Stories for June 2008

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Thursday, June 26

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

Weather, low water keeping boats off lake

By JORDAN DAWSON / Bigfork Eagle

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

School drug

policy should address problem

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

Visitor says thanks

I would like to thank constable Jason Acheson and Hill Brothers Towing for their quick response when I accidently locked my infant daughter and the car keys in the car.

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

Bureaucracy in way of block party

Does anyone out there remember when the city of Whitefish had culture? Reminisce beer barters in the streets? Can you recall dancing to music in the parks? Chili cook-offs? Is there any recollection of those times when bands used to frequent our town and bless us with their musical prowess?

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

Crew rafts 98 miles in one day

By CHRIS PETERSON / Hungry Horse News

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

Glacier Prep 13s takes tourney title

By DAVID ERICKSON / For the Hungry Horse News

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

BHS grads come back to start summer boat business

By ALEX STRICKLAND / Bigfork Eagle

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

Twins' bats silent at Ed Gallo Tourney

By DAVID ERICKSON / Whitefish Pilot

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

Clifford Jones

Clifford E. Jones, 96, passed away June 19, 2008, at Colonial Manor in Whitefish.

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

Glacier Prep wins Don Houston tourney

By DAVID ERICKSON / Whitefish Pilot

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

Anonymous buyers creating an 'assemblage'

By RICHARD HANNERS / Whitefish Pilot

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

Living and painting in light and shadows

By JACOB DORAN / Bigfork Eagle

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

Summer's here; I know, I itch

I've considered writing this column for a few weeks now, but was hesitant that declaring the hot season was here would jinx the whole outfit.

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

Driver gets 10 years for fatal DUI accident

Schauf wins revocation hearing three days prior to sentencing

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

Park plows reach Logan Pass

By CHRIS PETERSON / Hungry Horse News

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

Hosek wins title at memorial trap shoot

By DAVID ERICKSON / Whitefish Pilot

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

Ruth Hill

Ruth Margaret (Ryan) Hill, 42, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on June 21, 2008. We have no doubt that she received her angel wings and was welcomed with outstretched arms by the Lord.

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

Forest Service insti tuting 'Wildland Fire Use'

By ALEX STRICKLAND / Bigfork Eagle

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

FVCC on-campus housing debated

On-campus housing at Flathead Valley Community College was the center of discussion during the FVCC Community Conversations session at the Back Room in Columbia Falls on Tuesday morning.

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

Spend a week on the Front

As many Montanans prepare to launch their multi-day outdoor adventures, we're all wondering how long these cyan-blue skies and fragrant evenings will prevail over hazy sunsets and sore throats.

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

75 summers on Lake McDonald

Margaret Cooper missed the first Sun Road dedication but plans to be there this year

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

Liquor license opposed by homeowner group

By ALEX STRICKLAND / Bigfork Eagle

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

James Hailey

James Blair Hailey, or Bubba as he was more widely known throughout the Flathead Valley, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on June 20, 2008, at his new home in Somers. He was 53 years old.

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

Vals play tourney short-handed

By JORDAN DAWSON / Bigfork Eagle

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

Columbia Falls teacher killed in ATV crash

A Columbia Falls junior high teacher died after he rolled his ATV while eastbound on U.S. Highway 2 just outside the city Sunday evening.

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

anti-business

Jan "Messmaker" has in every part of her life been against the people who move to Whitefish or who have more than her.

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

Berna Newman

Berna Irene Newman, 88, of Columbia Falls, passed away peacefully onJune 16, 2008, at the Montana Veterans Home, where she spent the last three years of her life.

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

Flathead 'overwhelmed' with mosquitos

By ALEX STRICKLAND / Bigfork Eagle

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

Joseph Howke

Joseph "Joey" Howke Schlinger Foster Buck, 23, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2008 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. He was born Feb. 21, 1985 in Kalispell.

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

Green project gets the nod - with toy train

Developer: 'What's wrong with a little fun?'

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

Cat owners who refuse to alter animals the problem

To the editor,

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

Free lift passes at Big Mountain

WSI addresses passholders surprised by summer lift prices

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

Donald 'Gene' Stone

Gene Stone, 70, died June 4, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer. His final day was spent at the Hospice Center at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

Virtual High School closer to reality at BHS

By ALEX STRICKLAND / Bigfork Eagle

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

A citizen redress

June 30, 2008 may be remembered in history as the day Americans began, in earnest, the moral and solemn process of holding their (servant) Government accountable to the Constitution — under threat of withdrawal of allegiance, support and tax money.

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

Legend Thunder race this weekend

By DAVID ERICKSON / Whitefish Pilot

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

Recalling early days of Park, Sun Road

By RICHARD HANNERS / For the Hungry Horse News

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

SAL's Menu

It is startling! If you are unemployed, you hardly ever know what day it is. That is why Editor Joe called me the other morning wondering where my column was. That's when I discovered it was a new week and we were already on Tuesday. Inspiration for this week's epistle will have to arrive now… fast.

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

Twins A fourth at Gallo Memorial

By DAVID ERICKSON / For the Hungry Horse News

June 26, 2008 11 p.m.

Volunteers help disabled anglers break barriers

By JORDAN DAWSON / Bigfork Eagle

Thursday, June 19

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Thanks for voting

I want to say thanks to all of the 7,708 voters who turned out to vote for me in the primary. It's truly exciting that so many folks support a new direction in county politics, a direction away from the politics of the past and toward a vision for the future that respects everyone's rights while taking care of this place we call home.

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Home values and property taxes

By Senator Jim Elliot

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Columbia Falls man killed in rollover accident on U.S. Highway 2

By CHRIS PETERSON / Hungry Horse News

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Pig-themed mountain bike race coming to the Pig Farm trails

By DAVID ERICKSON / Whitefish Pilot

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

A dog's business

Does your neighbor's dog do its business in your yard? Are you tired of stepping around piles when walking?

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Hooked on extreme racing

10-day Primal Quest is 500 miles long and 100,000 feet high

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Forest not a dumping ground

Appalling.

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Epperly resigns as Vikes basketball coach

JORDAN DAWSON / Bigfork Eagle

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

City council looks at planning priorities

List includes downtown, vacation rentals, a 'new philosophy' and trees

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Drug policies move one step forward

Narrow vote, numerous questions may delay full implementation

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Twins come off a tough road trip without a win

By DAVID ERICKSON/For the Hungry Horse News

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Dear Winter Sports Inc.

How do we start this conversation? Disappointed? Ashamed? Enraged? Bitter.

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Relay for Life

At this moment there are more than 9 million Americans who can proudly call themselves cancer survivors. They continue to get well and thrive because of their sheer determination, the excellent medical care available to them and the work of many researchers who continue to seek a cure. A good portion of the money that will be raised at this summer's American Cancer Society Bigfork Relay for Life will be used by the Society to continue its funding of that cancer research, both nationwide and right here in Montana.

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Young martial artist earns black belt

By DAVID ERICKSON / Whitefish Pilot

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Fred Edgerton

Fred W. Edgerton died peacefully June 3, 2008, at Hillside Manor, in Missoula, following a long illness with cancer.

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Michael Robert Willcut

Michael Robert Willcut, or "Mikey Bob," as his mother called him, was called up to heaven to join his Grandpa Tom Taylor and Grandpa Roger Willcut, on Saturday, June 14, 2008, when the car accident occurred. He was returning from what he loved best, spending time with good friends in the outdoors of Montana.

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Triplett wins bullriding title

Takes title as sophomore

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Time for the city to step up

Sixteen and a half years ago, I was appointed by the Whitefish City Council to serve on the Whitefish Lake and Lakeshore Committee. At the same time, a young man by the name of Jim Stack was appointed by the Flathead County Commissioners to serve on the same committee.

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Group donates $12k to Bigfork schools for supplies, classes

By ALEX STRICKLAND/Bigfork Eagle

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Gas prices top $4 a gallon

By RICHARD HANNERS/for the Eagle

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Two Bear adds half-marathon race

Organizers for the 2008 Two Bear Marathon race have added a half-marathon race to the annual event in response to requests from the running community.

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Hislop, Fields, will play in Shodair Classic

HELENA — A summertime favorite, the Shodair Soccer Classic kicks off its ninth season this summer in Helena. The event begins mid-week with activities for players, and culminates with the women's and men's games on Saturday, July 26, at 5 and 7 p.m. respectively, at Nelson Stadium on the Carroll College campus in Helena.

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Vikes, Vals get in some tournament play

JORDAN DAWSON/Bigfork Eagle

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Gas prices top $4 per gallon

How that will affect summer tourism is not entirely clear

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Construction under way at elementary school

By ALEX STRICKLAND/Bigfork Eagle

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

A thorny experience

"Well, I can numb it and then dig it out, or I can just dig it out and then if it gets a little too intense we can numb it," the Doc says.

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

When less is more

Campaign spending at the local level sometimes defies conventional wisdom

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Meeting on Woods Bay yields little progress

By ALEX STRICKLAND/Bigfork Eagle

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Looking for the best Bigfork has to offer

By JORDAN DAWSON/Bigfork Eagle

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Run, canoe, bike, kayak and run again

Sixth annual Glacier Challenge relay race is July 12, benefits youth home

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Park sellers irked about annexation

By HEIDI DESCH / Hungry Horse News

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Tourist bureau's finances need a look

In response to several editorials and letters concerning the Whitefish Convention and Visitors Bureau, I feel the need to put forth my own opinions and concerns regarding this organization. Before starting, I will point out that I am employed by a business in Whitefish that is not a member of the WCVB, so take that bias as you will.

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Cherry growers expect late, light harvest

By ALEX STRICKLAND / Bigfork Eagle

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Relay for Life fundraising potty pilfered

By ALEX STRICKLAND/Bigfork Eagle

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Vose Robertson

Vose A. Robertson, 93, died June 11, 2008, at Heritage Place in Kalispell.

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

'Golf,' not just another four-letter word

Growing up in the Strickland household, we knew what words were not to be used and which ones were not to be used in vain. The usual suspects were outlawed — not least because my brother was born as I was entering high school and gaining a knack for salty language — and plenty were only to be used with reverence.

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Drug policy is weak

I'm writing to express my disappointment in the worthless decision the Whitefish School Board made to proceed with voluntary drug-testing.

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Biology students get out of the classroom and into the field

JORDAN DAWSON / Bigfork Eagle

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Avalanches set back Park plows

By CHRIS PETERSON / Hungry Horse News

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

Louise Lynch Skifun, 83

Louise Lynch Skifun, age 83, passed away on November 29, 2007 at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell, Montana. Louise was born on December 7, 1923 in Kalispell, Montana to William and Jean (Wilson) Lynch. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday June 28, 2008 at Bethany Lutheran Church 8559 Montana Hwy 35 Bigfork, Mt. the family request that in lieu of flowers, memorials in Louise's name be made to either the Bethany Lutheran Memorial Fund c/o Bethany Lutheran Church, or Sletten Cancer Fund 1117 29th Street South Great Falls, Mt 59405, or memorial of donors choice. We invite you to leave condolences at

June 19, 2008 11 p.m.

'Fireproofing' watershed not possible

A plan to lessen wildfire impacts to the city reservoir is not in the works

Thursday, June 12

June 12, 2008 11 p.m.

Lightning survivors had guts, composure

By CHRIS PETERSON/Hungry Horse News

June 12, 2008 11 p.m.

CFHS grad Pete contributing to Football Club Hasenthal

By JOE SOVA/Hungry Horse News

June 12, 2008 11 p.m.

Great coaching

Since April 12, my daughter has been playing softball, her fourth year. Last week, her team lost the last two games of the season, which was no surprise since to my knowledge they hadn't won one this spring.

June 12, 2008 11 p.m.

Gary Moses a shining symbol of Glacier Park

To the editor,

June 12, 2008 11 p.m.

Hader, Fairbank, Grilley, Marcille to CFHS Hall of Fame

Four graduating seniors have been inducted into the Columbia Falls High School Athletic Hall of Fame. They are Sarah Marcille, Chase Fairbank, Michael Hader and Chase Grilley.

June 12, 2008 11 p.m.

Bandits soccer team splits weekend games

By JORDAN DAWSON/Bigfork Eagle

June 12, 2008 11 p.m.

Twins get hammered by Lakers in downpour

By DAVID ERICKSON/Whitefish Pilot

June 12, 2008 11 p.m.

Years later, a father's quest for killer continues

By CHRIS PETERSON/Hungry Horse News

June 12, 2008 11 p.m.

Lake County votes for Sheriff's levy

By JENNIFER McBRIDE/for the Eagle

June 12, 2008 11 p.m.

New A.D. eager to help BHS and community

By JORDAN DAWSON/Bigfork Eagle

June 12, 2008 11 p.m.

Whitefish sits for a portrait

By OLIVIA KOERNIG/Whitefish Pilot

June 12, 2008 11 p.m.

Grad party

As parents of Whitefish High School graduating seniors, the Senior All-Night Party Planning Committee would like to express our gratitude to all the volunteers, parent volunteers, area businesses and community members who contributed to the very successful grad-night party on Saturday, May 31.

June 12, 2008 11 p.m.

Looking for hosts

You and your family can practice the values of compassion and service each and every day when you host an International exchange student in your home. Join EF Foundation for Foreign Study and take the lead in promoting global understanding and cross cultural awareness, all while invigorating your community and its local schools. Students are between 15 and 18 years old and come with their own spending money and insurance. Host families provide room, board, and a caring environment. Families work with a local coordinator to select a student whose interests match their own.

June 12, 2008 11 p.m.

Where have the 80 years gone?

My belief is that we are only as old as we feel. I teased my peers as octogenarians while fully realizing what goes around comes around. Now it is my turn.

June 12, 2008 11 p.m.

Frank Ellman

Frank "Bud" Ellman, 82, passed away June 4, 2008, at Heritage Place in Kalispell.

June 12, 2008 11 p.m.

The syndrome that affects us all

As a journalist, I sit through an ungodly amount of public meetings to report back to you, dear reader, about the many intricate, nuanced — ahh, who am I kidding — boring aspects of local government.

June 12, 2008 11 p.m.

Erma Hoppe

Erma H. Hoppe, of Whitefish, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 4, 2008. She passed away as a result of congestive heart failure. She resided at Colonial Manor for the past year.

June 12, 2008 11 p.m.

Reichner wins HD 9 primary, Dupont defeats Hall for commission

By ALEX STRICKLAND/Bigfork Eagle

June 12, 2008 11 p.m.

Stormwater sidetracks sewer system?

Sue Hanson/BSAC Chairman

June 12, 2008 11 p.m.

His legacy will continue

By JACOB DORAN/Bigfork Eagle

June 12, 2008 11 p.m.

Mildred Wittman, 87

Mildred (Trast) Wittman passed away at 8:45 am on June 5, 2008 of unexpected complications following surgery. She was born in Issaquah, WA, October 31, 1920. She was 87. Her parents were the late Arvo A. Trast and Sirri M. (Talus) Trast.

June 12, 2008 11 p.m.

Orioles take minors championship

JORDAN DAWSON/Bigfork Eagle

June 12, 2008 11 p.m.

A lesson about water quality

A recent trip to northcentral California to visit with a wheelchair-bound younger brother turned out to also provide an interesting analogy, in my judgment, to what's going on in our Whitefish community. Since this could also be applicable in a larger sense to the Flathead area, I decided it might be worth writing a letter describing what I learned.

June 12, 2008 11 p.m.

Tourism director should step down

This letter is in reference to Jan Metzmaker's article of April 17 stating her opinion. Every businessperson I've spoken to is very upset by her opinion on tourism. Freedom of speech is a wonderful thing, but how can someone with her opposing opinion be in a paid position to head up the office of Whitefish Convention and Visitors Bureau?

June 12, 2008 11 p.m.

Rodeo team competes out of the spotlight

By DAVID ERICKSON/Whitefish Pilot

June 12, 2008 11 p.m.

'Doughnut' residents let their hair down

Business group's survey shows strong opposition to city's 2-mile jurisdiction

June 12, 2008 11 p.m.

Muldown thanks

Every year, Muldown Elementary School students benefit from tremendous community support for our health enhancement program.

June 12, 2008 11 p.m.

Ervin Eder

Ervin A. Eder, 79, of Missoula, passed away peacefully May 3, 2008.

June 12, 2008 11 p.m.

Alice Stocking

Alice Stocking passed away peacefully at North Valley Hospital on June 7, 2008.

June 12, 2008 11 p.m.

Wendy Lohre

Wendy Michele Lohre, 47, of Hungry Horse died very unexpectedly Friday, May 23, 2008, after a brief, courageous battle with cervical cancer.

June 12, 2008 11 p.m.

AA Twins blanked by Lakers

By DAVID ERICKSON/For the Hungry Horse News

June 12, 2008 11 p.m.

Candidates reflect on lopsided primary results

By RICHARD HANNERS/For the Hungry Horse News

Thursday, June 5

June 5, 2008 11 p.m.

Dominant year for Bulldog sports teams

By DAVID ERICKSON/Whitefish Pilot

June 5, 2008 11 p.m.

Walter Patterson

The Lord called Walter T. Patterson, 79, home to his heavenly reward on May 26, 2008.

June 5, 2008 11 p.m.

Consequences of the wrong choice

High school and college graduation is a time to celebrate the achievements of our young people each year, but is also a time when youth are especially at risk. It's also a time when many of them face peer pressure, and youth sometimes make the wrong choice.

June 5, 2008 11 p.m.

Nickels, numbers and nudity

Who said, "…striking the two coins (pennies and nickels) at well above their face value set the Treasury and taxpayers back about $100 million last year alone?" That statement was recently made by Luis Gutierrez, Congressman from Illinois whose panel oversees the U.S. Mint. He also said each penny costs 1.26 cents to make and a nickel costs 7.7 cents. Are they going to do away with pennies and nickels? I'm guessing "NO," but they are likely to begin using some metal not as pricey as copper, zinc and nickel. There is talk of minting pennies from steel like they did during World War II. There are people like me who don't understand why the government even makes pennies anymore. Small coins made sense in the olden days when we had penny postcards, a first class letter cost 3 cents to mail, and big jawbreakers only a penny.

June 5, 2008 11 p.m.

Six inducted to BHS 'Wall of Fame' at awards dinner

By FAITH MOLDAN/Bigfork Eagle

June 5, 2008 11 p.m.

Graduates, teachers are some of Bigfork's best

It would be a lie for me to say that I wasn't dreading Saturday's commencement ceremony at Bigfork High School. Having suffered through graduations of my own, not to mention those of friends and family, I could think of a lot better ways to spend a sunny Saturday in the Flathead.

June 5, 2008 11 p.m.

Obama, Dupont and MacLean win races

Nobody should be surprised that Sen. Barack Obama handily won Tuesday's Democratic presidential primary in Mon-tana. He was predicted to win, and after the polls closed in Montana and South Dakota, the last states with primaries, Obama claimed the national party's nomination.

June 5, 2008 11 p.m.

Hovercraft saves the day

Paddlers rescued in first use by high-tech craft

June 5, 2008 11 p.m.

Stack and Muhlfeld announce resignation from lakeshore protection committee

By RICHARD HANNERS/Whitefish Pilot

June 5, 2008 11 p.m.

Triplett wins bulls at District

Matt Triplett of Columbia Falls was the average champion in bull riding at the Montana High School Rodeo Association District Rodeo last weekend at the Majestic Valley Arena. Triplett had a total score of 134 on two bulls.

June 5, 2008 11 p.m.

Reichner wins HD 9 primary

Bigfork Eagle

June 5, 2008 11 p.m.

Dupont beats Hall in primary; Democrats support Obama

By CHRIS PETERSON/Hungry Horse News

June 5, 2008 11 p.m.

Leonard Hetland

Leonard A. "Lennie" Hetland, 88, of Bismarck, N.D., died May 26, 2008, from complications of Alzheimer's at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center under the care of hospice. His journey was long but with the loving care of family and friends it was made easier.

June 5, 2008 11 p.m.

Summer lift passes last straw

Whitefish Mountain Resort stubbed its toes on locals once again. I would like to commend (not!) the Big Mountain management gurus for their well thought out (again, not!) new summer lift policies.

June 5, 2008 11 p.m.

Best fans say thanks

Last week, my husband Billy and I, along with Christine and Paul Sandry, Sheri and Joe Bell, and Denise and Joe Hamilton were nominated, recognized and honored with the "Fans/Boosters of the Year" Award. This is a letter to say "Thanks!"

June 5, 2008 11 p.m.

Stormwater committee working on education

By ALEX STRICKLAND/Bigfork Eagle

June 5, 2008 11 p.m.

School Board holds workshop to examine goals

By ALEX STRICKLAND/Bigfork Eagle

June 5, 2008 11 p.m.

Grilley to play hoops at Jamestown

By JOE SOVA/Hungry Horse News

June 5, 2008 11 p.m.

BLUAC's woes with county planning office continue

By ALEX STRICKLAND/Bigfork Eagle

June 5, 2008 11 p.m.

Red Sox win again as playoffs approach

Bigfork Eagle

June 5, 2008 11 p.m.

Roadside service: Baby born along Columbia Falls Stage Road

By JOE SOVA/Hungry Horse News

June 5, 2008 11 p.m.

Pollution flows downhill to U.S.

Recent news from Washing-ton State sent shivers up my spine and struck too close to home.

June 5, 2008 11 p.m.

Shades of the Safeway store

It's too bad the city council didn't take a longer look at the plans for the new Park Side Federal Credit Union building.

June 5, 2008 11 p.m.

Art and commerce, the economic cornerstone

Empty storefronts. Housing foreclosures. Skyrocketing gas prices. We are living with the constant reminder of economic uncertainty on a daily basis. Couple this with a geographic area that has yet to reach the critical mass needed to effectively sustain itself economically independent of transient consumers, and the following question must be raised, "What is driving the economic engine of the Flathead Valley?"

June 5, 2008 11 p.m.

Charging Federal sales tax on gasoline illegal

Before I was taught "New Math," I had learned that 2+2=4. Times, though, have changed and no American seems to know how to add any more. When I buy gas, it says on the pump I'm paying 60 cents for each gallon for support of the Federal government. That's a sales tax — which is illegal for the Feds to do. What does it do with all our taxes? They tell me I'm paying for a war, helping some Arabs create a government in a desert, that isn't going to last more than six months after we decide to leave.

June 5, 2008 11 p.m.

Dryden wins main event at Smoker

By DAVID ERICKSON/Whitefish Pilot

June 5, 2008 11 p.m.

irginia MacAulay

Virginia Marie MacAulay, 60, of Whitefish, died in Bremerton, Wash., on May 22, 2008.

June 5, 2008 11 p.m.

Cats smoke Dogs, win eight bouts

By CHRIS PETERSON/Hungry Horse News

June 5, 2008 11 p.m.

Jerry Simpson

Jerry Bruce Simpson died May 30, 2008, from a massive heart failure while at work for the BNSF Railroad.

June 5, 2008 11 p.m.

DNRC to hold meeting on proposed Woods Bay sale

By ALEX STRICKLAND/Bigfork Eagle

June 5, 2008 11 p.m.

Rec trail work moving forward - slowly

State report clarifies use of conservation easements on school trust lands

June 5, 2008 11 p.m.

Downtown Criterium race returns Saturday

By DAVID ERICKSON/Whitefish Pilot