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Opinion: Christman recalls flood
The Great Flood of 1964 had a profound effect upon my life. In fact, in my stories of “Tales of a Misspent Youth,…
After flubs, he supports Fallon
Pam Holmquist and the other County Commissioners have done it again. Without doing their homework (which we pay them to do) they rubber stamped another ill-conceived project, the Whistlestop Retreat, and have cost…
Thoughts on community
Slowly we are moving closer to summer. On Saturday I enjoyed an outdoor barbecue with friends and neighbors at Trail Creek. It was a great time because the neighbors have a covey of youngsters from eight years of a…
The joys of recycling
So I had this old dented tailgate from my pickup truck that’s been sitting around for a couple of year now.
Kudos to Manley
It is still not quite summer, but one or two sunny days makes us realize we are, at least, on the edge of summer. Grizzlies have been seen by nearly everyone. One resident who lives north of Trail Creek has already…
Likes Mitchell
I know a politician when I see one.
Insurance woes?
This year Flathead County Commissioner Pam Holmquist spent $1.7 million of the taxpayers money with the county’s insurance company MACo. That is up from $1,270,000 in 2019. Of that amount $400,000-plus was for gen…
Think about vote
Having been born to a World War II infantryman Father, and an Army nurse Mother, my life has always been one of fairly strict discipline.
The test run
So I did a test a week or so ago of the walking route I’ll have to take if I don’t have a ticket to get into Glacier.
Getts announces candidacy
My name is Andrea Getts and I want to represent you, House District 3, at the State Legislature.
Concerned about VRBOs
Our family owns a home and lives in the Wildcat Estate subdivision.
Remembering Walter
When a North Forker passes over the Great Divide, it is common practice for the community to hold a Celebration of Life the following summer.
Jackson picks Republicans
I only endorse candidates who have a proven background as Republicans. For the statewide elections: I endorse Al Olszewski for Congress and Derek Skees for Montana Public Service Commission.
Endorses Mitchell
As a colleague of Braxton Mitchell‘s, I know it takes building relationships in your community to get elected. When you get to Helena, you need to build new relationships with your colleagues to get things done.
Endorses 30x30 plan
Montana is a state with much to offer. Spectacular wildlands offer abundant recreational opportunities that help fuel the state’s economy and provide critical habitat for numerous wildlife species.
Cleanup day coming up
Not much happening on the North Fork – yet. Spring continues with a mix of rain, snow, sun and mud. The potholes continue to breed and the county grader works at eliminating them. I’m not sure who is winning.