Letters to the Editor
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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,…
Open spaces disappearing
Today I went for a walk. I walked on my sister’s property along the west fence line of the proposed Benches subdivision east of Columbia Falls. I followed a game trail through the thick cattails growing higher than…
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With regards to the recent school bond ballots you have received, I would like to make a pitch for voting “yes,” in favor of this bond. Like many of you, I had really hoped we could upgrade the Ruder and Glacier Ga…
Get out the vote
Many constituents didn’t know what to think about the all mail ballot for the School District 6 bond issue in Columbia Falls. It is the first mail-in ballot in our school district, though several districts across t…
Legion says thanks
We want to thank the generous support from the Flathead. Kind people at the Heritage Days 19th annual Car Show showed their support at the BBQ by donating much-needed to the groups we support. We were able to furni…
Please return the bin
Several years ago, the residents of Glacier Hills, a community within Martin City, realized that actions needed to be implemented to make the entrance to Glacier Hills safer.
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I’m writing to all of the old timers, friends, and everyone. As I see so many of my old friends and classmates slip away from us I would like to hear from others through the Hungry Horse News who remember the way i…
Thoughts on Howe Ridge video
I watched the video the National Park Service recently released of the Howe Ridge Fire. I also read the editorial Chris Pederson wrote concerning this same video. I share his concerns about the failure to identify …
Teacher supports school bond
Columbia Falls Schools needs a new building and renovation. Are we being wise with this community’s money? Why do we need a new building? What about other resources? Are my kids safe at school especially with recen…
Golfers say thanks
On behalf of the board of directors of the Wildcat Golf Association, I would like to thank all of the community members and businesses that made our second annual tournament a great success. Congratulations to the …
Endowment thanks
On behalf of the Wildc/kat Athletic Endowment Association I would like to extend a big THANK YOU to the Columbia Falls community for your attendance and support at the WAEA Auction, barbecue, and golf fundraiser. O…
Lucky to be alive
A few days ago I was struck by a car in the crosswalk at the often chaotic and potentially lethal intersection between the Motel and Cafe in West Glacier. Mike and John from Glacier Raft, and another young guy whos…
Sun Road reconstruction was far from a sure thing
I’d like to congratulate Glacier National Park on completing the Going-to-the-Sun Road rehabilitation.
Traffic is getting to her
Summer is here and I know all of us in the valley are aware of the influx of people from out of town that support our local businesses, our national park, and our communities. I also think most of us are aware of t…
Disagrees with Forest on races in bear country
Flathead Forest Supervisor Chip Weber ignores the advice of his own staff and grizzly bear experts, suggesting we consider all recreational activities to have an equal basis of risk when deciding whether to promote…
Refurbished sign looks great
I would again like to personally thank all the businesses in Hungry Horse and all the individuals who helped financially and with their labor to make the refur…