News - Casual Style

Caught a few minutes of the KFBB and KRTV news at 5:30 this evening, and was impressed by how casual and relaxed the anchors and reporters seemed to be as they broadcast live from the State Fair. They seemed downright comfortable, with very little of the studio-induced fake banter. Much more engaging. So here’s an open question to Julie Klesh and her fellow newsies: how about doing news broadcasts like that from other spots around the city on a regular basis? I suspect that the community would respond quite well. Anyone else have thoughts about it…?

UPDATE: here is the KFBB news booth that is being discussed in the comments.

July 31, 2006 | Filed Under news, media | 5 Comments

Classified

Another entry in the Classified Ad listing - this one is for Jerry’s Leather & Knives. Looks like you can save a few $$$ if you mention that you saw the ad here at GreaterFalls.com!

July 31, 2006 | Filed Under around town, business | Leave a Comment

Mills Family Update

Becky Welsh, a relative of Tim Mills, pointed out an update to the obituary:

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to a scholarship fund for his children, Krystal, Haley and Logan Mills at Teachers Federal Credit Union, c/o Holly Wick, 1500 River Drive N., Great Falls, MT 59401.

I know that Dolly, the kids, and the entire family will appreciate any donations.

July 30, 2006 | Filed Under people | 1 Comment

Back To School

Well, not yet, but it’s only a month away: Wednesday, August 30th. The Great Falls Public Schools website is pretty good: links to all of the school sites, supply lists, policies, bus schedules, registration, and such.

July 30, 2006 | Filed Under education | 1 Comment

Hot Hot Hot

It’s official: Great Falls hit the 100-degree mark on Friday - the first time this year (and I hope the last!). The linked article also talks about local bat deaths, by the way. And yes, it definitely IS better than 100-degrees in lots of other places, because it is a “dry heat” — believe me, after living in South Texas and Florida for many years, I can tell you unequivocally that 100-degrees in Montana is MUCH better than 100-degrees in humid places. Here, it is at least tolerable.

July 29, 2006 | Filed Under weather | 2 Comments

For Sale

Don’t forget that there’s a free Classified Ads section here at GreaterFalls.com! The van that was listed two weeks ago has now been sold, but there’s other stuff for sale - go take a look. And if you’ve got something to sell - or are looking to buy something - go ahead and register (it’s free!), post your ad (include a picture!), and I’ll post an announcement here on the front page. UPDATE: cool - someone is selling a 1998 Ford F-150 4×4 Extended Cab!

July 28, 2006 | Filed Under business | Leave a Comment

Sad News

Damn. I’m sure most of you have heard that a man died when the cement truck that he was driving overturned, near the Sluice Boxes State Park. He was the husband of one of my co-workers, a very sweet & upbeat lady. I’m trying to find out if a local bank has set up a fund yet to help her and the children…will update you when I find out. UPDATE: The Tribune has the obituary now - his name was Timothy Ray Mills. I didn’t want to publish his name until it had been publicly announced. No further news yet about a fund for Dolly and the children…will keep you posted. This is heartbreaking…

July 27, 2006 | Filed Under news, people | 5 Comments

Fair!

It’s almost time - the Montana State Fair is nearly here! I went to the fair for the first time last year, and promptly kicked myself for not attending the previous three years - it was great! My favorite part, of course, is the animals - rabbits, horses, cows, and sheep, oh my! I’m not much into the rides — a carousel is about my top speed - but I’m a sucker for the vendors (crafts, clothing, etc) and the food and even some of the carny games. So - who’s making plans to check out the Fair this year? And Kim - any chance you’ll make it up here again?

July 26, 2006 | Filed Under events | 7 Comments

“Explore! The Big Bust!”

Well, maybe not a “bust,” but the Lewis & Clark bicentennial celebration certainly didn’t live up to all the hype, to my non-expert eye (and others). So it’s not entirely surprising to see that a Wall Street Journal columnist took a big swipe at the commemoration, and also not surprising to see that he singled out Great Falls as one of the communities that over-estimated the amount of traffic and money that the events would generate. I don’t necessarily fault the local government and civic agencies for trying to capitalize on the 200th anniversary — but I do fault them for WAY over-estimating the attendance and impact. Good intentions, poorly executed.

July 25, 2006 | Filed Under news, civics | 1 Comment

Meet & Greet

Just heard on KRTV that Democrat candidate for US Senate John Tester will be at the Park-n-Ponder at noon today to talk with residents of Great Falls…as far as I know, it’s open to anybody.