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Johnson, director of the Running Club,
MOUNTAIN EXPOSURE
said. “The aim of the club is to be fun,
Get ready for a
provide something for everyone at all
TIME TO PREPARE FOR levels and to promote running, wellness wave of lavor during
AWAKENING BEARS
and the great races we already have in
Montana’s hibernating black bears the valley.”
and grizzly bears will soon be stirring.
This club will provide an active com-
Adult males usually emerge irst munity platform for members and non-
from winter dens in mid-March. When members alike. It is open to all ranges of

bears emerge from their dens they are abilities and interests.
physically depleted and food is a priority.
Coinciding with the website launch,
Bears are often tempted to go where the Flathead Beacon Running Club
raccoons and domestic dogs are get- hosts a Facebook page, Instagram ac-
ting into garbage. If these animals are count (@beaconrunningclub) and email
already causing problems near-by, con- newsletter to keep you informed.
sider it an early warning that food at- Come run with us! And check out our
tractants are available and need to be new site, at www.latheadbeaconrun-

removed.
ningclub.com.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’
bear experts stress that conlict preven- ALLEGIANT TO OFFER NON-
tion steps can greatly reduce the chanc- STOP SUMMER SERVICE TO
es of attracting black bears and grizzly LOS ANGELES
bears.
Allegiant will ofer nonstop jet ser- ring
FWP recommends bear resistant vice between Kalispell and Los Angeles Featu

bins in communities and on ranches; starting June 7, the airline announced.
electric fence systems to protect bee The new service to Los Angeles In-
yards and sheep bedding grounds; ran- ternational Airport will join Allegiant’s Through March 30
dom redistribution of livestock car- existing schedule of lights to Oakland
casses each spring; and educational pro- and Las Vegas. The new service will op-
grams in schools and communities.
erate twice weekly until September.
FWP’s “Be Bear Aware” page at fwp. “We are thrilled to expand to yet an-
mt.gov is an easy way for homeown- other popular vacation destination from
Featured Specialties
ers and landowners to assess what they Kalispell with this low-cost nonstop
need to do now to prevent bear conlicts. service to Los Angeles,” said Andrew C. ~~ ~~
Go there for tips and tools on obtaining Levy, president of Allegiant Travel Com- Tuna TostadasBlackened Cod StuffedRed Bell Peppers
and using bear spray, safe camping and pany. “With out ultra-low fares and great ~Signature Lobster~
hiking, access to bear resistant products vacation packages, we’re conident the Mac & Cheese
~Pan Seared Halibut with~
and a guide to other items that attract community will enjoy the convenience ~Bang Bang Shrimp~
Dungeness Crab B́chamel
bears to a property.
of this new service.”
~Cedar Plank Salmon Filet~
~Cajun Seafood Skillet~
Last month Alaska Airlines an- ~Halibut Hemmingway~
~Chipotle Ahi Tuna~
(topped with Crab and Creamy Parmesan)
MAIN STREET WIRE
nounced it was launching a new non- ~Blackened Ahi Tuna with~
stop commercial air service between Ginger Lime Aioli
~Seafood Linguine~
Kalispell and Portland, Ore., this sum- ~Sweet Chile Ahi Tuna~ ~Lobster Tail Dinner~
FLATHEAD BEACON RUNNING mer. The lights will operate daily June with Honey Wasabi Butter
~Lobster Tail A La Carte~
CLUB LAUNCHES NEW 9 through Aug. 23.
WEBSITE
We’re excited to announce the Wild. Natural. Sustainable.
CONTINENTAL DIVIDES
Delicious and full of Omega 3
launch of our new Flathead Beacon Run-
ning Club website. The club is aimed at
connecting the valley’s runners, walk- POLICE HALT BLACKFEET MAN
ers and other active residents. The new CARRYING BISON HEART TO
website is a source for information on GOVERNOR
upcoming races and events.
A Blackfeet tribal member carrying a
Member beneits include discounts bison heart in a plastic bag in protest of
on several races in the Flathead Valley, an Idaho tribe’s hunt of pregnant bison

group runs, training sessions, friendly was stopped outside Gov. Steve Bullock’s
competitions and a running kit that in- oice in the Montana Capitol.
cludes a T-shirt (tank, short-sleeved, Police last week turned away James
or long-sleeved) and a headband. And St. Goddard in the hallway outside the
through the month of March, new mem- oice of the governor, who was not there
bers get 50 percent of their entry fees at the time, the Independent Record re-
for the upcoming Spartan Race. Also, ported.

the club will host an end-of-the-year St. Goddard said he was protesting
barbecue.
the Nez Perce tribe’s hunt of bison out-
“The Flathead Valley is full of ac- side Yellowstone National Park. Hunting Huge Breakfasts to Certiied Angus Beef ® Steaks • Cocktails • Montana Microbrews
tive people, from recreational runners bison this time of year, when females are 1301 S. Main, Kalispell 260-4401
to elite athletes, and many of them don’t carrying fully developed fetuses, vio- If you’re nearby, visit us in Missoula, Butte and Great Falls!
know each other or where to ind infor- lates the Blackfeet and other tribes’ rev-
mation about upcoming events,” Sammi
erence for the animals, he said.
www.montanaclub.com

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