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Legals for May, 15 2024
NO. 1787 SECTION 00 10 50 - INVITATION TO BID Polson Public School District #23, 111 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 will receive sealed bids until 3:00 p.m., local time, Thursday, May 23rd, 2024, for the supply and install of furnishings for Cherry Valley and Linderman Elementary Schools, Polson, Montana. All bids should be mailed and received or delivered by the above time to the District Office, 111 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860. Bids will be opened and read publicly at 3:00 p.m. The work consists of supplying and installing furniture for Cherry Valley and Linderman Elementary Schools. Copies of...
Glacier National Park's Going-to-the-Sun Road will open to Avalanche Creek Saturday
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Going-to-the-Sun Road will open to Avalanche Creek to motor vehicles this weekend, Glacier National Park spokeswoman Gina Icenoggle confirmed.The weather is supposed to be gorgeous this Mother’s Day weekend, with highs in the upper 70s in Glacier and 80s in the valley.Having said that, bad weather last week didn’t help snowplowing efforts any. Bad weather from Monday through Wednesday had crews either plowing fresh snow, or working through avalanches that had slid down across the road.“The park anticipates road crew being pushed all the way back to the Alps next week. All heavy equipment is...
Steve Medley Bennett, 73
Steven Medley Bennett, an almost life-long resident of Columbia Falls, died April 19th. Steve was born April 4th, 1951, to Martha and Dr. Willard F. Bennett. Joining a brother, Gary, the family lived in the Hungry Horse Dam housing complex. Doc Bennett had established a clinic there in 1948. Steve met his first friends in Hungry Horse—it’s where he got his first tricycle and bicycle, developing a life-long love for riding. His first Schwinn was probably a 24 instead of a 20—he always was—tall. When the dam was complete, the family moved to Columbia Falls where Steve entered grade school...
Track hosts divisional tournament Friday and Saturday
Hungry Horse NewsThe Columbia Falls boys took second and the girls took fifth at the Polson ABC track meet Saturday in the final regular season meet this year.The Wildcats host the Western A Divisional tourney this Friday and Saturday.The field events start Friday at the Dr. Mike Nicosia Track and Field Complex at the junior high at 1 p.m. with boys shot put and pole vault and the girls long jump and javelin.The 100 meter dash trials start at 2 p.m. for both boys and girls. The 100 meter finals are noon Saturday, though there is a chance of rain...
Voters OK high school and school roof levies, but vote down elementary request
Columbia Falls School District 6 voters approved a high school building reserve levy 2,031-1,576 to fund a new roof on the classroom wing of the high school. They also approved a high school operational levy 1,872-1,743.They did not, however, approve the elementary operational levy. It failed 1,861-1,643.The district was seeking a $430,667 operational levy for the elementary district and a $157,463 operational levy for the high school district. The building reserve request was $2.75 million two years to replace the leaking roof on the east wing of the high school.Turnout for the mail-in election was more than 40%, the highest in recent memory.
Truie Brakovec , 86
Truie Brakovec from Columbia Falls passed away April 22. She is survived by her husband Larry of Columbia Falls and her children Dan and his wife Kathy from Dallas, Texas; Kevin (Jean) of Denver, Colorado; Bryan (Barb) of Charlotte, North Carolina; and Kim (Perry) of Bellevue, Washington. Truie retired as a secretary at Ruder Elementary after 25-plus years she loved her garden of flowers and her knitting her warm heart and kindness will be sadly missed.
Police nab Club vandals
The Columbia Falls Police Department arrested and charged four juveniles with a rash of vandalism in Columbia Falls, including damaging and destroying property at the Ruis Wrestling Academy and the Boys and Girls Club.Columbia Falls Police Chief Clint Peters said they were able to make the arrest through proactive patrols of the police department. They found a couple of the youths out after curfew and gave them rides back to their house to make sure they went home.After reviewing various security camera footage they were able to determine it was the same youths that did the vandalism. A further investigation...
Feds say River Plan is back on track with new leadership
The Comprehensive River Management Plan still has a pulse.In a joint release Monday the Flathead National Forest and Glacier National Park said they expect a draft plan to be out this fall.The plan will guide river management of 219 miles of the Wild and Scenic portions of the Flathead River into the future as the system sees more and more pressure from anglers, guides and private river users each year. “We are bringing on a new project leader who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in Wild and Scenic River planning” Rob Davies, Hungry Horse-Glacier District Ranger said in a...
Robert “Bob” Rude, 92
Robert “Bob” M. Rude passed away on Nov. 29, 2023 at 92 years of age in the home of Diane and Duane Toavs in Taylor, Texas. Bob was born on Aug. 31, 1931 in Bemidji, Minnesota the eldest son of Millard and Ida (Eichstaedt) Rude.Bob graduated from Bemidji High School in 1950 and attended college at Bemidji State University for one year before enlisting in the United States Air Force serving four years as a cryptographer. Bob was stationed in Yakota Japan with the B1 Bomber division where he enjoyed playing baseball with the Raiders Baseball team. Upon separation from...
Sapa-Johnsrud tourney coming up
The Sapa-Johnsrud tournament marks the end of the regular season for high school baseball in Northwest Montana, but it’s far more than that.The tournament honors two young baseball players killed in a tragic car-train collision on Aug. 6, 1984. On that fateful night 40 years ago, 16-year-old Jim Sapa tried to cross the railroad tracks past the gate in Columbia Falls at 12th Avenue West. His car was hit by an Amtrak train. Ray Johnsrud, a 16-year-old passenger and Sapa’s best friend, was also killed.The two were headed home after Glacier Twins baseball practice.The community was devastated.“We had just been...
Softball goes on a tear as end of regular season approaches
The Columbia Falls softball team went 4-0 on the week, including a big 12-2 conference win over Polson at home last Tuesday. The Wildkats also dropped Stevensville Friday at home, 9-3 and Browning in a doubleheader on the road 18-0 and 16-0 respectively.The Wildkats were up 4-1 after three innings when they blew the game open against the Lady Pirates with eight runs in the bottom of the fifth.With one out and one on, Annika Reid homered to drive in Chevelle Bedford, then Bella Mann reached base on a pop fly and an error on the catch; Addie Bowler then...
Track does well at Archie Roe, triangular
The Columbia Falls track and field teams got a lot of work in last week as the regular season winds down. Last Tuesday they hosted a triangular with Whitefish and Bigfork at home and then Saturday traveled to the Archie Roe meet in Kalispell.Notable performances at Archie Roe, one of the bigger meets of the year, included Malaki Simpson, who ran a sub 11-second 100 meters to win the event with a 10.92. Jack Phelps won the 400 with a 50.44. The Cats also took third in the 4x100 relay with a 43.17 and fourth in the 4x400 relay with...
Shirley A. Twohig, 85
Shirley A. Twohig died April 19, 2024 in Columbia Falls. Shirley is survived by her son James “Jim” Peters. No services are scheduled at this time. Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for the family. To send online condolences for Shirley please visit www.columbiamortuary.com.
Claims survey affirms policy decisions
A recent University of Montana survey confirms what legislators have been hearing from our constituents: Montanans are seriously concerned about several issues that they say are negatively impacting quality of life. Among the findings, 90% think that urban sprawl eating up open lands is a problem, 84% are worried about Montana’s changing character, and 78% think outdoor recreation is becoming overcrowded. The 2023 Legislature passed legislation to take steps at addressing all of those issues, some of which is now in effect and some of which is currently being held up in court. On the outdoor recreation front, the Legislature passed...
Quilters say thanks
Talent abounds in our local Teakettle Quilt Guild, and our annual quilt show was surely a magnificent display. This one-day event is planned for months in advance by the guild and its members, and in one short evening the Glacier Gateway Elementary School is transformed into an impressive gallery of quilts, wall hangings, antiques, and a boutique for shopping. Dozens of volunteers arrive Friday evening, each person taking on one small portion of the event, and each component is carried out in such a fashion in which no one denies the thought and planning that goes into the execution of the...
Supports Gateway bill
As a County Commissioner, I work with residents and businesses navigating the relationship Gateway Communities have with our national parks and our federal lands. The U.S. has some true treasures of nature and getting a front seat in our hometown is one of the main reasons people choose to live here. But people also talk about the difficulties: traffic, congestion, housing shortages, infrastructure strain, just to name a few. That’s why I was honored to testify, on behalf of Montanans before Congress on the importance of Congressman Zinke’s Gateway Communities and Recreation Enhancement Act, which recently passed the House of...
Let’s show some unity
I am writing to express deep concern and disappointment following the recent vandalism at the community building currently being remodeled to serve as a Boys and Girls Club and a new daycare center in Columbia Falls. This senseless act not only caused approximately $20,000 in damages but also targeted a vital resource meant to uplift the youth of our community.The facility, which has been undergoing renovations, is set to offer a nurturing environment for after-school activities, athletic development, and affordable daycare solutions. Its aim is to help shape our young citizens into respectful and successful individuals. The vandalism included broken...
Yesterdays: Couples sought to man fire lookouts
70 years agoApril 30, 1954Glacier National Park was looking for two couples to run the backcountry chalets at Sperry and Granite Park. One couple would be at each chalet and the story said, “The ladies should be able to cook.”60 years agoApril 3, 1964While it wasn’t felt here, the great Alaskan Earthquake likely caused large swells in the Hungry Horse Reservoir and it also knocked seismic sensing equipment in the area out of adjustment. The first concrete was poured for the addition to the Anaconda Aluminum Co. expansion in Columbia Falls.50 years agoMay 3, 1974Better late than never as Columbia...
Day will share story at meeting
Columbia Falls Women’s Connection will host a luncheon on Wednesday, May 22 at 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church located at 827 9th St West in Columbia Falls. Guest speakers, Columbia Nursery, will share tips on plant care and Doreen Day, a local retired nurse, will share her inspirational story. Donations of disposable diapers of all sizes will be collected for Hope Pregnancy. Cost is $10 and all women are welcome to attend. For reservations call Janet at 406-892-3621 or email cfwomensconnection@yahoo.com by 5 p.m. Sunday, May 19. Please honor or cancel reservations. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.
The Blotter: Kids climb amphitheater
May 3A group of teenagers was counseled about unsafe behavior after reportedly climbing the amphitheater roof. A car collided with a guard rail off of Highway 206 resulting in smoke from the vehicle, injuries unknown. A man standing in the railroad tracks was found to be looking for rocks and graffiti. May 4A man was cited for his dog being at large after it escaped for the second time and was behaving aggressively on Eighth Street. A verbal argument between three people was reported and broken up on Ninth Street. May 5A man was found trespassing on Second Avenue after crawling around BNSF trains. Reckless driving was reported on a blue sports car speeding on Highway 2. A woman called in a suspect, possibly from a theft video she saw on Facebook, at the Blue Moon and Town Pump off Ninth Street. Harassment was reported on Ninth Street.May 6Police pulled over a rig with beams hanging off the end of the rig; owner said he would get some flagging. Car blew a stop sign and almost caused a wreck.
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