Thursday, June 30
In response to Joseph Coco Jr.'s letter about "Amtrak Economics," I would like to make some points.
First, every form of transportation that Amtrak competes with is subsidized by our government. The government built and maintains the highway system, while the airlines enjoy direct subsidies and guaranteed loans. This is in no way a free-market competition. Why should only Amtrak have to pay its own way?
Stanley Dye
Stanley Lee Dye died Sunday, June 19, 2005, at the Edgewood Vista residence in Kalispell.
The Glacier United U-12 boys and girls teams dominated the Montana State Cup in Kalispell this past weekend, winning their divisions.
The U-12 boys team, coached by Peter Steele and Gary Danczyk, came out of Saturday's games with a 1-1 record — a 6-2 loss to the Missoula Strikers Red team and a solid win against the Helena Arsenal Gold.
After reading the articles in the July 16 edition of the Whitefish Pilot regarding recreational use on Spencer Mountain, I have to come to the following conclusions and observations:
I have nothing against multiple-use on public lands, but the acreage within Spencer Mountain is in danger of being loved to death.
Montanans have gained a national reputation for their steadfast protection of privacy and property rights.
That means it's not likely a city government here will condemn someone's home to make room for a private business, as the U.S. Supreme Court recently allowed.
Tennis champ awarded by tennis legend
Whitefish High School tennis player Danni Paulson is one of two people to win the 2005 Novo Nordisk Donnelly awards.
Please visit the new Whitefish City Beach Neighborhood Association Web site www.whitefishcbn.org.
We would like to invite everyone for input no matter what neighborhood you are in to help get us going. Everyone in the City Beach area should participate. I suggest that it officially include anyone along Washington, Woodland, Lakeside and Oregon as a start.
The Montana Expresso in the Safeway parking lot was started in 1993 by Keri Jo "KJ" Knutson.
KJ was a beloved high school girls soccer coach for two seasons, 1994-1996. She is described by one former player as having a benevolent disposition and vivacity that were contagious.
Wednesday, June 29
Mokowanis moments
"So, where you want to go?" The guy behind the counter asked.
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Parking space
Simple Man
John Van Vleet
Laws and more laws
Bu G. George Ostrom
New Bob study gives thumbs down to permits
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By JOHN VAN VLEET
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The keepers of Kintla
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Bear talk
Montanans For Multiple Use invites the public to attend its July 19 meeting at 7 p.m. at the Fish Wildlife and Parks Building, 800 Meridian Road across from the Fairgrounds in Kalispell. Chris Servheen, the biologist leading the grizzly bear recovery project, will be the guest speaker. Servheen will provide updates on the latest grizzly bear research and recommendations for future bear population and habitat management needs, especially for the Flathead portion of the Northern Continental Divide Grizzly Habitat Ecosystem.
Baucus has a responsibility
Without so much as a friendly "good luck to you" from ranking Democrat Max Baucus, the Senate Finance Committee has endeavored to craft a Social Security reform bill that will keep America's invaluable retirement program solvent and strong for future generations.
Glacier's summer promises to be a blooming affair
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Tip wasn't warranted
I write in response to the Eagle's bestowing upon The Milhous Group the weekly congratulatory "Tip of the Hat." The column indicates that it was granted because Milhous "opted" to suspend their construction project on Electric Avenue until after Labor Day and to sod their new empty lot (where the Painted Horse previously existed) and provide three parking spaces during the Summer.
Stephen "Winnebago" Clement Joubert
Stephen "Winnebago" Clement Joubert, 63, of Hungry Horse, passed away June 9, 2005, at the Veterans Hospital in Helena of liver disease. He was born Nov. 27, 1941, in Boston.
Judge stops some salvage for now
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Softball Wildkats fare well in Polson
This weekend in the Polson ASA Splash Classic the traveling team from Columbia Falls won their second tournament trophy in two weeks. The team, composed of 13 and 14-year-old girls who competed in the Columbia Falls Youth Softball Association recreational league, were competing in their second tournament this year. The competition this week included all-star teams who have played in up to 10 tournaments already this year, and who have played together since they were 10 Us from Missoula, Great Falls, Helena, Kalispell, Polson, Libby and Frenchtown.
Thursday, June 23
Passing meaningless ordinances is not only costly, but places an annoyance on the community you represent.
The Whitefish City Code 4-2-4A places every residence in violation of garbage containment whether it is out in the street or on the premises. The only exception being garbage stored in an odor-free bear-proof container.
Richard Forsyth
In loving memory of our husband, father and grandfather Richard "Dick" Steven Forsyth, age 80, of Spokane, Wash., who passed away June 16, 2005.
Stanley Dye
Stanley Lee Dye, 84, a longtime Whitefish resident, passed away at the Edgewood Vista Extended Care Facility in Evergreen on Sunday, June 19, 2005, of natural causes.
Used to be you could cruise down the highway and glance at a passing car and know right away what state it was from.
A plateful
A long ago mistake
Exactly one year ago we read about a young George Ostrom editing a school newspaper at the Flathead Mine in 1941. Remember?
Staking a claim
Depending upon who you are, these could be the worst of times or the best of times.
Respect
In the week following Memorial weekend our papers showed more sports of different kinds on the front pages than what they should have. Have we forgotten why we have holidays such as Memorial Day and the 4th of July to name a couple?
Justin Conklin
Justin Conklin died the morning of Monday, June 13, 2005 at the age of 19.
In appreciation
To all who have given of their money, time, effort knowledge and skills, a heart-felt thank you from the president of Bigfork Youth Baseball. Over the past three years, we have seen a large increase in the "off-the-field help." For those who show up to the field clean-up day in early spring, help with fund-raisers, participate in the opening day ceremonies, donate use of equipment, prepare the fields before games and clean up after games. Closing day ceremonies this year was a particularly successful event. It was our annual picnic and raffle drawing. Volunteers set up tents, table, chairs and food for 300 plus attendees in an hour and a half. Even more impressive was the tear down in 37 minutes! With this type of help, it allows the managers and coaches time to work directly with the kids and concentrate on teaching them the great game of baseball.
In need
Please help spread the word throughout our community that the Flathead Food Bank is in need of volunteers this summer. Summer is a very difficult time for the Flathead Food Bank's five pantries because donations sharply decrease and volunteers go on vacations or simply want to enjoy the summer with their families. This leads the food banks in quite a bind.
With pride
Thank you VFW Post 4042 for the most inspiring Memorial Day service ever. We watched with pride as your proud VFW members, in dark pants, white crisp shirts and blue vests edged in gold trim, marched up and stood at dedicated attention as guest speakers and officers of the VFW spoke. They reminded us of all the years of service and sacrifice that make Memorial Day so meaningful to all of us.
I am always concerned when I see Americans calling on their countrymen to urge
their elected officials to extract wealth from the masses to subsidize the business failures
Skate park safety
The town of Whitefish has learned to accept the idea of a skateboard park. However, a skateboard park needs to have a safe way for kids to get there.
James Boyd
James Cecil Boyd, 65, passed away from colon cancer at his Whitefish home on June 16, 2005.
Floyd Bud Mitchell
Floyd Bud Mitchell, 87, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2005, at the North Valley Hospital in Whitefish.
Wolf Creek exits into the past
Once upon a time major highways that crisscross the United States went through the center of large and small towns. To the local inhabitants this was Main Street and their shopping district.
Larry L. Schmautz, passed away suddenly at his home in Columbia Falls on June 18, 2005.
Larry left this life too early, but he touched so many lives. Larry will be remembered as a gentle-hearted father, husband, grandfather, coach, teacher, friend and mentor.
Wednesday, June 22
"So you backpack?" the woman asked.She was eyeing my pack which was in the back of the truck splayed out like a big dead fish.
(I know, I know what you're thinking. Didn't someone steal your last pack from the back of your truck? Didn't you learn anything? The answer of course, is yes, and no. I learned you can leave your pack in the back of the truck, just as long as you sit in the restaurant window, so you can keep an eye on the pack. Of course, if the waitress is good looking, all bets are off.)
Jordan Michael Alstad
Jordan Michael Alstad, age 18, went to be with our Lord on Monday, June 13, 2005 at his residence in Kalispell, Mont. He was born on September 26, 1986 in Mission Hills, Calif. to Alan B. and Teri L. (Bailey) Alstad.
Plum Creek real estate rides the baby boom demand
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Coaching legend Schmautz dies
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CFYSA team places fourth at U-14
softball tourney
By JOHN VAN VLEET
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Rock falls off Sun Road and crushes construction trailer
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Won't be in parade
To the editor:
Twins go winless in California
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Jazz Camp
Columbia Falls will hold its annual Jazz camp for students from 9 a.m. to noon July 11-15 at the high school. There are two separate sections. One for musicians in grades 7-9 and one for musicians grades 10-12. There is a concert Thursday night. Cost is $50 and includes instruction in improvisation and sectionals. Call Karen Ulmer or Dylan Dwyer at 892-2487 or 837-2805 for more information.
Thursday, June 16
Amtrak vs. Madagascar
Recent news is that Amtrak in Montana will be gone unless Montana somehow finds money to pay half the railroad expense.
Music school appreciates help in relocating
North Valley Music School will be completing our first year in our brand new Treacy Studio. We would graciously like to acknowledge and thank the following businesses and individuals for contributing to this project: Malmquist Construction, Casey and Karin Malmquist, Big Mountain Insulators, Carpet Studio, Datum Drafting Design, Heider Electric, Nelson's Hardware, Pella Windows/Doug Smith, Preferred Painting, Sandon Construction, Small World Painting, John Archer, Bear Barinowski, Harriet and Kirk Bryan, Greg Fortin, The Kohnstamm Family, April Lane, Wayne Saurey, and Patrick Whitaker.
Pilot wins awards
The Whitefish Pilot did well at this year's Montana Newspaper Association meeting in Dillon, "Rendezvous at the Beaverhead."
Muldown Elementary School
'Hostility' comment unfounded
'Steady Ed' reaches the top
About a month ago I read that my old climbing buddy had finally reached the summit of Annapurna and become the first American to reach the top of the world's 14 highest mountains.
Need to protect our roadless lands
I am one of the 25 million Americans who have written letters and attended meetings on the Roadless Rule. Over 600 public hearings were held across the nation on the Roadless Rule. Thirty-one of these meetings were held in Montana. Of the comments received by the Department of Agriculture, 95 percent supported adoptions of the Roadless Rule.
Donations for student health appreciated
Every year, Muldown Elementary students benefit from tremendous community support for our health enhancement program.
Lawrence DeVall
Lawrence "Frenchy" G. DeVall died Sunday, June 5, 2005, in Kalispell at the age of 95.
Former clerk of court of Whitefish
Hill side home a scar in landscape
Marlyn Michaud
Marlyn Boorman Michaud, 68, a longtime Whitefish resident, passed away June 3, 2005, at the Colonial Manor in Whitefish after a brief illness.
Trash 'n' Treasure sale won't be held this year
We regret to inform our community that we will not be able to hold our annual Trash 'n Treasure sale this September. There is no available facility large enough to accommodate our event this year.
Wednesday, June 15
James Richard (Clem) Johnson
James Richard (Clem) Johnson, age 63, passed away on Thursday June 9, 2005, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center with his best friend and companion Corinne at his side, after a heroic battle against an unknown disease with courage and dignity. He accepted without complaint every challenge and inspired everyone who witnessed his battle.
Nine to go into Hall of Fame
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Eagle soars over Montana weeklies
For the fourth consecutive year, the Bigfork Eagle was named the top weekly newspaper in the state by the Montana Newspaper Association.
Women drivers unveiled
"Women at the wheel create situations for sinful temptation." That is the declaration of "senior clerics" who in many Islamic countries have the power to make declarations in the form of edicts, even though the laws of Saudi Arabia do not stop women from driving, nor do the books of Islam.
Forest plan offers about 328,000 acres for timber use
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Disappointed
For the past few years the veterans around town have been very disappointed in the recognition given for Memorial Day and Fourth of July.
VBS
Canyon Community Church will be holding Vacation Bible School June 20-24, in Coram, at the church. This year's theme is Bible learning at the Jerusalem Marketplace.
Allen D. Jensen
Allen D. Jensen, age 55, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2005, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell.
By JOHN VAN VLEET
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Swan River School to break ground on addition, in need of more money
Swan River School District No. 4 board of trustees recently approved subcontractor bid packages to start breaking ground and building a new addition for the $867,000 bond voters approved last fall. Now they will be asking voters for a little bit more.
Lila Mae Loveall Henkle Mosbarger
Lila Mae Loveall Henkle Mosbarger of Marionville, Mo. Passed away May 26th at Cox South Hospital in Springfield at the age 68. Lila Mae was born in Cut Bank on January 25, 1937 to Carl Donovan and Violet Victoria Hanberg Loveall.
Early settlers left their mark
Emma was born Aug. 8, 1845, 160 years ago in Sweden and eventually immigrated to Holland, Mich., where she met and married her Norwegian husband Hans.
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I can't get no….
Photo illustration by Chris Peterson
When Mike VanLeuven sees a robin, he can't help but think of his late wife, whose cornea now helps him see from his right eye.
Two Novembers ago, I went up to South Bend, Ind. to see a friend and go to a Notre Dame football game.
On the way home, I was passing through Louisville, going a nice 80 on the interstate. I was cruising along above the speed limit, trying to avoid the highway patrol and thinking about how lucky I was that I hadn't fallen asleep behind the wheel in nearly two hours.
Track athletes honored for accomplishments in year-end ceremony
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Fine for illegally killing grizzlies hiked to $8,000
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Special K goes undefeated, wins title
Columbia Falls, Special K completed its season in age U-14 girls Fastpitch Softball this weekend by winning the end of the season tournament for the Columbia Falls Youth Softball Association.
Frank B. Dunn
Frank B. Dunn, 80, passed away Monday, May 30, 2005, at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls.
Tuesday, June 14
Idaho Amber Alert for missing Coeur d'Alene children
8-year-old Shasta Groene, 3-foot-10 and 40 pounds with long auburn hair and hazel eyes, and her 9-year-old brother, Dylan Groene, 4 feet and 60 pounds, with a blond crewcut and blue eyes.
Friday, June 10
Pass accessible, but only from East Side
Logan Pass opens from east side, with restrictions
Thursday, June 9
Deep truth
As a journalist, I was amused by comments made this past week by former Nixon cronies attacking former FBI Deputy Director Mark Felt, the man who will go down in history as Deep Throat.
Support Amtrak
Last Friday, Gov. Brian Schweitzer, Lt. Gov. John Bohlinger, Rep. Dennis Rehberg, our local state Sen. Dan Weinberg and state Rep. Mike Jopek, along with a lot of other officials, showed up for the Amtrak press conference at the O'Shaugnessy.
Olga Erickson
A memorial service for Olga Erickson is scheduled for 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2005, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kalispell. The address is 400 West California St. Take U.S. Highway 2 through Kalispell to Fifth Ave., turn left, go up about five blocks and the church is on the corner of Fifth Ave. and California St.
A centennial look at lake stewardship
The foundation of our community rests upon the shores of Whitefish Lake. We are inexplicably drawn to its beauty for recreation, and our economy is dependent upon its health. While this centennial year prompts us as a community to reflect upon our history, we must also remember to ponder the future.
Track awards given out
The Whitefish High School track coaches recently handed out the 2005 track and field awards.
Chandler Melton / Whitefish Pilot
Bruised and bloody after the bout, Whitefish High School junior Matt Krause fought Columbia Falls' Michael Raider Haider to a draw during the main event of the 2005 Cat/Dog smoker at Memorial Field.
Thank you to our veterans for all that they have done
First, let me say thank you to our veterans for all that they have done and continue to do.
Glacier Country Avalanche Center would like to extend a huge "thank you" to all who took part in avalanche awareness events and education this past winter.
There will be a season's end barbecue with GCAC board members, staff, instructors and community volunteers on Sunday, June 12, at 5 p.m. at Whitefish City Beach pavilion.
Good luck grads
The Whitefish Pilot congratulates the graduating Class of 2005 and wishes them success in their careers.
Camille D'Haillecourt
Camille Cato Council D'Haillecourt died May 29, 2005, at peace in her home after a short battle with thyroid cancer. She was 82 years of age.
Wednesday, June 8
The thing about owls is if they don't move or make some sort of noise, most of the time you aren't going to see them, unless one poops on your head.
So it's always really cool to see owls in Glacier National Park and the past couple of weeks have been gems, particularly because not only have I had the good fortune of running into owls, I've run into young owls, owls I have never seen before and may never see again.
Twins play two-face, split doubleheader against Cranbrook
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Beer bait for slugs
One winter, when the weather was cold and bleak, a friend and I pondered over the seed catalogues and admired the glossy pictures of the bright colored flowers.
The warrior Hackworth
Colonel David Hackworth was buried at Arlington Memorial Cemetery on May 31. I didn't know Hack really well but spent enough time with him to know he was not just one helluva warrior but also a deeply committed crusader.
Food drive a success
I wish to thank the Bigfork Postal Service and their employees who helped make this year's Postal Food Drive such a wonderful success. Without their efforts and hard work, we would not have been able to collect over 1,700 pounds of food—a major increase over last year's food drive.
Lack of logic
Radical environmentalists have an aversion to logic, common sense and truth. Their ongoing ravings have driven me to some observations.
Mary Joyce Kelly
Mary Joyce Kelly, 74, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2005, at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell.
Knutson steps down as wrestling coach
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Too many grizzlies dying, advocate claims
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Gabbing with Gigi
Adventures in West Dakota
Truckers protest Plum Creek
Truckers protest Plum Creek
Wet weather temporarily closes Sun Highway, but also sets off blooms
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Cats slap Dogs in annual Smoker boxing brawl
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Menagerie a bad deal
The proposed Wildlife Animal Adventures roadside menagerie is a bad deal for area residents and for the animals.
Friday, June 3
Listen up, grads
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Horsemen meet
The Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead will hold their regular monthly meeting June 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, located at 490 North Meridian Road. The meeting is open to the public and all are welcome.
Dogs escape Mideast cruelties
I've come to believe over the years that we have some sort of mystical, magnetic field or aura around our bodies that defines us and attracts the spirits we love. This has certainly been my experience with dogs since I have loved them beyond all reason since I was old enough to walk.
he alpine section of the Going-to-the-Sun (Sun)
Road re-opened to vehicular traffic Friday afternoon (June 3) after having
Bear goes after kids hiding under car
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Erica Miller
Erica A. Miller, 16, passed away May 21, 2005, at HealthCenter Northwest in Kalispell from complications of Retts Syndrome. She was born June 17, 1988, in Peoria, Ill.
Enjoy, but also respect wildlife
This week we bring to you the rather frightening story of a black bear that went after a family in Glacier National Park.
Carolyn McConville
Carolyn Esther McConville, 73, a longtime Whitefish resident, passed away May 25, 2005, at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell of natural causes.
Track teams finish 2nd, 3rd at state
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Softball team hands out awards, looks to next year
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Von Schweinitz,
Marcille sisters solid at state
A rare owl makes an incredible appearance in Glacier
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Don't meddle with Social Security
Claiming our existing Social Security system is broke and needs fixing, the Bush administration is campaigning hard to allow younger workers a chance to keep their hard-earned money for investing in the private sector.
Paul McFarland
Paul Clifford McFarland died April 29, 2005, after a four-year battle with heart and liver failure.
Wednesday, June 1
Bigfork Summer Playhouse opens with 'Chicago,' 'Grease'
Every year the Bigfork Summer Playhouse brings alive worlds of spectacle, dance and music with their summer season. Actors, directors, designers and technicians come together from all over the country to bring the best of showbiz to Bigfork.
Spring reminds me of box gardens
One cold, late-summer day, I removed a number of droopy annuals to plant herbs that had been in pots since Lynn, our daughter-in-law, gave them to me for my June birthday, which at that time of the year every available space in the flower beds are filled.
Orphan foxes and red tape
Barely missed getting arrested this past week while trying to be a "good guy."
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In memory
