Thursday, June 28
Craftsman carries on tradition
By LAURA BEHENNA
New library still possible
By MIKE RICHESON
State budget is not sustainable
By Verdell Jackson
Council wants to put resort tax on the ballot
By RICHARD HANNERS
A list of miracles
This letter of thanks is tardy - but its contents will never be forgotten!
Use tax rebates to help local schools
Many aspects of our recently ended legislative session were disappointing, if not disturbing. Apparently, partisan politics managed to obscure the needs and obligations facing our state funding system.
Toastmasters
Columbia Falls Speaks toastmaster's club meets July 3 from noon-1 p.m. at the Columbia Falls City Hall council chambers. Club meetings are open to everyone and lunch is provided by members. Please join us for a fun break from your work day and see how Toastmaster's can help you become a better leader and communicator. Contact Kristi Hatfield 892-2868 for more information.
State budget not sustainable
I have been asked by many for a brief report on the recent legislative session. There were many good bills passed, but most of the focus was on the budget process.
Bigfork High School's new concession stand in the works
By FAITH MOLDAN
Letter from the editor
And the award goes to …
Big itch
Every once in awhile I find it relaxing to hang out with something that's bigger and furrier than myself and the big furry things I hung out with this week were bighorn sheep.
Legend Thunder rolls at Raceway Park
By FAITH MOLDAN
Delinquent grizzly captured
On June 22, a team from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks captured a 2-1/2-year-old male grizzly that has been frequenting residences in the Swan Lake-Woods Bay-Crane Mountain area for the past few weeks.
Paul K. Mooring
Paul K. Mooring, M.D., 83, died at his home on Swan Lake on Wednesday, June 13, 2007. He was born Sept. 16, 1923, in Houston, and raised in Stuttgart, Ark.
Montana needs to act on illegal aliens
The 2007 Montana Legislature failed to act on immigration legislation, a matter of huge national significance that has not yet become a significant matter in Montana.
Cancer survivor chalks up miles on bike
Goal of 65-year-old is 6,500 miles to raise funds for three non-profits
Letter to the editor
Kiwanis seek more flags flying July 4
Outrigger canoe club comes to Whitefish
By DAVID ERICKSON
A plan for Iraq
By John Morrison
Twins go 2-2 at Ed Gallo tourney
By DAVID ERICKSON
Sitting on top of the world
By RICHARD HANNERS
Golf course is seeing a lot of use this year
Number of rounds up
Ed Marks
Ed Marks, 76, passed away June 16, 2007, at the family home on Flathead Lake. He died of natural causes after a valiant struggle with serious chronic diseases.
$16.62 million earmarked for Montana conservation
By LAURA BEHENNA
Hungry bears close several Park trails
Hungry Horse News
Flathead bird populations falling
By MIKE RICHESON
Thursday, June 21
Waste cooking oil powering vehicles
By MORGAN BAKER
Hurrah for block party
Congratulations and thank you to Whitefish's Railway District for a wonderful new event — The Block Party,
Ruth Burcham
Longtime Eureka resident and business woman Ruth Richmond Bronson Burcham, 91, died June 13, 2007, at Heritage Place in Kalispell.
County addresses storm water
By MIKE RICHESON
Farr found not guilty on one count
By RICHARD HANNERS
Visitor says zone carefully
As a momentary tourist, I truly envy those of you living so close to Glacier National Park, one of nature's greatest castles.
Kathryn Viano
Kathryn "Kay" (Greco) Viano, 85, died June 11, 2007, surrounded by her family at Brendan House in Kalispell.
Artist likes to think big
By LAURA BEHENNA
The man in the doorway
Barbara elvy Strate
BHS grads pursue football in college
By FAITH MOLDAN
Men's Thursday golf league results
Whitefish Lake Golf Course
Advisory committee elects officers
By MIKE RICHESON Bigfork Eagle
Hole in one
By FAITH MOLDAN
Stop bickering, keep Safeway
After reading the article in the Whitefish Pilot about the city council wrestling with the minute problems they were having with approving the expansion of the Safeway store, a letter in the Daily Inter Lake on June 9 caught my eye.
Volunteer to protect the Bob
One of many, I enjoyed National Trails Day with a hike into the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex — the first of this hiking season. I was reminded again of the treasure we possess in Montana.
Enjoy the farmers markets
It's that time of year again and the farmer's markets are open for business. Some of them have been open for a couple of weeks already, and Whitefish can boast two, both of which are easily accessible and conveniently timed — Tuesday downtown from 5-7 p.m. and Thursday at the Pin and Cue from 4-6 p.m.
Manhunt captures fugitives
By Ethan Smith
Rapids go 1-1 in physical tourney
By DAVID ERICKSON
Welcome to Big City, Montana
Editor's note: This lampoon was sent to the Pilot by Dave Hadden, who takes on the role as mayor of Whitefish.
Twins A team outlasts the Lakers
By DAVID ERICKSON
Governor's offer sparked outburst
What really happened during Montana's 60th legislative session? To a degree, that depends on your perspective of things.
Homeschool families experience academic success
By LAURA BEHENNA
Safeway remodel approved by council
By RICHARD HANNERS
Rain doesn't dampen Bulldog Open event
Successful Bulldog Open
Ray Lutz
Family and friends of Ray L. “Buzz” Lutz are invited to attend a celebration of life for Buzz, who died Nov. 16, 2006.
Wednesday, June 20
Riders do well at state rodeo
Local riders had pretty good success last week at the Montana High School Rodeo.
Thursday, June 14
Don't cut the lilacs
Flathead County recently cut back part of the lilac hedge that has blossomed along Grand Drive for so many decades. This was done to facilitate the installation of the new light at the crosswalk to the school. Now it has come to my attention that they plan to do a lot more cutting. Apparently a visitor to Bigfork lodged a complaint, saying that the lilacs were obstructing her passage down the sidewalk, forcing her to walk in the street. In response, the county plans to come and cut the whole hedge in the same manner that they cut the first patch. What a huge response to a single voice!
Protecting the North Fork
As residents of the Flathead Valley, we inhabit a unique and special landscape. Our rivers, streams and lakes are treasures we share for recreating, fishing, boating, and swimming.
Artist strives for authenticity
By LAURA BEHENNA
In support of Housing Authority
I am writing in response to recent attacks on the Whitefish Housing Authority and, more specifically, its director, Sue Ann Grogan.
Biologists will study lake trout population
By MIKE RICHESON
Local realtor survives breast cancer
By LAURA BEHENNA
Loggers on fire at Twins opener
By DAVID ERICKSON
Pick up litter
We wish to applaud Jeffrey for his letter regarding litter. It takes an 8-year-old to bring this to our attention.
Downtown bike race a 'raging success'
By DAVID ERICKSON
Semitool Reds stay unbeaten
By FAITH MOLDAN
Rice family thanks everyone
Thank you, does not begin to express the gratitude of the Rice family to the community of Whitefish.
Laura J. Angstman
Laura J. Angstman, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at the Brendan House in Kalispell, following a brief illness. She was born on October 29, 1919 at Dagmar, Mont., the daughter of Jake and Dagmar (Andersen) Petersen.
The Stars and Stripes: 230 years later
Letter from the editor
They're sixth in the world
By CONSTANCE SEE
Donations helped kids win
I would like to send a huge thank you to Greg Lane and Bill Foley for their generous donation to the Destination Imagination State Championship Team from Whitefish.
Swan Forest the focus of another timber sale
By MIKE RICHESON
New name, same old ski resort
By RICHARD HANNERS
Housing project brings trial and reward
By LAURA BEHENNA
Albert Hartman
Albert Hartman, 86, died peacefully in the early morning hours of May 20, 2007 at his home in St. Paul, Minn., surrounded by his family. He was diagnosed with an advanced case of colon cancer in early March of this year.
The joys of summer sports
By FAITH MOLDAN
Mothers and experts take the stand at Farr trial
By RICHARD HANNERS
Middle school martial artist
By DAVID ERICKSON
Premier League Soccer on Sunday
The Flathead Rapids, a Premier Soccer League team based out of Whitefish, will host a tournament this Sunday, June 17. The Rapids will play at 9 a.m. and at 4 p.m. at Grouse Mtn. fields, located west of town across from Whitefish Lake Golf Course.
Safeway lesson
I want to thank the White-fish City Council for protecting us from the prospect of a remodeled store. Who knows better than bureaucrats what the residents want or need? After all, Safeway has only been in Whitefish for several decades.
Valkyries begin summer with victories
By FAITH MOLDAN
A local plan for the war in Iraq
Memorial Day 2007 marked the loss of 10 more American soldiers in Iraq, capping the third deadliest month in the four-year-old war. Tragically, the sacrifice of our brave soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines has become so commonplace that it is hardly front-page news anymore.
Wednesday, June 13
Legislature missed chance to deal with immigration
The 2007 Montana Legislature failed to act on immigration legislation, a matter of huge national significance that has not yet become a significant matter in Montana. Montana stands out on the map of Western states for having by far the lowest per capita population of illegal aliens. However, seven bills were introduced to prepare Montana for the anticipated influx. All bills died.
Three inducted into Hall of Fame
Three student athletes, seniors Keith Catt, Amber Lampman and Callie Spencer have been inducted into the Columbia Falls High School Hall of Fame.
Madison Jane Grafft
Tara Berggren and Robert Grafft of Hungry Horse are the parents of the daughter, Madison Jane Grafft, born on May 27, 2007 at North Valley Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 19.5 inches long.
Quilters meet
The Columbia Falls Teakettle Quilt Guild's meets at 10 a.m. June 16 in the Community Center on Nucleus Avenue. They will be sewing an optical illusion block so bring your sewing machine and iron. New members and guests are welcome.
Thursday, June 7
Residents shoot down zone change
By MIKE RICHESON
City needs to tighten the budget
Please consider the following information, check out the facts for yourself, slow down spending and help establish city council/city manager accountability.
High school honors the best
By FAITH MOLDAN
A premeditated political campaign by Republicans
As the spin-doctors have been reviewing the last legislature, it reminds me of the blind men describing an elephant, each perspective telling a different story. My perspective comes from a seat on the aisle and as Democratic manager of the House floor.
Corbett named new head football coach
By FAITH MOLDAN
Orrin Frost
Orrin "Frank" Frost, 82, died June 2, 2007, at his home in Evergreen surrounded by his loving family.
Letters
Opposes FWP plan to poison wilderness lakes
The dyin' cowboy
By GEORGE OSTROM
Funds may help protect Flathead Lake
By LAURA BEHENNA
Attorneys spar as sex abuse trial starts
By RICHARD HANNERS
Dream of a literary review fulfilled
By RICHARD HANNERS
Former fire chief returns from Florida fires
By LAURA BEHENNA
Nelson honored by national award
By DAVID ERICKSON
Fields of bluebells
By BARBARY ELVY STRATE
Bigfork student earns $92,000 scholarship
By FAITH MOLDAN
Local artist designs race logo
By LAURA BEHENNA
Carol Marshall
Carol Anne Marshall, 58, passed away May 24, 2007, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.
White goes 2-for-4 for Lakers
By FAITH MOLDAN
Bike path projects stalled by high bids
By RICHARD HANNERS
Bulldog track stars look to the future in college
By DAVID ERICKSON
Wednesday, June 6
Lachlan Wayne Sloan
Ryan and Angelika Sloan of Columbia Falls are the parents of a son, Lachlan Wayne Sloan born on April 21, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Friday, June 1
John Kramer to be honored with award
By CONSTANCE SEE
