For more than 20 years, Great Falls resident Bill Hunter has quietly worked to maintain one of the citys most recognizable traditions: the iconic GF hillside sign on the northwest side of Great Falls.

Now 84, Hunter still makes the climb each year to repaint the massive letters, install lights, and keep the landmark shining over the city.

This holiday season, the sign is glowing brighter thanks to a new upgrade. Hunter installed C9 LED bulbs, a higher-intensity light that gives the display a fresh pop of brightness. Its amazing how many different types of LED lights there are, Hunter said. These ones are extra bright.

Each refresh is a major undertaking. The sign stands about 130 feet tall and 105 feet wide, and repainting it can require more than 135 gallons of paint. Over the years, H

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