http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/ The Flathead Beacon is a weekly print and daily online news source serving Western Montana's Flathead Valley. en webmaster@flatheadbeacon.com Copyright 2009 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:16:29 MDT Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:16:29 MDT Molly Priddy http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/on_tap_ultimate_fighting_and_bigfork_christmas_tree/14297/ http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/on_tap_ultimate_fighting_and_bigfork_christmas_tree/14297/ {primary_category} Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:16:29 MDT Live Music: Friday: Sam Bassett at the Cottage; Jessica Kilroy at the Raven; Karaoke at Grizzly Jacks; Sam & Karl, the founders of Silver's Platter at the Cottage Inn; Smart Alex at the Great Northern Bar; Mobile Beat DJ at Red's Saturday: John Floridis at Tamarack Brewing Company; Bluestone at the Lodge at Whitefish Lake; The Flip Wilsons, Brothers of Sasquatch at Heyday Event Center in Somers; Mobile Beat DJ at Red's; Open Mic Jam Night at Ricciardi's; Dangerous at Craggy Range; Smart Alex at Great Northern Bar; Unbelievable Karaoke and DJ at Rainbow Bar; … Beacon Staff http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/the_wine_spy_chateau_doupia_minervois_tradition_2007/14287/ http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/the_wine_spy_chateau_doupia_minervois_tradition_2007/14287/ {primary_category} Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:15:34 MDT The Minervois (min-er-vwa) Tradition is made from 100-plus-year-old Carignan vines, with smaller amounts of Syrah and Grenache. The 2007 vintage in southern France is a virtual treasure-trove of complex, satisfying red wine at affordable prices. At under $15, the D’Oupia Minervois is a wine value “no-brainer” and should be purchased by the case for holiday entertaining. It will also gain complexity and nuance over the next two to three years. Lido Vizzutti http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/post_slide_show_features_a_missoula_native/14296/ http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/post_slide_show_features_a_missoula_native/14296/ {primary_category} Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:03:06 MDT Friday's, Nov. 20, lead story on The Washington Post Web site featured a slide show show shot in Missoula by Post photographer Linda Davidson. The images from "Recession Legacy: Returning home after college" are of Missoula native Melissa Meyer who, after graduating Suma Cum Laude from George Washington University, moved home to live with her parents. The images are nice and the story is the usual one about taking time after college to figure things out and not being able to find a job during the recession even though one has a quality resume. Associated Press http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/cat-griz_109th_meeting_could_have_playoff_implications/14294/ http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/cat-griz_109th_meeting_could_have_playoff_implications/14294/ {primary_category} Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:14:58 MDT BOZEMAN – The Montana Grizzlies will be working to preserve an unbeaten regular season while the Montana State Bobcats will be making a case for a playoff spot when the two teams clash for the 109th time. Montana (10-0, 7-0 Big Sky), ranked first in the Football Championship Subdivision coaches poll and third in The Sports Network poll, takes on Montana State (7-3, 5-2), which is ranked 23rd in both polls, on Saturday in Bozeman. Associated Press http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/regents_debate_tuition_hikes_furloughs/14292/ http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/regents_debate_tuition_hikes_furloughs/14292/ {primary_category} Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:26:22 MDT BOZEMAN – One-time federal stimulus money is going to leave a big hole in education budgets when it expires, according to state university presidents who said tuition hikes may be needed to make up the difference. University of Montana President George Dennison and outgoing Montana State University President Geoff Gamble sketched out preliminary plans for how the schools will deal with the loss of $17.6 million in one-time federal stimulus money for the 2010 and 2011 budgets. Carl Graham and Tom Mullikin http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/dont_jeopardize_montanas_energy_future/14230/ http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/dont_jeopardize_montanas_energy_future/14230/ {primary_category} Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:57:39 MDT Energy. It is the lifeblood of the American economy. For this reason, it is no surprise that energy policy discussions receive a great deal of attention. Done wrong, energy policy can significantly harm the economy. That is a real concern as the U.S. Congress and individual states debate legislation that aims to address climate change and potentially overhaul our country's energy system. Montana is blessed with abundant natural resources that help fuel the economy. As a provider of North American energy sources, Montana contributes to our nation's energy security. Increasing our energy security should be a… Dan Testa http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/weekend_last_dance_kalispell_kombat_lake_county_sued/14285/ http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/weekend_last_dance_kalispell_kombat_lake_county_sued/14285/ {primary_category} Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:21:20 MDT Good morning; on the Beacon today, four dancers in the Northwest Ballet School and Company will perform together this season in their last production of the Nutcracker. Fight Force’s Kalispell Kombat at the Majestic Valley Arena is tonight. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event begins at 7:30 p.m. The state Department of Revenue is defending the property reappraisal system, saying it's working so far. And Mick Holien celebrates the Griz seniors approaching the close of their college careers. A judge… Kellyn Brown http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/rehberg_responds_to_stain_ad/14284/ http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/rehberg_responds_to_stain_ad/14284/ {primary_category} Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:41:08 MDT Last week, Dan Testa posted the “Stain” ad that is running against Congressman Denny Rehberg and several of his Republican colleagues, criticizing the lawmakers for voting against the American Clean Energy and Security Act. Yesterday, Rehberg sent out an opinion piece to the state’s media, charging that the “ad distorts the truth.” Here it is: You’ve probably seen the slick, negative ads on TV, claiming that I voted against the “American Clean Energy and Security Act” because of contributions from “big oil and energy interests.” These accusations are dishonest and… Heather Jurva http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/bad_bank_experience_and_a_drunken_sister/14278/ http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/bad_bank_experience_and_a_drunken_sister/14278/ {primary_category} Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:28:37 MDT 12:21 p.m. A frustrated customer at a local bank insinuated that he would harm himself upon leaving. Authorities found that he had no real intention of doing so. 6:40 p.m. A Martin City woman called to complain that she couldn’t get to sleep because her little sister was drunk and would not quit yelling. Associated Press http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/billings_woman_sentenced_for_role_in_toddlers_death/14283/ http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/billings_woman_sentenced_for_role_in_toddlers_death/14283/ {primary_category} Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:27:49 MDT BILLINGS – The last of three people charged in the death of a 3-year-old Billings boy was given a 10-year suspended prison sentence Thursday for criminal endangerment and must pay about $10,000 in restitution. Jennifer Anne Larson appeared before District Judge Russell Fagg for the Sept. 7, 2004, death of Ropati "Lupe" Mulipola. The boy died three days after Larson's former husband, Thomas Larson, picked him up by his ankles and dropped him on his head as punishment.