“I can’t stand winter,” said Herb Collins, who had dropped in at the Mule Barn’s philosophy counter for a quick cup. “There’s nothing to do.” “Get out and enjoy it,” suggested Doc. “Go skiing. Go ice ...

“Moon’s getting big,” Dud said over coffee the other day. “Sure is,” said Herb Collins. “Time to go after The Ghost again.” “I’ll be there,” said Dud. The Ghost, hereabouts, is a raccoon. He lives ...

Herb Collins, of Butte, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011, at Hearthstone Woodside Village, Grand Forks, N.D., with his daughter and two granddaughters by his side. Herbie was born in Ridgeway, Mo., and ...