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NEW BOOK CELEBRATES and BENEFITS
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK CHALETS
Go Ahead, Judge these Books
the Era of the Chalets

1914 - 2014
By APRIL SZUCH this novel adds a new serial killer,
ImagineIF Libraries
who leaves his victims’ body parts
MAuthor/photographer Bret Bouda
AY 8, FROM 5 TO 9 PM, DURING LADIES NIGHT AT THE You actually can judge a book by
wrapped in neat parcels, minus the
Sportsman Ski Haus in Kalispell, photographer/author Bret Bouda its cover.
heads, which he prefers to keep.
of Kalispell will introduce his latest book: 1914-2014 the Era of the
Yes, you read that “A Year of Liv-
Chalets. Certainly Bouda’s crowning achievement, the book presents a right. I’m a librarian, so ing Sinfully: 7 Deadly
priceless collection of photographs taken at Granite Park and Sperry you can trust my word Sins, 365 Days: A Self-
Chalets and on the trails that fan out from them through Glacier National on this. And I’ll give you Serving Guide to Doing
Park’s magnificent and relatively seldom-seen back country. The timing of proof.
Whatever the Hell You
the book is perfect with 2014 marking the chalets’ centennial celebration. Want”
A book’s title will give by Eric Grzym-
More than just a masterpiece of awe-inspiring photography, the book has a you a pretty good idea kowski. No explanation
mission of helping raise public awareness of the comparatively fragile about the content. And needed. But as the author
stone chalets nestled in the midst of avalanches, fires, natural aging and the cover image usually explains, “Life expec-
the whims of government cutbacks. Originally built by Great Northern its with the title, further tancy these days is 78.4
Railway president, Louis W. Hill, Sr. from the very rock upon which they conirming what you’ve years...you’ve got 77.4 oth-
stand, the chalets face an uncertain future. Both chalets were closed for a just assumed. Take these er years to be good.”
period of time during the 90’s. In 1993, Save the Chalets Foundation was examples:
Granted, these are obvious ex-
established to secure funding to restore and reopen them. The slogan for
the campaign was Without you, they are history. According to Kathleen
amples, but you can see how it works. “Chose the Wrong Guy, Gave
Larson Aasheim, Granite Park Chalet concessionaire, “ . . . without the Feel free to judge all the books you Him the Wrong Finger” by Eliza-
publics’ continued passionate support . . . these want based on their covers. But don’t beth Harbison. A young woman mar-
century-old-buildings . . will be faced with an say I gave you permission to judge ries the wrong brother, and years
uncertain future.” The hope is that by raising the people in the same way. Capiche?
later must revisit her decision when
publics’ awareness of the chalets, more support will both men come to town. The story is
be available to them when they need it in the future. ImagineIF Libraries encourage emotional, funny and dramatic.
“Mayhem”
Also included in the book is an acknowledgment to exploration, fresh ideas and self-dis- by Sarah Pinbor-
Save the Chalets Foundation and volunteers who covery. Learn more at www.imaginei- ough. Jack the Ripper is already
have worked to keep them repaired, open, and
libraries.org.
wreaking havoc across London, but
Bret Bouda
accessible to future generations.
After producing four other books, Bouda thought he had ended his
publishing career until he realized there was another book growing in his
heart. That book came to life through the inspiration of a dear friend and
their shared love for Glacier National Park. In the summer of 2013, Bouda
and his friend, inspiration, and hiking buddy, Terry Abell, spent two Rainbow Bar and Casino, Kalispell
Beginner Class. $10/Person. Q: 626-367-1943
nights staying at and exploring the hidden treasures around Sperry Chalet. Come down and show of your talent. Q: 752-6630
Bouda had hiked the trails many times but never spent the night at the TUESDAY 5/6
chalet. A revelation came over him as he
THEE INFERNALS, 10 PM
realized that staying overnight allowed Craggy Range Bar & Grill, Whiteish
Check out this new wave, hillbilly rock ‘n’ roll band. WILD MILE WALK, 10 AM
multiple leisurely day hikes rather than Q: 862-7550
Meet in front of ShowThyme, Bigfork
a long day hike in and out. Hiking with SUNDAY 5/4
Anne Morley and/or Neal Brown will lead a wildlower and
the chalets as a center opened the bird watching stroll along the Old Swan River Road (Wild
possibility of hiking Gunsight Pass, Mile Corridor) in Bigfork. Q: 886-2242
Comeau Pass, Swiftcurrent Pass,
MOTOCROSS RACE, 9 AM
PRESCHOOL ART ADVENTURES, 11:30 AM
Hungry Horse Motocross Track
Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell
Sperry Glacier, Fifty Mountain and
High Country Motocross sanctioned race, hosted by Using paper, paint, markers, crayons and glue, pre-school more. Thus was born a new appreciation
Flathead Dirt Riders Association.
artists and their adult helpers share fun art projects that for the chalets. Bouda has been hiking
encourage creativity and develop basic art skills.
Granite Park Chalet
ARGENTINE TANGO CLASSES, 12 PM
Q: 755-5268 Ages 2 - 5
and photographing Glacier National Park
Flathead Fitness, Kalispell
since 2005. His friend Terry has been
Tango Classes with Patrick Marsolek and Lori Mitchell. CREATIVE COLOR DRAWING CLASS, 1:30 PM doing the same . . . for the past 50 years!
2-3:15 p.m. Starting with the basics. 3:30-4:45 p.m. Joli Art Studio, Lakeside
They delight in each others’ appreciation
Building creative combinations. $10/each class. Open to You will explore the use of color and value in drawing. of the ever-changing vistas and the
all levels of dancers. Q: 443-3439
Supply list for purchase will be suggested. For adults. adventures of the backcountry. Bouda
Cost:$25 per class
decided he would make a book . . just
MONDAY 5/5
one book . . of about 200 pages as a
AFTER SCHOOL ART CLASSES, 3:30 PM
Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell
Christmas gift to Terry. He finished the
FAIR ISLE KNITTING, 1 PM
Some class sessions will concentrate on colored pencil project in September 2013, and was so
Woolen Collectibles, Kalispell
techniques and others will be devoted to the use of excited, he couldn’t wait for December so
Sperry Chalet
Fair Isle is well known as a knitting method and a pattern pastels. Cost for 4-session: $30 Q: 755-5268
he gave Terry an early Christmas present in September! Terry came back
type. Real Fair Isle patterns are built up in horizontal TAMARACK TRIVIA, 7 PM
to him and said, “You have to make a book about the two chalets . . . the
bands, by knitting two colors yarn in each row. Q: 756- Tamarack Brewing Company, Lakeside
time is right . . it’s the centennial!” With the support and urging of his
8746 Cost $45
Tuesday is trivia night. Play as a team or individually, friend, the book Bouda had been carrying in his heart began to take on a
FORK IT OVER, 5 PM
don’t miss the fun and great prizes. Q: 844-0244
life of its own.
Three Forks Grill, Columbia Falls
To print the book, Bouda partnered with the chalets’ concessionaires,
A portion of the proceeds from “Fork it Over” community JAM NIGHT WITH THE SMART ALEX, 8:30 PM Kathleen Larson Aasheim and Kevin Warrington, and they will be
night will be donated to the FarmHands project. Farm- Craggy Range Bar and Grill, Whiteish
distributing this title. This means proceeds from book sales will help to
Hands is a committed group of farmers and consumers Get down to a weekly every Tuesday with the Smart Alex. operate and preserve Granite Park and Sperry Chalets. The 240 pages of
dedicated to increasing public appreciation of farming in Q: 862-7550
the book are the next best thing to visiting Glacier’s interior with
the Flathead Valley. Q: 892-2900
thoughtfully laid out sections that include historic photos, comparative
photos of “then” and “now”, photos from the trails that are accessible from
IRISH FOLK MUSIC, 7 PM
If you want your events to make it in the
Brannigan’s Irish Pub, Kalispell
paper please send them to me TWO weeks the chalets, sweeping vistas, sunsets, glaciers, lakes, wildlife, wildflowers,
Live Irish music and good eats every Monday. Q: 393-2418
prior. E-mail events to events@lathead- and wonderful views of stunning geological formations.
beacon.com. Check us out at After the debut and booksigning at the Sportsman Ski Haus on May 8,
SALSA DANCING LESSONS, 7 PM the book will be available in area book and gift shops and in Glacier
KalispellEagles
www.latheadevents.net.
National Park shops. You can see more of Bret Bouda’s photographs and
Every Monday night. 7 p.m. - Intermediate Class. 8 p.m. -
find out about his other books at www.digitalbroadway.com.