Legals for December, 14 2021

Wasteful spending will only make inflation worse

Montana families across the state are feeling the pain in their pocketbooks from inflation and higher prices on everything from gas to groceries to heating their homes. What’s causing this? President Biden and Congressional Democrats’ wasteful spending problems, and their multitrillion dollar reckless tax and spending spree bill will only make matters worse.

Montanans deserve fair and competitive districts

As former members of the Districting and Apportionment Commission, we know what’s at stake drawing legislative districts and now a new congressional district. We commend Commission Chair Maylinn Smith for her commitment to an open, public, and transparent process.

Wolfpack Theatre’s presents final performance of ‘110 Stories’

The Wolfpack Theatre Company presents its final performance of “110 Stories: The Untold Stories of 9/11” Nov. 20. Curtain time is 6:33 p.m. in the Wolfpack Theatre at Glacier High School.

North Valley Music School offers fall programs

North Valley Music School starts its 2021/2022 program year with a fall schedule of diverse, inclusive music programs.

Whitefish City Council candidate Terry Petersen

Terry Petersen is one of eight candidates running for a seat on the Whitefish City Council.

Republicans Fuller, Sprunger win legislative primaries

Veteran state lawmaker John Fuller handily defeated his Republican rival and political neophyte Lee Huestis in the GOP primary for the Senate District 4 seat.

Jean Carolyn Giffin, 78

Jean Carolyn Giffin, who was born on April 1, 1943, in Romeo, Michigan, went to be with her Savior Lord Jesus on Oct. 10, 2021, in Kalispell.

Beverly Ann “Dunn” Letourneau, 88

On May 14, 2021, Beverly died peacefully in Kalispell. She was 88 years old.

Nicole Rene Dockstader, 53

Nicole Rene Dockstader, 53, died of cancer on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at home in Bigfork with her mother by her side.

Wolfpack Theatre’s ‘110 Stories’ captures essence of 9/11

In the wake of the 20th anniversary of the tragic events of 9/11, the Wolfpack Theatre Company will present “110 Stories: The Untold Stories of 9/11” Nov. 16, 17 and 20. Curtain time is 6:33 p.m. in the Wolfpack Theatre at Glacier High School.

Adapt or else: Downtown businesses cope with new reality

Downtown businesses in the U.S. and abroad once took for granted that nearby offices would provide a steady clientele looking for breakfast, lunch, everyday goods and services and last-minute gifts. As the resilient coronavirus keeps offices closed and workers at home, some are adapting while others are trying to hang on.

Judge dismisses gov't antitrust lawsuits against Facebook

A federal judge on Monday dismissed antitrust lawsuits brought against Facebook by the Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of state attorneys general, dealing a significant blow to attempts by regulators to rein in tech giants.

Book bans have no place in the Flathead

Early in my tenure on the Whitefish School Board, I gave a copy of the graphic novel “Maus” to the high school library.

Whitefish works to address downtown trash problem

Overflowing garbage cans have been an unwanted but common sight in downtown Whitefish this summer.

Federal actions threaten Montana’s way of life

Montana is a vast state with a landscape populated by large mountain ranges, crystal-clear lakes, and lively ecosystems — we are not known as Big Sky Country for nothing.

Veteran benefits expanded for federal recreation areas

While the Interagency Annual Military Pass for federal recreation areas already was available to active duty military members and their dependents, the new program, which went into effect on Veterans Day 2020, benefits veterans and Gold Star Families indefinitely.

5 ways to give back on Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday, created in 2012 and marked on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving — Nov. 30 this year — is meant to be more than just a single day of giving. Its intent is to encourage global generosity, and the movement has continued to gain traction worldwide year after year.

Whitefish City Council candidate Judy Hessellund

Judy Hessellund is one of eight candidates running for a seat on the Whitefish City Council.

Flathead Lake state parks see visitation declines

The state parks around Flathead Lake remained a popular destination last year, visitation data shows, but not matching the record-setting levels of the last two years.