Thursday, August 26
Vendors could end up in city parking spaces
School test results: Some good news, some bad news
Lady 'Dogs mentally, physically tough
Opposing goalkeepers beware. The 2010 Lady Bulldogs soccer club will push as many as seven players up front this season — playing in full-attack mode from the opening whistle.
Week in photos: 9-2-10
Girls hope hard work pays off
For the Columbia Falls girls soccer team, it's all about getting back to the basics this season.
Trieweiler is taking a second look at 'retiring'
The last time Terry Trieweiler 'retired" was in 1989. Six months later, he was back at work.
U.S. 93 zoning
Editor's note: This letter was originally addressed to Ian Collins, the Heart of Whitefish representative of the ad hoc committee that studied zoning amendments for the U.S. 93 strip.
Amadeus
Thank you to Glacier Symphony and Chorale for the wonderful Festival Amadeus. In addition to nightly concerts featuring world-class musicians, my son attended Camp Festival Amadeus, hosted by North Valley Music School and run through a unique collaboration with GSC.
Spikers count on heart over height
After placing third at divisionals last year, the Wildkat volleyball team is looking for a strong season.
Stormwater project open to bids
The construction contract for the Bigfork Stormwater Project on Grand Drive is officially open for bidding following the Flathead County commissioner's approval of the final design engineering .
Still time for summer fun
Letter from the editor
Hubris
According to Wikipedia, which gave the best definition I could find, hubris means extreme haughtiness or arrogance. Hubris often indicates being out of touch with reality and overestimating one's own competence or capabilities, especially for people in positions of power.
Guitar festival kicks off
Starting Sunday, Bigfork will play host to some of the biggest names in guitar for a week-long workshop put on by the Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation.
Lakeside girls raise winning sheep with 4-H
Community
Trials of Constitutional amendments
It's probably at least a one-in-a-thousand long-shot, but Sen. Max Baucus has just introduced a proposal to amend the U.S. Constitution. The senator's amendment, in response to a recent Supreme Court decision allowing corporations to spend without limit in political campaigns, would grant Congress direct authority to regulate political contributions.
Bulldogs look sharp at two-a-days
Anything less than another run at a Class A state title will be considered a disappointment for this year's Bulldogs soccer club. With the school's tradition of winning on the pitch — two state titles and one runner-up in the past four seasons — expectations are always high.
Nor-Pac hockey franchise nearly done deal
Whitefish is a few administrative-hurdles away from being home to the Northern Pacific Hockey League's newest team — the Glacier Nationals.
Vals dig in for 2010 season
Last year the Valkyries volleyball team rode a wave of adjustments with a rookie coach and a move into Class B from Class A to become the District 7B Champions before losing out in three games at the Western B Divisional Tournament.
Cross country team hopes to three-peat
This year's cross country team hopes to end its season like it did last year: With a trophy case full of hardware.
Lyin' about flyin'
G. GEORGE OSTROM / For the Hungry Horse News
Bigfork schools miss AYP
For the second year in a row, Bigfork High School failed to make adequate yearly progress, a measurement of the school's headway in meeting goals from the federal No Child Left Behind Act.
Letters to the editor
Re: "Mixed reactions for new library district," by Polson Leader reporter Sasha Goldstein.
JoAnn Hill
JoAnn Hill, 73, died peacefully at The Springs in Whitefish on Aug. 16, 2010.
Cheers
Last week's Pilot's "Cheers for Volunteers' column was about my third-grade teacher and one of my favorite people, Carolyn Pfrimmer. I've known Carolyn all my life, as she and my mom, also a Whitefish teacher, were good friends. Carolyn was the first one there when Dad passed.
Boys ready to hit the field
The Bigfork boys soccer program may have graduated four solid seniors in June, but with 12 newcomers to the team, the Vikings are hoping to surpass the success of their predecessors.
Council to consider trail routes
West Shore News
School begins this Monday
It's that time already — Somers and Lakeside children will head back to school Monday, Aug. 30. Here are some details parents and students will need to know as they prepare for the first day.
On the Sun Road with Evelyn Grinde
At 95, Evelyn Grinde has a sharp memory of 1934, the year President Franklin Roosevelt and his wife Eleanor visited Glacier National Park and toured the newly constructed Going-to-the-Sun Road. She had just graduated from Columbia Falls High School and had no idea what she was getting into when she responded to an ad in the local newspaper.
Boys soccer looks to right the ship
Things are looking up for the boys soccer program. They have to. Last year the team didn't win any games and started out the first few weeks of practice with barely enough players to field a team.
Behind the scenes at FDR's historic Sun Road visit
At 95, Evelyn Grinde has a sharp memory of 1934, the year President Franklin Roosevelt and his wife Eleanor visited Glacier National Park and toured the newly constructed Going-to-the-Sun Road. She had just graduated from Columbia Falls High School and had no idea what she was getting into when she responded to an ad in the local newspaper.
Vikes and Vals play first games of season
Bigfork High School teams took to the court and the field Tuesday for their first games of the season.
Attorneys finish draft doughnut agreement
Two months after the Whitefish City Council unanimously agreed to let three attorneys work on an amendment to the interlocal agreement that establishes the city's two-mile planning and zoning jurisdiction, a draft is available for public review.
Local artists paint Bigfork's waterways
New superintendent readies for start of school
Ready for launch
The new Doris Point boat launch and day-use site opened to the public on a dazzlingly sunny Aug. 19. For reservoir recreaters, it comes as a relief.
James Robert Grant
James (Jim) Robert Grant left earth for higher ground on July 26, 2010.
A 65th birthday
K.J. HASCALL / Hungry Horse News
McConnell, Platke medal at Mission Mtn.
Kiley McConnell and Reed Platke both captured medalist honors at last week's tournament at Mission Mountain Golf Club on Friday. McConnell posted a career-best 77 to lead the field representing more than 12 schools from Class A schools across the western Montana. Platke's two-under-par 70 won the boys side of the tournament by three shots over Brad Palin of Hamilton.
Isabella Skye Martin
Isabella Skye Martin, daughter of Donald and Jennifer Martin, of Whitefish, was born Aug. 7, 2010 at North Valley Hospital.
Cheers for Volunteers
Tony Hernandez, a graduate of San Jose State University, wanted to be a baseball player. Upon graduation, he signed with the Chicago Cubs, but after one season in the minors, he went back to school to get a master's degree.
Thursday
The Flathead County Library System Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting at the Main Library on Thursday, Aug. 26, at 9 a.m. Following the regular meeting, the board will hold its annual retreat in the conference room of Jane Lopp & Associates, 295 Third Ave. EN, in Kalispell. For more information, call Kim Crowley at 758-5826.
Swan River trail project funded
The Flathead County Commissioners allocated $300,000 last week toward part of a walk and bike trail project along Swan River Road in Bigfork.
'Tom Foolery' opens at playhouse tonight
Andy Meyers has become a well-known face with the Bigfork Summer Playhouse over the past several years, but today will be the debut of the full-blown playhouse show he's directed.
Camping
I love Glacier Park. It's the reason I moved here and the reason I stay. But I am beginning to abhor camping there. While we enjoy backcountry camping, we also enjoy spending time on Glacier's beautiful lakes with our 17-foot sea kayaks, in the front-country campgrounds. But these campgrounds are a far cry from anything resembling camping, with huge behemoths parked in the choicest spots, blocking views for tent campers.
Girls team looks to step up its game
Following a season plagued by injuries and a shortage of girls on the roster, the Bigfork Valkyries will be looking to redeem themselves in what will be the final season for five of the 14 girls on the team.
U.S. amendments a long row to hoe
It's probably at least a one-in-a-thousand long shot, but Sen. Max Baucus has just introduced a proposal to amend the U.S. Constitution. The senator's amendment, in response to a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing corporations to spend without limit in political campaigns, would grant Congress direct authority to regulate political contributions.
Thursday, August 19
Letters to the editor
Positive votes for levy sustain funding
Golf season starts this week
The Columbia Falls golf team will hit the links in its first tournament today (Thursday) in Ronan.
Thursday
The Flathead County Library System Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting at the Main Library on Thursday, Aug. 26, at 9 a.m. Following the regular meeting, the board will hold its annual retreat in the conference room of Jane Lopp & Associates, 295 Third Ave. EN, in Kalispell. For more information, call Kim Crowley at 758-5826.
Festival flap
Once again, congratulations to John Zoltek, the musicians and the staff of Festival Amadeus. The concerts were terrific.
2010 Club Championship results
Men's Champ
Fair time
Fair time is bittersweet for 4-H kids
The Northwest Montana Fair is in full-swing, and while kids are eager to get to the annual event in Kalispell to go on the rides, play the carnival games and eat the traditional foods, there's one group that has a little more at stake — the 4-H Clubs.
Stone by stone, Sun Road is rebuilt
Pair builds wheelchair for kids
Cheers for volunteers
Carolyn Pfrimmer spent her early years in Hollywood, Calif. Her brothers found summer jobs in Montana and convinced their mother she should join them. She visited, fell in love with the area and moved the family to the original town of Rexford.
About B-7 and 'wimmin'
G. GEORGE OSTROM / For the Hungry Horse News
Local boys hone talents at BSP
Three local boys got the chance to join the professional company this season at the Bigfork Summer Playhouse.
5K run
Boat society to give back
Boat enthusiasts are gearing up for the fifth annual Antique and Classic Boat Show this weekend in Lakeside, but this year's event also marks the beginning of a new endeavor for the boat society that hosts the event.
Lawmakers seek to delist gray wolf
Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg said he plans to co-sponsor legislation that will remove the gray wolf from Endangered Species Act protection.
Fall sports season arrives
It may feel like summer just began in Bigfork, but for the about 130 Bigfork High School students who started fall sports Monday, it is apparent that the season is coming to an end.
Swan River trail project funded
The Flathead County Commissioners allocated $300,000 last week toward part of a walk and bike trail project along Swan River Road in Bigfork.
Obituaries
The Bigfork Eagle runs obituaries and death notices free of charge for people who have lived in the Bigfork area. To submit, e-mail
By Elmer Sprunger - In remembrance
Protect the Front
I read with great interest a series of articles about one of my favorite places — the Rocky Mountain Front. Nowhere else in Montana can we still witness what Lewis and Clark saw as they made their way through the state on their Journey of Discovery except through that of the Front.
Hatchery building planned
It's been more than 30 years in the works, but construction may soon be underway to utilize a fish hatchery site near Bigfork.
U.S. 93 zoning proposal scrapped
The Whitefish City Council on Monday backed away from a controversial proposal to expand retail uses along the U.S. 93 strip and instead will focus on enforcing the zoning already in place along the highway corridor.
Long-time Big Mountain employee, Sandi Unger, dies at 68
It's quite possible Sandi Unger knew everything there was to know about Big Mountain. She had the resort's detailed history memorized, she knew which detergent worked best on chairlift grease — she even knew who was buying what with which company credit card.
Safe to eat?
Is food safety being left in wrong hands? According to research, genetically modified foods have no potential risks for human beings, but how can scientists be so sure of this? It is hard to predict how synthetic our food may become or how it will affect our bodies.
Bulldogs hit turf for first week of two-a-day practices
It felt like fall at the Bulldog practice fields Friday morning. The freshly cut grass was wet with rain, temperatures hovered around 50 and the unmistakable sound of a quarterback's cadence filled the arena.
Car smashed by tree near nature trail
Artist builds dream gallery and studio
West Shore Food Bank holds annual benefit
Lakeside man lives through 120-feet fall
Garden thanks
The board and members of the Whitefish Community Garden would like to thank the businesses and individuals that were so helpful in our recent effort to win votes for the Nature's Path Gardens For Good Contest.
School board adopts $3.2 million budget
West Shore News
X-C run brings in support
"It just brought tears to my eyes it was so cool and I think the community really enjoyed it to," said Sue Loeffler, Bigfork High School's head cross-country coach in regards to the turnout at the 2010 Bigfork River 5K Walk/Run.
Lady 'Dogs tee off season with big win
The Lady Bulldogs golf squad opened the season Monday with a 37-shot victory at the Anaconda Invitational at Old Works golf course.
WHS design plans unveiled
Council opts for fancy street lights
Family selected for new Habitat home
Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley (HFHFV) welcomed Aug. 11 the Ratchye family of Jeff, Melinda, 2-year-old daughter Ellura and 6-month-old son Tavian, to soon call the East Second Street Whitefish Habitat build site "home."
Telling stories
K.J. HASCALL / Hungry Horse News
Cirincione medals at Western Zones
Jake Cirincione, 12, and a seventh-grader at Whitefish Middle School, took sixth place in the 100-meter butterfly at the Western Zones swimming championship last week in San Jose, Calif.
Remembering Reber: A man of promise
The 10-year-old boy was selling newspapers outside the newly constructed, luxurious Finlen Hotel in Butte. His torn jeans and ill-fitting shirt reflected life in the mining city: grit, scruffiness, determination and the promises of tomorrow. No one passed without hearing the boy's insistent shout, "Hey, paper here — get your newspaper here."
City's smaller budget won't break the bank
The Columbia Falls City Council took a first look at its 2010-2011 budget Monday.
Baseball thanks
The Whitefish 12U Baseball team would like to thank everyone for their support during our recent car wash. Our families, friends and the entire community really came out to show their support.
Golf teams 'reloading'
As defending champs of the Class A state golf title, the Bulldogs boys' team will have a target on their backs all season. Not that they aren't use to it by now — Whitefish has won five titles in the past six seasons.
Football team looks to make its mark
The Columbia Falls football team has some big shoes to fill, but coach Bill Coleman said this year's team has the ability to rise to the occasion.
Baucus meets with locals to discuss small business boost, jobs, health care
Sen. Max Baucus started his small business listening session in Columbia Falls last week by asking those in attendance to throw their toughest questions at him.
Bigfork schools finalize budgets
After months of work and some tough decisions, schools in the Bigfork area have finalized their 2010-11 budgets.
Much progress to report on protecting North Fork
Here in Montana, August brings us the county fair and farm harvests. And this year we also celebrate a harvest of victories for Glacier National Park, the North Fork Flathead River and Flathead Lake.
Thursday, August 12
Cheers for volunteers
Don Bestwick, born and raised in Alberton, paid for his college education by jumping out of airplanes. While earning a degree in physical education from the University of Montana and a degree in physical therapy from the University of Washington, he spent five summers as a smoke jumper, making jumps on 48 fires.
Enjoyed story
I wanted to thank you for the article you ran on July 29 about my grandmother, Mary DeVries. Her birthday was July 17, and she turned 102.
Supports city judge
A complaint may have been filed against Judge Bradley Johnson of Whitefish. The event was described in the newspapers last week. This complaint followed Johnson's reporting on an event to the Columbia Falls police.
Bad news
Since the Aug. 5 Whitefish Pilot with the article "Local economic recovery could be 8 years off" hit the stands, I have received $650,000 in real estate cancellations in two days.
Strip zoning
Last Monday, I spoke to the Whitefish City Council in opposition to the changes proposed for the WB-2 Zone which would "increase the number of allowed permitted uses to include convenience stores, sporting goods stores, personal services, etc., and the allowed conditional uses to include department and discount retail stores, as well as shopping malls and shopping centers, including general retail within."
4-H Dog Show at the Fair
New courts to open in September
West Shore News
Swan River trail project funded
The Flathead County Commissioners allocated $300,000 last week toward part of a walk and bike trail project along Swan River Road in Bigfork.
Mary DeVries
Mary Alice DeVries, 102, died July 30, 2010, at The Springs of Whitefish surrounded by many members of her large family.
Not quite perfect
K.J. HASCALL / For the Hungry Horse News
Pair wins barbecue contests
Author tells dog’s story
Lost dog
I was in the Flathead Valley a couple weeks ago, July 16-18, and had a run of bad luck, as you could say. The long and short of it is that as my vehicle broke down and was getting looked at by family and friends there in Whitefish on Sunday evening the 18th.
Week in Photos
Sports commentary: Finding funding for the fun
In this poor economy nearly every person, business and organization is making budget cuts and sports and recreation is no exception.
Remembering Reber
The 10-year-old boy was selling newspapers outside the newly constructed, luxurious Finlen Hotel in Butte. His torn jeans and ill-fitting shirt reflected life in the mining city: grit, scruffiness, determination and the promises of tomorrow. No one passed without hearing the boy's insistent shout, "Hey, paper here — get your newspaper here."
Life lessons in friendship
Letter from the editor
Paddleboarding gives water enthusiasts new outlet for adventure
In a place where water sports are king, SUP Montana is helping to add one more to everyone's habit — stand-up paddleboarding.
Young golfers get instruction
Golf is said to be a lifelong sport and it's hard to do something for a lifetime if you don't start early in life.
North Fork Act helps city's watershed
Northwest Montana News Network
Juniors to compete at Eagle Bend
Bigfork Eagle
Skybridge
As a regular vacationer to Whitefish over the last 30 years, I am surprised at the quality of the pedestrian bridge that goes over Wisconsin Avenue by The Lodge at Whitefish Lake.
Blacktail trail project gains funding
The Flathead County Commissioners allocated $300,000 last week toward a walk and bike trail project along Blacktail Road in Lakeside.
Racy pics
I read with interest in the police log in the July 22 issue of the Pilot that "a woman was concerned about young children seeing pictures of naked women in the rest room of the Bulldog Saloon."
U.S. Navy shipmates reunite after 54 years
Even though it had been 54 years since he'd last seen him, it didn't take Gus Gutman but a minute after he walked off a plane at Glacier Park International Airport a few weeks ago to recognize Ferndale's Phil Reed.
Joan Taylor DeRosia
Joan Taylor DeRosia, 74, of Kalispell, passed away from cancer on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010.
Wolves remain listed as endangered
A federal judge ruled last week that taking wolves off the Endangered Species List in Montana and Idaho, while a novel approach, was a political move and was contrary to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service policy and the Endangered Species Act.
Letters to the editor
A thanks from Babe Ruth Baseball
Garnet Lucinda Minster passed away Monday Aug. 2, 2010. She was born Aug. 20, 1963 in Orofino, Idaho. to Roy and Virginia Minster.
Garnet was raised in Martin City, and was a graduate of Columbia Falls High School. As an adult she worked at Flathead Industries. She was an ace at jigsaw puzzles, loved shoe shopping (at K-Mart) and totally enjoyed Mountain Dew and Snickers candybars. Simple pleasures truly were the best. She'resided at Willow Glen Group Home in Kalispell for many years and later moved to the Fourth Ave. Group Home in Kalispell. She spent her final days there.
Trail behavior is important
While recently pedaling along one of our fine trails, I encountered an equestrian and her steed heading in the opposite direction.
U.S. 93 strip zoning tabled by council
With a packed chamber anxiously awaiting their decision, the Whitefish City Council on Aug. 2 unanimously postponed a decision to amend zoning regulations for the U.S. 93 strip.
Taking a therapeutic journey of flight
The Flathead Valley is breathtaking to most who view it and for some, even therapeutic when viewed from a plane, as is the belief of Todd Ware who is starting Air Therapy Aviation.
North Fork protection near complete
A deal to permanently protect the North Fork of the Flathead could come soon, Montana Sen. Jon Tester said last week.
NFYC's Junior Sailing makes a splash
Mixed reactions for new library district
Bigfork schools finalize budgets
After months of work and some tough decisions, schools in the Bigfork area have finalized their 2010-11 budgets.
Thursday
Stumptown Players will present “Sylvia” at the O’Shaughnessy on Aug. 12-14 and Aug. 18-21 at 8 p.m. A Manhattan couple’s life is changed when the husband brings home a dog he found in the park. The comedy is recommended for adults and teens. Cabaret seating will be available, with beer, wine and snacks available. Tickets are $18 available by calling 871-6447 or visiting online at
Red Bridge funding secured
HEIDI DESCH / Hungry Horse News
Helping Alice Ritzman
G. GEORGE OSTROM / For the Hungry Horse News
Week in photos: 8-19-10
Legislation is aimed at reappraisals
Looking back: Bigfork Ambulance
Cirincione wins in long race
Taking on new challenges, in his first attempt at a long-distance race at a state championship meet, Jake Cirincione took first place in the 400-meter individual medley at the Long Course State Championships, in Bozeman, on July 31.
Money is problem for North Fork Road
Three men in Honda shoot-out face charges
Ski resort announces revised uphill travel policy
Whitefish Mountain Resort announced a revised policy for winter uphill traffic on Monday that loosens up previous restrictions for skiers, snowboarders, snowshoers and others who climb the mountain during the ski season.
Canadian buys lake property at auction
A Whitefish Lake property that once listed for $11.5 million was sold by auction last week to a man from Calgary, Alberta, for an undisclosed sum.
Flathead Valley Junior Championship
The 2010 Flathead Valley Junior Tour-nament will be held at Eagle Bend Golf Club on Thursday, Aug. 19. All junior players from throughout the area are invited to participate, with age groups ranging from 9-and-under to 18 years.
Thursday, August 5
Mabel and Math Ottenbreit
Friends and family of Mabel and Math Ottenbreit will hold a Celebration of Life Memorial in honor of them at the Montana Moose Lodge, 230 West 10th Street, in Whitefish, on Aug. 7, 2010, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Locals ride across America for fundraiser
Cycling 80 miles a day is no problem in the grand scheme of things. That's what Gerry and Katie Nolan of West Glacier discovered as they rode across the country to raise money for a Mission High School scholarship this summer.
Iowans 'get lost' in Montana - on purpose
HEIDI DESCH/ Hungry Horse News
Emmett Myhre turns 100
CHRIS PETERSON / Hungry Horse News
Glacier Lanes marks 50th year
100-mile test
Remi Rae Howard
Remi Rae Howard, daughter of Steve and Tiffany Howard, of Kalispell, was born July 18, 2010, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Slow down
Once again, it's that time of year when wild animals give birth and hatch their young. Soon the young wild creatures will begin to venture out into the world on shaky legs and fragile wings.
Residents help develop policies for Swan Lake access
Swan Lake residents may have reached a compromise Friday on a 25-foot lake access that's recently been controversial.
Local economic recovery could be 8 years off
Wounded Warriors in Whitefish
Thursday
Gamblers anonymous meetings are being held Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at the union hall across from the Columbia Falls Library. For more information, call Don at 387-9030.
Local recovery could be eight years away
Dedication scheduled for new Volunteer Park
Gaiser second in 100-miler
Walking a hundred miles is one thing. Running 100 miles (well, most of it) was at times beautiful, admits Scott Gaiser. Other times it was downright grueling.
Swimmers nab State A crown
Columbia Falls pulled out a state championship in class A swimming last weekend, edging the Chinook Lions by just 4.5 points to take the crown.
Letters to the editor
Making a difference
Local recovery could be eight years out
Exchange aims to provide needed attire
Festival of the Arts
Model T Ford tour to stop in Bigfork
Next week Bigfork, as well as the rest of Northwestern Montana, will feel like a step back in time to the early 20th century.
America
My eyes were tearing up and it became harder to sing as the lump in my throat seemed to get larger. The Mass had just concluded for this Fourth of July and the congregation was singing those beautiful words — "America, America, God shed his grace on thee. And crown thy good with brotherhood…"
Lions Club plants Farm-to-School garden
The Whitefish Lions Club launched an organic Farm-to-School garden this summer and come harvest time, they expect to have 15,000 pounds of fresh vegetables to donate to local school cafeterias.
Can't forget the 'Farben'
G. GEORGE OSTROM / For the Hungry Horse News
Flathead kudos
I'm a native North Dakota resident who moved out to Whitefish three years ago. Last month, I was lucky to get married on one of the most beautiful days of all of June and in one of the most beautiful places in the U.S.
Cheers for volunteers
Grace Elden, entrepreneur and volunteer par excellence, is five years old. The daughter of Cari and Scott Elden, she has always liked birds, but became deeply involved when she found an educational program on the computer and announced, "Mommy, that's what I want to do — I want to learn about birds."
A walk on the green side
K.J. Hascall / Hungry Horse News
Golfer plays Aussies
It's easy to assume that Kyle Parker won't soon forget the summer between his junior and senior years of high school.
Mae Stella Grantham Corcoran
Mae Stella Grantham Corcoran entered into rest on July 30, 2010 at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls. Mae was born on Sept. 11, 1919 in Logansport, Ind., to Otto and Solpha (Gaumer) Grantham.
Spending needed to help economic recovery
During the early 1950s, the nation, our state and my hometown of Butte were suffering through a year-long economic recession.
Whitefish may get Nor-Pac hockey club
The Northern Pacific Hockey league announced this week the conference will expand to 14 teams in 2011-12 with the likely addition of clubs in Whitefish and Great Falls.
Youth learn, practice sailing skills
Summer brings all kinds of adventures for kids around the Flathead Valley, but one that a handful of youngsters take advantage of each year is the North Flathead Yacht Club's Junior Sailing Program.
Saving jobs
The city of Whitefish should be commended for its recent decision to not lay off firefighters or police officers this year. Whitefish has worked hard to develop a first-rate fire department with a new station and emergency services center, and it would be wrong to go backward now.
Small town
When I was a child and young adult coming to Whitefish to visit my father, the most exciting aspect of the trip was to be able to walk all around town, only having to get back in the car for the trip home.
Biking events leaving a mess behind
Recently there have been mountain biking "events' in the state lands known as "Kuhn's' or "The Pig Farm."
Run, walk, boogie
Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, 431 people showed up to run and walk their hearts out at the Boogie to the Bank race Saturday, July 24.
Lakeside Community Council makes revisions to by-laws
The Lakeside Community Council unanimously adopted a number of revisions to its by-laws at its meeting last week.
Teen files suit over 2009 wreck
The Evergreen teenager charged with deliberate homicide in the traffic deaths of Erin Thompson and Caden Odell has sued Thompson's estate and the construction company that built the U.S. 93 interchange at Church Drive, where the accident occurred.
32nd Festival of the Arts hits the streets
Crowds of people will fill Bigfork this weekend for the 32nd annual Festival of the Arts.
12U All Stars reach regional semi-finals
The Whitefish All Stars 12U baseball squad reached the semi-finals of the Cal Ripken Pacific Northwest tournament in Kelso, Wash., last week after scoring decisive wins over Kelso and Belgrade. They eventually fell to a strong Boise, Idaho, squad 7-2 and were knocked from the tourney.
Babe Ruth
On behalf of Babe Ruth baseball, I would like to thank and commend the Glacier Babe Ruth League and the communities of Bigfork, Columbia Falls and Whitefish for an outstanding job in hosting the Montana State 13/15 Tournament in Columbia Falls and Whitefish on July 21-25.
School gains support from specialists
As the time draws near to head back to school, one West Shore resident is busy talking to friends and acquaintances to try to make a difference for Dayton students this year.
Firefighting - it's all in the family
Not many college students know what careers they want to pursue, let alone high school students. But Presley Pritchard says she knew she wanted to be a firefighter or a police officer since she was a little kid.
Claims of 'public interest' give false ideas
The term "public interest" is tossed around a lot and we should think about what it means. Groups sue to stop the construction of a generating plant, transmission line, highway project or a timber sale and say that the lawsuit is being brought because of "public interest."
Child saved from drowning in Glacier
A little boy escaped a death by drowning in Glacier National Park Wednesday, Aug. 4, thanks to a West Valley woman's quick thinking.
War lessons
My eyes were tearing up and it became harder to sing as the lump in my throat seemed to get larger. On this Fourth of July, the congregation was singing those beautiful words, "America, America, God shed His grace on thee."
