Stories for February 2007

Wednesday, February 28

February 28, 2007 11 p.m.

Man admits to dumping sewage in Flathead

For the Hungry Horse News

February 28, 2007 11 p.m.

Habitat house

Habitat for Humanity will hold a house dedication ceremony Sunday at 2 p.m. at Fourth Street East in Columbia Falls for Stacy Robinson. Refreshments will be served.

Thursday, February 22

February 22, 2007 11 p.m.

Longtime Kalispell resident, Maurice R. Johnson, age 81,

passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2007 at his daughter’s home in Boise, Idaho. Maurice was born June 17, 1925 in Redwood County Minnesota to Alfred H. and Esther (Hanson) Johnson.

February 22, 2007 11 p.m.

Board hears library plan

By MIKE RICHESON

February 22, 2007 11 p.m.

Bigfork firefighters to compete in national competition

By MIKE RICHESON

February 22, 2007 11 p.m.

Mrs. Strong goes to Washington

By MIKE RICHESON

February 22, 2007 11 p.m.

Split board hands off stormwater ordinance

By RICHARD HANNERS - Whitefish Pilot

February 22, 2007 11 p.m.

Cursing in the woods

When a skier curses in the woods, does it make a sound?

February 22, 2007 11 p.m.

Lady Bulldogs finish 1-2 at divisionals

By CHRIS TUCKER - Whitefish Pilot

February 22, 2007 11 p.m.

Legislature debates North Fork research funds

By MIKE RICHESON and AMY MAY - Bigfork Eagle

February 22, 2007 11 p.m.

As a resident of Bigfork, I feel compelled to write this letter. It pertains to the old Swan River School building that was moved to the corner of Highway 35 and Highway 83. Is anybody else wondering if the owner will ever finish this building?

February 22, 2007 11 p.m.

Building a mystery

By LAURA BEHENNA

February 22, 2007 11 p.m.

Salute to first Penguin

On behalf of the Whitefish Royal Carnival Party, we would like to thank Ted Lund for his complete set of his treasured Carnival buttons. They were put on auction at the "Night of the Stars" banquet and dinner as one of the most sought-after auction items, and Nancy Svennungsen finally was able to purchase them.

February 22, 2007 11 p.m.

Columbia Falls woman killed in car accident

A 26-year-old Columbia Falls woman died after a one-vehicle accident near St. Regis Feb. 16.

February 22, 2007 11 p.m.

Adventures in 'Pig Alley'

By G. George Ostrom

February 22, 2007 11 p.m.

Bill in Helena could help local antique dealers

A bill drafted last week and making its way through the Montana Senate could be the answer to a local antique dealer's problems with state gambling laws.

February 22, 2007 11 p.m.

Vikes fall in OT

By FAITH MOLDAN - Bigfork Eagle

February 22, 2007 11 p.m.

The Vals beat the Kats 45-42 - win divisional title

By FAITH MOLDAN

February 22, 2007 11 p.m.

Blames new commissioner

For the past two years, it has been obvious who the most powerful county commissioner in Flathead County is — Democrat Joe Brenneman. All you have to do is count the number of times Republican county commissioner Gary Hall has sided with this practitioner of the green anti-property rights religion, all too often over the objection of his former Republican colleague, Bob Watne.

February 22, 2007 11 p.m.

Shirley Ammondson

Shirley Anne Ammondson, 79, of Whitefish, died from complications of a rare neurological disease on Feb. 14, 2007, at North Valley Hospital.

February 22, 2007 11 p.m.

Whitefish hosts boys divisionals this weekend

The third-seeded Whitefish Bulldogs take on the sixth-seeded Polson Pirates today at 6 p.m. in the first round of Northwest A basketball divisionals this week.

February 22, 2007 11 p.m.

Dog waste disgrace

The city of Whitefish plows the bike/walking paths along the river for the enjoyment and convenience of residents. It also provides waste bins and waste pickup bags for dog owners.

February 22, 2007 11 p.m.

Northern Lights wins Sweethearts Tournament

Whitefish's women's hockey team, the Northern Lights, brought home the gold trophy from a tournament in Helena this week. The women won their first game against the Helena A team, 6-0, and won the second game against the Helena E team, 2-0.

February 22, 2007 11 p.m.

Little Guy program revives wrestling in Bigfork

By FAITH MOLDAN

February 22, 2007 11 p.m.

Senate addresses store raid

By MIKE RICHESON- Bigfork Eagle

February 22, 2007 11 p.m.

Work goes through the winter

on Glacier's transit center

February 22, 2007 11 p.m.

Melissa Sagen

Melissa Leann Sagen, 26, of Columbia Falls and Whitefish, died Feb. 16, 2007, following an automobile accident that occurred between St. Regis and Plains caused by a deer laying on the road.

February 22, 2007 11 p.m.

Blowing smoke

Guest Editorial - By Richard Sims

February 22, 2007 11 p.m.

New book tells the story of smoke-jumping COs

By CONSTANCE SEE - Whitefish Pilot

Thursday, February 15

February 15, 2007 11 p.m.

Norovirus spreads

Bigfork Eagle

February 15, 2007 11 p.m.

Coaches address park advisory board

“We’re trying to get everyone involved,”

February 15, 2007 11 p.m.

Emergency medical services 'at a crisis point'

The Bigfork Eagle continues its series of articles about the pressure of growth on local services and organizations.

February 15, 2007 11 p.m.

Bulldogs finish season in third place

By CHRIS TUCKER, Whitefish Pilot

February 15, 2007 11 p.m.

Vikings fall short in two conference games

By FAITH MOLDAN

February 15, 2007 11 p.m.

Archer Wilson

Archer Wilson died suddenly on Jan. 29, 2007, in Littleton, Colo., following a stroke. He is remembered fondly by his children for his fierce, unwavering support of their mother through years of declining health.

February 15, 2007 11 p.m.

Nazi resistor still speaking at schools

By LAURA BEHENNA, Bigfork Eagle

February 15, 2007 11 p.m.

Vals finish regular season with Northwest A title

By FAITH MOLDAN

February 15, 2007 11 p.m.

JV Bulldogs end season with wins over Ronan, Bigfork

By CHRIS TUCKER, Whitefish Pilot

February 15, 2007 11 p.m.

Guest editorials

Coal mine offers chance for real solutions

February 15, 2007 11 p.m.

City Hall plans aired by council

By RICHARD HANNERS, Whitefish Pilot

February 15, 2007 11 p.m.

Employers turn to foreign workers

By CONSTANCE SEE, Whitefish Pilot

February 15, 2007 11 p.m.

Hilley rebounds from injury

By FAITH MOLDAN

February 15, 2007 11 p.m.

Long Range Planning subcommittee to hold Monday lunch meeting

By MIKE RICHESON

February 15, 2007 11 p.m.

Antiques not gaming devices

I just read the online article regarding the raid carried out by the agents of the great state of Montana on the Cowboy Cabin.

February 15, 2007 11 p.m.

Thanks parade volunteers

The Whitefish Winter Carnival Parade Committee would like to send a special thanks to the volunteers and contributors for supporting a wonderful winter tradition. This year's parade was a great success and fun for all.

February 15, 2007 11 p.m.

Parking structure could be downsized

By RICHARD HANNERS, Whitefish Pilot

February 15, 2007 11 p.m.

Michael Peterson

Michael Jason Peterson, 34, died unexpectedly Jan. 28, 2007, in Thomasville, Ga.

February 15, 2007 11 p.m.

Be my 'Ouch' Valentine

By G. George Ostrom

February 15, 2007 11 p.m.

Roberta Nutting

Roberta (Hume) Field Nutting died of natural causes Jan. 30, 2007, four days before her 88th birthday.

February 15, 2007 11 p.m.

Lady Bulldogs face Libby in first Divisionals game

By CHRIS TUCKER, Whitefish Pilot

February 15, 2007 11 p.m.

Olduvai Forum

Our next Olduvai Forum event will be on February 21 at 7 p.m.

February 15, 2007 11 p.m.

Nordic skiers appreciate help

Erik Anderson and Ian Mallams would like to thank the individuals and business donors who so generously contributed to the Nordic International Travel Fund for Juniors to help out with the finances for our trip to the J-1 Cross Country Ski Championships in Ornskoldsvik, Sweden (the Scandinavian Cup).

February 15, 2007 11 p.m.

Bigfork schools lose close friend

By LAURA BEHENNA

Wednesday, February 14

February 14, 2007 11 p.m.

Experiences of a first-term legislator

As the 60th Montana Legislature closes its first third of the 2007 session, I'm taking the time to send along my observations, thoughts and a few experiences as a first-term legislator.

Thursday, February 8

February 8, 2007 11 p.m.

Enjoyed the Carnival

Our Whitefish United Methodist Church is so proud to have hosted another post-Penguin Plunge awards party for the Montana Special Olympics.

February 8, 2007 11 p.m.

Vals win two with teamwork

By FAITH MOLDAN Bigfork Eagle

February 8, 2007 11 p.m.

Memories better than shares

There is a lot to be said about the ending of our Winter Sports, Inc. dream and about the spirit that was taken from the true beneficiaries of Big Mountain.

February 8, 2007 11 p.m.

Kaltschmidt and Starr place at Divisionals

By CHRIS TUCKER - Whitefish Pilot

February 8, 2007 11 p.m.

A heavenly place

By G. George Ostrom

February 8, 2007 11 p.m.

Defendant claims marijuana act doesn't work

By RICHARD HANNERS - Whitefish Pilot

February 8, 2007 11 p.m.

Slow down on city streets

Parents, please slow down. I live on Columbia Avenue, and once a week I walk four blocks to the end of the street to pick up a friend's child at daycare.

February 8, 2007 11 p.m.

JV teams split games

By FAITH MOLDAN, Bigfork Eagle

February 8, 2007 11 p.m.

Frances Jesse Liebig, age 97

passed away January 29, 2007 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. She was born October 15, 1909 in Kalispell, Montana to Frank F and LuLu Mae (McMahon) Liebig.

February 8, 2007 11 p.m.