Letters to the editor Dec. 28

Letters to the editor Dec. 28

Full Count: Fritz Neighbor's top 10 for 2023

As a trip to the FCS title game looms, I wonder at times if I’m getting too old for this.

Legals for December, 28 2023

Resurrection: Three Chiefs Cultural Center returns to Pablo

For Marie Torosian, director of Three Chiefs Cultural Center in Pablo, hope rises from ashes. It lives in every moccasin, headdress, beaded bag or vest that survived the arson-caused fire that demolished the People’s Center Sept. 6, 2020.

Glacier National Park caps off busy year while preparing for the next

All the while visitation to the park continues hovering at around 3 million per year. Through November of this year, the park saw 2,918,770 visitors, according to the National Park Service, which is already ahead of the 2022 visitor total of 2,908,458.

Samaritan House obtains state funding for expansion project

The Montana Department of Commerce awarded a $750,000 Housing Trust Fund grant to the Samaritan House to assist in funding the shelter’s expansion project that looks to turn the old Army Reserve Armory into housing.

Legals for December, 27 2023

James E. McCreedy, 87

Jim McCreedy, 87, passed away peacefully with his family near his side on Dec. 15, 2023.

Three join Flathead Valley Community College’s executive team

The three bring a wealth of leadership experience and commitment to continuing FVCC’s mission of promoting excellence in lifelong learning, focused on student success and community needs, the college notes.

Ice storms and blizzards pummel the central US a day after Christmas

A winter storm is pummeling much of the central United States a day after Christmas. An ice storm in North Dakota is sealing windows shut, while blizzard conditions in Denver have led to delays and cancellations on Tuesday.

Biden orders strikes on an Iranian-aligned group after 3 US troops wounded in drone attack in Iraq

National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson said one of the U.S. troops suffered critical injuries in the attack that occurred earlier Monday. The Iranian-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah and affiliated groups, under an umbrella of Iranian-backed militants, claimed credit for the attack that utilized a one-way attack drone.

Conservation easements bring permanent protection for Flathead lands

Conservation easements are voluntary legal agreements between a land owner and a land trust that permanently limit development on a parcel of land in an effort to protect its conservation values.

Santa’s helper enjoys building magic with kids during the holidays

Brian Stewart began his tenure as Santa 17 years ago after offering to play the part at an independent living facility he worked at in Idaho.

Legals for December, 25 2023

The sounds of Christmas — A Christmas Carol Radio Show broadcast

For many people, Christmas conjures up visions of Santa Claus in his red suit, reindeer dashing across the sky, snowmen in top hats, and presents under twinkling trees. Yet it’s also rich with sound — carolers singing, sleigh bells jingling, crackling fires, a hearty “ho, ho, ho” from jolly St. Nick and “A Christmas Carol,” playing on the radio.

New agreement aims to add renewable power to Montana’s grid

Local officials say the Green Power Program, also referred to as a green tariff, is key to getting Bozeman and Missoula to their 100% clean electricity goals and will help decarbonize the electrical grid. Questions remain regarding how the partnership with NorthWestern Energy and existing state energy policy will affect the program and clean energy goals in general.

Sounds of Christmas at the Conrad Mansion

The Valley Voices Community Choir Evensong performed Tuesday at the historic Conrad Mansion in Kalispell. The choir sang traditional Christmas carols in the festively decorated Great Hall.

Letters to the editor Dec. 24

Letters to the editor Dec. 24

Legals for December, 24 2023

Grappling with crowded jail, Flathead County eyes new facility

The Flathead County Detention Center for more than a decade has seen its capacity “repeatedly pushed to the brink and beyond,” according to a needs assessment of the jail.