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Club Championship this weekend

Club Championship

Twins keep winning en route to state tournament

Down four runs to the Bitterroot Red Sox in the district tournament championship game, the Twins didn’t panic.

'Nitty Gritty' concert benefits Glacier Twins baseball

The Glacier Twins will present their concert series this Friday at Memorial Field.

Gallery Nights fills Whitefish with talent

The Whitefish art community hosts an evening of featured artist exhibitions the first Thursday of the month.

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Athletes from Montana and around the world competed Sunday as part of the Whitefish Lake Triathlon. Keira Balderston of Manly, Australia won the individual competition on the women’s side, while Whitefish’s own Jeremy Oury took gold for the men.

Practice makes perfect

A patient in the emergency room at North Valley Hospital suddenly suffers cardiac arrest. Or a mother experiences complications while giving birth.

Granting parking lot opens Kalispell Ave. to downtown

Last week’s edition of the Whitefish Pilot featured coverage of the Whitefish Planning Board’s unanimous denial, at its July 19 meeting, of a request of the Firebrand Hotel for a rezoning of 224 Kalispell Avenue from WR-4 to WB-3/SC. This decision was purely advisory and the City Council has the power to do just the opposite. I am writing to inform Whitefish citizens of the effect that a rezoning of this property would have not only on Kalispell Avenue, but also the neighborhood and the town itself. This is not just about one lot. I encourage citizens of Whitefish to attend the City Council meeting on Aug. 6 at 7:10 p.m. to make their views known.

Rosendale's legislative record is self-serving

Matt Rosendale, who is running for the U.S. Senate seat in Montana, is not very well known to many Montanans. However, he fortunately has a record in the Montana Legislature which voters should understand. Here are some of the bills which Mr. Rosendale, a land developer, sponsored in the 2011, 2013, and 2015 legislative sessions. Granted, Mr. Rosendale introduced other bills in each legislative session, however his sponsoring self-serving bills to limit land use regulations and assist the development community should give voters pause and concern.

John William “Jack” Quatman, Jr.

Our kind, compassionate, brilliant, and hilarious son, John William “Jack” Quatman, Jr., 29, took his life on July 19.

Officer suggests locking car to deter theft

Thursday, July 19

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There are 44 days remaining for the Great Fish Community Challenge to maximize charitable donations to participating nonprofits. A $500 incentive grant will be awarded to the nonprofit that raises the most total dollars during the upcoming week (Aug. 4-10).

Huckleberry bake-off

The bushes are bursting with fresh mountain huckleberries and bakers looking to show of their culinary creations have the chance this month to compete in the ninth annual Huckleberry Days Dessert Bake Off.

Council preview

Whitefish City Council meets Aug. 6 at 7:10 p.m. at the City Hall at 418 E. Second St. The following agenda items will be discussed, subject to change:

Roundup for Safety awards grants

A Roundup for Safety grant of $972 will benefit the Northwest Montana Chapter of the Forest Fire Lookout Association, by providing them with Garmin radio devices and First Aid kits.

In-state travel accounts for $2.87 billion

It’s likely not just out-of-state visitors filling the streets of Whitefish this summer, a new report from the University of Montana shows.

Celebrating the past, looking ahead to the future

Nelson’s Ace Hardware celebrated 70 years in business last week, while also breaking ground on a new building that the store’s owners intend to bring the business into the future.

Commission pushes for septic waste study bill

Representatives of the Flathead Basin Commission recently presented a proposal to the state Water Policy Interim Committee last month to seek a study bill regarding septic contamination of lakes.

Montana Music Event

The third annual Montana Music Event Wednesday evening featured the band Ocean Park Standoff known for its breakout single “Good News.”

Accident shuts down highway 40

Montana highway 40 about a half-mile west of the Blue Moon intersection at U.S. Highway 2 was shut down Thursday morning after a Jeep apparently sideswiped a tractor trailer truck, spun around and struck the guardrail head-on.

Fire danger moved to “Very High”

Fire officials on Tuesday moved the fire danger level for the Flathead to “Very High.”

Community briefs for July 25

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A weekly look at past Whitefish Pilot articles, compiled by Daniel McKay.

Gimmic hold album release party Friday

Local band Gimmic is announcing the release of their first album with a live performance at their launch party this Friday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Whitefish’s Depot Park downtown.

Twins up win streak to 11

It’s all wins for the Twins, who closed out the regular season on an 11-game winning streak.

Watershed watchdog group forms

After a public falling-out with the state Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, some former members of the Flathead Basin Commission have formed their own watershed watchdog group. Watershed Protection Advocates of Northwest Montana announced last week it would be working with other entities in the region on water quality issues and aquatic invasive species protections.

Registration open for Member/Guest tourney

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Young actors bring movie musical to stage

One of the greatest movie musicals of all time comes to life on stage this week performed by the students of Alpine Theatre Project’s Broadway Summer Training Camp.

Festival Amadeus fills the Valley with music

Glacier Symphony has planned a grand week of classical and classical spinoffs for Festival Amadeus Aug. 6 to 12 in Whitefish.

Program encourages girls to get out on the trail

Whitefish Legacy Partners, along with several community partners, has created a series of events designed to get teenage girls out hiking, biking and volunteering.

Art with a heart

Steve Miller’s new project comes from the intersection of his passions — art and helping others.

Council approves removal of cabin from lakeshore protection zone

The owner of a cabin constructed along the shore of Whitefish Lake has obtained permission from the city of Whitefish to move the structure.

Board recommends mixed-use building plan for O'Brien Ave.

Despite concerns over parking issues, the Whitefish Planning Board has recommended approval for a conditional use permit to develop a six-unit mixed-use building on O’Brien Avenue.

District approves first construction contract for new Muldown school

The Whitefish School Board approved a general conditions and cost of work contract with Martel Construction to begin the first phase of construction on the new Muldown Elementary School.

Concerns raised over commercial development in The Lakes

A request to update a decades-old planned unit development for a potential future project in The Lakes neighborhood before the Whitefish Planning Board July 19 drew a full house of concerned neighbors saying commercial development of the property doesn’t match the neighborhood.

Doris Bernardi

Doris Bernardi, 96, the heart of our family, passed away on July 22 at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell.

Officers warned about some 'crusty subjects'

Thursday, July 12

Larry Xavier Blumer

Larry Xavier Blumer, 84, of Columbia Falls, passed away peacefully at his home on July 15, 2018.

Robert (“Bob”) Leslie Bishop

Robert (“Bob”) Leslie Bishop passed away on July 12, 2018, after a 7-and-a-half-year battle with metastatic prostate cancer with his loving wife, Rita, and devoted daughters Leslie and Allyson, by his side.

Fundraiser hopes to bring simulation training labs to hospital

Whitefish Community Foundation has selected the North Valley Hospital Foundation as one of 50 nonprofits to take part in the annual Great Fish Challenge. This year’s project focus is on the SIM-MT traveling simulation training van, a tool that can help train nurses, physicians, and other clinical staff at North Valley Hospital in managing unusual yet challenging medical situations.

Author Sharon Randolph connects readers to the Sun

Just as Glacier National Park’s sedimentary layers of Precambrian era rock bely its rich geologic history, the Park has layer after layer of anthropological treasures that tell the story of is origin. Once former Minnesota social worker turned author Sharon Randolph unearthed Northwest Montana’s pioneering tales and stories of the Crown of the Continent’s birth, she found it impossible to stop digging.

Board shoots down request on parking lot for Firebrand

The Whitefish Planning Board last week unanimously recommended denial of a request to create more parking space at the Firebrand Hotel, citing concerns over history with the hotel’s developers.

Study outlining resource protection features Haskill Basin

Whitefish’s watershed and recreation management practices in Haskill Basin are helping similar communities protect and preserve their own resources.

City eyes lesser amount for potential impact fee increase

Whitefish City Council is leaning toward easing in one piece of a proposed increase to the city’s development impact fee.

Annual Great Fish giving campaign begins this week

The Great Fish Community Challenge launches this week, beginning the giving campaign featuring 50 nonprofits.

Hensler named new regional fisheries manager

Mike Hensler, a longtime fisheries biologist for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, is the new regional fisheries manager in Northwest Montana.

Fire danger moves to high in Flathead

Interagency Wildland Fire Managers have made the decision to raise the fire danger for the Flathead to “high.”

Man pleads not guilty to killing father

The Whitefish man accused of killing his father in a July 9 dispute pleaded not guilty Thursday afternoon in Flathead County District Court in front of Judge Dan Wilson.

Young musicians get chance to tune up with the masters

Camp Festival Amadeus will once again nurture the musical education of young musicians in the Flathead Valley next month.

Creating music driving force for band as it releases album

In a few weeks their first CD will be out, their album is already downloadable and later this month they’ll be the opening act for the Montana Music Event in Whitefish.

Community briefs for July 18

Glacier Twins on a roll with five straight wins

The Twins are heating up as the district tournament approaches, closing out last week on a five-game win streak.

Youth football camp

The Whitefish Youth Football Camp starts July 23 for third- through eighth-graders.

Mary “Mindy” Swan

Mary “Mindy” Swan, 50, of Whitefish passed away Dec. 31, 2017.

John Atchinson

A celebration of life for John Atchinson will be Aug. 4, 2018 at 4 p.m. at the Atchinson home, 1505 E. Edgewood Dr., Whitefish, MT 59937.

Ralph Edward DeLange and Norma Kay (Thompson) DeLange

Graveside services for Ralph Edward DeLange, 82, who died Sept. 19, 2014, and Norma Kay (Thompson) DeLange, 80, who died Dec. 29, 2017, will be held at 11 a.m. July 21 at C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery in Kalispell.

Darleene Dukleth

Darleene Dukleth was born Darleene Kamrud in Bemidji, Minnesota on June 22, 1930 and joined her family in Heaven on July 4, 2018.

David A. Reitan

David A. Reitan passed June 20, 2018 at age 83. His beloved dog, Bonnie, followed her daddy three days later.

Eric Kevin Hosek

Eric Kevin Hosek entered this world on March 25, 1953, in Anchorage, Alaska, (one of the last Alaskan territorial births) to Thea and Bob Hosek. He passed on July 9, 2018, at his home in Whitefish, Montana.

Martin Ray Hale

Our loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend Martin Ray Hale, 81, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018, in Columbia Falls, Montana of natural causes. He went peacefully surrounded by his daughters and their families.

Highway 93 land use plan pulled from Council agenda

Developers involved with a proposed land use plan for 70 acres along U.S. Highway 93 South last week asked for the item to be pulled from Monday’s City Council agenda.

Planning board looks at zoning changes for short-term rentals

The Whitefish Planning Board will consider Thursday a zoning text amendment that would prohibit residential short-term rentals in the secondary business district.

Youth skiing supporter, Martin Hale, dead at 81

A longtime supporter of youth ski racing in the Flathead Valley, Martin Hale died Sunday, July 8.

North Valley Birth Center earns 'Baby Friendly' designation

The Birth Center at North Valley Hospital wants to ensure the babies and families in its care have the support they need to be healthy throughout life.

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District sees slight increase in draft budget

The Whitefish School District’s trend of slow increases to its budget looks to continue with a projected $13.8 million total general fund budget for fiscal year 2019.

Hosek remembered for support of Whitefish Schools

Eric Hosek is being remembered as a dedicated community member and supporter of Whitefish Schools.

Neil Van Sickle celebrates momentous birthday milestone

Neil Van Sickle walks every day, is an avid reader currently making his way through the works of Winston Churchill and he attends church every Sunday.

Whitefish Schools break ground on new Muldown building

Teachers, school board trustees and friends of the Whitefish School District gathered Monday afternoon to break ground on the construction of a new $26.5 million Muldown Elementary School.

Glacier hosts alpine bird BioBlitz

To celebrate the “Year of the Bird” and the array of birds in Glacier’s alpine areas, the Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center in Glacier Park will host its first Alpine Bird BioBlitz. Participants will work alongside expert birders to document and learn about 12 of Glacier’s alpine bird species.

Weed Watch - spotted knapweed

Be on the lookout for spotted knapweed (Centaurea maculosa), one of the area’s least desirable and most competitive noxious weeds. This aggressive invader has deeply lobed, gray-green scratchy leaves on plants 1-to-4 feet tall. Its pinky-purple flowers look like a garden bachelor button. This exotic plant, introduced from Eurasia, out competes its native counterparts by giving off a chemical that effectively eradicates its neighboring plants.

Tourneys ahead at WLGC

Cart Path Use in Hot Weather

Amateur boxers kicked out of Central Ave. establishment

Tuesday, July 3

Visitation dips in June, but hikers continue to pack Glacier trails

Large crowds have not deterred tourists from Glacier National Park so far this summer as the park continues to see increased visitation after setting a new record in May.

Alpine Theatre Project's summer season continues with variety of shows

The Alpine Theatre Project’s 2018 Broadway Summer Season shows continue through the end of the month with “Smokey Joe’s Cafe,” “Fully Committed,” and “Matilda the Musical.” Whether it’s a nostalgic trip back to the ‘50s and ‘60s, a side-splitting comedic tour-de-force, or the Tony Award winning musical, there’s something to inspire all tastes.

Whitefish woman spots albino fawn in Glacier's North Fork

They say the early bird gets the worm.

Alleged drunk driver hits two pedestrians

A couple from Marietta, Georgia was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries Saturday evening after an allegedly drunk driver lost control of his vehicle and struck both pedestrians in downtown Whitefish.

A trip through time

Whitefish residents and visitors can take a walk back in time at Stumptown Old Time Photos.

Music school alum returns with band for benefit

Musician and singer Ethan Thompson will return to Whitefish, as part of the band Ocean Park Standoff later this month in a benefit concert for the music school where he began.

Community briefs July 11

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Many classes with a variety of art forms are part of the calendar in July for Stumptown Art Studio.

Legals July 11, 2018

No. 2437 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Homeword, Inc. will hold a public hearing on July 16, 2018 at 7:10PM in the Whitefish City Hall at 418 E. 2nd St., Whitefish, MT 59937 for the purpose of obtaining views of the residents of Whitefish and Flathead County, especially low- and very low-income residents, regarding the community's housing needs and priorities of the City of Whitefish for housing improvements. In accordance with Section 15-6-221, M.C.A. (2017), a public hearing will be held to solicit comment on whether the proposed qualifying low-income rental housing property meets a community housing need. Homeword, Inc. is considering submitting an application to the Montana Department of Commerce for a HOME Investment Partnerships Program Grant for a new (38) unit affordable multi-family housing complex in Whitefish and wants to obtain public comment on the needs of the community. Homeword, Inc. will discuss the purpose of the HOME Program and the variety of activities eligible for funding. At the public hearing, everyone will be given the opportunity to express their opinions regarding the City of Whitefish's needs and the type of projects, which should be considered. Comments may be given orally at the hearing or submitted in writing to Homeword, before Monday July 16, 2018 at 5:00PM. Public comment is encouraged. Anyone who would like more information or who would like to submit suggestions should contact Heather McMilin, Homeword Housing Development Director, at (406) 532-4663. A copy of the HOME Grant Application Guidelines is available for review at Homeword's office, 1535 Liberty Lane, Suite 116A, Missoula, MT 59808, during regular office hours, or via email by request (info@homeword.org). The City of Whitefish makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person's ability to participate in this hearing. Persons needing an accommodation must notify Ashley Grant, Homeword Housing Project Manager no later than July 11, 2018 to allow adequate time to make needed arrangements. Please call (406) 532-4663 or write to 1535 Liberty Lane, Suite 116A, Missoula, MT 59808, to make your request known. June 27, July 11, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

Young musicians get chance to tune up with the masters

Camp Festival Amadeus will once again nurture the musical education of young musicians in the Flathead Valley next month.

Weyerhaeuser gives $5,000 grant to DREAM summer program

DREAM Adaptive Recreation, Inc. has been awarded a $5,000 grant from The Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund to help fund the nonprofit’s Summer Water Sports Program.

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Whitefish City Council meets July 16 at 7:10 p.m. at City Hall at 418 E. Second St. The following agenda items will be discussed, subject to change:

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Whitefish residents selected for leadership program

Leadership Montana has announced the selection of 44 community, business, education, healthcare, nonprofit and government leaders from across the state for the Class of 2019. These influential community members make up the 15th class of the prestigious program.

Author offers encouragement to aspiring writers

Montana author Roland Cheek tells to other aspiring writers, “Read! Read! Always read for enjoyment. You’ll learn by osmosis.”

Dakota Ave. residents ask for slower speeds on street

A pair of Dakota Avenue residents are asking the city to adjust the speed limit on their street, and add extra signs reminding drivers of those limits.

Study says city should increase impact fees

A study of Whitefish’s impact fee is recommending that the city increase the total amount it charges new development to pay for public improvements.

Decision delayed on controversial plan

After a late change to a proposed land use plan for property along the city’s southern gateway, Whitefish City Council last week opted to delay a decision on the matter.

Ordinance allows police to now dispose of unclaimed property

Whitefish City Council recently approved an ordinance that allows the Police Department to dispose of unclaimed personal property.

Cowboy poetry entertains with stories from past

The Montana of old will be on display this week during the Cowboy Poetry and Songs of the West performance.

Twins end Sapa-Johnsrud on high note

The Glacier Twins ended a tough Sapa-Johnsrud tournament on a high note, taking down the Butte Miners AA 11-1 in their final game.

Hole-in-one

Chris Fiegen, of Dubuque, Iowa, got a hole-in-one on July 8 at the Whitefish Lake Golf Course on hole number four on the North Course. He used an 8-iron on the 165-yard shot. Witnesses were Sarah Weaver, and Calvin and Lisa Bettesse.

Fourth of July Tourney a big success

Fourth Of July Tourney

Electric bikes are fun, but illegal behind most gates

You know what it’s like, the feeling in your legs as you grind up a hill on a bicycle. The burn that never ends.

Acharya, Mehl win Fourth of July Tourney

Jasi Acharya of Carver, Minnesota, went wire-to-wire while Cory Mehl of Seattle turned in a sensational finish to top the leader board at the 82nd annual Fourth of July Tournament at Whitefish Lake Golf Club on a sunny, but very windy Saturday.

Man charged with stabbing death of father

A Whitefish man accused of killing his father in a Monday-evening dispute had a difficult past, including being diagnosed with mental illness, court documents state.

Prevention key to minimizing impacts of wildfire

Nature is one of Montana’s greatest treasures, and wildfire occurs each summer only because we’re so fortunate to live amid millions of acres of unspoiled forests and prairies. Although wildfire plays a natural role in ecology, there’s no doubt it can also be devastating to our health, safety, property and livelihood. That’s why it’s so important to do everything possible to minimize its impacts.

Police calls: Bears attempt to cross busy highway

Thursday, June 28

Proposed high-density development will increase traffic, threaten wetlands

City Council is currently reviewing a proposed growth policy amendment which, if approved, could pave the way for a plan to build a 70-acre mixed-use project and bring more high-density development to the western side of Highway 93 South.

Scott Raymond Wolfe

Scott Raymond Wolfe, 60, passed away in his sleep at home on Jan. 8, 2018.

Richard M. Schwartz

Richard M. Schwartz, 78, passed away Wednesday, June 20, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell Montana.

Food-conditioned griz euthanized

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks captured a male grizzly bear south of Eureka near Trego and euthanized the animal because it was food-conditioned and habituated to people.

Truck crashes through gym

A truck crashed into the Straight Blast Gym in Whitefish Friday evening, but there were no injuries.

Fourth of July fireworks

Thousands gathered at City Beach on Wednesday, July 4 to watch the annual Whitefish Chamber of Commerce fireworks show.

Whitefish makes headway on affordable housing issue

Employers, civic and business leaders and those looking for housing in Whitefish have for years bemoaned a lack of affordable workforce housing in Whitefish.

Police calls: Black bear needs directions to move along

Thursday, June 21

Council OKs Muldown site

Whitefish City Council Monday approved the planned location for construction of a new Muldown Elementary building.

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If past seasons are any indication of future events, the Northern Rockies have a 50-50 chance of an active fire season in 2018.

Dr. Suzanne Daniell looks back on career in internal medicine

Dr. Suzanne Daniell likens the role of an internal medicine physician to that of a detective.

Legals July 4, 2018

No. 2438 WHITEFISH PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The regular meeting of the Whitefish Planning Board will be held on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 6:00 pm in the Whitefish City Council Chambers at 418 E Second Street. During the meeting, the Board will hold a public hearing on the items listed below. Upon receipt of the recommendation from the Planning Board, the Whitefish City Council will hold a subsequent public hearing for items 1-2 on August 6, 2018 and items 3 and 4 on August 20, 2018. City Council meetings start at 7:10 pm at 418 E Second Street in the Whitefish City Council Chambers on the second floor. A request by the Whitefish Hotel Group, LLC for a Conditional Zone Change to WB-3/WR-4/SC to permit a parking lot for a hotel/motel on a WR-4 (High Density Residential District) lot. The property is located at 224 Kalispell Avenue and can be legally described as Lot B, Block 46 of the Amended Plat of Lots 1-18 Whitefish Original Townsite in S36 T31N R22W P.M.M., Flathead County (WZC 18-04) Taylor A request by IO2.5 LLC for a Planned Unit Development amendment to development Lot 3 as a Conditional Use Permit. The property is location at 2041 River Lakes Parkway and can be legally described as Lot 3, Riverside Senior Living Center Subdivision in S8 T30N R21W P.M.M., Flathead County. (WPUD 18-04) Compton-Ring A request by 124 O'Brien Lot, llc for a Conditional Use permit to develop a mixed-use building with six residential units. The property is located at 124 O'Brien Avenue and can be legally described as Lot 6A of Whitefish Amended S 1/2 L4, L5, L6 & L7, Block 39 in S36, T31N, R22W P.M.M., Flathead County (WCUP 18-05) Minnich A request by the City of Whitefish for a Zoning Text Amendment to modify 11-2L-2, WB-3, General Business District, as well as 11-9-2, Definitions, including Hospitality and Entertainment, Hotel, and Residential Short Term Rental, in order to prohibit residential short-term rentals in the WB-2, Secondary Business District.(WZTA 18-04) Taylor Documents pertaining to these agenda items are available for review at the Whitefish Planning & Building Department, 418 E Second Street, during regular business hours. The full application packets along with public comments and staff report will be available on the City's webpage: www.cityofwhitefish.org under Planning Board six days prior to the Planning Board public hearing date noted above. Inquiries are welcomed. Interested parties are invited to attend the meeting and make known their views and concerns. Comments in writing may be forwarded to the Whitefish Planning & Building Department at the above address prior to the hearing or via email: dtaylor@cityofwhitefish.org. For questions or further information regarding these proposals, phone 406-863-2410. WHITEFISH PLANNING BOARD Steve Qunell, Chair July 4, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

Community briefs July 4

Lorna Pohl

Lorna Pohl, 89, daughter of Raymond and Aileen Haake, passed away June 22 in San Diego, California.

Blanche M. Herring

Blanche M. Herring, 89, passed away on June 24 at North Valley Hospital.

William and Margaret Moir

William and Margaret Moir, 86 and 84, passed away on April 24, 2017 and Feb. 22, 2018 both in Billings.

Rosendale continues to hide from voters

It seems “Maryland Matt” Rosendale has well learned the ways of Montana Republican electees.

Weed Watch: Houndstongue

Ever have little cockle-burrs cluster on your clothes or fill up your dog’s tail? These nutlets are from houndstongue (cynoglossum officinale), a member of the borage family. Introduced from Europe, this plant is poisonous to wildlife and livestock. The first year’s growth is a rosette on the ground of velvety-looking leaves that are actually rough to the touch. The following June the plant will grow up to 4 feet and produce clusters of reddish-purplish flowers on the branch ends. The best way to control it is to pull it. After a good rain, put on some gloves, grab a bucket and a shovel, and do a houndstongue patrol on your property. Non-native plants are designated as weeds when their presence is harmful to other plants and animals. To learn more, visit mtweed.org. For information on submitting information to the city of Whitefish about potential noxious weeds, visit

Use of bed tax dollars requires further investigation

Summer is upon us and traffic is indicating what most already know — it’s going to be another great tourism season in northwest Montana. Recent headlines show that many cities are trying to mitigate the crush and diversify their venues so that it doesn’t happen all at once.

Major grant paves way for new Veterans Home bus

Veterans from the Montana Veterans Home will now have the chance to travel in a new passenger bus as the result of a fundraising effort that was pushed to its goal by the Whitefish Community Foundation.

Fourth of July events set

Thousands will gather at City Beach on Whitefish Lake for a fun-filled Fourth of July celebration with fireworks, food vendors and live music on Wednesday, July 4.

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A weekly look at past Whitefish Pilot articles, compiled by Daniel McKay.

Galbraith earns honor for work as financial advisor

Pearl Galbraith of Edward Jones recently won the firm’s coveted Zeke McIntyre Pioneer Award, which recognizes new financial advisors who achieve high levels of success early in their careers with the financial services firm.

Comments sought on state AIS funding

Potential funding options for Montana’s Aquatic Invasive Species Program were presented at a recent meeting of the Upper Columbia Conservation Commission (UC3) at the Flathead Lake Biological Station on Flathead Lake.

Concert includes sounds of symphony outdoors

Enjoy a summer picnic and concert when the Glacier Symphony presents “Symphony Night at the Farm” on Saturday, July 7.

Ski Heritage museum sets summer hours

While it’ll be a while before it snows again, Whitefish’s ski museum is now open for the summer.

Fourth of July tourney this weekend

Fourth of July

Twins shut out Libby in pair of beatdowns

The Twins got over a disappointing finish to the Ed Gallo tournament pretty quickly.

Flathead Valley's only triathlon set for July 29

It’s time to start wrapping up training for the Flathead Valley’s only dedicated triathlon.

Glacier Challenge

Competitors from the Flathead Valley and across the country brought their all to the Glacier Challenge over the weekend.

County gets $3.4 million to offset nontaxable land

Flathead County will receive $3.4 million this year from the federal government under a long-running program that compensates local governments for nontaxable federal land.

Best of Whitefish 2018

Each year the Whitefish Pilot asks its readers to take a moment to vote for their favorite aspects of the community in our annual Best of Whitefish.

Patricia “Patti” Brown-Mackie

Family and friends are invited to come and gather to remember Patti Mackie on July 14 at 2 p.m. at the Crossover Church Fellowship Hall, 16825 N Newport Hwy, Mead, WA 99021.

Education award honors late physician

The late physician Jon Torgerson is being honored with the creation of an annual continuing education award at North Valley Hospital.