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Memorial ceremony pays tribute to Afghan war heroes POLSON – A little more than two dozen Mission Valley citizens and veterans made their way to the Lake View Cemetery in Polson to pay their tribute and respect to those fallen Montana military service members who lost their lives in combat serving in the Afghanistan War,

Thou have said unto us, greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his country and friends.”

the longest war in United States history. “Today we are gath-

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war on terrorism,” said John Miller, Commandant of the Marine Corps League’s Hellroaring Detachment #1041. Saturday’s remembrance ceremony, spearheaded by both the Hellroaring Detachment and local veteran groups, served triple duty, honoring Montana warriors lost in the war in the see page 2

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Middle East, the 13 fallen service members killed in the suicide bombing attack at the Kabul airport during non-combatant evacuation operations and helped spread the word about military mental health awareness. During the solemn bell-ringing ceremony, the 13 Kabul attack service members along with the 39 fallen Montana heroes from the 20-year Afghan War were honored as a bell rang out for each name read one by one. Among the names read were Bigfork’s Army first lieutenant Edward Matthew Saltz and Polson’s Marine Lance Cpl. Kane

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Funke. Killed by a roadside bomb in Baghdad on Dec. 22, 2003, Saltz, a Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient, was the first Montanan killed in Iraq. Funke died August 13, 2004, from the explosion of an incendiary device during security and stability operations in the Al Anwar Province deep in the heart of the Sunni Triangle in western Iraq. Before his death, Funke was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon and the War on Terrorism Expeditionary medal. In closing remarks, Miller talked briefly about the issue of suicide among veterans and relayed suicide statistics

from the Department of Defense. An estimated 7,057 service members have died during military operations since 9/11, while suicides among active-duty personnel and veterans of those conflicts have reached 30,177 — more than four times as many deaths. The ceremony closed with a moment of silence for service members lost to both combat and suicide. Miller explained after the service, “We decided to hold this remembrance ceremony because we believe it’s incredibly important to honor our late soldiers, current soldiers and help spread military mental health awareness for those who risk their lives for our country.”

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Death of one-year-old child under investigation in Polson By Summer Goddard Valley Journal

POLSON — The suspicious death of a oneyear child, who died Saturday, Oct. 2, is being investigated by the Polson Police Department. On Thursday, Sept. 30 Polson police, fire and ambulance responded to a Polson residence for the report of a one-year-old who wasn’t breathing. The child was transported to St. Joseph Hospital in Polson, then life-flighted to Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane where the child passed away early in the morning of Oct. 2 According to Polson Police Detective Hazeez Rafiu, no arrests have been made but a person of interest has been identified. The person of interest, whose name is being withheld as the investigation continues and medical records reviewed, is currently in custody in the Lake County Jail. Updates will be made as more information is known.

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Local governments hold roundtable discussion on recreational marijuana sales By Summer Goddard Valley Journal

RONAN — Representatives from local, county and tribal government met last week to discuss strategies for regulating recreational marijuana sales which are set to begin Jan. 1, 2022. Montana voters approved the sale of recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older during the 2020 election. HB 701, passed in the 2021 legislative session, places oversight with the Department of Revenue, “provides for a local-option marijuana excise tax” and a requirement for local government approval. Polson City Manager Ed Meece opened the meeting by saying he hoped the various governments in attendance could benefit from working together in their approach to regulation. He shared some of the strategies being developed by Polson’s Marijuana Task Force, which include prohibition of use on city-owned property, regulation of transport, special business licensure, taxation and zoning requirements. Regarding taxation, it is being recommended that that city work with the county government to implement a 3 percent tax via ballot initiative for recreational sales made within the county. HB 701 caps the local option tax at 3 percent and further spells out that 50 percent of reve-

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Barb Turner, right, owner of Alternative ReLeaf marijuana dispensary in Polson and member of the Polson Marijuana Task Force, says dispensaries support regulation. After operating under a heavily regulated medical marijuana program, Turner said not knowing what new regulations will be has been unsettling. County Commissioner Bill Barron, left, listens as one of several local government representatives in attendance.

nues are retained by the county while 45 percent are apportioned to cities based on population. The remaining 5 percent is retained by the Montana Department of Revenue and placed in a “marijuana state special revenue account.” Lake County Commissioners, who were all present at the meeting, are willing to put forth a resolution to implement a 3 percent tax on recreational marijuana sales but are seeking consensus among the county’s incorporated towns and cities prior to doing so. They’ve asked for written requests from municipalities to put forth a tax initiative as well as an agreement to bear the cost of a special election in proportion to revenues

that could be gained by the resolution’s passing. Commissioner Bill Barron said he hopes that cities and counties can come together for cohesion of regulations, “So that county residents could know wherever they are, whichever city, regulations are the same.” The issue of how many dispensaries to allow within the city has generated discussion during Polson Marijuana Task Force meetings said Meece. Rather than setting a specific number, which may be deemed as arbitrary, the task force is seeking to establish zoning and “distance buffers” that would accomplish desired limits. Proposed zoning regulations will put physical distance of 500 feet between any

two dispensaries from each other, churches or schools. The idea, Meece said, isn’t to prohibit dispensaries but to prevent over saturation. Missoula, he added, has 55 marijuana dispensaries within city limits. Ronan Mayor Kim Aipperspach said he and his city council have discussed similar concerns. “We don’t want the saturation of larger cities,” he said. He suggested approaching licensing limitations similar to alcohol businesses. Ronan’s council has discussed a special business license fee of $1,500 for marijuana businesses “to account for public safety.” It was noted that being a cash business, the potential for increased crime exists. Aipperspach asked

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about county zoning regulations and proposed limits on marijuana licensed businesses so that dispensaries don’t end up setting up just outside of city limits when a city’s threshold for dispensaries has been met. Many agreed that approaching marijuana business zoning as a county could be beneficial. County Commissioner Gale Decker motioned to Lake County Sheriff Don Bell, saying he’d like to hear from law enforcement about the newly proposed regulations. Though he agrees local governments should be ready for the upcoming change, Bell admits he doesn’t see any positives in the situation. “Recreational marijuana is just going to create more work for me and my deputies,” he said. Marijuana he noted, is still illegal at the federal level. Michael Wheeler, an attorney with CSKT, said it is his understanding that federal law enforcement agencies have de-prioritized investigation of marijuana in states that have legalized it. The tribes, he said, due

to their relationship with the federal government are sensitive to the legality of marijuana at the federal level. He added that the tribes are primarily concerned with fair enforcement of the laws and are moving slowly as they decide whether or not to match the state in their approach. Polson’s Marijuana Task Force recommended regulations, which are still in draft process, will be presented to the Polson City Commission on Oct. 18. The goal is to have new regulations in place prior to the Jan. 1 opening of recreational marijuana sales in Montana. Ward 2 Polson Commissioner Laura Dever said she’s glad local governments are working ahead to prepare for the coming change. Meece concluded the meeting by welcoming further collaboration between local governments. “I just like the idea of working together on these issues,” he said. “Whether it’s short-term housing or marijuana … we’re glad to be a part of the solution.”

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406 area code required for local calls starting Oct. 24 FCC orders 10-digit dialing as part of suicide prevention lifeline rollout News from the Montana Public Service Commission

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Beth Waterbury helps the Lake County Elections crew stuff envelopes in preparation for upcoming municipal elections in Polson, Ronan and St. Ignatius. “It takes a village,” she said.

Mission Valley candidates vie for city offices by Kristi Niemeyer for the Valley Journal

The normally quiet Lake County Elections Office was abuzz last week, with extra staff on hand to stuff around 20,000 ballots into envelopes for upcoming municipal elections. Some were shipped last Friday to meet the deadline for mailing ballots to military and overseas voters, and the majority goes out this Friday, Oct. 15, for the Nov. 2 election. Voters will find several contested races on their ballots: In St. Ignatius, Mayor Steve McCollum faces Daren Incashola. The two incumbent councilmen, Daniel Thompson and Chris Heffern, are unopposed, and there is no candidate for city judge. 6 - October 13, 2021

In Ronan, Mayor Kim Aipperspach faces challenges from Robert (Bob) Sager and city councilman Chris Adler while Ward 1 incumbent Marilynn Tanner is opposed by Ryan Corum. Ward 2, currently represented by Adler, has no candidate on the ballot; and Ward 3’s Marlene Melton has no opponent. Allysen Jones and Zachariah Miller face off for city judge. In Polson, Eric Huffine and Rachel Wanderscheid are vying to replace Mayor Paul Briney. Two city commission seats are also contested: Jen Ruggless and Jake Holley. Each seeks to represent Ward 1 (the seat currently held by Lou Marchello); and Ward 2 is a contest between David Coffman and Laura Dever (who was appointed by the

commission in July to complete a term following the resignation of Patricia Corrigan-Ekness). Brodie Moll is unopposed in Ward 3. Those who wish to register may download a voter registration form online at app.mt.gov/ voterinfo/, or request a form by mail or in-person from the Lake County Election Office, 106 4th Ave. E., Polson, MT 59860. Late registration is open until noon Nov. 1. Voters who have moved must update their information by filling out a new registration card and submitting it to the county election office, open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Ballots must be turned in by 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2. For more information, call 406883-7268. Valley Journal

HELENA — Beginning Sunday, Oct. 24, all local calls in Montana must be dialed with the 406 area code to connect. Montana’s 406 area code currently allows seven-digit dialing to complete local calls. That will change this month due to a Federal Communications Commission order designating 988 as the new, nationwide, 3-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Some seven-digit phone numbers in Montana’s 406 area code begin with 988. To prevent misdialing the 988 Lifeline, all local calls in Montana must be dialed with the area code beginning Oct. 24. The 10-digit dialing requirement applies to all area codes that use 988 as a working prefix, including 83 area codes across 37 states. Calls that are currently considered local for billing purposes will continue to be billed as local calls. Existing seven-digit phone numbers will not change, but will require the 406 area code to connect. Three-digit dialing services, like the 911 emergency number, will continue to work as a three-digit number with no need to dial an area code. Along with manually dialed calls, all services

that use automated dialing will need to be updated to include 10-digit phone numbers, including contact lists on mobile phones. Fire alarm systems, security systems, life-saving systems, medical monitoring devices, call forward settings will need also to be updated. Users of these systems should contact their service provider to ensure their devices are ready for 10-digit dialing. The North American Numbering Plan Administrator has worked with industry providers to develop a plan for impacted area codes to transition to mandatory 10-digit dialing. The 988 number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will be available beginning July 16, 2022. Prior to that date, customers may continue to use 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) to reach the Lifeline for suicide prevention and emergency mental health counseling. The Public Service Commission works to ensure Montanans receive safe and reliable service from regulated public utilities while paying reasonable rates. The Commission regulates private investor-owned natural gas, electric, telephone, water and sewer companies, certain motor carriers, and natural gas pipeline safety and intrastate railroad safety. For more information, visit psc.mt.gov or contact the Commission at 1-800-646-6150. Follow the Commission at Twitter.com/@MT_PSC or visit Facebook.com/MontanaPSC.

schools Special needs playground completed at Cherry Valley school News from Polson School District No. 23

POLSON — Our Polson community has a new playground. Local preschool children with physical and developmental disabilities that limit their ability to access traditional playground equipment can now enjoy an inclusive playground. This “special needs” playground has just been completed at Cherry Valley Elementary School. The playground is designed for children from three to five years old and features playground equipment such as pieces designed to provide exciting sensory experiences for children who need a lot of vestibular and proprioceptive input, while other equipment is designed to support children with sensory processing disorders who might need a calming environment. Cherry Valley special education teacher Bonne Petersen expressed her appreciation for a generous community during a grand opening ceremony held Oct. 7. Having taught at Cherry Valley for nearly 18 years, “I’ve dreamt about something like this for a really long time,” Petersen said. “I’m humbled and in awe of this community … Thank you very, very much.” The new inclusive preschool playground is not only for the special needs preschool students attending Cherry Valley, but it is also available outside of school hours, evenings, weekends, and in the

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A grand opening ceremony for the new special needs playground at Cherry Valley school was held Thursday, Oct. 7. Teachers, school administrators, playground donors, parents and children attended. Above left: Winnie Hanson takes her red balloon for a tricycle ride along a path in the new playground. Above right: Cherry Valley special education teacher Bonnie Petersen thanks those attending who helped make the new playground a reality.

summer to all Mission Valley and Lake County residents as well as to visitors and tourists passing through the City of Polson. One unique feature of the playground is the poured ground cover which takes the place of customary wooden

chips so that students with wheelchairs and walkers can have access to playground equipment. Another special feature is open slides rather than enclosed plastic tubular slides that can destroy cochlear implants of children who Valley Journal

are deaf or hearing impaired. Of course, another obvious advantage to having open slides is that adults can see and have access to the children. The major playground costs included purchase of special playground equipment

pieces and the special wheelchair-friendly ground cover. Other expenses were installation of a fence, purchase of a shed for bike storage, and buying several planter boxes. Even though no Polson School District No. 23 funds were used in this project, many different grant submittals were reviewed and approved before submittal by Superintendents Rex Weltz and Tom DiGiallonardo. And, under the guidance of Tim Berg, the district’s special services director, and Bonnie Petersen, Cherry Valley teacher, $120,000 in playground funds were raised in about 15 months. Monies were received from outside sources such as MDU Resources Foundation, Gallagher Foundation, Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation, Treacy Foundation, Brondum Foundation, and Headwaters Foundation. The entire Polson community recognized the need for this inclusive playground and reacted accordingly. Major local contributors included Greater Polson Community Foundation, Glacier Bank, First Interstate Bank, SKC Tribal Council, Donna Jean Rolfson Trust, Century 21 Big Sky Real Estate, and Montana Taco Bell; further, many other local businesses and dozens of private residents gave generously. This playground is a tremendous addition to local playgrounds, and the Polson School District will continue to provide annual maintenance of this playground as well as all school district grounds. October 13, 2021 - 7

Polson School District spends nearly $5M in ESSER III funds to improve school facilities News from Polson Schools

Replacing a 1950s cast iron boiler in the Cherry Valley Elementary School was one of the many initiatives targeted by the Polson School District in an effort to improve its school facilities. The old boiler has been on the fritz for years. Polson custodial staff fixed it repeatedly, fearing the day it would become unrepairable. “It is boiler miracle that it lasted this long. It’s required multiple repair jobs and each time we weren’t sure we could revive it,” said Dan Giles, director of maintenance. The district is also replacing piping at Cherry

Valley and improving the overall air quality. The district is completing various upgrades at other school sites as well. It is swapping out four old boilers for two more efficient boilers at the Polson Middle School. Additionally, the middle school is receiving new HVAC systems and controls. For Linderman Elementary School, the district is adding multiple units to help escape air in the building to improve airflow and air quality. Polson is using some of its Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief III (ESSER III) funds to pay for the im-

provements. “School facilities have a profound impact on both teacher and student wellbeing,” said Scott Boen, Polson schools director of human resources and communication. “We hope to create a better work and learning environment for our marvelous staff members and students.” Though the district has accomplished certain necessary facility upgrades in its schools, it needs to tackle several additional critical ones. “We were glad to address some of the primary facets of school facilities such as air quality and temperature with this project, but we still have numerous

facility concerns to contend with,” said Mike Cutler, superintendent. Regarding additional critical upgrades, additional building space at each of the school sites is also needed. “We are bursting at the seams,” Boen said. “We are running out of space.” Modular classrooms are being used at Cherry Valley, Linderman and Polson High School because there isn’t enough space within the buildings for classes. According to Boen, at least seven additional classrooms are needed at Cherry Valley. Linderman school is also in need of a music room and a library.

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Cherry Valley’s 1950s cast iron boiler stands ready to be replaced.

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Boys & Girls Club opens new site at St. Ignatius school News from the Boys & Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation

ST. IGNATIUS — The Lake County Boys & Girls Club opened separate youth and teen centers on the St. Ignatius Schools campus. This new venture will expand the ability to provide meaningful programming and a safe, structured environment to the youth and teens in Mission. The club hopes to serve over 50 members daily with meaningful and safe structured environments. Their organizational mission statement is: “To in8 - October 13, 2021

spire and engage all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.” Otto Bremer Trust makes 150 grants totaling $9.5 million

Boys and Girls Club awarded $60,000 grant SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA — The Otto Bremer Trust has awarded $9,551,963 in grants as part of its most recent grantmaking cycle. “The variety of grants awarded reflects the diverse needs of communities across the region,” said Charlotte Johnson, Co-CEO and Trustee, Otto Bremer Trust. “The

recipients of these grants are committed to improving individual lives and helping communities move forward in positive and constructive ways.” Created in 1944 by Otto Bremer, the Otto Bremer Trust is one of the nation’s largest philanthropic organizations and is committed to supporting a better quality of life for residents of Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. OBT is the majority owner of Bremer Financial Corporation, a regional financial services company; manages a diversified investment portfolio; and operates Community Benefit Financial Company, a financial resources subsidiary. Since its founding, OBT has

invested more than $841 million in people, places, and opportunities in the Upper Midwest. Visit ottobremer.org. A grant was awarded to Boys & Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation in the amount of $60,000. It is to be used for general operations to ensure youth achieve academic success, develop good character and leadership, and create a healthy lifestyle in western Montana.

Mission Valley Children’s Choir to start again News from Faith Lutheran Church

RONAN — The Mission Valley Children’s Choir is starting up again

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starting Oct. 6. Students in grades 2-6 are invited to come for practices on Tuesdays from 4 to 5 p.m., beginning Tuesday, Oct. 19, at Faith Lutheran Church in Ronan. This wonderful little choir is resuming under the co-leadership of Pastor Seth Nelson and Cathy Gillhouse. The children’s choir will be preparing music for a Christmas concert in December.

Students from across the Mission Valley are invited to join as the choir resumes for the first time since the pandemic shutdown in 2020. The choir is an independent, non-profit organization that seeks to share a love of music with future generations. Further information can be found at www.flcronan. org or by emailing Pastor Seth at rev.sethnelson@ gmail.com.

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Polson man makes plea deal

Arlee man pleads guilty to criminal endangerment

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POLSON — An Arlee man admitted to his part in causing a traffic crash that injured three others. Jacob Riley Santos, 32, entered a plea of guilty at District Court in Polson on Oct. 7 to felony criminal endangerment. According to court records, on March 20, just before noon, Montana Highway Patrol Trooper T. Cade Thompson responded to a report of a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 93 in the Arlee area. There were reportedly multiple injuries and both vehicles involved in the crash were blocking traffic. At the scene Trooper Thompson observed a Ford Escort with heavy front end damage and a Toyota Rav 4 with heavy damage to the driver’s side rear quarter panel. A witness to the accident told Trooper Thompson that the Ford Escort “blew through a stop sign” failing to yield as it entered the highway hitting the northbound Toyota

Rav 4 broadside. Santos was identified as the driver of the Ford Escort. Santos allegedly admitted to drinking and using methamphetamine prior to the crash. His passenger told the trooper that Santos had been drinking since the night before and was using the back roads to get home. The Ford Escort had no license plate. Santos had a revoked or suspended driver’s license and could not provide proof of insurance or a proper registration for the Ford Escort. Prosecutor James Lapotka with the Lake County Attorney’s office says the plea agreement calls for the imposition of sentencing being deferred for six years, chemical dependency treatment and restitution to the victims. The case was heard before Judge John W. Larson of Missoula via the Zoom platform. He set a sentencing hearing for Dec. 2.

Lake County marriages/divorces for Sept. 2021 Marriages Anthony Shay Golden and Tasha Lynn Conrad Stormy Lee Bacon and Sarah Nicole Salvino Daniel Todd Larimer and Addison Rose Swanson Graeson Boyd Keisel and Rachel E. Tenison Rafe Powers Fangsrud and Jaydyn Lea Child Changel M. Griffiths and Arland Guy Welty Sarah Inez marrinan and Gregory D. Stephens Jennifer Rae Barney and Charles Henry Zeiler Carl C. Malstrom and Ameliaada M. Brooks Isaiah Lanfond Williams and Kiana Nikole Almaguer Courtney D. Zimmerer and Jacob Orrin Koenig Joanna Rose Browning and Quinn Andrew Gordon Eugene Gideon and Sheree Lynn Miller

Plea resolves most charges for armed standoff incident POLSON — A Polson man who was involved in an armed stand-off with police and caused the residents of a trailer court to evacuate their homes, has Edward entered a Hardy plea agreement that could resolve most of the criminal matters stemming from the incident. Edward Dale Hardy, 63, entered a plea of guilty at District Court in Polson on Oct. 7 to one count of felony assault with a weapon. The plea agreement calls for felony charges of kidnapping and criminal endangerment to be dismissed at sentencing.

According to court records, on July 8, Polson police responded to the Bellevue Trailer Court along U.S. Highway 93 in Polson after a woman called 911 to report her boyfriend had fired his weapon inside the residence and was refusing to let her leave. Other residents of the trailer court also reported hearing shots fired. A responding Polson police officer approached the trailer where the disturbance was reported and noticed two bullet holes. The officer retreated to his patrol unit. About that same time, the woman who first reported the shooting, was back on the phone with 911 dispatchers. She indicated that her boyfriend, later identified as Hardy, was now barricading himself inside the trailer home. She also said Hardy told her to say he had explosives inside the home. Area residents were

forced to evacuate their homes as a precaution. Police were eventually able to negotiate the woman’s release as multiple other law enforcement agencies responded to assist. Hardy was able to escape his house through a window. A Polson police officer subdued Hardy as he was attempting to enter his vehicle. Police would later find what was described in court as a pipe bomb inside Hardy’s home. Prosecutor Molly Owen with the Lake County Attorney’s office says the plea agreement calls for a joint recommendation of 20 years with the Montana State Prison with 10 years suspended. Judge John W. Larson of Missoula, who presided over the case via the Zoom platform, set sentencing for Dec. 2. Hardy remains in the Lake County jail with bail set at $100,000.

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t’s time to help working Montanans In a recent guest column, State Senator Greg Hertz (Republican, Polson) decried the Biden administration’s call to restore the federal corporate tax rate to a reasonable level, still lower than it was prior to 2017. Hertz reiterates the same tired arguments his Republican colleagues have recited for years – that tax breaks for big, out-of-state corporations will stimulate the economy and that increases in their tax rate will simply be passed on to workers and their families. History,

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however, clearly shows that “trickle down economics” simply do not work. Republicans in Washington DC pushed through the GOP tax breaks in 2017. The corporate tax rate was made permanent, while the Rep. Mark Thane HD 99 modest individual income tax cuts for working Americans will expire in 2025. Additionally, the GOP plan immediately adjusted income tax withholding to give workers the appearance of a larger paycheck, resulting in many taxpayers finding they owed taxes the following April. While Hertz implies that big,

multinational corporations are paying too much in federal taxes, dozens of the country’s wealthiest corporations paid no federal tax last year by exploiting every available loophole. Republicans would ask you to believe that corporate tax breaks will lead to higher wages for workers and an increased corporate investment in jobs and manufacturing. Neither have been proven to be true. In fact, independent analysis of the GOP tax breaks indicate that they are expanding the federal deficit by $2 trillion this decade. Ironically, Republicans in Congress are currently shirking their responsibility to raise the debt ceiling, a necessary

Fun, interactive program held at library “M history, perfect for a crisp ontana’s TreaOctober eve. After the sured Past: Ghost Towns and Gold” program, we invite you to share your own ghost is a fun, interactive program that will be held at stories or experiences you have had while visiting the library on Thursday, these intriguing places. Oct. 14. at 5:30 p.m. Join Lizzy as she Please wear socks if you guides you on this tour would like to walk on the around Monmap, and we tana’s ghost towns on are asking that you wear the National Abbi Dooley, Geographic North Lake County Public a mask since Library District we will be in Giant Map a confined of Montana. Our paranormal enthusiroom. Attendance will be ast will share some spooky limited to allow for social distancing. stories of Montana’s

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We have a new technology librarian. Sierra Ross is taking appointments and helping with walk-in technology questions or problems. She can help with all of the various apps and digital services and equipment the library offers, as well as some basic tech help for smartphones, email, Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite. She is already planning a class for November, so be sure to watch the library’s website for details. The library’s poster display of “September

move to prevent the country from defaulting on the very debt we have accrued as a result of the GOP tax breaks. According to an independent report, “An analysis of Fortune 500 companies found that just 20 percent of increased cashflow (the corporate tax cut windfall) in 2018 was spent on increasing capital expenditures or research and development. The remaining 80 percent of cashflow went to investors through buybacks, dividends, and other planning adjustments.” The 2017 GOP tax breaks simply consolidated more wealth in the hands of a few, lining the pockets of shareholders at everyone else’s expense.

The Biden administration’s Build Back Better initiative, coupled with the infrastructure bill, will stimulate the American economy. Thousands of workers will be employed to rebuild our crumbling infrastructure and expand broadband access to underserved rural communities. These dollars will roll over through our economy multiple times. Medicare will be enhanced, expanding to include dental and vision care as well as sustaining our rural hospitals. Expanded childcare credits will afford parents, primarily mothers, the opportunity to return to the workforce. Expanded educational opportunities will raise the prospects for

11, 2001: The Day that Changed the World,” will be available for viewing through the month of October. If you have not stopped in to see this moving exhibit, be sure you do. The posters are in the library foyer. Mother Goose programs are held each Monday at 9:15 a.m. in the library meeting room. These programs for babies, toddlers and their caregivers include stories, nursery rhymes and songs. Gwen Hadrits from Lake County Public Health will join us on

Oct. 25 with lots of fun activities. The library is open Mondays – Fridays from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. with 9 a.m.-10 a.m. on Wednesday and Friday reserved for those 65 and older or immunocompromised (please wear a mask during this hour) and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Curbside pickup is available for everyone during open hours. Please call us at 406-883-8225 or email us at: polsoncl@ polson.lib.mt.us with questions or to request curbside pickup.

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all Americans. Hertz and his Republican colleagues show us their priority is to cling to the failed policies of the past where a nurse pays more in taxes than a big corporation or its executives. Now, however, is the time to invest in America’s future.

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Abortion – at a crossroads P

regnancies and human explosion of shock and redlife are older than rehot reaction across the state. corded time, and so, it follows, The Bradley bill only survived are abortions. The procedures long enough to be the subject by which abortions have been of one procedural debate and conducted, howevreceived only five er, have only very votes. All RepubBob Brown licans, including recently in human former MT history been recSecretary of State myself, voted to and State Senate President keep the bill taognized in law and made safe by bled in committee. regulations. So spirited and overwhelmIn 1973, the Roe v Wade de- ing was the spontaneous opcision declared abortion a con- position, that the number of stitutional right within certain the abortion bill was confused health related restrictions, and with that of another bill, and all states have been bound to legislators even realizing the safely implement that decision obvious mistake, overwhelmfor nearly half a century. In ingly killed both. Montana, however, the legalThe specific right to privacy ization of abortion became an in the 1972 Montana Constiissue two years before the Roe tution, and the Roe interpretadecision. tion of the federal constitution The 1971 legislative session based on that implied right, was the setting for the debate suddenly transformed abortion of a subject which had been rights from the unspeakable taboo in most public forums into the status quo. The 1970’s until that time. Young freshwere thus the time when the man Representative Dorothy esoteric question of when life Bradley, introduced an aborbegins surfaced prominently tion legalization measure that in troubled discussions both immediately triggered an public and private across the

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2017 tax law adds to deficit, doesn’t grow economy

Editor, Regarding Greg Hertz’s Oct. 6 editorial, Greg, I see you’re back to writing editorials about the “progressive left” and their tax proposals. You find a source to quote that supports your opinion and then tout the benefit of the 2017 Tax

Law that President Trump signed and the “Rightwing Radical Republicans” passed while conveniently ignoring the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) testimony regarding this bill. In a Congressional hearing CBO testified the results of 2017 tax law would be “slight and short lived” and that it “will not pay for itself.” In fact, it will add $1.9 Trillion to deficits over the next 10 years. You also ignored the fact that

country. Some of those discussions occurred between me and a fellow Montana legislator, Polly Holmes of Billings. Holmes was both a spirited idealist and a deep thinker. Our topic was when life began: at the time of conception or at the time of viability? The Roe v Wade framework, based on dividing the nine-month human gestation period into “trimesters,” seemed imprecise and arbitrary to Holmes and me. The conclusion we came to was that there was an accepted consensus that life ended with the cessation of the brain function. If a “brain dead” person was legally dead, then we reasoned that a developing fetus could not be considered a life until it emitted detectable brain waves. Nothing arbitrary about that, we concluded. And so whether to have an abortion should be merely the choice of a pregnant woman prior to brain function, but subject to the protection of the laws of society afterward.

the deficit grew 17% the year the bill was passed and another 15% the year after. The idea that tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations would allow us to grow our way out of debt (one of the Republicans’ favorite myths) has proven incorrect once again. So, thanks but no thanks to following your editorial advice. Suz Rittenhouse Polson Valley Journal

We shopped our idea around to other legislators, but found no support for it. None. The sides had become locked in. The pro-choice faction was uncompromisingly behind the verdict of Roe. The prolife people were unyielding in their belief that life began exactly at the instant of conception. I didn’t realize it at the time, but I think the uncompromising nature of the abortion issue became the symbol for an age of uncompromisable issues, which sums up where we are today. If the Supreme Court abandons the national application of Roe, the whole question of abortion will be thrown back to the states, where it will be legal in some and not in others. Women wealthy enough to travel will be little affected. All others will be forced into the unregulated risks of the back alley. Regardless of their circumstances, most women dread making the abortion choice. This has been so for eons of time. They shouldn’t have to choose between making that choice a safe or dangerous one.

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Boy Scout helpers from left are: John David, Danny David, Conner Turner, Jaspin Fisher and Landin Fisher.

Scout help appreciated News from the Flathead Lake Museum

POLSON — Boy Scout Troop 1947 members and a member of Cub Scout Pack 4947 plus family and friends recently helped the Polson Flathead Lake Museum by tidying up the outside area at the Polson Flathead Lake Museum on Main Street. They also assisted board members in loading aluminum beverage cans onto a truck for delivery to the recycling center in Kalispell. The recycling project not only helps our environment but provides the museum with needed funds as well. Please donate your aluminum beverage cans in our recycling bin in the alley between the Polson Flathead Lake Museum and OH’s Body Shop on Main Street. Our thanks to the scout troops, the adults that helped and their leader, Sherri Conner David. They worked hard and were rewarded with praise, pizza and cookies.

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New Montana Report: DPHHS officials urge Montanans to get vaccinated News from the Department of Public Health and Human Services

MONTANA — The Department of Public Health and Human Services recently released a new report with Montana-specific data from the past eight months that illustrates the best tool against serious illness from COVID-19 is to get vaccinated. The report reviewed data from February to September 2021, and found that 89.5 percent of the cases, 88.6 percent of hospitalizations and 83.5 percent of the deaths were among persons not fully vaccinated, including those not yet eligible for vaccination. The report also examined a recent eight-week period from

July 11 to Sept. 4, 2021, and found that among all cases reported in persons eligible for vaccine, that Montanans who were not fully vaccinated contracted COVID-19 at a rate 4.4 times greater than fully vaccinated persons. And, the COVID-19-associated hospitalization and death rates were 5.1 and 3.3 times greater, respectively, among not fully vaccinated persons as compared with fully vaccinated persons. “The data are overwhelming. The COVID-19 vaccine offers the best protection against infection and at preventing severe illness,” said DPHHS Director Adam Meier. “Clinical trials have found that the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective at preventing severe COVID-19-related

outcomes. If you haven’t gotten vaccinated and still have questions, I encourage all eligible Montanans to consult with their healthcare provider or pharmacist.” DPHHS public health experts also noted the impact of COVID-19 disease on younger age groups. Adults aged 18-39 had the highest number of COVID-19 cases compared with other age groups among both the fully vaccinated and unvaccinated. However, adults in this age group who were not fully vaccinated experienced case rates 4.4 times higher than fully vaccinated persons in this age group. DPHHS data also show a notable age gap between vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals with severe COVID-19

related outcomes, with severe outcomes occurring at younger ages among those not fully vaccinated compared with fully vaccinated individuals. In a recent eight-week period, the median age for COVID-19 hospitalizations was 60 years for not fully vaccinated and the median age among those fully vaccinated was 75 years. COVID-19 infections among fully vaccinated persons are called “breakthrough” cases. A breakthrough COVID-19 case is defined as a COVID-19 infection ,which occurred 14 or more days after completing the primary COVID-19 vaccine series. Depending on the specific vaccine administered, completion of series could be one or two doses of vaccine. It’s important that all Mon-

tanans take the necessary precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones. “In addition to encouraging vaccination, DPHHS encourages all Montana residents and visitors to exercise personal responsibility and take precautionary measures to slow the spread of the virus, including wearing a face covering when appropriate, avoiding large crowds, staying home when not feeling well, and washing hands frequently,” said DPHHS acting State Medical Officer Dr. Maggie Cook-Shimanek. For vaccine information, Montanans are encouraged to go to: covidvaccine.mt.gov or, Montanans can text their zip code to: GETVAX (438829) for the nearest location.

Unvaccinated individuals are five times more likely to be hospitalized, three times more likely to die from COVID-19.

FWP acquires Somers Beach property for future state park Interim amenities proposed for public safety, sanitation, parking needs News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

KALISPELL — This month Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks acquired the 106-acre Somers Beach property on the northwest shore of Flathead Lake with plans to add it 12 - October 13, 2021

to Montana’s state park system. The previous owners, the Sliter family, permitted public access to the property for many years, and its designation as a state park will perpetuate public enjoyment and access into the future. Since the site is suitable for a variety of recreational offerings and amenities, such as trails, hand-launch boat access, picnic tables, and more, FWP is working on a long-term vision and development plan for

the park that will include extensive public involvement. While that comprehensive process is expected to take several months, FWP is starting with an interim plan to address immediate needs for public safety, sanitation, and parking. The proposed amenities are outlined in a draft environmental assessment that is available online at: https://fwp.mt.gov/news/ public-notices and open to public input through

Nov. 6. A public meeting is scheduled for Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. through Zoom. The meeting information will be posted online at: https://fwp.mt.gov/ aboutfwp/regions/region1. Written comments can be mailed to: Somers Beach Acquisition EA; Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks; 490 N. Meridian Road; Kalispell, MT 59901 or sent by e-mail to: Stevie Burton at Stevie.Burton@mt.gov. FWP asks the public

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to recreate responsibly at the property and follow all day-use rules – No camping or campfires; Leave No Trace; and Pack It In, Pack it Out etiquette – while also

respecting neighboring private property. The acquisition of the Somers Beach property marks an achievement many years in the making.

Local caregiver, hospitals honored by MHA News from the Montana Hospital Association

HELENA — The Montana Hospital Association is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 Montana Healthcare Awards. The Montana Healthcare Awards program is the largest and most representative award program recognizing excellence among Montana’s hospital and healthcare field. Awards recognize healthcare professionals who have offered dedicated service to their communities and organizations that have implemented successful, innovative programs to advance patient care. Local winners of the 2021 Montana Healthcare Awards are: Caregiver of the Year Award: Marion Cooper, Director, Providence St. Joseph Assisted Living (Polson). As Director of

Providence St. Joseph Assisted Living, Marion Cooper’s pre-emptive actions resulted in not only zero COVID-19 deaths but zero COVID-19 infections within the assisted living facility for 18 months. In addition, Marion spent the year finding creative ways to ensure residents were safe, supported and able to maintain social bonds. Best Place to Work: Small Hospital: St. Luke Community Healthcare, Ronan. Leadership in Quality and Patient Safety: Providence St. Joseph Medical Center (Polson) for its multi-disciplinary infection prevention plan which resulted in five years and 5 months without a case of hospital-onset C. difficile infection, the single most common pathogen responsible for healthcare-associated infections in the United

States. Quality Program of the Year (awarded by the Montana Flex/Performance Improvement Program): St. Luke Community Healthcare, Ronan. This award recognizes excellence in performance and quality improvement among Montana’s smallest rural hospitals, also known as Critical Access Hospitals. Other winners in Western Montana were: Trustee of the Year Award: Dr. William Bekemeyer, Providence Montana Community Mission Board of Directors (Missoula). Dr. Bekemeyer has served his community more than 30 years as an internal medicine, critical and pulmonary medicine physician, including more than 20 years of leadership positions at St. Patrick Hospital and the Providence Montana health system.

Innovation in Healthcare Award: Logan Health – Whitefish, for its Shared Leadership Model. The Shared Leadership model is a nurse-driven project that empowers nursing staff to manage and express their practice with the highest level of professional autonomy. The project is credited with increased job satisfaction that resulted in the hospital’s retention rate of 99.8% for 2020. “Every day, healthcare heroes give their time, talents and hard work to help heal their neighbors. At the same time, Montana hospitals are working around the clock to keep the lights on for our communities. It’s our honor to take a moment to showcase the individuals and organizations who are leading the way to make Montana stronger and healthier,” said Rich Rasmussen, Montana Hospital Association CEO.

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Ronan WWII Medal of Honor Recipient recognized News from the office of Senator Jon Tester

U.S. SENATE — Chairman Jon Tester of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee took to the Senate floor today in support of designating a state funeral in honor of the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, as well as to recognize five Montana Medal of Honor Recipients for their service and sacrifice during the war. “The Medal of Honor represents a small token of our appreciation for the spirit, determination, and gallantry of those who performed far beyond the call of duty— those of our Greatest Generation who gave everything on the battlefield,” said Tester. “This includes five brave Medal of Honor recipients from Montana who pitted bravery and heroism against great odds and showed exemplary devotion to our nation.” Tester recognized five Medal of Honor recipients from Montana; one was from Ronan. Technician Fourth Grade Laverne Parrish, U.S. Army – Ronan, Montana Laverne Parrish was born in Knox City, Missouri and raised in Pablo. In 1945, he treated all 27 causalities in his company at the cost of his own life during the fighting in Binalonan, Luzon, Philippine Islands. He was presented the Medal of Honor posthumously by President Harry S. Truman at the White House, and laid to rest in Mountain View Cemetery in Ronan.

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Week three 2021 Fall Mack Days results announced News from CSKT Natural Resources

here are six weeks remaining in the 2021 Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake that is sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. Up to $200,000 in cash and prizes is available to many of the hard-working anglers who have caught at least one or more lake trout. Catching one lake trout and entering it qualifies you for a chance in the lottery drawing that begins at $50 and goes to $2,000. “Freddy Mack,” the $10,000 tagged lake trout is still in hiding out in Flathead Lake. No one has had the good fortune to find him, yet. He seems to have taken cover out there in the deep somewhere. There are three $5,000, five $1,000, and over 9000 tagged lake trout with values from $100-$500 that have been released throughout the lake. Catching tagged lake trout the past week were: $100Sandy Lanch, Larry Ashwell of Missoula, Felix Gauci of Stevensville, Ken Rickert of

“Freddie Mack,” the $10,000 tagged lake trout is still hiding out in Flathead Lake. Thompson Falls, Roger Schiff and Gina Schiff, of Whitefish. Julie Perkins of Kalispell caught two $100 trout. Catching $200 tagged lake trout were Dan Deutchman and Dan Seman of Missoula. The lake trout anglers are led by Felix Gauci of Stevensville with a total of 572 lake trout entries. Anglers are working hard to bring in their catch. Weather has been sunny and warm with some wind but generally good fishing weather. Going out before light and coming in at dark makes for a long exhausting day. They love to fish. Second place is held by Larry Karper of Florence with 409 fish; in third place is Sam Cusker of Bigfork with 366 fish; in fourth place is Mike Benson of Lonepine with 311 fish; in fifth place is Jack Kirkland of Missoula with 292 fish; in sixth place is Richard Kreis of Huson with

289 fish; in seventh place is Scott Bombard of Missoula with 287 fish; in eighth place is Larry Ashwell of Missoula with 248 fish; in ninth place is Laurie Kreis of Huson with 211 fish; and in 10th place is John Gauci of Florence with 197 fish. Laurie Kreis is first in the Ladies with 211 fish; in second place is Julie Perkins of Kalispell with190 fish; in third place is Kim Mack of Missoula with 75fish; in fourth place is Debbie Sacchi of Thompson Falls with 49 fish, and in fifth place is Gina Schiff of Whitefish with 43 fish. The 70 and over group is led by Larry Karper with 409 fish; Jack Kirkland is second place with 292 fish; Larry Ashwell is in third place with 248 fish; John Gauci is in fourth place with 197 fish; and Paul Grove of Wyoming, Illinois, is in fifth place with 101 fish.

Brynn Blowers of Missoula turned in three fish to lead the 12 & under group and Wyatt Best of Florence is in second place with one lake trout entry. Kaden Blowers has one entry in the 13-17 group. Total catch for the event is at 6,743. The weekend catch was 1,604. Friday’s total was 559, Saturday’s was 555, and Sunday was 490. There have been no large lake trout entries over 36 inches and 20 pounds. The smallest lake trout entries are from Brad Ivanoff of Arlee with a 191mm (7.5 inches) and Scott Bombard of Missoula with a 202mm lake trout (8 inches). Friday, Oct. 1, was the first of the three “Bucket of Fish” days. Winning with his four largest lake trout under 30 inches was Jens Gran of Polson with a weight of 24.7 pounds for 10 points. In second place was Rick Skates of Big Arm with a bucket weight of 23.95 pounds for 8 points. In third place was Roger and Gina Schiff of Whitefish with 20.7 pounds for 6 points. In

fourth place was Sam Sacchi of Thompson Falls with 16.25 pounds for 4 points and in fifth place was Jack Kirkland of Missoula with a bucket weight of 15.9 pounds for two points. The second Bucket Day takes place on Saturday, Oct. 16 and the third day will take place on Nov. 7. The heaviest weight wins $200. Points are totaled at the end of the three days and overall awards are given. Weekend drawing winners are: $200 - Sam Sacchi; $100 - Jeremy Williams of Big Arm, Larry Ashwell, Richard Kreis, and Sam Cusker. There are sixty-four different lottery drawings plus other categories that give you a chance to be successful and earn awards. Entering the event is free and entries continue to be taken until the last day of the event. Go to: www. mackdays.com for information and to see the list of statistics, or call 406-270-3386. There is plenty of time left to get involved in the Mack Days fishing event. Tight lines everyone.

Reminder: recovering skulls, sheds, other natural objects prohibited in state parks News from Mt. Fish, Wildlife & Parks

KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is reminding the public that collecting antlers, horns, skulls, and other natural objects is prohibited in Montana State Parks, such as Wild Horse Island on Flathead Lake. Shed hunters are 14 - October 13, 2021

reminded to check site-specific regulations and opening dates before venturing afield. For bighorn sheep horns or skulls, on property that allows collection, the law allows a person to recover and possess the horn or horns and attached skull of a mountain sheep that died of natural causes. They are required to

present the skull/horns to FWP where they are plugged. A person may not possess mountain sheep parts if the sheep was unlawfully killed, captured, or taken, including being struck by a vehicle. Regardless, it’s never legal to collect horns, skulls, and other natural objects in state parks.

In January 2021, an individual pleaded guilty in Lake County justice court to unlawfully recovering and possessing the horns and skull of a bighorn sheep from the Wild Horse Island Unit of Flathead Lake State Park. The individual was fined $2,000 and cannot access the island for two years.

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“The bighorn sheep on Wild Horse Island are a treasured resource for everyone to enjoy. Our game wardens work hard to patrol the state park and prevent the illegal collection of horns,” FWP Warden Captain Lee Anderson said. “Game wardens Morgan Post and Chris Neu did outstanding work on

this recent investigation.” Anyone with information about crimes involving fish, wildlife or park regulations is encouraged to call FWP’s 24-hour tip line at 1-800-TIPMONT. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 for providing information that leads to a conviction.

The Glacier Symphony, Chorale celebrates 25 years News from the Glacier Symphony and Chorale

very season of the Glacier Symphony and Chorale is a singular one, but the upcoming 2021/2022 season is even more remarkable as the organization returns to live performances following a difficult 2020/2021 season of cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic and celebrates 25 years under the leadership of Maestro John Zoltek . A native of Rhode Island, John Zoltek moved from Seattle to Montana in 1996 to assume the position of Music Director and Conductor of the Glacier Symphony and Chorale. Under his guidance, the Glacier Symphony and Chorale has grown into one of the most vibrant and active symphonic organizations in the state of Montana, performing year-round with up to 24 concerts and events per season. In 2007 Maestro Zoltek presented a dream of his to the Glacier Symphony Board – to host a classical music festival. Out of that concept came Festival Amadeus, which in August celebrated its 14th successful season as the only week-long classical music festival in the region. Over the years, Zoltek has maintained an international presence with conduct-

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The Glacier Symphony and Chorale opens their 2021/2022 season Oct. 30 and 31 with the first of the MasterWorks concerts. The season includes the annual Handel’s messiah performance and the Masquerade Gala and auction among other performances.

ing engagements in Canada, Europe and South America. He has worked with notable composers Alan Hovhaness, Sofia Gubaidulina, R. Murray Schafer, Stephen Chatman and Mark Armanini. Zoltek is also quite active as a composer himself in both the classical and jazz genres, as well as performing as a jazz fusion guitarist. “We are so pleased to have the opportunity this season to recognize John’s musical vision, talent and dedication to GSC and showcase all of those things in our programming,” says Board President Mark Holston. He continues, “Throughout our 39th season audiences will be treated not only to his considerable talent as a conductor, but also as a jazz guitarist and com-

poser in both the classical and jazz genres. This is a season that should not be missed.” The season opens on Oct. 30 and 31, with the first of the MasterWorks concerts and concludes with the Spring Festival in May, a program which includes the iconic Requiem by Mozart and the massive Symphony No. 5 by Mahler. On each of the MasterWorks concerts audiences will be treated to a performance of one of Zoltek’s many exciting compositions, most notably the world-premiere of his newly-composed cello concerto, Through Tamarack and Pine, written for and performed by Robert deMaine, acclaimed principal cellist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The season also includes popular

offerings such as the annual performance of Handel’s Messiah, the family-friendly Holiday Pops concert, and the Masquerade Gala and Auction, this year featuring gifted jazz/pop singer-songwriter, Halie Loren. Planned for the spring of 2022 is a catered event called Fusion which will feature Zoltek as jazz guitarist/ composer, leading a jazz combo with strings in a program of his original and electrifying jazz fusion. Season tickets are available by calling the box office at 406-4077000. More information for each concert can be found on the website: https://glaciersymphony. org/. Mark Holston concludes, “We hope to see everyone join us for this special season and trib-

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ute to the Maestro. It is rare that a symphonic organization has the benefit of such enduring leadership and artistic vision. John has been an integral part of sharing live musical experiences in Northwest Montana, a vital part of our culture. There’s something for every music lover to explore this season, so get your season tickets now so you guarantee yourself a seat for the fun.” For more information call the Glacier Symphony and Chorale Office at 406-407-7000 or email: info@gscmusic. org

Gov. Gianforte appoints local to Invasive Species Council News from the office of Governor Gianforte

HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte announced Martin Charlo of Pablo to the Invasive Species Council. Charlo has served in a variety of capacities over the last decade for the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes. He currently serves as treasurer for the CSKT Tribal Council. Charlo’s term will run through May 31, 2025.

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Montana fully authorized to use ARPA funds News from the office of Senator Tester

U.S. SENATE — During a recent Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing, Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen confirmed to U.S. Senator Jon Tester that the state of Montana is authorized to use all currently received American Rescue Plan Act funding for critical projects like water and broadband investments. Tester also confirmed that Montana can start planning how to use the second

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Senator, there is no restriction that Montana faces in using the funds that have been allocated, or making plans to use the funds that will be made available in the second tranche...”

round of ARPA funding without additional input from the Department of Treasury, debunking concerns from state officials. Senator Tester was the only member of Montana’s Congressional delegation to vote for the ARPA. “I’ve heard some con-

Library offers tricks, treats

News from the North Lake County Public Library

POLSON — The library’s genrefication project is now complete. Do you love spy fiction, or maybe historical romance, what about paranormal sci-fi? We’ve made it easy to find the books you love with our reorganization of the adult fiction section. We have sorted our books by genre to make it easier for you to find the genres you love and to discover new authors in those genres. This change will allow us to better serve you by identifying what genres are the most popular and which ones are missing or lacking in books. We hope you enjoy the change, and please let us know if you ever disagree with a 16 - October 13, 2021

genre. Trick or Treat? We’ve got ‘em. Come see us on Friday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. in costume for trick or treating downtown. What will the library ladies dress up as this year? I guess you’ll have to drop in to see. Still buying magazines? You have access to hundreds of popular digital magazines for free through the library’s Flipster app and Montana Library2Go. New magazines have been added. Try searching for your favorites in the Libby app. Some of our favorites include: “Willow and Sage” (Fipster), “National Geographic” (Libby) and “Sunset” (Flipster), but nearly all of the popular magazines are available, and some unique ones too. Check it out.

- Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen

cerns that in Montana, some of the funds that you’ve already gotten out from Treasury to the states specifically aren’t getting out for projects – and that proposes some problems, especially with winter coming up in Montana. And we might miss opportunities to make

upgrades to broadband, or other critical investments,” said Tester. “I have heard some folks in Montana leadership, blaming this confusion on the Treasury Department, because the funding is coming in two tranches. That doesn’t make a lot of sense to me. Secretary Yellen, be-

yond the restrictions on uses of these funds provided by Congress and through Treasury’s guidance, is there anything that the Treasury department is doing which would prevent states like Montana from receiving the funds in two tranches, and using the funds that they have already received now?” “Senator, there is no restriction that Montana faces in using the funds that have been allocated, or making plans to use the funds that will be made available in the second tranche,” responded Yellen. “That

can be done now, there’s absolutely no need to wait.” Tester continued: “Do they need your approval to start planning what they might use the rest of the funds for? And to clarify: state’s with split payments, do not need Treasury’s approval to start getting the funds that they already have out the door. That’s correct? Just to make it absolutely clear.” “That’s correct, and they can plan how they intend to use the second tranche as well,” said Yellen. “They can begin doing that now.”

FWP staff wraps up aquatic invasive species survey season

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks

MONTANA — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is wrapping up another season surveying for aquatic invasive species. FWP and partner AIS early detection crews surveyed more than 300 waters around the state, collecting over 2,200 early detection samples looking for new populations of invasive mussels, snails, clams and aquatic weeds. AIS early detection crews conducted focused surveys for AIS at all fish hatcheries in the state, assessed Eurasian watermilfoil treatments in Noxon Reservoir and supported a state-wide crayfish survey project. AIS staff worked with a variety of partners on Eurasian watermilfoil eradication in Beaver Lake near Whitefish, fragrant water lily removal in Holland Lake and Asian clam eradication in Lake Elmo in Billings. New populations of several AIS were identified in the state

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this year including several snail and plant species. New Zealand mudsnails (Potamopyrgus antipodarum) were identified at three new locations including Beavertail Pond east of Clinton, Mitchell Slough adjacent to the Bitterroot River near Victor and Big Sheep Creek near Dell. This is the first time New Zealand mudsnails have been detected in Montana’s natural water bodies west of the Continental Divide. The tiny mudsnails are often transported to new locations when snails cling to plants, muddy boots or fishing gear. Invasive red-rim melania snails (Melanoides tuberculatus) were detected in the Gardner River and in a warm spring near Beaverhead Rock State Park. Melania snails were likely introduced through a dumped aquarium tank. Survey crews identified a new population of curlyleaf pondweed (Potamogeton crispus) in Big Elk Creek near Two Dot in the Musselshell River drainage this year.

Curlyleaf pondweed is an invasive aquatic plant that can grow in high densities that obstruct boating and water flow for irrigation. Surveys are still wrapping up for the year, but no evidence of invasive mussels has been found in the state so far this season. If no evidence of mussels is found In Tiber Reservoir, FWP will evaluate lifting the mandatory inspections requirements for boats exiting the lake. Final sampling results will be completed by the end of October. These new detections are a reminder to ensure boats, trailers, fishing gear, waders and clothing are always clean and free of mud, plants and vegetation; all water is drained; and boats and gear are thoroughly dry before entering another waterbody. Aquarium pet owners should never dispose of aquarium water, plants or animals into natural waterways. The public can report sightings of aquatic invasive species to FWP at: CleanDrainDryMT.com or call 406-444-2440.

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POLSON — The Marine Corps League Hellroaring Detachment #1041 meets on the second Wednesday of each month, (except in December), at 7 p.m. at the Polson VFW, 423 Main Street.

Fall Bazaar returns at United Methodist POLSON — The United Methodist Women will hold their Annual Fall Bazaar on Friday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 301 Sixteenth Ave. E. The bazaar includes homemade crafts. A lunch of turkey salad sandwich and famous apple dumpling with ice cream dessert will be available for purchase and for take-out from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit local and churchwide mission outreach. Contact Dee Walker at 406-883-0099, for more information.

Thursday, Oct. 14 Hear ghost stories at the library POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library and Lizzy will be your guide on this tour around Montana’s Ghost Towns on the National Geographic Giant Map of Montana on Thursday, Oct. 14, from 5:30–6:30 p.m. Our paranormal enthusiast will share some spooky stories of Montana’s history, perfect for an October eve. After the presentation we will share ghost stories or experiences people have had while visiting these intriguing places. Attendance will be limited so be sure to come early. Please wear a mask and socks so you can join in the fun and walk all over Montana.

Friday, Oct. 15 ‘America’s Sweethearts’ sing three-part harmony in Polson POLSON — On Friday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. at Polson High School, America’s Sweethearts, a female harmony group,

Music played at Lodge at Lake Mary Ronan

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will sing Big-Band to Broadway tunes. Visit: missionvalleylive.com, for more information. Tickets are $15 for adults, children ages 13-18 are free and children under 12 are free but must be accompanied by a ticked adults.

Families invited to Kids Fishing Event

KALISPELL — The Flathead County Sheriff ’s Posse and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are hosting a family fishing event at Shady Lane Pond in Evergreen on the afternoon of Oct. 15. The event is free, and families are encouraged to participate. Fishing gear

will be available as loaners and food will be served from 3-5:30 p.m. at the Sheriff ’s Posse building at 155 Shady Lane. Located east of Kalispell, Shady Lane Pond area encompasses 120 acres on both sides of the Flathead River. Shady Lane Pond is a family fishing pond that is regularly stocked with

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PROCTOR — The Lodge at Lake Mary Ronan, 52012 Lake Mary Ronan Road, will have live music with David Caselli and Ben Weissgaff at 6 p.m. David will be on drums and Ben will be on guitar playing soft rock and top hits.

Thursday, Oct. 21 SPLASH in Polson POLSON — Come join the business community at SPLASH (Support Late Afternoon Social Hour). The sponsor of this event is St. Luke

Community Clinic-South Shore, 104 Rufus Lane. The event takes place on Thursday, Oct. 21, from 5-7 p.m. The cost is $2. Call Whitney at 406-5285262.

Friday, Oct. 22 Will Oliver provides music at The Lodge PROCTOR — The Lodge at Lake Mary Ronan, 52012 Lake Mary Ronan Road, will have the very talented Will Peterson providing entertainment at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 26 New day, takeout only decided for annual Harvest Dinner POLSON — The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will hold its 51st annual Harvest Dinner on a new day of the week, Tuesday, Oct. 26, for takeout only. Meal consists of Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes/gravy, green beans, coleslaw, a roll and pumpkin pie. Orders may be called in ahead at 406-883-5864 and picked up between 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26. Dinner is $10 each. Homemade Lefse will be available for sale as well. It is the desire of Good Shepherd to keep prices reasonable because this dinner is a mission/outreach of our community and donations are always welcome. Dinner proceeds will benefit Polson City and Rural Fire Departments. October 13, 2021 - 17

WEEKLY HOROSCOPE

By: Magi Helena for the Week of October 10, 2021 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your networking efforts can result in golden opportunities during the week ahead. You may feel pressured to spend money or adapt to new technologies. Friends and reliable advisers may help you make wise decisions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your ability to communicate with loved ones may improve as this week unfolds. Other people might be glad to hear your advice due to your charitable attitudes. This is probably a good week to use your influence to ask for favors.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your efforts to make your dreams a reality could confuse family members. To avoid scattering your energies like confetti, wait until the middle of the week, when you possibly have better judgment, to make major decisions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Clear planning may help you to direct your energies in the right direction in the week to come. An issue about joint finances or possessions may be confusing. All the wrinkles should be able to be ironed out.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Let your friendliness shine brightly. If you prove yourself to be an eager participant in interactive activities, you could impress even the most rational thinkers. Make realistic family decisions in the week ahead.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the week ahead strive to achieve a balance between doing what is right and doing whatever is necessary to succeed. Your material ambitions could be put on hold when you see an opportunity to be helpful.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): This can be an excellent week to make promises and commitments because other people should want to cooperate. Your judgment and astute observations might help you make a favorable impression on others.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may enjoy having your possessions in the week to come, but you are also likely willing to share your material blessings. This is a great week to make a favorable impression on new friends or to participate in group activities.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your initiative and enthusiasm can give you an advantage. In a few days your good judgment should be obvious. When you see an opportunity to improve your situation in the week ahead you may want to accept it. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): This is a great week to concentrate on forming enduring relationships and improving existing alliances. It might be easier than usual to discuss joint plans or to easily execute them without rocking the boat. ©2021 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Concentrate on achieving clarity by taking time to tune in in the week to come. You may bump into people who may seem unpredictable or controlling but can probably find common ground and arrive at a satisfactory compromise. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may be at your best in the upcoming week when you can interact with friends and are welcomed as a member of a group. Your people skills can be in top form but an attempt at a new romance could fall short of the mark.

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Polson volleyball remains undefeated in conference with win over Maidens Story and photos by Rob Zolman / Valley Journal

POLSON — In a battle of potential postseason tournament opponents — and possibly two of the best teams in the Northwestern A conference — the Ronan Maidens found themselves Saturday afternoon on the short end with the hosting 20 - October 13, 2021

Polson Lady Pirates for their second loss of the season. It couldn’t have been much closer, with the Lady Pirates taking the first sets before the Maidens roared back in the second set to tie things up, 1-1. The Lady Pirates handily took the third set but barely eked out a fourth set win for the 25-13,

19-25, 25-18, 25-23 dramatic victory. “I thought my team came ready to play today,” said Lady Pirate head coach Lizzy Cox. “We had the week to prepare our game plan against the Maidens and I thought my girls were steady and executed well.” Lady Pirate Camilla Foresti held nothing

back as she thundered home 14 kills and Liz Tolley blasted out 12 more. Gracie Simonich orchestrated the Polson attack with 22 assists, added three kills of her own and helped defensively with four digs. Foresti paced Polson with 13 digs, while Julia Barnard added 11 digs and Avery Starr posted

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a team-high 23 assists. “We are so grateful for the fans that came out and supported Polson volleyball,” said coach Cox. “They bring so much energy and excitement into the gym.” Reina Cordova led the charge for the Maidens with a big-time effort. Cordova finished with 10 kills and 16 digs, while Leina Ulutoa

added 19 assists and floored one ace. Olivia Clairmont posted four kills and four blocks. “I’m happy with the effort the girls gave tonight,” said Maiden head coach Lacey Phelan. “It is encouraging to see us improve from the last game, but it still stings to lose to a team twice, especially a rival like Polson.”

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the hosting Hamilton Broncs. With the loss, Ronan moves to 0-6 on the season and will look to pick up their first win of the year when they host the 1-6 Corvallis Blue Devils on Friday evening.

Jarrett Wilson tossed five touchdown passes and rushed for another as the Polson Pirates routed the visiting Havre Blue Ponies 42-14 on Friday night. Wilson was 15-of-18 passing for 301 yards, including an 80-yard TD pass to Colton Graham. Wilson also rushed for 99 yards on three carries. Graham and Xavier Fisher each hauled in two touchdown receptions, while Robert Perez added one.

The Charlo Vikings nearly pulled off an upset win on the road Friday night but lost to the undefeated Flint Creek Titans who slipped past the Vikings in overtime by a score of 38-36.

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The Ronan Chiefs on Friday fell 55-0 to

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cord of 4-2 on the season with a 56-6 conference win over the visiting Darby Tigers. Bulldog quarterback Kellen McClure threw three touchdowns on the day while both Bulldog running backs Charley Adams and Canyon Sargent each rushed for two touchdowns apiece.

Arlee Warriors

On the road Friday night, the Arlee Warriors fell 61-24 to the undefeated Thompson Falls Blue Hawks.

The Mission Bulldogs moved to an overall re-

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Polson Pirates and Lady Pirates

The visiting Whitefish Bulldogs shutout the Polson Pirates 6-0 on Tuesday, Oct. 5. Pirate goalie Kaden Nelson had 13 saves. On Thursday, the Pirates wrapped up their regular season on the road with a 7-0 loss to the Columbia Falls Wildcats. Lady Pirate Tia Mercer and Sophia Moderie both found the back of the net Tuesday evening in a 10-2 home loss to the Whitefish Lady Bulldogs. On Thursday, the Lady Pirates closed out the season with an 8-1 loss to the hosting Columbia Falls Wildkats.

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Cross Country Polson Pirates and Lady Pirates

The Polson Lady Pirates cross country team blazed their way to the top of the girls’ team standings, while the Pirates finished second in the boys’ team standings during the Libby Wilderness Run held at the Libby Cross Country Ski Club on Saturday. The Lady Pirates led the field with five top-10 finishes. Ashtyn Wagner crossed the finish line first with a time of 20:12.198 followed by Adison Carlson in second with a time of 20:52.55 and

Halle Heninger with a time of 20:52.804 for third place. Also for the Lady Pirates Maddilyn Huffine (22:15.942) placed fifth and Isabel Seeley (23:26.955) placed 10th. Ryan Dupuis led the Pirates with a third-place time of 17:12.036 and Drifter Skillicorn was two spots behind at fifth with a time of 17:27.420. Noah Roberts (10th, 18:20.89) and Kai McDonald (11th, 18:44.53) rounded out the top 15 boy finishers for the Pirates.

gural Charlo Invitational on Tuesday, Oct. 5. With a time of 16:02.28, Bulldog Zoran LaFrombois finished first followed by teammate Robbie Nuila in second with a time of 16:25.55. Also for the Bulldogs, Thomas Nuila (16:32.47) placed fourth and Harlon Leishman (18:28.49) finished seventh. Lady Bulldog Kooper Page placed third with a time of 22:35.08, while Kason Page (26:00.76) placed seventh.

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Saisha Northpiegan placed fourth with a time of 25:19.08 followed by Princess Bolen (25:21.09) in fifth and McKirah Fisher (26:19.07) in forth

The Mission Bulldogs cross country team took home the top boys’ team honors during the inau-

bowling

Arlee Warriors and Scarlets

leading the Arlee Scarlets to a first-place team finish during the Charlo Invite on Tuesday, Oct. 5. Drew Knoll paced the Arlee Warriors with a ninth-place time of 19:41.90.

Charlo Vikings and Lady Vikings

On Tuesday, Oct. 5, Charlo Lady Viking Guinevere Contreras placed second with a time of 21:55.97 at the Charlo Invitational held at Charlo High School. Lady Viking KeAnna Koenig (26:52.62) placed ninth to round out the top 10 girl finishes, while Hayden Smith was the top boy finisher for the Vikings in eighth place with a time of 19:10.18.

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Two Eagle River Eagles and Lady Eagles

Lady Eagle Janelle Afterbuffalo (25:28.86) placed sixth and Eagle Malacye Piapot (20:00.76) finished tenth as the top Two Eagle River finishers on Tuesday, Oct. 5, during the Charlo Invite.

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Charlo Lady Vikings

On the road Friday, the Lady Vikings defeated the Class B Missoula Loyola Breakers 3-2 (2325, 25-15, 20-25, 25-23, 15-8) in a non-conference volleyball match-up. On Saturday, the Lady Vikings notched another “W” in the score column with a straight three set 25-18, 25-12, 25-14 con-

ference win over hosting Alberton-Superior Lady Mountain Cats.

Mission Lady Bulldogs

In a home conference match up against the Eureka Lady Lions on Monday, Oct. 4, the Mission Lady Bulldogs fell 3-1 (26-24, 16-25, 7-25, 12-25). On Saturday, the Lady Bulldogs picked up a 3-1 (20-25, 25-19, 25-15, 25-22) road win over the Troy Lady Trojans.

Arlee Scarlets

On Thursday, the Arlee Scarlets fell 3-1 to the hosting Anaconda Lady Copperheads in Class B volleyball conference action.

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Inaugural ‘Ronan Hall of Fame’ members announced News from School District No. 30 Ronan Community Hall of Fame Committee

RONAN — School District No. 30/Ronan Community Hall of Fame Committee is pleased and honored to announce the inaugural class for induction into the “Ronan Hall of Fame.” The Committee considered many worthy candidates before choosing the seven individuals and two teams making up the first class. Short bios of the selections are included below. A community Induction Celebration will be held Friday, Feb. 4, 2022 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Ronan Community Center. The public is invited to take part in celebration activities. A short recognition ceremony will take place during the Ronan/Polson basketball games later that day in the Ronan Event Center. “Distinguished Alumni” Category - Laverne Parrish Technician Fourth Grade Laverne Parish of Pablo was awarded the Congressional

Medal of Honor on Thursday evening, Aug. 2, 1945 in the Ronan City Park. The Congressional Medal of Honor is the highest award the nation can bestow upon its heroes. Sergeant Parrish was medical aid man with Army Company C during fighting in Luzon, Philippines on Jan. 18 and 24 of 1945. On the 18th, he observed two wounded men under enemy fire and immediately went to their rescue. On the 24th, while under heavy fire he carried five men to safety and treated nearly all of the 37 casualties suffered by his company before being mortally wounded himself. Mr. Parrish was born in Knox City, Missouri in 1919 and moved to Montana with his parents in 1934. He entered the Service in 1941 following graduation from Ronan High School in 1937. “Distinguished Athlete or Coach” Category Marvin Camel Marvin Camel became boxing’s first Native American

world champion in 1980 when he defeated Mate Parlov in Las Vegas for the World Boxing Council Cruiserweight Belt. In 1983 Camel added the International Boxing Federation’s Cruiserweight Title. Camel is the only world boxing champion to come out of the state of Montana. When he retired from professional boxing in 1990, Camel had compiled a 45-13-5 record. He also fought as an amateur, and in 1971 defeated eventual Olympic Gold Medalist Sugar Ray Seales in 1971.The seventh of 14 children, Marvin graduated from Ronan in 1970.Camel also excelled in football, basketball and track for the Chiefs, once scoring 34 points in a varsity basketball game. Jim Darlington A farm boy from the Round Butte community west of Ronan, Darlington received more postseason athletic honors than any other RHS athlete. From 1973-1976 he notched four state championships in three different weight

classes in wrestling, winning his first title as a 145 pounder and finishing his junior and senior seasons as champion in the 185-pound class. He was the second Montana wrestler to accomplish this feat. He was named a High School All-American in wrestling his senior year. A member of the RHS State Champion football team in 1976, Darlington was named to the All-state teams on offense and defense. During his senior track season Darlington set a new state record of 57’ 1” in the shot put and still holds the Ronan record. Darlington attended the University of Oklahoma on a wrestling scholarship and in 1979 was the Big Eight Champion at 177 lbs. his sophomore season. Injuries ended his collegiate wrestling career, but he did receive a degree from the University. Jana (Smith) Streitz Jana Smith graduated from Ronan in 1998 following a stellar three-sport career as a Maiden. An All-State selection

in three sports, Smith was also an Academic All-Stater 11 times. She holds the Ronan career basketball scoring record with 1,289 points and the single game scoring mark with 37 points. In 1999, Smith was selected to participate in the Montana/Wyoming Basketball All-Star Game and the ABC All-Star Volleyball Classic. A high jumper in track, Smith still shares the school’s high jump record. Following graduation, Smith played collegiately at Northern Montana College and Montana State University. While at MSU she earned Big Sky Conference “All Academic Team” recognition in 2003 and 2004, and was named the Lady Bobcats’ “Best Defensive Player” in 2003. David Edington David Edington began his teaching and coaching career in Ronan in the fall of 1968 and that winter became the first head coach of boys’ wrestling at Ronan. During the 20 years see page 24

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tling at Ronan. During the 20 years he headed the program his teams produced 59 individual champions and eight team championships. His teams won 225 dual meets which ranks seventh all-time in the Montana High School Association’s record book. He was selected as the Montana Coaches’ Association Coach of the Year seven times. Additional honors for Edington include induction into the AAU National Wrestling Hall of Fame and the Montana Indian Hall of Fame. Edington contributed to our country’s Olympic wrestling efforts in 1976 as a member of wrestling coaching staff and in 1984 as a member of the administrative hosting staff. While in high school in Saratoga, Wyoming, Edington was a four-time state champion and a member of the school’s first state wrestling championship. “Distinguished Team” Category 1976 State Championship Wrestling Team Team members: Ron Gleason, Jim Anderson, Rick Clary, Mike Jore, Roger Jore, Randy Hakes, Dick Jungers, Dan Wadsworth, Randy Cote, Jim McCready, Jim Darlington and Pat Meagher. Coaches: David Edington and Chris Tyree. Managers: Dan Miller, Margaret McCready. Ronan wrestling dominated Class A in 1976 despite the high school having one of the smallest enrollments in the Class. In addition to a perfect 9-0 record in dual meets, the Chiefs took home 24 - October 13, 2021

first place trophies from the Laurel Invitational Meet, the Tri-State Tournament and the Ronan Invitational. At the Divisional Tournament, Ronan advanced all 12 wrestlers to the State Meet and had eight Divisional champions. At State, the Chiefs amassed 133 points doubling the score of second place Choteau with 66.5 points. Two members of the team, Roger Jore and Jim Darlington, were named High School All-Americans. 1960 State Championship Boys’ Basketball Team Team members: Kent Dresen, Nels Jensen, Roger Cheff, Homer Courville, Ron Richwine, Don Hall, Duane Martin, Harold Fullerton, Leonard Schacher, Gary Bocksnick, John Lindburg, Jim Hurt. Head Coach Art Previs, Assistant Coaches Gene Boyles; manager Nick Nielson. A 60-37 demolishing of Fort Benton in the State Boys’ Basketball title game in Cut Bank in March of 1960 put the cap on a 24 win and three loss season for the Chiefs. The Ronan squad was coached by Art Previs, who was in his fifth and final year at Ronan. After finishing third in the regular season, the Chiefs defeated Colum-

bia Falls, Thompson Falls, and Libby in the divisional tournament. The divisional championship game in Kalispell was viewed by 3,300 fans and the Daily Interlake described the game as, “the most exciting final game ever played in the Northwestern B tournament.” Ronan prevailed 76-69 and used only five players in the contest. The Chiefs knocked off Forsyth and Havre Central on their way to the championship. Carloads of Ronan fans, as well as those who chartered a plane, flocked to Cut Bank for the contest. The Daily Interlake reported that the crowd of almost 5,000 fans who witnessed the final game was the largest ever to watch a game in a Montana high school gymnasium. Seniors Harold Fullerton, Jim Hurt, and Leonard Schacher were selected to the State All-tournament team. The championship remains the only one in Ronan boys’ basketball history. “Distinguished Community Member” Category Dorothy and Keith Lundvall Born in Massachusetts, Dorothy came to Ronan in the 1950’s and the family bought a farm in the Valley Journal

Round Butte area before eventually moving to the city. Mrs. Lundvall worked many years for the Ronan School District as lunchroom cook, ticket taker, and as a teacher’s aide in the Special Education Program. As the mother of a special needs child, she became quite active in Special Olympics, helping with events and fundraisers. A talented writer, she wrote news articles for the Ronan Pioneer and Mission Valley News and often submitted poetry to be published. The summer baseball program was of particular interest to Dorothy and the Lundvall family donated land to be developed into ballfields next to the Lake County Fairgrounds. Dorothy passed away in 2013 at age 92. Keith was the son of Dorothy and Godfrey “Bud” Lundvall, the youngest of seven children. Born with Down’s Syndrome, his parents were encouraged to place him in an institution, but the family determined to rear him. Keith loved Ronan sports and bled orange and black. He was a fixture at all sporting events cheering on the Chiefs and Maidens. During the summer he lived at the ball fields and as youngster he enjoyed chasing after foul balls. In his honor, the north diamond in Ronan was named “Keith Lundvall Field.” Keith graduated from Ronan High School in 1978. Following high school he served on the Board of Directors of Mission Mountain Enterprises and worked part time at the “Twice But Nice” thrift store. Keith passed away in 2014 at age 54.

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Future Fisheries Improvement Program grant deadline nears News from Montana Fish, Wildife & Parks

MISSOULA — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reminds landowners, watershed groups and others that this winter’s deadline to apply for Future Fisheries Improvement Program grants is Nov. 15. The goal of FWP’s Future Fisheries Program is to restore rivers, streams and lakes to improve Montana’s wild fish habitat. Entities can receive funding for qualifying projects that benefit Montana’s wild fish. Each project is assessed by an independent review panel and final funding decisions are made by the Fish and Wildlife Commission. To learn more about the Future Fisheries Improvement Program, and to download the grant application form, go to the FFIP website at: https://fwp.mt.gov/ffip, email: FWPFFIP@mt.gov or call the program manager at 406-4442432. Completed Future Fisheries Improvement Program applications must be received on or before 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 15 and should be sent electronically to: FWPFFIP@mt.gov. Paper applications can be sent to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Fisheries Habitat Bureau, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701.

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POLSON — First American Title Company, 210 Second Street, E, is collected new, donated socks through the month of October. The company says donating socks as a small act of kindness can make a big difference and make the world more awesome.

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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 takeout meal requests for $5 per serving. Menu for the coming week is: — Saturday, Oct. 16: breakfast 9-11 a.m. — Monday, Oct. 18: dinner - chicken enchiladas, rice, salad, dessert — Thursday, Oct. 21: dinner - pork chops, mashed potatoes, fruit, rolls, dessert We are hosting breakfast on the third Saturday of every month from 9-11 a.m. The next breakfast will take place on Oct. 16. Bring the family and enjoy a meal with friends and neighbors. The Dixon Senior Center hosts pinochle games every fourth Monday of each month from 7-9 p.m. The next game is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 25. Feel welcome to place an order for a meal in advance by calling 406-2463310. All ages are always welcome.

POLSON — The Polson Senior Citizens Center is located at 504 Third Ave. E. Contact us at 406-883- 4735 or come in and pick up our October activities and menu calendars. Flu shots will be available at the center on Thursday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m.-noon. A Hearing Aid Clinic will also be held on the same date and time. Bailey Insurance representatives will be at the center on Monday, Oct. 18, and Monday, Nov. 8, from 1-3 p.m. to provide information on Medicare insurance needs. On Tuesday, Oct. 19, the veterans’ representative will be at the center from 10 a.m.-noon. The Polson Senior Center is in need of a kitchen assistant and volunteers are always needed at the center. We also need drivers to deliver meals to shut-ins. Activities at the center are: — Mondays, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: exercise class — Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m.: bridge — Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m.: mahjong — Thursdays, 12:30 p.m.: pinochle — Fridays, 7 p.m.: bingo If you are interested

in a game or a hobby and wish to have others join you, space is available at the center. Menu for lunch at the center: — Wednesday, Oct. 13: chicken a-la-King, biscuit, peas, green salad, angel food cake — Thursday, Oct. 14: sausage and hash brown bake, mixed veggies, fresh fruit, chocolate pudding — Friday, Oct. 15: porcupine meatballs, whipped potatoes, creamed corn, pear salad, cookie — Monday , Oct 18: chili, corn bread, cottage cheese with fruit, fruit cocktail salad — Tuesday, Oct 19: Swiss steak, rice, beets, three bean salad, brownie — Wednesday, Oct 20: beef stroganoff, noodles, peas, cherry/pretzel salad, lemon bars You can stop in to eat or get lunch to go. In some cases you can have lunch delivered to your home. Call ahead about having this service. Meals are only $5. They are nutritionally balanced and always include dessert. If you are over 49 years young and still read newspapers, memberships are available for $15 for the year. If you know somebody that only reads electronic media, tell them about us and the services we provide.

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obituaries Deborah Johnson ST. IGNATIUS — Deborah Ann Johnson (Debbie), 60, of Missoula, passed away on Aug. 24, 2021, in the comfort of her home. Debbie Deborah was born Johnson in Ronan on June 30, 1961. She was a beautiful addition to the family of Bob-

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St. Ignatius By Irene Pritsak for the Valley Journal

ST. IGNATIUS — Once again, we would like to thank our dedicated volunteers and donors for making our yard sale and bake sale so successful. We will have another bake sale along with a craft sale right before the winter holidays, so stay tuned. On our menu for the week: — Friday, Oct. 15: lunch - tuna casserole, veggies, fruit and banana zucchini muffins — Tuesday, Oct. 19: lunch - beef lasagna, salad, rolls, fruit, dessert — Wednesday, Oct. 20: dinner - roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, veggies, fruit, dessert Have a great week.

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bie and Joe Johnson (parents) and Curtis (brother). Her family moved to Missoula in 1961, where she grew up a Montana girl - born and raised. Proud of her local roots, she was a graduate of Sentinel High School’s class of 1979. Debbie enjoyed working in the customer service industry. Her work career included retail, convenience stores, and personal caretaker. In her personal life, she was an avid Montana Grizzly football fan and was looking forward to this year’s season. She was passionate about NASCAR. She spent many cherished hours with her father watching the races. She was devoted to family and friends. Her phone calls could last for hours. She dedicated time to her hobby of capturing memories of family and friends in her amazing scrapbook. Debbie was always willing to help family, friends, and even strangers in need. She was just a phone call away. She had friends everywhere and always stayed in touch. Debbie was preceded in death by her father, Joe A. Johnson and some wellloved, four-legged devoted pets. She is survived by her mother, Bobbie; her brother, Curtis (Rose); her aunt, Sharon Hill; her nephews, Joshua and Cody; her nieces, Becky, Ellie and Jessie; and her great-nephew and great-niece, cousins, family,

and friends. Services were held on Friday, Oct. 8, at the St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery.

Evelyn McConn RONAN — Evelyn Louise McConn (Conrad) passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 6, 2021, five weeks short of her 101st birthday. Evelyn was born in West Farmington, Ohio, on Oct. 13, 1920, to Orval Conrad and Katie Pierce. She was the youngest of five siblings, Lyle, Delta, Alton and Alta. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings; her beloved husband, Glenn McConn; and her daughter, Linda McConn. Her lovely, sweet spirit and kind ways are missed by family and friends. Rest in peace, sweet lady.

Georgia Michel CHARLO — Georgia “Beanie” was a heavenly-gifted, worldly, talented angel. Beanie was born May 11, 1957, in Hanford, California, to John and Maxine Machado. She passed peacefully on Oct. 3, 2021, at St. Luke’s Community HosGeorgia Michel pital in Ronan. Her family relocated several times during childhood, making it second nature to make

new friends and acquaintances. She attended Hanford High School. She worked several jobs during her young adulthood and found her calling as a cook, starting at the 44 Cafe in 1997 when she moved to St. Ignatius. From there she went to Mountain View Care Center in Ronan. She spent her last three years serving as a cook at the Charlo Senior Center. She loved her service to elder community members, calling it her ministry. A confirmed Catholic, she was active in youth ministry and the Cursillo movement. Beanie was also a licensed nail technician in the State of California. She met her husband, Gilbert Ray Michel, and moved Montana in July of 1997. They wed twice: married March 29, 1999 in Lake County and joined in the sacrament on May 30, 2007, at the St. Ignatius Catholic Mission. Georgia is preceded in death by her father, mother and younger brother, David Machado. Georgia is survived by her husband, Gilbert; her only son, Tommy (Rebecca) Stephens; and her daughter in-law, Jennifer Cozzi; her brother, John (Nora) Machado; her sisters, Cindy, Marcia (Dave) Allen and Kimberly; granddaughters, Sasha, Mishaelynn, and Sierra Stephens, Taryn and Brenda Michel; nephews, Dustin, Tanner, Pace, and Sammy, and her long-time

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friend and cooking buddy, Deb Nelson. She is dearly missed by all. Services have been held.

Gladys Disney HOT SPRINGS — Former Missoula and Polson resident, 99-year-old Gladys Marie McDonald Disney “Glady,” passed away on Sunday, Oct. 3, at the Hot Springs Health and Rehab Center. Gladys was the oldest living member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. Glady had to give up independent living several years ago due to health issues and Gladys Disney lived in an assisted living center in Missoula for one year and then a Ronan supportive living center for two years. For the last year of her life, she lived in the Hot Springs Health and Rehab Center. The family wishes to express our gratitude for the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes Elderly Service and

Tribal Health Department whose services and support enabled Gladys to live independently as long as she was able. She was a fiercely independent woman. Gladys was born and raised on the Flathead Reservation. She was one of 13 children born to Lydia (Ludington) and John McDonald. Glady attended school in Dixon until she was 14 years old, then attended Flandreau Indian Boarding School in South Dakota. Following graduation, she went to Minneapolis to work and eventually moved to Seattle to work in the shipyards during World War II. It was there where she met her first husband, Larry Lynde, Sr., a career Navy non-commissioned officer. They lived the typical Navy life, moving many times. The couple had two children, Larry Lynde, Jr., and Kim Marie. They eventually divorced, and Gladys with Larry Jr. and Kim in tow, moved back to the reservation and eventually to Missoula, where she worked in a variety of restaurants until returning to the Flathead

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Reservation in the mid1980s. She lived in Polson with her husband, Don Disney. Gladys continued to work in a variety of restaurants, Tribal Elderly Services and Early Childhood Services until retiring at 85 years of age. Gladys enjoyed being in the company of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and in the waning years of life, her great-great grandchildren. In Polson her great-grandchildren, Jasmine and Robert James (aka RJ), would visit her daily after school and in the summer. They all had a special bond to each other. Gladys is survived by her daughter, Kim (Bernie) Azure; granddaughter, LaNada Delores Azure-Hamann; great-grandson, Ben Azure-DeFrance; greatgreat grandson, Kellan; great-grand daughter, Aurora Aggie-Jo Azure; great great-granddaughters, Evelyn Skye and Esme Vera Moon; great-granddaughter, Jasmine Hamann; and great-grandson, Robert James (RJ) Hamann; granddaughter, Casey Michel ( Jason Pierre) Azure; great-granddaughter, Natasha LaNada McLeod; great great-grandsons, Carter Jason and Anthony James; great-grandson, Jace Scott Bear Pierre; and grandsons, Mitchel Joe-Bear Azure and Augustus Skye Azure. She also leaves behind her brother, Wyman (Thelma)

McDonald, and numerous nieces, nephews and numerous other relatives. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Larry Lynde, Jr.; and her husbands, Larry Lynde Sr., and Don Disney; and siblings, Lona Olson, Evelyn McDonald, Mabel Felsman, Alma Branson, Mary Lou Howlett, Betty McDonald Lester, Jack McDonald, Donald “Boots” McDonald, Dan McDonald, Tom “Satch” McDonald, and two siblings who died in infancy. Services have been held.

Josephine Therriault RONAN — Josephine Therriault, 97, passed away Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, at St. Luke Extended Care in Ronan. Josephine was born May 2, 1924, Josephine in Burmis, Therriault Alberta, Canada. She was the eighth of nine children born to Polish immigrants, Michael and Anna Michalsky. After recovering from polio at age 5, she attended schools in Burmis and Blairmore. She attended teachers’ college in Edmonton, Alberta, and then taught at a country school near Pincher Creek, Alberta. While teaching, she boarded with Albert and Dora Therriault and met Eli Therriault when he came to visit his brother. She and Eli were married July 29, 1949, in Pincher

Creek. After they were married, they lived in Big Delta, Alaska, until 1955, when they moved to Charlo, Montana. Josephine was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Mission View Garden Club, and was a volunteer at St. Luke Extended Care for several years. She liked to sew, crochet, and knit. In later years she learned how to make rosaries and has made many rosaries for family and friends as well as sending many away to various missions. She also knitted many baby hats for newborns at St. Luke Hospital. She was a substitute teacher at the Charlo School and was also the bookkeeper for the Charlo Water District for many years. Josephine was preceded in death by her husband, Eli, in 1983; her parents, Michael and Anna; three brothers, and five sisters. She is survived by four children: Bernice (Al) Hawkaluk of Charlo, Alvin (Margaret) of Philispburg, Larry (Mary) of Guernsey, Wyoming, and Annette (Scott) Elverud of Chester. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandsons; one sister-in-law; and several nieces and nephews. Services have been held. Memorials can be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or the American Cancer Society. Messages of condolences may be shared with the family online at: www.shriderthompson. com. Arrangements are under the care of Shrid-

er-Thompson Funeral Home.

Michael Scott Weaver RAVALLI — Michael Scott Weaver, 65, passed away Oct. 1 in Missoula. Arrangements are pending with Foster Funeral Home & Crematory of St. Ignatius.

Patricia S. Krantz ST. IGNATIUS — Patricia S. Krantz, 68, passed away in Missoula at the Village. A funeral will be held on Saturday, Oct. 16, at 10:30 a.m. in the Mission Valley Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Krantz Cemetery.

Warren Harding POLSON — Warren Greg Harding (Greg), 69, of Polson, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, at his home surroundWarren ed by his Harding loving family. He was born on Nov. 7, 1951, in Billings, the son of Warren G. and Ethel Marie (Israel) Harding. He moved to Polson with his parents at a young age and attended Polson schools graduating in 1970. He then attended Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, Idaho, for a time. He married Kim Reimer on June 29, 1975, in Whitefish, and they lived in Anchorage,

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Alaska, for two years, after which, they moved to Pablo and later to Ronan in 1983. Greg owned Mission Valley Concrete and Harding Redi Mix. He was a man of great character who operated his businesses with honesty and integrity. Raising cattle was, also, an important and enjoyable part of his life. He enjoyed big game hunting, riding horses in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, playing pinochle and cribbage, but the joy of his life was his family, to whom he was deeply devoted. Greg was a faithful active member of the Pablo Church of the Nazarene and was a proud supporter of the Ronan High School Booster Club, where his kids all attended school. He is survived by his wife, Kim Harding, of Polson; four children, Jayme Lenker (Keegan) of Gig Harbor, Washington, Tyler Harding (Katie)

of Nampa, Idaho, Jenna Harding of Moses Lake, Washington, and Trenton Harding (Katie) of Pablo. He is also survived by eight grandchildren: Joncee, Kaizlee, Tatum, Colton, Hudson, Daniel, Warren and Hendrix. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Ethel Harding; his sister, Lana Clare Harding; and by his infant son, Ryan Greg Harding. Services have been held. The family would like to suggest donations in his honor by donating to Nazarene Compassion International (Economic Development in world countries): https:// give.nazarene.org/donate/f/123887. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at: www.lakefuneralhomandcremation.com. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

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classifieds Help wanted cont’d from pg. 29 BUSINESS MANAGER CHAR-KOOSTA NEWS The successful applicant must possess an Associate’s Degree in accounting or other business related field or a High School Degree or G.E.D. with at least three (3) years documented professional experience in accounts receivable, financial reporting, bookkeeping, and computer software such as Microsoft Office and Quickbooks or similar software. Must have a valid Montana driver’s license and current proof of vehicle insurance. All applicants must submit a Tribal application and copy of academic transcript and/or training certificate, proof of enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s preference a copy of DD214 must be submitted. Rate of pay is $15.12 to $19.64 an hour. To apply, contact Personnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1259 or personnel@cskt.org. Tribal applications are also available on-line at csktribes.org. Closing date will be Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. This position is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug testing policy. The successful applicant, if not already employed by CSKT must pass pre-hire drug test. CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER INFECTION CONTROL/ EMPLOYEE HEALTH NURSE TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT The successful applicant must possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited college of nursing. Active unrestricted Montana RN License or compact state. A valid Montana driver’s license with ability to operate a vehicle. Basic Life Support for healthcare provider’s certification. At least three years of nursing experience in 30 - October 13, 2021

a clinical setting. All applicants must submit a Tribal application and copy of academic transcript/training certificates and licensures, 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 $29.70 - $38.57 per hour, plus benefits. May be employed under a contract. 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 Oct. 28, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. MST CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER

Miscellaneous Pets & Supplies AKC registered miniature poodle pups. Contact for information 406-552-7442 or 406-546-4435

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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.

Vehicles Miscellaneous

INVENTORY CLEARANCE SALE

Auto /Truck Starters and Alternators. 305 units, all remanufactured and tested for earlier vehicles, prior to 2000. Closing business. Selling off all rebuilt starters and alternators at 55% off retail. Call Jerry at 406-207-4641.

Equal housing

Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WAYNE LEE ATCHISON, Deceased. CAUSE No. DP-21-59 Hon. Deborah Kim Christopher NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the undersigned has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate, and that the address of the Personal Representative is set forth below. All creditors of the decedent having claims against the decedent’s estate must present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice, or be forever barred as creditors of the decedent. A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed, may be filed with the Clerk of the 20th Judicial District Court, at 106 4th Ave. East, Polson, Montana 59860, or mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to the Personal Representative, c/o O’NEILL LAW OFFICE, Attorneys for the Personal Representative, at P.O. Box 699, Polson, MT 59860. /s/ IAN ATCHISON IAN ATCHISON, Personal Representative, Estate of WAYNE LEE ATCHISON, Deceased. Oct. 6, 13 and 20, 2021 MNAXLP

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

Public Notices Legals Legals Matthew H. O’Neill Skyler C. Bagley O’NEILL LAW OFFICE, PLLC 402 First Street East, Suite 201 P. O. Box 699 Polson, MT 59860 Telephone: (406) 883-5444 Facsimile: (406) 883-1585 matt@polsonlaw.com skyler@polsonlaw.com Attorneys for Personal

PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing for the purpose of taking public comment on the Resolution of Intention listed below, on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at 10:00 am in the Commissioners Chambers located inside the Lake County Courthouse at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860. For individuals who would like to make a public comment but cannot attend the meeting, you may do so by emailing lakecommissioners@lakemt.gov or sending a written statement to the address above. To view the attachments referenced in this resolution, you may do so at www. lakemt.gov under the downloads tab or reach out to our office at 406.883.7204.

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RESOLUTION OF INTENT #21-26 SETTING COMMISSIONER DISTRICTS WHEREAS, MCA 7-4-2102 states that following each Federal Decennial Census, the Board of County Commissioners divide their county into districts as compact and equal in population and area as possible; and WHEREAS, The Federal Decennial was completed in 2021; and WHEREAS, The County population did increase and it is possible to realign the three Commissioner Districts boundaries for improved compliance with MCA 7-4-2102; and WHEREAS, MCA 7-4-2103 requires a certificate be filed in the Clerk and Recorder’s Office designating the metes and bounds of the boundary lines and limits of each Commissioner District; and WHEREAS, MCA 7-4-2103 requires the certificate to be dated and signed by the District Court Judge or Judges of the County; THEREFORE, the boundary for Commissioner District One is attachment (a); the boundary for Commissioner District Two is attachment (b); the boundary for Commissioner District Three is attachment (c); a map with the approximate populations of each District is attachment (d). NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Commissioners will hold a public hearing to take public comment on the proposed action on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 10:00 am in the Commissioners Chambers located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 5TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2021. BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS /s/William D. Barron, Chairman /s/ Steve Stanley, Member /s/ Gale Decker, Member Attest: /s/ Katie Harding, Clerk & Recorder Oct. 13, 20 and 27, 2021 MNAXLP Polson School District, Polson, Montana (“PSD”) is requesting qualifications from Design-Build Contractors

interested in providing design and construction for the PSD HVAC upgrades to Cherry Valley and Linderman Elementary School project. The scope of work includes design and construction of the mechanical HVAC systems at Cherry Valley and Linderman Elementary, acquisition of financing capital and coordination with existing Energy Performance Contract. Further information is available from Pamela Clary, Polson School District, 111 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or via email at pclary@polson.k12.mt.us. Completed qualification proposals must be received by PSD, ATTN: Pamela Clary, PMC, no later than 2:00 p.m. (local time), on November 2nd, 2021. All responses must contain the requested information. This RFQ does not commit PSD to enter into any agreement or to pay any expenses incurred in the preparation of any response to this request or procure any contract for services or supplies. PSD reserves the right to waive any formalities and to reject any or all proposals if it is the best interest of PSD to do so. Oct. 13, 20, and 27, 2021 MNAXLP Zac Peters State Bar No. 60697885 PETERS AND KROWN, PLLC 443 Osborn Avenue, Suite 114 Bigfork, Montana 59911 Telephone: 406-420-1060 Telefax: 406-637-8829 Email: zac@petersandkrown.com Attorneys for JUDY K. RAY, Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JOHN R. RAY, Deceased. Dept No. 2001 Cause No. DP 21-60 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to JUDY K. RAY, the Personal Represee page 31

public notices Legal Notices cont’d from pg. 30 sentative, return receipt requested, at c/o PETERS AND KROWN, PLLC, 443 Osborn Avenue, Suite 114, Bigfork, Montana 59911, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 16th day of September, 2021. /s/ Judy K. Ray JUDY K. RAY, Personal Representative PETERS AND KROWN, PLLC By: /s/ Zac Peters Zac Peters Attorneys for JUDY K. RAY, Personal Representative Sept. 29, Oct. 6 and 13, 2021 MNAXLP PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Storage Auction: In accordance with the provisions of Montana Law, Code Ann. §70-6-420; there being past due and unpaid charges for the storage of your property, TSMR Storage, (located at 36339 Mink Lane, Ronan, MT 406.260.2371) is entitled to satisfy an owner’s lien of said property. Therefore, notice is hereby given that TSMR Storage will sell via auction described below belonging to the individual(s) listed below starting 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, October 16th, 2021. If there are no

bidders, the property will be donated to charity or disposed of accordingly. Randy Hinson Monica Green Robin Charlton-Fry Rick Darnell Becky Coffman William Azure Jr. Nicole Brown

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All contents sold “as is” and by unit only. Seller neither warrants title to any items sold and does not make any express or implied warranties to any item sold. We reserve the right to refuse any and all bids. October 6 and 13, 2021 MNAXLP ATTENTION PROPERTY OWNERS ON FINLEY POINT Lake County Commissioners will be hosting a public meeting to discuss the possibility of forming a Special Improvement District to pave Finley Point Road. The meeting will discuss the scope of the project, including miles paved, total cost, price per property, benefited properties accessed, and possible timeline. This meeting is intended for property owners on Finley Point. Date: November 3, 2021 Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: Polson High School Auditorium Oct. 13, 2021 MNAXLP

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