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Students, community bring new life to Pollywog Park Story and photos by Taylor Davison / Valley Journal
RONAN — Pollywog Park behind K. William Harvey Elementary has been a staple of the community for many years. Now, thanks to some elementary school students and neighborhood efforts, it’s finally getting a facelift. Spearheaded by Ronan School District’s After School Club Coordinator Angele Popyk and Claudia Andrade with the MSU Lake County Extension Office, the park has gotten its first up-
grade in years in the form of a barefoot walking path. A concept popular in Europe, the path encourages kids to take their shoes off and connect with the earth through numerous types of textures, from gravel to lava rock to sand. While Popyk credits Andrade with forming their partnership, Andrade said the idea came to be thanks to Popyk’s suggestion at a youth educators’ group in which they both participate. “It helped us put together other pieces,” Andrade said of the collaboration. “We though ‘Hey,
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there are a lot of us here who could come together and work on this.’” Pollywog Park was named in 1978 after the elementary school held a competition to name the piece of land. Local special education teacher Holly Duffy, a first grader at the time, and her brother both entered name suggestions, and both ended up front runners for the prize. Duffy does clarify that it was really their mother who came up with the names they submitted and Pollywog was the winner. This beloved park was once
used for natural history classes and at one point in time had markers for the different displays and features it housed. However, the project faded away over the years and members of the school district have had too much on their plates to revive it themselves. So, volunteers have been stepping up to bring the park back to its former glory. Last year, volunteer groups took the first step in restoring the park by weeding the land and clearing out debris. For safety, some of the bridges were
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Correction In a recent letter to the editor endorsing a political candidate, one of the writers was listed as a member of the CSKT Tribal Council when she is in fact a former Council member. The CSKT and its current Council members have not endorsed any political candidates for this race. The Valley Journal regrets publishing the letter’s error.
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Thursday’s work group consisted of kindergarteners, first, and fourth graders working on the path, cleaning up the park, and planting native plants.
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replaced and a high school shop class built picnic tables that reside there now. But, this year’s partnership has marked the start of a more concentrated effort to get consistent revitalization work going so teachers can once again utilize the outdoor space for their students. Popyk and Andrade sang praise for many members of the community who helped get the ball rolling. Brenda Richey from the Flathead Reservation extension office helped provide the project with funding. Rene Dubay from the Salish and Kootenai College extension office facilitated the donation of native plants from Matt Ogden and his team in the Tribal Forestry Greenhouse Program. Aaron Frank from Mission Lawn and Landscape donated some materials for the texture pathway, the Forestry Depart2 - May 18, 2022
ment brought a big log for the kids to play on and Popyk’s own husband Jude volunteers his time and skills flattening and creating the path. Andrade has taken point on the project by facilitating and coordinating all these groups, while Popyk has rounded up the troops of 191 students in the after school program to start working in and learning about the natural area. Elementary schoolers started their part of the project last Tuesday by gathering up sticks in the park to make a debris pile. “We gave them ten minutes, and man, you’ve never seen kids work so fast,” Popyk laughed. What started with kids picking up handfuls of sticks transformed into multiple kids deciding to team up to move a log all on their own. They then moved on to digging holes, planting and watering the native plants themselves. Several kids worked together to carry water buckets for not
only their own part of the project but offered watering to others as well. “It was so fun to see them have fun and be engaged and the teamwork was huge,” Andrade said. “It’s so fun to watch the kids make these smaller connections from the work we did out there. There were educational pieces they were still able to pick up through this very hands-on, learning-by-doing project.” “They were so proud of themselves,” Popyk agreed. “We’re all really enjoying it. It was so fun watching the joy in the kids.” The students will keep contributing to Pollywog going forward by making bug hotels, pinecone bird feeders and various other small projects that can be incorporated throughout the year. With the momentum gained from this project, Popyk and Andrade are also planning some summer camps, such as a Valley Journal
Naturalist Camp, because they hope to continue partnering to accomplish the park space work. Andrade herself won’t be able to be as involved this summer, as she’s currently expecting her first child, but her hope is that they’ll continue to have more community garden-based projects in the future. The next goal is to make a walk-under arch for kids, decorated with bottle cap chandeliers the kids make themselves. Providing signage for the native plants with Salish, Kootenai and common names is another goal, as well as a kiosk that teaches kids about different local animals. “People want to be involved, they want to help and support the youth and this is just such a great space for them to go in and do that,” Andrade said. “I’ve been stopped all week
by people talking about when they were kids and being in that park,” Popyk commented. “There’s potential for so much more.” Anyone interested in donating their time, skills, or resources to the project, should call the extension office at 406676-3271 and ask for Claudia. While natural or upcycled material contribution will depend on what projects are currently in the works, the team is open to ideas for the future and always have projects they could use a helping hand with. “Being able to make those connections with the community, finding someone with different skillsets … we’re so thankful for it,” Andrade said. “Everyone has something to offer.”
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Uhrich faces deliberate homicide charges News from Jeff Smith Anderson Broadcasting
POLSON — A Polson man is accused of shooting and killing the mother of his child on the evening of May 10 in the Hell Roaring Canyon area of the Mission Mountains above State Tyler Uhrich Highway 35, east of Polson. Tyler Uhrich, 20, was formally charged with deliberate homicide for allegedly shooting Rozlyn Bluemel, 22, in the head, causing her death. He is also charged with felony criminal endangerment for alledgedly leaving the 2-year-old child the couple shared in a vehicle with its windows down the night Bluemel died. A $1,000,000 warrant of arrest had been issued for Uhrich. According to court records, shortly before 10 p.m. on May 10, Lake County 911 took a report that a person, identified by the initials J.D., had reported being lost in the Hell Roaring Canyon area and that a domestic violence situation was occurring. J.D. said she had followed her friend Bleumel, who was riding in another pick-up with a male identified by the initials A.S., when she saw Uhrich arrive. Uhrich
allegedly got out of his vehicle and started banging on the passenger side window of the pick-up occupied by Bluemel, and A.S. and was yelling at Bluemel. At one point A.S. attempted to drive away, but Uhrich got into the back of the pick-up and began beating on the roof of the pick-up. A. S. then applied the brakes, causing Uhrich to hit the rear of the truck cab. That’s when A.S. heard a possible shot. Uhrich then jumped out of the bed of the truck and several more shots were heard. Bluemel then exited the pick-up. Out of fear, A.S. then drove down the road. A.S. indicated that the last thing he saw was Uhrich and Bluemel walking back up the road toward where Uhrich had left his vehicle with the child inside. As A.S. continued driving away, he heard three more shots fired. Meanwhile, J.D. was still with her vehicle parked near Uhrich’s vehicle. She drove toward Uhrich and Bluemel when she heard shots fired. As she proceeded toward where Uhrich and Bluemel were, she could see that A.S. had already left and Uhrich was standing over Bluemel, who was on the ground facing up toward Uhrich. As J.D. approached, Uhrich turned his attention toward her, giving Bluemel the chance to flee into a wooded area. As she fled Uhrich
chased after her. J.D. then attempted to call Bluemel. She also attempted to call A.S.’s phone to see if he had come across Bluemel further down the road. A short time later, Uhrich emerged from the woods and banged on J.D.s’ window before walking toward the direction of where he had left his vehicle with the 2-year-old child inside. That’s when J.D. called 911 to report the disturbance before driving to the main road to wait for responding law enforcement officers. When law enforcement arrived, neither Bluemel nor Uhrich could be located. Law enforcement did locate Uhrich’s vehicle, which was still running with the headlights on and the child inside. The window had been left open and the child appeared to be cold and was crying. A search for the pair continued overnight and into the next day. It was late afternoon May 11 when law enforcement officers located Bleumel’s body. She was lying face down on the ground in a heavily wooded area. She had been shot once in the back of the head with the bullet exiting the front temple area. Bluemel’s cellphone was discovered nearby. The search for Uhrich went on until approximately 6 p.m. on May 13, when Uhrich was arrested by Lake County Sheriff ’s deputies in the Pablo area. Valley Journal
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Tester pushes infant formula manufacturers to address crisis News from the Office of Senator Tester
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Raven Hall club members started installing flags on the Armed Forces Memorial Bridge at 4 a.m. on a Saturday.
Raven Hall Motorcycle Riding Club installs flags on bridge By Taylor Davison / Valley Journal
POLSON — The Armed Forces Memorial Bridge recently had United States flags and flags from each branch of the military installed thanks to the efforts of the Raven Hall Motorcycle Riding Club (MRC). The club was founded in a garage in May of 2016 with a few members, but it didn’t take long for the MRC to expand. “The club wanted to do something for the community, and when doing rides noticed there weren’t a lot of American flags being flown,” member Nate Ricciardi said. They decided to add a separate 501c3 nonprofit flag program to their roster, providing free 6 - May 18, 2022
U.S. flags to any home or business in Lake County. Putting flags up along the Armed Forces Memorial Bridge was a natural undertaking for the club. “We really want to honor the American flag and the armed services. It’s a big part of what we do,” Ricciardi commented, mentioning that some of their members are also part of the armed services as well. The project was a year in the making. The club teamed up with the City of Polson to get permission to install the flags, then had to wait over nine months for quotes on the banners and flags due to supply chain issues. Once the flags finally arrived, however, the club was
ready to go and quickly finalized with the city. The Raven Hall MRC is now committed to raising $10,000 over the course of five years to continue to care for the bridge flags, which are required to be replaced every year. The club has already raised funds for this and the next two years and will take the flags down on the second week of October before replacing them each year the first weekend of May. The club averages 100 flag installations per year, typically five flags per week during riding season, and even replaces non-serviceable flags and damaged poles. Their entire operation, after initial support by club president Edward Lee Valley Journal
to get the program off the ground, is now funded entirely by donations from the community. Those interested in making a donation or learning more about the club can reach out to Raven Hall on their Facebook page at: www.facebook. com/FriendsofRavenHallMRC, or simply swing by the clubhouse, 710 First Street E in Polson, whenever there’s a motorcycle outside. Whether contributing financially or not, the club appreciates the support it receives from the community. “We have lots of plans for the future,” Ricciardi stated. “We plan on helping this community out in a lot of different ways.”
U.S. SENATE — In his continued effort to address the supply chain crisis, Senator Tester recently joined 31 of his colleagues in sending a letter to Mardi Mountford, President of the Infant Nutrition Council of America, urging infant formula manufacturers to address the shortage occurring across the country. “This shortage has placed an unacceptable burden on parents and caregivers and has put the health of babies and infants at risk,” Tester and his colleagues wrote. “For many families, infant formula is critical for ensuring children receive the nutrition they need to grow healthy and well-nourished … There is no easy substitute for infant formula, and this shortage has left families across the nation scrambling to figure out how they will safely care for their children.” They concluded: “We urge the Infant Nutrition Council of America and your member companies to do all you can to increase infant formula production and distribution, and prevent future supply chain disruptions.”
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MOIESE — At the Bison Range near Moiese, life goes on much as it has for millennia, with sunny clumps of arrowleaf balsamroot carpeting hillsides and babies of all species taking their first staggering steps. For members of the Confederated Salish and Tribes, however, a monumental shift has taken place, with the Tribes regaining ownership of the 18,800-acre wildlife refuge from the federal government. Nowhere is that change more apparent than at the Visitors’ Center. Stephanie Gillin, information and education program manager for the Natural Resource Department, has taken the lead in revamping the interpretive area to accurately reflect the history of the range and the people who called this place home well before Lewis & Clark arrived. Her vision, and that of tribal elders, was unveiled Mother’s Day weekend when Red Sleep Drive officially opened
for the season and will be on full display from May 20 to 22 during a three-day “Bison Range Restoration Celebration,” honoring the long-sought transfer of the range from federal to tribal stewardship. “This monumental day has been a long time coming,” said CSKT Tribal Chairman Tom McDonald. “This day not only represents the righting of a terrible time in our U.S. history, but also represents much needed healing for our people and our ancestors.” The change from federal to tribal ownership was authorized by the Montana Water Rights Protection Act, signed into law Dec. 27, 2020. The Tribes assumed full management on Jan. 2, after working closely with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for over a year to ensure a smooth transition. The Restoration Celebration kicks off Friday, May 20, with Tribal Member and Community Day at the Bison Range. Festivities open at 10 a.m. with a prayer and honor song delivered by
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the Honor Guard and Veterans Warrior Society. A community lunch will be served between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the picnic area. The celebration powwow runs from 12-4 p.m., and native games are also on tap. The first 100 dancers in regalia will receive $25 gift cards. On Saturday, May 21, the Tribes host a Community Celebration at Salish Kootenai College in Pablo, beginning at 2 p.m. with a screening of the 30-minute documentary, “In the Spirit of Atatice,” at the Johnny Arlee and Vic Charlo Theatre. The film, which shows again at 3 p.m., tells the remarkable story of how two Pend d’Oreille men, father and son, saved a small herd of orphaned bison calves – remnants of the vast herds that were hunted nearly to extinction in the 1800s – and how those animals eventually formed the backbone of the Bison Range herd. A community meal will be served at 2:30 p.m. and the afternoon’s events culminate with the Community Celebration at 4 p.m. in the Joe McDonald Health Fitness Center gym. On Sunday, gate fees at the Bison Range are half price for Community Appreciation Day. Admission is always free for tribal members. To commemorate the transfer, the Tribes will be giving away a limited number of t-shirts, stickers, posters, and water bottles at both the Friday and Saturday celebrations. “We are excited to share this event with our community and all of those people who helped make it possible,” says McDonald. For Gillin, overseeing the transformation of the Bison 8 - May 18, 2022
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Stephanie Gillin, information and program manager for the Natural Resources Division who curated the Visitors’ Center display, stands near a photograph of her grandmother and inspiration, Felicity McDonald, as well as other tribal elders.
Range Visitors’ Center to accurately reflect the tribal story has been both personal and professional. Since last April, she’s worked closely with science writer, researcher, and longtime tribal consultant David Rockwell to stitch together, panel by panel, displays that trace tribal history and culture, and explain the significance of the refuge and the herd of bison that lives there. Tribal elders from both the Salish and Kootenai Culture Committees were consulted every step of the way. “I didn’t want to just throw things on the wall,” says Gillin. “I wanted it to be represented the right way.” She also kept in mind the spirit of her grandmother, Felicity McDonald – a tribal elder whose first language was Salish, and who helped establish the culture committee in the 1970s and translated interviews with native speakers from Salish to
English until she was nearly 90. “She was here for us, to instill this, so we had the knowledge to know who we are, and to pass that on to our kids,” Gillin says, pointing to a photograph of her ya-ya. “So full circle, here I am, passing it on, making it better for future generations,” she adds. “That’s our job as Native people, to keep passing on that connection.” Each exhibit thoughtfully articulates a history and culture seldom learned in public schools, from the large portraits of the three chiefs – Alexander, Charlo and Koostatah – that greet visitors, to displays that show the vast aboriginal territories tribal people once inhabited, circumscribed by the Hellgate Treaty of 1855, and show how railroads brought hunters and near extinction to the bison many aboriginal people depended upon. Valley Journal
“The bison remind me of Native people and our struggles. But like them, we’re still here,” says Gillin. “We relied on them for so many things. In turn, our story of helping preserve their numbers only strengthens the story of us depending on one another, getting through, and still surviving.” The museum at the Visitors’ Center, “is first and foremost for our people to hear and know our story the right way and for the community and our visitors to understand us as Native people, to understand our story, our connection to these animals, the land and the water,” she adds. Threaded throughout the museum are two themes: the Tribes’ history of conservation and the cultural significance of places, plants and animals, since “culture is mixed in with everything we do.” One panel focuses on Big Medicine, the sacred albino
buffalo born at the Bison Range in 1933, whose body is now on display at the Montana Historical Society in Helena. Gillin says the Tribes are negotiating for the eventual return of Big Medicine to his birthplace. “We have a space saved for him, just in case it happens.” In another nod to history, the Tribal Council recently voted to name the Visitors’ Center for the late Tribal Chairman Mickey Pablo, “because of his forward thinking and initial charge to get the Bison Range back.” Also of note: • The former theater has been transformed into a gift shop that offers art and crafts by tribal members and Montana artists, books for all ages, clothing, Pendleton blankets, children’s games and stuffed animals – most with a focus on local wildlife. • The Bison Range employs around a dozen workers, from a maintenance crew to Visitors’ Center employees to security staff. The range will also serve as headquarters for tribal game wardens, who are currently stationed in Polson. • The 19-mile Red Sleep Drive is now open for the summer season, while the Buffalo Prairie Drive, a 14-mile round trip, is open year around. Vehicles over 30 feet long or those towing trailers, motorcycles and bicycles are not permitted on either route. • The Visitors’ Center and Gift Shop hours are 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and the entrance gate on Hwy. 212 is open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. For non-tribal members, admission is $10 a day or $20 for a season’s pass, and Tribal Recreation Permits are not required, except for fishing access. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/CSKTBisonRange or bisonrange.org.
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CHARLO — The Blythe family: Richard, Jeanette, and their daughter Maria, lost their life’s possessions. With extreme wind fueling the flames on April 4, the Blythe family lost their home to a devastating fire in Charlo. Everything was a complete loss in their home, with the most impactful loss of Richard’s service dog, Duke, dying as a hero saving his life. Richard is a disabled Vietnam Veteran and Blackfeet tribal member, Jeanette works for tribal mental health in St. Ignatius, and Maria tends to chores with their animals and her chickens. She sells the eggs to make money. Maria lost all the cash she saved from selling these eggs in this
tragedy. The Blythes are a giving family for their community of Charlo and the surrounding area. They have been purchasing healthy food for elders in the area so they do not face food insecurity and delivering it. The Blythes go even further than feeding the elderly, as they are also foster parents for the tribe. The Blythe family has to replace all the little things the rest of us take for granted. With all these costs rapidly accruing, they are discovering that they need the help of the community they give to. In the spirit of giving unconditionally, they could use the help of everyone else who has a compassionate heart. As a family friend, I ask all who see this to dig deep into their heart and pockets by donating to
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valley views Let’s examine the drug issue D
riving through Polson, I am reminded of all the times in high school when I was told how devastating the drug issue was in our town. Naturally, I used to think these drugs were the cause of the ubiquitous poverty within our community. However, I cannot help but think this causal relationship is reversed. Carl Hart, professor of neuroscience and psychology at Columbia University, notes that addiction “has almost nothing to do with the drugs themselves… (and) has much more to do with our psychosocial environment.” Thus, instead of drugs causing psychosocial pain, it is poor psychosocial health that leads to drug dependence and misuse. If this is the case, why is Lake County so obsessed with fighting the symptom rather than the disease? Why were my high school conversations so drug central and not psychosocial central? Professor Hart also
addresses this issue. In his book Drug Use for Grown Ups, he writes that many of the negative connotations people associate with drugs are not formed from evidence, but by “anecdote and conjecture issued by authority figures.” Indeed, the post-70s fear of drugs is most likely far too extreme. Recent studies from Johns Hopkins University and other institutions suggest that current Schedule I drugs such as psilocybin (magic mushrooms) and 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) are safe and effective at treating anxiety, PTSD, and mental disorders amongst those with cancer. Many people also do not realize that methamphetamine can be prescribed to people with ADHD or obesity issues, so clearly the drug itself is not pure destruction. Hence, perhaps our community is so focused on wrongfully demonizing
these drugs because it is the easy thing to do. For decades we have blamed drugs for countless issues, but where has that taken us? Can anyone seriously claim the War on Drugs in Lake County has been a success? On April 26, Polson Police, alongside a Davis Smith SWAT team, PHS alum arrested 13 adults for drug distribution. However, despite the incessant War on Drugs, our own commissioners acknowledge that our community faces a “troubling increase in drug-related crime.” Instead, we should divert Lake County’s time and money towards solving the psychosocial issues that lead to addiction. Most notably, those with mental disorders who are addicted to drugs should in no way be punished for their drug use. Giving these people psychiatric and psychological help will improve their psychosocial condition and reduce their
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risk of addiction. Education is another method of improving the psychosocial status of our community and so too is increasing financial literacy. The most challenging underlying issue to address is the lack of self-worth amongst those in Lake County and the lack of value people assign to their life. According to Professor Hart’s philosophy, those who value their lives and find worth in what they do are much less likely to get addicted to drugs. While I cannot claim that I know how to help people find value in their lives, perhaps this is what our community should devote its resources towards. This approach also allows us to recognize that these drugs do have destructive side effects. In no way am I proposing that methamphetamine and fentanyl have not cost lives and ruined families in Lake County; in no way am I saying that the children who lived in the meth house of the recent SWAT
raid should not have been moved to a healthier environment. I also do not know if I agree completely with Professor Hart that all drugs are safe if used properly. What I am saying is that our causal relationship between drug use, poverty and psychosocial ill-xhealth is seriously backwards. Addiction is not causing the pain that our community suffers from. Moreover, if drugs were the cause of this pain, decades of SWAT raids should have solved the issue by now. Instead, it is the poverty and psychosocial ill-health within Lake County that is causing so much addiction. We need to stop fighting drugs. It is a battle that will go on for eternity and cost enormous sums of money. Our local leaders (political, social, scholastic, and religious) should instead begin to address the real issue. Let’s divert the money we spend on combating drugs and instead better fund our schools, educational programs for adults,
about persistent human rights violations against the Hospital’s residents. Avoidable falls, preventable deaths, untreated illnesses and broken bones, over-reliance on restraints both physical
and chemical, chronic understaffing– this has long been the reality for the facility’s residents. As legislators tasked with oversight of Warm Springs, we frequently
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are committed to taking Hospital’s problems are action to end not new. For the crisis at more than a the Mondecade, federal tana State Danny Tenenbaum investigators Jennifer Carlson and disability Psychiatric Hospital at rights advocates Warm Springs. The State have sounded the alarm
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programs that help people find meaningful jobs and community projects that show the talent and beauty within our citizenry. Davis Smith is a PHS alum, former Salishian editor, and first year student at Columbia University.
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hear from families who are understandably terrified for the well-being of loved ones who end up there. The first step is to stop warehousing people with neurocognitive disorders, like dementia and traumatic brain injuries, at the State Hospital. The most common source of violations is the wing being used to house people with neurocognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s disease and traumatic brain injuries. Although these residents often do not have a psychiatric diagnosis, under Montana law they can still be involuntarily committed to the state psychiatric hospital if a judge finds they are “unable to care for their basic needs.” This standard is low enough that virtually anyone living with dementia is at risk of being involuntarily committed. National experts who have testified before our legislative committee have expressed shock at how Montana’s outdated treatment model compares to other states. In legal filings, the State itself has referred to the placement of people with dementia at the State Hospital as “unfortunate.” It’s time to stop kicking the can down the road. With input from medical professionals, disability advocates, families of residents,
the Department, and community care providers, we are introducing bipartisan legislation to (1) end this misuse of the State Hospital and (2) fund medically-appropriate places for Montanans with neurocognitive disorders to receive quality, dignified care instead. Of course, quality care costs money. DPHHS is currently studying increases to Medicaid reimbursement rates. With these updated rates, long term care facilities will no longer be forced to reject these Montanans for financial reasons. Furthermore, a major, soon-tobe-completed renovation of the Montana Mental Health Nursing Care Center in Lewistown will allow more people living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias to receive specialized care in a facility that’s designed to meet their unique needs. We may be from opposing parties, but we are totally unwilling to engage in the usual political blame game. This is a problem that affects our entire state. Montanans deserve solutions, not partisan attacks. Once signed into law, our legislation will provide a dignified, medically-appropriate safety net for Montanans living with dementia and traumatic brain injuries. Danny Tenenbaum (D-Missoula) represents House District 95, Jennifer Carlson (R-Churchill) represents House District 69.
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Editor, The Polson City Commission has decided to proceed with consideration of extending the city water system to service a new casino near the airport with a suggestion that sewer service will also become available when requested. I have lived in Polson for 41 years with several decades serving as the city engineer. I do not recall a summer when there were no concerns for if not serious restrictions on summer water use. Securing new sources of water has been difficult and expensive at best and is further confused by the new water compact. The commission may have forgotten the fact that water has been in short supply in the summer, and hopefully they have a currently undisclosed plan to significantly increase supplies, but until reliable and significant sources of new water are online for the current residents of Polson, discussions of providing water to a large casino are
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Let’s discuss abortion Editor, Just because there is a law that tells us abortion is okay, there is God’s law that says it is morally wrong. It grieves our Lord when one of His babies is taken away. God has a destiny for that child. Why should there be any unwanted pregnancies? We have clinics everywhere giving out birth control pills. Drug stores selling protection for men. Yes men, these babies are yours as well. Is abortion being used as birth control? Abortion clinics are a business. After they are done with you, they are done. They have nothing to do with you. Did they suggest maybe having the baby and giving it up to some family that wants a child? I bet not. Women have to live with their decision their whole lives. Where are the abortionists then? We are responsible for
ourselves. We have free wills so don’t compound the mistake by making another one by getting a quick fix abortion. Politically I am an independent. Democrats voted unanimously to allow doctors to lay aside a newborn to die when an abortion failed. I won’t be voting for any Democrat. This letter is my own opinion, and thank the good Lord I live in America where I still have that right. You have the right to make your own decisions. The one baby saved today is a generation saved. The law or the moral law. Which will it be? Gloria Mader Simon Pablo
Running for Justice of Peace Editor, I am Tony Isbell, and I am running for Justice of the Peace here in Lake County. After graduating from Florence, I continued into college where I graduated from Dickinson State University with two Batchelor’s degrees, one in business
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administration and the other in human resource management. I also have two associates degrees. Fast forward some years and I began my professional life with a career in law enforcement. I began as a police officer in Miles City. I investigated a wide variety of crimes there. After some years, I decided I wanted to move back out to the western side of the state. This brought me to apply for the Montana Highway Patrol. My first station was in Polson, and this is where I remained to call my home. As a State Trooper due to hard work, I was placed on our interdiction team and special response team. I worked rigorously with the other local agencies to combat drug crimes in the valley. I was a field training officer, instructor and received officer of the year commendations. This experience in law enforcement taught me the difference between people that a pure evil and people that just made a bad decision and need to be steered in the right direction. While still in law enforcement, I ran and became a member of the Polson City Council. I currently hold the position as a commissioner for ward two. Through this position I have learned a lot about government functions, from budgeting, grants, and administrative procedures to name a few. In the last year I went full time in my private businesses, which include construction and property management. I have employees and have learned how to be successful in the private sector as well. Given this diversity of experience, I believe this makes me the candidate with the widest variety of experience. I am tough on crime, fair and balanced. To 12 - May 18, 2022
learn more about my plans for this office, go to www.isbellforjustice.com. Tony Isbell Polson
Consider the PSC Editor, I am voting for Joe Dooling for the Public Service Commission. We don’t pay much attention to the Public Service Commission (PSC) race, but it will be on our ballet in June. Their website states “The PSC’s job to balance the interests of ratepayers who are concerned about utility rate increases, with the need to maintain a financially sound utility that is capable of providing reliable service. PSC generally regulates private, investor-owned natural gas, electric, telephone, water and private sewer companies doing business in Montana. In addition, the PSC regulates certain kinds of motor carriers, including garbage trucks and passenger motor carriers. The PSC also oversees rail and pipeline safety regulations in the state.” For the most part it has very little to do with this valley and the Flathead because most utilities are rural cooperatives or tribal entities that are not regulated by the state PSC. Why do I support Joe Dooling? Where Joe Dooling is from, the PSC does regulate their electrical utility. He has a degree in economics from MSU. He also has an engineering degree, and working in that field has given him the opportunity to observe how the energy industry works. He ranches near Helena and pays large utility bills, so he also understands how rate payers are impacted. I reached out to a past PSC commissioner, and he felt Joe
Dooling was the only candidate with the background and experience for the job. The other candidates have no boots on the ground experience to do this job, which is why Joe Dooling has my vote. Susan Lake Ronan
Wear your regalia Editor, We, the below signed members of the State-Tribal Relations Committee, the Montana Legislature’s liaison with tribal governments, write to congratulate Montana high school and postsecondary graduates and their deservingly proud families. Way to go! We extend our deep gratitude to the educators, administrators, and support staff who have contributed in countless ways over multiple years to the myriad achievements of the class of 2022. Thank you for all you do! We also write as a reminder that the 2017 Legislature enacted Senate Bill No. 319, now codified at 2-1-315, MCA, that ensures the right of individuals to wear traditional tribal regalia at public events including award and graduation ceremonies. This law is part of strengthening the state’s commitment in its educational goals to the preservation of Indian cultural integrity under Article X, Section 1(2) of the Montana Constitution. Congratulations again, graduates! Representative Tyson Running Wolf, Chair Senator Jason Small, Vice Chair Senator Susan Webber Senator Mike Fox Representative Frank Smith Representative Sharon Stewart Peregoy
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Foster Care providers meet with governor News from the office of Governor Gianforte
HAMILTON — On May 10 in Hamilton, the governor led a roundtable discussion on foster care in Montana with local foster care families and providers. “Montana tragically has one of the highest numbers of children in foster care per capita in the nation,” Gov. Gianforte said. “I appreciated sitting down today with some of the folks ensuring Montana kids have a safe, nurturing environment to grow up in.” During the roundtable, participants discussed with the governor the importance of expanding access to addiction, behavioral, and mental health treatment services as well as workforce development opportunities for biological parents who want to get clean, sober, and healthy. To combat child abuse and neglect, executive director of Bitterroot CASA Allison Dunne emphasized the need for community connections, saying, “We need to build connections for our kids. Children need to feel safe in school and in their neighborhoods. They need access to resources, and one of the greatest resources they can have is connection, whether to their neighbors, teachers, or friends.” On May 9, Gov. Gianforte established May as Foster Care Month in Montana to support children in Montana’s foster care system as well as foster parents and advocates.
sports Valley tracksters race into the post season By Rob Zolman Valley Journal
MISSOULA — Mission, Arlee, and Charlo boys and girls track teams booked solid post season performances during last weekend’s district track meets. In Class 14C action, scoring 169 team points, the Charlo Vikings captured the boy’s district title in Missoula on Saturday. Superior placed second with 137 points, followed by Hot Springs with 127 points. Keaton Piedalue captured three individual 14C district titles. Piedalue finished first in the 100 meters with a time of 12.21 seconds, the 200 meters with a time of 24.13 seconds, and the
400 meters with a time of 54.66 seconds. Also for the Vikings, Hayden Smith booked two individual titles, winning the 1600 with a time of 5:06.90 and the 3200 with a time of 10:58.02. Smith also placed fifth in the 800 meters. Viking multiple topfive winner Hayden Hollow placed second in the 800, third in the 1600, fourth in the triple jump, and fifth in the pole vault. Coyle Nagy finished third in the 300-meter hurdles, fourth in the 110-meter hurdles, and fourth in the long jump, while Viking teammate Tayre Brown placed second in the 400 meters and fourth in the 800 me-
ters. The Vikings placed 1-2-3 in the javelin, with Tucker Love taking the top spot with a throw of 148-08.50, followed by Wyatt Wadsworth (133-00) and Jacob Tomlin (129-07). Love finished second in the 1600, while Wadsworth placed third in the high jump, George Ranney in the pole vault fourth, and Branson Zempel in the 3200 in fifth place. In both the 4x100 Relay (Hollow, Nagy, Piedalue, Ranney) and the 4x400 Relay (Love, Brown, Nagy, Piedalue) the Vikings placed first. On the Lady Vikings’ side of the track, Kyla Tomlin placed second in the pole vault, third in
the shot put, and fourth in the javelin. Charlo sophomore Aida Cote finished third in the high jump, 800 meters, and discus, while Aubrey Sharbono placed fifth in the 1600. Lady Viking freshman Seeley McDonald placed fourth in the 100-meter hurdles, and fifth in both the 300-meter hurdles and 3200. The Lady Vikings finished second in both the 4x100 Relay (Tomlin, Cote, Sidney Bauer, sharbono) and 4x400 Relay (Bauer, Teyjah Beeks, Cote, Tomlin). Also in Missoula, the Arlee Warriors and Scarlets battled in the 6B District meet. Raven Parson placed
The Ronan boys and girls fared well, placing in the top five in seven events throughout the day. Payton Cates took first place in the triple jump with a leap of 42 feet nine inches, and first in the high jump for the Chiefs. Cates also placed fourth in the discus. Also for the Chiefs, Rueben Couture raced to a first place finish with a time of 43.00 seconds in the 300 meter hurdles,
followed by a fifth place performance from Connor Durglo in the triple jump, and Ted Coffman in the high jump. For the Maidens, Olivia Heiner placed third in the 1600 and fourth in the 800, while Adriana Tatukivei raced to a fourth-place finish in the 100 meters. The Pirates and Lady Pirates both finished the meet with five top-five finishers. Pirate Drifter
Skillicorn grabbed a third in the long jump and a fourth place in the 400 meters, while Ethan McCauley placed fifth in the javelin. Rounding out the topfive finishers for Polson are Ashtyn Wagner with a fourth place in the 1600 and fifth place in the 800 meters, Taleah Hernandez with a third in the pole vault, and Halle Heninger with a fifth place in the 1600.
Polson, Ronan wrap up track season By Rob Zolman Valley Journal
POLSON — In the final week of the regular season for Class A track and field, the Polson Pirates and Lady Pirates, along with the Ronan Chiefs and Maidens, competed against ten visiting teams during the Nelson Thomas ABC Track and Field meet held at the Polson Sports Complex on Saturday.
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second in both the high jump and long jump for the Scarlets, while Adalyn Jacobson finished fourth in both the 100 meters and 400 meters. Jacobson also placed fifth in the 200 meters. Shonlea Matt placed second in the shot put, while Shyla Schlieker finished fifth in both the shot put and the discus. For the Warriors, RJ Knoll in the pole vault placed second, and finished fifth in the 110-meter hurdles, followed by Kendall O’Neill who finished fifth in both the long jump and high jump. Also for the Warriors, Jake Knoll placed second in the shot put, and Charley Crawford
finished second in the javelin. For the Mission Bulldogs during the 7B district meet hosted in Bigfork, Andrew Rush claimed the top spot in the 1600 with a time of 4:36.92 and placed second in the 800, while fellow Bulldog grabbed second in the 200 meters and third in the long jump. Also for the Bulldogs, Bryce Umphrey placed second in the triple jump, Canyon Sargent placed third in the shot put, Robbie Nuila finished fourth in the 3200, and Zoran LaFrombois finished fifth in the 1600. Lady Bulldog Kooper Page finished third in the 3200.
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The Ronan Maidens opened last week’s action on Tuesday evening, May 10, with a 11-5 lost to the visiting MAC Lady Bulldogs. In the circle for Ronan, Kiara Sherman gave up 11 runs on 17 hits and struck out three. LouRasia Weatherwax led the Maidens at the plate with three RBIs and a home run. On Tuesday afternoon, the Maidens scored eight runs in the fourth inning in a 15-5 victory over the visiting Libby Lady Loggers. Over the weekend, the
Maidens compiled a 2-2 overall record during the Laverne Combo Softball Invite tourney held in Butte on Friday and Saturday. In Friday’s games, Ronan opened the tourney with a 9-6 win over the Manhattan Lady Tigers, but fell 10-3 to the Havre Lady Blue Ponies in the late game. Saturday morning, the Corvallis Lady Blue Devils prevailed over the Maidens 9-4. The Maidens closed out the tourney with a 14-2 win over the Miles City Cowgirls.
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Bulldogs scored seven unanswered runs across three innings to take a 11-5 nonconference road win over the Ronan Maidens on Tuesday evening, May 10. Izzy Evans picked up the win in the circle, while Hayleigh Smith led at the plate going 5-for-5 with two doubles and two RBIs. Also for MAC, Bennan Andersen hit a home run. On Thursday, Evans allowed three hits and no runs in an 8-0 shut out home win over the Eureka Lady Lions. Evans struck out six and walked none in seven innings of work. At the plate, Kate
Young led MAC going 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs. MAC went 4-0 and outscored their opponents 45-3 during the Cut Bank Softball tourney on Friday and Saturday. Evans and Young opened the tournament with home runs, helping MAC to a 16-0 shut out win over the Huntley Project Lady Red Devils. MAC followed up the morning win with a 12-1 victory over the Glasgow Scotties. Evans picked up the win, allowing one run on two hits, striking out nine, and walking none. Smith hit a home run
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Maley and Druyvestein each had three RBIs apiece to lead Polson Past the Dillon Beavers 13-2 to start Saturday’s game action. Against Dillon, Maley booked her second home run of the week. Billings Central outscored the Lady Pirates 11-7 to take the final game of the tourney on Saturday afternoon. Both Druyvestein and Turquoise Pierre had home runs in the game.
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to take on cross county and Northwestern A rivals Polson Pirates and Lady Pirates. The Chiefs fell 6-1 to the Pirates, while the Maidens lost 4-1 to the Lady Pirates.
Beau Decker picked up a 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 singles win for the Chiefs, and girls duo Alyssa PrettyOnTop and Aaliyah Decker grabbed a 1-6, 6-1, 6-1 doubles win.
Hosting the Ronan Chiefs and Maidens on Thursday, the Polson Lady Pirates came away with a 4-1 victory, while the Pirates defeated the Chiefs 6-1. Singles players Camilla Foresti, Piper Hoxie, Summer Newman, and doubles team Hope Morrison and Lucy Violette all picked up wins for the Lady Pirates. For the Pirates, Trent Wilson, Noah Trosper, and Casey Trosper nabbed singles wins, while doubles teams Tate Barentsen/Colter Wilson and Brock Henriksen/ Otto Lund posted victories.
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BOZEMAN — After nearly three months of waiting for typical winter weather, cool temperatures and precipitation finally arrived during April in Montana. Prior to April, northwest Montana had been the largest recipient of precipitation this water year. “Weather patterns shifted last month, and April precipitation was slightly below normal in northwest Montana but well above normal in southcentral and southeast Montana,” said USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Hydrologist Eric Larson. The Missouri headwaters and mainstem received near normal precipitation during April. The cool weather and precipitation resulted in snowpack percentage increases in all of Montana’s major river basins from April 1. The only exception is the Milk River basin which doesn’t have any snow remaining at the one SNOTEL site in the Bears Paw Mountains near Havre.
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MONTANA — Department of Public Health and Human Services Director Adam Meier announced on May 13 the agency has submitted for federal approval a plan to receive Pandemic Electronic Transfer (P-EBT) benefits for the 2021-22 school year and thus making Summer 2022 P-EBT a reality. “We’re pleased that
federal requirements now include flexibilities that will make it practical for DPHHS to effectively offer P-EBT in Montana for the current school year and over the summer,” Meier said. “This program has been a valuable resource for thousands of Montana families in helping to supplement their food budgets, in a time when grocery costs continue to rise.” Upon federal approval, this latest round of P-EBT will be available to children under age 6 who participated in the
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) from September 2021 to May 2022. DPHHS estimates that nearly 17,000 children who had reduced access to child care meals will be eligible for a $33 per month benefit. This amount is for September to December 2021. The school-year benefit amount for January 2022 to May 2022 has yet to be determined. “I’m pleased that a workable solution has been identified and USDA heard our concerns,” Meier said. “In
the end, this is about providing valuable assistance to Montana families and ensuring children have access to nutritious foods. We committed to re-evaluating P-EBT in light of federal flexibilities, and we met that promise.” Montana also intends to submit a plan to USDA in several weeks to distribute Summer 2022 P-EBT benefits, as it is now eligible to do so because of the aforementioned schoolyear plan. DPHHS is currently reviewing new USDA guidance issued
just this week and will provide more information when it’s available. It is anticipated that Summer 2022 P-EBT will be available to children 0-17. As for the 2022-2023 school year, USDA hasn’t indicated if P-EBT will be available next school year. P-EBT was established in 2020 to ensure access to the equivalent of school meals for those who were eligible and lost access to free or reduced-price school meals due to COVID-19 school clo-
sures. From March 2020 to August 2021, DPHHS issued more than $66 million in P-EBT benefits. Payments in this latest P-EBT distribution will be made to families through the state’s SNAP EBT card system to households who received SNAP during the qualifying time period. Montanans with questions are encouraged to call 1-888-706-1535 or email: hhshcsdpebt@ mt.gov. For more information about P-EBT, go to: montanameals.org.
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By: Magi Helena for the Week of May 15, 2022 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Use wit and determination to avoid trouble in the upcoming week. Remain reliable about handling your current obligations and focused on moneymaking activities. A loved one can be exciting as well as unpredictable.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In the week ahead your drive and energy can make a favorable impact on any project you begin. A breakup with a friend is possible, but someone new waits in the wings. Insightful ideas can solve a perplexing problem.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be mindful of crucial details. Minor mistakes can be easily rectified if discovered early, but if left unchecked could become a major headache. Be prepared to work intensely on a project or job issue this week.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may experience a lot of tension in the air in the week ahead. Remain calm and refuse to make spur of the moment decisions just to get along. The effort you put into a project is likely to be worthwhile.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): There should be someone you can lean on. Count your blessings if you have a patient partner to rely on. In the week ahead, a loved one can offer sage advice and help you make an important project a huge success.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Set a good example. Arrive on time even if no one else is punctual. You may be forced to adapt and adjust due to unexpected changes in plans or events. Spending should be kept to the minimum in the week ahead.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your widespread interests may prompt you to test numerous ideas. You might rebel against constraints or be frustrated by a lack of social activities. A focus on family concerns can keep you working late in the upcoming week.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The past belongs in the past although you may receive frequent reminders. Some ancient issues or past mistakes might be triggered in the week to come, but this isn’t a good time to try to get closure or even understanding.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Today might bring your relationships into sharp focus. Someone close could have a taste for the unusual or outrageous. An ambition for material success and recognition could blossom as the week unfolds.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A compassionate nature makes it easy to be sympathetic and generous. You might be forced to confront conflicting facts that erode your optimism. Loved ones may rely on your coolness under fire in the week ahead.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Ship is headed toward a storm? It might be increasingly difficult to find the benefits in a relationship so you may be considering if it is time to move on. Wait at least a week to make drastic changes. CANCER (June 21-July 22): It is important to be consistently truthful if you expect others to trust you. You may optimistically attempt to establish and enforce policies in the week ahead. Avoid exaggeration as you try to enlist someone’s support.
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The Council on Aging helps Lake County Seniors maintain independence as well as navigate any questions they may have about different programs available to them.
Administration announces $68M+ to conserve, strengthen ecosystems, economies News from the U.S. Department of the Interior
Council on Aging searches for new director, volunteers By Taylor Davison Valley Journal
RONAN — The Lake County Council on Aging has been serving local senior citizens for decades, and now is reaching out to the community for help finding a new executive director. A nonprofit started in 1977 as a transportation hub to give senior citizens rides to everything from doctors appoints to a visit to the senior center, the Council on Aging has expanded significantly over the years. They now offer in-home services to help individuals live independently in their homes with everything outside of hands-on care, from light housekeeping to grocery shopping. They also offer food programs, and assis20- May 18, 2022
tance programs as well. “If senior citizens have questions about literally anything, they can call us,” current executive director Dara Rodda said. The Council on Aging offers assistance navigating Medicare and has even helped set up an online dating profile. “It’s really fun to help people.” In the six years since Rodda became executive director, the organization has provided seniors with 26,288 rides to the doctor, 540,000 pounds of shelf-stable food, and 14,248 hours of client care. “We’re really doing amazing things right now,” Rodda said. “We’ve got a new building going up, we’re getting more new programs … This is a great opportunity for somebody who is compassionate and
likes helping people.” Rodda grew up in the area, and knows many of the people the organization helps; some her whole life. However, a new job opportunity came about that allows her to help veterans nationwide so she’s searching for the right person to take her place at the Council on Aging. She’ll remain in the position until her replacement is found to help assure a smooth transition and look after “the elders who raised (her).” The Council on Aging is searching for a leader to fill the role who has experience managing a small team, someone who is compassionate, and someone who likes numbers. According to the job description, the executive director position is respon-
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sible for “the development, implementation and delivery of Council on Aging programs and activities to meet the current and emerging needs of the community.” They must also collaborate well with the community. Anyone interested in the executive director position should give Rodda a call at 406-546-7217, or view the job online at lakecountycoa.org/ed. The organization is also looking for volunteers to help drive their transportation vehicles. Anyone interested in volunteering or learning more about senior care can call Michael Rich at 406-676-2367. “It’s a really fun mix of people in our office,” Rodda said. “It really feels good to give back to your community.”
WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris administration recently announced that 125 ecosystem restoration projects in over 20 states, Tribes and territories will receive nearly $68.4 million in fiscal year 2022 funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The funding announced will invest in projects through the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, National Park Service, Office of Insular Affairs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Geological Survey. Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Department of the Interior is working together with states, Tribes, territories and local communities to tackle the climate crisis, improve coastal and wildfire resilience, advance habitat restoration, and advance conservation. Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding announced will: — Advance Healthy Forests to Reduce Wildfire Risk through Good Neighbor Agreements with state and Tribal forestry agencies to assist with fuels management, water management and habitat protection. Funding will also invest in the national seed strategy. — Mitigate hazards and Restore Mined Lands, such as closing or assessing abandoned mine hazards and restoring sites throughout the country. — Restore Recreation Sites and National Parks. — Restore Ecosystems By Detecting and Eradicating Invasive Species by advancing national, regional and place-based projects such as building the foundational elements of a nationally coordinated early detection and rapid response framework to find invasive species early and rapidly respond before they spread and cause harm; providing grants for strategic, landscape-level projects that prevent the introduction or spread of invasive species; and supporting programs that integrate Indigenous traditional ecological knowledge. Visit the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Supports Ecosystem Restoration page: https://www.doi.gov/priorities/investing-americas-infrastructure/ecosystem-restoration/projects for a full list of projects to be funded. This announcement also includes $1.8M available for grants to support measures that prevent the introduction or spread of invasive species. Proposals are due June 22, 2022. Additional details can be found online at: grants.gov.
births Arcadian Shull
RONAN — Arcadian Sterling Shull was born on May 1, 2022 ,at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. He weighed 5 pounds, 1 ounce. Arcadian Shull Parents are Charles Schull and Allison Norton of Polson. Paternal grandmother is Lisa Adams of Polson. Arcadian joins siblings, Lyniza and Theseus.
Huxley Andrews
RONAN — Huxley An-
thony Abel Andrews was born on May 5, 2022, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. He weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces. Parents are Nicholas Andrews and Sereina Arroyo of Huxley Polson. Andrews Paternal grandparents are Mark and Jan Andrews of Polson. Maternal grandparents are Anthony Arroyo and Gina Soza of Arizona. Huxley joins siblings, T.J.
Governor praises education board
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Grayson Holman
RONAN — Grayson Lee Holman was born on May 11, 2022, at the St. Luke ComGrayson munity Holman Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce. Parents are Anthony Henkel and Megan Holman of Hot Springs. Grayson joins his sibling, Mason.
RONAN — Hudson Aloysius John Sander was born on May 5, 2022 at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. He weighed Hudson Sander 6 pounds, 9 ounces. Parents are Noah Sander and Ayden Diaz of Ronan. Paternal grandparents are John Sander and Lawrie Bullchild of Ronan. Maternal grandmother is the late Rhealene Cook of Ronan.
News from the office of Governor Gianforte
RONAN — On May 12, Governor Greg Gianforte praised the Montana Board of Public Education (BPE) for streamlining educator licensing in the state. “Montana has long struggled to recruit and retain K-12 educators, and it’s impacted our students and classrooms,” Gov. Gianforte said. “By eliminating unnecessary barriers for educators to teach our students, we’ll get more high-quality educators, create a stronger educator workforce, and help our students reach their full, outstanding potential.” Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen identified and recommended the licensure reforms adopted.
TOWN OF ST. IGNATIUS Montana Public Water Supply ID number 001740 • 2021 Water Quality Report In compliance with the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Act and in an effott to keep you informed about the quality of water and services we provide to you each day, we’re pleased to provide you with our Annual Water Quality Repo1t. Our drinking water comes from three wells which are 40 to 81 feet deep. In order to maintain its purity, we treat our water with a small amount of chlorine. We have 283 service connections and added one new connection last year. We are pleased to repo1t that our drinking water is safe and meets all federal and state requirements. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact Certified Water Operator Scott Morton at 745-3791. Our sampling frequency complies with EPA and state drinking water regulations. During 2021, 12 tests for coliform bacteria were performed. All were coliform free. Lead in drinking water comes primarily from materials and components of the service lines and home plumbing systems. It is possible that lead levels at your home may be higher than other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your home’s
plumbing. Our water system is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but we cannot control the variety of materials used in private home plumbing
may wish to have your water tested. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can 111 inim ize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap until the water
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systems. If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. If you are concerned about elevated lead levels in your home’s water, you
temperature has stabilized (usually for 30 seconds to 2 minutes) before you use the water for drinking or cooking. All sources of drinking water are subject to potential contamination
water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a
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Hotline at 1-800-426-4 791. Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. lmmuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer
undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline. Definitions: MCLG. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal. The level of a drinking water contaminant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. MCL. Maximum Contaminant Level. The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. ppm. Parts per million. One part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000. ppb. Parts per billion. One part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000. AL. Action Level. The concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements.
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In addition to their usual live music on Wednesdays, Richard Barrett will be performing on Monday, May 23.
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Local artist Persephone Sandoval will have a two day showcase of her art on May 27 and 28.
Co-op Brewery hosts more fundraisers By Taylor Davison Valley Journal
RONAN — The Coop Brewery in Ronan has another appreciation event coming up to help support the local community. Much like the successful collaboration with the Ronan Volunteer Fire Department last month, on Friday, May 20, the brewery will host
a teacher appreciation and fundraising event. Taproom manager Eric Brunet explained that since there’s no one school the teachers will come from, instead of donating straight funds, the brewery will instead collect donations of school supplies for distribution to the teachers. “It’s what teachers are always needing,” Brunet commented. Those who
bring in donated school supplies will in exchange be awarded a discount on their beer. The teacher appreciation event will take place from 4 p.m. to close, complete with a street closure, food options from Struggle Chef Catering and, hopefully, live music performances. “We’re thinking it’s going to be a pretty well attended event,” Brunet
said. “Plus it’s a nice way for people to come in and say ‘hey, buy my kid’s favorite teacher a beer!’” Another significant event happening at the brewery this month will be a Bear Safety Night provided by Fish and Wildlife on May 26. A big undertaking, the presenters will bring taxidermized grizzly and black bears to tower
over patrons. They will give away some free bear spray and teach attendees how to recognize bear body language as well as other bear safety techniques. The brewery and Fish and Wildlife hope to see families attend to help keep everyone safe this summer. Other events coming to the brewery in May include, “The Owls of Montana,” a presentation
on May 19 at 6 p.m. by Denver Holt of the Owl Research Institute; a display by local artist Persephone Sandoval on May 27-28; and, as always, “Tacos and Trivia” on Tuesdays along with live music performed on Wednesdays. To stay on top of the brewery’s upcoming events, visit their Instagram at: ronancoopbrewerymt.
No Coward’s Epitaph returns to stage News from the Port Polson Players
POLSON — The Port Polson Players are continuing our 47th season with the encore performance of No Coward’s Epitaph. This musical by Port Polson Players Co-Producer Neal Lewing returns to the stage after its critically acclaimed world premiere. It tells 22- May 18, 2022
the story of Thomas Francis Meagher, the Irish patriot who became Montana’s first acting territorial governor. Full of all the action, intrigue, commentary, and romance that defined Meagher’s brief life (1823-67), the show captures his ongoing legacy that remains relevant today. No Coward’s Epitaph plays its
encore production two weekends at Polson’s log Theatre on the Lake, May 20 thru May 29. Curtain times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, with Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m. We’ve had requests from across the state to re-up the show, including author Paul Wylie who wrote “The Irish General Thomas Francis
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Meagher.” He’ll be attending Sunday, May 22, which will include a Q&A after the show, as well as a book signing featuring Wylies publication. Tickets are $17 for adults and $16 for senior citizens and students. Make reservations by calling 406883-9212 or go to PortPolsonPlayers.com.
Mission Valley Ag Days teaches the next generation of food producers News and Potos from Lake Farms, Inc.
RONAN — Over 350 fourth graders from across the county spent a day at the Senecal Ranch recently for Mission Valley Ag Days. The Northwest Counties Farm Bureau and the Western Montana Stockgrowers both teamed up with the Lake County Conservation District, MSU Extension, NRCS, FFA, and 4-Hers at 11 different stations to tell the story of agriculture. Students learned about horses, cows, sheep, pigs and chickens while interacting with the animals themselves. They took a hayride across the ranch and learned about soils, potatoes, wheat, 4-H, and FFA over burgers provided by the Montana Beef Council. With less than 1% of the population acting as farmers and ranchers, it is not always easy to connect to where food comes from. It was a great opportunity to share this connection with students across the valley.
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obituaries Constantine D. Plaissay Jr.
(Please note: A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 28 at 4 p.m. at the Leon Club on Leon Road in Charlo. Refreshments will be served. This is a correction to the obituary that ran in the May 11, 2022 edition of the Valley Journal. We regret the error.) CHARLO — Cherished husband, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather; beloved member of the Mission Valley, passed away unexpectedly on April 20. He was born on Dec. 15, 1940 in New York City, New York. Connie’s parents were proud imConnie Plaissay Jr. migrants; his father from Greece and his mother from Germany. Both arrived in New York’s Ellis Island at different times in the early part of the 1900s. They met when they were employed by the same family, his father a chauffeur and his mother as the morning maid. After they married, they started Plaza Florist Inc. in 1923 and worked together building their business. Connie went to St. 24- May 18, 2022
Ann’s Academy in New York City from kindergarten until he was a senior in high school. He liked to say that he and his classmates were the last graduating class of St. Ann’s and the very first of Molloy High School, which is still in existence today. After high school, Connie spent a brief time at Fairfield University before finding his real calling, The United States Marine Corps. Anyone who knew Connie knew he “never had a bad day in the Marine Corps.” He loved his time in the Corps, but eventually made it into the family flower business. For the next 40 years he grew his parents’ business into a thriving enterprise, winning many design awards and heading up different floral committees. In 2001, Connie and Di headed out to Montana to retire but it was only retirement from the New York City flower business. He started doing arrangements, wedding flowers and Christmas wreaths for family and friends. Soon after arriving, he joined the Back Country Horsemen, the Leon Club, the Garden Club and became a working member of the St. Luke’s Foundation Board. He also worked tirelessly to get the Mission Valley Aquatic Center up and running. He was proud to
be a member of them all. Connie is survived by his wife of almost 61 years, Diane; his two children, Alex and Connie, his three grandchildren, Vincent, Catie and Marie and two great-grandchildren, Hudson and Sloane; and his beloved older sister, Alexandra. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 28, at 4 p.m. at the Leon Club on Leon Road in Charlo. Refreshments will be served.
Charles O. ‘Chuck’ Whitson ST. IGNATIUS — Charles O. “Chuck” Whitson, 88, peacefully passed away at his home in St. Ignatius on Dec. 29, 2021, surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at 2 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Polson. Arrangements are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home.
Charles William Moody MISSOULA — Charles William Moody passed away at home on Tuesday, May 10. He was born on April 10, 1958, in Missoula to Leonard and Shirley Moody. He was the eldest of four children. His parents moved to Ronan in 1966 to open Moody’s Mar-
ket and started a legacy that is still carried on today. He graduated from Ronan High School in 1976 and married his grade school sweetheart, Sylvia Nadine Starkel, on Sept. Charles 10, 1977. Moody Starting at the age of 13, he could be found working for Moody’s Market or rummaging the junk yards for car treasures and parts. He was an active member of Boy Scouts for many years where he built lifelong connections. He was never afraid of hard work and had a tenaciously strong will that carried him through work and many trials with his health. His church was his community and family wherever he went. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley, and his brother, Michael. He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Sylvia of Missoula, and his three children: Ben (Leslie, Molly and Isaiah) of Kalispell, Becky (Owen, Ivy, Max and Lucas) of Alberton, and Adam (Laura and Jameson) of Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is also survived by his father, Leonard Moody of Missoula; his sister, Barb Fairchild
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( John) of Polson; and his brother, Dave Moody of Springfield, Massachusetts. The celebration of life eternal will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, at First Lutheran Church, 2808 S. Ave. West, Missoula, with fellowship to follow. Interment will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 20, at Mountain View Cemetery, 46727 N. Foothills Dr., Ronan. Memorials may be made in his honor to First Lutheran Classical School, 2808 S. Ave. West, Missoula, MT 59804 or Take Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) at: https://tcoyd.org/ donate/.
John Miller POLSON — John H. Miller, 65, of Polson, and recently Las Vegas, Nevada,, passed away on March 14, 2022. He was born in April of 1956 in Dayton, Ohio, to Charles John Miller Miller and Betty Thorpe (to later marry Cleao Thomas). At the young age of 18, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. During his enlistment his duty stations included Camp Pendleton in Cal-
ifornia, Marine Barracks in Guam and Okinawa, Japan. He followed this service by joining the Army Reserves. After his dedicated service to the United States, he continued his passion for serving and became a leader for the Boy Scouts of America. This leadership lasted for over 30 years. He also became a life member for both the Marine Corps League and the American Legion. He and his wife Debra, along with their two children, moved to Montana in 1995. While in Polson he served two terms as the Exalted Ruler for the Mission Valley Elks Lodge, continuing service to the Mission Valley and its youth. He also started the Hellroaring Detachment of the Marine Corps League in 2000. At the time of his passing, he was Commandant of the Detachment. He dedicated his life to serving the Lord, his family, veteran’s and America’s youth. John is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Miller, Betty Thomas and Cleao Thomas; his sister, Dorothy Trotter; his brother, Rex Miller; and granddaughter, Blakeley Sue Miller. Survivors include his wife, Debra Miller; son, Kristofer Edwards, (Natalie) and granddaughter, see page 25
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Sadie; son, Keith Miller, (Chantel) and granddaughters, Caitlynn and Abbi; daughter, Malisa Hunt, (Terry) and grandsons, Braydon and Braxton; his brothers, Don Miller and Bradley Thomas; his sister, Jamey Yeldig, as well as numerous friends and colleagues. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 27, at the LDS Church in Polson. Graveside Military Honors at Lakeview Cemetery will be held at noon following the service. There will also be a social gathering back at that the LDS Church following the graveside service for anyone who wants to attend. In lieu of flowers and gifts; Debra is requesting that donations be made to the Fisher House at: www.fisherhouse. org to help military families.
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DIXON — 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 for the coming week is: — Thursday, May 19: baked chicken, pasta, salad, rolls, dessert — Monday, May 23: baked Mac & cheese, salad, rolls, dessert — Thursday, May 26: roast, potatoes, salad, rolls,
dessert Pinochle is back. Pinochle is hosted every fourth Monday of each month from 7-9 p.m. The next game is planned for Monday, May 23. Feel welcome to place an order in advance by calling 406-246-3310. All ages are always welcome.
Polson By Pete Mangels for The Valley Journal
POLSON — We are seeking applicants for a Director of Nutrition a full-time position starting mid June. Contact the center or look for posting at Job Service for more information. We are also in need of a cafeteria cook for lunch shifts and experience is preferred. Call or visit to pick up application. Fresh paint, window
shades, lighting upgrade, wood floor refinishing, all in progress at the Polson Senior Center. Due to high demand, we are adding a fourth route for noon meal deliveries. Drivers are wanted for 1.5 hours per day. About 12-14 homes are on a route and deliveries take place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Routes are 10 miles or less and limited fuel reimbursement is available. 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. Registration costs $25 or $20 for AARP members. Sign up in advance or pay at the door. Lunch will be available. Activities: Tai Ji Quan, Movement for Better Balance, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 –11
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a.m. Exercise for Mobility: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Bridge: Will be Tuesdays and Fridays - Coming soon so sign up at the center Mahjong: Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m. (multiple tables) Pinochle: Thursdays, 12:30–3 p.m. (earlier or later if you wish) We rotate players and partners so we get exercise, like musical tables with chairs; exercise and fun, all in one. Late arrivals OK. Bingo: Fridays, 7 p.m. Lots of fun, cash prizes, snacks. Plenty of seating. Hearing Clinic: Every third Thursday (May 19) from 10 a.m.-noon Veterans’ Rep: The first Friday ( June 3) and third Tuesday (May 17) from 10 a.m.-noon
Obtain application, requirements, and job description by e-mail: clerk@cityofronan.org or stopping by at Ronan City Hall, 207 Main SW, Ronan, MT 59864
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— Friday, May 27: roast beef birthday dinner at lunch - potatoes, gravy, green beans, pretzel salad (Free gift for members born in this month in attendance for lunch - also, a brief presentation from a representative of the Area Council on Aging) — Monday, May 30: closed for Memorial Day — Tuesday, May 31: Reuben sandwich, chips, coleslaw w/ vinaigrette dressing, pistachio pudding Call 406-883-4735 or email us at: polsonseniorcenter@gmail. com or visit us at 504 Third Ave. E. We are open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays. Lunch is available from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays for $5. We deliver to qualified persons.
St. Ignatius By Irene Pritsak for the Valley Journal
ST. IGNATIUS — We are getting ready for our yard sale on May 20-21. Come shop on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and have lunch on Friday at noon. The meal will be baked fish with rice, veggies, lemon Jell-O, and peanut butter cookies. Lunch costs $4 for seniors, $5 for under 60, and $3.50 for children 6-12 years old. Menu for the week: — Tuesday, May 24: soup and sandwich, green salad, fruit, cinnamon applesauce bread — Friday, May 27: ground beef casserole, veggies, rolls, fruit, brownies Enjoy your week.
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calendar Friday, May 20 Bison Range Restoration Celebration held BISON RANGE — Join Tribal members and the community for the Bison Range Restoration Celebration on Friday, May 20. There will be an opening prayer, honor son, honor guard and lunch provided from 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. A powwow will take place from noon-4 p.m. that includes Native games.
Indigkitchen cooking demonstration at library POLSON — Mariah Gladstone will demonstrate Indigenous cooking on May 20 from 6:30-8 p.m. on Zoom. Mariah’s cooking demonstration will include a history of Indigenous food systems, as well as the relationship between cultural identity, health and native plants. She will also discuss how the ingredients native to this continent can be incorporated into today’s meal planning and preparation. This event is free and open to everyone, but registration is required to receive the Zoom link. The library will have a watch party in the building, if at least five patrons register by Wednesday, May 18. If you’d like to join us in the library, call 406-883-8225. To register to watch via Zoom, go to: www.tinyurl. com/indigikitchen
Glacier Bank Shred Day held POLSON — The Glacier Bank Shred Day
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will be held on May 20 from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. at 50510 Highway 93. Two boxes per person will be accepted.
Saturday, May 21 Celebrate the restoration of the Bison Range PABLO — Join the second day of the Bison Range Restoration Celebration at Salish Kootenai College at 2 p.m. A film screening of “In the Spirit of Atatice” will take place at the Johnny Arlee and Vic Charlo Theatre. At 2:30 p.m. in the Joe McDonald Health and Fitness Center a community meal will take place to be followed by a community celebration at 4 p.m.
Learn about library’s summer reading program POLSON — Have questions about the Summer Reading Program? Want to come check out the cool prizes? Come on down to the library on Saturday, May 21, at 10 a.m. Felicia will be there to answer any questions, show off some of the prizes you could win, and tell you about some of the awesome guest speakers we’ve got lined up for you this summer. She’ll also go over how easy it is to register now, and answer any questions you have about the READSquared app.
monitors (flat screen only), cell phones, copiers, printers, cords, electronic waste from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 21.
Take time to view the flowers YELLOW BAY UNIT, FLATHEAD LAKE STATE PARK — Join a Ranger on Saturday, May 21, at 9 a.m. for a guided hike to view the wildflowers present in the Yellow Bay Unit of Flathead Lake State Park. The Wildflower Walk will cover identification basics, how to best care for nature’s beauties, and plenty of time admiring their loveliness. This hike is open to people of all ages and interest levels. Bring sturdy hiking shoes and adequate clothing for the weather. Cost of the event is $4 and reservations are required. Call the ranger station at 406-8373041 ext. 0 to reserve your spot.
Sunday, May 22 Half-price entry marks Bison Range restoration BISON RANGE — To
Transfer Station holds Electronic Waste Day POLSON — The Transfer Station is accepting TV and computer Valley Journal
mark the Bison Range Restoration Celebration, a Community Appreciation Day will allow for halfprice day passes. For more information go to www. BisonRange.org
Tuesday, May 24 Library holds 3D printer demonstration POLSON — On Tuesday, May 24, at 2 p.m., in the North Lake County Public Library’s large meeting room, watch a live demonstration of the library’s newly repair 3D printer. You can enter your name into a raffle for a 3D printed prize, have your questions answered, and learn how to design and print a variety of household objects.
Word Level II taught via ZOOM KALISPELL/ZOOM — Word Level II will be taught on May 24 (Zoom option). Put Word to work to save time and improve the look of your documents. Learn about setting margins, tab stops, indentations, bulleted, numbered and multi-level
lists, headers and footers, text boxes and photos, and custom tabs. Prerequisite: Word Level I or familiarity with Word basics. 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.
Wednesday, May 25 Irrigators meet at new location RONAN — There is a new meeting location for Flathead District Irrigators. FID monthly meeting will take place May 25 at 1 p.m. upstairs at Mission West Community Development Partners, 407 Main Street SW. (Previously called Lake County Community Development. Same location we met two plus years ago.)
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Make fire plans during Wildfire Awareness Month Take action this month to prepare your home, family for wildfire News from DNRC
Now is the time to prepare your home and property for the upcoming wildfire season. In recent years, wildfire seasons have become longer with larger fires that burn more acres. These wildfires can destroy homes, impact businesses, and threaten lives. Governor Greg Gianforte designated May as Wildfire Awareness Month to increase prevention efforts that reduce the number of human-caused fires, advocate for fire preparedness, and encourage Montanans to foster more fire-adapted
communities across Montana. Be Prepared Studies show that as many as 80% of the homes lost to wildland fire could have been saved if their owners had followed a few simple fire-safe practices. Getting your home prepared for wildfire can be done with a few simple steps. Removing fuel from your home’s ignition zone and performing simple maintenance tasks can greatly improve the chances of your home surviving a wildfire. The home ignition zone is made up of three major sections: Immediate (0-5 feet around the home) Cover all vents with 1/8in mesh screening Fill any gaps in your home’s siding and trim
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materials with quality caulk. Fill any openings between the roof covering and the roof deck with a nonflammable material. Use only nonflammable fencing materials in this zone. Create a 3- to 5-foot clean and non-combustible perimeter using concrete or rock mulch. Remove all vegetation in this zone. Remove tree limbs that extend into this zone.
Relocate all combustible materials, including garbage, lumber, and lawn/ patio accessories, to outside this zone. Clean all fallen leaves and needles from this zone - don’t forget about your gutters and roof valleys. Locate propane tanks at least 30 feet from any structures. Intermediate (5-30 feet) Remove all dead grasses, weeds, plants, and foliage. Keep lawns and native grasses mowed an water all
vegetation regularly. Grow non-woody, low height, herbaceous plants. Provide at least 18 feet of space between remaining shrubs and trees. Increase spacing on steep slopes. Store firewood or other combustible materials at least 30 feet away from your home. Remove limbs 6’ to 10’ from the ground. Remove branches that overhang or touch the roof, making sure there is at least 10ft between the structure and the nearest branch. Clear vegetation around fences, sheds, outdoor furniture, and play structures. Create fuel breaks with non-flammable walkways, paths, and driveways. Extended (30-100 feet) Thin trees to a minimum
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of 12 feet between tops of trees to break up continuous fuels. Remove small conifers growing between mature trees to create a separation between ground vegetation and mature trees. Remove leaf and needle debris from your yard. Keep grasses and wildflowers under 8” in height. Clear vegetation from under large stationary propane tanks. Remove vegetation adjacent to storage sheds or other outbuildings. Maintain space clear of vegetation on either side of your driveway and access roads so that emergency vehicles can reach your home. Learn how to protect each of your home’s ignition zones to be prepared for a wildfire.
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Lost Dog Lost on April 1st in Rocky Point Road area in Polson. Black hound wearing a black shock collar. About 2 years old. Name is Devit. Please call 406-212-3234 if found.
Wanted WANTED TO BUY Guns and/or ammunition, old or new. Whole estates/collections or single pieces.Fair prices paid. 406-207-4641 Wanted: Valmar and Gandy air seeders, implement mount style. Call Paul at 763-286-2037 with model and condition. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Lake County Commissioners are seeking citizen volunteers to serve a two-year term on the following board: •Lake County Park Board Charlo/Moiese/Arlee area. The Board of Commissioners will accept letters of interest to serve on these boards June 1, 2022. Letters should be addressed to the Lake County Commissioners, 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860. For further information, please contact the Commissioners at 406.883.7204 or lakecommissioners@lakemt.gov
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COMMUNITY HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE RONAN AREA - TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT The successful applicant must have a high school diploma or HISET/GED. Three years of training or experience in a medically related field. Must have a valid State of Montana driver’s license. All applicants must submit a Tribal application, completed supplemental background questionnaire, a certified copy of academic transcript, proof of state licensure, copy of 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. This position is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary is $16.19 $18.61 per hour, plus benefits. To apply, contact Personnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1040 or personnel@cskt.org. Tribal applications are also available online at cskt.org. The closing date will be Thursday, June 2, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. (MST) CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER. ICWA SOCIAL WORKER DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT The successful applicant must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field with four (4) year’s paid/volunteer work experience that provided services to children/youth or at risk population. Already ICWA certified a plus; must be willing to receive training to become certified within (60) sixty days of accepting position with a passing test score of 80% or above. Must be willing to receive on-going training as required of the position.
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 substances or a per se within the last three (3) years. This position is a testing designated position (TDP). This position is subject to a background check in accordance with Public Law 101-630, 25USC Section 3201 and P. L. 101-647, 42USC Section 13031. P. L. 113-183 Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act; P. L. 109-248: Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006. Also includes child protective service and driving record checks. This position is a mandatory reporter of child abuse and neglect situations. Must pass background investigation if hired. Must have never been convicted of/or pled guilty to a crime of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual offense, elder abuse, or crime of violence. Must not have resigned to avoid disciplinary actions or have been dismissed from employment within the past (3) years. Must 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 five (5) years mandatory. 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 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. 1040/1259 for an application. Tribal applications are also available on-line at csktribes.org. The salary range is $20.41 to $23.46 per hour, plus benefits. Closing date will be Thursday, May 26th, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER. LICENSED ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR 1 year Temporary Employment Agreement TRIBAL DEFENDERS OFFICE/TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT The successful applicant must be a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) by the State of Montana Board of Behavioral Health, Business Standards Division and establish the National Provider Information (NPI) Number. Or a Licensed Addiction Counselor (Candidate) by the State of Montana Board of Behavioral Health, Business Standards Division. Must be able to obtain LAC license within 12 months of being hired. Must retain substance use disorder associate’s or higher degree or equivalent education in the specified preferred field of addictions. Must retain at least 1 year experience or equivalent to the psychology and/or clinical services within the field of substance use disorder services. Must have a valid State of Montana driver’s license. All applicants must submit a Tribal application, completed supplemental background questionnaire, a certified copy of academic transcript, proof of state licensure, copy of 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. This position is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes
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must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary is negotiable. To apply, contact Personnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1040 or personnel@cskt.org. Tribal applications are also available online at cskt.org. The closing date will be Thursday, June 2, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. (MST) CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER. NATIONAL MONITORING CENTER MONITOR (ONE OR MORE POSITIONS) NATURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT The successful applicant must possess a high school diploma from an accredited high school or a GED. Possession of, or eligibility for, a Montana State driver’s license. Must be able to type at least 30 words per minute and have the ability to read a map and locate states and cities in the Western United States. Experience in surfing the Internet. Training or experience with word processing and spreadsheet software WORD and EXCEL. Must be able to open a WORD file, cut and paste a portion of a WORD document, and save the WORD document. Experience in working and communicating with the public, or in an office working with other personnel where communicating information was important to that position. Must be able to work throughout the entire shift and be able to stay awake and alert for the duration of the shift. Must be able to communicate clearly by enunciating and speaking words in a clear and understandable manner. Must be able to write clearly and legibly. 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 a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the
Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary range is $14.59 to $16.77 per hour, plus benefits. Shift Schedule: Saturday - Tuesday (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) Tuesday – Friday (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.). 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 26th, 2022 @ 5:30 p.m. CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER. Computer Support Specialist II. University Services. Montana State University - Bozeman.For complete job announcement and application procedures, click on: https://jobs.montana.edu/ postings/29906. Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled Fleet and Facilities Manager Facilities Services – Montana State University – Bozeman. For complete job announcement and application procedures, click on: https://jobs.montana.edu/hr/ postings/29504 Equal Oppoartunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled Museum Lighting Installation in Historic Building. The Carter County Museum (Ekalaka, MT) is seeking bids from qualified firms with experience in lighting installation and historic buildings for the Lambert Dinosaur Hall. Include labor and materials, completion by June 2023. Contact smoore@ carter- countymuseum.org for more information and to apply. Deadline: Friday, May 27, 2022. Carter County has the right to accept or refuse all bids. Weatherization Center Director, MSU Extension, Full time, Bozeman, MT. Will develop and deliver dynamic training courses related to weatherization, sustainable housing and jobsite health and safety. For complete info and to apply, visit http://msuextension.org, click on “Careers.” Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled.
classifieds Help wanted cont’d from pg. 28 WIC/CPA (Competent Professional Authority) II TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT The successful applicant will be one of the following: Registered Dietitian (RD) OR Nutritionist with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from any college/university which is accredited/ approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) OR Diet Technician, Registered (DTR) OR Health-related degreed professionals (such as RN, LPN, Health Promotion, Health Education, Health and Human Development, Community Health, Early Child Development, Exercise Science, Family and Consumer Sciences, or Home Economics) with 6 or more semester credit hours in food and nutrition appropriate to the WIC population (including courses in Basic Nutrition, Nutrition in Life Cycle, Community Nutrition or Nutrition and Disease) and successful completion of an Anatomy/Physiology series of coursework OR Other degreed professionals with 12 or more semester credit hours in food and nutrition appropriate to the WIC population (including courses in Basic Nutrition, Nutrition in the Life Cycle and at least one other upper-level nutrition class) and successful completion of an Anatomy/Physiology series of coursework. Nutrition and Anatomy/Physiology coursework must have been completed within the past 10 years, unless the applicant has been working in the Nutrition or medical field. Certified Lactation Counselor Preferred. All applicants must submit a Tribal application, completed supplemental background questionnaire, a certified copy of academic transcript, proof of state licensure, copy of driver’s license, proof of enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT, and if claiming veter-
an’s preference, a copy of the DD214 must be submitted. This position is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary is $21.64 to $24.87 per hour, plus benefits. May be employed under contract. To apply, contact Personnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1040 or personnel@cskt.org. Tribal applications are also available online at cskt.org. The closing date will be Thursday, June 2, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. (MST) CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER. Hot Springs School District Hiring: Maintenance Supervisor, Custodian Job duties include: maintaining and cleaning all school facilities. Must be able to lift or carry up to 50 lbs and work independently. 12 month contract. Salary/wage: TBD. Benefits: TBD. Apply at: https://www.hssdmt.org/. Contact: Gerald Chouinard, Superintendent 406-741-3285 Eagle Bank FT Customer Service Representative Hours are M-F 8 am – 5 pm & occasional Saturday. Previous bank teller experience preferred. Basic computer skills, ability to multi-task, attention to detail, customer service oriented and proven reliability a must. High school diploma or equivalent required. Pay DOE. Applications available at www.eaglebankmt.com. Eagle Bank is a Tribal Preference Employer. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WORKER sought by City of Ronan, MT. Accepting applications for the full-time position until position is filled. Benefit package. Wage DOE. Obtain application, requirements, and job description at Ronan City Hall, 207 Main SW, Ronan, MT 59864.Or request by e-mail: clerk@cityofronan.org
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NEMHS has openings for Laboratory Techs: 1 Poplar Hospital and 1 Trinity Hospital. Visit www.nemhs.net or call Mark at 406-653-6575. Electrician (Journeyman) Facilities Services/ Montana State University – Bozeman. For complete job announcement and application procedures, click on: https://jobs.montana.edu/ hr/postings/29373 Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled NATIONAL MONITORING CENTER MONITOR (ONE OR MORE POSITIONS) NATURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT The successful applicant must possess a high school diploma from an accredited high school or a GED. Possession of, or eligibility for, a Montana State driver’s license. Must be able to type at least 30 words per minute and have the ability to read a map and locate states and cities in the Western United States. Experience in surfing the Internet. Training or experience with word processing and spreadsheet software WORD and EXCEL. Must be able to open a
WORD file, cut and paste a portion of a WORD document, and save the WORD document. Experience in working and communicating with the public, or in an office working with other personnel where communicating information was important to that position. Must be able to work throughout the entire shift and be able to stay awake and alert for the duration of the shift. Must be able to communicate clearly by enunciating and speaking works in a clear and understandable manner. Must be able to write clearly and legibly. 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 a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a prehire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary range is $13.45 to $15.46 per hour, plus benefits. Shift Schedule: Tuesday - Friday (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.), Thursday – Sunday (10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.) To apply, contact Personnel at 406-6752700 Ext. #1259/1040. Tribal applications are also available online at csktribes.org. Closing date will be Thursday, June 2nd, 2022 @ 5:30 p.m. CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.
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classifieds Help wanted cont’d from pg. 29 Fleet and Facilities Manager Facilities Services – Montana State University – Bozeman. For complete job announcement and application procedures, click on: https://jobs.montana.edu/hr/ postings/29504 Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled
Garage Sale Ronan Estate/Ranch Sale Friday and Saturday, May 20-21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 39764 Robertson Rd, Ronan. Vintage items, living room and bedroom furniture, household items, tools, hardware, odds and ends. Everything must go. Cash only. No early birds.
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Real Estate Rental Wanted Seeking 1 or 2 bedroom apartment that accepts pets, in Ronan area. 58 yr old RN, non-smoker, non-drinker with small 12 lb dog. References available. Please call Mary at 406-239-2459.
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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Montana Human Rights Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, age, familial status, physical or mental disability, or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD Toll-free at 1-800-6699777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.
Public Notices Legals Legals William P. Williams, IV FRENCH, GRAINEY & WILLIAMS, PLLC Attorneys at Law 324 Main SW Ronan, MT 59864 Telephone: (406) 676-4470 bill@fgwilliamslaw.com Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KENNETH LAWRENCE CORNELIUS, Deceased.
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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 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 RENAE MARIE CORNELIUS, 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 April, 2022.
INVENTORY CLEARANCE SALE Auto /Truck Starters and Alternators. 305 units, all remanufactured and tested for earlier vehicles, prior to 2000. Closing business. Selling off all rebuilt starters and alternators at 55% off. If your car or truck is 1997 or older, at this price you can afford to have a spare. Call Jerry at 406-207-4641.
/s/ Renae Marie Cornelius RENAE MARIE CORNELIUS, Personal Representative May 4, 11 and 18, 2022 MNAXLP
The North Lake County Public Library District is soliciting Requests for Qualifications from qualified Montana General Contractor/ Construction Manager firms for the proposed renovation of the library facility at 2 1st Ave E, Polson, MT. One digital .pdf file of the written response to this RFQ must be received by Abbi Dooley, Director, NLCPL, 2 1st Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or abbid@ polson.lib.mt.us. All qualified submittals meeting the terms and conditions will be evaluated. Those firms that satisfy the required qualifications will be provided a Request for Proposal by the Library. To receive a copy of the specifications package, please contact Abbi at (406) 883-8225 or by email at abbid@polson.lib.mt.us. The specifications package can also be printed from the Library’s website at www.northlakecountylibrary.org/ renovation. The Library reserves the right to reject any or all submittals. May 11, 18 and 25, 2022 MNAXLP MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY WILLIAM E. MYTTY AND SANDRA F. MYTTY, QUALITY SUPPLY, INC. PROFIT SHARING PLAN AND TRUST DOUGLAS S. HADNOT, J. CHRIS CRAWFORD AND MYRNA K. CRAWFORD, STEPHEN S. ELLIS, M.D„ P.C. AND THOMAS H. BOONE and RANDY J. COX, TRUSTEES OF THE GROUP OF FOUR LLC PROFIT SHARING TRUST, Plaintiff(s), -vsJOHN P. STOKES, PAMELA J. STOKES, ELIZABETH ANN VANDEBERG f/n/a ELIZABETH ANN PICKAVANCE f/n/a ELIZABETH ANN STOKES, Z-600 INC SKYLINE BROADCASTERS, INC., and HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES. INC. Defendant(s). Defendants. CAUSE No. DV 14-209 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Under and by virtue of an order of foreclosure in the above-entitled action issued by Judge Manley on October 12, 2020, I am commanded to sell at public auction all of the Defendant’s rights and interest to the property described below. The property is to be sold at Sheriff’s Sale on the 14th day of June, 2022, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. at the front door of the Lake County Courthouse, 106 4th Avenue East,
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Polson, Montana 59860. The following described real property: PARCEL 1: The S 1/2 SW 1/4 of Section 12, Township 26 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M, Lake County, Montana PARCEL 2: The N I/2 NW 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 12, Township 26 North, Range 19 west, P.M.M., Lake County, Montana PARCEL 3: The S 1/2 NW 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 12, Township 26 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Lake County, Montana DONALD R. BELL LAKE CO. SHERIFF’S OFFICE /s/ Donald R. Bell, 3-14-2022 May 18, 25 and June 1, 2022 MNAXLP William P. Williams, IV FRENCH, GRAINEY & WILLIAMS, PLLC Attorneys at Law 324 Main SW Ronan, MT 59864 Telephone: (406) 676-4470 bill@fgwilliamslaw.com Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STEPHAN JOSEPH ALLARD, Deceased. CAUSE NO. DP-22-34 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 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 STUART MORTON, 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 13th day of May, 2022.
/s/ Stuart Morton STUART MORTON, Personal Representative May 18, 25 and June 1, 2022 MNAXLP LEGAL NOTICE On Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 3:30 pm, the Lake County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing in Room 211 (Lake County Commissioners’ office) of the Lake County Courthouse. The options for attendance are through ZOOM* or in person. The hearing will include the following items: SAKURA NABI LLC CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST Tony Bates, representing Sakura Nabi LLC, is requesting a conditional use approval to allow for a guest house over 1,000 square feet in the Finley Point Zoning District. The +/-2.06-acre property is located off of Highway 93 on Skiddoo Lane in Polson and is legally described as tract 1 of COS 5175, less tract B of COS 5617 in section 21, T23N, R19W. DAILEY VARIANCE REQUEST Robert E. Dailey is requesting a variance to the Polson City Development Code to allow for the construction of a detached garage within the side yard setback. The +/-2.32-acre subject property is located at 35448 Rocky Point Road within the Rural Residential Zoning District and is legally described as part govt lot 2 H-536, located in section 32, T23N, R20W. WARDEN VARIANCE REQUEST Warden Family Trust Etal, represented by Andrew Warden, is requesting a variance to the Finley Point 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. Information regarding the agenda items is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by May 31, 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 31 will be provided to the board at the meeting, which may not provide sufficient time for review of the comment. Comments see page 31
public notices Legals cont’d from pg. 30 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. May 18, 2022 MNAXLP Matthew H. O’Neill Skyler C. Bagley 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 skyler@polsonlaw.com Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WADE ALAN TIBBETTS, Decedent. CAUSE No. DP-22-28 HON. DEBORAH KIM CHRISTOPHER NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the undersigned has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate, and that the address of the Personal Representative is set forth below. All creditors of the decedent having claims against the decedent’s estate must present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice, or be forever barred as creditors of the decedent. A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed, may be filed with the Clerk of the 20th Judicial District Court, at 106 4th Ave. East, Polson, Montana 59860, or mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to the Personal Representative, c/o
O’NEILL LAW OFFICE, Attorneys for the Personal Representative, at P.O. Box 699, Polson, MT 59860. /s/ DIXIE TIBBETTS DIXIE TIBBETTS Personal Representative Estate of WADE ALAN TIBBETTS, Deceased. May 4, 11 and 18, 2022 MNAXLP LEGAL NOTICE The Lake County Planning Board will hold a public meeting Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 7:00 pm in Room 211 (Lake County Commissioners’ office) of the Lake County Courthouse. The options for attendance are through ZOOM* or in person. Agenda items include: LAKESHORE PROTECTION REGULATIONS WORK SESSION The Planning Board will hold a work session regarding updates to the Lake County Lakeshore Protection Regulations. The Planning Board will continue discussion on section 2, dealing with the definitions. The current lakeshore protection regulations can be provided by the Lake County Planning Department or found on the Planning Department’s webpage. The public is encouraged to attend this meeting and participate in the process. Information regarding the agenda items is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by May 31, 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 31 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. 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. May 18, 2022 MNAXLP
CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES (CSKT) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
Further information may be obtained from Lisa Shourds at lisa.shourds@ cskt.org or Patricia Hibbler at patricia. hibbler@cskt.org or call 406-675-2700.
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are requesting qualifications and proposals from design engineer firms to provide all architectural and engineering requirements for proposed office and retail buildings of the owner’s choice. Requirements include pre-planning to include a charrette process (community focused work session) designed by CSKT/ contractor along with structural, site, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, civil, landscaping and bid documents. All costs incurred in preparation of the proposal will be the responsibility of the firm. Proposals will be accepted until noon on Monday 5/23/2022 at the CSKT Facilities and Maintenance office, 35927 Vanderburg Loop, Pablo MT 59855.
1.SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS A. CSKT reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. B. Only proposals received at the location described and in the time frame given will be considered. C. The firm’s proposal shall be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “SEALED RFP”. D.The fees quoted in firm’s proposal and included in the contract will be the maximum paid, unless both parties agree upon and complete a contract modification. E. There is a distinct possibility that the Charrette portion of this bid may be contracted separately, allowing for CSKT to begin this pre-planning portion of the integrated design process quickly. The pre-planning charrette will provide details and guidance for the next step design and development of future building projects for CSKT. Thus said, we require that the Charrette portion of the bid be a separate section within your proposal.
If mailed, the proposals shall be mailed to: Facilities and Maintenance-Building Dept PO Box 278 Pablo, MT 59855 If emailed, the proposals shall be emailed to: lisa.shourds@cskt.org or patricia.hibbler@cskt.org The interview for services will be on 5/25/2022. The contract for services will be awarded on 5/26/2022.
May 18, 2022 MNAXLP William P. Williams, IV FRENCH, GRAINEY & WILLIAMS, PLLC Attorneys at Law 324 Main SW Ronan, MT 59864 Telephone: (406) 676-4470 bill@fgwilliamslaw.com Attorneys for Personal Representatives
MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY KAY BOLINGER McCRACKEN, Deceased. CAUSE NO. DP-22-32 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed Co-Personal Repre- sentatives of the above-entitled 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 LAUREN BOLINGER and TAYLOR BOLINGER, the Co- Personal Representatives, 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 13th day of May, 2022. /s/ Lauren Bolinger LAUREN BOLINGER, Co-Personal Representative /s/ Taylor Bolinger TAYLOR BOLINGER, Co-Personal Representative May 18, 25 and June 1, 2022 MNAXLP
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