On Tuesday, June 24th, 7:00pm at Sondreson Hall we welcome back North Fork neighbor, author, and world-renowned wildlife biologist, Diane Boyd. She will discuss wildlife-human challenges through the parallel lenses of Montana-Nepal-Human carnivore coexistence. A presentation of photos and videos will complement the conversation.
A short reading from A Woman Among Wolves and book signing will follow.
Snacks will be provided at both presentations and Q&As will follow!
The Unstrung String Band is coming back this Saturday at 7.00 pm at at Sondreson Hall. Debo will lead the contra and square dancing suitable for all ages and abilities. The hat will be passed for donations to cover the band. Forget the weather and come and have fun!
In case some of you are North Fork residents/landowners, but are not on the Interlocal mailing list, Here’s a copy of a recent email about submitting local issues and concerns for discussion at the meeting…
Hi, folks.
This year’s Summer 2025 Interlocal Agreement Meeting is hosted by the North Fork Landowners Association on July 9, 1:00pm, at Sondreson Hall. It is preceded by the annual Firewise meeting at 9:30am and lunch at noon.
For those of you new to this, Interlocal meetings are held twice each year, winter and summer. These semi-annual get-togethers are intended to encourage open discussion between North Fork landowners and neighbors, and local, state and federal agencies. In other words, it’s a big deal if you have an interest in the North Fork.
As a convenience (it’s not required), I’m serving as a central point of contact for issues that North Fork organizations and individuals would like to see addressed by the various government agencies represented at the meeting. If you’ll send me your issues via email to wkwalker@nvdi.com by the afternoon of Wednesday, June 25, I’ll see to it that they get passed on to the various organizations in enough time for them to prepare their presentations.
Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.
Bill
Calling all North Forkers! Austin and Katie (owners of the Northern Lights Saloon) are hosting a series of Pint Nights this summer. $2 from every draft beer sold on June 12 from the hours of 5-9pm will graciously be donated to the NFLA. It’s a double win since Thursdays are also barbecue/smoker night!
Everyone needs a ‘Genuine McKibbon’ You can get yours at the NFLA Auction, July 18, 5:00pm, at Sondreson Hall. There’s sure to be other once in a lifetime treasures you didn’t know you need.
Mark your calendars!
Get out and pick up trash along the North Fork Road during the week of June 6 – 13!
Drop your 13 gallon black bags off at Home Ranch Bottoms (HRB) to be collected and tallied and taken to the landfill. HRB has extra bags if you need them. Check here or on the North Fork Facebook page for tallies. $25 gift certificate to HRB to be presented to the top collector at the Last Friday Pizza Party on June 17.
For more information, contact Home Ranch Bottoms at (406) 888-5572 or on Facebook or Instagram. Or just drop by their place at 8950 North Fork Road.
Bob Lee will be giving his well-regarded First Aid/CPR/AED class in the North Fork again this spring. The class offers two-year AHA certification in First Aid, CPR and AED usage.
(Note: Due to popular request, this edition is for people who have taken the course before, but need to re-certify their skills. If you’ve never taken the class or it has been a long time since you did so, you should sign up for the July 22 session.)
The course starts at 9:00am and should wrap up just after lunch (although it could be a little earlier). The date is Tuesday, May 20. Cost is $45/person. The course will be held at Sondreson Hall. Bring your own lunch and drinks. Class size is limited to 10 people.
Contact Bill Walker, 406-407-2764 or wkwalker@nvdi.com to sign up for the course.
In case some of you are North Fork residents/landowners, but are not on the Interlocal mailing list, Here’s a copy of a recent email about submitting local issues and concerns for discussion at the meeting…
The Winter 2025 Interlocal Agreement Meeting is hosted by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) at 10:00am, on Friday, February 14, in the Main Conference Room, Flathead Forest Supervisor’s Office, 650 Wolfpack Way, in Kalispell.
Please note that the meeting is on Friday, Feb 14, not Wednesday, Feb 12 as originally scheduled.
For those of you new to this, Interlocal meetings are held twice each year, winter and summer. These semi-annual get-togethers are intended to encourage open discussion between North Fork landowners and neighbors, and local, state and federal agencies. In other words, it’s a big deal if you have an interest in the North Fork.
As a convenience (it’s not required), I’m serving as a central point of contact for issues that North Fork organizations and individuals would like to see addressed by the various government agencies represented at the meeting. If you’ll send me your issues via email to wkwalker@nvdi.com by the afternoon of Wednesday, January 29, I’ll see to it that they get passed on to the various organizations in enough time for them to prepare their presentations.
Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.
Bill
UPDATE! The Interlocal Issues were compiled and submitted to the agencies on January 29th. View the list here.
As usual, Thanksgiving at Sondreson Hall was a big success with some 90 North Forkers and guests (not counting dogs) gathering to celebrate the occasion.
Here are a few photos from the event…
The last NFLA general meeting of the year is this Sunday, October 13, at Sondreson Hall. Events start at 6:00pm with a presentation by Teagan Tomlin Executive Assistant, Office of the Superintendent. Topic: Geologic History of Glacier National Park — an overview of the forces and processes that built and shaped the landscape of the park. The membership meeting is at 7:00pm.
Bring a snack to share.
** We will also be collecting non-perishable items for the Veterans Food Pantry! **