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MARCH 12, 2014 | VOL. 8 NO. 11 FREE











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Looking for





a Place to




Call Home








Demand is high for foster 

homes in the Flathead and 

across the state, while

new programs are being 


developed to improve 

stability for children PAGE 18



















Lexi Torgerson has been 
in and out of foster homes 
since she was 4 years old. 
GREG LINDSTROM | FLATHEAD BEACON




Farming Through 

Philanthropy



Relecting on Bigfork’s
Partnership gives 
small organic 
farm opportunity Logging Heritage
to fulill potential 

PAGE 32
Museum of Art & History to 
WILDCATS WIN STATE
unveil new exhibit showcasing 
the rich tradition of logging 
Glacier girls, boys travel to Billings for 
PAGE 58
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PRIMARIES TAKE SHAPE 5 | ‘AVALANCHE ALLEY’ COMES ALIVE 6 | ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTIES 40


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