Stories for July 2007

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Tuesday, July 31

July 31, 2007 11 p.m.

Two-way traffic allowed on Highway 2 near Skyland Fire

The Skyland Fire is now the top priority fire in the nation, having grown to more than 16,000 acres as of Monday afternoon. The fire is burning in a swath one to two miles wide and was 11 miles long and growing, just south of Marias Pass, 13 air miles east of Essex. Save for a couple of railheads, all of Glacier National Park is open and the fire had not entered the Park or crossed U.S. Highway 2.

Thursday, July 26

July 26, 2007 11 p.m.

A worthwhile journey

By MIKE RICHESON

July 26, 2007 11 p.m.

Spike in foreclosures reported here

By CONSTANCE SEE

July 26, 2007 11 p.m.

Sick and tired of being sick and tired

By FAITH MOLDAN

July 26, 2007 11 p.m.

A wild ride on the Middle Fork

By DAVID ERICKSON

July 26, 2007 11 p.m.

County drops assault charges against Farr

The Flathead County Attor-ney's Office announced July 20 that it will not retry David Farr on four sexual assault charges.

July 26, 2007 11 p.m.

Relay raises $73,000

By LAURA BEHENNA

July 26, 2007 11 p.m.

Bad to the bone

Letter from the editor

July 26, 2007 11 p.m.

Race success

I am the race coordinator for this year's adventure relay, the Glacier Challenge, held at Riverside Park in Whitefish.

July 26, 2007 11 p.m.

Frank Rhodes, 94

Frank W. Rhodes, 94, of Whitefish passed away of natural causes at his home in Forest Acres on July 20, 2007.

July 26, 2007 11 p.m.

Mary Anthony O'Neill Maurer

Mary Anthony "Toni" O'Neill Maurer, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2007, after battling pancreatic cancer. Toni was born in Brooklyn, New York, on March 9, 1933 to William C. O'Neill and Florence O'Connor O'Neill.

July 26, 2007 11 p.m.

Zoning: where to draw the lines?

By LAURA BEHENNA

July 26, 2007 11 p.m.

Twins win nail-biter vs. rival Lakers

Glacier 11, Kalispell 10

July 26, 2007 11 p.m.

Pat Wilcomb, 77

Pat Wilcomb, a longtime Whitefish resident, passed away July 21, 2007, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.

July 26, 2007 11 p.m.

Storm of the Century: A responder's first-hand account

By MIKE RICHESON

July 26, 2007 11 p.m.

Hospital to contest river pollution fine

By RICHARD HANNERS

July 26, 2007 11 p.m.

East Coast pizza comes to Bigfork

By LAURA BEHENNA

July 26, 2007 11 p.m.

Are you prepared to pay?

Citizens of Whitefish, prepare to empty your pockets, get out your checkbooks and turn over your wallets. The first of many more robberies has only begun, and you're being held hostage. Sound dramatic? Consider the facts.

July 26, 2007 11 p.m.

Call for cleanup

Nearly every business is neat and clean in our downtown; the merchants do a good job of making us proud. There are four lots, though, that are disgusting.

July 26, 2007 11 p.m.

Glacier Prep AllStars take 2nd at State

By DAVID ERICKSON

July 26, 2007 11 p.m.

Help in a can

I never thought I'd see the day that I recommended a product to my readers, but here goes.

July 26, 2007 11 p.m.

Residents need to get involved

Since stepping down as Whitefish Planning & Building Director in May, I have been approached by dozens of people.

July 26, 2007 11 p.m.

Great idea

I would like to compliment and thank whomever in Whitefish City government who came up with the idea of placing visible and highly effective street-crossing reminders on Whitefish's streets.

July 26, 2007 11 p.m.

Jet ski accident kills man

By MIKE RICHESON

Wednesday, July 25

July 25, 2007 11 p.m.

Columbia Falls woman killed in head-on crash

A 65-year-old Columbia Falls woman was killed in a head-on motor vehicle crash Wednesday morning on Highway 40 just west of the Blue Moon.

July 25, 2007 11 p.m.

Local shooters excel at National 4-H Invite

Two members of the Young Guns 4-H Shooting Sports program of Columbia Falls fared well at the National 4-H Invitational, held June 25-28 in Rapid City, S.D. About 440 shooters, representing 32 states, competed in nine different shooting disciplines.

July 25, 2007 11 p.m.

Concert series

The Lions Club concert series continues tonight (Thursday) at Marantette Park with Al and Bonnie Lindberg and the Flathead Band.

Thursday, July 19

July 19, 2007 11 p.m.

Concert series

The Lions Club concert series continues tonight (Thursday) at Marantette Park with Tra la Gael. Concerts begin at 8 p.m. each Thursday. Donations of $3 and $5 per family are suggested to help with concert expenses. A door prize will be awarded after each concert. Next week, July 26 is Al and Bonnie Lindberg and the Flathead Band.

July 19, 2007 11 p.m.

Painter excels at new-found craft

By LAURA BEHENNA

July 19, 2007 11 p.m.

Letter from the editor

Not your average Joe

July 19, 2007 11 p.m.

Glacier Prep AllStars are District 1 champs

14-15 AllStars take second place

July 19, 2007 11 p.m.

Board OKs Tally Lake zoning plan

A neighborhood plan for the Tally Lake and Farm-to-Market Road area won approval last week from the Flathead County Planning Board and now goes to the county commissioners for final approval.

July 19, 2007 11 p.m.

Steve M. Matosich

Steve Matosich, 82, passed away on Independence Day, July 4, 2007, at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls.

July 19, 2007 11 p.m.

Foley buys Edwards Jet Center

By CONSTANCE SEE

July 19, 2007 11 p.m.

Relay for Life on Friday

By FAITH MOLDAN

July 19, 2007 11 p.m.

Arlee Ann Beougher

On July 16, 2007, Arlee Ann Beougher passed from this life to go home to be with the Lord, Jesus Christ.

July 19, 2007 11 p.m.

Ferndale resident coaches elite fitness

By MIKE RICHESON

July 19, 2007 11 p.m.

Big Mountain biking shifts into high gear

David Erickson / Whitefish Pilot

July 19, 2007 11 p.m.

Neighborhood plan nearing completion

By MIKE RICHESON

July 19, 2007 11 p.m.

About Glacier's toponyms

By GEORGE OSTROM

July 19, 2007 11 p.m.

Marion Alvira (Stober) Stansberry-Horn

Marion Alvira (Stober) Stansberry-Horn, also known as “MeMe”, 94, of Whitefish, passed away peacefully at the Brendan House in Kalispell on July 14, 2007.

July 19, 2007 11 p.m.

Early fires spell summer trouble

By MIKE RICHESON

July 19, 2007 11 p.m.

Twins AA take 4th at Sapa-Johnsrud

By DAVID ERICKSON

July 19, 2007 11 p.m.

Mary Wolf Rolfing Bogue

Mary Wolf Rolfing Bogue died on June 14, 2007, at Brendan House in Kalispell, Mont., at age 84.

July 19, 2007 11 p.m.

Tobacco industry deceives Montanans

Once again, the tobacco industry is trying to deceive Montanans. But thanks to the state Legislature, which appropriated $9 million to fund statewide tobacco prevention, Montanans have a fighting chance against the addiction that takes the lives of 1,500 state residents each year.

July 19, 2007 11 p.m.

A slippery slope

Council stalls on slope issue

July 19, 2007 11 p.m.

Canadian coal project needs to be reconsidered

As a resident of the Flathead Valley who enjoys the pristine waters of Glacier National Park and Flathead Lake, I am writing to express my serious concern over BP's recent proposal to develop coal-bed methane at the headwaters of the North Fork River in British Columbia.

July 19, 2007 11 p.m.

Twins go 3-2 at Sapa Johnsrud tourney

For the Hungry Horse News

July 19, 2007 11 p.m.

Dogs in vehicles at risk from heat

I can't believe how many poor dogs are in the back of pickup trucks as their owners are in an air-conditioned store. It's 100 degrees! You are submitting your loving pet to torture.

July 19, 2007 11 p.m.

Dead griz 'vandalized' for claws

Hungry Horse News

July 19, 2007 11 p.m.

Caring for our parks is a priority

Most Montanans understand the value of Yellowstone and Glacier national parks, but few understand that years of dwindling financial support have had a significant impact on these great parks and their visitor services.

July 19, 2007 11 p.m.

Albert Miller

Albert Amos Miller went to be with his Heavenly Father on Father's Day, June 17, 2007. He died peacefully in his home at Cougar Mountain Bible Camp in Yelm, Wash.

July 19, 2007 11 p.m.

Vikes finish summer league strong

By FAITH MOLDAN

July 19, 2007 11 p.m.

Mary Horne

Mary Elizabeth Mote Horne, 77, of Canton, Ga., went peacefully home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 25, 2007.

July 19, 2007 11 p.m.

Cherry harvest begins

By LAURA BEHENNA

July 19, 2007 11 p.m.

Dirt bike daredevil

By FAITH MOLDAN

July 19, 2007 11 p.m.

Whitefish budget issues, planning clarified

An "In My View" article published on July 5 expressed concern about the Whitefish city budget.

Thursday, July 12

July 12, 2007 11 p.m.

All-stars narrowly miss state

By FAITH MOLDAN

July 12, 2007 11 p.m.

School board approves bond election

By MIKE RICHESON

July 12, 2007 11 p.m.

It's gotta be the shoes

By FAITH MOLDAN

July 12, 2007 11 p.m.

Golden Rule and the gun range

In the world today, it sometimes seems that people forget what it takes to be a good neighbor. Why? Maybe it's because we try to regulate people's lives too much with rules, zonings and laws, and if there isn't one, then people don't know what the boundaries are anymore.

July 12, 2007 11 p.m.

Joe Boggess

Joe Ed Boggess, 55, of Whitefish, died Tuesday, July 3, 2007, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell.

July 12, 2007 11 p.m.

Group looks to cast a community vision

By LAURA BEHENNA

July 12, 2007 11 p.m.

Golf: Bergeson, Warren go the distance

Fourth of July Tournament results

July 12, 2007 11 p.m.

Zoning proposed to stop gun club

By RICHARD HANNERS

July 12, 2007 11 p.m.

Glacier Twins AA off to good start in tournament

By DAVID ERICKSON

July 12, 2007 11 p.m.

A bad rap for good people

By JIM ELLIOTT

July 12, 2007 11 p.m.

Glacier wins Guy Houston tourney

The 14 and 15-year-old Glacier Babe Ruth All Stars continued their winning ways by winning the Guy Houston Tournament this past weekend in Columbia Falls and Whitefish. Chris King put things away in the top of the seventh inning in the championship game against Mission Valley. Strong pitching performances all weekend long from Willy Roach, Cody Hill and Kris Gross helped.

July 12, 2007 11 p.m.

Having a blast on the Fourth

The Fourth of July is a really big deal here in Whitefish. It's not just the beans, buns, boating and bombs that set people off — this is a resort town that basically promotes fireworks with an ordinance that allows sale and use within the city limits

July 12, 2007 11 p.m.

Performance painting

By LAURA BEHENNA

July 12, 2007 11 p.m.

Why the long face?

Letter from the editor

July 12, 2007 11 p.m.

Glacier AllStars win local tournament

By DAVID ERICKSON

July 12, 2007 11 p.m.

Be aware of increased fire danger

By MIKE RICHESON

July 12, 2007 11 p.m.

Idaho firm awarded Sun Road contract

Hungry Horse News

July 12, 2007 11 p.m.

Harriet Wilson

Harriet Trippet Wilson, 93, a former Flathead Valley resident, died July 8, 2007, at the Libby Care Center.

July 12, 2007 11 p.m.

A corporation is a 'person'

In My View - Pat Williams

July 12, 2007 11 p.m.

Stop the land grab

Alarm bells went off all over the country in 2005 when the U.S. Supreme Court said Connecticut’s “eminent domain” law allowed city officials to jerk property out from under homeowners and turn it over to big-time developers.

July 12, 2007 11 p.m.

Park transist system a success

On behalf of the more than 325,000 members of the National Parks Conservation Association and the 2 million visitors who travel to Glacier National Park each year, I would like to offer a heartfelt congratulations to Glacier Park superintendent Mick Holm and his staff for the successful launch of the new Going-to-the-Sun Road transit system.

July 12, 2007 11 p.m.

Ann Carpenter

Ann Carpenter, 71, passed away at home on July 1, 2007, after a six-week battle with pancreatic cancer. She was cared for by the medical community, Hospice and family members.

July 12, 2007 11 p.m.

LEAP receives large grants

By LAURA BEHENNA

July 12, 2007 11 p.m.

City attorney's take on Walton decision

By RICHARD HANNERS

July 12, 2007 11 p.m.

Impressed with NVH staff

My family and I arrive from Scottsdale, Ariz., every May and leave in August. After a recent bike accident that damaged my spleen and ribs, all I could think about was the fact I have a Mayo Clinic at home.

July 12, 2007 11 p.m.

Sign issue a 'touchy subject'

By LAURA BEHENNA

July 12, 2007 11 p.m.

Honoring Doris Connors

Sometimes it seems we do not appreciate or realize the good many volunteers do in our communities. They do not have huge headlines or even a little thank you in many instances.

July 12, 2007 11 p.m.

So I was at Perfect Cuts the other day buying some steaks and some chicken and the conversation turned to compound butters and then to smoked ribs and then settled into salsa.

Conversations tend wander around like that in a place that specializes in good tasting meat and chicken.

Friday, July 6

July 6, 2007 11 p.m.

Past meets present in blacksmith's shop

By LAURA BEHENNA

July 6, 2007 11 p.m.

Vals take Whitefish tourney

By FAITH MOLDAN

July 6, 2007 11 p.m.

Olivia Lane Hanson

David Hanson and Andrea Howe of Kalispell are the parents of a daughter, Olivia Lane Hanson, born on June 7, 2007 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. She weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and was 19.5 inches long.

July 6, 2007 11 p.m.

Swim team takes second at Shelby

The Columbia Falls swim team took second at Shelby last weekend.

July 6, 2007 11 p.m.

Golf rules and griz plop

By GEORGE OSTROM

July 6, 2007 11 p.m.

Wisteria in the Window

By BARBARA ELVY STRATE

July 6, 2007 11 p.m.

Echo Lake group disbands

By MIKE RICHESON

July 6, 2007 11 p.m.

Public responds to zoning proposal

By LAURA BEHENNA

July 6, 2007 11 p.m.

Fire department eyes new ladder truck

By LAURA BEHENNA

July 6, 2007 11 p.m.

Twins 'A' sweep Rangers in doubleheader action

For the Hungry Horse News

July 6, 2007 11 p.m.

Bigfork All-stars place fourth

By FAITH MOLDAN

July 6, 2007 11 p.m.

Wave Ryders compete in Spokane

By FAITH MOLDAN

Thursday, July 5

July 5, 2007 11 p.m.

A big mystery

I live in St. Petersburg, Fla., and have for about 45 years. Today, while on the way to Home Depot, I stopped at a yard sale and among other things I really didn't need, I bought a Natural Wonders Songbird Lantern (fancy for bird feeder) for $2.

July 5, 2007 11 p.m.

Gilbert Smith

Gilbert Smith, 80, died peacefully in the Kalispell Regional Medical Center of an extended illness on June 25, 2007.

July 5, 2007 11 p.m.

It's two horse races now

The suspense lasted right up to the last day candidates could file for Whitefish mayor and city council. By the time the five o'clock bell rang, 10 people had signed up for mayor and city council positions.

July 5, 2007 11 p.m.

Rangers swept by Twins in doubleheader

By DAVID ERICKSON

July 5, 2007 11 p.m.

Budget proposal approved by council

By RICHARD HANNERS

July 5, 2007 11 p.m.

Let the sleeping dogs lie

Here we go again. The resort tax is something our elected officials just can't leave alone. That dog just wants to lie there and sleep, but the Whitefish City Council has to mess with it periodically because they can.

July 5, 2007 11 p.m.

City budget is confusing

It is time again for the White-fish budgeting process and approval by the Whitefish City Council. Based upon recent articles, the Whitefish city manager is continuing to "grow" the budget.

July 5, 2007 11 p.m.

Glacier Challenge adventure relay coming July 7

By DAVID ERICKSON

July 5, 2007 11 p.m.

Krause makes history in Spokane

Sam Krause makes USGA finals

July 5, 2007 11 p.m.

Glacier Twins A go 1-1 with Loggers

By DAVID ERICKSON

July 5, 2007 11 p.m.

Robert Testa

Robert "Bob" Anthony Testa, 64, passed away of natural causes June 13, 2007, at his home at the Mountain View Manor in Whitefish.

July 5, 2007 11 p.m.

Dorothea LeDonne

Dorothea J. "Dottie" (Jergel) LeDonne, 82, of Fox Chapel, Pa., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on June 28, 2007.