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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. …
From the outside looking In
It has been a extreme pleasure to visit your city once again this summer. My wife and I fell in love with the people of Whitefish on random ski adventure years ago and we have returned to enjoy being Whitefished. W…
City needs to consider seniors
Realizing the agenda for City Council on Aug. 15 at the Whitefish City Hall included the budget, I attended to comment. Having been told funds for the maintenance of sidewalks and bike paths had been expended, I as…
Offering public apology
I would like to issue a public apology to the poor young lady with whom my sister and I had an unexpected encounter on Friday evening. Your grace under the pressure of the situation and my unfortunate remarks about…
A fresh start for the new school year
August is an exciting time where we soak up the best days of summer and begin to shift our focus to the beginning of the new school year on Aug. 31. Each year, the start of school is rejuvenating as we settle into …
Middle school reminds drivers to turn off their cars
As the Whitefish Middle School Student Council, we are very happy to announce that we’re joining the Clean Air Zone Montana project in keeping kids safe from exhaust emissions. The Clean Air Zone Montana project is…
Major party candidate choices mean looking to third party for president
Like many of my friends and neighbors, I am frustrated with the candidates the two major parties have offered up for president. I do not want to hold my nose and vote for someone I can’t respect, and I don’t want t…
Top 5 reasons to vote for Fern
Our local elections stand as our best chance to shape our government. Dave Fern’s bid for House District 5 promises to give us a voice at the State level. After my 10 years of collaboration with Dave on our local s…
Striving to keep Whitefish a great place to live
City Council on Monday voted to approve the fiscal year 2017 budget for Whitefish. The budget provides the authority for the services and projects the city anticipates during the upcoming fiscal year, which runs fr…
Looking at China's rise in the world economy
Retired University of Montana Professor Harry Fritz and I recently returned after delivering a series of lectures on the U.S. political system at Nankai University in Tianjin, a city of 12 million people near the C…
Working for fair property tax reform
As we campaign across our local districts we are fortunate to have had the opportunity to speak with hundreds of citizens about their concerns regarding our community. One of the most frequently raised complaints t…
Billi understands the Constitution
Chet Billi is the man we need representing Whitefish. He understands the one thing that should unite all Montanans and Americans, that one thing is the Constitution.
What's the plan for Social Security?
Debate after debate, all I hear from some of the candidates are vague proposals on how to make Social Security financially sound.
Retired educator supports writing coaches
With great admiration I commend the Whitefish High School English students who interacted with the writing coaches this 2015-16 school year.
Billi a political philosopher
I am endorsing Chet Billi for Montana House District 5. When I heard Chet was running, I invited him to my office so I could meet him face to face.
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Alpine Theatre Project’s “Man of La Mancha,” starring Susan O’Dea and Metropolitan Opera Principal Baritone Jeff Mattsey, is easily the best theatrical production we have seen since moving to the Flathead in 1979. …