LETTER: Is governor taking credit for constitutional duty?

Did we learn anything from mortgage mess?

A financial question: In the Sunday paper recently, I ran across an advertisement by Windemere for Tullamore in Post Falls for custom homes which “qualify for USDA $0 down loan programs.” I am aware that these types of mortgages (sub prime) led the country and, subsequently, the world into the U.S. recession. This seems to be a strange question when supposedly our astute government led by Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, and Sen. C. Dodd, ought to be financially responsible, particularly since they were in the forefront of the financial meltdown. With the homeowners tax credit (aka gift) of approximately $7,000 just to buy a home, haven’t the Democrats learned anything?

Kalispell police

A woman reported to Kalispell police that her wallet was stolen Saturday from her unlocked car on Seventh Avenue West. It contained checks, credit cards and $160.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police took a call from a driver who said she was being followed by a man. Dispatchers advised her to drive to the police department. On the way, she reported that the man had hit Federal Express boxes outside a credit union. He was arrested.

Flathead Valley students make FVCC Dean's List

Flathead Valley Community College officials announced the names of students who made the Dean’s List for the fall 2012 semester last week. The following students are listed in alphabetical order by their home communities and have completed a minimum of 12 credits in courses numbered 100 or above and have a minimum semester grade point average of 3.5.

Junior High thanks

I would like to thank the many local businesses for supporting the eighth grade party: Freedom Bank, Glacier Bank, Parkside Federal Credit Union, Lyle Mitchell State Farm, Re/Max Mountain View, The Backroom, Plum Creek Timber, Schellinger Construction, Meredith Construction, Costco, Super 1 Foods, Western Building Center and Pizza Hut.

College offers classes for infant care certification

Flathead Valley Community College created a class this fall for educators who work with children under 36 months old. 

Flathead Business Newsmakers

Flathead Business Newsmakers

Online charter enrollment open

An online public charter school is opening enrollment until Jan. 21. All students who have permanent residence in the state of Idaho and are in grades 8-12 are eligible to apply at iSucceed Virtual Schools. Classes start Jan. 24.

Federal Reserve to smooth lending to small businesses

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve will provide support to the government's new small business lending program in its latest attempt to smooth the flow of credit in the virus-stricken U.S. economy.

Idaho Hill surprised with ‘Volunteers Count’ grant

OLDTOWN — Idaho Hill Elementary was surprised recently when Spokane Teacher Credit Union stopped by to present a $1,000 grant as part of its Volunteers Count program.

Flathead Business Newsmakers

Happenings at Flathead businesses

Sports booster scam targets Whitefish

Local businesses in Whitefish are reportedly losing money to scammers claiming to be affiliated with Whitefish High School and selling ad space on a fictional sports poster.

Junior High thanks

I would like to thank the many local businesses for supporting the eighth grade party: Freedom Bank, Glacier Bank, Parkside Federal Credit Union, Lyle Mitchell State Farm, Re/Max Mountain View, The Backroom, Plum Creek Timber, Schellinger Construction, Meredith Construction, Costco, Super 1 Foods, Western Building Center and Pizza Hut.

County students make college honor rolls

Three Mineral County students rocked the honor roll list for the Montana State University 2017 fall semester. Students must complete a minimum of 12 degree-eligible credit hours to be on either the president’s list, which is a 4.0 GPA, or the dean’s list with a 3.5 GPA or higher.

Honest people do exist

I left my office in Whitefish July 27 on my racing bicycle and headed for home. Little did I know that my bike bag fell off the rack into the middle of the Whitefish viaduct. Inside the case were a business cell phone, cash, credit cards, keys and other items of personal importance.

High school warns of scam

A scam claiming to sell ad space for a Whitefish High School sports poster has contacted several Whitefish businesses.

Flathead Valley students make FVCC Dean's List

Flathead Valley Community College officials announced the names of students who made the Dean’s List for the fall 2012 semester last week. The following students are listed in alphabetical order by their home communities and have completed a minimum of 12 credits in courses numbered 100 or above and have a minimum semester grade point average of 3.5.

Sheriff cautions residents about mail scam

Please be aware that a mail scam is occurring in the U.S. and some residents in Mineral County have been targeted! A similar scam has been used in the past.

SCHOOL FUNDING: What a deal

SCHOOL FUNDING: What a deal