Page 27 - Flathead Beacon // 3.5.14

FLATHEADBEACON.COM NEWS
MARCH 5, 2014 | 27

Of the Blogs

A weekly look at the best from the Beacon blogs

MAIN STREET WIRE
MOUNTAIN EXPOSURE
Get ready for a

FVCC HOSTING ANNUAL GLACIER PARK ASKING YOUNG wave of lavor during
FLATHEAD VALLEY JOB FAIR IN ARTISTS TO DESIGN NEW PASS
APRIL
Glacier National Park and the Glacier
The Flathead Valley Job Fair will re- National Park Conservancy are accept-
turn April 16 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. to ing art submissions from sixth through
the Flathead Valley Community College 12th grade students for the annual park

campus. Registration is open for em- pass artwork contest. The winning art
ployers actively seeking applicants for will be displayed on the 2015 Glacier Na-
current job openings.
tional Park Annual Park Pass.
Organized by the Flathead Job Ser- Students are encouraged to sub-
vice and Flathead Valley Community mit art that focuses on the natural re-
College, the event will provide employ- sources protected and preserved in the
ers the opportunity to connect with job park. Each entry must include original
seekers from the college and the com- artwork. Entries will be judged on the

munity in a one-stop environment. Job use of color, and design and accuracy of
seekers will be asked to bring their re- a scene that depicts one or more natu-
sumes, dress professionally and be pre- ral resource of the park. The deadline
pared to be interviewed at the event. to submit artwork is April 11. Visit the
Last year’s event attracted nearly 1,000 park’s website for more information and
active job seekers.
an application, or contact the park at ring
The event is open to the public, and 406-888-7800.
Featu

there is no fee for employers or job seek- The purpose of the annual pass art-
ers to participate. Employer registration work contest is to get students engaged
is required to participate in the event. with Glacier National Park, while creat- Through March 30
Employers are encouraged to register ing an awareness of stewardship and in-
early as space at the event will be lim- crease an understanding about resourc-
ited.
es protected in the park.
Employers interested in participat- The pass featuring the winning art-
ing can register at www.fvcc.edu/fvjob- work will be available in January 2015,
Featured Specialties
fair by March 31 or by calling the Flat- and more than 14,000 passes will be is-
head Job Service at 758-6273.
sued during the year. The top three win- ~~ ~~
ners will receive a gift certiicate from Tuna TostadasBlackened Cod StuffedRed Bell Peppers
THREE POSITIONS OPEN ON the Glacier National Park Conservancy.
~Signature Lobster~
FVCC BOARD
Last year Glacier High School Stu- Mac & Cheese
~Pan Seared Halibut with~
Candidates interested in running for dent Valarie Kittle submitted the win- ~Bang Bang Shrimp~
Dungeness Crab B́chamel
positions on the Flathead Valley Com- ning entry. Kittle’s image of the historic ~Cedar Plank Salmon Filet~
~Cajun Seafood Skillet~
munity College Board of Trustees have Lake McDonald Lodge is highlighted on ~Halibut Hemmingway~
~Chipotle Ahi Tuna~
(topped with Crab and Creamy Parmesan)
until March 27 to ile their candidacy.
this year’s annual park pass.
~Blackened Ahi Tuna with~
One position is open in the Flathead/ Annual Glacier National Park passes Ginger Lime Aioli
~Seafood Linguine~
Glacier High School District and is cur- are available for $35.
~Sweet Chile Ahi Tuna~ ~Lobster Tail Dinner~
rently held by Robert A. Nystuen. The with Honey Wasabi Butter
~Lobster Tail A La Carte~
position is for a three-year term begin- MONTANA HOPES TO LIMIT
ning May 2014 and expiring May 2017. To ILLEGAL FISH STOCKING
qualify for this position, candidates are State oicials are considering a plan Wild. Natural. Sustainable.
Delicious and full of Omega 3
required to be registered voters of Flat- aimed at stopping the illegal stocking of
head County and reside in the Flathead/ ish into public waters.
Glacier High School District. Two posi- The Great Falls Tribune reports that
tions are open both in the Bigfork, Co- Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has
lumbia Falls and Whiteish School Dis- created a draft rule outlining how of-
tricts and are currently held by Thomas icials will respond to an unauthorized
K. Harding and John M. Phelps. Both the placement of ish in streams or lakes.
positions in these districts are for three- The proposed rule would have the

year terms beginning May 2014 and ex- agency launching an investigation with-
piring May 2017. To qualify for the posi- in 30 days of a discovery of the ish.
tions, candidates are required to be reg- The agency would also develop a plan
istered voters of Flathead County and to remove the ish or suppress them, in-
reside in the Columbia Falls, Bigfork and cluding using nets, electroishing and
Whiteish School Districts.
chemicals.
The election will be run in accor- Recent illegal stockings include

dance with the regular Flathead County northern pike in the Upper Missouri
school elections May 6.
River near Toston and walleye in Noxon
Legal information, nominating peti- Rapids Reservoir in northwestern Mon- Huge Breakfasts to Certiied Angus Beef ® Steaks • Cocktails • Montana Microbrews
tions and candidacy forms are available tana.
1301 S. Main, Kalispell 260-4401
at the college. Contact FVCC Election The agency plans to hold public hear- If you’re nearby, visit us in Missoula, Butte and Great Falls!
Coordinator Monica Settles at 756-3801 ings around the state, and is taking writ-
for assistance in the iling process.
ten comments until March 21.
www.montanaclub.com

To read all our blogs, fresh daily, visit latheadbeacon.com