10-26-22 ISSUE

SKC students prepare to help in Greece

PABLO — Three students at SKC are making a name for themselves by creating an oppor tunity within the nursing school for students to get hands-on experience overseas.

Part of the Global Brigades initiative, third year nursing stu dents Melissa Oden, Michelle

Zempel, and Stephanie Robin son will lead a local cohort of 12 students lending medical help in Greece this July. Not only will the three be some of the first graduates of SKC’s new fouryear direct admit BSN degree program, but they’re also the first to have initiated a project like this for the nursing program. The three got their start with Global Brigades after finals

week of the last quarter. The company had reached out look ing for volunteers to join a fully funded medical brigade to Hon duras that needed more people. They were the only ones who responded and in July they were sent off to South America.

“We jumped on it,” Oden stated. “It was such an incredible experience that when we got home, we were like ‘we have to

do something like that again.’”

The students started their own chapter of Global Brigades for SKC at the start of the school year. They then reached out to Global Brigades see what coun tries they could be sent to that would work with the school year timeline. This summer, the initial three volunteers, (now co-pres idents of the SKC chapter of

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Global Brigades), and nine other students will spend a week in Athens, Greece, to assist with medical care for refugees, asylum seekers and youths 12-18 without guard ians.

“Our end goal is to try and fund everyone in the cohort that’s going as much as we can through our fundraising

so not a lot of people have to go out of pocket for this experience to help other cul tures,” Zempel explained. The students estimate they’ll need $40-50,000, depending on the price of flights, to get all 12 nursing students to Greece and lodge them for the week. And while Global Brigade provides medicine for volunteers to work with, they’ll still need to bring some of their own

supplies.

“We’re looking for medical supplies and hygiene supplies also, donations for that kind of thing,” Robinson added.

Though July is still many months away, the three are hitting the ground running to fundraise. Their first fund raiser will be a 5K run the day after Thanksgiving, which has no cost for participants. In stead, they encourage people to just give as they can with

out any barrier to entry. Signup begins at 9 a.m., with the run starting at 10 a.m. With face painting and a kids’ sec tion set up as well, the ladies said there’ll be something for everyone.

Additional fundraisers will be announced throughout the year. To find out how to donate funds and supplies to the students, call Oden at 406-212-7766, or contribute directly to their Glacier Bank

U.S. Attorney announces election officer for general election

News from the U.S. Attorney’s Office

HELENA — Unit ed States Attorney Jesse Laslovich announced that Assistant United States At torney (AUSA) John New man will lead the efforts of his office in connection with the Justice Department’s na tionwide Election Day Pro gram for the upcoming Nov. 8 general election. AUSA Newman has been appoint ed to serve as the District Election Officer (DEO) for the District of Montana and in that capacity is re sponsible for overseeing the District’s handling of election day complaints of voting rights concerns, threats of violence to election officials or staff, and election fraud, in consultation with Justice Department Headquarters in Washington.

U. S. Attorney Laslovich said, “Every citizen must be able to vote without interfer ence or discrimination and to have that vote counted in a fair and free election. Sim ilarly, election officials and staff must be able to serve without being subject to

unlawful threats of violence. The Department of Justice will always work tirelessly to protect the integrity of the election process.”

The Department of Jus tice has an important role in deterring and combatting discrimination and intimi dation at the polls, threats of violence directed at election officials and poll workers, and election fraud. The Depart ment will address these vio lations wherever they occur.

The Department’s longstand ing Election Day Program furthers these goals and seeks to ensure public confidence in the electoral process by pro viding local points of contact within the Department for the public to report possible federal election law violations.

Federal law protects against such crimes as threatening violence against election of ficials or staff, intimidating or bribing voters, buying and selling votes, impersonating voters, altering vote tallies, stuffing ballot boxes, and marking ballots for voters against their wishes or with out their input. It also con tains special protections for the rights of voters, and pro

vides that they can vote free from interference, including intimidation, and other acts designed to prevent or dis courage people from voting or voting for the candidate of their choice. The Voting Rights Act protects the right of voters to mark their own ballot or to be assisted by a person of their choice (where voters need assistance because of disability or inability to read or write in English).

U. S. Attorney Laslovich said, “The franchise is the cornerstone of American de mocracy. We all must ensure that those who are entitled to the franchise can exercise it if they choose, and that those who seek to corrupt it are brought to justice. In order to respond to complaints of voting rights concerns and election fraud during the upcoming election, and to ensure that such complaints are directed to the appro priate authorities, AUSA/ DEO John Newman will be on duty in this District while the polls are open. He can be reached by the public at the following telephone number: 406-829-3336.”

In addition, the FBI will

have special agents available in each field office and resi dent agency throughout the country to receive allegations of election fraud and other election abuses on election day. The local FBI field office can be reached by the public at 801-579-1400.

Complaints about possible violations of the federal vot ing rights laws can be made directly to the Civil Rights Division in Washington, DC by phone at 800-253-3931, or by complaint form at: https://civilrights.justice.gov/ U. S. Attorney Laslovich said, “Ensuring free and fair elections depends in large part on the assistance of the American people. It is im portant that those who have specific information about voting rights concerns or election fraud contact the Department of Justice.”

Please note, however, in the case of a crime of violence or intimidation, please call 911 immediately before contact ing federal authorities. State and local police have primary jurisdiction over polling plac es and almost always have faster reaction capacity in an emergency.

account named “SKC BSN Greece Trip.”

“We have a really incred ible opportunity to provide education as well as hands-on physical assistance,” Oden stated. “The work that we’re practicing, it gives us a great opportunity to provide cul turally competent care by be ing exposed. There’s no better teacher than experience.”

Crash and scam updates

News from the Lake County Sheriff’s Department

LAKE COUNTY — On Oct. 20 at about 7:15 p.m., Lake County 911 took a report of a two-vehicle head-on collision north of mile marker 65, on US Highway 93 in the “Jette Hill” or “Sunnyslope” area. The crash resulted in the fa tality of the sole occupant driver of one of the vehicles. The deceased was identified as Colleen Kelley, 62, of Polson.

Traffic was diverted for over two hours to allow Montana High way Patrol and the Lake County Coroner’s Office to conduct their investigation. Montana Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the crash. The Lake County Coroner’s Office is investigating the cause of death, and we send our condolences to the family and friends of Ms. Kelley.

Additionally, the Sheriff’s Office is again receiving reports from residents that they are receiving calls from phone numbers associ ated with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, or Lake County 911 with demands to pay fines or face arrest. These scams are common and are perpetrated by scammers utilizing phone number “spoofing” technology to make it appear they are calling from a legitimate phone number, or a local phone number.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office or Lake County 911 will never call you demanding payment of fines in this manner. Please do not fall for this scam.

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Ann Bukacek and John Repke: Two views vie for one seat on the PSC

News from Amanda Eggert Montana Free Press

MONTANA — For nearly a decade, Montana’s five-member utility board has been dominated by Republican commissioners. Voters haven’t elected a Demo crat to the state Public Service Commission, which regulates monopoly utility companies in the power, water, garbage and telecommunications industries, since Gail Gutsche and John Vincent won their respective races and served four-year terms starting in 2009.

Whitefish resident John Rep ke, a Democrat, is hoping his resume and experience, which includes two finance degrees and a decade with regulated utility Waste Management, will overcome partisan loyalties in a four-county slice of northwest ern Montana with a distinctly Republican lean. (Nearly 36,000 voters cast GOP ballots in the June 7 PSC primary race, com pared to 16,400 ballots filed by Democrats.)

His Republican opponent, Ann “Annie” Bukacek, a Kalis pell internal medicine doctor who runs her own practice, calls for the preservation and expansion of hydroelectric and coal-fired power, both of which she says are in abundant supply in Montana. Bukacek’s campaign slogan is “Let’s keep the lights on,” a nod to concerns fore grounded in her campaign ma terials about access to baseload power — energy supply that can be quickly ramped up or down to meet fluctuating demand.

ANN BUKACEK

A video from a campaign event posted to YouTube in May

alludes to Bukacek’s motivation for throwing her hat in the ring for the seat three days ahead of the filing deadline.

“The night before I filed, I tossed and turned all night. I could not sleep, and it’s because I was not comfortable with any of the people that were running for this position. In my morning prayer, after tossing and turning all night and reaching out to God, I heard in my spirit very clearly, ‘You do it.’”

Bukacek has pledged to make the PSC’s work more acces sible to constituents, and has suggested that there’s room to expand the agency’s purview of oversight. In particular, she’s argued that the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Wa ter Compact should be subject to PSC oversight, tapping into con cerns about what she’s described as “unfair rates, discriminatory takings and other possible depre dations.” After winding through executive and legislative branch es of federal, state and tribal gov ernments for the better part of a decade, the compact was signed by U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland last September and is currently before the Montana Water Court, which is accept ing objections to the compact through Dec. 6.

Bukacek has a committed following in the Flathead Valley that helped pull her through a tight four-way Republican pri mary against termed-out state lawmaker and fellow Kalispell resident Derek Skees, Helena farmer and rancher Joe Dooling and retired utility lineman Dean Crabb of Marion. After the four counties in District 5 completed a recount at Skees’ request, Bu kacek emerged with an 87-vote victory over Skees and a 791-

vote lead over Dooling.

In recent campaign filings, Bukacek reported raising $16,610 between mid-June and mid-September. Her campaign expenditures report from August and September includes $145 on purchases of the book “Fossil Future: Why Global Human Flourishing Requires More Oil, Coal and Natural Gas — Not Less,” and $24 for a CD copy of “The Moral Case for Fossil Fu els,” written by the same author. She also recorded a $40 expen diture on a book titled “Incon venient Facts” that she described as “related to my research on Climate Change.”

Bukacek did not return multi ple Montana Free Press requests for an interview or comment, but at an August luncheon hosted by Helena’s Kiwanis Club, she de scribed herself as a proven grass roots leader with a “ravenous thirst for knowledge.” She has developed a reputation as some one adept at using her platform to challenge prevailing narratives on vaccination, public health measures and climate change.

President of the Montana Pro-Life Coalition since 2008 and a Montana Shooting Sports Association board member, Bu kacek opposed pandemic lock down measures and questioned the accuracy of COVID-related death reporting at an April event coordinated by Liberty Fel lowship, a Kalispell church that pledges “not to be coerced, in timidated, or bribed into preach ing politically correct messages or avoid political issues affecting our liberty.” (Liberty Fellowship pastor Chuck Baldwin, who served as the Oath Keepers’ national chaplain from 2013 to 2020, is among the dozens of donors who’ve hit maximum

campaign contribution limits supporting Bukacek.)

Bukacek has also served on the Flathead City-County Board of Health at the request of county commissioners, assum ing that position in January 2020 and resigning in March to run for the PSC.

Material on Bukacek’s cam paign website and posted on YouTube outlines her skepticism about climate change. She’s described the country as being pulled into a “fake energy crisis based on a fake climate change crisis” and draws parallels be tween governmental responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change in a pro-fossil fuel presentation that goes on to quote biblical text.

“The war against mankind is waged by control over your water and power,” she says at one point in the presentation.

There’s broad consensus in the scientific community that emis sions of atmosphere-warming greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane contribute to a warming climate, which research in Montana links to shrinking snowpacks, dimin ished summer and fall stream flows and longer and more intense wildfire seasons.

Both nationally and interna tionally, the energy sector is one of the largest sources of green house gas emissions. The PSC exercises some influence over the sources of the state’s electricity supply by scrutinizing the rate structures monopoly utilities use to recoup the cost for new projects such as the natural gas plant NorthWestern Energy has started building in Laurel. The commission also provides over sight when renewable energy de velopers set up contracts to feed

power into utility lines owned by monopolies. Sitting commis sioners have demonstrated sup port for specific energy sources in more overt ways, too, such as backing ultimately unsuccessful legislation that would have in corporated the economic impact of coal-fired plant closures into commission decision-making and raising the specter of elec tricity shortfalls should Colstrip’s coal plant close.

JOHN REPKE

Repke told MTFP on Oct. 14 that he’s troubled by attempts to favor one electricity source over another, both by sitting com missioners and by his opponent. He argues that Bukacek has demonstrated bias against solar and wind energy by distributing PowerPoints and videos “that were very anti-renewable energy” to elected officials. He said he anticipates that solar and wind farms will become increasingly competitive as efficiency and innovation in the industry accel erate, and that it’s inappropriate for a commissioner to put per sonal or political preferences for specific energy sources over their obligation to serve ratepayers.

“The commission should have no agendas other than to accomplish the goals of afford able, reliable, sustainable energy for Montanans,” he wrote in response to MTFP’s 2022 Elec tion Guide questionnaire. (Buk acek did not provide a response to the same questionnaire.)

Repke also argues that the PSC would be subject to “com plete chaos and dysfunction” if Bukacek is elected, referencing a letter to the editor penned by Bill Burg, who served on the

Flathead City-County Board of Health with Bukacek during the last two years of his term, to sup port that claim. Burg wrote that he found Bukacek’s presence on the board a “truly disruptive influence,” particularly regarding her views on COVID-19 issues, and said she was rebuked by the assigned deputy county attorney because she “actively proselyted outside the boundary of Board meetings.”

“She preached and did not lis ten,” Burg wrote. “She opposed testimony of medical experts in immunology and virology and substituted her own anti-vax views.”

Repke credits recent PSC scandals and concerns about commissioners’ ability to skillful ly navigate regulated industries and complicated financial state ments with his decision to run for the PSC. He’s described the PSC as “characterized by per sonal squabbling, inadequate in dividual competence in the skills required for effective regulation, poor administrative judgment, a weak work ethic, and a desire to limit public participation.”

“As long as the PSC contin ues to be used as a place to pad pensions or to serve as a political soapbox, decisions will continue to be reversed by the courts, providers won’t be able to rely on rational, consistent processes, and customers will be exposed to huge increases in basic house hold and business expenses,” he wrote in MTFP’s election ques tionnaire.

Repke reported more than $67,000 in campaign contri butions between mid-June and mid-September, more than four times the amount Bukacek re ported over the same period.

The PSC

The candidates have differing

opinions about the efficacy of the current commission, with Repke describing commission dysfunction as a key motivator for his campaign and Bukacek taking a more favorable tone toward the commission’s record.

“I’m not expecting to go up and clean up a corrupt system,” Bukacek told Kiwanis members at the Helena luncheon, the only public event featuring both candidates since the primary. “I’m going in there and hoping to help [commissioners] Jennifer [Fielder] and Jim Brown make it a better system.”

Fielder and Brown, the com mission’s president, are the two most recently elected commis sioners. Repke and Bukacek are seeking termed-out commis sioner Brad Johnson’s District 5 seat. District 1 incumbent commissioner Randy Pinocci is uncontested in the general elec tion after he garnered 66% of the vote to K. Webb Galbreath’s 34% in the primary election. No Democrats are running against Pinocci.

Much of the scrutiny that’s been brought to the PSC has arisen from events that came to a head within the past two years. The splashiest of those incidents include a scathing audit of the commission’s books for fiscal years 2019 and 2020 that centered concerns about “an unhealthy organizational culture and ineffective leadership” and a $2.5 million lawsuit spurred by an interpersonal conflict between three commissioners that culminated in an email-leak scandal in 2020. Fallout from that incident contributed to another lawsuit, this one filed by longtime PSC attorney Justin Kraske, alleging he was wrong fully discharged from a 13-year post with the agency for flagging inappropriate conduct related to the email leak, which also con tributed to the departure of at

least two other PSC employees.

Fielder told MTFP Oct. 14 that many of the cultural and internal control problems flagged in the audit have been addressed through a series of changes she and Brown, who is currently running for a seat on the Montana Supreme Court, spearheaded. Fielder said she worked 70-hour-plus weeks during her first few months with the commission to meet her regulatory duties and advance policy, protocols and strategic planning changes stemming from the audit.

Fielder described the commis sion as a much better working environment now and said she’s found the work of the PSC a refreshing change from the Montana Legislature, where she served from 2013 to 2020, be cause partisanship rarely colors the work of commissioners or agency staffers. She said there have been other challenges, though, including keeping the agency fully staffed and provid ing the kind of administrative structure that’s geared more toward supporting the agency’s internal workings than its regu latory directive.

Repke said he continues to have concerns about the com mission and argues that actions sitting commissioners have en gaged in the past three months would not be tolerated in private industry. Repke criticized a com ment Pinocci made in a Sep tember meeting that appeared to threaten Missoula residents with brownouts should electricity be come scarce this winter. Repke also expressed frustration with a press release Pinocci and fellow commissioner Tony O’Donnell issued in August suggesting that rolling blackouts were coming for eastern Montana energy customers if state leaders don’t do “all that may be necessary to retain Montana’s last major

baseload power plant, the Col strip generating facility.”

The regulated utility company serving eastern Montana, Mon tana Dakota Utilities, challenged the commissioners’ assessment, saying MDU has adequate pow er supply and isn’t anticipating blackouts. (MDU doesn’t obtain power from Coltsrip; North Western Energy, which serves much of central and western Montana, and Oregon- and Washington-based utility com panies do, though.)

Another point of scrutiny that’s developed in the race re gards the requirements of the job relative to other professional commitments. Bukacek told Ki wanis members in August that she has stopped taking new pa tients but will keep her medical practice if she’s elected. Repke, who retired from Columbia Falls wood products supplier SmartLam, LLC, May of last year, argues that ratepayers de serve a full-time commitment from commissioners, especially given the job’s $109,000 base salary, among the highest-paid elected positions in state govern ment.

Asked if commissioners in Montana should be duty-bound to commit to the job full-time, a requirement some states impose on their utility board members, Fielder said no, capacity for the job depends on the commission er and their work ethic. Fielder later emailed a letter to MTFP endorsing Bukacek for the po sition. In it, she commended Bukacek’s engagement with regulatory matters before the commission and desire to do the commission’s work.

“Her intellectual abilities and work ethic are off the charts, she has a proven track record as a fearless voice for the people, and her training as a medical doctor has honed the type of analytical skills and study habits needed to

digest the volumes of complex regulatory data that comes be fore the commission each week,” Fielder’s letter said.

Repke has also garnered sup port from someone who’s held the post he seeks. In a letter to the editor, Greg Jergeson, who served as a Democrat on the PSC from 2003 to 2010, said he appreciates Repke’s “common sense approach.”

“I believe his career has pre pared him to examine and un derstand the flood of informa tion and testimony coming his way in contested utility rate cas es,” Jergeson wrote. “His oppo nent doesn’t have that experience nor temperament. I believe John Repke is the only choice for the voters of PSC District #5.”

The commission currently faces several big-ticket items that will have financial ramifi cations for more than 400,000 Montana households. North Western Energy has submitted a rate case to the commission seeking approval to raise elec tricity and natural gas rates. Last month commissioners unan imously approved an interim rate increase that will raise the bill for the typical 750 kilowatthour-per-month residential energy customer by $11.16 per month, on average. The increase should be reflected on customers’ October bills and is slated to continue through September 2023.

That rate case is only tempo rarily decided. Fielder said the case docket tops 4,000 pages and that commission staff continue to go through it with a “finetooth comb.” NorthWestern’s original application asked for what would amount to a $273 annual increase for 750-kilo watt-hour customers, along with a $91 annual increase in natural gas base rates.

The general election is Nov. 8.

Uhrich changes plea to guilty

POLSON — A Polson man is facing 80 years in the Montana State Prison after pleading guilty to deliberate homicide. Tyler Uhrich, 20, entered the guilty plea during a change of plea hear ing at Dis trict Court in Polson on Oct. 20 as part of a plea agreement.

The agreement calls for a joint recommendation of 80 years in the Montana State Prison with none of that time suspended. It also calls for one count of felo ny criminal endangerment being dismissed at sentenc ing. Prosecutor Brendan McQuillan with the Lake County Attorney’s office

says Uhrich will be eligible for parole after serving 20 years.

According to court records, shortly before 10

p.m. on May 10, Lake County 911 took a report that a person, identified by the initials J.D., had reported being lost in the

Hell Roaring Canyon area of the Mission Mountains east of Polson. J.D. had also reported that there was a domestic violence situation with shots fired.

When law enforcement officers arrived, they were unable to locate the parties, but J.D. did provide law enforcement with more details about who was involved. She indicated that she had seen Uhrich standing over the mother of his child, Rozlyn Paige Bluemel, 22. J.D. stated that when she approached the two, Uhrich turned his attention toward her and Bluemel ran off into the woods. She said Uhrich chased after her. J.D. said she heard a shot and Uhrich returned. When J. D. last saw Uhrich he appeared to be walking toward where he had left

Former assistant chief passes away

POLSON — Former Assistant Chief of Pol son Police, Lynn Earl has passed. Earl began his career with Polson Police in 1989. He retired as Assistant Police Chief under Chief Ron Buzzard May 1, 2006. Polson Police Captain George Simpson says Earl died in his sleep at his Polson residence Oct. 19. Lynn Earl was 82.

his vehicle.

Law enforcement did locate Uhrich’s vehicle, which was still running with the headlights on and the child inside. The window had been left open and the child appeared to be cold and was crying, which was the reason Mc Quillan brought the crimi nal endangerment charge.

A search for the pair continued overnight and into the next day. It was late afternoon May 11 when law enforcement officers located Bleumel’s body. She was lying face down on the ground in a heavily wooded area. She

had been shot once in the back of the head with the bullet exiting the front temple area. Bluemel’s cellphone was discovered nearby.

Uhrich surrendered to law enforcement at his parents’ home in the Pablo area the evening of May 13.

Judge John Larson, who appeared remotely from Missoula, tentatively set a sentencing date of Dec. 22. However, the sentencing date will likely be changed to a day that will better accommodate the large number of witnesses ex pected to testify.

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Animal shelter fundraiser returns

Stories & Photos by Taylor Davison / Valley Journal

POLSON — The Mission Valley Animal Shelter is back with its first in-person fundraiser dinner since the start of COVID.

“Things are going great,” commented development director Julyn Dewitt. “We have some amazing items that’ve been donated.”

The Wags and Whis kers dinner will be held at the Ronan Community Center on Friday, Oct. 28. Cocktails will be served at 5:30 p.m., with the prime rib dinner beginning at 6 p.m. The night will also include extensive silent and live auctions.

“The local businesses have been awesome about sponsoring and building us baskets and things,” added shelter manager Raeva Corkill. “We’re really ex cited.”

With a bar provided by Perfect Shot and a dessert bar run by a former pastry chef, those at the shelter say they’ve been thrilled at the amount of support they’ve received from the community. Corkill said that while their typical goal for fundraising is $35,000, with the grants and support they’ve gotten this year they’re hoping to exceed that amount.

Coordinating with the organization “We Love Doggos” out of Kalispell, the Mission Valley Shelter has begun work on two new dog yards in the back of the building and started

gathering funds for play equipment. They’ve also put a new roof system in place and enclosed the dog kennels in the west yard. However, even with all that progress, the shelter is still in need of support.

One of their biggest needs, according to Cork ill, is help with the com munity food program. The shelter offers pet food to anyone in need and always has a demand. Food dona tions can be dropped off at the shelter any time on the donation bench out front.

“During the summer (the program) is big, but during the winter people seem to need a lot more help,” Corkill stated.

The shelter has also had to change some of its pol icies this year due to the sheer demand it faces. Due to the quantity of animals

in their care, they have had to state they’ll no longer be accepting strays from areas with active shelters or animal control ordi nances in place. At time of writing, the shelter is operating over capacity in cats by 18 and in dogs by over 10, and yet still have dozens of animals on their waitlist.

“We have a lot of great animals that can be adopt ed right now,” Dewitt said. “We’re always looking for volunteers.”

“Really we just love peo ple to come in and spend time. Our puppies espe cially always need social ized, the dogs can always use walks and our cats just need love all the time,” Corkill added. “We try to have (volunteers) help us a little bit, then spend some time with the animals. A

little bit of both is always a good thing.”

To learn more about volunteering with the shelter or fostering ani mals, visit their website at: www.missionvalleyani malshelter.org to fill out an application.

As for the upcoming fundraiser, there are still tickets available. They can be purchased at the shelter or Seconds 2 Go Thrift Store in Polson for $50 per person, or a table of eight for $500. Those who buy a table will get extra benefits, including wine and some added surprises, according to Dewitt. Any tickets that aren’t sold beforehand will be available at the door the night of the event.

“The community’s so great to us … every time we’ve put out the call for something, we’ve got an

immediate response,” Dewitt said. “I love the in-person fundraiser be cause it’s a chance for ev erybody in the community to actually come out and

see all of us that are put ting the behind-the-scenes work in. I think it’s a great thing for the shelter and the community that sup ports us so highly.”

US 93 Ronan-North project announces open house

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begin on Monday, Oct.

The project starts at the Round Butte Road intersection in Ronan and extends north for approximately 1.5 miles on US Highway 93 (US 93). This fall’s activities will focus on prepara tions for the launch of construction in Spring 2023. The project’s timeline is subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen factors.

“We are eager to get the Ronan-North

- MDT Missoula District Administrator Bob Vosen

project underway and increase highway effi ciency for the commu nity,” Bob Vosen, MDT Missoula District Ad ministrator, said. “We encourage residents to attend the upcoming open house to learn more about construction plans. Our team looks forward to meeting with the community and hearing their questions and concerns.”

MDT is hosting two open houses with the option to attend virtu

ally or in person. The in-person event will be held at the Ronan Community Center located at 300 Third Avenue NW in Ronan on Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 3-6 p.m. No for mal presentation will be made, and all are wel come to stop by at any time during the event. Plans and informational display boards will be available for viewing, and the project team will be available to an swer any questions.

The virtual event will be held via Zoom on Thursday, Oct. 27, from 12-1 p.m. Attendees can expect a brief slideshow presentation followed by a question-and-an swer session and an opportunity to provide comments. Registra tion is required to gain access to the meeting. To register, visit bit.ly/ Ronan-NorthOpen House.

“We are looking for ward to meeting the community and partner ing with MDT on this project that will have such a positive impact on Ronan and travelers in the region,” said Riv erside Contracting, Inc. engineer, Russel Gaub.

Ronan-North is the first of two US 93 project phases to im prove travel and access through Ronan. The

scope of work on the project includes widen ing the highway to four lanes, installing a new traffic signal at the Old US 93 and 3rd Avenue intersection, and con structing a new shareduse path connecting Round Butte Road with the existing path along US 93. In addition, the construction of a short, 600-foot two-lane seg ment on 1st Avenue starting at Round Butte Road will occur in preparation for the con struction of the second phase, Ronan-Urban.

In conjunction with Ronan - North, con struction will also begin

on a separate project, the Round Butte Road Path - Ronan project. This project includes building two new sec tions of sidewalk on the north side of Round Butte Road.

Regular weekly email and text updates will be available during con struction. To sign up for updates, or if you have questions or concerns, email Sloane at sloane@ bigskypublicrelations. com or call the hotline at 406-207-4484, op erating during business hours. Those interested in learning more can visit: www.mdt.mt.gov/ pubinvolve/ronanurban/

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Balance for the Supreme Court

I’m a fourth-genera

tion Montanan who grew up in Dillon, small business owner, private practice attorney and public servant. My entire 15-plus year legal career has been dedicated to protecting the legal rights of Montanans and up holding the rule of law. I have primarily represent ed Montana’s farmers, ranchers and small busi ness owners in both state and federal courts.

I also serve as the Pres ident of the Montana Public Service Commis sion (PSC), where I over see 31 state employees and manage a budget of roughly $4.8 million. In this capacity, I consider and rule on legal cases in the same manner as a District Court Judge does. I will bring this di verse legal and manage ment experience to the job on day one.

I’m running for the Montana Supreme Court because I have a deep

love for Montana and seek to have a judiciary that both protects the rights of Montana cit izens and respects the separation of government powers called for in the Montana Constitu tion.    We have seen unprecedented at tacks on law enforcement and on first responders, on parental rights, on individual liberty, on the Second Amendments, and on small business es. Montanans are greatly concerned about judges using their positions to make policy deci sions. Under the State Constitution, lawmaking is left to the people and to their elected represen tatives. Thomas Jefferson expressly recognized the danger to the delicate system of government checks and balances that can be caused when

judges can shape the law into any form they please. That’s why we must restore balance to the Montana Supreme Court.

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My judicial philosophy is one of being a strict constructionist, meaning that I view my role as a Justice to be one that merely applies the facts of any given case to the law and consti tution as written – and never legislates from the bench. Contrast my philosophy with my op ponent’s liberal judicial record.

In its 2020-21 judi cial review scorecard, the Montana Chamber of Commerce gave my opponent a “F Rating” when it comes to pro tecting Montana jobs and small businesses. That’s an incomprehensible grade and was the lowest score of any Justice on the Supreme Court.

My opponent has been routinely criticized for making law from the bench, including by her own colleagues. My op ponent has a reputation among the law enforce ment community for being soft on crime and pro-criminal. It was her vote that overturned an 80-year prison sentence of a convicted felon based on a technicality and she also overturned the conviction of a child sex abuser.

Finally, she’s often fond of “condemning” politics in the courtroom. But behind closed doors she shares a strong allegiance with liberal special in terest groups. She holds campaign events with former Democrat Gov ernor Steve Bullock and former Democrat U.S. Senator Max Baucus and gladly accepts large contributions from out of state liberal donors who also supported Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton. She

Pulling back the curtain on attack ads

As I was getting ready for work this morning, and en joying the usual cup of coffee, a television ad started screaming at me telling me how awful my excellent colleague James Brown is as a Public Ser vice Commissioner and

as a Montana Supreme Court candidate, all while extolling the alleged “im partiality” of activist judge

Ingrid Gus tafson.

Troublingly, the ad directly references a well-

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claims to be “indepen dent” but she is openly backed by liberal trial lawyers who are spending over a half million dollars to influence the outcome of this race. And, more problematic for judicial independence, these trial lawyers regularly appear before her in Court when they’ve donated to her campaign.

The truth is, the Mon tana Supreme Court can and must be better. Mon tanans deserve a Justice who will not use the courtroom to advance personal agendas. I hum bly ask for your vote this election because I am dedicated to restoring the Court to a body that merely applies the law as written. And, as your next Justice, I will work each day to restore bal ance and accountability to the judicial branch and to always protect our Montana way of life.

James Brown is a small business owner, private

practice attorney, and public servant. Brown is running for the Montana Supreme Court, Seat #2.

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known gas and electric company that does busi ness in Mon tana. This would be a company that often has legal cases before the Montana Supreme Court and Judge Gus

tafson. I could not figure how a sitting judge could be running an ad claim ing her impartiality while attacking a public utility that regularly appears before the Court on the grounds that it is making “millions in profits” and for being a “corporate

special interest.” So, I did some investigation of this curiosity.

As it turns out, the ad was purchased by an entity calling itself the “Montanans for Liberty and Justice.” What was the amount of the ad

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buy? I kid you not, a hefty $260,000!. What’s the address of that self-styled Montanans for Liberty and Justice entity?

That would be 32 S. Ewing Street, Helena. Curiously, that’s the same address for the Mon tana Trial Lawyer’s Association. And, low and behold the trea surer for Montanans for Liberty and Justice is Al Smith – the same Al Smith who is the wellheeled lobbyist and executive director for, wait for it, the Montana Trial Lawyer’s Associ ation. Surprise, Surprise.

Now, we all know that mem

bers of the Montana Trial Lawyer’s Association regularly appear before the Montana Supreme Court, including before ‘impartial’ judge Gus tafson. One has to ask in (an) era where Montana citizens are rightly concerned about perceived conflicts of interest among members of Montana’s Supreme Court, why no mem ber of the 4th Estate, i.e. the “impartial Montana Press” has not questioned why a small group of special-interest attor neys is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to influ ence the outcome (of) Supreme Court elections and doing so by funneling money to a dark

A chaplain’s perspective

Iwould like to provide the perspective of a hospital chaplain on the Born Alive Infant Pro tection Act, or LR-131, on the ballot this No vember.

I served as a hospital chaplain for 12 years. On numerous occasions I was called to labor and delivery to pro vide support to parents facing the heart-rending situation of their infant’s death or imminent death. Sometimes I was there immediately after the birth to provide prayer and baptism.

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precious, the only mem ory those mothers and fathers would ever have with their live infant. Yes, they’d be able to see the body of their child after death, but they’d never embrace the warm, breathing child they loved and longed for.

If LR-131 becomes law, those infants would be taken from delivery to Intensive Care to be placed on a ventilator and undergo numerous nee dle insertions for testing, medicine and fluids.

Those heart-breaking tableaus are now etched into my memory. Parents cuddling, kissing and singing to their babies, knowing nothing could keep them alive. Those moments were very

I’m not referring to in fants for whom survival is possible. I speak for and about infants for whom any medical intervention is futile. The physician knows it and the family knows it. That infant will only be with them for minutes or hours

money PAC with the cutesy name of the Montanans for Liberty and Justice.

For those of us who have watched elections for years, the fact that the Montana Trial Lawyers is once again spending around $500,000 so far this year in an attempt put its favored judge on the Supreme Court comes as no surprise. What is a surprise is that neither the Montana Bar Association, the Montana Democratic Party, nor the members of the press finds such clear influence peddling and obfuscation by a group of attorneys who appear before the Supreme Court as a problem for maintaining the ‘fairness’ and

‘independence’ of our judiciary.

The question needs to be asked at this point, shouldn’t Justice Gustafson step out and disavow a political ad that at tacks a business that oft appears before her and the Montana Supreme Court? The Montana rules of judicial conduct allow her to do so. And, in order to maintain the appearance of a fair and independent judiciary, shouldn’t Justice Gustafson publicly state that a special ist interest group, namely the Montana Trial Lawyers Asso ciation, should refrain from any ongoing efforts to influence the outcome of Montana’s judicial election, particularly her own?

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after birth. Nothing can change that tragic sce nario. Parents just want to hold their baby and say hello and good-bye – tragically, at the same time.

LR-131 is a purely political and unnecessary attempt by the Montana Legislature to force phy sicians and parents into a decision that is not in the best interest of anyone.

National and state laws already protect the life of any infant born with hope of survival. But when survival is not pos sible, families need to be able to choose how those first and last moments will be spent.

If LR-131 becomes law, it would also crim inalize physicians who, acting out of compassion, provide needed, medical ly reasonable care to both family and infant. These

are not physicians who don’t care about infant lives. I’ve seen these phy sicians crying with par ents as they hold those fragile, precious lives for the short time they have.

Please, carefully read the actual law as pro posed and know that it will do great harm to families, their dying infants, and their physi cians. I urge you to vote NO on LR-131.

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You can be sure that would be the actions an “impartial” judge would take.

For years, the Montana Trial Lawyers Association has played the role of “Oz the Great and Powerful” in Montana Supreme Court elections. And, just like the Wizard of Oz, the Montana Trial Lawyers don’t like it when you pull back the curtain to reveal what they are really up to. And since the Trial Lawyers are absolutely not supporting James Brown for Montana Supreme Court, that tells me that Brown is actually the impartial candi date in this race and deserves your vote.

Editor, I would like to en dorse Paul Guenzler, a write in candidate for Lake County commis sioner. He is running against Steve Stanley. Paul believes that the county and the Tribes should be working to gether on our mutual

problems. This is some thing that has been missing in our county government for a long time.

Mary Stranahan Arlee Compare

Editor, Are things better to day than they were two

years ago? Absolutely not.

Monica Tranel is a former Republican who worked on Conrad Burns’ staff in D.C.

Monica ran for the Montana Public Service Commission in 2004 and lost as a Republican.

Monica changed par ties, ran for the PSC in 2020 and lost, again.

Monica was hired to get Richard Rigg’s (ac cused child rapist) guilty conviction overturned. She says it’s a lie but, if you’re interested, check out the website law.justia. com. She fully and open ly denies this in her ad.

Monica is against short term rentals in the state of Montana, i.e., AirBnB, yet owns up to $50,000 in AirBnB stock.

Monica claims to sup port gun owners’ rights but supports red flag laws and would end immunity for gun manufacturers.

Monica defends “350Montana’ and if you go to the website to investigate what they do, Zinke supporters are referred to as “racist” (typical).

We are subjected to uncreative, disgusting ads (snakes) and we are con cerned with her using her daughters as props.

If Ryan Zinke wins the House seat, he comes in with seniority which could put him on the Appropriations Commit tee. With that, he would do everything in his power to defund many of the outrageous drains of

taxpayers’ money.

A common strategy used by Liberals is to accuse Conservatives of various infractions and see what sticks. The ac cused, then, spends an in ordinate amount of time and money defending themselves, making the process the punishment.

Zinke had a multitude of accusations thrown at him but was found guilty of none and re signed anyway. Reminds us of accusations against General Michael Flynn, Judge Clarence Thomas, Judge Brett Cavanaugh… guilty until proven inno cent.

In short, Montana, “we need a warrior, not a lawyer.”

Larry and Dorothy Ashcraft Polson

Think independently Editor, Last week’s legislative updates by Mr. Hertz were a little short on in formation. Lots of bluster implying that the Dems will eat your children and are the spawn of the devil of course, and of course very little about how the legislature is trying to get you to curtail abortion rights in November, a right long held in our constitution.

All of this is normal for our politics and each party has their diehards who selectively listen, knowing truth and reality are only spoken by their party leaders. Everything else is either fake news or unjustified investigations

into the misdeeds of their last group of leaders. Their efforts toward tak ing control of what books are in a library are anoth er example of using an elected/appointed posi tion to limit information to what one believes, not to the idea of expanding one’s growth through ideas, thoughts, and un seen horizons.

My hope for November is that there are enough independent and other party voters who have the ability to discern BS from reality and will take the time and make the effort to cast their vote in an informed manner. That seems to me the biggest weapon against the ty rannical use of power by any elected representative and a reminder they don’t work for their party, they work for the good of the populace they serve.

Rich Bell Polson Vote kind Editor,

The pollsters are pre dicting, and the early voters are voting. The pundits proclaim that Trump’s party could do ok in the midterms because it’s always been that way. But this time is all about things no lon ger being the way they always were before, ever again. We are now on a new road, and I think it’s kind of dark how we got here. It has no tracks and could go in any direction.

Like most people I just want good for Montana, like clean air and water,

and a Democrat for gov ernor, for a few, while we all recover. I grew up in Helena. Whenever the Legislature came to town, we couldn’t wait till they went home. There’s now a bill in congress to give all state legislatures final authority over elec tions, even over their own states’ administrative and judicial branches. Yikes, scary.

Trump’s party lies just like he does. They should not be empowered any further. I want to feel optimistic about the fu ture of the regular folks. I love equality, privacy, reasonableness, diversity, and feeling safe to live my life as I want to. The Montana Republicans worry me a lot because they are following Trump, as Gianforte is, “lockstep.” It reminds me again of Peace Pilgrim’s message: “Overcome evil with good, falsehood with truth, and hatred with love. This is the way of peace.” I will vote for kind people, cross my fingers, and never give up on love.

Debbie Jakovac Polson

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Editor,

It’s important that you take the time to write Paul’s name down on a piece of paper. He de cided at the last minute to file for Lake County Commissioner and his name will not be on the ballot. You will have to write it in and remem ber to fill in the bubble

beside his name under County Commissioner.

Many of you know Paul Guenzler and how reliable, trust worthy and true to his word he is. Paul realized recently how important it is that the farmers, ranchers and different communities in Lake County need representation at the courthouse. He will be on your ballot when you put him there. Remember the spelling, Paul Guenzler.

Paul Guenzler has served our community being past President of Western Montana Stock man Assoc., Lake Coun ty Weed Board, Mission Valley FFA Alumni and presently chairman of Flathead Irrigation Dis trict Board. He has raised his family in the Round Butte area on the same land his father and great grand father raised their families on for over 100 years.

Only you and I can make a difference and elect him as Lake County Commissioner.

Janette Rosman Charlo

Consider Zinke Editor,

A few weeks ago, a letter from former Gov ernor Schweitzer, who is doing ads for Monica Tranel, seemed to have trouble defining a Social ist. His diatribe indicting Rupert Murdoch and his ranch revealed to me that the old adage that Social ism breeds envy and enti tlement is alive and well. So, what is Socialism? I

look at it this way.

The word Progressive is a euphemism for a So cialist, and Socialism is a transitional social state between the overthrow of Capitalism and the real ization of Communism.

As David Horowitz once stated, “Inside every Pro gressive is a totalitarian screaming to get out.”

It appears now that the 99 members of the leftwing radical “Progressive Caucus” have taken over the Democrat party. Ten years ago, the political commentator Michael Walsh described the Democrats as “a criminal organization masquerad ing as a political party.”

If this sounds too harsh to you, just examine their domestic legislative agenda.

Every progressive pro posal from the moratori um on rent payments to cancelling student debt to handing out taxpayers’ funds to their favored constituents to stay home and not work is evidence that socialism is nothing more than theft. Since Biden entered office, they have approved over $4 trillion in spending that has resulted in the worst inflation in over 40 years and now we are in a recession. From high gas prices caused by Biden’s war on domestic energy to now high in terest rates, Biden and his progressives have shown us they are totally incom petent. Biden has illegally opened the border and allowed millions of illegal immigrants including

violent criminals and terrorists on the watch list to enter our country freely.

If you are tired of the incompetence and corruption of this ad ministration, the last thing Montana needs is another leftist, socialist Democrat representative like Monica Tranel. I would urge my fellow veterans and all citizens to vote for a leader like Ryan Zinke. While Tranel was out rowing her boat, Ryan Zinke was serving as a com mander of Seal Team Six and earning two bronze stars. Let’s elect Ryan Zinke who will

protect our freedoms and Constitutional rights.

Fred Smith Polson

and, if necessary, pros ecution of ethics com plaints against lawyers.

Consider Larson Editor, Michael Larson is running for Justice of the Peace. He is cur rently the Polson City Judge.

Prior to my retire ment, I was a Montana lawyer for 40 years. I spent the last 12 years as Chief Disciplinary Counsel for the Mon tana Supreme Court. In that position, I headed the Office of Disci plinary Counsel (ODC). ODC is responsible for the intake, investigation

I have known Mike for a half century. We first met in high school and have remained close friends to this day. Mike is honest, reliable and competent. Mike is a person of high character. I have the utmost trust in him.

Mike would make a great Justice of the Peace.

Shaun Thompson Helena

U.S. Congress repre senting Montana’s new 1st District, I urge you to vote for Democrat Monica Tranel. Not only are you voting for the most capable can didate to represent our district, you are helping to keep the U.S. House in Democratic hands.

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Too much is at stake to hand power to Re publicans, whose fringe element of insurrection ist enablers is now the GOP mainstream. With Republicans in charge, expect legislation to nationally criminalize abortion and throw doc tors and other providers in jail. Expect disruptive and distracting inves tigations and impeach ments in retaliation for impeaching Trump and

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Football Polson

POLSON — The Polson Pirates football team prevailed against the Whitefish Bull dogs on Oct. 21, winning 3427. Polson quarterback Jarrett Wilson was involved in both Pirates touchdowns in the first quarter. Wilson rushed for an eight yard touchdown and threw for another on ei ther side of a Whitefish field goal. The Pirates came out with big plays in the second, with Wilson throwing three more touchdowns. Trent Wilson had seven receptions for 79 yards and a touch down and Tommy Sherry had three receptions for 68 yards and one touchdown. Jarrett Wilson ended the evening with 118-yards rushing and 196-yards throwing, account ing for five touchdowns. The Pirates ended the season a perfect 8-0 and will await the states final standings for the playoff bracket to see their next opponent on Oct. 29.

Mission

ST. IGNATIUS — The Mission Bulldogs kept their perfect season alive before playoffs against the visiting Superior Bobcats on Oct. 21, 58-0. Canyon Sargent opened the scoring early in the first quarter with a 15-yard run. Kellen McClure then threw for a 39-yard touchdown to receiver Bryce Umphrey to end the first quarter 16-0. Sar gent ran for three more touch downs in the second quarter, ending the first half up 36-0.

McClure threw for two more touchdowns and rushed for another un the second half to end the game 58-0. The

Bulldogs next host the Circle Wildcats in the first round of the playoffs Oct. 29 at 1 p.m.

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Polson Pirate quarterback Jarrett Wilson gets some tough yards.

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Jarrett Wilson takes flight to avoid a tackle.

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Tanner Wilson gets knocked out of bounds during the Oct. 21 Pirate football game against the Whitefish Bulldogs.

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Ronan

RONAN — The Maidens hosted the Whitefish Bulldogs for senior night Oct. 18, losing 0-3. The Maidens ran the Bull dogs close in every game, with Margaret Cordova and Leina Ulutoa playing great defense and getting nine digs a piece. Seattle Chartraw and Kylie Fetui each had six assists while Ulutoa had four kills to end a strong season for the Maidens.

Cross Country

MISSOULA — The Mis sion Bulldog boys cross coun try team won state and had the top two individual places as well, adding three trophies to the cabinet Oct. 22 in Missou la. Andrew Rush finished top of the podium with a 16:15 time. Robbie Nulia finished in second overall finishing less than 20 seconds behind team mate Rush. Zoran Laframbois finished seventh overall with a 16:59 time, helping the Bull dogs to an incredible team score of 63. The Lady Bulldogs had two top half finishers with Ellanah Flatlip coming in 31st with a time of 22:16 and Ce dar Hunt in 49th overall with a time of 22:58.

In the Girls Class A Tourna ment, Mission Valley had two top 20 runners. Ashtyn Wag ner of Polson finished 13th with a time of 20:16 and Ol ivia Heiner of Ronan finished 15th with a time 20:29. On the boys side, Polson’s Colter Wil son took 33rd overall with a

strong time of 17:55 and Noah Roberts took 55th taking 18:18 to finish. Jacob Piapot and Koda King of Ronan fin ished within a second of each other taking 74th and 75th, respectfully.

Charlo’s Hayden Smith was the Vikings top finisher in the Class C Tournament

coming in 27th with a time of 19:14. Branson Zempel was the Vikings next best runner, finishing less than three min utes behind Smith. Two Eagle Rivers Malacye Piapot was the Eagles best runner, finishing 33rd and a time of 19:34, while Jayvian Burke was only three minutes behind with a time of

22:36. The Lady Eagles Dayani Piapot, Olivia Brueggeman and Sarah Gardipe all finished within 10 seconds of each other to finish their season on a high note. Lady Viking Dan

ielle Davis was Charlos top finisher with a time of 31:56.

Teammate Keanna Koenig was only 12 seconds behind with a time of 32:08.

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Big Medicine repatriated to CSKT

News and photo from the Montana Historical Society

HELENA — Big Medicine, the sacred white bison on display at the Montana Historical Society in Helena, is being repatriated to the Confed erated Salish and Kootenai Tribes at their request.

The MTHS Board of Trustees voted unani mously Thursday to re turn Big Medicine to his homeland based on his cultural and spiritual sig nificance to the Tribes.

“Big Medicine rep resents the past that has carried forward to the present and the work yet to be done to protect our identity, culture, and well-being into the future,”

CSKT Tribal Chairman Tom McDonald had written in his repatriation request.

“We are deeply appre ciative,” he said after the MTHS trustees’ vote, then paused a minute to regain

Big Medicine, a white bison with spiritual and cultural significance to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, is being repatriated to the tribes following unamimous vote by the Montana Historical Society Board of Trustees.

his composure. “You can see it is emotional. We will treat this animal with the respect it deserves. We thank you and look for ward to partnerships with the (historical) society

and museum in the future. Thank you, from the bot tom of our hearts.”

The white bison known as Big Medicine was raised on the National Bi son Range in the Flathead

and died in 1959. Former MTHS Director K. Ross Toole had contacted the bison range superinten dent in 1953 requesting his hide be transferred to MTHS upon the animal’s

death, and it has been on display since 1961 in a climate-controlled envi ronment.

Earlier this year, the tribe formally asked that he be returned, noting that Big Medicine is revered for his healing and pro tective powers, and deep spiritual lessons conveyed in ceremonies and songs.

“It isn’t just about the history,” said Rick Eneas, CSKT executive officer.

“As a people, the Salish and Kootenai are reclaim ing our language and cul ture. One aspect of what Big Medicine symbolizes is what it looks like to hold on to the past and look to the future.

“… We as a people are at a crossroads and have gone through some sig nificant challenges and lost a lot, but are creating a lot in the valley for the young tribal members who don’t have a connection. A symbol like this allows us to feel proud of who we

are and will help us un derstand who we can be in the future.”

MTHS Director Molly Kruckenberg said the his torical society is pleased to see Big Medicine’s ownership transferred to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.

The MTHS will retain physical possession of Big Medicine until the Tribes have a safe environment in which he can be displayed, which is expected to take about two years.

“This is not a repatri ation request under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatri ation Act; instead, this decision comes from dis cussions made on a gov ernment-to-government basis,” Kruckenberg said.

“The Montana Historical Society regularly seeks ad vice and information from Montana’s Tribes, and this transfer of ownership reflects that positive rela tionship.”

Interior Department to streamline NA Graves Protection, Repatriation Act

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WASHINGTON — Fol lowing extensive Tribal consul tation and review, the Depart ment of the Interior announced that proposed revisions to the Native American Graves Pro tection and Repatriation Act’s (NAGPRA) regulations are now available for public com ment.

NAGPRA regulations pro

vide a systematic process for returning human remains, funerary objects, sacred ob jects, or objects of cultural patrimony to Native American and Alaska Native Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. The proposed changes would streamline requirements for museums and federal agencies to inventory and identify hu man remains and cultural items in their collections.

“The Native American

Graves Protection and Repatri ation Act is an important law that helps us heal from some of the more painful times in our past by empowering Tribes to protect what is sacred to them. These changes to the Department’s NAGPRA reg ulations are long overdue and will strengthen our ability to enforce the law and help Tribes in the return of ancestors and sacred cultural objects,” said Assistant Secretary for Indian

Affairs Bryan Newland.

“Repatriation is a sacred responsibility for many In digenous communities. After consulting with Tribal Nations across the United States, the National Park Service wel comes additional input on im provements to the NAGPRA regulations,” said National Park Service Director Chuck Sams. “We hope these changes will make it easier for proper repatriation and reburial of In

digenous ancestors and cultural items.”

The Department of the In terior consulted with 71 Tribes and Native Hawaiian organiza tions on the draft proposal and received more than 700 specific comments.

The public can comment on the proposed rule until Jan. 12, 2023, at www.regulations.gov.

Visit the National Park Ser vice’s NAGPRA website for more information.

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Polson High School adds construction trades program

News from PHS

POLSON — Polson High School has added a new course offering to students this year. The course is called “Con struction Trades.” Each year the PHS staff and students make sugges tions about course chang es and additions for the upcoming school year. During this process last year, it was determined that a shift in this direc tion would have a benefit for both PHS Students and the Polson Commu nity.

The shortage in skilled

trades is not only a chal lenge in our community, but across the nation. One of the primary goals of the Construction Trades course is to expose Polson High School stu dents to the many skilled trades that exist. Be ginning projects for the students will be the con struction of two storage sheds. Other more imme diate projects discussed are a timing shed for the PHS track events, a meat drying rack for the PHS Indigenous Immersion Program, an improved PHS entrance sign, and other storage sheds for

the Polson School Dis trict purposes.

In addition to these hands-on building projects, class time will include inviting local professional tradesmen as guest speakers, field trips

$2M to strengthen Montana Food Systems

Montana organizations to receive six USDA grants to improve local food distribution networks across state

consumer is to the producer, the better the food will taste and the healthier it will be. By cutting out middlemen and investing in local food systems, Montana’s produc ers will benefit from better margins, and consumers will receive high quality food at more affordable prices.”

to visit job sites, and de veloping other skills such as learning to back up a trailer, learning to operate a skid steer, etc. A future goal is to grow interest and support for the pro gram to the point of con

structing a student-built house.

This new program has been made a possibility largely due to the support of the Greater Polson Community Foundation. The GPCF generously awarded a $25,000 grant that has been used to purchase a 16-foot en closed utility trailer, job site tools, and a set of ba sic construction tools that all participating students in the course will be able to keep upon successful completion of the year long double period class.

Construction Trades is taught by an experienced

PHS Teacher, Jay Samp son. PHS currently has 11 students enrolled in the class.

“We are excited for this incredible opportunity for our students. The ex periences that students will have while partic ipating in construction trades will open doors for both employment oppor tunities and career paths,” said Principal Andy Fors. This course addition is a small part of a larger effort to grow the trades programs at PHS. If you would like more informa tion, please contact Fors at Polson High School.

Partnership announced to promote hunter behavior

News from Montana FWP

HELENA — In Montana, good relationships between hunters and landowners are integral to our oppor tunities, lead to proper wildlife man agement and ensure that our hunting traditions continue.

vide. The slogan is: It’s up to us. Re spect access. Protect the hunt.

BIG SANDY — As a part of his contin ued effort to strengthen Montana food systems, U.S. Senator Jon Tester today secured six United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP) grants totaling $1,968,000 for local organizations to improve food distribution networks across the state.

Senator Tester helped authorize LFPP in the 2018 Farm Bill, and he was the only member of Montana’s Congressional del egation to vote for 2022 Fiscal Year Om nibus package and the American Rescue Plan, which funded these six grants.

“Food security is national security—and with consolidation in the food industry at an all-time high, it’s critical that we strengthen our local systems to ensure that all Montanans have reliable access to healthy foods,” said Tester. “The closer the

Funding will be delivered to six Mon tana organizations through the USDA’s LFPP program. LFPP helps fund projects and organizations that engage in produc er to consumer marketing by increasing access to locally and regionally produced agricultural products. Grants can be used for the planning stages of establishing or expanding a local and regional food busi ness enterprise or to improve or expand a food business that supports locally and regionally produced agricultural products and food system infrastructure by perform ing feasibility studies, market research, training, and technical assistance for the business enterprise and/or for producers working with the business enterprise. A 25 percent match from the organization is required.

Local Montana recipient includes: $491,701 for the Lake County Develop ment Corporation (Ronan) to increase processing capacity at the Northwest Food Hub Network.

Landowners play an important role in sustaining healthy wildlife popu lations, contributing to our economy and communities by creating jobs, and providing valuable habitat and trea sured open spaces. But the relationship between hunters and landowners can start to fray when just a few hunters abuse the privilege of hunting on pri vate land.

To promote the importance of hunter ethics and improved hunter behavior, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is partnering with other conser vation and agriculture organizations to “protect the hunt.”

The campaign is focused on hunter responsibility and respect for private land and the access landowners pro

“Through programs like Block Management, Montana ranch families provide free public hunting experienc es across the state. We ask sportsmen to remain diligent in their actions and to protect access by respecting the places they hunt and holding one another accountable,” said Jim Stein beisser, Montana Stockgrowers Asso ciation President.

“While hunters in Montana enjoy a wealth of hunting opportunity on our public lands, private lands in the state offer irreplaceable hunting access and vital habitat for our public wildlife. But access to private lands is a privilege that can be swiftly taken away from us,” said Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Montana Coordinator Kevin Farron. “We must show the utmost respect for these properties and their owners, know – and follow – the rules, and thank landowners for providing access whenever we can.”

News from the office of Senator Jon Tester

“ We are excited for this incredible opportunity for our students. The experiences that students will have while participating in construction trades will open doors for both employment opportunities and career paths.”

- PHS Principal Andy Fors

SKC announces new grants, opportunities for students

By Taylor Davison Valley Journal

PABLO — SKC has recently been awarded several million dollars in grants for the next several years, which they intend to invest in students across a wide range of ages.

As part of a joint effort with the University of Montana and Montana Tech, in which SKC was the lead entity, the team received a National Sci ence Foundation award of $4.5 million, $1.6 of which was allocated to SKC. A highly competitive grant, the college applied four times before receiving the award this year.

These funds, part of the “STARS” grant, will allow the school to award schol arships to academically tal ented low-income students in STEM fields over the next six years. According to representatives of the school, they plan to give out around 90 scholarships of up to $10,000 each to STEM students over the duration of the grant.

“At Salish Kootenai College, our students predominantly represent low socio-economic pop ulations who are often required to simultaneously seek employment while attending classes to af ford their education and support their families,” said Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs Dr. Antony Berthelote. “Op portunities like this help students succeed without

compromising their po tential. The direct financial support to those with unmet needs also enhances equity and socio-economic justice by reducing the debt burden often en cumbered by our student population.”

Additionally, the college received a five year Up

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ward Bound grant from a Native Youth Community Partner (NYCP), and a College and Career Pathways Project grant from the Department of Education. These grants will allow SKC to invest in eighth-12th grade stu dents and help increase their knowledge of both

opportunities and resourc es. The Upward Bound program will provide 87 students throughout the

county with comprehen sive college preparatory courses from tutoring to work-study opportunities. The Pathways project will include activities such as job shadowing, internships, dual enrollment options and college and career exploration and academic support for around 500 students in Polson and Ronan.

Altogether, SKC re ceived over $6 million in grant funds to invest in students over the next sev eral years.

“This is really great news because it shows a commitment to the whole range. A commitment to students in high school,

plus a commitment to students already engaged in their college education,” commented Human Re sources Director Teresa Wall-McDonald. “It’s like drawing a bubble around this student and giving them everything they need to be academically success ful ... We’re really excited.”

To learn more about Upward Bound or the Pathways Project, please contact Program Director

Heather Licht at 406-4717249 or heather_licht@ skc.edu. Students can also apply for STARS scholar ships at: https://umt.edu/ stars/default.php. The ap plication deadline for 2023 is Nov. 20.

YOU

“. . . though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” Isaiah 1:18

“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” Acts 4:12

Jesus IS the only way. Will you trust in the Lord Jesus Christ to save you today?

You must trust in Jesus Christ

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Amie Tryon, Heather Licht, Dr. Anthony Berthelote, STEM Student Joni Tobacco, Ronda Howlett

Ronan resident participates in statewide ag leadership program

News from Josh Sencal, REAL Montana member

BOZEMAN —

Ronan resident Josh Senecal just returned from Bozeman as part of REAL Montana (Resource Education and Agriculture Leader ship). For Josh Senecal and other members of REAL Montana Class V, this was the first of ten seminars in their two-year educational program.

While in Bozeman, the class completed personality assessments, participated in a high ropes course, and re ceived training on net working and building relationships. Class members participated in the first module in a series focused on fun damental attributes of personal and organiza tional leadership with Ara Megerdichian. The Class participated in an educational tour of Dry Hills Distillery fo cused on diversification and innovative ways to expand agriculture op portunities in an urban setting. Class mem bers toured the Sales Ranch and B-3 Farms to discuss the chang ing face of farming in the Gallatin Valley, and challenges and op portunities involving generational transfer of farms and farming practices. A networking banquet was held at the

MSU Bobcat Stadium, where Alumnus shared their experience and

lessons learned during their tenure with REAL Montana. The banquet

was attended by REAL Montana alumni, indus try leaders, and program sponsors.

Senecal said, “It is a great honor to be se lected into the REAL Montana. After our first 3 day class I could tell this is an amazing program to build leaders that will strengthen our great state.”

Twenty of Mon tana’s emerging and established leaders were competitively selected from a pool of qualified candidates representing a wide variety of agri culture and natural re

source industries across the state to take part in Class V of REAL Montana. REAL Mon tana builds a network of informed and engaged leaders to advance the natural resource indus tries in Montana. The two-year program fea tures eight in-state sem inars; a five-day national study tour in Washing ton D.C.; and a ten-day international trip. Sem inars include training in natural resource devel opment, agriculture in stitutions and agencies, public speaking/media, economics, state and

federal policy, interna tional trade, urban/rural relationships, water is sues, and other current industry topics.

REAL Montana is funded through a part nership with Montana State University Exten sion and private indus try. Oversight is provid ed by an advisory board of industry leaders.   Complete program information is available at: www.realmontana. org or by contacting Tara Becken, program director, at 406-9304205 or: REALmon tana@montana.edu.

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Opposed vaccine mandates.

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REAL Montana Class V takes part in an inaugural semi nar Sept. 15-17.

obituaries

Marvin Bauer

RONAN — Marvin Fred Bauer went home to our Lord and Sav ior on Wednes day, Oct. 19, 2022, at the age of 93. He was born on the family farm in Grant County, North Dakota, to Fred and Sophie Bellon-Bauer on Jan. 22, 1929. Mar vin’s parents joined two households together,

making him the baby of eleven children. During the Great Depression, Marvin and his parents moved to Montana for better opportunities. They moved to the Ronan area and leased a farm just a few miles southwest of town. Only two short years later, Marvin’s father passed away and left him to run the farm.

Marvin married the love of his life, Della Gene Brooks, on June 27, 1951, in Hungry Horse, Montana. They began their life together on the family farm in the South Crow area.

They were blessed with four children, Rick, Don, Kevin and Kim.

Marvin was a faithful servant to our Lord his whole life. He served as a board member of the Assembly Church in Ronan for many years and helped with many improvements to it. He was known in the Ronan area for his beautiful ac cordion playing. Marvin was a self-taught accor dion player and played music by memory or just following along. When he and his siblings would get together down through the years, he would play the accordion

and they would all sing gospels and old German songs. What great mem ories were left to his kids and grandkids.

Marvin was a farmer throughout this lifetime. Over the years he went from a leased farm to purchasing and owning his very own farm. In 1980, he moved from the creek in the South Crow area to the hilltop, which is still known as Bauer Hill. He just loved farm ing the soil and growing his crops, which he did until a couple of years ago when his health forced him out of the tractor seat.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Sophie; his 10 siblings, and his wife of 56 years, Della, in 2007.

Survivors include his sons, Rick (Faye), Don (Janie) and Kevin (Robbin) Bauer; and his daughter, Kim (Roger) Smart all of Ronan. He is also survived by his 16 grandchildren; 32 greatgrandchildren, (with two on the way); and also five great great-grand children.

Marvin’s celebration of life will be held at the Terrace Lake Com munity Church, 35663 Terrace Lake Rd. Ronan,

MT 59864 on Oct. 27, 2022, at 11 a.m. There will be a viewing on Oct. 26, 2022, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Shrid er-Thompson Funeral Home, 419 Round Butte Rd., Ronan, MT 59864. Following the ceremo ny we will head to the Ronan Cemetery for a brief graveside service. Please join the family back at the church for dinner and fellowship. Messages of condo lences may be shared online at: www.shrider thompson.com. Arrange ments are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home.

by Pete Mangels for the Valley Journal

POLSON — Another time change is coming up on Nov. 6.

“Fall back” to “Montana Stan dard time” at 2 a.m. on Nov. 6.

Set your clocks back an hour on Saturday so you can stay up an hour later. I wish we could have a time zone that is the same all year round. Some new time pieces on the market change the time for you.  I still own a clock that runs on gravity and inertia.

As the song goes: “The grand father clock was too tall for the shelf so it stood 90 years on the floor.”

Vote on Nov. 8.  Democracy in action.

Activities

Bowling: fun league, pay by

the day, non-sanctioned, no-tap, Tuesdays, 1 p.m. weekly

Bridge: Tuesdays and Fri days, open for all, 12:30 p.m., beginners welcome

Bridge: Tuesdays and Fridays, open for all.  12:30 p.m., begin ners welcome

Bingo: Fridays, 7 p.m.  “Play ing card” bingo first Wednesday and third Thursday of each month

Exercise for mobility: Mon days, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Pinochle: Thursdays, 12:30–3 p.m. (earlier or later if you wish)

Pool: open table from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Veterans’ Rep.: The first Friday (Nov. 4) and third Tuesday (Oct. 18) from 10 a.m.-noon

MENU (subject to change): sit-down, take-out or delivery, only $5 from 11:45 a.m.-12:30

p.m.  — Wednesday, Oct. 26: taco salad, sour cream, salsa, seasoned pinto beans, pretzel Jell-O — Thursday, Oct. 27: Polish Dogs, onions, relish, chips, pasta salad, orange fluff — Friday, Oct. 28: birthday dinner for lunch - pot roast, po tatoes, carrots, fruit salad, poke cake

— Monday, Oct. 31: Hal loween creepy lunch - Rueben rotten soup, beasty bread, green ghost salad, petrified pumpkin bars — Tuesday, Nov. 1: spaghetti, bread, 3-bean salad, chocolate pudding.

— Wednesday, Nov. 2: bar becue chicken legs,  warm po tato salad, buttered corn, Jell-O, cookies — Thursday, Nov. 3: pork pot pie, biscuit spiced pear beets,

frosted brownies Ronan

by Joanne Shaw for the Valley Journal

RONAN — Looks like we have some cooler, wet weather in our forecast, which could be a welcome change for now. I am sitting by my window looking at all the leaves needing to be raked up. Actually, hoping the wind will come along and blow them away.

Saturday, Oct. 29 is our annual Fall Bazaar and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you are in terested in a table, call the senior center at 406- 676-2371. Lunch will be available for purchase.

On Monday Oct. 31, come join us in costume for Hallow een lunch. There will be prizes for best costume.

This week’s menu is: - Wednesday, Oct. 26: Nacho bar, salad and dessert - Friday, Oct. 28: Birthday dinner of roast beef with pota toes, salad, and dessert.

Meals are $7, and served at noon. Call ahead for take-out or delivered meals, 406-676-2371.

Sunday dinners are $10 and served the second Sunday of each month.

Hope everyone has a great week.

St. Ignatius

by Barb Plouffe for the Valley Journal

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Senior Citizen Center is open Tuesdays and Fridays at noon for lunch and the on the

Marvin Bauer

Polson

2022 Polson Chamber Spookatcular Pumpkin Carving Contest returns

POLSON — All submissions will be judged by the Polson Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. The top three winning submissions will receive $50 in Chamber Bucks.

Anyone can participate. Submissions from all ages are welcome. To enter in the contest simply:

— Email a photo of your carved pumpkin(s) to the Polson Chamber at: chamber@polsonchamber.com OR

— Post photos of your carved pump kin(s) on Facebook and/or Instagram and tag the Polson Chamber of Com merce in your posts.

The deadline for submissions is Fri day, Oct. 28, at 10 p.m.

Chamber members are encouraged to highlight their businesses in whatev er creative way they see fit in their sub mission photo. Once you have submit ted your carved pumpkin to the contest, be sure to display your pumpkins so that we can conjure up plenty of spooky spirit for Halloween.

St. Ignatius seniors

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first and third Wednesdays of each month at 5:30 p.m. for supper. We do Meals on Wheels for those elders living within a 6-mile ra dius of St. Ignatius. If you are interested in receiving home delivered meals on Tuesdays and Fridays, please call and leave a mes sage. We will call you back and let you know how to qualify and be put on our route. Our phone number is 406-745-4462.

Meals

Thank you, Polson! We can’t wait to see all your gourd-geous submissions.

Fourth Fridays to begin in Arlee

News from the Arlee CDC

ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Center will begin hosting special events on “Fourth Fridays” start ing on Oct. 28. Each Fourth Friday will have a unique theme and will feature displays by local artists, snacks, music, and family-friendly fun.

“We’re so glad to bring back our building’s tradition of being a commu nity gathering place,” said CDC Execu tive Director Marie Hirsch. “We’re for tunate to have so many talented artists in the region, and Fourth Fridays will give everyone a chance to get together to enjoy our latest gallery display in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We’ll usually hold these events on the Fourth Friday of every other month but may occasionally schedule around holi

— Friday, Oct. 28: noon - pizza, green salad, Jell-O with fruit, no bake cookies — Tuesday, Nov. 1: noon - cook’s choice, soup, sand wiches, fruit, dessert — Wednesday, Nov.2: dinner - 5:30 p.m. - cream of mushroom with garlic, pork over noodles, cauliflower-blend vegeta bles, rolls, pumpkin bars — Friday, Nov. 11: noon - tuna casserole, pea salad, fruit, cornbread, lemon bars

If you are interested in a Take our meal, please call by 10:00am on the day you want to pick up a meal.

Havilah Burton from the CSKT Extension Of fice will give a class food preparation on Oct. 27 at 1:30 p.m. If you are inter ested in information call 406-745-4462.

Mary B. from Area VI Agency on Aging will be at the St. Ignatius Senior Center on Nov. 4 to help with the selection of this year’s Medicare programs. We have one time slot left at this time.

Bingo will be played on Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. Come enjoy the fun.

Breast cancer: early detection critical to saving lives

News from the Montana VA Health Care System

FORT HARRISON

— Montana VA Health Care System encourages veterans to be proactive with breast cancer health and awareness during October’s Breast Can cer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women after skin cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in women.

The sobering statistic behind breast cancer is that one in eight women will develop breast cancer and likely need treatment and surgery to survive. In Montana, with a pop ulation of 1.1 million people, this represents around 62,500 Mon tana women. Both men and women can develop

breast cancer, though male breast cancer is rare (one in 100 men can de velop breast cancer).

“It’s painful to pic ture one in eight of our mothers, sisters, wives, friends, or even ourselves having to face this dis ease,” said Sue Calentine, Montana VA’s Women Veteran Program Man ager. “Luckily, there are actions we can take to support survival rates and that is to be aware and talk about the critical role of early detection. If breast cancer is caught while it is still located only in the breast, surviv al rates increase to nearly 99%.”

One key health com ponent in early detection of breast cancer is for all women to be familiar with their bodies. Many of the symptoms of early

breast cancer can be seen on or felt in the breast.

Any of the below symp toms should be commu nicated to a provider as soon as possible:

- Physical changes in the breast, such as warmth, swelling, pain, or redness. This also includes other changes in appearance, such as dimples, puckers, bulges, ridges on the skin of the breast, changes in texture,

or changes in the size of either breast.

- Any change in the nipple, such as becoming inverted or if there is dis charge, such as blood.

- Any presence of lumps in the breast or near the underarm.

“This month, we en courage each Montanan to each take action to honor those impacted by breast cancer and honor those we have lost by

Free help for cancer patients provided by Cheerful Heart

days or other community events.”

The Oct. 28 event will have a Halloween theme with special prizes for costumes ranging in age groups from kids to “too old for this but dressed up any way.” In addition to the latest art exhibit, the event will also feature tricks and treats, snacks, cider, music, a photo booth and more. Everyone is welcome to attend Fourth Friday on Oct. 28, 5-7 p.m. at the Arlee CDC building, formerly the Hangin’ Art Gallery, at 92555 US Hwy. 93 in Arlee.

News from Valerie Lindstrom, Cheerful Heart Org.

LAKE COUNTY — Cancer patients in Lake County, who are currently in treatment, can receive non-medical services provided by Cheerful Heart at no charge. The non-profit offers services that include transpor tation to treatment or medical appointments, running errands, prepared meals, walking dogs, or tasks as requested.

Cheerful Heart provides volunteers for the Oncology Clinics in Polson and Ronan.

helping spread informa tion on how to be pro active with breast cancer detection,” said Executive Director Dr. Judy Hay man. “Ask your mother, daughter, wife, family members, and friends if they are doing monthly self-exams and annual screenings. Together, we can help save lives.”

Breast care resourc es available through Montana VA include screening and diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasound and MRI, genetic counseling and testing, cancer treatment, and more. VA recom mends regular breast cancer screening for women who are 45 years of age and older or who have a family history of breast cancer. Women should talk with their VA primary care provider

team about what is best for them and schedule their mammogram. Vet erans can also contact Sue Calentine, Women Veteran Program Man ager, at 406-438-1684 with questions.

Montana VA shares these screening tips for women:

1. Women who have a family history of breast cancer should speak with their provider to under stand how often to get screened.

2. Patients should share any changes they notice in their breast health with their provid er as early as possible.

3. Women can reduce their risk of breast cancer by maintaining a healthy weight, exercising reg ularly, limiting alcohol consumption, and not smoking.

Currently St. Luke’s in Ronan, is seeing patients via telehealth. Cheerful Heart volunteers serve soup on Tuesdays at the Polson clinic. Both clinics carry inven tories of head coverings, Knit ted Knockers (breast prosthesis) and Comfy Chemo shirts avail able for no charge to patients.

The Cheerful Heart Support Group meets from noon to 1 p.m., on the second and fourth Wednesdays in the Leahy Con ference Room on the third floor of St. Joseph Medical Center.

Cheerful Heart, Inc. has served cancer patients in Lake County since 2002. Those with questions or needs can call 406-883-3070. Check out the

Cheerful Heart web site at: www.cheerfulheart.org or email cheerfulheart46@gmail.com. Mailing address for the organi zation is Cheerful Heart, P.O. Box 688, Polson, MT 59860.

Vista Point closed

News from Energy Keepers

POLSON —A friendly re minder that the SKQ Overlook (Vista Point) is closed for the winter. The gate closed at sunset on Saturday, Oct. 15. For more information, please feel free to contact the Se’lis Ksanka Qlispe’ Project via email at: in formation@energykeepersinc.

com.

Protect your operation from market ups and downs

News from USDA

WASHINGTON — Dairy producers can now enroll for 2023 coverage through the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program, an important safety net program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that helps producers manage changes in milk and feed prices.

This year’s signup, which has already begun, ends Dec. 9.

“ It’s painful to picture one in eight of our mothers, sisters, wives, friends, or even ourselves having to face this disease. Luckily, there are actions we can take to support survival rates...”

- Sue Calentine, Montana VA’s Women Veteran Program Manager

Wednesday, Oct. 26

Irrigators to meet

RONAN — The Flat head Irrigation District will hold their October monthly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 1 p.m. at Mission West Community Development Partners, 407 Main Street SW. We meet upstairs and an elevator is provided.

PAWsitive Reading Partners on tap at library

POLSON — Come read with Riley (a regis tered therapy dog) for 15 minutes on Wednesdays, from 3-4 p.m. Registra tion is required. Bring your favorite book, or pick one from the shelves. Sign up for your time slot; call us at 406-883-8225.

Thursday, Oct. 27

Halloween theme planned for Story Time

POLSON — Thurs days at 9:15 a.m. at the North Lake County Public Library Story Time takes place. Join us to read books, make crafts and play games with your little ones. This program is geared for Kindergar ten readiness ages 3-5, but everyone is welcome. The theme for Oct. 27 is Halloween.

AARP Smart Driver Course taught at library

POLSON — The Lake County Public Library will host an AARP Smart Driver Course on Thurs day, Oct. 27, from 1-5 p.m.

The library is pleased to be partnering with AARP to present this course. There are fees for the class materials. Pete Ridge will be teaching this class. This course will bring you up to speed with the latest driving strategies, auto safety features, as well as new State and local traffic laws. This class is designed for drivers 50+, but all drivers are welcome. Upon completion, you may be eligible to receive an auto insurance discount. Regis tration is required. Please contact the library to save your spot. Call us at 406883-8225.

Learn about bats

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will hold an evening family program on Thursday, Oct. 27, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Stephanie Gillin, a Wildlife Biologist with the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes will be here to teach us all about bats. Come in all week to help us celebrate bat. Coloring pages and special displays will be out for your enjoyment.

Learn Excel Essentials Level I for free

RONAN — Mission West Community De velopment Partners, 407 Main St. SW, is offering a free workshop on Mic rosoft Excel Level 1 on Thursday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Go to: https://lccdc.ecenterdirect. com/events/71 to register.

Ronan Library District invites youngsters to Story Time Program

RONAN — Every

Thursday, from 11 a.m.noon, the Ronan Library holds a reading program. Each program is geared toward the developmental needs of children 3-6 years old. The weekly program offers interactive readings, activities, and guided crafts for children. If needed, we are ready to modify the program for younger and older children or if you have a group of five or more children. Call the Ronan Library at 406-676-3682, for more information.

Friday, Oct. 28

Wags and Whiskers fundraiser held for MVAS

RONAN — Support Mission Valley Animal Shelter at their fundraiser held on Friday, Oct. 28, at the Ronan Community Center beginning at 5:30 p.m. for cocktails. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. We have an amazing Chef lined up for our event who will be make Prime Rib with some awesome side dishes. We will also have a vegetarian option of stuffed spaghetti squash. We have an equally amazing Pastry Chef lined up for the desserts. The evening includes a silent and live auction complete with door prizes. Tickets are available at the Animal Shelter, 36251 N. Reser voir Rd. in Polson or Sec onds 2-Go Thrift Store, 51110 US-93 in Polson.

Ladies Night Out held in Polson

POLSON — Grab your friends for an adult evening of shopping, food,

drinks, and deals on Friday, Oct. 28, from 4-8 p.m. Do you like to shop and support all that is local? Would you like some treats and no tricks? Mark your calendars to come down town for Ladies Night Out. Costumes highly encouraged.

Participating businesses will have a $5 Savings Pass available for pick up a few weeks before the event. You can use it at the participating businesses to get $5 off your purchase of $25 or more. The pass is free, but we only have a limited supply.

Arlee brings back ‘Fourth Fridays’

ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Center will begin hosting special events on “Fourth Fridays” starting on Oct. 28. Each Fourth Friday will have a unique theme and will feature displays by local artists, snacks, music and family-friendly fun. The Oct. 28 event will have a Halloween theme with special prizes for costumes ranging in age groups from kids to “too old for this but dressed up anyway.” In addition to the latest art exhibit, the event will also feature tricks and treats, snacks, cider, music, a photo booth and more. Everyone is welcome to attend Fourth Friday on Oct. 28, from 5-7 p.m. at the Arlee CDC building, formerly the Hangin’ Art Gallery, at 92555 US Hwy. 93 in Arlee.

Saturday, Oct. 29

Trunk or Treat held

POLSON — Sign up

see extended calendar at www.valleyjournal.net

to serve or host a “trunk” at the New Life Church Trunk or Treat, held from Oct. 29, from 4-6 p.m. Candy donations are now being accepted.

Harvest Dinner held at MVUMC

ST. IGNATIUS — The Mission Valley United Methodist Church at the top of Post Creek Hill on U.S. Highway 93 will host a Harvest Dinner on Sat urday, Oct. 29. They will serve ham, mashed pota toes with gravy, squash, green beans, dinner, and homemade pies. All they ask is a donation, which will be spent on a commu nity service.

Sunday, Oct. 30

Horror Film Festival at Good Coffee Roasting

POLSON — Hallow een Horror Film Festival at Good Coffee Roasting Company Sunday, Oct. 30 at 1 p.m. GCRC is located at 214 Main Street. The event is free to the public. There will be 10 short, international films that are primarily psychological thrillers. PG-13, adult themed.

Monday, Oct. 31

Trunk or Treat event held at top of Post Creek Hill

ST. IGNATIUS — The Mission Valley United Methodist Church at the top of Post Creek Hill on U.S. Highway 93 will hold a Trunk or Treat event on

Monday, Oct. 31, from 4-7 p.m. All goblins are welcome to come check out the goodies that will be available. We will also welcome anyone that wants to participate.

Mission Valley Youth application deadline set

POLSON — It’s Festival time! The Fes tival generates funds for the Mission Valley Youth Foundation. If you are a youth based non-profit entity and would like to request funding, you can pick up an application form from one of our board members or submit an email to: mvyouthfoun dation@gmail.com. Please include your mission statement and a short description detailing your monetary request. The Foundation would also like community suggestions of youth organizations that you’d like to see supported. The deadline for submis sion is Oct. 31, 2022.

Halloween celebrated at the library

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Li brary is your Literary Trick or Treat Stop. Come to the library anytime from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31, to share your cos tume and get a treat.

Also, the library’s Youth Book Club meets at 3:45 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31. “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” by J.K. Rowling: will be read. Come as you are, or all dressed up. If you don’t have a book, you can pick one up at the library. Light refreshments will be provided for this familyfriendly event.

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Ben Stone

Valley Journal

Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis

WEEKLY HOROSCOPE

By: Magi Helena for the Week of Oct. 23, 2022

ARIES (March 21-April 19):

The early bird has the best shot at getting the worm. Get important jobs taken care of as soon as possible as free time may become scarce as the week wears on. Gath er proof that a source is reliable before you act on their info.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20):

There’s no time like the present. Get a head start on the work week by laying the groundwork for upcoming projects early in the day. Schedules may be thrown off in the week ahead and disturb important plans.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20):

Full speed ahead. Push the pedal to the metal so you can clear off your to-do list while the sun shines today. Plans may change unex pectedly in the upcoming week so remain flexible and prepared.

CANCER (June 21-July 22):

Remember to respect bound aries and observe social cues.

Unintentionally crowding a recent acquaintance may create an unnecessary issue. Avoid starting important tasks without discussing things through with others.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22):

Cross that bridge when you come to it. Concentrate on making adequate preparations for an upcoming task. Taking definitive action too soon could create problems. Decline volunteering for extra responsibilities.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

Take your time. Work at your own pace because giving in to peer pressure and rushing through a job may only lead to a disappointing result. Steer clear of confrontations with other people that could cause a rift.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

Put yourself in the other person’s shoes. If someone is cranky with you this week, it may simply be because they are under pressure, don’t take it personally. Reserve judgment until you know the facts.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

Don’t get too grandiose. Avoid letting recent successes cause you to take on a big project that could turn out to be too much. Stay in your personal comfort zone this week and stick to doing what you do best.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

Keep it discreet if your opinions differ from the consensus of those around you. Avoid tensions by steering clear of volatile issues in the upcoming week. Remember that positive ends can never justify negative means.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Try to anticipate problems before they arise and work around them to ensure that they don’t become a larger issue. Trust your gut feelings in the week ahead.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

You can’t please all the people all the time. Don’t let it upset you if you find yourself at odds with someone. Remember you are entitled to your opinion just as they are. Use tact in the week ahead.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20):

Stick with what you know. Avoid discussing topics you are unfa miliar with as it may be difficult to separate fact from fiction. Take care not to let popular sentiment influ ence your judgments this week.

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Extension Agent, Ft. Belknap Reservation, MSU Extension.

Full time. Will assess local community needs, then devel op, implement, and evaluate Extension programming to meet those needs. Excellent positions with outstanding benefits. Complete info and application instructions at msuextension.org, click on “careers.” Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled.

Security Officer

St. Ignatius - TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

The successful applicant must have a minimum of 2 years’ work experience in law enforcement/security or combination of training and experience where people skills, planning and coordina tion are required. Minimum of one year college course work preferred. Must be 21 years of age or over. Must complete/ pass background investiga tion. No felony convictions. No misdemeanor convictions in

past year except minor traffic. Must possess a valid Montana driver’s license throughout employment. Must never have had a misdemeanor convic tion involving child abuse, sexual offense, assault with a weapon, domestic abuse or violent crime against a person. Must have not had any record or history of drug abuse within the past five (5) years. Must not be subject of a current investigation involving criminal activities, including indictments. Must not have a driving while intoxicated or reckless driving convic tion within the past three (3) years. Must not have been dismissed, or resigned from law enforcement work due to threat of disciplinary action that could result in termination of employment during the past three (3) years. All applicants must submit a Tribal applica tion, completed supplemental background questionnaire, a certified copy of academic transcript, copy of driver’s license, proof of enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT, and if claiming veteran’s prefer ence, a copy of the DD214 must be submitted. FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN IMMEDI ATE DISQUALIFICATION DURING THE SCREENING PROCESS. This position is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The success ful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary is $16.66 to $19.15 per hour plus benefits. To apply, contact Personnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1040 or personnel@cskt.org. Tribal applications are also available online at csktribes.org. The closing date will be Thursday, November 3, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. (MST) CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.

Locksmith - Facilities Services/Montana State University – Bozeman. For

complete job announcement and application procedures, click on: https://jobs.montana.edu/hr/postings/31185

Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled

PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATOR - (1 or more positions in 1 or more locations) - TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

The successful applicant must possess an associate’s degree in a health related field with a minimum of two years’ working in a public health, community health, or health care setting. Documented ex perience providing education to individuals, families, and groups. Valid and unrestricted driver’s license. Heart saver CPR or BLS within six months of hire. This position is sub ject to a background check in accordance with Public Law 101-630. All applicants must submit a completed Tribal em ployment application. Copy of relevant academic transcript/ training certifications. Copy of current valid driver’s license. Completed supplemental background questionnaire. Proof of enrollment from a fed erally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT. If claiming veter an’s preference, a copy of the DD214 must be submitted.

FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN IMMEDI ATE DISQUALIFICATION DURING THE SCREENING PROCESS. Salary is $21.56$24.79 per hour, plus benefits, may be employed under a contract. To apply, contact the Tribal Personnel Office at (406) 675-2700, ext. 1040 or personnel@cskt.org. Tribal applications and full adver tisement are available online at www.csktribes.org. Closing date is Thursday, November 3, 2022 @ 5:30 p.m.(MST)

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.

MISSION VALLEY POWER CONSUMER COUNCIL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Superintendent of Flat head Agency is accepting let ters of interest to serve on the Consumer Council for Mission

Valley Power. The Consum er Council was created to provide power consumers with the opportunity to participate in the development of utility policy and to hear appeals and complaints brought by consumers. The Consumer Council was established under the authority of PL93-638, the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975. There are four vacancies to be filled. The va cancies will be appointed as a Lake County Representative, a Missoula County Represen tative and two members-atlarge. The appointees shall fill the positions to September 30, 2025. The present manage ment contract requires that the Consumer Council be made up of at least one Tribal member therefore a Tribal member must fill one of these vacancies. All appointees must reside within Mission Valley Power’s service area.

The BIA Flathead Agency Superintendent will make the appointment.

The Flathead Agency Super intendent will accept letters of interest up to the close of business on Thursday, No vember 3, 2022.

Submit letters of interest to: Cheryl Finley

Flathead Agency Bureau of Indian Affairs PO Box 40 Pablo MT 59855 For more information, contact Cheryl Finley at (406) 6752700, extension 1300.

Laborer/Equipment

Operator I. **Recent Wage Increase** Facilities Services/ Montana State University –Bozeman. For complete job announcement and appli cation procedures, click on: https://jobs.montana.edu/ postings/30105. Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled

Facilities Engineer Engineer ing & Utilities/Montana State University – Bozeman. For complete job announcement and application procedures, click on: https://jobs. montana.edu/postings/32010 Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST-OR- DEPEND ING ON EXPERIENCE - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TECHNICIAN

OFFICE OF ACCOUNTING, BUDGET & COMPLIANCE

Accounts Payable Special ist: High school graduate with two years’ accounting courses above high school level and/ or three years’ accounting experience, or any equiva lent combination of training and experience. Preferably an AA Degree in business management field with spe cial emphasis on Accounts

Payable. Preference given to experience with the Confed erated Salish and Kootenai Tribes accounting systems. Has some knowledge of GAAP Governmental Account ing and Auditing Practices and Governmental Account ing and Auditing Standards, (GAAP and GAAS). Working knowledge of advanced com puterized accounting systems.

Prefer working knowledge of the Tribes various accounting systems. Accounts Payable Technician: High school graduate or GED or possess equivalent experience. One year of accounting courses above high school level or one year of accounting experi ence or have any equivalent combination of training and experience. Aware of the guidelines, which set CSKT policies, some knowledge of GAAP. Working knowledge of basic accounting practices.

Prefer basic knowledge of Tribal accounting system. All applicants must submit a Tribal application, a copy of academic transcripts/training certificates, a copy of current valid driver’s license and proof of insurance and a proof of enrollment in a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veter an’s preference, please submit

a copy of your DD214. These positions are not Testing Designated Positions (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) months probationary period. Salary ranges: Accounts Payable Specialist is $21.08 to $24.23 per hour or depending on experience Accounts Pay able Technician is $17.24 to $19.82 per hour. To apply, contact Personnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1259/1040. Tribal applications are also available on-line at www. csktribes.org. Closing date will be Thursday, Nov. 10th, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.

Mail Clerk/Carrier I. Facilities Services/Montana State University – Bozeman. For complete job announcement and application procedures, click on: https://jobs.montana.edu/hr/postings/30400

Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled

Irrigation Technician Facil ities Services/Montana State University – Bozeman. For complete job announcement and application procedures, click on: https://jobs.montana. edu/postings/30022. Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled

INTERVENTION WORKER/ TRAINEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

The successful applicant must possess at minimum 60 college credit hours and two (2) years of relevant work ex perience in case management working directly with families and children. This position is a testing designated position (TDP). Must not have had a conviction of driving under the influence of substances or a per se within the last three (3) years. Maintain strict con fidentiality of information and required to sign a confidenti ality agreement on an annual basis. Applicant must pass background investigation if hired in accordance with Pub lic Law 101630, 25USC Sec tion 3201 and Public Law 101647, 42USC Section 1303 1; P. L. 113-183: Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act; P. L. 109-248: Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006; no misdemeanors pending and/ or in process. The background check also includes child protective service checks and driving record checks. Must not have been convicted of or pled guilty to a crime of do mestic violence, child abuse, or elder abuse, sexual offense or crime of violence. Must not have resigned to avoid disci plinary actions or have been dismissed from employment within the past (3) three years.

Possess a valid Montana

driver’s license and maintain liability insurance. No alcohol, drug abuse or domestic vio lence charges within the past (5) five years. This position is a mandatory reporter of child abuse and neglect. All appli cants are required to submit a Tribal application, a completed supplemental questionnaire for background investigations, a copy of relevant transcript, a copy of current valid driver’s license, proof of enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s prefer ence, submit a copy of the DD214 to the Tribal Personnel Department. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. A favorable determination resulting from a completed background investigation is required for your place ment in this position. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a prehire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. To apply, contact Personnel at 406-675-2700 Ext. 1043/1259 for an application. Tribal applications are also available on-line at csktribes.org. The salary range is $17.59 to $20.22 per hour, plus benefits. Closing date will be Thursday, November 3rd, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.

Production Assistant Requirements: Native Teach ing Aids is seeking applica tions for full-time employment to help make board and card games, work with professional print equipment, and work within a team to accomplish large-scale orders. No expe rience with print equipment is required, training will be pro vided. The employee will also be expected to have a strong work ethic, be trainable, and be able to manage their own time. Term: Full time. Pay: $12/hr. To apply please send a resume and cover letter to naatosi@nativeteachingaids.com

Custodian I - Facilities Services/Montana State University - Bozeman. For complete job announcement and application procedures, click on: https://jobs.montana. edu/postings/29525

Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled

FOSTER CARE SOCIAL WORKER TRAINEE (1 OR MORE POSITIONS) DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

The successful applicant must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and/ or Psychology, or currently attending college working towards obtaining BSW or BA in Psychology, with a minimum of 5-8 months’ actual work experience in the Child Welfare Service field. Must

be able to type neat profes sional reports, letters and use various test based computer programs including MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Publish er, MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat and other PDF documents for storage and transfer of information. Must pass a background investigation if hired. Must have never been convicted of or plead guilty to a felony crime of domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, sexual offense or a crime of violence. No involve ment with any child or social service protection agency as a client, no alcohol or drug abuse or domestic violence charges within the past five (5) years. Must not have resigned to avoid disciplinary actions or have been dismissed from employment within the past three (3) years. Must possess a valid Montana driver’s license. Successful applicant will participate in on-call duties on a rotating schedule. This position is a mandatory reporter. Will maintain and participate in other duties as assigned. All applicants must submit a Tribal application, a supplemental questionnaire for background investigations, a copy of academic tran scripts/training certificates, a copy of current valid driver’s license and proof of insurance and a proof of enrollment in a federally recognized Tribe

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REGISTERED NURSE (MAY BE HIRED ON CONTRACT)

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

if other than CSKT and, if claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of the DD214 must be submitted. This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. A favorable determi nation resulting from a com pleted background investi gation is required for your placement in this position. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary range: $16.99 to $19.53 per hour. To apply, contact Per sonnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1259/1040. Tribal applications are also available on-line at www.csktribes.org. Closing date will be Thursday, Nov. 3rd, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.

The successful applicant must possess an R.N. (Registered Nurse) and it is preferred that they have a minimum of 3 years’ work experience in a field that encompasses social work, administration, budget management, case management, supervision and/or health related training. Valid Montana driver’s license. Specialized training and/or a minimum of three years of experience in client advoca cy, supervision and profes sional case management desired. Must pass a required character and background verification for working with elders/vulnerable adults. All applicants must submit a Tribal application, a sup plemental questionnaire for background investigations, a copy of academic transcripts/ training certificates, a copy of current valid driver’s license and proof of insurance and a proof of enrollment in a feder ally recognized Tribe if other

than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s preference, please submit a copy of the DD214. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. A favorable determination resulting from a completed background investigation is required 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-month probationary peri od. Salary is $28.43 to $32.67 with benefits. To apply, contact Personnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1259/1040. Tribal applica tions are also available on-line at csktribes.org. Closing date will be Thursday, Nov. 3rd, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.

INTERVENTION WORKER DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

The successful applicant must possess a GED or high school diploma. Must complete Associate of Arts (AA) in social work, sociology,

or related field within two (2) years of hire date in order to continue to meet the minimum position requirements. Must not have had a conviction of driving under the influence of substances or a per se within the last three (3) years. Must not have been convicted of or pled guilty to a crime of do mestic violence, child abuse, or elder abuse, sexual offense or crime of violence. Must not have resigned to avoid disci plinary actions or have been dismissed from employment within the past (3) three years. Possess a valid Montana driver’s license and maintain liability insurance. No alcohol, drug abuse or domestic vio lence charges within the past (5) five years. This position is a mandatory reporter of child abuse and neglect. All appli cants are required to submit a Tribal application, a completed supplemental questionnaire for background investigations, a copy of relevant transcript, a copy of current valid driver’s license, proof of enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s prefer

ence, a copy of the DD214 must be submitted to the Tribal Personnel Department. 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. To apply, contact Personnel at 406-675-2700 Ext. 1043/1259 for an application. Tribal applications are also available on-line at csktribes.org. The salary range is $19.76 to $22.71 per hour, plus benefits. Closing date will be Thursday, November 3rd, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.

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Electrician (Journeyman) Facilities Services/Montana State University – Bozeman. For complete job announce ment and application procedures, click on: https:// jobs.montana.edu/hr/post ings/29373. Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled

WATER MONITORING & MEASUREMENT PROGRAM

MANAGER - NATURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

The successful applicant will possess a Master’s of Science with five years of relevant professional-level experience or Bachelor’s of Science with a minimum of seven years of relevant professional-level experience. Education must be in the field of hydrologic sciences, engineering, or a closely related physical sciences field with emphasis on hydrology. Education and experience must demon

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strate analytical aptitude, exposure to both surface and ground water hydrology, and experience working with water resources data collection, data management, and data reporting. Must have or be able to secure a current State of Montana driver’s license. Must wear Tribal Govern ment identification and safety apparel when conducting field activities. All applicants are required to submit a Tribal application, copy of relevant transcripts and/or training certificates, a copy of a valid driver’s license, completed background supplemental questionnaire, proof of Tribal enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT, and if claiming veteran’s preference a copy of DD214 must be submit ted. This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary is negotiable, dependent on experience, plus benefits. To apply, contact Person nel at 406-675-2700 Ext.

#1259/1040. Tribal applica tions are also available online at csktribes.org. Closing date will be Thursday, Nov. 10th,2022 @ 5:30 p.m.

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.

FOSTER CARE SOCIAL WORKER - ONE OR MORE POSITIONS - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psy chology or related field with six (6) months’ work experi ence with children/ youth, at risk families CPS, Foster Care or Early Childhood Services. Must pass a background in vestigation if hired. Must have never been convicted of or

plead guilty to a felony crime of domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, sexual offense or a crime of violence. Must not have any involve ment with any child or social service protection agency as a client, no alcohol or drug abuse or domestic violence charges within the past five (5) years. Must not have resigned to avoid disciplinary actions or have dismissed from em ployment within the past three (3) years. Must possess a valid Montana driver’s license. successful applicant will be on-call with other staff on a ro tating schedule. All applicants must submit a Tribal applica tion, a supplemental question naire for background investi gations, a copy of academic transcripts/training certificates, a copy of current valid driver’s license and proof of insurance and a proof of enrollment in a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of the DD214 must be submitted. This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. A favorable determination resulting from a com pleted background investi gation is required for your placement in this position. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) months probationary period. Salary range: $25.06 to $28.80 per hour. To apply, contact Per sonnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1259/1040. Tribal applications are also available on-line at www.csktribes.org. Closing date will be Thursday, Nov. 3rd, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.

HVAC Maintenance Techni cian – Air Conditioning/Refrig eration **UPDATED** Facili ties Services/Montana State University – Bozeman. For complete job announcement and application procedures, click on: https://jobs.montana. edu/hr/postings/28193

Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled

CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR - (1 or more positions) - TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

The successful applicant must be a Licensed Addic tion Counselor (LAC) by the State of Montana Board of Behavioral Health, Business Standards Division and be able to establish the Na tional Provider Information (NPI) Number (or) Licensed Addiction Counselor (Candi date) by the State of Montana Board of Behavioral Health, Business Standards Division. Must be able to obtain LAC license within 12-months of being hired. Must possess substance use disorder associate’s or higher degree or equivalent education in the specified preferred field of addictions. Must possess at least 1 year experience or equivalent to the psychology and/or clinical services within the field of substance use disorder services. Must pass a background and suitability check according to Public Law 101-630: Indian Child Pro tection and Family Violence Prevention Act. Must adhere to all Tribal Health Department directives, policies and proce dures. Must have a valid State of Montana driver’s license. All applicants must submit a Tribal application and copy of academic transcript/training certificate, and driver’s li cense, completed background supplemental questionnaire, proof of enrollment in a feder ally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of DD214 must be submitted.

FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN IMMEDI

ATE DISQUALIFICATION

DURING THE SCREENING PROCESS. 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 $21.25 to $24.42 per hour, plus benefits, may be employed under contract. To apply, contact Personnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext. #1040, or personnel@ cskt.org. Tribal applications are also available online at csktribes.org. Closing date will be Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. (MST) CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER

The City of Wolf Point, Montana, is seeking a City Attorney. For more informa tion, contact the city clerk at 406-653-1852, ext. 110, or email ctywlfpt@nemont.net.

Maintenance Painter Facilities Services/Montana State University - Bozeman. For complete job announce ment and application proce dures, click on: https://jobs. montana.edu/postings/30461 Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled

IRRIGATION ENGINEER I NATURAL RESOURCES

DEPARTMENT

The successful applicant must possess at a mini mum, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Hy dro-geology, or other related Engineering degree from an accredited Engineering

College with emphasis in one or more of the following areas: construction engineering, construction project manage ment, irrigation infrastructure design, hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnical engineering, and design of irrigation infra structure. Must possess an Engineer Intern (EI) license or ability to acquire in 6 months. A Professional Engineering (PE) license is preferred. Must maintain a current and valid Montana driver’slicense during employment. Must wear Tribal provided safety apparel as required. All applicants are required to submit a Tribal application, copy of relevant transcripts and/or training certificates, a copy of a valid driver’s license, completed background supplemental questionnaire, proof of Tribal enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT, and if claiming veteran’s preference a copy of DD214 must be submit ted. This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month

probationary period. Salary is negotiable dependent on experience. To apply, contact Personnel at 406-675-2700 Ext. #1259/1040. Tribal applications are also available online at cskt.org. Closing date will be Thursday, Nov. 17th, 2022 @ 5:30 p.m.

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.

RESIDENTIAL YOUTH CARE WORKER - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

The successful applicant must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D. Will be required to obtain Naloxone General User/CPR First Aid Certified within one year of hire date, as directed by supervisor. Will be required to have training in crisis intervention, anger man agement, mediation, family group conferencing, conflict resolution, peer mediation or willingness to obtain these trainings within the first year of employment, as directed by supervisor. Position is a testing designated position (TDP) under the terms and conditions of the CSKT drug testing program and imple

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menting rules. This position must pass a background in vestigation in accordance with Public Law 101-630,25USC. Section 3201 and Public Law 101-647, 42USC Section 1303 1, 2006 Adam Walsh Child and Protection Safety Act, Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act enacted on September 29th, 2014. Includes CPS and driving record background check. Must never have been convicted of or pled guilty to a crime of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual offences or crime of violence (felony). Must not have resigned to avoid disciplinary action or have been dismissed from employment within the past three (3) years. Must possess a valid driver’s license. This position is a mandatory report er of child abuse and neglect.

Position is required to sign a confidentiality agreement on at least an annual basis and to observe and uphold profes sional levels of communication protocol. Must have cell phone or landline to be contacted. Will maintain and participate in other duties as assigned. All applicants are required to submit a Tribal application, a completed supplemental questionnaire for background investigations, a copy of relevant transcript, a copy of current valid driver’s license, proof of enrollment from a fed erally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s preference, submit a copy of the DD214 to the Tribal Personnel Department.

FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALI FICATION DURING THE SCREENING PROCESS. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. A favorable determination resulting from a completed background investigation is required for your placement in this

position. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. To apply, contact Per sonnel at 406-675-2700 Ext. 1040/1259 for an application. Tribal applications are also available on-line at csktribes. org. The salary range is $14.24 to $16.37 per hour, plus benefits. Closing date will be Thursday, November 3rd, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.

Enviro-Tire is hiring for 1 CDL driver. This position is open immediately. No tire loading, drop and hook only. CDL Class A truck driver with doubles endorsement for Montana, Idaho and Wash ington day runs. Home every night. Work site is in Lone pine, Mt. Year-round, full-time position. Pay $25.00 per hour for experienced, qualified drivers. Mandatory DOT drug testing. Vacation & holiday pay. Office phone and fax (406) 755-7716. enviro-tire@ montanasky.com

Custodian Supervisor I Fa cilities Services/Montana State University - Bozeman. For complete job announcement and application procedures, click on: https://jobs.montana. edu/postings/30799. Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled

MEDICAL RECORDS TECH NICIAN - TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

St. Ignatius

The successful applicant must possess a 0ne-year certifi cation in Health Information or closely related field, in the absence of a certificate, the applicant must have a least one (1) year of specialized ex perience which has equipped the applicant with knowledge, skills, and abilities to suc cessfully perform the duties of the position. HIPPA training completed and certificate of completion. OnBase Training, EPIC Training, and RPMS Training. Valid driver’s license. All applicants must submit a completed Tribal employment

application. Copy of relevant academic transcript/training certifications. Copy of current valid driver’s license. Com pleted supplemental back ground questionnaire. Proof of enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT. If claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of the DD214 must be submitted.

FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION DURING

THE SCREENING PRO CESS. 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 CSKT must pass a prehire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period. Salary is $13.83 to $15.89 per hour, plus benefits. To apply, contact Personnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1040 or personnel@cskt. org. Tribal applications are also available on-line at csk tribes.org. The closing date is Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. MST

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.

Journeyman Carpenter Facilities Services/Montana State University - Bozeman. For complete job announce ment and application proce dures, click on: https://jobs. montana. edu/postings/30789 Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled

CSKT Early Childhood Services Request for Proposal

Snow Plowing FY 2022 - 2023

Early Childhood Services is seeking bids to maintain park ing lots and sidewalks during the winter season on an as needed basis. Snow removal/ maintenance includes plowing the parking lot before staff and children arrive for the day. In addition, shoveling and laying out ice melt on the walkways.

Early Childhood services has 11 building sites located on the reservation that may need these services:

1) Polson Head Start, 301 8th Ave W, Polson, MT

2) Turtle Lake Early, 37181 Turtle Lake Loop, Polson, MT

3) Pablo College Drive, 35639 Stanger Loop, Pablo, MT

4) Pablo Early Head Start, 36156 Division St, Pablo, MT

5) Ronan Head Start, 30 2nd Circle NE, Ronan, MT

6) Pache Early Head Start, 47181 Beaverhead Ln, Ronan, MT

7) Mission Early Head Start307 Old Hwy. 93 S, St. Ignati us, MT (Currently Closed)

8) Mission Head Start, 28 Toweepah Ln, St. Ignatius, MT

9) Growing Words Early Head Start, 87 Alexander Ln, St. Ignatius, MT

10) Arlee Head Start/ Early Start, 72691 Lumpry Rd, Arlee, MT

11) ECS Administration, 37401 Mission Dr, St. Ignatius, MT

Depending on the weather forecast snowplowing and shoveling will be coordinated with the ECS facilities/ trans portation manager.

Proposal requirements: Pro posals must include

1.) Ability to commit time, as needed, and upon request

2.) Proof of liability insurance

3.) Proof of Workman’s Comp or exemption certificate.

4.) Description of recent experience in doing this type of work.

5.) Detailed description of cost required to provide this service. Responses should be clear in terms of any incidental costs, as well as hourly rates, travel expenses, etc.

Proposals must be received by 4:30 on November 3, 2022.

Mailing address: Early Child hood Services, PO Box 1510, St. Ignatius, MT 59865, ATTN: Amanda Dupuis.

The proposals will be re viewed with a decision made in the 5 to 10 working days after bid closing. This is an Indian Preference Proposal. We reserve the right to refuse any or all bids. For more information call Rick Clary at 406-745-4509 or 406370-6443.

Indian Preference Certi fication: This is an Indian preference bid and Tribal contractors who wish to receive Indian preference must obtain a certification by the Indian preference office

as a legitimate Indian-owned business prior to submission of the bids. This certification must be included with your RFP response.

The selection of the success ful contractor and award of this project will be per the provisions of the CSKT Indian Preference Ordinance 101A. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder/respondent to obtain and provide proof of Indian Preference certification from the Indian Preference Office. All proposals will become the property of the CSKT Early Childhood Services. The Tribes reserve the right to ac cept and reject and negotiate any element of any proposals received.

Electrician Foreman Facili ties Services – Montana State University – Bozeman. For complete job announce- ment and application procedures, click on: https://jobs.montana. edu/- postings/32936

Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled.

Real Estate For Rent

2 bedroom, 1 bath home in Polson. Stove, dishwasher, washer, drier. $1000 a month and $1000 deposit. Renter pays utilities. No pets, no smoking unit. Call Jerry at 406-207-4641 for application.

For Sale

Turn-key Restaurant For Sale: Pop’s Place Family Restaurant is a staple in Seeley Lake, Montana. High way 83 frontage. $549,900 MLS #22106166. Call Bruce 406-677-4149, BWold@reales tateauctions.com

Vehicles

Miscellaneous

INVENTORY CLEARANCE SALE

Auto /Truck Starters and Alternators. 305 units, all remanufactured and tested for earlier vehicles, prior to 2000. Closing business. Selling off all rebuilt starters and alterna tors at 55% off retail. If your car or truck in 1997 or older, at this price you can afford to have a spare. Call Jerry at 406-207-4641.

Public Notices

Legals

Legals

Legal Notice

The following is the ballot statement of an amendment to the Montana Constitution to be submitted to the voters of the state of Montana at the November 8, 2022 General Election. The text below is being published per the requirement of 13-27-311(2) MCA, by Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen.

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 48 - AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION PROPOSED BY THE LEGISLATURE

AN ACT SUBMITTING TO THE QUAL IFIED ELECTORS OF MONTANA AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE II, SECTION 11, OF THE MONTANA CONSTITUTION TO EXPLICITLY INCLUDE ELECT- RONIC DATA AND COMMU- NICATIONS IN SEARCH AND SEIZURE PROTECTIONS.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLA TURE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA: C-48 is a constitutional amendment to amend Article II, section 11 of the Montana Constitution to specifically protect electronic data and commu nications from unreasonable search

Oct. 12 and 26,

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Hanna Warhank

CHURCH, HARRIS, JOHNSON & WILLIAMS, P. C. 114 3rd Street South P. O. Box 1645 Great Falls, MT 59403-1645

Telephone: (406) 761-3000

Facsimile: (406) 453-2313

Email: hwarhank@chjw.com

Attorneys for Personal Representative

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY

In the Matter of the Estate of JOYCE E. ZAMELIS, Deceased

Probate No. DP-22-76

Judge: Deborah Kim Christopher NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-

named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.

Claims must either be mailed to Andrew Winje, the Personal Repre sentative, return receipt requested, c/o Hanna Warhank, Church, Harris, Johnson & Williams, P.C., P.O. Box 1645, Great Falls, Montana 59403, or filed with the Clerk of the above-enti tled Court.

DATED this the 30th day of Sep tember, 2022.

/s/ Andrew Winje

ANDREW WINJE, Personal Representative

CHURCH, HARRIS, JOHNSON & WILLIAMS, P.C.

BY: /s/ Grant Kelly for: Hanna Warhank

Attorneys for Personal Representative

Oct. 19, 26 and Nov. 2, 2022

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Deborah Kim Christopher District Judge Lake County Courthouse 106 Fourth Avenue East Polson, MT 59860

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY

INTHE MATTER OF: F.C. Youth in Need of Care.

Cause No. DN-22-2

SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION

TO: AMY CHANEY, birth mother of F.C. who was born Dec. 5, 2011

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division (CFS), through its attorney, has filed a Petition for Emergency Protective Services and Temporary Legal Custody.

NOW THEREFORE YOU ARE HEREBY CITED AND DIRECTED to appear on Thursday, the 1st day of December, 2022 at 1:30 pm., in the District Courtroom, Lake County Courthouse, 106 Fourth Avenue East, Polson, Lake County, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why the State’s Petition for Emergency Protective Services and Temporary Legal Custody should not be granted.

You have the right to be represented by counsel and to request counsel to be appointed for you if you are indigent.

Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in custody of the youth, which denial will result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceeding, in judgment by default being entered for the relief requested

in the Petition.

A copy of the Petition referred to herein is filed with the Clerk of the Dis trict Court of Lake County, telephone (406) 883-7255.

WITNESS the Honorable Debo rah Kim Christopher, Judge of the above-entitled Court and the Seal of this Court, this 21st day of Septem ber, 2022.

Lyn Fricker Clerk of Court

/s/ By Mary Resvold, Deputy Clerk of Court

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