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Couple killed in accident near Lewis and Clark Caverns identified

Avery and Dana Nave, 32 and 34 respectively, were killed in a single-car accident Thursday at Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park, Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies said Monday.

Both of them grew up in the Gallatin Valley and had been married for less than six months at the time of the accident.

The couple ran off the road after negotiating a right curve at close to 70 mph, more than double the speed limit, the Montana Highway Patrol said.

Neither of them were wearing seat belts.

The crash happened Thursday night, but their bodies were not discovered until Friday morning when a park official saw evidence of the crash on the roadway. Dana was thrown from the car, while Avery was partially ejected. A highway patrolman said their deaths were instantaneous.

Work continues on North 19th, Valley Center project this week

Weather permitting, JTL Group, Inc. is continuing work on the North 19th Avenue and Valley Center Road project this week.

Part of North 19th will be reduced to two-lane traffic, with no turning lane between Baxter Lane and Interstate 90. Motorists should expect slower speeds and delays as crews begin the excavation and borrow work on the east side of North 19th.

All approaches that intersect with the east side of North 19th Avenue will be closed at various times during the week. Businesses on the east side of North 19th may be accessed from Simmental Way.

Public meetings are held weekly during the project; the next meeting will be at 9 a.m. Friday, June 17, at the Wingate Inn.

For information, call 388-6832 ext. 10; online, www.jtlbelgrade.com.

City rec department organizing games, swimming at Bogert Park

The Bozeman Recreation Department will offer games and swimming at Bogert Park on Tuesday, June 14, for children age 8 and up, and on Thursday, June 16, for ages 5-7.

Participants will play cooperative games, toss eggs and water balloons, and run relay races. Bring a swimsuit and towel for swimming at Bogert Pool.

Games are from 1 to 2:30 p.m., then the recreation leaders will walk youth to Bogert Pool for swimming.

Cost is $3 for Bozeman residents, $4 for county residents. For information call 587-4724.

Bring hazardous household waste to county fairgrounds Saturday

Household hazardous waste will be collected free on Saturday, June 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds, Haynes Pavilion.

Sponsored by the city of Bozeman and the Gallatin Local Water Quality District, the event encourages county residents to properly dispose of hazardous household chemicals.

Items that will be accepted include used motor oil (including power steering fluid, automotive transmission fluid, gear lubricant), used antifreeze, vehicle batteries, alkaline batteries, nickel metal hydride and nickel cadmium batteries, oil-base paint, pesticides, herbicides, used photographic chemicals, strong acids, thinners, solvents, and mineral spirits.

Items that will not be accepted are latex paint, electronic waste, mercury, explosives, PCBs, asbestos, biohazard and radioactive materials.

A separate collection event for some businesses will be Friday, June 17, by appointment only.

For information contact Tammy at 582-3145.

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