Judge Susan "Tina" Gordon

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Lynx

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Peter Fusaro

Flathead High School Principal Peter Fusaro

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RandySnyder

Bigfork attorney Randy Snyder likes to bring a little extra flair to his role as Montana Bar Association president. Aug. 11, 2014 in Bigfork, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Rodeo.Fair

Kevin Peterson of Kilgore, Nebraska competes in tie-down roping Friday night during second round of the Northwest Montana Fair PRCA Rodeo at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.

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Rodeo.Fair

Timmy Sparing of Helena tries to take down a steer in the steer wrestling competition Thursday night during the first night of the Northwest Montana Fair Rodeo at the Flathead County Fairgrounds. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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JetSkis2

People watch from the dock as riders on personal watercraft launch over large waves Thursday evening on Flathead Lake. Aug. 13, 2014 in Bigfork, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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JetSkis

Two riders launch off of large waves Thursday evening on Flathead Lake near Wayfarers State Park. Aug. 13, 2014 in Bigfork, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Ribbon cutting

Flathead County Commissioner Pam Holmquist cuts the ribbon during a ceremony for the improvements on the Flathead County Fairgrounds grandstands on Wednesday afternoon. County commissioners, fairground board members and fairground employees were on hand for the ceremony. Aug. 13, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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West Valley School

An excavator tears down a wall Wednesday morning on the south end of West Valley School. LHC Inc. handled the demolition and Swank Enteprises will be the general contractor on the 35,523-square-foot addition to the school.

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WestValley

An excavator tears down a wall on the south end of West Valley School on Wednesday morning. LHC Inc. handled the demolition and Swank Enteprises will be the general contractor on the 35,523-square-foot addition to the school. Aug. 13, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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GOLF.JuniorRyder

Kortney McNeil of Billings putts on Hole 18 of the south course Wednesday afternoon during the final round of the Montana-Alberta Junior Ryder Cup at Whitefish Lake Golf Club. Aug. 13, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Destiny Brewer

Destiny Brewer smiles after winning grand champion with her steer Pony Boy on Tuesday afternoon in the Senior Showman beef competition during the 2014 Northwest Montana Fair at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.

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Glacier U13 All-Stars

Glacier U13 All-Stars practice at field near Bigfork on Friday afternoon. Aug. 8, 2014 in Bigfork, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Beef Judging

Russ Boardman judges the Senior Showman beef showing Tuesday afternoon in the Trade Center at the Flathead County Fairgrounds during the 2014 Northwest Montana Fair. Aug. 12, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Fair entrants

Brothers Stephen, right, and Greg Williamson rest on their pigs as they wait to weigh in Monday morning at the Trade Center at the Flathead County Fairgrounds during the 2014 Northwest Montana Fair. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Fair

Sabrina Phillips tries to move her pig Pebbles after weighing him Monday morning at the 2014 Northwest Montana Fair. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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TEN.FVCC

Mark Cutler returns serve Friday evening during the Flathead Valley Open Tennis match at Flathead Valley Community College. Aug. 8, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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LostPrairie

Parachutes fill the skies Thursday afternoon during the 47th annual Lost Prairie Boogie at the Meadow Peak Skydiving drop zone at Carson Field west of Marion. More than 250 jumpers registered to participate in the jumpmeet. Aug. 7, 2014 in Marion, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Golf

Sam Manaker, 11, of Kalispell reacts after missing a putt Thursday morning during the Flathead Valley Junior Golf Championship at Eagle Bend Golf Club in Bigfork. Aug. 7, 2014 in , Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Dragonfly

A dragonfly sits on a pine tree Thursday morning at Buffalo Hill Golf Club. Thursday morning. Aug. 7, 2014 in , Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Flipped out

Caleb Edwards of Kalispell throws a backflip off the Holt Stage Road bridge into the Flathead River on Wednesday afternoon.

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Montana State Senior Golf tournament

Brian Cripes of Whitefish watches his tee shot on Hole 16 Wednesday morning during the second round of the Montana State Senior Golf tournament at Village Greens Golf Club. Aug. 6, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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When smoke gets in your lens

Standup paddleboarders cruise around a smoky Flathead Lake on Tuesday afternoon near Lakeside. Though there are a few fires in Montana, most of the smoke is coming from Idaho, Oregon and Washington. According to Flathead National Forest public affairs officer Wade Muehlhof, “We’re not putting up smoke here locally. It’s …

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Base.TwinsLeth

Glacier center fielder Kyler Howke smiles in the outfield during the Twins loss to Lethbridge on the second day of the Sapa-Johnsrud Memorial Tournament at Memorial Park in Whitefish in the file photo from July 11. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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GOLF.StateSenior

Competitors putt on the 16th green Tuesday morning during the opening day of the Montana State Senior golf tournament at Buffalo Hill Golf Club. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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CNN interviews Frank Miele

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CNN show looks at hunt for fugitive

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Flag raising

Craig Kempthorne raises the flag on the new flagpole in front of the Flathead County Courthouse on Friday morning. "We made the bronze match the trim of the doors," said Kempthorne, owner of Flathead Flagpole Co. Aug. 1, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Guns on display

File photo shows guns on display at Kalispell's Sportsman Ski Haus in November 2012.

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Babe Ruth Tournament

All-Stars pitcher Austin Green (10) checks if his foot is on the bag as he gets the force out against Longhorns runner Jackson Bagshaw (32) at first base Thursday evening during the Glacier All-Stars game in the Pacific Northwest Regional U14 Babe Ruth baseball tournament at Sapa-Johnsrud Field in Columbia …

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U.S. 2 construction

Traffic backs up as construction continues Wednesday afternoon on U.S. 2 west of Kalispell. July 30, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Solo spectator

A great blue heron perches atop a post Tuesday afternoon in a pond near Woods Bay.

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Wild Bill Mountain fire

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Babe Ruth

Kalispell All-star players cheer in the dugout after scoring a run Wednesday afternoon during the Pacific Northwest Regional 14U Babe Ruth tournament at Memorial Stadium in Whitefish. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Cherry harvest

Katrina St. Sauver counts boxes of cherries and marks a punch card Tuesday morning at Mitchell Orchard along Flathead Lake near Yellow Bay. July 29, 2014 in Yellow Bay, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Ashley Lake Green Box

A large pile of illegally-dumped tires sit in a section of the green-box site designated for metal appliances. Tires are supposed to be taken to the county landfill. The county has been having issues with people illegally dumping tires at the Ashley Lake West Corridor green box as well as …

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Deer

Two whitetail bucks in a yard Monday afternoon off South Woodland Drive in Kalispell. July 28, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Jail Tour

Pat Walsh laughs as he recounts his time spent growing up in jail as the son of a sherif Wednesday afternoon during a tour of the old Flathead County Jail. July 23, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Mission Valley vs. Glacier Twins

Mission Valley’s Trevor Paro holds up the championship plaque Saturday afternoon after the Mariners beat the Glacier Twins in the championship game of the Western A District American Legion baseball tournament at Griffin Field.

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Cal Ripken Baseball

Whitefish short stop Jackson Cripe fields a ground ball Saturday morning during a semi-final game in the Cal Ripken tournament at Lee Field at Kidsports Complex in Kalispell. July 26, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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The Event

Jil Walton of Kalispell rides Dee Dee Chaser through a water feature Saturday afternoon during the CIC3* cross-country event during The Event at Rebecca Farm.

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Mission Valley vs. Glacier Twins

Glacier Twins shortstop Jayce Fagerland dives for the ball Friday during Western A District American Legion baseball play at Griffin Field. Mission Valley beat the Twins 12-2.

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The Event at Rebecca Farms

Kalispell’s Braun Lowry and Annamation clear the final jump during the Senior Open Training cross-country event Friday afternoon at The Event at Rebecca Farm.

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Whitefish High School tour

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Mission Valley vs. Missoula

Teammates congratual Bradley Pichler (5) and TJ Olson after scoring on a wild pitch Thursday during Mission Valley's 9-1 win over Missoula in the Western A District American Legion baseball Tournament at Griffin Field.

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Jail Tour

A view of the old tunnel that connected the courthouse and jail Wednesday afternoon during a tour of the old Flathead County Jail. July 23, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Huckleberry Patch

Supervisor Shauna Clevidence holds out a large huckleberry Thursday morning at the Huckleberry Patch in Hungry Horse. July 24, 2014 in Hungry Horse, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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WFHS Tour

Dow Powell, right, talks about the instrumental room in the new CAMAS wing, previously the D Wing, on Tuesday evening during a public tour of the new Whitefish High School. July 22, 2014 in Whitefish, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Cal Ripken Regional

Former Miami Dolphins player Doug Betters addresses the crowd Wednesday afternoon during the opening ceremonies for the Cal Ripken Region 12U Regional Tournament on Miracle Field at Kidsports Complex. July 23, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Dance lessons

Dance instructor Leslie Yancey leads a group of students at the Share Your Voice Foundation in an african dance Tuesday afternoon at the Bohemian Grange south of Whitefish. The students will perform at the annual Night at the Landing event at Stillwater Landing on Saturday, July 26th. July 22, 2014 …

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Habitat for Humanity groundbreaking

Three-year-old Marly Lindsay helps break ground Tuesday afternoon on the final two homes at the Habitat for Humanity site in Columbia Falls. The Lindsay family, right, and Amy Root, left, will be the owners of the new homes. July 22, 2014 in , Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Montana 200

Cars collide during a restart on the tenth lap Saturday night during the Montana 200 at Montana Raceway Park in Kalispell. Six cars were involved in the wreck but no one was injured. July 19, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Whitefish High School demolition

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Rally in the Rockies parade

Abbie Shelter executive director Hilary Shaw, left, gets an update on the parade delay from Kalispell Police Department officer Jason Parce Saturday morning before the Abbie Shelter's High Heel-a-Thon. The parade was delayed about 20 minutes due to a gas leak caused by a roofing truck that backed into a …

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Montana 200

Nicole Behar prepares to go out on the track Friday night during qualifying for the Montana 200 at Montana Raceway Park. July 18, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Arts in the Park

Spectators listen to the band Pocket Change perform music Friday afternoon at Arts in the Park at Depot Park in Kalispell. July 18, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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River rescue

North Valley Search and Rescue transports California family members back to their vehicle at Blankenship Bridge after they flipped their raft Tuesday afternoon on the North Fork of the Flathead River. The rafters were wet and cold but uninjured when they were rescued. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Active Senior: Dan Dickman

Dan Dickman recently retired as a nurse from the Flathead City-County Health Department. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Lakers vs Medicine Hat

Kalispell first baseman Andy Bemis fields the ball Monday evening during the Lakers game against at Medicine Hat Griffin Field in Kalispell. July 14, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Rottweilers

John Peine gives his Rottweilers Smith, right, and Wesson kisses Thursday afternoon at his home near Kila. July 10, 2014 in Kila, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Rottweilers

John Peine gives his Rottweilers Smith, right, and Wesson kisses Thursday afternoon at his home near Kila. July 10, 2014 in Kila, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Harp Tournament

Kalispell second baseman (28) flips the ball to second base for an out Saturday evening during the Lakers game against Vauxhall in the John R. Harp tournament at Griffin Field in Kalispell. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Moon

A near-full moon rises over the trees Friday evening near Kalispell. July 11, 2014 in Whitefish, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Miracle Field

Jennifer Johnson, right, pitches the ball Tuesday afternoon during a baseball game at Miracle Field at Kidsports Complex in Kalispell. July 8, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Sapa-Johnsrud Memorial Tournament

Glacier base runner Tyler Murphy (right) slides in safely to third base Friday night during the Twins loss to Lethbridge on the second day of the Sapa-Johnsrud Memorial Tournament at Memorial Park in Whitefish. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Fishing

Drake Biondo, 12, of Kalispell fishes for northern pike from a bridge crossing Ashley Creek on Thursday afternoon near Kila. July 10, 2014 in Kila, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Arts in the Park

A woman looks over post cards during the 2013 Arts in the Park in Kalispell at Depot Park. (Patrick Cote file photo/Daily Inter Lake)

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Mary Sierra

Mary Sierra in her apartment Friday afternoon in Kalispell. June 27, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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West Glacier

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Mary Sierra

Mary Sierra in her apartment Friday afternoon in Kalispell. June 27, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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World Cup

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Kayla Adams

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Lakeside fireworks prep

Various sizes of fiberglass tubes make up Mike Martin's firework array. June 30, 2014 in Lakeside, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Lakeside fireworks

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Canola

The Swan Mountain Range is seen behind a field of Canola on Monday afternoon near Kalispell. June 30, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Kalispell

Rob Dewbre pauses while talking about his career in radio Thursday afternoon in a studio at Bee Broadcasting in Kalispell. June 26, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Estelle Shannon

Estelle Shannon. June 25, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Downtown Kalispell

Downtown Kalispell is the focus of a new planning process from the City of Kalispell. “It’s really about working in partnership with the business community to make it as viable as possible,” senior planner Kevin LeClair says.

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Kalispell Lakers vs Billings Scarlets

Kalispell center fielder Jake Barstow makes a grab near the fence to get the first out during the second game Friday evening of an American Legion AA baseball doubleheader against the Billings Scarlets at Griffin Field.

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Flathead Industries Street Fest

Children raise their hands in hopes of getting free goodies during a prize giveaway Friday afternoon during the street festival to celebrate Flathead Industries 40th anniversary. June 27, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Kalispell

Crowds fill the lawn of the Museum at Central School for the first Thursday!Fest of the year Thursday evening in Kalispell. June 26, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Kid's College at FVCC

Seventh-grader Emma Paulson, left, helps third-grader Kennedy Moore with her mini catapult Thursday afternoon during Kid's College at Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell. Students created a variety of miniature contraptions in the Creative Catapults and Soda Straw Rockets class, one of several classes offered during second week of the …

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Lakers vs Williston

Kalipsell pitcher Adam Frandsen throws a pitch Wednesday evening during the first game of the Lakers doubleheader against Williston, N.D., at Griffin Field in Kalispell. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Jack Hanna

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Glacier Twins vs Libby Loggers

Libby's Luke Haggerty (center) tags out Glacier's SHORT STOP (3) at second base Tuesday evening during first game of the Glacier Twins doubleheader against the Libby Loggers at Memorial Field in Whitefish. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Deb Newell

Deb Newell holds one of her hand-painted pieces of clothing. June 16, 2014 in Lakeside, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Kalispell Lakers versus Great Falls Baseball

Kalispell's Jake Barstow (left) is collides with a Chargers player after being tagged out at second base on a steal attempt Saturday evening during the Lakers loss in the second game of a doubleheader against the Great Falls Chargers at Griffin Field in Kalispell. June 21, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. …

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Deb Newell

Deb Newell holds one of her hand-painted pieces of clothing. June 16, 2014 in Lakeside, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Home building

Workers from Leigh Builders finish sheeting the roof of a house under construction Friday morning in the Silverbrook Estates development in north Kalispell.

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Woodland Water Park

A lifeguard watches from the top of the slide as children enjoy the first day of summer Friday afternoon at Woodland Water Park in Kalispell. June 20, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Matt Quist

Flathead senior Matt Quist competes in the high jump Saturday during the ARM track meet at Whitefish High School. May 3, 2014 in Whitefish, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Deb Newell

Deb Newell shows off a book featuring her clothing. June 16, 2014 in Lakeside, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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High Rivers

Canada geese swim across the Whitefish River Wednesday morning near Evergreen Road. With recent rainfall several rivers around the valley are projected to near flood stage this week. June 18, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Deer and Fawn

A doe keeps watch as her fawn licks her head Tuesday afternoon in a field off Holt Stage Road. June 17, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Active Senior: Stan Flagg

Stan Flagg shows off pictures of his father's system for sorting berries from refuse. June 12, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Summit Classic

Competitors race Saturday morning during the Summit Classic 5K run in Kalispell. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Squirrel

Robbin Larson shows off the feeding house she built for a paralyzed squirrel Thursday afternoon at her home in Kalispell. June 12, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Flathead Football

Larry Norstedt, with his dog Leo, jokes with Flathead High School football players as they help load up his possessions Friday afternoon for his move to Polson on Friday, in Kalispell. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Jim Satterfield

Regional supervisor of Fish, Wildlife and Parks Jim Satterfield. June 13, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Flathead County Fairground

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Bomb Threat

Traffic on Meridian Road backs up when the road was blocked at Liberty Street Friday afternoon. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Main Street crash

Kalispell firefighters check out a man after his truck crashed into a tree Thursday afternoon at 10th Street and South Main. The man sustained minor injuries and was not transported to the hospital.

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HIRE

Homeless Interagency Resource and Education unveiled a new five-year plan to improve the lives of homeless people in Northwest Montana. The event was Thursday morning outside the Samaritan House Administration Building in conjunction with Project Homeless Connect.

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Helena Flats School "Picnic on the Playground"

Eight-grader David Korchmar stands up during a solo while the Helena Flats School band performs Tuesday evening during the school's first ever "Picnic on the Playground" event. June 3, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Kila School Garden

From left, Constence Larsen, Madison Paszek and Rayven Huffman, sixth graders at Kila School, clear dirt of rocks and debris for the school garden Wednesday afternoon while other students scatter straw around the edge of the garden. June 4, 2014 in Kila, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Flathead Lake Storm

Storm clouds loom over Flathead Lake on Tuesday evening seen from Volunteer Park in Lakeside. June 3, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Helena Flats School "Picnic on the Playground"

Helena Flats School band performs Tuesday evening during the school's first ever "Picnic on the Playground" event. June 3, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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America's Super Pageant

Connie Jones and her granddaughter Esmerelda Ramos give a presentation about seat-belt safety June 4 at Smith Valley School.

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Seatbelt Safety

Connie Jones and her granddaughter Esmerelda Ramos give a presentation about seatbelt safety Wednesday morning at Smith Valley School. June 4, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Active Senior: Mildred Nielsen

Active senior Mildred Nielsen in her room at Heritage Place in Kalispell. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Wild Wings Recovery Center

Fair-Mont-Egan students watch as a bald eagle is released back into the wild Monday, June 2, after being rehabilitated at Wild Wings Recovery Center east of Kalispell. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Retiring Teachers

Paul and Alison Smaltchz are retiring after beginning their teaching careers 40 years ago. May 28, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Preakness at Scotty's

Sandy Christensen of Spokane cheers as California Chrome crosses the finish line as she watches the Preakness on Saturday afternoon at Scotty's Bar in Kalispell. "We came over just for this," said Christensen. May 17, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Retiring Teachers

Paul and Alison Smaltchz are retiring after beginning their teaching careers 40 years ago. May 28, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Three Blind Refs

Flathead Soccer Club's Ethan Jimenez (right) fights off a defender from The Academy of Hayden, Idaho on Saturday afternoon during the Three Blind Refs tournament at Kidsports Complex in Kalispell. May 31, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Kalispell Kombat

Joaquin Calderon (right) blocks a leg kick by Duran Flaget Friday night during Kalispell Kombat mixed martial arts fights at Majestic Valley Arena.

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MMA

Friday night during Kalispell Kombat mixed martial arts fights at Majestic Valley Arena. May 30, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Rainbow connection

A rainbow appears behind the Flathead County Courthouse in Kalispell on Wednesday evening.

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Musicians head to France for June 6 event

From left (front row) Paul Erickson, Deanne Lehner, Linda Sole, (back row) Paul Sebesta, Jim Lehner, Irv Milheim and Wendell Tharpe are members of the Flathead Community Band that will be traveling to Europe to play in a concert for the 70th anniversary of D-Day.

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Jenna McGuire

Flathead High School senior Jenna McGuire is headed for Yale University this fall.

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Flathead Community Band

From left (front row) Paul Erickson, Deanne Lehner, Linda Sole, (back row) Paul Sebesta, Jim Lehner, Irv Milheim and Wendell Tharpe are members of the Flathead Community Band that will be traveling to Europe to play in a concert for the 70th anniversary of D-Day. May 28, 2014 in Kalispell, …

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U.S. House GOP Debate

Matt Rosendale answers questions during a debate between candidates for the GOP nomination for U.S. House on Wednesday evening at the Red Lion Hotel in Kalispell. May 28, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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39th Annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival

Photos from the expert slalom runs Saturday afternoon during the 39th Annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival on the Swan River. May 24, 2014 in Bigfork, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Whitewater fun

Spectators gather on both sides of the river to watch expert slalom runs Saturday afternoon during the 39th Annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival on the Swan River. The event continues Sunday morning with down river races starting at 10.

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39th Annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival

A competitor apples duct tape to his paddles Saturday afternoon during the 39th Annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival on the Swan River. May 24, 2014 in Bigfork, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Western AA Divisional Track

Glacier’s Tessa Krueger lets the discus fly Saturday morning during the second day of Western AA divisional track meet at Legends Stadium. She finished second with a distance of 127 feet, 9 inches.

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Western AA Divisional Track

Glacier's Lonnie Sherman watches the bar as he clears 15' in the pole vault Friday afternoon during the first day of Western AA Divisional Track at Legends Stadium in Kalispell. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Glacier softball play in

Glacier sophomore Ali Williams celebrates with teammates Thursday afternoon after Glacier swept two games from Helena High at Kidsports Complex. Williams had two home runs. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Active Senior: Mildred Nielsen

Active senior Mildred Nielsen in her room at Heritage Place in Kalispell. May 20, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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2014 Seniors: Columbia Falls

Columbia Falls senior Mason Gedlaman. May 19, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Rehabilitating raptors

Keith Kratzer of Montana Wild Wings Recovery Center holds a red-tailed hawk during an open house for the center Saturday afternoon at the Fish, Wildlife and Parks headquarters in Kalispell. The event had educational raptor presentations as well as a silent auction to help raise money for the volunteer-run organization. …

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Bigfork Track

Tyler Iverson competes in the shot put Saturday morning during a track meet at Bigfork High School. May 17, 2014 in Bigfork, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Flathead Lacrosse

Flathead lacrosse players celebrate a goal Saturday afternoon during their victory over 10 Sticks of Polson at Smith Fields in Whitefish. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Kalispell Brewing Company

Cole uses a hydrometer to check the original gravity of the liquid mash of grains, called the wort. Original and final gravity measures the density of the liquid before the yeast is added and after fermentation is complete and is used to determine the alcohol by volume of the final …

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Kalispell Brewing

The two-story, 9,000-square-foot building underwent serious remodeling. The back 14 feet of the building was removed to create a loading dock area for the brewery. Concrete footing for a new back wall to the building was poured in late February of 2013. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Flathead Valley Community College Graduation

Rachel Wambeke plays the violin Friday evening during the 2014 Flathead Valley Community College commencement ceremony in the Trade Center at the Flathead Valley Fairgrounds. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Glacier Twins vs Kootenai Valley

Glacier catcher Dakota Birdwell (right) tags out a Kootenai Valley runner at the plate Wednesday night during the Glacier Twins victory over Kootenai Valley at Memorial Field in Whitefish. May 14, 2014 in Whitefish, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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School Kitchen

Members of the public tour the kitchen Tuesday evening during an open house for the recently completed school kitchen in Kalispell. May 13, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Class B Divisional Golf

Bigfork's Ryder Trent hits out of a bunker on the second hole on the Osprey Nine course Tuesday during the Class B divisional golf tournament at Eagle Bend Golf Club in Bigfork. May 13, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Sisters reunion

Donna Guthrie, left, and Ora Becker laugh while discussing their childhood Thursday afternoon at Guthrie's home in Kalispell. May 8, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Archie Roe

Bigfork junior Makena Morley leads the way in the 800-meter race Saturday afternoon during the Archie Roe track meet at Legends Stadium.

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Sisters reunion

Sisters Donna Guthrie, left, and Ora Becker hadn't seen each other for 42 years. May 8, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Financial Football

Montana's Commissioner of Securities Monica Lindeen high fives students during a game of Financial Football, a video game to promote financial literacy, Friday morning at Flathead High School. May 9, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Brock Osweiler

Denver Broncos quarterback and former Flathead High School student Brock Osweiler, right, celebrates with his team of students after they converted a first down in a game of “Financial Football,” a video game to promote financial literacy. The event was Friday morning at Flathead High School.

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Sperry Chalet

Beth Dunagan poses with her memoir about growing up at the Sperry Chalet. May 5, 2014 in Whitefish, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Glacier vs. Polson Softball

Polson first baseman Kaelen Wall (left) catches a throw to get the force out on Glacier's Ali Williams (18) Thursday afternoon during Glacier's loss to Polson at Kidsports Complex in Kalispell. May 8, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Big donation for Food Bank

Flathead Food Bank executive director Lori Botkin, right, laughs while making introductions before accepting a donation from Walmart general manager Lance Lerud, left, Wednesday morning. The $62,500 donation was part of the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program, a quarterly grant given to nonprofit organizations. The Flathead Food Bank’s grant application …

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Food Bank donation

Flathead Food Bank executive director Lori Botkin, right, accepts a donation from Walmart general manager Lance Lerud, left, Wednesday morning at the food bank in Kalispell. The $62,500 donation was part of the Walmart Foundation's State Giving Program, a quarterly grant given to non-profit organizations. The Flathead Food Bank's grant …

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Crosstown Tennis

Glacier's Hunter Blaylock (left) returns a volley during a mixed-doubles match with his partner Kali Matheson Tuesday afternoon during a crosstown tennis match at Flathead Valley Community College. May 6, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Flathead vs. Libby Softball

Flathead senior Cassidy Smith fields a ground ball Tuesday afternoon during Flathead's matchup against Libby at Conrad Complex in Kalispell. May 6, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Haircut for cancer

Vivian Gelormino had 11 inches of hair cut off Monday afternoon at Crevier’s School of Cosmetology in Kalispell. Gelormino raised $11,000 for her friend Sarah Lynch, who has a rare tumor-producing disorder. In a show of solidarity, she pledged to cut one inch of hair for every $1,000 dollars raised.

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ARM Track Meet

Glacier's Kade McCutcheon leads the way in the 1600-meter race Saturday during the ARM track meet at Whitefish High School. May 3, 2014 in Whitefish, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Lakers Baseball

Kalispell Lakers third basemen Justin Rich tags out a Helena runner Saturday afternoon during the Lakers loss to Helena at Griffin Field. May 3, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Cal Scott

Cal Scott finished his term as county commissioner on Wednesday. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Distinguished Young Woman

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Spartan training

Emy Minnich rides her bike down California Street with her three Maltese dogs in tow Friday afternoon in Kalispell. “We’ve been training for the Spartan Race,” Minnich said. “They love the rickshaw rides.”

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Stillwater River

Muddy waters of the Stillwater River flow Thursday morning near Whitefish Stage Road in Kalispell. May 1, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Kila Fire

South Kalispell firefighter Jacob Bellamy uses a bladder bag to defend the perimeter of a fire Thursday afternoon west of Kila. The fire approached a home but caused no damage to the structure. No one was injured in the fire. May 1, 2014 in Kila, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Columbia Falls Junior High Donation

Katheryn Maerz unloads bags of schools supplies she is donating to Columbia Falls Junior High. The supplies had been saved by her mother, who died March 27. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Columbia Falls Junior High Donation

Katie Mayer unloads bags of schools supplies she is donating to Columbia Falls Junior High. April 30, 2014 in Columbia Falls, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Crosstown Track

Flathead's Chade Gotner attempts to clear 6' 3 3/4" Tuesday afternoon during the crosstown track meet at Legends Stadium. April 29, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Flathead Sunset

Setting sun lights McWenneger Slough and the Swan Mountain Range Monday night east of Kalispell. April 28, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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MSU Students

Montana State University student KyleLee Hall demonstrates power poses while teaching stress management techniques Friday morning to a health class at Flathead High School. April 25, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Special Olympics

Tucker Negron, right, and Ken Salois share a laugh while on the awards podium Friday morning at Legends Stadium.

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Glacier vs. Hellgate Softball

Glacier's Tacey Howe hits a single in the bottom of the sixth to end the game Friday afternoon during Glacier's 12-2 victory over Missoula Hellgate at Kidsports Complex. April 25, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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MSU Students

Montana State University students Mitch Yoder, right, and KyleLee Hall teach stress management techniques Friday morning to a health class at Flathead High School. April 25, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Crosstown Softball

Glacier senior Hannah Atlee (left) smiles as she runs in after making the last out of the game Thursday afternoon during Glacier's win in the first game of a doubleheader against Flathead at Conrad Complex. April 24, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Pho Ly

Jon Ly fires up a pot of broth Wednesday afternoon at Pho Ly in Evergreen. Ly’s wife, Jinnie, prepares jalapenos in the background.

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Human Blue Ribbon

Supporters of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month form a human blue ribbon Wednesday afternoon on the hill at Lawrence Park in Kalispell. April 23, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Cubs

Lesley Quigg and her sons Carl and Reid are descendants of the first owner of Wrigley Field in Chicago. April 19, 2014 in Whitefish, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Whitefish Independent High School Dinner

Former student Tyler Ferguson, center, prepares food while other students prepare to wait tables Friday night during Whitefish Independent High School formal inner. April 18, 2014 in Whitefish, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Glacier Track

Glaicer's Hailee Bennett (right) runs against Bigfork's Matti McAnally in the 300-meter hurdle race Tuesday afternoon during a track meet at Glacier High School. April 22, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Flathead vs. Columbia Falls Softball

Flathead pitcher Kylee Beccari throws to first base Tuesday night during Flathead's victory over Columbia Falls. April 22, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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FVCC

Marion Foley Monday night during a candidate forum at Flathead Valley Community College. April 21, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Shodair Children's Hospital award

Jason Albin of Columbia Falls smiles while sitting next to his mother. Michelle. during a presentation naming Jason the 2104 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Champion for Montana on Thursday afternoon at the Badrock Fire Hall. Albin has phenylketornuria, a condition that prevents his body from breaking down certain proteins. (Patrick …

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CampaignSigns

Vehicles drive past campaign signs posted along the north side of Reserve Drive near Whitefish Stage Road. April 21, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Shodair Children's Hospital Award

Jason Albin of Columbia Falls smiles while sitting next to his mother Michelle during a presentation naming Jason the 2104 Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Champion for the state of Montana on Thursday afternoon at the Bad Rock Volunteer Fire Department. Albin has phenylketornuria, a condition that prevents his body from …

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Campaign signs

Vehicles drive past campaign signs posted along the north side of Reserve Drive near Whitefish Stage Road at the edge of Kalispell.

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Scans

Darlene Wilcock, front right, poses for a family photo during the Christmas season of 2002. The photo is one of the most recent of Wilcock before she was murdered in a Kalispell motel room the following April. (Photo provided by Holly Blouch)

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Bigfork Tennis

Bigfork's Lana Berg hits a shot Saturday morning during a tennis match at the Bigfork Athletic Club.

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Crosstown Tennis

Glacier's Kayla Harwood (left) and Kali Matheson slap hands after a point Friday afternoon during a crosstown tennis match between Glacier and Flathead at Flathead Valley Community Collge. April 18, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Shodair Children's Hospital Award

Jason Albin of Columbia Falls smiles while sitting next to his mother Michelle during a presentation naming Jason the 2104 Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Champion for the state of Montana on Thursday afternoon at the Bad Rock Volunteer Fire Department. Albin has phenylketornuria, a condition that prevents his body from …

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Rollover

Kalispell Police Department's Jason Parce and Kalispell Fire Department firefighter Doug Schwartz, left, inspect the scene of two-vehicle crash that left a truck on its side Thursday afternoon on U.S. 93 in front of Flathead Valley Community College. April 17, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Kalispell Brewing Company

Maggie Doherty and Cole Schneider Wednesday afternoon at Kalispell Brewing Company. April 2, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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2014 Flathead Valley Job Fair.

Kate Lennick, quality assurance specialist at LC Staffing, smiles while taking to a job fair attendee Wednesday afternoon during the 2014 Flathead Valley Job Fair held at Flathead Valley Community College. "It's been really steady," said Lennick. "We've been really impressed with the turnout." April 16, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. …

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Track

Flathead’s Chance Kittle and Glacier’s Brock Sandry battle it out during the 1600-meter run Tuesday afternoon at Legends Stadium. Kittle edged Sandry by .01 seconds for second place. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Autism Awareness Month

Travis Steffler, 5, puts his hands together during a yoga session Thursday afternoon at the Child Development Center in Evergreen. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Glacier Track

Glacier junior Keyawna Larson competes in the javelin Friday afternoon during Glacier's track dual against Great Falls High at Glacier High School. April 11, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Glacier vs Columbia Falls Softball

Glacier Kayla Russell fields a ball Friday evening during Columbia Falls' tie with Glacier at Columbia Falls High School. The score was 7-7 when the game was called due to light after nine innings. April 11, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Fifth Annual Crosstown Smoker

Flathead’s Ashlie Wise (right) lands a punch on Columbia Falls’ Krystan Jones Thursday night during the fifth annual Crosstown Smoker at the Flathead County Fairgrounds Trade Center. Wise won by unanimous decision. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Bigfork Invitational

Bigfork’s Ryder Trent watches a shot from the 12th fairway Thursday afternoon during the Bigfork Invitational at Eagle Bend Golf Course. Trent shot a 95.

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Columbia Falls vs. Polson

Polson senior catcher Jaylin Kenney (left) tags out Columbia Falls senior Tiffany Hummer (5) at the plate in the third inning Tuesday night during the Wildkats' loss to Polson at Columbia Falls High School. April 8, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Sidewalk surfacing

Crews from Sandon Construction work on the new sidewalk Monday afternoon along the east side of U.S. 93 between Conway Drive and Sunny View Lane in Kalispell. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Skim spectacular seals ski season

Brandon Kelman comes in like a wrecking ball dressed as Miley Cyrus Saturday afternoon during the Ninth Annual Whitefish Mountain Resort Pond Skim.

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Whitefish Mountain Resort Pond Skim

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FHS/GHS vs CMR/GFalls

Flathead senior Connor Roetigg eyes the ball as he prepares to return a serve Saturday afternoon during his No. 1 singles match against C.M. Russell’s Asad Khattak at Flathead Valley Community College. Khattak won 7-5, 7-5.

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Creston Auction

An auctioneer takes a bid Saturday morning during the 48th Annual Creston Auction. April 5, 2014 in Creston, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Truman Creek Road Fire

Thick smoke blocks the sun as fire crews respond to a fully-engulfed home Friday morning on Truman Creek Road near Kila . April 4, 2014 in Kila, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Waxing moon

A waxing crescent moon is seen through the trees Tuesday night from Kalispell.

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Barb Abbott

Barb Abbott is retiring as art teacher at the Kalispell Senior Center.

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Mountain snow keeps piling up

Visitors take pictures near Lake McDonald Tuesday afternoon in Glacier National Park. Snowpack is well above average in the high country.

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Glacier National Park/North Fork

Tourists walk on the frozen Lake McDonald Tuesday afternoon in Glacier National Park. April 1, 2014 in Glacier, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Marc Ducharme

Marc Ducharme is general manager of the Glacier Division of Xanterra Parks and Resorts. March 26, 2014 in ColumbiaFalls, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Prom

Darrian Morrison, right, and Gabriel White find a secluded area to share a dance Saturday night during prom at Flathead High School. March 22, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Barb Abbott

Barb Abbott is retiring as art teacher at the Kalispell Senior Center. March 28, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Cheryl Fritz

Cheryl Fritz Thursday afternoon at Linderman Education Center in Kalispell. March 27, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Snowy Mountain

Vehicles travel along U.S. 93 Friday night as the sun sets on Big Mountain. The snow keeps piling up at Whitefish Mountain Resort, with almost 2 feet of new snow in the past week and a current base of 135 inches of snow at the summit.

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Marc Ducharme

Marc Ducharme is general manager of the Glacier Division of Xanterra Parks and Resorts. March 26, 2014 in ColumbiaFalls, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Razzamataz

Razzamataz performs Wednesday afternoon at the Montana Veterans' Home in Columbia Falls. March 26, 2014 in ColumbiaFalls, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Habitat for Humanity donation

A pallet of manufactured lumber studs is unloaded Wednesday afternoon at Habitat for Humanity’s Columbia Falls Affordable Housing project. Plum Creek donated 700 studs that will be used for framing two more houses.

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Montana Innocence Project

Peter Neufeld, co-founder of the Innocence Project, talks to forensic science and corrections students Tuesday afternoon at Flathead Valley Community College.

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Bigfork Basketball

Players sign autographs after the banner unveiling Tuesday night at Bigfork High School. March 25, 2014 in , Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Les Schwab Shootout

Flathead senior Matt Quist (13) jumps over freshman Kelsey Noland-Gillespie during the dunk contest Tuesday evening at the 13th Annual Les Scwab Shoot Out at Whitefish High School. March 25, 2014 in , Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Rocky Mountain Classic

Kash Wilson of Gooding, Idaho, rides during the bareback event Saturday night during the second performance of the 2014 Rocky Mountain Classic PRCA Rodeo at Majestic Valley Arena.

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Rocky Mountain Classic PRCA Rodeo

Friday night during the first night of the Rocky Mountain Classic PRCA Rodeo at Majestic Valley Arena. March 21, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Rocky Mountain Classic PRCA Rodeo

Dan Yates of Red Lodge leaps off his horse during the steer wrestling Friday night during the first night of the Rocky Mountain Classic PRCA Rodeo at Majestic Valley Arena. March 21, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Columbia Falls Stage washout

Flathead County Road and Bridge workers inspect a large washout Thursday afternoon on Columbia Falls Stage Road.

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Wind tunnel experiments

Children perform wind tunnel experiments Wednesday afternoon at ImagineIF Kalispell. March 19, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Don K

Don Kaldschmidt worked with the Whitefish Architectural Review Committee and Subaru to meet certain design standards both groups required for the new Subaru showroom. March 10, 2014 in Whitefish, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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FVCC Intramural Basketball

Players stretch between games Tuesday night during a Flathead Valley Community College Intramural basketball game at Stillwater Christian School. March 11, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Sabrina Wisher

Sabrina Wisher jokes around with her daughter Mikayla in the office of Wisher Salvage in Kalispell on Thursday afternoon. March 13, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Green Hyundai

Ricky Franks poses outside Green Hyundai in Evergreen on Thursday afternoon.

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An evening with Dr. Ben Carson

A crowd of 1,300 people filled the Trade Center at the Flathead County Fairgrounds on Thursday night to hear Dr. Ben Carson speak at Stillwater Christian School’s annual fundraising event.

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Sabrina and Mikayla Wisher

Sabrina Wisher with her daughter Mikayla at Wisher Salvage in Kalispell on March 13.

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Flathead Lake Scenic

A view of Flathead Lake Thursday morning seen from West Shore State Park. March 13, 2014 in West Shore, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Flooding

Flooding on Riztman Lane in Village Greens. March 10, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Flooding on Whitefish Stage

Flooding along Whitefish Stage. March 10, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Flooding on Whitefish Stage Road

Rainfall combined with warm weather that melted snow contributed to flooding along Whitefish Stage Road and other areas of the Flathead Valley.

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Trumpeter Swans

Canada geese and trumpeter swans in a field Monday morning near the intersection of U.S. 2 and Montana 40. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Arena Cross

A rider loses control at the start of a race Saturday night during the second night of Arena Cross at Majestic Valley Arena. March 8, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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FHS vs GHS Basketball

Glacier girls celebrate their victory over Flathead on Friday night at Glacier High School.

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Play-in Basketball

Glacier junior forward Birelle Bumgarner (31) goes for a loose ball Friday night during the second of half of Glacier's victory over Flathead at Glacier High School. March 7, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Crash

Kalispell Fire and Police respond to a vehicle rolled over Friday afternoon. The SUV rolled after being struck by van at the intersection of Center Street and Second Avenue East in Kalispell. March 7, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Flathead Footlball

Flathead High School head football coach Russell McCarvel stands on the sidelines during a Class AA game with Great Falls High at Legends Stadium on Sept. 7, 2012.

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Flathead County Science Fair

Nation Park Service ranger Jamie Dawson measures the wingspan of West Valley sixth-grader Emma Paulson Tuesday afternoon during the Flathead County Science Fair in the Expo Building at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.. March 4, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Armor Anodizing

Ed Thielman, manager of the gun barrel processing facility, lowers a rack of barrels into a manganese phosphate bath Tuesday afternoon at Armor Anodizing. March 4, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Snow Removal

City of Kalispell workers clear snow from blocked storm drains Thursday afternoon along 13th Street. March 6, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Glacier versus Columbia Falls basketball

Columbia Falls senior Alex Presnell (left) drives past Glacier senior Evan Epperly Thursday night during Glacier's matchup against Columbia Falls at Glacier High school. Jan. 16, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Columbia Falls versus Bigfork basketball

Columbia Falls senior Jared Trinastich (35) pulls up to shoot Thursday night during the Vikings victory over the Wildcats at Bigfork High School Feb. 6, 2014 in Bigfork, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Horses and deer

A horse chases off a whitetail deer that ate its hay Wednesday morning in a field off Conrad Drive. March 5, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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FredsConstruction

Crews work on the new Freds Appliance building Wednesday morning south of Kalispell. March 5, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Flathead versus Hellgate

Flathead senior Jenessa Heine is fouled as she puts up a shot Tuesday night during Flathead's victory over Hellgate at Flathead High School. March 4, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Bighorn Sheep

Wildlife biologists perform health tests on a bighorn ram Wednesday morning at Big Arm State Park. The sheep are not tranquilized but blindfold to help keep them calm during the tests. Feb. 26, 2014 in Big Arm, Montana. (© Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Nancy Cawdrey

Nancy Cawdrey stands in front of one of her paintings Wednesday afternoon at her studio near Creston. Feb. 19, 2014 in Creston, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Northwestern A Divisionals

Polson senior point guard Andrew Weltz (14) puts up a shot Thursday night during the Northwestern A Divisional tournament at Glacier High School. Feb. 27, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Sheep capture

A helicopter lowers five bighorn sheep to Big Arm State Park Wednesday morning after the sheep were captured on Wild Horse Island. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks planned to capture 60 bighorn sheep from the island to relocate to other herds near Kootenai Falls and the southern Cabinet Mountains.

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Glacier versus Hellgate

Glacier senior guard Evan Epperly (10) is fouled as he puts up a shot Tuesday night during Glacier's loss at home to Missoula Hellgate. Feb. 25, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Proud on the podium

Kjell Myraas of Butte celebrates his bronze medal in Alpine Slalom on Tuesday morning during the medals ceremony for the Special Olympics Montana 2014 State Winter Games at Whitefish Mountain Resort.

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Special Olympics Parade

Teams gather on 3rd Street Sunday afternoon before the opening ceremonies parade for Special Olympics in downtown Whitefish. Feb. 23, 2014 in Whitefish, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Pond Hockey Classic

Spectators and competitors cover the ice Saturday afternoon during the Pond Hockey Classic at Foys Lake. Feb. 22, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Great Horned Owl Release

Kari Gabriel removes the Great Horned Owl from a cage Friday afternoon near Creston. The owl was being cared for by Gabriel at Montana Wild Wings Recovery Center after it was hit by a vehicle on the first of the year. Feb. 21, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter …

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Pond Hockey Classic

Team Stick Fix Six from Calgary, Alberta warms up by the fire before their second game of the day Saturday afternoon during the Pond Hockey Classic at Foys Lake. Feb. 22, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Montana Pond Hockey Classic

Madison River Brewing’s Lauren Erickson-Viereck high fives spectators after scoring a goal Saturday evening.

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Flathead versus Helena Capital

Helena Capital senior Carson Dummer (42) shoots over Flathead senior Matt Quist (52) Saturday afternoon during Western AA basketball action at Flathead High School.

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Glacier's Bryan Michaels

Glacier senior wing Bryan Michaels (11) passes the ball under pressure during Western AA basketball action with top-ranked Helena Capital at Glacier High School in this 2014 file photo.

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Glacier versus Helena Capital basketball

Glacier senior wing Kyler Harkins (left) slips after Helena Capital’s Kyle Nickol (3) steals the ball during Western AA basketball action Friday night at Glacier High School.

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Great Horned Owl Release

Kari Gabriel removes the Great Horned Owl from a cage Friday afternoon near Creston. The owl was being cared for by Gabriel at Montana Wild Wings Recovery Center after it was hit by a vehicle on the first of the year. Feb. 21, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter …

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7B District Tournament

Bigfork junior Riley Coleman (right) steals the ball from Thompson Falls senior guard Erica Sorlie Thursday night during a District 7B tournament semifinal game at Bigfork.

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Pheasants

Pheasants in a field Wednesday afternoon near Creston. Feb. 19, 2014 in Creston, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Sock Hop at Whitefish Care and Rehab

Activities director Roberta Maness, right, dances with resident Verda Johnson Friday afternoon during their first annual Sock Hop dance at Whitefish Care and Rehab. Feb. 14, 2014 in Whitefish, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Sen. Max Baucus

U.S. Sen. Max Baucus smiles during his 96th “work day” in Montana on Aug. 8, 2013, in the North Fork area.

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Flathead versus Missoula Sentinel basketball

Flathead freshman guard Tiana Johnson (left) fights for a rebound with Missoula Sentinel senior forward Olivia Roberts Friday night during Flathead's home loss to Missoula Sentinel. Feb. 14, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Glacier versus Missoula Sentinel basketball

Glacier senior wing Bryan Michaels (left) keeps the ball away from Missoula Sentinel defender Austin Violette (right) Thursday night during Glacier's home matchup against Missoula Sentinel. Sentinel won 56-50. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Recycled Skateboards International

Devin and Lisa Kelly discuss Recycled Skateboards International Monday morning at their home in Whitefish.

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Smiths Valentine strawberries

A customer picks up a chocolate-covered strawberry as Karissa Greenhagen dips more strawberries Thursday afternoon at Smith's in Kalispell. Feb. 13, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Mary Hollensteiner

Former U.S. Olympian Mary Hollensteiner lives near Somers and works at the Summit in Kalispell.

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Out with the old, in with the new

Robinson Sand & Gravel crews tear down the Town Pump convenience store and Magic Diamond Casino Wednesday morning at the intersection of Reserve Drive and U.S. 2 in Evergreen. A new convenience store and casino, built by Swank Enterprises starting in mid-July last year, is now open for business. A …

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Town Pump construction

Robinson Sand & Gravel began tearing down the Town Pump convenience store and Magic Diamond Casino Tuesday at the intersection of Reserve Drive and U.S. 2 in Kalispell. The new convenience store and casino, built by Swank Enterprises starting in mid-July last year, is now open for business. A new …

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AA Band Festival rehearsal

Flathead and Helena Capital high school bands practice in the band room Monday afternoon during rehearsal for the AA Band Festival at Flathead High School. A concert will be held tonight at 7 p.m. featuring bands from Flathead, Bozeman, Glacier and Helena Capital high schools in the Flathead auditorium. (Patrick …

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Whitefish Winter Carnival Parade

Jack Fairchild performs rope tricks Saturday afternoon during the Whitefish Winter Carnival Parade. "I was born with a rope in my hand," said Fairchild.

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Glacier versus Helena Capital basketball

Glacier senior center Cassi Hashley (21) is fouled by Helena Capital senior Sierra Bignell while going up for a shot Saturday afternoon at Glacier High School.

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Flathead versus Helena Capital basketball

Flathead sophomore guard Stephanie Wilson (12) looks to pass while being guarded by Helena Capital junior Rayna Pilgeram (24) Friday night during Western AA play at Flathead High School.

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Columbia Falls versus Bigfork basketball

Bigfork senior Christian Evans (left) blocks a layup attempt by Columbia Falls junior guard Trevor Houston Thursday night during the Vikings victory over the Wildcats at Bigfork High School Feb. 6, 2014 in Bigfork, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Obit DePratu

Bob DePratu

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Bob DePratu

Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake Bob DePratu at his home Wednesday morning in Whitefish. Wednesday, March, 14, 2012 in Whitefish, Mont.

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Columbia Falls versus Polson wrestling

Columbia Falls senior Zayne Brunz (right) tries to trip Polson senior Jared Young in their 145-pound match Friday night at Columbia Falls..

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Glacier sweeps crosstown basketball

Glacier senior post Kevin Malloy (35) blocks the shot of Flathead senior Chandler Escalante (23) Thursday night during the second half of the crosstown basketball game at Glacier High School.

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Crosstown Basketball

Glacier senior guard Tanner Olsen (14) goes for a loose ball Thursday night during the first half of the crosstown matchup between Glacier and Flathead at Glacier High School. Jan. 30, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Glacier's Kris Salonen

Glacier head coach Kris Salonen talks to her team during the second half of Glacier's crosstown victory over Flathead at Glacier High School. on Jan. 30, 2014. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Flathead coach Lisa Hendrickson

Flathead head coach Lisa Hendrickson talks to her team during the second half of Glacier's crosstown victory over Flathead at Glacier High School in this 2014 file photo. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Whitefish Bike Retreat

Lego, a red heeler, follows part-time employee Vincent Erickson as he rides back to the office Monday morning at the Whitefish Bike Retreat. Jan. 27, 2014 in Whitefish, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Glacier Speech and Debate

Kyersten Siebenaler takes notes while Josie Jolly makes a Legislative Debate presentation Tuesday evening during speech and debate practice at Glacier High School. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Flathead versus Big Sky wrestling

Flathead 160-pound wrestler Anthony Wright (bottom) fights for position against Missoula Big Sky's Jason Riekena Tuesday night during Flathead's loss to Big Sky. Jan. 28, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Woodland Skate Park

A little snow doesn't stop skateboarders and bike riders from using Woodland Skate Park on Monday afternoon in Woodland Park. Jan. 27, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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The 2014 World Ski Joring Championships

The 2014 World Ski Joring Championships were held Saturday afternoon at the Whitefish Airport.

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Columbia Falls versus Frenchtown basketball

Columbia Falls sophomore guard Miranda Livingston (30) drives past Frenchtown sophomore Allie Moe (23) during Saturday’s Northwestern A girls basketball game at Columbia Falls.

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Crash

A man is taken into custody after Kalispell Police Department responded to a vehicle versus building crash Friday afternoon at Posh 125 Salon in Kalispell. Jan. 24, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Ski Joring World Championships

Ryan Ferrian, dressed as Spider-Man, holds a ski while making his way to the finish line after crashing off a jump.

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Craft Brewers Cup

Former NHL star Lanny McDonald brings the puck up the ice Friday afternoon during the first game of the third annual Craft Brewers Cup at the Woodland Park ice rink. Games continue today starting at 7:30 a.m. with the championship game scheduled for 4:30 p.m.. There will also be a …

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Flathead versus Columbia Falls Basketball

Flathead senior Blaine Newman shoots over two defenders Friday night during the matchup between Flathead and Columbia Falls at Flathead High School. Jan. 24, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Brewers Cup

Former NHL star Lanny McDonald brings the puck up the ice Friday afternoon during the first game of the third annual Craft Brewers Cup at the Woodland Ice Rink. Games continue Saturday starting at 7:30 a.m. with the championship game scheduled for 4:30 p.m. There will also be a Craft …

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Wheaton's Cycle

Wheaton's Cycle mechanic Mark Christensen tunes up a winter touring bike Thursday afternoon at the Kalispell bicycle shop. Jan. 23, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Battling back

Glacier Nationals Captain Paul Kinder stands on the ice during introductions before the Nationals’ game against Great Falls Dec. 12 at the Stumptown Ice Den in Whitefish, Montana.

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Beam me up

A Swank Enterprises worker guides structural steel into place Friday morning at the construction site for the expansion of the Sportsman & Ski Haus store in north Kalispell. Swank is building a 25,000-square-foot addition to the east side of Sportsman.

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Somers Scenic

A scenic view of Somers Bay seen Friday morning from U.S. 93. Jan. 17, 2014 in Somers, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Glacier versus Columbia Falls basketball

Thursday night during Glacier's matchup against Columbia Falls at Glacier High school. Jan. 16, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Glacier National Park

Visitors check out Haystack Creek in June 2013 near Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park. Final statistics show almost 2.2 million people visited Glacier last year. (Patrick Cote file photo/Daily Inter Lake)

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Snowshoeing in Glacier National Park

Hikers walk along Ox-Bow Trail Saturday during a guided snowshoe hike from the Apgar Visitors Center in Glacier National Park. Jan. 11, 2014 in Glacier National Park, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Mark Flatau

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Stillwater Christian versus Glacier JV Basketball

Glacier junior Tucker Rauthe shoots over Stillwater Christian defenders Tuesday night during Stillwater Christian's matchup against Glacier junior varsity at Stillwater Christian School. Jan. 14, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Kalispell Public Schools Superintendent interviews

Mark Flatau interviews for the Kalispell Public Schools Superintendent position Monday night at Kalispell Middle School. Jan. 13, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Darlene Schottle

Kalispell Public Schools superintendent Darlene Schottle. Jan. 8, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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United States Ski Association Northern Division Youth Ski League Series

Racers compete Saturday afternoon in a United States Ski Association Northern Division Youth Ski League Series race at Whitefish Mountain Resort Jan. 11, 2014 in Whitefish, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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MedEquip

A customer browses the shoulder braces Friday afternoon at Kalispell Medical Equipment. Jan. 10, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Glacier vs Big Sky Basketball

Glacier senior Bryan Michaels shoots over two Missoula Big Sky defenders Friday night during Western AA basketball play at Glacier High School. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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GHS Wrestling

Glacier junior Jacob Ferkin (top) pins Missoula Sentinel sophomore Gabe Peppenger in the 160-pound match Thursday night at Glacier High School.

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Stillwater Christian School Newspaper

Hudson and Wynne take notes during an interview.

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Outlaw no more

Yesco workers take down the old Outlaw Inn sign Wednesday afternoon to make way for a new sign with the new GuestHouse Inn & Suites branding.

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Darlene Schottle

Kalispell Public Schools superintendent Darlene Schottle. Jan. 8, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Outlaw Inn

Spence Fowler cuts off brackets while taking down the old Outlaw Inn sign Wednesday afternoon to install a new sign with the new GuestHouse Inn & Suites branding. The new sign will be attached to current sign structure and feature an electronic reader board. Jan. 8, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. …

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Glacier Polson Basketball

Glacier senior Cassi Hashley (21) goes for a loose ball Tuesday night during Glacier's home victory over Polson. Jan. 7, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Doug Rauthe

Community Action Partnership director Doug Rauthe. Dec. 26, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Wrestling

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Sledding

Jasper Bench, 3, sleds with his grandmother Terri McAllister Thursday afternoon at Kidsports Complex in north Kalispell. Jan. 2, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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KRMC Newborn

Travyn Eric Lee Thornton was born six pounds, 12 ounces and 19 inches long at 5:22 a.m. on January 1st to parents Eric Thornton and Jessica Skokan. Jan. 2, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Polar Bear Plunge

Several participants wore costumes Wednesday afternoon during the annual Polar Bear Plunge at The Raven in Woods Bay.. Jan. 1, 2014 in Woods Bay, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Playing into First Night

Montana Highlanders pipe major Rod Douglas leads the procession Tuesday afternoon during the First Night Flathead Commencement Parade at the Kalispell Center Mall.

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Construction near Cabela's

A worker makes adjustments Thursday afternoon on one of the construction projects near Cabela's in Kalispell. Dec. 26, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Demersville Cemetery

Demersville Cemetery contains graves dating back to the 1880s, although sporadic record-keeping has become a problem for the historic cemetery.

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Ice show

Director Chad Goodwin gives pointers during a recent rehearsal for Glacier Skate Academy’s “Christmas For All” ice show. The skating showcase, which features local skaters of all ages as well as professional guest skater Amanda Billings, takes place Saturday at Stumptown Ice Den in Whitefish.

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Ice show rehearsal

Glacier Skate Academy rehearses for its Christmas ice show at Stumptown Ice Den in Whitefish.

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Doug Rauthe

Community Action Partnership director Doug Rauthe. Dec. 26, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Bald Eagle

A bald eagle Thursday afternoon near Creston. Dec. 19, 2013 in Creston, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Canada Lynx

Kevin Moore with his Canada Lynx at his home near Creston. Dec. 19, 2013 in Creston, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Active Senior: Virgil Walter

Virgil Walter recounts his time in the Navy and working as a logger. Dec. 10, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Banner day on Big Mountain

Skiers cut tracks underneath Chair 7 Friday morning at Whitefish Mountain Resort.

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Whitefish Mountain Resort

Snow flies on a foggy Friday morning at Whitefish Mountain Resort. Dec. 20, 2013 in Whitefish, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Flathead Polson Basketball

Flathead senior Tommie Owens (14) looks to pass as he fights his way past two Polson defenders Thursday night during a nonconference basketball game at Flathead High School.

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Shining Starla

Starla Hilliard Barnes, her husband Shannon Barnes and their daughter Elissiah pose for a Christmas portrait at their Kalispell home. Family and friends are trying to raise $100,000 for walking braces and a specialized rehabilitation for Starla, who was paralyzed in a hit-and-run accident four and a half years ago …

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Whitefish High School update

The new weight room at Whitefish High School is finished. Dec. 17, 2013 in Whitefish, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Canada Lynx

Kevin Moore's Canada Lynx is 19 years old. Dec. 19, 2013 in Creston, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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2013 Favorite Pictures

Dave Nielsen of Vauxhall, Alberta, sports a feathered cap Friday night during Oktoberfest at Depot Park in Whitefish. Oct. 4, 2013 in Whitefish, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Boat race

Boats line up into starting position July 30 before a Del’s Tuesday Night Series sailing race put on by the North Flathead Yacht Club in Somers.

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In the cards

Finney Manchala is making Christmas cards to raise money to help send children in India to school.

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Linderman Education Center

Jodi Barber, right, helps students Mariah Fritz and Mitchell Desjarlais with classwork Dec. 18 at Linderman Education Center in Kalispell.

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Rodeo

A tie-down roper flips his calf Aug. 17 during the final night of the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.

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Finney Manchala

Finney Manchala displays one of his Christmas cards.

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Whitefish High School construction

Construction continues at Whitefish High School.

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Starla Barnes

Starla Barnes with her husband, Shannon, and her father, Zeph Hilliad, holding her daughter Elissiah. Dec. 17, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Spectacular sunset

The sun sets on the Mission Mountains Monday near Ronan.

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Jim Vashro

Jim Vashro, regional fisheries manager. Dec. 13, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Angela Raduk Miller

Angela Raduk Miller wrote a book. Dec. 4, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Christmas at Our House preparation

Trinity Lutheran School seventh graders Bria Anderson, left, and Molly Tretter peel potatoes Friday morning in preparation for Christmas at Our House at the National Guard Armory north of Kalispell. Dec. 13, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Jim Vashro

Jim Vashro, regional fisheries manager. Dec. 13, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Angela Raduk Miller

Angela Raduk Miller wrote a book. Dec. 4, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Nationals Hockey

Great Falls Americans defenseman Donovan Mattfeldt (13) checks Glacier Nationals defenseman Corbin Emery (right) Thursday night in the second period of an American West Hockey League game at the Stumptown Ice Den in Whitefish.

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Boys and Girls Club

Children decorate snowman drawings at Boys and Girls Club of Glacier Country's Evergreen location.

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Shepherd's Hand Clinic dental program

Doctors Young Stebbins-Han, right, and Bob Bowman talk with a patient Monday night during at the Shepherd's Hand Clinic at Christ Lutheran Church in Whitefish.

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Whitefish choirs performs for the troops

Community members join in with Whitefish High School choirs during a staged performance of We Wish You a Merry Christmas Wednesday evening at the Whitefish Performance Arts center that was filmed to be sent to troops overseas. Dec. 11, 2013 in Whitefish, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Burned-down house

The remains of a house that burned down in Columbia Falls. Dec. 11, 2013 in Columbia Falls, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Whitefish vs Flathead Basketball

Flathead's Tommie Owens grabs a rebound underneath the Whitefish basket Tuesday night during Flathead's victory over Whitefish at Whitefish High School. Dec. 10, 2013 in Whitefish, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Active Senior: Joyce Moon

Pictures of Joyce Moon during her most recent hike. Dec. 5, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Evening stroll

As snow begins to fly a couple takes an evening stroll Monday through Lawrence Park. Dec. 9, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Glacier Park International crash

Emergency vehicles line up where a small plane crashed near the runway Monday morning at Glacier Park International Airport. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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FHS vs Butte Wrestling

Flathead’s Hunter Rush (right) looks to his bench for advice as he tries to pin Butte’s Tyler Casey Friday afternoon during a wrestling dual at Flathead High School. Rush won the 98-pound match by a technical fall, 18-2. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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GHS vs Butte Wrestling

Glacier’s Arik Lybeck throws Butte’s Kadin Schonsberg during a wrestling dual Friday at Glacier High School. Lybeck won the 152-pound match by pin in 3:17.

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FHS Choir

The Flathead High School choir performs Thursday night at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kalispell. The Freedom from Religion Foundation and the American Civil Liberties Union had asked the choir, as well as choirs from Glacier and Whitefish high schools, not to sing at the church's …

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Bigfork

The outline of a snow angel Wednesday afternoon in Bigfork. Dec. 4, 2013 in Bigfork, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Jesco Marine and Power Sports

Jesco Marine and Power Sports has a paved test track for customers try out products. Dec. 5, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Frozen River

Trees are reflected in the icy waters of the Swan River Wednesday afternoon near Bigfork. Dec. 4, 2013 in Bigfork, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Creston Rainbow

A rainbow forms in the clouds Wednesday afternoon near Creston. Dec. 4, 2013 in Bigfork, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Sen. Tester tours Creative Sales

Sen. Jon Tester, right, tours the Creative Sales Company manufacturing facility with owner Gary Byers Tuesday afternoon in Columbia Falls. One of Creative Sales Company's most popular products is The Big Bobber, a floating cooler shaped like a fishing bobber. Dec. 3, 2013 in Columbia Falls, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter …

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Active Senior

Helen Hensleigh. Nov. 26, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Crash on the roundabout

Smith Valley firefighters respond to the site of a rollover Tuesday morning. A gooseneck trailer flipped at the roundabout on the U.S. 93 Alternate Route at Foy’s Lake Road in Kalispell.

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Snow Features

David Browning braves the cold weather Monday afternoon in downtown Kalispell. A winter storm warning has been issued for the Flathead and Mission Valleys and remains in effect until 1 a.m. on Wednesday. Dec. 2, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Lance Isaak

Lance Isaak is program director for Flathead Youth Home in Kalispell. Nov. 5, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Small Business Saturday

Andrew Suderman of Calgary searches through shirts for sale Saturday morning at Western Outdoor in downtown Kalispell during Small Business Saturday.

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Kalispell Parade

Floats drive past the Flathead County Courthouse Friday night during the Christmas City of the North in downtown Kalispell. Nov. 29, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Black Friday shopping

Customers camp outside Cabela's Outpost Thursday night in preparation for the 5 a.m. opening Friday. The first 600 people in line received prizes. Nov. 28, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Sykes Thanksgiving Dinner

Store manager Patti Nelson anticipated serving 750 to 950 dinners at the Skyes' Restaurant for Thanksgiving. Nov. 28, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Three-vehicle crash

Firefighters investigate a three-vehicle crash Tuesday morning at the intersection of Northridge Drive and U.S. 93 in Kalispell. No one was injured.

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Plane crash

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Cat Griz Football

University of Montana junior quarterback Jordan Johnson (10) throws the ball Satuday afternoon during the matchup between Montana State University and University of Montana in Bozeman.Nov. 23, 2013 in Bozeman, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Class AA Football Championship

Glacier's Zach Dennehy (75), Connor Davis (9) and Bryce Brenden (42) react Friday night after the Wolfpack's loss in the Class AA football championship against Bozeman at Van Winkle Stadium in Bozeman.

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Cabela's Food Donation

Cabela's employees help Al Erickson, left, load food donations into a truck Thursday afternoon outside Cabela's in Kalispell. The 770 pounds were collected as part of a company wide food drive and were given to the Northwest Veteran's Food Pantry in Kalipsell. Nov. 21, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily …

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Wolfpack Football

Evan Epperly runs the ball Friday night during Glacier's 51-7 victory over C.M. Russell in the Class AA semifinal playoff game at Legends Stadium. Nov. 15, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Bypass Opening

Road crew members remove traffic cones Thursday morning blocking the entrance to the U.S. 93 Alternate Route from Reserve Loop. The newest section of the U.S. 93 bypass opened to public traffic at around noon on Thursday. Nov. 21, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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TED Talks

Dr. Ruth Wrightsman, Associate Professor of Biology, discusses how bacteria communicate Tuesday evening during the first night of Best of TED Festival in the Arts and Technology Building at Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell. Nov. 19, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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High Country Carvers

Renn Corrigan, left, shows off a technique to create spirals in a wood carving Monday afternoon during the weekly meeting of the High Country Carvers at the Evergreen Fire Department. Nov. 18, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Roller Derby

Big Mountain Misfits jammer Jenny from the Block (right) fights her way past Snake Pit Derby Dames blocker Honey Ryder Saturday afternoon during the roller derby bout in the Trade Center at the Flathead Valley Fairgrounds in Kalispell. Nov. 16, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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KATS Swim Meet

Antoinette Popp of the KATS races in the 100-yard butterfly Saturday morning during the KATS Swim meet at The Summit in Kalispell. Nov. 16, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Jack King

Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake Wednesday afternoon in Kalispell. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012 in Kalispell, Montana.

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Wolfpack Football

Friday night during Glacier's 51-7 victory over C.M. Russell in the Class AA semifinal playoff game at Legends Stadium. Nov. 15, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Griz Football

Joel Rosenberg played for the University of Montana football team. Nov. 7, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Mark Harwood at Swank

Mark Harwood, a project superintendent at Swank Enterprises and a player on MSU’s 1984 national championship team, poses with a bobcat mounted on the wall at Swank’s office in Kalispell. The cat was shot by Jim Noffsinger, also a Swank employee and ardent Bobcat fan.

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Cat fans

Dean and Barb Swank. Nov. 14, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana.

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Cat Fans

Dean and Barb Swank. Nov. 14, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Old School Records

Connor Crevier adjusts the volume of the stereo Wednesday afternoon at Old School Records. Nov. 13, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Fall fishing

Anglers fish from a canoe on McWenneger Slough east of Kalispell during a sunny afternoon on Wednesday.

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Glacier Volleyball

Glacier High School’s Cassi Hashley (21) goes up for a kill at the net during Glacier’s home victory over Missoula Big Sky on Oct. 3. Hannah Atlee (28) looks on.

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Flathead Volleyball

Flathead High School’s Jessica Simmons (17) and Timi Severson (14) go up for a block during a home match with Missoula Sentinel on Oct. 8.

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Rising Mountains Assisted Living Center

Consultant Mike Felt looks over one of the rooms Wednesday afternoon at The Rising Mountains Assisted Living Center. Construction on the facility north of Bigfork is nearing completion and Felt hopes to be finished by the end of the year. Nov. 13, 2013 in Bigfork, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Veterans Day essay winner

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Ben and Butchie Ryan

Ben Ryan in the room Thursday morning at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls. Nov. 7, 2013 in Columbia Falls, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Glacier Football

Brandon Purdy (41) kicks an extra point Friday night during Glacier's 59-41 victory over Missoula Sentinel at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula. Oct. 11, 2013 in Missoula, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Lord of the Flies

Jaben Wood looks up after his character Simon is stabbed Thursday night during a rehearsal for Lord of the Flies at Flathead High School. Nov. 7, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Glacier Football

Brandon Purdy (41) kicks an extra point Friday night during Glacier's 59-41 victory over Missoula Sentinel at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula. Oct. 11, 2013 in Missoula, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Time OUT Indoor Playground

Natalie Mayhew plays with her son Nolan, 3, Thursday afternoon at Time OUT Indoor Playground in Kalispell. Nov. 7, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Lance Isaak

Lance Isaak is program director for Flathead Youth Home in Kalispell. Nov. 5, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Outlaw Hotel and Convention Center

Various pieces of furniture fill the hallway while renovation work is done Wednesday after noon at the Outlaw Hotel and Convention Center in Kalispell. Nov. 6, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Piling up

A front-end loader piles up leaves Wednesday afternoon on Fifth Avenue East in Kalispell. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Crosstown Volleyball

Thursday night during Glacier's victory over Flathead in a crosstown volleyball match at Glacier High School. Oct. 10, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Flathead Volleyball

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Snowy woods

Snow covers trees in Krause Basin east of Creston Monday, Nov. 4.

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Krause Basin snow features

Snow scenics Monday morning in Krause Basin east of Creston Nov. 4, 2013 near Creston, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Bigfork Football

Bigfork senior Boyd Rieke (13) celebrates after a defensive stop Saturday afternoon during Class B opening-round football playoff action with Townsend in Bigfork.

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Crosstown Football

Glacier WIDE RECEIVER Sam McCamley (18) breaks the tackle of a Flathead defender and dives for the end zone to score the first touchdown in the seventh annual crosstown football game Friday night at Legends Stadium.

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Mike Baker

Director of Kalispell City Parks & Recreation Mike Baker poses for a photo in Woodland Park on Thursday morning. Oct. 24, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Playoff Soccer

Flathead junior keeper Zoe Zander makes a save Thursday afternoon during Flathead's 3-2 playoff victory over Missoula Big Sky at Kidsports Complex.

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Kalispell Scenic

Light from the setting sun illuminates autumn-colored trees Thursday afternoon evening in Kalispell. Oct. 24, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Cabela's

Employees are trained in the fishing department Thursday morning at the new Cabela’s Outpost store in Kalispell.

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Geocaching Event at FVCC

Participants enter coordinates into their GPS units Saturday morning during a geocaching event at Flathead Valley Community College. Oct. 19, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Kim Morisaki

Montana West Economic Development and Hockey Association Leader Kim Morisaki. Oct. 21, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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SmartLam Laminated Wood Products

SmartLam product development manager Pete Kobelt looks over a stack of cross laminated timber products Tuesday afternoon at the SmartLam plant in Columbia Falls. Oct. 22, 2013 in Columbia Falls, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Breast Cancer Survior

Joan Werner is a breast cancer survivor. Oct. 21, 2013 in Columbia Falls, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Joan Werner

Joan Werner found out she had breast cancer in 2008 through a mammogram, and has been a promoter of regular wellness checks ever since.

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Conrad Mansion

Judy Fretheim, right, and Pattie Ormiston hang garland Monday afternoon at Conrad Mansion in Kalispell. Oct. 21, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Whitefish Soccer

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Glacier vs Capital Football

Glacier junior wide receiver Sam McCamley (18) hauls in a pass near the sideline Friday night during Glacier game with Helena Capital at Legends Stadium.

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Stillwater Christian Volleyball

Stillwater junior outside hitter Sarah Paolini (3) keeps the ball in play Thursday night during the Cougars’ nonconference match against Flathead’s JV/sophomore squad at Stillwater Christian School.

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Time capsule cermony

Collette Box, director of Child Developmental Discovery Center, inserts her statement into a capsule Tuesday evening during a burial ceremony for a time capsule at Discover Development Center. Oct. 15, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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North Valley Hospital

Robotics coordinator Randy Mansfield watches as Mark Sanman, right, plays with a da Vinci Surgical System robot Tuesday afternoon during an open house for the new surgical suite at North Valley Hospital in Whitefish. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Time capsule ceremony

Students wait with cups of dirt to help fill in the hole as Collette Box buries a time capsule Tuesday evening during a ceremony at Discovery Developmental Center.

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High Country Carvers

Jim Jensen works on a carving for a hand rail Monday night at the Evergreen Fire Station during the weekly High Country Carvers meeting. Oct. 7, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Flathead Volleyball

Junior Jessica Simmons sets the ball Tuesday night during Flathead's home victory over Missoula Hellgate. Oct. 15, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Glacier High School homecoming king and queen

Mercede Erickson was crowned queen and Zach Dennehy king for Glacier High School’s homecoming celebration.

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Flathead High School homecoming king and queen

Katie Goodnough and Joey Wisher were crowned queen and king of Flathead High School homecoming Sept. 27 at Legends Stadium.

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Glacier Football

Logan Jones (28) runs the ball Friday night during Glacier's 59-41 victory over Missoula Sentinel at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula. Oct. 11, 2013 in Missoula, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Robert Love and his dog

Robert Love looks back to call for his dog Comet as he runs toward the swings Tuesday afternoon at Lawrence Park in Kalispell. Oct. 8, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Flathead River Scenic

Sun illuminates fall-colored trees Friday morning along the main stem of the Flathead River near Hungry Horse. Oct. 11, 2013 in Hungry Horse, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Apgar Village Business

Ron Phillips from St. Paul, Minn., waits for a friend Friday morning outside Eddies' Cafe in Apgar Village in Glacier National Park. "We figured we would be able to walk around the park a bit, but they said, 'nope, straight to Apgar,'" said Phillips. The Montana House and Eddie's Cafe …

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Kalispell City Airport

A helicopter takes off Friday afternoon from Kalispell City Airport.

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Apgar Village in Glacier National Park

Isaac Boothe of Montevallo, Ala., takes a picture of Lake McDonald Friday morning in Apgar Village in Glacier National Park. “I drove 2,000 miles. I want to see something,” Boothe said. “What are they going to do? Arrest me?” Visitors to private businesses in Apgar are allowed limited access to …

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Crosstown Volleyball

Flathead's Emma Andrews makes a dig Thursday night during the crosstown volleyball match with Glacier at Glacier High School.

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Smith Valley School fire education

Smith Valley School students file into the Smith Valley Grange Hall on Wednesday morning during a fire drill. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Flathead Volleyball

(Right to left) Emma Andrews, Iris Matulevich, Ashli Petek, and Lizzie Sherwood celebrate a point Tuesday night during Flathead's win over Missoula Sentinel at Flathead High School. Oct. 8, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Bigfork Community Players' Bus Stop

Bigfork Community Players rehearse Bus Stop on Monday evening at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts. Oct. 7, 2013 in Bigfork, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Hungry Deer

A whitetail deer munches on a tree branch Monday afternoon in a yard on River View Drive in Kalispell. Oct. 7, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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1948 Class Reunion

(Front row left to right) Bonnie Cole, Dorothy Danford, Kay Smith-Sagen, Donna James, Dorothy Stickney, Rae Ellen Potter, Shirley Bertelsen, Sylvia Olson. (Back row left to right) Francis VanRinsum, Robert Neitzling, Earl Holst, Stanton Poier, Phillip Kiser, Anton Amundson, Ted Van, Marvin Hobbs, Donald Olson. Members of Flathead High School …

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An 'Oktober' tradition

A contestant in the stein-holding contest struggles to keep up his glass Friday night during Oktoberfest at Depot Park in Whitefish.

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Compatible Manufacturing

Tim Miller, founder of Compatible Manufacturing, looks over various components built by the company on Oct. 2 at the facility north of Kalispell.

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Crosstown Soccer

Flathead’s Paige Birky (right) takes a shot past Glacier’s Alysha Smith (19) Saturday afternoon during the crosstown match at Glacier High School.

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Pet Blessing

Fr. Bradley Wirth, right, says a blessing for Diane Lalum's bichon-poodle Charlie on Saturday afternoon during the pet blessing service at All Saints Episcopal Church near Columbia Falls off of Montana 40.. Oct. 5, 2013 in Columbia Falls, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Oktoberfest

Dave Nielsen of Vauxhall, Alberta, sports a feathered cap Friday night during Oktoberfest at Depot Park in Whitefish. Oct. 4, 2013 in Whitefish, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Mandy Hyatt and Lonney Longwolf

Mandy Hyatt laughs with Lonney Longwolf, a resident at A Ray of Hope, Friday afternoon in Kalispell. Sept. 13, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana.

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Glacier Football

Glacier’s Logan Jones (28) picks up yards up the middle on this run Friday night during Glacier’s 38-19 victory over Missoula Big Sky at Legends Stadium.

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Glacier Volleyball

Glacier's Kylie Peck (3) and Shelbi Kusler celebrate winning the second set Thursday night during Glacier's Western AA home volleyball victory over Missoula Big Sky.

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Trina Vanorny

Trina Vanorny at the CrossFit Flathead facility.

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Monica Lindeen Town Hall meeting

Monica Lindeen holds a town hall meeting Wednesday afternoon at Kalispell Regional Medical Center to discuss the Affordable Care Act and how it will affect Montana residents. Oct. 2, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Monica Lindeen at the town-hall meeting

Monica Lindeen, the state insurance commissioner, leads a town-hall meeting Wednesday afternoon in Kalispell to discuss the Affordable Care Act and how it will affect Montanans.

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Whitefish Soccer

Whitefish freshman Haley Nicholson takes a shot Tuesday evening during the Bulldog's win over Polson at Smith Fields in Whitefish. Oct. 1, 2013 in Whitefish, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Batavia Waterfoul Production Area

Clouds lit by sunrise are reflected in a pond Tuesday morning in the Batavia Waterfoul Production Area west of Kalispell. Oct. 1, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Glacier National Park shutdown

U.S. National Park Service employees Brian Paul, left, and Rick Holyman set up blockades at the West Entrance of Glacier National Park on Tuesday morning. Oct. 1, 2013 in Glacier National Park, Montana.

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North Fork of the Flathead River

Ray Bongiovanni of Dallas, Texas, fly fishes on the North Fork of the Flathead River Saturday afternoon near the Camas Bridge. Sept. 21, 2013 in North Fork, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Flathead Football

FLATHEAD quarterback Easton Johnson runs during Flathead’s Class AA homecoming football game with C.M. Russell at Legends Stadium Friday night.

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Alleged murder of Cody Johnson attracts national attention

The alleged murder of Cody Johnson has made headlines across the country — including the cover of the Sept. 25 issue of People.

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Columbia Falls Soccer

Columbia Falls senior Caleb Baumann (5) goes up for a header Thursday afternoon during Columbia Falls' matchup against Polson at Flip Darling Field in Columbia Falls.

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North Fork of the Flathead River

Ray Bongiovanni of Dallas, Texas, fly fishes on the North Fork of the Flathead River Saturday afternoon near the Camas Bridge. Sept. 21, 2013 in North Fork, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Pine Grove Pond

A great blue heron flies over Pine Grove Pond on Wednesday morning.

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Applied Materials

Applied Materials Engineering Manager Steve Eudy, right, shows Japanese Ambassador Kenichiro Sasae a Kawasaki robot in use at the Applied Materials facility north of Kalispell on Sept. 13.

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Kalispell Athletic Club Obstacle Course

The Glacier Nationals hockey team works out Monday afternoon on the obstacle course at Kalispell Athletic Center. Sept. 23, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Chrissy Siefke

Chrissy Siefke jogs around the track Tuesday morning at The Summit in Kalispell. Every day she runs a half mile as part of her training.

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Turkey Vulture

A turkey vultures flies over a field Monday afternoon near Helena Flats Road east of Kalispell.. Sept. 23, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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In flight

A turkey vulture flies over a field Monday afternoon near Helena Flats Road east of Kalispell.

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Return of the 495th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion

Patriot Guard Riders welcome home soldiers in the 495th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion as they exit their plane Saturday afternoon at the Glacier Jet Center at Glacier Park International Airport. (Patrick Cote photos/Daily Inter Lake)

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No sidewalks

Shanda Elavsky walks her sons Chase, center, and Tristan home from Russell Elementary School on Thursday afternoon. Elavsky is concerned about the lack of sidewalks on the streets between Russell Elementary and her home on Third Avenue East North.

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Nationals Hockey

Gillette players celebrate after scoring on Glacier's Jake Mullen (1) Thursday night during the Nationals' home loss to Gillette at the Stumptown Ice Den in Whitefish. Sept. 19, 2013 in Whitefish, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Wilderness Treatment Center

Nick Klein leads a lecture Thursday morning at the Wilderness Treatment Center near Marion. Sept. 12, 2013 in Marion, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Glacier Nationals Hockey

Friday night during the Glacier Nationals' home matchup against Bellingham at the Stumptown Ice Den in Whitefish. Friday, Jan. 11, 2013 in Whitefish, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Columbia Falls vs Bigfork Soccer

Bigfork senior keeper Dillon Hilling (left) celebrates with teammate Steven Lyon after Bigfork's third goal Tuesday night during Columbia Falls' matchup against Bigfork at Columbia Falls High School. Sept. 17, 2013 in Columbia Falls, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Society For Creative Anachronism

Mark Stoddard, left, gives an armor making demonstration Friday afternoon during the Society For Creative Anachronism's "Barbarian Bash" for a group of Smith Valley Students. Sept. 13, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Airport Forum

Airport expansion opponent Chad Graham, right, talks during a recent Chamber-sponsored forum while airport supporter Jim Lynch listens.

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Flathead Football

The sun sets on Legends Stadium at the close of the first half Friday night during Flathead’s Class AA football game with second-ranked Helena Capital.

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FVCC gets $46 million

German Ambassador Peter Ammon speaks Friday at Applied Materials.

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Columbia Falls Volleyball

Columbia Falls junior Winter Kemppainen digs out a serve Thursday night during a Northwestern A conference match with the Libby Loggers at Columbia Falls High School. Kemppainen led her team in digs with 11 and tied for the team lead in blocks with three. Columbia Falls won in three.

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New West Health Services

Jim Driscoll is the Medicare specialist for New West Heath Services in Kalispell. New West, with a customer service office in Kalispell and corporate headquarters in Helena, has seen 60 percent growth year to date.

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North Fork

A view of the North Fork road Thursday afternoon from the Glacier View Mountain Trail. Aug. 8, 2013 in North Fork, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Columbia Falls Golf

Columbia Falls senior Baylee Brinton hits out of a bunker on Hole 3 on Wednesday afternoon during the Columbia Falls Invitational at Meadow Lake Resort in Columbia Falls. Sept. 11, 2013 in Columbia Falls, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Alexa Cote

Alexa Cote will perform with the All-National Choir on Oct. 30 in Nashville.

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The Event: Day 3

A crowded hill over looks the main water feature Satruday during the last day of The Event at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell. July 27, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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East Side Park

The East Side Park was once named Thompson Field after Gus Thompson who pitched in the first World Series. Sept. 10, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Eastside Park

Kalispell’s Eastside Park was once named Thompson Field after Gus Thompson, who pitched in the first World Series.

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Northwest Montana Fair Rodeo

A cowboy competes in tie-down roping Saturday night during the final night of the Northwest Montana Fair Rodeo at the Flathead County Fairgrounds. Aug. 17, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Dave Lesnick

Dave Lesnick waves to the crowd after being given an award Aug. 30 during the Glacier-Billings West football game at Legends Stadium.

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FHS Piano Tune Up

Tom Kuntz, piano technician from Steinway Piano Gallery of Spokane, checks the hammers of the Steinway concert grand piano at Flathead High School on Thursday afternoon. Sept. 5, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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FVCC Associates Degree

Dan Leatzow, specialist for advanced manufacturing, right, teaches an Introduction to Mastercam class Thursday afternoon at Flathead Valley Community College. Robert Simpson is in the first year of the industrial machine technology program.

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911 Center Director

Elizabeth Brooks is the new director of the Flathead County 911 Center.

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FVCC Student Health Center

Kathy Weller discusses some of the various procedures they will be able to perform at the student health clinic during a tour Thursday morning in the Rebecca Chaney Broussard Center for Nursing and Health Science at Flathead Valley Community College.

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Whitefish Trail: Woods Lake Trailhead

A view of Little Beaver Lake from the Beaver Lakes trail Wednesday afternoon in the Whitefish Trails.. Sept. 4, 2013 in Whitefish, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Glacier Soccer

Glacier senior Connor Brandon (10) jumps over the tackle attempt by a Missoula Sentinel defender Tuesday evening during Glacier's home match.

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U.S. 93 traffic

Construction on U.S. 93 is causing major traffic delays in north Kalispell.

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Glacier Football

Kevin Malloy (88) celebrates with Noah James (4) after James ran in for a touchdown Friday night during Glacier’s 43-7 victory over Billings West in the Class AA season football opener for both schools at Legends Stadium.

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Dragonboat Practice

Doug Coats, behind in red, demonstrates proper paddling technique Wednesday evening during a Dragonboat practice for teams Flathead DragonFlies and Major Threat in Somers Bay on Flathead Lake. Aug. 28, 2013 in Somers, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Festival just a day away

Paddlers on the Major Threat team steady their boat Aug. 28 during a dragon boat practice in Somers Bay on Flathead Lake. The Montana Dragon Boat Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday at Flathead Lake Lodge.

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Flathead Football

Robert McCarvel makes a catch Tuesday morning during Flathead's football practice at Legends Field. Aug. 20, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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The Flathead DragonFlies

Team Flathead DragonFlies paddles back to the dock Wednesday evening after a dragon-boat practice in Somers Bay on Flathead Lake. The Flathead DragonFlies is a new team formed from members of last year’s Kalispell Lions team. The team recently competed in its first international race in Lethbridge, Alberta, and placed …

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Panhandler

A panhandler holds a sign Wednesday afternoon on the corner of Reserve Loop and an entrance to Costco in Kalispell. Aug. 28, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Wild Horse Island

Flathead Lake is seen in the background as a turkey vulture perches atop a tree Saturday afternoon on Wild Horse Island. Aug. 24, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Bypass Construction

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Wild Horse Island

Flathead Lake is seen in the background as a turkey vulture perches atop a tree Saturday afternoon on Wild Horse Island. Aug. 24, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Airport Forum

Jim Lynch, left, and Chad Graham discuss the future of the Kalispell City Airport on Tuesday afternoon during the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce's monthly luncheon at the Red Lion Hotel. Aug. 27, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Jim Lynch

Jim Lynch and Chad Graham discuss the future of the Kalispell City Airport on Tuesday afternoon during the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce's monthly luncheon at the Red Lion Hotel.

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Chad Graham

Jim Lynch and Chad Graham discuss the future of the Kalispell City Airport on Tuesday afternoon during the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce's monthly luncheon at the Red Lion Hotel.

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Storm Damage

Sunday night's storms caused a large pine tree to fall on several vehicles at a house on Fifth Avenue West in Kalispell.

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bike

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Charlie Rickard's new bike

Charlie Rickard climbs onto his new mountain bike Thursday afternoon outside of Target in Kalispell. The Kalispell Police Association and Target purchased a new bike for the Special Olympics athlete after his was stolen from his garage.

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Vietnam Wall Memorial

Approximately 60 motorcycle honor guards escort The Healing Wall, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, through downtown Kalispell on Tuesday afternoon. The wall will be set up at Grouse Mountain Lodge in Whitefish from Thursday through Sunday and open for public viewing 24 hours a day. Aug. 20, …

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Flathead Football

Lineman perform blocking drills Tuesday morning during Flathead's football practice at Legends Field. Aug. 20, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Glacier Football Practice

Sophomore Kaden Schoenthal dives for a catch Tuesday afternoon during Glacier's football practice at Glacier High School. Aug. 20, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Lakeside Fire helicopter

A helicopter scoops up water Monday morning from Flathead Lake near Lakeside to battle the Stoner Creek Fire west of Lakeside. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Fair: Photography Grand Champion

One of Matthew Van Swearingen's award-winning pictures is displayed in the Expo Center on Friday afternoon at the Northwest Montana Fair at the Flathead County Fairgrounds. Aug. 16, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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State Mid-Am Golf

Logan Lindholm smiles after a tee shot Saturday afternoon on the final day of the State Mid-Am Tournament at Buffalo Hill Golf Club. Aug. 17, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Northwest Montana Fair Rodeo

Parker Breding of Edgar won the bull riding competition with a score of 91 on Saturday night during the final session of the Northwest Montana Fair PRCA Rodeo at the Flathead County Fairgrounds. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Northwest Montana Fair Stock Sale

Glen and Megan Paulson prepare their steer for the Northwest Montana Fair Market Stock Sale Saturday morning at the Flathead County Fairgrounds. Aug. 17, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Talli Carmalt

At last summer’s Northwest Montana Fair Market Stock Sale, Carmalt shows her grand champion steer

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Northwest Montana Fair Rodeo

Competitors race in the Indian Relay Races as the sun sets Thursday night during the second night of the Northwest Montana Fair Rodeo at the Flathead County Fairgrounds. Aug. 16, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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State Mid-Am Golf Tournament

Logan Lindholm chips onto the 14th green Friday afternoon during the State Mid-Am Golf Tournament at Buffalo Hill Golf Club. Aug. 16, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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State Mid Am Golf Tourney

Doni Walter of Kalispell watches his shot off the 14th tee box Thursday afternoon at Buffalo Hill Golf Club during the opening round of the State Mid-Am Golf Tournament. Aug. 15, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo

Seth Fenner of Browning rides in the saddle bronc Thursday night during the first night of the Northwest Montana Fair PRCA Rodeo at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.

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Northwest Montana Fair Carnival

A carnival worker waits for customers Wednesday night at the Northwest Montana Fair at the Flathead County Fairgrounds. Aug. 14, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Carnival

Carnival attendees enjoy rides such as the YoYo, left, and the Zipper, right, Wednesday night at the Northwest Montana Fair at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.

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Gus Stein

Gus Stein is a new pediatric and comprehensive ophthalmologist at Glacier Eye Clinic.

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Gus Stein

Gus Stein. Aug. 14, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Ravenwood Camp

Talon Holmquist, left, looks down the piece of wood he is carving into a bow Friday morning at the Ravenwood Camp north of Columbia Falls. Aug. 9, 2013 in Columbia Falls, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Fair Preview: Woodworking

Maggie McKeon, Alyssa Ruranch, Jenna Skonar, Cole Gunderson, Wyatt Dull, Logan Gunderson and Trevor Weyers sit outside the Florticulture building Wednesday afternoon at the Flathead County Fairgrounds. Aug. 7, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Fair Preview: Woodworking

Woodworking. Aug. 7, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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North Fork

A view of the North Fork road Thursday afternoon from the Glacier View Mountain Trail. Aug. 8, 2013 in North Fork, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Fair Preview: Goats

From left, Jaclyn Faulk, Kirra Turner, Tyler Faulk, Alexis Faulk, Riley Loff and Ally Turner pose for a picture with their goats at a ranch west of Kalispell.

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North Fork work day

U.S. Sen. Max Baucus swings a pulaski Thursday morning while working on the Glacier View Mountain Trail on the Flathead National Forest near the North Fork of the Flathead River. Baucus has spent nearly 40 years working to protect the North Fork, most recently with his North Fork Watershed Protection …

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North Fork

U.S. Sen. Max Baucus, left, works alongside Montana Conservation Corps crews Thursday afternoon to reinforce a berm in a switch back of the Glacier View Mountain Trail 381 in the Flathead National Forest near the North Fork of the Flathead River. Aug. 8, 2013 in North Fork, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily …

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U.S. Sen. Max Baucus

U.S. Sen. Max Baucus smiles during his 96th “work day” in Montana up the North Fork last summer. President Barack Obama has nominated Baucus as ambassador to China.

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Football Helmets

The new latch design features a sliding lock to prevent the helmet from coming off in the middle of a play. Aug. 6, 2013 in Creston, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Game changer

Jim Wegener shows off his new design for football helmet chinstraps Tuesday afternoon at his home near Creston.

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North Flathead Yacht Club Sailing

Thistle class sail boats race side by side Tuesday evening during a North Flathead Yacht Club Del's Tuesday night series sailing race. July 30, 2013 in Somers, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Walking Tour

Jennifer Young, lower right, leads a tour of downtown Kalispell on Wednesday afternoon to assess the walkability of the streets. July 31, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Walking tour of downtown Kalispell

Jennifer Young leads a tour of downtown Kalispell on Wednesday afternoon to assess the walkability of the streets.

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John Eisenlohr

The prototype mini-landsailer built by John Eisenlohr.

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Somers Middle School's Mustang

Last winter, Somers Middle School Students built this 12-foot rowing skiff called the Mustang.

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Wooden Boat Show

Bill Eisenlohr looks over the plans of the 1953 Thistle sailboat being restored Tuesday afternoon at the Montana Wooden Boat Foundation shop in Lakeside. People attending this weekend’s Big Sky Antique and Classic Boat Society show can take tours of the shop.

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Flathead River logjam

Logs removed from a logjam in the Flathead River north of the Montana 35 bridge were placed on an island in the middle of the river.

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Whitefish Sportsman & Ski Haus remodel

A Bobcat tractor moves dirt Monday afternoon during exterior reconstruction at the Sportsman & Ski Haus store in Whitefish.

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Tessa Pitman

Genetic counselor Tessa Pitman. July 19, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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DREAM Adaptive water sports camp

Sean Savage rides a sit ski Wednesday afternoon during the DREAM Adaptive summer water sports camp at Echo Lake.

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Heritage Days

Horses trot down U.S. 2 on Saturday afternoon during the Freedom Bank's Wild Horse Drive from Columbia Heights to the Blue Moon Arena during the Columbia Falls Heritage Days. July 27, 2013 in Columbia Falls, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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The Event: Day 3

Kristi Nunnink of Auburn, Calif., rides R-Star through the keyhole jump on the cross-country course Saturday afternoon during the The Event at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell. Action concludes today with show jumping.

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Gladys Shay

Gladys Shay, pictured at her home in Columbia Falls, has always wanted to know what was going on.

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The Event: Day 1

Carmen Holmes-Smith of Chase, British Columbia, rides her horse over a jump Thursday afternoon during junior open novice A cross country at The Event at Rebecca Farm.

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Lakers Baseball

A wild throw sails past Lakers third baseman Sean O'Connell (left) allowing Bozeman's Jake Ekstrom (below) to score the Bucks' first run Wednesday evening during the Lakers matchup against Bozeman at Griffin Field. July 24, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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The Event Prep

Tommy Neneman weaves tree branches into a jump Wednesday afternoon at Rebecca Farm in preparation for The Event. July 24, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Gladys Shay

Gladys Shay shows off some of the first editions of the Hungry Horse News at her home in Columbia Falls. July 20, 2013 in Columbia Falls, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Glacier Rally in the Rockies

Hot rods line Center Street in Kalispell during the Glacier Rally in the Rockies parade. July 20, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Whitefish Hostel

Kirtlye, left, and Lynon Lohof opened the Whitefish Hostel on June 30. They wanted to create the kind of welcoming atmosphere they have appreciated during their own hostel stays throughout the world.

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Montana 200

Giles Thornton races in a trophy race Friday night during the Montana 200 at Montana Raceway Park. July 19, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Lakers Baseball

Lakers pitcher Luke LaFontaine (3) hangs his head as Coeur d'Alene's Gibson Green (left) rounds the bases after a two-run homer to put the Lumbermen up 11-8 over the Lakers Friday evening during Kalispell's loss to Coeur d'Alene at Griffin Field. July 19, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter …

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Arts in the Park

Brad Emmert of Bigfork listens Barnyard Riot on Friday afternoon at Arts in the Park in Kalispell at Depot Park. July 19, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Lakers Baseball

Lakers second baseman Charlie Obermiller fields the ball Wednesday night during the Lakers doubleheader against Great Falls at Griffin Field. July 17, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Dragon Boat Poster

Creston-based artist Nancy Cawdrey holds the poster she painted for the 2013 Montana Dragon Boat Festival. The posters are $20 each and the money goes to Save a Sister, a local breast cancer support group. July 16, 2013 in Creston, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Big Sky Martial Arts

Big Sky Martial Arts National Team. July 15, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Truck Driving Championships

Mitch Johnson is going to compete in the National Truck Driving Championships. July 16, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Family Friendly Flathead

James Blair, left, and his wife, Dana, founded Family Friendly Flathead in April 2012.

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Best of the Flathead: Imagination Station

Owners Mary Witbrod and Denise Magstadt pose for a picture at the Whitefish location of Imagination Station. July 16, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Log Jam

Multiple floaters have gotten stuck in the past two week on this logjam in the Flathead River near the Montana 35 bridge. It contains a kayak and at least two rafts, according to Evergreen Fire Chief Craig Williams.

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Malcolm Orser

Executive chef Malcom Orser. July 11, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Needlepoint Kneelers

Photographs of wildflowers were used as reference for the needlepoint patterns. Monday afternoon at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church in Ferndale. July 1, 2013 in Ferndale, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Harp Tournament

Kalispell Lakers Chandler Eaves pitches during Friday evening’s late game with Medicine Hat at Griffin Field in the John R. Harp American Legion baseball tournament. No score was available by press time.

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ClassOne Equipment

Research and development technician Alan Murry installs a new control board into a Semitool spray solvent tool Friday afternoon at ClassOne Equipment in Kalispell. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Flathead Valley Baseball Camp

Ryan Wardinsky, Major League Baseball scout for the Miami Marlins, shows a group of players from the Whitefish All-Stars how to field the ball Thursday afternoon during the Flathead Valley Baseball Camp at Griffin Field. July 11, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Lakers Baseball

Kalispell's Adam Frandsen (12) runs to third base as the Lethbridge shortstop fields the ball Wednesday night during the Lakers' win over Lethbridge at Griffin Field. July 10, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Kwyn Johnson

Kwyn Johnson Thursday night during a crosstown volleyball matchup at Flathead High School. Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Crosstown Volleyball

Kwyn Johnson Thursday night during a crosstown volleyball matchup at Flathead High School. Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Bail Bonds

Charles Pesola owns and operates Moonlighting Bail Bonds and Moonlighting Detective and Security Services in downtown Kalispell. June 26, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Glacier Baby Outfitters

Jenni Cheff, owner of Glacier Baby Outfitters, poses Wednesday afternoon at her home in Columbia Falls.

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Charles Pesola profile

Charles Pesola owns and operates Moonlighting Bail Bonds and Moonlighting Detective and Security Services in downtown Kalispell. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Needlepoint Kneelers

Patty Saville holds up one of 12 needlepoint kneelers Monday afternoon at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church in Ferndale. A group of stitchers have been working on the kneeling pads for two and a half years. July 1, 2013 in Ferndale, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Polebridge 4th of July Parade

With a view of Rainbow Peak in the background, Rich Marriott prepares his mules to ride in the parade Thursday afternoon before the Fourth of July parade in Polebridge.

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Needlepoint Kneelers

Patty Saville holds up one of 12 needlepoint kneelers Monday afternoon at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church in Ferndale. A group of stitchers have been working on the kneeling pads for two and a half years. July 1, 2013 in Ferndale, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Blue boxes

Regine Hoag throws a metal can into the blue recycling bin Tuesday afternoon in the parking lot of the Albertsons store on Idaho Street and Meridian Road in Kalispell.

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Weed-free hay

Extension Agent Pat McGlynn checks for noxious weeds Friday afternoon in a hayfield near Creston.

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Nicole Heavirland

Nicole Heavirland in Whitefish, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Moroldo

Fabrizio Moroldo. June 27, 2013 in Bigfork, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Advanced Restaurant Supply

Advanced Restaurant Supply east of Kalispell has a large collection of cutlery.

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Moroldo

Fabrizio Moroldo. June 27, 2013 in Bigfork, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Ed Gallo Baseball

Glacier second baseman Kyler Howke fields the ball Thursday night during Glacier's win over the Royals in the Ed Gallo Baseball Tournament at Memorial Park. June 27, 2013 in Whitefish, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Lid for the wastewater treatment plant

Workers with Swank Enterprises pour a concrete lid Wednesday for the primary digester at Kalispell’s wastewater treatment plant. Half of the lid was poured last week, and remaining sections were finished Wednesday. The digester handles corrosive methane gas generated as part of the treatment plant’s solids reduction process and is …

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Big Sky Regional Pony Club Camp

Mary Osellame of Missoula riding Libby jumps a log Wednesday afternoon during Pony Club camp at Rebecca Farms west of Kalispell. June 26, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Ed Maul

Ed Maul builds a variety of bird houses, tables and tool boxes in his shop near Whitefish.

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Under the Big Top

Francis the African lion pulls his way on to a platform as lion tamer Trey Key stands behind Tuesday night during the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus in Somers.

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Culpepper & Merriweather Circus

As Judy the clown, Michelle Musser performs a hula hoop trick Tuesday night during the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus in Somers. June 25, 2013 in Somers, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Nooks and Crannies

Small dividers signed by Charles E. Conrad and dated as far back as 1896 can be seen on the nooks and crannies tour at the Conrad Mansion in Kalispell. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Fred's Appliance

Fred's Appliance general manager Troy Varness poses for a picture Thursday afternoon at Gardner RV south of Kalispell.

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Dragon Boat Practice

Before getting in the water, members of the Journey to Wellness Dragon Boat teams practice in chairs Thursday evening during in a conference room at The Summit. June 20, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Mega Monster Truck Tour

Kelly Byrd of Kalispell loses a tire during the first round of the Tuff Truck challenge Friday night during the Mega Monster Truck Tour at Flathead County Fairgrounds. June 21, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Sun Road opens

Steve Crumley of Raleigh, N.C., tries to avoid falling water Friday afternoon after taking in the view from the West Side Tunnel on Going-to-the-Sun Road.

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Logan Pass Opening

Cloudy weather obscured many of the views Friday afternoon on Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park. June 21, 2013 in Glacier National Park, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Approaching storm

A storm rolls through Kalispell on Monday afternoon near Lower Valley Drive in Kalispell.

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Nooks and Crannies

Mary Meisters slides back the cover of a shaving station Wednesday afternoon at Conrad Mansion in Kalispell. June 12, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Summit Classic

Matt MacFarlane of Lakeside gives a thumbs up to the announcers booth after crossing the finish line with a chip time of 18:56:6 to win the 5k race Saturday morning during the Rocky Mountain Bank Summit Classic at The Summit.

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Smith Lake

Three paddlers make their way across Smith Lake in a canoe Tuesday evening near Kila. June 11, 2013 in Kila, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Patriot Guard Riders

Members of the Patriot Guard Riders Ronn Larsen, left, and Pam Dylina strap the cremains of Army PFC Robert Topping onto Larsen's motorcycle Wednesday morning near Somers. The Riders will be taking the cremains to the Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery in Missoula. Larsen was Topping's guardian for four years. …

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Old Jail

Mike Pence walks through the entrance of the solitary confinement cells at the Old Jail on Wednesday afternoon in Kalispell. June 12, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Panhandling

A sign prohibiting panhandling near the entrance of Hutton Ranch Plaza. June 11, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Judy Fenton

At her home in Kalispell, Judi Fenton smiles Monday afternoon while talking about traveling the world as an international education consultant. May 20, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Lakers vs Twins Baseball

Glacier's Jake Slaybaugh (right) slides safely into second base past Laker short stop Wednesday night during the Glacier Twins win over the Kalispell Lakers at Griffin Field. June 5, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Cat Dog Smoker

Whitefish's Mozi Gerber celebrates his victory Tuesday night during the Cat Dog Smoker at Memorial Park in Whitefish. June 4, 2013 in Whitefish, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Rainy Ride

Peter Pelchen wears a poncho to avoid the rain as he rides down Third Avenue east Monday afternoon on his way home from work. June 3, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Habitat Restore

Jack Stephens has been getting most of his materials from the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Kaliaspell while restoring the old LaSalle Grange on U.S. 2 south of Columbia Falls. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Habitat Restore

Jack Stephens has been using ReStore almost exclusively while restoring the old LaSalle Grange on U.S. 2 south of Columbia Falls. May 30, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Graduation

Life skills teacher Lissy Boar, right, talks to her student Kayla Burns Saturday morning before the graduation ceremony at Glacier High School. June 1, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Congratulations, grads

Sarah Smith, left, jokes that it is a gold medal while she bites on the salutatorian medal of Jessica Koch Friday night before Stillwater Christian School’s commencement ceremony.

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Graduation

Gage Malczynski, center, sits on a weight bench while waiting for the graduation ceremony to start Friday night at Flathead High School. May 31, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Preparing Going to the Sun

Snowpack along Going to the Sun Road in Glacier National Park is nearly 25 feet in some sections of the road. May 29, 2013 in Glacier National Park, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Preparing Going-to-the-Sun Road

An equipment operator walks back to a rotary plow Wednesday morning on Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park.

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Judy Fenton

At her home in Kalispell, Judi Fenton smiles Monday afternoon while talking about traveling the world as an international education consultant. May 20, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Glacier Park Pass Artwork

Glacier High School senior Valarie Kittle's drawing of Lake McDonald Lodge with be on the 2014 Glacier National Park annual park pass. May 28, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Graduating Seniors

Columbia Falls High School senior Emma Coville. May 10, 2013 in Columbia Falls, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Graduating Seniors

Stillwater Christian School senior Zach Falk. May 14, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Shane Marcial

Whitefish High School senior Shane Marcial.

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Graduating Seniors

Columbia Falls High School senior Emma Coville. May 10, 2013 in Columbia Falls, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Dylan Carlson

Bigfork High School senior Dylan Carlson.

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Jakeb Wilson

Flathead High School senior Jakeb Wilson.

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Ann Deleray

Glacier High School senior Anna Deleray.

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Glacier Football Practice

Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake Glacier quarterback Taylor Hulslander completes passes Wednesday afternoon during Wolfpack football practice at Glacier High School. Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012 in Kalispell, Montana.

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Class B State Golf

Bigfork's Maddie Lorang hits a drive Tuesday morning during the first round of the Class B state golf tournament at Eagle Bend Golf Club in Bigfork. May 21, 2013 in Bigfork, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Bear witness

Flathead juniors Merrik Dragon, left, and Rachael Miles smell the breath of a black bear Monday morning at the H.E. Robinson Agricultural Education Center in Kalispell.

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Bear study

Flathead and Glacier High School students watch as Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks bear specialist Erik Wenum, right, takes measurements of a black bear Monday morning at the H. E. Robinson Agricultural Education Center in Kalispell.

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Return ticket

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Jennifer Burrough and family

Jennifer Burrough poses with her husband, Steven, and children, Sophie, 10, Sam, 12, and Jesse, 7.

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Northwestern A Track

Columbia Falls’ Ty Morgan pumps his fist in celebration after throwing the javelin 176 feet, 3 inches Saturday at the Northwestern A divisional track meet at Whitefish High School. Morgan finished first.

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Canadian Days Baseball

Kalispell pitcher Adam Frandsen winds up Saturday afternoon during the Lakers’ loss to the Calgary Reds at Griffin Field during the Canadian Days baseball tournament.

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FVCC Commencement

Jackson Hokanson, right, jokes with his daughter Mikayla, 2, Friday night before the Flathead Valley Community College commencement ceremony in the Trade Center at the Flathead County Fairgrounds. Hokanson graduated with an Associate of Arts in Substance Abuse Counseling. May 17, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Northwestern A Track

Columbia Falls’ Nakia Alexander lands in the pit at 43 feet, 6 1/2 inches to win the triple jump Friday afternoon during the Northwestern A divisional track meet at Whitefish High School.

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Northwestern A Tennis

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Northwestern A Tennis

Whitefish freshman Anna Peterson hits a return Thursday afternoon during the first round of the Northwestern A Divisional tennis tournament The Summit in Kalispell. May 16, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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State Tennis Preview

Glalcier's Kali Mathison hits a backhand Thursday afternoon during the Class AA Divisional tennis tournament at Flathead Valley Community College. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Literacy Volunteers

Diane Taylor, right, corrects the pronunciation of Panao Green during an English as a second language study session Tuesday afternoon at the Literacy Volunteers at Gateway West Mall in Kalispell. Green, originally from Thailand, has been in the U.S. for about a year and a half. May 7, 2013 in …

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School Board Protest

Protestors hold up signs Tuesday evening showing their support for tutors as school board members enter Kalispell Middle School for a board meeting. May 14, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Kellen Bates

Glacier's Kellen Bates stretches for the ball during his singles championship match Friday afternoon in the divisional tennis tournament at Flathead Valley Community College. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Ponderosa Estates Tree

A Ponderosa Estates resident pauses while walking his dog Tuesday morning to check out a tree that was downed in the development north of Kalispell during Monday evening's storms. May 14, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Monday Profile

Bette Albright poses near some of Kalispell's trees. Albright has been on the Kalispell Street Tree Commission since it was founded 25 years ago.

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Divisional AA Tennis

Glacier’s Katya Kulikova hits a backhand during Friday’s singles championship match at the Northern AA divisional tennis tournament at Flathead Valley Community College.

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Depot Place is now open

Depot Place on the corner of Third Avenue East and Center Street in Kalispell is now open.

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Creating obstacles

Looking over Flathead Lake, Spartan Race director Todd Sedlak sits on top of “Big Cargo,” one of several obstacles in the course, Thursday afternoon. The almost five-mile race starts at 8 a.m. Saturday with waves of athletes leaving the starting line every 15 minutes going into the afternoon.

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Divisional AA Tennis

Flathead's Matt Widen returns a serve Thursday afternoon during the Class AA Northern divisional tennis tournament at Flathead Valley Community College.

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Crosstown Softball

Glacier freshman Ali Williams (right) slides home under Flathead catcher Kaylee Henderson Thursday afternoon during the crosstown softball matchup at Conrad Complex.

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Columbia Falls Softball

Wildkats sophomore outfielder Carlee Brown makes a catch in center field Tuesday evening during Columbia Falls' home loss to Polson. May 7, 2013 in Columbia Falls, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Morse Island Fire

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Perfect kayaking weather

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Somers School

Superintendent Paul Jenkins in his office Wednesday afternoon at Somers School. May 1, 2013 in Somers, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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School elections

Several ceiling tiles are missing from the Somers School gym, which has carpet flooring. The Somers-Lakeside School District is asking voters to approve a $200,000 tax levy to cover reduced revenue and facility needs such as roof work.

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Bypass Sound Wall

Jimmy Roth, left, and Roy Truman of Glacier Precast Concrete install an extension on the sound wall near the U.S. 93 Alternate Route west of Kalispell on Wednesday afternoon. Traffic may be affected when installation of the large extensions continues next week. May 1, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily …

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Max the millworker

U.S. Sen. Max Baucus guides lumber into the board edger Wednesday morning at Plum Creek’s Evergreen sawmill. This was Baucus’ 94th “work day” in Montana.

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Crosstown Tennis

Flathead junior Glenn Strickler returns a serve Tuesday afternoon during the crosstown tennis match at Flathead Valley Community College. April 30, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Lisa Sheppard

The county commissioners held a meeting to discuss the fate of Lisa Sheppard's job.

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Agency on Aging

Congregate meals are served Friday afternoon at the Flathead County Agency on Aging facility on Kelly Road. The program served 1,352 people last year.

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Victorious! - Special Olympics athletes

Nearly 200 Special Olympics athletes gathered for variety of sports in annual games on Friday afternoon during the Special Olympics Montana Area Games at The Wave in Whitefish.

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Helena Flats Fire

A firefighter watches flames flare up Friday afternoon at 2753 Helena Flathead Road. April 26, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Passing RV sparks fires

A fire truck sprays water on grass burning near the side of Helena Flats Road Friday evening. On the left is a fire truck from Glacier Park International Airport.

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Glacier Eye Clinic

Heavy equipment moves dirt at the future location of the Glacier Eye Clinic on Friday afternoon near Reserve Loop east of Glacier High School. The new clinic is planned to be 22,000 square feet. April 26, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Giles Thornton Racing

Giles Thornton during a practice session at Montana Raceway Park on April 24.

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Special Olympics

Donovan Leskovec catches his breath after competing in the 100-meter swim Friday afternoon during the Special Olympics Montana Area Games at The Wave in Whitefish.

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Congregate meals program at Agency on Aging facility

Jane Seward grabs a glass of milk to go with her meal Friday afternoon during the congregate meals program at the Flathead County Agency on Aging facility on Kelly Road in Kalispell, Montana.

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District Music Festival

The Libby Symphonic Band performs Friday afternoon during the District Music Festival at Flathead High School. April 19, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Spartan Race

Mike Perrin discusses the upcoming Spartan Race on Wednesday morning at Sportsmans Ski Haus. April 24, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Human Blue Ribbon

The Nurturing Center hosted a human blue ribbon event Wednesday afternoon at Lawrence Park in Kalispell. The event was designed to raise awareness about the prevention of child abuse. April 24, 2013 in Kalispell, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)

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Crosstown Track