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,…
Spare the Rod
A classic G. George Ostrom column from Aug. 22, 1989...
Ice and birds
Sunday morning brought a big, bright ball into the sky, retina sizzling. Albeit traumatic, it was a welcomed change from the multiple feet of snow that arrived in the form of thick, fat rain drops splashing like th…
A death in the family
There was a death in the family recently.
Concerned about projects
Two Forest Service timber sales are getting a lot of publicity lately because they have trail construction associated with them. These projects are located in urban interface areas. It’s not sensible to increase pu…
Thanksgiving at Sondreson Hall
Thanksgiving dinner at Sondreson Hall is the biggest North Fork event of the year and is filled with tradition. For many, Many years, Steve Berg and his wife were the hosts. They bought the turkeys and hams, organi…
Sunshine soldiers
A classic George Ostrom column, from June, 1989...
North Fork Women
When family or friends inquire about how things are going with me living up in the woods somewhere near Canada, the answer always goes kind of wonky.
Opposes trail route
I have read numerous articles and listened to several local and national radio broadcasts over the past few months regarding the portion of the Pacific Northwest Trail that traverses the Yaak Valley in northwestern…
Mr. Brown goes to Ireland
Though a “news junkie” I’ve grown deeply weary of the unrelenting impeachment coverage, and so was grateful to escape for a recent vacation to the Emerald Isle of Ireland.
About hypothermia
A classic George Ostrom column, from August, 1989...
Izaak Walton story brought back memories
The Nov. 6th Hungry Horse News’ story about the Izaak Walton Inn brought back memories. Whenever I visit the Inn I am taken back to a winter weekend in 1965 when 30 Methodist youth and two pastors from Columbia Fal…
Tales of 'hunting'
Finally! Spent all of the last week at my cabin “hunting.” Did not actually get out and hunt but had a great time. Saturday, looking out my picture window and watched the mountains, camprobbers, deer, etc. for hour…
About Mein Hut
A classic George Ostrom column, from December, 1962...
Why TIF monies should be used for monument
Last week I brought to our city council’s attention the need for TIF (Tax Increment Financing) funds to finally close the 44 year gap of no signage/no arch at the corner of Highway 2 and Nucleus Avenue. Some concer…
North Fork isn't a free-for-all
I am always surprised at how little some newcomers know about the North Fork when they buy their dream retirement or recreational retreat. You would think they might ask before they buy and maybe even meet with pro…