Montana Electric Cooperatives' Association Scholarship Awarded to FEC Student

Mandy White is One of Two Scholarships Awarded.

Flathead High School's Mandy White is one of two state recipients of a Montana Electric Cooperative's Association $500 scholarship. Mandy is the Daughter of Ken and Gwen White and plans to attend Montana State University - Bozeman to study nursing.

Basin Electric Scholarship Awarded to Flathead High School's Amanda Barker

One-year Scholarship is Part of the Co-op's Membership with Basin Electric.

Amanda Barker, daughter of John and Louise Barker, was awarded the one-year Basin Electric Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship is made possible due to Flathead Electric's membership with Basin. Basin Electric supplies a portion of our power and provides this opportunity to dependents of our members. Amanda is planning on attending the Davidson Honors College at the University of Montana - Missoula.

FEC Sponsors Washington D.C. Youth Tour Participant

Bigfork's Kelsey Smith Will Travel to Nation's Capitol in June

Funded by unclaimed capital credits, Flathead electric sponsors one youth per year for the Washington D.C. Youth Tour. With an itinerary developed by our statewide Montana Electric Cooperatives' Association, the tour brings together a group of more than 30 highly talented, ambitious young people from across the state. These students join kids from other rural electric cooperatives across the nation. Last year there were over 1,400 students learning about our nation's capitol and further developing their leadership skills.

Kelsey submitted the winning essay answering the question: "Montana has just experienced a severe storm and you area will have electric power curtailed to only one hour per day for the next two weeks. You have your choice of three electrically powered items that can be used during that time. What three items would you choose and why would they be your preference?" Kelsey's response emphasized survival, health, and practicality. She also integrated how much we take electricity for a granted while stressing the value that electricity brings to our daily lives. Congratulations, Kelsey! Thank you for your participation in this year's essay contest and enjoy your trip to Washington D.C.

April
2006
Roundup for Safety
Report

Applications Received
& Approved:

Cayuse Prairie
Elementary School
Playground
Equipment $4,000.00

Columbia Falls Youth
Softball Association
Safety
Equipment $355.00

Brendan House
Motorized
Gurney $1,800.00

Creston
Elementary School
Pathways and
Drainage $4,200.00

Friendship House
Fencing $2,500.00

Conrad Mansion
Lighting and
Electrical $5,000.00

Kalispell Police Department
Surveillance
Cameras $2,868.00

Flathead 4-H
Railing and
Life Vests $1,866.00

Three Rivers EMS
Pediatric
Rescue Kit $1,500.00

3 Applications Denied