Century-old magazine

I was looking for an old jacket pattern and found a July 1915 National Geographic in the box. Covers are torn off, and masking tape holds the pages together, but black-and-white photos and texts are good.

Made in Montana ideas ensure ACA will work for families

One of my favorite Montana entrepreneurs is Wheat Montana’s Dean Folkvord. I’m not sure whether Dean voted for Barack Obama, but I doubt it. The thing about Dean, though, is he has a sharp pencil and he does what’s best for his business and his customers. That’s how Wheat Montana blazed the trail for value-added business here in the Treasure State.

For the armchair economists

Many stereotypes have some basis in truth - and in the case of economists, we can, and often do, change our minds about things. But we try not to do it on a daily basis. Yet the events in Europe, the gyrations on Wall Street and the fickle nature of reports on the economy have many of us doing just that.

Community news

Food drive

School news

Perfect attendance

Local man rescues fishermen from frigid reservoir

Matt Mischenko didn't catch any fish at Tiber Reservoir on Saturday, but he is being credited with a far greater accomplishment — saving the life of a fellow fisherman.

Incumbent Rehberg strives for choice seat of House seniority

U.S. Rep. Dennis Rehberg is seeking a third term in the House of Representatives, a term he hopes begins to bear fruit for Montana as he gains more seniority.

Tester talks jobs bill with leaders

Local leaders are hoping to see a lot of good from the jobs bill that was signed by President Obama earlier this week.

Doughnut representation is goal No. 1

By RICHARD HANNERS

Russell D. Giesy

Russell D. Giesy, 90, passed away Oct. 16.

Hill campaign focuses on his work experience

Montana Governor candidate Rick Hill and his running mate, Jon Sonju from Kalispell, are calling on their experience as businessmen and politicians in Montana during their campaign this fall.

County commissioner race: Jordan wants to represent the people

Coram resident and Democratic candidate for the north valley county commissioner seat, Gil Jordan has a pithy way to explain his political philosophy: “Quoting Jim Hightower’s granddaddy, ‘Everyone does better when everyone does better.’”

School district asking for $478,984 high school levy

Court Reports

Curtis M. Tucker, born 1991, charged with felony assault or battery upon certain personnel by BFPD on April 25. Amended to misdemeanor battery.

Tips to starting a business

BONNERS FERRY — Starting a business can be challenging mentally, physically and financially, but with a good idea, a market for the idea, and through planning, it is possible.

State auditor investigating alleged Columbia Falls Ponzi scheme

The Montana State Auditor’s Office has frozen the investment accounts of Catherine Ann “Cathy” Finberg for allegedly investing money without proper registration and mishandling more than $1.3 million in a suspected Ponzi scheme. 

TV translator group continues search for funds

In an attempt to get operation and maintenance costs covered while preparing for the ultimate conversion to digital, the Libby TV Translator Group is trying to find local residents who are willing to contribute to the cause.

FVCC trustees get first look at 2007 budget

Flathead Valley Community College trustees voted to approve the first reading of the preliminary 2007 budget Monday, reflecting about an 8 percent general fund increase to $10.21 million.

Chamber looking for big year

Promoting “Destination Flathead” is the No. 1 agenda item for the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce in 2014.

Russell D. Giesy, 90,

Russell D. Giesy, 90, passed away Oct. 16, 2012.