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6A INDEPENDENT RECORD helenair.com FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2009 Redistricting amendment advances, but unlikely to get enough votes for 2010 ballot Today is Friday, Feb. 6, the 37th day of 2009. There are 328 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: Wilson Feb. 6, 1911, the Ronald 40th Reagan, president of the United States, was born in Tampico, Ill.

On this date: In 1756, America's third vice president, Aaron Burr, was born in Newark, N.J. In 1778, the United States won official recognition from France with the signing of a Treaty of Alliance in Paris. In 1788, Massachusetts became the sixth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. In 1899, a peace treaty between the United States and Spain was ratified by the U.S.

Senate. In 1933, the 20th Amendment to the Constitution, the socalled "lame duck" amendment, was proclaimed in effect by Secretary of State Henry Stimson. In 1952, Britain's King George VI died; he was succeeded by his daughter, Elizabeth II. In 1959, the United States successfully testfired for the first time a Titan intercontinental ballistic missile from Cape Canaveral, Fla. In 1978, Muriel Humphrey took the oath of office as a United States senator from Minnesota, filling the seat of her late husband, former Vice President Hubert Humphrey.

In 11992, 16 people were killed when a C-130 military transport plane crashed in Evansville, Ind. In 1996, a Turkishowned Boeing 757 jetliner crashed into the Atlantic Ocean shortly after takeoff from the Dominican Repubic, killing 189 people, mostly German tourists. Ten years ago: The public finally got to see and hear Monica Lewinsky as excerpts of the former White House intern's videotaped testimony were shown at President Bill Clinton's impeachment trial. Clinton requested legislation to require background checks on buyers at gun shows. Five years ago: President George W.

Bush appointed a bipartisan commission to examine intelligence on Iraq's weapons. An explosion ripped through a Moscow subway car during rush hour, killing 41 people. Auto mechanic Joseph P. Smith was charged with murder after authorities in Sarasota, found the body of 11-year-old Carlie Brucia, whose kidnapping I had been captured by a carwash surveillance camera. (Smith was later convicted and sentenced to death.) One year ago: At least 54 deaths were reported after two days of tornadoes that plowed across Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky and Alabama.

The White House defended the use of the interrogation technique known as waterboarding, saying it was legal not torture as critics argued and had saved American lives. The Phoenix Suns acquired Shaquille O'Neal in a stunning blockbuster deal that sent four -time All -Star Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks to the Miami Heat. Today's Birthdays: Actor Rip Torn is 78. Actress Mamie Van Doren is 78. Actor Mike Farrell is 70.

Former NBC News anchorman Tom Brokaw is 69. Actor Michael Tucker is 65. Rock singer Axl Rose is 47. Thought for Today: "Work is much more fun than fun." Sir Noel Coward, British actor, dramatist and songwriter (1899-1973). A proposed constitutional amendment to tighten the deviation rate for legislative districts during redistricting won debate- stage approval in the Senate on Thursday, but appears unlikely to make the 2010 ballot.

On a straight party-line vote of 27-22, the Senate approved Senate Bill 187, by Rep. Joe Balyeat, R- Bozeman, to allow a plus or minus 1 percent deviation from the ideal legislative district size. Recent legislative reapportionments have used a variance rate of plus or minus 5 percent. It takes 100 total votes in the 150- member Legis- IR State Bureau Former Missoula MISSOULA (AP) A former Missoula police officer, who spent more than a year on administrative leave, has agreed to plead guilty to a federal child pornography charge, according to court documents. Daniel Jason Huntsinger is charged with a single count of receipt of obscene material and is scheduled to enter his plea on Feb.

12 in U.S. District Court. The plea agreement filed with the court does not contain a sentencing recommendation. The crime is punishable by up to five years in prison. "Hen used a computer belonging to the Missoula AreaDeaths James L.

McIntosh James L. McIntosh, 72, passed away on Feb. 4, 2009, at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. He was born Nov. 9, 1936, to Charles J.

and Vera A. (Domain) McIntosh. James grew up in Helena, where he also attended high school. He served in the Navy in 1954 and 1955. James married Florence Evelyn Powell in 1958.

He worked construction jobs until moving to Kalispell where he was employed at Pacific Produce. Afterward he worked professionally as an artist until his interest turned toward helping others, and he started on LaVerna Fay Nelsen Moothart LaVerna Fay Nelsen Moothart, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away Friday Jan. 30, 2009, after a brief illness. LaVerna was born to Uffe and Getta (LeVang) Nelsen on Oct. 8, 1939, in Scobey.

She was raised in northeastern Montana, attending school in Antelope, Scobey, Ritchie, Medicine Lake and Froid. LaVerna graduated from Froid High School in 1957. While in school, LaVerna met Dick Moothart. After a courtship of rabbit hunting and rides in his '50 Chevy, they were married in Froid on Dec. 29, 1958.

Dick and LaVerna celebrated 50 years of mar- riage with a chuckwagon dinner and a champagne toast at their family reunion this past summer. In their early years, the couple moved to Wolf Point where LaVerna worked for MDU. In Wolf Point, their daughter, Sheri, was born on Oct. 9, Big Sky Cremations Funeral Services 2 West Main East Helena 227-2241 Funeral Services Reception Area 2009 LEGISLATURE Balyeat commission decade. Democrats they were treated by the redistricting the previous Assuming wins final Senate with all 27 police One download In a plea agreement U.S.

District Court, Missoula police to plead guilty to pornography charge. Police Protective Association, of was then president, access the site," to the offer of by Assistant Marcia Hurd. Prosecutors could prove that Huntsinger used MasterCard and account to pay access a child phy Web site. records said used a post office lature to put a proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot. Republicans contend they got a raw deal from the Democratic-con- trolled restricting earlier this argue unfairly panel decade.

Balyeat's bill approval Republican officer filed with a former officer agreed a federal child which he to according proof filed U.S. Attorney said they a a PayPal $79.95 to pornograCourt Huntsinger box his journey being a chemical dependency counselor. Later, he combined his CD Mcintosh counseling with Corrective Thinking in Chemical Dependency Services, which he owned and operated. He remained at this practice for over 30 years until being forced to retire due to poor health. James loved the outdoors and family car rides and had a passion for artwork.

He loved telling stories and jokes. In 1995, James was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. He was a friend of Bill W. for 1959. This began LaVerna's most cherished role as mother.

Son, Shawn, was Moothart born on March 23, 1963, in Moorehead, while the family was living in Fargo, and son, Scott, completed the family on June 11, 1964, in Redding, Calif. Their next move was to Fort Smith, where Dick worked at Yellowtail Dam, and LaVerna raised the children, while working part -time as a cook for the school. In 1976, Dick, LaVerna and the children moved to Helena. LaVerna took a job with the U.S. Forest Service, where she worked as a purchasing agent.

LaVerna loved her job, and she made many lifelong friends there. She retired after 20 years of service and many awards. One of the greatest joys of LaVerna's life was her family. LaVerna was very proud of her heritage and votes, it would need 73 votes in the House to appear on the ballot. That is highly unlikely with the politically charged redistricting issue because the House is evenly split with 50 Democrats and 50 Republicans.

Redistricting is required every 10 years after a new federal census. Its goal is to adjust the districts so they reflect population changes. With today's computer technology, Balyeat said experts have said it easy to propose districts that vary by no more than plus or minus 1 percent from the ideal -sized district. Sen. Carol Juneau, D- Browning, said since the 2002-2003 reapportion- to plead guilty in number assigned to a federal drug task force as the address attached to the credit card.

Prosecutors said an analysis of the computer showed Huntsinger also accessed other pornography Web sites. Huntsinger's attorney, Douglas McNabb, said Thursday: "I do want to convey that he feels terrible about it and is accepting full responsibility for his actions." Huntsinger began working in Missoula in January 2000. He was a sergeant in September 2007 when federal investigators seized his work computer and a laptop belonging to the police union. 33 years. James had a positive influence on many people's lives.

He was a wealth of knowledge, advice and humor. He had a genuine interest in others' welfare and will be missed by all. James was preceded in death by his father, Charles James McIntosh; his mother, Vera Alicia Domain; and a sister, Lola Darlene. He is survived by his loving wife, Florence; daughter, Laurel, and her husband, Eric Ewing; son, Craig; daughters, Brenda, and her husband, Larry Hall, and April, and her husband, Chris Coen; grandchildren, Sandra, Brianna, Christopher, Courtney, Robin, Tawny, the fact that her father was a first generation American. Her grandsons, Justin, Paul and Tom Hughes, and granddaughters, Callie and Connie Moothart, loved to come to grandma's house, especially at Christmastime.

Hours were spent around the dining room table playing cards and dominos while eating all of her delicious treats. Family reunions were also very special times. LaVerna enjoyed bringing everyone together. LaVerna was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Allan; son, Shawn; and daughter, Sheri. She is survived by her loving husband, Dick; her son, Scott (Diane) of Missoula; sonin-law, Mark Hughes of Idaho Falls, Idaho; grandchildren, Justin Hughes (Verity Lectka) of Moscow, Idaho, Paul Hughes (Erin Linley) and Tom Hughes of Moscow, and Callie and Connie Moothart of Missoula; sisters, Helen Brese of Ellensburg, Joyce Gorder of Williston, N.D., Mary Jane Nelsen of Big Fork, Lois (Paul) Lange HAGLER INDERSON MORTUARY AND ANDERSON CREMATION SERVICES 442-8520 Retz Funeral Home Pre-Arrangements Providing Caring and Traditional Funeral Services Personal Service Dignity Cremation Services Randy Willer Tom Twichel Chris Holt D.

Ross Andersen F4 Dignity Memorial 406-442-1550 ment, "Montana now has equitable representation in the Montana Legislature," with six American Indian House districts and three Indian Senate districts. Balyeat said his proposed amendment specifies that the 1 percent deviation rate can be exceeded in individual districts involving the federal Voting Rights Act, which protects the rights of minorities. "The truth is, whichever party is in charge will manipulate the districts," said Sen. Larry Jent, D- Bozeman. "Why do we want a system that allows this kind of manipulation?" asked Senate Majority Leader Jim Peterson, R-Buffalo.

child porn case He resigned from the Missoula Police Department in September 2008, about three months after being placed on unpaid leave. Huntsinger is also a defendant, along with the city, in a federal case filed by a doctor who claims his civil rights were violated when he was arrested in 2007 while trying to help a suicidal woman. Huntsinger was the ranking officer in that case and was reportedly the last person to view a police video of the incident before the video disappeared. A phone listing for Huntsinger could not be found. Colby and Grace; and many great -grandchildren, all living in Kalispell.

He is also survived by his brother, John; sister, Mickey, and her husband, Jim Cozzie; brother, Terry, and his wife, Patty; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services for James will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 2 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1100 W. Reserve Kalispell.

A reception will follow in the Country Kitchen at the fairgrounds. Johnson- Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for James' family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer condolences and sign James' guest book. of Wilton, N.D., Jeanne Nelsen of Wolf Point; brother, Bob Nelsen of Billings; sister-in-law, Sharon (Bob) Dale of Renton, brothersin-law, David (Karla) Hoye of Billings and Dennis (Donna) Moothart of Carson City, sisterin-law, Vera Hewett of Virginia Beach, and numerous nephews, nieces and extended family members. Our family would like to thank everyone who has offered support and kindness during LaVerna's illness.

We are happy to know that she touched so many lives as she did ours. We are especially grateful for the special help of neighbors, Dave and Kathy Swanson. Services will be held at Retz Funeral Home, 315 East Sixth Helena, on Feb. 9, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to suggest memorial donations to the charity of donor's choice.

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