Thursday, November 26
Wonka Wonderful: Students bring musical to life
St. Richard's celebrates 50th anniversary
Shay expected to get face-lift
The Shay engine at the north end of Nucleus Avenue has come into disrepair this year after several incidents of vandalism, but a fix should be underway soon.
Saying thanks
Whitefish Community School would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the following for their exceptional display of thanks giving. Our first, but definitively not last, "Disco for Snow Party Fundraiser" was a smashing hit, and we thank those who gave their time, effort, raffle prizes, creativity and dedication.
Glacier Institute benefit in Somers raises funds for youth
Flathead residents dined in Somers last week to help continue efforts to introduce Montana youth to Glacier National Park.
Debaters struggle at Hamilton meet
Despite high hopes for a strong showing at the Hamilton Invitational Speech and Debate Tournament last weekend, the Bulldogs placed a disappointing fourth.
Ladies face off on ice
For the eighth consecutive year, the city Parks and Recreation Department and the Whitefish women's hockey league will host the women's Winter Face-Off ice hockey tournament Dec. 4-6 at the Stumptown Ice Den.
Snowy the squirrel
Thanksgiving year-round at Klothes Kloset
GLADYS SHAY / For the Hungry Horse News
SRS cheerleaders bring spirit, service
Now in its second year, the Swan River School cheerleading program is once again bringing support to the basketball teams and the community, entertainment to the fans and self-confidence to the squad.
Letters to the Editor
Training is key to emergency situations
Tales of turkey times
The Trailwatcher/G. George Ostrom
Chinese language teachers in demand
China looms larger in the future of the U.S. and the rest of the world than any other country. If you don't think so, ask a Chinese teenager. He'll be happy to visit with you about it. In English.
City and county want Beaver Bay buildings gone
Board OK's Viking Creek RV concept
Pay taxes, but under protest
To the editor,
Things to think about with pets
To the editor,
Gimbel 'one of C.Falls' finest
To the editor,
Week in photos - Dec. 3
Mylee Evon Mills
Mylee Evon Mills, daughter of Alicia Martin and Cory Mills, of Whitefish, was born Nov. 4, 2009, at North Valley Hospital.
Community Club donates $25,000 to local non-profits
West Shore News
Residents air property tax concerns
It was a letter he received from an 82-year-old East Shore widow that convinced state Rep. Scott Reichner, R-Bigfork, that something needed to be done about the recent property tax reappraisals.
Thursday
The Whitefish Theatre Company will present “The Wizard of Oz” at the O’Shaughnessy on Dec. 3-20. Guest director Jesse Culp is taking an innovative look at the musical adaptation by Frank Gabrielson with a script that is different than the popular 1939 movie. Munchkinville is circus-inspired and the Land of Oz is an ethereal land of high fashion. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. on Dec. 12, and 4 p.m. on Sundays. All seats are reserved. Tickets are $18 adults, $16 seniors and $12 students available by calling 862-5371 or online at www.whitefishtheatreco.org. There will be a sneak preview on Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. with $8 tickets sold only at the door.
Demand up at local food pantry
While area residents may not be opening up their cupboards to help stock the shelves at the Bigfork Food Pantry, many are opening up their wallets to provide food to locals in need.
Ryders strong at Turkey Trot
The WaveRyders swim club had a strong showing Nov. 21-22 at the Turkey Trot Invitational in Missoula.
Obituaries
Cecelia O. Todnem
Girls will lean on DeWit sisters this year
Two sisters. Big goals. That's the Columbia Falls girls basketball team's outlook this season.
Sixth-grader's plea: buckle up
To the editor,
From left, Flathead Electric assistant general manager Doug Johnson holds a ceremonial check with Plum Creek's MDF manager Bob Hickey and company electrical engineer Ken Benson. (Chris Peterson photo)
Energy solution at Plum Creek first in world
Hawks soar over Glacier
The Glacier Avalanche midget-league ice hockey team dropped two games Nov. 21-22 to the Ice Hawks from Havre to extend the Avs winless streak.
Ramstead family gives thanks
To the Flathead Valley Community,
Ski resort on schedule for opening day
Even if it doesn't snow another flake on Big Moun-tain between now and Dec. 5, Whitefish Mountain Resort spokesman Donnie Clapp says it will fire up the lifts for opening day.
Remembering to give thanks
In keeping with the spirit of today's holiday celebration, I'd like to share a few of the things we here at the Bigfork Eagle are thankful for this year.-We are thankful that we live in a place that gets festive for the holiday season. Christmas in Bigfork is a remarkable time and it's thanks to the efforts of hundreds of community members that continues to be true.
Grapplers have a solid core of returning athletes
With a solid core of returning grapplers, the Columbia Falls wrestling team should make some noise this season.
Glacier Scenes XI
Hydro plant could divert water from fish
Plans to get the hydroelectric plant at the city reservoir up and running again should take into account impacts to Haskill Creek, a citizens environmental group says.
Boys team big on height, talent
This year's boys basketball team has one quest: Make it back to the state tourney and this time, win it all.
Speak up or lose access to Spencer Mountain
The 2,500 acres of public lands in Spencer Mountain are known nationwide for their recreation value. Locally, multiple users heavily use these lands — equestrians, bikers, hikers, anglers and people in general want to get out and appreciate the great outdoors. Because of that use, land management becomes a critical component and new responsibility on State public lands.
Pizza vendor lands permit despite e-mail campaign
After listening to the pleas of two downtown restaurant owners, the Whitefish City Council on Nov. 16 approved a temporary vendor's permit for Second Street Pizza owner Dave Sheeran. The vote was 5-1, with councilor Turner Askew opposed.
Filibusters enable minority rule
The minority is always right," or so wrote the author Henrik Ibsen in his 1882 play "An Enemy of the People." Ibsen better be correct because the U.S. Congress is steadily moving toward just that — rule by the minority.
Columbia Falls lights up next Friday
This year's 24th annual Night of Lights celebration will pay tribute to the centennial of Glacier National Park and the year it was founded, organizers say.
Wehrli earns all-conference in volleyball
Lady Bulldog volleyball player Kaitlyn Wehrli earned first-team all-conference honors for her play this season in the Northwestern Class A conference. The 5-foot 6-inch senior led the team with more than 130 kills. She also tallied 139 digs.
Alan Thompson
Alan Trigg Thompson, 86, "made his final transition while under our watchful eyes' on Nov. 9, 2009.
Learning from Robots
Robots have taken over the Muldown school library — but no need to worry, the students are in total control of the situation.
Local speaks at film society anniversary
Seniors get a private horse show in Bigfork
Terrifying Tales of Turkey Times
G. GEORGE OSTROM / For the Hungry Horse News
Numbers up from last year at Valkyries tryouts
Bigfork High School head girls basketball coach Mark Hansen held tryouts this week for his 2009-2010 team.
Area peaks to open in early December
Ski and snowboard season has not quite arrived in the Flathead Valley, but enthusiasts can tell by the snow-covered peaks surrounding the area that it is just around the corner.
Hunters upset with wolf policy
To the editor,
Avalanche awareness classes to be held
New county road-design standards approved
Oppose parole for murderer
To the editor,
Vikings work hard at tryouts for spot
About 40 boys at Bigfork High School spent the first part of this week vying for a spot on a 2009-2010 Vikings basketball team.
Bigfork fire levies for insurance increases
This is the first year residents will see Bigfork Fire on their tax bills.
Ann Miller's hunting story
G. GEORGE OSTROM / For the Hungry Horse News
Funding for new library sluggish
Development of Glacier Discovery Square as a community hub will cost an estimated $2.4 million, but fundraising for the project's initial lead tenant is complicated by the cautious approaches of two key funding sources.
Cheers for Volunteers
Chelsea Lefcourt, daughter of Susan Schenck and granddaughter of John and Mary Frazier, is a third-generation native of Whitefish. She met and married her husband Dave while working in Los Angeles. Both wanting to live in Whitefish, they planned their move so daughter Simma could be born and raised as a fourth-generation Whitefish native.
Thursday, November 19
Dancing in the pool
The WaveRyders Swim Club finished in sixth place Nov. 6-8 at the Missoula Athletic Club Fall Invitational swim meet in Missoula, despite being one of the smaller clubs represented.
Flu clinic to be held in Bigfork
Bigfork Eagle
Renowned Dayton scientist passes
Dayton residents are still mourning the death of resident scientist, photographer and retired University of Montana professor Alex Volborth, who died in his home Oct. 30.
Viking Creek RV proposal goes to planning board
Property taxes due Nov. 30
Health care: Affordability and shared responsibility
Everyone wants affordable health care. We can solve this problem in a very simple way.
Debaters bring home gold medals
The debate side of the Bulldog speech and debate team racked up two firsts and a third at the Libby Invitational, propelling the 'Dogs to a second-place finish.
Medical marijuana: Urgency ordinance vote set for Dec. 7
The Whitefish City Council on Monday directed city staff to draft an urgency ordinance dealing with the establishment of medical marijuana businesses in time for a vote at their Dec. 7 meeting.
The Rough Rider's Peace Prize
President Obama isn't the first American president to win the Nobel Peace Prize. The first president, as well as the first American, to receive that coveted honor was a one-time member of the Montana Stock Growers Association. Theodore Roosevelt was also the first and only future president to win the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Decorating Day 2009
Roy W. "Bill" McCaffree
Roy W. "Bill" McCaffree, 90, passed away Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, at Good Samaritan Mountain View Manor in Eureka.
Candace Howell
Candace Howell, 44, died peacefully Nov. 12, 2009, after a determined and courageous battle with breast cancer.
City looking at jail options
A lot of uncertainty remains even as Columbia Falls plans to close its jail next spring.
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Thursday
Friday
Drumline Jazz
Golf course trees removed
More than 40 full-grown cottonwood trees that had become a maintenance nuisance were taken down recently along hole No. 1 of the south course at Whitefish Lake Golf Club.
A mystery of the wilderness
Sometimes in our youth an event occurs that seems unimportant at that time but sticks with us for the rest of our life. It happened to me.
Commentary: A rivalry is (re)born
Rivalries are just something that most people accept in sports without much thought since they are usually in place as far back as anyone can remember.
Computer in the sky
"Hello, HAL. Do you read me, HAL?"
Christopher Street
Christopher Street, 27, of Missoula left this life on Nov. 12, 2009. He was born in Milwaukee and raised in western Waukesha County. Chris graduated from Kettle Moraine High School in 2000, and the University of Montana in 2005. He worked as a wildlife biologist for the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Geological Survey, University of Montana and HawkWatch International in a variety of wildlife projects. Chris is survived by his parents, David and Sandy; his sister, Elizabeth (Brian) Dillon; his brother, Jeffrey; his partner, Layla Dunlap; his maternal grandparents, Jim and Onnie Weiss; and his paternal grandfather Thomas Street. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Helen Street. A memorial visitation was held Nov. 17, 2009, at Pagenkopf Funeral Home in Oconomowoc, Wis. The family requests memorials to HawkWatch International at
Teachers progress in curriculum alignment
Bigfork teachers are making headway on a curriculum realignment process that will span the school year, they told Bigfork School board members last week.
Bigfork shows spirit of volunteerism
Letter from the editor
Cheers for volunteers
Skeeter Johnston proudly proclaims that she has been a Whitefish resident 'since the turn of the century." Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay area, she and husband Dave wanted a place away from the crime and violence of the city to raise their son and daughter.
Glacier Avalanche slip against Butte
The Glacier Avalanche midget hockey team suffered a 5-0 loss Nov. 14 to the Copper City Kings from Butte.
Residents share property tax reappraisal concerns with local legislators
State Rep. Scott Reichner, R-Bigfork, along with other area Republican legislators gave residents a chance to air their concerns about recent property tax reappraisals at a town hall meeting Thursday, Nov. 19, in Bigfork.
In bad weather, school will call you
Sixteen names to join Veterans' wall
Brainstorming session aimed at taxi service
It's been nearly four months since Josh and Peggy Hertlein stopped running a taxi company in Whitefish, and people here from all walks of life want that void filled.
Group looks to give new life to Christmas card tradition
The Bigfork Gallery Group is looking to breathe new life into some of Bigfork's Christmas traditions.
BHS soccer standout helped blend team
Alec MacCallum's soccer career started much like any other kids', on a little league team in the first grade as just something for the young boy to do to stay active. At the time, no one knew it would become such a passion or that he'd be so successful with it.
Wolf hunt didn't kill Glacier's top dogs
Contrary to rumors, a wolf killed up the North Fork by a hunter was not the alpha female of a Glacier Park pack.
Tax time
It has again become time for we homeowners, many of us long-standing, to pay our real estate taxes and to understand future consequences of the recent reappraisal.
Early-season slide on Big Mtn.
A small skier-triggered avalanche was reported on the backside of Big Mountain over the weekend of Nov. 5-7, the Glacier Country Avalanche Center reports.
Protect North Fork
To the editor,
Water flows slightly above normal
Plan committee postpones vote
The politics of property tax reappraisals
I noticed in the papers an effort by Sen. Jeff Essmann, R-Billings, and Rep. Bob Lake, R-Hamilton, to mislead Montanans about the property-tax reappraisal bill they championed during the last legislative session. Here are some facts:
W. Robert (Bob) Henderson
W. Robert "Bob" Henderson, 70, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, at his home in Hungry Horse. He was born in a farmhouse Jan. 21, 1939, in Sunnyside, Wash. He attended school in Sunnyside until he was 16. He then moved to East Glacier with his aunt, uncle and cousins. He returned to Sunnyside and finished the 9th grade.
Ann Miller's hunting story
G. GEORGE OSTROM / For the Hungry Horse News
Another look at reappraisals
When Rep. Mike Jopek's Property Tax Reappraisal Mitigation Bill, House Bill 658, arrived in the Senate Tax Committee, it was a mess. It was $17.8 million off of revenue neutral in the first four years and added 21.8 employees to the Department of Revenue. Both these traits were deal-breakers in the Montana Senate.
LEAP to provide Thanksgiving meals to those in need
Bigfork Eagle
Energy solution at Plum Creek first in world
Plum Creek has taken the lead in a new energy conservation project that could be a model for companies across the U.S.
BHS hosts basketball tryouts
Bigfork Eagle
An octogenarian's hobby
GLADYS SHAY / For the Hungry Horse News
Week in photos - Nov. 26
Whitefish honored Vets, too
To the editor,
Most students want cell phones at high school
According to the Whitefish High School student handbook, "cell phones or personal communication devices with visual display are not permitted in the building during school hours," and "these devices will be confiscated by staff and turned into the administration."
Trucking to continue on Highway 35
Further restricting large truck traffic on Montana Highway 35 between Bigfork and Polson is not an option, but there are ways to make the road safer, Director Jim Lynch of the Montana Department of Transportation told a crowd of East and West Shore residents last week.
Local group sends 20 boxes to troops
CFBB gives grant to Nordic Club
Russell Glenn "R. Glenn" Kennedy
Russell Glenn "R. Glenn" Kennedy passed on Nov. 14, 2009, at the Montana Veteran's Home in Columbia Falls with family at his side. He was two days shy of his eighty-seventh birthday.
Young Bigfork hunter bags moose
In hunting, luck and skill go hand in hand, and Bigfork's Chris Landon seems to have both going for him at the young age of just 14.
Filling holes and fixing mistakes
TOM HESS / HUNGRY HORSE NEWS
Ilene Woster-Williams
Ilene Woster-Williams passed away at her home in Anchorage, Alaska, of liver cancer on Nov. 10, 2009. Interment will be in the spring at Angeles Memorial Cemetery, Anchorage.
Friday, November 13
BNSF grant funds Glacier exhibit
HELENA — If Glacier National Park could speak, what stories would its mountains and meadows tell about the first 100 years of federal preservation and protection?
Glacier November scenes
Veterans Days
Flu clinic to be held in Bigfork
Bigfork Eagle
Thursday
The Whitefish Chamber of Commerce’s Gone Fishin’ social will take place at the Carpet Studio, on U.S. 93 South, on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 5-7 p.m. The store is celebrating 34 years of business. There will be a drawing for a free area rug.
Elves emerge
Veterans Day
Glacier November
Glacier November 2
Town hall meeting to be held on property tax reappraisals
Bigfork Eagle
Week in photos - Nov. 19
Thursday, November 12
Cheers for volunteers
Annie Gentry, a second generation Coloradoan, found Whitefish through a daughter and son-in-law who visited here on their honeymoon. They liked everything about the area and two months later moved here permanently. A son followed suit, and in 1994, Annie followed to be near her family.
Library trustees respond to local secession idea
Council approves first growth policy review
Thursday
The Whitefish High School drama department will present the comedy “Rumors” at the Whitefish Middle School auditorium on Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 12-14, beginning at 7 p.m. Written by nationally known playwright Neil Simon and directed by locals Kelliann Blackburn and Wendy McFadden, “Rumors” is a farce in two acts centered on four couples at the home of a deputy New York City mayor and his wife to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary. After the host shoots himself in the earlobe and his wife goes missing, his lawyer, played by Eric Weaver, along with his wife, played by Kelsey McFeely, begin a cover up that gets progressively more difficult to sustain as other guests arrive, played by Joseph Harris, Anna Wendt, Ian Sterchi, Kayleen Stone, Sean Ringer and Brooke O’Briant. Tickets are $5 students and $8 adults pre-sold by cast members and available at the door.
Working together to prevent substance abuse
In Montana, when we have a problem to solve, we look across our community for how best to tackle that problem. We seek help from our schools, churches, business leaders, public services and public officials.
Bigfork athletes selected for All-State, All-Conference honors
All-Conference and All-State selections have been announced for the high school football, boys soccer and girls soccer teams and Bigfork had many athletes make the lists.
The heroes in our midst
Tom Hess / Hungry Horse News
BNSF grant funds Glacier exhibit
HELENA — If Glacier National Park could speak, what stories would its mountains and meadows tell about the first 100 years of federal preservation and protection?
Whitefish soccer players garnerAll-State honors
Whitefish High School seniors Travis Adams and Matt Danczyk each were awarded All-State honors in Class A boys soccer.
Retired teachers return to work with students
Joan Selner retired from the Bigfork School District more than 13 years ago, but she still shows up for school every weekday morning.
Lakeside to get turn lane in 2013
West Shore News
Hill injured at PBR
With a chance to finish high at the Professional Bull Riders world finals in Las Vegas last week, Beau Hill of West Glacier completed an 88.5-point ride on Cajun Blast and tried crawling away from the animal.
Michael Edward Driscoll
Michael Edward Driscoll, 70, of Columbia Falls suddenly left to be with his Lord on Saturday, Nov. 8. Mike was born on March 28, 1939 in Moab, Utah, to Marjorie and William Driscoll. The family moved to Columbia Falls in 1953. He was a proud Wildcat for Columbia Falls High School and graduated in 1957.
Facing unpleasant facts
G. George Ostrom /The Trailwatcher
New high school isn't a solution
The property tax bill just came in and once again I marveled at how much we pay for education in these parts. At that rate, we should be turning out Rhodes and Fulbright scholars like popcorn at a drive-in.
Local man rescues Bigfork business from fire
A local man is being touted as a Bigfork hero after saving a business from going up in flames last week.
Max Charles Oehlerich
Max Charles Oehlerich, son of Eru and Anne Oehlerich, of Whitefish, was born Oct. 28, 2009, at North Valley Hospital.
New course delivers fast XC championship
Karl Vanderwood sprinted out to an early lead at the Montana Cyclocross Championship at Herron Park on Nov. 8 and pedaled to an easy victory in the men's category 1, 2, 3 race.
MDT to hold meeting on highway safety
Bigfork Eagle
Veterans honored in C. Falls ceremony
Hundreds of local public school students and members of the public cheered Tuesday for 45 veterans who attended the only high school Veterans Day ceremony in Montana.
11-12-09 week in photos
Bumped from divisional
The Columbia Falls Wildkats bounced Whitefish from the Northwest divisional volleyball tournament Nov. 7 in a loser-takes-fourth game that went into the fifth frame.
Vals end season with losses at divisionals
The Valkyries volleyball team didn't accomplish what they had hoped to at last week's Western B Divisional Tournament in Superior, as they lost out after just three matches in double-elimination play.
'Gateway to Glacier?' Try paving Highway 486
To the editor,
Winter holiday season approaches
Letter from the editor
Former Somers fire chief faces felony charges
The former chief of the Somers-Lakeside Volunteer Fire Department faces allegations of embezzling more than $13,000 from department funds over the course of three years.
Students take on real-world projects
This year the science department at Whitefish High School is offering something new: a chance for students to conduct their own scientific research.
Alan Trigg Thompson
Alan Trigg Thompson, 86, passed away on Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 at his residence in Martin City. He is survived by his daughter Janine Perry of Martin City and his son Terry Thompson of San Diego, Calif., and four grandchildren, Zachary Perry of Martin City, Heidi Perry of Missoula, Todd Thompson of Columbus, Ohio, and Brian Thompson of Seattle, Wash.
Seeing, protecting the trees in your forest
Around the rim of our valley covering the slopes of the mountain ranges are forests. In the past, most of these lands were owned by large corporations or Uncle Sam or were American Indian lands.
Volleyball duo connects on, off the court
To say that Valkyries volleyball players Claire Wilken and Emily Hardman are close teammates would be like saying the duo, who met in kindergarten, have known each other for a little while.
Klothes Kloset delivers again
GLADYS SHAY / For the Hungry Horse News
Wolf hunt near Glacier draws debate
The recent poaching of three wolves up the North Fork didn't count toward the hunting quota, but it has raised concerns from a conservation group about the way wolves are being managed.
Wildcats exit football playoffs on a high, dry field in Butte
BUTTE — There was no muddy middle on the Bulldog Memorial Stadium field last Saturday, nor wet footballs to towel-dry after every down — nothing like the conditions seen a week earlier in Columbia Falls, and nothing to slow down the Butte Central Catholic High School Maroons and their fleet-footed quarterback, Andy Ritter, on his high-altitude home turf.
Enjoys theater
I feel compelled to remind everyone in this wonderful community of the invaluable resource we have in the Whitefish Theatre Company. I have been fortunate to see numerous musical and theatrical performances at the theater for many years.
Sports concussions must be taken seriously
How many times have you been to your child's game or been watching some other sporting event in person or on television and seen someone who has had their "bell rung" get up slowly and then return to the game either right away or after a few minutes?
Ryke Erekson
Ryke Erekson, 56, passed away suddenly at home in Kalispell on Oct. 17, 2009, from complications of renal disease.
Kats finish season on a strong note
The Columbia Falls girls volleyball team ended its season on a high note, taking third at the divisional tourney.
Saddlehorn donates $20,000 to local non-profits
The Saddlehorn Foundation donated roughly $20,000 to support local non-profits and community improvement projects last week.
Habitat looks to build more houses in Columbia Falls
Woman sews potholders to help defray friends' cancer treatment costs
Gender graduation inequity is troubling
Until the early 1970s, many women who went on to college or university education experiences were commonly said to be pursuing "Mrs." degrees instead of B.A. or B.S. degrees. That expression implied that the only reason females pursued higher education was to improve their odds of finding a suitable mate.
Barkus case gets new judge
Resident reveals behind-the-scenes antics in new play
Commentary: A tale of two cities, games
Last week posed quite an interesting dynamic for me in the world of sports and it seems to be just the thing I needed to knock me out of the fall funk that is plaguing many people in Bigfork.
North Fork hypocrisy
Most of your readers are probably unaware that Canadians think it's hypocritical of Montanans to demand protection of the Canadian headwaters of our cherished North Fork Flathead River when oil and gas leases blanket Forest Service land in the watershed. They ask, "How can Montanans ask us to forgo coal mining and energy development on our side of the border when they allow oil and gas leasing in the same watershed?"
New regulations proposed for steep slopes
The Whitefish City Council unanimously approved a first reading of a completely rewritten draft of the city's subdivision regulations at its Nov. 2 meeting.
Malta judge takes over Barkus case
Two businesses celebrate 60 years
Thursday, November 5
The Norwegian Connection
Do a majority of our United States Senators and Representatives have 'selective amnesia"? That is surely a possibility. In fact, maybe we all do.
Volunteers design, craft new Frostys for 2009-10 season
Despite the lack of snow, locals have been carefully crafting snowmen to greet visitors to the West Shore.
Neighbor expresses concerns about proposed Spencer Lake timber sale
For the past 20 years, we have enjoyed recreating in the Spencer Lake State Trust Land area. We have seen this area become discovered by local outdoor lovers and usage has grown dramatically. We feel that this is great and are happy to see so many people enjoying what we know is a wonderful resource and asset to Whitefish.
Halloween 2009
Bigfork school choirs remember past times of war in concert
Bigfork Elves ready for the 2009 season
Auto class gives students taste of the 'real world'
Steve Melkioty runs a tight auto shop, giving oil changes, fixing faulty engines and rotating tires.
High hopes for Columbia Falls Library
GLADYS SHAY / For the Hungry Horse News
Committee requests more time for plan
Mattson Realty building sold to make way for new area park
Obituaries
RICHARD 'DICK' KLING
Bigfork speech and drama team gets ready to compete
Bigfork High School's speech and drama team is gearing up to start their 2009-2010 season.
High School freshman visit Muldown, discuss healthy living
"Have you ever taken drugs?"
Helping hiker, seeing grizzlies made Many Glacier memorable
To the editor,
Valkyries take Valley Christian, fall to Deer Lodge in first day of tournament
The first day of the Western B Divisional Volleyball Tournament in Superior looked like it was going to be a good one for the Bigfork Valkyries as they dominated their first opponent Valley Christian in three swift games, 25-15, 25-11 and 25-14. But then they ran into Deer Lodge and found themselves being sent to the loser bracket after being defeated in four games.
Player trades soccer for football
Senior year of high school is full of big decisions and this fall Derek Minemyer added an additional one to his list – to play soccer or football – with the pigskin being his ultimate choice.
Public meeting to be held on highway safety
West Shore News
Thursday
The Whitefish High School drama department will present the comedy “Rumors” at the Whitefish Middle School auditorium on Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 12-14, beginning at 7 p.m. Written by nationally known playwright Neil Simon and directed by locals Kelliann Blackburn and Wendy McFadden, “Rumors” is a farce in two acts centered on four couples at the home of a deputy New York City mayor and his wife to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary. After the host shoots himself in the earlobe and his wife goes missing, his lawyer, played by Eric Weaver, along with his wife, played by Kelsey McFeely, begin a cover up that gets progressively more difficult to sustain as other guests arrive, played by Joseph Harris, Anna Wendt, Ian Sterchi, Kayleen Stone, Sean Ringer and Brooke O’Briant. Tickets are $5 students and $8 adults pre-sold by cast members and available at the door.
Resident seeks support for Montana soldiers
With the holidays approaching, one local woman is looking to spread the seasonal joy to Montana service men and women in Iraq.
Comments on Many Glacier wildlife viewing wanted
Many Glacier is one of the most popular wildlife viewing areas in Glacier National Park.
Vals emerge victorious at district tournament
The Valkyries may have gone into last week's District 7B Volleyball Tournament in Troy as regular season co-champions with Eureka, but they emerged from the tournament on top and all alone.
Streetscaping hailed at real estate meeting
I recently attended a two-day forum sponsored by
North Fork wildlife sampler
Bigfork is back and proud of it
The trophy cases at Bigfork High School are filling up with some new hardware this year and the glow of the awards sure does look good on the students.
Wildcats pound Broncs
The Columbia Falls Wildcats will board an eastbound bus on Friday for a playoff game Saturday afternoon, its second post-season road trip in two years, after roughing up the Hamilton Broncos 15-8 at home last Saturday.
Spikers fall to Libby, Polson
Columbia Falls ended its volleyball season with two losses, dropping a match to undefeated Polson last Thursday and to Libby last Friday.
LNPC to vote on Eagle's Crest designation Monday
West Shore News
Albino bear paid visit to high school before relocation
A 4-year-old albino black bear is exploring his new home in Glacier National Park.
Week in photos - Nov. 12
Plan committee postpones vote
The Lakeside Neighborhood Plan Committee again postponed making a decision Monday on whether to change the land use designation for the Lakeside Club, also known as Eagle's Crest.
Slopes case goes against city
The Montana Supreme Court's Oct. 27 ruling in the Walton case will cost the city of Whitefish a lot of money at a time when most cities are cutting back on expenses, but it doesn't affect the city's legal authority to enforce its Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO).
Project manager appointed for new high school
The Whitefish School District board of trustees has chosen a company to serve as project manager for construction of a new high school here.
Concert to benefit Flathead residents needing economic assistance
Being down on your luck in this economic climate shouldn't leave you on the street, at least that's what Bigfork resident Jack Hanes decided when he ran into a friend a few weeks ago.
Couple's struggle with breast cancer reflected in artwork
Speech team has 18 returning juniors
Halloween brings out creativity
Letter from the Editor
Cheers for volunteers
Betty Baldwin, a third-generation native of Whitefish, is a daughter of railroader Ray Nelson and his wife Fern. She married her husband Bill 57 years ago, and they have five children, 13 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
State scoping for Spencer Lake timber sale
Halloween results
Adrian Porter (Joe) Spencer
Adrian Porter (Joe) Spencer passed away in Columbia Falls on Monday, Nov. 2, 2009 with his family by his side.
Local bull rider 'humbled'
Beau Hill of West Glacier began riding bulls at 14, "practicing on bull after bull after bull" and showing up every week for the rodeo in East Glacier. Now he's among the top 40 riders in the world, competing with athletes from North and South America for more than $3.2 million in prize money at the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) World Finals in Las Vegas last weekend and next.
Transporting suspects to other jails will tie up Columbia Falls police
When Columbia Falls joins a countywide 911 system in February, the city will lose the dispatchers who watch over the city's modest jail on weekends and after hours.
Two ways of seeing
Tom Hess / Hungry Horse News
Monday, November 2
I love Lucy
Well, I think I do. I haven't met her in real life yet.
