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BACK TO SCHOOL: Students get off the bus for the first day of school at Somers Middle School on Monday, Aug. 30, while their younger peers wait their turn to board the bus to head to Lakeside Elementary School. (Jasmine Linabary/West Shore News)

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Residents to express thanks for new park

September 1, 2010, 7-47 am

West Shore News

Lakeside residents are busy preparing to dedicate the newest addition to the community — Volunteer Park.

A special ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m. next Thursday, Sept. 9, at the park, which is located on the corner of Montana Highway 93 and Adams Street.
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Somers couple seeks help in building house for injured veteran
A set of concerned parents in Somers is seeking help from the community to provide housing for a veteran of the Iraq War and his family.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 7:48 AM PDT

School begins this Monday
It's that time already — Somers and Lakeside children will head back to school Monday, Aug. 30. Here are some details parents and students will need to know as they prepare for the first day.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 7:47 AM PDT

Council to consider trail routes
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010 7:47 AM PDT

Boat society to give back
Boat enthusiasts are gearing up for the fifth annual Antique and Classic Boat Show this weekend in Lakeside, but this year's event also marks the beginning of a new endeavor for the boat society that hosts the event.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010 7:31 AM PDT

School board adopts $3.2 million budget
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010 7:31 AM PDT

New courts to open in September
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010 7:05 AM PDT

Blacktail trail project gains funding
The Flathead County Commissioners allocated $300,000 last week toward a walk and bike trail project along Blacktail Road in Lakeside.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010 7:05 AM PDT

School gains support from specialists
As the time draws near to head back to school, one West Shore resident is busy talking to friends and acquaintances to try to make a difference for Dayton students this year.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 7:17 AM PDT

Lakeside Community Council makes revisions to by-laws
The Lakeside Community Council unanimously adopted a number of revisions to its by-laws at its meeting last week.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 7:17 AM PDT

Lakeside gains 'Volunteer Park' 
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010 8:00 AM PDT

Local cherry harvest comes late
Flathead cherries are just starting to come off the trees, and even though they are late, for growers, it's a sign of a solid year.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 8:00 AM PDT

Slideshows and Galleries

Rollins Buffalo & Turkey Barbecue

Lakeside Community Fair

'Minute to Win It'

'Robinson Crusoe'

Winterfest

A clear day

2009: Year in photos

'Christmas Joys'

Holidayfest

Veterans Days

Baldy Fire

West Shore's Big Weekend

Somers 8th grade History Trip

Big Creek Adventure

FINAL DAY, NORTHWESTERN A TOURNAMENT Photo slideshow by Karen Nichols

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The opportunity of Department Supervisor may be an option depending on experience. Must have current Montana license and ARRT registry. Call Kandie Lemieux (406) 873-3737 or e-mail nrmchr@theglobal.net ..... Bigfork, newer, 3bdrm, 2 bath, no smoking, W/D hkup. $1200/mo 837-4399. ..... Mint Condition 2004 Buick Park Avenue, One Owner, 30MPG Hwy., 112K, 2 good sets of tires (all season & winter). Fluid changed & transmission checked at 100,000 miles. New front brakes at 100,000 miles, $9,000 OBO 249-0171 ..... Kalispell, 106 5th Ave. E. 2bdrm. 1 bath, $775/mo + dep. Pets nego. 862-9022 .....     VALLEY WIDE CLASSIFIEDS    PLACE YOUR AD HERE!  GET RESULTS!   CALL 406-758-4488    $185,000 Kalispell, 2116 Eider Dr. 3bdrm, 2 bath, many upgrades, underground sprinklers, 1654 sqft, attached garage 406-471-4614 ..... Kalispell 2Bdrm, 1bath in 4-plex Eastside $595/month; 2 Bdrm, 1 bath, 1 car garage duplex. W/D hkups. $695/month; $200 of 1st Months Rent, w/ 6 month lease We pay water, sewer, garbage for all. No smoking/pets & all have gas F/A heat. Call 755-7516 for info .....

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Columns

The Mysterious Col. Flanagan

September 1, 2010, 7-47 am

By W. Richard Dukelow/Guest columnist

Sometimes, in the wilds of our wonderful Northwest Montana, we encounter a unique treasure that must be investigated.

Such is the case of a very beautiful oil painting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Len Matson of Lakeside. It is the painting of a military officer wearing the Irish regimental uniform of the British Army-complete with kilt and sporran (the latter is a pouch, usually made of skin with the hair or fur on; this is worn in the front of the kilt).

Investigating the tartan of the kilt and the insignia on the uniform jacket and sporran, it was discovered that "Colonel Flanagan" was a member of the Royal Irish Rifles (later integrated into the Royal Ulster Rifles).
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Remembering Reber
The 10-year-old boy was selling newspapers outside the newly constructed, luxurious Finlen Hotel in Butte. His torn jeans and ill-fitting shirt reflected life in the mining city: grit, scruffiness, determination and the promises of tomorrow. No one passed without hearing the boy's insistent shout, "Hey, paper here — get your newspaper here."

Wednesday, August 11, 2010 7:03 AM PDT

Spending needed to help economic recovery
During the early 1950s, the nation, our state and my hometown of Butte were suffering through a year-long economic recession.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 7:16 AM PDT

QRU facility progressing, but funds needed
The Lakeside Quick Response Unit is making progress on its new ambulance hall and community meeting place.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 8:00 AM PDT

Editorials

Write a column to share your thoughts

February 10, 2010, 8-30 am

Letter from the editor

Everyone has a story and odds are some opinions about their community and the world around them.

That's where this page of the West Shore News comes in as a place to share all of those ideas with others.
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Looking back: A decade comes to a close
It's hard to believe that in another week it will be the end of the decade.

Wednesday, December 23, 2009 7:07 AM PST
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Sports

Nystuen wins 5K

July 21, 2010, 8-30 am

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Carl Nystuen, 21, bested his last year's time to win the Lakeside 5K again on Saturday, this year with a time of 15:35.

Coming in first for the women was 13-year-old Makena Morley of Bigfork with a time of 18:31.
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Eighth-grade team takes Trinity tournament
For the first time, the Somers Middle School eighth-grade girls basketball team won the tournament at Trinity Lutheran School this month.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 7:58 AM PDT

Mustangs fall to Bigfork in first game
The Somers Mustangs played their first game of the season against Bigfork last Thursday, falling behind in the second half after keeping pace with the rival team for most of the first half.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 10:30 AM PDT