Port Polson Players announce new production

News from the Port Polson Players

POLSON — Hopeless nerd

Rick Steadman (Kai McDonald) takes a ride on the wild side as the Port Polson Players continue their 48th season with Larry Shue’s masterpiece, “The Nerd.”

But wait – there’s so much more to this riotous upside-down comedy, which includes Seth Stanley, Alexandra Haynes, Neal Lewing, Jeff Tschida, and Karen Lewing. Miles Lewing and Henry Bartel round out the Players uproarious cast for “The Nerd.”

The show plays at Polson’s air-conditioned Theatre on the Lake July 21 through Aug. 6. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, with 2 p.m. matinees on Sundays. Call 406-883-9212 or go to PortPolsonPlayers.com for more information, or to nail down your reservations for “The Nerd.”

Polson

By Pete Mangels for the Valley Journal

POLSON — I volunteered as a driver for a couple of days last week. My greatest reward was when one of my 16 meal delivery clients commented: “This is the greatest part of my day!” I told her it makes my day too. We parted ways with a smile and a giggle. As I drove away, I felt sad for her loneliness and then I smiled, being glad that I could make her happy, at least for a little while. It is more than food that we deliver. We need volunteer drivers for lunch with wheels. Pick your day or days to deliver. Substitutes welcome as well. Starting about 10:30 a.m. and finishing in about an hour Monday-Friday. We will guide you.

Save green bags (not Wal-Mart, which are too flimsy) for us. We use 300 bags per month for commodity food distributions.

Activities:

Bingo: $100 payout on blackout guaranteed - bingo games Friday at 7 p.m. “Playing

Card” bingo first and third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.

Exercise: low impact

M-W-F, 10:30–11:30 a.m. free informal video-assisted self-guidance

Pinochle: Thursdays noon–3 p.m. - free cookies, coffee, and good times

Pool: open table from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdaysform a group, pick a time

Veterans’ Rep: first Friday (July 2) and third Tuesday (July 18) from 10 a.m.-noon

Menu (subject to change): $5 per serving from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - sit-down or takeout; for delivery call before 10 a.m.

— Thursday, July 20: meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, creamed corn, Caesar salad, chocolate squares gmail.com. Submit your email address for updates and information.

St. Ignatius

By Barb Plouffe for the Valley Journal

ST. IGNATIUS — Good Old Days celebration was fun, busy and had a good time visiting with old friends and meeting new friends.

Saturday, July 15 was the Senior Citizen Center Pancake Breakfast and bingo.

If you are interested in 1000 pieces puzzles, we have quite a few to give out.

Everyone is welcome to come enjoy meals with us. We love to have old neighbors and new. You don’t have to be a senior to join and support our center. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a meal with us.

— Wednesday, July 19: dinner 5:30 p.m. - pork roast, carrot bake, broccoli salad, dessert

— Friday, July 21: noon

barbeque chicken, buns, salad, cherry pie

If you are interested in a take-out meal, please call, 406-745-4462, by 10 a.m. For a menu call and we will email it to you or you can pick one up.

You are invited to become a member of the St. Ignatius Senior Citizen Center for a fee of $10 a year. You can join us at any age.

We have a walker, commode, shower chair, wheelchair and a highrise toilet seat to loan out. A kind gentleman gave us some Depends, Sanitary pads and body wipes that are available. Call 406-745-4462 or come in to see what we have.

Our center is available to rent. If interested, call 406-745-4462. The senior center has a computer available for use. If interested come in Tuesdays or Fridays between 10 a.m.-1 p.m. or call.

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Friday, July 21: hash brown bake, link sausage, lemon muffin, pea cheese salad, frosted cake —

Monday, July 24: chicken noodle soup, cheese bread, green salad, mandarin oranges

Thanks to all that came and ate breakfast and played bingo. A big thank you to the 4-Hers that came and helped with the breakfast and rode on our float.

3-bean casserole, cornbread, fruit salad, cakes

— Tuesday, July 25: noon taco Tuesday, Mexican corn, chocolate cake

— Friday, July 28: noon

The Foot Hill Club meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. for snacks and cards.

Gently Yoga is on Wednesdays. If you are interested, please call 4062253-0171. Rates are five sessions for $60.

Call Lake County Council on Aging at 406-676-2367 for help with other areas of your life such as transportation, respite etc.

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Tuesday, July 25: Teriyaki Chicken, rice, stir-fry veggies, jello salad, pudding

— Wednesday, July 26: Catalina taco salad, tortilla chips, cuke/onion, key lime bars

— Thursday, July 27: corn dogs, baked beans, coleslaw, cookies

— Friday, July 28: birthday lunch - roast turkey, mashed spuds, gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole, frozen cranberry salad, birthday cake

We are located at 504 Third Ave. E and are open from 8 a.m.–3 p.m. on weekdays. Call 406883-4735 or email us at: polsonseniorcenter@

The St. Ignatius Senior Center is looking to hire a site manager. They will work with the kitchen staff to plan meals, due the computer work, visit with meal participants and help the Center with other projects. The work is two to three days a week for six to eight hour per day. If you are interested, please call 406-745-4462 for more information.

Gardens have started to produce, and fresh vegetables are healthy for each of us. If you have a garden and find yourself with extra veggies and/ or fruit, please remember the senior centers and your local Food Pantries. I know everyone enjoys these items.

USDA fights discrimination

News from USDA

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the opening of the financial assistance application process for eligible farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs prior to January 2021. Section 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) directs USDA to provide this assistance. Since the law’s passage, USDA has worked diligently to design the program in accordance with significant stakeholder input.

USDA to hold virtual meeting

News from USDA

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) encourages urban producers, innovative producers and other stakeholders to submit comments for and virtually attend a public meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (Committee) on Aug. 1, 2023.

First of two-weekend yard sale held in Big Arm

BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association will hold our Community Yard Sale on Saturday July 22 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturday July 29 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at our historic Big Arm School. Donations are now being accepted during our Thursday coffee hour 10 a.m.-noon or for other drop off arrangements please call Nancy/Jeff at 406-849-5064 or Ron Roberts at 406-871-5809 or e-mail- thebigarmassociation@gmail.

com. You can also rent a space at our yard sale for a donation of $10. Please bring your own table. Please let us know so we can reserve a spot for you. All proceeds from the sale will be used to maintain our historic Big Arm School.

Daines works to protect Montanans’ access to AM radio

U.S. SENATE — Yesterday, U.S. Senator Steve Daines co-sponsored a bicameral, bipartisan bill to ensure the continued availability of AM broadcast in new vehicles at no additional charge to the consumer.

“AM radio is absolutely vital to maintaining the important fabric of our rural Montana communities and plays a critical role in public safety. Whether it be local news, weather or commodity prices, our AM radio stations in Montana are as much a part of us as the local barber or coffee shop. We must preserve our AM radio stations to ensure that Montana remains the Last Best Place.”

Senator Daines recently released a statement praising Ford Motor Company for their decision to keep AM radio in their new vehicles.

Play in 31st annual golf scramble

PABLO — SKC will hold their 31st annual golf scramble at Silver Fox Golf Course. On Friday the 18hole scramble begins with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Proceeds support SKC scholarship fund. The cost is $400 per team. To register online go to: https://advancement. skc.edu/golf-scramble/. The same time slots will take place on Sunday, Aug. 12.

Get a job – earn college credits – make a difference!

Full time positions receive the health insurance benefit 12 months a year. Check out the available jobs and detailed job vacancy announcements on the SKC website – www.skc.edu/employment

Early Learning Center (ELC) Lead Toddler Teacher (9.5 months)

Salary: $22.48 - $23.22/hour DOEE Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Early Learning Center (ELC) Lead Toddler Teacher (9.5 months)

Salary: $22.48 - $23.22/hour DOEE Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Clinical Instructor/Clinical Resource Reg. Nurse Part Time Nursing Dept. (9-months)

Salary: $35 per hour 14 hours per week Closing Date: Open Until Filled

SKC Early Learning Center Assistant (Full time - 10 months)

Salary Range: $15.17-$15.99/hr DOEE Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Director of Academic Success

Salary: $44,310 - $45,656 DOEE Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Custodian Part-time

Salary Range: $13.21 per hour Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Bookstore Director

Salary Range: $40,789 - $45,483

Closing Date: Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 4:00 PM

Student Experience and Campus Life Coordinator

Salary Range: $17.30-$19.23 per hour

Closing Date: Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 4:00 PM

Part Time Grounds Maintenance

Salary Range: $11.30-$13.21 per hour DOE

Closing Date: Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 4:00 PM

The Liberal Arts Department is actively seeking adjuncts to teach communications, research writing, humanities, and grant writing courses. Must possess a master’s degree in English, liberal arts field of study, or education. A bachelor’s degree in English, liberal arts field of study, or education with closely related master’s degree will be considered.

Seasonal - Student Housing Maintenance

Salary Range: $12.25-$14.16 per hour

Closing Date: Wednesday, June 28, 2023, 4:00 PM

Cyber Infrastructure Facilitator

Salary Range DOE: $50,176 to $59,563

Closing Date: Thursday, June 29, 2023 4:00 PM

Assistant Director/Lead Teacher – Early Learning Center (10 months, full time)

Salary Range: $38,880 - $45,725

Closing Date: Tuesday, July 11, 2023; 4:00 PM

To apply you must submit an SKC application, resume and applicable transcripts to Human Resources, P.O. Box 70, Pablo, MT 59855. Toll free 877.752.6553, ext. 4985 Direct Dial 406.275.4985/4977