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Drilling for North Fork oil in 1948

Drilling for oil was expected to resume in the North Fork was front-page story in the Hungry Horse News in 1948. Border Oil Co. and Kootenay Oil Co. both had crews in the North Fork.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Drilling for North Fork oil in 1948

Drilling for oil was expected to resume in the North Fork was front-page story in the Hungry Horse News in 1948. Border Oil Co. and Kootenay Oil Co. both had crews in the North Fork.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Drilling for North Fork oil in 1948

Drilling for oil was expected to resume in the North Fork was front-page story in the Hungry Horse News in 1948. Border Oil Co. and Kootenay Oil Co. both had crews in the North Fork.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Visiting tourist sites in Maryland

Laurie had multiple roles as our hostess in Maryland. She was Seeing Eye Daughter, tour guide and did a great job as chauffeur in the six lane traffic.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Visiting tourist sites in Maryland

Laurie had multiple roles as our hostess in Maryland. She was Seeing Eye Daughter, tour guide and did a great job as chauffeur in the six lane traffic.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Visiting tourist sites in Maryland

Laurie had multiple roles as our hostess in Maryland. She was Seeing Eye Daughter, tour guide and did a great job as chauffeur in the six lane traffic.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Touring with seeing-eye daughters

Learning to live with macular degeneration has hidden benefits ranging almost from coast to coast. I refer to them as seeing-eye daughters. Their unwritten and unexpected duties range from guarding against me stumbling over a curb or stepping in a hole to reading signs, newspapers and other media. I have …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Touring with seeing-eye daughters

Learning to live with macular degeneration has hidden benefits ranging almost from coast to coast. I refer to them as seeing-eye daughters. Their unwritten and unexpected duties range from guarding against me stumbling over a curb or stepping in a hole to reading signs, newspapers and other media. I have …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Touring with seeing-eye daughters

Learning to live with macular degeneration has hidden benefits ranging almost from coast to coast. I refer to them as seeing-eye daughters. Their unwritten and unexpected duties range from guarding against me stumbling over a curb or stepping in a hole to reading signs, newspapers and other media. I have …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

News from 1948: $100,000 improves water system

Unusual vote tally showing 137 favoring and only one opposing meant a new $100,000 improved water system for Columbia Falls in a special election. There were 201 registered voters in 1948.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

News from 1948: $100,000 improves water system

Unusual vote tally showing 137 favoring and only one opposing meant a new $100,000 improved water system for Columbia Falls in a special election. There were 201 registered voters in 1948.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

News from 1948: $100,000 improves water system

Unusual vote tally showing 137 favoring and only one opposing meant a new $100,000 improved water system for Columbia Falls in a special election. There were 201 registered voters in 1948.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Concrete block town hall project

Completion of the new Columbia Falls concrete block town hall at the top of Nucleus Avenue hill was main topic in January 1948.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Concrete block town hall project

Completion of the new Columbia Falls concrete block town hall at the top of Nucleus Avenue hill was main topic in January 1948.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Concrete block town hall project

Completion of the new Columbia Falls concrete block town hall at the top of Nucleus Avenue hill was main topic in January 1948.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

U.S. Forest news from years past

Flathead National Forest, termed fourth largest in the United States, made front-page news in 1948. Announcement of district ranger appointments was made by supervisor F. J. Neitzling.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

U.S. Forest news from years past

Flathead National Forest, termed fourth largest in the United States, made front-page news in 1948. Announcement of district ranger appointments was made by supervisor F. J. Neitzling.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

U.S. Forest news from years past

Flathead National Forest, termed fourth largest in the United States, made front-page news in 1948. Announcement of district ranger appointments was made by supervisor F. J. Neitzling.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Riding the Eagle Transit bus to Red Hats

It’s been 27 years since first Red Hats started in Columbia Falls. Ladies are still enjoying meeting, eating and fellowship.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Riding the Eagle Transit bus to Red Hats

It’s been 27 years since first Red Hats started in Columbia Falls. Ladies are still enjoying meeting, eating and fellowship.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Riding the Eagle Transit bus to Red Hats

It’s been 27 years since first Red Hats started in Columbia Falls. Ladies are still enjoying meeting, eating and fellowship.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Community excerpts from 65 years ago

Perhaps it may seem humorous to learn Columbia Falls Grade School staff and students were excited to raise funds so a duplicating machine, projector, screen, slides and films could be purchased back in 1948. Not only that, a typewriter, large dictionaries, records, film strips and slides were forthcoming.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Community excerpts from 65 years ago

Perhaps it may seem humorous to learn Columbia Falls Grade School staff and students were excited to raise funds so a duplicating machine, projector, screen, slides and films could be purchased back in 1948. Not only that, a typewriter, large dictionaries, records, film strips and slides were forthcoming.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Community excerpts from 65 years ago

Perhaps it may seem humorous to learn Columbia Falls Grade School staff and students were excited to raise funds so a duplicating machine, projector, screen, slides and films could be purchased back in 1948. Not only that, a typewriter, large dictionaries, records, film strips and slides were forthcoming.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Remembering, not living the past

Conversations with friends recently concluded we were remembering, not living the past. We also agreed our memories were better than we thought.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Remembering, not living the past

Conversations with friends recently concluded we were remembering, not living the past. We also agreed our memories were better than we thought.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Remembering, not living the past

Conversations with friends recently concluded we were remembering, not living the past. We also agreed our memories were better than we thought.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Eastern Star survives through years

Eastern Star Chapter activities in Columbia Falls have survived despite unanticipated changes. It was constituted Oct. 15, 1915. Major change was consolidation of Estella Pomeroy Chapter No. 68, Columbia Falls, with Vista Chapter No. 44 in Whitefish on April 22, 1998. Next consolidation ceremony was Dec. 29, 2003, when members …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Eastern Star survives through years

Eastern Star Chapter activities in Columbia Falls have survived despite unanticipated changes. It was constituted Oct. 15, 1915. Major change was consolidation of Estella Pomeroy Chapter No. 68, Columbia Falls, with Vista Chapter No. 44 in Whitefish on April 22, 1998. Next consolidation ceremony was Dec. 29, 2003, when members …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Eastern Star survives through years

Eastern Star Chapter activities in Columbia Falls have survived despite unanticipated changes. It was constituted Oct. 15, 1915. Major change was consolidation of Estella Pomeroy Chapter No. 68, Columbia Falls, with Vista Chapter No. 44 in Whitefish on April 22, 1998. Next consolidation ceremony was Dec. 29, 2003, when members …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Move to Hungry Horse News' new log home

How time flies. Plus great opportunity to look up dates instead of trusting memories.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Move to Hungry Horse News' new log home

How time flies. Plus great opportunity to look up dates instead of trusting memories.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Move to Hungry Horse News' new log home

How time flies. Plus great opportunity to look up dates instead of trusting memories.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

On the Bank of Columbia Falls

Another chapter in the history of the Bank of Columbia Falls was found in a 1925 newspaper clipping. Articles of incorporation were filed with the county clerk for the Bank of Columbia Falls, whose incorporators had acquired the James A. Talbott Bank.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

On the Bank of Columbia Falls

Another chapter in the history of the Bank of Columbia Falls was found in a 1925 newspaper clipping. Articles of incorporation were filed with the county clerk for the Bank of Columbia Falls, whose incorporators had acquired the James A. Talbott Bank.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

On the Bank of Columbia Falls

Another chapter in the history of the Bank of Columbia Falls was found in a 1925 newspaper clipping. Articles of incorporation were filed with the county clerk for the Bank of Columbia Falls, whose incorporators had acquired the James A. Talbott Bank.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Modern thoughts in an old world

When my grandmother, Anna Lewis Ross, died 43 years ago, we thought about the many changes in her 90 years. She went from horse and buggy days to riding a motorcycle with a young friend.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Modern thoughts in an old world

When my grandmother, Anna Lewis Ross, died 43 years ago, we thought about the many changes in her 90 years. She went from horse and buggy days to riding a motorcycle with a young friend.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Modern thoughts in an old world

When my grandmother, Anna Lewis Ross, died 43 years ago, we thought about the many changes in her 90 years. She went from horse and buggy days to riding a motorcycle with a young friend.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Learning to live with neurofibromatosis

Neurofibromatosis — a long word unknown to most people. It does have a certain rhythm when typing it — neuro-fibro-mato-sis.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Learning to live with neurofibromatosis

Neurofibromatosis — a long word unknown to most people. It does have a certain rhythm when typing it — neuro-fibro-mato-sis.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Learning to live with neurofibromatosis

Neurofibromatosis — a long word unknown to most people. It does have a certain rhythm when typing it — neuro-fibro-mato-sis.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Organizations place wreaths at veterans graves

Four area organizations were represented in observance of Wreaths Across America at Montana Veterans’ Home Cemetery.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Organizations place wreaths at veterans graves

Four area organizations were represented in observance of Wreaths Across America at Montana Veterans’ Home Cemetery.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Organizations place wreaths at veterans graves

Four area organizations were represented in observance of Wreaths Across America at Montana Veterans’ Home Cemetery.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Dam's bid call heads busy 1948 January

Stories from January 1948 will bring back memories for longtime residents and perhaps boring history for newer residents.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Dam's bid call heads busy 1948 January

Stories from January 1948 will bring back memories for longtime residents and perhaps boring history for newer residents.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Dam's bid call heads busy 1948 January

Stories from January 1948 will bring back memories for longtime residents and perhaps boring history for newer residents.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Lions Clubs International float in Rose Parade

Residents of Baker and nearby North Dakota had special interest in the 2013 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Lions Clubs International float in Rose Parade

Residents of Baker and nearby North Dakota had special interest in the 2013 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Lions Clubs International float in Rose Parade

Residents of Baker and nearby North Dakota had special interest in the 2013 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Talbotts move to C-Falls in bitter 1900 winter

Story about James A. and Jose Talbott was written by their daughter, May T. Linden, in 1957. James Talbott went to Virginia City from Nevada in 1863. He later moved to Helena, then to Butte, where he pioneered in mining enterprises.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Talbotts move to C-Falls in bitter 1900 winter

Story about James A. and Jose Talbott was written by their daughter, May T. Linden, in 1957. James Talbott went to Virginia City from Nevada in 1863. He later moved to Helena, then to Butte, where he pioneered in mining enterprises.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Talbotts move to C-Falls in bitter 1900 winter

Story about James A. and Jose Talbott was written by their daughter, May T. Linden, in 1957. James Talbott went to Virginia City from Nevada in 1863. He later moved to Helena, then to Butte, where he pioneered in mining enterprises.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Christmas Store benefits Energy Share

Christmas Store proceeds of $1,600 from annual sale at the Klothes Kloset in Columbia Falls were once again designated for Energy Share. This compares to $1,500 contributed last year.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Christmas Store benefits Energy Share

Christmas Store proceeds of $1,600 from annual sale at the Klothes Kloset in Columbia Falls were once again designated for Energy Share. This compares to $1,500 contributed last year.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Christmas is year-round at Klothes Kloset in C-Falls

It is Christmas year-round at the Klothes Kloset in Columbia Falls. Church Women United sponsors the successful volunteer enterprise.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Christmas is year-round at Klothes Kloset in C-Falls

It is Christmas year-round at the Klothes Kloset in Columbia Falls. Church Women United sponsors the successful volunteer enterprise.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Christmas is year-round at Klothes Kloset in C-Falls

It is Christmas year-round at the Klothes Kloset in Columbia Falls. Church Women United sponsors the successful volunteer enterprise.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Hoerner land developed town

Antone and Caroline Hoerner moved from North Dakota, where they farmed near Bismarck, and continued farming in eastern Montana. There were 18 children in the family.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Hoerner land developed town

Antone and Caroline Hoerner moved from North Dakota, where they farmed near Bismarck, and continued farming in eastern Montana. There were 18 children in the family.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Kalispell man honored for work in space program

Addison Bain, Ph.D. has received the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award for lifelong achievement and contributions to the U.S. space program. There are only three recipients recognized annually.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell man honored for work in space program

Addison Bain, Ph.D. has received the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award for lifelong achievement and contributions to the U.S. space program. There are only three recipients recognized annually.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell man honored for work in space program

Addison Bain, Ph.D. has received the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award for lifelong achievement and contributions to the U.S. space program. There are only three recipients recognized annually.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution

Awards earned by members of Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution in Montana were announced at state and national sessions.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution

Awards earned by members of Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution in Montana were announced at state and national sessions.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Masons, Stars, a century of serving communities

Charter members of Columbia Falls Lodge No. 89, AF & AM, were among first businessmen when the community was begun in the early 1900s.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Masons, Stars, a century of serving communities

Charter members of Columbia Falls Lodge No. 89, AF & AM, were among first businessmen when the community was begun in the early 1900s.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Masons, Stars, a century of serving communities

Charter members of Columbia Falls Lodge No. 89, AF & AM, were among first businessmen when the community was begun in the early 1900s.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Fires, Park parachutists, Dolly Varden

Huge Dolly Varden and Glacier National Park and Flathead National Forest fires were front page news in 1947.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Fires, Park parachutists, Dolly Varden

Huge Dolly Varden and Glacier National Park and Flathead National Forest fires were front page news in 1947.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Fires, Park parachutists, Dolly Varden

Huge Dolly Varden and Glacier National Park and Flathead National Forest fires were front page news in 1947.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Reports of coal in the North Fork

A fine vein of coal was reported in correspondence to J. E. Gaylord, Esq., president, Butte City, in 1892. E. J. Matthews, Columbia Falls manager, Northern International Improvement, Co., described message from Robinson as reporting coal as perfect clean, solid and no slag or foreign matter whatever.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Reports of coal in the North Fork

A fine vein of coal was reported in correspondence to J. E. Gaylord, Esq., president, Butte City, in 1892. E. J. Matthews, Columbia Falls manager, Northern International Improvement, Co., described message from Robinson as reporting coal as perfect clean, solid and no slag or foreign matter whatever.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Reports of coal in the North Fork

A fine vein of coal was reported in correspondence to J. E. Gaylord, Esq., president, Butte City, in 1892. E. J. Matthews, Columbia Falls manager, Northern International Improvement, Co., described message from Robinson as reporting coal as perfect clean, solid and no slag or foreign matter whatever.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Society editors filled the paper 66 years ago

It has been 66 years to the day since Volume 1, No. 1 Hungry Horse News and Columbian was published. Area correspondents provided columns and their pay was seeing their names in print. Excerpts follow.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Society editors filled the paper 66 years ago

It has been 66 years to the day since Volume 1, No. 1 Hungry Horse News and Columbian was published. Area correspondents provided columns and their pay was seeing their names in print. Excerpts follow.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Society editors filled the paper 66 years ago

It has been 66 years to the day since Volume 1, No. 1 Hungry Horse News and Columbian was published. Area correspondents provided columns and their pay was seeing their names in print. Excerpts follow.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

News stories from The Columbian in 1893

This column is to partially observe 66 years ago when Mel Ruder offered me a job as first and only employee of the Hungry Horse News. I was doing a Columbia Falls news beat for Frank Trippet, editor, Kalispell News. I accepted Mel’s offer, resigned from the Kalispell News, and …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

News stories from The Columbian in 1893

This column is to partially observe 66 years ago when Mel Ruder offered me a job as first and only employee of the Hungry Horse News. I was doing a Columbia Falls news beat for Frank Trippet, editor, Kalispell News. I accepted Mel’s offer, resigned from the Kalispell News, and …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

News stories from The Columbian in 1893

This column is to partially observe 66 years ago when Mel Ruder offered me a job as first and only employee of the Hungry Horse News. I was doing a Columbia Falls news beat for Frank Trippet, editor, Kalispell News. I accepted Mel’s offer, resigned from the Kalispell News, and …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Women's Connection meets monthly here

We had a delicious buffet luncheon, enjoyed a great program, visited with friendly ladies when attending a joint meeting of Columbia Falls and Kalispell Women’s Connection. It was my first visit to the organization in years, but things had not changed.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Women's Connection meets monthly here

We had a delicious buffet luncheon, enjoyed a great program, visited with friendly ladies when attending a joint meeting of Columbia Falls and Kalispell Women’s Connection. It was my first visit to the organization in years, but things had not changed.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Women's Connection meets monthly here

We had a delicious buffet luncheon, enjoyed a great program, visited with friendly ladies when attending a joint meeting of Columbia Falls and Kalispell Women’s Connection. It was my first visit to the organization in years, but things had not changed.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

June reception given for new C-Falls pastor

Liz Young is now a Reverend — but she prefers to be called Pastor. Ordination service was held during the 85th annual District Assembly of Rocky Mountain District, Church of the Nazarene, in Billings, June 28. Dr. Jerry Porter, general superintendent, Rev. Larry D. Coen, district superintendent, and Rev. L. …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

June reception given for new C-Falls pastor

Liz Young is now a Reverend — but she prefers to be called Pastor. Ordination service was held during the 85th annual District Assembly of Rocky Mountain District, Church of the Nazarene, in Billings, June 28. Dr. Jerry Porter, general superintendent, Rev. Larry D. Coen, district superintendent, and Rev. L. …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

June reception given for new C-Falls pastor

Liz Young is now a Reverend — but she prefers to be called Pastor. Ordination service was held during the 85th annual District Assembly of Rocky Mountain District, Church of the Nazarene, in Billings, June 28. Dr. Jerry Porter, general superintendent, Rev. Larry D. Coen, district superintendent, and Rev. L. …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Ensuring proper military burials

Cremains of seven Montana servicemen will receive proper military burial with full military honors at Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Fort Harrison, Friday, July 13, at 2:30 p.m. It is open to the public.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Ensuring proper military burials

Cremains of seven Montana servicemen will receive proper military burial with full military honors at Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Fort Harrison, Friday, July 13, at 2:30 p.m. It is open to the public.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Ensuring proper military burials

Cremains of seven Montana servicemen will receive proper military burial with full military honors at Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Fort Harrison, Friday, July 13, at 2:30 p.m. It is open to the public.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Brand new high school dedicated in 1960

Dedication of new $1,660,000 Columbia Falls High School was headline news in 1960. Supt. Dulane Fulton presided at the dedication ceremony. Keys for the building were accepted by Robert A. Sneddon, board chairman, from Gehres Weed, architect. Dean Linus J. Carleton, Montana State University, was guest sneaker.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Brand new high school dedicated in 1960

Dedication of new $1,660,000 Columbia Falls High School was headline news in 1960. Supt. Dulane Fulton presided at the dedication ceremony. Keys for the building were accepted by Robert A. Sneddon, board chairman, from Gehres Weed, architect. Dean Linus J. Carleton, Montana State University, was guest sneaker.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Ladies Auxiliary Department members listed

Dianna Bennett was elected state president of the Ladies Auxiliary Department of Montana. She is past president of Bigfork Auxiliary 4042.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Ladies Auxiliary Department members listed

Dianna Bennett was elected state president of the Ladies Auxiliary Department of Montana. She is past president of Bigfork Auxiliary 4042.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Big plans for small Canyon towns after the war

Exciting days were underway during June, 1948, in areas which were to become towns. One, Hungry Horse Village, was to be occupied by U.S. Bureau of Reclamation employees. Other was created for families of General-Shea-Morrison, general contractor, employees.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Big plans for small Canyon towns after the war

Exciting days were underway during June, 1948, in areas which were to become towns. One, Hungry Horse Village, was to be occupied by U.S. Bureau of Reclamation employees. Other was created for families of General-Shea-Morrison, general contractor, employees.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Big plans for small Canyon towns after the war

Exciting days were underway during June, 1948, in areas which were to become towns. One, Hungry Horse Village, was to be occupied by U.S. Bureau of Reclamation employees. Other was created for families of General-Shea-Morrison, general contractor, employees.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Remembering Decoration Day and Memorial Day

Many of us remember Decoration Day with annual visit to area cemeteries to decorate the graves. This also involved cleaning the graves as each family was responsible for plots.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Remembering Decoration Day and Memorial Day

Many of us remember Decoration Day with annual visit to area cemeteries to decorate the graves. This also involved cleaning the graves as each family was responsible for plots.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Remembering Decoration Day and Memorial Day

Many of us remember Decoration Day with annual visit to area cemeteries to decorate the graves. This also involved cleaning the graves as each family was responsible for plots.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

The most dedicated volunteers in the county

United Veterans of the Flathead County are among most dedicated volunteers in the county. Military honors for any veteran are performed by United Veterans. Honor guard is composed of captain of the guard, flag bearers, firing squad and a bugler with 12 to 15 members participating. Local National Guard Honor …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

The most dedicated volunteers in the county

United Veterans of the Flathead County are among most dedicated volunteers in the county. Military honors for any veteran are performed by United Veterans. Honor guard is composed of captain of the guard, flag bearers, firing squad and a bugler with 12 to 15 members participating. Local National Guard Honor …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

The most dedicated volunteers in the county

United Veterans of the Flathead County are among most dedicated volunteers in the county. Military honors for any veteran are performed by United Veterans. Honor guard is composed of captain of the guard, flag bearers, firing squad and a bugler with 12 to 15 members participating. Local National Guard Honor …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

D.A.R. names new officers

Officers of Bird Woman Falls D.A.R. Chapter have been announced.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

D.A.R. names new officers

Officers of Bird Woman Falls D.A.R. Chapter have been announced.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

D.A.R. names new officers

Officers of Bird Woman Falls D.A.R. Chapter have been announced.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

International highway dispute hot topic in 1920s

Competition between Columbia Falls and Kalispell Chambers of Commerce was intense during the 1920s.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

International highway dispute hot topic in 1920s

Competition between Columbia Falls and Kalispell Chambers of Commerce was intense during the 1920s.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

International highway dispute hot topic in 1920s

Competition between Columbia Falls and Kalispell Chambers of Commerce was intense during the 1920s.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Neither snow nor rain nor heat - but a bull moose?

A stubborn bull moose held up a helpless mail carrier with a Jeep full of mail for 23 hours in March, 1950.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Neither snow nor rain nor heat - but a bull moose?

A stubborn bull moose held up a helpless mail carrier with a Jeep full of mail for 23 hours in March, 1950.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Describes Columbia Falls in glowing terms

Brochure describing Columbia Falls in the fertile Flathead Valley, on the Flathead River, with majestic Montana mountain scenery, a city not in the mountains, yet of the mountains, was given to me by a friend.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Describes Columbia Falls in glowing terms

Brochure describing Columbia Falls in the fertile Flathead Valley, on the Flathead River, with majestic Montana mountain scenery, a city not in the mountains, yet of the mountains, was given to me by a friend.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Describes Columbia Falls in glowing terms

Brochure describing Columbia Falls in the fertile Flathead Valley, on the Flathead River, with majestic Montana mountain scenery, a city not in the mountains, yet of the mountains, was given to me by a friend.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Braille American flags donated by DAR

A flag for the visually impaired was presented to Montana State Veterans Home by Carol Nicholson, past regent of Bird Woman Falls Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. Renee Lennick accepted the flag on behalf of the Veterans Home.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Braille American flags donated by DAR

A flag for the visually impaired was presented to Montana State Veterans Home by Carol Nicholson, past regent of Bird Woman Falls Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. Renee Lennick accepted the flag on behalf of the Veterans Home.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Braille American flags donated by DAR

A flag for the visually impaired was presented to Montana State Veterans Home by Carol Nicholson, past regent of Bird Woman Falls Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. Renee Lennick accepted the flag on behalf of the Veterans Home.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Martin City columnist wielded a witty pen

Bon Whealdon, Martin City columnist, was always entertaining in early Hungry Horse News editions. News columns were full of stories about below zero weather and deep snow in 1950. Bon wrote icy roads prevented him from returning home, adding they "took the trip in spirit, inexpensive, comfortable, way to travel …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Martin City columnist wielded a witty pen

Bon Whealdon, Martin City columnist, was always entertaining in early Hungry Horse News editions. News columns were full of stories about below zero weather and deep snow in 1950. Bon wrote icy roads prevented him from returning home, adding they "took the trip in spirit, inexpensive, comfortable, way to travel …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Martin City columnist wielded a witty pen

Bon Whealdon, Martin City columnist, was always entertaining in early Hungry Horse News editions. News columns were full of stories about below zero weather and deep snow in 1950. Bon wrote icy roads prevented him from returning home, adding they "took the trip in spirit, inexpensive, comfortable, way to travel …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Coming to grips with an infant's death

We all have family, friends and acquaintances whose lives have been touched in one or many ways with cancer. Once again, we became aware of this with the death of Cole, almost 17 months old, Sunday, Jan. 15. Another reminder that death is no respecter of age, and takes both …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Coming to grips with an infant's death

We all have family, friends and acquaintances whose lives have been touched in one or many ways with cancer. Once again, we became aware of this with the death of Cole, almost 17 months old, Sunday, Jan. 15. Another reminder that death is no respecter of age, and takes both …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Coming to grips with an infant's death

We all have family, friends and acquaintances whose lives have been touched in one or many ways with cancer. Once again, we became aware of this with the death of Cole, almost 17 months old, Sunday, Jan. 15. Another reminder that death is no respecter of age, and takes both …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Job creation in the Flathead

Unemployment figures in Columbia Falls were headline news 61 years ago. There was an office of the State Unemployment Service in Columbia Falls. Dave Lake was in charge of the office, which served area between Columbia Falls, Hungry Horse, Martin City, Coram, West Glacier and Essex.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Job creation in the Flathead

Unemployment figures in Columbia Falls were headline news 61 years ago. There was an office of the State Unemployment Service in Columbia Falls. Dave Lake was in charge of the office, which served area between Columbia Falls, Hungry Horse, Martin City, Coram, West Glacier and Essex.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Job creation in the Flathead

Unemployment figures in Columbia Falls were headline news 61 years ago. There was an office of the State Unemployment Service in Columbia Falls. Dave Lake was in charge of the office, which served area between Columbia Falls, Hungry Horse, Martin City, Coram, West Glacier and Essex.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Dear Santa letters from 1926

Dear Santa Claus letters, written by Columbia Falls youngsters in 1926, were mailed to Icy Cape, Alaska, care of the Columbia Forum. Following are copies of some of the letters, all dated Dec. 14, 1926.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Dear Santa letters from 1926

Dear Santa Claus letters, written by Columbia Falls youngsters in 1926, were mailed to Icy Cape, Alaska, care of the Columbia Forum. Following are copies of some of the letters, all dated Dec. 14, 1926.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Dear Santa letters from 1926

Dear Santa Claus letters, written by Columbia Falls youngsters in 1926, were mailed to Icy Cape, Alaska, care of the Columbia Forum. Following are copies of some of the letters, all dated Dec. 14, 1926.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Big changes at Big Mountain 62 years ago

Big news for Big Mountain 62 years ago was December skiing schedule. It was announced the 3,220-foot lift that goes up for 1,024 feet would be operating.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Big changes at Big Mountain 62 years ago

Big news for Big Mountain 62 years ago was December skiing schedule. It was announced the 3,220-foot lift that goes up for 1,024 feet would be operating.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Big changes at Big Mountain 62 years ago

Big news for Big Mountain 62 years ago was December skiing schedule. It was announced the 3,220-foot lift that goes up for 1,024 feet would be operating.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Recalling a local teacher, Irene Corbett

It was interesting to write a column about Irene Corbett when she celebrated her 100th birthday anniversary with relatives and friends two years ago. This column honors the little lady who passed away at the age of 102 years, Nov. 24.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Recalling a local teacher, Irene Corbett

It was interesting to write a column about Irene Corbett when she celebrated her 100th birthday anniversary with relatives and friends two years ago. This column honors the little lady who passed away at the age of 102 years, Nov. 24.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Recalling a local teacher, Irene Corbett

It was interesting to write a column about Irene Corbett when she celebrated her 100th birthday anniversary with relatives and friends two years ago. This column honors the little lady who passed away at the age of 102 years, Nov. 24.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Klothes Kloset donations top $21,000 for the year

Dedicated volunteers at the Klothes Kloset were able to contribute $11,000 to organizations during World Community Day, plus another $10,141 during the past year.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Klothes Kloset donations top $21,000 for the year

Dedicated volunteers at the Klothes Kloset were able to contribute $11,000 to organizations during World Community Day, plus another $10,141 during the past year.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Klothes Kloset donations top $21,000 for the year

Dedicated volunteers at the Klothes Kloset were able to contribute $11,000 to organizations during World Community Day, plus another $10,141 during the past year.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Klothes Kloset keeps busy

Time again to commend Church Women United and Klothes Kloset volunteers for another successful year. There were 21 individuals and families receiving 35 bags of clothing and household goods, while one young boy was happy to receive a cane.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Klothes Kloset keeps busy

Time again to commend Church Women United and Klothes Kloset volunteers for another successful year. There were 21 individuals and families receiving 35 bags of clothing and household goods, while one young boy was happy to receive a cane.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Klothes Kloset keeps busy

Time again to commend Church Women United and Klothes Kloset volunteers for another successful year. There were 21 individuals and families receiving 35 bags of clothing and household goods, while one young boy was happy to receive a cane.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Villages sprang up for dam builders

Lack of housing in North Dakota and Eastern Montana with the oil and pipeline boom reminded me of Hungry Horse Dam days. For example, General-Shea-Morrison had total employment of 1,900 employees at Hungry Horse dam site in 1949. Columbia Falls, a town with reputation of "no one born for 50 …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Villages sprang up for dam builders

Lack of housing in North Dakota and Eastern Montana with the oil and pipeline boom reminded me of Hungry Horse Dam days. For example, General-Shea-Morrison had total employment of 1,900 employees at Hungry Horse dam site in 1949. Columbia Falls, a town with reputation of "no one born for 50 …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Villages sprang up for dam builders

Lack of housing in North Dakota and Eastern Montana with the oil and pipeline boom reminded me of Hungry Horse Dam days. For example, General-Shea-Morrison had total employment of 1,900 employees at Hungry Horse dam site in 1949. Columbia Falls, a town with reputation of "no one born for 50 …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Taking a tour through Nucleus Avenue's past

Comments concerning memories of two stop lights on Nucleus Avenue have been enjoyable. Appreciated thanks and discussions while remembering where businesses were located during several decades.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Taking a tour through Nucleus Avenue's past

Comments concerning memories of two stop lights on Nucleus Avenue have been enjoyable. Appreciated thanks and discussions while remembering where businesses were located during several decades.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Taking a tour through Nucleus Avenue's past

Comments concerning memories of two stop lights on Nucleus Avenue have been enjoyable. Appreciated thanks and discussions while remembering where businesses were located during several decades.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Two stop lights on Nucleus a part of city history

Interesting to read discussions concerning stop lights and Nucleus Avenue in Columbia Falls. This included comment regarding lack of study.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Two stop lights on Nucleus a part of city history

Interesting to read discussions concerning stop lights and Nucleus Avenue in Columbia Falls. This included comment regarding lack of study.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Two stop lights on Nucleus a part of city history

Interesting to read discussions concerning stop lights and Nucleus Avenue in Columbia Falls. This included comment regarding lack of study.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Hunters report success in 1948

There were 770 elk killed in the Flathead during hunting season concluded Nov. 15, 1948. Extended season in Flathead River's Middle Fork officially showed an additional 225 elk killed. Season ended there Dec. 31, 1948.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Hunters report success in 1948

There were 770 elk killed in the Flathead during hunting season concluded Nov. 15, 1948. Extended season in Flathead River's Middle Fork officially showed an additional 225 elk killed. Season ended there Dec. 31, 1948.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Hunters report success in 1948

There were 770 elk killed in the Flathead during hunting season concluded Nov. 15, 1948. Extended season in Flathead River's Middle Fork officially showed an additional 225 elk killed. Season ended there Dec. 31, 1948.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Eastern Star continues traditions

Another longtime organization in Columbia Falls is Eastern Star. Three Eastern Star chapters, each chartered Sept. 17, 1915, were consolidated with Vista Chapter No. 44, Whitefish, in recent years. It was chartered Sept. 18, 1908.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Eastern Star continues traditions

Another longtime organization in Columbia Falls is Eastern Star. Three Eastern Star chapters, each chartered Sept. 17, 1915, were consolidated with Vista Chapter No. 44, Whitefish, in recent years. It was chartered Sept. 18, 1908.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Eastern Star continues traditions

Another longtime organization in Columbia Falls is Eastern Star. Three Eastern Star chapters, each chartered Sept. 17, 1915, were consolidated with Vista Chapter No. 44, Whitefish, in recent years. It was chartered Sept. 18, 1908.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls Lions Club is now 58 years old

Columbia Falls Lions Club members are continuing traditions established more than half a century ago. Local Lions adhere to International Lions rules that proceeds from community projects are returned to the community.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls Lions Club is now 58 years old

Columbia Falls Lions Club members are continuing traditions established more than half a century ago. Local Lions adhere to International Lions rules that proceeds from community projects are returned to the community.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Falls Lions Club is now 58 years old

Columbia Falls Lions Club members are continuing traditions established more than half a century ago. Local Lions adhere to International Lions rules that proceeds from community projects are returned to the community.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

A fair complaint

Learned ages ago candles have short fuses as flames burn. Learning now same applies to octogenarians. At least that is my excuse for continually having "a short fuse" for various situations.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

A fair complaint

Learned ages ago candles have short fuses as flames burn. Learning now same applies to octogenarians. At least that is my excuse for continually having "a short fuse" for various situations.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

A fair complaint

Learned ages ago candles have short fuses as flames burn. Learning now same applies to octogenarians. At least that is my excuse for continually having "a short fuse" for various situations.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Fond remembrance of friend Millie Wolfe

Millie Wolfe, my longtime friend, was a plucky little lady. She was 65 years old when we decided to go skydiving but not tell our families. We did not want to listen to their objections. My grandson, Joel Atkinson, was avid skydiver with Fred Sand at Lost Prairie.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Fond remembrance of friend Millie Wolfe

Millie Wolfe, my longtime friend, was a plucky little lady. She was 65 years old when we decided to go skydiving but not tell our families. We did not want to listen to their objections. My grandson, Joel Atkinson, was avid skydiver with Fred Sand at Lost Prairie.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Fond remembrance of friend Millie Wolfe

Millie Wolfe, my longtime friend, was a plucky little lady. She was 65 years old when we decided to go skydiving but not tell our families. We did not want to listen to their objections. My grandson, Joel Atkinson, was avid skydiver with Fred Sand at Lost Prairie.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Dam construction meant school growth

School District No. 6 school enrollment showed a huge increase in the first year after prime contract for Hungry Horse Dam was let. Grade school enrollment report was 832 students when school started in 1948. This compared to 570 the previous year and 214 in 1944.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Dam construction meant school growth

School District No. 6 school enrollment showed a huge increase in the first year after prime contract for Hungry Horse Dam was let. Grade school enrollment report was 832 students when school started in 1948. This compared to 570 the previous year and 214 in 1944.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Dam construction meant school growth

School District No. 6 school enrollment showed a huge increase in the first year after prime contract for Hungry Horse Dam was let. Grade school enrollment report was 832 students when school started in 1948. This compared to 570 the previous year and 214 in 1944.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bridge was monument to promoters

Bridge building in March 1893 was subject of editor John W. Pace in The Columbian. Story in the Columbia Falls newspaper told of the new Red Bridge across the Flathead River. Same bridge is making headlines today, 118 years later.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bridge was monument to promoters

Bridge building in March 1893 was subject of editor John W. Pace in The Columbian. Story in the Columbia Falls newspaper told of the new Red Bridge across the Flathead River. Same bridge is making headlines today, 118 years later.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bridge was monument to promoters

Bridge building in March 1893 was subject of editor John W. Pace in The Columbian. Story in the Columbia Falls newspaper told of the new Red Bridge across the Flathead River. Same bridge is making headlines today, 118 years later.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

DAR involved in cemetery identification project

Ambitious project to photograph all grave markers to identify grave sites at Montana Veterans Home cemetery is underway by members of Bird Woman Falls Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter. Findagrave.com would be posted as an online Web site to assist with inquiries regarding veterans' and widows' graves at the …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

DAR involved in cemetery identification project

Ambitious project to photograph all grave markers to identify grave sites at Montana Veterans Home cemetery is underway by members of Bird Woman Falls Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter. Findagrave.com would be posted as an online Web site to assist with inquiries regarding veterans' and widows' graves at the …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

DAR involved in cemetery identification project

Ambitious project to photograph all grave markers to identify grave sites at Montana Veterans Home cemetery is underway by members of Bird Woman Falls Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter. Findagrave.com would be posted as an online Web site to assist with inquiries regarding veterans' and widows' graves at the …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

C-Falls had shot at county seat

An election in November 1894 determined that Kalispell and not Columbia Falls would become county seat for Flathead County. Only one "l" was used when spelling Kalispell.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

C-Falls had shot at county seat

An election in November 1894 determined that Kalispell and not Columbia Falls would become county seat for Flathead County. Only one "l" was used when spelling Kalispell.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

C-Falls had shot at county seat

An election in November 1894 determined that Kalispell and not Columbia Falls would become county seat for Flathead County. Only one "l" was used when spelling Kalispell.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Input needed for library survey

Questions concerning present and future of Columbia Falls Branch Library are continuing. Situation does not just center on location of the branch library. There are many issues facing and concerning Columbia Falls Library Association.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Input needed for library survey

Questions concerning present and future of Columbia Falls Branch Library are continuing. Situation does not just center on location of the branch library. There are many issues facing and concerning Columbia Falls Library Association.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Input needed for library survey

Questions concerning present and future of Columbia Falls Branch Library are continuing. Situation does not just center on location of the branch library. There are many issues facing and concerning Columbia Falls Library Association.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

First C-Falls O-Mok-See was held at ball park

First O-Mok-See and horse show sponsored by Rocky Mountain Riders Saddle Club in Columbia Falls took place Aug. 27, 1950. It is a certainty that some of those ambitious club members are still here today. If not, family members have their memories.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

First C-Falls O-Mok-See was held at ball park

First O-Mok-See and horse show sponsored by Rocky Mountain Riders Saddle Club in Columbia Falls took place Aug. 27, 1950. It is a certainty that some of those ambitious club members are still here today. If not, family members have their memories.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

First C-Falls O-Mok-See was held at ball park

First O-Mok-See and horse show sponsored by Rocky Mountain Riders Saddle Club in Columbia Falls took place Aug. 27, 1950. It is a certainty that some of those ambitious club members are still here today. If not, family members have their memories.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Oil boom in the North Fork

Large headlines in August 1951 declared oil drilling would start in the North Fork. This was exciting news with hopes for commercial quantities, new road punched through to the rest of Canada, economic values on the undeveloped valley between primitive mountain areas.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Oil boom in the North Fork

Large headlines in August 1951 declared oil drilling would start in the North Fork. This was exciting news with hopes for commercial quantities, new road punched through to the rest of Canada, economic values on the undeveloped valley between primitive mountain areas.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Oil boom in the North Fork

Large headlines in August 1951 declared oil drilling would start in the North Fork. This was exciting news with hopes for commercial quantities, new road punched through to the rest of Canada, economic values on the undeveloped valley between primitive mountain areas.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Recalling the 1948 firemen's ball

Columbia Falls Volunteer Firemen have always been successful, whether fund raising or fighting fires. St. Patrick's Day balls were traditional and memorable events raising funds for the department for many years.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Recalling the 1948 firemen's ball

Columbia Falls Volunteer Firemen have always been successful, whether fund raising or fighting fires. St. Patrick's Day balls were traditional and memorable events raising funds for the department for many years.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Recalling the 1948 firemen's ball

Columbia Falls Volunteer Firemen have always been successful, whether fund raising or fighting fires. St. Patrick's Day balls were traditional and memorable events raising funds for the department for many years.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Hungry Horse Dam started with a bang

July 10, an important day back in 1948, is probably long forgotten. It was date for official start of the multipurpose Hungry Horse Dam. Montana Gov. Samuel Ford set off the charge from the vista point at the end of the upper access road overlooking the dam site. Explosion occurred …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Hungry Horse Dam started with a bang

July 10, an important day back in 1948, is probably long forgotten. It was date for official start of the multipurpose Hungry Horse Dam. Montana Gov. Samuel Ford set off the charge from the vista point at the end of the upper access road overlooking the dam site. Explosion occurred …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Hungry Horse Dam started with a bang

July 10, an important day back in 1948, is probably long forgotten. It was date for official start of the multipurpose Hungry Horse Dam. Montana Gov. Samuel Ford set off the charge from the vista point at the end of the upper access road overlooking the dam site. Explosion occurred …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Recalling the early days at the Hungry Horse School

This is an obituary for Hungry Horse School. Unlike most obituaries I have written, it is impossible to name actual date of death, survivors, residences, amount of estate, beneficiaries.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Recalling the early days at the Hungry Horse School

This is an obituary for Hungry Horse School. Unlike most obituaries I have written, it is impossible to name actual date of death, survivors, residences, amount of estate, beneficiaries.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Recalling the early days at the Hungry Horse School

This is an obituary for Hungry Horse School. Unlike most obituaries I have written, it is impossible to name actual date of death, survivors, residences, amount of estate, beneficiaries.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

'53 Park avalanche claimed two from Sun Road plow crew

Jean and May Sullivan were longtime family friends. My childhood memories include visiting the couple in their North Fork home.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

'53 Park avalanche claimed two from Sun Road plow crew

Jean and May Sullivan were longtime family friends. My childhood memories include visiting the couple in their North Fork home.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

'53 Park avalanche claimed two from Sun Road plow crew

Jean and May Sullivan were longtime family friends. My childhood memories include visiting the couple in their North Fork home.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Canyon Church gets new handicap lift

Canyon Community Church members have one of the greatest events to celebrate since the congregation was organized in 1917.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Canyon Church gets new handicap lift

Canyon Community Church members have one of the greatest events to celebrate since the congregation was organized in 1917.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Canyon Church gets new handicap lift

Canyon Community Church members have one of the greatest events to celebrate since the congregation was organized in 1917.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Fairview Cemetery started 128 years ago

Fairview Cemetery, located south of Columbia Falls, was started 128 years ago, June 17, 1883. T. J. Karmony received $900 for the 40 acres. First by-laws were signed by the Rev. J. M. Eastland, R. J. Bohart and Reverend Minzter. Others attending initial session were Richard Eckelberry, A. B. Lewis, …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Fairview Cemetery started 128 years ago

Fairview Cemetery, located south of Columbia Falls, was started 128 years ago, June 17, 1883. T. J. Karmony received $900 for the 40 acres. First by-laws were signed by the Rev. J. M. Eastland, R. J. Bohart and Reverend Minzter. Others attending initial session were Richard Eckelberry, A. B. Lewis, …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Fairview Cemetery started 128 years ago

Fairview Cemetery, located south of Columbia Falls, was started 128 years ago, June 17, 1883. T. J. Karmony received $900 for the 40 acres. First by-laws were signed by the Rev. J. M. Eastland, R. J. Bohart and Reverend Minzter. Others attending initial session were Richard Eckelberry, A. B. Lewis, …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Town payroll quite different in 1950

Good news for the town council 61 years ago was "the town is in the black." Mayor and councilmen heard the news in May, 1951. Total receipts, $37,941.95, were reported since July 1, 1950. Sources of income included tax receipts, $8.042.14; license sales, $1,260; housing project, $8,848.09; water collections, $15,032.24; …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Town payroll quite different in 1950

Good news for the town council 61 years ago was "the town is in the black." Mayor and councilmen heard the news in May, 1951. Total receipts, $37,941.95, were reported since July 1, 1950. Sources of income included tax receipts, $8.042.14; license sales, $1,260; housing project, $8,848.09; water collections, $15,032.24; …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Town payroll quite different in 1950

Good news for the town council 61 years ago was "the town is in the black." Mayor and councilmen heard the news in May, 1951. Total receipts, $37,941.95, were reported since July 1, 1950. Sources of income included tax receipts, $8.042.14; license sales, $1,260; housing project, $8,848.09; water collections, $15,032.24; …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Lutheran Church in 60th year in Columbia Falls

It was 60 years ago in April that plans for Our Savior's Lutheran Church were approved by Home Missions Department of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, Minneapolis. Announcement was made in April, 1951. Two Easter services were conducted that year.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Lutheran Church in 60th year in Columbia Falls

It was 60 years ago in April that plans for Our Savior's Lutheran Church were approved by Home Missions Department of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, Minneapolis. Announcement was made in April, 1951. Two Easter services were conducted that year.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Lutheran Church in 60th year in Columbia Falls

It was 60 years ago in April that plans for Our Savior's Lutheran Church were approved by Home Missions Department of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, Minneapolis. Announcement was made in April, 1951. Two Easter services were conducted that year.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Salvation Army helps us all

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HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Salvation Army helps us all

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WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Salvation Army helps us all

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BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Reservoir project was aimed at local flooding

Unique cooperation resulting in Cedar Creek Watershed is one of the most beneficial projects undertaken and completed for Columbia Falls and surrounding area. I am obviously prejudiced as it prevents annual basement flooding in my house.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Reservoir project was aimed at local flooding

Unique cooperation resulting in Cedar Creek Watershed is one of the most beneficial projects undertaken and completed for Columbia Falls and surrounding area. I am obviously prejudiced as it prevents annual basement flooding in my house.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Reservoir project was aimed at local flooding

Unique cooperation resulting in Cedar Creek Watershed is one of the most beneficial projects undertaken and completed for Columbia Falls and surrounding area. I am obviously prejudiced as it prevents annual basement flooding in my house.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Engine repairs 'encouraging/

It is encouraging to learn our City Council is interested in restoring the Shay engine.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Engine repairs 'encouraging/

It is encouraging to learn our City Council is interested in restoring the Shay engine.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Engine repairs 'encouraging/

It is encouraging to learn our City Council is interested in restoring the Shay engine.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Remembering friend Irene Shafer

I lost my Hungry Horse source and a good friend. The community will miss a cheerful, helpful, knowledgeable, longtime volunteer.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Remembering friend Irene Shafer

I lost my Hungry Horse source and a good friend. The community will miss a cheerful, helpful, knowledgeable, longtime volunteer.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Remembering friend Irene Shafer

I lost my Hungry Horse source and a good friend. The community will miss a cheerful, helpful, knowledgeable, longtime volunteer.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

On personal interests

Personal interests ranging from Lions clubs to Shriners Hospitals for Children to class reunions form paragraphs for my column this week.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

On personal interests

Personal interests ranging from Lions clubs to Shriners Hospitals for Children to class reunions form paragraphs for my column this week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

On personal interests

Personal interests ranging from Lions clubs to Shriners Hospitals for Children to class reunions form paragraphs for my column this week.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Reunions mean memory lane trip

Many class reunions underway in Columbia Falls will certainly bring a lot of memories to the forefront.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Reunions mean memory lane trip

Many class reunions underway in Columbia Falls will certainly bring a lot of memories to the forefront.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Reunions mean memory lane trip

Many class reunions underway in Columbia Falls will certainly bring a lot of memories to the forefront.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Names in news past

Names are always news so I am capitalizing on this theory for a column. Perhaps some of these former students will be attending Heritage Day class reunions.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Names in news past

Names are always news so I am capitalizing on this theory for a column. Perhaps some of these former students will be attending Heritage Day class reunions.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Names in news past

Names are always news so I am capitalizing on this theory for a column. Perhaps some of these former students will be attending Heritage Day class reunions.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

High school reunion events

Joint reunion for members of eight Columbia Falls High School classes takes place Friday and Saturday, July 24 and 25.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

High school reunion events

Joint reunion for members of eight Columbia Falls High School classes takes place Friday and Saturday, July 24 and 25.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

High school reunion events

Joint reunion for members of eight Columbia Falls High School classes takes place Friday and Saturday, July 24 and 25.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Yearbook memories

Four annuals from Flathead County High School in Kalispell were interesting to read.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Yearbook memories

Four annuals from Flathead County High School in Kalispell were interesting to read.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Yearbook memories

Four annuals from Flathead County High School in Kalispell were interesting to read.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Kudos to Eagle Transit system

Eagle Transit buses are providing 6,000 rides per month for Flathead citizens. Passengers range from elementary to college students, employees taking advantage of bus services to travel to and from jobs, to senior citizens in the Flathead.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Kudos to Eagle Transit system

Eagle Transit buses are providing 6,000 rides per month for Flathead citizens. Passengers range from elementary to college students, employees taking advantage of bus services to travel to and from jobs, to senior citizens in the Flathead.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Kudos to Eagle Transit system

Eagle Transit buses are providing 6,000 rides per month for Flathead citizens. Passengers range from elementary to college students, employees taking advantage of bus services to travel to and from jobs, to senior citizens in the Flathead.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Covering City Council of the past

One of my assignments for the Hungry Horse News in later years was to cover Columbia Falls City Council sessions.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Covering City Council of the past

One of my assignments for the Hungry Horse News in later years was to cover Columbia Falls City Council sessions.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Covering City Council of the past

One of my assignments for the Hungry Horse News in later years was to cover Columbia Falls City Council sessions.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Shay engine vandalism senseless

A brief notice in The Blotter printed in the May 28 issue of the Hungry Horse News noted the fire department extinguished a fire on the old locomotive in Depot Park at 2:36 a.m., May 19. It is located at Nucleus Avenue and Railroad Street.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Shay engine vandalism senseless

A brief notice in The Blotter printed in the May 28 issue of the Hungry Horse News noted the fire department extinguished a fire on the old locomotive in Depot Park at 2:36 a.m., May 19. It is located at Nucleus Avenue and Railroad Street.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Shay engine vandalism senseless

A brief notice in The Blotter printed in the May 28 issue of the Hungry Horse News noted the fire department extinguished a fire on the old locomotive in Depot Park at 2:36 a.m., May 19. It is located at Nucleus Avenue and Railroad Street.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Jack retiring again

Jack Therrien is retiring again.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Jack retiring again

Jack Therrien is retiring again.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Jack retiring again

Jack Therrien is retiring again.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Credit should be given to Gary

Gary W. Thacker came to Columbia Falls as a teenager and became a longtime businessman.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Credit should be given to Gary

Gary W. Thacker came to Columbia Falls as a teenager and became a longtime businessman.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Credit should be given to Gary

Gary W. Thacker came to Columbia Falls as a teenager and became a longtime businessman.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Time does fly by

Amazing how time flies. Seems things friends consider as occurring yesterday were probably 40, 50 or 60 years ago or more.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Time does fly by

Amazing how time flies. Seems things friends consider as occurring yesterday were probably 40, 50 or 60 years ago or more.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Time does fly by

Amazing how time flies. Seems things friends consider as occurring yesterday were probably 40, 50 or 60 years ago or more.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Tagging along for news

Becky always has interesting entertainment for me.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Tagging along for news

Becky always has interesting entertainment for me.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Tagging along for news

Becky always has interesting entertainment for me.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Trees part of Marantette history

Years ago, County Commissioner Leon Lenon thought we should have a Forest Service ranger station in Columbia Falls.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Trees part of Marantette history

Years ago, County Commissioner Leon Lenon thought we should have a Forest Service ranger station in Columbia Falls.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Trees part of Marantette history

Years ago, County Commissioner Leon Lenon thought we should have a Forest Service ranger station in Columbia Falls.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Possible hospital closures upsetting

It upset me when I first read that Shriners Children's Hospital in Spokane was one of six possibly scheduled for closure. It still does.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Possible hospital closures upsetting

It upset me when I first read that Shriners Children's Hospital in Spokane was one of six possibly scheduled for closure. It still does.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Possible hospital closures upsetting

It upset me when I first read that Shriners Children's Hospital in Spokane was one of six possibly scheduled for closure. It still does.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Shriners evaluation Saturday

One of the highlights of the year for Flathead Valley Shrine Club members is the opportunity to help provide screening for youngsters for possible admittance into a Shriners Hospital for Children.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Shriners evaluation Saturday

One of the highlights of the year for Flathead Valley Shrine Club members is the opportunity to help provide screening for youngsters for possible admittance into a Shriners Hospital for Children.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Shriners evaluation Saturday

One of the highlights of the year for Flathead Valley Shrine Club members is the opportunity to help provide screening for youngsters for possible admittance into a Shriners Hospital for Children.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

In the news 50 years ago

Among the top news stories in Columbia Falls 50 years ago was Easter Sunday groundbreaking ceremonies for the new St. Richard's Catholic Church on Highway 40 West.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

In the news 50 years ago

Among the top news stories in Columbia Falls 50 years ago was Easter Sunday groundbreaking ceremonies for the new St. Richard's Catholic Church on Highway 40 West.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

In the news 50 years ago

Among the top news stories in Columbia Falls 50 years ago was Easter Sunday groundbreaking ceremonies for the new St. Richard's Catholic Church on Highway 40 West.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Choir concert a great event

Sometimes we take events for granted, enjoying efforts of others without thinking of their dedication and perhaps some sacrifices made.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Choir concert a great event

Sometimes we take events for granted, enjoying efforts of others without thinking of their dedication and perhaps some sacrifices made.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Choir concert a great event

Sometimes we take events for granted, enjoying efforts of others without thinking of their dedication and perhaps some sacrifices made.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Churches noted

Special edition commemorating the first 100 years in Columbia Falls also had my stories concerning two 100-year-old churches, St. Richard’s Catholic and the Methodist. It was published July 25, 1991.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Churches noted

Special edition commemorating the first 100 years in Columbia Falls also had my stories concerning two 100-year-old churches, St. Richard’s Catholic and the Methodist. It was published July 25, 1991.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Churches noted

Special edition commemorating the first 100 years in Columbia Falls also had my stories concerning two 100-year-old churches, St. Richard’s Catholic and the Methodist. It was published July 25, 1991.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Look, up in the air, it's

One guest speaker for Super Adults said when he was asked to participate and learned it was "for men and women 55 and over" thought it might be a driving club for speeders. He admitted how wrong he was.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Look, up in the air, it's

One guest speaker for Super Adults said when he was asked to participate and learned it was "for men and women 55 and over" thought it might be a driving club for speeders. He admitted how wrong he was.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

A blanket approach to oil

North Fork oil headlined the Hungry Horse News in the Oct. 17, 1947, issue. Mel's story quoted editor John W. Pace in the Jan. 7, 1892, issue of the Columbian stating, "On the North Fork, many gallons of oil have been gathered from the surface of water bodies, and samples …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

A blanket approach to oil

North Fork oil headlined the Hungry Horse News in the Oct. 17, 1947, issue. Mel's story quoted editor John W. Pace in the Jan. 7, 1892, issue of the Columbian stating, "On the North Fork, many gallons of oil have been gathered from the surface of water bodies, and samples …

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

A blanket approach to oil

North Fork oil headlined the Hungry Horse News in the Oct. 17, 1947, issue. Mel's story quoted editor John W. Pace in the Jan. 7, 1892, issue of the Columbian stating, "On the North Fork, many gallons of oil have been gathered from the surface of water bodies, and samples …

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Lights for soldiers

"Lighting a Soldier's Way Home" is one of the new projects at the Montana Veterans Home. It's patriotic, symbolic, worthwhile. The community has an opportunity to use it as well as helping finance the endeavor.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Lights for soldiers

"Lighting a Soldier's Way Home" is one of the new projects at the Montana Veterans Home. It's patriotic, symbolic, worthwhile. The community has an opportunity to use it as well as helping finance the endeavor.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Lights for soldiers

"Lighting a Soldier's Way Home" is one of the new projects at the Montana Veterans Home. It's patriotic, symbolic, worthwhile. The community has an opportunity to use it as well as helping finance the endeavor.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Search and rescue

Tough, compassionate, dedicated, knowledgeable—all describe volunteers in the North Valley Rescue Association. Jack Thompson is longtime president at the helm of the organization, which was incorporated in 1972.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Search and rescue

Tough, compassionate, dedicated, knowledgeable—all describe volunteers in the North Valley Rescue Association. Jack Thompson is longtime president at the helm of the organization, which was incorporated in 1972.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Of horse and mules

Attending the 28th Annual Idaho State Draft Horse and Mule International Show provided interesting weekend entertainment.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Of horse and mules

Attending the 28th Annual Idaho State Draft Horse and Mule International Show provided interesting weekend entertainment.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Norwegian horse trophy

We had a great time at the Nordicfest in Libby. One of the highlights was attending the afternoon International Fjord Horse Show at J. Neils Memorial Park. It was almost a downfall for me, but more about that later.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Norwegian horse trophy

We had a great time at the Nordicfest in Libby. One of the highlights was attending the afternoon International Fjord Horse Show at J. Neils Memorial Park. It was almost a downfall for me, but more about that later.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Venison on the lunch menu

It's interesting to read through back issues of the Hungry Horse News. I still have copies of the first issues in 1946-47 upstairs and used them again as a source for my column.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Venison on the lunch menu

It's interesting to read through back issues of the Hungry Horse News. I still have copies of the first issues in 1946-47 upstairs and used them again as a source for my column.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

A good time was had by all

The Columbia Falls 2004 Concert Series concluded with musical entertainment well attended at Marantette Park, perfect weather, and "surprise ending."

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

A good time was had by all

The Columbia Falls 2004 Concert Series concluded with musical entertainment well attended at Marantette Park, perfect weather, and "surprise ending."

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

And the winner is

We enjoy attending a variety of events sponsored by organizations and others throughout the year. They are usually free or inexpensive.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

And the winner is

We enjoy attending a variety of events sponsored by organizations and others throughout the year. They are usually free or inexpensive.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

And the winner is

We enjoy attending a variety of events sponsored by organizations and others throughout the year. They are usually free or inexpensive.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Custer's last stand visited

It's been so long since we visited Custer's Battlefield that it has a new name and new features. Family outing was to the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument and Custer National Cemetery the last day of our reunion.

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Custer's last stand visited

It's been so long since we visited Custer's Battlefield that it has a new name and new features. Family outing was to the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument and Custer National Cemetery the last day of our reunion.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Custer's last stand visited

It's been so long since we visited Custer's Battlefield that it has a new name and new features. Family outing was to the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument and Custer National Cemetery the last day of our reunion.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

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