About Taxes and Tobacco
Sometimes it seems there are government spies hiding behind every bush looking for a new way to get tax money out of the unsuspecting citizens. There are hundreds of adages used to describe the various strategies of those eager collectors. A typical reference is comparing IRS employees to “vultures …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
About Taxes and Tobacco
Sometimes it seems there are government spies hiding behind every bush looking for a new way to get tax money out of the unsuspecting citizens. There are hundreds of adages used to describe the various strategies of those eager collectors. A typical reference is comparing IRS employees to “vultures …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Corruption, in verse
The late Dr. Gordon Edwards was not only an internationally respected scientist and "guru" of Glacier National Park mountain climbers, but he had a deep interest and concern for the social world around him. While he was a combat solider in World War II, he found a poem written by …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Corruption, in verse
The late Dr. Gordon Edwards was not only an internationally respected scientist and "guru" of Glacier National Park mountain climbers, but he had a deep interest and concern for the social world around him. While he was a combat solider in World War II, he found a poem written by …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Regarding marital bliss
Recently read a national survey report that indicated divorce rates are decreasing, and part of the reason is that young folks are waiting longer to get married. Speculation was, "extra time produces wiser choices." Whatever the reasons, that is a pleasing trend. Only five years ago I did a column …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Regarding marital bliss
Recently read a national survey report that indicated divorce rates are decreasing, and part of the reason is that young folks are waiting longer to get married. Speculation was, "extra time produces wiser choices." Whatever the reasons, that is a pleasing trend. Only five years ago I did a column …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
A Clymer bonus
Yes! It always brings a feeling of gratitude when anyone has nice things to say about something presented here in this column of over 50 years, and it is even more gratifying when someone takes the time to give interesting additional information. A fine example of this reader reaction came …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
A Clymer bonus
Yes! It always brings a feeling of gratitude when anyone has nice things to say about something presented here in this column of over 50 years, and it is even more gratifying when someone takes the time to give interesting additional information. A fine example of this reader reaction came …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
911 is not for fun
Just a wild guess but can't help thinking, possibly 25 percent of the "911 calls" do not come close to qualifying as emergencies. "911 is for immediate response from fire, law officers, or medical personnel." From personal experience I've learned a real 911 call will get someone headed your way …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
911 is not for fun
Just a wild guess but can't help thinking, possibly 25 percent of the "911 calls" do not come close to qualifying as emergencies. "911 is for immediate response from fire, law officers, or medical personnel." From personal experience I've learned a real 911 call will get someone headed your way …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Reminders of Clymers
Am looking at the cover of an old Saturday Evening Post for July 30, 1960, which I recently found in my "man den." Good and bad memories here for me. The cover shows visitors crossing the outlet of Lake Josephine in Glacier National Park. It is exquisite in the color …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Reminders of Clymers
Am looking at the cover of an old Saturday Evening Post for July 30, 1960, which I recently found in my "man den." Good and bad memories here for me. The cover shows visitors crossing the outlet of Lake Josephine in Glacier National Park. It is exquisite in the color …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
About changing roots
Discussion occurred last week at Over the Hill Gang coffee hour about reasons there are no famous Norwegian golfers. Two Swedes and two Irishmen are currently listed in a list of 20 best golfers in the world. That conversation brought back painful memories of my discovering at age 55, I …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
About changing roots
Discussion occurred last week at Over the Hill Gang coffee hour about reasons there are no famous Norwegian golfers. Two Swedes and two Irishmen are currently listed in a list of 20 best golfers in the world. That conversation brought back painful memories of my discovering at age 55, I …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Reviewing Antler Antics
e haven't heard much news the last few years about the National Park Service vigorously prosecuting people who remove deer, elk and moose antlers from the parks. Maybe this is due to tighter budgets; however, that has not always been the case. Following is a rundown on the situation back …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Reviewing Antler Antics
e haven't heard much news the last few years about the National Park Service vigorously prosecuting people who remove deer, elk and moose antlers from the parks. Maybe this is due to tighter budgets; however, that has not always been the case. Following is a rundown on the situation back …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Grizzly plop golf, revisited
One of our Over the Hill Gang members, Ron Beard, is an architect engineer living in Washington D.C. but spends much time in the Flathead where family roots go deep. He also plays regular golf in West Glacier. At coffee last week we found Ron didn't know about my famous …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Grizzly plop golf, revisited
One of our Over the Hill Gang members, Ron Beard, is an architect engineer living in Washington D.C. but spends much time in the Flathead where family roots go deep. He also plays regular golf in West Glacier. At coffee last week we found Ron didn't know about my famous …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
About that log
What is most unique about this photo? Is it the fact a squirrel and a white tail buck are eating bird seed together off a log? Well! Maybe? Perhaps because it was taken only 25 feet from our front door? Most unique to me is that log has been lying …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
About that log
What is most unique about this photo? Is it the fact a squirrel and a white tail buck are eating bird seed together off a log? Well! Maybe? Perhaps because it was taken only 25 feet from our front door? Most unique to me is that log has been lying …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Love and loneliness
he quest for companionship is a huge time and money consuming business around the world. In the United States there are thousands of personal queries through just one "search organization" each weekend in many big daily newspapers. The ads seem to be on a grand scale for lonely Montanans and …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Love and loneliness
he quest for companionship is a huge time and money consuming business around the world. In the United States there are thousands of personal queries through just one "search organization" each weekend in many big daily newspapers. The ads seem to be on a grand scale for lonely Montanans and …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Forest fire facts
As I write this on Aug. 7, 2012, twenty-three counties in Montana have been declared “emergency” areas by Gov. Brian Schweitzer, and at his request two counties and the Northern Cheyenne Reservation have been labeled “National Disaster Areas” by President Obama. All this because of raging wild fires. While the …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
A Flathead Olympian
The Olympics have dominated the news as London hosts the 2012 Summer Games. The Brits have done this twice before, and I vividly recall the last time in 1948 because I was serving in the German occupation and our Army newspaper,
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
News for contemplating
One has to wonder if the West Virginia hitchhiker making state and national news this month will change the name of the book he is working on.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
News for contemplating
One has to wonder if the West Virginia hitchhiker making state and national news this month will change the name of the book he is working on.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
News for contemplating
One has to wonder if the West Virginia hitchhiker making state and national news this month will change the name of the book he is working on.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
The Wendy and George team
Something that has never happened before will take place at Flathead Valley Community College at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21. It may not seem a big deal to the average citizen, but it is big to me.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Autos, Alcohol, and Accidents
Sort of a surprise! There on TV from the Montana House floor last week was Representative Alan Hale emotionally ranting about the deplorable attitude of the legislature, “trying to destroy the Montana way of life” by enacting tougher DUI laws. He added, such laws are not just bad for historic …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS AGO
Autos, Alcohol, and Accidents
Sort of a surprise! There on TV from the Montana House floor last week was Representative Alan Hale emotionally ranting about the deplorable attitude of the legislature, “trying to destroy the Montana way of life” by enacting tougher DUI laws. He added, such laws are not just bad for historic …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS AGO
Autos, Alcohol, and Accidents
Sort of a surprise! There on TV from the Montana House floor last week was Representative Alan Hale emotionally ranting about the deplorable attitude of the legislature, “trying to destroy the Montana way of life” by enacting tougher DUI laws. He added, such laws are not just bad for historic …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS AGO
The bully dilemma
Last week in Washington, D.C., there was a national conference on the "bullying problem" which some say has become epidemic, especially among teenagers. It now goes far beyond the age-old school ground stuff because the Internet provides a hiding place for bullies who are also cowards because they can hurt …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
The bully dilemma
Last week in Washington, D.C., there was a national conference on the "bullying problem" which some say has become epidemic, especially among teenagers. It now goes far beyond the age-old school ground stuff because the Internet provides a hiding place for bullies who are also cowards because they can hurt …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
The bully dilemma
Last week in Washington, D.C., there was a national conference on the "bullying problem" which some say has become epidemic, especially among teenagers. It now goes far beyond the age-old school ground stuff because the Internet provides a hiding place for bullies who are also cowards because they can hurt …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Thou shalt not ogle
Going back to work on Radio KGEZ as a broadcaster and forgetting Monday was a holiday caused me to lose track of my writing schedule. That is why I’ve gone back to review a 1995 discussion on the evils of “lustful staring.”
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Thou shalt not ogle
Going back to work on Radio KGEZ as a broadcaster and forgetting Monday was a holiday caused me to lose track of my writing schedule. That is why I’ve gone back to review a 1995 discussion on the evils of “lustful staring.”
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Thou shalt not ogle
Going back to work on Radio KGEZ as a broadcaster and forgetting Monday was a holiday caused me to lose track of my writing schedule. That is why I’ve gone back to review a 1995 discussion on the evils of “lustful staring.”
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Tales of Toelke and Yenne
Hunting season has rolled around again and my two sons, two son-in-laws, and two grandsons are out there valiantly trying to get a little meat for their families. That’s what reminded me of Mary the Mule.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Tales of Toelke and Yenne
Hunting season has rolled around again and my two sons, two son-in-laws, and two grandsons are out there valiantly trying to get a little meat for their families. That’s what reminded me of Mary the Mule.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Tales of Toelke and Yenne
Hunting season has rolled around again and my two sons, two son-in-laws, and two grandsons are out there valiantly trying to get a little meat for their families. That’s what reminded me of Mary the Mule.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Trailwatcher: How to find love
The worldwide Internet generated by computers is now providing an unbelievable source for millions of humans seeking companions ... for honest reasons as well as evil reasons.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Trailwatcher: How to find love
The worldwide Internet generated by computers is now providing an unbelievable source for millions of humans seeking companions ... for honest reasons as well as evil reasons.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Trailwatcher: How to find love
The worldwide Internet generated by computers is now providing an unbelievable source for millions of humans seeking companions ... for honest reasons as well as evil reasons.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Prairie wolves and wool shirts
Never really thought it could happen but it did: “Prairie wolf attacks near The Big Apple.”
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Prairie wolves and wool shirts
Never really thought it could happen but it did: “Prairie wolf attacks near The Big Apple.”
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Prairie wolves and wool shirts
Never really thought it could happen but it did: “Prairie wolf attacks near The Big Apple.”
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Facing Unpleasant Facts
Found a disturbing fact this week during research on "that book" I hope to complete before I hit 90. Soon after WW II in Germany, our Eucon Communications Center had a direct line to the American Graves Registration Corps based at St. Germain, Paris, and the daily traffic concerned the …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Facing Unpleasant Facts
Found a disturbing fact this week during research on "that book" I hope to complete before I hit 90. Soon after WW II in Germany, our Eucon Communications Center had a direct line to the American Graves Registration Corps based at St. Germain, Paris, and the daily traffic concerned the …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Facing unpleasant facts
G. George Ostrom /The Trailwatcher
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
The Norwegian Connection
Do a majority of our United States Senators and Representatives have 'selective amnesia"? That is surely a possibility. In fact, maybe we all do.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
The Norwegian Connection
Do a majority of our United States Senators and Representatives have 'selective amnesia"? That is surely a possibility. In fact, maybe we all do.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
The Norwegian Connection
Do a majority of our United States Senators and Representatives have 'selective amnesia"? That is surely a possibility. In fact, maybe we all do.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
How did we get here?
Every 10 years or so, it is tradition for this columnist to write a brief history of the beautiful valley where we live. It is time again.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
How did we get here?
Every 10 years or so, it is tradition for this columnist to write a brief history of the beautiful valley where we live. It is time again.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
How did we get here?
Every 10 years or so, it is tradition for this columnist to write a brief history of the beautiful valley where we live. It is time again.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
About 'First Wife Iris'
It still comes up all the time, "Why do you call her 'First Wife Iris'?" It started about 45 years ago in this column … just happened. She didn't know what to make of the reference but knew I meant it in an affectionate and humorous way. To enlighten newer …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
About 'First Wife Iris'
It still comes up all the time, "Why do you call her 'First Wife Iris'?" It started about 45 years ago in this column … just happened. She didn't know what to make of the reference but knew I meant it in an affectionate and humorous way. To enlighten newer …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
About 'First Wife Iris'
It still comes up all the time, "Why do you call her 'First Wife Iris'?" It started about 45 years ago in this column … just happened. She didn't know what to make of the reference but knew I meant it in an affectionate and humorous way. To enlighten newer …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
The Tennis Ball Cure?
In all these many years of life, I had never ever heard of "fasciitus", but that is what close family members and friends have diagnosed as my current physical problem. They say it is pronounced "fash-ee-eye-tis." Having decided to go with non-professional diagnosis, it seemed natural to go with non-professional …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
The Tennis Ball Cure?
In all these many years of life, I had never ever heard of "fasciitus", but that is what close family members and friends have diagnosed as my current physical problem. They say it is pronounced "fash-ee-eye-tis." Having decided to go with non-professional diagnosis, it seemed natural to go with non-professional …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
The tennis ball cure?
The Trailwatcher/G. George Ostrom
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Fist Fight With a Griz
Human conversations are amazing in the way odd or forgotten subjects pop up out of nowhere. That's the way it is in my coffee chats with Over the Hill Gangers. Someone last Tuesday recalled the Glacier Park hiker lady who drove an attacking grizzly off her husband by slugging the …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Fist Fight With a Griz
Human conversations are amazing in the way odd or forgotten subjects pop up out of nowhere. That's the way it is in my coffee chats with Over the Hill Gangers. Someone last Tuesday recalled the Glacier Park hiker lady who drove an attacking grizzly off her husband by slugging the …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Fist Fight With a Griz
Human conversations are amazing in the way odd or forgotten subjects pop up out of nowhere. That's the way it is in my coffee chats with Over the Hill Gangers. Someone last Tuesday recalled the Glacier Park hiker lady who drove an attacking grizzly off her husband by slugging the …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
'Jackson Sundown'
Perhaps it might happen, a long dream that I or someone else, would write a book about "Jackson Sundown." A lady from Cody, Wyo., is scheduled to visit this week for help in doing that work. Have talked to her on the phone and she seems sincere and competent.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
'Jackson Sundown'
The Trailwatcher/G. George Ostrom
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
North to California?
Got to thinking about "Wrong Way Corrigan" this week. Remember him? Probably not! Iris "never heard of him" and she's in early seventies. Near as I recall, Corrigan had generated nationwide publicity regarding a daring non-stop solo flight diagonally across the United States from the northeast coast to the southwest …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
North to California?
Got to thinking about "Wrong Way Corrigan" this week. Remember him? Probably not! Iris "never heard of him" and she's in early seventies. Near as I recall, Corrigan had generated nationwide publicity regarding a daring non-stop solo flight diagonally across the United States from the northeast coast to the southwest …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
North to California?
Got to thinking about "Wrong Way Corrigan" this week. Remember him? Probably not! Iris "never heard of him" and she's in early seventies. Near as I recall, Corrigan had generated nationwide publicity regarding a daring non-stop solo flight diagonally across the United States from the northeast coast to the southwest …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Problems of female griz
Grizzlies remain in news, so decided to run this surprising report from Nov. 10, 1999:
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Problems of female griz
Grizzlies remain in news, so decided to run this surprising report from Nov. 10, 1999:
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Problems of female griz
Grizzlies remain in news, so decided to run this surprising report from Nov. 10, 1999:
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Fun With the Chicken Fad
Even knowing man has been to the moon, who out of us commoners could ever imagine such an ultra high tech break-through as "diapers for chickens?" This is surely welcome news for the "Chicken People" of Whitefish.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Fun With the Chicken Fad
Even knowing man has been to the moon, who out of us commoners could ever imagine such an ultra high tech break-through as "diapers for chickens?" This is surely welcome news for the "Chicken People" of Whitefish.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Fun With the Chicken Fad
Even knowing man has been to the moon, who out of us commoners could ever imagine such an ultra high tech break-through as "diapers for chickens?" This is surely welcome news for the "Chicken People" of Whitefish.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
The 'Oldman' bear review
The Trailwatcher / G. George Ostrom
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
The 'Oldman' Bear Review
News release said Rangers used "Mouth-to-nose breathing" on an injured Glacier Park grizzly bear Aug. 14. We'd need a more detailed report to learn if anyone secured the bear's claws and held its mouth shut while that "breathing" business was going on. Whatever the circumstances, count this writer among you …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
The 'Oldman' Bear Review
News release said Rangers used "Mouth-to-nose breathing" on an injured Glacier Park grizzly bear Aug. 14. We'd need a more detailed report to learn if anyone secured the bear's claws and held its mouth shut while that "breathing" business was going on. Whatever the circumstances, count this writer among you …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
About 'Trying Matters'
Was "almost" on a jury one time but defense attorney gave me the "heave ho." Serving on juries is not only a citizen's "right" within our legal system, but also a serious responsibility; however, there are reasons veteran reporters are not often chosen by lawyers in criminal trials … maybe …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
About 'Trying Matters'
Was "almost" on a jury one time but defense attorney gave me the "heave ho." Serving on juries is not only a citizen's "right" within our legal system, but also a serious responsibility; however, there are reasons veteran reporters are not often chosen by lawyers in criminal trials … maybe …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
About 'Trying Matters'
Was "almost" on a jury one time but defense attorney gave me the "heave ho." Serving on juries is not only a citizen's "right" within our legal system, but also a serious responsibility; however, there are reasons veteran reporters are not often chosen by lawyers in criminal trials … maybe …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Cultural Attractions
No one seems to know exactly why certain changes are happening in France and Holland but … there are strange things blowing in the winds of human affairs. Several young Parisian ladies recently told Time Magazine that if you see a woman going topless these days in France, she's probably …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Cultural attractions
The Trailwatcher / G. George Ostrom
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Cultural Attractions
No one seems to know exactly why certain changes are happening in France and Holland but … there are strange things blowing in the winds of human affairs. Several young Parisian ladies recently told Time Magazine that if you see a woman going topless these days in France, she's probably …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
The Last Time I Saw Johnny
The last time I saw Johnny Robischon was 56 years ago … under unusual circumstances. Memories of that complicated event began creeping back last Sunday when his obituary appeared in the paper. John was a good friend and classmate of my younger brother Ritchey, two years younger than I.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
The Last Time I Saw Johnny
The last time I saw Johnny Robischon was 56 years ago … under unusual circumstances. Memories of that complicated event began creeping back last Sunday when his obituary appeared in the paper. John was a good friend and classmate of my younger brother Ritchey, two years younger than I.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
The Last Time I Saw Johnny
The last time I saw Johnny Robischon was 56 years ago … under unusual circumstances. Memories of that complicated event began creeping back last Sunday when his obituary appeared in the paper. John was a good friend and classmate of my younger brother Ritchey, two years younger than I.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Autos, Dingbats and AP
Few years back my car was acting up so drove it to the garage. Relying on my vast mechanical wisdom going back to Model-T Fords, I helpfully told the service manager, "You should probably check the distributor."
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Autos, Dingbats and AP
Few years back my car was acting up so drove it to the garage. Relying on my vast mechanical wisdom going back to Model-T Fords, I helpfully told the service manager, "You should probably check the distributor."
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Autos, Dingbats and AP
Few years back my car was acting up so drove it to the garage. Relying on my vast mechanical wisdom going back to Model-T Fords, I helpfully told the service manager, "You should probably check the distributor."
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Where's the Bears?
Am going to question a few Glacier Park policies this week. Time has come to do my job … again.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Where's the Bears?
Am going to question a few Glacier Park policies this week. Time has come to do my job … again.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Where's the Bears?
Am going to question a few Glacier Park policies this week. Time has come to do my job … again.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
The 'Other' Indian Wars
American Indians, i.e., Native Americans, have a right to harbor ill will against the whites who came to this continent and successfully waged war against them for the ages old reason, "territory." There was never any doubt as to eventual winners because the whites had better weapons and there were …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
The 'Other' Indian Wars
American Indians, i.e., Native Americans, have a right to harbor ill will against the whites who came to this continent and successfully waged war against them for the ages old reason, "territory." There was never any doubt as to eventual winners because the whites had better weapons and there were …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
The 'Other' Indian Wars
G. George Ostrom / The Trailwatcher
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
The Puppy Paternity Suit
Never owned a wire haired terrier before, but we're learning fast … they are agile. "Amy" is 5 years old and can clear three feet standing flat footed or dive through a six-inch crack between fence boards at top speed. She did that this week chasing a black rabbit out …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
The Puppy Paternity Suit
Never owned a wire haired terrier before, but we're learning fast … they are agile. "Amy" is 5 years old and can clear three feet standing flat footed or dive through a six-inch crack between fence boards at top speed. She did that this week chasing a black rabbit out …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
The Puppy Paternity Suit
Never owned a wire haired terrier before, but we're learning fast … they are agile. "Amy" is 5 years old and can clear three feet standing flat footed or dive through a six-inch crack between fence boards at top speed. She did that this week chasing a black rabbit out …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
The Worst Birthday
Some birthdays can never be forgotten … others never recalled. Most of us are like that. "First Wife Iris' gave a big party last year, so I can remember that one pretty well. Since then when people ask, "How are you doing George?" it's been fun to say, "Very good …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
The Worst Birthday
Some birthdays can never be forgotten … others never recalled. Most of us are like that. "First Wife Iris' gave a big party last year, so I can remember that one pretty well. Since then when people ask, "How are you doing George?" it's been fun to say, "Very good …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
The Worst Birthday
The Trailwatcher / G. George Ostrom
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Do Coyotes Bite People?
Coyote attacks on humans was a topic at coffee recently, and that sent me digging for info.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Do Coyotes Bite People?
Coyote attacks on humans was a topic at coffee recently, and that sent me digging for info.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Do Coyotes Bite People?
Coyote attacks on humans was a topic at coffee recently, and that sent me digging for info.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Who Should We Rescue?
Recently attended the 31st annual A.L.E.R.T. Banquet. The ALERT team has documented 1,300 "life salvages." Exactly how many of those would have died is a guestimate, but the known number is in the hundreds. Included are 30 victims of grizzly attacks. Most flights were more routine accidents and illnesses. Annual …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Who Should We Rescue?
Recently attended the 31st annual A.L.E.R.T. Banquet. The ALERT team has documented 1,300 "life salvages." Exactly how many of those would have died is a guestimate, but the known number is in the hundreds. Included are 30 victims of grizzly attacks. Most flights were more routine accidents and illnesses. Annual …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Who Should We Rescue?
Recently attended the 31st annual A.L.E.R.T. Banquet. The ALERT team has documented 1,300 "life salvages." Exactly how many of those would have died is a guestimate, but the known number is in the hundreds. Included are 30 victims of grizzly attacks. Most flights were more routine accidents and illnesses. Annual …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
About Intense Fervor
Most of us have the desire, opportunity and luck to acquire good friends throughout life. I have lost a few of mine through the years but was blessed for having known them and thankfully keep making new ones. Got to pondering the other day … (people over eighty ponder a …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
About Intense Fervor
Most of us have the desire, opportunity and luck to acquire good friends throughout life. I have lost a few of mine through the years but was blessed for having known them and thankfully keep making new ones. Got to pondering the other day … (people over eighty ponder a …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
About Intense Fervor
Most of us have the desire, opportunity and luck to acquire good friends throughout life. I have lost a few of mine through the years but was blessed for having known them and thankfully keep making new ones. Got to pondering the other day … (people over eighty ponder a …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
The Norski Waiting Game
The Trailwatcher / G. George Ostrom
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
The Norski Waiting Game
What happens when a highly motivated Swede tries to sell something expensive to a skeptical reluctant Norwegian? Going to write about that this week.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
The Norski Waiting Game
The Trailwatcher / G. George Ostrom
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
State History Digest
Hundreds of fascinating books are about Montana, but with TV, PCs and cell phones people don't have much time. That's why I've carefully compiled a five-minute state history, starting with President Thomas Jefferson's 1803 "Louisiana Purchase" from Napoleon for 15 mil.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
State History Digest
Hundreds of fascinating books are about Montana, but with TV, PCs and cell phones people don't have much time. That's why I've carefully compiled a five-minute state history, starting with President Thomas Jefferson's 1803 "Louisiana Purchase" from Napoleon for 15 mil.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
State History Digest
Hundreds of fascinating books are about Montana, but with TV, PCs and cell phones people don't have much time. That's why I've carefully compiled a five-minute state history, starting with President Thomas Jefferson's 1803 "Louisiana Purchase" from Napoleon for 15 mil.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Who Should We Hate?
There are many Letters to the Editor these days which seem to me unnecessarily malicious. Feel like mailing a note to such writers telling them, "Some nut is sending letters to the paper and signing your name."
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Who Should We Hate?
There are many Letters to the Editor these days which seem to me unnecessarily malicious. Feel like mailing a note to such writers telling them, "Some nut is sending letters to the paper and signing your name."
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Who Should We Hate?
The Trailwatcher / G. George Ostrom
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Odd News Reviews
There continue to be strange things in the news each week, at least strange to me. Some items seem worth discussing further.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Odd News Reviews
There continue to be strange things in the news each week, at least strange to me. Some items seem worth discussing further.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Odd News Reviews
There continue to be strange things in the news each week, at least strange to me. Some items seem worth discussing further.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Adventures in Liar Land
The Trailwatcher / G. George Ostrom
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Adventures in Liar Land
In the past here we have discussed the possibility that misrepresenting the truth when it doesn't hurt anyone is not a sin deserving the threat of hell fire and brimstone. Can recall writing about serious research being done by social scientists who were studying lying and they made distinctions between …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Adventures in Liar Land
The Trailwatcher / G. George Ostrom
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
A Letter from Rose
YES! Last week's column on economic depressions, and how I see the future, was serious … meant to be. The views were from a man of near 81 years experience speaking to those who don't have that frame of reference. Will try to put some humor in this week, but …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
A Letter from Rose
YES! Last week's column on economic depressions, and how I see the future, was serious … meant to be. The views were from a man of near 81 years experience speaking to those who don't have that frame of reference. Will try to put some humor in this week, but …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
A Letter from Rose
YES! Last week's column on economic depressions, and how I see the future, was serious … meant to be. The views were from a man of near 81 years experience speaking to those who don't have that frame of reference. Will try to put some humor in this week, but …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Why I'm an Optimist
Few Americans remember the "Big Depression" of 1929. It was challenging but working together we recovered quite well. Recall my father losing his good job, car and home. Best job for awhile was Dad getting a dollar a day and gallon of milk working 10- to 12-hour shifts on a …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO
Why I'm an Optimist
Few Americans remember the "Big Depression" of 1929. It was challenging but working together we recovered quite well. Recall my father losing his good job, car and home. Best job for awhile was Dad getting a dollar a day and gallon of milk working 10- to 12-hour shifts on a …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO
Why I'm an Optimist
Few Americans remember the "Big Depression" of 1929. It was challenging but working together we recovered quite well. Recall my father losing his good job, car and home. Best job for awhile was Dad getting a dollar a day and gallon of milk working 10- to 12-hour shifts on a …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO
How to Be Humble
Hold on to your hats! Just awhile back we discussed the problem of RUIs. i.e. horsemen "Riding Under the Influence." Then, scanning an old floppy disk from my news gathering days, look what I found!
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO
How to Be Humble
Hold on to your hats! Just awhile back we discussed the problem of RUIs. i.e. horsemen "Riding Under the Influence." Then, scanning an old floppy disk from my news gathering days, look what I found!
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO
How to Be Humble
Hold on to your hats! Just awhile back we discussed the problem of RUIs. i.e. horsemen "Riding Under the Influence." Then, scanning an old floppy disk from my news gathering days, look what I found!
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO
Montana Anniversary Stuff
Just read a majority of Americans aren't keeping up knowledge of history. That's not good. History is fascinating and here's a quick fix.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO
Montana Anniversary Stuff
Just read a majority of Americans aren't keeping up knowledge of history. That's not good. History is fascinating and here's a quick fix.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO
Montana Anniversary Stuff
Just read a majority of Americans aren't keeping up knowledge of history. That's not good. History is fascinating and here's a quick fix.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO
About Girl Wrestlers
The way I figure it, my youngest grandson had a good reason to be very concerned and confused the Saturday of March 28, 2009. He was facing a dilemma he had not imagined as a first year wrestler. In desperation he asked his father, "What should I do, Dad?"
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO
About Girl Wrestlers
The way I figure it, my youngest grandson had a good reason to be very concerned and confused the Saturday of March 28, 2009. He was facing a dilemma he had not imagined as a first year wrestler. In desperation he asked his father, "What should I do, Dad?"
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO
About Girl Wrestlers
The way I figure it, my youngest grandson had a good reason to be very concerned and confused the Saturday of March 28, 2009. He was facing a dilemma he had not imagined as a first year wrestler. In desperation he asked his father, "What should I do, Dad?"
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO
About the Darlings
The brambles and the bushes around Columbia Falls used to be populated with a clan named Darling. Yep! That was their last name. There are still 11 Darlings in the phone book, but perhaps only one of the originals who personally knows me. Talked to him last week and he …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
About the Darlings
The brambles and the bushes around Columbia Falls used to be populated with a clan named Darling. Yep! That was their last name. There are still 11 Darlings in the phone book, but perhaps only one of the originals who personally knows me. Talked to him last week and he …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
About the Darlings
The brambles and the bushes around Columbia Falls used to be populated with a clan named Darling. Yep! That was their last name. There are still 11 Darlings in the phone book, but perhaps only one of the originals who personally knows me. Talked to him last week and he …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Pasted on the potty
Deliberately glue somebody to the toilet seat? Who'd do a thing like that? I can think of a few people I've met over the years who might have deserved such a fate, but how can you be sure you're going to stick the right person? We've got a case going …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Pasted on the potty
Deliberately glue somebody to the toilet seat? Who'd do a thing like that? I can think of a few people I've met over the years who might have deserved such a fate, but how can you be sure you're going to stick the right person? We've got a case going …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Pasted on the potty
Deliberately glue somebody to the toilet seat? Who'd do a thing like that? I can think of a few people I've met over the years who might have deserved such a fate, but how can you be sure you're going to stick the right person? We've got a case going …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Headlines that lie
Many headline writers on big daily newspaper apparently do not read the stories. And, the bigger the newspaper, the more apt it is to have headlines not matching the story's content.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Headlines that lie
Many headline writers on big daily newspaper apparently do not read the stories. And, the bigger the newspaper, the more apt it is to have headlines not matching the story's content.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Headlines that lie
Many headline writers on big daily newspaper apparently do not read the stories. And, the bigger the newspaper, the more apt it is to have headlines not matching the story's content.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Twenty years ago
2006, about to end this week, was not the best kind of year for my personal family or for my radio family so . . . would prefer going back 20 years to a better one: - REMEMBER 86-
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Twenty years ago
2006, about to end this week, was not the best kind of year for my personal family or for my radio family so . . . would prefer going back 20 years to a better one: - REMEMBER 86-
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Bloopers for Christmas
A column of stolen bloopers is better than what I had started about crime, especially this close to Christmas; so we are running a few more of the student reports collected by Richard Lederer at St. Pauls School. In the first collections we learned Sir Francis Drake had circumcised the …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Bloopers for Christmas
A column of stolen bloopers is better than what I had started about crime, especially this close to Christmas; so we are running a few more of the student reports collected by Richard Lederer at St. Pauls School. In the first collections we learned Sir Francis Drake had circumcised the …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Unbelievable but true stories
Sometimes news stories coming in over the wires, or I should say, "through the computers", are so far out it is difficult believing the facts are correct. Nowadays crazy acts and even crazier statements are getting more common, both in the government and in the citizen world.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Unbelievable but true stories
Sometimes news stories coming in over the wires, or I should say, "through the computers", are so far out it is difficult believing the facts are correct. Nowadays crazy acts and even crazier statements are getting more common, both in the government and in the citizen world.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
About voting and Lutefisk
It is Monday noon as I write this (11/26/06) I'm kinda looney from pain killers and at 2:30 p.m. having an impacted back tooth removed. So! With your blessing I hope … am going back to a column run 10 years ago. O K?
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
About voting and Lutefisk
It is Monday noon as I write this (11/26/06) I'm kinda looney from pain killers and at 2:30 p.m. having an impacted back tooth removed. So! With your blessing I hope … am going back to a column run 10 years ago. O K?
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
The latest Lysistrata
From this column's headline, students of classic Greek Literature will assume this week's writing is about sex. They are right. We're going to discuss the age old power females have used by personally denying sensual delights from males. Sometimes it has worked. Sometimes it hasn't. Sometimes it's funny. Sometimes it's …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
The latest Lysistrata
From this column's headline, students of classic Greek Literature will assume this week's writing is about sex. They are right. We're going to discuss the age old power females have used by personally denying sensual delights from males. Sometimes it has worked. Sometimes it hasn't. Sometimes it's funny. Sometimes it's …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
The latest Lysistrata
From this column's headline, students of classic Greek Literature will assume this week's writing is about sex. They are right. We're going to discuss the age old power females have used by personally denying sensual delights from males. Sometimes it has worked. Sometimes it hasn't. Sometimes it's funny. Sometimes it's …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
The first appendicitis operation
On the wall in one of the County Sheriff's offices is a sign which says, "SUPPORT YOUR SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM—GET LOST!"
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
The first appendicitis operation
On the wall in one of the County Sheriff's offices is a sign which says, "SUPPORT YOUR SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM—GET LOST!"
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
The first appendicitis operation
On the wall in one of the County Sheriff's offices is a sign which says, "SUPPORT YOUR SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM—GET LOST!"
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Calf paths and Whang Doodles
Resting beside a Glacier Park trail last summer, someone in our hiking group remarked, "The guy who picked the route for this trail must have been drunk." He was referring to the manner in which it wandered in and out of ravines, up where it could have stayed level and …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Calf paths and Whang Doodles
Resting beside a Glacier Park trail last summer, someone in our hiking group remarked, "The guy who picked the route for this trail must have been drunk." He was referring to the manner in which it wandered in and out of ravines, up where it could have stayed level and …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell, Kulispel, Calispell
If any of you good readers have wondered like me, "What ever happened to the Kalispell Indians?"… then the following may at least partially answer the question. Sometime in the mid seventies, curiosity got best of me and I went digging in old newspapers, books and government records. Once I …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell, Kulispel, Calispell
If any of you good readers have wondered like me, "What ever happened to the Kalispell Indians?"… then the following may at least partially answer the question. Sometime in the mid seventies, curiosity got best of me and I went digging in old newspapers, books and government records. Once I …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Fifty deer in a tree
Are there more deer here in the Flathead Valley than there were when the first homesteading began in the late twentieth century? I don't know, but there are certainly a lot more whitetails than there were seventy years ago when I was in second grade. I know there are also …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Fifty deer in a tree
Are there more deer here in the Flathead Valley than there were when the first homesteading began in the late twentieth century? I don't know, but there are certainly a lot more whitetails than there were seventy years ago when I was in second grade. I know there are also …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Enough with the honors
It is my wish that friends clearly understand, "George O did not seek nor did he ask for the wonderful things that happened to him last week in Missoula." That said! Please let me share one of the proudest times of my 78 years of life.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Enough with the honors
It is my wish that friends clearly understand, "George O did not seek nor did he ask for the wonderful things that happened to him last week in Missoula." That said! Please let me share one of the proudest times of my 78 years of life.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
The Penn Stohr Airport
"There are old pilots and there are bold pilots, but there are no old bold pilots."
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
The Penn Stohr Airport
"There are old pilots and there are bold pilots, but there are no old bold pilots."
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Why bash America?
For reasons I do not understand, too many of the letter writers these days are not only extremely informed in their opinionated bashing of neighbors, elected officials, and anyone else who doesn't think like they do… but even worse, many are taking pot shots at their homeland, the U.S.A. Part …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Why bash America?
For reasons I do not understand, too many of the letter writers these days are not only extremely informed in their opinionated bashing of neighbors, elected officials, and anyone else who doesn't think like they do… but even worse, many are taking pot shots at their homeland, the U.S.A. Part …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Painless griz bites
Last Sunday my son Shannon and I spent a couple of hours in a grizzly jam on Many Glacier Road. Talk with visitors led to topic of griz attacks and how much pain is involved. That reminded me of this article I did ten years ago:
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Painless griz bites
Last Sunday my son Shannon and I spent a couple of hours in a grizzly jam on Many Glacier Road. Talk with visitors led to topic of griz attacks and how much pain is involved. That reminded me of this article I did ten years ago:
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Laughs with Lederer
Very few teachers in grade, high, or colleges save their student's class reports but Richard Lederer began doing that many years ago and maybe he has earned more money from his columns and books than from teaching school. Two books are called "Anguished English." Several years ago before Lederer got …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Laughs with Lederer
Very few teachers in grade, high, or colleges save their student's class reports but Richard Lederer began doing that many years ago and maybe he has earned more money from his columns and books than from teaching school. Two books are called "Anguished English." Several years ago before Lederer got …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
The class of '46
Had an operation on eyelids August 30 to restore lost peripheral vision. Naturally there was some swelling and bruising. Daughter Wendy said it looked like I had been in a bar fight. To have an interesting comeback for people who inquired about my condition, I began telling everyone the doctor …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
The class of '46
Had an operation on eyelids August 30 to restore lost peripheral vision. Naturally there was some swelling and bruising. Daughter Wendy said it looked like I had been in a bar fight. To have an interesting comeback for people who inquired about my condition, I began telling everyone the doctor …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Apology to Christina
Updated report about the opera singer, Julie Kierstine, who sang for us on Mt. Oberlin, August 3. She did send me a CD and her voice is world class operatic soprano. Yes, I do plan to take it up on Mt. Oberlin for a concert this fall. Bob Z took …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Apology to Christina
Updated report about the opera singer, Julie Kierstine, who sang for us on Mt. Oberlin, August 3. She did send me a CD and her voice is world class operatic soprano. Yes, I do plan to take it up on Mt. Oberlin for a concert this fall. Bob Z took …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Memories of Spotted Bear
The weekend of July the 20th, (1985) was a biggy at Spotted Bear Ranger Station for dozens of us who had been associated with that wilderness outpost of the U.S. Forest Service. When I first got the written invite to the dedication of the new log Ranger Station, I felt …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Memories of Spotted Bear
The weekend of July the 20th, (1985) was a biggy at Spotted Bear Ranger Station for dozens of us who had been associated with that wilderness outpost of the U.S. Forest Service. When I first got the written invite to the dedication of the new log Ranger Station, I felt …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Memories of Spotted Bear
The weekend of July the 20th, (1985) was a biggy at Spotted Bear Ranger Station for dozens of us who had been associated with that wilderness outpost of the U.S. Forest Service. When I first got the written invite to the dedication of the new log Ranger Station, I felt …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Beautiful music in the wild
Strange and exotic things can happen in the high places. On the morning of Aug. 3, two members of The Thursday Over the Hill Gang were working their way with me up the second tier of waterfalls near the base of Mount Oberlin midst one of Glacier Park's most beautiful …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Beautiful music in the wild
Strange and exotic things can happen in the high places. On the morning of Aug. 3, two members of The Thursday Over the Hill Gang were working their way with me up the second tier of waterfalls near the base of Mount Oberlin midst one of Glacier Park's most beautiful …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Beautiful music in the wild
Strange and exotic things can happen in the high places. On the morning of Aug. 3, two members of The Thursday Over the Hill Gang were working their way with me up the second tier of waterfalls near the base of Mount Oberlin midst one of Glacier Park's most beautiful …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Our Busybody World
I was just kidding when I told management at the Summit Health Club I was going to resign if they didn't get a "Smoking Room."
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Our Busybody World
I was just kidding when I told management at the Summit Health Club I was going to resign if they didn't get a "Smoking Room."
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Our Busybody World
I was just kidding when I told management at the Summit Health Club I was going to resign if they didn't get a "Smoking Room."
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
The Yoom Yoogle Snook-Wild Beastie Book
Cold sober! A few years back I woke in the night with a poem running through my brain. It wouldn't go away. Finally had to get up and write it down to get some sleep. Upon arising, more little poems came out and I picked photos to go with each. …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
The Yoom Yoogle Snook-Wild Beastie Book
Cold sober! A few years back I woke in the night with a poem running through my brain. It wouldn't go away. Finally had to get up and write it down to get some sleep. Upon arising, more little poems came out and I picked photos to go with each. …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
No rest for the weary
To have understanding of how things got out of control for me last week, you need a little background. We'll go back about 30 days.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
No rest for the weary
To have understanding of how things got out of control for me last week, you need a little background. We'll go back about 30 days.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
A fence or an ambulance?
The Highline Trail to Granite Park was opened June 19th this year and this is the first time in quite awhile the "Over the Hill Gang" didn't dig it out. That trail may be the finest mountain hike in America…or even the world, but it can be a bit scary …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
A fence or an ambulance?
The Highline Trail to Granite Park was opened June 19th this year and this is the first time in quite awhile the "Over the Hill Gang" didn't dig it out. That trail may be the finest mountain hike in America…or even the world, but it can be a bit scary …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Getting Unstressed
It is time for another column, and I couldn't come up with anything last night. Maybe I've got stress. I must have stress. That's about all a person can read about nowadays. The way it seems to work out, rich folks go to psychiatrists, government employees get free stress clinics, …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Getting Unstressed
It is time for another column, and I couldn't come up with anything last night. Maybe I've got stress. I must have stress. That's about all a person can read about nowadays. The way it seems to work out, rich folks go to psychiatrists, government employees get free stress clinics, …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Dreaming sounds
There was a mountain near my grandma's ranch where we kids used to ride our saddle horses. The Northern Pacific ran through the deep canyons of the Clark Fork and Flathead rivers to the south, so if the wind was right we could hear the haunting whistles of the big …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Dreaming sounds
There was a mountain near my grandma's ranch where we kids used to ride our saddle horses. The Northern Pacific ran through the deep canyons of the Clark Fork and Flathead rivers to the south, so if the wind was right we could hear the haunting whistles of the big …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Tourist season
National Park Service officials today confirmed reports of the shooting of two tourists in Yellowstone Park early this season. The shootings were authorized under a newly implemented policy to protect bears.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Tourist season
National Park Service officials today confirmed reports of the shooting of two tourists in Yellowstone Park early this season. The shootings were authorized under a newly implemented policy to protect bears.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Bear Spray for turkeys
This is the wild turkey mating season. At least that is what it seemed like last week along Whitefish Stage where I saw four gobblers strutting their stuff. Don't forget that earlier this year we had several reports of local people being threatened by the male gobblers. One man from …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Bear Spray for turkeys
This is the wild turkey mating season. At least that is what it seemed like last week along Whitefish Stage where I saw four gobblers strutting their stuff. Don't forget that earlier this year we had several reports of local people being threatened by the male gobblers. One man from …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Sounds in the night?
Luckily, Iris is not like Dagwood Bumstead's wife. She does not wake me in the middle of the night to investigate strange noises coming from somewhere in our darkened home. Perhaps she is enough younger than I that she never lived in a home without electricity. Houses at night sounded …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Sounds in the night?
Luckily, Iris is not like Dagwood Bumstead's wife. She does not wake me in the middle of the night to investigate strange noises coming from somewhere in our darkened home. Perhaps she is enough younger than I that she never lived in a home without electricity. Houses at night sounded …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Sounds in the night?
Luckily, Iris is not like Dagwood Bumstead's wife. She does not wake me in the middle of the night to investigate strange noises coming from somewhere in our darkened home. Perhaps she is enough younger than I that she never lived in a home without electricity. Houses at night sounded …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Old maid maternity coverage
Last week was a good one for me getting to hold a baby. On two different days that opportunity presented itself. One of the babies got mad, scared, or both—but the other one let me hold him for several minutes.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Old maid maternity coverage
Last week was a good one for me getting to hold a baby. On two different days that opportunity presented itself. One of the babies got mad, scared, or both—but the other one let me hold him for several minutes.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 18 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Who was Bill Yenne?
It was 12 years ago when we lost Bill, but it doesn't seem that long. Guess that's why I was so surprised last Thursday during a bull session with young adult hikers I met up on the Sun Highway. One of them asked, "Who was Bill Yenne?"
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS AGO
Who was Bill Yenne?
It was 12 years ago when we lost Bill, but it doesn't seem that long. Guess that's why I was so surprised last Thursday during a bull session with young adult hikers I met up on the Sun Highway. One of them asked, "Who was Bill Yenne?"
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS AGO
Burglar bashing
A guy who spins yarns on the radio weekday mornings then writes a newspaper column every Thursday and keeps doing that for 45 years … is bound to become occasionally confused about what stories he has told, and where. This is more true after his age goes over 75. That …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS AGO
Burglar bashing
A guy who spins yarns on the radio weekday mornings then writes a newspaper column every Thursday and keeps doing that for 45 years … is bound to become occasionally confused about what stories he has told, and where. This is more true after his age goes over 75. That …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS AGO
Burglar bashing
A guy who spins yarns on the radio weekday mornings then writes a newspaper column every Thursday and keeps doing that for 45 years … is bound to become occasionally confused about what stories he has told, and where. This is more true after his age goes over 75. That …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS AGO
Bacheloring advice for old guys
Maybe 12 years since Iris has left me alone for more than a day or two, so I got to wondering what it is like to be a bachelor…then stumbled across a 1994 report which has valuable ideas for married men facing a little time alone.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS AGO
Bacheloring advice for old guys
Maybe 12 years since Iris has left me alone for more than a day or two, so I got to wondering what it is like to be a bachelor…then stumbled across a 1994 report which has valuable ideas for married men facing a little time alone.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS AGO
Bacheloring advice for old guys
Maybe 12 years since Iris has left me alone for more than a day or two, so I got to wondering what it is like to be a bachelor…then stumbled across a 1994 report which has valuable ideas for married men facing a little time alone.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS AGO
Weather guesser guide
First it was here, then it was retracted. Now the "U.S. Weather Bureau's wind chill factor" is back. This means there are millions of younger folks who don't know the story behind this "chill factor" business. Today's column will help everyone see the situation clearly.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS AGO
Weather guesser guide
First it was here, then it was retracted. Now the "U.S. Weather Bureau's wind chill factor" is back. This means there are millions of younger folks who don't know the story behind this "chill factor" business. Today's column will help everyone see the situation clearly.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS AGO
Like there I you know was
Spent too much time last weekend watching the basketball playoffs to the "Final Four." Saw some amazing athletics but it detracted from the game's excellence to hear so many young people during the interviews who were unable to express ideas in even simple English. That reminded me of a piece …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Like there I you know was
Spent too much time last weekend watching the basketball playoffs to the "Final Four." Saw some amazing athletics but it detracted from the game's excellence to hear so many young people during the interviews who were unable to express ideas in even simple English. That reminded me of a piece …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Like there I you know was
Spent too much time last weekend watching the basketball playoffs to the "Final Four." Saw some amazing athletics but it detracted from the game's excellence to hear so many young people during the interviews who were unable to express ideas in even simple English. That reminded me of a piece …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Bears, barristers and booze
We are not going to mention her name here because we "sorta" feel sorry for her. On the other hand, her lawyer's name should be used because that is the person we hunters are all disgusted with; however the AP stories last week didn't carry the attorney's name. I'm talking …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Bears, barristers and booze
We are not going to mention her name here because we "sorta" feel sorry for her. On the other hand, her lawyer's name should be used because that is the person we hunters are all disgusted with; however the AP stories last week didn't carry the attorney's name. I'm talking …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Bears, barristers and booze
We are not going to mention her name here because we "sorta" feel sorry for her. On the other hand, her lawyer's name should be used because that is the person we hunters are all disgusted with; however the AP stories last week didn't carry the attorney's name. I'm talking …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Fall 714 miles per hour?
Captain Kittinger "reached a record speed of 614 miles per hour" while falling over 16 miles from a balloon in 1960, at Tularosa, New Mexico. That is what I, George Ostrom, said in this very column last week. Ironically, the Wall Street Journal has just done a story on falling …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Fall 714 miles per hour?
Captain Kittinger "reached a record speed of 614 miles per hour" while falling over 16 miles from a balloon in 1960, at Tularosa, New Mexico. That is what I, George Ostrom, said in this very column last week. Ironically, the Wall Street Journal has just done a story on falling …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Fall 714 miles per hour?
Captain Kittinger "reached a record speed of 614 miles per hour" while falling over 16 miles from a balloon in 1960, at Tularosa, New Mexico. That is what I, George Ostrom, said in this very column last week. Ironically, the Wall Street Journal has just done a story on falling …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Falling information
I read this morning that the seventh is the most dangerous building floor for a cat to fall from. The article said that more cats live through a fall from eighth, ninth and tenth stories than from number seven. Personally, I doubt it; however there are incidents of cats falling …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Falling information
I read this morning that the seventh is the most dangerous building floor for a cat to fall from. The article said that more cats live through a fall from eighth, ninth and tenth stories than from number seven. Personally, I doubt it; however there are incidents of cats falling …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Lions and bison and bears
"Shocking!" That is what someone said about the column last week where we talked about 650 murders per year in Detroit. Mentioned was the fact that other big cities vie annually with Detroit for establishing violent crime records and we all know that Washington D.C. is always near the top. …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Lions and bison and bears
"Shocking!" That is what someone said about the column last week where we talked about 650 murders per year in Detroit. Mentioned was the fact that other big cities vie annually with Detroit for establishing violent crime records and we all know that Washington D.C. is always near the top. …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Bullet-proof underwear
It is mandatory now. It wasn't 20 years ago. When you see a local uniformed sheriff's deputy, highway patrolman, or city policeman these days, you can bet your bottom dollar he…or she, is wearing a Kevlar vest.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Bullet-proof underwear
It is mandatory now. It wasn't 20 years ago. When you see a local uniformed sheriff's deputy, highway patrolman, or city policeman these days, you can bet your bottom dollar he…or she, is wearing a Kevlar vest.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Names and nonsense
Among dozens of entries on the Sheriff's log for last Sunday was one where an irate citizen called in to report the theft of firewood. While reviewing the logs on Monday with the media, the sheriff was asked by a reporter what the thief would be charged with. Another reporter …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Names and nonsense
Among dozens of entries on the Sheriff's log for last Sunday was one where an irate citizen called in to report the theft of firewood. While reviewing the logs on Monday with the media, the sheriff was asked by a reporter what the thief would be charged with. Another reporter …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Nix on the 'pre-nups'
Wild, conservative, genius Bill O'Riley this week was on his talk show giving hailcolumbia to the concept of marriage between homosexuals and during the phone call discussions he told an avowed bachelor that marriage might work for him if he wrote up some good "prenuptial conditions." That reminded me of …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Nix on the 'pre-nups'
Wild, conservative, genius Bill O'Riley this week was on his talk show giving hailcolumbia to the concept of marriage between homosexuals and during the phone call discussions he told an avowed bachelor that marriage might work for him if he wrote up some good "prenuptial conditions." That reminded me of …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Nix on the 'pre-nups'
Wild, conservative, genius Bill O'Riley this week was on his talk show giving hailcolumbia to the concept of marriage between homosexuals and during the phone call discussions he told an avowed bachelor that marriage might work for him if he wrote up some good "prenuptial conditions." That reminded me of …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
How to tip a cow
One newspaper's bumper sticker of the week said, "Excuse me for driving so close in front of you."
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
How to tip a cow
One newspaper's bumper sticker of the week said, "Excuse me for driving so close in front of you."
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
How to tip a cow
One newspaper's bumper sticker of the week said, "Excuse me for driving so close in front of you."
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Plots and pussycats
He said, "Oh what tangled webs we weave, when first we practice to deceive."
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Plots and pussycats
He said, "Oh what tangled webs we weave, when first we practice to deceive."
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Plots and pussycats
He said, "Oh what tangled webs we weave, when first we practice to deceive."
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Crying about 'spying'
If the National Security Agency of the United States of America would like to do some snooping into my private or public military, social, or political activities related to our country's security, they are welcome to it. Maybe a few Americans have something to hide. Most of us, including George …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Crying about 'spying'
If the National Security Agency of the United States of America would like to do some snooping into my private or public military, social, or political activities related to our country's security, they are welcome to it. Maybe a few Americans have something to hide. Most of us, including George …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Crying about 'spying'
If the National Security Agency of the United States of America would like to do some snooping into my private or public military, social, or political activities related to our country's security, they are welcome to it. Maybe a few Americans have something to hide. Most of us, including George …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Remembering a selfish year
Last column for year 2005. As most of you know, the year just past was a tough one for my family and for me but we are carrying on with positive hopes and energy. That it is not just the best way to handle the loss of a loved one…it …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Remembering a selfish year
Last column for year 2005. As most of you know, the year just past was a tough one for my family and for me but we are carrying on with positive hopes and energy. That it is not just the best way to handle the loss of a loved one…it …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Remembering a selfish year
Last column for year 2005. As most of you know, the year just past was a tough one for my family and for me but we are carrying on with positive hopes and energy. That it is not just the best way to handle the loss of a loved one…it …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
The price of road rage
Is road rage finger waving stupid? There is at least one guy in Utah who will not be making the standard gesture at other drivers for a long time.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
The price of road rage
Is road rage finger waving stupid? There is at least one guy in Utah who will not be making the standard gesture at other drivers for a long time.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
The price of road rage
Is road rage finger waving stupid? There is at least one guy in Utah who will not be making the standard gesture at other drivers for a long time.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
The missing lynx
First wife Iris likes to get things done "NOW!" She does not even understand the concept of "procrastination." In fact, Iris thinks people who habitually postpone any kind of a chore until "later," should be punished…but she married me anyway.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
The missing lynx
First wife Iris likes to get things done "NOW!" She does not even understand the concept of "procrastination." In fact, Iris thinks people who habitually postpone any kind of a chore until "later," should be punished…but she married me anyway.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
The missing lynx
First wife Iris likes to get things done "NOW!" She does not even understand the concept of "procrastination." In fact, Iris thinks people who habitually postpone any kind of a chore until "later," should be punished…but she married me anyway.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Selling 'Mindless Drivel'
The fun of writing columns and books, speaking at conventions and shooting the bull on the radio, has a downside. Many people communicate by fax, phone, letter, or e-mail and I just love that; BUT then! they want me to reply. Don't like that. Selfish? Pig Headed? Lazy? Yes, most …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Selling 'Mindless Drivel'
The fun of writing columns and books, speaking at conventions and shooting the bull on the radio, has a downside. Many people communicate by fax, phone, letter, or e-mail and I just love that; BUT then! they want me to reply. Don't like that. Selfish? Pig Headed? Lazy? Yes, most …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Selling 'Mindless Drivel'
The fun of writing columns and books, speaking at conventions and shooting the bull on the radio, has a downside. Many people communicate by fax, phone, letter, or e-mail and I just love that; BUT then! they want me to reply. Don't like that. Selfish? Pig Headed? Lazy? Yes, most …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
How old is a bear?
A local troublemaker once asked my son, "How long has your dad been out of work?" The boy replied, "Nobody knows. We can't find his birth certificate."
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
How old is a bear?
A local troublemaker once asked my son, "How long has your dad been out of work?" The boy replied, "Nobody knows. We can't find his birth certificate."
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
How old is a bear?
A local troublemaker once asked my son, "How long has your dad been out of work?" The boy replied, "Nobody knows. We can't find his birth certificate."
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Michelle Lynn Ostrom
Though she had her 37th birthday on the eighth of this month, my beautiful daughter-in-law looked like a child when she died last week in her husband's arms.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Michelle Lynn Ostrom
Though she had her 37th birthday on the eighth of this month, my beautiful daughter-in-law looked like a child when she died last week in her husband's arms.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Michelle Lynn Ostrom
Though she had her 37th birthday on the eighth of this month, my beautiful daughter-in-law looked like a child when she died last week in her husband's arms.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Remembering Rancid Crabtree
Could Rancid Crabtree have been right about avoiding baths in order to build up "the protective crust?"
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Remembering Rancid Crabtree
Could Rancid Crabtree have been right about avoiding baths in order to build up "the protective crust?"
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Remembering Rancid Crabtree
Could Rancid Crabtree have been right about avoiding baths in order to build up "the protective crust?"
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
The 'deer widows' curse
Letters to the editor are part of the entertainment within weekly and daily newspapers. Quite a few of the letters are "shoot from the hip" opinions that become a telling and sometimes shocking look at our fellow human beings, short on facts or common sense, yet displaying wild and colorful …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
The Deer Widow's curse
Letters to the Editor are part of the entertainment within weekly and daily newspapers. Quite a few of the letters are "shoot from the hip" opinions that become a telling…and sometimes shocking look at our fellow human beings, short on facts or common sense yet displaying wild and colorful imaginations.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
The 'deer widows' curse
Letters to the editor are part of the entertainment within weekly and daily newspapers. Quite a few of the letters are "shoot from the hip" opinions that become a telling and sometimes shocking look at our fellow human beings, short on facts or common sense, yet displaying wild and colorful …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Crazy contracts
One cannot reasonably expect answers to why or where from the human mind comes the inspiration for great poetry, invention of the wheel, sliced bread, Beethoven's 5th Symphony, or this week's column.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Crazy contracts
One cannot reasonably expect answers to why or where from the human mind comes the inspiration for great poetry, invention of the wheel, sliced bread, Beethoven's 5th Symphony, or this week's column.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Crazy contracts
One cannot reasonably expect answers to why or where from the human mind comes the inspiration for great poetry, invention of the wheel, sliced bread, Beethoven's 5th Symphony, or this week's column.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
How to punish a car
I will not soon forget the night in 1951 when the Missoula police called the Smokejumper barracks to tell me they had "one of my men," Al Cassieri, in jail.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
How to punish a car
I will not soon forget the night in 1951 when the Missoula police called the Smokejumper barracks to tell me they had "one of my men," Al Cassieri, in jail.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
How to punish a car
I will not soon forget the night in 1951 when the Missoula police called the Smokejumper barracks to tell me they had "one of my men," Al Cassieri, in jail.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
One more grizzly tale
Chris and Mindy Honcoop met a pair of grizzly bears last week that did not yield them the right-of-way, so they curled up and played dead on the Grinnell Trail because that seemed their only option.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
One more grizzly tale
Chris and Mindy Honcoop met a pair of grizzly bears last week that did not yield them the right-of-way, so they curled up and played dead on the Grinnell Trail because that seemed their only option.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
One more grizzly tale
Chris and Mindy Honcoop met a pair of grizzly bears last week that did not yield them the right-of-way, so they curled up and played dead on the Grinnell Trail because that seemed their only option.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
About those whiskers
Quite often people who haven't lived here a long time want to know how come I don't look like that caricature drawing which appears at the head of this column.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
About those whiskers
Quite often people who haven't lived here a long time want to know how come I don't look like that caricature drawing which appears at the head of this column.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
About those whiskers
Quite often people who haven't lived here a long time want to know how come I don't look like that caricature drawing which appears at the head of this column.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
An amazing rescue
There was a praying . . . as the critically injured man was brought down from the sky, dangling 150 feet below the big red copter. It was a tense time as the ALERT crew skillfully . . . daringly . . . plucked the bear victims from a narrow …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
An amazing rescue
There was a praying . . . as the critically injured man was brought down from the sky, dangling 150 feet below the big red copter. It was a tense time as the ALERT crew skillfully . . . daringly . . . plucked the bear victims from a narrow …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
An amazing rescue
There was a praying . . . as the critically injured man was brought down from the sky, dangling 150 feet below the big red copter. It was a tense time as the ALERT crew skillfully . . . daringly . . . plucked the bear victims from a narrow …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
'The Park' through others' eyes
Letters from readers, listeners, and hiking acquaintances are one of the treasured bonuses of my lifestyle. The wondrous part of the world we live in becomes even more precious when we see how others are enriched by even a brief visit. Let me share a few examples:
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
'The Park' through others' eyes
Letters from readers, listeners, and hiking acquaintances are one of the treasured bonuses of my lifestyle. The wondrous part of the world we live in becomes even more precious when we see how others are enriched by even a brief visit. Let me share a few examples:
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
'The Park' through others' eyes
Letters from readers, listeners, and hiking acquaintances are one of the treasured bonuses of my lifestyle. The wondrous part of the world we live in becomes even more precious when we see how others are enriched by even a brief visit. Let me share a few examples:
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
New tissue issue
The opening paragraph from a news story on the AP wire for July 22 really got my attention. This is verbatim. I am not making this up.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
New tissue issue
The opening paragraph from a news story on the AP wire for July 22 really got my attention. This is verbatim. I am not making this up.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
New tissue issue
The opening paragraph from a news story on the AP Wire for July 22 really got my attention. This is verbatim.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Out of wedlock
Two weeks ago on July 21, serious hiking and climbing enthusiasts from all over North America gathered at St. Mary to honor the memory of our fallen hero, Dr. Gordon Edwards. During testimony about his varied and exciting life, there was a short mention made of his association with the …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Out of wedlock
Two weeks ago on July 21, serious hiking and climbing enthusiasts from all over North America gathered at St. Mary to honor the memory of our fallen hero, Dr. Gordon Edwards. During testimony about his varied and exciting life, there was a short mention made of his association with the …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Out of wedlock
Two weeks ago on July 21, serious hiking and climbing enthusiasts from all over North America gathered at St. Mary to honor the memory of our fallen hero, Dr. Gordon Edwards. During testimony about his varied and exciting life, there was a short mention made of his association with the …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Let 'er burn
In 11 years while fighting forest fires all over the west, not once did anyone ever bring me a port-a-potty.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Let 'er burn
In 11 years while fighting forest fires all over the west, not once did anyone ever bring me a port-a-potty.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Let 'er burn
In 11 years while fighting forest fires all over the west, not once did anyone ever bring me a port-a-potty.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
A poem penned
Impossible as it seems, there have been two semis driven over Going to the Sun Highway. I remember both insane-illegal incidents but not dates.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
A poem penned
Impossible as it seems, there have been two semis driven over Going to the Sun Highway. I remember both insane-illegal incidents but not dates.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
A poem penned
Impossible as it seems, there have been two semis driven over Going to the Sun Highway. I remember both insane-illegal incidents but not dates.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Unlikely Grizzly stories
Yes! Grizzly bears have been in the news lately. Editor Chris wrote about them last week and got good pictures. He also told of the pretty lady from Ireland who accidentally got hit with pepper spray during that encounter (June 30) involving The Over the Hill Gang on the Highline …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Unlikely Grizzly stories
Yes! Grizzly bears have been in the news lately. Editor Chris wrote about them last week and got good pictures. He also told of the pretty lady from Ireland who accidentally got hit with pepper spray during that encounter (June 30) involving The Over the Hill Gang on the Highline …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Unlikely Grizzly stories
Yes! Grizzly bears have been in the news lately. Editor Chris wrote about them last week and got good pictures. He also told of the pretty lady from Ireland who accidentally got hit with pepper spray during that encounter (June 30) involving The Over the Hill Gang on the Highline …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
About bear spray and babies
There have been eleven people killed by grizzly bears in Glacier National Park since that shocking "Night of the Grizzlies" in August 1967.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
About bear spray and babies
There have been eleven people killed by grizzly bears in Glacier National Park since that shocking "Night of the Grizzlies" in August 1967.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
About bear spray and babies
There have been eleven people killed by grizzly bears in Glacier National Park since that shocking "Night of the Grizzlies" in August 1967.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
A long ago mistake
Exactly one year ago we read about a young George Ostrom editing a school newspaper at the Flathead Mine in 1941. Remember?
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
A long ago mistake
Exactly one year ago we read about a young George Ostrom editing a school newspaper at the Flathead Mine in 1941. Remember?
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
A long ago mistake
Exactly one year ago we read about a young George Ostrom editing a school newspaper at the Flathead Mine in 1941. Remember?
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Women drivers unveiled
"Women at the wheel create situations for sinful temptation." That is the declaration of "senior clerics" who in many Islamic countries have the power to make declarations in the form of edicts, even though the laws of Saudi Arabia do not stop women from driving, nor do the books of …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Women drivers unveiled
"Women at the wheel create situations for sinful temptation." That is the declaration of "senior clerics" who in many Islamic countries have the power to make declarations in the form of edicts, even though the laws of Saudi Arabia do not stop women from driving, nor do the books of …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Women drivers unveiled
"Women at the wheel create situations for sinful temptation." That is the declaration of "senior clerics" who in many Islamic countries have the power to make declarations in the form of edicts, even though the laws of Saudi Arabia do not stop women from driving, nor do the books of …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
The warrior Hackworth
Colonel David Hackworth was buried at Arlington Memorial Cemetery on May 31. I didn't know Hack really well but spent enough time with him to know he was not just one helluva warrior but also a deeply committed crusader.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
The warrior Hackworth
Colonel David Hackworth was buried at Arlington Memorial Cemetery on May 31. I didn't know Hack really well but spent enough time with him to know he was not just one helluva warrior but also a deeply committed crusader.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
The warrior Hackworth
Colonel David Hackworth was buried at Arlington Memorial Cemetery on May 31. I didn't know Hack really well but spent enough time with him to know he was not just one helluva warrior but also a deeply committed crusader.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Orphan foxes and red tape
Barely missed getting arrested this past week while trying to be a "good guy."
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Orphan foxes and red tape
Barely missed getting arrested this past week while trying to be a "good guy."
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Orphan foxes and red tape
Barely missed getting arrested this past week while trying to be a "good guy."
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Letter from a Glacier Family
There are many families who wrap their lives around the soaring peaks of Glacier National Park.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Letter from a Glacier Family
There are many families who wrap their lives around the soaring peaks of Glacier National Park.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Letter from a Glacier Family
There are many families who wrap their lives around the soaring peaks of Glacier National Park.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Judged by a jalopy?
Do you believe people drive cars which reveal their individual personalities and character? This week's Parade Magazine has an article that says so. Among other things, it states " . . . 25 percent of people choose cars that make them feel powerful. They go for the big engines, the …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Judged by a jalopy?
Do you believe people drive cars which reveal their individual personalities and character? This week's Parade Magazine has an article that says so. Among other things, it states " . . . 25 percent of people choose cars that make them feel powerful. They go for the big engines, the …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Judged by a jalopy?
Do you believe people drive cars which reveal their individual personalities and character? This week's Parade Magazine has an article that says so. Among other things, it states " . . . 25 percent of people choose cars that make them feel powerful. They go for the big engines, the …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
A better sin tax
Is prostitution "live entertainment?" The state of Nevada passed a bill in its last session taxing "live entertainment" but did not include the very profitable sporting houses. (There are 28 bordellos legally operating in 10 rural Nevada counties.) Now that state's legislature is facing some tough decisions regarding legislation covering …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
A better sin tax
Is prostitution "live entertainment?" The state of Nevada passed a bill in its last session taxing "live entertainment" but did not include the very profitable sporting houses. (There are 28 bordellos legally operating in 10 rural Nevada counties.) Now that state's Legislature is facing some tough decisions regarding legislation covering …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
A better sin tax
Is prostitution "live entertainment?" The state of Nevada passed a bill in its last session taxing "live entertainment" but did not include the very profitable sporting houses. (There are 28 bordellos legally operating in 10 rural Nevada counties.) Now that state's Legislature is facing some tough decisions regarding legislation covering …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Shooting fish in a barrel
We've all heard the old expression, "Easy as shootin' fish in a barrel." From the way the cowboys and miners in my childhood used that descriptive statement, I learned early on that a guy who'd actually shoot fish in a barrel was considered on a par with men who still …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO
Shooting fish in a barrel
We've all heard the old expression, "Easy as shootin' fish in a barrel." From the way the cowboys and miners in my childhood used that descriptive statement, I learned early on that a guy who'd actually shoot fish in a barrel was considered on a par with men who still …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO
Shooting fish in a barrel
We've all heard the old expression, "Easy as shootin' fish in a barrel." From the way the cowboys and miners in my childhood used that descriptive statement, I learned early on that a guy who'd actually shoot fish in a barrel was considered on a par with men who still …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO
Painful football memories
The disgraceful and embarrassing details of how a "scruffy ragtag" Whitefish Bulldog football team once defeated the "smooth and powerful" Flathead Braves of Kalispell, was the subject of one of these columns sometime back. It was not easy for this writer to recall that agonizing night, now sixty years past. …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO
Painful football memories
The disgraceful and embarrassing details of how a "scruffy ragtag" Whitefish Bulldog football team once defeated the "smooth and powerful" Flathead Braves of Kalispell, was the subject of one of these columns sometime back. It was not easy for this writer to recall that agonizing night, now sixty years past. …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO
Painful football memories
The disgraceful and embarrassing details of how a "scruffy ragtag" Whitefish Bulldog football team once defeated the "smooth and powerful" Flathead Braves of Kalispell, was the subject of one of these columns sometime back. It was not easy for this writer to recall that agonizing night, now sixty years past. …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO
Rabbits, worms and schmoos
The Feds have outlawed "chain letters" but they keep popping up in one form on another. Last week Montana's Insurance Commiss-ioner told us the con men are now putting chain letter scams on the Internet.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO
Rabbits, worms and schmoos
The Feds have outlawed "chain letters" but they keep popping up in one form on another. Last week Montana's Insurance Commiss-ioner told us the con men are now putting chain letter scams on the Internet.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO
Rabbits, worms and schmoos
The Feds have outlawed "chain letters" but they keep popping up in one form on another. Last week Montana's Insurance Commiss-ioner told us the con men are now putting chain letter scams on the Internet.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO
What Happened to Hell?
"REPENT! Repent you sinners while there is yet time. The devil is after your soul. Confess your sins and turn to the paths of righteousness-or you will burn in the smoldering depths of Hell."
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO
What Happened to Hell?
"REPENT! Repent you sinners while there is yet time. The devil is after your soul. Confess your sins and turn to the paths of righteousness-or you will burn in the smoldering depths of Hell."
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO
What Happened to Hell?
"REPENT! Repent you sinners while there is yet time. The devil is after your soul. Confess your sins and turn to the paths of righteousness-or you will burn in the smoldering depths of Hell."
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO
You're in analysis
Do you think professional big-time stars of television poker games should be given urine tests for brain enhancing drugs? Don't laugh. It's probably on the way.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO
You're in analysis
Do you think professional big-time stars of television poker games should be given urine tests for brain enhancing drugs? Don't laugh. It's probably on the way.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO
You're in analysis
Do you think professional big-time stars of television poker games should be given urine tests for brain enhancing drugs? Don't laugh. It's probably on the way.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO
Mach two and cock-a-doodle-do
They probably teach physics at FVCC. Maybe I'll sign up because there is something driving me bananas. How come you can dial a telephone in Korea, hear it immediately ring in Montana and start talking like you were in the same room, yet . . . the official speed of …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Mach two and cock-a-doodle-do
They probably teach physics at FVCC. Maybe I'll sign up because there is something driving me bananas. How come you can dial a telephone in Korea, hear it immediately ring in Montana and start talking like you were in the same room, yet . . . the official speed of …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Mach two and cock-a-doodle-do
They probably teach physics at FVCC. Maybe I'll sign up because there is something driving me bananas. How come you can dial a telephone in Korea, hear it immediately ring in Montana and start talking like you were in the same room, yet . . . the official speed of …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Holterman's latest book
I do not know how old Jack Holterman is. I don't know where he is right now . . . maybe New Zealand. That's what someone said. I do not know if Jack Holterman is working on any more books.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Holterman's latest book
I do not know how old Jack Holterman is. I don't know where he is right now . . . maybe New Zealand. That's what someone said. I do not know if Jack Holterman is working on any more books.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Holterman's latest book
I do not know how old Jack Holterman is. I don't know where he is right now . . . maybe New Zealand. That's what someone said. I do not know if Jack Holterman is working on any more books.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
125 years ago
We are lucky here in the Flathead for many blessings, such as huckleberries. There are other things too which we all talk about, good scenery, rich soil, and lots of fresh water. Any of us could make a very long list; but one special thing I'm very thankful for are …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
125 years ago
We are lucky here in the Flathead for many blessings, such as huckleberries. There are other things too which we all talk about, good scenery, rich soil, and lots of fresh water. Any of us could make a very long list; but one special thing I'm very thankful for are …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
125 years ago
We are lucky here in the Flathead for many blessings, such as huckleberries. There are other things too which we all talk about, good scenery, rich soil, and lots of fresh water. Any of us could make a very long list; but one special thing I'm very thankful for are …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Pomes and NERDS
Have always been sort of absent minded, and probably more so the last 50 years. It's interesting sometimes. This last weekend while cleaning my room, came across a short poem on an old floppy disk dated 1999.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Pomes and NERDS
Have always been sort of absent minded, and probably more so the last 50 years. It's interesting sometimes. This last weekend while cleaning my room, came across a short poem on an old floppy disk dated 1999.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Pomes and NERDS
Have always been sort of absent minded, and probably more so the last 50 years. It's interesting sometimes. This last weekend while cleaning my room, came across a short poem on an old floppy disk dated 1999.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Dog in the sky
What if you got hit on the head by a dog from the clouds? After the unbelievable thing that happened near Bozeman, we know such a thing could happen.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Dog in the sky
What if you got hit on the head by a dog from the clouds? After the unbelievable thing that happened near Bozeman, we know such a thing could happen.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Dog in the sky
What if you got hit on the head by a dog from the clouds? After the unbelievable thing that happened near Bozeman, we know such a thing could happen.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
About shorts and sheep
Several things had gone wrong during Wednesday the 22nd. Bad start was getting my shorts on backwards, hit my head on a cupboard door, . . . stuff like that. So as evening approached I was being cautious with all thoughts and movements. Was reading a good book around 5:30 …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
About Shorts and Sheep
Several things had gone wrong during Wednesday the 22nd. Bad start was getting my shorts on backwards, hit my head on a cupboard door, . . . stuff like that. So as evening approached I was being cautious with all thoughts and movements. Was reading a good book around 5:30 …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
About Shorts and Sheep
Several things had gone wrong during Wednesday the 22nd. Bad start was getting my shorts on backwards, hit my head on a cupboard door, . . . stuff like that. So as evening approached I was being cautious with all thoughts and movements. Was reading a good book around 5:30 …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Christmas with Ross Cox
Who were the first white men to spend Christmas in Montana? Why were the Salish Indians, who had never heard of Jesus, celebrating? How did the horror of that celebration bring peace to many?
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Christmas with Ross Cox
Who were the first white men to spend Christmas in Montana? Why were the Salish Indians, who had never heard of Jesus, celebrating? How did the horror of that celebration bring peace to many?
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Christmas with Ross Cox
Who were the first white men to spend Christmas in Montana? Why were the Salish Indians, who had never heard of Jesus, celebrating? How did the horror of that celebration bring peace to many?
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Hills of bills
"NO MAN'S LIFE OR PROPERTY IS SAFE, WHILE THE LEGISLATURE IS IN SESSION"
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Hills of bills
"NO MAN'S LIFE OR PROPERTY IS SAFE, WHILE THE LEGISLATURE IS IN SESSION"
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Two mountain lions a week
Someday there will be millions of dollars worth of silver ore taken from the site of the old Flathead Mine where I was raised. The geologists know it is there but the price is not good enough right now, nor is the science of extraction clean enough to pass muster …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Two mountain lions a week
Someday there will be millions of dollars worth of silver ore taken from the site of the old Flathead Mine where I was raised. The geologists know it is there but the price is not good enough right now, nor is the science of extraction clean enough to pass muster …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Two mountain lions a week
Someday there will be millions of dollars worth of silver ore taken from the site of the old Flathead Mine where I was raised. The geologists know it is there but the price is not good enough right now, nor is the science of extraction clean enough to pass muster …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Sacred sandwiches and words
Lead topic last week was miracles and dealt with what I thought was the latest and wildest one I'd ever heard about, where the lady in Cambodia was cured of serious disease by a cow's lick. Had no more than gotten that column off to the newspapers when there was …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Sacred sandwiches and words
Lead topic last week was miracles and dealt with what I thought was the latest and wildest one I'd ever heard about, where the lady in Cambodia was cured of serious disease by a cow's lick. Had no more than gotten that column off to the newspapers when there was …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Miracles in the news
Since time began, humans all over the world have wanted to believe in miracles. We've all read of such things as the vision of the Virgin in the grotto at Lourdes, France, which attracts thousands of pilgrims. "A miracle is an event or action that apparently contradicts known scientific laws …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Miracles in the news
Since time began, humans all over the world have wanted to believe in miracles. We've all read of such things as the vision of the Virgin in the grotto at Lourdes, France, which attracts thousands of pilgrims. "A miracle is an event or action that apparently contradicts known scientific laws …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Miracles in the news
Since time began, humans all over the world have wanted to believe in miracles. We've all read of such things as the vision of the Virgin in the grotto at Lourdes, France, which attracts thousands of pilgrims. "A miracle is an event or action that apparently contradicts known scientific laws …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Miracles in the News
Since time began, humans all over the world have wanted to believe in miracles. We've all read of such things as the vision of the Virgin in the grotto at Lourdes, France, which attracts thousands of pilgrims. "A miracle is an event or action that apparently contradicts known scientific laws …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Miracles in the News
Since time began, humans all over the world have wanted to believe in miracles. We've all read of such things as the vision of the Virgin in the grotto at Lourdes, France, which attracts thousands of pilgrims. "A miracle is an event or action that apparently contradicts known scientific laws …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
My friend, Slats
When my buddy Slats went hunting, his dad most always gave him one shell. It was still depression time and Slats' dad said one shell was enough for one deer. Walt Senior had once been a full-time hunter, shooting meat for crews building the railroad. He had an ancient looking …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
My friend, Slats
When my buddy Slats went hunting, his dad most always gave him one shell. It was still depression time and Slats' dad said one shell was enough for one deer. Walt Senior had once been a full-time hunter, shooting meat for crews building the railroad. He had an ancient looking …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
The Great Hunter's Delusional
My sons, sons-in-law and grandsons are out in the woods as I write this. They think they are having fun but thankfully . . . I know better.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
The Great Hunter's Delusional
My sons, sons-in-law and grandsons are out in the woods as I write this. They think they are having fun but thankfully . . . I know better.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Wolverines and street girls
A recent issue of the Hungry Horse News contained a picture of the wolverine trap near Fishercap Lake. If you studied the inside of one, you'd have a good idea of how powerful those huge weasels are. The logs are seven to 10 inches thick and many of them are …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Wolverines and street girls
A recent issue of the Hungry Horse News contained a picture of the wolverine trap near Fishercap Lake. If you studied the inside of one, you'd have a good idea of how powerful those huge weasels are. The logs are seven to 10 inches thick and many of them are …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Wolverines and street girls
A recent issue of the Hungry Horse News contained a picture of the wolverine trap near Fishercap Lake. If you studied the inside of one, you'd have a good idea of how powerful those huge weasels are. The logs are seven to 10 inches thick and many of them are …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Rain, fire and huckleberries
It is Aug.30 as I write the column, and it has rained an inch or two this past week. Not much sunshine, hardly any blue sky, and a few people are complaining. For those with short memories, let's visit Aug. 30 last year.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Rain, fire and huckleberries
It is Aug.30 as I write the column, and it has rained an inch or two this past week. Not much sunshine, hardly any blue sky, and a few people are complaining. For those with short memories, let's visit Aug. 30 last year.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Rain, fire, and huckleberries
It is August 30th as I write the column and it has rained an inch or two this past week. Not much sunshine, hardly any blue sky, and a few people are complaining. For those with short memories let's visit August 30th last year.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Rain, fire and huckleberries
It is August 30th as I write the column and it has rained an inch or two this past week. Not much sunshine, hardly any blue sky, and a few people are complaining. For those with short memories let's visit August 30th last year.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Rain, fire and huckleberries
It is August 30th as I write the column and it has rained an inch or two this past week. Not much sunshine, hardly any blue sky, and a few people are complaining. For those with short memories let's visit August 30th last year.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
My Dad and "The Mine"
My dad would be 99 years old if he was still alive. He might have lived that long but he spent too many years underground as a hard-rock miner, and he died from silicosis, "the miner's con," when he was 76 years old.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
My Dad and "The Mine"
My dad would be 99 years old if he was still alive. He might have lived that long but he spent too many years underground as a hard-rock miner, and he died from silicosis, "the miner's con," when he was 76 years old.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
My Dad and "The Mine"
My dad would be 99 years old if he was still alive. He might have lived that long but he spent too many years underground as a hard-rock miner, and he died from silicosis, "the miner's con," when he was 76 years old.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
My dad and 'The Mine'
My dad would be 99 years old if he was still alive. He might have lived that long, but he spent too many years underground as a hard-rock miner, and he died from silicosis, "the miner's con," when he was 76 years old.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
My dad and 'The Mine'
My dad would be 99 years old if he was still alive. He might have lived that long, but he spent too many years underground as a hard-rock miner, and he died from silicosis, "the miner's con," when he was 76 years old.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
A 'damsel in distress'
Of course, older guys can daydream about rescuing a "damsel in distress," but last Thursday was no fantasy. It happened high up in Glacier Park, just below the Continental Divide.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Nothing wrong?
Luke Cassady and Ansel Vizcaya were killed by an avalanche on June 12 this year while climbing Mount Rainier. Both were well known mountaineers from Missoula. They were attempting an ascent of Rainier's north face via the difficult ice and rock of Liberty Ridge.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Nothing wrong?
Luke Cassady and Ansel Vizcaya were killed by an avalanche on June 12 this year while climbing Mount Rainier. Both were well known mountaineers from Missoula. They were attempting an ascent of Rainier's north face via the difficult ice and rock of Liberty Ridge.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Memory and Old Friends
There is definitely a hazard in writing a column like this one for over 40 years. As you know, a major source of subjects are incidents from my own life such as the awful time at Flathead Mine in the late thirties when I took a bath and then they …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Memory and Old Friends
There is definitely a hazard in writing a column like this one for over 40 years. As you know, a major source of subjects are incidents from my own life such as the awful time at Flathead Mine in the late thirties when I took a bath and then they …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Thoughts of Gordon
A dear friend, Dr. J. Gordon Edwards, is gone to the big alpine meadow in the sky at the age of 84. Last week, Montana newspapers, radio, and TV stations provided coverage about his life in the mountains as the patron saint and guru of Glacier Park mountaineers. The stories …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Thoughts of Gordon
A dear friend, Dr. J. Gordon Edwards, is gone to the big alpine meadow in the sky at the age of 84. Last week, Montana newspapers, radio, and TV stations provided coverage about his life in the mountains as the patron saint and guru of Glacier Park mountaineers. The stories …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Rare birds and lords
A white robin got my attention this week because I had never seen one before. That fact is much more meaningful for readers who know I am "over 50."
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Rare birds and lords
A white robin got my attention this week because I had never seen one before. That fact is much more meaningful for readers who know I am "over 50."
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Rare birds and lords
A white robin got my attention this week, because I had never seen one before.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Rattlesnakes remembered
Question: Do I want good pictures of rattlesnakes? Answer: Well certainly. Question: Doesn't everyone? Answer: No!
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Rattlesnake remembered
Question: Do I want good pictures of rattlesnakes? Answer: Well certainly. Question: Doesn't everyone? Answer: "No!" Years ago in my days as an editor, I asked my top photographer, Carl Hansen, actually my only photographer, to take my high school son Shannon as backup camera and, "Go get some really …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Rattlesnake remembered
Question: Do I want good pictures of rattlesnakes? Answer: Well certainly. Question: Doesn't everyone? Answer: "No!" Years ago in my days as an editor, I asked my top photographer, Carl Hansen, actually my only photographer, to take my high school son Shannon as backup camera and, "Go get some really …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Rattlesnakes remembered
Question: Do I want good pictures of rattlesnakes? Answer: Well certainly. Question: Doesn't everyone? Answer: No!
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
A toast to Ann Miller
When she was just a girl in her 60s, Ann Miller wrote a wonderful little story for my newspaper, the Kalispell Weekly News, and I published it. Ann has thanked me down through the years for giving her a start in the writing business, but it was she who did …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
A toast to Ann Miller
When she was just a girl in her 60s, Ann Miller wrote a wonderful little story for my newspaper, the Kalispell Weekly News, and I published it. Ann has thanked me down through the years for giving her a start in the writing business, but it was she who did …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
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