1984 - Revisiting a bad fire year
Hopefully we have seen the last of this year's record breaking wild blazes on public and private lands. Am recalling just one other year like this for old time's sake. Since writing the following almost exactly 31 years ago, there have been other years worse, like 2003. The future depends …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
1984 - Revisiting a bad fire year
Hopefully we have seen the last of this year's record breaking wild blazes on public and private lands. Am recalling just one other year like this for old time's sake. Since writing the following almost exactly 31 years ago, there have been other years worse, like 2003. The future depends …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Recalling berries and blondes
Got carried away with family visiting over the Labor Day holiday and almost forgot to get a column done, so rewrote one from summer of 1999 to make deadlines:
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Recalling berries and blondes
Got carried away with family visiting over the Labor Day holiday and almost forgot to get a column done, so rewrote one from summer of 1999 to make deadlines:
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Recalling berries and blondes
Got carried away with family visiting over the Labor Day holiday and almost forgot to get a column done, so rewrote one from summer of 1999 to make deadlines:
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Facts and rumors on Baby Boomers
Big national news lately is latest statistic about Baby Boomers. The U.S. Census Bureau reports 10,000 of them are retiring each week in the U.S. This situation has been building for 17 years, since the first Boomers began reaching age 50.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Facts and rumors on Baby Boomers
Big national news lately is latest statistic about Baby Boomers. The U.S. Census Bureau reports 10,000 of them are retiring each week in the U.S. This situation has been building for 17 years, since the first Boomers began reaching age 50.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Facts and rumors on Baby Boomers
Big national news lately is latest statistic about Baby Boomers. The U.S. Census Bureau reports 10,000 of them are retiring each week in the U.S. This situation has been building for 17 years, since the first Boomers began reaching age 50.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
What Grinnell wrote
The September 1901 issue of The Century Magazine featured a story titled “The Crown of the Continent.” That story is credited by most historians as being the highly effective kick-start to setting aside a vast area of the Northern Rockies as a national park. Quotes from the article are widely …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
What Grinnell wrote
The September 1901 issue of The Century Magazine featured a story titled “The Crown of the Continent.” That story is credited by most historians as being the highly effective kick-start to setting aside a vast area of the Northern Rockies as a national park. Quotes from the article are widely …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
What Grinnell wrote
The September 1901 issue of The Century Magazine featured a story titled “The Crown of the Continent.” That story is credited by most historians as being the highly effective kick-start to setting aside a vast area of the Northern Rockies as a national park. Quotes from the article are widely …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
A new Glacier memory
Had a rather new adventure 10 days ago on first 2013 visit to Glacier National Park. Left at daylight and drove 300 miles on a solo trip which covered most of the east side, from Marias Pass to Canada border. Having a new adventure is never unexpected in such a …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
A new Glacier memory
Had a rather new adventure 10 days ago on first 2013 visit to Glacier National Park. Left at daylight and drove 300 miles on a solo trip which covered most of the east side, from Marias Pass to Canada border. Having a new adventure is never unexpected in such a …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
A new Glacier memory
Had a rather new adventure 10 days ago on first 2013 visit to Glacier National Park. Left at daylight and drove 300 miles on a solo trip which covered most of the east side, from Marias Pass to Canada border. Having a new adventure is never unexpected in such a …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
A 'secret' to self-confidence
A fellow ex-GI student at the University of Montana once stated, “I’ve never met a psychologist who didn’t need one.” That observation contains a seed of truth in the eyes of us common folk who try to fathom the teachings of Sigmund Freud.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
A 'secret' to self-confidence
A fellow ex-GI student at the University of Montana once stated, “I’ve never met a psychologist who didn’t need one.” That observation contains a seed of truth in the eyes of us common folk who try to fathom the teachings of Sigmund Freud.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
A 'secret' to self-confidence
A fellow ex-GI student at the University of Montana once stated, “I’ve never met a psychologist who didn’t need one.” That observation contains a seed of truth in the eyes of us common folk who try to fathom the teachings of Sigmund Freud.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Foul mouthed folly
My late beloved mother used to say, “Old age is not for sissies.” My getting laid low last week by an arthritis/gout attack showed me Mom was right. That’s why I missed getting a column done and rewrote a 1999 variation for this week.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Foul mouthed folly
My late beloved mother used to say, “Old age is not for sissies.” My getting laid low last week by an arthritis/gout attack showed me Mom was right. That’s why I missed getting a column done and rewrote a 1999 variation for this week.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Foul mouthed folly
My late beloved mother used to say, “Old age is not for sissies.” My getting laid low last week by an arthritis/gout attack showed me Mom was right. That’s why I missed getting a column done and rewrote a 1999 variation for this week.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Teenagers on towers
It was fun, interesting and unusual. Talking about a meeting April 30 with Leif Haugen. He’s the man who’s been serving on fire lookouts for 30 summers and noted for his photos and stories of that adventure.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Teenagers on towers
It was fun, interesting and unusual. Talking about a meeting April 30 with Leif Haugen. He’s the man who’s been serving on fire lookouts for 30 summers and noted for his photos and stories of that adventure.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Teenagers on towers
It was fun, interesting and unusual. Talking about a meeting April 30 with Leif Haugen. He’s the man who’s been serving on fire lookouts for 30 summers and noted for his photos and stories of that adventure.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Count the common blessings
It’s almost a daily exercise for overly mature people such as me to wonder if younger generations ever have thoughtful appreciation of how many now common conveniences they enjoy which were no part of life when I was young.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Count the common blessings
It’s almost a daily exercise for overly mature people such as me to wonder if younger generations ever have thoughtful appreciation of how many now common conveniences they enjoy which were no part of life when I was young.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Count the common blessings
It’s almost a daily exercise for overly mature people such as me to wonder if younger generations ever have thoughtful appreciation of how many now common conveniences they enjoy which were no part of life when I was young.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
The loathsome tabloid caper
Editor: The following column ran in the Jan. 4, 2007, Hungry Horse News.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
The loathsome tabloid caper
Editor: The following column ran in the Jan. 4, 2007, Hungry Horse News.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
The loathsome tabloid caper
Editor: The following column ran in the Jan. 4, 2007, Hungry Horse News.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Making and breaking laws
Editor: The following column was run in the June 30, 2005, Hungry Horse News.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Making and breaking laws
Editor: The following column was run in the June 30, 2005, Hungry Horse News.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Making and breaking laws
Editor: The following column was run in the June 30, 2005, Hungry Horse News.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Recalling the death of Slim Link
Note: Following is a shortened version of a scary but true story I wrote for “Sports Afield” in March 1965. There are other versions. North Fork legend Ralph Thayer told me his version, and I also interviewed Chance Beebe’s aging widow. No one knows all the details. This came from …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Recalling the death of Slim Link
Note: Following is a shortened version of a scary but true story I wrote for “Sports Afield” in March 1965. There are other versions. North Fork legend Ralph Thayer told me his version, and I also interviewed Chance Beebe’s aging widow. No one knows all the details. This came from …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Recalling the death of Slim Link
Note: Following is a shortened version of a scary but true story I wrote for “Sports Afield” in March 1965. There are other versions. North Fork legend Ralph Thayer told me his version, and I also interviewed Chance Beebe’s aging widow. No one knows all the details. This came from …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
A 10-minute history lesson
In a recent Hungry Horse News column, Gladys Shay used a phrase, “Not living in the past, but remembering the past.” I’m with her because revisiting history adds depth and breadth to one’s existence. I cannot resist playing history teacher. Today we will review events following Montana’s statehood, 124 years …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
A 10-minute history lesson
In a recent Hungry Horse News column, Gladys Shay used a phrase, “Not living in the past, but remembering the past.” I’m with her because revisiting history adds depth and breadth to one’s existence. I cannot resist playing history teacher. Today we will review events following Montana’s statehood, 124 years …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
A 10-minute history lesson
In a recent Hungry Horse News column, Gladys Shay used a phrase, “Not living in the past, but remembering the past.” I’m with her because revisiting history adds depth and breadth to one’s existence. I cannot resist playing history teacher. Today we will review events following Montana’s statehood, 124 years …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Legislative loony toons
Hidden away in the heart of every person who runs for Legislature, there seems to be a secret desire for a law, which the candidate never mentions during the campaign.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Legislative loony toons
Hidden away in the heart of every person who runs for Legislature, there seems to be a secret desire for a law, which the candidate never mentions during the campaign.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Legislative loony toons
Hidden away in the heart of every person who runs for Legislature, there seems to be a secret desire for a law, which the candidate never mentions during the campaign.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
The first two weeks
It was on or near my birthday on July 24, 1974, when I came home both excited and scared. Had to tell “First Wife Iris” I had mortgaged everything we owned except for her overshoes to buy a newspaper with the lowest circulation in the state of Montana. Told her …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
The first two weeks
It was on or near my birthday on July 24, 1974, when I came home both excited and scared. Had to tell “First Wife Iris” I had mortgaged everything we owned except for her overshoes to buy a newspaper with the lowest circulation in the state of Montana. Told her …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
The first two weeks
It was on or near my birthday on July 24, 1974, when I came home both excited and scared. Had to tell “First Wife Iris” I had mortgaged everything we owned except for her overshoes to buy a newspaper with the lowest circulation in the state of Montana. Told her …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Crime Stopper philosophy
In the mid-1970s, after an especially vicious round of vandalism and sex crimes in the valley, I worked with Don Hossack of the Kalispell police and Jim Mitchell in the Sheriff’s office to start the Flathead Crime Stoppers program.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Crime Stopper philosophy
In the mid-1970s, after an especially vicious round of vandalism and sex crimes in the valley, I worked with Don Hossack of the Kalispell police and Jim Mitchell in the Sheriff’s office to start the Flathead Crime Stoppers program.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Crime Stopper philosophy
In the mid-1970s, after an especially vicious round of vandalism and sex crimes in the valley, I worked with Don Hossack of the Kalispell police and Jim Mitchell in the Sheriff’s office to start the Flathead Crime Stoppers program.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
About job hunting
Why have I been thinking about the time I felt lucky to have a job digging toilet holes for campgrounds on west shore of new Hungry Horse Reservoir?
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
About job hunting
Why have I been thinking about the time I felt lucky to have a job digging toilet holes for campgrounds on west shore of new Hungry Horse Reservoir?
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
About job hunting
Why have I been thinking about the time I felt lucky to have a job digging toilet holes for campgrounds on west shore of new Hungry Horse Reservoir?
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
The toughest news day
Am too lazy to dig in old files for the exact date, but it was probably early 1980s. Am talking about “the one day” in my long reporting career which rated “the busiest.”
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
The toughest news day
Am too lazy to dig in old files for the exact date, but it was probably early 1980s. Am talking about “the one day” in my long reporting career which rated “the busiest.”
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
The toughest news day
Am too lazy to dig in old files for the exact date, but it was probably early 1980s. Am talking about “the one day” in my long reporting career which rated “the busiest.”
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Hiding Robert Pierpoint
Believe it was last year, Time Magazine reported famed CBS White House reporter Bob Pierpoint had passed away at his home near Washington, D.C. Can’t help pondering adventures I was privileged to share with him. Don’t remember exactly how we met, but it was during his trip to the Flathead …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Hiding Robert Pierpoint
Believe it was last year, Time Magazine reported famed CBS White House reporter Bob Pierpoint had passed away at his home near Washington, D.C. Can’t help pondering adventures I was privileged to share with him. Don’t remember exactly how we met, but it was during his trip to the Flathead …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Hiding Robert Pierpoint
Believe it was last year, Time Magazine reported famed CBS White House reporter Bob Pierpoint had passed away at his home near Washington, D.C. Can’t help pondering adventures I was privileged to share with him. Don’t remember exactly how we met, but it was during his trip to the Flathead …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
No humor this week
According to a recent AP story, the current State Legislature might get a bill to give violators of the law a choice between serving time or enduring “infliction of physical pain.”
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
No humor this week
According to a recent AP story, the current State Legislature might get a bill to give violators of the law a choice between serving time or enduring “infliction of physical pain.”
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
No humor this week
According to a recent AP story, the current State Legislature might get a bill to give violators of the law a choice between serving time or enduring “infliction of physical pain.”
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Lucky accidents
Fear of bodily harm came up in discussion last week, and friends were skeptical I’ve had more bone fractures than Evel Knievel. Learned in college young people have fears which disappear, as most prove unfounded. The professor said older folks develop concerns about physical injuries but are less worried about …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Lucky accidents
Fear of bodily harm came up in discussion last week, and friends were skeptical I’ve had more bone fractures than Evel Knievel. Learned in college young people have fears which disappear, as most prove unfounded. The professor said older folks develop concerns about physical injuries but are less worried about …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Lucky accidents
Fear of bodily harm came up in discussion last week, and friends were skeptical I’ve had more bone fractures than Evel Knievel. Learned in college young people have fears which disappear, as most prove unfounded. The professor said older folks develop concerns about physical injuries but are less worried about …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
How to watch football
It would be accurate for someone to say, “The 1945 Flathead High School football team lost every game in which George Ostrom played;” however, in the interest of accuracy, it should be pointed out the team won some in which he did not play. In defense I would like to …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
How to watch football
It would be accurate for someone to say, “The 1945 Flathead High School football team lost every game in which George Ostrom played;” however, in the interest of accuracy, it should be pointed out the team won some in which he did not play. In defense I would like to …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
How to watch football
It would be accurate for someone to say, “The 1945 Flathead High School football team lost every game in which George Ostrom played;” however, in the interest of accuracy, it should be pointed out the team won some in which he did not play. In defense I would like to …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Hunting with a Harley
Must be an ego thing. Having been involved in covering news for most of the last 56 years, there are not many big Montana stories I don’t have some memory of. That’s why it came as an embarrassing jolt last week when one of “the Gang” handed me an Internet …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO
Hunting with a Harley
Must be an ego thing. Having been involved in covering news for most of the last 56 years, there are not many big Montana stories I don’t have some memory of. That’s why it came as an embarrassing jolt last week when one of “the Gang” handed me an Internet …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO
Hunting with a Harley
Must be an ego thing. Having been involved in covering news for most of the last 56 years, there are not many big Montana stories I don’t have some memory of. That’s why it came as an embarrassing jolt last week when one of “the Gang” handed me an Internet …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO
The Dingaling Test
The unreasonable political activities in Washington, D.C., right now prompted me to rerun a column from early 1993. It won’t help things get better but maybe give us a laugh.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO
The Dingaling Test
The unreasonable political activities in Washington, D.C., right now prompted me to rerun a column from early 1993. It won’t help things get better but maybe give us a laugh.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO
The Dingaling Test
The unreasonable political activities in Washington, D.C., right now prompted me to rerun a column from early 1993. It won’t help things get better but maybe give us a laugh.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO
Finding Brandon
Probably because of a life-long love of art and an awe of artistic talent, I was stopped by a display of school kids’ drawings in a bank lobby about 23 years ago. Among those art works from Peterson Grade School was an excellent rendition of a bighorn ram, so I …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO
Finding Brandon
Probably because of a life-long love of art and an awe of artistic talent, I was stopped by a display of school kids’ drawings in a bank lobby about 23 years ago. Among those art works from Peterson Grade School was an excellent rendition of a bighorn ram, so I …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO
Finding Brandon
Probably because of a life-long love of art and an awe of artistic talent, I was stopped by a display of school kids’ drawings in a bank lobby about 23 years ago. Among those art works from Peterson Grade School was an excellent rendition of a bighorn ram, so I …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO
Christmas tree adventures
Each year around Christmas time, there are a few reports of decorated trees catching fire in people’s homes. Most common causes are bad wiring, tree too close to a wood stove or fireplace, tree too dry, or tipping it over.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO
Christmas tree adventures
Each year around Christmas time, there are a few reports of decorated trees catching fire in people’s homes. Most common causes are bad wiring, tree too close to a wood stove or fireplace, tree too dry, or tipping it over.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO
Christmas tree adventures
Each year around Christmas time, there are a few reports of decorated trees catching fire in people’s homes. Most common causes are bad wiring, tree too close to a wood stove or fireplace, tree too dry, or tipping it over.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO
My secret KP story
The “stolen valor” law which prohibited anyone from lying about their military service was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme court, but a rider on the new defense bill changes the law to prohibit falsifying military service and awards in a fraudulent manner for personal gain, i.e. getting a job, promotions, …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
My secret KP story
The “stolen valor” law which prohibited anyone from lying about their military service was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme court, but a rider on the new defense bill changes the law to prohibit falsifying military service and awards in a fraudulent manner for personal gain, i.e. getting a job, promotions, …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
My secret KP story
The “stolen valor” law which prohibited anyone from lying about their military service was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme court, but a rider on the new defense bill changes the law to prohibit falsifying military service and awards in a fraudulent manner for personal gain, i.e. getting a job, promotions, …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Ranking hanky panky
Recently this writer made passing reference to the latest “sex flap” involving respected people in high places and mentioned my avoiding public comment because Iris and I had differing view as to whether the men, or the women, are to blame.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Ranking hanky panky
Recently this writer made passing reference to the latest “sex flap” involving respected people in high places and mentioned my avoiding public comment because Iris and I had differing view as to whether the men, or the women, are to blame.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Ranking hanky panky
Recently this writer made passing reference to the latest “sex flap” involving respected people in high places and mentioned my avoiding public comment because Iris and I had differing view as to whether the men, or the women, are to blame.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
A Heidi column
There are things a father never forgets about his kids. One of those memories involves my eldest daughter, Heidi Ostrom Duncan.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
A Heidi column
There are things a father never forgets about his kids. One of those memories involves my eldest daughter, Heidi Ostrom Duncan.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
A Heidi column
There are things a father never forgets about his kids. One of those memories involves my eldest daughter, Heidi Ostrom Duncan.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Giddy news in review
With the 2012 political campaigns over and the state legislature not in session, I’m having trouble finding nutty stuff to write about, although I feel it is time for some humor.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Giddy news in review
With the 2012 political campaigns over and the state legislature not in session, I’m having trouble finding nutty stuff to write about, although I feel it is time for some humor.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Giddy news in review
With the 2012 political campaigns over and the state legislature not in session, I’m having trouble finding nutty stuff to write about, although I feel it is time for some humor.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Dead horse alert
Saw another road-kill deer on Willow Glen Drive Election Day morning and was reminded that a year or two ago the Chief Fish and Game Commissioner hit a buck in eastern Montana then put his tag on it, not knowing it was illegal. That convinced me I might save valued …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Dead horse alert
Saw another road-kill deer on Willow Glen Drive Election Day morning and was reminded that a year or two ago the Chief Fish and Game Commissioner hit a buck in eastern Montana then put his tag on it, not knowing it was illegal. That convinced me I might save valued …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Dead horse alert
Saw another road-kill deer on Willow Glen Drive Election Day morning and was reminded that a year or two ago the Chief Fish and Game Commissioner hit a buck in eastern Montana then put his tag on it, not knowing it was illegal. That convinced me I might save valued …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
About millionaires
Yes, I went to Washington as a “Kennedy New Frontiersman” and worked on the staff of a liberal U.S. Senator, Lee Metcalf, while working hand in hand with another liberal Senator, Mike Mansfield. Mike was more flexible in his politics than Lee, but he was a Democrat. I actively campaigned …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
About millionaires
Yes, I went to Washington as a “Kennedy New Frontiersman” and worked on the staff of a liberal U.S. Senator, Lee Metcalf, while working hand in hand with another liberal Senator, Mike Mansfield. Mike was more flexible in his politics than Lee, but he was a Democrat. I actively campaigned …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
About millionaires
Yes, I went to Washington as a “Kennedy New Frontiersman” and worked on the staff of a liberal U.S. Senator, Lee Metcalf, while working hand in hand with another liberal Senator, Mike Mansfield. Mike was more flexible in his politics than Lee, but he was a Democrat. I actively campaigned …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
The greatest generation?
Is it fair for anyone to make a negative judgment about a “best selling book” they have not read thoroughly? Some may think that’s wrong, but I’ve done it and think the assessment has some merit. It began when I read the tile, “The Greatest Generation,” and continued as I …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
The greatest generation?
Is it fair for anyone to make a negative judgment about a “best selling book” they have not read thoroughly? Some may think that’s wrong, but I’ve done it and think the assessment has some merit. It began when I read the tile, “The Greatest Generation,” and continued as I …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
The greatest generation?
Is it fair for anyone to make a negative judgment about a “best selling book” they have not read thoroughly? Some may think that’s wrong, but I’ve done it and think the assessment has some merit. It began when I read the tile, “The Greatest Generation,” and continued as I …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Campaign corruption?
Mitt Romney is not a capitalistic evildoer only interested in himself, and the same is true for Dennis Rehberg. President Barrack Obama is not a fiscal dreamer seeking to destroy our finically successful entrepreneurs of our society, and the same is true for John Tester.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Campaign corruption?
Mitt Romney is not a capitalistic evildoer only interested in himself, and the same is true for Dennis Rehberg. President Barrack Obama is not a fiscal dreamer seeking to destroy our finically successful entrepreneurs of our society, and the same is true for John Tester.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Campaign corruption?
Mitt Romney is not a capitalistic evildoer only interested in himself, and the same is true for Dennis Rehberg. President Barrack Obama is not a fiscal dreamer seeking to destroy our finically successful entrepreneurs of our society, and the same is true for John Tester.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Little sins of youth
Anyone lucky enough to live over 80 years naturally spends a little extra time recalling good times, and I do that frequently because I’m surrounded by loved ones and the home Iris and I have decorated with reminders of our 54 years together; however, all recollections aren’t necessarily good. For …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Little sins of youth
Anyone lucky enough to live over 80 years naturally spends a little extra time recalling good times, and I do that frequently because I’m surrounded by loved ones and the home Iris and I have decorated with reminders of our 54 years together; however, all recollections aren’t necessarily good. For …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Little sins of youth
Anyone lucky enough to live over 80 years naturally spends a little extra time recalling good times, and I do that frequently because I’m surrounded by loved ones and the home Iris and I have decorated with reminders of our 54 years together; however, all recollections aren’t necessarily good. For …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Regarding unexpected gifts
Every so often here I’ve revealed fabulous ideas for solving local problems. In some, I asked readers to send money for projects such as digging tunnels from West Glacier to St. Mary for people who complain about slow traffic on the Going-to-the-Sun Highway. None of those plans ever produced actual …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Regarding unexpected gifts
Every so often here I’ve revealed fabulous ideas for solving local problems. In some, I asked readers to send money for projects such as digging tunnels from West Glacier to St. Mary for people who complain about slow traffic on the Going-to-the-Sun Highway. None of those plans ever produced actual …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Regarding unexpected gifts
Every so often here I’ve revealed fabulous ideas for solving local problems. In some, I asked readers to send money for projects such as digging tunnels from West Glacier to St. Mary for people who complain about slow traffic on the Going-to-the-Sun Highway. None of those plans ever produced actual …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
About explaining things
Got urgent telephone call from my one and only great grandson, Novio, last Saturday. Said he had something “’portant” to talk about. The little three-year-old guy was very serious in asking how I was and told me he was fine.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
About explaining things
Got urgent telephone call from my one and only great grandson, Novio, last Saturday. Said he had something “’portant” to talk about. The little three-year-old guy was very serious in asking how I was and told me he was fine.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
About explaining things
Got urgent telephone call from my one and only great grandson, Novio, last Saturday. Said he had something “’portant” to talk about. The little three-year-old guy was very serious in asking how I was and told me he was fine.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
My interesting week
National media is busy these days hawking all the new shows coming up on this fall’s TV menus. One particular promo caught my interest because the show, “66 Park Avenue,” will feature a well-known and successful starring lady who once got me in trouble with my wife. Oops, maybe I’d …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
My interesting week
National media is busy these days hawking all the new shows coming up on this fall’s TV menus. One particular promo caught my interest because the show, “66 Park Avenue,” will feature a well-known and successful starring lady who once got me in trouble with my wife. Oops, maybe I’d …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
My interesting week
National media is busy these days hawking all the new shows coming up on this fall’s TV menus. One particular promo caught my interest because the show, “66 Park Avenue,” will feature a well-known and successful starring lady who once got me in trouble with my wife. Oops, maybe I’d …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Avalanche Fire - retrospect
Breaking local story over Labor Day weekend was a lightning hold-over fire erupting high above Avalanche Lake in Glacier National Park. It was reported burning on the northeast side of Mount Brown “in rugged terrain.” A thing catching my interest was fact eight smokejumpers were called to fight it.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Avalanche Fire - retrospect
Breaking local story over Labor Day weekend was a lightning hold-over fire erupting high above Avalanche Lake in Glacier National Park. It was reported burning on the northeast side of Mount Brown “in rugged terrain.” A thing catching my interest was fact eight smokejumpers were called to fight it.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Avalanche Fire - retrospect
Breaking local story over Labor Day weekend was a lightning hold-over fire erupting high above Avalanche Lake in Glacier National Park. It was reported burning on the northeast side of Mount Brown “in rugged terrain.” A thing catching my interest was fact eight smokejumpers were called to fight it.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
The banning of sin
The marijuana question is in the news, courts, legislatures and ballots these days, just like alcohol was at the beginning of the 1900s. It is interesting to take a look back at how that went.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
The banning of sin
The marijuana question is in the news, courts, legislatures and ballots these days, just like alcohol was at the beginning of the 1900s. It is interesting to take a look back at how that went.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
The banning of sin
The marijuana question is in the news, courts, legislatures and ballots these days, just like alcohol was at the beginning of the 1900s. It is interesting to take a look back at how that went.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
About Mary Ronan and 'others'
The life story of Mary Ronan, for whom the well-known local lake is named, is an absolutely fascinating document on Montana history, one of the best I’ve ever read.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
About Mary Ronan and 'others'
The life story of Mary Ronan, for whom the well-known local lake is named, is an absolutely fascinating document on Montana history, one of the best I’ve ever read.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
About Mary Ronan and 'others'
The life story of Mary Ronan, for whom the well-known local lake is named, is an absolutely fascinating document on Montana history, one of the best I’ve ever read.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 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 …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 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 …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
A Flathead Olympian
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, The Stars and Stripes, carried reports supposedly written from England …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
A Flathead Olympian
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, The Stars and Stripes, carried reports supposedly written from England …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Updated poo-poo report
More people are now adventuring into Montana’s wilderness, so more people are “going” in the wilderness. Talked to Spotted Bear Ranger Deb Mucklow this week to check on current status.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Updated poo-poo report
More people are now adventuring into Montana’s wilderness, so more people are “going” in the wilderness. Talked to Spotted Bear Ranger Deb Mucklow this week to check on current status.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Tales of the Highline
Featured front-page story in last week’s Hungry Horse News was about Morgan Bell, a Glacier National Park trail crew member who slipped just north of the Rimrocks near Oberlin Bend and slid down the very steep snow field 200 feet, then shot over the high plowed bank onto the paved …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Tales of the Highline
Featured front-page story in last week’s Hungry Horse News was about Morgan Bell, a Glacier National Park trail crew member who slipped just north of the Rimrocks near Oberlin Bend and slid down the very steep snow field 200 feet, then shot over the high plowed bank onto the paved …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Tales of the Highline
Featured front-page story in last week’s Hungry Horse News was about Morgan Bell, a Glacier National Park trail crew member who slipped just north of the Rimrocks near Oberlin Bend and slid down the very steep snow field 200 feet, then shot over the high plowed bank onto the paved …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
About Ranger Shannon
It was summer 1979 while son Shannon was climbing the highest peak in Europe, towering 15,781-foot Mont Blanc, when he gripped a climbing rope and couldn’t let go. His hands weren’t working properly. An Army pal plus high school buddy Dan Downey were with him, and the trio had already …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
About Ranger Shannon
It was summer 1979 while son Shannon was climbing the highest peak in Europe, towering 15,781-foot Mont Blanc, when he gripped a climbing rope and couldn’t let go. His hands weren’t working properly. An Army pal plus high school buddy Dan Downey were with him, and the trio had already …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
About Ranger Shannon
It was summer 1979 while son Shannon was climbing the highest peak in Europe, towering 15,781-foot Mont Blanc, when he gripped a climbing rope and couldn’t let go. His hands weren’t working properly. An Army pal plus high school buddy Dan Downey were with him, and the trio had already …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Oh deer!
Our state capitol, Helena, has an on-going problem with deer in town, and it even had controlled hunts by game wardens after people were chased, including a paperboy who had to ditch his bike and hide under a car when charged by a large buck.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Oh deer!
Our state capitol, Helena, has an on-going problem with deer in town, and it even had controlled hunts by game wardens after people were chased, including a paperboy who had to ditch his bike and hide under a car when charged by a large buck.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Oh deer!
Our state capitol, Helena, has an on-going problem with deer in town, and it even had controlled hunts by game wardens after people were chased, including a paperboy who had to ditch his bike and hide under a car when charged by a large buck.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Fist fight with a griz
Glacier Park grizzlies are out and about, but there is most concern about the big bears down in the Yellowstone area, which had two fatal maulings last summer.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Fist fight with a griz
Glacier Park grizzlies are out and about, but there is most concern about the big bears down in the Yellowstone area, which had two fatal maulings last summer.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Fist fight with a griz
Glacier Park grizzlies are out and about, but there is most concern about the big bears down in the Yellowstone area, which had two fatal maulings last summer.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Seeking 'great truths'
The world’s largest bank, J.P. Morgan, is going through a shakeup this month because a $13 million a year investment executive’s team made a dumb business transaction which lost her corporation $2 billion.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Seeking 'great truths'
The world’s largest bank, J.P. Morgan, is going through a shakeup this month because a $13 million a year investment executive’s team made a dumb business transaction which lost her corporation $2 billion.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Mysterious old rocks
During the last rebuilding of U.S. Highway 2 just north of Coram years ago, a boulder size rock was found in trees within the new right of way, and it was extremely unique because of very old but still visible lettering carved into it.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Mysterious old rocks
During the last rebuilding of U.S. Highway 2 just north of Coram years ago, a boulder size rock was found in trees within the new right of way, and it was extremely unique because of very old but still visible lettering carved into it.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Mysterious old rocks
During the last rebuilding of U.S. Highway 2 just north of Coram years ago, a boulder size rock was found in trees within the new right of way, and it was extremely unique because of very old but still visible lettering carved into it.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
The shoveling conspiracy
The Theodore Roosevelt obelisk was featured in local newspaper story recently, and it brought back a fading memory. Those who traveled the scenic U.S. Highway 2 in the days before 1989 can never forget the original location … smack dab in the middle of the road at Maria Pass, all …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
The shoveling conspiracy
The Theodore Roosevelt obelisk was featured in local newspaper story recently, and it brought back a fading memory. Those who traveled the scenic U.S. Highway 2 in the days before 1989 can never forget the original location … smack dab in the middle of the road at Maria Pass, all …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Postscript to defeat
Last week’s column about occupation to G.I.s and German women raised questions from readers which prompts me to supply more background. Those were terrible times for millions of Europeans, and especially European women; however, servicemen like me had to find what little humor there was in order to tolerate the …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Postscript to defeat
Last week’s column about occupation to G.I.s and German women raised questions from readers which prompts me to supply more background. Those were terrible times for millions of Europeans, and especially European women; however, servicemen like me had to find what little humor there was in order to tolerate the …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Postscript to defeat
Last week’s column about occupation to G.I.s and German women raised questions from readers which prompts me to supply more background. Those were terrible times for millions of Europeans, and especially European women; however, servicemen like me had to find what little humor there was in order to tolerate the …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Foreign relations
National media went wild this month and high ranking U.S. government officials went wilder after reports leaked out regarding Secret Service agents and military personnel bringing prostitutes into their hotel in Cartagena, Colombia.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Foreign relations
National media went wild this month and high ranking U.S. government officials went wilder after reports leaked out regarding Secret Service agents and military personnel bringing prostitutes into their hotel in Cartagena, Colombia.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Foreign relations
National media went wild this month and high ranking U.S. government officials went wilder after reports leaked out regarding Secret Service agents and military personnel bringing prostitutes into their hotel in Cartagena, Colombia.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Revisiting Harper's Index
Missed getting in a column last week. Not a sign of aging, I hope, but rather a very busy time on other matters. Think it might be the first “forgot” in more than 10 years. Still hectic this week, including excitement of preparing income tax. Please enjoy an “oldie” from …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Revisiting Harper's Index
Missed getting in a column last week. Not a sign of aging, I hope, but rather a very busy time on other matters. Think it might be the first “forgot” in more than 10 years. Still hectic this week, including excitement of preparing income tax. Please enjoy an “oldie” from …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Revisiting Harper's Index
Missed getting in a column last week. Not a sign of aging, I hope, but rather a very busy time on other matters. Think it might be the first “forgot” in more than 10 years. Still hectic this week, including excitement of preparing income tax. Please enjoy an “oldie” from …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
As the world changes
After over 50 years of writing this column and passing 80 years of life, it has dawned on me “I’m having a lot less foreign and domestic adventure for subject matter.”
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
As the world changes
After over 50 years of writing this column and passing 80 years of life, it has dawned on me “I’m having a lot less foreign and domestic adventure for subject matter.”
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Outlook on optimism
Iris and I probably have paid enough on Reader’s Digest subscription to get it until I am over 100 years old. Last few years, it featured more and more unending drug advertisements for every know affliction, principally aimed at older citizens. The former wonderful humor sections were becoming junk to …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Outlook on optimism
Iris and I probably have paid enough on Reader’s Digest subscription to get it until I am over 100 years old. Last few years, it featured more and more unending drug advertisements for every know affliction, principally aimed at older citizens. The former wonderful humor sections were becoming junk to …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
In re Doctor Malcolm Burns
Drove up a street near the Kalispell Regional Medical Center named “Burns Way” and got to thinking about the man it honors. Not many can remember Doctor Malcolm Burns, but it seems only yesterday he was a greatly admired Flathead personality.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
In re Doctor Malcolm Burns
Drove up a street near the Kalispell Regional Medical Center named “Burns Way” and got to thinking about the man it honors. Not many can remember Doctor Malcolm Burns, but it seems only yesterday he was a greatly admired Flathead personality.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
In re Doctor Malcolm Burns
Drove up a street near the Kalispell Regional Medical Center named “Burns Way” and got to thinking about the man it honors. Not many can remember Doctor Malcolm Burns, but it seems only yesterday he was a greatly admired Flathead personality.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Burning of the books
Recent stories and films of “outraged” Afghanistan citizens setting fires and rioting in the streets was the result of American troops destroying an enemy stronghold. Part of that destruction involved a building containing anti-American propaganda material which was taken out and burned, along with copies of the Koran, sacred book …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Burning of the books
Recent stories and films of “outraged” Afghanistan citizens setting fires and rioting in the streets was the result of American troops destroying an enemy stronghold. Part of that destruction involved a building containing anti-American propaganda material which was taken out and burned, along with copies of the Koran, sacred book …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Burning of the books
Recent stories and films of “outraged” Afghanistan citizens setting fires and rioting in the streets was the result of American troops destroying an enemy stronghold. Part of that destruction involved a building containing anti-American propaganda material which was taken out and burned, along with copies of the Koran, sacred book …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
The steno instructions
Last week, "First Wife Iris' received a copy of a letter she wrote years ago to a woman who worked with her in the Great Northern office at Whitefish. That woman is Pat "Owen" Porter, who now lives in Arizona. With the copy was this note:
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
The steno instructions
Last week, "First Wife Iris' received a copy of a letter she wrote years ago to a woman who worked with her in the Great Northern office at Whitefish. That woman is Pat "Owen" Porter, who now lives in Arizona. With the copy was this note:
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
The steno instructions
Last week, "First Wife Iris' received a copy of a letter she wrote years ago to a woman who worked with her in the Great Northern office at Whitefish. That woman is Pat "Owen" Porter, who now lives in Arizona. With the copy was this note:
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 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.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 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.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
A note from a nagger
The Montana Highway Patrol last week issued their annual traffic fatality report for 2011. Don't have it in front of my but recall rough figures hard to understand: "Seventy five (75) percent of victims last year were not wearing seat belts. Of 19 December fatals, 17 were not belted."
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
A note from a nagger
The Montana Highway Patrol last week issued their annual traffic fatality report for 2011. Don't have it in front of my but recall rough figures hard to understand: "Seventy five (75) percent of victims last year were not wearing seat belts. Of 19 December fatals, 17 were not belted."
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
A note from a nagger
The Montana Highway Patrol last week issued their annual traffic fatality report for 2011. Don't have it in front of my but recall rough figures hard to understand: "Seventy five (75) percent of victims last year were not wearing seat belts. Of 19 December fatals, 17 were not belted."
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
About aging and autographs
Life surely does change as the years go slipping by. Last Tuesday, I put on my coat to walk the 75 yards to our mailbox. The driveway was icy in spots, so I told Iris, "I'm taking the cell phone. If I fall down and break my leg, you'll get …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
About aging and autographs
Life surely does change as the years go slipping by. Last Tuesday, I put on my coat to walk the 75 yards to our mailbox. The driveway was icy in spots, so I told Iris, "I'm taking the cell phone. If I fall down and break my leg, you'll get …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
About aging and autographs
Life surely does change as the years go slipping by. Last Tuesday, I put on my coat to walk the 75 yards to our mailbox. The driveway was icy in spots, so I told Iris, "I'm taking the cell phone. If I fall down and break my leg, you'll get …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Why Buffett bought BNSF
Have been intrigued for years about a man who is now one of the tippy-top taxpayers in Flathead County. Last year, an alumni report from the University of Montana told of a group of Montana college students who got to spend time talking to him in his Omaha, Neb., office, …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Why Buffett bought BNSF
Have been intrigued for years about a man who is now one of the tippy-top taxpayers in Flathead County. Last year, an alumni report from the University of Montana told of a group of Montana college students who got to spend time talking to him in his Omaha, Neb., office, …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
The 'Annie' mystery solved
Slowly but surely, the appeals made here and on the radio paid off in gathering facts about the Chinese girl smuggled into the United States as a sex slave and won by a young white man in a poker game from the elderly Tong leader who "owned" her.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
A Nichols' worth of justice
As old 2011 ended, Don Nichols was back in the news and jail because he again broke parole rules by continuing his felony career. It would be interesting, and probably shocking, to know how much that misguided soul has cost the taxpayers since he was 18.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
A Nichols' worth of justice
As old 2011 ended, Don Nichols was back in the news and jail because he again broke parole rules by continuing his felony career. It would be interesting, and probably shocking, to know how much that misguided soul has cost the taxpayers since he was 18.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
A Nichols' worth of justice
As old 2011 ended, Don Nichols was back in the news and jail because he again broke parole rules by continuing his felony career. It would be interesting, and probably shocking, to know how much that misguided soul has cost the taxpayers since he was 18.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
Year end wrap-ups
Although I went back into the broadcasting business the first of February last year, I did not keep newscast records. The top news story in Montana was generated by over all Mickey Mouse management of the marijuana issue. Nobody needed puffs on a reefer to get dizzy over raids, arrests, …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
Year end wrap-ups
Although I went back into the broadcasting business the first of February last year, I did not keep newscast records. The top news story in Montana was generated by over all Mickey Mouse management of the marijuana issue. Nobody needed puffs on a reefer to get dizzy over raids, arrests, …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
Year end wrap-ups
Although I went back into the broadcasting business the first of February last year, I did not keep newscast records. The top news story in Montana was generated by over all Mickey Mouse management of the marijuana issue. Nobody needed puffs on a reefer to get dizzy over raids, arrests, …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
A Christmas correction
An incorrect assumption on Montana history was made in this column four years ago and I just discovered it. Top is "The First Christmas in Montana." The Ross Cox account of 1813 was the only one I could recall about such a notable event; however, legendary explorer David Thompson did …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
A Christmas correction
An incorrect assumption on Montana history was made in this column four years ago and I just discovered it. Top is "The First Christmas in Montana." The Ross Cox account of 1813 was the only one I could recall about such a notable event; however, legendary explorer David Thompson did …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
A Christmas correction
An incorrect assumption on Montana history was made in this column four years ago and I just discovered it. Top is "The First Christmas in Montana." The Ross Cox account of 1813 was the only one I could recall about such a notable event; however, legendary explorer David Thompson did …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
The 'oldest profession'
This writer is not going to speculate "why," but to my knowledge Northwest Montana has had no commercial sporting palaces since Libby Dam was completed in the late seventies. Well, maybe a small one in the Yaak. Wasn't always like that. From the first settlement days in the Flathead until …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
The 'oldest profession'
This writer is not going to speculate "why," but to my knowledge Northwest Montana has had no commercial sporting palaces since Libby Dam was completed in the late seventies. Well, maybe a small one in the Yaak. Wasn't always like that. From the first settlement days in the Flathead until …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
The 'oldest profession'
This writer is not going to speculate "why," but to my knowledge Northwest Montana has had no commercial sporting palaces since Libby Dam was completed in the late seventies. Well, maybe a small one in the Yaak. Wasn't always like that. From the first settlement days in the Flathead until …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
Getting even with Chandler
While visiting longtime artist friend Frank Hagel last week, the name of an old-time buddy of ours came up. I first met Al Chandler when he came here with his TV associate, Bob Empee, to run the new television station, KCFW.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Getting even with Chandler
While visiting longtime artist friend Frank Hagel last week, the name of an old-time buddy of ours came up. I first met Al Chandler when he came here with his TV associate, Bob Empee, to run the new television station, KCFW.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Getting even with Chandler
While visiting longtime artist friend Frank Hagel last week, the name of an old-time buddy of ours came up. I first met Al Chandler when he came here with his TV associate, Bob Empee, to run the new television station, KCFW.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
'No knees' nonsense
Should lady pugilists at the coming 2012 Olympics in London be forced to wear skirts instead of boxing shorts? That subject was raising hackles among female athletes from 21 countries during warm-up bouts in England during the last week of November.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
'No knees' nonsense
Should lady pugilists at the coming 2012 Olympics in London be forced to wear skirts instead of boxing shorts? That subject was raising hackles among female athletes from 21 countries during warm-up bouts in England during the last week of November.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
'No knees' nonsense
Should lady pugilists at the coming 2012 Olympics in London be forced to wear skirts instead of boxing shorts? That subject was raising hackles among female athletes from 21 countries during warm-up bouts in England during the last week of November.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Column feedbacks
Strange things happen to people who write newspaper columns. Thank goodness, most are good. Here are examples:
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Column feedbacks
Strange things happen to people who write newspaper columns. Thank goodness, most are good. Here are examples:
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Column feedbacks
Strange things happen to people who write newspaper columns. Thank goodness, most are good. Here are examples:
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
A history of American wolves, Part II
The cattlemen weren't sitting idly by waiting for the legislature. Many of them started or stepped up their own efforts of poisoning carcasses, hiring professionals and, of course, every cowboy on the range had orders to kill any coyote, wolf or bear on sight.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
A history of American wolves, Part II
The cattlemen weren't sitting idly by waiting for the legislature. Many of them started or stepped up their own efforts of poisoning carcasses, hiring professionals and, of course, every cowboy on the range had orders to kill any coyote, wolf or bear on sight.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
A history of American wolves, Part II
The cattlemen weren't sitting idly by waiting for the legislature. Many of them started or stepped up their own efforts of poisoning carcasses, hiring professionals and, of course, every cowboy on the range had orders to kill any coyote, wolf or bear on sight.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
A history of American wolves, Part I
When wolves first made a comeback into Glacier National Park from a pack coming down from Canada, I did a lot of research on their past history in the U.S. Few people have much past knowledge on what has now become the "new" game animal, so let me share some …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
A history of American wolves, Part I
When wolves first made a comeback into Glacier National Park from a pack coming down from Canada, I did a lot of research on their past history in the U.S. Few people have much past knowledge on what has now become the "new" game animal, so let me share some …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
A history of American wolves, Part I
When wolves first made a comeback into Glacier National Park from a pack coming down from Canada, I did a lot of research on their past history in the U.S. Few people have much past knowledge on what has now become the "new" game animal, so let me share some …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
About horses and fish hatcheries
Wild horses were back in the news earlier this month when the Bureau of Land Management reported the untamed mustang populations were out of control and they were going to remove 2,000 from Wyoming, plus a few from Utah and Montana.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
About horses and fish hatcheries
Wild horses were back in the news earlier this month when the Bureau of Land Management reported the untamed mustang populations were out of control and they were going to remove 2,000 from Wyoming, plus a few from Utah and Montana.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
About horses and fish hatcheries
Wild horses were back in the news earlier this month when the Bureau of Land Management reported the untamed mustang populations were out of control and they were going to remove 2,000 from Wyoming, plus a few from Utah and Montana.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Bison range report
By the time you good folks read this, the extraordinary 18-mile drive over Red Sleep Mountain will be closed for the season. If you missed it this year, I just want to remind you to put that on the "must do" list for 2012.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Bison range report
By the time you good folks read this, the extraordinary 18-mile drive over Red Sleep Mountain will be closed for the season. If you missed it this year, I just want to remind you to put that on the "must do" list for 2012.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Bison range report
By the time you good folks read this, the extraordinary 18-mile drive over Red Sleep Mountain will be closed for the season. If you missed it this year, I just want to remind you to put that on the "must do" list for 2012.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
The 'necessary' streaker
There was much ado and conversation among fans, the media and TV viewers after a young male student decided to "streak" during a recent U of M Grizzly football game. Most believed the stadium officials were much too slow in rounding up this exhibitionist. He was out there in the …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
The 'necessary' streaker
There was much ado and conversation among fans, the media and TV viewers after a young male student decided to "streak" during a recent U of M Grizzly football game. Most believed the stadium officials were much too slow in rounding up this exhibitionist. He was out there in the …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
The 'necessary' streaker
There was much ado and conversation among fans, the media and TV viewers after a young male student decided to "streak" during a recent U of M Grizzly football game. Most believed the stadium officials were much too slow in rounding up this exhibitionist. He was out there in the …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
An unusual telephone call
If you haven't seen, talked to or heard from someone for over 65 years, it is quite a start to have them call you out of the blue. That is what happened to me last Friday evening. It was a wonderful half hour for both of us.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
An unusual telephone call
If you haven't seen, talked to or heard from someone for over 65 years, it is quite a start to have them call you out of the blue. That is what happened to me last Friday evening. It was a wonderful half hour for both of us.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
An unusual telephone call
If you haven't seen, talked to or heard from someone for over 65 years, it is quite a start to have them call you out of the blue. That is what happened to me last Friday evening. It was a wonderful half hour for both of us.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
A whale of a tale
Has any human being, besides Jonah, ever survived the belly of a whale? Let's see.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
A whale of a tale
Has any human being, besides Jonah, ever survived the belly of a whale? Let's see.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
A whale of a tale
Has any human being, besides Jonah, ever survived the belly of a whale? Let's see.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
What Vince Fisher did
A good friend of near 60 years called me last Wednesday from Butte. Vince Fisher was happy as a little kid with a new bike because a long dreamed of book featuring his wildlife photos has been published by Far Country Press. It is called "Four Seasons of Wildlife in …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
What Vince Fisher did
A good friend of near 60 years called me last Wednesday from Butte. Vince Fisher was happy as a little kid with a new bike because a long dreamed of book featuring his wildlife photos has been published by Far Country Press. It is called "Four Seasons of Wildlife in …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
What Vince Fisher did
A good friend of near 60 years called me last Wednesday from Butte. Vince Fisher was happy as a little kid with a new bike because a long dreamed of book featuring his wildlife photos has been published by Far Country Press. It is called "Four Seasons of Wildlife in …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
How to become portly
From the presidential halls, the Surgeon General's office and from many leading doctors across the country, experts are calling it "the number one health problem" in America. These folks are talking about our overweight citizenry, recently reporting one out of every four adults are "obese," along with quite a high …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
How to become portly
From the presidential halls, the Surgeon General's office and from many leading doctors across the country, experts are calling it "the number one health problem" in America. These folks are talking about our overweight citizenry, recently reporting one out of every four adults are "obese," along with quite a high …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
How to become portly
From the presidential halls, the Surgeon General's office and from many leading doctors across the country, experts are calling it "the number one health problem" in America. These folks are talking about our overweight citizenry, recently reporting one out of every four adults are "obese," along with quite a high …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
The man who sang at our wedding
When Iris and I were married, she asked a favorite high school teacher, Al Olson, to sing at our wedding. Later learned he was a fly purist, the kind who didn't even like to ride in the same car with a worm fisherman. Close friends never mentioned things like Colorado …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
The man who sang at our wedding
When Iris and I were married, she asked a favorite high school teacher, Al Olson, to sing at our wedding. Later learned he was a fly purist, the kind who didn't even like to ride in the same car with a worm fisherman. Close friends never mentioned things like Colorado …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
The man who sang at our wedding
When Iris and I were married, she asked a favorite high school teacher, Al Olson, to sing at our wedding. Later learned he was a fly purist, the kind who didn't even like to ride in the same car with a worm fisherman. Close friends never mentioned things like Colorado …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Another day in Glacier
A woeful incident occurred last Sunday on the road into Many Glacier, just outside the Park. An out-of-state family was pulling a large fold-out camper trailer with a Suburban. Sign on the vehicle said, "Glacier Park," and across the back of the trailer was hopefully scrawled, "Montana or Bust." That …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Another day in Glacier
A woeful incident occurred last Sunday on the road into Many Glacier, just outside the Park. An out-of-state family was pulling a large fold-out camper trailer with a Suburban. Sign on the vehicle said, "Glacier Park," and across the back of the trailer was hopefully scrawled, "Montana or Bust." That …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Another day in Glacier
A woeful incident occurred last Sunday on the road into Many Glacier, just outside the Park. An out-of-state family was pulling a large fold-out camper trailer with a Suburban. Sign on the vehicle said, "Glacier Park," and across the back of the trailer was hopefully scrawled, "Montana or Bust." That …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
About surprises
Rather eerie. Last week, I cited an old Dave Barry column wherein he said with tongue and cheek, "Nature is located mainly in national parks, which are vast tracts of wilderness set aside by the U.S. government so citizens will always have someplace to go where they can be attacked …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
About surprises
Rather eerie. Last week, I cited an old Dave Barry column wherein he said with tongue and cheek, "Nature is located mainly in national parks, which are vast tracts of wilderness set aside by the U.S. government so citizens will always have someplace to go where they can be attacked …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
About surprises
Rather eerie. Last week, I cited an old Dave Barry column wherein he said with tongue and cheek, "Nature is located mainly in national parks, which are vast tracts of wilderness set aside by the U.S. government so citizens will always have someplace to go where they can be attacked …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
The value of columnists
Last Monday was Fourth of July for 2011. It sneaked up on me and I didn't get a column done, so dug in the files. Found one from 1993 that is short and full of hyperbole. Dave Barry and I are not meanies. We're just a couple of kindly guys …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
The value of columnists
Last Monday was Fourth of July for 2011. It sneaked up on me and I didn't get a column done, so dug in the files. Found one from 1993 that is short and full of hyperbole. Dave Barry and I are not meanies. We're just a couple of kindly guys …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
The value of columnists
Last Monday was Fourth of July for 2011. It sneaked up on me and I didn't get a column done, so dug in the files. Found one from 1993 that is short and full of hyperbole. Dave Barry and I are not meanies. We're just a couple of kindly guys …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Moderation in all things
Our modern lives are incessantly bombarded by media stories and promos about health issues, diseases, medicine and lifestyles. Good examples are Readers Digest and all-nightly news casts. Hypochondriacs must go crazy.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Moderation in all things
Our modern lives are incessantly bombarded by media stories and promos about health issues, diseases, medicine and lifestyles. Good examples are Readers Digest and all-nightly news casts. Hypochondriacs must go crazy.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Moderation in all things
Our modern lives are incessantly bombarded by media stories and promos about health issues, diseases, medicine and lifestyles. Good examples are Readers Digest and all-nightly news casts. Hypochondriacs must go crazy.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
A good bureaucrat
This is an admission of a shortcoming I have, along with just about everyone in the country. It is a defect in our usage of the word "bureaucrat." Everyone uses that word in writing, public speaking and daily conversation.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
A good bureaucrat
This is an admission of a shortcoming I have, along with just about everyone in the country. It is a defect in our usage of the word "bureaucrat." Everyone uses that word in writing, public speaking and daily conversation.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
A good bureaucrat
This is an admission of a shortcoming I have, along with just about everyone in the country. It is a defect in our usage of the word "bureaucrat." Everyone uses that word in writing, public speaking and daily conversation.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
The joy of positive thinking
A recent issue of Time Magazine featured scientists studying the human brain's ability to create positive thoughts. They've found evidence "positive thinking" is a survival instinct enabling humans to concentrate on hope even in what seem to be helpless conditions.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
The joy of positive thinking
A recent issue of Time Magazine featured scientists studying the human brain's ability to create positive thoughts. They've found evidence "positive thinking" is a survival instinct enabling humans to concentrate on hope even in what seem to be helpless conditions.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
The joy of positive thinking
A recent issue of Time Magazine featured scientists studying the human brain's ability to create positive thoughts. They've found evidence "positive thinking" is a survival instinct enabling humans to concentrate on hope even in what seem to be helpless conditions.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Flying the flag
This columnist is not and has not been a negative person during the almost 50 years of writing a weekly bit of personal viewpoint; however, there are times which call for taking a stand against something he doesn't agree with. This week, we will deal with what can be a …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Flying the flag
This columnist is not and has not been a negative person during the almost 50 years of writing a weekly bit of personal viewpoint; however, there are times which call for taking a stand against something he doesn't agree with. This week, we will deal with what can be a …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Flying the flag
This columnist is not and has not been a negative person during the almost 50 years of writing a weekly bit of personal viewpoint; however, there are times which call for taking a stand against something he doesn't agree with. This week, we will deal with what can be a …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Mel told me 'no'
An unusual memory came to mind last week when I was honored with the coveted "Montana Mentor Award" given by Jane Karas, Flathead Valley Community College president. The event took me back to 1966 when Owen Sowerwine first asked me to help him found the community college, chiefly in public …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Mel told me 'no'
An unusual memory came to mind last week when I was honored with the coveted "Montana Mentor Award" given by Jane Karas, Flathead Valley Community College president. The event took me back to 1966 when Owen Sowerwine first asked me to help him found the community college, chiefly in public …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Mel told me 'no'
An unusual memory came to mind last week when I was honored with the coveted "Montana Mentor Award" given by Jane Karas, Flathead Valley Community College president. The event took me back to 1966 when Owen Sowerwine first asked me to help him found the community college, chiefly in public …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
The wagers of sin
Gambling is seductive lure to all human beings. Most of us can control it. A few cannot.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
The wagers of sin
Gambling is seductive lure to all human beings. Most of us can control it. A few cannot.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
The wagers of sin
Gambling is seductive lure to all human beings. Most of us can control it. A few cannot.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Frustrations and adventures
There are deep mysteries for me in the lifelong pursuit of knowledge. Why should people in their 80s feel regret about the million things they do not know? Why should I keep reading research papers, books and magazines when the more I study, the more I realize how much I'll …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Frustrations and adventures
There are deep mysteries for me in the lifelong pursuit of knowledge. Why should people in their 80s feel regret about the million things they do not know? Why should I keep reading research papers, books and magazines when the more I study, the more I realize how much I'll …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Frustrations and adventures
There are deep mysteries for me in the lifelong pursuit of knowledge. Why should people in their 80s feel regret about the million things they do not know? Why should I keep reading research papers, books and magazines when the more I study, the more I realize how much I'll …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Bun pun fun
Back on the radio these days, I'm again going over "daily logs" which are now handled for all area law enforcement divisions through the new 911 Center. Have noticed an occasional report of that weird social behavior called "mooning," but something is missing. That activity seems to have lost its …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Bun pun fun
Back on the radio these days, I'm again going over "daily logs" which are now handled for all area law enforcement divisions through the new 911 Center. Have noticed an occasional report of that weird social behavior called "mooning," but something is missing. That activity seems to have lost its …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Bun pun fun
Back on the radio these days, I'm again going over "daily logs" which are now handled for all area law enforcement divisions through the new 911 Center. Have noticed an occasional report of that weird social behavior called "mooning," but something is missing. That activity seems to have lost its …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
About 'Georgie' and me
It is common knowledge there are two kinds of tears, good ones and bad ones. This week I'm writing about two times I had the "good" kind.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
About 'Georgie' and me
It is common knowledge there are two kinds of tears, good ones and bad ones. This week I'm writing about two times I had the "good" kind.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
About 'Georgie' and me
It is common knowledge there are two kinds of tears, good ones and bad ones. This week I'm writing about two times I had the "good" kind.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
An American racial dilemma
Many of us American citizens are whatever racial descent we choose to be, depending upon what advantage that genealogical choice might provide under varying circumstances. Think of our late, mostly Norwegian, friend Ted Rugland dyeing his white hair, beard, and mustache, bright green and going to Butte for the traditional …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
An American racial dilemma
Many of us American citizens are whatever racial descent we choose to be, depending upon what advantage that genealogical choice might provide under varying circumstances. Think of our late, mostly Norwegian, friend Ted Rugland dyeing his white hair, beard, and mustache, bright green and going to Butte for the traditional …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
An American racial dilemma
Many of us American citizens are whatever racial descent we choose to be, depending upon what advantage that genealogical choice might provide under varying circumstances. Think of our late, mostly Norwegian, friend Ted Rugland dyeing his white hair, beard, and mustache, bright green and going to Butte for the traditional …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Hader's Fishin' Yarn
Had a fine visit with Richard Hader this week. Had never met him before but knew right off he was a very wise and insightful man. Came to my house to tell me he had carefully saved and preserved every single issue of the Kalispell Weekly News for the eight …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Hader's Fishin' Yarn
Had a fine visit with Richard Hader this week. Had never met him before but knew right off he was a very wise and insightful man. Came to my house to tell me he had carefully saved and preserved every single issue of the Kalispell Weekly News for the eight …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Hader's Fishin' Yarn
Had a fine visit with Richard Hader this week. Had never met him before but knew right off he was a very wise and insightful man. Came to my house to tell me he had carefully saved and preserved every single issue of the Kalispell Weekly News for the eight …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
America's last sporting palaces
Reporting during the "Glory Days" of Hungry Horse Dam construction included running reviews of the good things accomplished for charity by the lady who ran the sporting place on a hill above Martin City's Main Street. Luckily, she didn't insist her business be advertised on T-shirts worn by the dozens …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
America's last sporting palaces
Reporting during the "Glory Days" of Hungry Horse Dam construction included running reviews of the good things accomplished for charity by the lady who ran the sporting place on a hill above Martin City's Main Street. Luckily, she didn't insist her business be advertised on T-shirts worn by the dozens …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
America's last sporting palaces
Reporting during the "Glory Days" of Hungry Horse Dam construction included running reviews of the good things accomplished for charity by the lady who ran the sporting place on a hill above Martin City's Main Street. Luckily, she didn't insist her business be advertised on T-shirts worn by the dozens …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Operation Lamar
Male elk start trying to kill each other over the affections of female elk around the last of August, with the mating-game peaking in mid-September and tapering off in October. So! Why were several big bulls in Yellowstone crashing horns and shoving each other around and inflicting pain this last …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Operation Lamar
Male elk start trying to kill each other over the affections of female elk around the last of August, with the mating-game peaking in mid-September and tapering off in October. So! Why were several big bulls in Yellowstone crashing horns and shoving each other around and inflicting pain this last …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Operation Lamar
Male elk start trying to kill each other over the affections of female elk around the last of August, with the mating-game peaking in mid-September and tapering off in October. So! Why were several big bulls in Yellowstone crashing horns and shoving each other around and inflicting pain this last …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Tough Laws and Trash Talk
Some call the United States Senate, "The most powerful club in the world." Maybe it is and maybe it isn't but The U.S. Senate is the "Upper House" of the nation's Legislative Branch of government, while The House of Representatives is called "The Lower House." In college and while working …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Tough Laws and Trash Talk
Some call the United States Senate, "The most powerful club in the world." Maybe it is and maybe it isn't but The U.S. Senate is the "Upper House" of the nation's Legislative Branch of government, while The House of Representatives is called "The Lower House." In college and while working …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Tough Laws and Trash Talk
Some call the United States Senate, "The most powerful club in the world." Maybe it is and maybe it isn't but The U.S. Senate is the "Upper House" of the nation's Legislative Branch of government, while The House of Representatives is called "The Lower House." In college and while working …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Financing foolishness
There are several new programs in the news regarding rewards for people who stop doing something illegal or sinful. Was working on a column about that when I found this commentary I did in 1987. It seems this rewrite covers the topic quite well:
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Financing Foolishness
There are several new programs in the news regarding rewards for people who stop doing something illegal or sinful. Was working on a column about that when I found this commentary I did in 1987. It seems this rewrite covers the topic quite well:
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Financing Foolishness
There are several new programs in the news regarding rewards for people who stop doing something illegal or sinful. Was working on a column about that when I found this commentary I did in 1987. It seems this rewrite covers the topic quite well:
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Scurvy Wenches and Shameless Hussies
Calling the average woman a "shameless hussy" was considered a very bad thing in 1909, and it could still get you in trouble if Washington police enforced the existing law; however, that old statute does say it is OK to slander a "common prostitute" with such shocking labels as "wanton …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Scurvy Wenches and Shameless Hussies
Calling the average woman a "shameless hussy" was considered a very bad thing in 1909, and it could still get you in trouble if Washington police enforced the existing law; however, that old statute does say it is OK to slander a "common prostitute" with such shocking labels as "wanton …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Scurvy Wenches and Shameless Hussies
Calling the average woman a "shameless hussy" was considered a very bad thing in 1909, and it could still get you in trouble if Washington police enforced the existing law; however, that old statute does say it is OK to slander a "common prostitute" with such shocking labels as "wanton …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Underestimating Jim Cole
Few people would say I actually owe Jim Cole an apology, but in my heart I know I do. Have never said anything bad about him. Was never discourteous or mean to him. What I did do was seriously underestimate Jim's energy, his dedication, and his talent.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Underestimating Jim Cole
Few people would say I actually owe Jim Cole an apology, but in my heart I know I do. Have never said anything bad about him. Was never discourteous or mean to him. What I did do was seriously underestimate Jim's energy, his dedication, and his talent.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Underestimating Jim Cole
Few people would say I actually owe Jim Cole an apology, but in my heart I know I do. Have never said anything bad about him. Was never discourteous or mean to him. What I did do was seriously underestimate Jim's energy, his dedication, and his talent.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
The 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 19 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
The 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 19 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
The 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 19 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Smudging Made Easy
'First wife Iris' has never been attacked by a tiger, and we have to consider that good luck may have come about because when our first son Shannon was a small boy, he made her a bracelet which he said was meant to keep tigers away.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO
Smudging Made Easy
'First wife Iris' has never been attacked by a tiger, and we have to consider that good luck may have come about because when our first son Shannon was a small boy, he made her a bracelet which he said was meant to keep tigers away.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO
Smudging made easy
"First wife Iris" has never been attacked by a tiger, and we have to consider that good luck may have come about because when our first son Shannon was a small boy, he made her a bracelet which he said was meant to keep tigers away.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO
Stetson helmets and love in the wilderness
Woke up in the middle of the night last week and realized I had made a mistake in telling you good folks the Cox Christmas was the first involving white men in Montana. It upset me so much I had trouble getting back to sleep. When I'm shooting the bull, …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO
Stetson helmets and love in the wilderness
Woke up in the middle of the night last week and realized I had made a mistake in telling you good folks the Cox Christmas was the first involving white men in Montana. It upset me so much I had trouble getting back to sleep. When I'm shooting the bull, …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO
Stetson helmets and love in the wilderness
Woke up in the middle of the night last week and realized I had made a mistake in telling you good folks the Cox Christmas was the first involving white men in Montana. It upset me so much I had trouble getting back to sleep. When I'm shooting the bull, …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 20 YEARS AGO
Hills of Bills
"NO MAN'S LIFE OR PROPERTY IS SAFE, WHILE THE LEGISLATURE IS IN SESSION."
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Hills of Bills
"NO MAN'S LIFE OR PROPERTY IS SAFE, WHILE THE LEGISLATURE IS IN SESSION."
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Hills of Bills
"NO MAN'S LIFE OR PROPERTY IS SAFE, WHILE THE LEGISLATURE IS IN SESSION."
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
By George!
Sure! Now with all the rattlesnakes snuggled in their underground dens for the winter, I find a couple of stories about 'em.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
By George!
Sure! Now with all the rattlesnakes snuggled in their underground dens for the winter, I find a couple of stories about 'em.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
By George!
Sure! Now with all the rattlesnakes snuggled in their underground dens for the winter, I find a couple of stories about 'em.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Dogs, Cats, and Snockered Jurors
In times past, this column has had fun reporting on the "The Big Apple," New York City, because it is a place so different than our average town in Montana. For starters, about eight times more people live on that relatively small section of real estate, than occupy the vast …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Dogs, Cats, and Snockered Jurors
In times past, this column has had fun reporting on the "The Big Apple," New York City, because it is a place so different than our average town in Montana. For starters, about eight times more people live on that relatively small section of real estate, than occupy the vast …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Buckle your seatbelt; drive carefully, don't hate
Hate . . . .
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Buckle your seatbelt; drive carefully, don't hate
Hate . . . .
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Buckle your seatbelt; drive carefully, don't hate
Hate . . . .
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Mustang Madness
How far should taxpayers go in buying birth control for untamed horses?
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Mustang Madness
How far should taxpayers go in buying birth control for untamed horses?
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Mustang Madness
How far should taxpayers go in buying birth control for untamed horses?
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
When fish fly
There are not many things more surprising to the average human than being clobbered by a fish from the sky. Remember when somebody up at Whitefish got smacked by a good-sized rainbow trout from heaven? Can't recall who or when, but it seems to me the person was hurt badly …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
When fish fly
There are not many things more surprising to the average human than being clobbered by a fish from the sky. Remember when somebody up at Whitefish got smacked by a good-sized rainbow trout from heaven? Can't recall who or when, but it seems to me the person was hurt badly …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
When fish fly
There are not many things more surprising to the average human than being clobbered by a fish from the sky. Remember when somebody up at Whitefish got smacked by a good-sized rainbow trout from heaven? Can't recall who or when, but it seems to me the person was hurt badly …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Jailbirds and jokes
Most every Monday morning the Flathead County Crowbar Hotel has around a hundred nonpaying guests in a jail built just a few years ago for 65 inmates. When I was growing up in the '30s the jails and prisons were not running over, possibly because of several reasons that no …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Jailbirds and jokes
Most every Monday morning the Flathead County Crowbar Hotel has around a hundred nonpaying guests in a jail built just a few years ago for 65 inmates. When I was growing up in the '30s the jails and prisons were not running over, possibly because of several reasons that no …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 4 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, 4 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.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 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.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 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 …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Rare birds and lords
A white robin got my attention this week, because I had never seen one before.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Rare birds and lords
A white robin got my attention this week, because I had never seen one before.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Rare birds and lords
A white robin got my attention this week, because I had never seen one before.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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