Friday, November 24
Free meals
The Columbia Falls Kitchen wants to thank Church Women United for their generous donation of $300 to the Kitchen. It will go a long way to help serve free meals beginning on Monday, Nov. 27, through Thursday, Nov. 30, in the basement of St Richard's Catholic Church at 6 p.m. Join them for hot, nutritious meals
All-state, conference players named
A host of Columbia Falls athletes have made all-state or all-conference honors for their performances this fall.
Carroll J. (Hap) Rost
Carroll J. (Hap) Rost, 82, died on Wednesday, Nov.15, 2006, at Brendan House, in Kalispell. He was born on Oct. 11, 1924, in a log cabin to Ludwig "Happy" and Clarice (Chapman) Rost.
Wednesday, November 22
Carol G. Rea Masters
Carol G. Rea Masters went to be with her Lord Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, at the Fountain Springs Health Care in Rapid City, South Dakota
Flanagan's strives to abide by the law
I was, at best, agitated to see that Flanagan's had made the paper last week, detailing alcohol violations, the last of which came nine months ago. If only all of our efforts for the benefit of the community got so much attention.
Margaret Ward
Margaret Louise Ward, 84, passed away Nov. 8, 2006, at the Brendan House in Kalispell.
The latest Lysistrata
From this column's headline, students of classic Greek Literature will assume this week's writing is about sex. They are right. We're going to discuss the age old power females have used by personally denying sensual delights from males. Sometimes it has worked. Sometimes it hasn't. Sometimes it's funny. Sometimes it's not.
Michael Sperry
Michael J. Sperry, 46, of Columbia Falls, died peacefully in his home Nov. 9, 2006.
Nadine Lillie (Nevins) Quilling
Private family services will be held at the Lone Pine Cemetery in Bigfork, MT for Nadine Lillie (Nevins) Quilling, age 81, of Choteau who died Wednesday, Nov. 15th at her home in Choteau from natural causes. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Gorder Funeral Home of Choteau.
Tree disaster
The tree removal just completed in the Greenwood Trailer Court just south of the North Valley Hospital is a disgrace to the city of Whitefish.
Do you support the proposal for a new library building at the Potoczny Field site?
Yes
Health center
The Nov. 16 article on the HD9 race stated Joe Russell (Flathead County Health Dept Director) and I were "putting in for a grant" for a community health center. I am one of many people helping and my role is minor as a steering committee member advisor focusing on the dental clinic portion. We often see political people get credit for others efforts and the major lifting on this project is being done by the County Health Board, County Staff, and many others.
Sullivan grateful
I wish to thank all of my supporters and the voters of Flathead County for your confidence in me. I wish to assure you that your confidence is well laced. My opponent is an excellent campaigner and this became a very tough race. I am truly thankful for every vote and all the help I received. I am honored to have the privilege of serving the people of Flathead County.
Trailers needed
I consider myself an environmentalist. To some, I would be called a "tree-hugger." What has happened south of town, where the Greenwood Trailer Court was, sickens me.
Lawrence "Larry" E. Hart
Former resident Lawrence "Larry" E. Hart, 77, passed away Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006 at his home in Grants Pass, Ore.
Playstations and plastic Jesus dolls
We all know what this Thursday is: One painful day of waiting with family members for Friday - the biggest and best shopping day of the year!Everything is on sale!
Thanks to Judy
I am writing to make it known that, in my opinion, local resident Judy Halsey is deserving of an outstanding citizen award.
Russell Roy
Russell Roy, a long-time resident and supporter of the Flathead Valley community, passed away from his battle with cancer Nov. 15, 2006.
Margaret Moore
Margaret Sterling Moore, 62, passed away Nov. 12, 2006.
Campaign thanks
I wish to thank all of my supporters and the voters of Flathead County for your confidence in me. I wish to assure you that your confidence is well placed. My opponent is an excellent campaigner and this became a very tough race. I am truly thankful for every vote and all the help I received. I am honored to have the privilege of serving the people of Flathead County.
Tuesday, November 14
Faces of Freedom
Stories and photos by Mike Richeson
Willard Rodman "Rod" Ash (1928-2006)
Rod, beloved husband, father, grandfather passed away November 5, 2006, 2 days after his 78th birthday after a brave battle with cancer. He was at home, surrounded by family.
The first appendicitis operation
On the wall in one of the County Sheriff's offices is a sign which says, "SUPPORT YOUR SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM—GET LOST!"
Democrats did well
Now that the results of the general election have pretty much been determined I would offer a few observations. Although Democrats appear to be outnumbered in most of the precincts in the area, they actually made one of their best showings in recent times. They had a very credible roster of viable candidates who all ran strong campaigns.
War on Weight
The War on Terror may be costing billions of dollars, but a much more dangerous and costly plague is sweeping the United States - obesity.
Bernard P. "Barney" Rice
Bernard P. "Barney" Rice, age 35, of Kalispell and president of North Country Automotive and Marine, Inc., died Tuesday, November 7, 2006, in Panama City, Florida of injuries sustained while participating in an Ironman Triathlon on Nov.4. Barney was born in Great Fall, Montana on Aug 25, 1971 to Peter C and Patricia A Rice.
Keep it clean
I was both saddened and angered to read in the Nov. 2 Eagle about the littering along the Loon Lake 'Road and at the 4-H camp. My children grew up in Bigfork and biked out to the 4-H camp, swam, fished off the dock and dove in off the rope swing every summer. It's a great place for kids.Now my grandchildren are lucky enough to have the same experience and can't wait to get out there when they visit in the summer. We are very grateful to 4H for allowing that site to remain open to the public all these years. Hopefully the community feels the same way and will support 4H in keeping that area open to the public. Shame on those littering and shame on the rest of us for taking it for granted.Lets make sure this lovely site has a future for all area residents.
Karl Duane Pinkerman
Karl Duane Pinkerman passed away on Friday, November 10, 2006 at Community Medical Center in Missoula after a long and courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Martha Althora Morgan Childs
Martha Althora Morgan Childs, age 92, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2006 at her daughter's home in Bigfork, Montana.
Wednesday, November 1
Liberty and your money
Our freedoms and money are at risk every time the state legislature meets in Helena. Quality of life is directly dependent on the dollars in our pocket and our freedom to spend that money as we see fit.
Protecting our Seniors
Senior citizens deserve the best of what America can offer: security in life and good health. But lately, our elected officials have been playing politics with senior issues. We need a fresh start.
Walter Finch
Walter L. Finch, 54, of Herman, Minn., and Whitefish passed away at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minn., on Oct. 19, 2006.
