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. …
Physical therapy important for getting back in action
October is physical therapy month, and it’s a good time in between the rigors of summer activities and the winter ski season to check in and consider improving…
Hileman has experience for judge job
Next month the people of Whitefish will elect a new City Judge. I urge you to elect William Hileman to that position. I have known Bill for many years and can attest that he is an honest and fair-minded man.
Hileman strong advocate for community
We have lived in Whitefish for 31 years, and we have known Bill Hileman almost that long. He is a strong advocate for our community and has volunteered for many civic organizations over the years. More importantly,…
Hileman has perspective, understanding
I would like to endorse William Hileman in the upcoming election for the position of municipal judge. Bill brings with him 40 years of local legal experience. A lifelong Flathead Valley resident and member of the W…
School building inadequate for future challenges
The time has come for my fellow Whitefishians in School District 44 to mark their X in the yay or nay box on the ballot for the Muldown Elementary bond to build a new school. Please don’t take this exercise lightly…
Building new school makes most financial sense for longterm
This spring the Whitefish School District board of trustees voted unanimously to ask the school district residents to vote on a bond initiative to build a new Muldown Elementary School. The mail-in ballots have arr…
Don't let Whitefish get behind when it comes to education
As a matter of principle, I am a strong proponent of voting for bonds related to education and school facilities. There is great power in public education and I want our students and teachers to have the best tools…
Current elementary building safety concern
Anyone who attended the pubic meeting at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center last week went away from there with many thoughts. One that was foremost in my mind was the absolute passion our community has for the s…
Climate change is real: What then should we do?
The rain is finally falling in Montana, and our southern coastal states are drying out. It’s finally time to have a serious conversation about climate change.
Constructing new school cost-effective solution for future
I am writing in support of the Muldown Elementary School bond. My children were “Mully’s” and though the school was already 20 years old when they started, it was still considered a relatively new and innovative sc…
Time now to invest in children, town
Full disclosure: No one asked me to write this letter. I was a member of the Muldown Project Task Force and a confirmed skeptic as to the need for a new school.
Pick up after dogs
Here’s an update from yours truly, the Flathead Poop Ranger. Recently, on the Whitefish pedestrian trail between the viaduct and City Beach, I scooped up at least 40 moldering dog poops. Not a bad haul, wouldn’t yo…
Hileman open-minded
We have known Bill Hileman for a good many years, and we encourage you to elect him as our Whitefish Municipal Court Judge.
Hileman respectful
My name is Linda Ray. I have worked as a server in the dining room of the Whitefish Lake Restaurant for over 20 years.
New school assures best opportunity
When I began attending the meetings of the Muldown School Task Force I was of the opinion that remodeling Muldown’s existing structure would be the most responsible option for Whitefish.