Drug developed at UM moves to cancer patient trials
MISSOULA — A compound discovered by the University of Montana Center for Translational Medicine has started Phase I clinical trials with cancer patients. The center’s partner in the effort is Inimmune Corp., a Missoula-based biotechnology company.
Jay Evans, a UM researcher and director of the center, said reaching human clinical trials is a milestone for the University and highlights the importance of research at UM.
“Since we joined UM in 2016, it’s been our goal to advance UM research discoveries to treatments that can be safely used in people,” Dr. Evans said. “The transition from pre-clinical to clinical stage of drug development is challenging, and it’s been great to partner with a local Missoula company and advance a university-discovered technology to human clinical trials.”
The first in-human
trial of the drug, INI4001, will take place in Australia. The compound will be delivered via IV to patients with advanced solid tumors. Evans said INI-4001 stimulated the
immune system to fight cancer in previous studies using animal models. The first human trials are an ascending-dose study, meaning the dosage starts low and is slowly in-
creased to evaluate safety and tolerability.
“INI-4001 is a novel compound that may benefit patients with many different types of cancer, without the usual side
effects of traditional cancer therapy,” said Dr. Jon Ruckle, Inimmune’s chief medical officer. “The start of this clinical trial in
UM PHOTO BY TOMMY MARTINO
A compound discovered by UM researcher Jay Evans and his colleagues soon will begin human trials with cancer patients in Australia.
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cancer subjects is a huge milestone, and is a tangible demonstration of the synergy between UM and Inimmune.”
INI-4001 initially was designed at the University as an adjuvant, a substance to boost the effectiveness of vaccines. Now it will be tested for its ability as a potential tool to fight cancer.
Inimmune is a private biotech company focused on the discovery and development of immunotherapies, vaccines and vaccine adjuvants. Inimmune is housed in MonTEC, UM’s Missoula-based business incubator. Its partner, the Center for Translational Medicine, works to help students and employees move UM research from the lab to the real world.
Evans said INI-4001 was developed with support from UM graduate and undergraduate students working in campus labs.
“UM students work in our labs every day making new discoveries, they are integral to everything we do,” he said. “The Center for Translational Medicine at UM prepares students for careers in biotechnology, which is ideal for both UM students and Inimmune, which hires well-trained UM graduates from the CTM program.”
Together, the UM center and Inimmune employ about 70 people on campus and across the river at MonTEC. CTM offers one of the largest university-based academic research teams for vaccine discovery and development in the U.S., and the center was a major reason UM landed on the 2020 list titled “Best Universities Solving the Coronavirus Pandemic.”
After clean-up, hwy. project on hold pending design update
By Sloane Stinson, Montana Department of Transportation
RONAN — Riverside Contracting, Inc. is nearly finished with cleanup work on the Ronan-North project. Crews will continue with sign installations next week, including the sign bridge, just north of the intersection of US Highway 93 (US 93) with Adams Avenue Southeast. This is an overhead support structure that will hold multiple directional signs.
Single-lane closures may be required where work is occurring.
Work will occur Monday, Aug. 19, through Friday, Au-
gust 23, from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. All work is dependent on weather and other unforeseen factors.
Please follow all posted signage and watch for workers and equipment.
Once clean-up activities are
finished, the project will be put on hold until the design changes for the intersection of US Highway 93 (US 93) with Old US 93 and 3rd Ave. are finalized. This construction is tentatively scheduled for October, but this date may change
based on factors such as the final design completion, contractor availability, weather, and unforeseen circumstances.
For information call the project hotline at 406-2074484, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Nearly $1.9M to provide legal assistance to MT violence survivors
Money to come from FY24 government funding bill
tions across the Treasure State helping folks forge a path forward, and I’ll keep working to make our communities safer for all Montanans.”
A breakdown of the funding can be found below:
BIG SANDY — As part of his continued effort to support survivors of violence, U.S. Senator Jon Tester secured $1,889,915 to provide legal assistance to survivors across Montana. As a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Tester was instrumental in securing this funding from the Office of Violence Against Women (OVW) through the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) government funding bill. Three separate grants will be awarded to the Montana Legal Services Association in Missoula, the Friendship Center in Helena, and Haven in Bozeman.
“Survivors of violence have already gone through enough, and it’s our job to make sure they know what options are available to them under the law,” said Tester. “I’m proud to have secured this funding to support top-notch organiza-
$750,000 – Montana Legal Services Association (Missoula, MT)
This funding to support the Legal Assistance for Victims project will provide legal advice and services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in Northwestern, North Central, Central, and Southwestern Montana, including American Indians from the Rocky Boy’s, Fort Belknap, and Blackfeet Reservations, and members of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
$745,810 – Friendship Center (Helena, MT)
This funding to support the Legal Assistance for Victims project will provide legal assistance to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence in Lewis & Clark, Jefferson, and Broadwater Counties in Montana.
$394,105 – Haven (Bozeman, MT)
This funding for the new Legal Assistance for Victims – Expanding Legal Services Initiative project, will go toward planning and implementing a comprehensive legal services program to provide legal representation in addition to current legal advocacy services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in Gallatin County, Montana. Tester has been a longtime supporter of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and supported the passage of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act to continue and improve this critical law. In addition to supporting VAWA funding, he has also been a champion for federal resources to prevent and respond to domestic violence, including funding for law enforcement and Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding. After noticing a considerable diminishing balance in the Crime Victims Fund (CVF), Tester also crafted and passed the VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act to increase deposits and maintain the solvency of the fund.
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Summit celebrates opening of new service, activity center in Polson
News from Blake de Pastino, Director of Communications, Summit Independent Living
POLSON — Summit Independent Living — the disability services and advocacy nonprofit serving Western Montana — is proud to announce that it’s enhancing its service to Lake and Sanders County residents with the opening of a new office in Polson.
Please join Summit Independent Living in celebrating the grand opening of its Polson location on Friday, Aug. 23, from 12:30-2 p.m. at 3 Ninth Ave. W, Suite 1.
Visitors will be able to tour the new space, meet Summit staff and peer advocates, enjoy snacks and refreshments, and learn about the services that Summit will be bringing to Lake County’s seat. “Opening our new office in
Polson will allow us to serve more of Lake and Sanders
Counties, and better,” said Executive Director Tami Hoar in a statement, “whether that’s helping someone find the services they need, teaching them skills to live independently, or just providing a space where they can find their community.”
Summit Independent Living is a non-residential 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that provides peer-delivered services to help people with disabilities gain independence, skills, and access to community resources. Summit also works to build awareness and reduce barriers for Montanans with disabilities; to combat discrimination; and to promote resources, programs, and policies for our consumers.
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We’re still unpacking, but we’re open and ready to serve Lake and Sanders Counties. Come visit us at 3 Ninth Ave. W, Suite 1 in Polson.
SKC holds spay-neuter clinic
News from Salish Kootenai College
PABLO — On Saturday, Sept. 7, and Sunday, Sept. 8, at Salish Kootenai College’s Joe McDonald Gym, there will be a free clinic for low income friends who need assistance. It is not open to individuals who are secure and can afford private veterinary services. The clinic is only open to Flathead Reservation residents. A strong preference will be given to cats from the Jocko Valley. Due to safety considerations, the clinic is limited to healthy dogs and excludes short-snout breeds (pugs, boxers, etc.) and giant
breed dogs. Low-cost annual and rabies vaccines ($15) and microchips ($20) will be available for any walk-ins. Spay/neuter surgeries are by appointment only. You will re-
ceive a call from our volunteers for further questions and to set your appointment time. Space is limited. To be considered text the following complete information to ARC at 406-552-
8322. For each animal provide their name, species (dog or cat), sex, age, size (for dogs only).
For each owner provide your full name, address, phone, and email address.
Harmful algal bloom confirmed in Lake Mary Ronan
Public urged to take caution
News from Lake County Environmental Health
LAKE MARY RONAN
— A Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) has been confirmed in Lake Mary Ronan, near the northeast shoreline of the lake. Recreators are encouraged to take precautions when swimming or wading in the water. Blooms can impact human health and sicken or kill pets. A local reported the bloom and the Lake County Environmental Health Department collected several water samples on Aug. 7. Oscillatoria, a type of harmful algal species that can produce toxins known as cyanotoxins, was identified in
one of the samples from the northeast shoreline. No cyanotoxins were detected in the samples. Cyanotoxins can be produced at any time when a bloom is present and remain in the water column even after the bloom has visually dissipated.
When in doubt, stay out. Do not drink, swallow, or swim in water that shows signs of a HAB and keep kids, pets and livestock out. Direct contact, ingestion, or inhalation of the toxins may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, throat and respiratory system, or cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, muscle weakness or liver and kidney damage. Rinse off with tap water immediately if you think you or a pet have come in contact with a HAB. If you suspect a HAB-related
illness in a person or animal, call your health care provider or veterinarian, or if it is an emergency, call Poison Control immediately at 1-800-2221222.
Harmful algal blooms most often occur in Montana’s reservoirs and lakes. Common characteristics of HABs include green, blue, light brown or gold coloration and the appearance of grass clippings or paint spilled on the water’s surface.
Harmful algal blooms happen when cyanobacteria, also known as blue green algae, rapidly grow out of control. These organisms are native to Montana and are naturally found at low, safe densities in many freshwater systems. HABs typically form when there are lots of nutrients
available and when the wind is calm and sky is clear. HABs do not always release toxins. Water sampling is the only way to determine if toxins are present. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) maintain a website where people can submit and view reports of suspected HABs at: HAB.mt.gov. State agencies will work with the local jurisdiction to sample for the presence of toxins and monitor the incident. Recreationalists may check the website and view the map of reported blooms, health advisories, and information associated with reports. The site also has photos and information on how to identify a HAB. DEQ will post confirmed
HABs at HAB.mt.gov and on Facebook throughout the summer. Follow @MTDEQ for updates.
About Lake County Environmental Health:
Lake County Environmental Health Department addresses the interaction between human health and the environment. For more information, please visit: https://www. lakemt.gov/169/Environmental-Health
About DEQ:
At the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, our mission is to champion a healthy environment for a thriving Montana. DEQ is charged with maintaining and improving Montana’s air, land, and water. For more information about DEQ programs, please visit: deq.mt.gov
Chester Breding
RONAN — Chester Ray
Laverne Breding was born on August 3rd, 2024, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. He measured 9 pounds, 2 ounces, and 21.5 inches long. Parents are V. Seth and Kenna Breding of Polson. Paternal grandparents are Laverne Breding and Ruhan Howard of Roundup. Maternal grandparents are Thomas Lutrell and Lorraine Sievers of Boise, Idaho. Chester joins siblings, Rowan and Rylan.
Jayden Sheumaker
POLSON — Jayden Nicholas Sheumaker was born Aug. 6, 2024, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. He weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces.
Jayden’s parents are Nicole Stinger of Polson and Jayme Sheumaker of Ronan.
Jayden’s maternal grandparents are Lynne and Jeffrey Stinger. Paternal grandparents are Teresa Sias and Jay Sheumaker.
MT homeowners encouraged to apply for property tax rebate by Oct. 1
Application window opened on Aug. 15
HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte announced that beginning Aug. 15, eligible Montana homeowners may claim their property tax rebate up to $675 at getmyrebate. mt.gov. Claims must be filed by Oct. 1, 2024.
“Property taxes are too high, which is why we prioritized property tax relief for Montanans in the 2023 legislative session,” Gov. Gianforte said.
“Taken together, we secured the largest property tax rebate in Montana’s history. I encourage folks to … claim their rebate.”
To qualify, you must be a
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Montana taxpayer who was billed and paid property taxes on your principal residence, and have done the following:
Owned a Montana residence for at least seven months in 2023;
Lived in this Montana residence for at least seven months in 2023;
Were billed for property taxes, including special assessments and other fees, on this residence; and
Paid property taxes on this residence
To claim the rebate, taxpayers may apply at either getmyrebate.mt.gov or by paper form.
The application requires the physical address, geocode, amount of property taxes paid as shown on the property tax bill, and the names and social
security numbers of the taxpayer and any spouse or dependents.
The Department of Revenue has created several tools on getmyrebate.mt.gov to aid taxpayers in compiling this information, including a video demonstrating how to find a property’s geocode.
Taxpayers may choose how they receive the rebate during their application process. The quickest way to get the rebate is by direct deposit to a bank account. However, taxpayers can also have their rebate mailed to them by check.
The department will process claims as they are received and distribute rebates by Dec. 31, 2024.
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News from the office of Governor Gianforte
Chester Breding
Redband Rainbow trout return
FWP hatchery
restarting native rainbow trout stock
KALISPELL — Montana’s only native rainbow trout is making a comeback in the northwest corner of the state.
Rainbow trout are common throughout much of our state due to widespread stocking. However, most of the places rainbow trout exist today are outside of its native range in Montana. The lone exception is the Kootenai drainage where you will find native Columbia River interior redband trout, a subspecies commonly known as redband trout.
Redbands today exist
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In 2022, the governor proposed $2,000 in property tax rebates for Montana homeowners at their primary residence in his Budget for Montana Families.
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primarily in disconnected streams across the Kootenai where native genetic strains remain intact. These fish are confined to the upper reaches of watersheds where drainage culverts, small waterfalls, or other barriers have isolated them.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is working to conserve and enhance fisheries for this native species with help from the Murray Springs Trout Hatchery near Eureka.
FWP has restarted efforts to raise redbands this spring and the first embryos hatched the week of June 17. Juvenile fish could be ready to begin stocking in regional lakes by summer 2025.
“Redband rainbow trout face various threats, including invasive species, habitat loss, and hybridization and competition from introduced fish. The long-term persistence of redband trout depends on continued and strategic conservation efforts,” said Mike Hensler, FWP regional fisheries manager.
Montana Field Guide: Columbia River Redband Trout
Montana’s redbands are native to the Kootenai River and its tributaries as far upstream as the Fisher River, located a few miles downstream of Libby Dam. For several decades, coastal rainbows were stocked in Montana streams containing native redbands. As a result, the two rainbow subspecies
hybridized, making native genetic strains of redband trout increasingly rare.
Few strong populations of redbands exist in the U.S. and Canada, and the species is now gone from nearly 80 percent of its historical range. Due to population declines, redbands are considered a species of special concern by federal and state conservation agencies.
FWP is creating this redband broodstock using native genetic strains of fish that have survived
and persist in isolated streams. The goal of this renewed effort is to conserve wild populations of redbands and the uniquely special recreational fishing opportunities they provide. Once the brood stock is fully developed, FWP plans to stock approximately 25,000 or more fish annually.
FWP previously raised redbands at its Murray Springs hatchery from 2009 until 2013. The hatchery has also been raising a lake-dwelling
strain of the trout known as the Gerrard rainbow.
Now, the FWP hatchery will focus solely on raising redbands. The facility’s transition to housing a redband brood source provides timely and exciting conservation and recreation opportunities for this species.
Murray Springs Fish Hatchery was built in the late 1970s by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to mitigate for habitat and fisheries losses caused by construction
and operation of Libby Dam. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to fund and maintain the Murray Springs facility while FWP operates and manages the facility. The main mission for Murray Springs is to provide fish for Lake Koocanusa and other waters in the Kootenai drainage.
Facility tours are available upon request. Please contact hatchery manager Jason Nachtmann at 406889-3489.
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FWP is working to conserve and enhance fisheries for the only native rainbow trout, commonly known as the redband trout.
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Fact check the political facts
We all have our views and viewpoints. It’s easy to expand on those views with quips and comments that sound inventive, innovative and downright clever. It’s amazing, actually, how easy it is to come out against something or someone, especially when you don’t agree with their viewpoints, political stance or even appearance. We all see the world from our own lens. That’s okay. It’s so much more than okay. And here in the United States, the ability to view the country from our own lens is what makes this land great.
We take it for granted, but we shouldn’t. The freedoms we have
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to disagree, criticize and even ridicule one another are privileges people living in other places don’t necessarily know. Being a U.S. citizen is coveted by many.
I sometimes forget this. I was born in what I consider to be the best country in the world. I too-often take this fact for granted. But I shouldn’t. Especially right now, in the midst of our current political situation, which is filled with discord, distress and distrust. And opinions. So many, many opinions. Or at least two of them. The right and the wrong.
Am I right?
And with our polarized opinions come those clever memes, which unfortunately
Fear, anger, self-centeredness define ‘Trumpism’
Editor,
This is our present three (3) party political system: Democratic, Republican, and what I term “Trumpism.” Trumpism was formed by Donald Trump’s presidency. It is ruled by fear, anger, and
often have no basis in facts - on both sides. Please remember that. I am talking about both sides here.
This column isn’t about politics; it’s about civility and honesty and truth.
And memes.
When we have opinions and we long to share them with others, it can feel right, sincere, educational and so very powerful to post memes, because if they are on point with your point, they must be true. Plus, they are readymade. No graphic design skills needed. No effort on our part. You just find a handy picture with words attached and post it.
No fact-checking needed, of course. Why would the truth (your truth, my truth) lie? What could possibly be wrong with that?
self-centeredness. Let’s call it FAS. These human tendencies are personal choices each of us humans are familiar with, deal with and live with daily.
Individuals and groups can get lured into these mental choices for FAS which begin to rule their lives.
This has been Donald Trump’s life choice. As president he brought FAS right out
Probably nearly everything.
But beyond that, good question. It’s a question I’ve asked publicly recently. It’s a question I’ve actually put into action, by questioning people on social media about their sources and the entirety of facts behind a meme.
It’s been eye opening. Turns out some people posting memes don’t take lightly to being questioned or fact-checked. For that I am truly sorry. I do not want to cause angst in anyone’s life, but right now, at this time in history, I feel the facts might just be pretty darn important.
And if you don’t have the time to check your facts, or you don’t care to check your facts, or you don’t feel your facts need any checking, please pause. Please
into the open. This attracted many individuals and groups to bring these FAS attitudes and behaviors out into the open.
FAS has formed this dangerous third party in our system of government. We are no longer just a democracy. We now have this dangerous form of autocracy in leadership positions in our government. FAS need not be permanent
check. Even if you are absolutely certain right is on your side, still check.
Do your homework. Play the devil’s advocate and make sure whatever you’re posting is verifiably true. It will only strengthen your overall argument.
It will make us all better, but better yet, it will help us all in the long run. This is a certifiable fact, according to 100 percent of Americans polled in a recent poll (which was one, because I simply polled myself.)
You see how statistics can be manipulated? I hope this has you smiling. Even more so, I hope it has you thinking.
All the best from me to you during this divided political season. And big hugs. Always, always big hugs. We can never
in any individual or group. We are presently hearing from people who have moved from the FAS way of living their lives to choosing more acceptable human thinking and behavior.
Let us pray that more individuals will see the light and be healed of FAS.
Bob McClellan Missoula
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Fishing update
Fishermen:
The whitefish bite is still on and will last another month. At Elmo they are in 53-58 feet and 45-55 feet in Big Arm and other areas. Fish in Big Arm right in front of the boat ramp. Lots of boats and nets pulling in fish and in Skidoo Bay, Rocky Point and Finley Point, add to that Mulligan Bay, anywhere the boats are.
Nice lake trout around Finley Point in Mac alley, west of Wildhorse.
In Elmo I caught over 40 perch with 1/4 ounce and 3/8 ounce Wana B’s with a fly above it. Should last all summer. West of Walstad we’re catching perch and baitfish.
Twenty five to 70 feet is good for lake trout at Rocky Point and north Bird Island and a lot of the rest of the main part of the lake.
Trolling at night on both sides of Melita and back to Walstad and back of Elmo. South of Melita in 80 feet of water there are large, large lake trout.
To troll Bird Island stay close to shore when trolling. Bull Island and Wild
Horse Island not so much, but Blacks point, east side of narrows is good trolling.
In Swan Lake at 80 feet use orange-colored rattle d’zastor all the way to the outlet for lake trout .
From 8 to 11 a.m. is the best time for lake trout at Rocky Point as well as early morning and late evening also for whitefish.
Catch perch at the city docks using fuzz bugs and nightcrawlers. Small mouth are also being caught; lake trout in smaller numbers.
Lake Mary Ronan’s salmon are biting right now but a little more difficult in early morning and late evening.
Perch are biting in Lake Mary Ronan at 15 to 25 feet right off the dock and 16-17 feet. Lake trout are being caught at Elmo and Big Arm and will remain good through August except for those feeding on the little perch alongside the whitefish.
Lake trout are also being caught at 40-70 feet in a lot of the main part of the lake, 25 feet in some places.
Just as you break through
the narrows onto Bull Island use whole fish setups for small mouth bass or just past the rock hazard east for lake trout.
Bass are spawning in Kicking Horse and Ninepipe Reservoir.
Kicking Horse has bass, pike, rainbow and brown trout and crappie. At Ninepipe there are bullheads caught at night.
East Bay has small mouth and perch ... active all over the lake. Small mouth population has exploded. Dog Lake too is hot for fishing.
In Hubbard Reservoir monster small mouth, Kokanee and rainbows are being caught. Lone Pine and Crow Reservoir are excellent for brown and rainbows. Only in Crow are perch, small mouth bass, rainbows, browns and large mouth.
Fish shallow to 235 feet at north Bird Island for lake trout. The west side of Bird will be good for whitefish soon. State record whitefish there.
Good Fishing,
The Macman
This is not political, it’s
people’s homes
Property taxes aren’t red/ blue or political; the State writes the rules on property taxes, counties follow the rules. And everyone—no matter what your political stripe—pays. It’s no secret that Missoula County and Beaverhead County are opposite in terms of politics, but we’re aligned when it comes to current property tax issues. The Governor sent another letter to all Montana homeowners about property taxes, which has likely hit your mailboxes. The letter asserts that 1.) Property taxes are high because some local governments’ spending is out of control; and 2.) The State’s haul from property taxes is “small.” Both statements are inaccurate and require factual clarification.
road projects they wouldn’t be able to fund otherwise. The counties spend the money from these grants, which will be included in their budgets; however, these are not local property tax dollars.
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Mike McGinley, Beaverhead County Commissioner
Josh Slotnick, Missoula County Commissioner
In fact, two-thirds of Missoula County spending comes from non-property tax dollars. Similarly, Beaverhead County’s fiscal year 2023 audit from the MD&A states, “County wide tax revenue is 34% of the total financial resources, non-tax revenue is 41.5% and 24.5% is cash as of last FY ending balance.” Again, total county spending and local property taxes are not the same thing. Saying otherwise is either ignorant or disingenuous.
First, county spending and county taxation are not the same thing. Yes, counties use property taxes to provide essential services; however, they aren’t the sole source of revenue.
For example, counties often receive grants from the federal government to complete large-scale
Second, state law caps county property taxation. Increases are capped to one-half the 3-year average of inflation annually; this is called the “mill cap.” Therefore, counties cannot legally do what the Governor is claiming. Your taxes went up way more than one-
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UM professors call for collaboration to build drought resilience
By Skylar Rispens, UM News Service
MISSOULA — The University of Montana sounded an alarm for “record-setting low streamflow conditions” on the Blackfoot River this summer at a press conference last week in collaboration with the Blackfoot Challenge, a local volunteer conservation group.
“In fact, Montana is the epicenter of drought in the western U.S. right now,” said Kelsey Jencso, a UM hydrology professor and director of the state’s Climate Office based at UM. “The conditions that we’re experiencing right now are a function of the snowpack that we did not see this past winter.”
Jencso explained that El Nino weather conditions, which brought warmer weather and less precipitation to Montana, were to blame for the low snowpack across the Blackfoot River watershed. This year, the state’s drought water supply advisory committee placed the
people’s homes
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half the inflationary average due to a combination of three actions/ inactions:
The State chose to keep a high residential property tax rate—set in Montana Law—during the last Legislative Session (2023). Prior to the session, the Department of Revenue informed the Legislature a tax rate of 0.94% would keep res-
ley ranchers like Denny Iverson may consider destocking their herds or backstocking their hay rather than selling it.
Historic weather conditions as a result of a changing climate can prompt climate anxiety, which is an overwhelming sense of fear, sadness and dread about climate change and its effects. In fact, a 2020 survey from the American Psychological Association found that nearly half of young adults between the ages of 18 to 34 felt stress over climate change in their daily lives.
Blackfoot watershed in D-4 drought conditions, which are conditions so exceptional they have not been seen in the area
idential property taxes flat. The State chose to stick with their rate of 1.35%.
There were record increases in home values; and select industries received a tax reduction on the backs of residential property taxpayers: telecoms, railroads, airlines, pipelines, and NorthWestern Energy. (You paid for your tax increase and their tax break.)
When you combine the afore mentioned
since 2004.
These conditions impact anglers, farmers, ranchers and water recreationists alike. Warmer
three factors, your taxes skyrocketed, even though the increase in county tax collections were below the rate of inflation.
What Governor Gianforte calls the State’s “small portion of property taxes” amounts to a new $81 million for state government. For a Beaverhead County resident outside city limits, the State’s “small portion” of property taxes amounts to over 20% of the total tax bill. More drastically,
water temperatures prompt “hoot-owl” fishing restrictions that can sideline fishing plans or guided trips. Blackfoot Val-
in Gallatin County, the State’s “small portion” is more than the entirety of the county portion.
A “mill” is a unit of measure for taxation, like how a mile is a unit for distance. However, the dollar value of a mill changes as real estate values change. Because real estate soared last year, mill values soared as well.
Subsequently, counties used fewer mills than they did the previous year. For example, Mis-
“This year was a crazy year from a snowpack standpoint, and the low snowpack translated to a water flow problem that I’ve never seen the likes of,” said Chris Dombrowski, director of Creative Writing at UM and a fishing guide of 25 years. “It’s dire; it worries the heck out of me. And there’s way more that can be done to protect the resource.”
Dombrowski, the author of
soula County lowered the number of mills used, and every one of Beaverhead County’s departments with voted mill authority voluntarily took a mill reduction to help offset the increase on tax bills. Counties asked the Governor and State to do the same.
The State, however, continued to ask for their full 95 mills, despite the exorbitant mill value.
That sky-high mill value brought the State a new
$81million, because they wouldn’t lower the number of mills they used. Counties did.
Yes, the State has the legal authority to access the full 95 mills, but they also have the responsibility NOT TO, especially knowing tax bills would soon skyrocket.
The Governor is right on one thing though: It’s time to reform the property tax system. vj
UM PHOTO BY RYAN BRENNECKE
UM faculty member Andrew Whiteley uses a viewing bucket to look at a rainbow trout while surveying Rattlesnake Creek with a class.
UM PHOTO BY TOMMY MARTINO
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five books, explores his love of fishing and relationship with nature through his writing.
The Wall Street Journal recently named his book “Body of Water: A Sage, A Seeker and the World’s Most Alluring Fish” one of the five best books on angling. In 2019, Dombrowski published his third book of poetry called “Ragged Anthem,” in which he describes feelings of loss, grief and wonder while coming to terms with the reality of humanity’s impact on the natural world.
Despite living in a world ripe with polarization, nature reminds us that “we are completely one,” Dombrowski said. Navigating these changing conditions and the
stress they bring requires collaborative problem-solving that includes all stakeholders.
Fortunately for the Blackfoot River, groups like Blackfoot Challenge have more than two decades of experience with building partnerships with the goal of alleviated the burden of drought and more evenly distribute its impacts. This year, the group has so far sent communications to water users to educate them about the drought conditions and actions they can take to alleiviate those challenges. In July, the Blackfoot Challenge implemented mandatory water conservation measures for only the second time in its history.
Students and faculty at UM are also hard at work seeking solutions to climate change and conservation efforts
through the Climate Change Studies program and recently expanded the wildlife biology program with the creation of a new chair position for fisheries science. In 2023 a graduate student conducted a groundbreaking study that could reshape the current understanding of water resource management in the western United States, and in 2022 UM entered into a new program that provides science-based climate information and services to Native American ranchers and farmers.
“We can learn from the natural world on resilience,” Dombrowski said. “Despite the challenges thrown at the Blackfoot (River), it’s still a resilient and incredibly robust fishery.”
A sign near a fishing access point on the Blackfoot River warns users of low flows. The river is experiencing record-setting low streamflow conditions due to low snowpack in the Blackfoot River watershed.
Money for law enforcement, postal service, small businesses, more secured
News from the office of Senator Tester
BIG SANDY — As a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, U.S. Senator Jon Tester earlier this month secured key Montana priorities during the mark-up of the FY25 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill; the FY25 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill; and the FY25 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill.
Key provisions Tester secured for Montana include:
Law Enforcement and Public Safety
$298.6 million for the High Intensity High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program
Provisions emphasizing HIDTA’s important work to combat fentanyl trafficking and interdiction, particularly on the southwestern border
$109 million for the DrugFree Communities Support
Program
Postal Service
Provisions that prohibit any of the funds being used to consolidate or close small rural and other small post offices
Provisions that direct the United States Postal Service (USPS) to immediately provide a briefing regarding the end of contracts for air service which impact priority and express mail in Montana and other rural states
Language encouraging USPS to review the impact of rugged terrain on service areas when considering consolidation of mail delivery and movement processing operations
Language reminding the USPS that Congress has codified 6-day delivery
Small Business and Community Investment
$354 million for the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund
Language directing consideration of the unique conditions, challenges, and scale of non-metropolitan and rural areas when
designing and administering programs to address economic revitalization and community development when making CDFI awards
$385.6 million for the Small Business Administration, with instructions to improve Veteran small business programs, employee ownership and cooperative opportunities, cybersecurity for small businesses, Native American and rural outreach, and nonprofit child care support
Water Infrastructure and Clean Drinking Water
$100 million for rural water projects
$65 million for WaterSMART Program to provide support for local partners to stretch scarce water supplies
$3 million to sustain water quality for agriculture and river health in the Upper Missouri Watershed
$2 million in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding to monitor and manage transboundary pollution between the United States and British
Columbia, including the Kootenai watershed
Includes language directing the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to formally partner with the Tribes, States, and Federal agencies to develop a water quality strategy and directing EPA to support the U.S.-Canada joint reference to the International joint Commission to reduce and mitigate transboundary water pollution
Education and Child Care
$12.9 billion for Head Start and Early Head Start
$10.3 billion for Child Care and Development Block Grant
$15.7 billion for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funding
$1.2 billion for federal TRIO programs
$1.76 billion for Job Corps
$110 million for YouthBuild, which provides job training and leadership development for Montana youth
Provisions that requires the Department of Education to release a study on the impacts of
last year’s change to the FAFSA calculation of farm family assets Health Care
$1.85 billion for Community Health Centers.
$34 million to support rural first responder training
$92 million for Nurse Corps which provides scholarships and loan repayment to bolster the nursing workforce
$155 million for NIH Institutional Development Awards, which provides funding that supports medical research in rural states like Montana
$14 million for expanding pediatric behavioral health access through telehealth
Energy Resiliency
$66 million for State Energy Program grants
$10 million to support funding for small hydropower upgrades
$4.1 billion for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
$6 million for university-led research of biofilm-based barrier technologies to reduce methane leaks on orphan wells
Commerce grants $10M+ to increase housing stability for Montanans
Funding to support construction and rehabilitation of six affordable housing developments
News from the Montana Dept. of Commerce
HELENA — The Montana Department of Commerce announced recently that more than
$10 million of grant funding has been allocated to communities and affordable housing organizations to help reduce homelessness and increase housing stability. The funding is through Commerce’s HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program.
“In Montana, we always believe it’s important to help our neighbors who are in the most need. This includes making sure that
all our state’s residents have a safe and secure place to call home,” said Paul Green, Director of the Montana Department of Commerce. “This grant funding will help construct and rehabilitate nearly 100 affordable homes for those who are experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness or fleeing domestic violence.”
Montana’s State allocation of HOME-ARP
funds is a one-time federal block grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Montana Department of Commerce granted these funds to eligible applicants who proposed activities to benefit qualifying populations. In December of 2023, four projects were allocated funds; this month, two additional projects were funded to utilize Commerce’s remaining HOME-ARP funds.
The following local entities received HOMEARP funding:
Samaritan House, Inc. received $1,500,000 of HOME-ARP grant funding for construction of the Samaritan House Family Living Apartments in Kalispell.
“Housing is a symbol of hope, dignity and a place where dreams can happen and futures can be built,” said Ruth Burke,
Executive Director, District XI Human Resource Council. “Skalkaho Place is one of three area projects that have recently received financial support through different funding streams by Commerce’s Montana Housing Division, a long-standing and true partner in affordable housing initiatives.” For more information about the HOME-ARP program, visit: housing. mt.gov.
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Nursing Faculty (10 months)
Salary Range: $55,935 - $65,551 DOEE
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Nursing Simulation Lab Instructor
Salary Range: $54,301-$56,400 DOEE
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Institutional Research Analyst
Salary Range: $45,483-$47,830 DOEE
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Childcare Center Cook-Early Learning Center (9.5 months)
Salary Range: $15.65-$16.92/hr DOEE
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Salary Range: $14.80/hr
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Health Promotion Specialist
Salary Range: $40,789 - $44,310 DOEE
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Custodial Services Team Leader (2 positions)
Salary Range: $16.97/hr
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Accounting Tech/Receptionist
Salary Range: $14.48 - $15.12/hr DOEE
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Bookstore Clerk (9 months)
Salary range: $14.20/hr - $14.54/hr DOEE
Closing Date: Monday, July 29, 2024 at 4:00 pm MST
Instruction & Outreach Services Librarian
Salary Range: $19.40 - $19.99/hr DOEE
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President for Salish Kootenai College
Salary Range: to be negotiated with the Board of Directors DOEE
Closing Date extended to: August 29, 2024; 5:00 pm MST
Part-Time HEO Instructor/Mechanic Helper - HCT Department
Salary Range: $19.10 - $19.81/hr DOEE
Closing Date: August 26, 2024; 4:00 pm MST
Tutor/Technical Support Director - Business Division
Salary Range: $45,293 - $47,757 DOEE
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To apply you must submit an SKC application, resume and applicable
The Nursing Department is actively seeking adjunct nursing faculty who are excited about teaching and student learning. Adjunct nursing faculty will hold a minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree from both an accredited nursing program and college. If a BSN prepared nurse is currently enrolled in a master’s program, they will be considered as a qualified applicant. Any person seeking adjunct employment please send a completed SKC application, resume, and unofficial transcripts to Teresa Sias at teresa_sias@skc.edu. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Kiowa Revitalization Project serves Glacier National Park community
News from Freestone Development
BROWNING — For many Treasure State residents, much of Montana feels like it is being lost to a new wave of change. Familiar places that hold the memories of our upbringing are now hardly recognizable. However, there are those places that hold true to their history, that stand as icons reflecting the past and the values that brought us to where we are today.
It is in this vein that the Kiowa Revitalization Project was undertaken. In 2021 Will Hammerquist, owner and proprietor of the Polebridge Mercantile, began to execute a vision to revitalize Kiowa Junction. (www.polebridgemerc.com or www.kyiyomerc.com )
This ground has served many purposes over the years. A safe haven, a place of solitude, and a community resource that provided food, goods, family fun, and services. Partnering with Freestone Development, and in thoughtful consideration of the Blackfeet Nation, Hammerquist embarked on a journey to build a business that will stand as a Montana icon adjacent to Glacier National Park, and will serve the local community through its goods, services, and economic benefit.
“Working with the Blackfeet Nation, the State of Montana, and literally hundreds of Montanans from across our great state to rebuild Kiowa
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has been a true honor,” said Hammerquist. “We look forward to providing Montanans and our guests a place to spend time with family in nature for decades to come.”
“It is rare to find businessmen and developers that see the value in building community, environmental, and global benefits into their projects. The Kiowa Revitalization Project’s focus was always to value to what was here before us while providing opportunity for new life to thrive.” Says Dustin de Yong, Owner of Freestone Development. “Will Hammerquist is an astute businessman and operator, but at his core he is a steward of the lands within and around Glacier National Park and a friend to the communities that surround it.”
Josh DeVos, Vice President of Dick Anderson Construc-
tion’s Great Falls Office was chosen to lead the construction of the mercantile building. A Montana grown company with strong values and deep ties to Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, DAC has delivered quality performance to projects of this caliber in the past, like the historic Sperry Chalet inside the park’s borders. The Kyiyo Mercantile building mirrors the historic Polebridge Mercantile building with an iconic western façade and unmistakable red and white exterior.
“It is rare for a project to come in ahead of schedule and under budget,” said Hammerquist “DAC accomplished both and was always part of the solution.”
If you have any questions, please contact Dustin de Yong of Freestone Development at 406-465-7016 or
dustin@freestonedevelopment.com
In addition to the Kyiyo Mercantile, the campground has been revitalized. Kiowa Frontier Yurts and Cabins provide for furnished accommodations for locals and guests throughout the tourism season.
A special thanks to the Blackfeet Nation and their governing bodies. Owner Will Hammerquist, Freestone Development, and DAC were provided the support of the Tribe throughout the development process and given the guidance, answers, and resources needed to make this possible.
And so, we invite all who love this place to join us in celebration to commemorate the revitalization of Kiowa Junction.
Pearl Jam announces ‘Our Village’ Festival
News from Aidan Williams
MISSOULA — On Aug. 22, Pearl Jam will host “Our Village,” a free and open-to-the-public community festival that will take place during the day, prior to the show that evening in Missoula. The event will take place from 2-5 p.m. at the Riverbowl Tailgate Area, North of Washington-Grizzly Stadium at University of Montana. Over 30 local nonprofits are participating in the festival, each bringing an interactive, family-friendly activity or sharing a visual display. Activities range from face painting, art projects, and lawn games, to instrument building, bicycle repair demonstrations, photo booths, and various amazing displays.
The Zootown Arts Community Center is programming an entertainment stage at the festival, emceed by Montana Poet Laureate Chris La Tray, and featuring four local bands: American Falcon, (latent), Calamity Cowboy, and But I’m A Cheerleader. Local food trucks and beverage vendors will be pres-
ent. (Also check out KettleHouse’s signature beer, the MPS Pilsner, a collaboration with Montana Pool Service, founded by Pearl Jam’s own Jeff Ament, of Big Sandy).
Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament, of Big Sandy, said, “We are excited to be back in Missoula hosting the “Our Village” Festival before the show. Come join us, eat, drink, hear some great local music and meet the folks from some of our favorite local progressive groups. You don’t need a ticket to the show to stop by Our Village. It’s free and open to the public. While you’re here you can register to vote, check your status, and engage in our democracy.”
Pearl Jam is also partnering with four progressive nonprofits – Forward Montana, Western Native Voice, Montana Conservation Voters, and Planned Parenthood Advocates of MT – who will be at Our Village to register voters, educate the community, and help fans join the band in taking the Pledge to Vote.
For inquiries contact aidan@williamsworks.com or 510-260-9450.
Serving Lake County since
seniors
Polson
By Pete Mangels for the Valley Journal
POLSON — The annual meeting of Polson Senior Citizens, Inc. will be held this Friday, at 11: 30 am. We will have elections and present the annual report for approval. Lunch will be served after the meeting is adjourned.
I know that there always seems to be a “day” celebrating something or someone. Well, the official “Senior Citizen’s Day” was Aug. 21. Celebrate it by being kind to one another every day.
A Nutrition Director is wanted, either to work full or part-time, salary DOE. Office management and kitchen skills are considered a plus.
Harvest Season is upon us. Thank you for your support of our Nutrition Program. If you have garden products to donate, bring them to the center for use or distribution.
Dues-paying members can look forward to events in August (banana splits?). Dues are only $15 per year.
Activities:
Wood Carving for beginners: Wednesdays & Fridays at 1 p.m. Join any week.
Bridge: Inquire at the center
Cribbage and other board or card games: Wednesdays, 1 -3 pm.
VSO (Veterans Service Officer:) first Friday and
third Tuesday of each month. Walk-ins welcome.
Bingo: Bingo (low cost) Friday Night (6 p.m. start); doors open at 5:30 p.m. “Playing Card” bingo is held on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.
Exercise: sitting or standing: M-W-F, 10:30–11:30 a.m. - video-assisted.
Wednesday: Game Day! Bring a board and a group of friends.
Pinochle: Thursday: 12:30-3 p.m. Walk-ins welcome.
Pool: Open table from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Menu (subject to change): $5 lunch from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Meals delivered to qualified people if you call before 10 a.m. Sign up for daily deliveries.
Wednesday, Aug. 21: stuffed crab in tomato, focaccia, 5- bean salad, cherry cobbler
Thursday, Aug. 22: Polish dogs, mac n’ cheese, sauerkraut salad, rice Krispy treat
Friday, Aug. 23: annual meeting and election of officers at 11:30; birthday turkey dinner follows at noon
Monday, Aug. 26: beef noodle soup, zucchini bread, salad, butterscotch pudding
Tuesday, Aug. 27: pork chow mien, rice, egg roll, Asian coleslaw, fortune cookie
Wednesday, Aug. 28: Catalina taco sal-
ad, Mexican corn, fruit, cheesecake
Thursday, Aug. 29: stuffed peppers, beets, baked apple, Jell-O, custard
Friday, Aug. 30: beanie-weenies, tots, mixed vegetables, Tex-Mex slaw, cookie
We are located at 504 Third Ave. E; 8 a.m.–3 p.m. weekdays - 406883-4735 - email -polsonseniorcenter@gmail. com Visit us on Facebook!
St. Ignatius
By Barb Plouffe for the Valley Journal
ST. IGNATIUS — If anyone has extra garden produce and don’t know what to with it, call the St. Ignatius Senior Center or the senior center in your area and share with the people there. The local Food Banks may need donations also.
School will be starting soon. Be on the watch for children and school buses. We still have an Area VI Agency on Aging Cook Book for sale. It has recipes from local residents of Lake, Sanders, and Mineral Counties. It costs $15 and the money goes to help families from those areas that have specific financial needs.
Menu:
Wednesday, Aug. 21: noon - Spaghetti, salad, peas, garlic toast, Black Forest cake
Tuesday, Aug. 27: noon - tomato soup, grilled
cheese sandwiches, pears, peanut butter cookies
Friday, Aug. 30: noon - sausage gravy/biscuits, scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, plum cake
If you would like a takeout meal, call 406745-4462 by 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays and by 2 p.m. on Wednesdays. Mealtimes are listed below. Menus for the month are available in the entryway of the center. Remember everyone is welcome at our meals. Come enjoy a delicious meal and good conversation.
Our senior center is available to rent. If you are interested, call 406-7454462 and leave a message. If you have question about obtaining Elder Commodities call or stop by for information and application.
Gently Yoga is held on Wednesdays from 1-2:15 p.m. If you are interested, call Bonnie Kiser at 406253-0177.Her rates are five sessions for $65.
The Taiji exercise program will be held Mondays at 1 p.m. Kory Gunderson is the instructor. For any question call Kory at 406-361-0304. The charge is $12 a session. Is it difficult for you or a loved one to trim toenails?
Call “Nurse on the Go” at 406-253-5114 and schedule your 30-minute foot appointment, The cost is $25 a treatment. Nails will be trimmed, and callous and corns buffed smooth. The nurse is licensed and insured.
Secretary Christi Jacobsen announces new business registrations increased in July 2024
News from the office of Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen
HELENA — Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen says more than 5,200 new business registrations were filed in Montana during the month of July, according to the Montana Business Economic Report.
For the sixth time in seven months in 2024, more than 5,000 new business registrations were filed with the Secretary of State’s Office. Nearly 6,000 new business registrations were filed in April.
“Montanans continue to chase their dreams by opening their small businesses, and we’re honored to be part of their journey,” said Secretary Jacobsen. “Every day, Montanans visit our office, and it’s inspiring to see their excitement as they launch their new business. I’m proud of the excellent customer service our Business Services Division provides to every customer, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to assist these Montana businesses.”
Montana has had record new business registrations in each of Secretary Jacobsen’s first three years in office, and 2024 is on pace for another record year. Approximately 60,000 new businesses registered with the Secretary of State’s Office in 2023; nearly 40,000 new registrations have been filed through the first seven months of 2024.
Secretary Jacobsen recently announced that the Secretary of State’s Office will again provide a one-time fee waiver for all Montana businesses filing their 2025 Annual Reports. The fee will be automatically waived for each business filing between January 1 and the April 15 deadline.
“We’re grateful for the positive impact our local Montana businesses have on our state,” Secretary Jacobsen said in a release last week. “The Secretary of State’s Office is proud to be a partner to the Montana business community.”
“Thank you for doing business in Montana,” she added.
obituaries
Karen Cowan
SPOKANE — Karen Cowan passed away peacefully on Aug. 3, 2024, at Hospice House of Spokane surrounded by her friends and family. Karen was born on June 22, 1950, in St. Ignatius, and attended Ronan High School. She is survived by her two adult sons, Jeff Lee (55) and Aaron Swinkels (47).
She was an active member of the community of Spirit Lake, Idaho, where she had a lake home.
Karen was never short of ambition, creativity, or tenacity. Never a stranger to dancing, and quick with a smile; her friends would tell you she could add levity to any seemingly difficult situation. A friend to almost anyone she crossed paths with, she was always the first to lend a hand to those in need. She will be greatly missed by those who were lucky enough to know her.
Tom Konen
Karen was a lifelong advocate of physical fitness and health education. She graduated from EWU with a degree In PE and Health Ed and worked as a PE teacher in Spokane’s District 81. She went on to obtain a master’s degree in education administration (Magna Cum Lade) at Gonzaga University and worked as the PE and Health coordinator for Spokane Public Schools. At the Age of 50, Karen co-founded Focused Fitness, a nationwide grant writing and curriculum development company whose clients included some of the biggest school districts in America.
Karen was a lifelong lover of the serenity and tranquility of lake life.
There will be a graveside service on Monday, Aug. 26, at 3:30 p.m. at the Ronan Cemetery with a casual dinner reception at 5 p.m. at Karen’s condo in Polson, 602 Sixth Street, W.
Tess
POLSON — Tom Konen passed away on Aug. 10, 2024, at his home in Polson, surrounded by his loving family, after a 10-month battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was born in Butte, on July 5, 1961. Tom was a successful chiropractor with a clinic in Plains and at Logan Health Polson. He had a soft spot for his many
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patients and was well known for his big bear hugs in and out of the treatment room.
Tom loved his Butte roots and will forever have ties to his lifelong friends and coaches from all over who kept in touch frequently and to the very end of his life. Thank you to those who reached out to him especially during this past year. Your texts, phone calls, prayers and visits meant the world to him and brought him to tears. There are too many to mention but please know he was touched by ALL of you!
Also, a huge thank you to our Polson and Sanders County families and friends for your love and support during this challenging year. Our motto of “it takes a village” has even more significance and as Tom would say were silver linings in difficult times.
He was an athlete and Butte tough as witnessed through his accomplishments in football, wrestling, boxing and coaching - First Team All-State Offensive Tackle, Butte High School, 1979, State Class AA Heavyweight Champion, Butte High School, 1979 Montana East -West
Shrine Game, 1979
Three-time First Team
All-Conference Offensive Tackle, Carroll College All-District 12 NAIA Offensive Tackle, Caroll College,1982 Frontier Conference Championship Team member, Carroll College,1980-1981-1982 Carroll College Hall of Fame, 1996.
Tom was a very modest guy, shying away from celebratory events and asked not to have a big service or procession in his honor. His family will be celebrating him privately this fall in his big, beautiful backyard as he requested. Those who were close to him know it was easier for
Draft bird hunting, fishing, and recreation regulations for non-tribal members released
News from CSKT , NRC
FLATHEAD INDIAN RESERVATION
— The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes announce the availability of the March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026, Flathead Indian Reservation Joint Tribal/State Fishing and Bird Hunting and Recreation Regulations and proposed changes. The Tribal Council welcomes comments from the public on these draft regulations. A summary of Proposed Changes for March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026, are shown below in BOLD, please request a more detailed copy from our office, which will include explanations for proposed changes. Page number refers to the 2024-2025 Non-Member Regulation book.
PART
II:
FISHING REGULATIONS
Section 2. Standard Fishing and Possession Limits
A. Daily Creel Limit: (Page 5)
All rivers, streams, creeks, canals, ditches, lakes, ponds, potholes and
him to honor than to be honored, but we will forever honor him. We will miss him fiercely, every second of every day - in the kitchen, in the raft, on the golf course, and on the deck.
Tom is survived by his wife, Carol; his children, Logan, Jake (Lacey), Mackenzie (Austin), Zach (Allie), Wyatt, Rebecca (Harrison), Libby, Sarah, Clare and Eli; his eight grandchildren, Nevaeh, Kira, Taurie, Niko, Brody, Calum, Paisley, and Collyns who will forever miss their Papa/ Poppy and his notorious sweet treat stash.
Tom also leaves his partners in crime,
brothers, Mike and Gary, and will be remembered repeatedly in stories of their childhood upbringing; and sister, Kathleen. He also will be missed by his brothers-in-law, Tim and B.
He had a special relationship with nieces and nephews, Tessa, Casey, Tyler, Haley, Hannah, Nolan, Nate, Sam, Emma, Nicole, Kevin, Kaitlyn, Emily, Noah, and Nathan. Uncle Tom was a very special guy to all of them and their families.
He was preceded in death by his mom, Rita, only 2 weeks before on July 27, 2024; and his father-in-law, Bill on
June 6, 2023. He leaves dad, John Thomas Konen of Butte; and favorite mother-in-law, Carolyn Hagedorn, of the family compound in Polson. Services for Tom will be private by the family. Donations can be made in his honor to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation at : www.themmrf.org. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at: www. lakefuneralhomeandcremation.com.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
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reservoirs except those closed to fishing:
Smallmouth Bass: Unlimited. Removed: (see exception at Part II, Section 3H for Flathead Lake).
Crappie: Unlimited
Whitefish: 20 fish (Total daily possession limit)
(Changed from 100 Lake Whitefish & 50 Mountain Whitefish) see exception at Part II, Section 3H for Flathead Lake.
Section 3. Exceptions to the Standard Fishing and Possession Limits (Page 6)—Format Change not regulation change.
G. Management Unit 7: Reservoirs: (1) All reservoirs have minimum pool requirements for fisheries protection. Should a reservoir be drawn down in surface elevation below the prescribed minimum pool requirement, the fishery will be temporarily closed and announced by press
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For Sept. 4, 2024 newspaper:
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Classifieds, Legals ads, Op-ed and News submissions are due by 12 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29
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calendar
Wednesday, Aug. 21
Meditation classes offered
ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes on Wednesdays, online via Zoom from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information and a Zoom link call 847721-0665 or email: Jerry. Smyers@gmail.com.
Thursday, Aug. 22
Rock the Dock
POLSON — Listen to am Radio on Thursday, Aug. 22, at 7 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.
There will be food, drinks, live music and more.
Shakespeare in the Park performs
CHARLO — Shakespeare in the Park presents
Flying low
“The Winter’s Tale” at Palmer Park, (St. Ignatius High School if inclement weather), from 6-8 p.m. Pack a picnic, grab your friends, and enjoy this world class performance. Performances are free, and seating is first come, first served.
Those Boomer Boys perform
POLSON — The Port Polson Players return “Those Boomer Boys” to the stage with their salute to the golden age of music Aug. 15 – Sept. 1, Friday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m.aRes-
Draft regulations
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releases and such closure will be posted.
H. Management Unit 8: Flathead Lake: (Page 7)
(1) Rainbow trout: Removed limit on Rainbow Trout harvest on Flathead Lake to be consistent with the rest of the Reservation.
(3) Smallmouth bass: 15 fish (Limit Removed to No limit)
(2) Whitefish: 50. (Limit change)
PART IV: RECREATION REGULATIONS
Section 1. Regulations of General Application
Discharging any firearm (Removed: “in a negligent manner”) or in any designated campground, trailhead, boat launch or parking lot. (Page 9)
Section 6. Off-Road Motor Vehicle Use, Motorcycles, ATV, Snowmobile and Electric Bicycles (Page 13)
B. A motor vehicle or off-highway vehicle may not be operated below the high-water mark in rivers, streams, and lakes on tribal land, even if a road is present. The only exceptions
to this regulation are as follows:
(1) Man-made bodies of water where established roads are present, such as Saint Mary’s Lake, Lone Pine Reservoir, Mission Dam & Lower Crow Reservoir.
(2) If you are launching a boat on Flathead River or McDonald Lake, you may temporarily travel below the high-water mark at established boat launch sites for the sole purpose of unloading and loading your vessel.
C. Snowmobiles: (Page 13)
2. Operating a snow-
ervations are available by calling the Players box office at 406-883-9212 or the website: portpolsonplayers. com.
Flyover Raptor ID held
KALISPELL — On Thursday, Aug. 22,
from 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Lone Pine State Park picnic shelter an engaging workshop on identifying raptors both perched and in flight will be held.
Space is limited, register in advance by calling 406755-2706, ext. 0.
Friday, Aug. 23
Book sale on tap at library
POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will hold a book sale from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23. your life.
FWP hosts speaker series
KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting an outdoor speaker series in August in the Harry Horn Picnic Shelter at the Wayfarers Unit of Flathead Lake State Park, 8600 Mt. Hwy 35, Bigfork. The speaker series event is held every Friday evening from 7-7:45 p.m. in August. There is no cost to attend the event, but registration is required. Call the ranger station for more information and to register at 406-837-3041, ext. 0. On Aug. 16 the presentation will be: Indian Education for All by Julie Jeffers.
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mobile with the possession of firearms, bows, or crossbows with exceptions detailed in the Wild Bison Hunting Regulation. General Information (Page 16)
1. Disposition of Human Remains
A. No entity or individual may engage in the internment, or any disposition of human remains on the surface or below the surface of CSKT controlled lands or waters, whether or not such party holds a Tribal land use agreement, except on lands expressly designated for burial by the Tribal
Council. For purposes of this section, human remains refers to and includes whole or partial human bodies, ashes from cremation or other products of treatment of human remains, or funerary objects related to or part of a human body. Per the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ Land Ordinance 45C, Section 3, subsection C.
Please Return Comments to our Office by:
We ask that all comments be submitted via letter or email, no later than 5:30 p.m. on August 31st, 2024. There will be
an in-person hearing/ public comment period from 4-5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, at the CSKT Permit office, 406 6th Avenue East, Polson, Montana 59860. Written comments can be summited by letter to P.O. Box 278, Pablo, MT 59855 or via email to: recpermits@ cskt.org, Sattie Fisher, DFWRC Permit Agent at: Sattie.Fisher@cskt.org or Stephanie Gillin, DFWRC Information & Education Program Manager at: Stephanie.gillin@cskt.org.
MARTY HENSEL PHOTO
A crop duster flies low over a field.
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Saturday, Aug. 24
Join
‘Family Fun Day’
POLSON — The Mission Valley Aquatic & Fitness Center, 309 Ridgewater Dr., invites you to Family Fun Day on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be a bouncy house, food trucks, face painting, free swimming and a $5 dunk tank.
Semper Fi Poker Card Shoot held
POLSON — Hellroaring Maring Corps Detachment 1041 Semper Fi Poker Card Shoot at the Polson Shooting Range, 38386 Kerr Dam Road, begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug 24.
Veterans from all Branches or currently surviving active-duty members are invited to shoot in this free event. Bring your own 9 mm pistol with iron sites. Ammo will be provided. Winner will receive a 22 caliber six shooter pistol. Preregistration is required contact Mark Colvin at: topcolvin@ yahoo.com or call or text 706-601-8777.
Sunday, Aug. 25
Celebrate of D’Aste
CHARLO — Celebration of the historic community of D’Aste will include memories, music, and games for children at a gathering on Sunday, Aug. 25, from 3-5 p.m. at the old D’Aste Church, south of Charlo on Dublin Gulch Road. All are invited at no charge.
Pine Cone Classic played
POLSON — The Pine Cone Classic (Club Championship) will be held on Sunday, Aug. 25, at the Polson Bay Country Club. The Pine Cone Classic is open to Polson Bay Golf Course passholders. Call for more info.: 406-883-8230.
Wednesday, Aug. 28
Page Turners to read ‘The Lightning Thief’
POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s Page Turner’s Youth Book Club will meet from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Grab your copy of the “The Lightning Thief” by Rick Riodan early in the month and come ready to share your favorite parts.
Sanders County Fair begins
PLAINS — The 2024 Sanders County Fair takes place Aug. 28-Sept. 1 and includes three full nights of PRCA Rodeo performances, a demolition derby, rides, and a wide variety of food and fun.
Irrigators to meet
RONAN — The Flathead Irrigation District will hold their monthly meeting, Aug. 28, at 1 p.m. at Mission West Community Development Partners building, 407 Main Street SW.
ZOOM — Join free online meditation class Wednesdays 6-7:30 p.m. For more information call 847-721-0665.
public meetings
The Polson City Commission meets every first and third Mondays (Wednesday, if the Monday falls on a holiday) of the month at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 106 1st Street East. Meetings are open to the public.
St. Ignatius City Council meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 12 First Ave. 406- 745-3791
Ronan City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m., 207 Main Street SW, Ste A. 406-676-4231
Lake County Commissioners , 106 Fourth Ave. E, room 211, (Lake County Courthouse) 406-883-7278, Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
The Ronan School District No. 30 Board of Trustees have regularly scheduled board meetings once a month. They meet the second Monday of every month in the K. William Harvey Elementary Multi-Purpose Room. Regular meetings begin at 7 p.m.
The Polson School District No. 23 Board of Trustees have regularly scheduled board meetings once a month. Meetings are held the second Monday of each month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the District Office, 111 4th Ave. E, 406-883-6345.
The Charlo School District 7J B Board of Trustees have regularly scheduled meetings on the third Thursday of every month. Meetings are held in the school library, 404 1st Ave. W, and begin at 7 p.m. The phone number is 406-644-2206.
The Arlee School District No. 8 Board of Trustees hold regularly scheduled meetings on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Arlee High School Library, 72220 Fyant Street, and begin at 6:30 p.m. The phone number is 406-726-3216.
Valley View Elementary is located at 42448 Valley View Road. The phone number is 406883-2208.
St. Ignatius School District No. 28 Board of Trustees meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the library, 76 Third Avenue. The phone number is 406-7453811.
classifieds
Announcements
Special Notices
YARD SALE
FINAL WEEKEND!
Don’t miss this HUGE Summer Yard SaleSaturday & Sunday Aug. 24-25, 8 am-2 pm. Furniture, kid’s, women’s and men’s clothing - lots of brand new men’s clothing from retail store, games, books, clothing racks, mannequins, misc. kitchen and lots more!
803 15th Ave. E., Polson
Employment
Help wanted
CASH FLOW & INVESTMENT MANAGER
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
The successful applicant must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in an accounting related field. Preference will be given to experience with Accounting and Finance management and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. Preferred knowledge, experience or ability to learn: Investment options, products, and vehicles. Portfolio design and maintenance. Investment practices and terminology, governmental accounting principles and procedures. Financial calculators, spreadsheets, and tribal accounting software programs. Calculating complex ratios, algorithms, and financial equations. Researching and analyzing equities, corporate bonds, CDs, Treasuries, corporate 10Qs and 10Ks, and Credit Reports such as S&P and Moody’s. High degree of skill in written and oral communications. Operating a variety of office equipment and advanced computer skills. Interested applicants may obtain further information by requesting a copy of the full position description from the Tribal Personnel Office (406) 675-2700, Ext.
1259 / 1040.
All applicants must submit a Tribal employment application, a copy of relevant academic transcripts and/or training certificates and a copy of a current valid driver’s license. If enrolled in a Federally recognized Tribe other than CSKT, please submit proof. If claiming Veterans’ preference, submit a copy of the DD214 form. Salary range is $37.81 to $43.45 per hour plus benefits. Failure to submit the above documentation may result in disqualification during the screening process. This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes, must pass pre-hire drug testing and complete a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. To apply, contact Personnel at 406-675-2700, Ext. 1040. Tribal applications are also available online at csktribes. org. Closing date is Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE ASSISTANT TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
St. Ignatius
The successful applicant must be a Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse. Have an Associate’s degree in a health related field. 2 years of experience working in healthcare preferred. Valid and unrestricted driver’s license. Heartsaver CPR or BLS within 30 days of hire. ACLM Intro to Lifestyle Medicine and Food as Medicine Essentials Bundle Course within 30 days of hire, or similar course as assigned by supervisor. ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 within 1 year of hire. All applicants must submit a Tribal application, copy of degree/ academic transcripts, training certificates, licensure, copy of current valid driver’s license, proof of enrollment in a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s preference, a copy
of DD214 must be submitted. Failure to submit all of the above information will result in immediate disqualification during the screening process. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The successful applicant, if not already employed by CSKT must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary is $17.03 to $19.57 per hour, plus benefits. May be employed under contract. To apply, contact Personnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1040 or personnel@cskt.org. Tribal applications are also available on-line at cskt.org. The closing date is Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. MST. CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.
MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT (MAT) CARE MANAGER - (Level 1-6) TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (Pablo/SKC)
The successful applicant must have a Health-related degree (ex. MA, ASN, BSN, LAC, LCSW). Valid Montana driver’s license, Basic Life Support certification. Proficiency in medical databases and Microsoft Office. For MAT Care Manager Level 1- Associate Level Behavioral Health (ex. LAC) - Has completed Associate in BH related degree. MAT Care Manager Level 2 - Bachelor’s level Behavioral Health (ex. Psychology) - Has completed Bachelor’s in BH related degree. MAT Care Manager Level 3 - Master’s Level Behavioral Health (ex. LCSW): Has completed Master’s in Social Work. MAT Care Manager Level 4 - Medical Assistant - Has completed medical assistant program. MAT Care Manager Level
5 - Associate Nursing - Has completed Associate’s of Nursing program with degree. MAT Care Manager Level 6 - Bachelor’s of NursingHas completed Bachelor’s of Nursing program with degree. All applicants must submit a Tribal application, copy of degree or academic transcripts,
and training certificates, copy of current licensure, a copy of current valid driver’s license, proof of enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT, and if claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of DD214 must be submitted. FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION DURING THE SCREENING PROCESS. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a prehire drug test. Salary range: Level 1 - $18.83 to $21.65, Level 2 - $19.78 to $22.73, Level 3 - $20.50 to $23.56, Level 4 - $16.89 to $19.42, Level 5 - $18.87 to $21.69, Level 6 - $19.93 to $22.91. To apply, contact Personnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1040 or personnel@cskt.org. Tribal applications are also available online at www.csktribes. org. The closing date will be Thursday, September 5, 2024 @ 5:30 p.m. (MST).
CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.
COMMUNITY HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE (POLSON) - TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The successful applicant must have high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum of 2-years’ experience working in the health care setting OR Proof of a Certified Nursing Assistant course completion with a minimum of 1-year work as a nursing assistant. AND valid and unrestricted driver’s license. Heartsaver CPR or BLS within six months of hire. Completion of the IHS CHR course within 3 months. Experience with an electronic health record preferred. All applicants must submit a Tribal application, a copy of academic transcript, certifications, proof of state licensure, copy of valid driver’s license, proof of enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT, and if claiming veteran’s preference,
a copy of the DD214 must be submitted. FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION DURING THE SCREENING PROCESS. This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary is $16.46$18.92 per hour, plus benefits. To apply, contact Personnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1040 or personnel@cskt.org. Tribal applications are also available online at csktribes.org
The closing date will be Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. (MST) CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.
FITNESS SPECIALIST 1 or more positions Ronan, Elmo TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The successful applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent. 2 years’ experience working in a fitness center preferred. CPR/AED certification, within 30 days of hire. Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) from a recognized accrediting organization (e.g., NASM, ISSA, ACE, ACSM) within 60 days of hire, and ability to maintain certification. Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation to arrive to work on-time and cover at different fitness center locations as needed. Must pass background investigation. All applicants must submit a Tribal application, a copy of academic transcript/degree, certifications, copy of valid driver’s license, if claiming Tribal preference, proof of enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT, and if claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of the DD214 must be submitted.
FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION DURING THE
SCREENING PROCESS.
This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy and subject to random drug testing. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary is $18.66 - $21.44 per hour, plus benefits, may be employed under contract. To apply, contact Personnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1040 or personnel@cskt.org. Tribal applications are also available online at csktribes.org
The closing date will be Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. (MST) CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.
TRIBAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER (THPO)
TRIBAL PRESERVATION DEPARTMENT
The successful applicant must possess a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology with a specialization in Prehistoric Archaeology, or a degree in Archaeology with specialization in Prehistoric Archaeology, or a degree in a closely related field, PLUS professional experience applying theories, methods, and practices of Archaeology that enables professional judgements to be made about the identification, evaluation, documentation, registration, or treatment of prehistoric, or traditional cultural properties. -OR- have a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology with a specialization in Historical Archaeology, or a bachelor’s degree in Archaeology with a specialization in Prehistoric Archaeology, or a bachelor’s degree in a closely related field, PLUS professional experience applying the theories, methods, and practices of Archaeology that enables professional judgments to be made about the identification, evaluation, documentation, registration, or treatment
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of prehistoric, or traditional cultural properties.
-OR- have a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology with a specialization in Applied Cultural Anthropology, or a degree in a closely related field, PLUS professional experience applying theories, methods, and practices of Archaeology that enables professional judgments to be made about the identification, evaluation, documentation, registration, or treatment of prehistoric, or traditional cultural properties.
-AND must have & maintain a Montana State driver’s license as a condition of employment. All applicants are required to submit a Tribal application, copy of relevant transcript and/or certificate, a copy of a valid driver’s license and proof of Tribal enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of DD214 must be submitted. This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary range is $25.32 to $29.10 per hour, plus benefits. To apply, contact Personnel at 406-675-2700 Ext. #1040. Tribal applications are also available online at csktribes.org. Closing date will
be Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.
PUBLIC HEALTH REGISTERED DIETITIAN
1 or more positions
Location negotiable TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The successful applicant must be certified as a registered dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). A bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics, with 3 years of experience in community health, Or a master’s degree in nutrition and dietetics, with 1 year of experience in community health. A valid driver’s license. All applicants must submit a Tribal application, copy of degree/ academic transcripts, training certificates, licensure, copy of current valid driver’s license, proof of enrollment in a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of DD214 must be submitted. Failure to submit all of the above information will result in immediate disqualification during the screening process. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The successful applicant, if not already employed by CSKT must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary is $26.47 to $30.42 per hour, plus benefits. May be employed under contract. To apply, contact Personnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1040
or personnel@cskt.org. Tribal applications are also available on-line at cskt.org. The closing date is Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. MST. CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.
ATTENTION ALL WOODCUTTERS!
Get your chainsaws gassed up, and ready to saw, our woodcutting season for 20242025 is beginning and we are recruiting Sawyers who want to cut wood for CSKT elders at $275/cord.
If you are eager to help us out, please contact Shawn or Diane at 406-675-2700, ext. 1303/1317. We look forward to partnering with you.
LEAD REGISTERED NURSE CARE MANAGER - TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
St. Ignatius
The successful applicant must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, with preference to a Master’s degree in Nursing or related field. Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse License from the State of Montana or compact state. Three years’ nursing experience, chronic disease management preferred. Must have at least three years of supervisory/management experience, administration experience preferred. Basic Life Support certification preferred, required within 6 months of employment. Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred. Certificate in Care Coordination preferred, required within one (1) year of employment. Must have valid driver’s license. All applicants must submit a Tribal application, a
copy of academic transcript/ degree, licensure, certifications, copy of valid driver’s license, if claiming Tribal preference, proof of enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT, and if claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of the DD214 must be submitted. FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION DURING THE SCREENING PROCESS. This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy and subject to random drug testing. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary is $38.46$44.21 per hour, plus benefits. To apply, contact Personnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1040 or personnel@cskt.org. Tribal applications are also available online at csktribes.org The closing date will be Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. (MST) CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.
STAFF DENTIST 1 OR MORE POSITIONS TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (ST. IGNATIUS, POLSON) The successful applicant must have a degree in dentistry from an accredited school of dentistry. Must have a state license of dentistry. Valid driver’s license. All applicants must submit a Tribal appli-
cation, a copy of academic transcript, certifications, proof of state licensure, a copy of valid driver’s license, if claiming Tribal preference, proof of enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT, and if claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of the DD214 must be submitted. FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION DURING THE SCREENING PROCESS. This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period Salary is negotiable, may be employed under contract. To apply, contact Personnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1040 or personnel@cskt.org. Tribal applications are also available online at csktribes.org
The closing date will be Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. (MST)
CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS COORDINATOR TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Location Negotiable
The successful applicant must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, Health Promotion, or a related field. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in program development, implementation,
and evaluation in a public health setting. Minimum 2 years’ supervisory experience. Experience managing a budget. Experience working in a fitness center or similar environment. Current certification in CPR and AED, and first aid. Must have valid driver’s license. All applicants must submit a Tribal application, a copy of academic transcript/ degree, licensure, certifications, copy of valid driver’s license, if claiming Tribal preference, proof of enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT, and if claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of the DD214 must be submitted. FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION DURING THE SCREENING PROCESS. This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy and subject to random drug testing. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary is $23.80$27.36 per hour, plus benefits. To apply, contact Personnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1040 or personnel@cskt.org. Tribal applications are also available online at csktribes.org
The closing date will be Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. (MST) CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.
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Help wanted
Snow Plowing Season
Oct. 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025
Attention all snow plowing operators who are interested in plowing elderly driveways! Chain up, get your winter clothes ready, dust off your plows.
Please drop by our office and pick up a bid sheet at 36521 Felsman St., Pablo, MT (Kitty corner from Pablo Post Office).
Bids are due September 23, 2024. Please address your completed bid sheets to: Attn: Shawn Matt/DHRD, PO Box 278, Pablo, MT 59855. For questions contact: Shawn or Diane, 406-6752700, Ext. 1317/1303.
HEALTHCARE BENEFITS
COORDINATOR
TRIBAL HEALTH DEPART-
MENT - Polson
1 year Temporary Employment Agreement
The successful applicant must have a Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Social Work, Medical or Business Administration or minimum of five (5) years’ increasingly responsible and relevant work experience including 2 years’ experience working with electronic health record data system. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Employee must become a Certified Application Counselor for the Federally Facilitated Marketplace within the first 90 days of hire. Employee must complete State Health Insurance Assistance Program training and the Tribal Veteran Representative training within the first year of hire. These certifications must be maintained annually. All applicants must submit a Tribal application, copy of degree/ academic transcripts, training certificates, licensure, copy of current valid driver’s license, proof of enrollment in a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of DD214 must be submitted. Failure to submit all of the
above information will result in immediate disqualification during the screening process. This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The successful applicant, if not already employed by CSKT must pass a prehire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary is $17.17 to $19.73 per hour. 1 year temporary employment agreement. To apply, contact Personnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1040 or personnel@ cskt.org. Tribal applications are also available on-line at cskt.org. The closing date is Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. MST CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.
Real Estate
Equal housing
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Montana Human Rights Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, age, familial status, physical or mental disability, or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD Toll-free at 1-800669-9777. The toll-free tele-
phone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.
Public Notices
Catering Endorsement Gaming Restricted License
G & M PIZZA, INC. (GARY JUSTIN GREEN: 51%, EMMANUEL LEON: 49% , Owner(s)) has applied to transfer Montana Retail On-Premises Consumption Beer and Wine with Catering Endorsement Gaming Restricted License No. 15-864-3706-312 to be operated at STAGELINE PIZZA, 63917 US Highway 93, Ronan, Lake County. The public may protest this license transfer in accordance with the law.
Who can protest this transfer?
Protests will be accepted from residents of the county of the proposed location Lake County, residents of adjoining Montana counties, and residents of adjoining counties in another state if the criteria in 16-4-207(4)(d), Montana Code Annotated (MCA), are met.
The Board of Trustees of Ronan School District No. 30 will consider hiring Jennifer Read, wife of Levi Read, member of the Board of Trustees, as a paraprofessional for the 2024-2025 school year at the regular board meeting on September 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the K. William Harvey Multipurpose Room. By virtue of relationship, the proposed hiring of Jennifer Read falls within the scope of Section 2-2-302, MCA.
August 21, 2024 MNAXLP
PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO PROTEST TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF Montana Retail On-Premises Consumption Beer and Wine with
What information must be included? Protest letters must be legible and contain (1) the protestor’s full name, mailing address, and street address; (2) the license number 15-864-3706312 and the applicant’s name G & M PIZZA, INC.; (3) an indication that the letter is intended as a protest; (4) a description of the grounds for protesting; and (5) the protestor’s signature. A letter with multiple signatures will be considered one protest letter.
What are valid protest grounds? The protest may be based on the applicant’s qualifications listed in 16-4-401, MCA, or the grounds for denial of an application in 16-4-405, MCA. Exam-
ples of valid protest grounds include: (1) the applicant is unlikely to operate the establishment in compliance with the law; (2) the proposed location cannot be properly policed by local authorities; and (3) the welfare of the people in the vicinity of the proposed location will be adversely and seriously affected. How are protests submitted? Protests must be postmarked to the Department of Revenue, Office of Dispute Resolution, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, Montana 59604-5805
What happens if the transfer is protested? Depending on the number of protests and the protest grounds, a public hearing will be held in Helena or Ronan. All valid protestors will be notified of the hearing’s time, date and location. Hearings typically are scheduled within 90 days. A protester’s hearing testimony is limited to the grounds in the protester’s letter. Following the hearing, the Department of Revenue will notify the public whether the license transfer is approved or denied.
How can additional information be obtained? The cited MCA statutes are online at leg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/. Questions may be directed to Andrew Erickson, Compliance Specialist for the Department of Revenue’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, at 4444332 or Andrew.Erickson2@mt.gov.
August 21 and 28, 2024 MNAXLP
Skyler C. Bagley Matthew H. O’Neill O’NEILL & BAGLEY LAW OFFICE, PLLC
Puzzle Answers
402 First Street East, Suite 201
P.O. Box 699
Polson, MT 59860
Telephone: (406) 883-5444
Facsimile: (406) 883-1585
matt@polsonlaw.com
skyler@polsonlaw.com
Attorney for Personal Representative
MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN PAUL HARRIS, Deceased.
CAUSE No. DP-24-45 Hon. JOHN A. MERCER NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the undersigned has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate, and that the address of the Personal Representative is set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent having claims against the decedent’s estate must present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice, or be forever barred as creditors of the decedent. A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed, may be filed with the Clerk of the 20th Judicial District Court, at 106 4th Ave. East, Polson, Montana 59860, or mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to the Personal Representative, c/o
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public notices
O’NEILL & BAGLEY LAW OFFICE,
Attorneys for the Personal Representative, at P.O. Box 699, Polson, MT 59860.
/s/ BRADFORD HARRIS
BRADFORD HARRIS
Personal Representative
Estate of John Paul Harris, deceased.
August 7, 14 and 21, 2024 MNAXLP
Kalmbach Law Office, PLLC
Justin Kalmbach, Esq.
P.O. Box 249
1 Fifth Avenue West Polson, MT 59860
Telephone: (406) 883-1159
Fax: (406) 883-1497
Email: justin@polsonlegal.com
MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY
IN RE THE ESTATE OF: JON ROY DICKSON, Deceased.
Cause No. DP-20-61 MOTION TO WITHDRAW
Justin Kalmbach of Kalmbach Law Office, PLLC moves to withdraw as attorney for the Personal Representative. The undersigned has lost contact with the Personal Representative and
requests to be withdrawn. The full name and last known address of the Personal Representative is:
Ms. Gayle Bourdon 41699 O’Brien Rd Ronan, MT 59864
Upon entry of an order allowing withdrawal, Movant will comply with all relevant rules and statutes governing termination of representation, including MCA §§ 37-61-403 - 405. Movant respectfully requests that this Court issue an Order granting leave to withdraw from further representation of the Personal Representative effective immediately.
DATED this 18th day of May, 2023.
Kalmbach Law Office, PLLC /s/ Justin Kalmbach
Justin Kalmbach Attorney for Personal Representative
Aug. 21, 28 and Sept. 4, 2024 MNAXLP
Chuck Wall Turnage & Wall, PLLP
Attorneys at Law
312 First St. East Polson, MT 59860
Telephone: (406) 883-5367
Fax: (406) 883-5328 ChuckWall@TurnageMercerWall.com
MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARY ROGERS, Deceased.
Cause No.: DP-24-16
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the undersigned has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate, and that the address of the Personal Representative is set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent having claims against the decedent’s estate must present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice, or be forever barred as creditors of the decedent.
A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed, may be filed with the Clerk of the District Court, at Polson, Lake County, Montana, or mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to the Personal Representative, c/o TURNAGE & WALL, PLLP, Attorneys for the Personal Representative, at 312 First St. East, Polson, MT 59860.
/s/ Wade Burland WADE BURLAND
Personal representative, Estate of MARY ROGERS, Deceased.
Aug. 21, 28 and Sept. 4, 2024 MNAXLP
Kalmbach Law Office, PLLC
Justin Kalmbach, Esq. PO Box 249
1 Fifth Avenue West Polson, MT 59860
Telephone: (406) 883-1159
Fax: (406) 883-1497
Email: justin@polsonlegal.com Attorney for Personal Representative
IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH & KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DAWNA DAE HARROD, Deceased.
Cause No. 24-0194-P NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to James Harrod,
the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Kalmbach Law Office, PLLC, PO Box 249, Polson, MT 59860 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court.
Dated this 13th day of August, 2024.
/s/ James Harrod
James Harrod
Personal Representative C/O Kalmbach Law Office, PLLC PO Box 249 Polson, MT 59860
Aug. 21, 28, and Sept. 4, 2024 MNAXLP
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Ronan Preliminary Budget FY 2024-2025
The preliminary budget for the City of Ronan for the 2024-2025 fiscal year is on file at Ronan City Hall and open to inspection by all taxpayers. A public hearing will be held at Ronan City Hall, August 28, 2024 at 5:50 p.m. Any taxpayer may appear at the hearing and be heard for, or against, any part
of the preliminary budget. At a later date, the budget for FY 2024-2025 shall be finally approved and adopted by the Council.
Kaylene Melton, Clerk/Treasurer
August 14 and 21, 2024 MNAXLP
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