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Montana Ghosts and Ghost Towns
By APRIL VOMFELL ImagineIF Libraries
For this spooky time of year, why not explore the stories of our local ghosts and ghost towns – abandoned haunts, strange sightings and creepy
feelings.
In “Haunted Montana” and “More Haunted Mon- tana” by Karen D. Stevens, every ghost story shares three commonalities: recent ghost activity, historic locations and sites that are open to the public.
“Spooky Montana” by S.E. Schlosser features crazy railroad men, giant lake monsters, a bleeding sink, unhap- py love stories and drunken gunslingers.
Read “Montana Chillers” by Ellen Baumler to learn the spooky secrets of the Conrad Mansion, the legend of the boy who drowned and the mystery of the metal coffin.
For an immersive film experience, watch “A Haunting in Garnet, the Story of the Kelly Saloon.” Montana’s own Bigfoot makes a special appear- ance.
Ghost towns may not actually contain ghosts...or they just might. Aban- doned settlements with evocative names such as Gilt Edge and Maiden are featured in “Ghost Towns of Montana” by Donald C. Miller. He tells the tales of nearly 30 ghost towns, including Castle, where a man presumed long dead appeared out of the hills to take his share of a discovery of 10 barrels of brandy.
Create your own spooky tour! You may be able to spot a ghost at the Con- rad Mansion in Kalispell or Belton Chalet in West Glacier. For a combo, explore the ghost town of Elkhorn and the historic hot springs in Boulder, which boasts a resident ghost who was a lady of the night. If you’re brave, you can even stay in her room.
ImagineIF Libraries encourage exploration, fresh ideas and self-discovery. Learn more at www.imagineiflibraries.org.
PLANNING FOR FUTURE GROWTH TODAY
Kalispell Public Schools District 5
Land Acquisition Proposition
Election Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2014
School District 5 seeks to inform our community with the facts regarding this proposition in order for voters to make
an informed decision.
Kalispell Public Schools District 5 is seeking voter approval to acquire an approximate 25 acre parcel south of town off of Airport Road, in exchange for an adjacent 25 acre parcel to be used for an elementary district school site. This parcel is adjacent to a fairly new neighborhood with a high population of school age children.
Kalispell Public Schools has the money to purchase this land with existing reserve funds. This proposition does not require any type of levy or additional tax dollars to be collected.
Why is additional land needed?
✓ Enrollment continues to grow. K-8 grade level enrollment growth increased by 541 students since 2004 which is approximately a 22% increase over 10 years.
✓ 15 – 25 acre parcels are becoming less available in and around the city of Kalispell.
What has S.D. 5 done in the past to address this growth?
✓ New classroom additions were built at Peterson and Edgerton Elementary Schools and occupied in the fall of 2013. These classrooms and the other Kalispell Elementary Schools reached capacity within a few months.
✓ Several of our elementary schools have gone to super-sized classrooms with two teachers in order to keep as many of our elementary students attending their neighborhood school.
What will this cost the school district?
✓ The total cost will not exceed the appraised value of the land which is $420,000.
How will this affect my taxes?
✓ No increase in taxes is needed to acquire this land.
Why is a land exchange necessary?
✓ The only way to keep the total cost at the $420,000 amount was to buy parcel B in exchange for parcel A.
District asking voters for permission
to buy Lot B and exchange it for Lot A, a 25-acre plot that could eventually become the site of a new elementary school and/or middle school
Kalispell City Airport
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MSP’S “DAYS OF OUR YOUTH”, 7 PM
Crush Lounge, Whitefish
A highly anticipated film presented by The Whiteroom Mountain Shop and BlueBird Guides. Traveling the globe, the film looks through the lens in a new way and captures moments that define the cutting-edge of what is possible on skis. Tickets ($12) available at The Whiteroom, unsold tickets will be at the door. Q: 730 1030
OPEN MIC WITH CRAIG BARTON, 8 PM
The Rocky Mountain Roadhouse, Ferndale
Join Craig Barton and special guests for open mic every Sat. night!
FRUITION, 9 PM
Great Northern Bar, Whitefish
Three part harmony infused, melody rich rock, country, folk and soul. Don’t miss these guys. Q: 862-2816
SUPERHERO SATURDAY, 9 PM
Casey’s Bar, Whitefish
Join us in celebrating Halloween weekend with a Super- hero themed costume party!
KARAOKE WITH JODY, 9:30 PM Rainbow Bar and Casino, Kalispell Come and show off your talent! Q: 752-6630
SUNDAY 11/2
FRANKENSTEIN, 2 PM
John Dowdall Theatre, Polson
The stellar 12-member cast presents this classic piece of literature with a lavish set similar to drop and wing scenery, used in theatre during the time of Mary Shelley, author of this famous story. F
MONDAY 11/3
ANIME CLUB, 4 PM ImagineIF Kalispell Library
Anime and manga otaku unite! Come together to watch anime, eat popcorn, discuss manga and meet other fans. Open to teens in grades 6-12. Q: 758.5820
TAPROOM JAMS, 5 PM
Flathead Lake Brewing Company, Woods Bay Bring your instruments, your voice, your hands, or just your ears for these living room-style jam sessions at the brewery from 5-8 p.m. There will be a weekly burger special. Q: 837-0353
SALSA DANCING LESSONS, 7 PM
Kalispell Eagles
Every Monday night. 7 p.m. - Intermediate Class. 8 p.m. - Beginner Class. $10/Person. Q: 626-367-1943
TUESDAY 11/4
PRESCHOOL ART ADVENTURES, 11:30 AM Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell
Using paper, paint, markers, crayons and glue, pre-school artists and their adult helpers share fun art projects that encourage creativity and develop basic art skills.
TUESDAY TOASTS WITH THE ALS THERAPY DEVELOPMENT INST, 5 PM
Flathead Lake Brewing Company
Every Tuesday, for an entire month, $1 of every pint
sold between 5 and 8 pm will be donated to a non-profit organization in our community. Join us in supporting our community and learn about these awesome organiza- tions! Q: 837-0353
TAMARACK TRIVIA, 7 PM
Tamarack Brewing Company, Lakeside
Play as a team or individually, don’t miss the fun and great prizes! Q: 844-0244
If you want your events to make it in the paper please send them to me TWO weeks prior. E-mail events to [email protected]. Check us out at www.flatheadevents.net.
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