12/07/22 Issue

Area VI Agency on Aging expands service area

By Taylor Davison Valley Journal

POLSON — The Area VI Agency on Aging has expanded their service area, now offering assis tance to seniors and the disabled on a broader scale.

A separate entity from the Lake County Council on Aging, the agency is a private nonprofit respon sible for planning, coor dinating, and delivering services in different coun ties in Montana under the Older Americans Act for anyone elderly, aging, or disabled. Though the primary office for Area VI is based in Polson, the agency now serves Lake, Sanders, Mineral, and Lincoln Counties, the Flathead Reservation, and clients in northern Idaho and eastern Wash ington as well.

Contracted with sev eral entities in the region including senior centers, veterans’ groups, and other organizations on aging, the agency co ordinates assistance to seniors throughout the four counties and three states, along with offering

some direct services of their own.

“It gives (people) the opportunity to remain in their homes, and that really is our overall goalto try to provide services to seniors and the dis abled,” explained Direc tor Lori Thibodeau-Seay. “If we can possibly keep people in our area - and in the area they want to be in - and in their home as long as possible

through the aging process by finding ways to pro vide them services, that’s really the overall goal of the agency.”

One of the agency’s inhouse services through out their service areas is the State Health Insur ance Program (SHIP), which provides one-onone counseling to the elderly and disabled in their hometowns to help them understand Medi

care and Medicaid, as well as private and LongTerm Care insurance. A free program, SHIP helps answer important questions such as what government health ser vices one might qualify for, what medical services are offered by Medicare and Medicaid, and what factors in the party’s life should be considered when deciding on insur ance.

Their options coun seling goes beyond in surance as well, meeting with clients and their families to take a more in depth look at what help is needed. Some involve assessments for the care giver and offer referrals and resources within the caregiver’s community. The state provides respite care, for instance, to allow caregivers a small break

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to see a movie or have dinner, or just take a little time off.

“You’re going to have pro viders who’ve been doing homecare for years and years, and they need some help,” ex plained Program Coordinator Samantha Walker. “They do struggle with burnout and de pression, being very anxious at times, and how to deal with it.”

The agency also has a grant with the National Council on Aging (NCOA) which allows them to complete benefit checkups. This means they go through a process of gather ing information and helping individuals qualify for extra help, such as Medicare savings, SNAP, and any other state or

federal program that could provide additional financial assistance. Thibodeau-Seay explained that one opportunity on the horizon is the Elderly Tax Credit, which applies to everyone 62 or older that’s been a resident of the state of Montana for at least nine months. These tax credits can be obtained for the last three years, if a client hasn’t obtained them already. They can also help with charity applications for medical facilities and pre scription assistance for clients.

The Veterans Directive Pro gram has also expanded its ser vice area. Contracted with Fort Harrison and Spokane, vet erans referred to the agency’s program by a VA clinic will have the option to participate in the self-directed program

that pays for qualified veterans to receive services and support to help them maintain inde pendence. The program has expanded to Pend Oreille and some of eastern Washington now as well.

Outside of the services they offer, the Area VI Agency on Aging helps connect clients to other helpful services and organizations that can meet their needs. Senior centers, for instance, often have Meals on Wheels and nutrition services available. Some places offer homemaking services that help clients with light housework and chores. The “GETSETUP” program shared on the agen cy’s website offers classes for free for everything from gar dening, technology, tai chi, es tate planning and more to help

keep clients active and socially engaged. The folks behind all these offerings and more, Walker and Thibodeau-Seay stressed, make up a lot of the programs.

“Seniors are very wary about asking for help, a lot are on fixed income, and they don’t know what’s available out there. We could refer them to energy assistance, to all these other things, getting them in the door for the SHIP pro gram and seeing where they’re sitting financially, then the ability to make the referrals to ease what’s a big deal,” Thibo deau-Seay commented.

“Our goal is quality of life for our beneficiaries, by any means necessary to figure that out for them,” Walker added.

The Area VI Agency on

Aging operates on a donation basis, meaning they don’t do a means test for seniors, but rather ask for contributions where people are able. The agency plans to put together Christmas boxes for clients this year, so those interested in contributing to the holiday gesture or generally support ing the care for the seniors and disabled in the area are welcome to donate online at: westernmontanaagingservices. org.

A general fundraiser for the agency is planned for February. Those interested in volun teering with the agency can find out more by calling 406883-7284 or emailing area6ag ing@a6wm.onmicrosoft.com.

Judge rules against suspending Montana wolf hunts while lawsuit proceeds

Lewis and Clark County District Court

Judge Christopher Abbott had previously granted a temporary restraining order halting 2022-23 hunting and trapping but declined to extend it following a hearing this week.

rejected environmental groups’ request for an or der halting wolf hunting and trapping while the larger issue of Montana’s wolf management is weighed by courts.

wolves individual hunters and trappers can kill.

A Helena judge re instated the 2022-2023 wolf hunting and trap ping regulations passed by the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission Tuesday in a ruling that

Lewis and Clark County District Court Judge Christopher Ab bott’s order also dissolved his Nov. 15 restraining order that had temporar ily reinstated regulations from 2020-2021, before the Legislature passed four bills aimed at reduc ing wolf populations. The management framework adopted by the Montana Fish and Wildlife Com mission after those bills became law legalizes neck snares, loosens quotas in areas bordering national parks and raises the bag limit dictating how many

Plaintiffs WildEarth Guardians and Project Coyote had filed suit against the commission and Montana Depart ment of Fish, Wildlife and Parks on Oct. 28. They argue that laws passed by the Legislature and regulations adopted by the commission run counter to the public trust doctrine enshrined in the Montana Consti tution, which requires the state to manage natural resources like wildlife to preserve them for future generations.

In a Monday hearing, the environmental groups presented testimony from three witnesses who outlined their concerns about liberalized regula

tions, how the state and the commission weighed wildlife advocates’ com ments as they developed those regulations, and the integrity of the model FWP uses to estimate the state’s wolf population. They also argued that the state has not produced a new wolf management plan in 20 years despite direction from the 2002 Montana Wolf Conser vation and Management Planning Document to review the plan every five years and said current quotas for areas near Glacier and Yellowstone National Park harm fed eral interests by allowing hunters and trappers to kill wolves that the National Park Service is charged with protecting under the Organic Act.

Lawyers representing the state questioned whether plaintiffs’ wit nesses possessed adequate expertise to speak to the particulars of the state’s wolf population modeling program and argued that the public has had plenty of opportunities to weigh in on wolf management in the last two decades. They also suggested that FWP has little flexibility to offer substantively dif ferent regulations given the 2021 state legisla ture’s directive to reduce the state’s wolf popula tion and legalize the use of neck snares.

Nearly half of Mon day’s hearing was devoted to the particulars of the improved patch occu pancy model, or iPOM, which uses a formula

based on occupied wolf habitat, mean pack size and mean pack territory to estimate the number of wolves in Montana. Plaintiff witness Fran cisco Santiago-Avila of Project Coyote argued the model’s design and inputs lead to an overesti mation of the state’s wolf population and said the agency should be using other methods to replace or supplement iPOM data such as pack counts conducted in the field and genetic sampling.

At one point during the nearly seven-hourlong hearing, state at torney Sarah Clerget asked Michelle Lute, a witness for the plaintiffs, if other states use the iPOM model to estimate

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Panel seeks applicants for Commissioner of Political Practices

HELENA — The Mon tana Legislature’s Nomination Committee for the Commis sioner on Political Practices is seeking applications for the position of Commissioner of Political Practices.

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and re sume to: copp@legmt.gov or the following address before Dec. 15, 2022:

COPP Nominating Com mittee

c/o Jerry Howe State Capitol Room 112 Helena, MT 59601

The Nomination Committee will submit at least two, but not more than five qualified nomi nees to the governor before Jan. 1, 2023. The governor will ap

point the successful candidate from this list of nominees. The governor’s appointee is subject to confirmation by the Senate.

The individual appointed to serve as commissioner must be: — a citizen of the United States; — a resident of Montana as defined in MCA 13-1-112; and — registered to vote in Montana.

— The individual may not have, in the previous two years: served as a fundraiser for a candidate for public office; served as an officer in a po litical party or for a political committee; or participated in the manage ment or conduct of a campaign by a candidate for public office. The individual must possess: — knowledge of the stan dards of evidence and due pro

cess rights that are applicable to judicial and quasi-judicial proceedings; — the ability to interpret statutes, legal opinions, and regulations; — highly ethical profession al behavior; — the ability to be firm, fair, and unbiased in carrying out professional responsibilities; — the ability to communi cate effectively orally and in writing; and — the ability to supervise, organize, and motivate employ ees.

Members of the Nominating Commission are Sen. Mark Blasdel, Sen. Jill Cohenour, Rep. Kim Abbott, and Rep. Wylie Galt.

View the job description at: https://leg.mt.gov/en gage-government/employment/

Montana’s private sector creates jobs

HELENA — Montana’s private sector payrolls rose by 1,800 jobs in October, led by job gains in the manufactur ing, professional and business services, and accommodation and food services industries, according to data from the Montana Department of La bor and Industry and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

As in previous months, Montana’s labor force growth led to a rise in the unemploy ment rate to 3% in October, still hovering near historic lows in the state. The unem ployment rate for the U.S. rose to 3.7%.

“Despite growing economic headwinds coming from the nation’s capital, Montana’s economy continues to show signs of strength, adding nearly 2,000 jobs in the pri vate sector,” said DLI Com missioner Laurie Esau.

Total employment in Mon tana, which includes payroll, agricultural, and self-em ployed workers, was mostly unchanged, falling by 257 jobs in October. Like employ ment, the labor force was also mostly unchanged in October, growing by 232 workers.

In October, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 0.4% over the month, with the in crease in the shelter index

accounting for over half of the monthly increase. The 12-month change was 7.7%, reflecting a slight easing of price increases compared to September. The index for all items minus food and energy, also called core inflation, in creased 0.3% in October.

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their wolf populations. Lute responded that it’s recently been green-lit for use in Wisconsin and later noted that Wiscon sin is in the process of rewriting its wolf man agement plan after Proj ect Coyote and others brought similar adminis trative procedure claims before Wisconsin courts.

Abbott wrote that he didn’t find the criticism of the iPOM model persuasive enough to side with plaintiffs at this stage in the case. He wrote that “the Court is not persuaded that iPOM is so unreliable or so substantially tending to overestimate wolf pop ulations that the Depart ment and Commission’s reliance on it while this litigation pends is likely to trigger irreparable harm to wolf sustainabil ity.”

Abbott also wrote that none of the witnesses testifying “presented any evidence that wolf popu lations are such that this hunting and trapping

season — if permitted to continue as established by the Commission — will cause a decline of wolves to anything near the sus tainability level.”

In an emailed release about the decision, Wil dEarth Guardians carni vore coexistence advocate Lizzy Pennock said plaintiffs will “keep fight ing for Montana’s wolves in the courtroom while our case carries on and outside the courtroom in every way possible.”

The lawsuit comes as the Biden administration weighs reinstating fed eral protections for gray wolves. In September of 2021, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service exam ined petitions to restore Endangered Species Act protections to gray wolves of the West and determined that there was enough evidence to merit closer study of gray wolves’ viability, due in part to wolf management frameworks in Idaho and Montana. That assess ment was supposed to be completed within a year but is still ongoing.

Districting Commission to hold work session on district lines

News from the MT Districting Commission

MONTANA — The Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission revised its agenda for November 30 to reconsider two bill drafts it wants to pro pose to the 2023 Legislature The next opportunity for the public to provide in-person and

remote testimony on proposed House district lines is on Dec. 10 when the commission takes comments on the proposed House districts developed during the Nov. 28-Dec. 1 work session, possible pairings to create Senate districts, and holdover senator assignments. To view the December meet ing schedule visit the com

mission’s website: https:// leg.mt.gov/content/District ing/2020/Misc-Documents/ MDAC-Winter-Meeting-Sched ule.pdf?utm_medium=e mail&utm_source=govdelivery. All meetings are streamed live online at the Montana Legis lature’s website: leg.mt.gov, and broadcast on the Montana Public Affairs Network (MPAN).

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Orozco-Charlo pleads not guilty to negligent homicide

POLSON — A Polson man is accused of causing the death of a child in his care. Estevan Orozco-Char lo, 25, entered a plea of not guilty at District Court in Polson on Dec. 1 to felony negligent homicide.

According to court re cords, on Sept. 30, 2021, Orozco-Charlo was babysit ting a 14-month-old girl. While in his care, the child suffered physical trauma that resulted in her death. Witnesses say that Oroz co-Charlo was drinking

heavily on Sept. 29, 2021 and into the morning hours of Sept. 30, 2021. One wit ness said that Orozco-Char lo stopped by their house at about 4:15 a.m. Sept. 30, and appeared “sloppy drunk.”

Orozco-Charlo said the child was sleeping on his chest later that afternoon when he fell asleep at about 2:00 p.m. He said when he woke at about 2:15 p.m., he rolled onto his chest and on top of the child who was under him and “stuffed” be

tween the cushion and back of the couch. The child was unresponsive. Orozco-Char lo said he attempted to elicit a response from the child by saying her name and shaking the child in which he admitted he may have gotten “a little rough.”

At 2:52 p.m. he went to the neighbor’s house saying the child was breathing “weird.” The neighbors came to where the child was and immediately called 911. Ambulance crews arrived at 3:03 p.m. and transported

Malatare sentenced for assault

POLSON — A St. Ignatius man was sentenced at District Court in Polson on Dec. 1 to the Montana State Prison for 5 years on a domestic assault charge. Shawn Wayne Malatare, 54, entered a plea of guilty to fel ony partner or family member assault during an earlier court ap pearance. That was just before the case was set to go to trial. A jury had already been

summoned.

According to court records, on May 29, 2021, a person called 911 to report a domestic disturbance between his mom and her ex-husband, Malatare. Two deputies with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded and spoke to the victim. She stated that she and Malatare had argued so she retreated to her bedroom. Malatare followed and locked the door behind him and began hitting his ex-wife. She said she tried to cover her face with her hands until Malatrae pulled her hair causing her to take her hands off of her face. Malatare

the child to Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson, a very short distance from the apartment complex where the child was staying. The child was later airlifted to Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital in Spokane. The decision was made to ter minate life support for the child at 12:04 a.m. Oct. 2, 2021. The child was declared dead at 12:38 a.m.

Judge Deborah “Kim” Christopher set a trial date of March 27. Orozco-Char lo is at liberty.

then punched her in the left eye leaving a small laceration.

A check of Malatare’s criminal re cord shows three prior convictions for partner or family member assault dat ing back to 1995 with the most recent conviction in 2019.

Judge Deborah “Kim” Christo pher took issue with the guilty plea coming after a jury had already been summoned in, not following a plea agreement that called for a three years suspended sentence except for a 30 day jail term. Malatare was given credit for having already served 40 days in jail.

Butte man sentenced for trafficking meth in Lake County

News from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Montana

MISSOULA — A Butte man who admitted to traf ficking methamphetamine in the Lake County commu

nity was sentenced on Dec. 1 to 66 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release U.S. At torney Jesse Laslovich said.

Gary David Conan, 42, pleaded guilty in August to

distribution of meth.

U.S. District Judge Don ald W. Molloy presided.

The government alleged in court documents that in April 2020, officers with the Northwest Drug Task Force

stopped Conan’s vehicle after he distributed meth and recovered approximately 94 grams of additional pure meth. Conan was indicted see page 7

Fentanyl trafficking sends Pablo man to prison for four years

News from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Montana

MISSOULA — A Pablo man who admitted to trafficking fen tanyl pills in the community was sentenced on Dec. 1 to four years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.

Donald Ray McLeod, 38, plead ed guilty in July to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.

U.S. District Judge Donald W. Molloy presided.

In court documents, the gov ernment alleged that on Dec. 20, 2021, McLeod fled from an attempted traffic stop in Lake County and was arrested following a crash. In a search of the vehicle, officer located a large amount of fentanyl pills, $6,070 in U.S. currency and a .380-caliber pistol. McLeod admitted to investigators that he sold pills to make money and estimated he traveled nearly two times a month for more than one year to Spokane, Washington, to pick up from 250 to 500 pills each trip. The investigation found that the pills seized contained 358 fentanyl pills.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Jenni fer S. Clark prosecuted the case, which was investigated by the Northwest Drug Task Force.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our com munities, supporting communi ty-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.

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for this conduct and was released on conditions. Conan did not report to U.S. Probation and was at large until he was arrested by the Butte Police Department in October 2021 on drug charges.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Tara J. Elliott prosecuted the case, which was investigated by the North west Drug Task Force and Mon tana Highway Patrol.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strate gy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our com munities, supporting communi ty-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priori ties, and measuring the results.

Labissoniere pleads guilty to possession

By Jeff Smith of Anderson Broadcasting for the Valley Journal

POLSON — District Judge Molly Owen set a sentencing date of Jan. 18 for a Spokane man who admitted to possessing fentanyl and methamphetamine that made its way into the Lake County jail.

Thomas Labissoniere

Thomas Labissoniere, 44, entered a plea of guilty at District Court in Polson on Nov. 30 to two counts of felony criminal possession of dangerous drugs. The plea was entered without the benefit of a plea agreement, putting

Labissoniere at the mercy of the court. According to court records, on July 29 Labissoniere was suspected to have smuggled fentanyl and methamphet amine into the Lake County jail. Later that same day, detention staff observed another inmate stumble and fall. The inmate became pale and experienced shallow breathing before he became unresponsive. All signs to detention staff of a possible fentanyl overdose. Emergency personnel arrived on scene and administered NARCAN which the inmate responded to well. The inmate told detention staff that he found a blue pill with an “M” and “30” stamp on it on the floor near the sink and toilet. He said he crushed it up and snorted it. Surveillance at the jail shows

Labissoniere was the last person in that room before the other inmate who overdosed. When confronted about drugs, Labissoniere allegedly produced a small baggie of methamphetamine. Detention staff determined that La bissoniere may be concealing fentanyl due to the effects fentanyl had on the inmate that crushed and snorted the blue pill. Labissoniere was transport ed to Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson for an x-ray before Labissoniere voluntarily removed and surrendered a balloon from his rectal area which contained suspected blue fentanyl pills.

Labissoniere remains in the Lake County jail until the Jan. 18 sentencing date with bail set at $25,000.

Legislative Audit Committee to meet

News from the Montana Legislative Branch HELENA — The Legislative Audit Committee (LAC) will meet Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, in room 172 of the State Capi tol building and via zoom at 9 a.m. The Legislative Audit Committee ensures accountability for the disposition and use of public funds, and the efficient and effective management of state government programs. The committee

meets regularly to review Independent Audit Reports, interact with audited agencies, and advise and consult with the Legislative Auditor and the staff of the Legislative Audit Division. One financial-compliance report scheduled for review is the Department of Live stock.

The committee will be discussing a performance audit of the Data Quality in

the Montana Water Rights Information System among other audits.

This meeting is open to the pub lic. The meeting will be streamed live on: www.leg.mt.gov and broadcast on the Montana Public Affairs Network (MPAN) if you wish to view only. An ar chived recording of the meeting will also be made immediately available on: leg. mt.gov.

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WWAMI student focuses on local substance use disorder

By Taylor Davison / Valley Journal

LAKE COUNTY — A medical student from White fish is working on a proposal that may help those grappling with substance use disorder in Lake County.

A second year WWAMI medical student - a cooper ative medical program with the University of Washing ton School of Medicine that includes Washington, Wyo ming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho - Marlow Schulz was given the opportunity to get some immersive clinical expe rience early in her academic journey at St. Luke’s with the Rural Underserved Opportu nities Pathway (RUOP).

A month-long clinical immersion experience in the summer between medical stu dents’ first and second years of school, the idea of RUOP is to give students experience both within a clinic and com munity alike. This provides the opportunity to see what some of the common health problems are in an area and consider how they might best be addressed from a health care point of view.

“I kind of went into my RUOP in Ronan and Polson with an interest in addiction medicine, and one of the first things they have us do when we get there is look at the health needs assessments …

A big one is substance use disorder, both opioid use and alcohol use,” Schulz ex plained. “Behavioral health is hard to access, substance use treatment is hard to access, so an interest for me was how we could theoretically break

down barriers and make it easier to access this kind of care for people who are strug gling.”

While medical students only visit for four weeks, which Schulz said is not nearly enough time to fully understand how a problem exists in a community, it does allow them to start compiling a theoretical intervention that would address the problem.

The model Schulz is com piling for the area is based off an existing program – the Montana Obstetrics and Maternal Support (MOMS) empath program, which deals specifically with pregnant women dealing with opioid use disorder. A coordinated care model, people screened and identified with substance use disorder are enrolled in the program in which that person’s case manager, phy sician, and behavioral health professionals all communi cate. This provides a cohesive and more seamless experience for the patient to make it eas ier for them to follow through on their treatment. This can also lead to more telemedi cine accessibility.

“A big issue for these pop ulations is patients who are just starting out on medicated assisted therapy are supposed to come into the clinic weekly for a urine drug screen and a quick visit with the pro vider, and that’s in addition to weekly behavioral health and getting to the pharmacy to pick up your prescription every week,” Schulz said. “It’s a huge barrier for people who are often working and have families and lives ... So the

thought that moving more of that to a telehealth option and approach would hopefully make it more accessible and a little bit easier.”

During her clinical expe rience with her preceptor, Dr. Megan Vigil in Ronan, Schulz’s perspective was that the coordination of substance use disorder has primarily fallen on primary care pro viders and their teams, taking

up a lot of their time and resources to try and keep peo ple checked up on and in the system. With the success she saw in the MOMS program, Schulz thinks there’s poten tial to use its framework on a far broader population than just expecting mothers.

Schulz will return to St. Luke’s in the spring for her clerkship, and hopes to be gin setting up meetings with

those in charge to discuss the potential for her theoretical program.

“It’s really cool for someone early in their training like I am to have these clinical op portunities and opportunities to get to know a community,” Schulz said. “I’m just grateful for the early exposure and getting to know the commu nity and its providers, and I hope to be back to practice.”

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Marlow Schulz will return to Lake County in spring and work to further the theoretical program.

Big game hunting season concludes with mixed results in NW Montana

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks

KALISPELL — The general deer and elk hunting season concluded Nov. 27, 2022, and game check sta tions in northwest Montana reported mixed results.

More than 9,200 hunters ap peared at check stations in north west Montana. The overall number of hunters with harvested elk was up compared to a year ago while the number of hunters with deer was down. Click here to view a table that summarizes the results at four check stations this season.

The counts at the stations represent a sampling of the harvest and do not represent the complete number of animals taken. Hunter-harvest tele phone surveys, conducted over the upcoming winter months, will provide more harvest data and information for

biologists.

Many of Montana’s Wildlife Man agement Areas have seasonal closures from Dec. 2 through May 15 at noon to protect big game winter range. For more information, visit: https://fwp. mt.gov/conservation/wildlife-man agement-areas.

While the general hunting season ended last weekend, hunters will still have opportunities into winter. Cer tain areas have continued elk hunting opportunities, and there is also Mon tana’s muzzleloader heritage hunting season for deer and elk, Dec. 10-18, 2022.

Muzzleloader Heritage Hunting Season

A person may take a deer or elk with a license or permit that is valid on the last day of the general hunting season.

Any unused license-permit valid

on the last day of the general season (i.e., Nov. 27, 2022) is valid during the muzzleloader heritage season.

Hunters can use plain lead projec tiles and a muzzleloading rifle that is charged with loose black powder, loose pyrodex or an equivalent loose black powder substitute and ignited by a flintlock, wheel lock, matchlock or percussion mechanism using a per cussion or musket cap.

The muzzleloading rifle must be a minimum of .45 caliber and may not have more than two barrels.

During the muzzleloader heritage season, hunters may not use a muzzle loading rifle that requires insertion of a cap or primer into the open breech of the barrel (inline), is capable of being loaded from the breech, or is mounted with an optical magnifica tion device.

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tallic cartridges, sabots, gas checks or other similar power and range-en hancing manufactured loads that en close the projectile from the rifling or bore of the firearm is also prohibited.

Chronic Wasting Disease

Testing for chronic wasting dis ease is voluntary throughout the state.

FWP can assist hunters with sample collection and submission, or hunters can submit samples themselves.

For assistance in northwest Mon tana, hunters can bring their animal to the FWP office in Kalispell, Mon day-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through the month of December.

FWP will cover the cost of testing hunter-harvested animals for CWD.

Contact a Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks regional office for more in formation. In northwest Montana, call (406) 752-5501.

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Time to ice fish

F ishermen, We’ve been given the gift of early ice fishing even before Thanksgiving. Because of this early cool down, it opens the potential for possibly many of the bays on Flathead Lake to freeze.

With the huge amount of forage fish now all over the lake, mostly perch and white fish, it should draw many of the post spawn lake trout into shallow

Learning for life

There’s one thing (of many) that I love about life: you are never done learning. If you are open to new practices, habits and ideas there is so much more to explore and discover. Big things, little things and everything in between. The day you stop learning is the day you stop living. I believe this to my core. I also believe we can help one another, by passing on what we’ve learned. Here are some of the things I know now, but wish I’d discovered sooner:

Loading and unloading the dishwasher is hardly a preferred task. But, it can be made so much easier by paying attention to one detail: the silver ware. I’ve always thrown

water. There are already lake trout showing up in East Bay where there appears to be huge schools of perch. The problem we’ve been finding is that the small perch are so quick and numerous that the larger perch don’t get a chance to get caught. Right now, the safe ice puts us

in about a depth of two and a half feet.

these days.

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my forks, knives and spoons in with reckless abandon. Forks consorted with knives and spoons neighbored willy nilly with whatever cutlery just happened to be in their vicinity. In a word: naive.

I recently discovered the joy of loading spoons along side spoons, forks alongside forks. It takes no extra time on the loading end, but it saves countless seconds when unload ing. All the knives come out together in one fell swoop and are transferred quickly and easily to the silverware drawer. The order it’s brought to my life has had immeasur able repercussions. Kitchen garbage. We

This type of fishing is great fun for kids. Nothing like a positive expe rience of good clean fun to propel your child into a lifelong interest that will help save them from all the mentally un healthy pastimes offered

Dick Zimmer

My brother and I hit Turtle Lake Sunday, Nov. 20, but with only mediocre results. Next time I’m going to spend some time searching around. This small lake offers perch, largemouth bass, a few crappie, a few pike and an occa sional trout and sunfish.

Crow Reservoir is even more of a smorgas bord of fish including brown, rainbow and a few Brook trout, large

and small mouth bass, perch, pike, suckers, bull heads and pike minnows. Johnny crap pie seed hasn’t make a showing there as yet. A Wana-B Setup will work well there for mul tiple species. Maggot or nightcrawler or both are the best bait.

Smith Lake West of Kalispell is giving up large numbers of 20” and over pike. Also, predictions are that the next state record perch

will come from there.

If anyone would like to share a fishing report give us a call at 406675-0068 or my person al cell is 406-250-0241.

Good fishing!

LETTER POLICY

Letters to the editor are welcome. The content is the opinion of the letter writer and not the newspaper. The decision to pub lish letters is made by the editor.

Letters must be 350 words or less. A writer will only be published twice per month.

Slices of Life

Jill Pertler Syndicated columnist

all have it. I’ve found kitchen garbage practices are regional. In the north, we hide our garbage con tainer - most often under the sink. This isn’t so in my southern experience. Here, the garbage sits in the open. Because I grew up in the north, I prefer the hidden al ternative. However, there is more to garbage than meets the eye.

If you are like me, you use the plastic garbage can liners. They get full fast, even when you use a piece of frozen piz za cardboard to press them down with all your might. (And we’ve all done that.) If you have a seemingly full bag and

pull it out, you’ll find you can load it up with at least 50 percent more household garbage. You get rid of more while us ing less bags. I can prac tically hear Mother Earth applauding. It’s a win for us all.

Okay, so here’s a seri ous one. Put the utilities in both your names, or at the very least make sure your spouse is a “desig nated decision maker” for the account. Vehicles also. Trust me on this one. I learned it the hard way.

Talking to your plants isn’t crazy. Not in the least bit. It benefits them and probably you. Kind words said to plants is proven to help them grow faster and better. Think of all the good that kind words can do

in general, to plants, pets and people.

Speak kindly alwaysand not just to plants.

The word “homemade” has come to sound com plicated but here’s a big secret: it’s not! Home made is as simple as put ting two four letter words together to make an eight letter word. Home made usually involves simple ingredients, easy steps and not a whole lot of time. Our busy, over-scheduled world has made homemade seem foreign and alien, while flash fried fish-stuff and chicken gizmos seem ordinary.

It should be the other way around.

Homemade - go for it. You’ll be happy and

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proud that you did.

Drink lots of water. Every day.

Water is universal to us all. It comprises 60% of our bodies and about 70% of the earth’s surface. Coincidence? I think not. Water is essential to all that is. It removes toxins from our bodies. It purifies the plan et. It hydrates animals, humans, trees, grass and birds. It serves as home for fish and countless other creatures.

Without water we would cease to exist. Literally. Every living thing has value. Even rocks. I’m not going to try to explain this. If something is on this earth, it has value, even if we don’t appreciate that value while swatting mosquitoes or flies.

Last thought (but perhaps the most important): The trees, soil, rocks, rivers and oceans have been around a lot longer than me. Perhaps I should re spect that.

Perhaps we all should. Let’s try that.

And let’s never stop learning.

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Crack down

Editor, With all these mass shoot ings in this country I think that it is time for the Federal government to put their mon ey where their mouth is and really start cracking down on making it hard for someone to purchase any kind of firearms, whether it be an AR 15 or a handgun. Too many people in this country have lost their lives, or family members of the victims have lost loved ones. Because I can guarantee you that if something happens to a member of Congress’ kid there would be changes real quick, no question about it. Then we would see better gun laws.

Lynn Delecaris Saint Ignatius

Don’t repeat history

Editor, History is doomed to be re peated if we do not learn the lessons of the past. The Water Compact (CSKT’s FRWRC) passed all its Federal hurdles and was signed into law by President Trump on December 27, 2020, but there are those on the Flathead Reservation

that still deny the Tribe’s rights under Treaty (Hellgate Treaty of 1855)  to manage their lands and water.

They put up billboards and seek to divide while skulking in the background pressuring County Commissioners and others to object to the Com pact.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but history shows us that the invaders moved across this continent killing that which they did not understand, assuming that they were picked by God to teach these lesser people how to be civilized. We killed bison to drive them onto reservations and even now still think that somehow we know better than Natives do. Are we going stay ignorant of the harm we have done to Native languages, culture and rights because we fear retribution for our past mistakes?

As the President of FRHRC and a 40-year resident on the Flathead Reservation, I have seen many attempts and ac tions against the Sovereignty of the Flathead Nation (the Con federated Salish and Kootenai Tribes). It is evident that not only is sovereignty not under stood, but by some is met with resistance as evidenced by talk

of dismantling the reservation because it is open, meaning all land is not owned by the Tribe and its’ members, by fighting against concurrent jurisdiction of law enforcement, continual complaints by non-Indian res idents over purchasing hunting and fishing permits from the Tribe, running Mission Valley Power and the Selis Ksanka Qlispe  (formerly Kerr Dam). The Tribe is a good neighbor and supports local fire de partments, helps with search and rescue, MMIP task force, and most recently the Tribe and Lake County formed the Unified Command Center for COVID, free COVID testing, etc.

We support the Water Rights Protection Act  and the CSKT-Montana Water Com pact.

Tammy Miller, President Flathead Reservations Human Rights Coalition, Inc., on behalf of the Board of Directors

Grateful for the pioneering spirit

Editor,

Regarding the pending pre liminary decree of the Flathead

Compact, Mr. Chris Tweeten, lawyer and 1985 Montana governor appointee to the Re served Water Rights Compact Commission (RWRCC) was caught on tape in 2012 at a public meeting stating, “We agreed to do this extraordinary thing, frankly, with respect to agreeing to subject or to remove non-Indian rights on the reservation from the juris diction and control of the state and place that somewhere else at the tribe’s request.” Who gave the RWRCC authori ty to subject non-Indians or to remove non-Indians for the jurisdiction and control of the state, at the request of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes? The Montana Water Court just completed the objection phase of the Flat head Compact’s preliminary decree. In June 2022, the court issues a letter to a minority of affected western Montana landowners which stated on page two, “This will be your only opportunity to object to the Preliminary Degree.”

I am grateful for the pio neering spirit of the Equal Water Rights organization, funded by Bill & Irene, LLC, for promoting the message that

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the court “must reach a reasoned judgment that the compact is not the product of fraud or overreaching by, or collusion between the negotiating parties.” Mon tana is the Watershed State, Treasure State, and the Last Best Place due to the abundant clean water. Over reaching by collusion among the negotiating parties may indeed exist. I applaud Bill & Irene, LLC for filing significant water court ob jections that are intended to be quite revealing to protect theirs and everyone’s water rights. I pray that the court realizes that there are many thousands of other people who did not file an objec tion, but who also oppose all that this compact stands for.

David Passieri St. Ignatius

Thank you

Editor, A big thank you to all who pulled together to make the Thanksgiving Dinner 2022 in Ronan a great success! Over 300 peo ple were served a delicious home cooked meal and dessert. A special shout out to Helping Hands for gra ciously donating vouchers to purchase the food while many community members and local businesses donat ed and cooked turkeys and baked pies. This wouldn’t be possible with all the support and giving hearts from our community!

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Ronan High School honor roll - 1st quarter 2022/23

9th grade 4.0: Xander E. Becker, MiQene M. Camel, To bias R. Cantlon, Olivia A. Cheff, Zoe M. Cross, Owen M. Day, Leona S. Dodson Howe, Carter R. Gainan, Grace S. Heiner, Tryance X. Matt, Sadler L. McCollum, Bayley R. Miller, Rowan R. Parks, Aden N. Smith, Emilia J. Taguchi, Sarah I. Tem pler, John L. Walt, Bailee R. Woll

3.99-3.50: Sky Antho ny R. Barnaby, Raela J. Bartel, Hayley A. Bergh, Nathaniel A. Bisson, Sonny K. Bravehawk, Kamryn G. Brown, Scott W. Cameron, Luc W. Cheff, Madeline N. Duf fey, Kolby J. Finley, Caleb J. Herrera, Drew W. Holmlund, Landyn G. Hughes, Maddy L. Illig, Sonny W. Jarvis, Mor gan LH. Jennison, Sara A. McConnell, Skyla K. Nielsen, Braden M. Rolfe, Amy N. Snyder, Cale W. Snyder, Mataya L. Stevens, Shelby R. Taylor, Masyn JP. Way man, Brodee L. Woll, Casey A. Zepeda, 3.49-3.00: Angelina M. Adams, Antoinette J. Adams, Starleena A. Bigleggins, Tucker W. Bohn, Keeyon M. Bur gess, Eyanah S. Burshia, Cashel R. Coleman-Du biel, Karrlei J. Cooper, Frederick D. Decker, Angel M. Finley, Hayden A. Franks, Gracie A. Fullmer, Joseph L. Ful wiler, Hayden G. Fussell, Kaigen N. Hoag, Westen C. Kent, Kadin R. LeG

row, Traiten J. Marmon, Thomas C. Mosley, Se quoia R. Niemeyer, Talon J. Pablo, Kevin S. Pierce Jr., Andrew J. Pierre, Caiden L. Pierre, Atwen J. Quequesah, Gavin J. Sinclair, Shalayla M. Wall, OryAnna M. White

10th grade 4.0: Alorah S. Bark er, Giselle A. Bar ron-Valenzuela, Chase A. Brueckmann, Tristan M. Buckallew, Lauryn T. Buhr, Ana Herrero-Gar cia, Kylee A. Kelch, Koda R. King, Alexis R. Lu edtke, Hanna B. Lytton, Tallon LJ. Morigeau, Parker J. Nolen, Col lette N. Onsager, Lola L. Schock, Emma G. Smith, Emalie R. Taber, Christopher C. Van Gunten, Siena N. Weise 3.99-3.50: Jamian J. Adams, Amberli J. An derson, Oceanna AAM. Arnoux, Myla L. Bell, Elijah I. Cajune, Seattle R. Chartraw, Connor R. Durglo, Tayen R. Edmo, Aiden TI. Fife, Destiny R. Finley, Robert W. Haggard, Jasmin M. Hakes, Elena K. Helmen, Chad A. Higgins, Jessi Cheyenne James, Gabriel S. Kenton, Melanie M. Mathias, Dominique D. McKay, Saellah CB. Nomee, Sebastian M. Ortega, Jacob W. Piapot, Wade G. Qualtier, Tonsi na C. Richard, Kaydance S. Santos, Aaliyah M. Stewart, Gordon M. Stewart, Haylee J. Syver

son-Fraley, Rianna J. Ta lawyma, Laura G. Tromp, Ezra T. Two Teeth, Tirza M. Two Teeth, Jordan I.Vizzerra 3.49-3.00: Nathaniel A. Barrera, Jacob P. Beh Jr., LaSean T. BigDay,. KooSkaniKai M.Brave hawk, Cooper J. Clary, Ridge W. Cote, Brynn A. Courville, Cal August Courville, Esperanza CI. Cunningham, Kylynn S. Dusty Bull, Gabriel X. Gagnon-Rusnac, Lu cas D. Johnston, Jairyn R. Krause, Laurance J. Lozeau, Ryle W. Lytle, Kalynn M. Miljies, Wy att W. Miljies, Josiah N. Misa, Kanyon D. Mock, Steven J. Quequesah, Chevy L. Reum, Isaac A. Rodriguez, Elliot A. Salois-Nimrick, Trey T. Samsel, Treysin R. Sinclair, Sean M. Small, Theodore J. Spotted Ea gle, Yanella A. Tillman, Ryan E. Walchuk

11th grade 4.0: Tanner J. Bergh, Kevin R. Bigby, Rachel A. Black Weasel, Le Rose M. Black, Colter R. Cornwell, Makayla P. Corum, Cole R. Dalke, Beaudean J. Decker, Madyson J. Esslinger, Madisyn R. Evelo, Tristan M. Fisher, Ameah R. Hunt, Nich ole E. Koehler, Briar H. Largent, Taigen J. Lind quist, Ashton B. Losle ben, Keyan R. Pretty On Top, Ryanne J. Rider, Kaspian B. Siegle-Dib ble, Morgan A. Simpson, Sydney R. Taylor, Shayla

R. Torgenrud, Heidi E. Webster, Nathaniel R. Young

3.99-3.50: Stacia R. Aquino, Cash A. Atkin son, Landon J. Bishop, Ethan Z. Buys, Ivan W. Calico, Juliette L. Cheff, Ted J. Coffman III, Mira J. Corum, Leipuuwai GM. Cun ningham-Hoyt, Katie L. Dolence, Ashton N. Earthboy, Audrey AR. Felsman-Sorrell, Skylar M. Field, Nathanial D. Franks, Kimber L. Grant, Elijah H. Guardipee, Brent C. Lozeau, Krista M. McCrea, JenaLeigh J. McMillan, Sadie A. Michaud, Jared R. Mock, Abigail M. Porte, Aspen E. Quequesah, Shania A. Smith, Nicholas S. Snyder, Ernastine L. Tapia-Torosian, Jason M. Teague II, Marlo A. Tonasket Jr., LaRhae R. Webster

3.49-3.00: Aden C. Aimsback, Dante M. Baltz, Lakota W. Brings Yellow, WilJames Cour ville, DaVonne S. Curley, Ian W. Dillard, Drake A. Finley, Hannah A. Fussell, Brooklyn P. Joachim, Angel-Lee S. Little-Marry, Shanel B. Manuel, Kamiah M. Pretty On Top, Kysis K. Santos, Dominique A. See, Coleton R. Sher man, Fortino V. Silva, Wyatt G. Simpson, Kyri J. Uhrich, Luke BD. Zetterstrom

12th grade 4.0: Ridge C. Barney, Maizy A. Blixt, Isaac T.

Cantlon, Caleb A. Cheff, Margaret R. Cordova, Tyler L. Corum, Sierra L. Cote, Sharissa D. Cou ture, Kylie M. DesJarlais, Kylie T. Fetui, Jaslyn W. Frost, Olivia T. Heiner, James C. Kenelty, Rob ert D. McCrea Jr., An gelene P. Paca, Madison R. Perry, Alyssa R. Pretty On Top, Jesse W. Richey, Dylan P. Schock, Mol lena W. Sydnor, Elijah J. Tonasket, Leina E. Ulutoa, Nora E. Webster, Jeremy A. Wyena 3.99-3.50: Lathan L. Anderson, Trenton J. Burland, Mason C. Clairmont, Margaret L. Deming, Isabella P. De vereaux-Trahan, Joshua L. Hoskinson, Joelle R. Kenton,Monique M. Learn, Destiny U. Reed, Molly D. Spotted Eagle, Aspen M. Taber, Brogan E. Youngren 3.49-3.00: GraceLinn A.Baltz, Cloe C. Barron-Hoover, Kaleigh G. Benson, Sydney J. Black Weasel, Tracee R. Burland, Lucas R.Clark, Matthew D. Coe, Lexis L. Corum, Dylan M. Dillard, Kaileen R. How ard

Gunnar L. Lahaug, Logan R. Lahaug, Hunter T. Learn, Isaiah D. Lefthand, Mystery L. Little, Tyariah A. Morigeau, Brett A. My ers, Novalee N. Pierre, Eowyn O. Rumpel, Adam J. Smith,Remi J. Stalheim, Harlee J. Stokes, Peterson G. Wat kins

Volunteer art docent program underway

POLSON — The Art Docent Program is a volunteer-based art history program that al lows students to become immersed in art through classroom instruction. The “backbone” of the pro gram is the art docents. Docent, in this context, means teacher or class room guide that promotes learning. In this program, a docent is a volunteer that is trained to present art related information and lessons in the class room. We are extremely fortunate to have this program again at Linder man Elementary for all of our students.

Our docent trainer is Edna Lemm; she has been leading the program at Linderman since 2017. Edna is an incredibly tal

ented artist and teacher that’s been involved in our schools since 2002, when she began the art docent program at Cherry Valley Elementary. The program is designed as a supplement to the great art that is already being done at Linderman. Edna conducts a series of work shops where she teaches our volunteer docents the art projects in a step-bystep process. These work shops are usually a half day commitment where the docents create the lesson they will present in conjunction with the classroom teachers at a scheduled date. We feature Native American artists to ex pose our students to locals along with tribal members all across the USA and Canada. The featured artists we will showcase

in February-March are Starr Hardridge and Ernst Marceau. Ernst, a Blackfeet Tribal member, grew up in Browning, and Starr is an Oklahoma Muscogee Tribal mem ber. Last year we featured Allen Knows His Gun, a Crow from Billings, and George Littlechild, a Plains Cree who lives in Alberta, Canada.

This year’s volun teer docents are: Karen Gunderson, Breanne Utgaard, Felicia Gill, Sharon Thompson, La kota Thompson, Marlena Looper, Susan McCor mick, Nancy Hemphill, Lorilee Kasnitz, Tyanna Smith, Tina Tootell, Kate Condon, Katie Walter, Linda Brownell, Layne Paddock, Shannon Nun list, Trish Rodrigue, Lind say Godfrey, Tanya Pat rick, Chelsea Kleinmeyer,

Vina Little Owl, Cat Ho genson, Amanda Hardin, Shawnalee Cook, Steph anie Eickmeyer, Erika Weber, Nikki McKinsey, Summer Goddard, Whis per Camel-Means,Krista Gage, Josie Lies, Megan Pope, Heather Whisman.

The Polson School District is grateful for the volunteer docents and Edna Lemm for their time and talents. Our students and staff benefit greatly from the com mitment and dedication of these generous com munity volunteers. We need additional docents in our program this year, so if you’re interested in becoming a volunteer art docent, please contact Tom DiGiallonardo by email at tdigiallonardo@ polson.k12.mt.us, or by phone at 406-883-6355 ext 601.

Dixon honor roll – first trimester

2022-23

Fourth grade: Jett Dusty Bull

Fifth: Abram Boyd 4.0, Joey Matt 3.75, Alyra Porter 4.0, Rachel Posio 3.67, Mad ison Vanderburg 3.92, Sixth: Denzel Howard 3.5, Delilah Lib erty 3.72, Sonny Matt 3.5, Eighth: Jordan Boye 3.06, Robert Howard 3.06, Dailen Nault 3.56, Bryce Roberts 3.0

FWP seeks public comment on open water fishing contest proposals

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks

HELENA — Mon tana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on open water fishing contests proposed for the 2023 season. Participants must comply with state fishing regulations, including daily and possession limits. Information on the proposed fishing contests can be found on the FWP

Fishing Contest webpage: https:// fwp.mt.gov/fish/reg ulations/contests, or by calling 406-4442449. All comments must be received on or before Dec. 30. Comments may be mailed to FWP Fisheries Divi sion, Attn: Fishing Contests, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701, or emailed to: FW PFishComments@ mt.gov.

She is about 2.5 yrs old. She is a very sweet girl who loves attention.

News from Polson Schools

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Wrestling

By Porter Counts / Valley Journal

POLSON — The Mission Valley wrestling teams trav eled up to Polson for the 2022 Owen Invitational Tourna ment, with multiple local wres tlers taking top prizes in their weight classes.

The Ronan Chiefs and Maidens made out best in the tournament with six first place

finishes for the team. In the boys 120 pound division, Ridge Cote took first place winning all four of his matches by fall. Koda King had four wins by fall as well, winning the boys 145 pound division handily.

On the Maidens side, Tirza Two-Teeth took first in the 235 pound division, while Bryn Courville won the 132 pound division over teammate Katie Dolence who took second. Ju liette Cheff won the 126 pound

division and Skyla Nielson took home the 120 pound top spot.

For the rest of the team, Landon Bishop (boys 160) and Destiney Finley (girls 120) took second place. August Courville (boys 113), LouRasia Weatherwax (girls 138) and Landyn Hughes (girl 132) all finished fourth. Will James Courville (boys 152), Shalayla Wall (girls 165) Ian Dillard (boys 103) took fifth, while Thomas Dillard (boys 103)

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took sixth.

The Polson Pirates’ Pepper Featherston was the team’s top performer with her second place finish in the girls 185 pound division. Siri Nice (girls 100), Maddilyn Huffine (girls 120), Abigail Sorrell (girls 152) and Venessa Wheeler (girls 165) all finished in the podium places taking third. Sage Alli son (girls 165) and Jaren Keene were able to take fourth places.

Ariella Mihara (girls 120), Shy

loh Huffine (girls 126), Cely DeBruin (girls 132) and Brylie Reum (girls 138) all took sixth places.

Mission-Charlo’s Canyon Sargent took first overall in the competitive boys 170 pound division, beating Hamilton’s Andrew Frederick by fall after only 43 seconds. Sargent won all five of his matches very con vincingly, with 4 wins being by fall and one being a forfeit due to injury.

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Polson Pirate wrestler Jaren Keene puts his opponent in a lock at Polson’s Owen Invitational. Right: Assistant Coach Cheff coaches Polson wrestler Daniel O’Roake.

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A Ronan Maiden wrestler pins her opponent.

CSKT Early Childhood Services Jobs Available

1 or more Contract Positions (December 22, 2022)

1 or more positions available

• Special Services Aide (Various locations) - $14.33–$16.47

• Infant/Toddler Teacher (Various locations) - $15.13 –17.39

• Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher (Polson/Ronan) $22.88 –$26.30

• Cook-(Ronan)- $14.24 - $16.36

• Head Start Teacher (Various locations) - $21.94 - $25.22

• Head Start Teacher Aide (Various locations) - $13.48 –$15.49

• Bus Driver - (Part-Time-Various locations) – Wage Negotiable

• Head Start & Early Head start Substitute (Various

• locations) - Wage Negotiable

• Head Start/Early Head Start Aide in Training (Various locations) - $10.82 - $12.44

• Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher/Supervisor (Various locations) - $23.09 – $26.54

• Head Start Teacher/Supervisor (Various locations)$23.48 – 26.99

• Cultural Specialist (Various) - $18.66 - $21.45

• Grandparent (Various) - $12.2 - $14.05

All Positions Must pass drug test and complete a Criminal Record Check including finger-printing, (no violence against children or individuals, no domestic violence, no sexual abuse or violent acts against children or any person) prior to employment and every 2 years thereafter; subject to random drug testing through the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe’s Personnel Department

Interested applicants can get a copy of the full position description at the Tribal Person nel Office or at the Early Childhood Services Admin Office in St. Ignatius (Neil Charlo Building). All applicants must submit a completed Tribal employment application. Copy of relevant academic transcript/training certifications. Copy of current valid driv er’s license. Completed supplemental background 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 PROCESS

Please contact CSKT Early Childhood Services at 406-745-4509 ext. 5506, or CSKT Personnel at 406-675-2700 ext. 1295 for more information.

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A Mission-Charlo wrestler grapples with an opponent during last weekend’s Owen Invi tational wrestling tournament in Polson.

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Polson Pirate Daniel O’Roake works to take down a Whitefish wrestler.

Ronan holiday events come together

By Taylor Davison / Valley Journal

RONAN — The holidays are officially underway in Ronan with the start of this year’s Holiday Treasures. Holiday Treasures is an initiative to help incentivize shopping small. Those who spend their hard-earned money at businesses partici pating in Holiday Treasures in Ronan will receive one raffle ticket for every two dollars spent. Those tick ets can then be taken to a signup location in town to get assigned a number and dropped off for the future drawing.

On Dec. 9, the Parade of Lights will start head ing through town at 6 p.m. with candy provided by the Chamber thrown on Main Street by Santa’s 4H Elves.

On Round Butte, Santa’s sleigh will turn to deliver Santa Claus to the fair grounds for the first night of Lights Under the Big Sky. All the floats will be tuned into holiday music on “The Big 100” 100.7 FM, and watchers are encouraged to turn their radios to the station as well to help turn Ronan into Whoville for the night.

Once Santa arrives at Lights Under the Big Sky, drawings for the 15 prizes will get started. Those who didn’t take their tickets to a drop off location will have the chance to deposit their tickets into a bin there at the event. With all prizes valued between $800 and $1,200, lucky raffle winners who helped contribute to the local

2022 parade route

economy will see their gener osity returned.

“It’s three events coming together, and it’s really fun,” commented Ronan Revital ization Committee member Whitney Liegakos.

Lights Under the Big Sky will continue Dec 9-10 and 16-17 with live music, a Christmas market, a tree decorating contest and plenty of kids activities for an entry fee of $4 per person or $20 for a family of six or more.

Those interested in en tering a float for the Parade

of Lights can call 406-8830570 or email secretary@ ronanchamber.com for more information.

Holiday Treasures raffle signup and ticket drop off locations can be found at:

- Access Montana - Ace Hardware (signup only)

- Arnie’s Gas and Tire

- Harvest Foods

- Mission Valley Popcorn Kitchen

- Napa (signup only)

- True Value - Westland Seed

News from the office of Tester U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Jon Tester released the following statement following his vote to pass the bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act, legislation that will protect same-sex marriage across the United States.

“It’s not the job of government to tell people who they can or can’t love and marry. In Montana we defend everyone’s individual freedoms and passing the biparti san Respect for Marriage Act will ensure that politicians and activist judges stop threatening this longheld right.”

The Respect for Marriage would codify protections for same-sex and interracial marriages if the Supreme Court were to overturn its precedent enshrining these rights. The bill would require the federal government and states to recognize valid marriage licenses from other states, regardless of the couple’s sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin – just like they are required to do today.

The bill passed the Senate on a 61-36 vote. Tester was the only member of Montana’s congres sional delegation to support the legislation.

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Tester offers statement on passage of Respect for Marriage Act

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Governor Gianforte celebrates adoption with Montana families

HELENA — In a ceremony at the State Capitol on Nov. 29, Governor Greg Gianforte joined Montana families to celebrate Adoption Month.

“Adoption is a precious, lifechanging gift,” Governor Gianforte said. “To make it a bit easier for families to open their happy, healthy, loving homes to children, I’m proud our budget provides a $5,000 adoption tax credit for fami lies. The high cost of adoption shouldn’t be an obstacle for families to adopt a child.” Before releasing his “Budget for Montana Families” earlier this month, the governor pro claimed November Adoption

Month to celebrate adoption and support children in find ing permanent and loving homes.

To make it easier for Mon tanans to adopt, the governor’s budget provides families with a $1,200 child tax credit for children under six years of age, as well as a $5,000 adoption tax credit.

“Every child deserves the security and stability of a permanent family,” Director of the Department of Public Health and Human Services Charlie Brereton said. “Adop tion provides an opportunity for a child to flourish and en ables adults to experience the unique joys of parenthood.”

Brereton said DPHHS’ Child and Family Services Di

vision provides special train ing to all foster and adoptive parents. The training is offered across Montana at various times and locations.

Those interested in foster care or adoption are encour aged to email: askabout adoption@mt.gov, call 1-866-936-7837, or visit the AdoptUSKids website to be connected with a foster care and adoption professional. Information about foster care and adoption in Montana is also available on the DPHHS website.

Other efforts to raise aware ness and celebrate adoptions have taken place this month in Butte, Missoula, Billings, Ka lispell, and Miles City.

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Gov. Gianforte and Director Brereton lead an applause for the St. Andrews Youth Choir at the Celebrate Adoption event at the State Capitol

Child and Family Services Division helps facilitate about 350 adoptions annually state wide.

“We know there are many

amazing parents who want to provide a child with a forever home, and it’s our goal to help make that happen,” Brereton said.

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” - Winston Churchill

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WEEKLY HOROSCOPE

By: Magi Helena for the Week of Dec. 4, 2022

ARIES (March 21-April 19):

Slow and steady might not win the race, but at least you won’t end up in an unwinnable argument. Losing your temper or rushing ahead after making hasty decisions can land you in trouble during the week ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20):

In the upcoming week, you may go looking for love in all the wrong places. Perhaps it is a better idea to look closer to home, where you’re unlikely to be fooled by surface appearances. Extra bills could pile up.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20):

Use your energy and enthusiasm wisely. Stifle any tendency to be overly competitive. You might find an illuminating insight and realize how your own actions may factor into tensions or disputes.

CANCER (June 21-July 22):

Your intuitions might not be reliable in the week ahead, especially if you are making a purchase or saddled with financial decisions. Thankfully, you can count on a partner or loved one to be more down to earth.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22):

Your ambition may make you yearn for more success in the week ahead, but an impractical streak could rear its ugly head. Be sure to understand where your loyalties lie and get business agreements in writing.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be sure there is a soft place to land. Let good intentions prevail, and always stay fully in your integrity. Spending your money on things of lasting value makes more sense than indulging in passing whims.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It might be a good idea to keep your opinions to yourself as the week unfolds. Someone may be too wrapped up in achieving their business objectives to indulge in romantic fantasies or other person al activities now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The simplest explanation is usually the best one. Be direct and to the point when presenting your ideas. Avoid making major purchases in the week to come because you might be too trusting and believe a sales pitch.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

In the upcoming week, you may dream you can conquer the world while safely hanging out in your own little zone. Out in the world, however, you should concentrate on making every effort work on your behalf.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Bring your practical side and your creative one to the table now. This combo can be one of your greatest strengths and can bring out wonderful solutions. Wallow in a romantic dream or two, then go back to minding the store.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Loved ones might have unrealistic ideas or romanticize the impor tance of their spare time activities. Watch your money carefully in the week ahead since you might be paying attention to the spin rather than the substance.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may feel your allure and attractiveness is slipping as the week unfolds. Even if you are in “ugly” stars, they will pass. Watch for some imaginative ideas that can be put on the back burner until the timing is better.

COMICS

Governor

Montana

Feeding Montanans since 1983, MFBN is the state’s only statewide food bank. The network works with over 340 community partners to serve Mon tanans.

tana Food Bank Network, a $1 donation will help provide at least 5 meals for Montanans in need.

HELENA — To mark the second day of his 12 Days of Giving, Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the second annual state agency food drive competition bene fitting the Montana Food Bank Network (MFBN).

“No Montana family should have to worry when their next meal will be,” Governor Gianforte said. “To support our neighbors, we’re excited to bring back our state agen cy food drive competition. I encourage Montanans to join us by volunteering or donating to a food bank near them. Working together, we can help end hunger in Montana.”

Operating in each of Montana’s 56 counties, MFBN distributed over 18.5 million pounds of food to its network in 2021.

“The holiday season can be tough for some of our Montana neighbors. Accessing healthy food shouldn’t be one of those challenges, but unfortu nately 1 in 12 Montanans struggle with hunger and 31,010 children live in food insecure homes,” Gayle Carlson, President and CEO of the Montana Food Bank Network, said. “Do your part to help make their holidays just a little easier. Volunteer or donate to your local food pantry or the Montana Food Bank Network.”

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USDA releases customer survey

WASHINGTON D.C. — Producers can now take a nationwide survey to help the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) improve and increase access to its pro grams and services for America’s farmers, ranchers, and forest managers. The survey includes new and existing customers.

USDA encourages all agricultural producers to take the survey, especially those who have not worked with USDA previously. The survey gathers feed back on programs and services available through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Risk Management Agency (RMA).

The network’s most needed food items in clude: canned tuna or meat, peanut butter, canned soup, canned or dry beans, canned veg etables, dry cereal, baby food & formula, tomato sauce, cooking oil, low-fat salad dressings, canned chili, oatmeal, pasta, flour, sugar, whole-grain items, gluten-free items, low so dium/low sugar items.

The governor’s second annual agency food drive competition, announced today, will run through Dec. 16. State employ ees donated over 3,000 pounds of food through the drive in 2021, with the Montana Department of Transportation winning the competition.

For more information on how to help end hun ger in Montana, Montan ans can visit: mfbn.org.

Plan to plunge

POLSON — Plan to attend the 25th annual meeting of the Polson Polar Plungers on New Year’s Day at 1 p.m. at Riverside Park. Proper attire required (i.e. swimsuit and water shoes). You have a month to plan and prepare for the ultimate polar expe rience with friends, family and neighbors. This promises to be truly chilling experi ence!

News from USDA

Local auto technician receives national award

News from Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

Leesburg, VA — An drew Jensen, an ASE Certified automotive tech nician from St. Ignatius, Montana, was recently honored with a national achievement award as the ZF/ASE Aftermar ket Master Automobile Technician of the Year. 52 automotive professionals were recognized on Nov. 17 at the Fall Board of Governors meeting of the National Institute for Automotive Service Ex cellence (ASE) held at the San Diego Marriott Mis sion Valley in San Diego, California.

The ASE annual awards spotlight top scorers on the ASE Certification tests from among the ranks of the approximately quarter million ASE Certified professionals nationwide. Francisco Moreno, N.A.

Powertrain & E-Mobility Category Manager Lead, ZF Aftermarket; Tony Wallerich, National Sales Manager, ZF Services, LLC; Brad Pellman, Chair of the ASE Board of Di rectors; and Timothy Zilke, ASE President & CEO, presented the award to Jensen.

“Andrew, who is a lead technician at Stuart’s Hometown Auto, is one of the outstanding ASE certified professionals rec ognized annually by differ ent segments of the auto

motive service and repair industry. Each of these elite technicians is presented with an industry-specific award recognizing their achievement,” said Zilke. “ASE has honored extraordinary industry professionals from across the nation for more than 40 years,” Zilke continued. “This is made possible by the support of our many award sponsors, whose ranks include some of the best-known names in the industry. We are proud to partner with ZF to recog

nize Andrew’s commit ment to excellence in pro viding the very best in au tomotive service and repair. This dedication is reflected in the talented profession als we recognize each year and Andrew represents the best of the best.”

33 companies from both OEM and Aftermarket segments sponsored the individual technician recognition awards in the Auto, Truck, Collision, Parts and Service catego ries, along with awards for instructors. In addition to looking for top scores on ASE tests, award sponsors examine on-the-job excel lence, community service and other factors when selecting honorees.

Established in 1972 as a non-profit organization, the National Institute for Automotive Service Ex cellence (ASE) is a driving force in the transportation industry. As an indepen

dent third party, ASE upholds and promotes high standards of service and repair through the assessment, certification and credentialing of cur rent and future industry professionals, and the prestigious ASE Blue Seal logo identifies professionals who possess the essential knowledge and skills to perform with excellence. Today, there are approx imately 250,000 ASE Certified professionals at work in dealerships, inde pendent shops, collision repair shops, auto parts stores, fleets, schools and colleges throughout the country. For more informa tion about ASE, visit www. ase.com.

Irrigators encouraged to attend BIA water user meeting

News from the BIA

POLSON — BIA is holding their semi-an nual Water User Meet ing of the Flathead Indian Irrigation Project on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, at 6 p.m. at the Red Lion Inn. Agenda items will be a Power Point presentation of maintenance and fiscal year 2024 FIIP proposed budget. All project irrigators are encouraged to attend.

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Brad Pellman, Tony Wallerich, Andrew Jensen, Francisco Moreno, Tim Zilke

obituaries

Carol Kelly

POLSON - After a second struggle with cancer, Carol Ann Kelly was called home to our Lord on Nov. 26, 2022, at her home near Pol son, sur rounded by loved ones.

Car ol was born on Jan. 24, 1938, in Butte, to Frank and Dominica (Franconi) Sologub. She was raised on her father’s dairy farm in Elk Park, out side of Butte. As a child she loved riding horses and playing with her sisters Alice and Franny, sometimes roller skating in the hayloft of the big barn.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Lori Kelly-Mitchell; her sister, Francis (Al) Smith, and grandson Patrick Eckerson.

Carol attended Holy Savior Catholic Grade School in Meaderville and Butte High School, graduating in 1955. She attended Butte Business College and went to work as an executive sec retary for Butte Business Bureau and Pan Amer ican Airlines. She was voted the stenographer of the year by the Butte Better Business Bureau in 1957. She met and married Zane Kelly, a

student at the Montana School of Mines in 1957.

In 1965 the family moved to Chuquicamata, Chile, where Zane con tinued working for the Anaconda Copper Com pany. After four years and many adventures, the family moved to Zane’s childhood home near Polson, where they raised their family of six children and continue to reside.

Throughout Carol’s life, she invested deep ly in her community, her friends, and most especially her family. She was valued for her wisdom, kindness, lead ership, organizational skills, creativity and her outstanding work ethic. Some of the ways this was manifested was her active involvement and leadership in the PTA, Cub Scouts and 4-H. Her investment didn’t stop there but could been seen in many ways including special touch es to bless her family, like coming home from school each day to be greeted with freshly baked bread, cookies, do nuts, and numerous oth er treats (making them the envy of their friends).

As her family grew up and they had more time Carol and Zane together were wonderful part ners in ministry at the Catholic Church. Over the years they partici pated in many Cursillos; helped to lead Engaged Encounters, investing in

the marriages of Chris tian couples providing a beautiful example and sharing valuable life ex periences; and teaching RCIA classes through their church. Carol’s faith in Jesus was the most important thing about her and she lived her faith with loving kindness towards all she met.

Carol was at the center of many family holiday gatherings, incorporat ing the traditions and dishes from her Russian, Eastern European and Italian heritage, to the delight of all her guests. She nourished the fam ily with great meals, kindness, gentleness, pa tience, her presence and sound wisdom. These gatherings were filled with games, fun, laughter and opportunities for fellowship and conver sation. She was a skilled card player (pinochle and bridge in particular) and also particularly enjoyed puzzles and a good word game, like Scrabble.

Carol and Zane cele brated 65 years of mar riage on Aug. 4, 2022, surrounded by their close family. Carol and Zane never spent more than a few days apart; such a connection is rare. Their commitment to God and one another was a bless ing to many and their love for each other was evident.

She is survived by her husband, Zane; her chil dren, Janet (Don) Brown

of Billings, Melanie Eckerson of Butte, Vin cent (Natalia) of Polson, Michael Kelly of Polson, Christine (Victor) Pear son of Idaho Falls, Ida ho,; her sister, Alice Tib betts of Hamilton; amd numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services for Carol will be conducted at the Immaculate Con ception Church at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30, in Polson, with a Fu neral Vigil at Immacu late Conception Church at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29. Burial will be conducted privately at the Kelly Family Cem etery. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at: www. lakefuneralhomeandcre mation.com.

Arrangements are un der the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Cre matory.

Ray Shelby

POLSON — With heavy hearts, we an nounce the death of Ray “Butch” Shelby of Pol son, who passed away on Nov. 23, 2022, at the age of 77. He had fought a lengthy battle with can cer. He was born on Oct.

19, 1945.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Marjo rie Shelby and brother, Darell Shelby.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Bet ty Shelby; daughter, Jamie Cohoon (Ben); granddaughters, Jessi ca Dunbar and Genny Cohoon, Samantha and Kaitlyn, Teri Netzer; great-grandsons, Ben, Wyatt and Ryan; stepson, Tom Yoa kum (Carol),Tommy; stepgranddaughters,; stepgrandson, Tyler Netzer; stepgreat-grand kids, Jerrick, MaeLee, Hensley and Zoella; stepdaughter Tina Heffernan (Paul); step granddaughter, Makayla Heffernan (Kaden); stepgreat-grandkids, Charlotte and Kindel.

It was Ray’s wish not to have a funeral. Mem ories and condolences may be sent to the family at: www.lakefuneralho meandcremation.com.

Arrangements are un der the care of the Lake Funeral Home and Cre matory.

Judy Simonson

POLSON — Our loving mother, Judy Rae Simonson, age 71 of Polson, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Hospital on Nov. 28, 2022. She was born on Nov. 20, 1951, in Stan ley, North Dakota, to

Willard and Marion Simonson, then moved with her family to Pop lar, Montana, where she graduated from Poplar High School.

Prior to retiring in 2014, Judy worked at Lake County Abstract and Title for over 25 years as the office man ager. She also worked at the Polson Police Department as a secre tary and in the office at Linderman Elementary earlier in her career.

Judy loved flowers and gardening during the spring and summer. She trea sured her friends and en joyed laughing and visiting with them over the years. She adored her three sons and was very proud of the men they became. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren filled her life with such joy, and she always had a treat for them every time she got to see them.

Judy cared deeply for all the people who en tered her life, and she made friends quickly. She was also always quick with a funny zing er statement, that would create laughter and chuckles among those who got to hear it.

Carol Kelly

Ray Shelby

Judy Simonson

Judy is survived by her loving sons, Mike (Bon nie) Walter, Travis (Nan cy) Walter, Brad (Heath er) Walter; her grand children Sheryl, April, Mikala, Brady, Maverick, Brandon, Madison, Mat tox, Rokton, and Quaid; and her great-grand children, Maisy, Rowan, and Aubrey; her brother, Greg Simonson and sis ter, Peggy Snyder; as well as nieces and nephews she cared deeply about. Services have been held.

In lieu of flowers, do nations can be made in Judy Simonson’s name to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, an organiza tion Judy felt strongly about supporting over the years.

Messages of condo lences may be shared with the family online at: www.lakefuneralhome andcremation.com.

Arrangements are un der the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Cre matory.

Zona Kaml

RED RIVER VAL LEY, MINNESOTA

— Zona Danielita Kaml (Knox) was called home to rest on Nov. 22, 2022. She was born on Feb. 9, 1959, in Kalispell,

to Mary Ann (Dunham) Mushel and Gerald Mushel, and was the third of four daughters. Her father later remar ried and Zona gained a loving stepmother, step sister, and stepbrother. She spent her early years in Polson and the family later moved to a 240acre ranch near Flathead Lake in Big Arm. She graduated from Polson High School and moved to the Red River Valley in Minnesota where she built a life she loved, raised a family, and culti vated community around her.

Zona’s fervor for life was evident in everything she did. She loved the outdoors as a child and her deep connection with nature was constant throughout her life. She was insatiably curious. Counting herself a life long learner, she took on each new challenge with enthusiasm, determina tion, and grit. She earned the rank of master gar dener and enjoyed taking courses in photography and holistic health.

Zona served in a wide range of professional and community service roles, each affording her a new opportunity to grow and learn. In retirement, she found energy, purpose, and community in drag racing. To know Zona was to love her. She was magnetic, spirited, and her presence was felt and embraced by all around her.

Zona is survived by many who loved her: her daughter, Megan Knox

(Andrew Rubens); her son, William Knox and family; her sisters, Ruth Caudill (Wade), Cather ine Mushel (Tom Kram er), and Rose Ployhar (Dave); her stepsister, Shannon Webster; sis ter-in-law, Rosaena San chez-Mushel; nieces and nephews and great-niec es and great-nephews; and many friends whom she called family. Zona is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Ann Mushel; her father and stepmother, Gerald and Darlene Mushel; her stepbrother, Christopher Mushel; maternal grand parents Gladys Dunham and De Witt Dunham and Bernice Fitzgerald Kossoff; and paternal grandparents Aloysius and Maude Mushel. Zona will be laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery in Fisher, Minnesota, in the spring of 2023. A visitation will be held Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, from 5-7 p.m. at Sten shoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston, Minnesota, with a prayer service at 7 p.m.

Evan Krebsbach

KALISPELL — Evan Curtis Krebsbach, age 71, passed away on Tues day, Nov. 29, 2022, at Logan Health in Kalis pell. Memorial services for Curtis will be held at a later date. Arrange ments are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

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

Director of Institutional Effectiveness

Salary Range: $54,870 - $57,216 DOEE Closing Date: Open Until Filled

SKC Extension Operations Manager (12 months)

Salary Range: Bachelor’s degree – salary range - $20.17 - $23.56 per hour

Master’s degree salary range - $20.73 - $24.12 per hour Closing Date: Open until filled

Journey to Wellness Community Outreach (Full-time)

Salary Range: $16.54 - $17.40 DOEE per hour Closing Date: Open Until Filled College and Career Readiness Coach (2 positions) (12 months - full time with benefits)

Salary Range: $17.35 - $20.17 per hour Closing Date: Open Until Filled. Outreach Coordinator (12 months - full time with benefits)

Salary Range: $17.35 - $20.17 per hour Closing Date: 1:00 PM, Open until filled

Health Promotion Practices - Department Chair (11-month term - July off)

Salary Range: $45,621 - $48,185 DOEE Closing Date: Open Until Filled

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

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

Administrative Assistant - Education Division (12 months)

Salary: $16.97 - $19.58/hour DOEE Closing Date: Open Until Filled.

Clinical Instructor /Clinical Resource Reg. Nurse Part Time Nursing Department (9-month term)

Salary: $35.00 per hour 14 hours per week Closing Date: Open until filled Nursing Clinical Resource Registered Nurse (CRRN) Asst. Instructor (10-month term)

Salary Range:Bachelor Degree - $45,178 - $48,677 DOEE Masters Degree - $50,130 - $54,136 DOEE Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Clinical Coordinator/Faculty (full-time 10 months)

Full time employees do receive benefits such as health insurance 12 months a year.

Salary Range: Bachelor Degree - $45,178 - $48,677 DOEE / Masters Degree - $50,130 - $54,136 DOEE Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Administrative Assistant for the VP of Academic Affairs

Salary: $37,106 - $40,727 DOEE Closing Date: 1:00 PM, Open until filled

Director of Human Resources

Salary: $63,083 - $68,950 DOEE Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Assistant Director for Prevention & Wellness

Salary: $41,648 - $43,448 DOEE Closing Date: 1:00 PM, Monday, December 9, 2022

Indigenous Language & Culture Specialist

Salary: $44,310 - $49,003 DOEE Closing Date: 1:00 PM, Monday, December 9, 2022

Sales Clerk - SKC Bookstore

Salary: $13.53 - $14.16 per hour DOEE

Closing Date: 1:00 PM, Monday, December 9, 2022 4:00 PM

SKC Bookstore Director 12 month position

Salary : $40,789 - $45,483 DOEE Closing Date:December 16, 2022, 4:00 pm

Career Services Coordinator (FT; 10 months)

Salary Range (hourly): $18.28-20.02/hr DOE Closing Date: December 16, 2022 4:00 PM

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

Direct Dial 406.275.4985/4977

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

Zona

Kaml

January 15 is deadline for pheasant release applications

HELENA — Applications are being accepted for the 2023 pheasant release program through Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program (UGBEP). Guided by statute, penraised birds are released in areas suit able for ring-necked pheasants with the intent to enhance wild pheasant populations. Landowners interested in releasing pen-reared pheasants have until Jan. 15 to submit an appli cation.

Projects must comprise at least 100 contiguous acres of land and contain a combination of suitable habitat components – including cover and food – that pheasants need to sur vive. Suitable habitat includes a com bination of small grains, idle grasses and forbs such as lands enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), and effective winter cover, including shrubby or riparian habi tats adjacent to food sources.

Eligible UGBEP pheasant releases take place on agricultural lands east of the Continental Divide but are ineligible to be released in Fergus, Richland or Roosevelt counties be cause of Administrative Rule. Lands

enrolled in the UGBEP pheasant release program must allow free pub lic access to hunt upland game birds during the season the releases take place.

Application for releases must be received at FWP’s headquarters in Helena no later than Sunday, Jan. 15. Applicants will be notified in late March of their enrollment status and the number of pheasants pre-autho rized for release. Applicants are re sponsible for obtaining pheasants for release either by raising birds on their own or by purchasing from National Poultry Improvement Program certi fied stock. Approved applicants will be reimbursed at a rate established in March. Pheasants eligible for release through UGBEP will take place be tween Aug. 1 and Sept. 15.

Hunting preserves, lands that host a commercial hunting enterprise and lands where hunting rights are leased or paid for are not eligible.

For more information and to download an application form, visit UGBEP’s web page at: https://fwp. mt.gov/ugbep and click on PHEAS ANT AND TURKEY RELEASES. You may also contact Debbie Hohler, UGBEP coordinator, at 406-4445674 or dhohler@mt.gov.

Lake County marriages & divorces for November

Marriages

Dara Bliss Starkel and Thomas Spot ted Eagle

Liliana Janson and Collin Perrone

Cadell O. Sadowski and Carol Anne Romans

Ryan Arthur McCulley and Crystal Lee Fields

Robert

Diary of Anne Frank shows now

Thomas

Gary

Jean

POLSON — Make your reservations now-as the seats will fill up, par ticularly for the second weekend. There are three options each weekend.

It’s easy to reserve and they are already getting lots of ticket requests.

The Diary of Anne Frank, a Pulitzer and Tony Award winning play, presented by The Port Polson Players, will show its second weekend

over Dec. 9-11, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. at Polson’s Heated Log Theatre on the Lake. Call 406- 883-9212 or go to portpolsonplayers@ centurytel.net for reser vations!

Alan Groom and Rochelle Kay Groom

Andrew Wayne Willmon and Kelsie Lynn Mitchel Divorces

Yellowbird and Evie Yellowbird Patrick A. Devoe and Holly G. Min shew

J. Copenhaver and Elizabeth J. Anderson

L. Matt and Margaret C. Matt

Robert C. Davis and Abigail Davis

News from the Port Polson Players

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks

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St. Ignatius

By Barb Plouffe for the Valley Journal

ST. IGNATIUS — As I look out my window today, winter is upon us. Please stay warm, dry, safe and be careful of falls. Christmas is fast approaching. — Friday, Dec. 9: lunch at noon - chicken, potatoes/ gravy, veggies, fruit, rolls, lemon cake — Tuesday, Dec. 13: lunch at noon - taco bake, corn salad, fruit, zucchini bars — Friday, Dec. 16: lunch at noon - tater tot Shep ard’s pie, salad, fruit, roll, chocolate chip cookies — Tuesday, Dec. 20: lunch at noon - pizza, green salad, fruit, Christmas cup cakes

— Wednesday, Dec. 21: Christmas dinner at 5:30 p.m. - ham, scalloped pota toes, candied carrots, Wa tergate salad, rolls, carrot cake We plan on having music during our dinner time.

If you are interested in a takeout meal, please call by 10 a.m. and leave a message.

We participated in the St. Ignatius Christmas Tree Lightening event by help ing serve and providing cookies for the crowd.

On Dec. 16, Havilah Burton from CSKT Ex tension will be offering a cooking class from 4-5:30 p.m. She will share ideas on how to eat healthy on a budget. You are invited to come and participate.

The St. Ignatius 4-H Bazaar is fast approaching. It will be on Dec. 10 at the St. Ignatius School’s new gym starting at 10 a.m. The St. Ignatius Senior Center will have a bake sale.

Bonnie Kiser has Gen tle Yoga on Wednesday afternoons at 1 p.m. If you are interested, please call Bonnie at 406-253-0171. Her rates are five sessions for $60.

There will be a Christ mas Choral Concert on Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. This will take place at the St. Ignati us Catholic Church. Come enjoy some beautiful holi day music.

The St. Ignatius Senior Center is available for rental. If you are interested,

please call 406-745-4462 and leave a message. We will call you back with the information you need.

Enjoy all the activities leading up to Christmas.

Polson

By Pete Mangels for the Valley Journal

The Polson Senior Center is developing a Facebook page and an active email list for our members and the commu nity at large. This will help promote better communi cation to our “Tech- savvy” peeps. Sign up including Facebook name and/or email address is entirely voluntary, and can be re moved upon request. We will not share this infor mation with anyone. Sign up at the center. If you can help us with set-up of this system, give us a call.

There is a short selection of See’s Candy left for sale. A great holiday gift to yourself.

ACTIVITIES: All activities are open to all.  Need a space for a weekday

get-together? Plan a party at the center. Call for in formation.

Bowling Fun League: pay by the day - non-sanc tioned, no-tap, Tuesdays, 1 p.m. weekly Bingo: starting Dec. 2, Fridays at 7 p.m. “Playing Card” Bingo on the first Wednesday and third Thursday of each month Exercise for mobility:  M-W-F, 10:30– 11:30 a.m. Pinochle: Thursdays 12:30 p. – 3 p. (earlier or later if you wish)

Bridge: Tuesdays and Fri days at 12:30 p.m. - open for all

Pool: Open table from 8

a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays

Veterans’ Rep:  The first Friday (Dec. 2) and third Tuesday (Dec. 20) from 10 a.m.-noon      MENU (subject to change): Sit-down, takeout, or delivery, only $5 from 11:45 a.m.

— Wednesday, Dec. 7: Remember Pearl Har bor! baked chicken, pota toes, gravy, carrots, veggie Jell-O salad, German chocolate cake — Thursday, Dec. 8:  BBQ ribs, potato wedges, baked beans, apple-craisin salad, brownies — Friday, Dec. 9: sweet/ sour meatballs, rice, veg

gies, Asian coleslaw, ba nana dessert

— Monday, Dec. 12:  vegetable Soup, half a tuna salad sandwich, green salad, vanilla pud ding

— Tuesday, Dec. 13: chicken bake with stuffing, gravy, buttered corn, baked pears veggie salad, melon

— Wednesday, Dec. 14: beef stew in a bread bowl, green salad, orange dream bars

— Thursday, Dec. 15: hamburger steak, mashed spuds, mushroom gravy, mixed veggies, stewed tomatoes, cookies

calendar

Wednesday, Dec. 7

see extended calendar at www.valleyjournal.net

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. Riley loves listening to stories. Sign up for your time slot at the library or call us at 406-883-8225.

Free meditation classes offered weekly

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offer ing free online medita tion classes. Please join the Mission Moun tain Zen Center on Wednesday, Nov. 9, and Nov. 16, and on subse

quent Wednesdays, for an online meditation class led by Zen Teach er, Zenku, including meditation instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom. The classes will be each Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. MT. We will cultivate and deepen our centering skills and meditation practice during the class. Please join us and take advantage of this opportunity. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail. com.

Learn Excel Level II

RONAN — A free workshop to learn Excel Level II skills is offered by Mission West Community Development Partners, 407 Main Street, from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. on Dec. 7.

Call 406-676-5928 or go to: www.missionwestcdp. org for more information.

Thursday, Dec. 8

Story Time on tap at Polson

library

POLSON — Join us for Story Time every Thursday from 9–10:30 a.m. in the library meet ing room. This program is geared for kindergarten readiness for ages 3-5. Hats, mittens and scarves will be the theme for Dec. 8.

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, Dec. 9

Port Polson Players presents The Diary of Anne Frank

POLSON — The Diary of Anne Frank will be presented at Polson’s heated Log Theatre on Friday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. Call 406-883-9212 or go to: PortPolsonPlayers.com for your reservations.

Save the date for Ronan’s Parade of Lights

RONAN — The Ronan Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Parade of Lights on Friday, Dec. 9, at 6 p.m. on Main Street. The parade starts behind St. Luke Hospital with lineup at 5:30 p.m. Call 406-883-0570 for more information.

Lights under the Big Sky begins

RONAN — Lights Un der the Big Sky takes place at the Ronan Fairgrounds Dec. 9-10 and 16-17 from 5-9 p.m. There will be a Christmas market, food, live music, Santa and kids activities. Join the family fun. The entry fee is $4 per person or $20 for a family of 6 or more.

Saturday, Dec. 10

Ducks Unlimited to hold annual banquet

POLSON — The annual Ducks Unlimit ed Banquet will be held on Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Mission Valley Elks Lodge, 512 Main Street. Doors open and cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is served at 7 p.m. For more information call 406-885-6345.

4H holds annual Christmas Bazaar

ST. IGNATIUS The Mission Valley Ranch Hands 4-H Club will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar on Dec. 10, 2022, at the St. Ignatius High School Gym from 9 a.m.3 p.m. It features a wide variety of vendors and concessions.

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Port Polson Players presents The Diary of Anne Frank

POLSON — The Diary of Anne Frank will be pre sented at Polson’s heated Log Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. Call 406-883-9212 or go to: PortPolsonPlayers.com for your reservations.

Vendors needed for Two Eagle River bazaar

PABLO — Vendors are needed for Two Eagle River School in Pablo. They will be holding a Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Vendors are invited to register by calling 406-6750292 or stopping by the school. Table cost is $15 for one table or $25 for two tables.

of Anne Frank will be pre sented at Polson’s heated Log Theatre on Sunday, dec. 11, at 2 p.m. Call 406-883-9212 or go to: PortPolsonPlayers.com for your reservations.

Monday, Dec. 12

Library continues progressive sale

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library continues its pro gressive gift sale. During the week of Dec. 12 you will receive 40% off gift purchases.

day from 9–10:30 a.m. in the library meeting room. This program is geared for kindergarten readiness for ages 3-5. Winter will be the theme for Dec. 15.

Saturday, Dec. 17

Grinchmas celebrated at library

POLSON — Come celebrate Grinchmas at the North Lake County Public Library. Pop in anytime between 10 a.m. and noon for some cookies, cocoa, fun games and awesome crafts. Who know, the Grinch may even show up.

benefits MVCS. For more information call 406-2613304 or go to: missionval leychoralsociety.org.

Sunday, Dec. 18

Mission Valley Choral Society performs in Ronan

Library continues its pro gressive gift sale. During the week of Dec. 19 you will receive 45% off gift purchases.

Tuesday, Dec. 20

Make cream cheese mints

January meeting will return to the normal day and time, the fourth Wednesday of each month.

Thursday, Dec. 22

Christmas theme planned for Story Time

Sunday, Dec. 11

Gift wrapping by donation to fund library renovation

POLSON — Get your gifts wrapped at Murdoch’s on Dec. 11 and make a do nation to the North Lake county Public Library’s renovation project.

Port Polson Players presents The Diary of Anne Frank

POLSON — The Diary

Wednesday, Dec. 14

Learn social media marketing RONAN — A free workshop to social media marketing skills is offered by Mission West Commu nity Development Partners, 407 Main Street, from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. on Dec. 14. Call 406-676-5928 or go to: www.missionwestcdp. org for more information.

Thursday, Dec. 15

Story Time on tap at Polson library

POLSON — Join us for Story Time every Thurs

Mission Valley Cho ral Society to perform Vivaldi’s Gloria

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Mission will be the site for the first per formance by the Mission Valley Choral Society’s Winter Holiday Spectac ular. This event begins at 1 p.m. A free-will offering

RONAN — The Ronan Performing Arts Center will be the site for the second performance by the Mission Valley Choral Society’s Winter Holiday Spectacular. This event begins at 2 p.m. A free-will offering benefits MVCS. For more information call 406-261-3304 or go to: missionvalleychoralsociety. org.

Monday, Dec. 19

Library’s progressive sale continues

POLSON — The North Lake County Public

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Li brary will hold a hands-on how-to class on how to make cream cheese mints on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 1 p.m. Just in time for the holidays! Yes, your mints go home with you. Call 406883-8225 to reserve a spot.

Wednesday, Dec. 21

Irrigators to meet

RONAN — Flathead Irrigation District will meet Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022 at 1:00 PM. Mission West Community Development, 407 Main Street SW. The

POLSON — Join us for Story Time every Thurs day from 9–10:30 a.m. in the library meeting room. This program is geared for kindergarten readiness for ages 3-5. Christmas will be the theme for Dec. 22.

Friday, Dec. 23

Library closes for Christmas holidays

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will be closed from Dec. 23-26 for the Christ mas holidays.

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Lost & Found

Amazing reward for informa tion and the return of my art portfolio left at Glacier Lake School. Please call 406-7452202. Very dear to me.

Special Notices

FREE high speed internet for those that qualify. Government program for recipients of se lect programs incl. Medicaid, SNAP, Housing Assistance, WIC, Veterans Pension, Sur vivor Benefits, Lifeline, Tribal. 15 GB internet service. Bonus offer: Android tablet FREE with one-time $20 copay. Free shipping & handling. Call Maxsip Telecom today! 1-866-585-6456

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Equal opportunity employer, veterans/disabled.

TCC SOCIAL ADVOCATE ( HOT SPRINGS) TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

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Guns and/or ammunition, old or new. Whole estates/ collections or single pieces. Fair prices paid. 406-207-4641

Employment

Help wanted

Do you like helping others?

Check out Mission Mountain Enterprises! New Starting Wages $15/hr with benefits package. $500 Sign On Bonus. Apply today on our website www.mme-mt.org or contact Tony Meyers at 406676-2563. Applications are also available at our Administration Building in Ronan, 330 Main St SW, Ronan MT 59864. We look forward to meeting you!!

SNAP-Ed Extension Instruc tors, various locations across Montana. Fun job teaching youth and adults about nutrition, physical activity, food safety and food resource management. For complete description and application instruction, please see msuex tension.org, click on “Ca reers.” Screening continues.

The successful applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree in either Social Work, Health & Human Services, Communi ty Services or related field. At least one year working in customer service. Care Coordination Certificate within six months of hire. Must have Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers within three months of employment. Must possess a valid driver’s license. All applicants must submit a Tribal application, a copy of academic transcript/ training certificates, a complet ed supplemental background questionnaire (contact the CSKT Personnel Department), copy of driver’s license, proof of enrollment in a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of DD214 must be submitted.

FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN IMMEDI ATE DISQUALIFICATION DURING THE SCREENING PROCESS. Salary is $27.30$31.38 per hour, plus benefits, may be employed under a contract. The successful appli cant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) months probationary period. To apply, contact the Tribal Personnel Office at (406) 675-2700, ext. 1040 or personnel@cskt.org.

Tribal applications and full advertisement are available online at www.csktribes.org. Closing date is Thursday, December 22, 2022 @ 5:30 p.m. (MST) CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.

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

Custodial Supervisor I. **UPDATED SALARY**. Facil ities Services/Montana State University – Bozeman. For complete job announce- ment and application procedures, click on: https://jobs.montana. edu/postings/33402. Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled

Project Architect: Planning, Design & Construction –Montana State University – Bozeman. For complete job announcement and appli cation procedures, click on: https://jobs.montana.edu/ postings/33010. Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled.

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.

Contract Specialist. Plan ning, Design & Construction – Montana State University – Bozeman. For complete job announcement and appli cation procedures, click on: https://jobs.montana. edu/ postings/33123. Equal Op portunity Employer, Veterans/ Disabled

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

REGISTRATION & SCHEDULING SPECIALIST Mission & Polson TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

The successful applicant must possess an Associate’s De gree in Social Work, Human Services, Business Manage ment or a medical related field or 2 years of experience in a medical clinic or secretarial work in health administrative office. Must have 1 year of ex perience with RPMS database and Epic Electronic Health

Record. Must possess a valid driver’s license. All applicants must submit a Tribal appli cation, a copy of academic transcript/training certificates, a completed supplemental background questionnaire (contact the CSKT Personnel Department), copy of driver’s license, proof of enrollment in a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of DD214 must be sub mitted. FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE IN FORMATION WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUAL IFICATION DURING THE SCREENING PROCESS. The successful applicant, if not al ready employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) months probationary period. Salary is $15.14 to $17.40 per hour. To apply, contact Personnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext. #1040, or personnel@ cskt.org. Tribal applications are also available online at csktribes.org. Closing date is Thursday, December 15, 2022 @ 5:30 p.m. (MST) CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.

HEALTHCARE RESOURCE COORDINATOR - TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

The successful applicant must possess a Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Social Work, Medical or Business Administration or minimum of five (5) years’ increasingly responsible and relevant work experience including 2 years’ experience working with electronic health record data system. Employee must become a Certified Application Counselor for the Federally Facilitated Marketplace within the first 30 days of hire. Em ployee must complete State Health Insurance Assistance Program training and the Tribal Veteran Representative training within the first year of hire. These certifications must be maintained annu ally. Knowledge of eligibility policies, benefits, regulations and eligibility guidelines of third party resources including Medicaid, Medicare, SSI, Veterans Administration,

ACA Marketplace insurance and other federal and private employer insurance carriers. Must pass a background and suitability check. Must pos sess a valid Montana driver’s license. All applicants must submit a Tribal application, a copy of academic transcript/ training certificates, a complet ed supplemental background questionnaire (contact the CSKT Personnel Department), copy of driver’s license, proof of enrollment in a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT and if claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of DD214 must be submitted.

FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN IMMEDI ATE DISQUALIFICATION DURING THE SCREENING PROCESS. The success ful 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 $18.99 to $21.83 per hour. To apply, contact Personnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext. #1040, or personnel@ cskt.org. Tribal applications are also available online at csktribes.org. Closing date is Thursday, December 15, 2022 @ 5:30 p.m. (MST)

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER.

Operator-in-Training. Facil ities Services/Montana State University – Bozeman. For complete job announce- ment and application procedures, click on: https://jobs.montana. edu/postings/33303. Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled

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

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

Interior Designer: Planning, Design & Construction –Montana State University – Bozeman. For complete job announcement and appli cation procedures, click on: https://jobs.montana.edu/ postings/33016. Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled.

Real Estate For Rent

Commercial space for rent on Main Street, Polson. 240 square feet plus lunch room/ storage space. All newly re-done. Call Leslae Dalpiaz@ 406-240-1748 for details.

Vehicles Miscellaneous

INVENTORY CLEARANCE SALE

Auto /Truck Starters and Alternators. 305 units, all remanufactured and tested for earlier vehicles, prior to 2000. Closing business. Selling off all rebuilt starters and alternators at 55% off. I have them for the following cars and trucks: Acura, General Motors, Mitsubishi, AMC, Honda, Nissan, Audi, Hyundai, Opal, BMW, Isuzu, Saturn, Chevrolet, Jeep, Sterling, Chrysler, Lincoln, Subaru, Datsun, Luv, Suzuki, Dodge, Mazda, Toyota, Eagle, Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen, Ford, Mercury

Call Jerry at 406-207-4641.

public notices

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

Cause No.: DP-22-86

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Legals

Legals

John A. Mercer

Turnage Mercer & Wall, PLLP

Attorneys at Law

312 1st St E Polson, MT 59860

Telephone: 406-883-5367 jmercer@turnagemercerwall.com

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: AGNES ELIZABETH HAMES, Deceased.

Cause No.: DP-22-85

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the undersigned has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate, and that the ad dress of the Personal Representative is set forth below.

A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and ad dress of the claimant, and the amount claimed, may be filed with the Clerk of the District Court, at Polson, Lake County, Montana, or mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to the Personal Representative, c/o TURNAGE MER CER & WALL, PLLP, Attorneys for the Personal Representative, at 312 1st St. E, Polson, MT 59860.

/s/ Charles Howard Kenney Charles Howard Kenney

Personal Representative Estate of AGNES ELIZABETH HAMES, Deceased.

Nov. 23, 30 and Dec. 7, 2022 MNAXLP

John A. Mercer

Turnage Mercer & Wall, PLLP Attorneys at Law 312 1st St E Polson, MT 59860

Telephone: 406-883-5367 jmercer@turnagemercerwall.com

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: COLLEEN RHEA KELLEY, Deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the undersigned has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate, and that the address of the Personal Representa tive is set forth below.

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

A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and ad dress of the claimant, and the amount claimed, may be filed with the Clerk of the District Court, at Polson, Lake County, Montana, or mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to the Personal Representative, c/o TURNAGE MER CER & WALL, PLLP, Attorneys for the Personal Representative, at 312 1st St. E, Polson, MT 59860.

/s/ Mary S. Kelley Mary S. Kelley

Personal Representative Estate of COLLEEN RHEA KELLEY, Deceased.

Nov. 23, 30 and Dec. 7, 2022 MNAXLP