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TOOL TIME RHS skills-trades teacher honored with $50,000 Harbor Freight Tools Teaching Excellence award By Rob Zolman / Valley Journal

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RONAN — A skills-trades teacher from Ronan High

School was recently named winner of the 2021 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence, receiving $50,000 as part of a $1 million prize award given to teachers nationwide. On Monday, Oct. 25, in a surprise all-class assembly held in the RHS gymnasium, agricultural mechanics instructor w w w.va l le yj our na l.net

Casey Lunceford was presented a check for $50,000 joining 14 other national prize winners, and three Grand Prize winners, who each received $100,000 as part of the annual award. As part of the prize, Lunceford – the very first ever finalist from Montana – will be awarded personally $15,000 and a customized U.S. General mechanics

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tool cart, while $35,000 will be allocated to the RHS agricultural mechanics program. Lunceford has been teaching agricultural mechanics at RHS for the last three years and also serves as an officer in the Montana Association of Agriculture Educators and Vice President see page 2

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for the Montana Association of Career and Technology Educators. In a press release issued by Harbor Freight Lunceford noted, “My favorite part of being a skilled trades teacher is watching my students learn not just the hands-on techniques, but also how they can make a living at those trades.” With 10 years of owning and running a home company and sawmill, Lunceford has relied on his industry experience and a master’s degree in Agriculture Education to help instruct his students. Lunceford also credits FFA for teaching him about work ethic, communication, and lessons in mechanics, sales, and agronomy that he puts to use every day while working in the industry. Lunceford’s curriculum covers a variety of real-life subjects, including welding, small engines,

“My favorite part of being a skilled trades teacher is watching my students learn not just the hands-on techniques, but also how they can make a living at those trades.” – CASEY LUNCEFORD, AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS INSTRUCTOR RONAN HIGH SCHOOL

electrical wiring and hydraulics. The variety allows students to explore many options, and aligns them with industry internships with mechanics, carpenters and ranchers to set them up for career readiness. “There is no better way to know if a student is ready or has a desire to be in an industry than to spend time actually doing the hands-on work.” said Lunceford. Since joining the program, Lunceford has brought the graduation rate for skilled trades education up from 90 precent to 100 precent. In 2017, the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools

Prize for Teaching Excellence program was established to advance excellent skilled trades education in public high schools across America along by recognizing outstanding instruction and the teachers who inspire students to learn skills for life after graduation. “Trades teachers are educating and developing the tradespeople of the future. We are honored and grateful to have the chance to shine a spotlight on these teachers’ amazing work,” said Eric Smidt, founder of the national tool retailer Harbor Freight Tools. “Many of the students in their classes today will

become—as soon as next spring—the workers who keep our critical care infrastructure, our communication networks, our homes and cars up and running. The prize is our way of saying thank you to their teachers.” The 2021 prize drew more than 700 applications from 49 states and included three rounds of judging, each by an independent panel of experts from industry, education, trades, philanthropy and civic leadership. The application process, which included responses to questions and a series of learning modules, was designed to solicit each teacher’s experience, in-

sights and creative ideas about their approach to teaching and success in helping their students achieve excellence in the skilled trades. In July, the field was narrowed to 61 finalists. The 43 finalists who were not named winners each receive a $1,000 gift card from Harbor Freight Tools. “We are grateful that these outstanding winners

and thousands of educators like them across the country are developing tomorrow’s skilled workforce,” said Smidt. Lunceford intends to use the money to buy additional safety tools and update some old equipment. “We have a lot of safety stuff to get caught up on,” said Lunceford. “New welding stuff, safety goggles and things like that. There are some things that are kind of old. Our air compressors are needing some help.” Some new tools and equipment are also on the shopping list. “We’ve got a chance to (now) try some stuff that we haven’t had yet,” said Lunceford.

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Casey Lunceford, second from left, poses with his students after being given a personalized tool cart and a check for $50,000 from Harbor Freight Tools For Schools. 2 - November 3, 2021

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Halloween....................16

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U.S. Hwy. 93 north of Ronan, design phase hosts virtual open house News from the Montana Department of Transportation

RONAN — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to announce and invite the public to an open house to learn about the final design of the reconstruction of about 1.7 miles of U.S. Hwy. 93, just north of Ronan. The project begins at Round Butte Road and extends north 1.7 miles, ending just past Spring Creek Road. The open house will be comprised of two identical virtual presentations that will take place on Nov. 9, from 12-1 p.m. and again from 5-6 p.m. Email Laura.Langdon@ kljeng.com or call 406594-5775 to RSVP. Proposed work includes widening the highway to four lanes, a new shared-use path that connects with the existing path to Pablo, the realignment of Third Avenue and Old Hwy 93 into one intersection with a traffic signal, and a closure of the Spring Creek Road intersection with U.S. Hwy. 93. The open house on Nov. 9 will serve as a key opportunity to have a conversation about the upcoming work and answer questions from the community. An important part of properly planning for fu-

The project begins at Round Butte Road and extends north 1.7 miles, ending just past Spring Creek Road. ture projects is partnering with the community. The Montana Department of Transportation welcomes the public to comment on the proposed project. Comments may be submitted online at http:// www.mdt.mt.gov/mdt/ comment_forms.shtml or in writing to Montana Department of Transportation, Missoula office at PO Box 7039, Missoula, MT 59807-7039. Please note that comments are for project UPN 1744019. The public is encouraged to contact Missoula District Administrator Bob Vosen at 406-5235802 or Project Design Engineer Miki Lloyd at 406-4449200. MDT’s mission is to serve the public by providing a transportation system and services that emphasize quality, safety, cost effectiveness, economic vitality, and sensitivity to the envi-

ronment. MDT inspects and oversees some 4,500 bridges and 25,000 lane miles of highways, as well as rail and air services, that connect residents and communities across the state. Over the past four years, MDT has awarded almost 500 construction projects for transportation infrastructure totaling nearly $1.2 billion. In the last decade, MDT projects have generated tens of thousands of jobs and more than $3.4 billion that spur the economy, which includes payments to consultants, contractors, utility companies and other MDT partners that help build and maintain Montana’s roadways. The Department of Transportation will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in this open house or need an alternative accessible format of this notice. If you require an accommodation, contact the Department of Transportation no later than 12 p.m. Nov. 5, to advise us of the nature of the accommodation that you need. Please contact Matt Maze, Office of Civil Rights, PO Box 201001, Helena, MT 59620; telephone 406-444-5416; Montana Relay 711; facsimile 406-444-7243; or email to mmaze@mt.gov.

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Mary Howell, left, celebrated her 100th birthday on Oct. 27. All of her local family, above, shared her special day. Mary and her husband, Jensen Howell, farmed and ranched in Moiese for many years. The Charlo Senior Center was her favorite destination during the golden years of retirement. Mary currently lives at The Pines of Mission.

Ronan woman dies in single vehicle crash News from the Montana Highway Patrol

RONAN — A 37-year-old Ronan woman died in a single vehicle crash in Ronan on Tuesday, Oct. 26. According to information released from the Montana Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 3 p.m. near Timerlane Road and Grizzly Drive in Ronan when

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for an unknown reason a Mazda CX-7 went off the left side of the road and struck a tree, head on. The driver was declared deceased at the scene. A four-year-old boy was transported to Logan Health in Kalispell for injuries. Both vehicle occupants were wearing seatbelts. Speed is suspected as a factor in the crash.

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Providence St. Joseph doctor awarded for behavioral health contributions News from the Montana Healthcare Foundation

POLSON — Dr. Jamie G. Straub, DO, FACOG, has been named the 2021 Mignon Waterman Award recipient. The award was created to honor Mignon Waterman’s life and legacy. Mignon was one of the Montana Healthcare Foundation’s founding trustees and served as board secretary from 2013 to 2017. Each year, the foundation uses this award to highlight an individual who, like Mignon, has made notable contributions to Montana’s behavioral health system.

“Dr. Straub’s collaborative, innovative and compassionate efforts to support mothers and families struggling with substance abuse will continue to create a positive ripple effect across generations of Montanans.” - FRAN M. ALBRECHT, CHIEF PHILANTRHOPY OFFICER, PROVIDENCE MONTANA HEALTH FOUNDATION

This year, it is our honor to recognize Dr. Jamie Straub for her leadership, partnership building, and innovative contributions to improving Montana’s behavioral health system. Dr. Jamie Straub Providence Montana Health

Foundation nominated Dr. Straub and the $10,000 award will benefit Providence St. Joseph Medical Center. “We are thrilled that the Montana Healthcare Foundation selected Dr. Straub for this prestigious and meaningful award, aware of Mignon Wa-

terman’s tireless efforts to improve the lives of Montanans with the complex systems of behavioral health. Dr. Straub’s collaborative, innovative and compassionate efforts to support mothers and families struggling with substance abuse will continue to create a posi-

tive cultural ripple effect across generations of Montanans. Dr. Straub and her team continue Mignon’s beautiful legacy of serving our most vulnerable Montanans,” said Fran M. Albrecht, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Providence Montana Health Foundation. Dr. Straub was born and raised in Bozeman and received her undergraduate degree from Montana State University. She received her medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences and completed her education at the University of Missouri Kansas see page 7

Fall Mack Days week 6 results announced News from CSKT Natural Resources

Blustery fall weather is here. Many hardy anglers are still hitting the water on Flathead Lake bringing in good numbers of lake trout entries in 2021 Fall Mack Days. The fishing event is sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and sanctioned by Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. Up to $200,000 in Cash and Prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the event. Three $5,000 tagged lake trout, five $1,000 tagged lake trout plus over 9,000 with values from $500 to $100 and there is another $1,000 tagged lake trout sponsored by Bretz RV and Marine of Missoula for credit at their dealer6 - November 3, 2021

ship that are out there. Reeling in tagged lake trout the sixth week were: $100-John Gauci of Florence X 2, Mike Benson of Lonepine X 3, Larry Ashwell of Missoula and Julie Perkins of Kalispell. Julie also turned in a $200 tagged lake trout. Anglers are using all methods of fishing at this time. Trolling, jigging, and casting work for some but not for others. Try them all until you find what works for you. Once an angler enters 11 lake trout they begin to accumulate bonus dollars. Go to www. mackdays.com to check out the chart. There are drop down boxes for rules, entry, fish ID, etc. Entries continue to be taken until the last day

of the event. The events are used as a tool to reduce the non-native lake trout in Flathead Lake to increase the populations of native bull trout and westslope cutthroat trout. Preserving native fish is important to future generations. They are part of our history and culture. Felix Gauci of Stevensville is first in the Top Angler Category with 826, second is Mike Benson with 656, third is Larry Karper of Florence with 608, fourth Scott Bombard of Missoula 478, fifth Jack Kirkland of Missoula - 455, sixth - Terry Krogstad of Kalispell with 431, seventh Julie Perkins of Kalispell - 429, eighth Sam Cusker of Bigfork - 399, ninth Richard Kreis of Huson - 396, and tenth Larry

Ashwell of Missoula 387. Next week many of the anglers will begin their 18-day averages. Anglers will be placed by their best 18-day average at the conclusion of the event. The Lady Anglers are awesome. Julie Perkins is in first place with 429, second is Laurie Kreis of Huson - 298, third Kim Mack of Helena - 95, fourth Gina Schiff of Whitefish with 59, and fifth Debby Sacchi of Thompson Falls with 48. Larry Karper is first in the fabulous 70 and Over Category with 608, second is Jack Kirkland of Missoula - 455, third Larry Ashwell of Missoula - 387, fourth John Gauci with 373, and fifth Paul Grove of Wyoming, Illinois with 101.

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Blake Williams of Big Arm is first in the 13-17 Category with 9, Ashlin Peters of Polson has 2, and Kaden Blowers of Missoula has 1. The 12 and Under leader is Brynn Blowers of Missoula with 3 and second is Wyatt Best of Bigfork with 1. Weekend winners were - and this drawing was witnessed by staff - $200 Larry Karper, $100 Mike Benson X 3, and $100 Bill Lanch of Missoula. Other winners: Mack Days Sweatshirt winner Felix Gauci, Siberian Hat Winner - Mike Benson, and Siberian Cup - Bill Lanch. Total fish count is at 10,607 with Monday to Thursday total of 1,772 and Friday to Sunday count at 8,835. The

weekend was slower with Friday at 414, Saturday at 344, and Sunday at 344. John Gauci turned in a small lake trout at 157mm (6.5”) taking the lead over Larry Ashwell’s 158mm small lake trout. Both will qualify for small lake trout prizes of $250 if their lake trout remain the smallest. The largest lake trout is still Big Arm angler Rick Skates fish at 23.6 pounds and 40.5 inches. Largest lake trout prize is $500 sponsored by Bretz RV and Marine of Missoula. Fall Mack Days continues until Nov. 14. Three more weeks remain. Come out and get some entries in for the drawings that begin at $2,000 and go to $50. Tight lines everyone.

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City. In 2010, Dr. Straub returned to Montana and began working for Providence St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC) as a board-certified OB/GYN Staff Physician. Located in Polson, Providence SJMC is a 22-bed critical access hospital that lies within the boundaries of the Flathead Indian Reservation and serves the residents of Lake County. As a physician, Dr. Straub provides a full spectrum of women’s health care and works with families to deliver nearly 200 babies each year. In addition to seeing patients, Dr. Straub also serves as the hospital’s quality director, overseeing medical surgical quality improvement, and is a SAFE (Sexual Assault Forensic

Examiner) provider, helping implement a Sexual Assault Task Force for the hospital and training nurses to work alongside her. In 2015, Dr. Straub was a founding member of the executive committee that established the Wrapped in Hope project. At a time when pregnant and postpartum women in Montana had few options for substance use disorder treatment, Wrapped in Hope created an innovative model that provided prompt, supportive behavioral health services integrated into prenatal and postpartum care. Dr. Straub served as one of three physician leads for the project and facilitated public and provider education within Providence SJMC’s service area. Lessons from Wrapped in Hope informed the Montana Healthcare Foundation’s cre-

ation of The Meadowlark Initiative, in partnership with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services. The Meadowlark Initiative has brought the innovative core elements from Wrapped in Hope to the entire state by offering routine screening and treatment for substance use disorders as part of prenatal and postpartum care. This new standard of pregnancy care is now active in 15 clinical sites with new practices joining each year. “Dr. Straub brought attention to the critical lack of treatment options for mothers and families with behavioral health issues. The collaborative program she helped pilot played a crucial role in our development of The Meadowlark Initiative, which is making screening and prompt access to behavioral health treatment a routine part

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fluential woman in Montana, and I am honored to be this year’s recipient of the Mignon Waterman Award,” said Dr. Straub. “It has been exciting to see the growth and changes that have come about in the last six years with regards to maternal substance abuse and the Meadowlark Initiative in Montana. I am passionate about women’s health care and believe there is still more support that is needed for maternal behavioral health. I am proud of my contributions thus far and I will continue to address the needs of women in my community in an innovative and compassionate way. Providing this care to one of our most vulnerable populations has the potential to impact generations of Montanans.”

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Ronan man sentenced for dealing heroin POLSON — A Ronan man was committed to the Montana Department of Corrections for 20 years with 15 years suspended for dealing heroin. Jose Anders Gonzalez, 30, entered a plea of guilty at District Court in Polson on Sept. 9 to one felony count of criminal possession with intent to distribute. The guilty plea came as part of an agreement that dismisses one count of assault with a weapon. According to court re-

cords, on Feb. 18, Lake County Sheriff ’s deputies responded to a report of a female being assaulted by several people. At the scene, the deputies observed the Jose Gonzalez victim with a split above her eye and a broken tooth. The victim told responding deputies

that she had gone to a residence on Sundown Lane near St. Ignatius to confront someone about damages to a car. That’s when she says a male, later identified as Gonzalez, pointed a loaded pistol at her, then hit her several times with it. She went on to state that another person held her down while Gonzalez went through her pockets. She says they also took from her a backpack containing a derringer before allowing

her to leave. The victim was able to identify Gonzalez through social media postings. Law enforcement executed a search a warrant at the Sundown Lane residence. Inside, officers located five grams of heroin, a digital scale and the derringer. They also observed blood spatter consistent with the victim’s version of events. Judge John Larson of Missoula presided over the case via the Zoom platform.

Hot Springs man pleads not guilty to pursuit charges POLSON — A Hot Springs man is accused of leading police on a pursuit in the St. Ignatius area in early October. Daryl Able McDougal, 22, entered a plea of not guilty at District Court in Polson on Oct. 28 to felony criminal endangerment. According to court records, on Oct. 9, St. Ignatius Police Officer Jesse Girsch observed a green Honda Accord traveling at approximately 65 miles per hour in a 35 mph zone. Officer Girsch attempted to stop

the Honda, but it took off. Girsch observed the Honda traveling approximately 85 mph along Foothills Road when it passed another vehicle. The Honda also failed to stop at several stop signs and almost hit Daryl McDougal a front-end loader on Sabine Road. Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Wayne Bieber later detained

a man walking down Mountain View Drive. He was determined to be McDougal and the alleged driver of the green Honda Accord. McDougal said he fled because he didn’t want to go back to prison. McDougal was on probation stemming from a drug possession conviction in Lake County from 2019. A search of the green Honda Accord allegedly turned up drugs and items to ingest drugs. Judge Deborah “Kim” Christopher set a jury trial for March 7.

St. Ignatius man sentenced to DOC for burglary POLSON — A St. Ignatius man was committed to the Montana Department of Corrections for a total of six years and three months with five years suspended on a burglary charge. Judge James Manley announced the term 8 - November 3, 2021

during a sentencing hearing at District Court in Polson on Oct. 27. Alex Patrick Finley Sr., 58, was convicted of burglary by way of a plea agreement reached Sept. 1 that dismisses one count of assault with a weapon.

According to court records, on July 30, 2020 Finley is alleged to have broken into the home of a St. Ignatius man while brandishing a machete. The occupant was forced to flee and call law enforcement. Finley allegedly went into

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the basement of the home and hid under a blanket. He initially refused to acknowledge law enforcement’s orders before being placed under arrest. Judge Manley gave Finley credit for 455 days jail time already served.

Polson man enters no contest plea in trailer fire incident POLSON — A Polson man has admitted to his involvement with a camper that caught fire last May. Samuel Aaron Mahkuk, 31, entered a no contest plea to the amended charge of felony criminal endangerment at District Court in Polson on Oct. 28. Mahkuk was initially facing one count of felony arson. Mahkuk’s attorney, Britt Cotter Samuel Mahkuk of Polson, explained to the court that both the defense and the state’s expert fire investigators could not find “any direct evidence” the fire was caused by arson. According to court records, on May 29, Polson Police and Polson Fire were paged out to a report of a camper on fire. At the scene, witnesses told police that Mahkuk was the suspect as he had been bothering the woman who lives in the camper and her dad, the registered owner of the camper. The witness stated that Mahkuk allegedly threatened to burn the camper multiple times in the past and had threatened to kill the father. Another witness reported seeing Mahkuk knock on the door of the camper and leave in a red Mazda right before the fire started. When interviewed by police, Mahkuk admitted to being in a red car that night. The camper’s value was estimated at $7,000. Cotter told the court that a plea agreement recommends a 10-year suspended sentence that will either run consecutive or concurrent to charges of assault on a peace officer Mahkuk is facing in the state of Kansas. Cotter said his client also has a prior drug conviction in that state. Judge Deborah “Kim” Christopher set sentencing for Dec. 16. The judge is not bound by the plea agreement and reserved the right to reject it.

births Briar Bailey POLSON — Briar Sue Bailey was born on Oct. 20, 2021, at St. Luke Community Healthcare’s New Beginnings Birth Center. She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces. Parents are David Bailey and Jonta Naldrett French of Polson. Paternal grandparents are Todd and Helen Bailey of Briar Bailey Polson. Maternal grandparents are Scott and Jeanne French of Polson. Briar joins siblings

Lake County Marriages & Divorces for Sept. 2021 Truden and Dean.

Kaisyn Marmon RONAN — Kaisyn Robert Marmon was born on Oct. 19, 2021, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. He weighed Kaisyn Marmon 7 pounds, 8 ounces. Parents are Dalton and Connor Marmon of Charlo. Paternal grandparents are Dave and Cathy Marmon of Ronan. Maternal grandparents are Steven and JeriAnn Smith

of Charlo. Kaisyn joins siblings Westyn and Adalyn.

Emerson Polk POLSON — Emerson Cain Polk was born on Oct. 19, 2021, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. He was 20 inches and weighed 7 pounds. His parents are Montana Bier and Lucas Polk of Polson. Emerson joins siblings Kendall, Kaylie, and Morgan in the Polk home. Maternal grandparents are Tami and David Bier. Maternal great-grandparent is Cathy Collins. Paternal grandparent is Lynn Boyle. Paternal great-grandparent is Mildred Polk.

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Marriages

Robert Louis Gauthier & Adessa Shay Durglo Jessica Tristen Davis & Myles L. Dauterive Calor Justin Cope & Elise Diane Tolley Tyler Reed Martinsen & Megan Colleen ONeill Thomas James Edelman & Jessica Marie Miljies Julia J. S&erson & Emily Grace Yates Christian Lee McDuffie & Baily Rose Bergstad Dustin James Ferguson & Jamie Marie Sheppard Andrew Jay Roberts & Derika Shantay Stipe Lindsey Rachel Kuzma & Adam Thomas Jacobson Elizabeth S. Johnston & Russell J. Clairmont Taryn Elyse M. Gauthier & Timothy K. Hiteshew Cory J. Brueckmann & Jazzmyn Jean Musser Angie Rose Batislaon & Gerald M. Woodcock Kory Rogers Slocum & Summer Dawn Ertle

Robert C. Jackson & Patricia BradburyCarroll But Waume Price & Angela Staton Risher Tarren Lee &rews & Joseph Thomas Mitchell Preston Scott Walbeck & July Marie Pack Christopher A. Adler & Erika Dawn Dentler Lydia Rose Dentler Jack Donald Saggart III Earl Robert Robinson & Marissa Turnbow Roy James Baltz Jr. & Katrina Linn Baltz Kyle Lee Schnitzmeier & Michelle Nicole Davis Kaci Anne Ducharme & Tommy Lee Haynes Divorces Buck A. McAllister & Jill R. McAllister John H. Woodard & Meagan D. Woodard Michael C. Mull & Stephanie D. Lockaby Mull Sam R. Williams & Wendy E. Williams Eric E. Carter & Jennifer M. Carter (Blood restored) Marc R. Easton & Katie A. Easton (Mally restored) Donald Nelson & Christina M. Nelson Ricky A. Higdon & Heather E. Higdon (Triplett restored)

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BSCA is right for Montana

Editor, Senator Steve Daines is holding the Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act (BSCA) hostage. The BCSA, a bill introduced by Senator John Tester, intends to strengthen public land protection while ensuring public access to outdoor recreation and the economic 10 - November 3, 2021

advantages to the Montana economy that follow from it. The BCSA is an outstanding example of what can happen when Montanans work together, because the act stems from collaborative conversations between recreationists, timber companies, and conservation advocates that began in 2005. According to the Missoula Current, Daines refuses to support

you immediately strike up a conversation littered with laughter. Enjoy the middle. Your wedding day was the beginning of your life together. You planned each moment in detail, so it could be the peak of perfection. But, at its very best, it encompasses only 24 hours. The wedding is followed by lean hamburger years of working long hours and sticking to a budget because it’s what you had to do to get by and get ahead. The wedding was but the beginning. The days that followed were life. Going to bed, together, each night, saying “I love you,” and knowing despite the budget (or lack thereof ) things would be okay because your love was okay

and that made everything better than okay. Welcome to the middle. As life marches on, we measure it by milestones. Certain anniversaries or high school reunions, or the birthdays of your children. Big things. Exciting events. But just as important is the mundane. A lost tooth. Sunday breakfast together. A regular Thursday doing homework at the kitchen table. Mismatched socks. Dirty laundry. Someone forgetting to flush the toilet (again). Dog farts. Making a bag lunch for the sixth grade field trip at 10 p.m. when you’d rather be in bed, but parenting is parenting (sigh). Ironing your son’s shirt for his first job interview. Teaching said son how to iron so he

can do the job himself the next time. Dinner together. Family game night. Sunday funday. Saying “good morning, how did you sleep?” Laughter shared in the comfort of home. Silly family traditions. All the things that make a normal life good. They aren’t necessarily exciting or new. They are part of the ordinary regular day. But they are magic, if you let them be. Let the middle be magic. Quite often we look forward or backward to the big events of life. In the meantime, we overlook the everyday, mundane and humdrum. But when all is said and done, when life is nearing an end, it’s not the beginnings or the endings we’ll

the BCSA without his corresponding legislation that seeks to remove wilderness study status from approximately 300,000 acres of land being considered in tandem. Wilderness study status protects our lands from rampant development activities, such as logging and motorized vehicle use, that will disrupt our natural ecosystems. Daines’ upcoming legis-

lation serves as a tactic to undermine the BCSA, considering only 8% of Montanans support Daines’ proposed legislation according to a 2020 UM survey. Self-serving actions have no place at the table with BCSA legislation that focuses on the greater good of Montana, which keeps current and future generations in mind and shies away from placing political

gain over the wellbeing of our ecosystems and our people. Though the BCSA is gaining momentum through committee hearings, Daines’ stall tactics pose a threat to the success of the BCSA and highlight his dangerous philosophy of serving the self over serving those who need strong and public-facing leadership more now

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look back upon fondly. It’s the middle. Enjoy the middle. No, do better than that. Cherish it. Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

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than ever before. I hope that Senator Daines can put his failed legislation aside and do what is right for Montana by passing the BCSA. Alexandra Berna Missoula

Manley a great Montanan, greater American Editor, I received a copy of the Valley Journal in the mail dated 0ct. 20, 2021 here in Tucson, Arizona. I was pleasantly surprised with your front page featuring my esteemed friend Jim Manley. Excellent article about a great Montanan and a greater American. Mr. Manley and I go back to many trails back to the days when we stormed through the central highlands of SE-Asia (Vietnam) as grunts for our armed services. Years later we met again in a part of the Andes Mountains of Peru hiking Machu Pichu. Afterwards we again hiked into one of the deepest canyons of the world, El Colca. And as usual he’s always making friends of any person and helps other with whatever their needs may be. As your article states he again is helping others in their needs, a very well-known, notable strong suit of my friend Mr. Manley as featured in the article. I do thank you for recognizing Mi Estimado amigo the truly great American of this great country and state of Montana. Honorable Judge; Jim Manley. Vicente Rivera Tuscon, AZ

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Montana Public Radio to participate in Public Radio Music Day News from the University of Montana, Missoula

MISSOULA – Public radio music stations play an essential role in the music industry, connecting artists with new audiences and helping listeners discover new music. To celebrate that role, Montana Public Radio is participating in the second annual Public Radio Music Day presented by the noncomMUSIC Alliance on Nov. 10. MTPR will feature local music programs throughout the day. Highlights include a special Freeforms program with music and comments from a number of hosts at 11 a.m., live music with University of Montana Chamber Chorale from the UM Recital Hall at 2 p.m., and a special webinar where listeners get to Meet the Hosts at 7 p.m. More

information is available at mtpr.org. “Local public radio stations like MTPR play an essential and nearly singular role in boosting and sustaining the vitality of music and performers, and educating and enriching their communities,” MTPR program director Michael Marsolek said. “Listeners discover, learn about, and enjoy music selections, artists, and genres that are – in many cases – available only on public radio.” The public radio music landscape is vast, varied, and everywhere. Across the United States, 734 public radio stations feature music as a primary or significant part of their formats. These stations serve all 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam, in markets of every size. Collectively, they reach 20.5

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and provide airtime for artists and genres that get little or no play on mainstream channels. Public radio music stations reach audiences across multiple platforms – on air, online, on video, on stage, and on-the-go. From broadcast to podcast, from video to live sessions, they meet listeners wherever they are with convenient, engaging listening experiences. Arguably no other entity or music provider in America matches public radio’s breadth and variety of music engage-

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SUPERIOR — The Class C Charlo Lady Vikings and Class B Mission Lady Bulldogs were battling to extend their 2021 seasons during their respective district volleyball tournaments this past week. On Friday evening in Superior, the Lady Vikings moved on to the Western C Divisional rounds hosted in Manhattan starting on Thursday with a 3-1 win over the Alberton-Superior Lady Bobcats. The win also clinched the Lady Vikings’ third consecutive District 14C volleyball title. With a first-round bye, the Lady Vikings opened tourney action on Thursday with a (25-12, 2513, 25-8) win over Hot Springs. In the semifinal round on Friday, Charlo played a marathon (28-26, 2520, 17-25, 16-25, 15-12) five-set match against the Alberton-Superior Lady Bobcats to advance into the District 14C Championship game. The championship game was a rematch of the semifinal game, after the Lady Bobcats outlasted the St. Regis Lady Tigers 3-2 (25-20, 22-25, 25-15, 22-25, 15-10) in the loser out consolation

round. Hosting the 7B District tournament on Friday and Saturday, the Mission Lady Bulldogs opened the tournament with a bracket victory by defeating the Plains Trotters in five sets, 3-2. In Fridays’ late afternoon game, the subsequent 7B District Champions, the Thompson Falls Lady Falcons, defeated the Lady Bulldogs in three straight sets (25-11, 25-7, 25-21.) The 2021 season came to a close in a loser out match Friday evening, as the Lady Bulldogs fell short against the Troy Lady Trojans. Right: Charlo Lady Viking Bennan Anderson serves the ball. Below: A couple of Charlo Lady Vikings team up to return a serve.

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Traveling 365 miles on Saturday, the Mission Bulldogs picked up a first-round playoff road win by defeating the Joliet J-Hawks 34-12. Bulldog Kellen McClure tossed three touchdown passes in the team’s first playoff win since 1988. On the day, Bryce Umphrey snagged a touchdown pass, while Canyon Sargent caught two McClure passes for touchdowns and Charley Adams booked two rushing scores. On Saturday, the 7-2 Bulldogs return to the road and travel to Fort Benton where they hope to corral the Long Horns in quarterfinal playoff action.

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‘The Addams Family’ pays a visit to Polson By Rob Zolman Valley Journal

POLSON — Just in time for Halloween, the famous creepy and kooky Addams family made a visit to Polson last week during the Polson High School Theatre Department’s adaptation of the musical comedy “The Addams Family.” Playing on both Wednesday and Friday evening at the PHS auditorium, audiences were very supportive of the seasonally appropriate musical directed by Brittany Simonich and Bob DiGiallonardo. “We were overjoyed with the turnout,” Simonich said. “We haven’t had those large of numbers for a high school play in quite some time.” This musical production, created by Andrew Lippa, Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, melds darkness with music, humor and a hopeful message about what really matters in life. The show follows the quirky and ghoulish characters Morticia Addams (Kamdyn Burrough), Gomez Addams (Seth Stanley), Wednesday Addams (Caitlyn Ward), Pugsley Addams (Dixie Montgomery), Uncle Fester (Beau Wright), Grandma (Hillary Lamphere) and Lurch (Corbin Bennett) as daughter Wednesday looks to marry into a regular family.

Wednesday invites new boyfriend Lucas Beineke (Achilles Maroney) and his parents, Mal ( Jack Mausshardt) and Alice (Aryia Dentler), to dinner resulting in clashes between the two families and, eventually, the realization by the “ordinary” folks that they were missing out on life. The cast also included Addams Family ancestors played by Madelynn Simpson, Bethany Butler, Krystanna Larson, Shanoah Mccool, Victoria Niblack, Faith Combs, Alex Haynes, Michelle Dale and Davyn Lamphere. “We rehearsed just under 9 weeks for the

show,” explained Simonich. “The amount of work it took to put on a musical was a huge undertaking, but the cast and crew worked so hard and stayed dedicated.” “We are very proud of their performance,” she added. “We thought the group did a great job. I would like to highlight Seth’s performance as Gomez. He had the most lines to learn out of any cast member, alone with the most songs. Seth initially wanted to be a stagehand and work backstage at our first informational meeting, and then he rose to the challenge and did an amazing job.”

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Use your energy to make valuable connections and smart decisions early in the week. Later in the week you may find it frustrating and likely pointless to beat your head against a wall. If rules are laid down to be followed, follow them.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Everything worth doing begins with a vision of the desired results. Uphold your boundaries against any pushback in the second half of the week. Someone you admire could seem difficult to deal with during upcoming negotiations.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Act when the time is right. Early in the week the boss might overlook minor errors or let you take time off for personal errands. However, you might be expected to put in extra hours to compensate in the last half of the week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You can move forward and spread your wings but attend to a few loose ends in the second half of the week. Your astute observations make you a valuable business associate and loyal friend.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t put too many irons into the fire. Keep aimed at reaching the goals you already have in place. It may be wise to avoid playing poker or speculating with your financial resources in the second part of the week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Celebrate with ghosts and goblins for some spooky fun, but also think practically and make sure to have some plans in place. Your preparation can help a variety of situations improve in the week ahead.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Whenever the opportunity arises show your trustworthiness to loved ones, in business, or on the job. To sell or promote something in the upcoming week you can strive to be unique without being outrageous.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The importance of making a good impression increases as the week unfolds. Your warmth and confidence will be noticed and assessed. To sell yourself, start with a big, friendly smile. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Put the pedal to the metal in the early part of the week. By midweek you may be forced to apply the brakes and slow down. Remain discreet in social situations. Let it all hang out only with your closest friends. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You should focus on making your dreams come true in the early part of the week and maintain a low prolife during the second half. Listen carefully today because someone could offer great advice or grant a favor. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t allow a nagging feeling that something essential has been overlooked to spoil your Halloween plans. Set up a practice that fills up your spirit as the week begins and make it part of your daily self-care.

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General hunting has successful start in northwest Montana News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks

KALISPELL — The start of the general deer and elk hunting season produced the highest number of harvested white-tailed deer at game check stations in northwest Montana since 2017. Overall, hunters in northwest Montana (Region 1) reported harvesting 209 white-tailed deer, including 102 bucks, as well as 12 mule deer and 21 elk at four check stations. The overall number of hunters reported at check stations was down, possibly due to hunters being confused about whether stopping was required. Last year, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks replaced the man-

datory regional check stations with voluntary chronic wasting disease sample stations. This year, FWP is back operating mandatory game check stations at specific locations on weekends from 10 a.m. to approximately 1.5 hours past sunset. The regional game check stations are located at U.S. Highway 2 West of Kalispell, Montana Highway 83 north of Swan Lake, Highway 200 west of Thompson Falls, and Highway 93 near Olney. Hunters must stop at any check station they encounter whether they harvested an animal or not. “The white-tailed deer harvest in the region was the highest to start the season since 2017,” said Neil Anderson, FWP

Regional Wildlife Manager. “We predicted a slight increase in whitetailed deer population due to high fawn recruitment after two years of mild winter.” The counts at the stations represent a sampling of the harvest and do not represent the complete number of animals taken. A table below summarizes the results from the first weekend of the season at four check stations. Past summaries included results from five check stations, but the Canoe Gulch station in Libby has been replaced with a voluntary chronic wasting disease sampling station on Highway 2 south of Libby. The general deer and elk season runs through Nov. 28, 2021.

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Social Media Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses will be taught via Zoom only on Nov. 3, from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. An effective marketing strategy is essential for business success. In this workshop, Digital Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses, you’ll learn: target market; what platforms to use and lose; branding messaging; create an editorial calendar; tips to make your social media manageable. Everyone leaves with a plan and we will include a workbook for you to work through in this interactive workshop.

POLSON — The Marines are celebrating their 264 birthday in a dinner and silent auction hosted by the Marine Corps League, Hellroaring Detachment 1041, at the Polson VFW Post upstairs, on Wednesday, Nov. 10, beginning at 6 p.m. The evening will include a no-host social time, a cake cutting ceremony, a prime rib or chicken cordon bleu dinner, an award ceremony and the silent auction. The public and families are invited. The cost is $40 per person or $75 per couple. For more information contact John Miller at 406-8900964.

RONAN — Mission Valley Live will present the international award, winning Halie Loren Trio in a single night performance at the Ronan performing Arts Center on Friday, Nov. 12. Single tickets are $15 at the door. Make advance purchases for $13 online at: missionvalleylive.com, First Interstate Bank, Perfect Shot Tavern, Ronan True Value and Health Care Solutions.

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seniors Dixon By Heather Rush for the Valley Journal

DIXON — The Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community and hopes everyone is staying happy and healthy. All are invited to come enjoy dinner and/or pinochle. Meals are served Monday and Thursday evenings at 5 p.m. Meals are $4 per serving and are deliverable to Dixon residents upon request. We also accepting takeout meal requests for $5 per serving. Menu for the coming week is: — Monday Dinner, Nov. 8: catfish, oven fries, vegetables, bread, dessert — Thursday Dinner, Nov. 11: stew, frybread, dessert Feel welcome to place an order in advance by calling 406-2463310. All ages are always welcome. The Dixon Senior Center hosts pinochle on the fourth Monday of each month from 7-9 p.m. The next game is Nov. 22.

St. Ignatius By Irene Pritsak for the Valley Journal

ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius Senior Center hopes your Halloween was fun and appropriately spooky. And here we are, getting ready for the holiday season. The center will hold a bake sale in early December; date to be announced next week. Our menu for the week: — Wednesday, Nov. 3: dinner at 5:30 p.m. - lasagna with beef, salad, rolls, dessert, fruit — Friday, Nov. 5: fish, rice, veggies, fruit, dessert — Tuesday, Nov. 9: soup and 22 - November 3, 2021

obituaries sandwiches, salad, fruit, dessert Have a great week.

Ronan By Auggie Peterson for the Valley Journal

RONAN — Welcome fall and all the leaves blowing in from the neighbors trees. Lots of things going on at the Ronan Mission Valley Senior Center. On Saturday, Nov. 13 we will host a Christmas bazaar. There will be a bake sale, tickets for the two baskets we are raffling off will be sold and lunch will be served for $5. One of the baskets is a complete turkey dinner with all the trimmings … not cooked of course. Bailey Insurance will be at the center on Nov. 8 to discuss your insurance needs. Our menu for the week: — Wednesday Nov. 3: soup, sandwiches — Friday Nov. 5: pizza — Monday Nov. 8: cheeseburgers, — Wednesday, Nov. 10: tuna casserole All dinners are served with salads, desserts, coffee and juice. The men have a pool game going most of the time and the women have a lot to talk about. Join us for a good meal and friendly faces. Stay safe and healthy.

Polson By Kaye Stam for the Valley Journal

POLSON — The Polson Senior Center is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Individuals and small organized groups are welcome to use the

facility. We have a library nook and puzzle table available in the main hall and a semi-private space available by reservation only. Non-member use is available. We ask for a voluntary donation of $15 per year. Organized activities: — Exercise class for seniors: 10:30-11:30 a.m. M-W-F — Bridge: (postponed indefinitely) Get on call list if you wish to join. — Mahjong: 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays — Pinochle: 12:30 p.m. Thursdays, walk-ins and new players always welcome — Bingo: 7 p.m. Fridays Anyone interested in cribbage, gin rummy, canasta, etc. can leave their name and phone number. Call your friends and meet as a group. Space is also available for craftsman’s groups. (Whittling, anyone?) Here is the menu for the next several days: — Wednesday, Nov. 3: beef tip gravy, whipped potatoes, green beans, veggie Jell-O salad, chocolate cake — Thursday, Nov. 4: ham loaf, sweet potatoes, stir fry vegetables, mac salad, peaches — Friday, Nov. 5: barbecue ribs, baked potato, baked beans, coleslaw, apple sauce cake — Monday, Nov. 8: chicken-rice soup, PB&J sandwich, green salad, lemon bars — Tuesday, Nov. 9: pork chops, whipped potatoes, green beans pretzel salad, peach cobbler — Wednesday, Nov. 10: Meatloaf, baked potato, stir fry vegetables, 5-bean salad, carrot cake — Thursday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day - chicken with honey/mustard sauce, dressing, peas, Jell-O, pistachio pudding Valley Journal

Linda Day GUERNEVILLE, CALIFORNIA — Linda Brenneman Day, 88, of Guerneville, California, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 7, 2020, at her home in California. She was an outgoing adventurous woman, who was never afraid to jump on a motorcycle, hike a mountain, or tan a deer hide, who loved to knit while cheering on the San Francisco Giants. Linda was born in Millersburg, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Linda Day Millersburg High School in the class of 1950. She also attended UCLA, where she studied organic chemistry. She lived in Polson; Glorietta, New Mexico; South Lake Tahoe, California; and Landstuhl, Germany, among many others, but returned to her beloved redwoods in Guerneville. see page 23

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With her partner Lu, she traveled extensively throughout the West, delving into the history, geography, and customs of everywhere they ended up. She was predeceased by her mother, Rachel Smith Day; her father, Charles Roswell Day; her brother, William Day; and her partner, Marylu Mattson. She is survived by her children, Erica Sargent of Polson, Andrea (Beau) Harbin of Cortland, New York, Scott (Cyndi) Sargent of Yuba City, California; and her grandchildren, Clara and Amelia Schaeffer, Rowan and Duncan Harbin, and Owen and Tavis Sargent; and many dear friends.

Michael Roseleip ENUMCLAW, WASHINGTON — Michael John Roseleip, age 59, joined our Heavenly Father on Oct. 15, 2021, with his wife, Laura, son, Joe, and daughterin-law, Jessica, by his side, fol- Michael Roseleip lowing a short, yet courageous battle with cancer. Many family members gave support from

afar due to the restrictions of COVID. Mike (Rosey) was born the sixth child of Robert and Dorathy (Salomon) Roseleip, Jr. His early years were spent with the family on the dairy farm east of St. Ignatius. He graduated from St. Ignatius High School in 1980 where he was active in band, jazz band and the developing area of computer science. He enrolled at Montana State University in Bozeman, graduating in the field of Computer Science and Engineering. He was first employed by Boeing Companies, a global aerospace manufacturer. Then he moved on to Siemens AG, a focused technology corporation, where he worked with medical diagnostic equipment, traveling to numerous countries, including Germany. The upstart company, DocuSign, was founded in 2003 and specializes in electronic signatures and digital transactions. Mike left the security of the large corporations and joined DocuSign as one of the first 100 employees. DocuSign went public in 2018 with over 6200 employees. Upon news of Mike’s passing, DocuSign has established an annual engineering award in his name. Mike married the love of his life, Laura (Brocksom) Roseleip on May 27, 2000. He is survived by Laura,

son, Joe ( Jessica) Freier, and grandson, Michael (Mikey), all of Enumclaw, Washington; his siblings, Dennis (Dixie) Roseleip of Billings, Dave ( Jan) Roseleip of Liberty Lake, Washington, Jerry (Billye) Roseleip of Deer Lodge, Julie (Matt) Indreland of Livingston, and Jeanne (Guy) Rasmussen of Helena, as well as his aunt, Linda (Roseleip) Werdin in Lewistown, his aunt, Dorothy (Kincel) Salomon of Olympia, Washington, and his uncle, Lawrence Cornelius of Ronan, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mike was preceded in death by parents Robert and Dorathy (Salomon) Roseleip, Jr.; grandparents Peter and Ina (Garbe) Salomon, Jr. and Robert and Marie (Wunderwald) Roseleip, Sr.; as well as his uncles, David Werdin and Irvin Salomon; and his aunt, Lorraine (Salomon) Cornelius. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date due to COVID restrictions. Memorials may be sent to the Washington State Animal Health Foundation, 8024 Bracken Pl SE, Snoqualmie, WA 98065 or online at: https://WSVMA.org/foundation/ (donations are matched to support animal health and welfare) or the St. Ignatius Senior Center, 305 N. Main Avenue, St. Ignatius, MT 59865.

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classifieds Announcements Wanted WANTED TO BUY Guns and/or ammunition, old or new. Whole estates/collections or single pieces. Fair prices paid. 207-4641

Employment Help wanted Phlebotomist/Laboratory Assistant St. Luke Community Healthcare is seeking a reliable and self-motivated full-time Phlebotomist/ Laboratory Assistant who is detail oriented with exceptional customer service skills. Days and hours will vary; applicants must be willing to work weekends and evening hours. Office, computer and, phlebotomy experience are preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate. We are a stable employee oriented health care facility offering competitive wages, a generous benefits package after 30 days of employment and a great work environment! Applications are available at www.stlukehealthcare.org. For additional information, please call Human Resources at 406-528-5287. Due to expansion, Enviro-Tire is accepting applications for 1-2 additional driving positions. No tire loading, drop and hook only. CDL Class A Truck Driver with doubles endorsement for Montana, Idaho and Washington day runs. Home every night. Work site is in Lonepine, Mt. Year-round, full-

time position. Pay $20.00+ per hour DOE and ability. Mandatory DOT drug testing. Vacation & holiday pay. Office phone and fax (406) 7557716, enviro-tire@montanasky.com DME Billing Clerk St Luke Community Healthcare is accepting applications for a dependable part-time DME Billing Clerk to work in the Home Medical Equipment Department. The ideal candidate will possess effective and professional customer service and communication skills as well as general office and computer skills. Must be willing to be self-motivated in continuing education and training opportunities pertaining to the ever-changing regulations in accordance with DME and the various insurance companies. Prefer some knowledge of durable medical equipment, Meditech, medical terminology, and insurance claims. Attention to detail, organizational skills, and self-efficiency are a must. Applications are available at www.stlukehealthcare.org. Or call 406-528-5287 with any questions. Arlee School District is seeking 2 custodians, workday 10-8, M-TH, with opportunity for overtime pay working events. Starting wage $14.27 with increases for experience. Also in need of substitute teachers/ custodians/kitchen help. Application: www.arleeschools.org/District Office/ Employment. Contact: Lonnie Morin 406-726-3216 x5. PHARMACIST (1 or more positions) TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT Successful applicant must have a minimum of a bachelor’s of science degree in Pharmacy. Must maintain proper licensure/certification and registration. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Salary $53.00 to $60.92/hr, plus benefits. May be employed under contract. To apply, contact Personnel at (406) 675-2700 Ext.

#1040 or personnel@cskt.org. Tribal applications and complete job advertisement are available online at csktribes.org. Closing date is Monday, Nov. 15, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER. St Luke Community Healthcare is accepting applications for a full-time Payment Entry Clerk to work in the Business Office. The ideal candidate will possess effective and professional customer service and communication skills as well as general office skills; billing and payment entry knowledge; understanding of third party payers and computer experience. We offer competitive wages and benefits are offered 30 days after hire. Applications available at www.stlukehealthcare.org. You may call Human Resources at 406-528-5287.

St. Luke Community Healthcare in Ronan is seeking a full-time Ward Clerk/Scheduler for our Surgery Department. Must be dependable, organized, have clerical experience, and be able to work well with others. CNA background is helpful. We offer competitive wages and benefits are available after 30 days of employment! Applications are available at Polson Job Service, St. Luke Human Resources Department and www.stlukehealthcare.org. Please contact 406-528-5287 for additional information. Irrigation Technician – Groundskeeper II or III. Facilities Services/Montana State University – Bozeman. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. For complete job announcement and application procedures, click on: https://jobs.montana.edu/ postings/25088. Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled

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Real Estate Equal housing EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Montana Human Rights Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, see page 25

classifieds color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, age, familial status, physical or mental disability, or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD Toll-free at 1-800669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

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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: HERBERT H. SORENSEN, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-21-71 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed, may be filed with the Clerk of the District Court, at Polson, Lake County, Montana, or mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to the Personal Representative, c/o TURNAGE MERCER & WALL, PLLP, Attorneys for the Personal Representative, at 312 1st St E, Polson, MT 59860. /s/ Kris C. Sorensen Kris C. Sorensen Personal Representative Estate of HERBERT H. SORENSEN, Deceased. Nov. 3, 10 and 17, 2021 MNAXLP

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the undersigned has been appointed

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Board of Lake County Commissioners did September 8, 10, 15, 29, and October 6, 2021 , approve claims for payment in the amount of $2,411,831.86 for the period of September 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021. The full and complete claims lists are available for public review in the Courthouse in the Clerk and Recorder’s Office. Individual requests for personal copies will be accepted by the Clerk and Recorder, Lake County Courthouse, Polson, MT. Signed this 28th day of October, 2021. BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS /s/ William D. Barron, Chairman Nov. 3, 2021 MNAXLP Surplus Sale on November 11, 2021 Polson School District 23 will hold a public sale of surplus property on Thursday November 11, 2021, from 9 am to 1 pm. The sale will take place at District Warehouse located at 8 10th Avenue West, Polson.

Items such as: Tennant riding carpet cleaner machines, counter tops, floor scrubber, glass basketball back boards, basketball rims, file cabinets, desks, chairs, folding chairs, drill press, wood benches, Honda 5hp Motor, 2009 RE300 IC School Bus, 1986 Chevy 1 ton Air Force Van. A full list of items is posted on our website. www. polson.k12.mt.us. Nov. 3, 2021 MNAXLP Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Request for Proposal (RFP) Project Consultant for the Child Protection Division Committee Introduction: The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) established a Child Protection Diversion Committee (CPDC) to plan and implement a two year pilot project that diverts CSKT child protection cases to a Families in Need of Services model, utilizing wraparound supportive services to address the issues leading to child welfare court intervention. The Committee will seek to provide families seamless access to existing services and establish new resources to restore and preserve family see page 26

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public notices Legal Notices cont’d from pg. 25 unity. The Committee will also review CSKT Tribal code child protection and youth court provisions and recommend modifications, if needed, to implement the Families in Need of Services Model. The CPDC includes the following CSKT Departments and disciplines: Council, Court, Defenders, Prosecutors, Probation, the Department of Human Resources Development, Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorder services, Housing, a parent who has been through a child protection intervention, and cultural advisors. Recognizing the impacts of historical trauma, past federal policies, and structural racism and their effects on tribal communities, the Families in Need of Services model is intended to be holistic, innovative, culturally relevant, and de-colonizing in its approach. The CPDC needs a Project Consultant to organize its efforts, keeping members on task, and developing a strategic plan for implementation of this pilot project to divert child protection cases out of the adversarial, polarizing, court system by utilizing an approach that supports families in their efforts to heal and restore healthy parenting methods. Now, more than ever, with the new challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, CSKT must establish innovative ways to work restoratively with families. In order to offer an RFP in response to this advertisement, the following conditions must be met (Qualified Bidders): The proposal should include a plan for Phase One of the Pilot Project for the first twelve months. The proposal should describe how the Project Consultant will do the following: 1. Coordinate meetings of the CPDC, setting agendas, assigning tasks, and keeping minutes. 2. Coordinate data collection by determining how each department or discipline is keeping data and summarizing that data, relevant to the pilot project. 3. Research funding sources. 4. Research existing community resources and gaps in services that are relevant to families in need of services then report results to the CPDC. 5. Report to the CSKT administration.

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6. Assist the CPDC to develop a strategic plan for a Families in Need of Services two year pilot project. The Individual submitting an RFP must possess the necessary skills and experience to facilitate the diverse group that is the CPDC. The Project Consultant should have the following characteristics and skills: 1. Philosophical commitment to a family, community based approach to addiction, mental illness, and child abuse and neglect. That is, the Project Consultant should believe in a non-punitive approach that provides solutions to families in crisis. 2. Ability to be creative and innovative and to encourage and promote that approach by the CPDC. 3. Ability to build consensus and collaboration. 4. Possesses common sense. 5. Demonstrated ability to write and verbally communicate clearly and concisely. 6. Experience with data collection and researching funding sources. 7. Experience with community organizing. 8. Understanding of tribal systems, and in particular, the CSKT government, agencies, cultural community, family tribal community connections, and disenfranchised tribal members. Submitted with the Proposal: 1. Proof of liability insurance and all other insurances required of holding a contract with the CSKT Tribes. 2. A detailed explanation of costs. The budget for Year One of the project cannot exceed $21,162.00. This is an Indian preference bid and Tribal contractors who wish to receive Indian preference must obtain a certification by the Indian Preference office as a legitimate Indian-owned business prior to submission of the bids. The proof of Indian Preference Certification must be included with your RFP response. The selection of the successful contractor and award of this RFP will be according to the provisions of the CSKT Indian Preference Ordinance 101A. Proposals developed in response to this RFP are due November 25, 2021, in written form to Jami Pluff, Policy Analyst, PO Box 278, Pablo, MT 59855 or jami.pluff@cskt.org. Proposals must include a strategic plan for Year One of the project. An appointed team will rank all proposals received from qualified bidders as described in this announcement. The CSKT reserve the

right to accept, reject and negotiate all responses received. Nov. 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2021 MNAXLP THOMAS J. SHEEHY SHEEHY LAW OFFICE, PLLC Attorney at Law P. O. Box 511 Big Sandy, MT 59520 (406) 378-2103 tomatty@itstriangle.com jodihshbs@itstriangle.com Personal Representative’s Attorney MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LYNDA M. EDWARDS, Deceased. Probate No. DP-24-2021-063-IT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Robert G. Cornett has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Robert G. Cornett, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Sheehy Law Office, PLLC, P. O. Box 511, Big Sandy, MT 59520, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled court. Dated October 27, 2021. /s/ Thomas J. Sheehy Thomas J. Sheehy, Attorney for Personal Representative Nov. 3, 10 and 17, 2021 MNAXLP Ashley Burleson CROWLEY FLECK PLLP 1915 South 19th Ave. P. O. Box 10969 Bozeman, MT 59718 Telephone: (406) 556-1430 Facsimile: (406) 556-1433 Attorneys for Personal Representative

Cause No.: DP-21-10 Judge: Deborah Kim Christopher NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the estate of RONALD A. HERTZ. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or their claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to KARLA M. HERTZ, the personal representative, return receipt requested, in care of her attorney, Ashley Burleson, Crowley Fleck PLLP, 1915 South 19th Avenue, PO Box 10969, Bozeman, Montana 59719, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. Dated: October 18, 2021. CROWLEY FLECK PLLP By: /s/ Ashley Burleson Ashley Burleson Attorneys for Personal Representative VERIFICATION I, KARLA M. HERTZ, declare under penalty of perjury and under the laws of the State of Montana that I have read the foregoing and that the facts and matters contained therein are true and correct to my knowledge, except as to matters stated to be on information and belief, which I believe to be true and correct. Dated: September 22, 2021. /s/ Karla M. Hertz KARLA M. HERTZ Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 2021 MNAXLP 2021 Mobile Home Taxes Due

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of RONALD A. HERTZ, Deceased.

The second half of 2021 Mobile Home Taxes are due on or before 5:00 p.m. MST on November 30, 2021. Tax payments made through the mail will be considered current if postmarked on or before 5:00 pm MST November 30, 2021. Payments postmarked after this date will be assessed penalty, interest and returned. Payments may be mailed to: LAKE COUNTY TREASURER, TAX DEPT., 106 4TH AVE EAST, POLSON MT

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59860. ** Please include Tax ID or payment stub with your check. ** Currently due mobile home taxes may be paid on line at: WWW. LAKEMT.GOV. There is a 3% convenience fee to pay by credit/debit card. Payments made online must be received by 5:00 pm MST of the due date. All past due taxes must be paid utilizing our office by calling 406883-7224 or 406-883-7225. This notice is published in accordance with MCA 15-24-202. Robin G. Vert-Rubel Lake County Treasurer Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 2021 MNAXLP ADVERTISEMENT St. Ignatius Public Schools District #28 is seeking design teams to provide comprehensive design and construction oversight of an expansion of Newly Constructed Gym and Shop as well as Updates/Modifications to the Old Gym Mechanical System. The District seeks a qualified individual or firm to assist in the areas of programming, planning, design and construction administration for the work related to this project. Prospective Architect/Engineering candidates may obtain a Qualification packet at the St. Ignatius Public School’s Administration Office, 76 3rd Avenue, St. Ignatius, MT 59865, or by visiting the District’s website: https:// web.stignatiusschools.org/. Responses to this Request for Qualifications for Architect/ Engineering services must be submitted in compliance with the requirements of the Qualification packet and will be received at the District Administration Office at the address listed above until December 1, 2021, at 4:00 pm, local time. FAX RESPONSES, INCOMPLETE RESPONSES AND RESPONSES RECEIVED AFTER THAT DATE AND TIME WILL BE DEEMED NON-COMPLIANT WITH THIS RFQ AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. From the list of interested and qualified candidates, the District will select the Architect/Engineering individual or firm which is best qualified and best suits the District’s needs and intent regarding the project. This request for qualifications does

not commit the Board of Trustees for St. Ignatius Public Schools District #28 to enter into any agreement, or to pay any expenses incurred in the preparation of any response to this request, or to ultimately procure any contract for the provision of these services. The Board of Trustees expressly reserves the right to waive any formalities and to reject any or all proposals. Nov. 3 and 10, 2021 MNAXLP James A Manley District Judge Lake County Courthouse 106 Fourth Avenue East Polson, MT 59860 MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY INTHE MATTER OF: H.D. Youth in Need of Care. Cause No. DN-18-22 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION TO: TERRENCE RANSOM (birth father) and MICHELLA LYNN DAVIDSON (birth Mother) of H.D. who was born October 4, 2004 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division (CFS), through its attorney, has filed a Petition for Appointment of Guardian. NOW THEREFORE YOU ARE HEREBY CITED AND DIRECTED to appear on Wednesday, the 1st day of December, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at the Courtroom of the above-entitled Court at the Courthouse, 106 Fourth Avenue East, Polson, Lake County, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why the State’s Petition for Appointment of Guardian should not be granted. You have the right to be represented by counsel and to request counsel to be appointed for you if you are indigent. An attorney has entered an appearance for the birth mother of H.D. An attorney has entered an appearance for the birth father of H.D. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in see page 27

public notices Legal Notices cont’d from pg. 26 custody of the youth, which denial will result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceeding, in judgment by default being entered for the relief requested m the Petition for Appointment of Guardian. A copy of the Petition for Appointment of Guardian, referred to herein is filed with the Clerk of the District Court of Lake County, telephone (406) 883-7255. WITNESS the Honorable James A Manley, Judge of the above-entitled Court and the Seal of this Court, this 20th day of October, 2021. /s/ Lyn Fricker Clerk of Court Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 2021 MNAXLP 2021 Property Taxes Due The first half of 2021 Real Estate Property Taxes are due on or before 5:00 p.m. MST on November 30, 2021. Tax payments made through the mail will be considered current if postmarked on or before 5:00 pm MST Nov. 30, 2021. Payments postmarked after this date will be assessed penalty, interest and returned. The second half of 2021 Real Estate Property Taxes are due on or before 5:00 p.m. MST on May 31, 2022. Tax payments made through the mail will be considered current if postmarked on or before 5:00 pm MST May 31, 2022. Payments postmarked after this date will be assessed penalty, interest and returned. Payments may be mailed to: LAKE COUNTY TREASURER, TAX DEPT., 106 4th AVE EAST, POLSON MT 59860. ** Please include Tax ID or payment stub with your check. ** Currently due property taxes may be paid on line at: HTTP://LAKEMT.GOV There is a 3% convenience fee to pay by credit/debit card. Payments made online must be received by 5:00 pm MST of the due date.

All past due taxes must be paid utilizing our office by calling 406-8837225 or 406-883-7224. This notice is published in accordance with 15-16-101 Montana Code Annotated. Robin G. Vert-Rubel Lake County Treasurer Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 2021 MNAXLP William P. Williams, IV FRENCH, GRAINEY & WILLIAMS, PLLC Attorneys at Law 324 Main SW Ronan, MT 59864 Telephone: (406) 676-4470 bill@fgwilliamslaw.com Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANNA LOUISE CALVERT, Deceased. CAUSE NO. DP-21-73 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the abovenamed Estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred as creditors of the decedent. A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed, must either be mailed to DON CONNER, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o FRENCH, GRAINEY & WILLIAMS, PLLC, 324 Main SW, Ronan, MT 59864, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 28th day of October, 2021. /s/ Don Conner DON CONNER Personal Representative Nov. 3, 10 and 17, 2021 MNAXLP Polson School District, Polson, Montana (“PSD”) is requesting qualifications from Owner’s Facility Planning/Construction Representative interested in providing design and construction

for the PSD Building Plan Project to improve the Cherry Valley Elementary, Linderman Elementary, Middle School and High School. The scope of work includes all aspects of planning, design and construction of numerous projects associated with the PSD Building Plan. Further information is available from Pamela Clary, Polson School District, 111 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or via email at pclary@polson.k12.mt.us. Completed qualification proposals must be received by PSD, ATTN: Pamela Clary, PMC, no later than 4:00 p.m. (local time), on Nov. 10, 2021. All responses must contain the requested information. This RFQ does not commit PSD to enter into any agreement or to pay any expenses incurred in the preparation of any response to this request or procure any contract for services or supplies. PSD reserves the right to waive any formalities and to reject any or all proposals if it is the best interest of PSD to do so. Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 2021 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: RICHARD LYLE SCHULZ, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-21-70 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the undersigned has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate, and that the address of the Personal Representative is set forth below. All creditors of the decedent having claims against the decedent’s estate must present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice, or be forever barred as creditors of the decedent. A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed, may be filed with the Clerk of the District Court, at Polson, Lake County, Montana, or mailed, Return Receipt Requested,

to the Personal Representative, c/o TURNAGE MERCER & WALL, PLLP, Attorneys for the Personal Representative, at 312 1st St E, Polson, MT 59860. /s/ Michael A. Brooks Michael A. Brooks

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Personal Representative Estate of RICHARD LYLE SCHULZ, Deceased. Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 2021 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: GARY L. GROVES, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-21-67 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the undersigned has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate, and that the address of the Personal Representative is set forth below. All creditors of the decedent having claims against the decedent’s estate must present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice, or be forever barred as creditors of the decedent. A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed, may be filed with the Clerk of the District Court, at Polson, Lake County, Montana, or mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to the Personal Representative, c/o TURNAGE MERCER & WALL, PLLP, Attorneys for the Personal Representative, at 312 1st St E, Polson, MT 59860. /s/ Ward Douglas Groves Ward Douglas Groves

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