Opinion
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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,…
Winter difficulties
Despite a slow start to winter it has become a very active North Fork winter. First we had little snow but several days of slick roads, with multiple folks sliding in the ditch.
Call of the Wild
Hello loyal readers of The Trail Watcher.
January thaws
Every season of every year it seems that someone – or a group – comment they have never seen weather like we are having. These comments cover every combination of weather so hot or so cold. So wet or so dry. So muc…
No headline
Donald Trump, successful businessman, who so loves this country, just got tired of watching this country being run by life long money grubbing Demobrats who like to think they own us and run things one way, their w…
Good beginnings
A classic G. George Ostrom column from 2007.
A man's intent
Yes, intent does matter. My goodness folks, he misspoke. A man sitting with him at the scorer’s bench said he was immediately sorry and upset with himself and wanted to apologize, but not wanting to interrupt the …
He brought his own light with him
Shooting the Night of Lights Parade in Columbia Falls and the Heritage Days Parade are always a challenge as a photographer.
Winter difficulties
Despite a slow start to winter it has become a very active North Fork winter. First we had little snow but several days of slick roads, with multiple folks sliding in the ditch.
Blackfeet member's thoughts on PA announcer controversy
I appreciate the words of Columbia Falls Principal, Scott Gaiser in recognizing, “that there is a great deal of work to be done to reestablish your trust and continue a positive relationship with students and staff…
Powers reflects on Legislative Week
“Drinking from a fire hose.” This is the term that I heard many times to describe what it is like to be a new legislator. After spending the past week in Helena at Legislative Week, I have to agree. Since I was app…
A time for rhyme
Another classic G. George Ostrom column...
No headline
To the editor,
The Wolverine Way
After a two-week vacation, I returned to find that the snow had decided to offer a sweet welcome home. So much so that my neighbor called, concerned about which direction we left our snowblower facing. A concern t…
Shooting fish in a barrel
A classic G. George Ostrom column from May, 2005
Let it snow
A black Christmas and a brown New Years. No more in mid-January. Nearly 2 feet of fresh snow at Trail Creek and although the soft powder is settling we keep having more falling and it appears that it is going to sn…