Tuesday, July 31
Two-way traffic allowed on Highway 2 near Skyland Fire
The Skyland Fire is now the top priority fire in the nation, having grown to more than 16,000 acres as of Monday afternoon. The fire is burning in a swath one to two miles wide and was 11 miles long and growing, just south of Marias Pass, 13 air miles east of Essex. Save for a couple of railheads, all of Glacier National Park is open and the fire had not entered the Park or crossed U.S. Highway 2.
Thursday, July 26
Call for cleanup
Nearly every business is neat and clean in our downtown; the merchants do a good job of making us proud. There are four lots, though, that are disgusting.
Storm of the Century: A responder's first-hand account
By MIKE RICHESON
Hospital to contest river pollution fine
By RICHARD HANNERS
Are you prepared to pay?
Citizens of Whitefish, prepare to empty your pockets, get out your checkbooks and turn over your wallets. The first of many more robberies has only begun, and you're being held hostage. Sound dramatic? Consider the facts.
Frank Rhodes, 94
Frank W. Rhodes, 94, of Whitefish passed away of natural causes at his home in Forest Acres on July 20, 2007.
Glacier Prep AllStars take 2nd at State
By DAVID ERICKSON
County drops assault charges against Farr
The Flathead County Attor-ney's Office announced July 20 that it will not retry David Farr on four sexual assault charges.
East Coast pizza comes to Bigfork
By LAURA BEHENNA
Residents need to get involved
Since stepping down as Whitefish Planning & Building Director in May, I have been approached by dozens of people.
Pat Wilcomb, 77
Pat Wilcomb, a longtime Whitefish resident, passed away July 21, 2007, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.
Twins win nail-biter vs. rival Lakers
Glacier 11, Kalispell 10
Race success
I am the race coordinator for this year's adventure relay, the Glacier Challenge, held at Riverside Park in Whitefish.
Help in a can
I never thought I'd see the day that I recommended a product to my readers, but here goes.
A wild ride on the Middle Fork
By DAVID ERICKSON
Jet ski accident kills man
By MIKE RICHESON
Bad to the bone
Letter from the editor
Zoning: where to draw the lines?
By LAURA BEHENNA
Great idea
I would like to compliment and thank whomever in Whitefish City government who came up with the idea of placing visible and highly effective street-crossing reminders on Whitefish's streets.
Spike in foreclosures reported here
By CONSTANCE SEE
Relay raises $73,000
By LAURA BEHENNA
A worthwhile journey
By MIKE RICHESON
Sick and tired of being sick and tired
By FAITH MOLDAN
Mary Anthony O'Neill Maurer
Mary Anthony "Toni" O'Neill Maurer, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2007, after battling pancreatic cancer. Toni was born in Brooklyn, New York, on March 9, 1933 to William C. O'Neill and Florence O'Connor O'Neill.
Wednesday, July 25
Columbia Falls woman killed in head-on crash
A 65-year-old Columbia Falls woman was killed in a head-on motor vehicle crash Wednesday morning on Highway 40 just west of the Blue Moon.
Local shooters excel at National 4-H Invite
Two members of the Young Guns 4-H Shooting Sports program of Columbia Falls fared well at the National 4-H Invitational, held June 25-28 in Rapid City, S.D. About 440 shooters, representing 32 states, competed in nine different shooting disciplines.
Concert series
The Lions Club concert series continues tonight (Thursday) at Marantette Park with Al and Bonnie Lindberg and the Flathead Band.
Thursday, July 19
Vikes finish summer league strong
By FAITH MOLDAN
Whitefish budget issues, planning clarified
An "In My View" article published on July 5 expressed concern about the Whitefish city budget.
Dogs in vehicles at risk from heat
I can't believe how many poor dogs are in the back of pickup trucks as their owners are in an air-conditioned store. It's 100 degrees! You are submitting your loving pet to torture.
Cherry harvest begins
By LAURA BEHENNA
Caring for our parks is a priority
Most Montanans understand the value of Yellowstone and Glacier national parks, but few understand that years of dwindling financial support have had a significant impact on these great parks and their visitor services.
Relay for Life on Friday
By FAITH MOLDAN
Big Mountain biking shifts into high gear
David Erickson / Whitefish Pilot
Marion Alvira (Stober) Stansberry-Horn
Marion Alvira (Stober) Stansberry-Horn, also known as “MeMe”, 94, of Whitefish, passed away peacefully at the Brendan House in Kalispell on July 14, 2007.
Neighborhood plan nearing completion
By MIKE RICHESON
About Glacier's toponyms
By GEORGE OSTROM
Dirt bike daredevil
By FAITH MOLDAN
Board OKs Tally Lake zoning plan
A neighborhood plan for the Tally Lake and Farm-to-Market Road area won approval last week from the Flathead County Planning Board and now goes to the county commissioners for final approval.
Foley buys Edwards Jet Center
By CONSTANCE SEE
Twins AA take 4th at Sapa-Johnsrud
By DAVID ERICKSON
Ferndale resident coaches elite fitness
By MIKE RICHESON
Mary Horne
Mary Elizabeth Mote Horne, 77, of Canton, Ga., went peacefully home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 25, 2007.
Tobacco industry deceives Montanans
Once again, the tobacco industry is trying to deceive Montanans. But thanks to the state Legislature, which appropriated $9 million to fund statewide tobacco prevention, Montanans have a fighting chance against the addiction that takes the lives of 1,500 state residents each year.
Arlee Ann Beougher
On July 16, 2007, Arlee Ann Beougher passed from this life to go home to be with the Lord, Jesus Christ.
Dead griz 'vandalized' for claws
Hungry Horse News
Albert Miller
Albert Amos Miller went to be with his Heavenly Father on Father's Day, June 17, 2007. He died peacefully in his home at Cougar Mountain Bible Camp in Yelm, Wash.
Mary Wolf Rolfing Bogue
Mary Wolf Rolfing Bogue died on June 14, 2007, at Brendan House in Kalispell, Mont., at age 84.
Letter from the editor
Not your average Joe
Painter excels at new-found craft
By LAURA BEHENNA
A slippery slope
Council stalls on slope issue
Steve M. Matosich
Steve Matosich, 82, passed away on Independence Day, July 4, 2007, at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls.
Canadian coal project needs to be reconsidered
As a resident of the Flathead Valley who enjoys the pristine waters of Glacier National Park and Flathead Lake, I am writing to express my serious concern over BP's recent proposal to develop coal-bed methane at the headwaters of the North Fork River in British Columbia.
Glacier Prep AllStars are District 1 champs
14-15 AllStars take second place
Early fires spell summer trouble
By MIKE RICHESON
Twins go 3-2 at Sapa Johnsrud tourney
For the Hungry Horse News
Concert series
The Lions Club concert series continues tonight (Thursday) at Marantette Park with Tra la Gael. Concerts begin at 8 p.m. each Thursday. Donations of $3 and $5 per family are suggested to help with concert expenses. A door prize will be awarded after each concert. Next week, July 26 is Al and Bonnie Lindberg and the Flathead Band.
Thursday, July 12
It's gotta be the shoes
By FAITH MOLDAN
Joe Boggess
Joe Ed Boggess, 55, of Whitefish, died Tuesday, July 3, 2007, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell.
Golf: Bergeson, Warren go the distance
Fourth of July Tournament results
Glacier AllStars win local tournament
By DAVID ERICKSON
School board approves bond election
By MIKE RICHESON
Group looks to cast a community vision
By LAURA BEHENNA
Glacier wins Guy Houston tourney
The 14 and 15-year-old Glacier Babe Ruth All Stars continued their winning ways by winning the Guy Houston Tournament this past weekend in Columbia Falls and Whitefish. Chris King put things away in the top of the seventh inning in the championship game against Mission Valley. Strong pitching performances all weekend long from Willy Roach, Cody Hill and Kris Gross helped.
Performance painting
By LAURA BEHENNA
A corporation is a 'person'
In My View - Pat Williams
Harriet Wilson
Harriet Trippet Wilson, 93, a former Flathead Valley resident, died July 8, 2007, at the Libby Care Center.
So I was at Perfect Cuts the other day buying some steaks and some chicken and the conversation turned to compound butters and then to smoked ribs and then settled into salsa.
Conversations tend wander around like that in a place that specializes in good tasting meat and chicken.
Sign issue a 'touchy subject'
By LAURA BEHENNA
Stop the land grab
Alarm bells went off all over the country in 2005 when the U.S. Supreme Court said Connecticut’s “eminent domain” law allowed city officials to jerk property out from under homeowners and turn it over to big-time developers.
City attorney's take on Walton decision
By RICHARD HANNERS
Spiritual leader has plans for healing center in Whitefish
By CONSTANCE SEE
Be aware of increased fire danger
By MIKE RICHESON
A bad rap for good people
By JIM ELLIOTT
Glacier Twins AA off to good start in tournament
By DAVID ERICKSON
Impressed with NVH staff
My family and I arrive from Scottsdale, Ariz., every May and leave in August. After a recent bike accident that damaged my spleen and ribs, all I could think about was the fact I have a Mayo Clinic at home.
Honoring Doris Connors
Sometimes it seems we do not appreciate or realize the good many volunteers do in our communities. They do not have huge headlines or even a little thank you in many instances.
Golden Rule and the gun range
In the world today, it sometimes seems that people forget what it takes to be a good neighbor. Why? Maybe it's because we try to regulate people's lives too much with rules, zonings and laws, and if there isn't one, then people don't know what the boundaries are anymore.
Ann Carpenter
Ann Carpenter, 71, passed away at home on July 1, 2007, after a six-week battle with pancreatic cancer. She was cared for by the medical community, Hospice and family members.
LEAP receives large grants
By LAURA BEHENNA
Having a blast on the Fourth
The Fourth of July is a really big deal here in Whitefish. It's not just the beans, buns, boating and bombs that set people off — this is a resort town that basically promotes fireworks with an ordinance that allows sale and use within the city limits
Park transist system a success
On behalf of the more than 325,000 members of the National Parks Conservation Association and the 2 million visitors who travel to Glacier National Park each year, I would like to offer a heartfelt congratulations to Glacier Park superintendent Mick Holm and his staff for the successful launch of the new Going-to-the-Sun Road transit system.
Why the long face?
Letter from the editor
Zoning proposed to stop gun club
By RICHARD HANNERS
All-stars narrowly miss state
By FAITH MOLDAN
Idaho firm awarded Sun Road contract
Hungry Horse News
Friday, July 6
Twins 'A' sweep Rangers in doubleheader action
For the Hungry Horse News
Wave Ryders compete in Spokane
By FAITH MOLDAN
Past meets present in blacksmith's shop
By LAURA BEHENNA
Vals take Whitefish tourney
By FAITH MOLDAN
Fire department eyes new ladder truck
By LAURA BEHENNA
Swim team takes second at Shelby
The Columbia Falls swim team took second at Shelby last weekend.
Olivia Lane Hanson
David Hanson and Andrea Howe of Kalispell are the parents of a daughter, Olivia Lane Hanson, born on June 7, 2007 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. She weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and was 19.5 inches long.
Golf rules and griz plop
By GEORGE OSTROM
Bigfork All-stars place fourth
By FAITH MOLDAN
Public responds to zoning proposal
By LAURA BEHENNA
Echo Lake group disbands
By MIKE RICHESON
Wisteria in the Window
By BARBARA ELVY STRATE
Thursday, July 5
30th annual Whitefish Lake Run June 30 Results
5K Female
Budget proposal approved by council
By RICHARD HANNERS
Robert Testa
Robert "Bob" Anthony Testa, 64, passed away of natural causes June 13, 2007, at his home at the Mountain View Manor in Whitefish.
A big mystery
I live in St. Petersburg, Fla., and have for about 45 years. Today, while on the way to Home Depot, I stopped at a yard sale and among other things I really didn't need, I bought a Natural Wonders Songbird Lantern (fancy for bird feeder) for $2.
Glacier Challenge adventure relay coming July 7
By DAVID ERICKSON
City budget is confusing
It is time again for the White-fish budgeting process and approval by the Whitefish City Council. Based upon recent articles, the Whitefish city manager is continuing to "grow" the budget.
Glacier Twins A go 1-1 with Loggers
By DAVID ERICKSON
Krause makes history in Spokane
Sam Krause makes USGA finals
Gilbert Smith
Gilbert Smith, 80, died peacefully in the Kalispell Regional Medical Center of an extended illness on June 25, 2007.
It's two horse races now
The suspense lasted right up to the last day candidates could file for Whitefish mayor and city council. By the time the five o'clock bell rang, 10 people had signed up for mayor and city council positions.
Rangers swept by Twins in doubleheader
By DAVID ERICKSON
Dorothea LeDonne
Dorothea J. "Dottie" (Jergel) LeDonne, 82, of Fox Chapel, Pa., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on June 28, 2007.
Let the sleeping dogs lie
Here we go again. The resort tax is something our elected officials just can't leave alone. That dog just wants to lie there and sleep, but the Whitefish City Council has to mess with it periodically because they can.
