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for MOUNTAIN EXPOSURE
begins at 8 p.m.
For the past several months, the
School District 5 editorial team at Whiteish Review re-
Trustee
FAMILY FORESTRY EXPO viewed more than 500 submissions in
CELEBRATES 25 YEARS
art, photography, iction, non-iction,
The family Forestry Expo, a tradi- and poetry for the latest issue. Editors
tion of the Flathead Valley for the past 25 are now selecting the inal ingredients
Vote by Mail years, will be held May 5-10 at the Trum- to be baked into this latest literary col-
bull Creek Educational Forest, between lection, which includes an original essay
Columbia Falls and Whiteish. Nearly by Ferguson, a conversation with author
April 21st - May 6th
1,200 students will visit the event that is Bill McKibben, as well as contributions
free and open to the public, according to from 40 other writers, artists and pho-
organizers.
tographers, several being published for
Students First
The family-oriented event features a the irst time.
short forest walk that ofers educational A member of the National Geograph-
Experienced in stations and demonstrations along the ic Lecture Series, Ferguson has given
way. Each station provides information keynote presentations and workshops
Public Service
and hands-on activities that allow par- across the nation and his nature and sci-

Steward of Public ticipants to learn about the many uses of ence-based essays can be heard on Na-
Funds
our forests, private and public. A grand- tional Public Radio.
stand show featuring logging equipment Founded in 2007, Whiteish Review
Community-Minded
demonstrations and the Forest Service is a nationally acclaimed, nonproit
Spotted Bear Ranger District mule pack journal publishing the distinctive lit-
string will be presented at 10:30 a.m. and erature, art, and photography of moun-
1:30 p.m. on Saturday.
tain culture. Featuring established and
/brockmanforschooldistrict5
Various exhibits featuring local or- emerging authors and artists, it weaves
[email protected]
ganizations, businesses and agencies a diverse mix of stories, interviews and
that deal with natural resources will be conversations along with a 16-page col-
on display. Between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 or art section. As a recognized 501(c)(3)
p.m., a free logging camp lunch will be tax-exempt corporation created for the
Paid for by Brockman for School District 5 Trustee, Judy Stack - Treasurer, provided, compliments of Family For- public good, it is supported by generous
P.O. Box 3224, Kalispell, Montana 59903-3224
estry Expo.
donations, grants, and subscriptions.
The students will visit stations that Visit www.WhiteishReview.org for

provide educational presentations about more information.
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mill.
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The Family Forestry Expo is held from the Montana State Library Com- he simple, safe approach
every spring. A large volunteer group of mission. The awards were announced by
dedicated individuals, organizations, Commission Vice-Chair Lee Miller.
to more beautiful skin
agencies and businesses work together The ELSA recognizes libraries for
to donate their time and resources to achieving excellence in serving their
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15%
event that provides unbiased informa- tion development, information access,
tion about forests and the multiple op- policies, planning and evaluation, iscal OFF
portunities it provides in our everyday management, board accomplishments,
lives.
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dards, which serves as a measuring tool

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