Letters to the Editor
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Two sides to every story: vote yes for kids
In order to repair our track, it would cost upwards of 1 million dollars, regardless of whether this bond passes. …
Hospitals release affiliation report
The annual affiliation report is part of the affiliation agreement between North Valley Hospital and Kalispell Regional Healthcare. For the first five years of the affiliation, NVH will report on the changes and be…
Legislator reflects as 66th session comes to close
On Tuesday afternoon, April 25, both chambers of the legislature voted to sine die (Latin term meaning, without a day specified for a future meeting), and the 66th session came to an end.
ATP performance had heart, soul and song
What a show! If you missed the high school production of “9 to 5” by Alpine Theater Project (ATP) this weekend, you missed out big. Every single person put their heart and soul into those performances and every one…
Thanks for skiing program
Did you know that this last winter over 500 elementary students grades three through six went on a field trip up to the Whitefish Mountain Resort to ski or snowboard? As a matter of fact, Sue Moll was once again ab…
Test scores not everything when it comes to learning
In last week’s coverage of school board candidates, the Pilot reported that “parents” were concerned about declining test scores. While a few parents have raised this concern, many others have voiced concern about …
Education association evaluates trustee candidates
Whitefish Education Association leadership officers interviewed all four Whitefish School Board candidates. We are grateful for people who care about our schools, and are wiling to run for office, as well as serve,…
City department helpful
I wanted to take the opportunity to thank the Whitefish Building Department for their professionalism, helpfulness and courtesy in helping us through our recent building project here in Whitefish.
Group says thanks
The volunteer committee of Whitefish Shines would like to thank the dedicated community volunteers who turned out in late February to help take down the Whitefish winter decorations. This project would not be possi…
Legislators says high quality pre-school needed
A companion bill is left open (limited language and funding), as a means for the Senate to send funding additions to the house. A bill with a broad title may also be used to send end of the session additions from o…
Librarian cares about students
I am a student and Whitefish High school discussing the non-renewal of contract one of our most valuable teachers in our schools today, her name is Ms. Craig. What Ms. Craig does everyday is try to make our lives b…
Keep airlines flying in Big Sky Country
All of us who call this state home take pride in its rugged beauty and limitless possibility. Those things are also what draw so many people to Montana each year. The state of Montana has always been a place for op…
Student speaks on behalf of librarian
In this letter I will covey my opinion on why Ms. Craig should have a contract renewal at Whitefish High School and stay on as our librarian.
Lengacher right candidate for Whitefish School Board
I have had good fortune of getting to know Todd Lengacher this year and I can say, without hesitation, that he is the best candidate running for the Whitefish School Board.
Educator integral part of high school
I attended the Whitefish School Board meeting on April 9 for a recommendation of non-renewal of the contract for Whitefish High School teacher Chani Craig. The reason for her dismissal was that she was not a fit in…
Long-time volunteers reflect on collective 66 years serving hospital
Recently, Pam Ellis, North Valley Hospital Foundation executive assistant and manager of the NVH Gift Shop, sat down with three long time North Valley Hospital…