Wednesday, February 28
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.
Man admits to dumping sewage in Flathead
For the Hungry Horse News
Thursday, February 22
Vikes fall in OT
By FAITH MOLDAN - Bigfork Eagle
Split board hands off stormwater ordinance
By RICHARD HANNERS - Whitefish Pilot
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.
Little Guy program revives wrestling in Bigfork
By FAITH MOLDAN
Speak out
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?
Legislature debates North Fork research funds
By MIKE RICHESON and AMY MAY - Bigfork Eagle
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.
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.
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.
Board hears library plan
By MIKE RICHESON
Cursing in the woods
When a skier curses in the woods, does it make a sound?
Mrs. Strong goes to Washington
By MIKE RICHESON
Blowing smoke
Guest Editorial - By Richard Sims
Bigfork firefighters to compete in national competition
By MIKE RICHESON
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.
Senate addresses store raid
By MIKE RICHESON- Bigfork Eagle
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.
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.
Lady Bulldogs finish 1-2 at divisionals
By CHRIS TUCKER - Whitefish Pilot
Building a mystery
By LAURA BEHENNA
Adventures in 'Pig Alley'
By G. George Ostrom
The Vals beat the Kats 45-42 - win divisional title
By FAITH MOLDAN
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.
Shirley Ammondson
Shirley Anne Ammondson, 79, of Whitefish, died from complications of a rare neurological disease on Feb. 14, 2007, at North Valley Hospital.
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.
New book tells the story of smoke-jumping COs
By CONSTANCE SEE - Whitefish Pilot
Work goes through the winter
on Glacier's transit center
Thursday, February 15
Bigfork schools lose close friend
By LAURA BEHENNA
Guest editorials
Coal mine offers chance for real solutions
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.
Nazi resistor still speaking at schools
By LAURA BEHENNA, Bigfork Eagle
Vals finish regular season with Northwest A title
By FAITH MOLDAN
Parking structure could be downsized
By RICHARD HANNERS, Whitefish Pilot
Olduvai Forum
Our next Olduvai Forum event will be on February 21 at 7 p.m.
Employers turn to foreign workers
By CONSTANCE SEE, Whitefish Pilot
Lady Bulldogs face Libby in first Divisionals game
By CHRIS TUCKER, Whitefish Pilot
Coaches address park advisory board
“We’re trying to get everyone involved,”
City Hall plans aired by council
By RICHARD HANNERS, Whitefish Pilot
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).
Hilley rebounds from injury
By FAITH MOLDAN
Michael Peterson
Michael Jason Peterson, 34, died unexpectedly Jan. 28, 2007, in Thomasville, Ga.
Norovirus spreads
Bigfork Eagle
Long Range Planning subcommittee to hold Monday lunch meeting
By MIKE RICHESON
Bulldogs finish season in third place
By CHRIS TUCKER, Whitefish Pilot
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.
Vikings fall short in two conference games
By FAITH MOLDAN
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.
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.
Be my 'Ouch' Valentine
By G. George Ostrom
JV Bulldogs end season with wins over Ronan, Bigfork
By CHRIS TUCKER, Whitefish Pilot
Roberta Nutting
Roberta (Hume) Field Nutting died of natural causes Jan. 30, 2007, four days before her 88th birthday.
Wednesday, February 14
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
Firefighters rescue dogs
By LAURA BEHENNA Bigfork Eagle
Six Bulldogs to be inducted into Hall of Fame
Six former Bulldog athletes will be inducted into the Whitefish High School Hall of Fame during a ceremony on Feb. 10 beginning at 5:30 p.m.
McIntyres found love in the lab
By CONSTANCE SEE - Whitefish Pilot
A heavenly place
By G. George Ostrom
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.
Bigfork plan in final stages
By LAURA BEHENNA Bigfork Eagle
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.
Vals win two with teamwork
By FAITH MOLDAN Bigfork Eagle
Kaltschmidt and Starr place at Divisionals
By CHRIS TUCKER - Whitefish Pilot
Tracks
The most interesting thing about winter is you see things you wouldn't normally see.
Turnovers cost Vikings home game, lose on road
By FAITH MOLDAN, Bigfork Eagle
Boys win one, lose one
By CHRIS TUCKER - Whitefish Pilot
Jackson begins water battle
By MIKE RICHESON Bigfork Eagle
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.
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.
JV teams split games
By FAITH MOLDAN, Bigfork Eagle
Antique gambling devices seized
By RICHARD HANNERS - Whitefish Pilot
BHS program needs help
By MIKE RICHESON Bigfork Eagle
Care industry stressed for funds, workers
By LAURA BEHENNA Bigfork Eagle
Defendant claims marijuana act doesn't work
By RICHARD HANNERS - Whitefish Pilot
Thursday, February 1
Vikings topped by Columbia Falls again
By FAITH MOLDAN
Peeper plagues Crestview
By MIKE RICHESON
Girls knock off Vals in OT
By CHRIS PETERSON, Hungry Horse News
Save pop tabs
Anyone saving tabs from pop or beer cans will have a convenient way of disposing of them, as the Whitefish Iguanas, in conjunction with the Whitefish Moose Lodge, will be collecting tabs for a worthy cause during the Winter Carnival parade on Feb. 3.
Should winter motorized recreation be restricted in the Flathead National Forest?
Yes
Keeping a close watch on funds
Life in Helena is moving at a furious pace. I am serving on the House Appropriations Committee and the Joint Appropriations Subcommittee for Corrections and Public Safety.
Pinochle and jazz
Seems that pinochle and jazz seem to be main interests continuing with the new year. I refuse to make new year resolutions, so do not have to worry about adhering to such silly ideas.
Bohemian lunch
Mike Richeson/Bigfork Eagle
A wolf not shot
By G. George Ostrom
Smith, Rundle place at state speech
By FAITH MOLDAN
Vals lose first conference game in overtime, 58-53
By FAITH MOLDAN
Clinton Kenneth Larson
Kenny passed away at the Montana Veterans home in Columbia Falls on Dec. 16, 2006.
Christmas trees help prevent shore erosion
By LAURA BEHENNA
