Good morning and happy birthday Dr. Seuss.
On the Beacon today, Columbia Falls dominated the Northwestern Divisional A playoffs over the weekend, with the boys defeating Polson, and the girls beating Bigfork in a dramatic overtime victory. For pics, check out Lido’s slide show from the weekend’s coverage. A public meeting on a proposed prerelease center in Flathead County drew mixed reviews from citizens, some of whom question whether the center is already a done deal. A 14-year-old boy expelled fro two years after bringing a loaded gun to Smith Lake school will remain under court supervision until he is 16. A new music school in Kalispell teaches piano in an unconventional way – by not beginning with learning to read music. And Kitchen Guy Chef Jim Gray recounts his experience eating good food at Flathead Valley Community College’s Chef’s Table event.
State lawmakers return to Helena this week after he midterm recess to begin hammering out a budget in earnest. The cash influx of federal stimulus money makes the crafting of the budget that much tougher. Lee’s Helena bureau also comes through with a good summary of the proposed budget cuts on tap. The construction of a massive power line between Montana and Alberta has been delayed due to appeals. And when it comes to being a wolf in Yellowstone Park, bigger is better.
And finally, check out this idiot Australian car thief who was caught after he somehow locked himself in the car he was trying to steal. Have a great day, and let’s hope you do a little better at your job.