Thursday, May 29
Marks resigns as city manager
Takes a job in Sun Valley, Idaho
Provide parking and restrooms
In my mind's eye, I can see myself driving north on Spokane into Whitefish. I hit the stoplight at the school and Second Street. Ahead is a modest but tasteful Montana-style building. A sign saying "Welcome Center" greets me, and I notice another sign, "Public Parking and Restrooms."
Richard Buchanan
Richard Douglas "Mickey" Buchanan, 75, passed away at his home May 22, 2008.
North Shore Ranch developers sue county
By ALEX STRICKLAND/Bigfork Eagle
Lady Bulldogs give Frenchtown a scare at state
Whitefish softball team has error-free game, but stranded runner is costly
Vals doubles beat out at state
By FAITH MOLDAN/Bigfork Eagle
Bulldog boys are state track champs
Ferda takes javelin title for the girls, Idol and Tkachyk take jumping crowns
Wildkats go 2-2 in Class A state softball
By JOE SOVA/Hungry Horse News
Doesn't operate that way
Spirited public debate is a cornerstone of the American political system. We have seen plenty of it at Whitefish City Council meetings, and although at times it may be uncomfortable, I would argue that it is a positive thing, resulting in better public policy.
Tongue in cheek, foot in mouth
This letter is in response to Jan Metzmaker's explanation in the May 22 Pilot of her "My View" column on April 17, in which she suggested "building a fence around Whitefish" and "issuing all visitors swipe cards for later billing."
Greg Mortenson visits Bigfork schools
By ALEX STRICKLAND/Bigfork Eagle
Maynard, Getts, Marcille win matches at state tennis tourney
By CHRIS PETERSON/Hungry Horse News
Baucus deal could buy 300,000 acres of Plum Creek lands
By CHRIS PETERSON/Hungry Horse News
Police fundraiser was a success
The Whitefish Police Protection Association would like to thank everyone who made our fundraiser a success.
CARE support appreciated
As the school year draws to a close, Whitefish CARE would like to thank the many members of the community for their support in helping CARE address our mission of promoting safe and drug-free schools.
Primaries coming up on Tuesday
Bigfork Eagle
Bulldog boys sweep up state tennis title
Caimi conquers singles play, Viscomi and Harris take doubles crown
A little humor, a little serious
In an ancient myth, the hero was fighting a female monster, Medusa or something like that. She had deadly snakes for hair and if he cut off any snake with his sword, two snakes replaced it. That is the way "cleaning my room" seems to be. Gains are not clearly noticeable. Keep finding new really good stuff to add to the piles and when I attack old files, there are wonderful things I'd forgotten.
No ties to Jim Dupon
According to a recent letter-to-the-editor by a Gary Hall supporter, Jim Dupont is "backed by the American Dream Coalition" and "this group is a close ally to Mr. Dupont." I assume the lady who wrote the letter was referring to the organization I chair, American Dream Montana (ADM).
State budget: Truth is in the numbers
Lately, some GOP candidates have been making sweeping statements that exaggerate and misrepresent state spending by the 2007 general and special sessions of the state legislature.
NY Times best-selling author Mortenson visits CFJH
By HEIDI DESCH/Hungry Horse News
Benedict wins triple jump title; Vals place at state track meet
By FAITH MOLDAN/Bigfork Eagle
Byrd wins overall Whitewater title
By FAITH MOLDAN/Bigfork Eagle
Relay for Life holds damp kickoff party
By FAITH MOLDAN/Bigfork Eagle
Violet L'Hommedieu
She was born in Sanger, Texas, on Jan. 13, 1919, to Ida Watson Bryant and Goble Frederick Bryant.
Escaping Earth's problems
With gas skyrocketing, the continuing worry in Iraq and a historic election on the horizon, I've been trying to answer the Next Big Question in my life, which is, and I am not making this up: What should I name my space ship?
Commission candidates Hall, Dupont debate merits
By CHRIS PETERSON/Hungry Horse News
'Ghost Squadron' honored for secret missions on the Ho Chi Minh Trail
By RICHARD HANNERS/Whitefish Pilot
Primary candidates in final stretch
Property rights banter could dominate county commissioner race
Drug testing doesn't work
I am glad that Jeff Bailey (Whitefish Pilot, April 10) finds the advertising literature put out by the drug-testing industry to be "fair and balanced." I am sure their sales pitch stands as a model to used car dealers everywhere.
Why I'm voting for Obama
I was born during the Eisenhower administration. I voted for the first time in 1976 for Jimmy Carter. I was a Reagan Democrat then later voted for Bill Clinton twice and Al Gore once . I've watched elections, somewhat, and always voted for whom I thought was the best person instead of along party lines. In the past election, I was so disgusted by Bush and Kerry that I wrote in Mickey Mouse, as the best "person" to lead the country, seems I was right about that. I still voted, which was the point.
Roy Statum
Roy Ellen Statum, 90, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 20, 2008. She was born on Oct. 28, 1917 in Chelan, Wash. She married Staff Sgt. Robert Statum of Mountain Home A.F.B. Idaho on Sept. 11, 1954. They moved to Columbia Falls in 1975 after he retired from the Air Force. She was very active in the First Baptist Church of Columbia Falls and enjoyed gardening and reading.
Dupont says road dust is not a 'huge health problem'
To the editor,
Anna Mae (Brubaker) Carver, 83
Anna Mae passed quietly at North Central Care Center in Spokane, Washington on May 25, 2008, where she had been cared for over three years by a loving and generous staff. Her mind was still sharp and she even perked up during her last days when she heard Hillary Clinton had won several primaries — a true Democrat and backer of liberal causes for women all her life.
CFHS thinclads turn in PRs at state track
By JOE SOVA/Hungry Horse News
City taking 'holding pattern' approach on budget
By RICHARD HANNERSWhitefish Pilot
Sharon Burghduff
Sharon L. Burghduff, 60, went to be with her Lord on May 17, 2008, with her family by her side.
BHS to hold graduation ceremony on Saturday
Bigfork Eagle
Proof that one person can make a change
It's one of the small perks of this job that journalists get to talk to people that they might not otherwise. We can hang out after presentations and chat with the speaker or call up the official and actually, maybe, get a call back.
Dupont beats Hall in primary; Democrats support Obama locally
Former Flathead County Sheriff Jim Dupont beat incumbent Gary Hall in the Republican primary for Flathead County Commissioner by a wide margin Tuesday, 7,837 to 3,475.
With a little help from his friends, grad will be first in family to attend college
By OLIVIA KOERNIG/Whitefish Pilot
Twins split Wood Bat tourney, drop title game
By DAVID ERICKSON/Whitefish Pilot
Thanks for the memories
By FAITH MOLDAN/Bigfork Eagle
Thursday, May 22
Flooding danger will continue
By CHRIS PETERSON/Hungry Horse News
Lake County to test for arsenic in Dayton
By JENNIFER McBRIDE/For the Eagle
Whitefish qualifies a conference-high 26 members for state
By DAVID ERICKSON/Whitefish Pilot
Layoffs at Columbia Falls Aluminum plant a probability
As early as July 21, there could be extensive layoffs at Columbia Falls Aluminum Company. And the issue boils down to the cost of doing business.
Hall has common sense and class
Flathead County has enjoyed unprecedented economic prosperity over the past few years, but pressing issues on the national level make the next five years crucial for the continued health of our area. Which is why on June 3, I will support Gary Hall for county commissioner.
It could never happen to me
I've been, with varying degrees of dedication, an avid runner and cyclist since I started high school and not once have I ever had an unpleasant encounter with a dog.
Public, officials visit potential park site at Deep Bay
By JACOB DORAN/Bigfork Eagle
East Shore residents want truck ban on Highway 35
By ALEX STRICKLAND/Bigfork Eagle
High water recalls
It is Monday, May 19 as I write. Hope everyone is dry when weekly papers go to press. Can't help remembering the floods of 1964.
School drills well, but can't service concession building
By ALEX STRICKLAND/Bigfork Eagle
Council decides to stay out of Whitefish's doughnut suit
By HEIDI DESCH/Hungry Horse News
Letter was small-minded
I really enjoy small-minded letters to the editor. They remind me of why our country is so great.
City of Columbia Falls stays with combined 911 center
By HEIDI DESCH/Hungry Horse News
Firefighter mill levy will go to voters
Ballots for 24/7 emergency services mill levy could be mailed out by mid-August
United Veterans host services Monday
Memorial Day schedules for United Veterans of the Flathead Valley have been announced. The public is invited to attend.
Candidates talk coal, education and taxes
A popular governor and five contenders fill the slate
Local teen's first book is published
College-bound teenager is already a published author
Tudahl, Benedict, Whittaker claim divisional track titles; Girls finish third
By FAITH MOLDAN/Bigfork Eagle
New low in Whitefish politics
It is OK if one does not appreciate tongue-in-cheek humor, and it is OK if one has a different opinion. We can certainly agree to disagree.
Darrell Dunning
Darrell Lynn Dunning, 50, passed away May 15, 2008.
Montana is ready for "Vote-by-Mail"
After receiving training to be an election judge and observing the training process, I believe Montana is ready to switch their voting system to "Vote-by-Mail." The permanent absentee voters have increased in record numbers so the system is in place. The expense for conducting elections by mail would reduce overall costs considerably.
Marcille, Getts, Maynard compete in state tennis tourney
By CHRIS PETERSON/Hungry Horse News
Thank you for donations to Curves fundraiser
To the editor,
Swan River school celebrates life with LIVESTONG Day
By FAITH MOLDAN/Bigfork Eagle
Bulldogs clean up at tennis divisionals
Boys are champions; Whitefish is sending nine players to state tourney in Polson
County mulling closure of Green Box site
By ALEX STRICKLAND/Bigfork Eagle
Florence Tigges, 92
Florence (Ost Wood Anderson) Tigges, age 92, passed away May 10, 2008 at Heritage Place in Kalispell, Montana, her home since 2006. She was born May 2, 1916 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Charles and Bernice (Cassidy) Ost.
Kats top Dogs, face Sidney in state tourney
By JOE SOVA/Hungry Horse News
Lawyers debate 'doughnut' lawsuit appeals
By RICHARD HANNERS/Whitefish Pilot
Boys tennis team places second; Vals' No. 1 doubles qualify for state
By FAITH MOLDAN/Bigfork Eagle
Brennan, Stoltz lead thinclads to state meet
By JOE SOVA/Hungry Horse News
Remarks insult 'donut' person
I am aware that others have written eloquently on this subject, most particularly Richard Atkinson. However, I feel compelled to add my own voice to what has become an unfortunately divisive issue.
Firefighters call for citizen support
As our city's population and tourism increase, so has the demand for ambulance and other emergency services from the fire department. While our call volume continues to grow, the number of paid fire department personnel has become dangerously inadequate.
Sharon Burghduff
Sharon L. Burghduff, 60, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 17, 2008, with her family by her side.
Holmes' homer can't lift Lady Bulldogs over 'Kats
Team heads to state softball tournament in Butte this weekend
Subdivision aims to be a 'green' model
Project calls for community gardens, brewery and toy train on Wisconsin Avenue
Kayak raffle benefits First Descents programs
By FAITH MOLDAN / Bigfork Eagle
Friday, May 16
Weather Service says flooding likely on Flathead, Swan to get close
By ALEX STRICKLAND / Bigfork Eagle
Thursday, May 15
Election tied to the price of fuel
What's the topic of discussion these days moreso than the weather? Yes, voters are trying to sort out candidates for the June 3 primary election. And the price of gasoline and diesel fuel, of course, is high on the discussion list. Whether you drive a vehicle or not, the rising price of fuel affects everyone.
Betty Elder
Betty Lee Hedrick Elder, 87, passed away May 8, 2008, at the Montana Veterans Home.
Veteran ranger Moses honored with Harry Yount Award
By CHRIS PETERSON / Hungry Horse News
Extra postage on absentee ballot
I discovered this morning that Montana's Primary Absentee ballots cost 59 cents to mail (not the standard 42 cents), because of the extra weight of enclosing the unused Republican or Democratic ballot. Postage rates just went up one cent on Monday.
Florence Wood Anderson Tigges, 92
Florence Wood Anderson Tigges, age 92, of Kalispell, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Heritage Place in Kalispell, Montana.
Bulldog netters sweep in Polson
Boys blank the Pirates, girls struggle in doubles play but eke out win
Rising river causes minor flooding in Flathead
The weather warmed up into the 80s and as predicted, the waters rose. But by early this week, flooding was minimal in the Columbia Falls area, although the potential for higher water still exists as rain was expected Wednesday and through the end of the week.
Bigfork track and field teams compete with quality, not quantity
By FAITH MOLDAN / Bigfork Eagle
Weekend has flooding potential
By CHRIS PETERSON / Hungry Horse News
Mother's Day: The legacy of Agnes Jones
By JACOB DORAN / Bigfork Eagle
BLUAC gets wrist-slap for illegal meeting
By ALEX STRICKLAND / Bigfork Eagle
Darrows honored by Basin Commission
Bigfork residents Elna and George Darrow have been chosen as recipients of the Flathead Basin Commission's stewardship award for their lifelong involvement in efforts to protect the water quality of the Flathead area.
Smith resigns from activities director, teaching positions at Bigfork High
By FAITH MOLDAN / Bigfork Eagle
Drug-testing worked for Marines
In the past several weeks, we have seen a number of letters written about the ineffectiveness of drug testing.
Wild Mile kayaking festival coming soon
By FAITH MOLDAN / For the Pilot
Student voice on drug-testing
I am a Whitefish High School Bulldog. I am proud of my school and its accomplishments. Recently, the issue of drug abuse has exploded over the campus, filling the halls with rumor and distaste. Staggering numbers reflecting the extent of abuse came out of nowhere, augmenting the "problem" to titanic proportions. The community has shouted from both sides, but the debate has forgotten one very important aspect — the student body. Maybe I can voice a little of its opinion.
Weather Service says flooding likely on Flathead, Swan to get close
By ALEX STRICKLAND / Bigfork Eagle
Extra postage on ballots
To the editor,
Speaking out
Business group surveys 'doughnut' residents
About jumping high
By G. George Ostrom
Joyce Allan
Joyce Bernice Allan, 79, of Rose Creek, Minn., lost her battle with cancer on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at her home.
Glass art with unique personal touch
Mother-daughter team create unique funerary art that makes a difference
Copperheads drop Whitefish 3-2 on the road
by DAVID ERICKSON / Whitefish Pilot
Highway 35 from the truckers' view
Barry "Spook' Stang
Rivers could reach flood-stage by Sunday
Bigfork Eagle
Twins belt two homers to drop Loggers
By DAVID ERICKSON / Whitefish Pilot
Out of touch with reality
The Whitefish City Council has indeed demonstrated once again that it is either out of touch with reality or consumed with the arrogance of power. When the council decided to appeal the district court's ruling denying its effort to rule the "doughnut," the attitude displayed in that decision is alarming to anyone that treasures the American principles of representative government and liberty.
Whitefish will host divisional track meet this weekend
By RICHARD HANNERS / Whitefish Pilot
Faith Moldan/Bigfork EaglVikings split week's matchups; Vals win two against Whitefish
By FAITH MOLDAN / Bigfork Eagle
Clinton stumps for Hillary
By CHRIS PETERSON / Hungry Horse News
Neighbors file suit against gun club
Claim Farm To Market Road shooting range hurts property values
BHS yearbook judged best in state
Bigfork Eagle
Building slowdown spells budget changes
City manager recommends a mill levy election for 24/7 emergency services
Thinclads tune up for Western A Divisional
By JOE SOVA / Hungry Horse News
Netters vie for berths at state tournament
The girls still aren't winning many matches, but they have improved as the tennis season winds down for Columbia Falls.
Thanks for the vote
Thank you to all of the community members who voted for me in the Whitefish School Board election. I greatly appreciate your support. Even though I won't be serving on the board, I will continue to contribute to our community.
Laurence Osburnsen
Laurence Osburnsen, 94, formerly of Big Arm, and Surprise, Ariz., passed away May 4, 2008, in Kalispell.
Philip Rumerfield
Philip Gale Rumerfield, 86, passed away May 10, 2008 at the Mountain Valley Care & Rehabilitation of Kellogg, Idaho.
Is SB 263 still alive?
Politics fills the air these days, here in the Flathead county, and across the state, and overwhelmingly… on the national scene. Few of the promises made during campaigns actually come to pass after the elections, and most of the wild ideas that come up later, blessedly fade away. Some of the guys and I were discussing this last week and wondered how difficult it is to go back in the records and find the fate of any given bill.
Gloria Arriaga
Gloria Dawn Arriaga, 75, entered God's Heavenly Garden on May 9, 2008, in Whitefish.
Thursday farmers market funds garden projects around town
By OLIVIA KOERNIG / Whitefish Pilot
Darrow falls short for FVCC board; Primaries coming up
BY ALEX STRICKLAND / Bigfork Eagle
Kats win three of four in Butte Central tourney
By JOE SOVA / Hungry Horse News
Thursday, May 8
Thank you for support of Lighthouse
To the editor,
School district settles with Christmas wreath maker
By OLIVIA KOERNIG / Whitefish Pilot
Thinclads shine at Archie Roe
By JOE SOVA / Hungry Horse News
Track nears end of season
By FAITH MOLDAN / Bigfork Eagle
Lady Bulldogs shut out Browning at home
By RICHARD HANNERS / Whitefish Pilot
Evelyn Thompson
Evelyn Ruth (Hodges) Thompson, 84, "entered into eternal glory" on April 30, 2008, passing peacefully with her devoted husband at her side in Whitefish.
Who is local
In response to the May 1 letter to the editor by Tom Gilfillan, are you a local?
Wildkats struggle in 13-1 loss to Libby
By JOE SOVA / Hungry Horse News
Local teacher receives presidential award
Whitefish Middle School science teacher William "Tim" Joern received the 2007 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the nation's highest honor for teaching in these fields.
Bonnie Kienlen
Bonnie 71, a long-time resident of The Dallas, Ore., went home to be with our Lord and Savior on April 25, 2008. She was surrounded by her family and went in peace.
Explain vote
During the past 13 years of teaching high school in Whitefish, I have experienced nothing but enthusiastic support for our town's schools, teachers and our educational mission.
Doughnut people are a part of Whitefish
In response to Jan Metzmaker's opinion in the April 17 Whitefish Pilot, I think I may have read your editorial more than you did before you sent it in. Your last words: "Perhaps we could just try to get along and realize that we all don't get our cake and eat it, too."
MDOT to take comments on possible Highway 35 restrictions
By ALEX STRICKLAND / Bigfork Eagle
Great show
We come to Bigfork several times each year to visit our daughter and grandchildren, and we often enjoy a play or two while here. This past weekend was no exception, for we had a rollicking good time seeing the Bigfork High School players do their durndest with "Wagon Wheels a-Rollin'," a pure slapstick Western comedy which culminates in a shootout in the I'm-Okay-You're-Okay Corral. Congratulations to all involved in this production. One scene will forever stand high in my theater memories — right up there with treasured bits from plays seen on stages in cities the likes of Toronto, New York, London and San Francisco: We in the audience of local community folks, of parents, relatives and friends of the players, had comfortably bought into our willing suspension of disbelief. The wagon train maiden had been kidnapped by four black-hatted bandits, and these dastardly guys were out in the lonesome valley discussing what to do with her. The sweet maiden faced the audience and was speaking at length in a woe-is-me-what-will-I-ever-do-now? aside, when the littlest bandit turned to his cohorts and jolted us all by asking them, bewildered, "Who is she talkin' to?!" The convoluted message in that Pirandelloesque line is what makes the theater the magic brain teaser that it is. Reality, anyone?
CFHS tennis teams continue to improve
The Columbia Falls tennis teams had a decidedly mixed week. The girls team lost all their matches but one, and the boys won one match against Whitefish, but did better against Bigfork, winning three matches.
Parking garage is tabled again
Alternative appeals to councilors but plan requires school approval
Bigfork High School tennis teams record wins in Columbia Falls
By FAITH MOLDAN / Bigfork Eagle
A case of 'Track Tremble'
There I was, all alone in the woods because I had lagged behind friends hiking up Going to the Sun Highway three weeks ago. Had turned off at the McDonald Creek inlet to photograph the falls. Snow was deep in places but it did enable me to see deer, lion and… grizzly tracks. "Grizzly tracks!"
City limits
In response to Jan Metz-maker's letter of April 17 to the Pilot, I would like to state that this woman in my opinion is a "Mess Maker." How dare you speak to the citizens of this area that way.
Babe Ruth blasts Blue Moon 16-6
By FAITH MOLDAN / Bigfork Eagle
Montana youth prefer Obama
Half the soldiers killed in Vietnam weren't old enough to vote. The monumental injustice of that triggered the adoption of the 26th amendment in 1971, which lowered the voting age to 18. Sen. Mike Mansfield noted that his leadership role in lowering the voting age was perhaps his proudest achievement in his long life of public service.
Elections slates didn't crowd the ballot
I'm writing this column the day before the election that will seat members to the Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee, Bigfork Fire Department board of trustees and Flathead Valley Community College board of trustees. Across the lake in and around Lakeside, a similar slate of positions is being voted on.
Arbor Day art auction raises nearly $4,000
In conjunction with the 2008 Arbor Day celebration last weekend, the art reception and auction by the First Best Place Task Force on Friday evening raised nearly $4,000 for the group and the Community Tree program for Columbia Falls. The event was hosted by Terri Baker of Arrowhead Fine Art and Framing, and was well attended.
Rotary ready to start on bike path
By ALEX STRICKLAND / Bigfork Eagle
Distance runners excel at Archie Roe meet
By RICHARD HANNERS / Whitefish Pilot
Plum Creek mills report $9 million loss
By CHRIS PETERSON / Hungry Horse News
Amusing phone calls from friends
Ofttimes it seems mannerisms we took for granted are long gone. This seems to happen frequently with telephone conversations. Of course inquiries regarding use of English or Spanish are always exasperating.
AA Twins go 2-1 on opening weekend
By RICHARD HANNERS / Whitefish Pilot
Host Families needed for foreign exchange students
By JACOB DORAN / Bigfork Eagle
Learning Center gives students hope
By HEIDI DESCH / Hungry Horse News
Pressure main springs a leak downtown
Bigfork Eagle
Douglas Knudsen
Douglas Knudsen, 52, died May 4, 2008.
Bulldogs sweep Cats for the season
By DAVID ERICKSON / Whitefish Pilot
Darrow falls short for FVCC board
Bigfork Eagle
BHS senior wins high school 'Photographer of the year'
By ALEX STRICKLAND / Bigfork Eagle
Thursday, May 1
'Doughnut' lawsuit has first day in court
Columbia Falls could be dragged into Whitefish's case against the county
Now's the time for agencies, land trusts
It would not be a stretch to call last week's decision by the Flathead County Commissioners to deny the North Shore Ranch subdivision stunning.
BLUAC clears up bylaws at slow meeting
By ALEX STRICKLAND / Bigfork Eagle
City should develop City Hall property
Whitefish has the uniqueness to always have wonderful, talented people appearing to serve on its boards and to run for city council. In the process, however, there seems to be a loss of institutional memory. Since my last two issues of the Pilot mention the city council's No. 1 planning concern is city hall facilities, I would like to respectfully offer an historical perspective on that project.
Young Vals pace Bigfork; Whittaker places at Top 10 meet
By FAITH MOLDAN / Bigfork Eagle
About jumping high
How high is a high jump? First Wife Iris and I got into a discussion of that subject over breakfast newspaper last Sunday. Told her there were now guys regularly soaring close to 8 feet, the height of our ceiling. She didn't believe that so I ended up looking in the World Almanac.
James W. Hale
James W. Hale, 67, died Saturday, April 19, 2008.
Judge rules against Whitefish over 'doughnut' area
By RICHARD HANNERS / Whitefish Pilot
Will Dupont be a 'good neighbor' if elected?
To the editor,
Students work illuminating
I thoroughly enjoyed the Decoding BHS section of the Eagle two weeks ago. It made me feel hopeful for the future when I read the articles written by some of the young people at BHS.
Klundt, Caimi, Viscomi all claim singles titles
By DAVID ERICKSON / Whitefish Pilot
IGA changing name to Harvest Foods
By ALEX STRICKLAND / Bigfork Eagle
Wilhelm leads CFHS thinclads at A.R.M. Meet
By JOE SOVA / Hungry Horse News
Viking tennis avenges early-season loss to Polson; Vals ace Polson, Hamilton
By FAITH MOLDAN / Bigfork Eagle
Horseback therapy makes miracles happen in Flathead
By JACOB DORNAN / West Shore News
Montana needs to rise above party lines
When I was growing up in the Flathead Valley, I can't remember being assigned a red or blue desk in school. In fact, I don't recall ever hearing about people or states being referred to as blue or red along political party lines.
Pretty cool town'
My girlfriend and I stopped at The Bean Hive for coffee and a bagelwich, attempting to resolve our combined "time-management issues" This is a theme not uncommon to most of us, I imagine. We all have places to be, jobs, families, animals and activities to tend to.
Clara Knauss
Clara Jane Knauss, 89, passed away April 24, 2008, surrounded by her loving family at the Colonial Manor in Whitefish.
Bulldogs shine at A.R.M. track meet
By DAVID ERICKSON / Whitefish Pilot
Message of hope and faith: Group plans trip to Czech Republic
By HEIDI DESCH / Hungry Horse News
Commissioners deny North Shore Ranch
By ALEX STRICKLAND / Bigfork Eagle
Jereme Kolden
Jereme "Jerm" Dean Kolden, 32, passed away April 24, 2008. He will be missed by all who loved him.
Gospel at St. Richard's set May 18
Perhaps it is early, but also time to start marking dates for musical events scheduled during the next few months.
Fierro signs with Lewis-Clark State College
By FAITH MOLDAN / Bigfork Eagle
Francis "Fran" LaMar Guest Sr., 85
Francis "Fran" LaMar Guest Sr., age 85, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2008 surrounded by loving family at Health Center Northwest in Kalispell, Montana under the care of Hospice. He was born May 24, 1922 in Twin Falls, Idaho, the youngest of four children born to Edward Mailon and Ada (Cook) Guest.
Woods Bay sewer project making progress
By ALEX STRICKLAND / Bigfork Eagle
Couch-crashing across the globe
By OLIVIA KOERNIG / Whitefish Pilot
Education candidates meet the public
By RICHARD HANNERS / Whitefish Pilot
Who's a local?
Time after time, we hear people taking about how long you have to be living in or around (notice I included the "doughnut" folks) Whitefish to be considered a "local."
Bigfork eateries deliever with 'Taste'
By JACOB DORAN / Bigfork Eagle
Azure wonderful
Last night, I was reminded of how lucky we are to live in the Flathead. I went to see AzureVision Dance Collective's annual concert at the O'Shaughnessy Center. If you don't know about AzureVision, you certainly should. This fledgling professional dance company is bringing something truly wonderful to the valley — fearless creativity.
Firefighters kick off campaign
As another busy summer approaches the Whitefish area, we firefighters have some growing concerns.
Lady Bulldogs go 3-1 over weekend
By DAVID ERICKSON / Whitefish Pilot
Men rescue cow elk from pond near Coram
By JOE SOVA / Hungry Horse News
Wildkats post 2-2 mark at Frenchtown Tournament
By JOE SOVA / Hungry Horse News
