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JANUARY 6, 2016 // VOL. 10 NO. 1
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A LEGACY IN THE LOWER VALLEY
After four decades, Lower Valley Processing continues to grow its business, one generation and a handshake deal at a time PAGE 18
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Four generations of Plummers at Lower Valley Processing: Wes, Chuck, Sam and Jeremy. GREG LINDSTROM | FLATHEAD BEACON
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Big Year of Economic Development A Home for the Artisans Growing a Grappling Tradition
Steady stream of growth expected in 2016 PAGE 30 Flathead Valley’s craftsmen and women to converge PAGE 34 Kalispell Wrestling Club trains new generation BACK PAGE 911 DISTRICT NIXED 6 | TOP STORYLINES TO WATCH IN 2016 14 | WINTER TRAIL DAYS 49


































































































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