against Troy on Tuesday, February 4, in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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FBJ: Arbonne, Jolandie Brooks
Jolandie Brooks speaking at an Arbonne Party on Saturday, February 1, in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Snowy Street Hockey
Rhett Measure, 8, of Kalispell practices his offensive skills outside his home on Monday, February 3, in Kalispell. Measure is a member of one of the Flathead Flames Youth Teams. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Project Lead the Way
Andy Fors helps students in his Introduction to Engineering Design class on Friday, January 31, at Glacier High School in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Glacier Symphony Concert Mistress
Concert Mistress Sally Jerde performs with the Glacier Symphony on Saturday, January 18, at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Montana State AA Speech and Debate Tournament
Flathead senior Sam Williams and Sierra Hansen compete in Public Forum at the Montana State AA Speech and Debate Tournament on Friday, January 31, at Glacier High School in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Class AA State Speech and Debate Award Ceremony
Ethan Hall of Flathead High School stands up to receive his medal for taking first place Saturday in Humorous Oral Interpretation at the State AA Speech and Debate Tournament in Kalispell. In the background are teammates Wyatt Dykhuizen, who placed second, and Sydney Boveng, who was third for an all-Flathead …
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Wrestling: Glacier vs Helena High
Glacier senior Tanner Stupack wrestles Jeremy Van Dyke of Helena High in the170 weight class on Saturday, February 1, in Kalispell. Stupack won by decision 6 to 4. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Structure Fire on McMannamy Draw
Firefighters from West Valley and Smith Valley Fire Departments respond to a structure fire at a home on McMannamy Drive west of Kalispell on Saturday, February 1. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Boys Basketball: Flathead vs Missoula Hellgate
Flathead senior Adam Bradley (45) fights for possession of a rebound during the game against Missoula Hellgate on Saturday, February 1, in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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SBGi Food Drive
Kyler Ragan, 7, of Kalispell, helps carry the 3000 pounds of food gathered at Straight Blast Gym to the two waiting vans which took the food to the Veterans Food Pantry on Saturday, February 1, in Kalispell. According to owner Travis Davison the reason they did the food drive in …
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Montana State AA Speech and Debate Tournament
Flathead senior Sam Williams and Sierra Hansen compete in Public Forum at the Montana State AA Speech and Debate Tournament on Friday, January 31, at Glacier High School in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Project Lead the Way
Andy Fors helps freshman Micheal Miller with a project in the Introduction to Engineering Design class on Friday, January 31, at Glacier High School in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Montana Olive Oil, Inc.
Stu Saye is pictured outside the new Montana Olive Oil Inc. on Tuesday in Whitefish. (Brenda Ahearn photos/Daily Inter Lake)
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Wreck at Idaho and Main
Members of the Kalispell Police and Kalispell Fire departments respond to a two- vehicle accident at the intersection of Idaho and Main streets on Wednesday morning in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Flathead Speech and Debate Practice
Flathead High School sophomore Payton Keltner practices for this weekend's state speech and debate competition on Friday in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Hops Tasting at Great Northern Brewery
Ron Behrendt of Whitefish and others gather at the Great Northern Brewery on Wednesday evening, January 22, to taste the various beers created using locally grown hops. Beers were scored using the Hop Union Aroma Wheel, general impressions were also recorded. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Let Freedom Sing: Songs that Changed America
Hilary Shaw, executive director of the Abbie Shelter, reacts as the shelter is named the first recipient of the Peace Quilt Award on Tuesday, January 21, at Flathead High School in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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The Great Blue Heron
A layer of light frost coats the Great Blue Heron statue in River Trail Park on January 21, in Whitefish. The statue, created by artist Jim Dolan, is dedicated: To the people of Whitefish in memory of Chet, Carol and Jared Hope. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Glacier vs. Coeur d'Alene
Glacier junior forward/center Tessa Krueger (32) shoots over two Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, defenders on Monday at Glacier High School.
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Richard Lorenz Birthday Party
Richard Lorenz celebrates his birthday party at the Community Action Partnership on Wednesday, January 15, in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Book Making with Brooke
Examples of hand-made books on display for Brooke Nelson's class on Monday, January 20, in Whitefish. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Glacier Symphony
John Zoltek direct the Glacier Symphony on Saturday, January 18, at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Glacier Symphony Concert Mistress
Concert Mistress Sally Jerde performs with the Glacier Symphony on Saturday, January 18, at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Swearing In
Mark Johnson, the new mayor takes the oath of office on Monday evening, January 6, at City Hall in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Springer Profile
Matt and Shareen Springer with their 9 month-old twins Lily and Ben at Flathead Valley Community College on Tuesday, January 14, in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Flathead Girls vs CMR
Flathead sophomore Stephanie Wilson (12) fights for a jump ball during the game against CMR on Saturday, January 18, in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Annual Flathead County 4-H Food Fair
Caille Moles of the Flathead County Community College Culinary Arts program looks over the entries at the Annual Flathead County 4-H Food Fair on Saturday, January 18, at the Kalispell Center Mall. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Whitefish vs. Plains Boys Basketball
Whitefish senior Art Doorn (24) takes a shot for three during the game against Plains on Friday, January 17, in Whitefish. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Springer Profile
Matt and Shareen Springer with their 9 month-old twins Lily and Ben at Flathead Valley Community College on Tuesday, January 14, in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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TEDx comes to Whitefish
Speaker and Emcee Andy Shirtliff opens the TEDx Whitefish event on Thursday, January 16 at the Performing Arts Center. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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18th annual Wings Cancer Support radiothon
Judy Shaffer, Marianne Rozar and Andy Rozar take a donation from Phyllis Anderson of Bigfork at the 18th annual Wings Cancer Support radiothon on Thursday, at Sportsman & Ski Haus in Kalisell. In the background is Charene (the Dancing Queen) Herrera. The radiothon will continue today from 8 a.m. to …
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Superintendent Interviews - Day 2
Randy Cline, Superindentent of the Frenchtown School District interviews with the board of trustees on Tuesday, January 14, at the Kalispell Middle School. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Swan Mountain Sunset
View of the Swan Mountains at sunset on Saturday, January 11, in Bigfork. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Wings Family
Nicole and David Marr with their two-year-old daughter Jade on Friday, January 10, at their home in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Library Rebrand
Librarian Martha Furman helps Alexis Eccles, a sixth grader at Helena Flats as she gathers resources for her science fair research project on Friday, January 10. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Winter Clean Up
Eileen Lowery of Kalispell clears snow from her sidewalks on Thursday afternoon, January 9. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Montana Life: Tango
Tango instructor Patrick Marsolek watches the beginning students working on their moves on Sunday, January 5, at Flathead Fitness in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Swearing In
Outgoing Council Member Jeff Zauner on Monday evening, January 6, at City Hall in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Feed the Birds
The Canada goose, affectionately known as Jake, has no problem eating directly from Tim Morgan who comes daily to Woodland Park to feed the geese and ducks. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Whitefish Theatre Company Renovations
Audience members make their way into the newly renovated O'Shaughnessey Center on Sunday, December 22. This is the first phase of the Whitefish Theatre Company's three-phase overhaul. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Sprocket Systems: a Division of Dematic
From left, Jesse Hafer, support engineer and Brett Webster, Sprocket software development manager, working on Thursday, January 2, in Bigfork. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Whitefish Theatre Company Renovations
Audience members make their way into the newly renovated O'Shaughnessey Center on Sunday, December 22. This is the first phase of the Whitefish Theatre Company's three-phase overhaul. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Holiday Fudge
A mix of freshly toasted spices will go into Tyler Thompson's new batch of fudge including Indian and Mexican chilis, coriander, black pepper, cloves, cardamom, turmeric, fenugreek, fennel, lto which he will add lemon peel and coconut essence. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Christmas Collectables
Several of the pieces in Donna Gilbertson's collection are animated including this piece which features Santa and his reindeer circling around the light house on Monday, December 23, west of Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Busy Airport
Laura Squires of Skywest loads bags onto a plane about to take off on Monday, December 23, at the Glacier Park International Airport. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Jason Curtis and the Thunderbirds will come to Kalispell
USAF Cpt. Jason Curtis looks over and smiles as Joe Unterreiner talks about the air show that will be returning to Montana in August of next year. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Glacier vs Great Falls
Glacier sophomore Hailee Bennett (4) shoots during Saturday’s Class AA girls basketball game versus Great Falls at Glacier High School.
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Columbians Collaborate with Helena Flats
Karen Ulmer, director of the Columbians, addresses the assembled students at Helena Flats School on Friday, December 20. In the background are members of the Columbians, the premiere band at Columbia Falls, and students from the band at Helena Flats. Sally Newberry, band director at Helena Flats said she approached …
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Winter Ready Program at Head Start
Shannon Ballard helps Autumn Harris-Wehrman put on her new gloves on Thursday, December 19, at Head Start. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Ring those bells
Craig and Susan Witte of the Evergreen Chamber of Commerce ring bells for the Salvation Army Thursday at Super 1. Evergreen, Bigfork and Lakeside chambers of commerce and the cities of Columbia Falls, Kalispell and Whitefish had a bell-ringing competition Thursday to see which community could raise the most money …
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Bell Ringers Competition
Jeff Zauner and Kari Gabriel of the City Council ring bells for the Salvation Army on Thursday, December 19, at Smith's. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Northwind Shirt Company
From left, Pippi Robben and Felicia Walsh, the new owners of the Northwind Shirt Company in Whitefish, on Wednesday, December 18. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Dirk Benedict at the Salvation Army
Dirk Benedict, one of the stars of the TV show A-Team signs an autograph for Steve VanFossen, a fan, as he does a promotional spot for the upcoming Salvation Army fundraiser gala which will feature dinner and dancing, vintage automobiles and a silent action on March 22nd at the fairgrounds …
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Aerial View
Aerial view of Glacier High School on Tuesday, December 17. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Flahtead vs Great Falls
Flathead senior Chandler Escalante (23) puts up a shot over Brendan Howard (32) of Great Falls during the first half of Saturday’s game at Flathead.
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The 24th Annual Christmas at Our House
Jeannie Baldwin of Fair-Mont-Egan shares a laugh with friends on Saturday, December 14, at the 24th Annual Christmas at Our House. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Glacier vs. CMR
Glacier junior Cain Boschee (15) pushes his way past a Great Falls C.M. Russell defender on his way to the basket during Friday’s Class AA basketball season opener at Glacier High School.
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Michelle Gentry Arraignment
Michelle Gentry in court on Thursday, December 12, in Kalispell. Gentry entered a not guilty plea to assault on a peace officer. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Wreath Laying
Tyeler Dana, a cadet SSgt with the Civil Air Patrol digs through the snow while placing wreaths on the graves of veterans on Friday afternoon, December 13, at the Conrad Memorial Cemetery in Kalispell. There will be a wreath laying cemetery at Depot Park in Kalispell today at 10 a.m. …
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Michelle Gentry Arraignment
Stacy Boman and Allison Howard with the Flathead County Attorney's Office in court on Thursday, December 12, in Kalispell. In front of Howard is the Kalispell Police Department Officer Involved Shooting report. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Shop with a Cop
Steve Hughes of the Columbia Falls Police Department gives a badge sticker to Tory Lewis, 6, before the police officers and children split up to go shopping on Wednesday at Target during the annual Shop with a Cop outing. (Brenda Ahearn photo/Daily Inter Lake)
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Snow Sweeper
Pat Conner sweeps the sidewalk clear of snow on Wednesday, December 11, in Kalispell. This portion of the sidewalk is in front of her neighbor's home. Conner said he normally takes care of the sidewalks for her, today, she wanted to beat him to them and to take care of …
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Elk Crossing
A heard of elk cross Middle Road in East Valley on Saturday evening, December 7. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Rescued Dog from Browning
Jerri Swenson poses at her Whitefish home with one of the dogs she rescued from Browning. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Kalispell Snows
A snow grader gets a jump start at the intersection of Main and Center streets in downtown Kalispell on Tuesday. Road crews were kept busy plowing heavy snow across Northwest Montana. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Long Lost Piano
Coleen Carter listens as her son Steve plays Duke EllingtonÕs jazzy ÒDonÕt Get Around Much Anymore" at her home in Whitefish on Thursday, December 5. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Kalispell Invitational Swim Meet
Maddie Huestis of Flathead competes in the 200-yard medley relay on Saturday at the Kalispell Invitational at The Summit.
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Rescued Dogs
Twenty dogs are at the Humane Society north of Kalispell. They arrived at the Glacier Jet Center on Friday as part of the Wings of Rescue program. According to the Humane Society at least ten of the dogs will be ready to be adopted starting Tuesday, December 10. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily …
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Nic Salois Profile
Patrol Commander NIc Salois (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Robert Brauer
Robert Brauer of the Flathead County Sheriff's Office stands outside the Justice Center on Friday in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Long Lost Piano
Coleen Carter listens as her son Steve plays Duke Ellington's jazzy "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" at her home in Whitefish on Thursday, December 5. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Valley Ford presents check to Evergreen Boys and Girls Club
From left, Pam Ridenour, unit director, Alan Sempf, executive director, Jim and Debbie Peterson of Valley Ford. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Montana Life: Christmas Lights
Christmas decorations add to the ambiance at Stephen Isley Jewelry on Wednesday, December 5, in Whitefish (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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North Valley Food Bank
Exterior of the North Valley Food Bank on Thursday, December 5, in Whitefish. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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View of the South Fork of the Flathead River
A view of the South Fork of the Flathead River on Thursday morning, December 5, near Hungry Horse. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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29th Annual Chocolate Extravaganza
Detail of a Flourless Chocolate, Orange, and Almond Torte by Amy Mow in the professional category at the 29th Annual Chocolate Extravaganza on Wednesday, December 4, in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Oliver Twist at the Whitefish Theater Company
Jane Trina as Oliver rides the shoulders of Mikey Winn as The Artful Dodger at the dress rehearsal of "Oliver!" on Monday, December 2, in Whitefish. The opens tonight with a sneak performance at 7:30 for S10. The official opening is Friday, December 6. "Oliver!" will run for three weekends. …
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Women of the Moose
Ieleen Kilman, left, and Jan Fedor, right, serve up soup on Monday, November 25, in Whitefish. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Profile: Chris Keyes
Photos courtesy of Chris Keyes. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Women of the Moose
Judy Olson of Columbia Falls serves up a strawberry milkshake on Monday, November 25, in Whitefish. Olson has been with the Whitefish Women of the Moose for 12 years. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Home for Christmas Store
Three kings ornaments on Tuesday, November 26 at the Home for Christmas Store in Whitefish. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Speech and Debate
Miguel Kennard of Stevensville waits for the posting of scores on Saturday, November 23, at Glacier High School. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Decorating Downtown
Tracy Lee Sievers of Big Brothers and Big Sisters adds a bit of sparkle to the store front window at 222 Main Street on Friday, November 22, in downtown Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Whitefish Sunset
The last rays of sunset reflect brightly off Big Mountain on Thursday evening, November 21, in Whitefish.
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Glacier Goes to State
Two buses from Glacier High School get an escort through town from the Kalispell Police and Fire Departments and the Montana Highway Patrol on Friday, November 22. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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FHS Students Examine JFK Assassination
Connor Roettig interviews his grandmother, Sharon Sevier of Kalispell, about her memories of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on Wednesday, November 21, at Flathead High School. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Sketching in the sunshine
Christian Schloss of Kalispell sits outside the Kalispell Public Library sketching the Hockaday Museum of Art on Wednesday.
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Thanksgiving Feature: Alex Hanson and Kathy Emerson
Alex Hanson and other students serve up dinner at the Flathead Valley Community College Chef's Table event on Friday, November 15, in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Profile: Mandy Stebbins
Photo courtesy of Mandy Stebbins
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Profile: Mandy Stebbins
Photo courtesy of Mandy Stebbins
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New Vans for the DAV
Two of the three new DAV vans on Friday, November 15, at the National Guard Armory north of Kalispell. The vans have the newly designed logo. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Kalispell Middle School Science Class
From left, Harrison Rennie, Jacob Uhde, and Bryce Shaffer work on a science experiment on Friday, November 15, at Kalispell Middle School. The students are using motion detectors and "crass test dummies" to learn about Newton's Laws of Motion and force, mass and acceleration. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Ten Thousand Villages at the Mennonite Church
Among the gifts from around the world there is a table mostly stocked with musical instruments at the Ten Thousand Villages International Gift Festival on Thursday, November 14, in Creston. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Foggy morning
Low clouds and fog have been common over Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park this week.
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Calm McDonald Creek
The calm waters of McDonald Creek flow between snow-covered banks on Tuesday in Glacier National Park.
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Flathead Business Journal: EZ Air Academy
CEO and Founder Eric Matson at EZ Air Academy on Tuesday, November 12, in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Pink Wrap Up at Cowgirl Coffee
Jessica Slaybaugh, Ruby Pollard, not shown, and Amanda Johnson, front, take down Breast Cancer Awareness decorations on Tuesday, November 12, at the Baker Avenue Cowgirl Coffee location in Whitefish. During the month of October pink ribbons were sold for $2 to raise funds for a local girl with cancer. All …
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Flathead Business Journal: Christie Dunn
Belton Chalet General Manager Christie Dunn outside the chalet on Tuesday, November 12, in West Glacier. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Columbia Falls salutes veterans
Students, staff and visitors stand for the playing of the national anthem at the Veterans Day program at Columbia Falls High School Monday, Nov. 11. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Veterans Day at Columbia Falls
Harrie Endreson and other Navy veterans stand up during the salute to the different services at the Veterans Day program at Columbia Falls High School on Monday, November 11. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Bigfork vs Baker Class B Football Playoffs Quarterfinals
Bigfork Head Coach Todd Emslie watches the Class B Football Playoffs Quarterfinals game between Bigfork and Baker on Saturday, November 9. Bigfork lost the game 34 to 28. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Flathead vs. Big Sky Volleyball
Flathead seniors Sarah Risenhoover (18) and Timi Severson (14) go up for a block in Thursday’s match with Missoula Big Sky at Flathead.
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Gateway Cinema becomes the home for The River
The River Pastor Paul Arends stands inside one of the old theaters at the old Gateway Cinema on Tuesday, September 17, in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Gateway Cinema becomes the home for The River
The River Pastor Paul Arends stands inside one of the old theaters at the old Gateway Cinema on Tuesday, September 17, in Kalispell. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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This Week in the Flathead: Festival Amadeus
Principal violist Jenanne Solberg playing in the Festival Amadeus concert on July 26, 2012. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)
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Pysanky Eggs
Detail of a the list of dyes and their correct order for decorating eggs in the
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Bear family takes refuge in pine tree
A black bear and her four cubs spent Sunday up a pine tree northwest of Kalispell on Sanctuary Farm Lane.
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Columbia Falls High Centennial Art Project
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They shop until they drop
A group of Canadian women is doing its part to bolster the Flathead Valley economy with an annual Black Friday power-shopping trip that will ring up roughly $80,000 in purchases by Sunday.
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