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“This day marks the beginning of the water compact implementation that will protect the water for all generations to come.”

– CSKT CHAIRWOMAN SHELLY FYANT

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CSKT Water Compact finalized by Secretary of Interior

By Kristi Niemeyer for the Valley Journal

Concert pg. 26

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riday marked the end of a long and intricate journey

to resolve water rights between the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, the state of Montana and the federal government.

That voyage came to an end when Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland signed the Confederated Salish and Kootenai-Montana Compact, which in turn

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formally sets in motion the Montana Water Rights Protection Act enacted by Congress on see page 2

CSKT water compact from page 2

Dec. 21, 2020.

With the Secretary’s signature, the Tribes may now begin implementing the Compact and the companion Unitary Administration and Management Ordinance for the Flathead Reservation.

“Our elders continually remind us to protect our water and this day marks the beginning of the water compact implementation that will protect the water for all generations to come,” said CSKT Chairwoman Shelly Fyant. She also honored those who had worked to bring the settlement to completion, “especially those who are no longer with us … They were all instrumental in realizing this long-awaited vision.”

Although other water rights settlements have been reached between Montana tribes, the state’s Reserved Water Rights Compact Commission and the federal government, the settlement signed Friday was the most complex and far-reaching, due in large part to the expansive language of the 1855 Hellgate Treaty.

“Water is a sacred resource, and water rights are crucial to ensuring the health, safety and empowerment of Tribal communities,” said Secretary Haaland upon signing the document.

“The department is committed to upholding our trust responsibilities and delivering long-promised water resources to Tribes, certainty to all their non-Indian neighbors, and a solid foundation for future economic development for entire communities dependent on common water resources.”

The compact and settlement act quantify the Tribes’ water rights and authorize $1.9 billion in funding for a variety of purposes, including improving the water efficiency of the federal Flathead Indian Irrigation Project, originally constructed in the early 1900s.

According to a Bureau of Reclamation report written in 2001, the sprawling project delivers irrigation water to 127,000 acres, and includes 15 2 - September 22, 2021

reservoirs and dams, over 1,300 miles of canal and lateral ditches, and more than 10,000 minor structures. Serving as “an important economic driver for the Reservation and the state of Montana,” the Department of Interior asserts that it “has long been overdue for rehabilitation.”

Settlement funds may also be used by the Tribes to restore and protect tribal resources, and construct and maintain community water distribution and wastewater facilities.

A press release from the Tribes notes that the secretary’s signature Friday triggers “notable changes in how water rights within the Flathead Reservation are governed.”

Among those: • The establishment of the five-member Flathead Reservation Water Management Board to administer all aspects of water use within the reservation. The governor will appoint two members to the board, the Tribes will appoint two, and those four members will select a fifth.

• The water board will have the authority to hire a water engineer to carry out the functions assigned by the board in accordance with the new Unitary Administration and Management Ordinance. That ordinance governs all water rights within the reservation, including permitting of new uses, changes of existing uses and enforcement.

According to the statement, the Tribes, tribal members and their allottees have five years to register existing uses of the Tribal Water Right that were not quantified in the compact, and may seek assistance from the CSKT Natural Resources Department in filing those documents.

Non-tribal members who want to file an existing use under state law, such as groundwater development for domestic and stock water purposes, have 180 days to do so, and make seek assistance from the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation until the Water Board is fully operational.

Tribal members have the option of registering a qualifying existing use as part of the Tribal Water Right or as a

state-law-based water right.

Lt. Gov. Kristen Juras reached out to commissioners in Lake and Sanders counties last week, seeking candidates for the Water Management Board. The local commission plans to meet Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. with Sanders County Commissioner Glen Magera to discuss that process.

The implications of the historic settlement have already been a somewhat contentious subject between irrigators and county government. In early September, commissioners tabled a resolution to cease collecting fees for irrigation districts in 2022 after irrigators complained that the move was premature. On Tuesday, the commissioners are scheduled to amend a resolution they passed last week to quit spending county funds “to repair, replace or rehabilitate the infrastructure of the Flathead Indian Irrigation Project.”

The agreement signed Friday was originally passed by the Montana Legislature and signed by the governor in 2015. Five years later, the U.S. Congress passed the Montana Water Rights Protection Act, which also transferred ownership of the National Bison Range to the Tribes. That act was signed into law by the president six days later. Haaland’s signature marked the final step in the approval process.

Proponents say the settlement promises an end to decades of litigation.

According to the Department of Interior’s press release, it offers “an opportunity for a new era of improved relationships among the Tribes, the state, and irrigator communities through a unique and carefully crafted framework that will clarify existing uses, allow for the establishment of new uses on the Reservation, and protect important fish and wildlife habitat in the region.”

Gov. Gianforte echoes that position. In a statement Friday, he said “farmers, ranchers, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, and all Montana water users will have the certainty they need about the use of one of our most precious resources, water.”

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Safety improvements proposed on US 93 near Ravalli News from the Montana Department of Transportation

RAVALLI — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to announce and invite the public to comment on a proposal to install signs, flashers, and a vehicle speed feedback sign near Ravalli on about three miles of US Highway 93, just south of Ravalli. The project begins at about a mile south of North Valley Creek Road and extends north for about three miles ending near Buffalo Street in Ravalli.

Proposed work includes installing curve warning signs, chevrons, flashers, and a weather-activated sign/ flasher. A vehicle speed feedback sign will also be installed. The purpose of the project is to alert drivers of curves, road conditions, and their speed.

The project is tentatively scheduled for construction in 2024, depending on completion of all project development activities and availability of funding. No new right-of-way or utility relocations will be needed.

An important part of properly planning for future projects is partnering with the community. The Montana Department of Transportation welcomes the public to provide ideas and comments on the proposed project. Comments may be submitted online at http://www.mdt.mt.gov/mdt/ comment_form.shtml or in writing to Montana Department of Transportation, Missoula office at PO Box 7039, Missoula, MT 59807-7039. Please note that comments are for project UPN9893000.

The public is encouraged to contact Missoula District Administrator Bob Vosen at 406-523-5802 or Project Design Engineer Scott Gerken at 406-4445446.

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Polson business owner named Montana’s ‘Retailer of the Year’

By Kristi Niemeyer for the Valley Journal

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nnovative, creative and devoted are just a few of the adjectives that nominators used to describe Polson’s Carol Lynn Lapotka, who was named Retailer of the Year by the state Department of Commerce during the recent Made in Montana Tradeshow in Helena.

The proprietor of handMADE Montana received dozens of accolades from artists, shoppers and community members who submitted her name for the honor. “It’s very heartwarming and touching,” she said, noting that the award typically goes to more conventional Made in Montana vendors.

“Carol Lynn’s work ethic, passion, technical expertise and attention to all makers/ creatives is unparalleled,” wrote one nominator, who called her a “standout” in the business world. “She is a true one-of-a-kind and has done a monumental amount of work to raise the level of Made in Montana makers … Montana is lucky to have her and the artisans of Montana are truly lucky to work with her.”

“It’s small business owners like Carol Lynn at handMADE Montana who highlight the very best of Montana-made handcrafted goods while providing a supportive platform for local artisans,” said Montana Department of Commerce Director Scott Osterman in announcing the award.

Lapotka, who opened her store two years ago, is a veritable dervish – constantly spin-

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Carol Lynn Lapotka was named Retailer of the Year by the state Department of Commerce for her handMADE Montana store in downtown Polson.

“Carol Lynn’s work ethic, passion, technical expertise and attention to all makers / creatives is unparalleled ... the artisans of Montana are truly lucky to work with her.”

– AWARD NOMINATOR

ning out new ideas, and more importantly, bringing many to fruition. In Montana’s arts community, she’s known for stitching together the popular MADE fairs, held in Missoula, Helena and Bozeman. The largest and most successful artisan shows in the state fill giant spaces such as the Adams Center at the University of Montana with up to 200 vendors and throngs of shoppers.

Her store is novel too,

showcasing the works of 65 Montana artists while giving the public an opportunity to see her and her crew at work in the fully visible production studio at the back of the shop.

There, Lapotka crafts one-ofa-kind clothing and accessories for REcreate Designs, made from up-cycled scraps of fabric.

She pitched in at the onset of the pandemic to design and distribute masks to local first Valley Journal

responders, and was commissioned last fall to create 5,000 more masks for the tourism bureau’s “Montana Aware” campaign. She’s back to work on her clothing line now, and recently introduced some denim designs, utilizing the oft-discarded fabric.

Her endeavors reflect her creative drive and entrepreneurial spirit. “I always see a gap in the marketplace,” she says. “It’s my hustler side –

seeing opportunities that no one else is doing something about.”

Since locating her business on Main Street two years ago, she’s become involved in the Polson Business Community, spearheading the monthly First Friday promotion and helping revitalize the town’s signature Cherry Festival.

“After 15 years of organizing events you just are aware of issues and obstacles to overcome,” she says. “That’s the skillset I bring to the Polson community and it’s something I want to be able to teach and pass on to other people.”

She’s cultivated relationships with other business people and enjoys “sharing how we can grow and be supportive of each other instead of competing. I send people to other stores and they send people to me.”

Since opening her doors in July 2019, her business has flourished. She has one full-time and two part-time employees, with openings for more, and notes that July sales were up 60% from a year ago.

With all these enterprises swirling around her, it’s no surprise that the mother of two children, ages 7 and 11, strives to cultivate balance between work and home. “Instead of giving 150%, I’ve learned that just 110% will be OK.” During a recent conversation, she was giving away a plethora of homegrown tomatoes and preparing to watch her 7-year-old son’s first soccer game.

“I don’t want to miss those kinds of things,” she said.

“Some days you just need to pause and go watch a kid kick a ball.”

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Mission Jocko Irrigation Commissioners Tim Orr and Gene Posivio discuss irrigation concerns during a Sept. 14 meeting in St. Ignatius.

Lack of irrigation water discussed at Mission Jocko meeting

By Summer Goddard / Valley Journal

ST. IGNATIUS — A lack of water, particularly for livestock, was discussed during last week’s regularly scheduled meeting of the Mission Jocko Irrigation District commissioners.

“It’s a big deal here for some of us, I’d love to go another month,” Joint Board Chairman Ray Swenson said. “I’m gonna have to start hauling water.” He added that there may be funds available for ranchers through the Farm Service Agency for hauling stock water.

Commissioner Tim Orr reminded members and attendees that Mission and Jocko have stock water rights recorded with the Montana DNRC. “We have stock water rights, very good ones,” he said. “Flathead has smaller stock water rights.”

Mismanagement, Orr says, is the cause of irrigation water shortages.

“There’s water coming out of that mountain yet,” he said. “There’s 25 feet in K Canal … Big Knife’s running. You know all these creeks are still running.

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failing us because they have responsibility to deliver as long as it’s there.

So long as they can meet the instream flows… This project is mismanaging water for the irrigators. All year long.

But there’s water out there. There’s no excuse why you folks don’t have stock water… This is getting ridiculous. It’s costing us $33 an acre and we are getting less and less and less service from this project.”

Commissioner Tracy Gardner agreed.

He said he and other irrigators on Jocko Road were told to shut their water off Aug. 15, “but they continue to run the water for two weeks beyond that down Jocko Road. Right on past.”

Regarding delivery of stock water to the Jocko area, Commissioner Boone Cole read from an April 13 letter from Flathead Irrigation Project manager Larry Nelson: “After the 2021 irrigation water delivery is completed for the Jocko area, we will not be making any stock water deliveries of the Jocko division service area.” Though the letter states the reason is for rehabilitation see page 25

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Charlo alum receives army promotion CHARLO — Jonathan Gardner, a graduate of Charlo High School, was promoted to Major on May 1 at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He has served nearly 12 years in the United States Army as a Signal Officer.

In addition, after attending the United States Army Command and General Staff College for the past year at Fort Leavenworth, he graduated on June 18 with a master’s degree. The 10-month graduate-level program includes instruction on leadership philosophy, military history, and the military planning and decision-making processes.

Major Gardner is now stationed in Okinawa, Japan, where he lives with his wife Janelle, also a graduate of Charlo High, and the couple’s five

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Charlo school election results announced News from the Lake County Election Office

CHARLO — An election for two open positions on the School District No. 7-J board of trustees was held Sept.

14. Out of 798 active voters, 324 cast ballots for trustees – yielding a 40.6% turnout for active voters in the district.

Tracy Olsen and Jodie L. Johnson Buxbaum won majority votes and will serve on the board of trustees.

Unofficial vote tallies are as follows: Jodie L. Johnson Buxbaum – 127 Dion Carey – 118 Shelly Cordis Frame – 58 Tracy Olsen – 155 Terrance R. Rosenbaum – 120

of the late Eileen and Lawrence Hodges, all of Charlo.

New DPHHS rule to ease hospital strain News from the office of Governor Gianforte

HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte announced last week the Department of Public Health and Human Services has issued an emergency rule to ease strain on hospital capacity across the state.

The temporary emergency rule waives regulations to make it easier for hospitals to transfer certain patients to other health care facilities, freeing up needed hospital beds.

The DPHHS’ emergency rule can be found: dphhs.mt.gov/assets/ rules/37-964emg.pdf.

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Annual Harvest Fest returns to Ronan Story and photos by Rob Zolman Valley Journal

RONAN — After a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ronan Harvest Festival returned to the south lawn of Glacier Bank along U.S. Highway 93 on Saturday, and so did the crowds.

“We thought it would be something fun to do to get the kids out of the house,” said event goer Julie Thomas. “We enjoyed doing all the kid activities and checking out the

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vendors.”

More than a dozen years old, the annual community festival hosted by the Ronan Area Chamber of Commerce takes aim at celebrating local farmers and the return of autumn with a day of family friendly events.

Live music from various local entertainers and musicians filled the venue as festival goers strolled amongst more than 20 vendors offering homemade crafts, hand-crafted jewelry, locally sourced food products and outdoor living items.

An on-site beer keg from

Ronan Co-op Brewery and a vendor selling freshly squeezed lemonade helped quench thirsts on the sunny day.

Kid friendly activities like a pumpkin bowling game, jump houses and a petting zoo were also on site. New to the festival this year, a corn hole tournament was held with prize money awaarded to the top three finishers. Proceeds from tournament entry fees were donated to the Ronan Area Chamber of Commerce for future community projects and events.

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courts Stories by Jeff Smith of Anderson Broadcasting for the Valley Journal

St. Ignatius woman faces child abuse charges POLSON — A St. Ignatius woman is accused of abusing her children while traveling across Montana.

Kailee Marie Lindquist, 26, entered a plea of not guilty at District Kailee Court in Lindquist Polson on Sept.

16 to felony charges of assault on a minor and strangulation of a partner or family member.

According to court

records, on July 17, Lake County Child Protection Services received a report of abuse or neglect of three children at a residence in St. Ignatius. Responding officers observed a cut above the eye of the youngest child, age six. The child claimed he got the cut when his mom backhanded him in the face while wearing a ring.

During a forensic interview, the same child said his mother choked him and pinched his windpipe.

The child reported the abuse happening while the family was in Great

Falls, Butte, Billings and at a campsite in St. Regis.

A seven-year-old sibling says their mom abused all three of them, but mostly the youngest. The oldest sibling, age nine, confirmed her siblings’ stories during the interview.

District Judge Deborah “Kim” Christopher set the case for trial Jan. 24.

Lindquist remains in the Lake County jail with bail set at $25,000 on these charges. The online jail roster shows she is also being held for probation violations and charges in another jurisdiction. Her total bail equals $200,000.

Gardipe pleads not guilty in machete incident POLSON — A Big Arm man is accused of threatening two people with a machete in Pablo this past July. Junior Gardipe, 33, entered a plea of not guilty at District Court in Polson Sept. 15 to two counts of assault with a weapon and attempted robbery, all felonies.

According to court records, on July 29, law enforcement took a report of a person wielding a machete at two people on O’brien Road in Pablo. At the scene, the two alleged victims told responding law enforce-

ment that their assailant, later identified as Gardipe, showed up at their driveway asking for gas.

The two said they helped Gardipe and Gardipe left. They say Gardipe returned a short time later swinging a machete and saying they owed him money. The two alleged victims said they started throwing rocks at Gardipe. One of the rocks hit Gardipe knocking him to the ground and the two people were able to take the machete away. A third person witnessed the incident and corroborated the

alleged victims’ story to law enforcement.

Gardipe was facing two counts of assault with a weapon in Lake County for allegedly wielding a machete at two people on Powwow Road in Arlee on Nov. 26, 2019. That case was dismissed without prejudice, meaning the state could re-file the charges.

Judge James Manley set this most recent case for trial Feb. 14. Gardipe is at liberty until a pre-trial hearing set for Jan. 12. see more courts on page 11

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Tickets issued for parking near water level Editor, Fair warning for all of us who have always parked our cars near the water level of Mission Dam or other lake on the reservation when the water level is low. CSKT is now giving out tickets and the fine is no little thing at $95. I have parked there to launch my kayak which is too heavy for me to carry far. Even using a rack with wheels would mean having to push a heavy kayak uphill and over rough 10 - September 22, 2021

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We aren’t here to forgive. We are here to live out our own story, without focus on the good or bad deeds of others.”

That’s still true, but I no longer believe forgiveness is necessary to a life best-lived. Here’s why: forgiving isn’t our responsibility, or even our right.

Big thought, I know.

And a big thought deserves a big answer.

We aren’t here to forgive. We are here to live out our own story, without a focus on the good or bad deeds of others.

Believing someone needs forgiveness gives them a

terrain. I’m not sure I would be strong enough to do that. It pretty much eliminates kayaking on the lakes in the summer. Also, just because it looks like a road doesn’t mean it is.

Heidi Riddle St. Ignatius

Healing, harmony starts from ground up Editor, Six years ago I wrote about serious concerns we all are having. I called it “The Birth and Growth of Terrorism.”

power over us that I don’t think we want to give.

Simply put, it’s a waste of time.

People will come and go in our lives. Sometimes, from our perspective, they will do us wrong, but forgiving isn’t necessary for our continued growth or well being.

Most often when someone “wrongs” us, they have no desire, intention or even knowledge of this wrong. Even if they do,

The following are some questions I posed only six years ago.

How many hundreds of years ago could these same questions have been asked about terrorist type actions?

What is the world to do?

What is our nation to do?

What is our community to do?

When will it end?

What does it take to wake up a world of humans to sensible and productive ways of addressing our problems?

We humans have been created with the power of sensible reasoning, helpful choices, and good Valley Journal

their actions aren’t based on the outcome that affects us, but more likely the outcome that affects them. We are a byproduct, yet we see ourselves as the center of the action needing forgiving.

Welcome to the human condition.

Even if the wrong is intentional, especially if it is intentional, it isn’t our responsibility or prerogative or even our duty to forgive.

It is our duty to move on.

And, while doing so, maybe, instead of forgiveness, I suggest empathy.

Forgiveness implies me versus you; It implies I am right and you are wrong. Empathy implies us. To empathize is to

judgment. This is our gift from God. This world is a classroom.

Classrooms are for listening and learning Learning the lessons of God’s Love are available to each and every one of us moment by moment. We simply have to make the choice. This takes thought, understanding, and practice, practice, practice. And it works.

This is a personal choice for each of us, of course. Healing and harmony start from the ground up, not from the top down.

Bob McClellan Missoula

understand the perspective and the situation of another. It is putting yourself in their shoes to literally feel the blisters.

It is hurting when they hurt. Because they hurt.

Sometimes we all hurt.

It is understanding see page 11

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Lake Mary Ronan man withdraws no contest plea, opts for trial

By Jeff Smith of Anderson Broadcasting for the Valley Journal

POLSON — District Judge James Manley has allowed a Lake Mary Ronan man to withdraw his no contest plea to one count of felony criminal endangerment after he rejected a plea agreement that called for sentencing being deferred for three years. Brendan Edward Adams, 58, entered into a plea agreement at District Court in Polson on

May 20 that amended one count of felony assault with a weapon to felony criminal endangerment.

According to court records, on July, 2, 2020, A Lake County Sheriff ’s deputy responded to Geiger Lane near Lake Mary Ronan on a report that a neighbor was “menacing people with a gun.” At the scene a man reported that Adams had pointed a gun at his wife and threatened to shoot her if she touched his fence

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their mistake, because we all make mistakes.

It is even understanding their selfishness because we have all been selfish at one time or another.

There is a quote that ties in with this idea. It is attributed to a Christian pastor named Steven Furtick, but I believe it is a thought that goes beyond religion and illustrates my point on forgiveness nearly perfectly. “Even people who betray you are part of the plan. Jesus couldn’t get to the cross without Judas.”

Harboring ill-will is burdensome. It weighs us down. We have the notion that forgiveness alleviates that weight, but what if we never harbored the ill-will in the first place? What if we realized that it isn’t for us to forgive, because it isn’t?

If someone needs forgiveness, it can

post again. The man said he retrieved his own gun to protect his wife.

Judge Manley told Adams during a sentencing hearing Aug. 18, that although he has never been convicted of a felony before and should be afforded the opportunity of a deferred sentenced, this should stay on his record due to a similar incident that was handled in federal court before U.S. District Judge Dana Christensen.

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come from only one source: themselves.

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show Adams had a civil judgment against him for claims of battery, trespass, intentional infliction of emotional distress and false imprisonment. In the findings of facts, the jury found that Adams wrongfully imprisoned another person by intentionally and aggressively blocking the person’s ability to cross an easement the person had permission to use. The judgment against Adams, dated May 10, 2021, totaled $850,000.

Judge Manley told Adams he wanted to sentence him to three years with the Montana Department of Corrections with all but 30 days jail time suspended.

Judge Manley told Adams he could serve the 30 days jail on home arrest.

Adams chose to take the case to trial. Judge Manley set a trial date of Dec. 6.

In a separate matter, Adams entered a plea of not guilty to two misdemeanor counts of unau-

thorized work. According to court records, Adams is alleged to have knowingly and without permit, permanently altered the lake shore protection zone by maintaining a 200-foot floating dock and extended his lawn into Lake Mary Ronan by depositing rock fill below the annual mean high water mark. This was allegedly recorded on video by an area resident.

Judge Manley set this case for trial Feb. 14, 2022.

Polson man pleads not guilty to criminal endangerment

By Jeff Smith of Anderson Broadcasting for the Valley Journal

POLSON — A Polson man is accused of brandishing a sawed-off shotgun. David Michael Fox, 66, pled not guilty at District Court in Polson on Sept. 16 to felony charges of having a sawed-off firearm and criminal endangerment.

According to court records, on July 25, a Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy responded to a report of unsafe shooting. At the scene a nearby resident told the deputy that Fox had been yelling for the past two or three hours. The resident also claimed to have observed Fox fire a round from a

sawed-off shotgun, point the gun at his residence and issue a verbal threat to kill. Fox was reportedly upset because he had recently been kicked out of his mother’s house. The mom confirmed the statements made by the concerned area resident and Fox was detained.

Fox denied firing a weapon and claimed to have set off fireworks. The deputy located three shotgun shells in Fox’s front pocket.

Fox also denied having a sawed-off shotgun but later confessed to having one and directed the deputy to its location.

District Judge Deborah “Kim” Christopher set a trial date of Jan. 24. Fox remains at liberty.

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Correction

Sentencing for Bojai GrantSchmidt was listed incorrectly in the 9/15/21 issue of the Valley Journal.

Grant-Schmidt was sentenced to 15

years with five suspended for a total of 10 years with the Montana Department of Corrections. The Valley Journal regrets the error.

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Rivalry week ends with Polson sweep

By Rob Zolman Valley Journal

POLSON — The Polson Lady Pirates opened rivalry week on Thursday evening with a 3-2 five set volleyball victory over the Ronan Maidens while the Polson Pirates completed the sweep on the gridiron Friday night with a 62-8 rout over the Ronan Chiefs.

In Ronan, Northwestern A conference rivals Lady Pirates and Maidens battled back and forth in a cross-valley volleyball match with the Lady Pirates coming out on top 3-2 (23-25, 25-27, 25-23, 15-25, 1511) over the Maidens.

The previously undefeated Maidens jumped

out early in the match by taking the first set 25-23 but gave up the next two sets narrowly to the Lady Pirates 27-25, 25-23.

With the Lady Pirates up 2-1, the Maidens controlled the fourth set 25-15 sending the match into the fifth and decisive set. The Lady Pirates prevailed 15-11 winning both the set and match.

“The game didn’t end how we wanted but we played hard. Maiden effort was there, just wasn’t in a focused or disciplined way,” said Ronan Maiden head coach Lacey Phelan. “Polson played a great game.

They were scrappy and served us off the court.”

Olivia Clairmont

booked 21 kills and five blocks to pace the Maidens while Reina Cordova posted 25 digs and four aces. Rylie Lindquist added 25 digs on the night.

“I felt good about our offense, especially from Olivia Clairmont, we just couldn’t get into an offensive rhythm often enough,” said coach Phelan. “We saw a small piece of our tempo in the fourth set, but it wasn’t consistent enough to get ahead in the fifth game.”

For the Lady Pirates, Camilla Foresti led with 33 digs, four aces, and 10 kills followed by Liz Tolley with 33 digs, seven kills and four blocks.

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Ronan Chief running back Sage Coffman looks for some downfield running room.

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Polson Pirate Jarrett Wilson completes a pass to an open wide receiver.

Polson Lady Pirate Camilla Foresti swats one over the net.

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Gold at home: Mission girls take 1st, boys 2nd at hosted meet

By Rob Zolman Valley Journal

ST. IGNATIUS — The Mission Bulldogs cross country team hosted a 14-school mixed class meet on Tuesday, Sept. 14, and used the home course to its advantage, with the Lady Bulldogs winning the girls’ team title and the Bulldogs placing second in the boys’ team standings.

“I feel that my team really stepped up and performed amazingly well,” said Mission cross country head coach Chris Eichert. “I’m very proud of each and every one of my athletes on both my high school and middle school teams. I see improvement in every one of them. I hope to continue that as we get into the second half of the season.”

The Lady Bulldogs boasted four top-25 finishes en route to a team victory with 47 points.

Mission narrowly defeated Powell County, the second-place team, by five points.

Junior Cedar Hunt led the charge for the Lady Bulldogs with a seventh-place finish of 23.04.23. Madyson Currie (14th, 25:01.76), Heaven Diaz-Morigeau (23rd, 28:58.99) and Kason Page (25th, 29:04.07) rounded out the rest of the Lady Bulldogs’ performances.

Bulldogs cross country standout Andrew Rush captured individual honors with a first-place time of 16:42.81, a high mark for Class B cross country so far this season. Rush also eclipsed his own personal record and finished nearly a minute faster than second place Thompson Falls runner Will Hyatt who finished the course in a time of 17:40.90.

Mission runners besides Rush seeing top five success were Zoran LaFrombois in third with a time of 17:41.90 and Robbie Nuila with a time of 17:52.82 in fourth. All of them set personal bests noted coach Eichert.

“Right now, I feel that my boys’ team is running great. As a group, they are very competitive, even within the team,” said Eichert.

“Andrew worked hard in the off season and came into the season ready to go. He is currently sitting number one in the State B Boys. His hard work is definitely paying off. Also, Zoran LaFrombois, Thomas Nuila and Robbie Nuila are right behind him with their times.”

The Polson Pirates edged out their hosts with 39 points to the Bulldogs’ 45 for the boys’ team top spot with strong showings

by Ryan Dupuis (6th, 18:00.08), Drifter Skillicorn (7th, 18:39.79),

Kai McDonald (9th, 19:08.29) and Noah Roberts (10th, 19:09.15).

Lady Pirate junior Ashtyn Wagner finished first in the girls race with a time of 21:01.88 followed by fellow Lady Pirates Adison Carlson in third place with a time of 21:37.74 and Halle Heninger in fourth with a time of 21:58.98.

For Ronan, both the Chiefs and Maidens finished in third place in the team standings with Maiden Olivia Heiner placing second with a time of 21:21.77 and Keyan Pretty On Top pacing the Chiefs with a time of 19:28.09 in eleventh place.

Top finishers for Charlo were Lady Viking Guinevere Contreras in tenth place with a time of 23:49.79 and Viking Hayden Smith (32nd) with a time of 21:41.94.

Malacye Piapot (46th, 23:07.90) led the Two Eagle River Eagles while Lady Eagles Janelle Afterbuffalo (35th, 33:07.36) and Sarah Gardipe (36th, 33:09.90) crossed the finish line together.

Rounding out the Mission Valley high schools competing in Tuesday’s event, the Arlee Warriors were led by Drew Knoll (37th, 22:19.31) followed by Arlee Scarlets Princess Bolen (21st, 8:06.46) and McKirah Fisher (22nd, 28:26.75).

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Above: Mission Bulldog Andrew Rush wins the Mission Invite with a time of 16:42.8.

Bwlow: Polson Lady Pirate Ashtyn Wagner leads a group of runners.

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Pirates win own tournament, Lady Pirates finish second

Story and photos by Rob Zolman / Valley Journal

POLSON — Christian Lund fired a two over par 74 finishing in a three-way second place tie to help lead the Polson Pirates to a team score of 302 and a first-place team tie with Whitefish at its own Polson Pirate Invite on Monday, Sept. 13, held at the Polson Bay Golf Course.

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shot a fifth place 75 followed by Carson Hupka in seventh place with a 76 and Hunter Emerson shooting an eighth place 77.

The Polson Lady Pirates carded a team score of 391 to finish five strokes behind first place Frenchtown. Clare Konen shot a 91 to place fourth for the Lady Pirates while Ashley Maki tied for fifth with a 92.

Kylee Neimeyer and Alyssa Pretty On Top both tied for seventh place shooting a 93 for

the Ronan Maidens.

Top boy finishes for the Ronan Chiefs were Ruben Couture who carded a 90 followed by Dillon Pretty On Top with a 96 and Nash Neimeyer with a score of 97.

Playing in the Class A and AA Kalispell Invite Tournament held at the Northern Pines Golf Course on Wednesday and the Buffalo Hill Golf Course on Thursday, both the Pirates and Lady Pirates placed fifth in the team standings.

Hupka tied four other golfers with a two-day score of 156, placing fourth in a scorecard playoff and tenth overall for the tournament.

For the Lady Pirates, Ashley Maki finished ninth carding a score of 193.

On Saturday, both the Ronan and Polson golf programs finished the week out and wrapped up their regular seasons on the road playing in the Hamilton Invite held at the Hamilton Golf Club.

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The Pirates scored a 324 and the Lady Pirates booked a 401 to take first place in the overall boys’ and girls’ team standings.

For the Pirates, Emerson topped the boys’ leader board carding a four-over par 76 followed by Ellis in fourth shooting an 81, Lund in fifth with an 83 and Hupka in ninth scoring an 84.

Maki and Seifert each scored 91 for the Lady Pirates. Maki placed fourth in the score card playoff. Konen shot a

106 finishing in 15th place.

Alyssa Pretty on Top shot a third place 89 to pace the Ronan Maidens.

Rounding out the top 15 girls’ leader board finishes were Kylee Niemeyer with a 10th place 100 and Aaliyah Decker in 11th place with a score of 101.

Nash Niemeyer led the Ronan Chiefs with a 92.

On Thursday, both teams will return to Hamilton to compete during the Western A Divisional Golf Tournament.

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Vikings crown homecoming king and queen Story and photos by Rob Zolman / Valley Journal

CHARLO — Charlo High School’s senior Coyle Nagy and Mona Reich were crowned 2021 Homecoming King and Queen during halftime festivities at the Viking football game against the Choteau Bulldogs on Friday night.

Earlier in the afternoon the Viking faithful celebrated homecoming with an all-class parade on Main Street. The third grade won this year’s

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best float contest for the elementary school followed by the sixth grade who won the junior high best float award while the senior class took top float honors in the high school.

The junior class won the all-school spirit award.

Under the lights Friday night, the Vikings moved to 2-2 on the season with a 44-34 win over the Choteau Bulldogs.

Homecoming king and Viking quarterback Coyle Nagy went 9 of 18

passing for 89 yards and one touchdown. Nagy also rushed 84 yards on 16 carries and three touchdowns.

Also for the Vikings, Keaton Piedalue rushed for 100 yards on ten carries and a touchdown. Piedalue also snagged a one-yard pass from Nagy in the second quarter for a touchdown.

On defense, Braydon Zempel led the Vikings with seven tackles while Hayden Hollow snatched two interceptions.

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Bulldogs celebrate homecoming Photos by Christa Umphrey Story by Rob Zolman Valley Journal

ST. IGNATIUS — It was a royal evening under the Friday night lights as Mission High School crowned its 2021 Homecoming Royalty during a coronation ceremony at half-time of the Bulldogs and Flint Creek Titans football game.

The Bulldogs 2021 Homecoming court candidates were Madyson Currie, Justin Brown, Maysa Couture, Charley

Adams, Ahni Umphrey, Isaiah Fields, Emily Hawkins and Ross McPherson.

Isaiah Fields and Madyson Currie were crowned king and queen.

In addition to the halftime ceremonies and football game, there was a wide range of homecoming activities throughout the week.

To start the week, the Mission Bulldogs hosted a 14-school mixed class meet on Tuesday, Sept.

14, and used the home course to its advantage,

with the Lady Bulldogs winning the girls’ team title and the Bulldogs placing second in the boys’ team standings.

Bulldogs cross country standout Andrew Rush captured individual honors with a first-place time of 16:42.81 followed by Zoran LaFrombois in third place and Robbie Nuila in fourth.

Also on Tuesday evening, the Lady Bulldogs volleyball team hosted the Bigfork Valkyries.

The Valkyries prevailed in three-sets 25-12, 25-

22, 21-15.

On Friday, Bulldog fans lined the streets as the football, volleyball and cross-country teams along with the homecoming court moved through town during the homecoming parade.

Homecoming didn’t go as planned for head coach Carson Oakland and his Bulldog football team as they fell 76-62 to the number one state ranked Flint Creek Titans.

“We started the game like we wanted to but got

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away from some things in the second quarter that hurt us going into halftime,” said coach Oakland. “Overall, we played three really good quarters of football. Our guys played their butts off. Even though this isn’t the outcome we hoped for, I can’t express how proud I am of these young men.”

Bulldog quarterback Kellen McClure had nine carries for 44 yards and a touchdown, while going 21 of 41 for 530 yards, seven touchdowns

and five interceptions.

Wide receiver Canyon Sargent booked five touchdowns on six catches for 178 yards, while Bryce Umphrey was the leading Bulldog receiver with eight catches for 213 yards. Kenny Ness chipped in with six catches for 97 yards and a touchdown.

On the ground, Charley Adams had 13 carries for 30 yards and a touchdown. Adams also had a catch for 42 yards resulting in a Bulldog touchdown.

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Also for the Lady Pirates, McKenna Hanson posted 25 digs and seven kills, while Kamdyn Burrough served 7 aces.

Under the lights Friday night, junior quarterback Jarrett Wilson led the Pirates to a 62-8 victory over the visiting Chiefs, throwing for 370 yards and six touchdowns.

Wilson completed 28

of 39 passes with no interceptions, rushing for 59 yards and a touchdown.

Pirate wide receivers Xavier Fisher and Dawson Dumont each caught two touchdown passes apiece.

With the Pirates up 35-0 after two quarters, both teams returned to the field after halftime to a mercy rule running clock.

The Pirates defense held Ronan’s offense

The Ronan Maidens line up to return a serve.

scoreless through three quarters of play before the Chiefs scored their lone touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Friday’s lopsided victory moves the Pirate’s to 3-2 overall in the rivalry series which was rekindled back in the 2017 season when the then Class B Chiefs rejoined the Northwestern A Conference after a more than eight-season absence.

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Polson Pirate Braunson Henriksen makes a tackle.

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Competing on the University of Montana Golf Course, the same course as the upcoming state meet in late October, Mission Valley area prep cross country runners were among the more than 800 runners in attendance from around Montana, Idaho and Washington during the Mountain West Classic Cross-Country meet on 18 - September 22, 2021

Saturday morning.

In the boys varsity race, Mission Bulldog Andrew Rush finished with a time of 17:24.9 in 56th place out of a field of 427 runners. Orion Kennedy of Two Eagle River placed 89th with a time of 17:49.1 followed

by Polson Pirate Ryan Dupuis (143rd, 18:21.0) and Arlee Warrior Drew Knoll (377th, 22:48.2).

For the varsity girls, top

runner for the valley was Polson Lady Pirate Ashtyn Wagner (51st) with a time of 21:04.5 followed

by Halle Heninger (87th, 21:45.6), Adison Carlson (96th, 21:59.9) and Arlee Scarlett Saisha Northpiegan (286th, 27:29.6).

Right: Pirate Braydon Luikart takes a shot on goal. see page 19

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Polson Pirates and Lady Pirates

On Tuesday, Sept. 14, the Polson Pirates and Lady Pirates lost on the road to the Bigfork Vikings and Valkyries by an identical score of 2-1.

Sophia Moderie scored the lone goal for the Lady Pirates.

In a Northwestern A conference match up on Saturday, the Pirates toppled the visiting Libby Loggers 5-0 while the Lady Pirates blanked the Libby Lady Loggers 8-0.

For the Pirates, Braydon Luikart scored three goals and an assist on the afternoon followed

by two goals from Jack Colton. Colton also had an assist.

The win over the Loggers gives the struggling Pirates their first notch in the win column on the season.

In the win for the Lady Pirates, Moderie picked up four goals and an assist. Madyson Luikart punched in three goals and Tia Mercer added another.

Lady Pirate Haislea Sternick posted two assists in the win that moves the Lady Pirates to an overall record of 3-3-1 on the season.

Right: Polson Lady Pirate Ellie Barensten battles for the ball.

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Interior Department, Intertribal Timber Council collaborate on wildland fire management News from the Dept. of the Interior

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior recently announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Intertribal Timber Council. As climate change propels larger, costlier and more complex wildfires, this agreement emphasizes the importance of collaborating on wildland fire management across departmental and Tribal lands. The MOU was announced during the Intertribal Timber Council Board of Director’s September quarterly meeting.

Approximately 6.5 million acres of land managed by the Interior Department are in close proximity to Tribal land, separated by 50 miles or less.

The proximity and intercon-

nectedness of these lands necessitates close communication and collaboration on wildland fire management.

“By making smart investments in critical infrastructure, wildland fire response and key partnerships, the Department of the Interior is helping lead the Biden-Harris administration’s response to the increasingly complex fire environment, including on Tribal lands,” said Secretary Deb Haaland.

“By strengthening our ties and improving collaboration with stakeholders like the Intertribal Timber Council, we will improve our efforts to more effectively reduce wildfire risk, rehabilitate burned landscapes, promote a better understanding of wildfire and support our firefighters.”

The memorandum of un-

derstanding between Interior’s Office of Wildland Fire and the Intertribal Timber Council commits to undertake mutually beneficial actions and work collaboratively to reduce wildland fire risk and mitigate post-wildfire impacts. In particular, both organizations agree to: — Identify shared values — Utilize information technology to improve decision making among partners — Highlight common conservation priorities to combat the effects of climate change — Coordinate on workforce development efforts — Facilitate the exchange of perspectives and information to increase awareness, understanding, and engagement between the two organizations “There is no single entity

Busy month planned at library News from North Lake County Public Library

POLSON — Through the month of September the North Lake County Public Library in Polson will participate in September 11, 2001: The Day that Changed the World, an exhibition that presents the history of 9/11, its origins, and its ongoing implications through the personal stories of those who witnessed and survived the attacks 20 years ago.

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exciting new services to the library including mobile printing and color copies and prints. Users can make black and white or color copies, print from their mobile devices, scan multiple pages to an email address or USB drive, and send faxes to US numbers. The coin and bill machine makes for quick and easy payments for copies and prints Since 1987, “Library Card Sign-up Month” has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year to ensure

every child signs-up for their own library card.

A library card is one of the most cost-effective back-to-school supplies available.

Mother Goose is at 9:15 a.m. on Mondays and geared toward ages 0 to 3, but all are welcome. We encourage parents and caregivers to participate with their children.

Banned Books Week is from Sept. 26-Oct. 2.

Come into the library to see some special displays and the list of the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2020.

across wildland fire management that will be able to successfully manage the landscape before, during and after a wildfire without help,” said Cody Desautel, President of the Intertribal Timber Council. “The Intertribal Timber Council looks forward to the continued effort to pursue and promote stewardship of our lands for the benefit of our communities.”

The Biden-Harris administration is working with Congress on much-needed, longer-term support, benefits and work-life balance improvements for federal firefighters, as well as wildland fire preparedness. President Biden’s Build Back Better Agenda would help better prepare communities and ecosystems against the threat of wildland fire,

including investments made by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The Act contains $600 million for federal wildland firefighter salaries, expenses and the development of a distinct “wildland firefighter” classification series, as well as historic investments to restore and leverage nature-based infrastructure to protect communities and the environment.

The Department recently outlined updated wildland fire management goals, including supporting science and research into the effects of climate change on wildland fire, modernizing the firefighter workforce while creating good jobs and protecting the safety and long-term wellbeing of wildland firefighters and incident responders.

Youth only pheasant, waterfowl hunt to open News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks

HELENA — Montana’s young hunters will have the state’s waterfowl and pheasants pretty much to themselves Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25-26.

Licensed hunters ages 15 and under may hunt ducks, geese, coots, mergansers and ring-necked pheasants statewide on these two special days set aside for youngsters, but they must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult.

While the accompanying adult may not shoot, he or she can assist with setting decoys, calling and retrieving.

Prior to the youth hunt opener, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

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will release 2,700 pheasants on seven wildlife management areas.

“We’re excited to give our youth hunters this new opportunity for success,” said FWP director Hank Worsech.

The statewide, two-day youth waterfowl and pheasant hunt is open to: — legally licensed 12-15-yearolds who have completed hunter education and who are accompanied by an adult at least 18 years of age — properly certified and legally licensed apprentice hunters 10-15 years of age who are accompanied by a non-hunting adult “mentor” at least 21 years of age For more information on youth hunting opportunities, visit https:// fwp.mt.gov/hunt/youth.

Mission West receives $20,000 grant for study News from Mission West Community Development Partners

RONAN — Mission West Community Development Partners has received a $20,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for an accelerator coworking space (ACS) feasibility study in Polson. The ACS would provide free or low-cost working space as well as expert advice on starting and operating a business, marketing advice, and business consulting services to small businesses in the area.

The project will be supported by $10,000 in matching funds provided by Mission West and an additional $10,000 provided by the Polson Redevelopment Agency (PRA).

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Mission West’s Community and Economic Development Director Brenna Fulks will oversee the feasibility study.

discussions between Mission West and Polson City Manager Ed Meece on ways to cultivate an entrepreneurial ecosystem in Polson that would serve the

city and the surrounding region.

“Coworking spaces and business incubators are common in larger communities,” said Meece. “Right now, smaller towns like Polson are missing out on opportunities to grow businesses and create jobs. This project will help us assess the feasibility of creating a space in Polson to make the area competitive in creating and attracting new businesses.”

Brenna Fulks, community and economic development director for Mission West, will oversee the project that will start sometime in January. The study will include with a report and a go/no go recommendation expected in Spring 2022.

“We are truly grateful to the USDA and the PRA for sup-

porting this feasibility study,” said Mission West Executive Director Jim Thaden. “Mission West is already a big advocate for innovators, entrepreneurs and remote workers. In fact, we work with exactly this group of clients to provide technical assistance and small business loans. The question the feasibility study will answer is, ‘What will it take for Polson to attract innovators, entrepreneurs and remote workers? With its central location halfway between Missoula and Kalispell on the Highway 93 corridor, we think Polson has huge potential to become a magnet for new businesses, and we’re excited to be taking the first steps toward a facility that will help turn that potential into reality.”

USDA extends deadline News from USDA

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing additional time for livestock and poultry producers to apply for the Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program (PLIP). Producers who suffered losses during the pandemic due to insufficient access to processing may now apply for assistance for those losses and the cost of depopulation and disposal of the animals through Oct. 12, 2021, rather than the original deadline of Sept. 17, 2021. PLIP is part of USDA’s Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative.

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Volunteers clean-up Polson flowerbed bumpouts News from First Interstate Bank of Polson

POLSON — Under the leadership of Shad Hupka, Branch President of First Interstate Bank of Polson, FIB employees April McLain, Randi Horner, Donna Gebhardt, Liz Johnson, Dave Rensvold, Michelle Morgan, and Jenaya Garcia, spent the afternoon of Sept.

8 working on the street corner flowerbed bump-outs for First Interstate Bank’s Volunteer Day. They were led by bump-out maintenance volunteers, Janice Donovan and Toni Young Whealon, who are local P.E.O. members.

Together the group spent several hours weeding, trim-

ming, picking up garbage in the bump-outs and pruning shoots from the trees along Main Street. New plants were added to areas needing additional vegetation. By the end of the work session, there were 15 full garage bags plus 10 tired people.

The bump-outs are much cleaner and ready for winter.

Various women volunteers and many P.E.O. members work during the spring, summer and fall to keep the areas nice and complementing the beautiful hanging flower baskets in Polson.

The ladies are in their 60s, 70s, & 80s. If any group or person would like to help with this project, please contact Suz Rittenhouse, at 406-260-0480.

Left: April McLain, Randi Horner, Donna Gebhardt, Liz Johnson, Dave Rensvold, Michelle Morgan, Shad Hupka and Jenaya Garcia volunteer to clean out street corner flowerbed bumpouts in downtown Polson on Sept. 8.

Right: Polson P.E.O. members Toni Young Whealon and Janice Donovan lead downtown Polson bumpout maintenance efforts.

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MT Historical Society offers free admission Offer celebrates American Indian Heritage Day News from the Montana Historical Society

HELENA — In recognition of American Indian Heritage Day, the Montana Historical Society is offering free admission on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021. In 1997, the Montana Legislature passed into law MCA 20-1-306, designating the fourth Friday Valley Journal

in September as American Indian Heritage Day. The intent is to encourage all Montanans to “(1) reflect on American Indian culture and heritage; and (2) celebrate American Indians and their culture and heritage in all lawful ways.” “As part of this celebration, we invite everyone to visit the museum, tour our exhibits and learn about the unique cultures and histories of Montana Indians,” Outreach Historian Martha Kohl said. Exhibits include Neither Empty Nor Un-

known: Montana at the Time of Lewis and Clark, which interprets the Native nations who, in 1805, had lived in this region for thousands of years, and “End of the Last Ice Age,” which features the evidence of the earliest human habitation in North America, dating to 13,000 years ago. Located across the street from the capitol, at 225 No. Roberts in Helena, the Montana Historical Society museum is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays.

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of the K Canal, Cole noted that the letter doesn’t stipulate how long the service would be interrupted or that it would limited to the service area impacted by diversion work. He noted that stock water has been “in the crosshairs” for decades and that it’s something the commission needs to keep an eye on.

Another irrigator in attendance agreed with the mismanagement assessment. Meeting attendee Kate Vandemore spoke about possible legal recourse she thought the district and irrigators could explore for broken contracts with the federal government

and mismanagement of irrigation water. Commissioner Boone Cole said, “I think we are the solution to the problem.

Those guys back in D.C. aren’t. So, how do we do that?”

An agenda item for “Lake County Lawsuit” was briefly discussed at the beginning of the meeting. According to Swenson, the irrigation districts had been invited to join a lawsuit filed by Lake County Commissioners with a federal court of claims for $100 million or so sought for damages (lack of funding) for infastructure upkeep due to passage of the CSKT Water Compact. The county has reportedly withdrawn the suit based on legal advice from a Missoula law firm

they’re working with to resolve costs resulting from PL 280 with the state. Irrigation commissioners were told the county may re-file in the future but didn’t want to “muddy the waters” for their current case against state.

In other business, irrigation district office manager Renee Roragen updated board members on the results of grant searching she’d done.

A grant that provides funding to digitize hard copies of historical documents was of particular interest. Swenson asked Roragen to look further into this grant option and to provide a further update at the next meeting.

HELENA — Montana’s unemployment rate hit a 14-year low, dropping to 3.5 percent in August. The national unemployment rate for August is 5.2 percent.

“With Montana open for business and more Montanans returning to good-paying jobs, our economic and jobs recovery continues at a strong pace,” Governor Greg Gianforte said. “Montana is a leader in our nation’s economic comeback, with our state’s unemployment rate at its lowest level in 14 years.”

Montana’s unemployment rate of 3.5 percent in August is the state’s lowest since July 2007 when it was also 3.5 percent.

In August, 521,408 Montanans were employed, recovering nearly 100 percent of the jobs lost since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.

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The state’s total employment, which includes payroll, agricultural, and self-employed workers, grew by 1,505 in August.

Since January 2021, Montana’s total employment has grown by more than 9,700.

Payroll jobs posted an increase of 600 jobs since June. In the last two summer months, private employment increased substantially, but government jobs have declined.

The rate of inflation moderated in August with the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increasing by 0.3 percent over the month in August. The over-the-year price increase was 5.3 percent, slightly lower than last month. Price increases continue to be driven primarily by high prices for used cars and trucks and energy commodities. The index for all items less food and energy, referred to as core inflation, increased 0.1 percent in August.

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Mission Valley Live opens concert series with Quarteto Nuevo

By Kristi Niemeyer for the Valley Journal

RONAN — Quarteto Nuevo, an innovative group that deftly blends classical, eastern European folk, Latin and jazz, opens the Mission Valley Live concert series at 7 p.m. Sept. 24 with a concert at the Ronan Performing Arts Center.

“With an organic feel that packs a wallop, the ensemble’s razor-sharp precision is enhanced by jazzy interludes, lightly rumbling percussion motifs and mesmerizing rhythms,” writes All About Jazz. “They effectively meld the music of ancient worlds and faraway places with a contemporary groove that enchants audiences of all ages.”

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different world cultures.

Their unique instrumentation features soprano saxophone/alto flute (Damon Zick), cello ( Jacob Szekely), guitar (Kenton Youngstrom) and hand percussion (Felipe Fraga). The group’s wide-ranging repertoire ranges from Heitor Villa-Lobos’ “Bachianas Brasileiras” and Chick Corea’s “Children’s Song No. 6” to traditional Macedonian “Gadjarsko” and original works “Hector, Desmond and Titus,” “Rain Song” and “Dizer O Que.”

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Quarteto Nuevo, above, plays this Friday, Sept. 24 at the Ronan Performing Arts Center.

Members of Quarteto have individually played or recorded with an assortment of illustrious groups including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Boston Symphony

Orchestra, New World Symphony, Dave Brubeck, Rush, John Tesh, and Jay Z, among others.

“Quarteto Nuevo’s music is complex in its structure and sophisti-

‘Mending Broken Hearts’ workshop planned News from Dana Grant, Safe Harbor

POLSON — “Mending Broken Hearts: Native American Grief Recovery Workshop,” created by The Wellbriety Training Institute, will be hosted by the Fancy Free Learning, 303 11th Ave. W. Free childcare and meals will be provided every 26 - September 22, 2021

Monday from 5:30-8/8:30 p.m.

The program focuses on healing unresolved grief and inter-generational trauma. It focuses on the following areas: explore natural, normal reactions to loss; define, describe the impact of unresolved grief; explore the myths and messages of grief; examine the way

our belief system shapes our grieving process; identify the characteristics of grief; identify what to do and what not to do with someone who is grieving; recognize and remove the masks we use to hide our grief; examine the natural order for healing from unresolved grief; create an action plan for comValley Journal

cated time signatures but always melodic, accessible, and deeply communicative,” writes the LA Weekly.

Tickets are $15 at the door, $13 in advance, $5

pleting incomplete relationships and healing from grief; identify cultural traditions and practices that can enhance the healing process; describe the links between unresolved grief and the Boarding School experience; describe the links between unresolved grief and intergenerational grief.

for college students with ID, and free for ages 18 and under. Purchase online at missionvalleylive.com, or at outlets in Polson (First Interstate Bank and the Perfect Shot) and Ronan (True Value and R&R Health Care Solutions).

The performing arts series continues Oct. 15 when America’s Sweethearts deliver selections from the Great American Songbook, classic Broadway, pop tunes from the 1950s, and jazz at Polson High School.

To help limit the spread of COVID, Mission Valley Live will follow CDC guidelines for large, indoor events. All patrons and staff are required to wear masks and use social distancing from those they are not living with. MVL ushers will block off rows and create distance between groups to help achieve this goal.

Learn more about the eight concerts in the series at missionvalleylive. com.

“The Elders have told us that in order to heal we must forgive.

They said that we are carrying around trauma handed down to us from the generations before, from one generation to the next, and we don’t know it. Forgiveness is the pathway to getting rid of this trauma and the hate.”-Don Coyhis (Mohican)

seniors Dixon

By Heather Rush for the Valley Journal

DIXON — The Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community and hopes everyone is staying happy and healthy. All are invited to come enjoy dinner, breakfast, and/or pinochle. 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.

Menu and activities for the week are:

— Monday, Sept. 27: dinner - stuffed peppers, salad, rolls, dessert — Monday, Sept. 27: pinochle from 7-9 p.m.

— Thursday, Sept.

30: dinner - pot roast, vegies, salad, rolls, dessert We are hosting breakfast on the third Saturday of every month from 9-11 a.m. The next breakfast is scheduled for Oct. 16. Bring the family and enjoy a meal with friends and neighbors.

Pinochle is being hosted every fourth Monday of each month from 7-9 p.m. The next game will be played on Monday, Sept. 27.

Feel welcome to place an order in advance by

calling 406-246-3310. All ages are always welcome at the Dixon Senior Center.

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By Peter Mangels for the Valley Journal

POLSON — My neighbor up in the Grandview Addition saw five bucks walking down the street last week; all in a row. Five bucks is all it costs to have lunch at the Polson Senior Center. We are open 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on weekdays. Lunch is served from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Here is the menu for lunch: — Wednesday, Sept.

22: meatloaf, baked potato, carrots, Jell-O/vegetable salad, fruit crisp — Thursday, Sept.

23: chili dog w/relish, onion, tater tots, pea salad, shortbread cookie — Friday, Sept. 24: roast beef dinner birthday luncheon - whipped potatoes, broccoli w/cheese sauce, mixed fruit, birthday cake — Monday, Sept.

27: ham & bean soup, dinner roll, green salad, poke cake — Tuesday, Sept.

28: French dip, tater tots, pickled beets, Watergate salad, chocolate chip cookie — Wednesday, Sept.

29: enchilada, creamed corn, Frito salad, fruit

Don’t forget to pick up the October menu and activities calendars.

A special thank you goes out to local gardeners and orchard owners for their donations of fresh fruit and vegetables to the Polson Senior Center.

St. Ignatius

By Irene Pritsak for the Valley Journal

ST. IGNATIUS — The weather is turning cooler and we are getting ready for our annual fall yard sale on Friday, Oct. 1, and Saturday, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with a bake sale on Friday. We look forward to seeing a lot of

old friends and making new ones. If you have items to donate, please bring them to the St. Ignatius Senior Center from Wednesday, Sept. 22, until Thursday, Sept. 30.

On Wednesday, Oct. 6, from 4-5:30 p.m. Lake County Public Health will be giving flu shots at the St. Ignatius Senior Center. Please bring your insurance card if you have one. This is a Wednesday dinner evening, so please stay to eat afterward.

Menu for the week: — Friday, Sept. 24: pork casserole, veggies, dessert — Tuesday, Sept. 28: homemade pizza, salad, fruit, dessert Have a great week.

Operations Manual Update Effective October 18, 2021

Mission Valley Power (MVP) is announcing the implementation of the updated Operations Manual. Effective October 18, 2021. All changes will be permanently set in place. The federal regulations governing the operation of the utility are contained within Title 25, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 175. This Operations Manual provides additional information regarding service policies, practices, and procedures that govern service provided by Mission Valley Power.

Sections revised are as follows: Late fee reduction from $15 to 1.5% of balance due and Penalty fee reduction from $40 to $25. Billing cycles have been reduced to 3. Cycle one will bill on the 10th of each month and due the 5th of the following month, Cycle two (irrigation) will bill on the 15th of each month and due in November, cycle 3 will bill on the 20th of each month and due on the 15th of the following month. Auto payment process will run on the due date of the bill and/or next working day.

Copies of the draft are available at the Pablo Office or it can be viewed on our web site at: www.missionvalleypower.org.

Written comments can be sent to Consumer Council Chair, Mark Warner, PO Box 97 Pablo MT 59855 and needs to be received no later than October 7, 2021.

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Montana expands stimulant use disorder treatment News from DPHHS

HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte and Department of Public Health and Human Services Director Adam Meier announced Montana has contracted with six treatment providers to pilot an integrated, evidence-based program to expand the State’s capacity to treat stimulant use disorders, such as methamphetamine use, and fill a much-needed gap in the behavioral health continuum of care.

Providers are now working to implement the components of the new program called TReatment of Users of STimulants (TRUST) and are beginning to serve clients. Over the next two years, up to 420 clients could receive treatment in the program.

“The impact that meth and other stimulants have in Montana is immense,” Governor Gianforte said. “The drug crisis we face is ripping apart our families and devastating

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our communities. It’s critical we invest in treatment to effectively address the impact of these toxic substances on the brain and to support patients in their long-term recovery from this chronic illness. I appreciate the effort that has gone into launching TRUST, and look forward to following the progress in the months and years ahead.”

The program is an important piece of Governor Gianforte’s Healing and Ending Addiction through Recovery and Treatment (HEART) Initiative. The HEART Initiative directs state and federal funding to expand the State’s behavioral health continuum.

TRUST is funded primarily through a near $1 million federal grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The state has also proposed in the

HEART Waiver to use Medicaid funding to cover this evidence-based practice upon federal approval. This would make the program more widely available.

Six treatment providers are included in year one of the pilot project.

TRUST is a multi-component program that uses behavioral health strategies with evidence of efficacy in assisting individuals to reduce and/or discontinue their stimulant use. The program is designed for an initial 12-week intensive intervention, followed by up to nine months of assistance to support continued recovery and stabilization.

It aims to increase access to quality treatment for methamphetamines and other stimulants, support long term recovery, and reduce the risk of overdose and overdose death.

The program incorporates contingency management, cognitive behavioral therapy, community reinforcement approach, motivational interviewing, physical exercise, and self-help mutual support.

Stimulant use disorders include a range of problems associated with the use of methamphetamine, cocaine, and other amphetamines leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, from mild to severe.

Several key statistics describe the impact in Montana: While opioids still account for the largest percentage of drug overdoses in the state, methamphetamine related deaths, hospitalizations and emergency department visits in Montana have increased over the last few years. Approximately 12,900 adolescent and adult Montanans used

methamphetamine in the period 2009 - 2019.

In 2019, the annual methamphetamine-related death rate in Montana was 7.2 per 100,000 people, exceeding the national average of 5.7 per 100,000 people.

Furthermore, over 65 percent of Child and Family Services Division substance-use related placements list methamphetamine as the primary drug.

Meier estimates that approximately 79,000 Montanans have a substance use disorder, realistically only a fraction of these people would seek treatment in any given year.

DPHHS will expand the pilot project by contracting with another six new treatment providers by January 2022.

Eligible treatment providers can apply to become a TRUST pilot site by responding to a Request for Proposal that will be released in October 2021. If TRUST is approved for see page 29

2021 FOUNDATION AUCTION MOVING ONLINE In the interest of public safety, St. Luke Community Healthcare recently made the difficult decision to move the 2021 “Boots & Bowties” Foundation Auction online. Join the bidding fun from Wednesday, Sept. 29th, through Sunday, Oct. 3rd. Bid on unique items and packages from the comfort and safety of your own home. Proceeds will benefit maternal and children’s services.

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obituaries Roger McClure POLSON — Roger P. McClure, age 74, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021 at his residence. Graveside services for Roger were held on Saturday, Sept.

18, at Lakeview Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Walter Schock ST. IGNATIUS — Walter Marvin Schock, age 92, passed away peacefully at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan on Sept. 13, 2021.

Walt was born on Oct. 31, 1928, in Marsh, Montana, to Christian and Christine (Gaub) Schock; German-speaking immigrants who emigrated from Glücksthal, in present-day Moldova. Walt was raised on the family Walter Schock farm with his parents and his two older siblings, Hilda and Reuben. The three kids were raised speaking German and attended a German-speaking Church.

Walt took a horse to get to school. In the wintertime, he used a team of horses and a sleigh. He admitted to causing more than a few hijinks with his horses while at school.

Walt worked on the railroad and for the irrigation project in Fallon.

Walt married Louise Jones in Terry, Montana, in 1952. In 1956, they purchased a dairy farm at the base of the Mission Mountains. It was here that they raised their three loving children: Greg, Melody and Rocky. Walt and Louise were married for 63 years prior to her passing in 2016.

Walt was a devoted member of Zion Lutheran Church for 65 years. In addition to serving on the church board, he also served on the Lake County Fair Board, the Lake County Tax Appeal

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Board, and served many years as the Chairman of the Flathead Irrigation Joint Board of Control.

Walt was born on Halloween, which was fitting because he had quite the sweet tooth and was well-known for his amazing “microwave oven peanut brittle.”

Walt was a skilled dairy farmer and cattle rancher. He raised a beautiful garden every year and always made sure to tend to Louise’s flowers.

Walt is survived by his children, Greg (Paula) Schock, Melody (Dann) Rohrer, and Rocky (Robyn) Schock; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Papa, as he was known to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, loved his family dearly and made sure to attend every sporting event, birthday or family gathering.

A celebration of life was held at Zion Lutheran Church in St. Ignatius.

Papa, we love you and will miss you dearly.

Arrangements are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home. Messages of condolences may be shared with the family online at: www.shriderthompson.com.

man, kindness for all, helping whenever needed, and she lived the meaning of “Christ like love.” She was devoted to her church and believed that she would meet all of her loved ones again on the other side with joyous outcomes.

She loved to sew and made all of her own clothes throughout high school and then for children and friends. She loved her children, whether by marriage or birth it didn’t matter, and would do all she could for them. She spread so much love and happiness that a light went out when she left.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Ariel and Alice (Wilson) Clawson; all of her siblings, Joe Jr., Alice Mae, Faye, Lynn, Keith, and Barbara; her husband, Bruce; three of her children; one grandchild; and three precious puppies.

There was a funeral in Thompson Falls, and was laid to rest next to her husband Bruce in the cemetery there.

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She met her husband, Bruce Rosenhan in 1956 at a church dance in Tucson, Arizona, where she was also born. They were married and sealed for all time and eternity on Aug. 15, 1957, in the Salt Lake Temple. They had six beautiful children together: Karl (deceased), Kelly (deceased), Bruce R., Blair, Jennifer (deceased) and Judi. We had a lot of love from her as children and she taught us how to give in return.

She was loved by all who met her and she made friends wherever she went. She had many of the best gifts that God can bestow on a person, love for her fellow

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calendar Wednesday, Sept. 22 Flathead Irrigation District to meet RONAN — Flathead Irrigation District meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 22, at 1 p.m. at the Lake County Extension Office, back door. Please note this is right next door to where we normally meet.

Thursday, Sept. 23 Learn Excel Part II RONAN — Mission West is offering this free workshop in September to help your business succeed.

This class is offered via Zoom. Microsoft Excel is an essential tool for managing your company’s data.

Excel II is an intermediate class for students who have a basic knowledge of Excel.

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learn how to: work with lists, work with freeze panes and split panes, use the sort and auto filter functions, use the insert function command to create “IF functions,” use the automatic subtotals and grouping functions, and create and work with charts. Register at: https:// lccdc.ecenterdirect.com/ events or call 406-6765928. Mission West also offers classes through Flathead Valley Community College.

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Register at: www. bikereg.com/MMAPP. Cost is $70 per person.

Check the Facebook page: Pedal2Plate for the most up-to-date information.

Flathead Lake State Park hosts program on endangered species POLSON — Flathead Lake State Park is holding an Endangered Species Program at the Unit 28031 on Big Arm State Park Rd, on Sunday, Sept. 26.

Geared for all ages, the Endangered Species Program will teach attendees about some of the endangered species in northwestern Montana. This talk will also feature some of the ways in which residents can help our native species of concern. Some warm beverages will be provided. Be sure to bring a chair, warm blanket and your curious mind.

BIGFORK — Take a nature walk on Sunday, Sept. 26, at 11 a.m., at the Bigfork Nature Trail in-town trailhead, featuring author John Clayton, discussing the unique lives of John Muir and Gifford Pinchot, who both spent time in and around

Monday, Sept. 27 Workshop on grief held POLSON — MendingBroken Hearts,

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Employment Help wanted MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) CARE MANAGER - TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT The successful applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree in a

health-related field with 1 year of substance use disorder experience. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Knowledge of local resources on the Flathead Reservation. Knowledge of substance use disorders, behaviors, and treatments.

Follows Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and Tribal Health Department standards, policies, procedures, and protocols. Maintains confidentiality of information regarding clients, colleagues, and the public. Knowledge of Federal privacy laws related to medical records. Ability to successfully pass civil and criminal background check for persons working with children and vulnerable adults. Ability to communicate with TH recipients, families and community members in a compassionate and respectful manner, acknowledging tribal values and beliefs. Skill in writing and public relations. Ability to independently plan, organize, and implement a wide variety of administrative processes.

All applicants must submit a Tribal application and copy of academic transcript/training certificate, copy of licensure,

completed supplemental background questionnaire (contact the CSKT Personnel Department), copy of driver’s license, proof of enrollment in a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of DD214 must be submitted.

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 $14.98 to $17.32 per hour.

To apply, contact Personnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext. #1040 or personnel@cskt.org. Tribal applications are also available online at csktribes.org. Closing date is Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m.

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER. Due to expansion, Enviro-Tire is accepting applications for 1-2 additional driving positions. No tire loading, drop and hook only.

CDL Class A Truck Driver with doubles endorsement for Montana, Idaho and Washington day runs. Home every night. Work site is in Lonepine,

MT. Year-round, full-time position. Pay $20.00+ per hour DOE and ability. Mandatory DOT drug testing. Vacation & holiday pay. Office phone and fax (406) 755-7716, enviro-tire@montanasky.com HOME CARE PROVIDER (1 OR MORE CONTRACT POSITIONS) DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT The successful applicant must possess a valid Montana driver’s license. Must have reliable transportation and current liability insurance.

Must pass drug testing and background checks (criminal, medical, employment, elder abuse, etc.) to be hired. Must be willing to train for Montana Home Health or Montana Certified Nurse Aide State Certification, when available.

Must be CPR and First Aid Certified, or agree to complete certification as soon as it can be scheduled. This is offered at least once a year. Hospice training or bereavement services is helpful. Must have the ability to understand and carry out instructions and keep clear and precise records. Individu-

als must attend required training courses that are deemed necessary as scheduled by supervisor. Must be willing to complete course work that will maintain the equivalent State PCA Certification requirements, if applicable. Must be up to date on all immunizations: TdaP/DtaP, MMR, Polio, Varicella, Hepatitis A/ B and yearly Influenza immunizations. Must have a negative TB Titer on a yearly basis. Must have a means of communication, such as: cell phone or land line and be available to work at any given time. All applicants must submit a Tribal application, a supplemental questionnaire for background investigations, a copy of academic transcripts/training certificates, a copy of current valid driver’s license and proof of insurance and a proof of enrollment in a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of the DD214 must be submitted. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the see page 32

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classifieds Help wanted cont’d from pg. 31 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 prehire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) months probationary period. Salary is $11.43 to $13.17 per hour with benefits. To apply, contact Personnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1259/1040. Tribal applications are also available on-line at csktribes.org. Closing date will be Thursday, October 7th, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER. WATER CONSERVATION & PLANNING SCIENTIST NATURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT The successful applicant must possess a Master’s of Science with three years of relevant

professional-level experience or Bachelor’s of Science with a minimum of six years of relevant professional-level experience. Education must be in the field of hydrologic sciences, engineering, agricultural sciences, or soil sciences or a closely related physical sciences field with emphasis on surface water hydrology. Education and experience must demonstrate analytical and quantitative aptitude. Possession of a valid State driver’s license with the ability to obtain a Montana driver’s license within six (6) months. Must have liability or full coverage insurance on personal vehicle (if used to travel off-site in performance of duties). Also must wear Tribal Government identification and safety apparel when conducting field activities.

Required to successfully complete a certified defensive driving course approved by the Department. All applicants are required to submit a Tribal application, copy of relevant transcript and/or certificate, a copy of a valid driver’s license and proof of Tribal enrollment

from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s preference a copy of DD214 must be submitted. This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy.

The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary is negotiable, dependent on experience, plus benefits.

To apply, contact Personnel at 406-675-2700 Ext. #1259/1040. Tribal applications are also available online at csktribes.org. Closing date will be Thursday, Oct. 7th, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m.

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER. MEDICAL CLINIC PRACTICE MANAGER TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT The successful applicant will have either a bachelor’s degree relevant to medical staff management (healthcare administration, health services administration) or a Regis-

tered Nurse degree with 3-5 years’ practice management experience. Must possess a valid driver’s license. All applicants are required to submit a completed Tribal employment application (resumes are not accepted). Copies of relevant academic transcripts, licensures, and training certificates.

Must provide a copy of a valid driver’s license. Proof of enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe. If claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of DD214 to the Tribal Personnel Department, 406.675.2700 ext. 1040, or personnel@cskt. org or visit the cskt.org website for the application. Salary is negotiable. Closing date is Thursday, October 7, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m. This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug testing policy. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug Test.

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER. COMMUNITY HEALTH REGISTERED NURSE (1 or more positions)

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St. Ignatius (full time) Polson (1 year Temporary Employment contract) TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT The successful applicant must possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited college of nursing. Three years of full-time nursing experience providing direct patient care, with at least one year of Public Health or Community Health Nursing. Home health nursing experience may be considered. At least two years’ supervisory experience, managing professional healthcare staff. A background to manage and supervise a broad range of public/community health nursing skills and public health programs. Experience using electronic data patient management systems, Microsoft office, including use in effective presentations and teaching. Valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the state of Montana or compact state. Public Health Nurse certificate, within 6 months of employment. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health-

care providers certification, Heart Saver CPR does not qualify. Valid Montana driver’s license with ability to operate a vehicle Salary is negotiable, plus benefits. To apply, contact Personnel at (406) 675-2700, ext. 1040 or personnel@cskt. org. Tribal applications and full advertisement are available online at cskt.org. Closing date is Thursday, October 7, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m.

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER. REGISTERED DIETITIAN (CLINICAL) - TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT Successful applicant for registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) must have met the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s (CDR) criteria to earn the RD credential.

Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) status preferred. Level 1 RDN: Bachelor degree in dietetics from an accredited program. Prefer experience with electronic health record applications. Level 2 RDN: Bachelor or Master’s degree in dietetics from an accredited see page 33

classifieds Help wanted cont’d from pg. 32 with five years’ experience as a registered dietitian in a comparable area of specialty.

Prefer registered dietitian with Certified Diabetes Educator status. Prefer experience with electronic health record applications. All applicants must submit a Tribal application and copy of academic transcript/ training certificate and licensure, completed supplemental background questionnaire, proof of enrollment in a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of DD214 must be submitted.

The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) months 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. Closing date will be Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER. WATER RIGHTS IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM MANAGER NATURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT The successful applicant must possess a Master’s of Science with five years of relevant professional-level experience or Bachelor’s of Science with a minimum of seven years of relevant professional-level experience. Education must be in the field of hydrologic sciences, engineering, or a closely related physical sciences field with emphasis on surface water hydrology.

Education and experience must demonstrate progressive job experience, a body of technical work product completion, quantitative aptitude, and supervisory and management experience.

Experience must demonstrate a working knowledge of water rights administration and

policy. Ten years of experience in an administrative field with increasingly responsible experience in office management including computer systems, fiscal responsibilities, contract administration, tribal bookkeeping procedures, payroll procedures, and budget. At least three years of direct supervision and office management experience with emphasis in program management and accounting or at least five years of experience in an administrative field with increasingly responsible experience in office management including computer systems, fiscal responsibilities, contract administration, and budget of a Tribal or Federal government program. Possession of a valid state driver’s license with the ability to obtain a Montana driver’s license within six (6) months. Must have liability or full coverage insurance on personal vehicle (if used to travel off-site in performance of duties). Also must wear Tribal Government identification and safety apparel when conducting field activities. Required to successfully complete a certified defensive driving course approved by the Department. All applicants are required to submit a Tribal application, copy of relevant transcript and/or certificate, a copy of a valid driver’s license and proof of Tribal enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s preference a copy of DD214 must be submitted. This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy.

The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary is negotiable, dependent on experience, plus benefits.

To apply, contact Personnel at 406-675-2700 Ext. #1259/1040. Tribal applications are also available online at csktribes.org. Closing date will be Thursday, Sept. 30th, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m.

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.

REPORTER WANTED Seeking south county freelance writer to contribute weekly stories.

Pay is $65 per story and $10 per published photograph. Weekly assignments. Work is entirely remote. Must enjoy writing, work well independently, have access to reliable computer/internet and be able to meet deadlines.

Knowledge of AP style preferred, but willing to train. To apply, send letter of interest and writing samples to:summer@ valleyjournal.net.

SKILLED MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (1 OR MORE POSITIONS) TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT Successful applicant must have at least 2 years of experience in the maintenance field which includes carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and/or HVAC. Must have 2 years of experience in maintaining power equipment and tools.

Must possess a valid Montana driver’s license. Must be able to work some weekends on call under emergency situations. All applicants must submit a Tribal application and copy of academic transcript/ training certificate and licensure, proof of enrollment in a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of DD214 must be submitted. 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 $14.98 to $17.32 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. Closing date will be Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER. HVAC/R Maintenance Technician. **Recent Wage Increase** Montana State University – Bozeman. For

complete job announcement and application procedures, click on: https://jobs.montana. edu/hr/postings/23158. Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled.

IRRIGATION ENGINEER I NATURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT The successful applicant must possess at a minimum, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Hydro-geology, or other related engineering degree from an accredited engineering college with emphasis in one or more of the following areas: construction engineering, construction project management, irrigation infrastructure design, hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnical engineering, and design of irrigation infrastructure.

Must possess an Engineer Intern (El) license or ability to acquire in 6 months. A Professional Engineering (PE) license is preferred. Experience with computers, including industry standard engineering design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, etc. Experience with word processing and spreadsheet software such as WORD and EXCEL. Experience with construction scheduling software such as Primavera and Microsoft Project. Experience operating heavy equipment is desired. All applicants are required to submit a Tribal application, copy of relevant transcript and/or certificate, a copy of a valid driver’s license and proof of Tribal enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s preference a copy of DD214 must be submitted. This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy.

The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary is negotiable dependent on experience, plus benefits.

To apply, contact Person-

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nel at 406-675-2700 Ext. #1259/1040. Tribal applications are also available online at csktribes.org. Closing date will be Thursday, Oct. 7th, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m.

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER. COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE – COVID 19 RESPONSE - EMPLOYED UNDER A 1 YEAR TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT ALL CLINIC LOCATIONS 1 OR MORE POSITIONS The successful applicant must have an ASN degree from an accredited college of nursing. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Montana or compact state.

One year of nursing experience. Public/ Community Health Nursing preferred. BLS certification within 2 months of employment. Required to provide proof of completion of contact tracing training within 2 weeks of hire. All applicants are required to submit a completed Tribal employment application (resumes alone are not accepted). Copies of relevant academic transcripts and training certificates. Copy of current licensure. Must provide a copy of a valid driver’s license. Proof of enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe. If claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of DD214 to the Tribal Personnel Department, 406.675.2700 ext.

1040 or personnel@cskt.org or visit the cskt.org website for the application. Salary is negotiable. Closing date is Thursday, September 30, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug testing policy. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test.

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER. Extension Agent – Family and Consumer Science/4-H Youth Development, Lake County, Ronan, MT. Full time.

Will provide leadership for the FCS and 4-H/Youth Development programs. Complete information and to apply on-

line: http://msuextension.org, click on “Careers.” Screening begins October 11, 2021.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled.

WATER SUPPLY & FORECASTING HYDROLOGIST - NATURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT The successful applicant must possess a Master’s of Science with three years of relevant professional-level experience or Bachelor’s of Science with a minimum of six years of relevant professional-level experience. Education must be in the field of hydrologic sciences, engineering, or a closely related physical sciences field with emphasis on quantitative applications in surface water hydrology. Education and experience must demonstrate quantitative aptitude, including application of statistical modeling to water resource problems. Possession of a valid state driver’s license with the ability to obtain a Montana driver’s license within six (6) months. Must have liability or full coverage insurance on personal vehicle (if used to travel off-site in performance of duties). Also must wear Tribal Government identification and safety apparel when conducting field activities.

Required to successfully complete a certified defensive driving course approved by the Department. All applicants are required to submit a Tribal application, copy of relevant transcript and/or certificate, a copy of a valid driver’s license and proof of Tribal enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s preference a copy of DD214 must be submitted. This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy.

The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary is negotiable, dependent on experience, plus benefits.

To apply, contact Personnel at 406-675-2700 Ext. see page 34

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classifieds Help wanted cont’d from pg. 33 #1259/1040. Tribal applications are also available online at csktribes.org. Closing date will be Thursday, Oct. 7th, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m.

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER. MONITORING & MEASUREMENT PROGRAM HYDROLOGIST - NATURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT The successful applicant must possess a Master’s of Science with two years of relevant professional-level experience or Bachelor’s of Science with a minimum of five years of relevant professional-level experience. Education must be in the field of hydrologic sciences, engineering, or a closely related physical sciences field with emphasis on hydrology. Education and experience must demonstrate analytical aptitude, exposure to both surface and ground water hydrology, and a working understanding of water resources data collection, data management, and data publishing procedures. Must have or be able to secure a current State of Montana driver’s license. Must wear Tribal Government identification and safety apparel when conducting field activities.

All applicants are required to submit a Tribal application, copy of relevant transcript and/or certificate, a copy of a valid driver’s license and proof of Tribal enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s preference a copy of DD214 must be submitted. This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy.

The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary is negotiable, dependent on experience, plus benefits.

To apply, contact Person34 - September 22, 2021

nel at 406-675-2700 Ext. #1259/1040. Tribal applications are also available online at csktribes.org. Closing date will be Thursday, Sept. 30th, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m. CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER. CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR - TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (1 or more positions) The successful applicant must be a licensed chemical dependency counselor by the State of Montana or able to become licensed within six (6) months of being hired. Must possess one (1) year of experience providing clinical services in the Chemical Dependency field. Must have professional knowledge of chemical dependency theories, principles and practices. Must possess knowledge of local Indian history, cultural, and basic institutions, and communication style of the people. Must pass a complete background investigation. Must possess a valid driver’s license. All applicants are required to submit a completed Tribal employment application (resumes are not accepted). Copies of relevant academic transcripts and training certificates. Must provide a copy of a valid driver’s license. Proof of enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe. If claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of DD214 to the Tribal Personnel Department, 406.675.2700 ext. 1040, or personnel@cskt.org or visit the cskt.org website for the application. Salary is negotiable. Closing date is Thursday, October 7, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m. This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug testing policy.

The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug Test.

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER. GIS ANALYST - (MAY BE HIRED UNDER A CONTRACT) - NATURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT The successful applicant must possess a Maste’rs of Arts or Master’s of Science with three

years of relevant professional-level experience or Bachelor’s of Arts or Bachelor’s of Science with a minimum of five years of relevant professional-level experience. Education must be in the field of GIS and Geospatial Analysis, Geography, Forestry, Water Resources, or a closely related Natural Resources field.

Exposure and emphasis on water resources is preferred.

Education and experience must demonstrate focus on GIS and Geospatial Analysis, analytical aptitude, and ability to work interactively in a team setting. Must be able to work 40 hours a week, with additional time and evenings and/ or weekends when necessary.

Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, lifting, and stooping at times. Must have a valid state driver’s license with the ability to secure a current State of Montana driver’s license within six (6) months. Must have liability or full coverage insurance on personal vehicle (if used to travel off-site in performance of duties) and a dependable vehicle for transportation on and off job duty station.

Is required to wear CSKT safety apparel as necessary.

Required to successfully complete a certified defensive driving course approved by the Department. All applicants are required to submit a Tribal application, copy of relevant transcript and/or certificate, a copy of a valid driver’s license and proof of Tribal enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s preference a copy of DD214 must be submitted. This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy.

The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary is negotiable dependent on experience, plus benefits.

To apply, contact Personnel at 406-675-2700 Ext. #1259/1040. Tribal applications are also available online at csktribes.org. Closing date

will be Thursday, Sept. 30th, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m.

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.

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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 1-800669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

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PROSECUTORS OFFICE (CONTRACT POSITION) This position requires specialized knowledge acquired through intensive academic preparation at college level and/or legal educational institution. Must be a graduate of an ABA approved law school with a juris doctor and admitted to practice law in the State of Montana or must be admitted to practice law in the State of Montana within six (6) months of hiring. Must have knowledge of general legal principles, criminal law and procedures, court procedures, law enforcement procedures, Federal law, Tribal Court and Indian law. Must have knowledge of the social and cultural lifestyles of the reservation community, knowledge of legal research methods, knowledge of basic legal writing and document preparation. Knowledge of word processing and related computer programs such as Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, NexisLexis and Practice Panther or similar programs. Applicant must have no criminal convictions other than minor traffic infractions for which the punishment does not include the possibility of a jail sentence. All applicants are required to submit a Tribal application, legal writing sample, proof of license showing you are in good standing with the bar of the State of Montana, copy of valid state driver’s license, copies of relevant transcripts and/or certificates and resume to the Tribal Personnel Department, 406.675.2700 ext. 1259 or visit the csktribes.org website for the application. Salary is negotiable, depending on experience. Closing date will be Thursday, October 14, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m. The successful applicant, if not already employed with the Tribes, must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a six-month probationary period.

CSKT IS AN INDIAN PREFERENCE EMPLOYER. LEGAL NOTICE The Lake County Planning Board will hold a public meeting Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 7:00 pm. The options for attendance are through ZOOM or in person in the large conference room (Room 316) of the Lake County Courthouse. Agenda items include: FORMAN SUBSEQUENT SUBDIVISION OF TRACT B OF SP-101 Carstens & Associates, on behalf of Brad & Tina Forman, have proposed a subsequent minor subdivision to create a two (2) lot subdivision from tract B

of SP-101 to be used for single-family residential and agricultural purposes.

The property is located near Pablo along Farm Road and is approximately 0.75 miles east of US Highway 93. The division would allow each lot to be developed with a single-family residence with an individual drainfield and shared well. Proposed lot 2 is developed with a shop and an existing drainfield is located on lot 1. Onsite septic and stormwater facilities are proposed to be constructed and an existing well located on lot 1 is proposed for water supply purposes. A density deviation request has been submitted to allow for an average density of 10 acres within a recommended 20 acres per unit region. The property is legally described as tract B of SP-101, located in section 36, T22N, R20W. The Planning Board will review the proposed subdivision and make a recommendation for denial, approval, or conditional approval to the Board of County Commissioners.

LAKESHORE PROTECTION REGULATIONS UPDATE The Planning Board will review proposed updates to sections 1, 3, and 4 of the Lake County Lakeshore Protection Regulations, and make a recommendation to the County Commissioners whether to deny or adopt the updates. These sections deal with general provisions, general procedures, and review procedures, respectively. The current lakeshore protection regulations, and proposed amendments, 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 October 4, 2021 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 October 4 will be provided to the board at the meeting, which may not provide sufficient time for review of the comment. Public comments regarding water and/or sewer proposals for subdivisions are encouraged to be submitted in writing. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept, 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or faxed: 406-883-7205 or e-mailed: planning@lakemt.gov .

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public notices Legal Notices cont’d from pg. 34 John A. Mercer Turnage Mercer & Wall, PLLP Attorneys at Law 312 First St. E Polson, MT 59860 Telephone: (406) 883-5367

jmercer@turnagemercerwall.com

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: RANDY ALAN VIAL, Deceased.

Cause No.: DP-21-61 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the undersigned has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate, and that the address of the Personal Representative is set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent having claims against the decedent’s estate must present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice, or be forever barred as creditors of the decedent.

A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed, may be filed with the Clerk of the District Court, at Polson, Lake County, Montana, or mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to the Personal Representative, c/o TURNAGE, MERCER & WALL, PLLP, Attorneys for the Personal Representative, at 312 1st St. E, Polson, MT 59860. /s/ TIM ALAN VIAL Tim Alan Vial Personal Representative, Estate of RANDY ALAN VIAL, Deceased.

Sept. 22, 29, and Oct. 6, 2021 MNAXLP LEGAL NOTICE On Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 3:30 pm, the Lake County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing.

The options for attendance are through ZOOM or in person in the large conference room (Room 316) of the Lake

County Courthouse. The hearing will include the following items: ATECH NEVADA INVESTMENTS LLC CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST ATECH Nevada Investments LLC represented by Dave Thompson is requesting conditional use approval to allow for independent rental of more than one dwelling unit on a residential property within the East Shore Zoning District for the purpose of short-term and long-term rentals. The +/-6.85acre subject property is located at 19806 MT Hwy 35 within the East Shore Zoning District, and is legally described as the north 231 feet of lot 28 of Flathead Lake Shore Tracts, located in section 9 of T25N, R19W. DAVIS & HOFFMANN CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST Melissa Davis and James Hoffmann are requesting a conditional use to allow for disturbance of more than 500 square feet of slopes greater than 25% within 300 feet of the high-water mark on a lakefront lot in the East Shore Zoning District. The conditional use request is associated with restoring slopes disturbed by an attempt to build an alternate road by a previous landowner. The +/-1.0-acre lot is located at 16106 Waterfront Lane and is legally described as the S1/2 of lot 8 of Sunset Acres in section 29 of T26N, R19W. NUNLIST/MARK/ROCKY POINT LLC VARIANCE APPEAL Mark and Shannon Nunlist, Judy Mark, and Rocky Point LLC (represented by Mark and Shannon Nunlist) are appealing conditions of a 2006 Lake County Board of Adjustment variance approval. In part, conditions of the variance approval restricted tracts 1 & 2 to what already existed and proposed tract 3 to one development unit.

The approval was based on the Lake County Density Map and Regulations which have been repealed and are now advisory. If the appeal is approved, all density restrictions on tracts 1, 2 & 3 associated with the 2006 variance approval will be removed and allow the properties to be developed in compliance with density regulations and policies that are in place at the time of development. The subject properties are described as tracts 1, 2 & 3 of COS 6473, located within section 4, T23N, R20W. MONKS VARIANCE & CONDITIONAL USE REQUESTS Troy Gunlock, on behalf of the

Monks Family Trust, is requesting variance approval to allow structures to be located within 50 feet of a county road right-of-way, and conditional use approvals to allow construction of a new garage with a second story guest house with more than 1,000 square feet of living area and impervious surface area covering between 15,001 and 20,000 square feet within the Finley Point Zoning District, sub-unit D. The +/-2.59-acre property is located off of E. Thurston Lane, and is legally described as a portion of lots 4, 5, and 6, block 1, of Alson Villa, a subdivision located in section 20, T23N, R19W, also shown as lot A on COS 7151RT. MONKS CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST Troy Gunlock, on behalf of the Monks Family Trust, is requesting conditional use approval to allow for seasonal use of one recreational vehicle as a temporary dwelling within the Finley Point Zoning District, sub-unit D. The +/-2.59-acre property is located off of E. Thurston Lane, and is legally described as a portion of lots 4, 5, and 6, block 1, of Alson Villa, a subdivision located in section 20, T23N, R19W, also shown as lot A on COS 7151RT. Information regarding the agenda items is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by October 4, 2021 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 October 4 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.

Sept. 22, 2021 MNAXLP Matthew H. O’Neill O’NEILL LAW OFFICE, PLLC 402 First Street East, Suite 201 P. O. Box 699 Polson, MT 59860 Telephone: (406) 883-5444 Facsimile: (406) 883-1585 matt@polsonlaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL

DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY

claims will be forever barred.

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL TIERNAN, Deceased.

Claims must either be mailed to WAYNE M. YODER, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Field Law Offices, PLLC, PO Box 573, Ronan, MT 59864, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.

DATED this 31st day of August, 2021.

CAUSE No. DP-21-58 Hon. James A. Manley 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/ RICHARD L. KELLOR RICHARD L. KELLOR, Personal Representative, Estate of CAROL TIERNAN, Deceased.

Sept. 8, 15 and 22, 2021 MNAXLP Kimberly L. Field Field Law Offices, PLLC P.O. Box 573 Ronan, MT 59864 Telephone: (406) 676-0677 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RAYMOND M. YODER, Deceased.

CAUSE NO. DP-21-44 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

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/s/ WAYNE M. YODER, Personal Representative Sept. 8, 15 and 22, 2021 MNAXLP Notice of Close of Regular Voter Registration and Option for Late Registration for the Municipal General Election Notice is hereby given that regular* registration for the Municipal General Election to be held on November 2, 2021, will close at 5:00 p.m., on October 4, 2021. *NOTE: If you miss this regular registration deadline, you may still register for the election by appearing in person at the county election office (106 4th Ave, Polson, MT 59860) until noon on November 1st.

All active and inactive** electors who reside in the Town of St. Ignatius, the City of Polson, the City of Ronan, and the Lake County Rural District are entitled to vote at said election. **Ballots will be automatically mailed to active status electors only on October 15th. If you are a registered voter and do not receive a ballot, contact the county election office to update your information as necessary and receive a ballot.

Persons who wish to register and who are not presently registered may do so by requesting a form for registration by mail, by email (tkramer@ lakemt.gov), or by coming into the Lake County election office. If you have moved, please update your registration information by filling out a new voter registration card and submitting it to the county election office.

DATED this 2nd day of September 2021.

Toni Kramer Election Administrator Lake County, Montana

Sept. 8, 15 and 22, 2021 MNAXLP Summary of Revenues & Expenditures of Lake County Schools Based on District Trustees’ Reports for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Pursuant to Montana school law, MCA 20-3-205, the required information will be available in print at the following sites: Lake County Commissioners’ Office at the Lake County Courthouse, Each School District Office in Lake County, Lake County Superintendent of Schools Office at the Lake County Courthouse.

As well, the information will be digitally posted on the Lake County website under Lake County Superintendent/ Facts and Figures or mailed to you by request, please call 406-883-7262.

Sept. 22, 2021 MNAXLP Legal Notices are welcome!

Deadline is Friday at noon.

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