Letters to the editor March 18
Keep Grob on the job
With many years as Flathead Electric Coop Trustee and as Board President, Doug Grob’s service to our community is well known. But many may not be aware of the reputation he has earned at the regional level as a thoughtful and respected advocate for our utility.
Each month, Doug travels to Portland to meet and work collaboratively with other leaders on energy issues. Over the years he has developed deep relationships with the Northwest’s decision makers – including Bonneville Power Administration executives. Before retiring, I attended many of the same meetings with Doug and can attest to his influence and commitment. Not many elected officials do their homework like Doug. And few are as wise.
As long as he is willing to serve, we should keep Doug on the job.
— Dana Toulson Leech, Whitefish
Bridge could be face of Kalispell
I read with interest the consultants report on the proposed Rail Trail plan and their comments on the prohibitive cost of a U.S. 93 overpass. Perhaps they should have talked to the people of Pablo to become informed on how to get a project of this scope done. Certainly if a small town 1/100th the size of Kalispell deserves a land bridge, we can get this done too.
Our local government representatives need to pool their efforts and find a solution that we can all be proud of. If done properly it will be the “face” of Kalispell for many years to come. Get’er done boys and girls.
—Ron Easton, Bigfork
Boe for coop board
A wise choice for Flathead Electric Cooperative members is to vote for Gary Boe for Trustee of District 7 in the current FEC mail-ballot election.
Gary was raised on a Montana ranch and is no stranger to the challenges of rural life. He is also keenly aware of innovative methods in utility service for both urban and rural customers. He is experienced and he keeps up to date. Far-sighted, caring, responsible people like Boe are what our Flathead Electric Coop needs in this time of growth and change. Vote for Gary Boe for Trustee of District 7.
—Mrs. Edward B. McNeil
Rave review
Over the past nine years we have been coming from Canada to Whitefish for the winter to ski and stay at our condo on Big Mountain. We also come for a couple of weeks in the summer. We have gone to everything the area has to offer in the line of entertainment and have rented boats to tour the lakes in the summer. We have been to bull riding, rodeos, ski joring, local theater production of the “King & I,” the Carnival, Cabin Fever Days at Martin City, movies, St Patrick’s Day celebrations and Apres Ski gatherings, but yesterday topped them all. I bought a ticket to a live production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” by the Alpine Theatre Project, which was performed by professionals who actually live here but also tour and work on Broadway. Apparently they founded the Alpine Theatre Project and have been doing this for several years.
They, the orchestra and backup singers were phenomenal. I have seen at least 15 of the top plays in London, New York City, Toronto, Edmonton and Vancouver and none were better than this was. Many of the players are multi talented so they sang, danced and played musical instruments. Much to my delight they even had a tap dancer!
It was a very pleasant surprise. The state-of-the-art theater has a sound system that is awesome. I saw the original production of this play back in the 70s, but this of course was an updated version where they superimposed the background etc with digital scenes. Very realistic. I had goose bumps!
As if this wasn’t enough, I was fortunate to be sitting beside a friendly local lady who knew the actors etc., and filled me in on all the information. Then on top of all this, the usher who showed me to my seat came back at intermission to see if I was enjoying the show!
It was a wonderful experience and I only regret that I did not know about it sooner. Thank you Whitefish! Thank you Alpine Theatre Project!
—Maureen Hanak, Kelowna, BC