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Thursday, August 26

August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

Vendors could end up in city parking spaces

School test results: Some good news, some bad news

Lady 'Dogs mentally, physically tough
August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

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
August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

Week in photos: 9-2-10

Girls hope hard work pays off
August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

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'
August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

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
August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

Spikers count on heart over height

After placing third at divisionals last year, the Wildkat volleyball team is looking for a strong season.

August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

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 .

August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

Still time for summer fun

Letter from the editor

August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

Lakeside girls raise winning sheep with 4-H

Community

August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

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
August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

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
August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

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
August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

Lyin' about flyin'

G. GEORGE OSTROM / For the Hungry Horse News

August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

Letters to the editor

Re: "Mixed reactions for new library district," by Polson Leader reporter Sasha Goldstein.

August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

JoAnn Hill

JoAnn Hill, 73, died peacefully at The Springs in Whitefish on Aug. 16, 2010.

August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

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
August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

Council to consider trail routes

West Shore News

August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

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
August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

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
August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

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
August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

Local artists paint Bigfork's waterways

New superintendent readies for start of school

Ready for launch
August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

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
August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

James Robert Grant

James (Jim) Robert Grant left earth for higher ground on July 26, 2010.

August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

A 65th birthday

K.J. HASCALL / Hungry Horse News

August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

Isabella Skye Martin

Isabella Skye Martin, daughter of Donald and Jennifer Martin, of Whitefish, was born Aug. 7, 2010 at North Valley Hospital.

August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

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
August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

'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.

August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

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
August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 26, 2010 11 p.m.

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

August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

Letters to the editor

Positive votes for levy sustain funding

August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

Golf season starts this week

The Columbia Falls golf team will hit the links in its first tournament today (Thursday) in Ronan.

August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

Festival flap

Once again, congratulations to John Zoltek, the musicians and the staff of Festival Amadeus. The concerts were terrific.

August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

2010 Club Championship results

Men's Champ

Fair time
August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

Fair time

August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

Stone by stone, Sun Road is rebuilt

Pair builds wheelchair for kids

August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

About B-7 and 'wimmin'

G. GEORGE OSTROM / For the Hungry Horse News

August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

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
August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

5K run

August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

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

August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

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
August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

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
August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

Car smashed by tree near nature trail

Artist builds dream gallery and studio

August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

West Shore Food Bank holds annual benefit

Lakeside man lives through 120-feet fall

August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

School board adopts $3.2 million budget

West Shore News

X-C run brings in support
August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

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
August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

WHS design plans unveiled

Council opts for fancy street lights

Family selected for new Habitat home
August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

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."

August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

Telling stories

K.J. HASCALL / Hungry Horse News

August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

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."

August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

City's smaller budget won't break the bank

The Columbia Falls City Council took a first look at its 2010-2011 budget Monday.

August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

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
August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

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
August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

Bigfork schools finalize budgets

After months of work and some tough decisions, schools in the Bigfork area have finalized their 2010-11 budgets.

August 19, 2010 11 p.m.

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

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

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
August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

4-H Dog Show at the Fair

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

New courts to open in September

West Shore News

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

Mary DeVries

Mary Alice DeVries, 102, died July 30, 2010, at The Springs of Whitefish surrounded by many members of her large family.

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

Not quite perfect

K.J. HASCALL / For the Hungry Horse News

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

Pair wins barbecue contests

Author tells dog’s story

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

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
August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

Week in Photos

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

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."

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

Life lessons in friendship

Letter from the editor

Paddleboarding gives water enthusiasts new outlet for adventure
August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

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
August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

North Fork Act helps city's watershed

Northwest Montana News Network

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

Juniors to compete at Eagle Bend

Bigfork Eagle

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

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
August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

Joan Taylor DeRosia

Joan Taylor DeRosia, 74, of Kalispell, passed away from cancer on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010.

Wolves remain listed as endangered
August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

Letters to the editor

A thanks from Babe Ruth Baseball

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

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
August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

NFYC's Junior Sailing makes a splash

Mixed reactions for new library district

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

Bigfork schools finalize budgets

After months of work and some tough decisions, schools in the Bigfork area have finalized their 2010-11 budgets.

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

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
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Red Bridge funding secured

HEIDI DESCH / Hungry Horse News

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

Helping Alice Ritzman

G. GEORGE OSTROM / For the Hungry Horse News

Week in photos: 8-19-10
August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

Week in photos: 8-19-10

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

Legislation is aimed at reappraisals

Looking back: Bigfork Ambulance

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

Money is problem for North Fork Road

Three men in Honda shoot-out face charges

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 12, 2010 11 p.m.

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

August 5, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 5, 2010 11 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.

August 5, 2010 11 p.m.

Iowans 'get lost' in Montana - on purpose

HEIDI DESCH/ Hungry Horse News

Emmett Myhre turns 100
August 5, 2010 11 p.m.

Emmett Myhre turns 100

CHRIS PETERSON / Hungry Horse News

August 5, 2010 11 p.m.

Glacier Lanes marks 50th year

100-mile test

August 5, 2010 11 p.m.

Remi Rae Howard

Remi Rae Howard, daughter of Steve and Tiffany Howard, of Kalispell, was born July 18, 2010, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

August 5, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 5, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 5, 2010 11 p.m.

Local economic recovery could be 8 years off

Wounded Warriors in Whitefish

August 5, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

August 5, 2010 11 p.m.

Local recovery could be eight years away

Dedication scheduled for new Volunteer Park

August 5, 2010 11 p.m.

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
August 5, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

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Letters to the editor

Making a difference

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Local recovery could be eight years out

Exchange aims to provide needed attire

Festival of the Arts
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Festival of the Arts

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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.

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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
August 5, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

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Can't forget the 'Farben'

G. GEORGE OSTROM / For the Hungry Horse News

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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.

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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."

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A walk on the green side

K.J. Hascall / Hungry Horse News

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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
August 5, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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
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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.

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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.

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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
August 5, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

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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
August 5, 2010 11 p.m.

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.

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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."