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!
With the fire season starting early this year, it also looks to be a long duration for the Northern Rockies and the Pacific Northwest. Attached is a short four page writeup that explains the forecast for June through September.
The potential for 2025 is similar to the fire years of 2006 (although 2007 was more significant in the Flathead), 2017 and 2021.
What is different this year is that there is no indication of moisture moving in during September – where we usually see either a rainy season-slowing event, or a season-ending rain and snow.
The North Fork has dodged significant fire since 2003. The fires we have had since then have been well-managed and have not had the big runs we saw in 1988, 2001 and 2003.
Be prepared, and hope for the best.
Be sure to attend the Wildland Fire Awareness Training on June 19th, 10 a.m. at Sondreson Community Hall, and the Firewise Day on July 9th, 9:30 a.m. to noon before the Potluck and the Interlocal.
See also: Northern Rockies June July August September 2025 Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook (PDF format)
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
This Sunday, June 8th, at 6:30pm, Two Bear Air will be present at the NFLA membership meeting! Please join us for a demonstration and discussion at Sondreson Community Hall.
Note on parking: Please park close to the building, or along the North Fork Road. Do not park at the end of the parking lot closest to the road! this will allow room for the helicopter to land.
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’s popular First Aid/CPR/AED Class was well attended. Eight folks showed up on May 20 at Sondreson Hall to renew their certifications and, as usual, to ask lots of questions.
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.
A few photos from last Friday’s International Dinner. Great fun!
