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Grad party
The Columbia Falls Class of 2013 parent committee needs to get permission slips from all seniors by Tuesday, May 28, in order to attend the graduation party. Forms can be found at the high school office, on the high school Web page or by calling Kathy Price at 892-1162.
Nursing grads
Four Columbia Falls students graduated from the practical nursing program at Flathead Valley Community College on May 17. They are Laura Burgi, Jenica Kelly, Kelly Palmer and Alison Smith.
Dean’s list
Two Columbia Falls students were named to the dean’s list at Crown College, in Saint Bonifacius, Minn. — Lucas Baumann, a intercultural studies major, and Shane Johnson, a English education major. To be eligible for the dean’s List, students must have a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher.
College graduate
Jeffrey Huth, of Columbia Falls, graduated from Nichols College, in Dudley, Mass., with a bachelor of science degree in business administration in criminal justice management. A total of 412 students received degrees there on May 11.
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Canyon bike trail meeting May 16
Supporters for construction of a new bike and pedestrian trail from Coram to West Glacier will meet at the Heavens Peak Lodge and Resort, 12130 U.S. 2, in West Glacier, on Monday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m.
Bill requires verification before issuing driver's licenses
A bill requiring the state to electronically verify that all foreign nationals are in the U.S. legally before issuing a Montana driver’s license or ID card was signed into law by Gov. Brian Schweitzer on April 18.
Uphill skiers need to be aware of avalanches on Big Mtn.
Whitefish Mountain Resort’s post-season uphill policy expired last week, but with significant snowfall and changing weather conditions, the resort reminds skier and hikers that avalanche hazards in the ski area’s permitted boundaries do exist.