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Sports
from 12/07/22 Issue
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Wrestling
By Porter Counts / Valley Journal
POLSON — The Mission Valley wrestling teams traveled up to Polson for the 2022 Owen Invitational Tournament, with multiple local wrestlers 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. Juliette 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) 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 Allison (girls 165) and Jaren Keene were able to take fourth places. Ariella Mihara (girls 120), Shyloh 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 convincingly, with 4 wins being by fall and one being a forfeit due to injury.
Owen Invitational highlights
BOB GUNDERSON PHOTO A Ronan Maiden wrestler pins her opponent.
BOB GUNDERSON PHOTOS 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.
BOB GUNDERSON PHOTO A Mission-Charlo wrestler grapples with an opponent during last weekend’s Owen Invitational wrestling tournament in Polson.
BOB GUNDERSON PHOTO Polson Pirate Daniel O’Roake works to take down a Whitefish wrestler.
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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 participating in Holiday Treasures in Ronan will receive one raffle ticket for every two dollars spent. Those tickets 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 heading 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 fairgrounds 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 economy will see their generosity returned.
“It’s three events coming together, and it’s really fun,” commented Ronan Revitalization 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 entering 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
2022 parade route
COURTESY PHOTO
Tester offers statement on passage of Respect for Marriage Act
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 bipartisan 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 congressional delegation to support the legislation.
Governor Gianforte celebrates adoption with Montana families
News from Department of Public Health and Human Services
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 families. 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 proclaimed November Adoption Month to celebrate adoption and support children in finding permanent and loving homes.
To make it easier for Montanans 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. “Adoption provides an opportunity for a child to flourish and enables adults to experience the unique joys of parenthood.”
Brereton said DPHHS’ Child and Family Services Division provides special training 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 encouraged to email: askaboutadoption@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 awareness and celebrate adoptions have taken place this month in Butte, Missoula, Billings, Kalispell, and Miles City.
On average, the DPHHS Child and Family Services Division helps facilitate about 350 adoptions annually statewide.
“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.
COURTESY PHOTO Gov. Gianforte and Director Brereton lead an applause for the St. Andrews Youth Choir at the Celebrate Adoption event at the State Capitol
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