World's oldest man honored for railway work Oct 19, 2009
"Walter was the human computer," said Whitefish resident Jack Dykstra, a member of the Great Northern Railway Historical Society. But the heyday of passenger trains had passed by the early 1960s, and in 1970 the Great Northern Railway merged with three other railroads. (Montana Standard, MT)
Area golfers lead region in State A Oct 16, 2009
WHITEFISH Hans Dierenfeldt of Anaconda and Randie Lewis of Dillon led Southwestern Montana golfers' efforts in the state Class A high school golf ... Weather-caused delays plagued the tournament at the Whitefish Lake Golf Club ... Winners announced Tuesday were Reed Platke of Whitefish with a 113 total in the boys' tournament, leading Whitefish to the team championship. (Montana Standard, MT)
Normandy earns All State for HHS Oct 15, 2009
On Tuesday afternoon at Whitefish Lake Golf Club in Whitefish, Normandy completed an 18-hole round of 88 and a final 9-hole round of 38 to finish the weather-shortened tournament with a 126 total ... The tournament was moved from Kalispell to Whitefish because of snow, then the first day started late do to cold and frost, and play was halted because of darkness late on Monday ... Normandy finished just 13 strokes behind state champion Reed Platke of Whitefish. (Havre Daily News, MT)
State A golf tourney begins today Oct 13, 2009
Anaconda, Butte Central and Dillon all have teams competing for hardware at the State A Golf Tournament in Whitefish on Monday ... Over the weekend, it was moved to Whitefish Lake Golf Course, due to snow ... Whitefish and Hamilton are likely to yield the first-place team trophy on Wednesday. (Montana Standard, MT)
Local Attractions Oct 13, 2009
Monday, Oct. 12 Prep golf State Class A tournament, Whitefish. Prep soccer Butte High at Billings Senior, boys and girls at 4:30 p.m.. (Montana Standard, MT)
Three Blue Pony golfers wait for state Oct 9, 2009
Normandy has faced off against the best that Whitefish has to offer, like former champion Reed Platke and he has went head-to-head with Lewistown's Eli Bowen all season long. Those players, along with several golfers from the likes of Hamilton, Billings Central, Livingston and Miles City ... "I think Whitefish should probably win it," Jensen said ... "If they can drive the ball well and putt well, they both have a good chance to finish very well." On the girls side, Whitefish is again a strong... (Havre Daily News, MT)
Ronan proud of new football turf Oct 8, 2009
Ronan heads to Whitefish this Friday, before returning home to face the Missoula Sentinel JV team on the same Saturday as UM's homecoming game. But the Chiefs (2-3) don't need a win to know their investment is already paying off. (Montana Standard, MT)
Montana man dies in crash near Olney Oct 6, 2009
Officers say the two people in the other vehicle, both from Whitefish, were treated and released at North Valley Hospital in Whitefish. Trooper Lacie Alby says an alert was posted earlier about the man making unsafe passes based on complaints from other motorists. (Montana Standard, MT)
Eastern Oregon, Tech players honored by Frontier Sep 30, 2009
(AP) WHITEFISH, Mont. - Athletes from Eastern Oregon and Montana Tech have been named the Frontier Conference football players of the week. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Off-road race results Sep 24, 2009
Eric Nadeau, Whitefish, MT 29:57 ... Stephen Sullivan, Whitefish, MT. (Big Sky Lone Peak Lookout, MT)
Local / State Snapshots Sep 23, 2009
Westminster's Kresser earns weekly honor WHITEFISH Talita Kresser of Westminster College was named Frontier Conference Volleyball Player of the Week. Kresser is a 6-foot-1 senior middle blocker from Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Montana Standard, MT)
Finally home: HHS faces Sidney Sep 19, 2009
The Eagles do host a lot of the same characteristics as Whitefish, a team HHS beat handily to open the season. The Eagles are a big and physical football team. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Draft horse expo at DL fairgrounds Sep 18, 2009
During grand entry of the Saturday afternoon performance Rollie Hebel of McAllister, Al Lien of Bozeman and Tom Triplett of Whitefish will be inducted into the Draft Teamster Hall of Fame. They are being honored for their outstanding contributions in Montana regarding the use, development, preservation and education of the use of draft horse and mules. (Montana Standard, MT)
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George Washington), four-star kicker (Whitefish Bay, Wis. Whitefish Bay) and UF defensive back commit (Fort Washington, Md. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Hunting outlook 2009 Sep 17, 2009
Mule deer numbers have held steady, and hunters could be rewarded by looking for them in the higher altitude areas of the Lower Clark Fork, Whitefish Mountains, and the Cabinet, Mission and Swan ranges. Region 2: West-central Montana (Missoula, St. Regis, Hamilton, Darby, Deer Lodge, Lincoln) Elk populations appear healthy in the eastern half of the region, but are depressed south and west of Missoula. (Montana Standard, MT)
No felony charges in fatal Flathead boat crash Sep 12, 2009
The Flathead County attorney said Friday that felony charges will not be filed in the case of a fatal boat crash on Flathead Lake that killed a Whitefish man. Travis Wickum, 26, died after his 17-foot boat was struck by a 19-foot boat after dark on the Fourth of July. (Montana Standard, MT)
Copperheads hosting tip-off tourney Sep 11, 2009
Whitefish coach Jackie Fuller returns to her hometown with her Bulldog program ... Noon Polson vs. Hamilton; Whitefish vs. Anaconda ... 2 p.m. Ronan vs. Anaconda; Whitefish vs. Corvallis. (Montana Standard, MT)
'Heads, Beavers gearing up for football games Sep 11, 2009
Dillon to face Laurel; Anaconda squares off against Whitefish ... The Copperheads (0-2) head to Whitefish (1-1). (Montana Standard, MT)
Belgrade pummels Anaconda Sep 5, 2009
Anaconda will travel to Whitefish next week for a non-conference game against the Bulldogs. Belgrade 20 22 13 0 - 55. (Montana Standard, MT)
From stage and screen to Fort Peck theater Sep 2, 2009
Gilyard said this is his first trip to the eastern part of Montana, although he has skied near Whitefish before. The connection with the Fort Peck theater came through Gilyard s teaching position at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, where McGee is pursuing his master s degree in screenwriting. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Ponies stampede through Whitefish Sep 1, 2009
But by the end of the matchup in Whitefish Saturday, the Blue Ponies showed why they hold the No. 1 ranking in the Central A. On Saturday afternoon, the Class A Ponies were on the road where they defeated the Whitefish Bulldogs 28-12 in their season opener. And in doing so, the Ponies captured the BNSF traveling trophy for the third straight year. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Copperhead volleyball gets nod Sep 1, 2009
Anaconda native and Whitefish coach Jackie Fuller felt that Polson returns a favorite in the Northwestern A.. Anaconda The Copperheads bring back six seniors, three of which saw varsity action in the state tournament as freshmen. (Montana Standard, MT)
Bears maul AA field at GF tourney Aug 26, 2009
Billings West 294-286 580 (all-time record); Kalispell Glacier 300-302 602; Billings Senior 304-306 610; Bozeman 315-308 623; Helena Capital 313-310 623; Whitefish 323-307 630; Billings Skyview 318-322 640; Missoula Sentinel 323-318 641; Missoula Hellgate 319-325 644; Helena High 330-320 650; Butte High 324-328 652; CMR 330-322 652; Missoula Big Sky 345-322 667; CMR No. 2 343-335 678; Kalispell Flathead 343-341 684; Great Falls High 370-344 714 ... WHITEFISH (630) Reed Platke 153, Joel Mallams... (Montana Standard, MT)
Fishing report Aug 26, 2009
No sign of a hot lake whitefish bite, but a few are being caught. MoFisch Charters, Lakeside. (Montana Standard, MT)
Bulldog golf begins Aug 25, 2009
All 14 Class AA teams will be competing in Great Falls Monday and Tuesday, along with Havre, Whitefish and Great Falls' junior varsity teams. Civil Dialogue. (Montana Standard, MT)
Preview of documentary coming to MT Aug 23, 2009
MISSOULA (AP) Dayton Duncan, longtime film making partner with historian Ken Burns, is coming to Montana at the end of the month to present two "sneak preview" screenings of the upcoming series "The National Parks: America's Best Idea." Duncan is scheduled to be in Whitefish on Aug. 29 and in Missoula on Aug. 30 to show the new, six-part documentary series about America's national parks and the people who devoted their lives to preserving them for the public. The series is directed by Burns and... (Montana Standard, MT)
Growth policy work session in Anaconda Aug 22, 2009
Rough drafts have been prepared and distributed to the county's planning consultant, Applied Communications LLC of Whitefish. County planning director Connie Ternes-Daniels said public involvement in the growth policy will be extensive. (Montana Standard, MT)
Local swimmers fare well at Western Zone Championships Aug 21, 2009
The Team Montana swimmers included Butte Tarpons' Kayla Hoar, Dalton Sessions, and Abigail Wheeler; unattached Butte swimmer Rebekah Huckeby; Billings Aquatic Club swimmers Lauren Bennis, Linnaya Luoma, Matthew Luterbach, Jenna Marsh, and Taylor Morgan; Falls Aquatic Swim Team member Shelby Sechena; Helena Lions swimmers Nolan Bauer and Kaitlyn Kleppelid, Missoula Aquatic Club's Lathan Golding, and Whitefish Wave Ryder Swim Club swimmer Joseph Potkonjak. Kirk Ermels from Helena was the head... (Montana Standard, MT)
Frontier may bring back tournament Aug 19, 2009
His career included basketball head coaching positions at Troy, C.M. Russell High in Great Falls and at Whitefish. He retired as Whitefish principal this past spring ... " Paulson said his coaching stops in Great Falls and Whitefish acquainted him with the tournament effort in Butte."No one does it quite like Butte," he said. "You don't know how many people in other communities I've heard say Good, our tournament is in Butte this year, or our track meet is in Butte. (Montana Standard, MT)
Havre guys bring a fresh perspective to sports Aug 18, 2009
"We've all went on to do different things but have always kept in touch over the years and stayed close. And this is something we started together, basically out of fun and pretty humble beginnings." Indeed, the "lard butt" idea began when the group got together for annual ski trip in Whitefish several years ago. They had t-shirts made with the lard butt logo on them, and during the trip, and at times when one or more of them was wearing a shirt, they would be approached about where one could be... (Havre Daily News, MT)
Montana man makes paddles that perform Aug 17, 2009
Bill Tarr says he almost stopped making the paddles until the clubs in Whitefish and Bigfork began requesting the paddles a few years ago. The 72-year-old has been making the paddles as a hobby for 30 years. (Montana Standard, MT)
Sneak preview of parks documentary coming to MT Aug 15, 2009
Duncan is scheduled to be in Whitefish on Aug. 29 and in Missoula on Aug. 30 to show the new, six-part documentary series about America's national parks and the people who devoted their lives to preserving them for the public. The series is directed by Burns and written and co-produced by Duncan. (Montana Standard, MT)
No surprise: Carroll picked to win Frontier Conference Aug 15, 2009
WHITEFISH (AP) Carroll College is the preseason favorite of the Frontier Conference football coaches to repeat as league champion. The Saints are ranked second nationally in the NAIA coaches poll. (Helena Independent Record)
Downturn, debt Dems' fault Aug 14, 2009
By John Vail - IR Letter to the Editor - 08/12/09. Bush inherited a recession in 2000 when the dot com bubble burst. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
More of this story Aug 13, 2009
Previous national winners from Montana have been Jug Beck, Missoula Sentinel (wrestling); Jack McGowan, Ennis (track and field); Ralph Halverson, Great Falls High (track and field); Roger Megerth, Billings West (Tennis); Joe McKay, Flathead (track and field); John Polich, Miles City (track and field); Richard Lindgren, Glendive (tennis); Terry Nelson, Whitefish (golf); Randy Sheppard, Browning (boys cross-country); Jim Street, Butte (wrestling); and Paul Jorgensen, Kalispell (boys... (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Exclusive club: MCC golfers currently hold five of the most prestigious golf titles in Montana Aug 10, 2009
Williams didn't have as much drama when he won in Whitefish ... Rose Stepanek, who finished in a tie with Steele in the Women's State Am and ended up losing a playoff, won the popular Fourth of July Tournament in Whitefish and the Don Barnett Memorial in Missoula. (Missoulian, MT)
STATE SENIOR AM: Missoula's Gray brings home title Aug 7, 2009
Dan Little, Whitefish 81-79-78 238 ... Ron Olson, Whitefish 95-86-94 275 ... Gerald Shinn, Whitefish 96-90-84 270. (Missoulian, MT)
Mac Attack angler wins for third time Aug 7, 2009
In the whitefish category, only a handfull of fish were turned in. Jim Vashro, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 1 fisheries manager, said he thinks it will be a tough whitefish year ... The perch that the whitefish normally key in on didn t have a great spawn this spring, so there are not very many perch so the whitefish are scattered around the lake, Vashro said. (Missoulian, MT)
Off the Bench: Let the fall’s Big Sky media frenzy begin Aug 6, 2009
On his recent trip, he even found an old photo of him playing for MSU at a joint called the Bulldog in Whitefish. While there s certainly more to be said about each team, I ll hold off most of the rest until the Pigskin Preview. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Amateurs complete Montana Cup sweep Aug 6, 2009
Shawn Tucker, Whitefish, 3-0. Tom Anderson, Laurel, def. (Missoulian, MT)
Amateurs tops at MT Cup Aug 5, 2009
Kavran and Pekovich then paired for a 2 1/2 -1/2 win over Shawn Tucker of Whitefish and Spencer Williams of Great Falls in Chapman competition. The amateurs lead the series 12-10-2. (Helena Independent Record)
Shelby standout tops Senior golf tourney Aug 5, 2009
Dan Little, Whitefish 81 ... Ron Olson, Whitefish 95 ... Gerald Shinn, Whitefish 96. (Montana Standard, MT)
Jon Johnstone a double-winner Aug 5, 2009
Kavran and Pekovich then paired for a 2 1/2 -1/2 win over Shawn Tucker of Whitefish and Spencer Williams of Great Falls in Chapman competition ... Split Shawn Tucker, Whitefish/Gary Koprivica, Missoula (Amateurs) tied with David Baucom, Bozeman/Connor Sproull, Missoula, 1 -1 ... Shawn Tucker, Whitefish/Spencer Williams, Great Falls, 2 -1/2. (Montana Standard, MT)
Out-of-state smoke rolls in: Plume from British Columbia fire lingers in area Aug 4, 2009
Ravalli County reported air quality as good, but Libby, Whitefish and Kalispell all registered as unhealthy for sensitive groups. That means sensitive people those with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children, for instance should limit outdoor exercise. (Missoulian, MT)
Whitefish rider wins Butte 100 Aug 3, 2009
The Butte 100 mountain bike race crowned a new champion Saturday, as Whitefish rider Clint Muhlfield crossed the line in a new record time of nine hours and 38 minutes. It was the first time in the three-year history of the race that Missoula's Bill Martin wasn't the overall winner. (Montana Standard, MT)
Governor tours BNSF Aug 1, 2009
Havre is one of the main refueling stops on the northern line, with engines taking on diesel in Havre, Whitefish and Minot. That is significantly less than before the economic downturn last year, when the yard was seeing 38 to 40 locomotives a day, but better than the low point at about 28-29, Stegman said. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Mac Attack time on Flathead Lake Jul 31, 2009
The derby also includes a whitefish division and a pikeminnow category. Reports as of Monday indicate the whitefish bite has not yet begun. (Missoulian, MT)
Ice cream and health reform Jul 30, 2009
We want people to know how important their voices are, from Whitefish to Wolf Point, that their voices will be heard in Washington, she said. Hubbard said a recent study found that Montana has the largest number of unemployed farmers and ranchers in the country. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Artists descend on Mission Valley for 'plein-air' paint-out Jul 30, 2009
Also fanning out across the Mission Valley will be artists Robert Akey of Whitefish, Pat Lambrecht-Hould of Lakeside, Shirley Cleary and Mimi Grant of Great Falls, Lindy Johnston of St. Ignatius, Tara Moore and Sue Toppen of Polson, and Mark Ogle of Kalispell ... Who's participating: Robert Akey, Whitefish; Shirley Cleary, Great Falls; Pat Lambrecht-Hould, Lakeside; Mimi Grant, Great Falls; Lindy Johnston, St. Ignatius; Phil Korell, Polson; Tara Moore, Polson; Mark Ogle, Kalispell; Gary Schildt,... (Missoulian, MT)
JUNIOR AMERICA'S CUP: Local golfers represent Montana Jul 28, 2009
Mary Ann Rodman from Whitefish is the girls' captain for the ninth year. The girls will be fighting for a first-place trophy along with 17 other squads. (Missoulian, MT)
LEGION ROUNDUP: Red Sox top Mariners for district crown Jul 28, 2009
WHITEFISH The Bitterroot Red Sox took the long road to winning the Western A district American Legion baseball tournament. After finishing off a 7-4 win over the Mission Valley Mariners that was suspended due to poor weather Sunday, the Sox downed the Mariners 16-6 Monday in a game called after seven innings due to the 10-run margin rule. (Missoulian, MT)
LEGION BASEBALL: Deer Lodge takes fourth in Southern A Jul 27, 2009
At Whitefish, the Bitterroot Red Sox beat the Libby Loggers 8-5 in a loser-out game to advance to the Western A district tournament championship round. Later in the day, the Sox took a 4-3 lead over the Mission Valley Mariners into the bottom of the seventh of the first title contest before the game was suspended due to rain and lightning. (Missoulian, MT)
Women's State Amateur Steele outduels Stepanek in playoff Jul 27, 2009
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On the streets: How to deal with downtown panhandling sparks debate (80) Jul 26, 2009
Johnson told them about his float on the Flathead, and Eric the Black Walstrom asked if he'd ever been up Whitefish Mountain. So they talked some about Whitefish. (Missoulian, MT)
WOMEN'S STATE AMATEUR: Nerves of Steele: Steele outduels Stepanek in playoff Jul 26, 2009
Chelsea Ray, Whitefish 81-75-84 240 ... Sarah Fitzgerald, Whitefish 88-96-100 284 ... Mary Armstrong, Whitefish 84-85-95 264. (Missoulian, MT)
MEN'S STATE AMATEUR: Dunn takes home title Jul 26, 2009
Shawn Tucker, Whitefish 71-72-73-74 290 ... Joel Mallams Whitefish 77-75-76-84 312 ... Dave Streeter, Whitefish 78-84-77-79 318. (Missoulian, MT)
Grizzlies’ Stepanek the leader at Women’s Am Jul 25, 2009
Not that recent titles at the 4th of July Tournament in Whitefish or the Don Barnett Memorial in Missoula are chopped liver. It s just that the Montana Grizzly and Missoula transplant has worked exceptionally hard lately with a goal in mind. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Shodair Classic set for kickoff Jul 25, 2009
Colin Snodgrass, Hellgate; Ben Corwin, Hellgate; Nate Bell, Sentinel; Justin Mikkola, Sentinel; Sam Lentz, Sentinel; Haley Klarich, Helena; Chase Farrell, Helena, Jake Staley, Helena; Jackson Wilkins, Capital; Kellen Martin, Capital; Tommy Clinch, Capital; Cameron Clevidence, Flathead; Jerrod Merrill, Flathead; Kyle Dixon, Flathead; Jake Danczyk, Whitefish; Marc Hotzfield, Whitefish; Patrick Jones, Whitefish; Evan May, Libby; Dustin Morningstar, Libby; Kyle Berke, Libby; Keio Salmonson, Polson;... (Montana Standard, MT)
Fight to the finish: Stepanek clings to one-shot lead over Orchard with 18 to play Jul 25, 2009
Not that recent titles at the 4th of July Tournament in Whitefish or the Don Barnett Memorial in Missoula are chopped liver ... Chelsea Ray, Whitefish 81-75 156 ... Sarah Fitzgerald, Whitefish 88-96 184. (Missoulian, MT)
State Am winding down Jul 25, 2009
Laurel's Nathan Bailey is eight back at 215, while Whitefish's Shawn Tucker and defending champion Gordon Webb of Malta are sitting at 216. Bob Wengel is Butte's best hope at 219. (Montana Standard, MT)
Fire safety the focus of community meeting Jul 24, 2009
According to Hagerman, there are four FireSafe Councils in communities like Missoula and Whitefish with more in the works. A council works on a collaborative basis to identify fire safety concerns and issues in the immediate area. (Big Sky Lone Peak Lookout, MT)
WOMEN'S STATE AM: Dueling Grizzlies: Steele, Stepanek in chase for Women's State Am title Jul 24, 2009
Chelsea Ray, Whitefish 81 ... Sarah Fitzgerald, Whitefish 88 ... Karen Jacobsen, Whitefish 85. (Missoulian, MT)
MEN'S STATE AM: Marcus Williams ties for lead Jul 24, 2009
Shawn Tucker, Whitefish 71-72 143 ... Joel Mallams, Whitefish 77-75 152 ... Dave Streeter, Whitefish 78-84 162. (Missoulian, MT)
MEN'S STATE AM: Malta's Kovach takes lead Jul 23, 2009
Shawn Tucker, Whitefish 71 ... Joel Mallams, Whitefish 77 ... Dave Streeter, Whitefish 78. (Missoulian, MT)
Athletes gear up for Shodair Classic Jul 23, 2009
Women's team coaches are Scott Warnell of Kalispell, Lini Reading of Whitefish, Laurie Stergar and Megan Parish, both of Billings ... Players Colin Snodgrass, Missoula Hellgate, central midfielder; Ben Corwin, Missoula Hellgate, midfielder/forward; Nate Bell, Missoula Sentinel, goalkeeper; Justin Mikkola, Missoula Sentinel, midfielder; Sam Lentz, Missoula Sentinel, defense; Haley Karlich, Helena High, center/midfielder; Chase Farrell, Helena High, sweeper; Jake Staley, Helena High,... (Montana Standard, MT)
