EDITORIAL: FFA does the Flathead proud - again
Once again the caliber of the Flathead Valley’s young people is in the spotlight with Kalispell FFA students recently excelling in competition at the National FFA Expo and Convention.
The Kalispell horse judging team earned gold and was ranked eighth in the nation. Also raking in awards were the farm business management and meats evaluation and technology teams. The FFA team additionally earned an award for parliamentary procedure, and many individual team members took home gold, silver and bronze emblems.
Kalispell FFA historically has been a strong program, and it’s still going strong. It was the 72nd time the team has been recognized with the highest rating for completing an annual set of required activities. Congratulations to these fine young men and women. They make the Flathead proud.
Tiny Talks worth the time
If you’ve got some time to spare on Saturday, consider attending the Flathead Tiny Talks. These eight-minute microbursts of information from eight local presenters aim to inspire people and open up alternative ways of thinking. Using the theme “People Connecting with Place,” presenters will share their stories, and afterwards the discussion continues with those in the audience.
The event starts at 7 p.m. Saturday at Grouse Mountain Lodge in Whitefish. Tickets are $20 at the door, and proceeds benefit the Montana Outdoor Legacy Foundation. Get more information at www.TinyTalks.org.
Sign project is big boost
If newcomers feel like it’s a little easier to find their way around Kalispell these days, they can thank the Kalispell Convention and Visitors Bureau.
The bureau’s wayfinding sign project has resulted in handsome and easily read signage that directs visitors and locals alike to our top attractions. Museums, parks and event centers will definitely benefit, and so will the community as a whole.
The groups that helped fund the project were many, including the Flathead Rotary Community Foundation, Kalispell Business Improvement District, three downtown museums and the city of Kalispell. Thanks for your foresightedness and generosity.