Round 2 for grade change proposal at Bigfork Middle School

The second reading of a proposed grade change policy for Bigfork Middle School was on last week’s agenda of the Bigfork School Board of Trustees.

Man sentenced for 17 vehicle break-ins

What Grinnell wrote

The September 1901 issue of The Century Magazine featured a story titled “The Crown of the Continent.” That story is credited by most historians as being the highly effective kick-start to setting aside a vast area of the Northern Rockies as a national park. Quotes from the article are widely used in the following years of campaigning for that goal. Grinnell’s words are still cited in books, magazines, papers, and broadcasts dealing with the formation of our magnificent Glacier National Park.

Barbra Winogene N. McIntyre

Barbra Winogene “Jean” N. McIntyre passed away peacefully under hospice care on April 27. Her husband of 69 1/2 years and son were at her side.

Kats defeat Hellgate

Hungry Horse News

Troy Council takes steps to replace backhoe, discusses green bins site

The Troy City Council opened bids at their Nov. 21 meeting for the city’s backhoe that they had previously decided to sell in order to help pay for a replacement, as well as creating a committee to review bids for a new backhoe and approving a loan to pay for it.

My plan to serve Montana in 2018

At the start of the New Year many Montanans make New Year’s resolutions. Maybe it’s to spend time with family, put more money into savings, or enjoy our world-class public lands a little more. As your Senator, my resolution is to continue to bring your input back from the Treasure State to the U.S. Senate.

Yesterdays

60 Years Ago

Are we 'too small to matter' in bailout fiasco?

One of the sore points almost everyone has about the bailout of the banks and companies is that they "are too big to fail." That was probably the most unfortunate choice of words that Bush's Secretary of the Treasury, Henry Paulsen, could have used when he decided to bail out AIG; so what are we — "too small to matter?" People I talk with feel that there is a perfectly legitimate way to handle those companies and that is the bankruptcy route. If it's the only recourse for the little guy, it should be good enough for the big guys.

Yesterdays

60 Years Ago

What Grinnell wrote

The September 1901 issue of The Century Magazine featured a story titled “The Crown of the Continent.” That story is credited by most historians as being the highly effective kick-start to setting aside a vast area of the Northern Rockies as a national park. Quotes from the article are widely used in the following years of campaigning for that goal. Grinnell’s words are still cited in books, magazines, papers, and broadcasts dealing with the formation of our magnificent Glacier National Park.

Tips on making smart tire choices

(BPT) - Choices are good, but sometimes they can be annoying. Case in point is the daily onslaught of trivial-like questions, such as: tall or grande, paper or plastic, regular or unleaded, credit or debit?

Kats blanked 1-0; WF game key to playoff berth

By JOE SOVA / Hungry Horse News

Barbra Winogene N. McIntyre

Barbra Winogene “Jean” N. McIntyre passed away peacefully under hospice care on April 27. Her husband of 69 1/2 years and son were at her side.

Missing hikers found after five days

Missing hikers Neal Peckens and Jason Hiser spent an additional five nights in the backcountry of Glacier National Park than they anticipated. The successful rescue of the hikers is credited to dedicated search and rescue personnel and Peckens and Hiser’s preparation and sense of situational awareness.

Whitefish representative Lieser sponsors 15 bills

Rep. Ed Lieser, D-Whitefish, concedes there will be days of “tough sledding” in his future. As a freshman Democrat heading into a Republican led state House of Representatives, Lieser knows he’ll need bipartisan support to have success on any of the 15 bills he’s sponsoring during the 2013 legislative session.

Students get advice from alumni in Hollywood

It isn’t often that you see a familiar name roll in Hollywood movie credits. But look closely enough, and you’ll catch the name of Columbia Falls native Lindsay Good listed for big-ticket films such as “Eagle Eye” (2008), “Cowboys and Aliens” (2011) and “Date Night” (2012).

The music man of Columbia Falls

His love for music hasn’t waned one bit. Every day, Don Lawrence sits down at his desk in the brightly lit east room of his home in Columbia Falls and writes arrangements.

Future of Great Northern brewery uncertain, building already sold

The future of Great Northern Brewing Company in downtown Whitefish appears to be uncertain.

Letters to the Editor, September 30

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