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PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD EXTENDED FOR FLATHEAD FOREST PLAN REVISION
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has extended the public comment period for the Flathead National Forest Plan revision proposal by 10 days.
The deadline to submit comments is now May 15.
An extension for public comment was also granted for the proposed forest plan amendments to incorporate relevant direction from the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem Grizzly Bear Conservation Strategy.
The forest plan revision and an interactive map detailing its various proposals are available online at www. fs.usda.gov/goto/flathead/fpr.
The amendment component of the proposed action can be found at www. fs.usda.gov/goto/flathead/gbamend
The U.S. Forest Service unveiled the comprehensive management strategy last month.
STUDENTS ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT ARTWORK FOR GLACIER PARK PASS
Glacier National Park and the Glacier National Park Conservancy are accepting art submissions from sixth through 12th grade students for the annual park pass artwork contest. The winning art will be displayed on the 2016 Glacier National Park Annual Park Pass.
Entries will be judged on the use of color, design and accuracy of a scene that displays the majesty of Glacier National Park in celebration of the National Park Service Centennial. Art may include any natural or cultural resource of the park, or symbol of the National Park Service. Each entry must include original artwork.
The deadline to submit artwork is May 11. Winners will be announced in June.
Visit the park’s webpage for more information and an application, or contact Glacier National Park Conservancy at 406-892-3250.
The purpose of the annual pass artwork contest is to get students engaged with Glacier National Park, while creating an awareness of stewardship and increase an understanding about resources protected in the park.
The pass featuring the winning artwork will be available in January 2016, and more than 14,000 passes will be issued during the year. The top three winners will receive a gift certificate from the Glacier National Park Conservancy.
Last year homeschool student Eileen
Crusta submitted the winning entry. Crusta’s image of an outdoor scene with a moose and deer by a lake surrounded by mountains is highlighted on this year’s annual park pass.
Annual Glacier National Park Passes are available for $35. It allows unlimited access to the park for one year from time of first use. Passes are available at park headquarters, staffed entrance stations or by calling the park at 406-888-7800. For more information about the Glacier National Park Conservancy visit http:// glacierconservancy.org.
MONTANA SIDELINES
BULLOCK,KALISPELL RUNNERSCOMPLETEBOSTON MARATHON
Thirty-seven runners from Montana, including the governor, completed the Boston Marathon on Monday.
Richard Briles of Kalispell had one of the top times among Montana runners. The 60-year-old finished the 26.2 miles in 3:20:10. Jennifer Flink of Kalispell finished the race in 4:32:16.
Gov. Steve Bullock, an avid runner, completed the famed marathon in 3:40:44. Kalvin Tucker, a 27-year- old from Bozeman, was the state’s top finisher. He clocked 2:50:55 and placed 1,038th overall.
More than 30,000 people participated in the iconic race, which began in the town of Hopkinton and finished in the heart of the city. It was the 119th annual event.
Lelisa Desis of Ethiopia was the top overall finisher for the second time, finishing in 2:09:17.
Caroline Rotich of Kenya was the top female finisher, 2:24:55.
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INCUMBENT TRUSTEES REELECTED IN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ELECTION
The three incumbents running for another term on the Flathead Electric Cooperativeboardoftrusteeswereall re-elected on April 10. According to a press release from the cooperative, more than 6,500 ballots were received in the annualelection.
The nine-person board of trustees helps run the cooperative and each one serves a three-year term.
In District 2, Emery Smith was reelected with 3,552 votes versus challenger Muffie Thompson who gathered 2,669 votes. In District 5, Alan Ruby got 3,705 votes versus Sheri Glaspey who got 2,548. And in District 3 Jay Downen ran unopposed.
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