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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,…
History of the Crooked Tree
I must respond to your article about the Crooked Tree Motel. I was there before it was a motel (one of the few “natives” left here).
Fire in Canada raises concerns, then gone
Another busy, almost hectic week. Drove from Trail Creek to Polebridge to talk to residents who complained of someone shooting in the middle of the night. Interviewed neighbors who said they not only were not shoot…
Grim reapers in gameland
George was unavailable this week, but sent us this article he wrote for Sports Afield in April, 1963:
More news of the Interlocal and kudos to the Heaphys
In the winter, I have to search for something to write about on a weekly basis. In the summer I am often overwhelmed with so much happening I can’t really cover it all. This was one of those weeks.
Thoughts on crowds
Last week we had a story about the crowds on trails along the Sun Road — 50,000 people hiked the Hidden Lake Trail last July alone, Avalanche Lake Trail saw 42,000, the Highline Trail 30,000 and Iceberg Lake Trail …
'Fixing' things
Editor’s note: George is out this week, so we bring you a column from 2009...
Report from the Interlocal
We have been holding Interlocal Meetings for over twenty years now and, in my opinion, the one this week was one of the best ever. Not because I chaired the meeting in my usual inept way.
Concerns about Sperry fire
This letter is written in response to the Review of Fire at Glacier National Park’s Sperry Chalet released by the National Park Service on June 21, 2018. The report was reactive in nature and stressed both what cou…
Worries about fire
The long, wet, cold spring lured us into thinking that at least it would reduce the danger of a major fire season. Now, it looks as if the opposite could be true.
A tribute to Ostrom
Yes, this is where George Ostrom’s column belongs, but this is not George’s column. Twenty years ago, Kalispell was the scene of one of the biggest public birthday parties ever held in the valley. It was quite a pa…
Thoughts on the parade
The fact that there is a Fourth of July Parade at Polebridge is not really new news. The Parade is an annual affair which really has not changed much over the years. The parade is pretty short compared to other par…
Fire prevention helps economy
Nature is one of Montana’s greatest treasures, and wildfire occurs each summer only because we’re so fortunate to live amid millions of acres of unspoiled forests and prairies. Although wildfire plays a natural rol…
Times for Rhymes
Got trail trouble this week up near the wilderness up by Seeley Lake. An outfitter had to euthanize a mule on popular trail number 35 going into the Bob Marshall.
Planners sought for elementary upgrades
Dear Members of the School District Six Community:
Personal hygiene tips
Because of very busy days, I am doing a special Fourth of July column. Bracing myself for my 90th birthday later this month, where plans are for a grand opening signing of my new “Yum Yoodle Snook-Wild Beastie Book…