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Second chances First criminal record expunged in Lake County Drug Court Story and photos by Summer Goddard / Valley Journal
POLSON — District Court Judge James Manley experienced a career first in Lake County Drug Court last week when he expunged the record of program graduate Angela Evans. Expungement, according to the American Bar Association, “is the process by which a record of criminal conviction is destroyed or sealed from state or federal record. An expungement order directs the court to treat the criminal conviction as if it had never occurred, essentially removing it from a defendant’s criminal record as well as, ideally, the public record.” “The law gives me the power to expunge people’s records and I’ve never done it before,” Manley said. He’s never done it, he said, because he believes in accountability. He’s doing it now, he added, because he also believes in second chances. During Oct. 14 drug court proceedings, Manley explained that he made an addition to the drug court’s policies and procedures to allow for record expungements for graduates who’ve “performed exceptionally well, above the normal standards of drug court.” Among the seven factors outlined for expungement consideration are how a graduate performed while in drug court, length of sobriety, demonstration of commitment to self-improvement and to helping others and their community. Right: Judge James Manley reads with Angela Evans the signed document that expunges her criminal record.
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Attorney James Lapotka, Angela Evans, Judge James Manley and probation officer Katie Wirtz gather for a group photo after Evans’ expungement.
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Evans, who graduated from Lake County’s drug court two years ago, works as a part-time assistant for the drug court’s coordinator and attends school full time at Salish Kootenai College where she’s in her junior year of studies. “From day one, she did everything we asked of her and more,” Manley said. In her position as drug court assistant, he noted that Evans is always helping others. He’s confident, he continued, that Evans will continue doing well and giving back to her community. 2 - October 20, 2021
For going above and beyond her own recovery to give in service to others in theirs, Judge Manley expunged Evans’ record. Founded in 2018, Lake County’s drug requires much of its participants. Those enrolled are required to meet at drug court once a week, take two randomly administered weekly drug tests, engage in group counseling sessions, participate in two selfhelp groups (such as Alcoholics Anonymous), meet weekly with a drug addiction counselor and complete various community service projects. Most participants also engage in education and
job training programs. “There are so many job training opportunities through the tribes,” Manley said. He credits those opportunities as a big part of the drug court’s success as well as the dedicated efforts of Licensed Addiction Counselor Jay Brewer. “For whatever good we’re accomplishing here, a lot of it is thanks to Jay Brewer.” Brewer was instrumental in starting the drug court, in the opening of Scoobie’s House, an addiction recovery home for men, and has had a leadership role in the Never Alone Recovery Support Services organi-
zation. Since its inception, Manley estimates the drug court has had 40 or so graduates. Those graduates and current drug court participants are all people who at one point were headed for prison, the judge notes. Lake County’s drug court was created as an option to incarceration for those struggling with addiction. At least seven drug court graduates shared their stories with current program participants during the Oct. 14 meeting. From reunited families to career, educational and personal successes, graduates shared that the benefits of a life lived
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Oct. 14 drug court graduate Daniel Beavers poses for a photo with his diploma with Judge James Manley.
in sobriety are worth fighting for. All expressed their gratitude for the drug court program, including Daniel Beavers who graduated the same day. As he prepared to present him with his diploma, Judge Manley recalled that Beavers was often visibly exhausted during drug court appearances from having taken care of his oneyear-old child all night and working all day. He recognized the program’s most recent graduate for his hard work and perserverance. Beavers
shared that he’d considered giving up when he got his seventh DUI at age 50. He’d reached rock bottom and was tired of living he said. Ultimately, the love for his children kept him going. He credits the fellowship of the drug court’s meetings and groups with helping him stay sober. “I came a long way in life, in general, with what my priorities are,” Beavers said. “Thank you for showing me how to live.” “You’re a hell of a man,” the judge replied.
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McCollum, Incashola face off for St. Ignatius mayor seat By Kristi Niemeyer for the Valley Journal
In St. Ignatius, Mayor Steve McCollum faces a challenge from councilman Daren Incashola. Both men bring a wealth of experience to the job, and each is deeply vested in the town where they were born and raised. Incumbent Mayor Steve McCollum Background: Born, raised and educated in St. Ignatius; married for 40 years to Debi McCollum, and has two adult sons and three grandchildren Work experience: Maintenance supervisor for St. Ignatius School District for 23 years, overseeing six employees; previously worked as a contractor and helped Steve McCollum build the St. Ignatius Middle School Political experience: Served as mayor for four years, and spent 12 years as a city councilman “I love working for the people,” says McCollum, who also appreciates his four-member council. “We have great group of people. It’s a lot of fun trying to improve the town, finding out issues and seeing if we can resolve them.” During his tenure, the community has continued to
improve streets, signage and crosswalks. “Our biggest goal is to improve streets as much as we can every year,” he says. The council chose to expend most of its two-year street budget this year to widen and repair a hazardous stretch by the school so cars and buses could safely pass, which means next year’s funds “will be more limited.” In the past year, they also used some of the American Rescue Plan Act funding to purchase the building at the corner of First and Blaine so that the local food pantry would have a permanent, rent-free home. The city is currently applying for more than $2 million of ARPA funds to upgrade aging sewer pipes, which pose “a real safety issue.” Although the community is seeing “a lot of new faces in town,” McCollum believes St. Ignatius has been able to keep pace with growth, thanks to two “real good police officers,” recent upgrades to the sewer lagoon and the drilling of new wells. With retirement from the school district a few years off, McCollum anticipates having more time to put into his mayoral duties. “It’s hard when you’re working full time,” he says. Post retirement, he’ll be able to “spend more time with the clerk and see how things really, really run.” While the mayor and council do receive small stipends, McCollum says his amounts to “about 10 cents an hour. I’m definitely in it for the people. As a landowner and taxpayer, I want to make sure our hard-
earned taxes go in the right direction and won’t be wasted.” Councilman Daren Incashola
Background: Born and raised in St. Ignatius, Incashola attended the Universal Technical Institute in Phoenix, Arizona, prior to serving as an infantryman in the U.S. Army. He also completed the truck-driving course at Salish Kootenai College. He’s the father of a seventh grader and freshman who attend St. Ignatius schools Work & Volunteer Experience: Served as a detention officer, dispatcher and reserve deputy with the Lake County Sheriff ’s office, where he supervised the county’s 911 call center, managing up to 16 employees Daren Incashola and two budgets. Incashola now works for the county’s IT department. He also served as a volunteer fireman in St. Ignatius and an EMT Basic with Mission Valley Ambulance Political Experience: Halfway through his second term as a city councilman “I have good experience to be able to support the job and I want to see more action as far as getting prepared for the future of the town,” Incashola says of his motivation for running for office. St. Ignatius, he notes, has Valley Journal
a small budget and needs to be creative in finding ways to address pressing issues, such as upgrading and repairing sewer mainlines, fixing roads, and adequately staffing and funding law enforcement. “I want people to get together, to use their ideas and lean on each other to figure out how we’re going to keep everything going.” His experiences as a police officer and volunteer fireman and EMT “were all great opportunities to serve my community” and helped instill “that bug” for community service. As a county employee, he’s taken courses in leadership, budget and finance and employee discipline and retention, all training that “is really going to work well for me here,” he says. Incashola points to his success at writing grants for the local police department to fund equipment and personnel and for the county to upgrade and replace its 911 equipment. He also found funding to convert the town’s tennis courts to basketball courts instead of tearing them out. He suggests that there’s room for improvement in the town’s relationship with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. “In my experience, they’ve always been a great partner to have,” he says. “They have a lot more resources than we do – to be able to draw on those people and pick their brains is definitely a huge asset.” Bottom line, Incashola says, “I love it here. I want to try to find solutions that work for us and be part of that. I want to keep this a safe, nice community for our kids.”
Library reorganizes, offers tricks, treats, access to magazines 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 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. October 20, 2021 - 5
Ronan mayor faces two challengers in November election By Kristi Niemeyer for the Valley Journal
Longtime Ronan Mayor Kim Aipperspach has two contenders for his job: councilman Chris Adler and Robert Sager (who the Journal didn’t hear back from by deadline). Incumbent Kim Aipperspach Background: Moved to Ronan from eastern Montana in eighth grade and has lived here ever since; he and wife Denise have four kids and six grandchildren Work & Volunteer Experience: General manager of Arnie’s Gas and Tire, where he’s been employed “forever”; served as Kim Aipperspach president and vice president of the chamber of commerce Political Experience: Initially appointed to complete the second half of a four-year term, then elected to office around 2005, and has been serving as mayor since “There’s no big money in Ronan politics,” says Aipperspach with a chuckle from his makeshift mayoral office on the corner of Hwy. 93 and Round Butte Rd. “I just enjoy trying to help people and help the city be as efficient as possible.” 6 - October 20, 2021
The city of Ronan has 10 full-time employees between City Hall, the police department and public works. Aipperspach presides over a six-person council that meets twice a month. The community’s two biggest expenditures, he says, “are streets and police.” And like all incorporated communities, “there’s never enough money to go around.” The town recently received some funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), but according to Aipperspach, they don’t yet have clear guidance on how to spend it. He hopes they can put some toward water and sewer improvements, and possibly a new fire truck. “We’re lucky we have a really good fire department, but they need help now and again too,” he says. Instead of the growth spike that’s occurring in communities to the north and south, Ronan has seen a period “of slow, steady growth.” The council, he says, strives for “controlled progress. We bend over backwards to try to do whatever we can to prosper the area without breaking some stupid law we’re under.” “The whole council works hard at that – we’ve got a really good bunch right now,” he adds. The housing scrunch that’s affecting all of Lake County is impacting Ronan too. While the town has low-income rentals, and homes for those with higher incomes, “it’s a pretty tough housing situation in Ronan for the averagemiddle-of-the-line Joe,” says
Aipperspach. In response, the town tries to keep the permitting process for building “practical and easy.” As a result, contractors tell the mayor “they’d all love to build a house in Ronan instead of having to do it in Polson.” Improvements to the Highway 93 corridor are another issue that Aipperspach has kept an eye on since attending his first highway meeting in 1981. “We’re still waiting,” he says. The state Department of Transportation currently is scheduled to complete the stretch from the Dairy Queen to Lake’s Corner, north of town, next year, and has postponed the more elaborate construction project from Ronan to the intersection of Hwy. 212 indefinitely. “It’s not even on the five-year book anymore.” Nearly two decades after becoming mayor, Aipperspach says constituents “can always find me sitting here on the corner, and I always pretty much find time to do something about the situation if I can.” Councilman Chris Adler Background: Grew up on a dairy farm south of town; graduate of Ronan schools; father of one daughter and three sons Work & Volunteer Experience: Employed as a mechanic for Polson School District since 2016; previously worked on highway maintenance for the state Department of Transportation, and for the Valley Journal
local Dodge dealer. Currently serving as Ronan Fire Chief, a volunteer post he’s held for a total of seven years; he joined the department in 1990 Political Experience: Served on Ronan City Council for 10 years, and is midway through his third term No stranger to city government, Adler says he’s been contemplating a run for mayor Chris Adler for a few years. “I just want to change things around a little bit – change the management and operating style of the city of Ronan.” Among his priorities, he’d like to see more oversight of department heads in charge of the streets, water and sewer systems, and police. “I think there should be more interaction between the mayor and the employees,” he says. “I’m one of those people who wants to get the most bang for my buck. I want to make good decisions as far being thrifty with the spending.” Adler says his 30-plus years as a volunteer fireman have given him an appetite for public service. “You volunteer because you just like to help others and show that you care a little bit. This is my chance to show that I care about this place that I love to call home.” Plus, overseeing a crew of 37 (24 of them Ronan grads)
gives him lots of management experience. “I think I can do the same thing for the city of Ronan.” Issues facing the community include federal mandates for water and sewer systems – “seems like there’s always a curve ball that gets thrown at us” – and the perennial problem of rising costs and limited revenues. “It’s almost like a freight train that you’re trying catch that’s always just a little bit out of reach,” he says. “You just do the best with what you’ve got.” If elected, he hopes to foster a good working relationship with county and tribal governments. “I grew up here, there’re a lot of people I know in both governments and I feel pretty confident that maybe there are a few projects that might benefit both the citizens of Ronan and other governments as well if we worked in conjunction with each other.” Adler praises the current council as a diverse group that works well together. “It’s important to have different ways of thinking and different backgrounds. It sheds a whole different light on the deal.” He’d like to see more public participation in the twice-monthly council meetings, and encourages people to let their representatives know what they do or don’t appreciate about city services. “People want to get the most they can for what they’re paying,” he says. “That’s the way I am too – I just want to make sure it’s being used wisely.”
Two run for Polson mayor seat By Kristi Niemeyer for the Valley Journal
Two newcomers to the political arena are vying to serve as mayor of Polson, a post currently held by Paul Briney, who opted not to run for a second term. Eric Huffine Background: Born, raised and educated in Polson; has three children in middle school and high school Work & Volunteer Experience: Been self-employed since 1995; currently owns Riverside Recreation, a boat rental adjacent to Riverside Park, and Wall and Slab, a concrete construction business that employs 20-30 people, depending on the season; has coached wrestling “off and on” at Polson schools Eric Huffine for 20 years Eric Huffine paraphrases a quote from Teddy Roosevelt when explaining why he’s running for mayor: “Complaining about a problem without posing a solution is called whining.” “I feel like the majority of people complaining don’t want to solve the problem – they want it solved for them. That was me,” he says. “In the end, if nobody steps forward to help mitigate and provoke thoughts and discuss things, it can’t ever change.” For the fourth-generation Polson resident, navigating growth is the central issue the city faces. “Either you embrace the change and try to be proactive about it or you bow your neck and fight change – which level of unhappiness are you willing to embrace?” Where the lack of affordable housing is concerned, he perceives city government as uncooperative. “I feel like
there’s really not a welcome mat in front of City Hall,” he says. “Instead of coming up with all the reasons something can’t happen let’s just figure out how to make things happen when it’s the right project or right cause – if it enhances the community.” He points to Kalispell, where his crew is currently working on a large apartment complex, as an example. To speed up the project, he says building codes have been relaxed “as long as an engineer is signing off on it and willing to take responsibility.” Polson, he adds, has a negative reputation with contractors and developers due to its stringent codes and permitting process. “You’re never going to build economic housing and have to jump through all the hoops the city of Polson makes you to jump through,” he says. “The only way to build affordable housing is to make it affordable to build.” To that end, he suggests the city look at relaxing some of its building codes and giving incentives to builders in the form of tax credits to reduce impact fees. Polson is also facing a spike in growth during the tourist season and beyond that frustrates locals with increased traffic and congestion. To Huffine, that growth also presents opportunities for the city to make the most of its assets. “We live in a beautiful place, with all sorts of resources here we could capitalize on.” Many of the community’s businesses rely on the 55-day summer season when tourists abound. “When people are sitting at the intersection of Hwy. 93 and 35 contemplating whether they want to come into town or turn right, I think we could get them to turn left,” by offering more amenities. Polson is struggling to find the equilibrium between growth, which can support infrastructure needs, and maintaining “our quaint, quiet community.”
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“That’s the balance: You need the money but you don’t want the people who have the money to come.” “It’s all revenue driven,” he adds. “I’m a businessman and it has to run like a business, that or you better get yourselves the best grant writers in the world – the money has to come from somewhere.” Rachel Wanderscheid Background: Grew up in Ashland, Oregon, earned bachelor and law degrees from the University of Montana, graduating in 2011 Work & Volunteer Experience: Recently hired as director of the Montana Afterschool Alliance, a statewide organization that supports after-school and summer programs for kids; previously employed by Rachel Wanderscheid the public defenders office of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes; also worked in Helena for the Montana Office of the State Public Defender and the Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence; is a participant in Leadership Flathead Reservation Rachel Wanderscheid wasn’t contemplating a political future
until a week before the candidate-filing deadline in June when she discovered no one had filed to replace the outgoing mayor. Encouraged by friends and community members, she paid a visit to the elections office. “I felt a responsibility to step up for the position to try to make sure our town had leadership.” As an attorney, she’s cultivated the art of building consensus, and believes it’s a skill that could serve her well as mayor. “I have a lot of experience dealing with very different opinions and I’ve learned how to try to find what people can agree on to come up with solutions.” Since filing for office, she’s also made a point of learning how city government works. She’s read the city charter, spoken to current and former mayors, visited with commissioners, and asked city staff “what qualities they think the mayor needs to have and what issues will be coming up in this four-year term.” She regularly tunes in to commission meetings via Zoom and has been connecting with constituents and members of the business community. Along the way, she’s discovered “everybody really cares about this town. People have differences on the best way to approach each issue, and which issues are most pressing, but generally everyone seems to want to work together and try to come up with solutions to the growth we’re facing and other issues like housing, labor shortages and in-
frastructure.” As a recent homeowner, Wanderscheid has personal experience with the housing crunch. She bought her home in 2018 when she couldn’t find a place to rent but could afford a down payment. With escalating home prices and plummeting housing stock, “I don’t think that would have been the case if I had to move here this past year.” “The mayor and commission aren’t going to solve this issue alone,” she adds. “We have to work with staff and external experts to get good options. It’s not something we can ignore.” In addition to the housing shortage, a spike in growth is also posing challenges. “We need a plan so that we grow in a way that takes into consideration those of us who live here, those who might move here, and those who live here only half a year,” she says. “We’re better off talking through issues and trying to come up with solutions before there are drastic problems.” The commission also needs an accurate picture of roads, water and sewer systems. “We can’t grow without making sure infrastructure is in place to support that growth.” As mayor, Wanderscheid would emphasize communication and cooperation among constituents, and city, county, tribal and state governments. “Generally we can all do a lot better if we work together and understand each other’s perspectives.”
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LAKE COUNTY — Ballots for upcoming municipal elections in St. Ignatius, Ronan and Polson were mailed last Friday. 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, and may be submitted in person or by mail (the elections office recommends mailing ballots at least a week in advance of Nov. 2). For more information, call 406-8837268. Profiles for contested city commission races in Polson and Ronan will appear in next week’s Valley Journal, and be posted online by this Thursday, Oct. 21.
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St. Ignatius man withdraws plea agreement POLSON — District Judge James Manley has allowed a St. Ignatius man accused of a number of crimes to withdraw from a plea agreement and take the cases to trial. Larrs Jalen Omingo, 21, was facing felony charges of strangulation of a partner or family member and theft. According to court records, on March 4, Flathead Tribal Police responded to the St. Ignatius area for a report that a female had been assaulted and her vehicle
stolen. At the scene, the alleged victim told the responding officer that her boyfriend, Omingo, strangled her and threatened to “do something to her grandmother” if she didn’t give him control of her car. He allegedly wrapped his legs around her stomach and squeezed her throat hard enough that she could not breathe while issuing the threat. Court records also show that Omingo was already on probation stemming from two separate criminal mat-
ters. In one case, he was charged with two counts of assault with a weapon for pointing a gun at people. The second case involved an assault on a peace officer and drug possession charges. Omingo is also charged with aggravated assault for his involvement in an altercation in the Lake County jail May 26, that resulted in another inmate suffering facial fractures at the hands of Omingo and two other inmates. A plea agreement would have resolved all
of these matters with a recommendation of Omingo being committed to the Montana Department of Corrections for a total of eight years with three years suspended. Judge Manley told Omingo that there should be some prison time included in the sentence recommendation. A new trial date has not yet been set. Omingo remains in the Lake County jail. The jail roster shows Omingo being held with bail totaling $400,000.
Polson man pleads not guilty to drug possession POLSON — A Polson man is accused of having drugs in his vehicle that was involved in a collision with two other vehicles. Tommy Lee Haynes, 19, entered a plea of not guilty at District Court in Polson on Oct. 13 to felony criminal possession of dangerous drugs. According to court records, on July 26 Polson police responded to a report of a vehicle colliding into two other vehicles. At the scene offi-
cers learned Haynes was the driver of the vehicle that hit the other two vehicles. Officers could see drug paraphernalia “in plain view.” Haynes consented to a search of the vehicle. Their search turned up a canister full of syringes that were loaded, some with methamphetamine and some with heroin. Judge James Manley set the case for jury trial April 4. Haynes remains at liberty on his own recognizance.
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rowing up in rural Utah, I had incredible public hunting opportunities just like so many in Montana have enjoyed for generations. I spent time with family and friends, pursuing mule deer and elk on both public and private lands in what were the defining moments of my upbringing. That all changed when a group called Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife took over my home state’s wildlife agency and made hunting strictly something for the wealthy. The public gets the crumbs, reduced to a handful of licenses. Even worse, in many hunting
areas the public has to buy the license from an adjoining landowner, just to get to hunt on their public lands. SFW through its founder Don Peay worked with poliTim Roberts ticians and Fort Benton, MT instituted transferrable landowner tags. The first year, the public received half and the landowner received half, but the very next year the legislature changed the ratio to 90 percent for the landowner. Then SFW instituted auction tags, conducted at an annual convention in Salt Lake City that is a veritable orgy of big money. SFW keeps 10 percent of the money earned, and has
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Annual Town Pump Food Bank challenge underway Editor, This year’s Town Pump Food Bank Challenge campaign is “Montanans Helping Montanans for 20 Years.” It started on Sept. 1 and runs through Nov. 30. In 2002 the campaign started with 17 food bank partners in 15 communities and a Town Pump match of $50,000. This year they are working with 103 food bank partners and a Town Pump Charitable Foundation match 10 - October 20, 2021
never accounted for where that money goes. The public gets a few dozen tags through an auction. It’s a joke, again favoring the wealthy over the public hunter. It became so bad that I moved away from Utah to come to Montana, where a working class guy like myself still has world-class hunting every year. I love Montana, and always will. Why is this tale relevant? Because Gov. Gianforte is closely linked with SFW, and other interests bent on making Montana like Utah. He’s signed bills to create landowner tags that favor wealthy landowners like the Wilks Brothers, given outfitters special treatment and appointed
of $1 million statewide. Town Pump has been there dedicated to serving the needs of the food insecurity in our communities. They challenge the food pantries and give them a goal to meet, if met they match the funds. With 1 in 9 Montanans (1 in 6 children) experiencing food insecurity, we are ready to roll up our sleeves and work with you to raise the much-needed funds. The last 18 months have been very difficult ones for so many. With job loss and children learning remotely it has put more stress on our families in
members of the Fish and Wildlife Commission who base every decision on the ability of outfitters to sell trophy hunts, at the expense of public hunters. This shouldn’t be a surprise to Montana hunters. Last year Gianforte spoke to the Montana Outfitters and Guides Association, and basically told them they’d get carte blanche to control Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. He installed an FWP director who used to work for outfitters, and has put in Fish and Wildlife commissioners who represent libertarian, commercial and trophy hunting groups that favor giving the wealthy hunting opportunities,
need. We are happy to see that most children are going back to regular classes and interactions with other children, but we still need to be vigilant in beating this pandemic and getting millions of people back to work and back to a normal, healthy life. For the help of partners like the Town Pump Charitable foundation, and so many other organizations that support us as well, as the children who bring in money that they have earned doing chores, to the person who sends a check or just drops by to donate: we thank each and every Valley Journal
while shutting out the public hunter. The latest nominee is a prime example. Jana Waller, who was just appointed, lists Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife as one of her sponsors. She’s clearly in support of these policies that favor landowner licenses, less public access and ultimately reducing the public hunter to cleaning up cow elk in herds that are overpopulated because of outfitters harboring herds all season. Get ready Montana hunters. This last legislative session and this upcoming season setting were merely batting practice for what’s coming. If we don’t push back with a unified
one of you. We currently have volunteer positions available for the following distribution days: Tuesday 2-5:45 p.m., and Friday 10 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Please keep in mind that masks are worn for everyone’s safety. Please contact the pantry at 406-883-6864 before coming in. Deborah Chapman Treasurer & Board of Directors Member Polson Loaves and Fish Pantry, Inc. see more letters on page 11
voice, groups like SFW will turn Montana into Utah. You’ll look back on the election of Greg Gianforte as the day that your hunting heritage ended for this new model of private wildlife for the wealthy few.
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would they be more accurately ctober is here, leaves are falling, and perhaps situated with Missoula and Helena in western Montana? Montanans should not be surprised that the Montana You may be surprised at the Democrats difference of opinion. Various measures on the Disof competitiveness tricting and Jeff Essman and Dan Stusek are found on the ApportionRepublican Commissioners Montana Districting and ment Compublicly accessible Apportionment Commission mission are map drawing software options that carving up Montanans used in our state like a pumpkin. While they claim unprecedented numbers to they want to create a “compet- draw suggested maps. Most of those were some version of itive” district, their maps go an East-West split which has far beyond that. So far in fact, that they fail to meet the man- been our historical precedent datory criteria in the Montana and which was supported by Constitution, that the districts the last Democrat to represent the Western District, Pat be as equal in population as is practicable, be contiguous, Williams. But those software models all suffer from a comand be compact. Democrats mon weakness in that they often lament “gerrymanderuse the big Trump presidening”; however, a quick view tial victories in Montana in illustrates that is their current intent. Do Kalispell and Libby 2016 and 2020 as a proxy for average Republican voting belong with Sidney and Ekastrength. That is a bad proxy laka in eastern Montana? Or
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Vote for Laura Dever for Ward 2 City Commissioner Editor, I am writing this letter to urge the residents of Ward 2 of the Polson community to elect Laura Dever for a full term as city commissioner. As an interim commissioner, Laura has shown that she is willing to learn and work with various stakeholders to be an effective commissioner. She has dedicated her time to
meet with many of the citizens to hear their perspectives on issues facing our community. Serving a full term, Laura will continue to be a strong representative who will look for ways to respond positively to the challenges facing our town. As a resident of the Polson community for the last 43 years, I have seen many changes in our small community. What has endured is a community that cares for each other and comes together for the common good. As an educator in the Polson school district for 36 years including 25 years
and here is why. In 2016 Trump won 55 percent to 35 percent or a 20 percent win while the average vote for Montana Republicans winning statewide (except the AG’s race which was an outlier) was less than a 9% win. Similarly in 2020, Trump ran ahead of most Montana Republicans. Clearly, many Montana voters who supported Trump also voted for Montana Democrats or third-party candidates. You cannot simply use the Presidential race as a proxy for average Republican voting strength when Trump’s brand of fiery populism attracted many people who would not vote Republican on down ballot races. The “I vote for the man, not the party” is still heard around these parts. In contrast, when Republicans on the commission drew our suggested East-West map splits, we used the 2016 Gov-
as principal of Cherry Valley, I had the privilege to serve generations of Polson children and families. Making school a place where children love to learn, and all families are welcome was my goal. Laura will be the kind of leader who will carry on that inclusive perspective. Her long record of community service speaks for itself. She has served on many boards and held volunteer positions. One of her volunteer positions was as Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for abused and neglected children in Montana. As a former
ernor election, and the 2018 U.S. Senate election to measure competitiveness. In both, Democrats Steve Bullock and Jon Tester won after very competitive campaigns. We focused on drawing suggested maps that followed historical precedent and met the constitutional mandatory criteria, rather than attempting to draw two safe seats for Republican candidates. All four Republicans proposals showed Bullock and Tester winning the western district comfortably. In contrast, the Democrat’s map proposals using the Bullock 2016 and Tester 2018 wins create Democrat districts with a margin of 56-58 percent D to 40 percent R. That is uncompetitive by any measure. Republicans have been transparent throughout this entire process, while the Democratic party has yet to comment, instead utilizing
Advocate myself, I fully appreciate the time and dedication that entails. Her work as a CASA was but one of the many ways she has given back to the communities where she
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partisan interest groups for messaging. This may be because they are looking to place about half of Montana’s Democratic counties, mostly Native American reservations, in a district that they’ll never have a chance at winning, while awkwardly contorting counties to create a Democratic congressional seat. Please email the Chair of the Commission appointed by the Montana Supreme Court, Maylinn Smith at Maylinn. smith@mtleg.gov and ask her respectfully to follow the mandatory criteria of the Montana Constitution and lead the Commission to draw congressional districts that follow the Constitution, follow the law, represent Montana’s interests and do not “unduly favor” one political party. View the Commissions 9 proposals at mtredistricting.gov and comment. Comments are due by Oct. 19.
has lived. Laura is the type of leader we need now. She is willing to work hard and be responsive to multiple perspectives as she carries out her duties as
commissioner. Please give Laura your vote. Elaine Meeks Polson see more letters on page 13
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Montana’s congressional delegation should back American Families Plan T
he American Fam- than they’re supposed to ilies Plan federal in federal income taxes. budget, is a groundbreak- Simply improving tax coling expansion of health lections of taxes already care, education, and pros- due and avoided, mainly by the perity for wealthiest, hardworking would add families. Service Employees $1.6 trillion They say the International Union Montana in revenue budget will and Montana Conservation Voters over the make taxes next decade. fairer, create The plan’s proposed jobs, mitigate climate change, and improve edu- individual income tax changes would require the cation and health care. richest 1 percent to pay Tax Fairness for 97 percent of the tax The budget is paid increase, which will start for by a set of sensible to address inequities in reforms that bring the America’s tax system. American tax code into A recent study by the balance. Currently, our Institute on Taxation and federal tax system is ridEconomic Policy found dled with loopholes that at least 55 of the nation’s benefit the wealthiest largest companies paid households and corpono federal corporate inrations at the expense of investments in the rest come taxes in 2020. The of us. budget calls for increasing Right now, the top 1 the corporate income percent of earners avoid tax rate for companies $163 billion in taxes with over $5 million in every year. A recent inannual profits and lowvestigation exposed how ering the rate for small the country’s wealthiest corporations with income individuals pay far less below $400,000. The
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proposal also helps level the playing field so small businesses can compete by limiting the amount of taxes avoided by multinational corporations that shift income overseas. At the same time, the proposal will extend a host of tax credits that put more money in the pockets of hardworking Montana families. It would make permanent the Child Tax Credit (CTC) recently passed through the American Rescue Plan earlier this year. This expansion would bring 10,000 Montana children out of poverty. According to the Montana Budget and Policy Center, up to 55 percent fewer children of color will live in poverty if Congress permanently expands the CTC. Good-Paying Jobs Together with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act negotiated in part by Montana’s Senior Senator Jon Tester, the bill would support
more than 4 million jobs per year. In particular, it would raise training and pay for jobs for in-home caregivers, helping meet the demand for skilled workers to care for Montana’s rapidly aging population. The Economic Policy Institute says “[c] limate-related and other environmental provisions in the legislation would support more than 763,000 jobs annually.” It also contains provisions for dislocated workers, which could help oil, gas and coal workers displaced by the ongoing move to a carbon-free energy system. According to the Environmental Defense Fund, “Both renewable electricity and electric vehicle purchase credits include new labor provisions. Renewable electricity projects must pay prevailing wages and meet apprenticeship levels, barring extenuating circumstances.”
Tax, spending spree bill must not pass D emocrats, led by President Biden, Chuck Schumer, Bernie Sanders and Nancy Pelosi, are rushing a reckless $3.5 trillion tax and spending spree bill through Congress that would reshape the very foundation of America and push the U.S. down the path of socialism. 12 - October 20, 2021
The Democrats’ massive making this bill the largbill is the largest spendest tax increase in over 50 ing bill in years. In fact, our nation’s according history and to the Tax will create all Foundation, sorts of new it would entitlement reduce take Senator Steve Daines programs. home pay To pay for it, for low and Democrats plan to hike middle-income Montanans. taxes across the board,
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To make matters worse, the Democrats’ effort comes at a time when Montanans are already facing skyrocketing prices on everything from gas to groceries because of record high inflation. What’s causing the rise in prices you’re experiencing? President Biden and the Democrats’ wasteful
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Extending the CTC will furthermore put more money in the pockets of people who are most likely to spend it – lower-income families. This consumer spending at main street small businesses will create jobs and tax revenue for rural Montana. Better Health Care and Education “In our state over 90% of homecare workers are women and 15% are women of color. But for too long our leaders have not matched the value of our work with adequate training and compensation,” said Anna Volkersz, Bozeman caregiver and member of SEIU Montana. “This is an opportunity to turn the corner and raise standards for workers, our most vulnerable, and communities that are still emerging from a difficult year.” The American Families Plan would create access to in-home care for more than 2,000 Montanans
currently on a Medicaid waitlist by expanding funding, creating and maintaining jobs for workers like Anna. Extending the CTC would likewise help families afford childcare, another field that suffers from a lack of qualified workers in Montana. It would create an additional 4 years of free public education for our nation’s children and make childcare universally available to 3- and 4-year-olds. Climate mitigation incentives The plan also puts the country on an aggressive path toward cutting carbon emissions by at least 50 percent by 2030. It would require utilities to cut emissions by 4% each year and incentivize the construction of clean energy projects, such as wind and solar. And it would create consumer incentives to buy electric cars and make carbon-reducing home renovations.
spending problem. Earlier this year, Democrats flooded the economy with nearly $2 trillion in new spending that was not needed. To sum it up: The Democrats’ tax and spending spree will kill Montana jobs, hurt Montana workers, families, and small businesses, and re-
duce economic growth. For starters, this bill is an absolute assault on small businesses. It would gut the 20 percent small business tax deduction that I worked hard to secure in the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.” Small business owners across Montana see page 13
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Privacy, money at risk as IRS seeks approval to snoop Editor, There is an ongoing battle regarding the $3.5 trillion reconciliation plan proposed by the Biden Administration, which includes a provision that would require financial institutions, such as our credit unions, to report to the IRS transactional data for any account with at least $600 of inflows or outflows annually. This unlimited access to consumers’ financial data should raise alarms for anyone with a bank or credit union account. First and foremost, this plan violates consumers’ privacy by requiring information that does not reflect taxable activity. No evidence has shown that the proposed requirements
would substantially aid the IRS’s efforts to close the tax gap beyond the information already at the IRS’s disposal. In addition, the plan would impose significant compliance costs on financial institutions. The strain credit unions would suffer to meet these requirements will directly impact members. This is especially true for smaller financial institutions located in rural or low-income communities. Lastly, the government relies on outdated data systems to store and secure IRS information meaning that your personal data is in jeopardy. The IRS experiences an astounding 1.4 billion cyberattacks annually, along with multiple data breaches. We should not give the IRS further sensitive data to manage. Montana’s Credit Unions are strongly against the IRS provision within
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use the savings from this deduction to hire new employees or offer raises and bonuses, which is incredibly important right now as we’re facing a significant labor shortage. Removing this tax benefit for small businesses would make it harder for them to grow and succeed against larger competitors. Since 99% of Montana businesses are small businesses, we cannot let this happen. Small businesses aren’t the only victims of the tax hikes proposed by the Democrats. Their bill includes tax hikes for married couples. You read that right—this bill punishes Montana couples for getting married. Their bill also supports President
the proposed reconciliation plan, and you should be too. We urge you all to contact your congressional leadership today to oppose this immense violation of your privacy. Tracie Kenyon, President & CEO of Montana’s Credit Unions, Helena
Money doesn’t trickle down, stays at top Editor, Recently Montana state senator Greg Hertz, (R), SD6, wrote his opposition to raising taxes on corporations. He argued that corporate tax costs ultimately get passed on to workers and consumers, i.e. if corporations pay higher taxes they will pay their employees less and charge customers more. Do we want to be where we were 100 years ago,
Biden’s attack on Made in Montana energy. It’s not enough that the President already killed the Keystone XL pipeline — he wants to go further and pass Bernie’s Green New Deal policies aimed at eliminating oil, gas and coal completely. We should be doing all we can to support an all-of-the-above energy portfolio, not the Green New Deal. If President Biden and the far Left get their way, Montanans will face higher gas and electricity prices and fewer reliable energy sources. It will take us back to the dark days of the 70s and we could see rolling black outs and surges in energy prices like other countries are experiencing. We cannot let this happen in Montana and the United States. Democrats have also proposed a double death tax that will hit Montana family farms and ranches particularly hard. Montana ag is our
when Anaconda Copper Mining Company paid a pittance in taxes, despite the phenomenal amount of money they made? Anaconda’s story is a black mark in Montana history. It had a stranglehold on the government and the economy at the expense of a decent and safe livelihood for their workers. Workers and consumers didn’t get the benefit from Anaconda’s sweet tax deal. Greg Hertz’ argument in favor of trickle down economics is flawed because the money doesn’t end up trickling down, and historically it has never brought a better life to citizens, only to the corporations. The goal should be that everyone pays their fair share. Last year 55 of the nation’s largest corporations paid no federal income tax on more than $40 billion in profits. Does that sound like they paid their fair
number one economic driver and it’s part of our way of life. Our farmers and ranchers work hard to put food on the table for their families, our great state, the country and the entire world. The last thing Montana farmers and ranchers need are more taxes. At a time when our economy is still recovering from the pandemic, we need to be supporting Montana small businesses, our workers, our farmers and ranchers, and our hardworking families. Instead, Democrats’ proposal will weaken our economy, kill jobs and send them overseas, and increase costs for all Montanans. That might be a reason for China to cheer, but not Montana.This proposal must not become law, and I intend to fight vigorously against it every step of the way.
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share? Did any of their savings on taxes trickle down to you? No. In 2020, the ratio of CEO-to-typical-worker compensation was 351-to-1. In 1989 the ratio was 61-to-1. That money is staying at the top. Stephanie Brancati Big Arm
Choices can either be made in fear or love Editor, Our nation dearly needs this: “A bringing of light to the darkness.” These words were spoken by Arthur Brooks, an economist and an influential conservative voice in this world. He was on an App interview entitled: “How Can We Break Our Addiction to Contempt?” It was a marvelous hour-long interview; very thoughtful and inspiring. Brooks says, “There is only
one weapon that can defeat our extreme political polarization: It is love.” He also asks, “Are we fools for thinking this way?” My sincere answer to this question is, “No, we are not fools for thinking this way.” My spiritual teachings have taught me that I have a mind that makes a choice in each moment. My choice is, moment by moment, to either accept the ego’s teachings based upon fear or accept the Holy Spirit’s teachings based upon love. And, of course, both fear and love each display in many different ways in our thinking, speaking, and acting out in life. I firmly believe life is a classroom. And I will probably continue trying to learn my lessons until graduation. And maybe even beyond …? Bob McClellan Missoula
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Cheff cooks up a win By Rob Zolman Valley Journal
RONAN – With just one game remaining in the 2021 prep football season, the Ronan Chiefs finally got a check in the win column with a 34-7 home victory over the Corvallis Blue Devils on Friday evening. “I was very pleased with our effort,” said Ronan Chiefs head coach Matt Detwiler. “I challenged our guys to start fast, something we’ve struggled with this season, and they definitely answered my call.” The Chiefs scored first late in the first quarter on a short jaunt into the endzone by junior quar-
terback Caleb Cheff. In the waning moments of the second quarter, sophomore running back Tristan Fisher bulldozed his way into the endzone for a touchdown sending Ronan into the locker room at the half up 12-0. In the second half, a stingy Ronan defense held Corvallis to just one touchdown, while the Chiefs’ offense found the endzone three more times for the 34-7 win. “Our underclassmen have been huge for us this season and especially on Friday,” explained Detwiler. “With just 22 guys suited up, we have asked a lot from them. Our sophomores Tristan
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Fisher, Ted Coffman, Colter Cornwell, Coleton Sherman, Uriah Ulutoa and one freshman in particular, Laurance Lozeau, all started and played exceptionally well on Friday.” On the night, Cheff churned out on the ground 184 yards on 19 carries and three touchdowns to spearhead the Chiefs’ offense, while Fisher racked up 159 yards on 25 carries and two touchdowns. “Fisher and Cheff both had absolute huge nights for us,” said Detwiler. Cheff completed 3-of10 passes for 21 yards and one interception. “Fun fact, we did not complete a pass past the
line of scrimmage,” noted Detwiler. “I don’t know if that is absolutely terrifying or very impressive to do that and win by almost 30.” Defensively, Cheff posted 10 tackles and three interceptions to lead a stout defensive effort from Ronan. Also for the Chiefs, Jasen Rodda added 9 tackles and a sack, while Cornwell had an interception and Lozeau recovered a fumble. Fisher and Ulutoa both recorded a sack each. The Chiefs will close out the regular season at home on Thursday evening when they take on the Dillon Beavers at 7 p.m.
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Above: Ronan Chief Tristan Fisher looks for some running room. Blow: Ronan Chief Colter Cornwell races downfield.
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Both the Polson Lady Pirates and Ronan Maidens volleyball squads hit the road this past weekend and traveled to Butte for the annual Blocktober Classic. The two-day, round-robin tournament which started on Friday boasted 25 teams from across the state with hosted matches in both the Maroon Activity Center and Butte Civic Center. On Friday, the Lady Pirates finished Pool A action with a 6-1 record, while the Maidens battled to an overall record of 4-4 in Pool B. In bracket action on Saturday, Ronan defeated Dillon (25-21, 25-13) and Butte Central (2520, 16-25, 15-6) but fell (22-25, 27-25, 15-13) to Florence. The Lady Pirates finished bracket action with a 2-2 record, losing the first bracket to Laurel (25-19, 25-23.) Polson then went on to win the next two bracket matches defeating Corvallis (1125, 29-27, 15-13) and Miles City (25-19, 2125, 15-13) before losing to Havre (25-22, 21-25, 15-10.)
sion Lady Bulldogs in straight set (25-9, 25-10, 25-16.)
Charlo Lady Vikings
Last week the Charlo Lady Vikings notched two more in the win column with a 3-0 victory over Alberton-Superior Lady Bobcats and a 3-1 win over the Drummond Lady Trojans. Facing the Lady Bobcats on Friday, Kassidi Cox led the Lady Vikings with two aces, 12 kills, eight assists and four digs in the (25-19, 25-18, 2519) victory. Payton Smith posted a team high 11 assists for the Lady Vikings.
In Saturday’s home match up against Drummond, the Lady Vikings prevailed in four sets (256, 23-25, 25-23, 25-20.) Smith booked two aces, 23 assists and two digs, while Cox had three aces, 18 kills, nine assists and four digs. Molly Kate Sullivan floored a team high eight aces.
Arlee Scarlets
On Monday, Oct. 11, on the road in Deer Lodge the Arlee Scarlets fell in straight sets (2510, 25-10, 25-17) to the Lady Wardens. In a rescheduled road game due to COVID-19 precautions earlier this
season, the Loyola Breakers defeated the Scarlets (25-15, 25-17, 25-15) on Tuesday, Oct. 12.
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Arlee Warriors
On Friday night, the visiting Mission Bulldogs shutout the Arlee Warriors 58-0 in Western 8-Man conference action. The Warriors will wrap up the season on the road Friday, when they travel to Superior to take on the Bobcats.
Polson Pirates
The Polson Pirates moved to 7-0 on the season with a 35-0 road victory over the Browning
Indians on Friday. Pirate quarterback Jarrett Wilson went 12 of 19 for 189 yards passing and four touchdowns. Colton Graham snagged two and Xavier Fisher grabbed one of Wilson’s touchdown passes, while Alex Muzquiz caught the longest of the night, a 50-yarder. The Pirates look to finish the season 8-0 as they hit the road Friday night in a Northwestern A conference matchup with the Whitefish Bulldogs.
Mission Bulldogs
The Mission Bulldogs put 36 first quarter points on the score board during
Friday night’s 58-0 road win over the Arlee Warriors. Bulldog quarterback Kellen McClure threw three touchdowns with the longest being a 40yard pass to Canyon Sargent. Sargent also had a 41-yard touchdown off a Warrior interception. Bryce Umphrey also picked off the Warriors for a touchdown. Both Umphrey and Charley Adams each found the endzone twice on offense. On Friday, the Bulldogs look to win their fourth game in a row as they close out the season at home hosting the Plains Horsemen.
Mission Lady Bulldogs
In Class B volleyball action, the Thompson Falls Lady Blue Hawks defeated the visiting Mis-
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Ronan Chief Laurance Lozeau looks for a sack.
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Charlo’s Contreras wins girls’ Western C cross country divisional title By Rob Zolman Valley Journal
THOMPSON FALLS – Charlo Lady Viking runner Guinevere Contreras won the Class C girls’ individual title at the Western B/C Divisional Cross-Country meet with a time of 23:49.28. The event was held at Rivers Bend Golf Course in Thompson Falls on Wednesday, Oct. 13. Fellow Lady Viking runner KeAnna Koenig (27:38.26) finished third. For the Vikings,
Hayden Smith placed fourth with a time of 20:56.01, while Branson Zempel (22:04.10) finished sixth and Levi Nentwig (24:44.27) finished eighth. In Class B, Zoran LaFrombois paced the Mission Bulldogs with a seventh-place finish time of 17:45.52, while Thomas Nuila (17:48.85) and Robbie Nuila (17:55.46) were eighth and ninth respectively. As a team, the Bulldogs placed third. Lady Bulldog Kooper
Page led the pack with a tenth-place finish time of 23:33.98. For Arlee, Drew Knoll (35th, 21:01.84) was the top Warrior finisher, while Saisha Northpiegan (20th, 26:04.76) paced the Scarlets. On Saturday in Dillon, the Western A Divisional Cross Country meet was hosted on the Beaverhead Golf Course. The Polson Lady Pirates placed fifth as a team and were led by Lady Pirate Ashtyn
calendar 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 406-528-5262.
Friday, Oct. 22 Will Peterson provides music at The Lodge PROCTOR — The Lodge at Lake Mary Ronan, 52012 Lake Mary Ronan Road, will have the 16 - October 20, 2021
very talented Will Peterson providing entertainment at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 26 Harvest Dinner held 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
Wagner, who clocked a time of 20:22.0 for third place, followed by Halle Heninger in seventh with a time of 20:58.2. On the boys’ side, Drifter Skillicorn was the top runner for the sixth place Pirates finishing eleventh overall with a time of 17:42.9. Ronan Maiden runner Olivia Heiner placed fifth with a time of 20:44.5, while Loclyn Finely (39th, 19:25.4) was the top boy finisher for the Ronan Chiefs. Prep cross country
wraps up this weekend in Missoula during the All-Class State Cross Country Championship held at the U of M Golf Course. Western B/C Divisional Wednesday, Oct. 13 Rivers Bend Golf Course
Class B BOYS 7. Zoran LaFrombois, MIS, 17:45.52; 8. Thomas Nuila, MIS, 17:48.85; 9. Robbie Nuila, MIS, 17:55.46; 32. Harlon Leishman, MIS, 20:47.85; 35. Drew Knoll, ARL, 21:01.84; 41. Sawyer Pule, MIS, 22:14.80; 42. Kody Dillard, MIS, 22:51.09. GIRLS 10. Kooper Page, MIS, 23:33.98; 20. Saisha Northpiegan, ARL, 26:04.76; 22. Cedar Hunt, MIS, 26:16.49; 27. Princess Bolen, ARL, 26:34.78; 30. Evelyn Pavlock Ferencz, MIS, 27:33.59; 33. Natalie Helser, MIS, 28:04.30; 35. McKirah Fisher, ARL, 28:54.59; 36. Kason Page, MIS, 29:00.46; 37. McKaryss Fisher, ARL, 29:28.39; 38. KaityLynn Ellison, ARL, 29:49.38; 42. Heaven Diaz-Morigeau, MIS, 32:30.15.
Class C BOYS 4. Hayden Smith, CHA, 20:56.01; 6. Branson Zempel, CHA, 22:04.10; 8. Levi Nentwig, CHA, 24:44.27. GIRLS 1. Guinevere Contreras, CHA, 23:49.28; 3. KeAnna Koenig, CHA, 27:38.26. Western “A” Classic Saturday, Oct. 16 Beaverhead Golf Course BOYS 11. Drifter Skillicorn, POL, 17:42.9; 26. Noah Roberts, POL, 18:58.8; 27. Ryan Dupuis, POL, 19:00.7; 34. Kai McDonald, POL, 19:09.5; 36. Brandt Heninger, POL, 19:12.1; 39. Loclyn Finely, RON, 19:25.4; 41. Elijah Tonasket, RON, 19:50.0; 46. Keyan Pretty On Top, RON, 20:03.2; 50. Hayden Clairmont, POL, 20:19.7; 56. Tayen Edmo, RON, 20:39.9; 59. Aiden Gfroerer, POL, 21:00.3; 62. Nicholas Dresen, RON, 21:24.9. GIRLS 3. Ashtyn Wagner, POL, 20:22.0; 5. Olivia Heiner, RON, 20:44.5; 7. Halle Heninger, POL, 20:58.2; 10. Maddilyn Huffine, POL, 23:13.5; 31. Saellah Hugs, RON, 23:40.2; 33. Isabel Seeley, 24:02.0; 39. Katelyn Smith, POL, 24:44.6.
see extended calendar at www.valleyjournal.net 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.
Sunday, Oct. 31 Trunk or Treat held POLSON — On Oct. 31 (Halloween) from 5-8 p.m., New Life Church will hold our annual Pumpkin Patch Bash Trunk R Treat. They’re also looking to see if any businesses in town would like to be part of it and have a trunk at the event. Trunk hosts will “man” their trunk. They also get
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to decorate it. New Life is asking everyone who comes and does a trunk to have 3-5 candy bags to start out with. The rest the church will provide.
Saturday, Dec. 11 Annual Ducks Unlimited banquet planned POLSON — The annual banquet will be held at the Mission Valley Elks Lodge, 512 Main Street, in Polson. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Make plans now to join the fun Ducks Unlimited event. Your attendance ensures that critical dollars for wetlands conservation will be raised. Call Chip at 406-8856345 to purchase event tickets.
SKQ Overlook to close for the winter News from CSKT, Energy Keepers
MISSION VALLEY — As we welcome the changing of the seasons, we would like to remind you that the SKQ Overlook will be closing for the winter on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, at sunset. For more information, please feel free to contact the Se’lis Ksanka Qlispe’ Project at 406-872-0201 or email us at information@energykeepersinc.com
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Area athletic departments receive shot in the arm By Rob Zolman Valley Journal
RONAN — On Friday night during the Ronan Chiefs’ home football game, St. Luke Community Healthcare donated a check worth $3,425 to the high school’s athletic department. “We are extremely grateful for St. Luke and the amazing work they do in making sure that our students are healthy and physically able to compete in extracurricular activities,” said Ronan High School Activities Director Mitchell Wassam. “A donation of this size is extremely generous
and allows our programs to have some relief from the pressures of fundraising. In the past, these funds have been used to assist in purchasing travel bags, warmups, a basketball shooting machine and much more.” The donation occurred because St. Luke Community Healthcare along with other partner community health care providers performed a Mission Valley wide total of 411 well-child exams for students and student athletes age 12 to 17 over the past summer and early fall. For each exam, a $25 donation was made to the
athletic department of the school the athlete attends. In an effort to improve both the mental and physical health of each student athlete with a more comprehensive exam, St. Luke
Community Healthcare providers launched a new initiative three years ago. Healthcare providers transitioned from providing sports physicals in large community gatherings
to individual well-child checks. Since the program’s inception, more than 1,200 well-child checks have been administered resulting in more than $31,000
donated to local athletic programs. In a check presentation held earlier this season, Polson High School received a donation of $2,875.
DUE FOR YOUR SCREENING MAMMOGRAM? In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, St. Luke is offering multiple giveaways! Those who receive a screening mammogram at St. Luke during the month of October will earn a chance to win a gift basket. There will also be multiple chances to win a gift basket online... simply follow St. Luke on Facebook to learn more. Stay on top of your annual screening and experience a “Softer Mammogram” from St. Luke’s experienced medical staff.
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By: Magi Helena for the Week of October 17, 2021
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you have extra time spend it with a loved one who shares your love of adventure. Visit places you have never seen before. Avoid power struggles on the job and do not make any commitments in the first half of the week.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may enjoy some lighthearted fun and treats in the upcoming week. There should be no reason to ignore an invitation or social occasion, even if your closest companions may be riveted on work and accomplishment.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Breaking up is hard to do. You could be attracted to someone or something that is simply wrong for you. In the upcoming week you may be faced with a tricky relationship situation in which you must tread carefully.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Put on your thinking cap. In the week to come you may have many demands on your cash, but smart thinking can prevent negative cash flow. Something new might attract you but may not prove to be of lasting value.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your superpowers are on point now but be mindful how you display them. If you throw your weight around too much this week it might annoy a few people and cause you to miss out on something important.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Put any tantalizing possibility on the back burner until the second half of the week. If you pursue a business or romantic relationship right now a power struggle could ensue. Gather more information and wait for better timing.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may not be shy about displaying your skills in the week to come. Community activities may prove satisfying where your enthusiasm is probably contagious. Avoid antagonizing loved ones just when diplomacy is needed the most.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t volunteer to take on new debts or commitments in the week ahead but do not try to evade a family responsibility. Your willingness to be a team player and enthusiastic approach can be a source of comfort to others.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Uphold your boundaries if a loved one is headstrong or insistent on having their own way. Put important plans into motion in the second half of the week when it might be easier to obtain cooperation from others.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Breaking a few rules may or may not fly. In the week ahead some people may refuse to go along with the group and disrupt your plans. Honor your promises and contracts even if it cramps your style.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): At some point during the day today you might have a chance to take a time out for quiet reflection. Discussions may revolve around emotional issues of little importance. Avoid major cash outlays this week.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Every choice can move you closer to or farther away from your goals. An unusual or interesting purchase might worth your time but avoid making decisions or changes to investments until the second half of the week.
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Free pet vaccination day, mutt strut planned for Oct. 23 News from Mission Valley Animal Shelter
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Polson filmmaker to screen first feature documentary News from Want and Able Arts Consulting
TORONTO — Polson filmmaker Brooke Pepion Swaney will be screening her film Daughter of a Lost Bird virtually at the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival on Sunday, Oct. 24. The imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, based in Toronto, Ontario, is the world’s largest Indigenous festival showcasing film, video, audio, and digital + interactive media made by Indigenous screen-content creators. Brooke Pepion Swaney (Blackfeet/Salish) is a producer/filmmaker with an MFA in Film from NYU. Daughter of a Lost Bird is Brooke’s 20 - October 20, 2021
first feature documentary, which was the Closing Night Film at the 2021 New York Human Rights Watch Film Festival. The film follows Kendra, an actress who is an adult Native adoptee, on her journey to reconnect with her birth family. “The intention of the film has always been to educate audiences about issues affecting contemporary Native people and the effects that policy and society continue to have on Indigenous people,” said Brooke Pepion Swaney. “This film is for the hundreds of thousands of Indigenous people that have been fostered or adopted out of their communities in the U.S. and Canada.”
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Brooke Pepion Swaney is a producer / filmmaker from Polson whose documentary Daughter of a Lost Bird follows an adult Native adoptee on her journey to reconnect with her birth family.
The imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival will host virtual events and screenings October 19-24, with over 145 works from artists representing 51 Indigenous na-
tions giving voice to over 26 Indigenous languages. Tickets and screening information for Daughter of a Lost Bird can be found at https://www.daughterofalostbird.com/watch.
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MISSION VALLEY — As Part of Petco Love’s initiative to provide 1 million free pet vaccines, Mission Valley Animal Shelter will distribute free pet vaccines on Oct. 23 in Polson. Mission Valley Animal Shelter will provide free vaccinations for Mission Valley area pets. The free vaccines are made possible through Petco Love’s new national vaccination initiative, which is providing 1 million free pet vaccines to its existing animal welfare partners, including MVAS, for family pets in need. Parvovirus and distemper in dogs, and panleukopenia in cats, are some of the most prevalent deadly diseases impacting pets that are preventable with a simple vaccine. An estimated 30% of pet parents do not take their pet to a veterinarian annually for preventative care. To address this critical need, MVAS and Petco Love are partnering to make pet vaccines free and accessible in an effort to ensure the health and wellness of our beloved pets. MVAS hopes to vaccinate 400 pets through this effort. A vaccine clinic will be held on Saturday, Oct. 23 in conjunction with The Strut Your Mutt Dog Walk and Halloween Costume Contest at the Polson Skate Park. Vaccines will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning at 11 a.m. Vaccines distributed through the Petco Love initiative will be the DAPPv Canine and HCP Feline vaccines. Dogs must be leashed and cats placed in carriers. “It is heartbreaking when any pet suffers or dies from a disease that could have been prevented. It is further exacerbated when unvaccinated pets come into busy shelter kennels, where these deadly diseases can spread quickly, resulting in multiple deaths, skyrocketing expenses, and hindering saving pet lives,” said Susanne Kogut, Petco Love President. “By creating greater awareness and making this crucial preventative care more accessible to pets not currently receiving these lifesaving vaccines, we can prevent the dangerous spread of disease.” For more information about vaccine distribution, contact MVAS at 406-883-5312. To learn more about Petco Love’s lifesaving impact, visit PetcoLove.org.
USDA unveils new climate partnership initiative, requests public input News from the USDA
BOZEMAN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is committed to partnering with agriculture, forestry and rural communities to develop climate solutions that strengthen rural America. The Department has outlined and requested public comments on a new climate partnership initiative designed to create new revenue streams for producers via market opportunities for commodities produced using climate-smart practices. Guided by science, USDA will support a set of pilot projects that provide incentives to implement climate-smart conservation practices on working lands and to quantify and monitor the carbon and greenhouse gas benefits associated with those practices. The pilots could rely on the Commodity Credit Corporation’s specific power to aid in expansion or development of new and additional markets. The Department published a
Request for Information seeking public comment and input on design of the new initiative. “Through extreme weather, drought and fire, our agriculture producers are on the frontlines of climate change,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “The new Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry Partnership Initiative will support pilots that create new market opportunities for commodities produced using climate-smart practices and position U.S. farmers, ranchers and forest landowners as leaders in addressing climate change. The pilots will invest in the science, monitoring and verification to measure the benefits of these climate-smart practices. Today, we ask for public input to inform our decision making and enhance the design of this initiative.” Comments may be provided on or before 11:59 p.m. EST on Nov. 1, 2021, via the Federal Register, Docket ID: USDA2021-0010.
bowling Lucky Strike bowling results for the week of Oct. 3-9
Wednesday Lucky Ladies High Team Game: Those Guys 850 High Team Series: Those Guys 2400 Merchant High Game Scratch: Misty Clary 241 Scratch Game Handicap: Misty Clary 270 High Team Game: Access Montana 1218 High Series Scratch: Johnie Underwood 612 High Team Series: Access Montana 3424 High Series Handicap: Jacque McElderry 659 High Game Scratch: Tim Jennison 269 Justin McElderry 269 Lady Strikers High Game Handicap: Arnold Torosian 297 High Team Game: Gutt-er-Done 815 High Series Scratch: Sackett Jennison 717 High Team Series: Lynn’s Drive In 2352 Clay Malatare, Sr. 717 High Game Scratch: Carolyn Weivoda 212 High Series Handicap: Moe Schoon 798 High Game Handicap: Jenny Wright 234 High Series Scratch: Carolyn Weivoda 570 Tuesday Twister High Series Handicap: Carolyn Weivoda 660 High Team Game: Ball Babies 841 High Team Series: Spare Parts 2401 Friday Night Mixed High Team Game: Lucky Strike Lanes 959 High Game Scratch: Sandi Torres 222 High Team Series: Who Knows 2704 High Handicap: Judy Jennison 248 Men High Game Scratch: Wayne Carter 283 High Series Scratch: Sandi Torres 572 High Game Handicap: Wayne Carter 320 High Series Handicap: Tonya Appelt 663 High Series Scratch: Randy Wieder 671 High Series Handicap: Wayne Carter 744 Out-O-Rounders High Team Game: Junior Tatonkas 1028 Women High Team Series: Valley Club 2734 High Game Scratch: Johnie Underwood 226 High Game Scratch: Jon Haggard 258 High Game Handicap: Babe Brothers 282 High Game Handicap: Ben White 317 High Series Scratch: Johnie Underwood 571 High Series Scratch: Shawn Barber 685 High Series Handicap: Babe Brothers 718 High Series Handicap: Ben White 766
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“The child who today learns where their food comes from, the importance of good nutrition, and the critical role of farming and ranching in their communities will soon be an adult with health and a wealth of knowledge to share.”
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Ronan School District recognized for Farm to School excellence
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RONAN — Just prior to October’s Farm to School month, Ronan Schools were recognized by USDA Regional Administrator Cheryl Kennedy for their leadership with the program. In a letter to Superintendent Mark Johnston, Kennedy writes “I want to thank you and everyone at Ronan Schools for setting a leading example in both Montana and the nation.” She cites the depth and breadth of Ronan’s program as rising to the top when compared to other participating schools. “Students and teachers plowed, planted, educated, harvested, served and grew so much through Farm to School to make Ronan a top performer in Big Sky Country,” she continued. “Congratulations for the incredible effort!” “What the team at Ronan has accomplished for Montana’s children
is life changing. The child who today learns where their food comes from, the importance of good nutrition, and the critical role of farming and ranching in their communities will soon be an adult with health and a wealth of knowledge to share. “That is exactly what the USDA Food and Nutrition Service’s Office of Community Food Systems set out to accomplish with Farm to School. It happens because of the passion of your team. Ronan’s motto of “Believe, Achieve, Succeed” is a perfect fit with Farm to School. “From my perspective as the Regional Administrator of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service’s (FNS) Mountain Plains Regional Office, Ronan Schools and Montana are leading the way … please share our thanks from USDA and FNS. Let everyone know that the seeds they plant today will help Montana thrive for generations.”
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Montana Crunch Time set for 2 p.m. Oct. 20 From MSU News Service
MONTANA — Individuals across Montana are invited to participate in Montana Crunch Time, a celebration of local food and National Farm to School Month, set for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20. Montana Crunch Time is a statewide event where participants crunch into locally and regionally grown apples. The event is designed to encourage 22 - October 20, 2021
healthy eating habits and support local food-based initiatives throughout the state. It is also intended to help people learn through healthy food and nutrition choices. All Montanans are encouraged to participate. This year, states throughout the Mountain Plains Region – Colorado, Montana, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Utah, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming – are competing to
see which state can get the most “crunches.” The state with the most crunches per capita wins the Crunch Off crown. Crunches must be registered online to count toward the total. To register a crunch, download crunch guides and resources, and for virtual crunch connection information visit https:// www.montana.edu/mtfarmtoschool/mt-crunch-time. html.
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Going-to-the-Sun Road closes early for season News from Glacier National Park
WEST GLACIER — Due to continued winter weather, the alpine sections of the Going-tothe-Sun Road in Glacier National Park will remain closed for the season. Currently, visitors can drive 15.5 miles from the west entrance to Avalanche Creek, and 13.5 miles from the St. Mary entrance to Jackson Glacier Overlook. The Going-to-the-Sun Road typically closes between Avalanche Creek and Jackson Glacier Overlook on or before the third Monday in October, depending on road and weather conditions. A temporary road closure was first implemented on Sunday, Oct. 10, due to inclement weather forecasted. Since that time, several inches of snow have accumulated at Logan Pass and the road remains icy. The National Weather Service forecasts additional snowfall Wednesday, Oct. 13, and wind gusts up to 20 mph. As a result, the Goingto-the-Sun Road closure between Avalanche Creek and Jackson Glacier Overlook will continue for the remainder of the season. Visitors should be aware
of road crews prepping for winter operations which include removing guard rails, displays, and signs, and installing snow poles along the road closure. Hiking and biking is permitted on most closed roads in the park as far as the hiker/biker closure signs, however risks include falling ice or rocks, and ice-covered or snowy road conditions. Closure points are determined by changing road crew activity and conditions. Bicycling is not permitted on snow covered roads. The Many Glacier Entrance is closed at the boundary to all traffic due to construction. To stay up to date with changing road conditions, visit the park’s Current Road Status webpage. Highway 2 construction will continue into November along the southern border of Glacier National Park and visitors can check the Montana Department of Transportation website for updates. Camas Road remains under construction until the beginning of November causing 30-minute delays in both directions during the day. Most visitor amenities in the park have closed for the season. Two Medicine, Bowman Lake, Kintla Lake, and one section of
Apgar (Loop B) campgrounds, are open for primitive camping on a first come, first served basis until Oct. 31, when they will move into winter camping and remain open as winter road conditions permit. St. Mary Campground opens to winter camping on Nov. 1. Visitors may check campground status on our website. The Apgar Wilderness Permit Office and Aquatic Invasive Species Boat Inspection Station close Oct. 31. No boating in the park is permitted after Oct. 31. Free winter wilderness camping permits are available Nov. 1 – April 30 and can be reserved three to seven days in advance by email or phone: 406-8887857. The Apgar Visitor Center is open on weekends through Oct. 24, weather permitting, but Wi-Fi, restrooms and potable water remain available at this location year-round. The park is open yearround and recreational opportunities can be found during all seasons. Learn more about winter operations at Glacier National Park on our Visiting in Winter webpage. For additional visitor inquiries, contact park headquarters at 406-888-7800.
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$10,000 tagged Mack Days fish caught News from CSKT Natural Resources
FLATHEAD LAKE — Congratulations to Terry Krogstad and Julie Perkins. At the end of the day on Oct. 6, “Freddy Mack,” the $10,000 tagged lake trout, was in Terry Krogstad’s cooler. Krogstad and Perkins are two of the hardest working anglers in our Mack Days Events. Terry stopped out in front of Blue Bay as he was coming in and caught the notorious Freddy in 80 feet of water. You never know where you might find a tagged fish. Your chances of finding a $5,000 tagged lake trout are higher than chances for the $10,000 laker. There are 3-$5,000, and 5-$1,000 plus over 9,000 with values from $100 to $500. There is an additional $1,000 tagged lake trout sponsored by Bretz RV and Marine in Missoula for merchandise from their business. Bretz is also sponsoring the $500 cash prize for the largest lake trout over 36 inches and 20 pounds. There is Up to $200,000 in Cash and Prizes to be awarded at the conclusion of 2021 Fall Mack Days on Nov. 14. Mack Days fishing events are sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and sanctioned by Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. The event is used as a management tool to reduce the non-native lake trout in Flathead lake. There are several ways for anglers to qualify to win in the event. Top 20 Angler category, Ladies, Youth, Over 70, Captains, etc. Check out the categories on the rules page at www.mackdays.com. Largest lake trout over 20 pounds and 24 - October 20, 2021
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“Freddy Mack,” the $10,000 tagged lake trout, was caught by Terry Krogstad, above center, who is pictured with fishing partner Julie Perkins, right. The $10,000 tagged fish is held out at left.
36 inches wins $500 and the two smallest lake trout winners receive $250 each. Once anglers obtain 11 lake trout entries they begin to accumulate bonus dollars. The bonus amount goes up as their total goes up. A total of 7,804 lake trout entries are in. Monday to Thursday total was 1,402 and the Friday to Sunday total was at 6,402. Thank you to all of the anglers. It is important to continue to make Mack Days fishing events as successful as we can. The purpose of the events is to increase the numbers of native bull trout and westslope cutthroat trout in Flathead Lake. Anglers are
making a difference. Friday turn ins were 396, Saturday 355, and a windy Sunday total was 80. Weather is changing and anglers are always observant of weather warnings and alerts. Many were off the water early on Sunday. Felix Gauci of Stevensville is first in the Top 20 category with a total of 656 lake trout entries. Second place is Larry Karper of Florence with 434, third place is Scott Bombard of Missoula with 372, fourth place is Sam Cusker of Bigfork with 366, fifth place is Mike Benson of Lonepine with 357, sixth place is Jack Kirkland of Missoula with 335, seventh place is RichValley Journal
ard Kreis of Huson with 322, eighth place is Larry Ashwell of Missoula with 282, ninth place is Julie Perkins of Kalispell with 268, and 10th place is Terry Krogstad of Kalispell with 247 and a $10,000 tagged fish. Julie Perkins is first in the Ladies Category with 268 lake trout entries, second place is Laurie Kreis of Huson with 234, third place is Kim Mack of Missoula with 75, fourth place is Debby Sacchi of Thompson Falls with 48, and ffith place is Gina Schiff of Whitefish with 43. Larry Karper is first in the 70 and Over Category with 434 lake trout entries, second
place is Jack Kirkland with 335, third place is Larry Ashwell of Missoula with 282, fourth place is John Gauci of Stevensville with 207, and fifth place is Paul Grove of Wyoming, IL. with 101. Entries continue to be taken until the last day of the event. It is free to enter. Saturday Oct. 16 is the second Bucket Day. Heaviest bucket of four lake trout that measure under 30 inches will win a $200 cash prize. Go to www.mackdays. com for information and to see the list of statistics, or call 406270-3386. There is plenty of time left to get involved. Tight lines everyone.
seniors Dixon By Heather Rush for the Valley Journal
DIXON — Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community and hopes everyone is staying happy and healthy. All are invited to come enjoy dinner, breakfast, and / or pinochle. Meals will be served Monday and Thursday evenings at 5 p.m. Meals are $4 per serving and are deliverable to Dixon residents upon request. We are also accepting take-out meal requests for $5 per serving. The menu for the coming week is:
— Monday, Oct. 25: dinner chile, cornbread, fruit, salad, dessert — Monday, Oct. 25: pinochle from 7-9 p.m. — Thursday, Oct. 28: dinner - pot roast, vegetables, rolls, dessert We are hosting breakfast on the third Saturday of every month from 9-11 a.m. The next breakfast is scheduled for Nov. 20. Bring the family and enjoy a meal with friends and neighbors. Pinochle is hosted at the Dixon Senior Center every fourth Monday of each month from 7-9 p.m. The next game is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 22.
Feel welcome to place an order in advance by calling 406-246-3310. All ages are always welcome.
Polson By Peter Mangels for the Valley Journal
POLSON — The Polson Senior Center, located at 504 Third Ave. E., is open from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Lunches are served from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for dine-in or take out. Delivery to shut-ins is available. A monthly menu calendar is available for pick up at the center. Call us at 406-883-4753 for details.
Here is the menu for the next eight days: — Wednesday, Oct. 20: beef Stroganoff with noodles, peas, cherry pretzel salad, lemon bars — Thursday, Oct. 21: Polish hot dogs, mac/ cheese, corn, sauerkraut salad, fruit bar — Friday, Oct. 22: birthday dinner - hosted on the fourth Friday of every month - a special traditional dinner is served: baked ham, au gratin potatoes, green beans, apple sauce salad, birthday cake — Monday, Oct. 25: potato soup, cheesy bread, creamy peach salad, lemon bar — Tuesday, Oct. 26: pork ribs, baked beans, corn, shell pasta crab salad, cookie — Wednesday, Oct. 27: chef salad, roll, crackers, dressing, pineapple cake We had 11 visitors from the Kalispell Senior Center at lunch last Thursday. After lunch they visited the local museum. Special thanks this week to all the fine folks who have made donations of fresh fruit and vegetables to the nutrition program and to Casey for administering flu shots here at the center. The veterans’ representative will be at the center on Tuesday, Oct. 19. Here are a few of the activities at the center this week: — Exercise
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class: M-W-F 10:3011:30 a.m. Low-impact exercises for mobility and flexibility. — Bridge: No club meetings for next few weeks. — Pinochle: Thursday at 12:30 p.m. New players welcome. We will teach and coach you. — Bingo: Friday at 7 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help run the game. — Mahjong: Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. A tile matching game to exercise your brain and have fun at the same time. — Pool: We have a pool table that is seldom used. Call us if you want to have a small organized group play during the week.
St. Ignatius By Irene Pritsak for the Valley Journal
ST. IGNATIUS — We will have Mary T. from the Council on Aging coming in during our Friday lunch this week to talk about Medicare open enrollment. We will also have a sign-up sheet for those folks wanting a one-on-one appointment to talk with her, either in person or by phone. Menu for the week: — Friday, Oct. 22: lunch - chicken, noodles, veggies, fruit and dessert — Tuesday, Oct. 26: lunch - pork barbecue sandwich, veggies, fruit, dessert Have a great week.
$5M+ to help with COVID-19
News from the office of Senator Tester
U.S. SENATE — $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding is headed to Montana to help protect patients and health care workers from COVID-19. The funding—administered by the Center for Disease Control—will help strengthen and equip state and local public health departments and other partner organizations with the resources needed to better fight infections in U.S. healthcare facilities, including COVID-19. Montana will receive $2,692,676 to improve state-based nursing home and long-term care infrastructure by allowing state and local health departments to staff, train, and deploy strike teams to help skilled nursing facilities, nursing homes, and other long-term care facilities with known or suspected COVID-19 outbreaks. The strike teams will provide surge capacity to facilities for clinical services and staffing and to strengthen infection prevention and control activities to prevent, detect, and contain outbreaks, including support for COVID-19 vaccination. Another $2,749,578 will go to state and local health departments to help health care workers prevent infections from occurring in health care settings more effectively, including by providing funding for rapid response and outbreak detection, increased data collection, and to engage in innovation targeted at combating infectious disease threats across healthcare settings. October 20, 2021 - 25
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obituaries Cliff Rustad MALTA — Cliff Rustad, devoted dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother and friend, 80, of Malta, went to be with his love, Judy, on Oct. 14, 2021. Cliff was born on Sept. 15, 1941, to Clifford and Pearl Rustad in Havre. Cliff ’s father passed away when he was only six years old. He was raised on the family ranch north of Malta by his mother and stepfather, Paul Kropp. Cliff attended school in Malta, where he met the Cliff Rustad love of his life, Judy Anderson in 1951. He graduated from Malta High School in 1959. On Oct. 10, 1959, 26 - October 20, 2021
Cliff married his best friend and life partner, Judy. They made their home on the Kropp family ranch north of Malta. To this union two daughters were born, June and Laurie. They lived and worked on the family ranch until it sold in 1968, after which they moved to town. Cliff worked for the county, moving into law enforcement until he found his true passion and talent in auctioneering. In 1969, Cliff and Judy started HiLine Auction, which they owned and operated until his death. Over the years Cliff did numerous benefit auctions all over the state, whenever and wherever he was needed. He enjoyed donating his time and helping to raise money for so many great causes. Some of the many organizations Cliff donated his time and tal-
ents to were 4H and FFA for 50+ years. He started the Health Care Fundraiser for the Phillips County Hospital. He did auctions for Ducks Unlimited, Walleyes Unlimited, Phillips County MotorSports, and many, many more. Cliff played a major part in building the Trafton Park Arena and was responsible for bringing top notch rodeos to Phillips County. Throughout Cliff ’s life he had many things that he enjoyed doing. His distinctive and deep voice was not only used for auctioneering, but Cliff also had a love for music. He was a talented singer and loved entertaining friends and family, singing old time country music and strumming his guitar. He enjoyed attending the Milk River Wagon Train and anything that involved horses. Cliff al-
ways looked forward to attending the Agribition in Canada. He loved spending time at their place on Flathead Lake, never missing a 4th of July there spent with family and friends. Cliff enjoyed watching numerous family members in their sporting events over the years. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, family and friends, sharing stories of “remember when.” Cliff and Judy traveled all over, making lifelong friends wherever they went. Cliff is survived by his daughters, June (Frank) Durbian and Laurie Rustad and his special son, Randy Shores; his grandchildren, Mindy (Phil) Cramer and Bryan (Bri) Shores; and his great-grandchildren, Abby and Hayden Cramer, Dax,
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Duane L. Hertz CHARLO — Duane L. Hertz, aka “Crow Bar,” passed away peacefully in his easy chair at home on Oct. 2, 2021. He was born on Jan. 29, 1943, to August and Albertina Hertz at the family home in Charlo. Duane was a farmer and worked at Plum Creek for many years, earning his nickname of “Crow Bar” due to his prosthetic arm with a hook at the end. Duane was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Eugene, Richard and Erwin; his sister, Loretta; and his granddaughter, Danielle Hertz. Duane is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dorothy; his daughters, Diane (Brian) Nitschke and Dawn (Dan) Pignotti; and his son, Dean (Connie) Hertz;
three grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter as well as siblings, Clem, Douglas, and Linda. No services are being held at this time. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at: www.shriderthompson.com. Arrangements are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home and Crematory.
Ellen Gregg MISSOULA — Ellen Ann Gregg, 93, of Missoula, passed into eternity with her Lord Jesus, on Sept. 30, 2021, at home Ellen Gregg from natural causes. She was born in Pierre, South Dakota, on June 15, 1928, to Leroy Herrman and Hazel Heiens Herrman, during the dawn of the depression. They had to make the life changing decision to move west to start again. Her family moved to Nyssa, Oregon, where they restarted their dairy farm. Her father chose an area with new irrigation from the Owyhee Dam, which created a productive valley for farmers. Ellen was blessed with amazing siblings: Keith (Anna) Herrman, Angela (Fred) Flory, Harriet (Colin) Hamberg, and Ruth (Duane) Buchtel. They gave her generous love and support throughout her life, remaining a close family. She was also blessed
with extraordinary nieces and nephews across the country. After graduating from Nyssa High School, Ellen then went to Eastern Oregon University and earned an emergency certificate to teach elementary education. She taught in Bend, Redmond, Madras, Everett, Gig Harbor, Bremerton, Ronan, and Nyssa. Ellen met her future husband, Norman Joseph Gregg, in Bend, Oregon, and they were married in Nyssa on Aug. 17, 1952. She was engaged for one week, (wanting to be married before she started teaching that fall), after her older sister Harriet and Colin’s wedding in Michigan. They were married 21 years. Ellen and Norm had 4 children: Brent (deceased 2016), Monte from Ronan, Ann Gregg Ross (Tom) from Missoula, and Kelly (Gwyn) from Connell, Washington. Her grandchildren include: Shana (Kyle) Marx, Tammy (Chris) Hagen, Carrie Jochim, Michelle Gregg, Karmen Gregg, Jenni Gregg, Thomas Ross and Andrew Ross, and several great grandchildren, including Finn Marx. After living in the Pacific Northwest in the 1960s, the family moved to Ronan to start a new
venture in grocery store ownership with friends, Dick and Joan Brown. They also bought a farm and Ellen continued to be part of running it, with her son Monte managing. After Norm passed in 1973, she returned to full time teaching while completing her degree, managing the store, farming, and raising challenging kids as a single mom. Though she enjoyed farming/ranching it came with bittersweet memories. She had amazing resilience and determination to provide for her family and with God’s grace, and support from her family, she restarted her dream to teach again. In 1980 she finished her teaching degree and returned to the Nyssa home farm with her sister, Ruth, and family. Ellen moved into town in 1989 and then to Missoula in 2009. Ellen was an avid gardener, landscaper, nature lover, rock-hound, reader, prayer warrior, singer, lover of music and follower of the news, elections, football, baseball, and golf. When teaching she was not only rigorous with the three Rs, but encouraged the arts, becoming teacher of the year. She was instrumental in bringing the Missoula Children’s Theatre to Nyssa.
Ellen enjoyed creating parties, even having a farm mortgage burning party with family and friends to share the great occasion. She and her sister Ruth, with the help of Duane, had elegant tea parties. Mom has the reputation for ensuring fun in events such as: family reunions, bridge playing, a member of garden clubs, a teacher’s sorority, traveling with her sisters, trips in her little RV, and adventuring overseas with her family/ friends. Ellen experienced great joy in the freedom of driving the open road and her great escapes to new horizons. Ellen went to Australia for 10 weeks, vacationing into the outback with Ann and Tom, while awaiting the birth of her first grandson. Mom took great loving care of her family, friends, church and colleagues. She followed Jesus and was a member in many churches, most recently in the United Methodist Church in
Nyssa and Free Methodist church in Missoula. The family sends heartfelt thanks to all the friends, family, medical providers, church family, and caregivers. We especially thank Tammy Weingart for being a kind, generous, and thoughtful neighbor and caregiver for over nine years. She was Jesus’ hands many times over for mom. If desired, memorial gifts may be directed to Pinehaven Children’s Ranch, P.O. Box 940, St. Ignatius, Montana, 59865 or Jonathan’s House CAR, P.O. Box 480, Wheaton, Illinois, 60187. These ministries offer housing, education, food and medical assistance to children in the U.S. and Africa. Burial took place at the Ronan Cemetery on Oct. 4, 2021. A celebration of life took place at Valley Christian School in Missoula on Oct. 16. Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.
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Demi, Mila and Sienna Shores; his sister, Loretta (Ted) Stephens; his sisterin-law, Janice ( Jim) Knudsen and brother-in-law, Wes (Marlene) Anderson. Cliff is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Judy; his parents, Clifford Rustad, Pearl and Paul Kropp; his sisters, Marlys Snider, Rachel Barrett, and Lola Matthews. “If you’re done, I gotta be …” -Cliff Rustad The family will receive friends at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, at the Wilderness Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. on Friday at the Wilderness Funeral Home Chapel, burial will follow in the Malta Cemetery.
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Events Blue Jay Estate Sales LLC of Hamilton All Sales Start: FALL HOURS! Day One: 5:30-7:30 pm Numbers to keep place in line for Day One given after 4 pm. 2 per person. Following Days 9-12. Photos and map at: www.bluejayestatesales.com Oct 22-23. Plains. SIMULTANEOUSLY at 405 Clayton AND 14 River Rd. E Math Storage #9/#23.TOOLS! Lots of shop tools, power tools, hand tools and more! 86 Ford CF7000 Box truck and 2011 Jonway scooter at Clayton address. NOV 6 ONLY! SATURDAY 10 am-2 pm. Alberton. 2058 Petty Creek. No line numbers needed! 2 miles up on paved road. PART TWO! House contents. Furnishings, antiques, western, decor, household, more! Worth the drive!
Wanted WANTED TO BUY Guns and/or ammunition, old or new. Whole estates/collections or single pieces. Fair prices paid. 207-4641 Minnesota Muley/Elk hunters wanting to lease hunting property 2022. Would also consider leasing a bunkhouse or place to park camper near state/federal lands. Gene 612-804-8385
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NIGHT SHIFT HOSPITAL NURSE AIDE OR C.N.A. Would you like to make a difference? Are you energetic, caring, dependable, and self-motivated? If so, then join our friendly staff and enjoy competitive wages, generous benefits after a short 30 days of employment, and a great work environment! St. Luke Community Hospital is seeking a Full-time Night Shift Nurse Aide or CNA to work 12-hour shifts in our Acute Care Hospital. Must be available for night shifts, weekends and weeknights. Experience is preferred. If you are not certified then a background in caregiving is required. Applications are available at www.stlukehealthcare. org. For additional information please call 406-528-5287. St. Luke has recently been voted The Best Place to Work by the MHA in the Small Hospital Category, AND we are the Lake County Employer of Choice for 2013 and 2021! ***PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING IS REQUIRED*** ***ST. LUKE IS A TOBACCO-FREE CAMPUS AND SEEKS TO PROVIDE A WORKPLACE THAT IS FREE FROM THE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE. ST. LUKE WILL WITHDRAW ANY JOB OFFER FOR A PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEE WHO TESTS POSITIVE FOR DRUGS, INCLUDING MARIJUANA, DURING A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING. *** HVAC/R Maintenance Technician. **Recent Wage Increase** Montana State University – Bozeman For complete job announcement and application proce-
dures, click on: https://jobs. montana.edu/postings/24507. Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled NIGHT SHIFT ACUTE CARE CHARGE NURSE Are you a night owl and a natural born leader? St. Luke Community Hospital is seeking an experienced RN for a full time Night Shift Charge Nurse position. Shift is 7am – 7pm. Candidate will be responsible for team direction as well as direct patient care. Must be a motivated, customer service oriented professional who would like to join a dedicated health care team. Requirements include current MT license, ACLS and PALS and solid med-surg knowledge. You must also possess strong written and verbal communication skills as well as proven team leader abilities. Previous charge nurse experience is preferred We are a growing, employee oriented health care organization offering a generous benefit package, competitive wages and a great work environment! Applications available at www.stlukehealthnet. org., and you may call 406-528-5287 for further information. St. Luke has recently been voted The Best Place to Work by the MHA in the Small Hospital Category, AND we are the Lake County Employer of Choice for 2013 and 2021! ***PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING IS REQUIRED*** ***ST. LUKE IS A TOBACCO-FREE CAMPUS AND SEEKS TO PROVIDE A WORKPLACE THAT IS FREE FROM THE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE. ST. LUKE WILL WITHDRAW ANY JOB OFFER FOR A PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEE WHO TESTS POSITIVE FOR DRUGS, INCLUDING MARIJUANA, DURING A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING. ***
NIGHT SHIFT RN An exciting career opportunity awaits a highly motivated RN who would love to join a team of dedicated health care professionals in a patient -focused environment where you can apply your skills, training, and experience to improve the health of our patients! St. Luke Community Healthcare, located in the heart of the beautiful Mission Valley, is currently accepting applications for a dependable high performing full-time, night shift RN; 12-hour shifts. Prefer previous hospital experience. Must have a current MT License and BLS; ACLS and PALS required within the first year of employment. Please visit our website at www.st.lukehealthcare.org for an application or call 406-528-5287 for more information. St. Luke has recently been voted The Best Place to Work by the MHA in the Small Hospital Category, AND we are the Lake County Employer of Choice for 2013 and 2021! ***PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING IS REQUIRED*** ***ST. LUKE IS A TOBACCO-FREE CAMPUS AND SEEKS TO PROVIDE A WORKPLACE THAT IS FREE FROM THE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE. ST. LUKE WILL WITHDRAW ANY JOB OFFER FOR A PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEE WHO TESTS POSITIVE FOR DRUGS, INCLUDING MARIJUANA, DURING A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING. *** TRIBAL OPIOID RESPONSE PROJECT MANAGER TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT The successful applicant must possess a Master’s degree in a health-related field with 5 years grants management and
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project development experience and 3 years of supervisory experience. Must be able to receive a Project Management certification within two years of hire. Must possess a valid driver’s license. All applicants must submit a Tribal application, a copy of academic transcript and/or training certificate, a copy of current valid driver’s license, completed supplemental background questionnaire, 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. This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test. Salary is $31.08 to $40.36 per hour. May be employed under contract. To apply, contact Personnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1040 or personnel@cskt.org Tribal applications are also available online at www.csktribes. org. The closing date will be Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. MST CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER 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 Due to expansion, Enviro-Tire is accepting applications for 1-2 additional driving positions. No tire loading, drop and hook only. CDL Class A Truck Driver with doubles endorsement for Montana, Idaho and Washington day runs. Home every night. Work site is in Lonepine, Mt. Year-round, full-time position. Pay $20.00+ per hour DOE and ability. Mandatory DOT drug testing. Vacation & holiday pay. Office phone and fax (406) 755-7716, enviro-tire@ montanasky.com ELDER SERVICES MAINTENANCE CREW MEMBER DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT ELDER SERVICES DIVISION The successful applicant must possess a High School Diploma or GED and at least five years experience in electrical, plumbing, carpentry and all other related home repairs. Certification HVAC & refrigeration training completed or obtain within 2 years. Must have current active cell phone for communication. Must have a current and valid driver’s license and liability Insurance. The successful applicant, if not already employed by CSKT, must pass a pre-hire drug test and background investigation. All applicants must submit a completed Tribal employment application, a supplemental questionnaire for background investigations, copy of relevant academic transcript, copy of current valid driver’s license and liability insurance coverage, proof of enrollment in a federally see page 29
classifieds Help wanted cont’d from pg. 28 recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of DD214 must be submitted. This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. A favorable determination resulting from a completed background investigation is required prior to your placement in this position. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary is $15.30 to $17.59 per hour, plus benefits. To apply, contact Personnel at 406-675-2700 Ext. #1259/1040. Tribal applications are also available online at csktribes.org. Closing date will be Thursday, November 4th, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. 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 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 Circle of Care Program Bid Announcement The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Department of Human Resource Development is accepting bids for a Technical Writer and Program Evaluator to assist with program evaluation and reporting for the Circle of Care Project. The Circle of Care Program is a 3-year discretionary infrastructure grant for American Indian/Alaska Native communities. Program goals include planning for development of a community-based system of care model for children with mental health challenges and their families, developing local capacity and infrastructure to assist tribal communities in obtaining funding and resources to implement a system of care model to improve the mental health and wellness of their children, youth and families. Circle of Care grantee funds will be used to support: Planning and development of infrastructure, overall systems change, local capacity building to improve mental health, substance abuse prevention and wellness services and supports for children, youth and families with a strong emphasis on cross system collaboration that will include family, youth and community resources, which will utilize culturally relevant approaches. Specific requirements of the grant oversight will include: Community needs assessment, Community Readiness Assessment, Community Resource/ Asset Map, Social Marketing/Public Education Plan, Process Evaluation, Local evaluation plan, System of Care Model (“Blueprint”), Implementation Plan that includes a feasibility study for the Blueprint and Outcome Measurement Plan for the Blueprint. Successful bid must have extensive experience with technical writing, program evaluation.
Must also understand grant administration in accordance to the U.S. GPRA 2010 Mandates. Incumbent will interpret findings from survey and assessment instruments to capture increases and decreases in child and family well-being. Candidate will facilitate community focus groups to collect primary data respective to each program’s grant specific Funding Opportunity Announcement. The candidate must have eight years of experience researching and implementing evidence-based programs that work within disparate communities to reduce generational health, substance abuse and depression issues. Incumbent must also have extensive experience evaluating child and family programs and services to measure access, use and outcome data for continuous quality control; must have extensive experience with pilot programs. Incumbent will provide CQI data to program staff, advisory bodies, individuals and all stake holders, so they can make data-driven program and service improvements. Successful bid must include resumes of all individuals involved in meeting work tasks and specify their capacity to meet rigorous program evaluation timelines. This is an Indian preference bid so those who wish to receive Indian Preference must obtain certification by the Indian Preference Office as a legitimate Indian –owned business prior to the submission of bids. Proof of Indian Preference Certification must be included with your bid in the form of a copy of the certificate issued by the CSKT Indian Preference Office. Be advised that evidence of your membership or affiliation with a tribe does not constitute Indian Preference Certification. The selection of the successful contractor and award of this project will be per the provision of the CSKT Indian Preference Ordinance 101A. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to obtain and provide proof of Indian Preference Certification from the Indian Preference Office. All bids may be rejected if it is in the best interest of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. Bids will provide proper and required business
liability and Workers Compensation Insurance coverage and will be accepted until COB on Nov. 11, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. Bids will be sent attention: Patricia Courchane, DHRD, P.O. Box 278 Pablo, MT 59855.
Miscellaneous Pets & Supplies Caucasian Mountain Shepherd Dog puppies. Purebred. Born 9/25. Only three left, two males, one female. Ancient herding guarding breed. Protect your family, livestock, property! 406-210-4897. AKC registered miniature poodle pups. Contact for information 406-552-7442 or 406-546-4435
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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.
Public Notices Legals Legals 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 in the best interest of PSD to do so. Oct. 13, 20, and 27, 2021 MNAXLP LEGAL NOTICE On Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 3:30 pm, the Lake County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing in the large conference room (Room
316) of the Lake County Courthouse. The options for attendance are through ZOOM* or in person. The hearing will include the following items: BERMEL CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST Timothy Bermel is requesting an afterthe-fact conditional use approval for disturbance of more than 2,000 square feet of slopes greater than 25%. The request is associated with construction of a driveway, parking area, and a single-family residence. The +/- 5.0-acre subject property is located at 20602 Birch Creek Trail in the Upper West Shore Zoning District and is legally described as lot 3 of Big Lodge Creek Estates, Lake View Addition, located in section 19, T25N, R20W. PAINTED ROCKS CLIFF, LLC CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST Jennifer Paris of Locati Architects, on behalf of Painted Rocks Cliff, LLC, is requesting a conditional use approval for a guest house with more than 1,000 sq. ft. of living area. The request is associated with construction of garage/ shop building with living space. The +/4.21-acre subject property is located at 21645 Zelezny Road in the Upper West Shore Zoning District and is legally described as Tract D on COS 3944, located in section 27, T25N, R20W.
CORDIER CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST Kole and Ashley Cordier are requesting conditional use approval to allow impervious surface coverage to exceed 26% of the buildable area of the lot. The request is associated with construction of a single-family residence. The +/-0.56-acre subject property is located at 40169 Majestic Court within the Stone Ridge Estates Zoning District and is legally described as lot 9 of Stone Wall Estates Phase II, a subdivision located in Section 31, T23N, R20W. TABISH VARIANCE AND CONDITIONAL USE REQUESTS Jon Cusker, on behalf of Greg and Jennifer Tabish, is requesting an after-the-fact variance to the Finley Point Zoning Regulations to allow for the reconstruction of an existing nonconforming garage and guest house structure within the side property line setback and after-the-fact conditional use approvals for a guest house with more than 1,000 square feet of living area and impervious surface area covering between 30 and 49 percent of the buildable area of the lot. These requests were originally proposed at the September 8, 2021 meeting of the Lake County Board of Adjustment, and tabled by the Board until a survey was performed by a licensed surveyor
to determine the actual distance the structure is located from the side property line. The +/-0.63-acre subject property is at 29772 Westside Drive and legally described as lot 12 of Mellett Point Subdivision located within section 6, T23N, R19W. Information regarding the agenda items is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by November 1, 2021 will be included in the staff report to the board. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the board for their consideration. Comments received after November 1 will be provided to the board at the meeting, which may not provide sufficient time for review of the comment. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept, 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or faxed: 406883-7205 or e-mailed: planning@ lakemt.gov . Please note: If you would like to attend the public hearing via ZOOM, please contact the Planning Department at the email above or at (406) 883-7235 prior to the meeting to receive instructions regarding how to attend the meeting virtually. Oct. 20, 2021 MNAXLP
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public notices Legal Notices cont’d from pg. 30 LEGAL NOTICE The Lake County Planning Board will hold a public meeting Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021 at 7:00 pm in the large conference room (Room 316) of the Lake County Courthouse. The options for attendance are through ZOOM* or in person Agenda items include: SEIFERT SUBSEQUENT SUBDIVISION OF LOT 1A OF SP 235 Carstens & Associates, on behalf of Gertrude Seifert, have proposed a subsequent minor subdivision to create a two (2) lot subdivision from Lot 1A of SP 235, with the existing developed lot used for single family residential and commercial purposes, and the newly created lot for the purpose of single family residential. The property is located north of Polson, adjacent to Sunny Slope Drive, approximately 0.28 miles west of US Highway 93. Proposed Lot 1A-B has existing development with an existing shared well and septic system. Proposed Lot 1A-A would have a new well and septic system. The property is legally described as Lot 1A of SP-235, located in section 24, T23N, R21W. The Planning Board will review the proposed subdivision and make a recommendation for denial, approval, or approval with conditions, to the Board of County Commissioners. LAKESHORE PROTECTION REGULATIONS WORK SESSION The Planning Board will hold a work session regarding updates to the Lake County Lakeshore Protection Regulations. The Planning Board will begin discussing Section 5, dealing with the criteria for issuance of a permit, as well as, continue discussing definitions in Section 2. The current lakeshore protection regulations can be provided by the Lake County Planning Department or found on the Planning Department’s webpage. The public is encouraged to attend this meeting and participate in the process. Information regarding the agenda items is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by Nov. 1, 2021 will be included in the board packets. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the board for their consideration. Comments received
after November 1 will be provided to the board at the meeting, which may not provide sufficient time for review of the comment. Public comments regarding water and/or sewer proposals for subdivisions are encouraged to be submitted in writing. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept, 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or faxed: 406-883-7205 or e-mailed: planning@lakemt.gov. Please note: If you would like to attend the public hearing via ZOOM, please contact the Planning Department at the email above or at (406) 883-7235 prior to the meeting to receive instructions regarding how to attend the meeting virtually. Oct. 20,2021 MNAXLP 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.
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
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
Matthew H. O’Neill Skyler C. Bagley O’NEILL LAW OFFICE, PLLC 402 First Street East, Suite 201 P. O. Box 699 Polson, MT 59860 Telephone: (406) 883-5444 Facsimile: (406) 883-1585 matt@polsonlaw.com skyler@polsonlaw.com Attorneys for Personal Representative
WHEREAS, The Federal Decennial was completed in 2021; and
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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
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WAYNE LEE ATCHISON, Deceased.
RESOLUTION OF INTENT #21-26 SETTING COMMISSIONER DISTRICTS
WHEREAS, MCA 7-4-2103 requires a certificate be filed in the Clerk and Recorder’s Office designating the
CAUSE No. DP-21-59 Hon. Deborah Kim Christopher NOTICE TO CREDITORS
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 PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Lake County Commissioners did August 6, 11, 16, 25, and 30th, approve claims for payment in the amount of $3,100,713.81 for the period of August 1, 2021, through August 31, 2021. The full and complete claims lists are available for public review in the Courthouse in the Clerk and Recorder’s Office. Individual requests for personal copies will be accepted by the Clerk and Recorder, Lake County Courthouse, Polson, MT.
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