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Since upgrading from the original hut in 1965, show in black and white above, the Richwines have worked to keep the restaurant as unchanged as possible.
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Richwine’s Burgerville celebrates 60 years in the family By Taylor Davison / Valley Journal
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POLSON — In 1962, a loaf of bread cost 22 cents. A gallon of gas cost 31 cents. A lot can change in 60 years, but some things stay the same. As of today, April 20, Polson’s own Richwine’s Burgerville has been open for 60 years, and it’s still owned and operated by the Richwine family. Purchased as a small hut by Enoch and Lucy Richwine in 1962, Enoch bought the land it
sits on now in 1965 from local teacher and coach Royal Morrison, after whom their famous Royal burger is named. The classic cow sign that still stands out front came with the original hut, marking it as “Burgerville #2” as there were once two other locations in Montana. Burgerville has changed hands a few times since then, but has never left the Richwine family. After he and his sister spent their youth working the drive through with their parents,
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Shane Richwine took the restaurant over from his parents after Enoch retired in 1986, running it as a partnership with Lucy for three years before it became officially his in 1989. Shane ran the restaurant for 20 years before cancer claimed him. After he passed away, Burgerville was passed on to his sister Marcia Moen in 2009. “I don’t think Mom and Dad ever envisioned this,” Moen said of the anniversary milestone. Moen had been just 11
months old when her parents bought Burgerville. While she had worked there as a teenager and helped on weekends in college, she took a 20-year break from the business to pursue a career in accounting in Missoula until Shane called her up to ask for her help. Upon her brother’s passing, Moen said she decided that as long as her mom was alive, she wanted to make sure that Burgerville was still succeeding. While Lucy retired in
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1989, she kept working until she passed away from cancer as well in 2015. In the 12 years since Moen took up the reins, she’s made a few minor changes to enhance the dining experience. For one, she brought back sundaes, which hadn’t been offered at the restaurant in years, along with a new huckleberry option. Bacon and a new cod for their fish and chips were added by her as well, along with one of the most significant new options: the Bernie Burger. Named after a longtime nickname of her brother Shane, known as “Bernie Burger” to his friends in school and even touting the title as a license plate for a time, the cheese deluxe with ham was added to the menu in his honor. A portion of the proceeds of its sale are donated to the American Cancer Society in his memory, or, Moen said, given directly to families in Polson battling cancer just as her own had. “I felt it was important we have something for (Shane’s) memory,” Moen said. “If I can at least help alleviate some (families) of their concerns, for transportation to and from the doctor or even just to put a meal on the table… If I can give them at least a little bit of relief, then I’ve done a good thing.” 2 - April 20, 2022
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Lucy Richwine kept extensive records of the family restaurant’s history, which were passed down to Marcia.
For the last few years, the restaurant has also held a blood drive before Mother’s Day in May in honor of Lucy Richwine. “It’s our way of trying to give back to those who gave to Mom when she had to have blood transfusions,” Moen explained. While the Red Cross blood bus can no longer come to the restaurant due to COVID, they’ve held the drive in the Polson Red Lion the past couple of years instead. This year it’ll be held on May 7, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beyond these innovations, not much has changed inside the local drive through. The building itself has been kept
as original as possible according to Moen, with the sole exception being the update of vents and the air conditioning system this year. The beef is still from Montana bulls, anywhere from 12,00014,000 pounds seasoned with salt and pepper and ground down right inside the restaurant. The classic “do-hinkey,” the slice of fresh celery, carrot, and radish on a toothpick still comes with every sandwich and burger, and now even has a magnet counterpart customers can buy to take home. It may be the consistency of their triedand-true recipes that has earned the drive through
national appreciation. Visiting columnists from all over the country have raved about the Richwine’s burgers, giving tourists instruction to try out their famous Royal. Local filmmaker David W. King and his wife Jessica, the producers of the Flathead Lake International Cinemafest, even made a documentary of the restaurant in early 2020 titled “Burgers, Fries & Family Ties.” A “love letter” to Richwine’s Burgerville according to King, the film covers the ins and outs of both the business and the family history entwined with it, aided by the rigorous restaurant records maintained throughout the years by Lucy, and even features locals who grew up going to the restaurant and remain longtime customers like Showboat Cinema owners Gary and Becky Dupuis. Since its debut, the film has won several awards, including the Spokane International Film Festival’s “Jury Award Winner: Best of the Northwest Feature” and “Audience Award Winner: Best of Northwest Feature,” along with the Award of Merit from the IndieFEST Film Awards and, most recently, Best Feature Length Documentary from the 2021
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International Media Arts Film Awards held in Kempala, Uganda in December. “There’s a lot of humor in it, but then there’s a lot of tears that are shed too,” Moen said fondly of the documentary. “It turned out very well, I’m very proud of (King) for what he’s done and the accomplishments that he’s had on that documentary.” Even as its popularity grows as Polson does, “Burgs,” as its affectionately called by locals, is still a simple family business at its core according to the Richwines. Moen is helped daily by her older brother Corey and nephew Jeremy. Her daughter Cassidy, who was only eight when Moen took over the business, now visits from college to help out on Fridays and Saturdays. Her niece comes by to contribute too. And, as always, there will be a Burgerville Days celebration this year to mark another year in business, this one a special milestone. Though former Polson mayor Pat DeVries officially declared the restaurant’s opening day of April 20 as Burgerville Day back in 2012, the celebration of the drive through’s 60th anniversary will be held this weekend, from April
22 to 24. To celebrate, Burgerville will be offering customers the option to enter a raffle each day to earn one of two $60 gift certificates, one dollar for every year they’ve been in business. At the end of each day, two names will be drawn from a hat to receive the prize. “It’s a thank you to the customers for being there for us,” Moen stated. Moen’s arthritis and a changing workforce has caused the restaurant to run fewer hours. They’re currently open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily with the exception of Wednesdays when they close for family day. Though the hours are long and demanding, Moen intends to keep going one day at a time. “Emotionally, can I say I can leave? No. But there will be a time when I can’t physically do it anymore,” Moen said. “I’m just taking each day one at a time… (This anniversary) is a testament to my parents and what they did. They’ve allowed me to be here... This is something that I get to do. I don’t have to do this; I get to do this. I feel every day when I walk through that door I’ve been blessed with the privilege and honor to be here.”
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Polson school bond vote approaches By Kristi Niemeyer For the Valley Journal
POLSON — At Cherry Valley Elementary in Polson, the wriggly kindergarten and first grade students forming a line for recess are among those whose futures will be most impacted by votes cast in the next few weeks. After all, these kids are apt to spend the next 12 years learning, playing, and growing in the four schools encompassed by the Polson School District. District voters received ballots in the mail last week asking their support for bond measures that could, if approved, dramatically improve the educational environment for all the district’s students. At first glance, kids are thriving in the elementary school, built in 1963. In Kaitlyn Keniston’s
succeed. Bowen joined the staff at Cherry Valley in 2003 and loves working with this inquisitive, energetic age group. “There’s nothing better than the enthusiasm of first graders,” she says. “They’re very open minded and have no qualms about learning new things – they’re just ready to go.” John Gustafson, who taught at Linderman for seven years, and spent a year at Polson Middle School before becoming principal at Cherry Valley this year, admires the passion, patience and experience his teachers possess. Watching them instruct 20 little kids in a classroom “is a pretty spectacular thing,” he says. And yet, teachers accomplish this feat in a cramped building that’s almost 60 years old. Speech
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pathologists tutor students in the hallway, as their peers enter and exit adjacent classrooms. “Can you imagine trying to fine tune your speech when all this going on around you and you can’t hear the teacher talking to you?” Intervention specialists are in the same boat,
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students and have been since Gustafson joined the district in 2012. “This is not a new problem,” he says. “Something needs to change.” The bond issue, if approved, delivers that change. Cherry Valley, built in 1963, is targeted to receive $16.23 million for a new wing to house eight classrooms, a new front entry, a combined gym and dining commons, and a music room with a stage. The 74-year-old Linderman would receive $9. 16 million to add a music room and expand its library (both displaced when the new gym was built), build a wing to accommodate fifth graders, improve student restrooms and update the dining area and serving kitchen. The middle school, constructed 30 years ago, receives the most modest allotment at $6.72 million. Those funds would facilitate an extensive remodel, including an upgrade to the central kitchen, where all the district’s meals are prepared, expanding the dining area and school commons, remodeling restrooms, converting standard classrooms to accommodate special education students and adding an outdoor learning area. The three schools would also be reorganized, with pre-K through second grades housed at Cherry Valley (now K through first), grades three through five at Linderman (currently second through fourth) and grades six through 6 - April 20, 2022
eight at the middle school (currently fifth through eighth). According to veteran teacher Bowen, that alignment better reflects students’ “developmental continuum.” The reorganization “makes sense to all of us and I think it makes sense to parents too – most would rather have fifth graders at Linderman,” she says. “And it would be wonderful have second grade here so we can follow what’s going on with those kiddos when they leave our classroom.” The high school, built in 1972, is on the ballot for $17.76 million. The majority would be used to finance a new two-story addition on the school’s north side to replace aging and unsafe modular units. The addition would house classrooms and labs devoted to science, career training and technology, a metals shop, and music and art rooms. Security will be significantly beefed up at all four buildings. “You want to think that nothing’s going to happen,” said Gustafson. “But in the world we live in, you have to be prepared if the worst happens – our number one priority is keeping our kids safe.” Removing or encapsulating hazardous materials, such as asbestos and lead, is also part of the project, as well as enhanced fire protection, and new water, sewer and electrical services as needed. “I just feel the community needs to rally to support our schools because this is what feeds our community,” says Gustafson. “We
need strong schools, a good place for our kids to grow. They spend a lot of time here so it’s important that we have good facilities to do it right.” If both measures pass, they would raise nearly $50 million for district-wide renovations. That’s $10 million less than a bond proposal that was defeated two years ago. Since then, the district has worked hard to find a “no-fluff ” solution that’s hopefully more palatable to voters, who haven’t passed a bond levy in 20 years. Federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds were deployed to address heating, ventilation and air conditioning issues, reducing the cost to local taxpayers. The budget was also trimmed by eliminating a proposed events center from the high school bond measure. The current proposals would cost property owners $79.49 annually on a home valued at $100,000 and $158.98 per year for a $200,000 home for the elementary bond; and $26.86 for a home valued at $100,000 or $53.71 for a $200,000 home for the high school. Bowen points out that if voters continue to oppose school improvements, the price-tag will keep going up. “Fingers crossed that our community can come out and support Polson schools because we need it this time,” she said. “We really need it.” She believes the bond resolutions, if passed, represent an investment in the see page 9
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Judicial candidates apply for vacancy By Kristi Niemeyer For the Valley Journal
MONTANA — Four attorneys have applied to fill a vacancy in the 20th Judicial District, covering Lake and Sanders counties, pending the retirement of Judge Jim Manley on June 1. Gov. Greg Gianforte will appoint the new judge and is currently accepting public comment and letters of support at nominatejudges@ mt.gov. Candidates are Benjamin Anciaux, Kathryn McEnery, Molly Owen and Alisha Rapkoch. To qualify for consideration, each must receive at least three letters of support. According to information posted online at nominatejudges.mt.gov: Benjamin Anciaux has served as a deputy Lake County attorney since 2015, maintained a private law practice in Polson since 1986, and worked as Ronan city attorney since 2018. He’s a graduate of the University of Montana Law School. During more than 35 years of practice, he’s worked as a prosecutor and a defense attorney, handling criminal and juvenile cases, including those involving youth dependency and neglect. Kathryn McEnery moved to Montana from Illinois, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude from Valparaiso University School of Law, was editor of the school’s law review, and interned with the U.S. District Court for the North District of Indiana and the Porter County Circuit Court. She was elected to her current post as Powell County Attorney in 2018, after serving as deputy county attorney for nearly two years in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County. She was a city attorney in Hot Springs and Thompson Falls, and also helmed a private practice and worked for law firms in Missoula and Kalispell. Molly Owen earned her law de-
gree in 2012 from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State in Tempe, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude, earned the Excellence for the Future Award and was managing editor of the Arizona State Law Journal. She’s served as town attorney for St. Ignatius since 2017 and worked as deputy Lake County attorney since 2015. She was an assistant city prosecutor for the City of Mesa and spent a year working as a judicial law clerk for division one of the Arizona Court of Appeals. Alisha Rapkoch, an assistant public defender for Region 1 in Kalispell, earned her law degree in 2014 from the Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in Orlando, FL, graduating with high honors in trial advocacy and litigation. She’s spent most of her career working for the state of Montana as a public defender, employed at offices in Missoula (as managing attorney) and Kalispell. A 10-person advisory council will scrutinize applications, interview candidates and make recommendations to the governor. Committee members include attorneys Casey Emerson, Ann Marie McNeel, John Mercer and Ryan Rusche; Boone Cole, former chair of the Flathead Joint Board of Control; Dennis DeVries, former Polson city judge; Becky Dupuis, co-owner of Polson Theatres; Susan Lake of Lake Farms, Inc.; Don Strine, former justice of the peace for Sanders County; Lori Thibodeau, a probation and parole officer for the Montana Dept. of Corrections; Teresa Wall-McDonald, human resources director at Salish Kootenai Community College; and Ben Woods, Lake County undersheriff. The public comment period ends May 11 and the governor has until June 10 to announce his appointment.
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Hoyland-Burrington sentenced to five years all suspended POLSON — A Somers woman was committed at District Court in Polson on April 13 to the Brook HowlandBurrington Montana Depart-
ment of Corrections for 5 years, all suspended, after pleading guilty to the operation of a non-commercial vehicle by a person with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more, fourth or subsequent. The plea was entered as part of an agreement for Brooke Anna Hovland-Burr-
ington, 40, that dismisses one count of felony criminal endangerment and misdemeanor charges of fleeing from or eluding a peace officer and obstructing. According to charging documents on June 14, Lake County emergency dispatchers received a report of a possibly
Thomas pleads not guilty to assault POLSON — A Ronan man is accused of assaulting his girlfriend and scaring her to the point she sought safety at the hospital. Sidney Adams Thomas, 43, entered a plea of not guilty at District Court in Polson on April 13 to partner or family member assault, third or subsequent, felony. According to court records, on March 28, staff at St. Luke Hospital in Ronan reported
that a woman came to the emergency room requesting help at 4:33 a.m. Deputies with the Lake County Sheriff ’s office responded and spoke Sidney with the staff Thomas member who indicated the
impaired driver headed south bound on U.S. Highway 93 into Polson. Polson Police located the suspect vehicle in an alley off Main Street. The suspect vehicle traveled the alley ways of Polson without stopping before getting trapped by police at a dead end on 11th Ave W. The suspect
woman had been assaulted by her boyfriend, Thomas, two weeks prior and that she went to the hospital to hide from him. The woman told the responding deputies that her boyfriend was really drunk and began arguing with her. She feared he would assault her again, and that’s why she had sought refuge at the hospital. She told the deputies that things were getting
vehicle allegedly drove into one of the officer’s patrol unit. When the driver, later identified as Hovland-Burrington, finally obeyed orders to exit the vehicle, she “stumbled and reeked of alcohol.” Police had to obtain a search warrant for a blood draw from Hovland-Burrington.
progressively worse between them, so she went for a walk. She said when she returned Thomas yelled at her “where the hell have you been, b****?” This scared the woman, so she decided to just keep walking the streets before going to St. Luke’s emergency room. The deputies then questioned Thomas who called the woman “a f***ing cry baby b****” and a “f***ing sniveling
In handing down the sentence, Judge James Manley praised Hovland-Burrington for going “above and beyond what we asked of you” since she was arrested. He also ordered Hovland-Burrington to complete Lake County’s drug court and suspended a $5,000 fine.
c***.” The deputies inquired as to whether or not Thomas knew the woman was scared of him, to which he replied “I don’t give a f***, dude. I’m a scary mother f***er period. All the time.” Records show Thomas has two prior convictions for PFMA, making a third a felony. Judge James Manley set a trial date of Sept. 19.
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Water management board discusses interim approach By Kristi Niemeyer For the Valley Journal
POLSON — When the Flathead Reservation Water Management Board met last week in Polson, members unanimously agreed to move ahead with two pivotal decisions: advertising for a water engineer and establishing an interim approach for processing domestic water allowances. The five-member board convened Thursday, April 14, at KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson for a meeting that lasted nearly three hours. About 14 people were present, and around 20 viewers attended via Zoom. Since the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ Water Compact was enacted last September, the board has become the exclusive regulatory body for water rights administration on the Flathead Indian Reservation.
Their duties include issuing new water rights and approving applications to change existing uses. But without a water engineer to guide them, the board can’t fulfill those responsibilities. They tackled that problem last week by approving a job description and salary range for the engineer ($120,000$150,000) and authorizing advertisements for the position. The board acknowledged, however, that hiring a water engineer, who will serve as the key staff member as the board sorts through water use requests from across the reservation, is apt to take time. “State and tribal offices have both been advertising for an engineer for months,” noted board chairman Clayton Matt. For ideas on how begin processing domestic water claims until the engineer’s office is fully staffed, the board heard
from tribal attorney Melissa Schlichting and hydrologists Seth Makepeace and Ethan Mace, both part of the Compact Implementation Technical Team. The board considered three options: hiring a private consultant to handle the engineering duties; leaning on the compact implementation team, consisting of members of the CSKT and Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, to help process claims; or creating a hybrid of those two. Board members expressed concerns about adding to the demands already faced by the implementation crew. While Makepeace acknowledged that team members have “a very healthy workload,” he noted that the management board “is in a pretty serious corner” without a means to move through the ever-growing backlog
of applications. “Wells are being drilled as we speak, which is going to create problems down the road,” he said, adding that he views an interim permitting process as “a necessity.” After lengthy consideration, the board approved moving forward with the hybrid option, and established work groups to create draft versions of the necessary application and authorization forms, and a preliminary Request for Proposal to send out to engineering firms for an interim engineer. During the initial phase, only applications for individual and shared uses would be considered. More complex water use requests would be temporarily excluded, despite concerns expressed by board members that developers are frustrated with the delay. Hydrologists pointed out that permitting water for housing developments
State psychiatric hospital loses funding News from Mara Silvers Montana Free Press
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will no longer receive federal Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement for future patient treatment. The news was first reported by Lee newspapers. It is the latest development in a protracted crisis at the hospital, which houses some of the highest-need patients in the state, and is compounded by a critical staffing shortage and a growing reliance on contract workers.
The 2021 Legislature allocated roughly $97 million in state funds to the state Department of Public Health and Human Services to operate the 174bed hospital through fiscal year 2023. DPHHS spokesman Jon Ebelt said the state is reimbursed an average of $7 million per year from Medicaid and Medicare for services at the hospital. CMS first determined that Valley Journal
and expanding use for existing water systems are more complex processes than authorizing domestic wells. “Let’s get this up and rocking and rolling, then maybe address developments,” suggested Mace. Matt agreed. “Once this is up and going, we’ll see where we have additional challenges,” he said. “If we don’t get the process going, we’re going to compound it.” In other business, the board agreed to seek logo submissions that incorporate the themes of unity and water. The logo would then be professionally tweaked for use on water board communications and signage. Board member Georgia Smies suggested spreading the word to schools across the reservation and via social media, with submissions in a digital format to be directed to the board’s communication director
the hospital was out of compliance with the Medicare program in early February. Investigators faulted the hospital for failing to create an infection control plan for COVID-19 and for not sufficiently protecting patients from serious falls — issues that resulted in four patient deaths between January 2021 and February of this year. Later that month, CMS placed the facility on “imme-
Rob McDonald, Robert. McDonald@cskt.org. She also wanted to offer an incentive, perhaps a $100 gift card, along with recognition for the winning submission. “I’d like us to get more ideas than less,” she said. At a meeting in March, the board agreed to pursue a lease for the former Masonic Temple building on Main Street in Ronan for the future Office of the Engineer. The large space is already wired to satisfy electronic and technology demands, and the owner has agreed to install an entrance/exit ramp to meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. The board plans to meet again from 2 to 4 p.m. on April 28 and review progress on creating an interim process for domestic use applications. Links to upcoming meetings are posted at both the DNRC and CSKT websites.
diate jeopardy” status, meaning that it would lose federal funding if the safety issues weren’t addressed. On Feb. 23 and 24, federal inspectors conducted another survey of the facility. The two pre-existing issues were not adequately addressed, CMS said Friday, and another infraction “related to the use of psychotropic medications” was also identified. A third inspec-
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tion on March 9 found that all three noncompliance issues remained. “Overall, Montana State Hospital remained out of compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation for Hospitals,” the CMS letter said. Responding to CMS’s decision Monday, DPHHS Director Adam Meier said the state is committed to serving current patients and “reforming the facility for future generations.” “The struggles at MSH have existed and remained unaddressed for far too long, spanning multiple governors,” Meier said. “As I have said before, we must approach MSH compre-
hensively, strategically, and in a data-informed manner. There are no quick fixes for what MSH is currently facing.” The state is in the process of hiring a contractor to oversee the management of all state-run health facilities but has not yet announced awarding that contract. Democratic lawmakers including Sen. Mary McNally of Billings and Rep. Sarah Novak of Anaconda on Monday released sharp criticisms of the state’s handling of the crisis, which they characterized as insufficient. Among other proposed actions, Democrats have pushed to boost worker pay with federal pandemic funds and to dispatch members of the National Guard to the hospital to assist staff.
Neither suggestion has been implemented. “Now the costs of that inaction are hitting home, and it’s the most vulnerable Montanans who will bear the worst of those burdens,” Novak said. Helena Rep. Mary Caferro, a Democrat and member of the legislative committee that has oversight of DPHHS, parked responsibility for the hospital’s emergency at the governor’s office. “If the administration was really interested in keeping people safe and saving lives, both workers and patients, and providing appropriate treatment, they’d be laser focused on this,” Caferro said in a Monday phone call. “This has happened under [Gov.] Gianforte’s watch,” she added. “And they need
to do something to respond to the problems before more people die.” In response to Caferro’s comments, a spokesperson for the governor’s office said it is “unfortunate” that some politicians are attempting to “score political points” over issues at the hospital. “Since the governor was made aware last year of the longstanding challenges at MSH, he has shared DPHHS’ commitment to reforming MHS and ensuring there are no disruptions to patient care,” said press secretary Brooke Stroyke. “After previous administrations ignored the problem, the governor is encouraged by the diligent work of his administration to address this longstanding issue.”
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community and its future. “We have a wonderful place to live. What’s the foundation of that? Our schools and how we raise our children,” she says. “Our mantra this year is ‘Polson Strong.’ We want our community to have the best possible instruction, best possible teachers and facilities that are something we can be proud of and would want our kids to spend every day in for nine months.” For more information on the bond measures, including a video presentation and an interactive tax calculator, visit www.polson.k12. mt.us/bond. Ballots were mailed April 13 and need to be returned to the election office in the Lake County Courthouse by mail or in person by 5 p.m. May 3.
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The spud-tacular history of potato chip flavors S
alty snacks? Sweet snacks? What’s your choice? I tend to gravitate towards salty. I am not alone in this preference as evidenced by the 36.89 billion-dollar-a-year savory snack industry in the US. Chief among these snacks is the humble potato chip. Scanning through any supermarket, among the plethora of brands and flavors, four stand out: plain, sour cream & onion, barbeque, and salt & vinegar. These flavors shine as the most ubiquitous across all different brands. This begs the question: why are these big four so popular? While the exact origin story of the potato chip is somewhat contested, with contradicting accounts of its invention, we are certain chips were created in a restaurant in Saratoga, New York in the early 1850s. From there, this culinary newbie circulated into New York state plus Pennsylvania and Ohio-today’s “Potato Chip Belt.” Originally, the dish was simply comprised of thinly
sliced potatoes that were elties were introduced deep fried and then salted. during this era, including In essence, plain or origsoup powder. Onion-flainal flavor was just that, vored soup powder quickly the original. Potato chips rose in popularity. A new remained solely a restautrend emerged in Calirant dish until the early fornia of creating a dip 20th century by mixing when indusonion soup trialization powder into transformed sour cream. the AmerThe salty ican food potato chip industry. contrasted Massive new the creamy machines onion dip ben there allowed for and subDONE that potatoes to sequently Ben Stone be peeled, became Media Production, Valley Journal sliced, fried, the favored and salted dunking in staggering quantities. item. Wax-sealed bags were Barbeque flavorings, invented, as well, to lock in much like sour cream and freshness and extend shelf onion, arrived with the life. From the 1930s to post war age. While smok1950s many of the smaller ing and cooking meat over chip manufacturers were fire dates back to the dawn bought out by the conof humanity, after the war, glomerate we know today processed meats like preas Frito Lay. packaged hamburger patAfter WWII, canning ties and hot dogs became and dehydrating technolo- very popular alongside gies, used to increase shelf backyard barbeques. To life in military rations, make cooking even more bounded into consumer convenient, premade and markets. Numerous novbottled barbeque sauce was
invented. However, the tangy, sweet, and smokey flavor of the molasses tomato-based sauce was quickly adopted as yet another dip for potato chips. In the late 1950s, during the height of the American barbeque craze, Lays rolled out the first barbeque-flavored potato chips-an instant smash hit. No longer did the average consumer need to go to the trouble of dipping their chips, now the flavor was included from the get-go. Then, in the early 1970s, Frito Lays added sour cream and onion chips. The two common dipping choices paralleled each other in success. This now set the stage for the fourth and final great chip flavor to emerge onto the scene. British immigration to the US in the mid part of the 20th century ushered in a new wave of cultural imports. This is when items like fish and chips and British pubs gained popularity alongside a rather prominent rock band. An essential part of
proper fish and chips is the accompanying vinegar sauce. This primed the public to the idea of mixing salty fried foods with a sour flavor. However, instead of Lays being the one to roll out the new flavor, it was the much smaller Irish chip company Tayto. As the new flavor caught on other chip companies soon began to make their own version of the flavor. Early US packaging of salt and vinegar chips was ironically plastered with the union jack showing just how much chip companies leaned into the exotic British origins of the flavor, even though the flavor originated on the neighboring emerald isle. Salt and vinegar grabbed the final spot in the pantheon of great American chip flavors. And that is how we ended up with the four big chips flavors. While today we enjoy the selection of many more flavors, the core four of plain, barbeque, sour cream and onion, and salt and vinegar, have sustained popularity
enough, as most rabbit hair. I have a lot of hair, hole ventures do. I rebut its baby-fine texture cently got a sometimes haircut and makes volume Jill Pertler have decided an issue. Curls Syndicated columnist to embrace require volume, my naturally so I hit the wavy/curly, albeit fine, Google with “best sham-
poo for curly fine hair,” which resulted in numerous websites with lists of the best products for my particular needs. I clicked on one list and the journey began. I was confronted with
various brand names, some I recognized, some I did not. The lists listed numerous facts for each shampoo including scent, ingredient list, price, where to purchase and
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over many decades. Other flavor fads have come and gone. As well, I find it fascinating that incremental innovations stretching back to the 1850s influenced the interesting food culture we enjoy today. Who knows what stories are being concocted today?
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whether the shampoo was cruelty-free. Say what? Call me naive (because I am) but I thought the whole animal testing thing was outlawed sometime during the days of eight-track tapes. Turns out I was wrong. Some of the brand names I recognized very well were not considered cruelty free. Yep. They test their products on animals “when required to do so” and can’t promise that those tests aren’t cruel. You see how this rabbit hole sucked me in? I am a lot of things, but I hope to think that cruel is not one of them. I’d much rather be seen as kind. I think most of us can relate. I knew I had to find out more so I revisited my go-to search engine. Turns out, one particular country (hint: it starts with “Ch”) still requires animal testing on certain products in order for those products to be sold on their soil. Some companies choose not to sell their products in this country; others overlook this little detail in the name of profit, and not only allow animal testing but even pay for it as well. My mouth was wide open at this point. I want my high-needs hair to
look good, but not at the expense of an innocent bunny rabbit or any of its offspring. I’m also not questioning a company’s need to make a profit. I get it. But at what cost? That’s a personal question for all of us; I may have my answer, you may have yours – and that’s okay. As my search continued, I learned that another key word when looking for cruelty-free is “vegan.” I like meat as much as anyone, but not in my shampoo or beauty products. I think my big take-away is that not all products are cruelty-free. Call me innocent, but I thought we were way beyond that. Sigh. I spent the day reading reviews and ended up ordering a couple of shampoos and conditioners (as well as a curl-activating product) that are all vegan, cruelty-free and, even better, they didn’t break the bank. My life is again filled with hope, not only for the bunnies of the globe, but my hair as well. Here’s hoping that any rabbit holes in my future only serve to help bunnies, not hurt them - and that my new products are as kind to my hair as they are to the planet. 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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Call for judicial diversity
We expect a great deal from our Supreme Court - that justices apply the law rigorously, but with a broad understanding of what their decisions mean to individuals and society. It is the need for this broad, wise understanding that makes diversity on the bench so important. None of us, however intelligent and well-educated, can see all sides of an issue. As Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, said about her colleague, Thurgood Marshall (the first African American on the Court) “Occasionally, at Conference meetings, I still catch myself looking expectantly for his raised brow and his twinkling eye, hoping to hear, just once more, another story that would, by and by, perhaps change the way I see the world.” We also tend to think of the law as a set of rules that can be applied impartially. This is the goal, but there are many situations in which understanding of the world views and immediate problems of defendants can lead to the sort of decisions that benefit individuals and society. We need diversity in judicial experience - backgrounds other than prosecution, and educations that are other than Ivy League. We also need to consider that, as Justice Brown Jackson states, “The judicial branch... is the protection of the rule of law, which can only be done by the consent of the governed. It can only be done if people in our society believe, decide, and
agree that they’re going to follow what it is that courts decide. And so, one of the reasons why having a diverse judicial branch is important is because it lends and bolsters public confidence in our system.” We, of course, need this diversity in national and state supreme courts. Let your representatives know. Gail Trenfield St. Ignatius
Take a break Amid all the negativity we are reading in the news these days, take-a-break with these: A guy walks into a lumber yard and asks for some two-by-fours. The clerk asks, “How long do you need them?” The man answers, “A long time. We’re gonna build a house.” The students walk into the classroom on their first day in med school. In huge print on the blackboard is “A patient cured is a patient lost.” The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless. Be decisive. Right or wrong, decide. The road of life is paved with flat squirrels who couldn’t make a decision. For some reason my English teacher just groaned when I said, “Thanks for teaching me the meaning of ‘plethora.’ It means a lot to me.” Bob McClellan Missoula
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schools Polson honor roll - third quarter 2021-22 Polson Middle School FIFTH GRADE 4.0:Layla Alexander, Khloe Allred, Cheyenne Bieber, Cashton Brown, Brandtly Caye, Talen Cochran, Olivia Cottet, Quinn Delaney, Braylynn Elmore, Jessalyn Flynn, Lillian Glantz, Mercy Harbin, Danielle Hawks, Everett Hendrickson, Isabella Heredia, Evan Kline, Gavin ManyHeads, Hayden Ogden, Ava Pluff, Paige Rauch, Kayla Reed, Eli Russell, Owen Shirtliff, Aiden Takacs, Carston Wadsworth, Emmy Walhood, Griffey Whisman, Aubrey Wilmar, Lucy Wood High Honor Roll: Jim Askan, Katherine Bartel, Brayden Bible, Dreydon Brewer, Sawyer Caldbeck, Avery Clark, Keith Dalke, Wyatt Davis, Lillian Dentler, Talaina Dentler, Benjamin Fairchild- Brasch, Jakob Francis, Ella Grainey, Bailey Harner,Jaycee Johnson, Everette Johnson, Eva Kline, Lilyann Lambert,Hazel Lindberg, Hadley Maley, Wyatt McMahon, Vance Means, Hayden Meyer, Melody Mihara, Dawson Nash, Conner Ouellette, Corry Perdue, Carden Petersen, Sophia Reinick-Ojeda, Zachary Reum, Harper Roberts,
John Schreckendgust, Lucas Stanley, Finn Taylor, Jadrin Tenas, Siena Tyler, Kapri Wardall Honor Roll: Aalyiah Bair, Baylin Bible, Tirzah Buffalo. LeCass Camel, Rylie Denny, Isabella Dentler, Corbin Doty, Gabriel Dupuis, Kingston Funke, Ethaniel Goslin, Land Heidegger, Dreyden Hendrickx, Aaliyciah Irvine, Wynter Mahkuk-Stevens, Drevin Northrup, Mikel Padilla, Alden Patton, David Pierre, Payton Pierre, Lanaya Sanders, Khalia Thomas, Viktor Thompson, Hailey Valentine, Addessa Weishaar, Ilum White, Tomee Yockim SIXTH GRADE 4.0: Donovan Avila, Johanna Bieber, Embree Bird, Kannon Blood- Hando, Aristo Cannon, Kaylee Coles, Case Cox, Paxson DuMont, Carson Emerson, Eli Evenson, Anniston Flynn, Arley Grandchamp, James Horner, Allie Hunt, Alexa Kinaman, Allyson Lamphere, Cora Lapotka, Rosselyn Lies, Christina Lorentine, Cade McConnell, Maxwell Milton, Zayne Newman, Merick Ramesar, Brinley Ricks, Zoey Rogers, Brooklyn Rowe, Kimora Scott, Karina Shostak, Kinzee TakesHorse, Eliza Todd, Teagan Truex, Conner Turner, Jesslen
Polson High School Freshman 4.0: Ellie Benson, Kila Cannon, Sophia Matt, Summer Newman High: Aiden Acosta, Swinn Askan, Braeden Bryant, Elaina Buckskin, Wyatt Bulette, Alice Comstock, Sasha McCoy, Kaya Michel, Kaycee Norman, Alyssa Orien, Sierra Perez, Brooklyn Peterson, Evan Seyler, Landon Shoemake, Tristan Spotted Blanket, Haislea Sternick Regular: Chloe Anderson, Logan Burke, Elizabeth Cunningham, Landon DesJarlais, Kira Hensley, Mallory Hilmo, Roan Ihnat, Paige Johnston, Olivia Jore, Drake Kenmille, Jesse Kimball, Vivian Lazaro, Ayden Loveless, Ted Mausshardt, Dixie Montgomery, Shay Morin, Branson Moss, Jaja Nichols, Fayrene Pierre, Golden Porter, Joshua Reed, Egan Reinhardt, Samantha Rensvold, Lachlan Sloan, Abigail Sorrell, Seth Stanley, Laurielee 12 - April 20, 2022
Wilder, Jackson Yarbrough High Honor Roll: Reese Adams, Jasmyn Allred, Daisy Anderson, Emma Benn, Wyatt Boogerd, Analeigh Bryant, Mackenzie Chiaramonte, Ivy Dentler, Caleb Gfroerer, Graci Hammer, IzzyBella Hardy, Kaleb Hewankorn, Jack Huffine, Jorunn Johnston, Zilah Jones, Madalynn Kruger, Nina Lindberg, Audrey Matt, Logan McCrea, Rebecca McGee, Gavin Moore, Lynsey Redcrow-Gieber, Grayden Reinhardt, Abbigail Sanford, Roman Sawyer, Shayla Seyler, Alyssa Thoft, Evan Tolley, Lelia Veach, Jonah Wahlin, Ni’Ellie Yellowhorse, Madison York Honor Roll: Madison York, Piper Adams, Aydan Alvarez, Kaori Blood-Hando, Elijah Cole, Aedan Dupuis, Calvin Homola, Elizabeth Huntsman, Theodore Jenkins, Wyatt Moldenhauer, Beaulah Nasitima, Madeline Peters, Olivia Ramirez, Nadia Reese, David Scheer, Hunter Schultz, Carter Thelen, Kaleb Tracy, Bristal Wallin, Dalton White SEVENTH GRADE 4.0: Lockley Bremner, Corben Carlson, Morgan Delaney,
Truex, Maxwell Violett, Aliyah Whitsett, Haley Willer, Garrett Wilmar, Colby Yarger, Destini Yoachum Sophomore 4.0: Kyle Alexander, Tate Barentsen, Adison Carlson, Hayden Clairmont, Justus Feistner, Espn Fisher, Mckenna Hanson, Mark Heninger, Brock Henriksen, August Hertz, Carson Hupka, Dana Keller, Ashley Maki, Carli Maley, Kai McDonald, Olivia Rogers, Isabel Seeley, Thomas Sherry, Katelyn Smith, Avery Starr High: Alexandra Dupuis, Torrin Ellis, Kyler Gage, Taegen Gage, Harli Kinney, Clare Konen, Anthony Lichtenberg, Christian Lund, Lily Niblack, Fiona Rettig, Caitlynn Sanford, Hannah Simpson Regular: Casey Abramson, Castle Ahlstrom-Wisher, Julia Barnard, Trinity Bell, Wica-ta-wi Brown, Ivan Cole, Faith Combs, Addison Cooley, Cole Cross, Seth Cunningham, Michelle
Brayson DuMont, Rose Edge, Ryder Feistner, Strider Gage, Afton Hatch, Zailee Hewankorn, Abigail Kunz, Greta Lund, Ryatt Maley, Adeline Montgomery, Abigail Moss, Natalie Nash, Keira Owen, Hayden Ricks, Allison Ritola, Payten Robertson, Zephyr Sternick, Kena Sutton, Amy Thoft, Jadon Trombley, Madison Turner, Edgar Vejez Pete, Jace Westphal High Honor Roll: Victoria Abernathy, Bridger Adams, Amira Alexander, Jacey Alexander-Wilson, Isabella Allred, Hailey Amaya, Jocelyn Anciaux, Viviane Armstrong, Mayson Becker, Jory Becker, Ross Bishop, Aleysia Black, Jackson Bontadelli, Chet Bruckelmyer, Ella Burke, Kaydin Cannard, Arlonna Christopher, Logan Clairmont, Rory Couture II, London Davis, Rilee Davis, Lilian Dennison, Peter Dupuis, Lara-Jean Duran, Aidan Franklin, Christian Hanna, Jill Heidegger, Darrin Hewankorn, Adin Hunt, Kalyn Koldeway, Ryan Lake, Brianna Lapierre, Natalie Leonard, Annalyse Lozar, Claire Martine Benson, Pantera McGee, Uriah Michel, Malela Michel, Jaden Mitchell, Araeya Nelson, Inara Nicol, Lear Patrick, Mer-
Dale, Samantha Dolberry, Joel |DuMontier, Ellie Dupuis, Hunter Emerson, Ezra Fast Horse, Aiden Gfroerer, Adamary Guerrero, Alexandra Haynes, Myranda Heiser, Josephine Jones, Ryley Knutson, Achilles Maroney, Zakarius Muzquiz, Keyen Nash, Tucker Nesson, Shalayne Ostler, Evan Schliep, Kylee Seifert, Rachael Simmons, Logan Smith, Bailey Ulrick, Lourdes Wahl, Christiana Walker, Kaydee Wheeler, Trinity Wiederrich, Thomas Williams, George Wyman Junior 4.0: Addison Bahr, Dawson DuMont, Rylie Dupuis, Jelaysia Forman-Webster, Mila Hawk, Piper Hoxie, Christopher Lake, Braydon Luikart, Owen McElwee, Aspen McKee, Tia Mercer, Madelynn Simpson, Clara Todd, Caitlyn Ward, Tyler Wenderoth, Scout Wenzel, Jarrett Wilson, Trent Wilson High: Asia Coronado, Austin Leonard, Emily Matt, Hope Morrison,
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le Plante, Nicky Ramsey, Alli Relph, Hayden Rides At The Door, Ahrianna Rushing, Jarett Seifert, Parker Shoemake, Karly Smith, Christopher Sopke, Autumn Spencer, Jena Stump, Chloe Tucker, Olivia Valentine, Rayleen Wadsworth, Ziya Walker, Amaja West, Taylor White, Olivia Willer Honor Roll: Bridger Adams, Amira Alexander, Isabella Allred, Jocelyn Anciaux, Jory Becker, Ross Bishop, Chet Bruckelmyer, Kaydin Cannard, Logan Clairmont, Rilee Davis, LaraJean Duran, Christian Hanna, Darrin Hewankorn, Kalyn Koldeway, Ryan Lake, Natalie Leonard, Claire Martine Benson, Uriah Michel, Malela Michel, Jaden Mitchell, Araeya Nelson, Merle Plante, Hayden Rides At The Door, Parker Shoemake, Jena Stump, Ziya Walker, AmajaWest EIGHTH GRADE 4.0: Mackinzi Bartel, Jeffrey Bird, Kalven Christopher, Brayden Clark, David DiGiallonardo, Ruger Ellis, Holden Emerson, Miles Fegel, Arianna Fisher, Vivian Grainey, Patience Hatch, Parker Hendrickson, Josie Henriksen, Brody Kline,
Karli Owens, Hakyla Riggs, Christian Ruther, Drifter Skillicorn, Lucas Targerson Regular: Mary Agliano, David Bjorge, Archer Brown, Alexander Clairmont, Griffin Degroot, Dominic DiGiallonardo, Trent Dwelle, Matthew Harbin, Cymian Kauley, Jaren Keene, Mazzie Leifson, Victoria Niblack. Ansley Nordberg, Isabella Paul, Layla Reese, Trista Ricciardi, Noah Roberts, Grace Simonich, Kendall Straub, Casey Trosper, Lucy Violett, Ashtyn Wagner, Colter Wilson, Teegan Yonker, Hollie Young Senior 4.0: Kamdyn Burrough, Daniele Buscaino, Jazlyn Dalbey, Isabelle Davidson, Ryan Dupuis, Xavier Fisher, Colton Graham, Halle Heninger, Taleah Hernandez, Dillon Johnson, Philip Reed, River Schmidt-Eder, Noah Shriver, Brookelyn Slonaker, Elizabeth Tolley, Helena Van Meeteren High: Ellie Barentsen, Nola Baxter,
Marshall Kok, Baylee Lemm, Cruz Lies, Teague McElwee, Robert Merchant, Sabra Nickol, Lauren Rauch, Madelyn Rogers, Aniya Rosenbrock, Aria Tyler, Dominic Venters, Alexia Wilson High Honor Roll:Landon Armstrong, Innocent Arnold, Cruz Bermudez, Lillian Bisson, Juliet Boen, Emma Boogerd, Lilly Brush, FrancescaBurnett, Matthew Chiaramonte, Kalim Crawford, Elyanna Crego, Sara Cross, Nizhoni Haynes, Carmen Heidegger, Shyloh Huffine, Madison Lake, Ciri Nice, Jordan Okland, Ashlin Peters, Max Ramesar, Becca Robertson, Truman Sawyer, John Sherry, Kloee TakesHorse, Alex Trogden, Ava Trotter, Evan Veach, Maxwell Wyman Honor Roll: Noah Agliano, Bryce Allred, Kaleb Birdrattler, Grace Brush, Sheamis Cobb, Brittian Davis, Zoe Davis, Nathaniel Dotson, Joshua Ducept, Orin Harnden, Hannah Haynes, Abagail Lei, Dion Lichtenberg, Izabell Lorentine, Raya Lucas, Ryan Nielsen, Allyson Paul, Phoenix Schreckendgust, Brandon Shumate, Avari Stone, Shawn Stump, Khloe Torgenrud, Jaycee Wallin, Koal Wardall
Brett Bennett, Savannah Bissegger, Braunsen Henriksen, Traylon Lichtenberg, Kaidence MacKay, Aubrey Marshall, Ethan McCauley, Sophia Moderie, Alexander Muzquiz, Asher Nixon, Tyler Otto, Robert Perez, Alexis Wirz Regular: Aubrey Aitson, Landon Becker, Kaden Blixt, Najilah Buffalo, Areanna Burke, Shurea Calahan, Joclynn Cass-Zimmerer, Irish Cenicola, Jack Colton, Vincent Comstock, Michaelin Copenhaver, Ashlynn DePoe, Shawn DePoe, Katelyn Druyvestein, Avah Eggebrecht, Nikolai Figaro, Camilla Foresti, Carly Garrick, Krystalyn Griffin, Wyatt Hansen, Avery Humble, Braedon Iliff, David Iliff, Hillary Lamphere, Cade Lanier, Sierre Lundeen, Hunter Murphy, Kaden Nelson, Euan Newell, Carter Nowlen, Aaron O’Roake, Turquouise Pierre, Naomi Scott, Reegan Stinger, Shyann Suddeith, Annaleah Vert, Shalom Walker, Beau Wright
Hot Springs students revive local museum By Taylor Davison Valley Journal
HOT SPRINGS — A group of high school students in Hot Springs were awarded a $5,000 grant on April 14 from the Montana History Foundation for their upcoming work on the LaRue Hot Springs Museum. The Youth Entrepreneur/Jobs for Montana Graduates (YE/JMG) class is a combined program under a national umbrella meant to teach students life and employability skills such as communication, timeliness, and work ethic. The class is taught at Hot Springs by long time teacher and JMG specialist Sher Loberg. Her students have been helping the LaRue museum for two school years, the last class of five both rebranding the museum and creating its online presence to renew interest. This year, the eight students built upon that work and came up with a plan for an extensive outdoor area, along with the ambition to see the summertime attraction open year round, and worked together to write a grant to make it happen. While other YE/JMG classes typically focus on creating and running a popup store, Loberg knew that idea wasn’t feasible for a town of only a few hundred residents. Instead, she saw the need and potential in the local museum, and the kids
took it from there. “The kids did it all themselves,” Loberg said. “They came up with what they wanted; it was a student-led project. They figured out the need, then they went out and got the bids, the volunteer donations of time and heavy equipment… They did it.” In the application, each section split up to be written by a couple of the students, the kids outlined their plan to create a self-guided outdoor historic tour for visitors. They intend to accomplish this through restoration work on the present cabins, creation of a walking path, exhibits, and establishing a garden of native plants. Additionally, they intend to build a rock patio with a fire pit, and a picnic location consisting of benches and picnic tables for community gatherings and educational activities. Montana History Foundation president Charlene Porsild and Program Director Ciara Ryan drove from Helena to meet the gathered students at the museum, where teachers Loberg and Bob Neiman surprised them with the large check and the announcement they’d won the grant. “I was surprised,” said senior and returning YE/ JMG student Ava Erny. “We were all confused (by the trip)… we saw more cars coming in and thought ‘what is going on?’ It was confusing
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The teachers had kept the students’ win under wraps for two weeks before surprising them with the grant check.
but really exciting,” she laughed. Erny’s grandmother and long-time local plant expert Sue Ferguson of the Ancient Ways Healing Center will help establish the garden portion of the project on top of the difficult clay terrain. After the check presentation, Porsild commented that of all the grant applications the foundation had received for the $40,000 they had to allocate, this was the only one written by students. “This is the first one we’ve ever funded that came from a school group,” Porsild said. “We’re so excited to see it,” Ryan added. “(The students) are doing wonderful work.” While the students weren’t awarded the entire
amount they had requested, $9,096, due to funding allocation limitations, Loberg said they can still do the project with the $5,000 they were given. The group is used to getting creative within constraints, she laughed. Senior and returning YE/JMG student Moira Lonergan led a tour after the award to walk the visiting foundation members through what the students have planned for the area. The initial idea behind the outdoor features was to provide tourists visiting during closed hours with an outdoor historic experience, but has expanded from there. The students saw a need in their community for a place for outdoor gatherings, and they intend to provide. “Whenever we use the
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rodeo grounds for things like Homesteaders, a lot of the older people don’t like the rodeo scene very much anymore… if we were to have this around here, they could come hang out here instead,” Lonergan said. “(To get started) I think they need to mark where the walking path will go and do some dirt work, then we also want to move all the heavy equipment to the back of the property so it’s more accessible through the walking path. Meanwhile, we can start to clean those garden areas,” said Loberg. “It’s a good starting point. This is just the beginning.” Museum curators Norah Potts and George Heinselman, and museum board president Christine
Walsvick expressed their gratitude to the students for the hard work they continue to put in. “(The museum) has gone a while without any investment or upgrade,” said Walsvick. “This grant that the students pursued is huge… We’re so grateful to you.” “They’ve done a great job. Now it’s just a matter of getting more bodies,” Heinselman said. The museum is always in need of volunteers, and the growth seen since the creation of its community board has started propelling it in the right direction. To see upcoming events at the LaRue Museum, or to get in touch to find out how to volunteer, visit laruehotspringsmuseum. com. April 20, 2022 - 13
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Local athletes compete in chilly Dilly Bar Invite By Rob Zolman Valley Journal
RONAN — The Ronan Maidens and Mission Bulldogs finished as runner ups in the total team point standings during Saturday’s Dilly Bar Invitational hosted at the Ronan High School track. With 16 top-five finishes, including five victories, the Maidens racked up 111.5 points, while the Bulldogs booked 10 top-five finishes and 80 team points. Ronan Maiden Adriana Tatukivei took the top spots in the 100-meters with a time of 13.41 seconds and the 200-meters with a time of 29.20 seconds, while Olivia Heiner finished first in both the 1600 (6:07.00) and 3200 (12:56.30). The Maidens won the 4x400 relay posting a time of 4:43.72 minutes. Also for Ronan, Leina Ulutoa raced to a first place finish with a time of 54.13 in the 300-meter hurdles, placed second in the triple jump, and posted a third place finish in the 100-meter hurdles. Lauryn Buhr finished fourth in the high jump, long jump, and 200-meters. Saellah Hugs placed fifth in both the 800 and 1600.
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Rounding out the top five finishes for the Maidens, Hannah Fussell placed fifth in the 100-meter hurdles, Katie Dolence finished third in the triple jump, and Jase Frost finished in fourth place. The Chiefs finished fifth as a team with 52.75 points. Payton Cates with a jump of 6’4” won the high jump and placed second in the discus. Connor Durglo placed fourth in both the triple jump and 200 meters, followed by Blyth Bolman who placed third in the 300-meter hurdles and fifth in the 100-meter hurdles. Taigen Lindquist placed fourth in the long jump, Ted Coffman finished fourth in the high jump, and Tristan Fisher claimed fifth in the shot put. Bulldog Charles Adams grabbed individual titles in the 200 meters (24.85) and the long jump (20’ 3), while teammate Andrew Rush nabbed first in the 400 meters (53.77) and 3200 (10:24.00). Adams also placed second in the 100 meters, and Canyon Sargent finished second in the shot put. In the 800 meters, Zoran LaFrombois raced to a first-place finish with a time of 2:15.59 minutes and placed second in the
1600, followed by Robbie Nuil with a fourth place showing in the 1600 and fifth place finish in the 800. Kooper Page was the top finisher for the Lady Bulldogs with a fourth place finish in the 800 meters. As a team, the Polson Lady Pirates placed third in the girls’ standings with 85 points, and the Pirates posted 61.83 points for fourth place. Pirate Jarrett Wilson won the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 44.56 seconds and finished third in the 100 meters. Tommy Williams finished third in the 200 meters and fifth in the 400 meters. Also for the Pirates, Drifter Skillicorn placed second in the long jump, Kai McDonald finished fourth in the 400 meters, and Noah Roberts in the 3200 placed fourth. Claiming fifth place finishes were Jaren Keene in the 200 meters, Hayden Clairmont in the 3200, and Lucas Targerson in the long jump. On the Lady Pirates side of the track, Taleah Hernandez finished first in the pole vault with a mark of seven feet even, followed by Harli Kinney in third place. see page 15
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Ronan Maiden Adriana Tatukivei
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Hannah Simpson placed third in the 200 meters and fifth in the 400 meters, and Michelle Dale in the 100 meters finished fourth. Multiple top five finishes for the Lady Pirates included Ashtyn Wagner with a second place in the 3200 and a fourth in the 400, Isabel Seeley with a third in the 800 and a fourth in the 3200, Adison Carlson with a third in the 1600 and fifth in the 3200, and Halle Heninger with a third in the 3200 and a fourth place in the
1600. Also for Polson, Trinity Bell threw a second place finish in the discus and Julian EagleRoad placed fourth in the shot put. The Charlo Vikings, as a team, finished third overall with 64.42 points, while the Lady Vikings placed fifth with 37 points. Charlo’s Keaton Piedalue, Hayden Hollow, and Hayden Smith recorded multiple topfive finishes during the event. Smith placed third in both the 1600 and 3200, Piedalue finished second in the 200-meters and fourth in the high jump, while Hollow placed second
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The Polson Lady Pirates shutout the visiting Ronan Maidens 10-0 on Thursday, April 14, and defeated the hosting Libby Lady Loggers 10-0 on Saturday, April 16, to remain undefeated on the season. In Thursday’s cross-county and Northwestern A conference rivalry match up with the Maidens the Lady Pirates scored 10 runs on 13 hits. In a mercy rule shortened game, Katelyne Druyvestein picked up her fourth win of the season giving up two hits, a walk, and striking out four in three innings of work. Nikki Kendall led the Lady Pirates at the plate going 2-for-2 with a double and three RBIs, followed by Avery Starr with a home run and two RBIs. Against the Lady Loggers on Saturday, Druyvestein walked zero, gave up four hits, and struck out
in the 800 meters and fifth in the pole vault. Viking hurdler Coyle Nagy raced to a second-place finish in the 300-meter hurdles, Tayre Brown placed fourth in the 400 meters, and George Ranney finished fourth in the pole vault. Lady Viking Kyla Tomlin placed second in the pole vault and third in the shot put. In the discus, Aida Cote finished in third, followed by Jessica Shenyer in fifth place.
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Mission Bulldog Zoran LaFrombois leads the pack during Saturday’s Dilly Bar Invite hosted in Ronan.
13, helping the Lady Pirates to a 10-0 conference win and their fifth win of the season. Druyvestein also led the Lady Pirates at the plate going 5-for-5 with two doubles and two RBIs, while Carli Maley chipped in with three RBIs.
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The MAC Lady Bulldogs moved to 4-1 on the season with a 9-2 road win over the Plains Trotters on Tuesday, April 12. Payton Smith picked up the win in the circle for the Lady Bulldogs facing 17 Trotter batters, allowing two hits, striking out seven, and walking two. Izzy Evans finished the game allowing two runs on three hits and striking out five Trotter batters. At the plate, Evans booked two RBIs and a home run, while Jerny Crawford went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, and two RBIs.
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Ronan Maidens
In Libby on Tuesday, April 12, the Ronan Maidens scored 11 runs on 12 hits in a 12-11 road loss to the Libby Lady Loggers. Kiara Sherman went the distance for the Maidens in the circle. LouRasia Weatherwax led the Maidens at the plate going 3-for5 with three RBIs and a seventh inning two-run game tying home run. Also for the Maidens, Ally Luedtke booked three RBI’s followed by Mira Corum with two RBIs. On Thursday against Northwestern A conference rivals and hosting Polson Lady Pirates, the Maidens were shut out 10-0 in a three-inning mercy rule shortened game. Sherman gave up 10 runs on 13 hits, struck out four and walked three. The loss moved the Maidens to an over all season record of 1-5. see page 16
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Polson Lady Pirtae Katelyne Druyvestein winds up to fire some heat.
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Track & Field Arlee Warriors and Scarlets
Competing in the Thompson Falls Invitational hosted at Thompson Falls High School on Thursday, April 14, the Arlee Warriors and Scarlets posted 13 top five finishes during the 14 team event. Charley Crawford booked a first-place finish in the javelin for the Warriors with a throw of 14‘5”. R.J. Knoll placed second in the pole vault followed by Andrew Knoll in fourth. Posting multiple top five finishes for the Warriors, Jake Knoll finished fourth in both the shot put and triple jump, while Kendall O’Neill placed fifth in both the 300-meter hurdles and high jump. For the Scarlets, Raven
Parson finished third place in the high jump, fourth in the long jump and fifth in the 800. Adalyn Jacobson raced to a second-place finish in the 200 meters and a fourth place in the 100 meters. Shonlea Matt rounded out the top five finishes for Arlee with a fifth place showing in the shot put.
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Ronan Chiefs and Maidens
On Thursday, April 14, the Ronan Chiefs and Maidens hosted a duel meet with the Mission and Whitefish Bulldogs. In the Northwestern A conference clash with Whitefish, the Maidens fell 6-0, while the boys lost 4-0. Against non-conference Mission, the Maidens slipped past the Lady Bulldogs 3-2 and the Chiefs came up short against the Bulldogs 2-1. Dillon PrettyOnTop
defeated Erich Morgieau 6-0, 6-2 for the lone win for the Chiefs. Angie Paca, Mollie Sydnor, and Margret Deming all picked up singles wins for the Maidens.
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Mission Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs The Mission Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs on Thursday split their match against the hosting Ronan Chiefs and Maidens. The Bulldogs defeated the Chiefs 2-1, while the Lady Bulldogs fell 3-2 to the Maidens. Lady Bulldogs’ doubles team Ahni Umphrey and Madison Currie came away with a 7-5, 6-3 win over their Maiden opponents, and Allyson Umphrey picked up a 6-5, 6-2 singles win. Rudy King and Kayden Carter nabbed singles wins for the Bulldogs.
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Third consecutive month of below normal snowfall reported News from Natural Resources Conservation Service
BOZEMAN — March did not bring a much-needed shift to active weather patterns that would have benefited our mountain snowpack. March precipitation was well below normal across most of Montana. As a result, most snowpack percentages decreased for the third consecutive month. “Most of the state has been in a prolonged dry period since mid-January and many stations, particularly in southwest Montana, have recorded record low precipitation since then,” said USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Hydrologist Eric Larson. Northwest Montana and the northern Rocky Mountain Front were exceptions and
received near to above normal March precipitation. Much of that precipitation arrived during the first week of the month and due to unseasonably warm temperatures fell as rain at all but the highest elevations. The current statewide snowpack is below normal in all but northwest Montana and the northern Rocky Mountain Front. Several SNOTEL sites maintained by NRCS across Montana had more snowfall in December alone than mid-January through now. While a snowy March was needed, it instead brought some sunny days, warmer than normal temperatures, and in some locations rain on snow, which consequently drove the mid-to-low elevation snowpack into an early and rapid melt. Most SNOTEL sites at
all elevations have not reached their normal peak snowpack levels and the probability is low that the snowpack in those locations will fully recover. Upper elevations across the region have not released a significant amount of water yet and will hopefully make some gains in April and May. While the opportunity to add to our snowpack is diminishing, the outlook for spring and summer runoff in some areas of the state is not optimistic. The current streamflow forecasts for southwest Montana and the mainstem of the Missouri are all well below normal, ranging from below 50% of normal flows in portions of the Jefferson to about 80% on the east slope of the Beartooths. The Rocky Mountain Front and river basins west
2022 Customer Appreciation and Conservation Annual Meeting Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Place: MVP’s Truck Garage behind the Pablo Office
Agenda No formal meeting will be held this year, but we will have a drive through event where you may pick-up goodie bags and information! Follow the signs to get your MVP Goodie Bags! You must have a mask on when entering and going through the pick-up line. We will also have a drawing signup on our website at www.missionvalleypower.org on April 27th only. You can sign up once that day with your Name and MVP Account Number for the Grand Prize and other items!
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Montana’s unemployment rate falls to 2.3% News from the office of Governor Gianforte
HELENA — Montana’s unemployment rate fell to a new record low in March to 2.3%, the fourth lowest rate in the nation. Montana’s labor force and total employment are at record highs. Inflation, however, has reached a 41-year high, undermining Montanans’ wage growth and threatening Montana job creation and economic growth. “Because of Montanans’ hard work, we’re at our lowest unemployment rate ever, and more Montanans are working
than ever before,” Governor Greg Gianforte said. “While Montana’s rapid economic growth has lowered our unemployment rate and driven wage growth, a wellskilled workforce has never been more important. We’ll keep working with Montana’s employers to bring new people into the workforce and make sure they get the training and skills they need to succeed, thrive, and prosper.” Since Gov. Gianforte was elected, Montana’s unemployment rate has dropped from 4.2% to 2.3%. Four of the 5 months with the lowest
unemployment rate in Montana history have been on Gov. Gianforte’s watch – March 2022, February 2022, January 2022, and November 2021. The unemployment rate for the U.S. was at 3.6% for March. Nearly 26,000 jobs have been created in Montana since Gov. Gianforte was elected in November 2020. Montana’s total employment is at its highest level ever recorded with 545,360 Montanans working. Montana’s total employment, which includes payroll, agricultural, and self-employed workers,
continued to experience rapid growth, posting gains of 3,267 in March. Montana’s labor force is also at its highest level ever recorded at 558,466. In March, roughly 2,105 new workers entered Montana’s labor force. Also in March, 1,162 fewer Montanans were unemployed than in February, and since Gov. Gianforte was elected, the number of unemployed Montanans has fallen by more than 42 percent, from 21,764 to 13,106. On Tuesday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported inflation has increased
8.5 percent in the last 12 months, marking the highest annual increase since 1981. “At a 41-year high, inflation is robbing Montanans of their hard-earned money and erasing gains they’re getting with their take-home pay,” Gov. Gianforte said. “It’s far past time for the Biden administration to stop passing the buck and get inflation under control.” According to BLS, an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor, over the past 12 months, Grocery prices are up 10.0% Meats, including beef,
pork, and chicken, up 14.8% Eggs, up 11.2% Milk, up 13.3% Coffee, up 11.2% Fresh fruits, up 10.1% Baby food, up 10.8% Gas prices are up 48.0% Used car and truck prices are up 35.3% Energy service prices, including electricity and piped gas service, are up 13.5% Fuel oil prices are up 70.1% Rent prices are up 4.4% Clothing prices are up 6.8% Airfare prices are up 23.6%
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WEEKLY HOROSCOPE
By: Magi Helena for the Week of April 17, 2022
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your job or business might prevent you from enjoying the sights and scents of springtime. Skepticism can come in handy in the next few days -- later in the week you may enjoy relief from an intense situation.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): This may be a week when you enjoy getting closer to the earth. Sit in the sun for some vitamin D, commune with nature and enjoy the beauties of spring flowers. Find balance and harmony with a loved one.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): All you really need to be happy is within you once you learn to find it. Accept a well-meant gift with good grace. Take a moment to gather your thoughts before responding in the week to come and use the diplomatic approach.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Simple things make the day special, and you may enjoy having time that is isn’t filled with tasks. If your inclination is toward the exotic, indulge yourself while you can. Later in the week you may be less easygoing.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Enjoy Easter festivities or cook up some other fun for your tribe. Your home and family could dominate your thoughts, although later in the week, you will be more concerned with working conditions.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your practical side might be on display in the week ahead. Impulsivity could lead to a poor decision, give thought to the long-term sustainability of something you are considering before you make your move.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A holiday social event could give you a reason to dress up in springtime colors and spend time with loved ones. Some unexpected help could make you feel supported and cared for and set the tone for a great week.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Apply your imagination and you will be able to come up with fun and creative ideas for the Easter holiday or something else. Find ways to inspire others. In the upcoming week, a key relationship should improve.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Neighborhood and community events could offer a perfect excuse to spend festive time with your friends and family. Interesting people and conversations could be just what you need in the week ahead.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Put on something fun or festive when you go out. You might be the center of attention so you should look your best. Stay centered in your confidence so you can respond to constructive criticism by learning the lesson.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Take a pass on the fake stuff in favor of the real. Real things may require a real investment, but you get a real payoff. You’ll get further this week by being yourself than by using complicated schemes to win favor. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The first signs of spring can make your heart lift with joy. Making drastic changes to improve your finances in the week ahead could be a mistake. You have likely done well enough to rest on your laurels.
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Brewery event nets more than $1,000 for Ronan fire department By Taylor Davison Valley Journal
RONAN — The Ronan Cooperative Brewery and the Ronan Volunteer Fire Department teamed up on April 1 to raise funds for local first responders. According to head brewer Jim Myers, the idea to partner with community organizations for fundraisers dates back to the start of the brewery, when organizers envisioned serving the community through civic engagement. After the brewery was opened and established, pandemic challenges and uncertainty delayed such gatherings. In the winter of 2021, the idea to hold community fundraisers was revived and the Ronan VFD was selected as the first organization to donate 50% of beer sales to. When the brewery approached the fire department with the idea for a street closure fundraising event, Myers says the department agreed right away, even volunteering their smoker to make tri-tip for the occasion.
The city council was on board as well, approving the street closure that was accomplished with two fire trucks that attendees could get a closer look at. Taproom manager Eric Brunet said that the event grew from there, as the brewery reached out to the Western Montana Musicians Co-op to add live music to their plans. The musicians didn’t disappoint, heeding the call with bands Co-op Misfits and the Late Bloomers turning up to entertain. “They were phenomenal,” Brunet praised. When the day finally came, all parties involved were pleasantly surprised at the turnout from the community. “It was kind of a windy and chilly day,” Mayor and Fire Chief Chris Adler commented. “I was very surprised at the amount of people, at the outpouring that we had.” After growing up in Ronan, Adler said he chose to stay in adulthood because of the community. “When it’s time for people to come together, they really do. It’s really neat to watch… they take care of each other,” he
said. “It went good,” said Fire Captain Dave Marmon, who spent the event cooking up tri-tip. “First year doing it, you just don’t know how many people are going to show up for sure. You try to accommodate for as many people as you think, but it’s never enough it seems like,” he laughed. “I was happy with the turn out. Glad everybody got out and had fun.” Between 50% of the Co-op’s beer sales, tips, and the fire department selling out of food, Co-op treasurer Monty Cheff confirmed to Brunet that over $1,000 was raised for the VFD. Myers said the brewery hopes to make this event an annual occurrence, to help raise money for the fire department and let locals meet their first responders under relaxed circumstances. “It was really neat to see how much the community in the area really supports their first responders with things like this,” Myers said. According to Brunet, as the weather warms the brewery hopes to
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Despite the chilly weather, community members brought their friends and families out to support the fire department.
The brewery hopes to make the event with the VFD an annual occurrence.
hold similar events once month or so with different organizations such as the Ronan Police department and local teachers.
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POLSON —The GPCF is inviting local non-profit groups to apply for the 2022 grant funding cycle. The 2022 22 - April 20, 2022
grant application deadline is Friday, April 29, 2022. Grant applications will be accepted from non-profit organizations with a 501 c (3) status in the Greater Polson area. The Committee is looking for how
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“We’ve got a long list,” he laughed. “We’re definitely planning to do more stuff like this as the months pass by.”
can enhance and improve the lives of the people who live here. You can view and download the 2022 application form and guidelines on our website at: www.greaterpolsoncommu-
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nityfoundation.org If you have questions regarding submission of grant application or our processes, please call Jennifer, GPCF Grants Administrator on Tuesdays or Thursdays at 406-883-4723.
New elk hunting access implemented News from MT FWP
HELENA — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is implementing a new process for elk hunting access (EHA) agreements to provide more transparency with the public and landowners and allow for a clearer process for Fish and Wildlife Commission review. EHA agreements were codified in Montana statute in 2001. The agreements were known as “454 agreements” reflecting the bill number of the original legislation. The statute was amended several times in the past 20 years, including during the 2021 session. In general, EHA agreements allow landowners to receive an elk permit or license in exchange for allowing three public hunters on their property. One of the hunters is selected by the landowner from the list of successful permit or Elk B License applicants for the hunting district where the property is located. The other two hunters are selected by FWP from the same lists depending on the opportunities outlined in the agreement. At least three public hunters are required for each landowner permit issued, but other access opportunities can be included in the agreement. This year landowners can apply for EHA agreements from April 15 through May 15. The
details on how to apply are located online at: fwp. mt.gov/hunt/landownerprograms/public-elk-access-agreements. “After several years of low interest from landowners, the changes the 2021 legislature made resulted in more demand for these agreements last year,” FWP Director Hank Worsech said. “We saw the need for a clearer and more transparent process for how these agreements are made and what they involve. The changes we’ve made will ensure that is the case going forward.” The Fish and Wildlife Commission will approve 2022 EHA agreements at their June 23 meeting. The applications proposed for approval will be posted online two weeks prior to the meeting and the commission will take public comments on the applications at its meeting. This year FWP is proposing to cap additional landowner permits for these agreements at 10% of the commission-approved permit or license quota for the hunting district where the agreement is valid. For example, if a hunting district has 100 permits, 10 new permits would be available for these agreements. A permit or license allocated to a landowner via EHA agreement is valid only on the landowner’s property. The permits cannot be sold, transferred or bar-
tered for. “Capping the number of new permits available for these agreements makes sense given that we expect more landowners to participate than last year, but we’re not sure what the interest will be,” Worsech said. If the requests for permits or licenses are more than 10% of the commission-approved quotas, FWP plans to push all commission-approved applications to a random draw. The EHA agreement will specify what areas of the ranch property will be open to no-cost public elk hunting, the number of public elk hunting days allowed on the property and other factors FWP and the landowner consider necessary. The agreement may include a process or methodology the public hunters identified in the agreement can use to reserve an access opportunity. The landowner reserves the right to deny access with cause to any public hunter chosen by FWP. For more information, go online to: fwp.mt.gov/ hunt/landownerprograms/public-elk-access-agreements. Landowner applications will be available on this web address April 15. Applications must be complete to be considered. For questions, call a FWP office or contact the FWP Parks and Outdoor Recreation Division, 406-444-3750.
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Community concerts benefit Helping Hands By Taylor Davison / Valley Journal
LAKE COUNTY — Community voices rang out together on April 10 and 11 in choir concerts benefiting both the Mission Valley Choral Society and Helping Hands. Helping Hands is a local non-profit that addresses the needs of individuals and families in Lake County. Supported in part by area churches, people who go to places of worship in need are directed to Helping Hands for resources and support. The organization has even taken on doing what they can for homeless high school students. Helping Hands is a focal point for care, as local churches describe it, and something many community members want to support. One way the organization has received financial support in the past has been through Mission Valley Choral Society festivals. The April 10 and 11 concerts were some of the first for MVCS since the pandem-
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The concerts were live streamed on Facebook for those who could not attend in person.
ic. The events were streamed online for those who couldn’t attend in person. Director Chris Bumgarner said the concert, titled “The Awakening” after a Joseph M. Martin song the choir performed, was somewhat symbolic. “It really talks about silence. No church bells ring, no one is singing,” Bumgarner said of the song. “Then awake, let the music live… It was kind of symbolic for COVID shut-
ting everything down. It feels like we’re kind of waking back up.” The regular choir of 24 was joined by close to a dozen guest singers for the last two songs on Sunday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Polson. While that number may have been higher in the past, Bumgarner was still pleased with the turnout. “People were so responsive,”
he said. “They missed live music. It was nice to have that again, and it was really fun to be able to honor Donna Rowold in that portion of it too.” Bumgarner credits Rowold of the Good Shepard Lutheran Church for beginning the mass choirs that brought the churches together to benefit Helping Hands, something he said she organized for many years until her retirement. She has since passed away, and her husband Paul and youngest daughter Stephanie attended on Sunday in her stead. One of the songs performed with accompanying violin, “In Remembrance” by Jeffery L. Ames, brought back many memories for Stephanie. Bumgarner said she told him she had performed the song herself at All State in high school, a time during which her mother was alive. Bumgarner said he felt the coincidence was a sweet way that God put things together to honor Rowold. Many people came together
to make the concert a reality. Bumgarner specifically mentioned his appreciation for President Susan Fortner, Treasurer Karen McCullough, local Sophia Donovan who helped with the organization and music, and accompanists Anna Dupuis and Joe Martinez. He was especially thankful to pianist Karla Gallatin for her talent and help, and the New Life Church for hosting rehearsals. Helping Hands Executive Director Jennifer Rolfsness expressed her gratitude on behalf of the non-profit as well. “We feel very humbled and honored by the community’s generosity,” she said. “We were blessed beyond measure with that great concert that the Mission Valley Choral Society put on.” If people would like to join in as guest singers in the next concert, the Mission Valley Choral Society will resume practicing in September. See their Facebook page to stay informed as the month approaches.
Funding to support public transportation and job growth in urban, rural parts of state News from the office of Senator Tester
U.S. Senate — As a part of the bipartisan infrastructure law, U.S. Senator Jon Tester announced on April 15 that he secured more than $30 million for Montana rural and urban public transit. Earlier this year, Tester announced $11 million in partial-year transit funding for 24 - April 20, 2022
Montana — this new figure represents the total amount for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) designated for Montana public transportation in the infrastructure package. “Efficient and affordable public transportation networks are an important driver of our state’s economy,” said Tester. “Thousands of Montanans rely on public transportation each
day for work, school, or medical appointments, and investing in this critical infrastructure will keep Montanans connected and create good-paying jobs across the Treasure State.” The funding secured by Tester can be used for transit systems in urban and rural areas, buses and bus facilities, and transit designed for seniors and people with disabilities.
Funding will be distributed through the Federal Transit Administration to the Montana Department of Transportation, Tribal nations, and urban areas via formula-based grant programs. A general breakdown of FY22 grant funding for public transit is below: · Rural areas apportionment - $14,591,137 · Urbanized area for-
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mula funds - $7,615,674 · Bus and bus facilities - $4,455,900 · Public transit on Indian reservations $2,307,451 · Enhanced mobility for seniors - $1,397,482 · Metropolitan & statewide planning $768,810 Tester worked across the aisle for months to negotiate his bipartisan package with a group of
five Republicans, four Democrats, and the White House, and he was the only member of Montana’s congressional delegation to vote for it. Tester’s law is projected to create more than 800,000 American jobs and lower costs for businesses by making targeted investments that will strengthen our nation without raising taxes on working families.
Make SNAP, TANF purchases online at Walmart.com News from DPHHS
MONTANA — Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Adam Meier announced recently that Montanans eligible for food and cash assistance can now make purchases online through Walmart.com as part of a federal nationwide initiative to increase access. “We are excited to be able to offer this convenient method of shopping to Montana families,” Meier said. “While Walmart is our initial launch, we will work on expanding this program with additional online retailers in the future.” Thousands of households receive benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) using their electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards to purchase eligible items at businesses across the state. The SNAP Online Purchasing Program first launched in 2019 in the State of New York as part of an eight-state pilot program. It is now available nationwide. Meier said individuals will need to create an online account at: Walmart.com and register their EBT card by entering it into their account settings. Individuals can begin using their EBT card for purchases 24 hours after registration, with no minimum purchase necessary. Walmart is the first retailer to provide SNAP online in Montana. Montana expects Amazon to accept Montana EBT cards very
soon with other online retailers being available in upcoming months. A current list of online retailers accepting Montana EBT cards can be found at www.fns. usda.gov/snap/online-purchasing-pilot. Upon check out, the individual will select EBT as a payment method and enter their EBT card pin. Any items that aren’t eligible for the SNAP or TANF cash EBT payment (including delivery fees) must be made with an alternate form of payment. Individuals must follow Walmart’s return/ refund policy. Any refunds will be credited back to the card used to purchase the item. Meier said if individuals experience issues using their EBT card online at Walmart.com, they should reach out to the EBT helpline at 1-866-850-1556.
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U.S. SENATE — Bipartisan Senate resolution marking April 16, 2022 through April 24, 2022 as National Park Week passed the U.S. Senate recently. “Our national parks help set us apart from the rest of the world, and in Montana we have some of the best,” Daines said. “Enjoying Montana’s great outdoors isn’t just a favorite pastime, it’s part of our way of life. This National Park week, I encourage folks to get outside and find their park!” “National Parks are one of the best ideas that the Federal Government ever had, and we’re lucky to have two of the nation’s finest parks right in our backyard,” said Tester. “Glacier and Yellowstone help drive our $7.1 billion outdoor economy, provide beautiful landscapes for families to make memories, and hold significant importance for Tribal Nations throughout the West and in Montana. As a proud supporter of our National Park System, I encourage everyone in the Treasure State to get outside and enjoy one of our world-class parks this week.” Montana is home to Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park, and in honor of National Park Week entrance into all national parks was free on Saturday, April 16.
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Applications for placement on the CS&KT Division of Fire / BIA-Flathead Agency 2022 Emergency Wildland Firefighting Crew will begin on Monday, March 7, 2022. Last day applications will be accepted is June 2, 2022 @ 4:00 PM. • 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.
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Local kids have a hoppin’ good time… Photos by Rob Zolman / Valley Journal
LAKE COUNTY — Overcast skies, snow, and brisk winds couldn’t keep hundreds of egg-cited children from having a hoppin’ good time this past weekend at various community sponsored Easter Egg Hunts held throughout the Mission Valley. “We had an eggs-traordinary turn out this year,” said one event organizer. “I think everyone had an egg-cellent time.”
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seniors Dixon By Heather Rush for the Valley Journal
DIXON — The Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community and hopes everyone is staying happy and healthy. All are invited to come enjoy dinner. Meals will be served Monday and Thursday evenings at 5 p.m. Meals are $4 per serving and are deliverable to Dixon residents upon request. We are also accepting take-out meal requests for $5 per serving. The menu is: — Thursday, April 21: lasagna, salad, garlic bread, dessert — Monday, April 25: pork Roast, Potatoes, veggies, rolls, dessert — Thursday, April 28: hamburger noodle casserole, salad, Rolls, dessert Pinochle is back. Pinochle is being hosted every fourth Monday of each month from 7-9 p.m. The next game is planned for Monday, April 25. Feel welcome to place
an order in advance by calling 406-246-3310.
Polson By Pete Mangels for the Valley Journal
POLSON — I am a “Star Trek” fan. I loved those special effects, especially the teleporter. “Beam me up, Scotty” is common place statement these days, as a statement that means you hope you can disappear from where you are. As in, “Beam me up, Scotty. No intelligent life here.” I discovered all of the interior doors in my home have built-in transporters. I walk into a room, and say, “What am I doing in here?” My wife uses them too. Always exploring new worlds, where no one remembers having gone before. The new 2022 AARP Driver Safety Course will be held at the center on Tuesday, May 24, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Call the center to register. The cost is $25 or $20 for AARP members. Take the course and get a Montana mandated dis-
CITY OF RONAN 2021 WATER QUALITY REPORT The 2021 Water Quality Report will not be mailed to each owner of a hookup on the City of Ronan water system. The Report can be viewed on the City’s website:
www.cityofronan.org -Kaylene Melton, Clerk-Treasurer
count on your car insurance. Activities: Tai Ji Quan: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. – The cost is $15 w/membership paid up or $30 for non-members. This is a six weeks course. April 12-May 19. Exercise for Mobility: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Cost is .50 - cheap. Bridge: postponed, Mahjong: Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m. (many tables) Pinochle: Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. Bingo: Fridays, 7 p.m. Bowling: Seniors’ group Tuesdays 1-3:30 p.m. Hearing Clinic: Every third Thursday, (April 21) from 10 a.m.-noon Veterans’ rep: The first Friday of each month (May 6) and third Tuesday of each month (April 17) from 10 a.m.-noon Pool: Open billiards 8
a.m. to 3 p.m. We have purchased a new table cover and working on new felt and bumpers. It has been at least 20 years since it was last recovered. You can call us at 406883-4735. We are open from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on weekdays. Lunch is available from 11:45 a.m.12:30 p.m. weekdays for $5. We deliver to qualified persons. Menu: — Wednesday, Apr. 20: chicken thighs, sweet/ sour sauce, rice, stir fry veggies, veggie aspic, key lime bars — Thursday, April 21: corn dogs, spud tots, baked beans, green salad, pears — Friday, April 22: dinner for lunch – pork roast, whipped potatoes, gravy, carrots, apple-raisin salad, birthday cake — Monday, April
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25: broccoli/cheese soup, muffin, fluffy fruit salad, spiced apples — Tuesday, April 26: barbecue ribs, baked beans, peas/carrots, potato salad, lemon pudding — Wednesday, April 27: taco w/soft shell, lettuce/ tomato, corn salad w/ lime, dressing, pineapple cake — Thursday, April 28: meatloaf, baked potato, corn, 3-bean salad, pistachio pudding — Friday, April 29: sloppy Joes, potato wedges, creamed corn, green salad, crisp
St. Ignatius By Irene Pritsak for the Valley Journal
ST. IGNATIUS — I hope everyone had a good Easter weekend. We will be having a be-
lated Easter dinner on Wednesday, April 20. Menu for the week: — Wednesday, April 20: dinner at 5:30: ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, rolls, cherry pie salad, veggies and Amish sugar cookies — Friday, April 21: ham dinner for home delivery, dine-in - grilled cheese sandwiches, tomato soup, veggies, fruit and cherry cheesecake cupcakes — Tuesday, April 26: tuna casserole, veggies, fruit, chocolate peanut butter treats There will be pinochle at the center on the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Yoga continues from 1-2:30 p.m. on Wednesday afternoons. Our next bingo afternoon is on Saturday, May 16, at 2 p.m. and our spring yard sale is planned for May 20-21. Have a great week.
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calendar Thursday, April 21 Developing food products for market workshop held RONAN — A free virtual and in-person workshop will be held at 407 Main St. SW to provide new food businesses with the foundation they need to take their food business from concept to consumer with the highest chance of success. Jan Tusick, Center Director of the Mission Mountain Food Enterprise Center, will guide you through the numerous aspects of developing a food business. The workshop will take place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 406-676-5928 to register. There is no fee.
Friday, April 22 Celebrate Earth Day BIG ARM — Celebrate Earth Day on a guided hike along the shores of Flathead Lake. Learn about the different plants, trees, animals and other features at the park. This family-friendly event is open to all ages. The hike will meet at the entrance station at the Big Arm unit at 7 p.m. The cost is $4 and reservations are required. Call the ranger station at 406-837-3041 ext. 0 to reserve a spot.
Enjoy meteor shower viewing KALISPELL — The annual Lyrid Meteor shower will be back this year with a partial moon allowing the possibility to see a few meteors. Known 28 - April 20, 2022
for being one of the oldest meteor showers, the Lyrids will occasionally leave long trace trails through the sky. We will go on a short hike to learn more about meteor showers, then return to the visitor center parking lot for viewing. Call the visitor center at 406-755-2706 ext. 0 to register, as space is limited. Cost is free.
Cowboy Ball held at Polson Fairgrounds POLSON — The 30th annual fundraiser banquet and auction, The Cowboy Ball, will be held on Friday, April 22, under the big tent at the Polson Fairgrounds. No host cocktails and the silent auction begin at 5:30 p.m. and the prime rib dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. This event will feature sho down. Tickets are $60 each and are available at 219 Main, Wild Horse Framing, Muley Bluz in Ronan and PFI board members. Come enjoy dinner, an auction and dancing. Proceeds benefit fairgrounds improvement.
Monday, April 25 Learn Beginning QuickBooks Online KALISPELL — On April 25 from 9 a.m.-noon at Flathead Valley Community College Beginning QuickBooks Online will be taught. Effectively enter data into QuickBooks online. Learn about checks deposits, invoices, helpful settings and basic accounting principles. *A one-on-one session is available in the afternoon
see extended calendar at www.valleyjournal.net for no additional cost - to be scheduled at the start of class. Through a partnership with FVCC, Mission West Community Development Partners offers the chance to attend these workshops free of charge. We will enroll you in the workshops and pay the fee. To be eligible, you must own or work for a for-profit small business with ten or fewer employees located in Lake, Mineral or Sanders County. Entrepreneurs who are planning to start a business are also eligible. If you’d like to enroll, call us at 406-676-5928.
class. Through a partnership with FVCC, Mission West Community Development Partners offers the chance to attend these workshops free of charge. We will enroll you in the workshops and pay the fee. To be eligible, you must own or work for a for-profit small business with ten or fewer employees located in Lake, Mineral or Sanders County. Entrepreneurs who are planning to start a business are also eligible. If you’d like to enroll, call us at 406-676-5928.
Tuesday, April 26
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Learn to self-publish POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library is offering “A Beginner’s Guide to Self-Publishing” on Tuesday, April 26, at 2 p.m. If you are writing a novel, a memoir, or a collection of poems, come explore the digital side of self-publication, including formatting your work, creating book covers, ordering hard copies and selling online.
Wednesday, April 27
ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius Rural Fire District notice of regular meeting: The St. Ignatius Rural Fire District will conduct their regular meeting on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at 6 p.m. in the fire hall meeting room. For further information you may contact Chairman Tim Callahan at 406-7454112.
Advanced QuickBooks taught KALISPELL — “Advanced QuickBooks Online” will be taught on April 26 from 9 a.m.-noon at Flathead Valley Community College. Learn how to extract data from QuickBooks online, build reports and help make your business run smoothly. A one-on-one session is available in the afternoon for no additional cost - to be scheduled at the start of
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Irrigation District to meet RONAN — The Flathead Irrigation District will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 27, at 1 p.m. in the Lake County Community Center in Ronan. Please use the back door by the kitchen.
Tuesday, May 3 Summer hours begin at museum CHARLO — Summer session hours at Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana officially begin: Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 406-644-3435 to schedule a visit or tour.
Wednesday, May 4 American Sign Language class offered POLSON — Everyone is welcome to join in an introductory class in American Sign Language. No matter your skill level
you are invited to join in classes to be held at First United Methodist Church Polson at 5 p.m. and Mission Valley United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. beginning May 4. Fees and meeting times will be shared at registration. The classes will be taught by Sandi E. Johnson, who has worked in psychiatric, mental health, substance abuse, medical, legal, U.S. Government, IT, computer, educational, spiritual, religious, settings and has been a nationally certified interpreter since 1976. Please contact Sandi E. Johnson at her email to register: Pastorsandi. johnson@gmail.com.
Saturday, May 7 Give blood POLSON — On Saturday, May 7, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Richwine’s Burgerville, 50567 U.S. Highway 93, will host an American Red Cross blood drive. This blood drive is done in honor of Lucille Richwine. To schedule an appointment, please call Marcia at 406-883-2620.
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classifieds Announcements Auctions CABIN FEVER 2022 AUCTION Fri. & Sat., April 29 & 30, Fairgrounds, Lewistown, MT Western Art & Gear, Firearms, Collectibles Live auction with internet bidding. Catalog @ www.ShobeAuction.com. ph: (406) 366-5125 JOHNCO STORAGE: Public sale MAY 4, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at 808 7th Street East, Polson. Sell to highest bidder for CASH OR CERTIFIED CHECK ONLY, contents of units 126, 161, AND 185. Units are subject to redemption prior to sale time. 406-883-5405.
Wanted WANTED: LOOKING FOR Valmar or Gandy seeders to buy. Most implement mount models purchased. Call Paul at (763) 286-2037 WANTED TO BUY Guns and/or ammunition, old or new. Whole estates/collections or single pieces. Fair prices paid. 207-4641 WANTED WANTED Porsches, Exotic cars. Motorcycles, old cars and trucks. Gas pumps, signs, guns, knives, tools. Fair cash prices paid. Glen 801-361-4022 Call or Text
Employment Help wanted TRANSPORTATION PLANNER - (MAY BE HIRED UNDER A CONTRACT) NATURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT The successful applicant must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, City Planning, or Regional Planning or a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field such as Public Policy, Public Administration, Environmental Policy or Studies, Geography or Civil Engineering.
Education must demonstrate emphasis on regional and site planning, preferably with emphasis in the Transportation sector. Experience must include a minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in professional work environment, with emphasis on planning and plan preparation. Must be able to work 40 hours a week, with additional time and evenings and/or weekends when necessary. Must have a valid Montana driver’s license during employment. Must have liability or full coverage insurance on personal vehicle (if used to travel off-site in performance of duties) and a dependable vehicle for transportation on and off job duty station. Must wear Tribal provided safety apparel as required. Is required to wear CSKT safety apparel as necessary. Required to successfully complete a certified defensive drive course approved by the department. All applicants are required to submit a Tribal application, copy of relevant transcript and/or certificate, a copy of a valid driver’s license and proof of Tribal enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of DD214 must be submitted. This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary is negotiable-DOE, with benefits. To apply, contact Personnel at 406-675-2700 Ext. #1259/1040. Tribal applications are also available online at csktribes.org. Closing date will be Thursday, May 5th, 2022 @ 5:30 p.m. CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER. Carpenter Foreman *Recent wage increase* Montana State University – Bozeman Facilities Services. For complete job announcement and application procedures, click on: https://jobs.montana.
edu/postings/28980. Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled St. Luke We received the Montana Hospital Association’s Best Place to Work award for 2022 and we were selected as the Employer of Choice for Lake County in 2013 and 2021! Join us and see why! St. Luke Community Healthcare is seeking a full time Medical Receptionist for our Ronan Clinic. The position is considered a crucial link between the patient and the care delivered by the clinical staff. The scheduled hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, although working hours could occasionally vary. The ideal candidate will have one to two years of medical office experience, possess basic to intermediate computer knowledge and be able to effectively prioritize with an emphasis on organization, accuracy and attention to detail to ensure a positive patient service environment and professional interactions. Applications available at www.stlukehealthcare.org. For additional information call 406-528-5244. MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN - TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT St. Ignatius The successful applicant must possess a one-year certification in Health Information or closely related field, in the absence of a certificate, the applicant must have a least one (1) year of specialized experience which has equipped the applicant with knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. HIPPA Training completed and certificate of completion. OnBase Training, EPIC Training, and RPMS Training. Valid driver’s license. All applicants must submit a
Tribal application, copy of academic transcripts, certificates and licensure, copy of current valid driver’s license, proof of enrollment in a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of DD214 must be submitted. This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The successful applicant, if not already employed by CSKT must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary is $13.18 to $15.15 per hour, plus benefits. To apply, contact Personnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1040 or personnel@cskt.org. Tribal applications are also available on-line at cskt.org. The closing date is Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. MST. CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER. St. Luke St. Luke Community Healthcare is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant or psych tech with an interest in mental health and psychiatry to work with our psychiatrist in the Ronan Clinic. Specific duties include gathering and recording vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, height and weight, collecting specimens, drawing blood, performing CLIAwaived tests, and submitting electronic requests for prescription refills. This person also will be trained to administer the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) exam. We are a stable, employee-oriented healthcare organization offering competitive wages, a generous benefits package and a great work environment! Application may be downloaded at www.stlukehealthcare.org. For additional information, please call Human Resources at (406) 528-5244.
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HVAC/R Maintenance Technician. **Recent Wage Increase** Montana State University – Bozeman For complete job announcement and application procedures, click on: https://jobs. montana.edu/postings/24507. Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled Maintenance Plumber (Journeyman Plumber). Montana State University – Bozeman. For complete job announcement and application procedures, click on: https://jobs.montana. edu/postings/28476. Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled. Position Open The Town of St. Ignatius, Montana is accepting applications for the position of Chief of Police. The applicant shall possess the knowledge, skills and abilities typically obtained through a combination of education and experience such as a Criminal Justice degree, Certification from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy and five years’ experience in police patrol, investigation and employee supervision. The applicant must possess a valid Montana driver’s license or be able to obtain upon employment. The Town of St. Ignatius retains the right to perform a criminal background check and a personality evaluation on individuals considered for this position. Salary is negotiable based upon education and experience. An application form and job description may be obtained at City Hall at 12 1st Ave, St. Ignatius, MT or by calling 406-745-3791. Completed applications must be returned to the above address or postmarked by 5 p.m. on May 3, 2022. Applications shall be mailed to Town of St. Ignatius, Attn: Mayor Daren Incashola, P.O. Box 103, St. Ignatius, MT 59865. The Town of St. Ignatius is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE WANTED Hate desk jobs? Enjoy meeting new people and engaging
with your community? Join our award-winning staff. Help local businesses bring their message to an engaged readership! Ideal candidate is self-motivated, goal oriented with marketing savvy. Pay is commission-based: 20-25% DOE. Mileage, cell phone allowance and shared healthcare membership paid monthly. Reliable, insured transportation, cell phone, basic computer skills including sending and receiving of attachments via email required. Serious inquiries only. Send letter of interest and resume with three references to summer@valleyjournal.net. CYTS MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST, LCSW (CONTRACT POSITION) DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT The successful applicant is required to possess a Master’s in Social Work (MSW) with LCSW licensure (preferred), OR a minimum of 500 hours clinical supervision completed (under a LCSW) and working towards accreditation in obtaining LCSW certification. If working towards licensure then applicant will need to obtain within a year to maintain position. Must have experience or be willing to complete the Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavior therapy training. Experience in collaborative programs or cross system service provision preferred. Have experience assisting individuals/families with high service needs. Provide group facilitations. Maintain strict confidentiality of information as required by the position. Applicant must pass background investigation if hired in accordance with Public Law 101-630 and 101-647; no misdemeanors pending and/or in process. Must have never been convicted of or pled guilty to a crime of domestic violence, child abuse, or elder abuse, sexual offense or crime of violence (felony). Must not have resigned to avoid disciplinary actions or have been dismissed from employment within the past (3) three years. see page 30
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classifieds Help wanted cont’d from pg. 29 Possess a valid Montana driver’s license and maintain liability insurance. No involvement with any child or social service protection agency as a client, no alcohol or drug abuse charges or domestic violence charges within the past (5) five years mandatory. This position is a testing designated position (TDP). Must not have had a conviction of driving under the influence of substances or a per se within the last (3) three years. Position is required to sign a confidentiality agreement on at least an annual basis and to observe and uphold professional levels of communication protocols. Must not have had a conviction of driving under the influence of substance or per se within the last three (3) years. This position is a mandatory reporter of child abuse and neglect situations. Will maintain and participate in other duties as assigned. All applicants must submit a Tribal application, supplemental questionnaire for background investigations, copy of academic transcripts/ training certificates, copy of current valid driver’s license and proof of insurance, proof of enrollment in a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of DD214 must be submitted. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. A favorable determination resulting from a completed background investigation is required prior to your placement in this position. 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 $22.94 to $26.36 per hour with benefits. To apply, contact Personnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1259/1040. Tribal applications are also available on-line at csktribes.org. Closing date will be Thursday, May 5th, 30 - April 20, 2022
2022 at 5:30 p.m. CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER. Phlebotomist/ Laboratory Assistant St. Luke Community Healthcare is seeking a reliable and self-motivated full-time Phlebotomist/ Laboratory Assistant who is detail-oriented with exceptional customer service skills. Days and hours will vary; applicants must be willing to work weekends and evening hours. Office, computer and, phlebotomy experience are preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate. We are a stable employee-oriented health care facility offering competitive wages, a generous benefits package, and a great work environment! Benefits available after 30 days of employment. Applications are available at www.stlukehealthcare.org. For additional information, please call Human Resources at 406-528-5287. Due to expansion, Enviro-Tire is hiring for 1 CDL driver. The position is open immediately. No tire loading, drop and hook only. CDL Class A truck driver with doubles endorsement for Montana, Idaho and Washington day runs. Home every night. Work site is in Lonepine, Mt. Year-round, full-time position. Pay mid-$20s per hour for experienced, qualified drivers. Mandatory DOT drug testing. Vacation & holiday pay. Office phone and fax (406) 755-7716, enviro-tire@ montanasky.com TANF SECURITY OFFICER DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT The successful applicant must possess a minimum of 2 years’ work experience in law enforcement/security or a combination of training and experience where people skills, planning and coordination are required. Supervisory Training. Certified in First Aid/
CPR and AED, Active Shooters, De-Escalation, Un-Armed Security, Disarming and Emergency Response procedures. Must be 21 years of age or older. Must complete/pass background investigation. No felony convictions within the past five (5) years. No misdemeanor convictions in the past year except minor traffic. Must possess a valid Montana driver’s license for the duration of employment. Must not have had a misdemeanor conviction involving child abuse, a sexual offence, assault with a weapon, domestic abuse or violent crime against a person within the past five (5) years. Must not have had any record or history of drug abuse within the past five (5) years. Must not be subject to a current investigation involving criminal activities, no open CPS referrals with TSSD and no pending indictments. Must not have had a DUI or reckless driving conviction within the past three (3) years. Must not have been dismissed, or resigned from law enforcement work due to threat of disciplinary action that could have resulted in termination of employment, within the past two (2) years. All applicants are required to submit a Tribal application, a completed supplemental questionnaire for background investigations, a copy of relevant transcript, a copy of current valid driver’s license, proof of enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of the DD214 must be submitted to the Tribal Personnel Department. This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. A favorable determination resulting from a completed background investigation is required for your placement in this position. 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. To apply, contact Personnel at 406-675-2700 Ext. 1043/1259 for an application.
Tribal applications are also available on-line at csktribes. org. The salary range is $21.02 to $24.16 per hour, plus benefits. Closing date will be Thursday, May 5th, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER. St. Luke Business Office Clerk Interested in working in the healthcare field, but not necessarily in direct patient care? Our Business Office offers multiple career opportunities to fit a variety of skill sets! If you’re detail-oriented and enjoy customer service, might we suggest a Business Office Clerk position? We’re on the lookout for full time staff to work Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The ideal candidate will possess professional customer service and communication skills, as well as general office knowledge and computer skills. While previous medical billing or coding knowledge is a huge plus, paid training opportunities may be available for the right fit. If this is something that interests you, we’d love to see you apply and get to know you better! St. Luke offers competitive wages and a generous benefit package (available after 30 days). Come work at the Lake County Employer of Choice and the Montana Hospital Association’s Best Place to Work! See what makes our team great and help make it better. Apply today at: https://stlukehealthcare.org/open-positions/ or feel free to reach out to us with questions at (406) 528-5244! TRIBAL WATER RIGHT REGISTRATION SPECIALIST LEGAL DEPARTMENT (Contract position that expires 9/30/2023 with possible extension) Must have a high school diploma or GED and at least three (3) years of experience
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in positions related to water rights, hydrology, natural resources, legal, or relevant field. Must have experience in land location and land records research. Must have the ability to interpret maps and aerial photography. Ability to write reports and general correspondence. Must be proficient in the use of personal computers and Microsoft Office applications. Must demonstrate an understanding of the CSKTMT Water Rights Compact and CSKT Ordinance 111-A. Must possess a current valid state driver’s license and be insurable under the Tribes’ insurance policy. All applicants are required to submit a Tribal application, copies of relevant transcripts and/or certificates and a copy of a valid driver’s license to the Tribal Personnel Department, 406.675.2700 ext. 1259 or visit the csktribes. org website for the application. Salary range $20.00 to $30.00 per hour, negotiable based on experience. Closing date Thursday, April 28, 2022 @ 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. DENTAL ASSISTANT (1 Full-time Position in Polson, 1 One-year Temporary Employment Contract in St. Ignatius) TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT The successful applicant must possess 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. A valid driver’s license is required. All applicants must submit a Tribal application, copy of academic transcripts, certificates and licensure, copy of current valid driver’s license, proof of enrollment in a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of DD214 must be submitted.
This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The successful applicant, if not already employed by CSKT must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary is $16.49 to $18.96 per hour, plus benefits. May be employed under contract. To apply, contact Personnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1040 or personnel@ cskt.org. Tribal applications are also available on-line at cskt.org. The closing date is Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. MST CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.
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public notices Legals Legals Matthew H. O’Neill O’NEILL LAW OFFICE, PLLC 402 First Street East, Suite 201 P.O. Box 699 Polson, MT 59860 Telephone: (406) 883-5444 Facsimile: (406) 883-1585 matt@polsonlaw.com Attorney for Plaintiffs MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY DENNIS McCRUMB, as Trustee of the DENNIS McCRUMB LIVING TRUST, and LUCY McCRUMB, as Trustee of the LUCY McCRUMB LIVING TRUST, Plaintiffs, vs. THE HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF NORMAN J. SAGMILLER, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS, KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, CLAIMING OR WHO MIGHT CLAIM ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, OR INTEREST IN OR LIEN OR ENCUMBRANCE UPON THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT ADVERSE TO PLAINTIFFS’ OWNERSHIP OR ANY CLOUD UPON PLAINTIFFS’ TITLE THERETO, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM OR POSSIBLE CLAIM BE PRESENT OR CONTINGENT, M.C.A. §7028-104, Defendants. CAUSE No. DV-22-54 Hon. James A. Manley SUMMONS
of this Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your answer, together with the appropriate filing fee for each Defendant, with the above-entitled Court, and serve a copy thereof upon the Plaintiffs’ attorneys within TWENTY-ONE (21) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default, for the relief demanded in the Complaint. This action is brought for the purpose of quieting title to land situated in Lake County, Montana, and described as follows: A portion of the S1/2NE1/4NE1/4 of Section 29, Township 23 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Lake County, Montana, more particularly described as Tract B on Certificate of Survey No. 4527, records of Lake County, Montana. AND The S1/2N1/2SE1/4NE1/4 of Section 29, Township 23 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Lake County, Montana.
Polson, MT 59860 406-883-5444 April 6, 13 and 20, 2022 MNAXLP Ashley Burleson CROWLEY FLECK PLLP 1915 South 19th Ave. P. O. Box 10969 Bozeman, MT 59718 Telephone: (406) 556-1430 Facsimile: (406) 556-1433 Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of SARAH S. STEVENSON, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-22-25 Judge: James A. Manley
AND A portion of the N1/2SE1/4NE1/4 of Section 29, Township 23 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Lake County, Montana, more particularly described as Tract 2 on Certificate of Survey No. 4528. Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this 24th day of March, 2022. Lake County District Court Lyn Fricker, Clerk of Court By: /s/Mary Rensvold, Deputy Clerk
THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS:
Summons Issued at the Request of:
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action, which is filed in the office of the Clerk
O’NEILL LAW OFFICE, PLLC Matthew H. O’Neill P.O. Box 699
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or their claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to PETER HOLLATZ, the personal representative, return receipt requested, in care of his attorney, Ashley Burleson, of Crowley Fleck PLLP, 1915 South 19th Avenue, PO Box 10969, Bozeman, Montana 59719, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court.
Attorneys for Personal Representative VERIFICATION I, PETER HOLLATZ, declare under penalty of perjury and under the laws of the State of Montana that I have read the foregoing and that the facts and matters contained therein are true and correct to my knowledge, except as to matters stated to be on information and belief, which I believe to be true and correct. Dated: April 7, 2022. /s/ Peter Hollatz PETER HOLLATZ April 13, 20 and 27, 2022 MNAXLP LEGAL NOTICE The City County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 6:00 pm. Public attendance will be through a virtual format via ZOOM. The agenda item includes: BECK/PASTRE HOLDINGS LLC SPECIAL USE REQUEST Top Shelf Botanicals, the lessee on a property owned by Pastre Holdings LLC, is requesting special use approval to allow for a new highway commercial business for the see page 32
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public notices Legals cont’d from pg. 31 purpose of a recreational marijuana dispensary within the top floor of an existing duplex, and the expansion of an existing business from a medical marijuana dispensary to include the sale of recreational marijuana within the bottom floor of an existing duplex in the Highway Commercial Zoning District of the Polson City/County Planning Area. The +/-0.264-acre property is located off of Highway 93 and Hillcrest Drive in Polson, and is legally described as lots 6-8 of Nob Hill, a subdivision located in section 02, T22N, R20W. Information regarding the agenda items is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by May 2, 2022 will be included in the staff report to the board. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the board for their consideration. Comments received after May 2 will be provided to the board at the meeting, which may not provide sufficient time for review of the com-
ment. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept, 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or faxed: 406-883-7205 or e-mailed: planning@lakemt.gov. Please note: If you would like to attend the public hearing via ZOOM, please contact the Planning Department at the email above or at (406) 883-7235 prior to the meeting to receive instructions regarding how to attend the meeting virtually. April 20, 2022 MNAXLP Notice of Annual School and Special District Election Public Test of Voting Systems, Counting of Provisional Ballots, and County Canvass Notice is hereby given by the Lake County Election Administrator, State of Montana that the Annual School District and Special District Election will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, by mail ballot. Ballots may be returned by mail or in-person at the Election Office (106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860) between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm from April 14th – May 2nd and
7:00 am – 8:00 pm on Election Day, May 3rd. Electors will consider the following issues at the election: Arlee School District #8J two 3-year trustee positions; Charlo School District #7J- two 3-year trustee positions; one 2-year trustee position for the Dixon School District; Polson School District #23 two 3-year and one 1-year trustee positions, Polson Elementary and High School Bond; Ronan School District #30 2 three-year trustee positions; St. Ignatius School District #28 one 3- year trustee position; Arlee Rural Fire District one -3-year trustee position; Chief Cliff Fire Service Area two 3-year trustee positions; Pablo Water and Sewer District three 4-year director positions. Ballots will be automatically mailed to all qualified electors on April 14, 2022. A qualified registered elector who will be absent from the district during the time the election is being conducted may: a) vote in person in the election administrator’s office as soon as the ballots are available and until noon the day before the ballots are scheduled to be mailed; b) make a written request, signed by the applicant and addressed to the election administrator, that the ballot is mailed to an address other
than the address that appears on the registration card. If you miss this regular registration deadline on April 4th, you may still register for the election by appearing in person at the Lake County Election Office by noon on May 2nd. The following events are open to the public and will occur at the Lake County Courthouse for the May 3rd Election. Public testing of the ExpressVote Voting System and DS-450 tabulator will be held at 9:00 am on April 21, 2022 and counting of provisional ballots will begin at 3:00 pm on May 9, 2022, in the Election Office. The county canvass will be held in the Commissioner Chambers at 10:00 am on May 12, 2022. DATED this 1st day of April, 2022. /s/Toni Kramer Election Administrator Lake County, Montana April 6, 13 and 20, 2022 MNAXLP Thomas Alan Kragh THOMAS ALAN KRAGH LAW
FIRM, P.C. 306 Bayview Drive Polson, MT 59860 Tel: (406) 883-9327 E-mail: tkraghlaw@yahoo.com ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
above-entitled Court.
MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY
/s/ Thomas Alan Kragh Thomas Alan Kragh ATTORNEY for PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ROBERT A. McLEAN, Deceased. Probate No. DP-22-23 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to THOMAS ALAN KRAGH LAW FIRM, P.C., Attorney for the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at 306 Bayview Drive, Polson, Montana 59860, or filed with the Clerk of the
DATED: March 29, 2022. /s/ Sean Thomas Amsbaugh SEAN THOMAS AMSBAUGH, Personal Representative
April 6, 13 and 20, 2022 MNAXLP LEGAL NOTICE The Lake County Planning Board will hold a public meeting Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 7:00 pm in the large conference room (Room 316) of the Lake County Courthouse. The options for attendance are through ZOOM* or in person. Agenda items include: SAMPSON ETAL, GUINEY, CLEMENT, AND ROSENBAUM LAKESHORE REGULATION VARIANCE REQUEST Katie Ridinger of 406 Docks, on behalf of Jay Samson ETAL, Patrick see page 33
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public notices Legals cont’d from pg. 32 and Susan Guiney, Clara Clement and Steven Rosenbaum is requesting six minor variances and one major variance to the Lake County Lakeshore Protection Regulations to allow for the construction of a shared private marina. The subject properties are located along Lake Mary Ronan Road, and are legally described as Lots 6A and 7A on Deed Exhibit H-1034 and Tract 1 of COS 6699, all located within Section 11, Township 25 North, and Range 22 West. SERENE ARLEE #1 MAJOR SUBDIVISION Mike Bauer of Sixty-Two Avenue, LLC, subdivider, and Sean Amundson of 406 Engineering, Inc., professional engineer, on behalf of William John Armstrong, have proposed a major subdivision to create thirty five (35) residential lots from a 23.93 acre parcel of land located within a “Community Growth Region” on the Lake County Density Map. Lots will range from 0.57 to 0.75 acres with a 1.99 acre common area. The subdivision is proposed to be served by the Arlee community sewer system governed by the Arlee Lake County Water and Sewer District with every two lots proposed to be served by a shared on-site well and the remaining one lot to be served by an individual on-site well. A variance has been requested to the road intersection standards found in Section X.I.19 of the Lake County Subdivision Regulations to allow two roads meeting a third to be offset less than 125 feet for local roads. The variance will allow for the two proposed internal subdivision roads to intersect Pow Wow Road less than 125 feet from a private unnamed road serving three residences. The property is currently irrigated under the FIIP and is located approximately three quarters of a mile east of US Highway 93 in Arlee on the south side of Pow Wow Road and is legally described as Tract 3 of Certificate of Survey 7555 located in the S ½ of Section 12, Township 16 North, and Range 20 West. At this meeting the Planning Board will make a recommendation for approval, conditional approval, or denial of the subdivision application and preliminary plat to the Lake County Board of Commissioners.
SERENE ARLEE #2 MAJOR SUBDIVISION Mike Bauer of Sixty-Two Avenue, LLC, subdivider, and Sean Amundson of 406 Engineering, Inc., professional engineer, on behalf of William John Armstrong, have proposed a major subdivision to create thirty five (35) residential lots from a 22.99 acre parcel of land located within a “Community Growth Region” on the Lake County Density Map. Lots will range from 0.58 to 0.76 acres with two 1.16 acre common areas. The subdivision is proposed to be served by the Arlee community sewer system governed by the Arlee Lake County Water and Sewer District with every two lots proposed to be served by a shared on-site well and the remaining one lot to be served by an individual on-site well. A variance has been requested to the road intersection standards found in Section X.I.19 of the Lake County Subdivision Regulations to allow two roads meeting a third to be offset less than 125 feet for local roads. The variance will allow for the two proposed internal subdivision roads to intersect Pow Wow Road less than 125 feet from a private unnamed road serving three residences and the access into the Arlee Pow Wow Grounds. The property is currently irrigated under the FIIP and is located approximately a half mile east of US Highway 93 in Arlee on the south side of Pow Wow Road and is legally described as Tract 3 of Certificate of Survey 7555 located in the S ½ of Section 12, Township 16 North, and Range 20 West. At this meeting the Planning Board will make a recommendation for approval, conditional approval, or denial of the subdivision application and preliminary plat to the Lake County Board of Commissioners. SERENE ARLEE #3 MAJOR SUBDIVISION Mike Bauer of Sixty-Two Avenue, LLC, subdivider, and Sean Amundson of 406 Engineering, Inc., professional engineer, on behalf of William John Armstrong, have proposed a major subdivision to create twenty nine (29) residential lots from a 27.94 acre parcel of land located within a “Community Growth Region” on the Lake County Density Map. Lots will range from 0.57 to 1.02 acres with the exception of a 5.82 acre lot to be developed with existing farm with two residences and miscellaneous outbuildings and a 2.35 acre common area. The subdivision
is proposed to be served by the Arlee community sewer system governed by the Arlee Lake County Water and Sewer District with every two lots proposed to be served by a shared onsite well. The 5.82 acre lot will continue to be served by an existing on-site wastewater treatment system and an on-site well. The property is currently irrigated under the FIIP and is located less than a half mile east of US Highway 93 in Arlee on the south side of Pow Wow Road and is legally described as Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey 7555 located in the S ½ of Section 12, Township 16 North, and Range 20 West. At this meeting the Planning Board will make a recommendation for approval, conditional approval, or denial of the subdivision application and preliminary plat to the Lake County Board of Commissioners. Information regarding the agenda items is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by May 2, 2022 will be included in the board packets. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the board for their consideration. Comments received after May 2 will be provided to the board at the meeting, which may not provide sufficient time for review of the comment. Public comments regarding water and/or sewer proposals for subdivisions are encouraged to be submitted in writing. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept, 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or faxed: 406-883-7205 or e-mailed: planning@lakemt.gov . Please note: If you would like to attend the public hearing via ZOOM, please contact the Planning Department at the email above or at (406) 883-7235 prior to the meeting to receive instructions regarding how to attend the meeting virtually. April 20, 2022 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: HENRY A. DOLEZAL, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-22-24 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the undersigned has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate, and that the address of the Personal Representative is set forth below. All creditors of the decedent having claims against the decedent’s estate must present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice, or be forever barred as creditors of the decedent. A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed, may be filed with the Clerk of the District Court, at Polson, Lake County, Montana, or mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to the Personal Representative, c/o TURNAGE MERCER & WALL, PLLP, Attorneys for the Personal Representative, at 312 1st St E, Polson, MT 59860. /s/ Marilyn G. Dolezal Marilyn G. Dolezal Personal Representative Estate of HENRY A. DOLEZAL, Deceased. April 6, 13 and 20, 2022 MNAXLP William P. Williams, IV FRENCH, GRAINEY & WILLIAMS, PLLC 324 Main SW Ronan, MT 59864 Telephone: (406) 676-4470 Attorneys for Personal Representative bill@fgwilliamslaw.com MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN L. STOKES, Deceased.
named Estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased 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. 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 PAUL STOKES, 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. DATED this 28th day of March, 2022. /s/ Paul Stokes PAUL STOKES, Personal Representative April 6, 13 and 20, 2022 MNAXLP CALL FOR BIDS 911 DISPATCH WORK STATIONS The Commissioners from Lake County, Montana will accept bids for 7 dispatch work stations at the 911 center. Five work stations in the primary center and two at the backup center. Stations must be height adjustable and conform to ADA and ANSI-HFES standards. Vendor must be able to supply and install the backup center no later than June 15, 2022. Vendor must be able to supply and install the primary center no later than July 15, 2022. For more information please contact Mark Clary at 406-883-7253. Bids must be delivered to: Mark Clary, Lake County Office of Emergency Management at 106 4th Ave. E. Polson, MT. 59860 or emailed to mclary@lakemt.gov on or before April 27, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. April 13 and 20, 2022 MNAXLP Montana 20th Judicial District Court, Lake County
CAUSE NO. DP-22-22 NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the matter of the Name Change of Amanda Gullotta; Amanda Gullotta, Petitioner.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-
Cause No: DV-22-48 Dept. No. 2001
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE Judge James A. Manley This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Amanda Christine Gullotta, to Amanda Christine Gullotta-Nagy. The hearing will be on May 11, 2022, at 10:00 am. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County. Dated: March 17, 2022. Lyn Fricker Clerk of District Court By Shannon Bojorquez Deputy Clerk of Court April 13, 20, 27 and May 4, 2022 MNAXLP LEGAL NOTICE On Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 2 pm, the Lake County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing in the large conference room (Room 316) of the Lake County Courthouse. The options for attendance are through ZOOM* or in person. The hearing will include the following items D.R. BARR FAMILY TRUST AND DEBORAH KAY WILLIAMS LIVING TRUST CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST Dexter Barr on behalf of the D.R. Barr Family Trust and Deborah Kay Williams Living Trust are requesting a conditional use request to allow impervious surface coverage to exceed 26% of the buildable area of the lot. The requests are associated with construction of a detached dry garage for personal storage. The +/-0.52-acre subject property is located at 34158 Field Stone Way within the Stone Ridge Estates Zoning District and is legally described as lot 4 of Stone Wall Estates Phase II, a subdivision located in section 31, T23N, R20W. SPEER CONDITIONAL USE EXTENSION REQUEST Dennis and Ramona Speer Living Trust, represented by Dennis Speer, is requesting an extension to conditional use approval (# FP 21-12) to allow for impervious surface coverage between 30% and 49% of the buildable area of the lot within the Finley Point Zoning District. The request is associated with the construction of a detached see page 34
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public notices Legals cont’d from pg. 33 garage containing living quarters. The +/-0.656-acre subject property is located at 31992 Skidoo Lane in the Finley Point Zoning District and is legally described as a portion of tract R of Jenning Orchard Tracts, an unrecorded subdivision, as shown on COS 2745, located in section 21, T23N, R19W. LESMEISTER/SWEENEY CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST Donald Lesmeister and Patrick Sweeny are requesting a conditional use approval to allow impervious surface area covering between 30 and 49 percent of the buildable area of a lot. The request is associated with the placement of a storage shed. The +/1.31-acre subject property is located at 40637 Wild Flower Lane, Rollins, MT within the Upper West Shore Zoning District, sub-unit B – Lower Lakeside and is legally described as parcel 2 on COS 5812, located in section 32 of T25N, R20W. BEIERLE CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST Kory and Jami Beierle are requesting a conditional use approval within the Finley Point Zoning District, sub-district D, to allow for seasonal use of one recreational vehicle as a temporary dwelling. The ±0.62-acre property is located at 29540 Finley Point Lane in Polson, MT 59860 and is legally described as lot 119 of Mellett Point No. 2, located in section 6 of T23N, R19W. SWE LLC CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST SWE LLC, represented by Jack Nordberg, is requesting conditional use approval to allow impervious surface coverage to exceed 26% of the buildable area of the lot. The request is associated with construction of a single-family residence with an attached garage and hard surfaced driveway. The +/-0.56-acre subject property is located at 34129 Stone Wall Drive within the Stone Ridge Estates Zoning District and is legally described as lot 13 of Stone Wall Estates Phase II, a subdivision located in Section 31, T23N, R20W. SWE LLC CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST 34 - April 20, 2022
SWE LLC, represented by Jack Nordberg, is requesting conditional use approval to allow impervious surface coverage to exceed 26% of the buildable area of the lot. The request is associated with construction of a single-family residence with a detached shop and hard surfaced driveway. The +/-0.96-acre subject property is located off Field Stone Way within the Stone Ridge Estates Zoning District and is legally described as lot 34 of Stone Wall Estates Phase III, a subdivision located in Section 31, T23N, R20W. GRENDE RANCH PROPERTIES LLC CONDITIONAL USE REQUESTS Grende Ranch Properties LLC, represented by Jason Grende, is requesting conditional use approvals for a structure over 30 feet in average height and for the disturbance of more than 500 square feet of slopes greater than 25% within 300 feet of the high water mark on a lakefront lot. The requests are associated with construction of an addition onto an existing single family residence. The +/-2.2-acre subject property is located at 17397 Fishing Rock Lane within the East Shore Zoning District and is legally described as a tract in govt lot 2, further shown as tract 9 on Deed Exhibit H-1251 located in section 5 of T25N, R19W. JONES CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST Bruce Jones and Jacqueline McLean-Jones are requesting conditional use approval to allow for impervious surface areas covering between 30 and 49 percent of the buildable area of the lot. The property is currently developed with a single family residence, attached garage and hard surfaced parking. The request is associated with construction of a new detached garage for personal storage. The +/0.88-acre subject property is located at 30939 Station Creek Way within the Finley Point Zoning District and legally described as a portion of govt lot 4, further shown as tract 9 on Deed Exhibit H-745 as shown on COS 5949 located within section 10, T23N, R19W. WARDEN VARIANCE REQUEST Warden Family Trust Etal, represented by Andrew Warden, is requesting a variance to the Finley Pont Zoning Regulations to allow for the construction of a guest house within the setback to MT Highway 35. The +/-4.41-acre subject property is located at 33085 MT Highway 35 within the Finley Point
Zoning District and is legally described as a tract in govt lot 2, located in Section 15 of T23N, R19W.
the County Election Administrator in writing of the elector’s current address in the county.
Information regarding the agenda items is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by May 2, 2022 will be included in the staff report to the board. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the board for their consideration. Comments received after May 2 will be provided to the board at the meeting, which may not provide sufficient time for review of the comment. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept, 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or faxed: 406-883-7205 or e-mailed: planning@lakemt.gov.
DATED this 18th day of March, 2022.
Please note: If you would like to attend the public hearing via ZOOM, please contact the Planning Department at the email above or at (406) 883-7235 prior to the meeting to receive instructions regarding how to attend the meeting virtually. April 20, 2022 MNAXLP Notice of Close of Regular Voter Registration and Option for Late Registration Notice is hereby given that regular* registration for the Federal Primary Election to be held on June 7, 2022, will close at 5:00 p.m., on May 9, 2022. *NOTE: If you miss this regular registration deadline, you may still register for the election by appearing in person at the Lake County Election Office (106 4th Ave E., Rm 121, Polson, MT) until noon on June 6th. All active and inactive electors of Lake County are entitled to vote at said election. Persons who wish to register and who are not presently registered may do so by requesting a registration form in person at the county election office, by mail, or you may print an application from https://sosmt.gov/elections/forms and return it to the election office. If you have moved, please update your registration information by filling out a new voter registration application and submitting it to the county election office. Inactive electors may reactivate by appearing at their polling place to update registration information in order to vote, by requesting an absentee ballot in any election, or by notifying
/s/Toni Kramer Election Administrator Lake County, Montana April 20, 27 and May 4, 2022 MNAXLP NOTICE OF HIGH SCHOOL BOND ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of High School District No. 23 (Polson), Lake County (the “High School District”), that pursuant to a resolution duly adopted at a meeting of the Board on February 14, 2022, a special election of the registered voters of the High School District will be held by mail ballot election on May 3, 2022 for the purpose of voting on the question of whether the Board may sell and issue general obligation school building bonds of the High School District in one or more series in the aggregate principal amount of up to Seventeen Million Seven Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($17,700,000.00), for the purpose of accommodating student enrollment, addressing student safety and deferred maintenance needs, and enhancing educational opportunities and workforce skills by paying the costs of designing, constructing, remodeling, equipping, and furnishing improvements to Polson High School, to include removing modular units and installing a secure main entrance; making improvements to improve student access and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act; constructing additions to the High School building to contain science, technology, engineering, and math classrooms and science labs, music classrooms and associated storage areas, art spaces, tribal education space, common areas, and restrooms; constructing a new metal shop with classrooms and tool and material storage; constructing a new alternative high school space with group and study areas, life skills classrooms, restrooms, and storage; remodeling the existing special education classrooms, science classrooms, and common areas; sitework; and related costs and improvements; and paying costs associated with the sale and issuance of the bonds. Each series of the bonds shall bear interest at a rate
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or rates to be determined at the time of sale and be payable semiannually during a term of not more than twenty-five (25) years. The election will be conducted by the County Election Administrator solely by mail ballot. Ballots will be mailed to all eligible registered voters in the High School District on April 14, 2022, and must be returned by each voter either by mail or in-person to the Lake County Election Administrator, Lake County Courthouse Room 121, 106 4th Ave E., Polson, Montana 59860, during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), weekdays (exclusive of holidays), April 15, 2022, through May 2, 2022. On Election Day, May 3, 2022, the only place(s) for deposit of voted ballots will be the office of the Lake County Election Administrator, Lake County Courthouse Room 121, 106 4th Ave E., Polson, Montana, which will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. All ballots must be in the office of the County Election Administrator by 8:00 p.m. on May 3, 2022 in order to be counted. All ballots will be tabulated in accordance with Montana law with the preliminary results, if known, expected to be released after 8:00 p.m. that day. A qualified voter who will be absent from the High School District during the time the election is being conducted may: (a) vote in person in the office of the County Election Administrator as soon as the ballots are available and until 8:00 p.m. Election Day; or (b) make a written request prior to noon on May 2, 2022, signed by the applicant and addressed to the office of the County Election Administrator requesting the ballot be mailed to an address other than that which appears on the registration records. An elector may obtain a replacement ballot if his or her ballot is destroyed, spoiled, lost, or not received by the elector by filling out and mailing, emailing, or faxing back a completed replacement ballot request form or by the elector by personally appearing at the office of the Lake County Election Administrator located at the Lake County Courthouse Room 121, 106 4th Ave E., in Polson, Montana. Ballots may be returned in person at the place of deposit listed above, or returned by mail. If returning by
mail, please use the then-prevailing first-class-postage price or one Forever Stamp. Postmark date does not apply; ballots returned by mail must be received at the office of the County Election Administrator by the 8:00 p.m. Election Day deadline to be counted. If you are mailing your ballot it is recommended that you do so by April 29, 2022. Please note, all electors, as defined in Section 20-20-301, M.C.A., are those who reside within the High School District and are registered to vote by the close of registration on April 4, 2022. For electors who miss the close of registration deadline, such electors may register late and vote in the election by appearing in person at the office of the Lake County Election Administrator located at the Lake County Courthouse Room 121, 106 4th Ave E., in Polson, Montana and providing to the County Election Administrator the electors’ voter registration information in verifiable form prior to noon on May 2, 2022. DATED this 18th day of March, 2022. /s/ Toni Kramer Lake County Election Administrator April 13, 20 and 27, 2022 MNAXLP NOTICE OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOND ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of Elementary School District No. 23 (Polson), Lake County (the “Elementary District”), that pursuant to a resolution duly adopted at a meeting of the Board on February 14, 2022, a special election of the registered voters of the Elementary District will be held by mail ballot election on May 3, 2022 for the purpose of voting on the question of whether the Board may sell and issue general obligation school building bonds of the Elementary District in one or more series in the aggregate principal amount of up to Thirty-Two Million Two Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($32,200,000.00), for the purpose of accommodating student enrollment, addressing student safety and deferred maintenance needs, and enhancing educational opportunities by paying the costs of designing, constructing, remodeling, equipping, and see page 35
public notices Legals cont’d from pg. 34 furnishing improvements to: Cherry Valley Elementary School, to include removing modular units and installing a secure main entrance; making improvements to improve student access and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act; constructing a new wing to contain classrooms and other learning spaces, a gymnasium, a music room, restrooms, and administration space; remodeling the existing kindergarten and second grade wings and kitchen; upgrading finishes; upgrading sprinkler and fire alarm systems; replacing all or a portion of the roof; upgrading the building envelope and replacing windows; making site improvements, including parking; and related costs and improvements; Linderman Elementary School, to include removing modular units and installing a secure main entrance; making improvements to improve student access and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act; constructing a new wing for classroom and learning spaces, a new music room, kitchen, and administration space; remodeling the existing security vestibule, library, breakout and resource spaces, staff room and related areas; upgrading finishes; upgrading sprinkler and fire
alarm systems; upgrading the building envelope and replacing windows; making site improvements; and related costs and improvements; Polson Middle School, to include remodeling special education classrooms, science, technology, engineering, arts, and math classrooms, the existing kitchen, main entry, commons area, restrooms, and teacher work spaces; building an outdoor learning space; replacing plumbing fixtures; upgrading sprinkler and fire alarm systems; utility work; upgrading the building envelope; and related costs and improvements; and paying costs associated with the sale and issuance of the bonds. Each series of the bonds shall bear interest at a rate or rates to be determined at the time of sale and be payable semiannually during a term of not more than twenty-five (25) years. The election will be conducted by the County Election Administrator solely by mail ballot. Ballots will be mailed to all eligible registered voters in the Elementary District on April 14, 2022, and must be returned by each voter either by mail or in-person to the Lake County Election Administrator, Lake County Courthouse Room 121, 106 4th Ave E., Polson, Montana 59860, during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), weekdays (exclusive of holidays), April 15, 2022, through
May 2, 2022. On Election Day, May 3, 2022, the only place(s) for deposit of voted ballots will be the office of the Lake County Election Administrator, Lake County Courthouse Room 121, 106 4th Ave E., Polson, Montana, which will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. All ballots must be in the office of the County Election Administrator by 8:00 p.m. on May 3, 2022, in order to be counted. All ballots will be tabulated in accordance with Montana law with the preliminary results, if known, expected to be released after 8:00 p.m. that day. A qualified voter who will be absent from the Elementary District during the time the election is being conducted may: (a) vote in person in the office of the County Election Administrator as soon as the ballots are available and until 8:00 p.m. Election Day; or (b) make a written request prior to noon on May 2, 2022, signed by the applicant and addressed to the office
of the County Election Administrator requesting the ballot be mailed to an address other than that which appears on the registration records. An elector may obtain a replacement ballot if his or her ballot is destroyed, spoiled, lost, or not received by the elector by filling out and mailing, emailing, or faxing back a completed replacement ballot request form or by the elector by personally appearing at the office of the Lake County Election Administrator located at the Lake County Courthouse Room 121, 106 4th Ave E., in Polson, Montana. Ballots may be returned in person at the place of deposit listed above, or returned by mail. If returning by mail, please use the then-prevailing first-class-postage price or one Forever Stamp. Postmark date does not apply; ballots returned by mail must be received at the office of the County Election Administrator by the 8:00 p.m. Election Day deadline to be counted. If you are mailing your ballot
it is recommended that you do so by April 29, 2022. Please note, all electors, as defined in Section 20-20-301, M.C.A., are those who reside within the Elementary District and are registered to vote by the close of registration on April 4, 2022. For electors who miss the close of registration deadline, such electors may register late and vote in the election by appearing in person at the office of the Lake County Election Administrator located at the Lake County Courthouse Room 121, 106 4th Ave E., in Polson, Montana and providing to the County Election Administrator the electors’ voter registration information in verifiable form prior to noon on May 2, 2022. DATED this 18th day of March, 2022. /s/ Toni Kramer Lake County Election Administrator April 13, 20 and 27, 2022 MNAXLP
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