Looking Back for September 28

A look back at past Pilot articles by Julie Engler

50 Years Ago

September 28, 1972

A special reward was being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the parties who heaved heavy stones through picture windows at the homes of two Whitefish educators. Principal John Morris was aroused from his bed by a heavy thump from the upper part of his house and found a baseball-sized rock had come through the window in his living room.

40 Years Ago

September 30, 1982

The Whitefish City Council discussed a proposal to institute a Transient Occupancy Fee and raise business licenses drastically. The plan was designed to offset revenue loss the city will face next year. The City Manager Don Morrison reported that the city would be facing a revenue loss of $38,296 from the commercial sector. The council’s finance committee had been working on the proposals for weeks.

30 Years Ago

October 1, 1992

The saga of the viaduct reconstruction was preparing to begin another chapter when it hit a snag. The Department of Transportation was ready to advertise for bids for the first phase of the project but the title transfer on a piece of property needed for right-of-way had not been completed and the advertisement was pulled. Therefore, there was little chance that the work could begin before next year.

20 Years Ago

September 26, 2002

Construction work continued at a brisk pace at the Big Mountain’s Glacier Village and officials were finding new places to house staff and services. The Bierstube, a popular local hangout for years, still stands, but it might be torn down in the fall. “We knew the growth phase would be a little painful,” said spokesman Brian Schott. “But you gotta keep it nice. It’s still a resort.”

10 Years Ago

September 26, 2012

Whitefish resident Bill Lavelle helped test a variety of bear-resistant containers at the Discovery Center and was working with the Whitefish Police Department as a bear education outreach volunteer. “Bears are incredibly smart,” Lavelle said. “Bears approach a bear-resistant container, tip it over, play with it and move on. They’re looking for quick and fast food rewards — an unsecured container.”