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Emily Gustafson, Swan Crest

"I set up my home and successful massage practice in the Swan Mountain foothills to have easy access to hiking in the backcountry. I find more peace hiking in a quiet environment than in any other thing I do. I worked hard to achieve this dream and I hope the Forest Service does not crush it by allowing ATVs and snowmobiles to disturb the peace of people and animals."

Amanda Kimmel

Amanda Kimmel, 20, of Bigfork, loves to hike and snowshoe in the Swan Mountains. She also happens to be 2005 Miss Montana USA and Ms. American International. She will represent the USA in the Miss Earth Pageant in the Philippines, in a pageant with an environmental theme. Amanda also supports Special Olympics, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and other causes. If you are interested in helping Amanda raise money for her Miss Earth competition, or learning more about her, visit http://www.ourpageants.com/cg/mmiss5/page3.htm  Contributions can go to her campaign manager Peggy Small 136 Tamarack Dr., Kalispell MT 59901.