04-03-24 issue

Ronan celebrates ag community with 44th appreciation dinner

By Beau Biggs for the Valley Journal

RONAN — Area farmers and ranchers gathered in the Ronan Community Center for the 44th Annual Agriculture Appreciate Dinner on Friday, March 29.

The Ronan Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual event to express appreciation for the positive impact the ag community makes in the local economy. Dinner, prizes, socializing and awards round out the evening.

This year, Jack and Susan Lake were named Farmers of the Year. The Lakes accepted the award with plenty of cheer from family and other farmers.

“We want to thank everyone for this award,” Jack said, “and we are happy to see everyone tonight.”

“We have been putting this on for 44 years, so we just run with it” said Ronan Chamber member Jamie Buhr. “But the most time-consuming part is getting all the food together for the night.”

Katie Jo Elliott, event coordinator, said: “I love getting our local ag producers together every single year and getting them to come out after a long winter.”

“We didn’t really plan

to have it with Easter this year,” she added, “but it came down to when the community center was available. We like having it near the end of March so farmers are able to make it and hopefully

not be super busy with calving.”

“We like coming out with family and getting to talk with everyone about how they are doing and how their season has been,” said Local farmer

Trenton Harding, another farmer, said: “I am tickled pink that Ronan has been doing this for so long. Go out and thank a farmer because without see page 2

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Susan and Jack Lake pose for a photo at the annual Ag Appreication Dinner in Ronan after being honored as Farmers of the Year.

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farmers you wouldn’t have food to eat.”

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Applications, nominations for Twentieth Judicial District vacancy sought

News from the office of Governor Gianforte

HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte is now accepting applications and nominations to fill a district court judge vacancy in the Twentieth Judicial District.

The chief justice of the Montana Supreme Court notified the governor of the vacancy in the Twentieth Judicial District (Lake and Sanders Counties) on March 21, 2024 for the position vacated by District Court Judge

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The evening meal consisted Fish was also available for anyone observing Lent. The meal ended with dessert.

Deborah Kim Christopher.

Any lawyer in good standing who has the qualifications set forth by law for holding the vacant position may apply or be nominated.

The application form is available electronically at: nominatejudges. mt.gov.

Applications must be submitted electronically as well as in hard copy by Monday, April 8, 2024, by 5 p.m. Applications will be made available to the public.

The public will be given the opportunity to provide letters of support or other comments regarding the applicants at: nominatejudges.

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mt.gov from Tuesday, April 9, 2024, through Thursday, May 9, 2024. Applicants must receive at least three letters of support to be considered for appointment by the governor.

Dylan voted Girls’ Wrestling Coach of the Year

News from the MT Coach’s Association

RUDYARD — The Montana Coach’s Association is pleased to announce that local Ronan coach Dylan Kramer, coach for Ronan Girls’ Wrestling, Division A, was were selected by vote

of membership coaches, as “Coach of the Year” for his respective 2024 winter sport.

The winning coaches will be honored at the 2024 MCA Awards Ceremony, at 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 1 at CMR High in Great Falls.

FVCC to host Earth Day Expo April 20

News from Citizen’s Climate Lobby/Education

KALISPELL — The Flathead Valley Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) proudly presents the second annual Earth Day Expo at Flathead Valley Community College on Saturday,

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April 20, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fun activities, interactive booths, panel discussions, and educational workshops are planned. For the kids, there will be hands-on learning, art, birding, and story time with ImagineIF Libraries..

Expo-goers can paint a community art mural, learn about renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, electric vehicles, and tap into financial resources and incentives to purchase electric products for homes or businesses. Panel discussions with experts on vital environmental issues are also planned.CCL has sought out local experts

who can teach the community about innovative technologies to help us all save money and reduce pollution.

For more information, go to https: //www. citizensclimatemt.org/ earth-day-flathead-valley-montana.

Correction

News from Montana Free Press

An article about Flathead Lake by Montana Free Press that published in last week’s (March 27) issue, incorrectly identified The National Organization to Save Flathead Lake as a “newly formed organization.” The organization to was formed 39 years ago.

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home on Eagle Crest Drive was destroyed by fire the afternoon of Sunday, March 31.

According to Polson Rural Fire Chief Will Woodger, both homeowners self evacuated with several pets and firefighters were able to rescue two cats. One cat is still missing. Cause of the fire, which started in a garage attached to the home, is being investigated.

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Don’t judge, educate: New approah aims to help drug misusers survive

by Kathi Beeks Valley Journal

“Every overdose is someone’s child. Don’t judge, educate.” This statement challenges public compassion as well as understanding of addiction.

Tribal Opioid Response Director Kathy Ross intends to spread the message via T-shirts, bumper stickers and posters. Ross currently works to provide Naloxone lifesaving boxes to various entities in the Mission Valley including Salish Kootenai College, police stations, a Catholic Church, Arlee and Elmo Fitness Centers, the Quicksilver gas station, and many other locations, and others. She wants those who misuse drugs to live to make new choices. She hopes to put the boxes containing medication and

instructions for saving overdose/ poisoned victims in as many spots as she can. The more accessible the boxes are, the more lives that can be saved. “Keeping people alive gives them another day to make a choice,” she said. “It’s just putting out the fire because (they) can’t change once they are dead.”

Using the term misuse rather than abuse is intended in order to shift away from the shame often felt by users. Likewise, a current trend towards “harm reduction strategies” encourages addicts to use safe measures, (avoid using alone, test drugs, use sterile supplies etc.). Following many years as an addiction counselor, Ross frequently sees the success stories of those she’s helped and who now live their lives free of substance misuse. The opportunity to live an-

other day provides another chance to become free of addiction.

Those who suspect a drug overdose, (no response, limp body, cold bluish skin etc.), should immediately call 911 and then administer Naloxone nasal spray. If you aren’t sure whether someone has overdosed, giving a dose of Naloxone will not harm them. Importantly, for those who hesitate to assist a victim for fear of being sued or arrested, Montana has “Good Samaritan Protections” described in the Montana Code Annotated, located at Title 50, Chapter 32, Part 6.

Narcan, the first brand name medication containing Naloxone, reverses an opioid overdose by counteracting an opioid’s suppres-

people through illnesses

She knew she could provide the same support as a physician.

“I realized what a big impact doctors can have.”

- Dr. Joanna Billings

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Francis Gates and Kathy Ross stand with a display of items that will both help to educate the public and save lives of drug misusers.

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sion of the victim’s breathing. The medication is available at nearly any pharmacy, from your doctor, at the SKC Community Health and Development Department (CHD), or are free of charge at local health departments. Those who misuse opioids, or know others who do, are encouraged to carry a kit. Approximately 50,000 people die every year, (nearly 70,000 in 2021 and 110,000 in 2022), because of an opioid/fentanyl overdose. Fifty times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine, fentanyl, the deadliest of all opioids, continues to drive the rising death count. Drug overdoses (poisonings) happen across age groups, race, gender, and ethnicity groups.

Ross explained that path to the country’s current problem with opioid and fentanyl misuse is complex and has always been about money.

From the opium wars between Great Britain and China in the 1800s, to today’s pharmaceutical companies’ huge profits, money always plays the key role.

The most recent part of the nation’s drug misuse history can be traced to when Perdue Pharmaceutical was sued by the federal government for understating the addictive nature of oxycodone. Physicians then backed off prescribing oxycodone, but many people were physically habituated to the drug already. Some then turned to heroin and methamphetamines to avoid the pain of opioid withdrawal.

Drug cartels, Ross continued, began putting fentanyl in illicit drugs like heroin and meth because of its cheapness, extreme potency and addictiveness. Unlicensed pharmacies and black-market drug dealers currently lace drugs with fentanyl to increase their profits and assure their addicted clients return. A schedule II narcotic, developed in the U.S. in the 1950s for pain

“ We are not going to arrest our way out of this.”

relief, fentanyl can be easily created and put into look-alike pills that resemble prescription medication. Some people don’t even realize that fentanyl is what they are taking.

SKC Prevention Specialist and Public Health Educator Francis Gates explained that substance use disorder is neuronal, emotional, and physical and that “recovery in isolation is impossible.” Gates named several groups that are available to help: Medicine Wheel, Red Road to Wellbriety, Never Alone Recovery Hall and the Center for Prevention and Wellness. Choosing alternative drug-free pain management techniques such as cranial sacral massage, meditation, acupuncture, exercise, and yoga are other options that could keep a person from ever using opioids in the first place.

Gates explained there are medications available to assist recovery but are sometimes not given because of the stigma associated with drug use. There are those who believe punishment remains the answer to the drug problem. “(But) We are not going to arrest our way out of this,” Ross added.

Statistics prove that opioid misuse is a problem for the entire population, and not relegated to any single group. The enormity of the problem, Gates continued, may even be causing compassion burnout among healthcare workers. An individual struggling with drug use once told her, “We just want to be treated like people.”

It’s important, Ross emphasizes, to recognize everyone’s humanity, even in the throes of drug addiction and misuse.

Parents are cautioned that the family medicine cabinet provides a drug opportunity for curious,

- Francis Gates, SKC Prevention Specialist, Public Health Educator

experimenting teenagers. At least 90% of substance use disorders begin at this age. Gates recommends Safe Rx Locking Pill Bottles that safely store medication that can only be opened with a code. Using these bottles can eliminate pill theft, accidental poisoning and especially pediatric poisoning.

Flushing unused medications down the sink or toilet affects water quality. According to the Bison Resiliency Coalition at SKC, prescription drug residue remains in water following water treatment. Rather than throwing leftover medications/drugs down the sink or toilet, Gates recommends using Deterra Drug Deactivation System to deactivate medications. Contact SKC’s CHD Department for availability information or go to: deterrasystem.com.

As a health educator, Gates promotes a gentler, fact-telling, logical approach to drug education. This style of education she said, appears to work better than the scare tactics of previous generations. What works best when addressing the dangers of illicit drug use are scientifically accurate facts. Honestly addressing the reality of teenage drug use, as well as the different types of drug use, also works well. While these approaches recognize abstinence as the best choice, they acknowledge that abstinence may not always be the choice that is made. Education that provides strategies to stay as safe as possible, not only increases knowledge about drug misuse but also provides harm reduction techniques. Reducing judgement and condemnation by meeting people “where they are” is a more useful and humane approach. vj

Draft Horse Driving Club to start

News from Kenn McCarty

LAKE/SANDERS COUNTIES — Announcement … For anyone who might be interested in starting a draft horse and driving club for Lake-Sanders Counties. The Montana Draft Horse and Mule Association is working with interested groups to form a local/regional draft driving club here.

Interested persons may call Kenn McCarty, President of the Montana Draft Horse and Mule Association at 406-833-0714.

“Draft” simply means to pull. Any size of equine that is trained to pull is a draft animal, from the American Mini horse to the gentle-giant Belgian horse. Typically, these clubs include all-breeds of driving/draft horses and mules.

Local/regional clubs are free to determine their own Mission and Vision statements and develop their own bylaws. Most include such attributes as: education, youth, recreation, sport, small business and horse farming type of activities.

Any person who joins a local/regional draft driving club is also welcome to be a member of the State Association. No other requirements exist.

An exploratory meeting is scheduled for Sunday, April 28, at 2 p.m. at the Ronan fairgrounds meeting hall.

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Mission Valley Live brings ‘Stringfever’ to Ronan

By Shanoah McCool

RONAN — On Friday, March 29, Mission Valley Live brought Stringfever to the stage at the Ronan Performing Arts Center. A family band from England, Stringfever members include Ralph, Sophie, Graham and Neal. The quartet entertained audience members with their electric string instruments and comedic timing.

Mission Valley live is a non-profit organization whose main goal is to bring live arts to the schools in the valley, from Dayton-Dixon. Trisha Campbell, secretary of Mission Valley Live stated, “I’ve learned a lot from being a part of something as special as this.” As a non-profit organization, MVL’s

main source of income comes from grants they receive. “If we didn’t get grants we wouldn’t be able to do any of what we do,” Campbell said.  Mission Valley Live’s concert season runs from October-April, following the school season. Normally there is 7-8 evening performances, and around 20 outreach programs at schools and area nursing homes. MVL achieves their goal of bringing live arts to the school through the Montana Performing Arts Consortium, where bands from all over the world come to auditions for these programs. MVL then takes the selected bands and tours them across Montana. To learn more, visit: Missionvalleylive.com

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The Stringfever quartet performs a sound check on stage at Ronan Performing Arts Center prior to their March 29 evening performance.

Tribes announce prescribed burn

News from C.T. Camel, CSKT

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TION — The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribal Fuels Program plans to perform a prescribed burn in the upper Knowles Creek and Little Money Drainages near Perma sometime during the week of April 1-5. Depending on weather, it will most likely be mid-week. The prescribed burn is a large-scale ecosystem maintenance burn intended to reduce natural fuels accumulations, rejuvenate browse conditions for game, and reintroduce the natural process of fire on

the landscape. This project is a result of a multi-agency agreement between the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes and the USFS. On the day of these burns the area will be closed to the public. The Clear Creek- 1000 Road and the Clear Creek- 1300 Road will be closed.

The area to be treated is delineated as Unit B, and the entire unit is on CSKT (see attached map). The project area is approximately 5 miles east of the community of Paradise, and approximately 4 miles west of Perma bridge, in the upper reaches of Knowles Creek and

Little Money Drainage.

Resource Objectives: restoration of the non-lethal fire regime, woodland and park-like forest structures through prescribed fire treatments, improve Bighorn sheep habitat.

Prescribed Fire Objectives: maintain reduced wildfire risk with periodic understory burns, use understory burning to maintain and/or improve forest health, use understory burning to reduce number of seedlings and saplings.

Any questions regarding this project should be directed to the CSKT Division of Fire (Darrell Clairmont) at 406-676-2550.

Governor cuts ribbon on first Amazon facility in Montana

MISSOULA — On March

27 in Missoula, Governor Greg Gianforte cut the ribbon on the first Amazon facility in Montana. Representing Amazon’s first major investment in the state, the new delivery station created more than 100 jobs.

“Montana is stronger when companies like Amazon choose to invest in our people and our state,” Gianforte said. “I’m thrilled to welcome this investment that provides Montanans the opportunity to thrive in a good-paying job, brings faster and more efficient package delivery to our residents, and strengthens our community partnerships.”

During a ceremony at the new facility, Amazon provided an overview of the delivery

operation that connects their national fulfillment network to customers within a 50-mile radius of Missoula.

“We are growing into our building which means we can deliver faster in Missoula and the surrounding area. We have around 6,500 to 7,000 packages a day, and in peak

holiday season we saw about 10,000 packages a day,” said Mabel Funderburk, site leader for the new facility.

Gov. Gianforte joined Amazon leadership and employees, and community partners to cut the ribbon at the new facility that broke ground in December 2022.

The 72,000 square foot delivery station, categorized as the “last mile” stage of the shipping process, will receive orders from larger Amazon facilities across the United States and dispatch delivery vans to bring those orders to customers’ front doors.

“This was a site that was constructed and delivered by Montana-based firms. So, it really speaks to a local story. Not just for delivery for our customers, but also delivery of a partnership with the community,” said Sam Bailey, Amazon’s economic development policy manager.

Highlighting the many Montana-based firms contributing to the construction of the facility, the governor and industry representatives emphasized the importance of Amazon’s investment in community partnerships.

“I grew up in the Bitterroot Valley, so being able to use our subcontractors on the project was awesome. From PETES Electric in Missoula to Steed Concrete in Helena, to our Montana-born firm – onsite I had about 45 individuals all of which were from Montana,” said Ethan Pateman of Dick Anderson Construction.

Pateman continued, “The fact that we were able to bring a project of this scale to this area is pretty exciting. We are humbled to be a part of it.”

“More Montanans are working now than ever before, and the size of our labor force continues to set new records. We’ll continue delivering on our pro-family, pro-jobs agenda to help more folks thrive and achieve the American dream,” the governor concluded.

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Gov. Gianforte cuts the ribbon on the new Amazon facility in Missoula.

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You never know how things are going to hit you.

Today I read something that hit me.

It was posted on a social media site for widow(er)s, and started with one, rather simple, but heart-breaking sentence:

“I put his underwear in the garbage this morning.”

Reading that sentence resonated with me; I can relate because I’ve been there, quite literally.

If you haven’t, and I hope you haven’t, just imagine.

Just imagine. Putting his (or her) underwear into the garbage, because they are no longer needed and there is nowhere else for them to go. Because, quite simply, the person who wore those underwear has died.

No one wants to wear a dead person’s underwear.

Just imagine.

That is death. That is widowhood.

valley views The devil’s in the details letters

The devil, my friends, is literally in the details. Underwear end up being mere details.

Heartbreaking details because throwing away something as simple as old underwear feels like you are throwing away a life.

quite a few things about what I did with what.

Slices of Life

It was all painful, and the fog of forgetfulness is probably a protective shield.

Jill Pertler Syndicated columnist

Still I think the whole underwear thing is so illustrative of grief in general.

Memories. What was. What would have been. What should have been. What you had planned. It’s all wrapped up in used, and no longer needed, boxer briefs.

I don’t remember what I did with my husband’s underwear. I feel a little guilty about that. I suppose I threw them away. What else would I have done with them? Dust the furniture?

No, I’m sure I threw them away.

But, to be honest (and this pains me) I don’t remember. I don’t remember

If supply’s not an issue, why are water restrictions imposed?

Editor, Two years ago when the city was asked to approve the annexation of CSKT ground near the KOA for a new casino, our city manager publicly assured the

We think of grief as this big bad “thing.” Something huge - because it is. It is beyond huge.

But grief is also underwear and socks. It is his toothbrush and comb. It is his driver’s license. His nail clippers. His chapstick. His car keys. The photos he kept in his wallet.

It is ordering new checks because it’s no longer correct for his name to be on the old ones. It is changing the utility bills and life insurance beneficiaries. It is all the things you never wanted to think about, much less do.

From the outside,

concerned residents that water supply was not an issue. That year the city imposed restrictions on outdoor watering, however, in response to some mechanical issues. Then last summer, even though the manager had stated the city had ample supplies of water, again summer restrictions

throwing the underwear into the garbage sounds easy. It sounds logical. It makes sense.

But it is hard as hell. It is gut-wrenching. They were his and you don’t want his essence to end.

You don’t want to throw any of that into the garbage, because it feels so wrong on so many levels. It feels like a waste - that even a small part of his life was a waste feels defeating and deafening - a crushing blow.

Even now, three years later, the reality of it all brings with it the silence of nothingness - something that simply was not supposed to be. Except it is.

And nothing will ever change that.

So, my friends, you find yourself throwing underwear into the garbage. You struggle with the driver’s license and photos from the wallet and can’t bring yourself to throw them

away (yet), so they sit in a drawer and when you run into them every so often, you pause, and remember, and think you should probably toss them.

(What good are they now?)

But they aren’t taking up too much space and it’s easier just to put them back in the drawer and not make any rash decisions –not yet.

That is the prolonged, consistent, permanent reality of grief. It comes up in the corners of drawers not often opened. It creeps into sentences you don’t expect to read. It exists in the notes of songs on the radio and memories that crop up in the most inopportune of times.

So, if you ever find yourself in the place of putting someone’s underwear in the garbage, I’m so sorry. There aren’t words to express how I feel about that, but please know I am with you. Please know that I get

it, but so very truly wish I didn’t.

Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

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were imposed.

Now restrictions are being imposed again. Compliments to the one commissioner who has a basic understanding of supply and demand. Lisa Rehard, thank you for pointing out that more demand created by the city approving new developments will

limit supply. But not to worry, our manager and apparently the rest of the commission think you the residents just need to let them tell you how to use the water you may be able to pay for.

Sharon Fulton Polson

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Climate change is a great hoax

Editor,

As I listen to the Left and Biden scream about climate change, the story about Chicken Little comes to mind. The Left is trying cause panic by claiming the “the sky is falling” when it comes to manmade climate change. Anyone that knows history knows that this is a great hoax. In the year 1,000 Dutch sailors were able to sail north because there was no polar ice.

During that warm period there was not much as far as greenhouse gases created by man. The Left wants you think that science proves that manmade climate change is a proven fact.

As a farmer I rely on weather forecasts to do my job. The weather forecasts are at best 20% correct.

Currently I have six weather apps on my phone, 90% of the time they disagree with each other. If scientists cannot accurately predict the weather a few days ahead, how can you believe them when they are trying say we have man-made climate change and that the world will end if we do not give them control? All the predictions that Al Gore and the scientists issued have not come to pass.

The so-called climate change is just their way of trying to control you. They are not interested in climate, but in control of the people. The people that are pushing this hoax such as Bill Gates and World Economic Forum believe we have overpopulation and that the elites need to dictate how the world is run. WEF wants to place a chip in each of us so they can track our thoughts to see if we agree with them or if we need to be disposed of. When man begins to think himself as “God,” he deludes himself into thinking he can control the weather and falls into other fallacies

such as thinking he can change his gender.

“For though they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God or show gratitude. Instead, their thinking became nonsense, and their senseless minds were darkened. Claiming to be wise, they became fools.” Romans 1:21-22, Holman Christian Bible.

Lonnie D. Haack Polson

Trump is narcissist who blame shifts

Editor,

Our USA is finally waking up to the disaster that faces our nation. This disaster we face is whether we become a dictatorship or remain a democracy.

Donald Trump has been “front and center” of this whole problem for a number of years. He, personally, has two negative characteristics. 1.) He has a mental condition called narcissism. This negatively affects his whole thinking, speaking and behavior. 2.) His thinking, actions, and speaking-out are based on fear, anger, attack and blaming others for your own problems.

Characteristic number 2 has attracted and formed his so-called “base of believers.” These citizens have become openly active in supporting him for a number of years now. This “base” has evolved into a huge and “danger-to-our-democracy” voting public.

Many of our present Democratic past and present leaders are working together right now to save our democracy.

For this to be happening so many months before our presidential election is vitally necessary and powerful. Let’s get on board and help save our freedoms and our future.

Bob McClellan Missoula

Overreach isn’t happening with SB 442

The separation of powers among the three co-equal branches of government are essential; and I agree that no branch should be able to overreach its bounds. I want to tell you why this overreach is not happening with SB 442.

In Montana, our Constitution does not allow the Executive branch to have the final say over bills adopted by the Montana Legislature, which is the Senate and House of Representatives collectively.

The ongoing dispute regarding SB 442 is about preserving the separation of powers. The Executive branch exercised the right to veto, but no matter how the final events played out, the Legislature was deprived of our ability to review that action through a veto poll, until now.

The recent legal pro-

cess sought to ensure the Legislature’s constitutional right to conduct an override. The Court issued the following statement, “The legislature was thus deprived of an opportunity to override the veto of Senate Bill 442 and draft the policy contained therein into.” The Courts have not told the Legislature to do anything. The Courts have simply directed the Secretary of the State and the Executive branch to comply with the Constitution, and that compliance simply gives the Legislature the opportunity to vote to override a bill that 130 of us supported.

One may be inclined to say there are other remedies in place, like a special session. However, a 1982 Constitutional Amendment (C-12) was passed by the citizen voters of Montana, in part, to en-

sure that the Legislature would have an override opportunity without having to call ourselves back into session at a great expense to the taxpayers.

The very nature of that amendment to the Constitution was to protect the Legislature’s override authority, keep it within a specific process and restrain the burden on the Montana taxpayer.

The Judge’s order on SB 442 has preserved the right of the Legislature to review a Governor’s veto and in fact, has made our power even greater by closing this loophole, ensuring that future governors do not try to steal the Legislature’s constitutional authority again with this procedural trick. There is no scenario in Montana law that allows a Governor’s veto to go unreviewed. Supporting a pocket veto is playing politics with the lives and wellbeing of our constituents and should not be encouraged.

Sen. Mike Lang Malta, SD 17

Overreach

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The ruling from the Court protects the Legislative body by showing that an override should not be avoided through creative timing nor by sitting on a veto until one chamber adjourns, nor any other loophole or “procedural gap.”

The “now” is that there should be no advantage taken of today’s rules. The Constitution is clear in the intent and stands above rules on this matter. While the rules are always changing and in-flux, that does not mean that positive legislation, which brought so many Montana’s together finally, should be sacrificed for political games, that undermine the work we do collectively.

The Courts preserved the Legislator’s ability to weigh in on the governor’s action. We legislators have taken an oath of office to protect and defend the Constitution and discharge the duties of our office with fidelity. Refusing to partake in the duties of a legislator does not preserve the separation of powers doctrine, and it most certainly doesn’t benefit the citizens of Montana.

Do not make SB 442 the sacrificial lamb of the 68th Montana Legislative session. I am asking you to vote with me and choose our people over the political games that get played. Please vote on the override and send your ballot in.

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Montana’s future is at risk

As of the writing of this guest editorial, there has been a 30 percent decrease in FAFSA submissions by students and their parents across the United States compared to last year. In Montana, the decline is also substantial at 25 percent.

Valley Views

What is FAFSA and why is it important? FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and students must complete it prior to applying for federal grants, work-study, and loans. Colleges and universities use student FAFSA data to determine their federal aid eligibility. It is administered by the U.S. Department of Education, which provides more than $150 billion in student aid each year. To apply for federal student aid, students need to complete the FAFSA at: studentaid.gov/fafsa.

students and their parents to consider and decide on their college options.

There is Good News

Dr.. John Cech President of Carroll College

The new FAFSA is truly more simple and easier to complete. Most students note it can be completed in 20 minutes or less, a significant improvement over the previous 108-question form. Carroll College has provided a website explaining how to complete the form at: carroll.edu/fafsa. However, the Education Department must process and return those forms in a more timely manner for this simplification to benefit students and parents. The process is underway, and financial aid packages are now starting to be distributed.

Is College Worth It?

Many colleges and universities use FAFSA data to help determine their own aid awards as well.

As a Nation, We Are Behind the Eight Ball

The U.S. Department of Education has been leading the implementation of a FAFSA simplification process which has been fraught with errors and setbacks. This has led to frustrations with prospective college students and their parents, high school counselors, and other important stakeholders. Extensive media coverage of these challenges may have prompted some students and their families to postpone filling out the FAFSA. In addition, these delays by the U.S. Department of Education have hindered the timely delivery of finalized FAFSA information to colleges and universities. This has limited the time available for

Lake

Marriages

YES! According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2022 data, college graduates with a bachelor’s degree had a median weekly income of $1,432, in contrast to the $853 earned by those with only a high school diploma. This means that college graduates earn 68% more than those who have only completed high school.

Our state and great nation depend on an educated citizenry. Most jobs, now and in the future, will require advanced training beyond high school. As a result, high school graduates should consider some form of postsecondary education whether it’s obtaining a two-year college degree or certificate, pursuing a four-year degree, or engaging in an apprenticeship. Consequently, to be eligible for financial aid for associate- or bachelor-level degrees, most students will be required to fill out a FAFSA.

The Stakes for Montana and our Nation

are High

We have just come through some challenging years in terms of both education and workforce due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Should enrollment in our state’s public and private colleges and universities suffer because of the U.S. Department of Education’s poorly executed FAFSA simplification efforts, we could see long-lasting effects on future earnings and workforce composition.

A Call to Action

I am writing this guest editorial not only as the President of Carroll College in Helena, Montana, but also as the Chair of the Student Aid Committee for the 1,000-member National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU). Please encourage all students who may be eligible for federal or institutional financial aid to complete their FAFSA forms immediately – TODAY! I am asking high school counselors, teachers, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and friends to encourage prospective college students to not delay.

Again, our future depends on an educated citizenry. Students’ futures are reliant on obtaining the necessary education to realize their goals. Should a student or family need assistance with the process, reach out to any college or university in Montana. Carroll College’s financial aid team is happy to answer questions, email: fao@carroll.edu or call 406-447-5425.

Dr. John E. Cech is President of Carroll College and Chair of the Student Aid Committee for the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. Cech previously served as Deputy Commissioner of Higher Education for the Montana University System (2011-2018).

County marriages/divorces for March

— Natallie Marie Torrez and Joseph Nathaniel Agliano

— Reuben A. Mathias and Phyllis W. Gray

— Amanda Lyn Schmidt and Kyle Stanley Issac

— Jacinta E. Chiefstick and Michael Lewis Koso

— Andrew Carl Anderson and Mikkie Rae Gleason

Divorces

— Mark Simpson and Angela Simpson

— William C. Moore and Caitlin J. Moore

— Jake Brashear and Shayne M. Brashear

— Joshua C. Peterson and Jordin M. Peterson (Maki restored)

— John G. Roehl and Karen M. Roehl

Where did all the fiscal conservatives go?

In 2022, the people of Montana elected Republican supermajorities to both chambers of the Montana Legislature. Even though the people of Montana elected large majorities of Republicans, the Republicans elected to the Legislature did not always act like conservatives. Instead, many Republicans participated in a spending spree, trying to spend as much money as possible. With so many Republicans in the 2023 Legislature,

the real question is where did all the fiscal conservatives go?

Scott Sales, former President of MT Senate

When I served in the Legislature, the Republican Party fought for fiscal conservative principles. Even if we did not win every battle, we certainly had a majority in our party willing to fight against tax and spend policies, government subsidies, and more government programs. Sadly, those days are gone. In the last legislative session, a large number of Republicans preferred to team

up with Democrats to spend millions on unnecessary government programs.

This new dynamic is best exemplified by looking at SB 442. SB 442 takes marijuana tax money and allocates it to several new government programs including a new road maintenance program for counties which do not allow the sale of marijuana. When the people of the Montana voted to allow the sale of marijuana, the deal was straightforward – each county gets to decide if see page 14

Kindness makes us all stronger

When was the last time someone was kind to you? Or you were kind to someone else? What were the ripple effects of those moments?

A few days ago, a colleague offered to help me meet a deadline since he had extra time and I was busy. It made me feel appreciated and supported, and eager to aid him in return. Also a few days ago, I wrote a “thinking of you” note to a friend going through a tough time. She was surprisingly grateful, which made the rest of my day feel lighter and more meaningful.

mine—the well-being and satisfaction chemicals in our brain—go up.

Peace Voice

Melinda Burrel Vice -chair of the National Association for Community Mediationl

Being kind helps us as individuals. It also makes our communities healthier. Kindness is contagious. One study showed this by giving participants a certain amount of money, having some of them receive a kind act, and then give part of their money to a stranger. Those who had received a kindness were more generous than those who hadn’t. They paid the kindness forward.

ings about people from the other political party.

So why don’t we do kind acts more often?

None of this would surprise scientists. The “science of kindness” finds that being kind to others not only makes us happier but also healthier. Literally. According to the Mayo Health Clinic, when we are kind, our blood pressure goes down and our serotonin and dopa -

conservatives

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it wants to sell marijuana, but if a county does not want to sell marijuana, the county does not get the benefit of marijuana taxes.

SB 442 is different. Under SB 442, every county gets a share of marijuana taxes. Nearly 28% of all marijuana

We’re so wired to respond to kindness that we don’t even have to actually do it. We become more generous if we just think about doing something kind, or if we see another person do a kindness. This even works in polarized situations. Another study found that thinking about kindness (“befriending meditation”) can reduce our negative feel -

tax revenue for county road maintenance will go to counties which do not allow the sale of marijuana. Instead of using marijuana taxes to do something like pay down property taxes, marijuana tax revenue from counties like Yellowstone County, where they allow the sale of marijuana, will be used to subsidize road main -

We tend to underestimate exactly how meaningful it will be for the other person when we are kind. We’re shy. We can get over this. We can treat kindness like a muscle, practicing and strengthening our ability. An Oxford University study showed that doing a kind action every day for seven days increased people’s happiness. The more kind acts participants did, the happier they were, regardless of whether the kindness was towards, family, friends, strangers, or themselves.

Better yet, we can treat kindness as a mentality rather than a sequence of actions. We can think about how we can live more compassionately, more patiently, more generously with each other and ourselves. challenge? Kindness. org and the Random

tenance activities in counties like Phillips County, which does not.

The simple reality is that SB 442 is just another tax and spend, subsidy program. Under SB 442, marijuana tax revenue is being taken from places which suffer the consequences of marijuana sales and gives it to places which do not suffer any of the

Acts of Kindness Foundation have ideas. Gather your family, a work or sports team, or a book club. Set a goal for numbers of acts of kindness for the week. Reach out to someone who might be lonely or down, hold your tongue instead of making a snarky remark, compliment someone you see on the street, pick up a piece of litter, leave a generous tip.

Then talk about how it made you feel. Did you feel more connected? Satisfied? Lighter? Did you start to identify more opportunities for kindness? Can kindness become our mindset?

Melinda Burrell, PhD, syndicated by PeaceVoice, is a former humanitarian aid worker and now trains on the neuroscience of communication and conflict. She is vice-chair of the National Association for Community Mediation, which offers resources for community approaches to difficult issues.

burdens of marijuana. Whether you like marijuana or not, it has real impacts on law enforcement and social services. The places which suffer the burden of marijuana sales should be the places which experience the benefit of marijuana tax revenue.

The Governor wisely decided to veto SB 442; however, many

Ordinance 44D: Bird Hunting, Fishing and Recreation Regulation changes for CSKT members approved

News from Information & Education Program Manager Stephan Gillin

FLATHEAD RESERVATION — The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes announce that Tribal Council has approved the CSKT Member Regulations for the March 1, 2024, to Feb. 28, 2025, Hunting, Fishing and Recreation Regulations. The Public Comment Period took place from Thursday, Feb. 1, through Friday, March 1, 2024. A public hearing was held Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, from 4-5 p.m. Public comments were received through mail, meetings and email address posted on press releases. We thank everyone who submitted comments.

The approved Regulations went into effect on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Please contact the permit office for a full set of 2024-2025 Hunting, Fishing and Recreation Regulations for members and the annual supplemental booklets. Regulation proposals included provisions to minimize the spread of wildlife diseases and the spread of aquatic invasive species. These included a harvest season on American bullfrogs, restrictions for Lick Cave to minimize the potential spread of white nose syndrome to bats, aquatic invasive species prevention and chronic wasting disease reporting.

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Republicans and several special interest groups are pushing to override the veto. This crossover coalition is pushing to grow government at the expense of taxpayers. The conservative vote is to uphold the veto. The liberal vote is to override it. In a few weeks, we will find out who made the conservative vote and who made the

liberal vote. If you are a conservative, please use this information to guide your vote in the Republican primary. No fiscal conservative should vote to override SB 442.

Scott Sales is the former President of the Montana Senate, Speaker of the House and candidate for House District 68.

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‘Rock Hounding’ program is April 10

News from Mallory Witham, asst. director North Lake County Public Library

POLSON — The Shared Catalog Mobile App has been restored for the North Lake County Public Library. You can now search the catalog on your mobile device.

On Wednesday, April 10, the Montana Virtual Network (MLN) Program will provide via Zoom, “Rock Hounding with Neil Maier,” president of the Hellgate Mineral Society. You must register to get the link to this program. Register at: https://bit. ly/Rockhounding. This program is free and open to all. Maier will dish out all the dirt on rockhounding in Montana. From seasoned mineral masters to new rockhounding recruits, he will fascinate you with his adventures, complete with pictures of his abundant finds. He will discuss the best tools, safety tips and rockhounding hotspots.

On Saturday, April 13, from 1-3 p.m. the Lake County Conservation

District will partner with the library to hold a Seed Giveaway and Educational Program. At 1:15 p.m. Beth Waterbury will talk about “Monarchs & Milkweed.” At 2:15 p.m. a discussion about basic gardening and pollinators will take place followed by the seed giveaway.

On Tuesday, April 16, from 2-3 p.m. at the library, you can learn expert strategies to optimize your digital work-

hunting, rec changes approved from page 14

Tribal Fisheries proposal to remove the harvest limit on brown trout and rainbow trout for the Flathead and Jocko Rivers was approved. Catch and release of bull trout and westslope cutthroat trout is still in effect.

Antlered bull moose hunting season was approved for Aug. 1, 2024, through

space, boost productivity and fortify your security with a technology class entitled, “Computer File Management.”

Thursday, April 18, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the library, you are welcome to donate up to two boxes of books. Please refer to the Materials Donation Policy on the library’s website for more information. The third Thursday of each month is “Donation Day.”

March 31, 2025. Off-reservation wild bison hunting and wolf harvest will be summarized in the 44D Member Regulations and specific information will be available in the annual supplemental booklets handed out with permits.

For more information, please contact Sattie Fisher, DFWRC Permit Agent at: Sattie.fisher@cskt.org at 406-883-2888 ext. 7227 or recpermits@cskt.org or go to the CSKT Permit office, 406 Sixth Ave. E, Polson, Montana 59860.

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Neil Maier will present “Rock Hounding” on Wednesday, April 10, via Zoom.

CSKT Tribal member Bob Gauthier honored for lifetime of leadership

News from Gwen Lankford, CSKT Executive Communications

PABLO — On March 25, 2024, during the annual meeting of the United Native American Housing Association (UNAHA) in Denver, Colorado, CSKT Tribal Member Bob Gauthier will be honored for his lifetime of achievements regarding Native American housing throughout Indian Country.

“The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are proud to be part of honoring Mr. Gauthier,” said CSKT Council Chairman Michael Dolson. “Our Tribes, and all of Indian Country, have benefitted greatly from his work and legacy over the course of his life, and this tribute to Bob and his work are well-deserved.”

In 1983, Bob Gauthier was hired as the Salish and Kootenai Housing Authority (SKHA) Executive Director, and during his tenure, Bob quickly made significant changes to the development and operation of the SKHA.  Bob’s philosophy of, “If it doesn’t say you can’t do it, it means you can,” began as he took the torch and continued until he passed it on to his successor, Jason Adams, in 2003.

During his twenty years at the helm of SKHA, Bob participated and led improvements for housing needs at Flathead, including the construction of over 300 new housing units; building a high-quality maintenance department at SKHA; increasing SKHA staff from about ten to 80; designing and building three new SKHA offices; and successfully applying for, and building, forty Family Self-Sufficiency units for Salish

Kootenai College.

In 1985, under a CSKT tribal reorganization effort, Bob led the process of blending Housing Improvement Program (HIP), LIEAP, and Indian Sanitation Facilities Act funding together, in addition to bringing all the CSKT Community Water and Wastewater Systems under SKHA management.

Over the years, one aspect of Bob’s enduring leadership is the importance and effort he has always placed on supporting and mentoring up-and-coming housing leaders, including the SKHA management team, from his days at SKHA, and that included Carolyn Weivoda, Ron Trahan, Carrie Irvine, Al Sloan, Jason Adams, and Ruby Vanderburg. All were Certified Indian Housing Managers, and Bob is the first to declare that most of the things accounted for during his time at SKHA would not have happened without this group.

Additional highlights from his time at SKHA include applying for and building the Felsman Addition, the first-inthe-nation rent-to-own Low Income Housing Tax Credit project consisting of twenty single-family homes; twenty more units of rent-to-own units for Ktunaxa Community Development Corporation in Elmo; working with funding sources to install radio telemetry program to assist community water and wastewater systems in an effort to improve services to tribal members while lowering costs.

Bob spearheaded many firsts for CSKT as well, creating Flathead Finance Program, the first home ownership program in HUD Region Eight; and as

the CSKT Economic Development Director, from 2003 through 2006, he was an integral part of the tribal committee to found Eagle Bank— serving as the first Board Chair at Eagle Bank for six years. Today Eagle Bank holds $133 million in assets.

National recognition and the impacts of Bob’s efforts include being part of a team in 1985 that blended Northern Plains Housing Association and the Dakota Territories Housing Association, creating the United Native American Housing Association (UNAHA). He served as the first chairman, and now as administrator in 2024; he’s was a committee member of the National American Indian Housing Council that created AMERIND; he was appointed by HUD to the secretary’s committee that produced regulations for the 1937 Housing Act including the Mutual Help Program in 1988 while also serving on various other national and notable committees such as chairing the Title II Affordable Housing Committee of the Negotiated Rule Making Committee in 1998; the Seattle Federal Home Loan Bank Board; the National CDFI Advisory Board for the US Treasury; and appointment to the Montana Board of Housing from 2003 to 2019.

But one of the most important aspects of Bob’s legacy, is his 1992 appointment, to the National Commission on American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Housing, where he served as Chairman, and then issued a report to the United States Congress entitled, “A Blueprint for Change.”  In this report, fifty

critical recommendations were made to Congress to improve housing for Native Americans, and it became the core of the new law, the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination act of 1996.

With this Act, across Indian Country, tribes have finally been able to exercise self-determination in ways that were more beneficial and aligned for Indigenous communities across the nation, especially here at home on the Flathead Reservation.

“At CSKT, we are proud of Bob, and appreciate the effort and trailblazing he executed for our Tribes and for all of Indian Country,” said Dolson. “We know that without his leadership, the critical need for housing in many tribal communities across America would not be as healthy or meaningful. We congratulate Bob for this acknowledgement of a lifetime of hard work and dedication to the needs of so many.”

Lastly, one other important enterprise that many in the community remember fondly, and would be remiss if not mentioned and acknowledged, is the Gauthier Steak and Seafood Restaurant in Polson, where Bob helped lead as part of a family business.

“I remember Bob saying that one thing you could count on if you were privileged enough to dine at Gauthier’s Steak and Seafood, was that they had very good soup,” said Dolson. “Every time I ate at his family’s restaurant, the service and the food were always excellent … another tribute to Bob and his family and how they provided so much for our community over the years.”

Join free

Buttercup Run

ARLEE — Friends of Arlee School, Inc. is teaming up with CSKT Tribal health to continue the muchloved Buttercup Run. This year will be a transition year as the baton is being passed to CSKT Tribal Health. The timed race will be back in 2025 and it will still benefit the same great cause.

The 1-mile, 5-K, 10-K Free Fun Run will begin at 10 a.m. at the Arlee Community Fitness Center. Register at: forms.office. com/r/hTTmgMPLv5

Cruisers offer $500 scholarship

News from Shelley Cordis, Mission Valley Cruisers

MISSION VALLEY

— The Mission Valley Cruisers are offering a $500 scholarship to any Lake County senior student that is planning on attending college/ trade school with the emphasis on automotive, design, welding, painting, etc. The new deadline is April 30, with the award being given in May. Applications are at your school’s guidance counselor/ scholarship director’s office, or you can contact Shelly at 406-676-5007 for details.

seniors

Ronan

By Donna Daniels for the Valley Journal

RONAN — The Mission Valley Senior Center is located across from St. Luke’s Hospital. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities.

Our menu:

— Wednesday, April 3: Stroganoff, salad, dessert

— Friday, April 5: meat loaf, salad, dessert

— Monday, April 8: ham, beans, corn Bread salad, dessert

— Wednesday, April 10: brunch, salad, dessert

— Don’t forget our Sunday roast pork dinner is planned for April 14 from noon–2 p.m.

AARP tax people are done working in Ronan.

If you still need your taxes done, you can take them to the Polson Senior Citizens Center on Monday or Thursday. Call 406-8334735 for an appointment.

Pinochle is played on Mondays from 1:30-4 p.m.

If you need Ensure, we have it. Have your doctor send us a prescription and we can fill it. We have Ensure Plus for $19.61 for a case of 24 and Ensure High Protein for $38.52 for a case of 12.

Dues cost $10 per person and are due for 2024.

The Mission Valley Senior Center is available for renting for your events. Call us if you are having an event and need a location to have it.

We also have a pool table available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Come join the fun.

Everyone is welcome to join our meals, no matter what age you are. We ask for a $7 donation for our Monday, Wednesday, and Friday meals and $10 for our Sunday meal.

If you would like a meal delivered to your business just call us by 10 a.m. Also, we will gladly send you a menu if requested.

Polson

By Pete Mangels for the Valley Journal

POLSON — This is National Volunteer Month. We will recognize and celebrate the contributions of volunteers who have either formerly or currently serve at our Polson Senior Center. Help us add to our current list. If you, or someone you know, has volunteered at the center in past years, have them call us with their name, phone contact, and any information they have about their service. This would include

former board members, drivers, commodities helpers, activities leaders, instructors or any others who have shared their time and talents. Celebrations will be at lunch time during the fourth week of April.

April 15 is Tax Day. Tax assistance is available at the senior center on Mondays and Thursdays until then. Call Us for an appointment time.

Applications are now being accepted for a director for nutrition, starting ASAP. Full or part-time. Pick up application and job description at the center. Some cooking experience and office skills preferred.

Activities:

— Save on your auto insurance with the newest AARP Safe Driver Course available on April 23 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with a lunch break. Registration is $25 or $20 for AARP members. Sign up for this valuable four-hour videoassisted course presented by a trained group leader. No test.

— Wood Carving for beginners: Wednesdays/ Fridays at 1 p.m. Join any

week.

— Bowling: Tuesdays at 1 p.m., lane fee - $13, open group, skip a week ok.

Bridge: Inquire at the center.

— Memory Café, (dementia support group): first Tuesday of each month, 1-3 p.m., snacks and fun

— VA Rep.: first Friday and third Tuesday of each month, walk-ins ok

— Bingo: Bingo Friday Night (6:30 p.m. start); doors open at 6 p.m., $100 blackout; “Playing Card” bingo first and third Wednesday of each month

— Exercise: sitting or standing, M-W-F, 10:30–11:30 a.m., video-assisted

guidance

— Pinochle: Thursdays

noon-3 p.m.

— Pool: open table from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

MENU (subject to change): A suggested donation of $5 is asked for your meal to help support the Nutrition Program. We serve lunch from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., sit-down or take-out; call before 10 a.m. for delivery or grabn-go

— Thursday, April 4: oven baked stew, roll, pasta salad, pineapple upside down cake

— Friday, April 5: hash brown bake, sausage, Halo oranges, pea/cheese salad, vanilla pudding

— Monday, April 8: ham and wild rice soup, roll, fruit salad, brownie

— Tuesday, April 9: chicken enchiladas, stir-fry vegetables, Mexican rice, fruit salad, chocolate pudding

— Wednesday, April

10: Salisbury steak, space baked potato, creamed peas, orange Jell-O, peanut butter bars

— Thursday, April 11: pork chops, whipped potatoes and gravy, beets, green salad, orange cake

— Friday, April 12: corned beef hash, hardboiled egg, veggies in Jell-O, apple rings, cookie

We are located at 504 Third Ave. E; 8 a.m.–3 p.m. weekdays.

• Application to be completed at CS&KT Division of Fire – CANNOT TAKE OUT OF OFFICE.

(Application will take Approximately 45 minutes to complete)

• Applicant must provide 2 forms of Identification to start application process.

Polson tennis

BOB GUNDERSON PHOTOS

The defending Polson Pirates state champion tennis team and runner up Lady Pirates opened the 2024 season at home on Saturday, March 30 against Stevensville. Torrin Ellis, pictured above, is ranked number one in singles.

Julia Barnard, singles

Ruger Ellis, doubles

Summer Newman, singles

births

Raelynn Charlo

RONAN — Raelynn

great-grandparents are Dale and Faye Morgan.

Ruby Hughes

Wayde Stevens

Viola Charlo was born on March 23, 2024, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center in Ronan. She measured 7 pounds and 1 ounce and 20 inches long. Parents are Lorelie Couture and Jonathon Charlo of Polson. Maternal grandmother is Virginia Charlo of Missoula. Raelynn joins siblings, Benito, Darius, SXwPlstewé, Mali-Useli, and Tahnee.

Elaina Morgan

POLSON — Hayden and Lincoln are proud to announce arrival of their baby sister, Elaina Dayle Morgan. Elaina was born March 12, 2024, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. She was 21 inches long and weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces. Elaina’s parents are Micaela McCrea and Josh Morgan of Polson. Elaina’s maternal grandparents are Dennis and Devon McCrea. Maternal great-grandparents are Marc and Lucille Johnson. Paternal grandparents are Amy and Jesse Castlio. Paternal

Milo Brave Rock

POLSON — Milo Storm Brave Rock was born March 14, 2024, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. He was 19.5 inches long and weighed 7 pounds. Milo’s parents are Mia Nicole and Shawncee Storm Brave Rock of Polson. Milo’s maternal grandparents are Manuel and Rhonda Armijo. Maternal great-grandmother is Dorinda Buck. Paternal grandparents are Gene Brave Rock and Anne Vanderburg. Paternal great-grandparents are Mike Weasel Head and Wanda Hind Bull, and George and Myrna Vanderburg.

POLSON — Ruby Evelyn Hughes was born March 14, 2024, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. She was 19.5 inches long and weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces. Ruby’s parents are Brenna and Shane Hughes of Dixon. Ruby’s maternal grandparents are Rod and Martha Hyvonen. Maternal great-grand-parents are the late Ray and Ruby Hyvonen. Paternal grandparents are Guy and Lori Hughes. Paternal great-grandmother is Evelyn Hacker.

POLSON — Chenoa, Shaniyah, and Shaelee are excited to announce the arrival of their little brother, Wayde Qepcnux Stevens. Wayde was born on March 10, 2024, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. He was 21 inches long and weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce. Wayde’s par-

ents are Jocelyn and W. Kenny Stevens of Ronan. Wayde’s maternal grandparents are John and Glenda Stevens.

Maternal great-grandparents are Antoinette “Toni” Stevens, Michael McCrea Sr., Nancy “Bear” Sherwood, Anthony “Injun” Plant. Paternal grandparents are Madeline “Pebbles”

Weaselhead and Wayde Edward Stevens. Paternal great-grandparents are Charlotte Ortley, Ernest Stevens, and Joseph and Madeline Weaselhead.

Ruby Szmergalski

POLSON — Rose and Robert are excited to announce the arrival of their baby sister, Ruby Dawn Szmergalski. Ruby was born on March 6, 2024, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. She was 19.25 inches long and weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces. Ruby’s parents are Sarah and Raymond Szmergalski of Niarada. Ruby’s maternal grandparents are Heather and J.D. Southern. Her paternal grandparents are Ron and Deb Szmergalski.

Ruby Hughes Wayde Stevens

Raelynn Charlo

obituaries

Shelly Sharbono

POLSON —Shelly

Rae Sharbono, age 66, of Roundup, Montana, passed away on Dec. 21, 2023.

Shelly had been fighting the battle of lung cancer for over two years. She passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord, with family at her side. She lived in Roundup next door to family and a community she’d quickly come to love and become a part of. Even through those tough years she touched many lives and brought joy to many. She was selfless with her baking, giving, storytelling and laughing, and she will be missed by many.

Shelly was born on Jan. 14, 1957, in Blythe, California, to Harley and Ramona Burnett.

Shelly married Eddie M. Sharbono on Dec. 16, 1989. They were married 34 years.

Shelly worked at 4’Bs Restaurant, taught school after graduating from the University of Montana, and at Jore’s Inc., from

where she retired.

Most of all, she loved her family and her Heavenly Father, and in her waking hours neither was far from her heart and mind. She also loved animals. One of her favorites in recent years was her milk cow Mable.

While living in Polson she built a life around horses, appaloosas in particular, and for many years showed and bred her prize stud, Toppy. She and Eddie raised five kids living between Polson and Charlo. They attended all the sports and school activities.

Shelly is survived by her husband, Eddie; daughter, Denae; sons, Dwayne (Bobbie), Caleb, Jacob (Michelle), and Josh (Deidre); along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her older brother, Dirk (Janet); her younger brother, Daniel (Rhonda); her sister, Wanda (Mike); her mother-in-law, Val Sharbono; and sister-in-law, Valoree Wolfe, and many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the New

Life Church in Polson at 1 p.m. on April 13, 2024.

Willard Nelson

CHARLO — On March 16, 2024, our wonderful father, Willard Carroll Nelson, age 79, and Carmen’s loving husband, went into God’s embrace. He was an extremely caring person and a great storyteller and a loyal friend. Many

evenings were spent listening to him tell stories about his mischievous childhood. Who needed stories in books when we had Dad? He had a strong work ethic, that he lovingly passed down to us and many of our friends. Our family is rich in love and laughter, due to the example that our parents showed us every day.

Dad was born in Billings on Aug. 2, 1944. His family moved back and forth between Arkansas and Montana over the years. On one move to Arkansas, he met the Willard Nelson

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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.

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love of his life, Carmen, and they had 60 years of love and adventures together. You only had to look at the two of them together to witness true love. During those years they brought three children into the world: William (Leslie) Nelson, Tammy (Mike) Krahn, and Vaun (Tony) Collier. This union also resulted in five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren (with one more on the way).

Dad loved entertaining all of us with his stories and practical jokes, which made the time in the milk barn much more enjoyable.

Over the years he had several jobs, but dairy farming was what he was most known for. He was dedicated to finding ways to improve the farm and the lives of his family.

We love you Daddy and will miss you always.

A memorial service will be held at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship on April 13, 2024, at 11 a.m., 207 Eisenhower St. SW, in Ronan. Messages of condolences may be shared with the family online at: www.shriderthompson. com.

Arrangements are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home. vj

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Wednesday, April 3

Climate storytelling event planned

CHARLO — On Wednesday, April 3, at 7 p.m., the Mission Valley United Methodist Church, Highway 93, top of Post Creek Hill, will host Winona Bateman, director at Families for a Livable Climate. She will make a presentation on climate change. The event will begin with a potluck at 6 p.m. Winona Bateman has been facilitating conversations about climate change over the past few years with her organization, Families for a Livable Climate. For more information, please call the Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition at 406-203-2179.

Learn to meditate

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes.  Please join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays, for an online meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku, including meditation instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom. The classes will be each Wednesday from 6-7:30 pm, Mountain Time. We will cultivate and deepen our centering skills and meditation practice during the class.  Please join us and take advantage of this opportunity. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.

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Monday, April 8

Mother Goose program held at library

POLSON — If it’s Monday that means it’s time for Mother Goose at the Lake County Public Library beginning at 9:15 a.m. Mother

Goose is geared toward ages 0 to 3, but all are welcome. We encourage parents and caregivers to participate with their children for this early learning time.

Arlee CDC hosts more Instant Pot classes

ARLEE — Due to

to May 20, with April 22 off. Attend all six classes and take home a free instant pot! To sign up, call 406-883-2865. These classes are sponsored by the SNAP program through the MSU Extension Office. For more information, see the Arlee CDC website at: arleecdc.org.

Tuesday, April 9

The Montana Dinosaur Trail: A guided tour of the unofficial dinosaur state

KALISPELL — On

Tuesday, April 9, from 6-8 p.m., Montana Dinosaur Trail enthusiast, Sheena Istre, will present, “Did you know that Montana has a dinosaur trail?” Everyone has heard of or visited the Museum of the Rockies, but that is only the tip of the iceberg for Montana’s dino-destinations.

Come learn about all the 14 stops and the amazing animals you’ll meet along the way.

popular demand, the Arlee Community Development Corporation is hosting a second series of six free Instant Pot cooking classes. Learn how to use an instant pot to create heathy, budget-friendly dinners the whole family will enjoy. Classes will be held Mondays, 12 to 1:30 p.m. from April 8

Learn about the T-Rex, Gorgosaurus, Maiasaura, Albertosaurus and more, as you move across the Big Sky state and uncover fascinating facts about the geology, recent discoveries and how you can experience Montana’s paleontology treasures yourself.

For more information about FVCC’s Continuing Education spring class offerings, visit fvcc. edu/ContinuingEducation.

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MARTY HENSEL PHOTO

With branches reaching skyward, a lone tree’s dark silhouette matches the moody grey sky.

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Wednesday,

April 10

Learn to meditate

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes. Please join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays, for an online meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku, including meditation instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom. The classes will be each Wednesday from 6-7:30 pm.

For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847721-0665 .

Tobacco Prevention presentation provided

PABLO — The Johnny Arlee and Victor Charlo Theater on the campus of SKC will be the site of a free presentation for SKC students, staff and the community.

The event takes place on Wednesday, April 10 at 6 p.m. The presenter will be Daniel Amen who will talk about his journey leading up to and following a double-lung transplant due to a vaping related injury at age 16.

Virtual rockhounding program offered

ZOOM — The MLN Virtual Programming Series will present “Rockhounding” with Neil Maier from the Hellgate Mineral Society. You can register at: https://bit.ly/ Rockhounding.

Thursday, April 11

Join Story Time at the library

POLSON — Story Time begins at 10 a.m. at the North Lake County Public Library. Guest speaker Havilah Burton will discuss food during this session. Story Time is geared toward kindergarten readiness, ages 3-5, but everyone is welcome. We read books, make crafts, and play games. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join in this interactive program.

CSKT Ag Producer Summit held in Polson

POLSON — On Thursday, April 11, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, the CSKT Producer Summit will take place. Registration is required by April 5. Topics include: regenerative grazing practices, irrigation efficiency options, alternative forages

for feeding and more. For more information call Patrick Mangan, at MSU Extension office at 406210-9843 or go to: forms. gle/yHH1N5waNMHpiepH6.

Tuesday, April 16

Training held on responding to sexual assault

PABLO — On Tuesday, April 16, at Salish Kootenai College from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. “Responding to Sexual Assault: A Community Training” will take place. This training is for criminal justice and community agencies who work with, serve, and provide services to victims of sexual assault. Online registration at: https://forms.office. com/g/LFXii2ardr or visit: dojmt.gov.

For more information contact MaryAnderson@ mt.gov or call 406-4445296.

Wednesday, April 17

Learn to meditate

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes on Wednesdays, with an online meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku via Zoom. The classes will be each Wednesday from 6-7:30 pm.

For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847721-0665 .

Thursday, April 18

Donate Books at the library

POLSON— Book Donation Day has arrived. You are welcome to bring donations that day from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. There is a limit of two boxes at a time. Our Friends of the Library have taken over management of our donation program and have set the

third Thursday of each month as “Donation Day.”

Please refer to our Materials Donation Policy on our website for more information.

Come to the ‘Navigating the Road to Life Transition Fair’

POLSON — On

Thursday, April 18, from 8:30-2 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club this event is to bring together anyone who has a disability, is a guardian/caretaker, and the agencies who serve them. This is open to students, parents, community, agencies, colleges and more.

For registration and further information email Kris Kelly at:kkelly@polson.k12.mt.us or 406-8836351 x 206.

Friday, April 19

Fun to be had at 32nd annual Cowboy Ball

POLSON — No-host cocktails and a silent auction begin at 5:30 on Friday, April 19, to start off the annual Cowboy Ball. A prime rib dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. along with a live auction at 7:30 p.m. The evening ends with dancing to sho down following the live auction. For donations and information call 406-8831100. Tickets are $75 each and sold at 219 Main in Polson, Muley Bluz in Ronan, from any fair board member or Mission Mountain Meadows Resort at Lake Mary Ronan.

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WANTED TO BUY: Old Car, Truck, Motorcycle, also old signs and license plates, gas station items or dealership items. Call 406-2708630 any time.

Employment

Help wanted

DENTAL ASSISTANT 1 OR MORE POSITIONS TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (POLSON)

The successful applicant must have a Certificate of Completion in a Dental Assistant Training Program and/or an AA in a recognized Dental Assistant training Program and/ or 3 years’ experience. Valid driver’s license. All applicants must submit a Tribal application, 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 $16.72 - $19.22 per hour, 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, April 11, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. (MST)

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.

STAFF SCIENTIST (CONTRACT POSITION) TRIBAL LEGAL DEPARTMENT

The successful applicant must have a Master’s degree and five (5) years’ experience working in the field. Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, outlook, teams, zoom, and access. Must possess excellent data management skills. Must possess strong organizational skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the supervisor, other CSKT employees, and the general public. Ability to work under stressful conditions using good judgement in difficult situations. Ability to work with confidential and classified information. All applicants are required to submit a Tribal application, copies of relevant transcripts and/or certificates to the Personnel Department. Salary is $34.07 to $39.16 per hour plus benefits. To apply, contact Personnel at 406.675.2700 ext.1040. Closing date: Thursday, April 18, 2024 @ 5:30 p.m. 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.

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER. HEALTH COACH

TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Location Negotiable

The successful applicant must possess at least a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field (e.g., nutrition, psychology, nursing, health promotion, etc). Active certification as a Lifestyle Coach, Health Coach, or related certification (National Society of Health Coaches, National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching, International Coach Federation, etc). 1+ years’ experience coaching patients with chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes,

hypertension, obesity, autoimmune conditions, or digestive disorders), one-on-one or a group setting. Wellcoaches Lifestyle Medicine Coach Certification within 6 months of hire. Current BLS certification is required. Must have valid Montana State 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 $23.83 - $27.39 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, April 18, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. (MST) CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.

PRESCRIBED FIRE & FUELS SPECIALIST (FORESTER)

TRIBAL FORESTRY –DIVISION OF FIRE

The qualified applicant must possess a Bachelor’s degree with major study in forestry, range management, agriculture, or a natural resources subject-matter field directly related to the position. Two (2) years of specialized experience as a Prescribed Fire and Fuels Technician, and/ or Forestry Technician, and/ or Forestry Technician (Fire/ Fuels), or higher graded

position that provides the applicant with knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform duties of the position. Red card qualifications as a Firing Boss (FIRB) trainee. Must meet FIRB full qualifications within two (2) years of hire. Red card qualifications as a Single Resource Boss (CRWB, ENGB, HEQB, FELB) and an Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5). Possession of a valid State of Montana driver’s license is required for vehicle operation. Driving duties conducted with a valid State of Montana driver’s license require BIA/Northwest Regional Office “Safe Driver Approval” and employee adherence to all responsibilities under the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Motor Vehicle Policy. Prior wildland firefighting experience on the fireline, as gained by substantial service in a primary/ rigorous firefighter position, or equivalent experience outside the Tribal government is a

MANDATORY PREREQUISIT

to qualify for this position. Must continuously meet the requirements for the Interagency Incident Qualifications System (IQCS) as an Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) and a Single Resource Boss (CRWB, ENGB, HEQB, FELB) and qualify for the Firing Boss (FIRB) trainee, obtaining and maintaining full qualification as FIRB within two (2) years of hire. Must meet the Department of Interior federal Interagency Wildland Firefighter Medical Qualification Standards for arduous duty wildland firefighting. Salary $30.14 per hour including benefits. To request an application please contact the Personnel office @ 406.675.2700, ext. 1040, or visit the csktribes.org website. Closing date will be Thursday, April 18, 2024 @ 5:30 p.m. 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 pre-hire drug test.

CSKT IS A TRIBAL PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - FINANCE DIVISION OF FIRE

The qualified applicant must possess a high school diploma (or equivalent), required. three (3) or more years’ work experience in a similar, or increasingly responsible position is required. Ninety (90) days of fire suppression experience required in the first twelve (12) months of hire. Qualified Ordering Manager (ORDM) within twenty-four (24) months of hire. Post high school education, training, and experience in fiscal management, supervision, economic analysis, and contract administration are highly desired. Must maintain a valid Montana State driver’s license for vehicle operation. This position is subject to pre-hire drug testing, condition of hire requirements under the Tribal Drug and Alcohol Policy. Once qualified maintain currency as a PTRC and ORDM. 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 pre-hire drug test. Salary is $30.14 per hour including benefits. To request an application please contact the Personnel office @ 406.675.2700, ext. 1040, or visit the csktribes.org website. Closing date will be Thursday, April 11, 2024 @ 5:30 p.m.

CSKT IS A TRIBAL PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.

CUSTODIAN - FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT PABLO, MT

This position is an integral part of the Facilities & Maintenance Department and consists of work to provide technical and skilled custodial, grounds, and maintenance functions in and around CSKT Facilities’ offices, buildings, and surrounding areas. This position is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary and safe environment throughout assigned Tribal Facilities. The successful applicant must possess a valid State driver’s license with no alcohol related

convictions for the last three (3) years. Must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License if requested. One (1) to two (2) years’ experience in cleaning chemicals and their proper uses, with ability to obtain professional/ commercial experience through three (3) months of training. One (1) to two (2) years’ experience in the operation of specialized equipment. Knowledge in effective cleaning and sanitizing techniques. Knowledge in basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical. Skilled in the mixing of cleaning chemicals. Skilled in the handling of hazardous waste. FAILURE TO SUBMIT

ALL OF

THE INFORMATION BELOW WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION DURING THE SCREENING PROCESS.

All applicants are required to submit a Tribal employment application, copies of relevant transcripts and/or certificates, copy of a valid State driver’s license, 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 six (6) month probationary period. Salary is $13.10 to $15.05 per hour, plus benefits. To apply, contact Tribal Personnel at 406.675.2700 Ext. 1040. Tribal applications are also available online at csktribes.org. Closing date will be Thursday, April 18th, 2024 @ 5:30 p.m.

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.

COMMUNICATIONS

DIRECTOR - TRIBAL ADMINISTRATION - Pablo

The successful applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, advertising, journalism is desired or 5+ years of business management, communications, and see page 25

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marketing experience. At least five years of experience in communications, marketing, advertising, or public relations, including strategic planning and business development. Experience with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and all its entities. Excellent verbal, writing and editing skills required. All applicants must submit a Tribal application (will not accept resume in place of the application), a copy of academic transcripts and certifications, 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 DISQUALIFICATION

DURING THE SCREENING PROCESS. This position 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, subject to random testing, and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary is $48.53$63.04 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, April 11, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. (MST) CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.

PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATOR (1 or more positions)

Polson, Ronan TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

community health, or health care setting. Documented experience providing education to individuals, families, and groups. Valid and unrestricted driver’s license. Heartsaver CPR or BLS within six months of hire. All applicants must submit a Tribal application, a copy of academic transcripts, certifications, proof of state licensure, 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 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, subject to random testing, and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary is $22.37 - $25.71 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, April 18, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. (MST)

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS COORDINATOR - TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Location Negotiable

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, April 18, 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)

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 $62.76 - $72.14 per hour, 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, April 11, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. (MST) CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.

Real Estate

Equal housing

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Public Notices

Legals

Legals

David J. HagEstad, Esq.

Brien B. Birge, Esq.

HAGESTAD LAW GROUP, P.L.L.C.

2721 Connery Way Missoula, Montana 59808

Telephone: (406) 203-9303

Facsimile: (406) 888-6040

E-Mail: david@hagestadlaw.com

E-Mail: brien@hagestadlaw.com

Attorneys for Successor Trustee, Sheri Ann Scherrer a/k/a Sheri Ann Todd

In the Matter of the Estate of: ANNA LEE PURDY (SCHERRER), Decedent.

April 3, 10 and 17, 2024 MNAXLP

Ms. Lyn Fricker

Clerk of District Court 106 4th Ave. E Polson, MT 59860 (406) 883-7254

The successful applicant must have an Associate’s Degree in a health related field with a minimum of two years’ working in a public health,

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

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 application, 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.

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 telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (For Publication)

Notice is given that Sheri Ann Scherrer a/k/a Sheri Ann Todd is Successor Trustee of the Anna Purdy (Scherrer) Irrevocable Trust Agreement dated December 6, 1991. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Successor Trustee at:

David J. HagEstad and Brien B. Birge

HAGESTAD LAW GROUP, P.L.L.C. 2721 Connery Way Missoula, MT 59808

DATED this 29th day of March, 2024.

HAGESTAD LAW GROUP, PLLC

Attorneys for Successor Trustee, Sheri Ann Scherrer

By /s/ David J. HagEstad

David J. HagEstad

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF: KRISTINE MICHELLE HANSON, KRISTINE MICHELLE HANSON, Petitioner.

DV-24-68

NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE

This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Kristine Michelle Hanson to Kris M. Hanson. The hearing will be on the 30th day of May, 2024 at 10 a.m. The hearing will be at the Lake Country Courthouse.

Date: March 27, 2024.

/s/ Lyn Fricker Clerk of District Court

April 3, 10 and 17, 2024 MNAXLP

John A. Mercer

TURNAGE MERCER & WALL, PLLP

Attorneys at Law 312 1st St E Polson, MT 59860 Telephone: 406-883-5367 jmercer@turnagemercerwall.com

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: LORI A. WHITACRE, Deceased.

Cause No.: DP-24-23

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

cont’d from pg. 24 see page 26

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/s/ Karyn Muise KARYN MUISE

Personal Representative Estate of LORI A. WHITACRE, Deceased.

March 20, 27 and April 3, 2024 MNAXLP

William P. Williams IV

FRENCH, GRAINEY & WILLIAMS, PLLC 324 Main SW Ronan, MT 59864

Telephone: (406) 676-4470

Attorney for Personal Representative bill@fgwilliamslaw.com

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN FREEBORN, Deceased.

CAUSE NO. DP-24-26

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate. All creditors of the decedent having claims against the decedent’s estate 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 as creditors of the decedent.

DATED this 12th day of March, 2024.

/s/ Gregg Doerfler

GREGG DOERFLER, Personal Representative

March 20, 27 and April 3, 2024 MNAXLP

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

Notice of the sale of real property which is secured by a Deed of Trust is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of the “Small Tract Financing Act of Montana” (Section 71-1-301, et seq., Montana Code Annotated).

THE NAME OF THE GRANTOR, TRUSTEE, THE BENEFICIARY IN THE DEED OF TRUST, ANY OF THE SUCCESSOR(S) IN INTER- EST TO THE BENEFICIARY, AND ANY SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE(S) ARE:

Grantor: SEAN M. MILLIRON

Original Trustee: First American Title Company

Beneficiary: Ted Lee Tompkins

Successor Trustee: John A. Mercer

THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY COVERED BY THE TRUST INDENTURE IS: The real property and its appurtenances in Lake County, Montana, more particularly described as follows:

Lot 2A of The Amended Plat of Portions of Lots 1 and 2 and all of Lot 3, Block 8, BIG ARM VILLA SITE, a subdivision of Lake County, Montana, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder for Lake County, Montana.

RECORDING DATA: The follow- ing instruments and documents have been recorded in the Clerk and Recorder’s Office in Lake County, Montana on the date and with recording information as indicated:

Montana Trust Indenture: Dated November 2, 2018, recorded November 2, 2018 under Microfile No. 566210, records of Lake County, Montana.

Substitution of Trustee: Dated January 16, 2024, recorded January 17, 2024 under Microfile No. 609103,

A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed, must either be mailed to GREGG DOERFLER , the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o FRENCH, GRAINEY & WILLIAMS, PLLC, 324 Main SW, Ronan, MT 59864, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.

records of Lake County, Montana.

THE DEFAULT FOR WHICH THE FORECLOSURE IS MADE IS:

The nonpayment of all remaining balance due on the real property subject of the Note and Montana Trust Indenture, referred to above, which was due in full on November 2, 2023, including escrow fees, for a total amount owed as of January 24, 2024 of $130,443.57, plus nonpayment of the first half of 2023 Real Property Taxes of $961.01, plus interest and penalties after the date of this notice, making the total default for nonpayment $131,404.58, which sum includes principal, interest, past due real property taxes and escrow fees, but does not include interest and penalty on the past due real property taxes after the date of this notice, and costs of foreclosure, which will also have to be paid to cure the Default.

THE SUM OWING ON THE OBLIGATION SECURED BY THE MONTANA TRUST INDENTURE IS:

Principal plus Accrued Interest and Escrow Fees: $130,443.57 as of January 24, 2024.

Interest: At the rate of 5% per annum from January 24, 2024, until paid.

Others: Past due property taxes of $961.01 plus all unpaid balances, including interest and penalty on real property taxes, insurance, together with all necessary expenses which

may be incurred in collection, including a reasonable attorney’s fee and all costs, fees, and expenses, including costs of a foreclosure report, advertising and recording expense.

THE BENEFICIARY HEREBY ELECTS TO SELL THE PROPERTY TO SATISFY THE AFORESAID OBLIGATIONS.

THE DATE, TIME, PLACE AND TERMS OF SALE ARE:

Date and Time: June 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., Mountain Daylight Time.

Place: Outside the Main Entrance of the Lake County Courthouse, located at 106 4th Ave E, Polson, Montana.

Terms: This sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Successor Trustee may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid in cash. The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale.

RIGHT TO CURE: The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the aforesaid property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the present beneficiary the entire amount then due under the Trust Indenture and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as

would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default theretofore existing.

DATED this 24th day of January 2024.

/s/ John A. Mercer

John A. Mercer Successor Trustee

STATE of MONTANA ) : SS. County of Lake )

On this 24th day of January 2024, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public for the State aforesaid, personally appeared John A. Mercer, known to me to be the person described in and whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal the day and date in this certificate first above written.

/s/ Tiffany Zimmerer

Notary Public for the State of Montana

Tiffany Zimmerer

Printed Name of Notary

Residing at: Polson, Montana My commission expires: October 24, 2024

March 27, April 3 and 10, 2024 MNAXLP

John A. Mercer

TURNAGE MERCER & WALL, PLLP

Attorneys at Law

312 1st St E Polson, MT 59860

Telephone: 406-883-5367 jmercer@turnagemercerwall.com

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ZOERENE J. GEMBALA, Deceased.

Cause No.: DP-24-29

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the undersigned have been appointed as Co-Personal Repre- sentatives of the above-entitled estate, and that the address of the Co-Personal Representatives 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 Co-Per-

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sonal Representatives, c/o TURNAGE MERCER & WALL, PLLP, Attorneys for the Co-Personal Representatives, at 312 1st St. E, Polson, MT 59860.

/s/ Patrick Gembala

Patrick Gembala

/s/ Kristen Walker

Kristen Walker

Co-Personal Representatives

Estate of ZOERENE J. GEMBALA, Deceased.

March 27, April 3 and 10, 2024 MNAXLP

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

Notice of the sale of real property which is secured by a Deed of Trust is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of the “Small Tract Financing Act of Montana” (Section 71-1301, et seq., Montana Code Annotated).

THE NAME OF THE GRANTOR, TRUSTEE, THE BENEFICIARY IN THE DEED OF TRUST, ANY OF THE SUCCESSOR(S) IN INTER- EST TO THE BENEFICIARY, AND ANY SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE(S) ARE:

Grantor: TINA LOUISE NATURALE

Original Trustee: Fidelity Title Agency of Lake County Beneficiary: George P. Markin Trust, dated the 21st day of May 2009

Successor Trustee: John A. Mercer

THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY COVERED BY THE TRUST INDENTURE IS: The real property and its

appurtenances in Lake County, Montana, more particularly described as follows:

Lot 6 of BAYCREST, a subdivision of Lake County, Montana, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder for Lake County, Montana.

RECORDING DATA: The follow- ing instruments and documents have been recorded in the Clerk and Recorder’s Office in Lake County, Montana on the date and with recording information as indicated:

Montana Trust Indenture: Dated November 5, 2020, recorded November 5, 2020 under Microfile No. 582718, records of Lake County, Montana.

Substitution of Trustee: Dated February 6, 2024, recorded February 6, 2024 under Microfile No. 609401, records of Lake County, Montana.

THE DEFAULT FOR WHICH THE FORECLOSURE IS MADE IS:

The nonpayment of all remaining balance due on the real property subject of the Note and Montana Trust Indenture, referred to above, which was due in full on November 1, 2023, including escrow fees, for a total amount owed as of February 7, 2024 of $375,275.41, plus non- payment of the first half of 2023 Real Property Taxes of $1,763.93, plus interest and penalties after the date of this notice, making the total default for nonpayment $377,039.34, which sum includes principal, interest, past due real property taxes and escrow fees, but does not include interest and penalty on the past due real property taxes after the date of this notice, and costs of foreclosure, which will also have to be paid to cure the Default.

THE SUM OWING ON THE OBLIGATION SECURED BY THE MONTANA TRUST INDENTURE IS:

Principal plus Accrued Interest and Escrow Fees: $375,275.41 as of February 7, 2024.

Interest: At the rate of 3.5% per annum from February 7, 2024, until paid.

Others: Past due property taxes of $1,763.93 plus all unpaid balances, including interest and penalty on real property taxes, insurance, together with all necessary expenses which may be incurred in collection, including a reasonable attorney’s fee and all costs, fees, and expenses, including costs of a foreclosure report, advertising and recording expense.

THE BENEFICIARY HEREBY ELECTS TO SELL THE PROPERTY TO SATISFY THE AFORESAID OBLIGATIONS.

THE DATE, TIME, PLACE AND TERMS OF SALE ARE:

Date and Time: June 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., Mountain Daylight Time.

Place: Outside the Main Entrance of the Lake County Courthouse, located at 106 4th Ave E, Polson, Montana.

Terms: This sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Successor Trustee may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid in cash. The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale.

RIGHT TO CURE: The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the aforesaid property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the present beneficiary the entire amount then due under the Trust Indenture and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default theretofore existing.

DATED this 7th day of February 2024.

/s/ John A. Mercer

John A. Mercer

Successor Trustee

STATE of MONTANA ) : SS.

County of Lake )

On this 7th day of February 2024, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public for the State aforesaid, personally appeared John A. Mercer, known to me to be the person described in and whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal the day and date in this certificate first above written.

/s/ Tiffany Zimmerer

Notary Public for the State of Montana

Tiffany Zimmerer Printed Name of Notary Residing at: Polson, Montana My commission expires: October 24, 2024

March 27, April 3 and 10, 2024

MNAXLP