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,…
Do people choose cars that make them look powerful? Some do
This week we bring you this classic G. George Ostrom column from 2005...
Lessons from the Kennedys
Another classic G. George Ostrom column. This one George picked out from June 1968...
Food Bank thanks
The Columbia Falls Food Bank would like to thank our community for their great support through out this year. You are truly amazing!
Memories of Bush
I met President George H. W. Bush, our 41st President, when he was a former President campaigning in Great Falls in 2000 for his son, then Presidential candidate George W. Bush.
Lions Club says thanks
The Columbia Falls Lions Club would like to thank Century Link in their assistance with lighting up Columbia Falls for Christmas. Thanks to James Luke for giving us Kevin for the day. He is a dedicated careful work…
Lions Club needs members
Dear Community Members,
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A quick thank you to recognize those who participated in what was yet another successful Brunch with Santa fundraiser. We are eternally grateful to everyone who assisted in this wonderful event: the host venue and …
First gray hairs and a growing family, in 1969...
Another classic G. George Ostrom column. This one George picked out from March 1969...
A belated thank you
You would think, as old as I am (81), that I would be wiser and make fewer mistakes. Not so. Just about the time I get a little smug, I stumble and blunder into a boo-boo.
The crabby Christmas tree
Lisa got the spruce budworm last summer. She was a beautiful girl, but I tell ya, once them bugs start gnawing your needles, you’re never quite the same and she wasn’t.
Ostrom, jackpine rodeo and a little Yummy-Slick in 1971
Another classic G. George Ostrom column. This one George picked out from 1971...
California fires a lesson for West Glacier?
A description of the devastating wildfire in California raises similar concerns about public safety in West Glacier as a result of Glacier Park Inc.’s huge RV development with one-entrance-one exit on River Bend Dr…
Kudos to FVCC, Owen Sowerine and the Chinook wind, 1969
Another classic G. George Ostrom column. This one George picked out from 1969...
Thoughts on Thanksgiving and hunting season
Yep, we did it again. More than 100 folks gathered at Sondresson Community Hall to celebrate Thanksgiving. Steve and Christine Berg and Mark and Margaret Heaphy did their usual great job of starting early morning f…
Zinke says new Farm Bill will help with forest management
Within minutes of the deadly Camp Fire’s ignition, several acres were ablaze as fire spotters stood by helplessly. While Capt. Matt McKenzie of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection responded qu…