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Antique gambling bill headed to governor

A bill that would amend state gambling law and help out local antique-store owners Ron and Eila Turner passed the Montana Senate on April 19 and is headed to the governor.

Support needed for CHIP

I would like to thank Sen. Dan Weinberg, D-Whitefish, for sponsoring Senate Bill 22.

Not all traditions are good

Every school has their traditions — especially high school seniors. Since the first year of high school, each freshman looks forward to senior "privileges," for example: Senior Skip Day, Senior Cheers, Senior Pranks and, most of all, the Senior Class Picture.

Jacob Kaszuba

Jacob Talis Kaszuba, infant, passed away April 24, 2007.

Little Brown Church

Bigfork Flag Honors Veteran

The Bigfork Fire Department recently and proudly received a United States

Josephine Shortell

Josephine Marie Shortell, 90, a longtime Whitefish area resident, passed away peacefully April 16, 2007, after a long stay at North Valley Extended Care and then Colonial Manor in Whitefish.

America's last sporting palaces

Reporting during the "Glory Days" of Hungry Horse Dam construction included running reviews of the good things accomplished for charity by the lady who ran the sporting place on a hill above Martin City's Main Street. Luckily, she didn't insist her business be advertised on T-shirts worn by the dozens of Little Leaguers she outfitted over the years. Can you imagine rooting for "Mabel's Cat House Kids?"

Girls win in Libby

The Bulldog track teams did well at two meets over the week, with the girls winning in Libby and the boys placing second. They also posted record times and distances.

Inappropriate cartoon

This letter is to express my opinion concerning your inappropriate cartoon you published in the April 12 paper with your portrayal of the Whitefish Fire Department.

Beverly Wolfe

Beverly Jean Wolfe, 70, passed away April 23, 2007, at her home in Whitefish.

Tennis teams defeat Polson

The Whitefish girls tennis team defeated Polson, 4-3, and the boys won as well, beating the Pirates, 6-1, during a match held Saturday.

Hunter shoots albino bear up North Fork

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Issac Ray Nelson

Lee Nelson Jr., and Courtney Probert of Columbia Falls are the parents of a son, Issac Ray Nelson, born April 7, 2007, at North Valley Hospital.

Dominick Ruffatto

Dominick L. Ruffatto, 88, a longtime Whitefish resident, passed away April 15, 2007, at the North Valley Hospital in Whitefish after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's.

Avista is a bad neighbor

Water is plentiful in the Clark Fork Basin, especially in the Flathead. In times past, people have obtained surface water or ground water rights by going through a simple process. During drought, neighbors shared even though a senior water right holder held first claim to water.

Osprey Takes Flight

Lynne Rogers Behenna, age 72

Long-time Kalispell resident Lynne Rogers Behenna died of breast cancer on April 13, 2007 in Kalispell, at the age of 72.

Merle Beller

Merle "Ole" Beller passed away March 29, 2007, in Woodburn, Ore., where he had been staying in the French Prairie Nursing Center.

James Crumley

James David Crumley passed away on Feb. 15, 2007.

Nuclear energy to fight warming

The escalating dispute on the effects of global warming is a topic of conversation in today's everyday life. An attempt to produce clean, carbon-free energy involves such sources as hydroelectric, geothermal, wind turbines and photovoltaic systems. The switch from carbon-based energy sources is recognized as one of the chief goals of governments throughout the world.

Salish-Kootenai deserve the opportunity to manage range

The recent controversy about the National Bison Range in Montana should remind us that individual self-reliance beats low self-esteem and independence is better than dependence.

Woman convicted in school altercation

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Food for thought

Ok, so you're sitting there drinking your coffee maybe having a doughnut or a Danish or a scone (I'm having a tough time warming up to scones. I mean, they're just a biscuit with fruit or nuts or fruit and nuts and they're sort of dry, plus they're expensive compared to the good old doughnut) and you say to yourself, Chris, tell me a story about cat pee and parasites, and why, just why, cats aren't so smart after all.

Jangula does well in Missoula

Kyle Jangula was named field MVP for class A, B, and C schools at the Missoula Invitational Track meet last weekend. The boys team overall placed first among A schools and fourth overall.

Russell L. “Andy” Anderson

“went home to be with the Lord” on the evening of March 30, 2007, after a short stay at Brendan House in Kalispell.

Strange Swede law

By GEORGE OSTROM

Arlonemay Erdman

Hicks wins decathlon event

University of Montana-Missoula freshman Chris Hicks rallied from second place after day one to win the decathlon at the 36th annual Pelluer Invitational in Cheney, Wash., helping the Grizzlies sweep the multi-events.

Montana perks

Letter from the Editor

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Constance Kay

Constance "Connie" Victoria Kay died peacefully at her home in Swan Lake on April 1, 2007, with her family by her side after a year and a half battle with lung cancer.

Letters to the editor

The making of a war bride

By BARBARA ELVY STRATE

Hovercraft flips on ice after snagging a skirt

The Whitefish Fire Department's rescue hovercraft ran into problems on Saturday when its skirting caught on an ice shelf on Whitefish Lake causing the craft to flip over.

Fund-raiser a swingin' success

Thank you so very much to the Flathead Valley community. The Lighthouse Christian Home's Swingin' Is Believin' concert and dance on Feb. 23 at the Lodge At Whitefish Lake was a swingin' success. The support of the businesses and individuals shows a clear picture of the heart of this beautiful place in which we live. The generosity of our residents has blessed us mightily, and we are humbly grateful for their gifts.

Real Estate

     A Guide to the Real Estate Market

Surrounded by trademarks

A few days ago, I rolled out of my comfy Stockholm(R) mattress (U.S. Trademark reg.no. 2,444,479) and washed up in my Kohler(R) sink (U.S. Trademark reg. no. 577,392), and slicked back what's left of my hair with my Provo(R) hairbrush (U.S. Trademark reg.no. 3,195,553).

Ellanah Anne Albrecht

Brandon and Theresa Albrecht of Columbia Falls are the parents of a daughter Ellanah Anne Albrecht born on March 26, 2007 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. She weighed 9 pounds, 3 ounces and was 23 inches long.

The end of the line for Berg

Editor's note: Retired attorney and long time North Forker Steve Berg is hiking the Appalachian Trail. The world's longest footpath, Berg plans on hiking its length from Springer Mountain, Ga., to Katahdin, Maine, over the next few months. He is e-mailing us reports as he goes along. We give you his last report, with some sadness …

By LAURA BEHENNA - Bigfork Eagle

The Lake County Subcommittee of the Bigfork Steering Committee will begin holding public meetings in late June to discuss where to set the boundaries of a special planning and zoning district for northern Lake County.

Feel alive

Sometimes the only way to really feel alive is to do something a little crazy.

Environmental club grateful

The Whitefish High School Environmental Club would like to thank Cory Cullen, of New World Recycling, for speaking at our most recent meeting.

Local rink closes, but the skaters are still busy

The Stumptown Ice Den rink has closed for the season, but Whitefish Figure Skating club members are only midway through their season.

NVH fundraising close to goal

As chairwoman of the North Valley Hospital's Capital Campaign, I would like to thank all the supporters of this wonderful project for their generosity. The campaign is drawing to a close and brought in $5.8 million.

Terry Zimmerman

Tucker Peterson

Tucker James, infant, was delivered into the arms of the Lord in the early hours March 29, 2007, at North Valley Hospital, in Whitefish.

Housing costs affecting school district

Working families living on modest or moderate incomes now find that buying a home in Bigfork is probably beyond their financial reach.

Cub Scouts hold 2nd Annual Pinewood Derby

Bigfork Cub Scout pack No. 23’s 2nd Annual Pinewood Derby had engines revving — well, at least the scouts’ spirits and energy were high March 29 in the Bethany Lutheran Church’s Ark building.

Vikes sweep Libby Loggers

The Bigfork Vikings’ tennis team’s next opponents might want to check the team for brooms before their matches.

By LAURA BEHENNABigfork Eagle

The Lake County Subcommittee of the Bigfork Steering Committee will begin holding public meetings in late June to discuss where to set the boundaries of a special planning and zoning district for northern Lake County.

Track athletes place at C-Falls Invitational

Three Bigfork athletes placed at the varsity level at the Columbia Falls Invitational March 31 despite the rainy weather.

An old, bold pilot

Affordable housing: Is there a solution?

Affordable housing has become nonexistent in Bigfork because the community’s well-off residents don’t want it here, a local advocate charges.

Trademark claim is ridiculous

When I read that a man is fighting over the right to use the word "Whitefish" in a magazine about Whitefish, I just about smacked myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming.

Egg hunt, Lions

Columbia Falls Lions Club will be sponsoring the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Marantette Park on Sunday, April 8 at 1 p.m.

Lorena Ann Childers, 68

Lorena Ann Childers, 68, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2007, at the Heritage Place in Kalispell.

Kats blank Loggers to open season

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Crews making good progress on Sun Highway

Crews on the west side of Glacier National Park are making good progress on plowing the Going-to-the-Sun Road, but crews on the east side were hampered by lousy weather Monday and Tuesday.

Catt sets school record in shot to open track season

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