EXTENDED Community Notes
Feb. 18
Thursday, Feb. 18
Buckle Up Montana
Buckle Up Montana will have technicians available to provide on-site child safety seat inspections and education from 10 a.m. to noon, on Thursday, Feb. 18 at the Polson Fire Department. For more information, call Diane at 883-7373. Drop-ins welcome.
Census job fair
The final census job fair will be held from noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18 in the Charlo room at the KwaTaqNuk. It is open to anyone who is 18 or older or will be 18 by March 22. The event includes open application and testing, no appointment needed. Please bring two forms of ID.
‘Fiddler on the Roof’
Anyone interested in helping with a community theater production please come to an organization meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18, at the Performing Arts Center in Ronan. Actors, musicians, dancers, singers, costumers, set designers and more are needed. Call 676-3309, ext. 3466 with questions.
Friday, Feb. 19
Priscilla Study Club
The Priscilla Study Club will meet at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 19 at the home of Joan Rekston.
China Benefit
Doug Ruhman, an SKC instructor who visited China last year, will give a slide presentation on China at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 19, at Page by Page Books. Donations are being accepted, with proceeds going to the Jeanette Ranked Peace Center Library. Please call 883-1857 for more information.
Daffodil Day sales
Sales of the Daffodil bouquets to benefit the American Cancer Society in Lake County will run through Friday, Feb. 19, with delivery of the orders to be made on March 19. To place an order for daffodil bouquets or a plush Boyds bear, contact Heidi Trytten at 261-2879 or e-mail: htrytten@eaglebankmt.com.
Montecahto Pasty sale
The annual Montecahto Club Pasty sale will begin on Friday, Feb. 19. To place an order, call Carol Olson at 883-8110 or Alice Erb at 887-2216. The pasties can be picked up at JourneyBe, 107 Seventh Ave. W., or other arrangements can be made.
Coffee with Walgren
Art Walgren will hold his first “Coffee with the Candidate” from 7-10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 19, to be held at the Lake City Bakery and Eatery located at 49493 U.S. Hwy 93.If anyone has questions e-mail walgren4sheriff@aol.com.
Saturday, Feb. 20
Sober Indian Riders raffle
Sober Indian Riders will be raffling the 79 HD Shovelhead motorcycle on Saturday, Feb. 20. Call 406-887-2920, 406-871-4749 or 406-249-2172 to purchase your tickets or for more information.
Junior Bible Quiz meet
Junior Bible Quiz is a program for kids in first-sixth grade. New Life Christian Center will be hosting a meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20. The team will also be serving a taco lunch at noon during the meet. If you have questions, call Pastor Jon at 883-2447.
Polson Winterfest
The Singing Sons of Beaches and the Southern Comfort Band will launch Polson’s first annual Winter Fest on Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Elks Club Ball Room. A gourmet spaghetti dinner will be served beginning at 5 p.m. The Great Scots Pipe and Drum Corp. will perform at 6 p.m. followed by the SOB’s.Country music begins at 8 p.m. This event is a fund-raiser for Rev. John Payne, to cover personal costs while John receives treatment in Seattle.Contributions can also be made for Major Payne at Eagle Bank, located near the Y in Polson. A silent auction is also on tap. Any questions? Contact the Wander Inn between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday at 883-5160.
Polson Griz poker tourney
Poker players will have a chance to win big and support the University of Montana Grizzlies at the same time during a charity Texas Hold ‘Em tournament in Polson on Saturday, Feb. 20. To sign up early or to get more information about the tournament call GSA Chapter President Al Skogen at 676-4499, e-mail amskogen@ronan.net or write to Griz Poker Tourney, 46324 Stagecoach Trail, Ronan, MT 59864.
Sunday, Feb. 21
Winter birding field trip
Join Flathead Audubon on Sunday, Feb. 21, for a wander in the Mission Valley. The day will be spent in the beautiful Mission Valley, in search of wintering migrant birds and year round feathered denizens. Meet at the Park ‘n Ride at the intersection of Hwys 93 and 83 near Somers at 8 a.m. Bring binoculars and/or scope, lunch and winter weather gear. For more information and to sign up for the field trip, please contact Leslie Kehoe in the evenings at 837-4467.
Valley View Potluck
The Valley View community potluck will have a guest speaker this month for their potluck at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 21. Ann Brower, candidate for county commissioner, will be attending to speak and take questions. Everyone welcome, bring your favorite potluck dish to the Valley View Clubhouse 40762 Valley View Road, out Kerr Dam Road. The V. V. Women’s Club will also be having their spring rummage sale and lunch on Saturday, March 13. We are asking for donations, need non-clothing items. Call Kelly Bailey 883-2910, Donna Benson 883-5529 or Nelsine Rasmussen 883-0264 for pickup or drop off.
Monday, Feb. 22
Ultreya Meeting
An Ultreya meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 22, in the basement of St. Ignatius Mission Church. All Cursistas welcome.
‘Loss of Innocence’ speakers
To all parents and grandparents; do you have a concern about how your children make healthy lifestyle choices that do not include drugs? Soroptimist International of Polson and the Lake County Youth Court in conjunction with Polson, Charlo and St. Ignatius Schools are presenting Ron Clem and Carren Clem, authors of “Loss of Innocence and Sins of the Father” on Feb. 22 and Feb. 23 in Polson, St. Ignatius, and Charlo. Watch for more information about times and places or call 883-1676.
Free parenting class
Polson School District Adult Education program is offering a free Parenting with Love and Logic class. Parents and care-givers of children ages 1 through 18 are welcome to attend. The classes will be held at Cherry Valley Elementary School on Monday evenings from 5:30-7 p.m. for six weeks starting on Feb. 22. Cherry Valley School Psychologist / Counselor, Bill Starkey will teach the classes. Free childcare and dinner will be provided. To register, or for more information, call 883-6333, ext. 505.
Tuesday, Feb. 23
SKC Career/Job Fair
A Career/Job Fair will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 23, at the Joe McDonald Health and Wellness Center located at Salish Kootenai College campus. Representatives from local, state and national organizations will provide information on career opportunities, full and part-time employment and internships. Workshops begin at 10 a.m. and last through 1 p.m. For more information contact SKC Career Services at 275-04824.
Ronan/Polson choir concert
The 18th annual Ronan/Polson High School Combined Choir Concert will be presented free at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 23, in the Ronan Performing Arts Center. Six choirs from both schools will perform selections separately and then combined. The choirs will sing a variety of music such as classical, folk, gospel and pop. The Ronan choirs are conducted by Mrs. Cathy Gillhouse and accompanied by Wendy Sanders. The Polson choirs are conducted by Mr. Chris Bumgarner and accompanied by Mrs. Karla Gallatin and Karissa Koberg.
Mission PowerSchool help
Would you like to check your child’s grades and more at the click of a button? Learn more about the PowerSchool program and how it can help you and your student at St. Ignatius Schools. Assistance will be available from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23 to help you learn these valuable skills at the St. Ignatius school/community library.
Free Yoga
Introduction/Level 1 Yoga every second and fourth from 7:30-8:45 p.m. on Tuesdays (Feb . 23, March 9 and March 23) at YogaHeart Studio “Purple Door”
(Across the street from the health food store) 314A Main Street, Polson. Contact Bonnie at 253-0177 for more information.
Wednesday, Feb. 24
Human Rights Coalition potluck
The Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition, Inc. is celebrating our 20th year of offering presentations to the public that highlight the unique and diverse community we are proud to be a part of. We will be sponsoring a potluck and presentation each month.
The first will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at the senior citizens center in St. Ignatius. At approximately 6:45 p.m., Travis McAdam, Executive Director of the Montana Human Rights Network will speak on the Resurgence of Right Wing Extremists in Montana and nationally. For more information contact 745-3303 or 745-4259.
Wednesday Bookfriends
At 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24, the Wednesday Bookfriends will meet at the United Methodist Church to discuss “The Well and the Mine,” by Gin Phillips. Faye White will lead the group.
Ongoing
LC Republican women meeting
The Lake County Republican Women will meet Monday, March 1, at the Driftwood Café. Social time begins at 11:30 a.m. with the meeting starting at noon. Guest speaker will be Etta Moore, recruiting assistant of the Lake County 2010 Census. Census results allot Congressional seats and allocate government spending. Anyone interested in learning more about the census or the Lake County Republican Women is cordially invited to attend the meeting.
‘The Merchant of Venice’
Mission Valley Christian Academy will present Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice,” at 7 p.m. on Feb. 25-27, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Feb. 28, at the Ronan Community Fellowship Church. For tickets or more informaiton contact MVCA at 883-6858.
Get healthy program
Do you want to learn ways to help yourself be healthier?Plan to attend Small Steps to Health and Wealth, a program sponsored by the Salish Kootenai Housing Authority and Montana State University Extension/Lake County. Bring your lunch and join us in the boardroom at the SKHA from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning on Feb. 23. The cost of this class is minimal for the entire 5 week program. For more information or to sign up for this program, please contact Nori Pearce, MSU Extension/Lake County at 676-4271 or Nicole Antoine at SKHA 675-4491, ext. 1530.
Calliing all classmates
The Ronan High School Class of 1960 wishes to locate 10 missing classmates to notify them of the 50th anniversary reunion timed to coincide with Pioneer Days in Ronan on July 30, 31 and Aug 1. Anyone knowing the current location or contact information on any of the following: Ronald Rathbun, Marilyn Hawkins, Beverly Johnston, Judy Brimmer, Sharon Huggins, Robert Cooper, Pat Johnson, Lylia Crandall, Henry Courville, Louis Hahn or Lylia Crandall, should contact Bonnie Sloan Clary at lbclary@blackfoot.net or 644-2259 or Charlene McClure Schaub at 675-4531.
Youth softball coaches needed
Coaches needed for Ronan-Pablo Youth Softball Association 2010 season, with the large number of girls interested in softball we have grown once again and predict two more teams added to our association this year. We are looking for anyone interested in joining our team to help coach, assistant coach, help with concessions and ground maintenance. RPYSA is a non-profit organization who is committed to providing a positive team building experience for young girls in our community. If you have questions please contact Dale Sassaman at 250-8962 or 675-0319
PHS Driver’s Education Sign Up
Sign up for Polson High School’s 2010 Spring Driver Education class will take place on Friday, Monday, and Tuesday, February 19-23, during school hours. This driver education session will begin on March 8, and end approximately May 14. Criteria to get into the class is: in-district students first, year in school second and age third. Those students enrolled in Polson High School should sign up in the high school guidance office while other in-district interested students should contact Harold Lair at 249-7258 and leave a message. Class size will be limited and those who are in the class must have a parent attend an informational meeting before the start of the first class session. Only students who can attend all classes should sign up as there is a strict attendance policy. Students involved in after-school activities either should wait for the next class or check with the advisor as practices will be missed when driver education is scheduled.
Presbyterian Women’s Program
The Presbyterian Women’s Program on Western Montana Agency of Aging presented by Kathi Neeley will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25, at the First Presbyterian Church, 301 Fourth Ave. E. in Polson. Topics are of interest for all ages, men and women welcome.
2010 Commemoration kick-off
A sampler of the 2010 Commemoration will be held from 2-6 p.m. on Thursday, March 25 at the KwaTaqNuk. It will feature stations to travel through the history on the Flathead Reservation. Learn about the lives of the domesteaders. Listen to stories about the Salish, Pend’Oreille, and Kootenai people. Visit www.therezthenandnow.com for newly scheduled programs listed.
Arts, crafts and flea market
The Ronan Woman’s Club is sponsoring its 24th annual Arts and Crafts and Flea Market in order to raise funds for its community
projects. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30m p.m. on Saturday, March 13, at the Ronan Community Center. Vender tables are available. To reserve a space, or for further information, call Alice at 676-5079.
Cancer support group
Cancer Support Group will meet from 12-1 p.m. on Mondays at the United Methodist Church, 30116th Ave. E. in Polson. Call Terri 883-1580 or Tammy 824-2868 for more information.
Ronan library foster a book
Celebrate the joys of “I Love to Read Month” and help your community by fostering a book for the Ronan City Library.During the month of February select books will be on display waiting for caring community members to “foster” them for the library. You can foster a book by purchasing it for the library. A plaque with an inscription of your choice will be placed inside the book. To foster a book, visit the Ronan City Library during the month of February at 203 Main Street SW, Ronan. If you have questions, feel free to call the library at 676-3682.
Family gym night
A community family gym night at GVCS will be held from 6-8 p.m. the first Thursday of the month. There will be a free meal, child play area with supervision, table games, ping-pong, foosball, basketball and volleyball.This event is open to everyone. Our goal is to provide the community with a safe and family friendly environment in which the whole family can enjoy activities and both old and new friends.
Vet rep available
Andrea Montee, Montana Veterans Affairs Division service officer, will be available to veterans and dependents the second Thursday of each month, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Polson Senior Center and 1-3 p.m. at the Ronan Senior Center.
Sandpiper workroom opening
Thanks in part to a grant from the Greater Polson Community Foundation and the generous accommodation of Dick Bratton of Alpine Ti pi Designs, the Sandpiper Gallery has opened a new workshop room, making the Sandpiper a complete art center. The first workshop is “Acrylic and Oil for the Serious Painter” by Ted Winger. Some painting experience is prerequisite for this class, which is now open for registration at the gallery 883-5956. Also new are children’s summer art classes by retired middle school art teachers John Davis and Margery Christensen, including Mandalas, Watercolor, Cartooning and Rock Painting. Adult classes in Drawing, Print making, Basketry, Watercolor, Plein Aire and Photoshop are also scheduled. Please pick up a new 2010 brochure with all upcoming exhibitions and classes at the Gallery during winter hours—Tuesday through Friday 10-5 pm, Saturday 10-4, or visit www.sandpiperartgallery.com.
Narcotics Anon
Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday in the CMA Church, 3rd and Glacier View in St. Ignatius.
Al-Anon meeting
The St. Ignatius Al-Anon Group meets at 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays in the Christian Missionary Alliance Church, 3rd and Glacier View in St. Ignatius. Call 745-0550 for more information.
Spring 2010 Spay/Neuter Clinic
Once again the Lake County Spay / Neuter Task Force is planning a two day spay/neuter clinic for dogs and cats sometime in late May. Our team includes the Mission Valley Animal Shelter (MVAS), Life Savers Animal Rescue (LSAR), as well as support from Polson Animal Control, Tribal Animal Control, local veterinarians and volunteers. Each two-day clinic costs between $7,000 and $9,000 to fund a specialized spay / neuter MASH-type mobile unit and team of vets, vet techs, medical supplies, food and lodging to travel to our area and provide this service. This combined effort has been successful in keeping animal overpopulation under control in our communities for the past three years. We will post dates for the clinic as soon as funding is ensured. If you can help with a donation, which is tax deductable, please send to the address shown below. If you have questions regarding financial matters, please call Pam Gibson at: 883-3336 or cell: 250-9479.
Arlee AA Meeting
Arlee AA meeting will be held from 6-7 p.m. on Mondays at the Hanging Art Gallery, 92555 Hwy 93, Arlee. Call Luke at 435-640-0864 for more info.
New Hours for Ronan City Library
The Ronan City Library hours have changed. Sunday and Monday:Closed; Tuesday, Wednesday: 12-6p.m.; Thursday,10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, 12-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. When a legal holiday falls on a Monday, the library will be closed the following Tuesday. Story times are Thursday mornings from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Calling all artists
The People’s Center is hosting a Spring Arts and Craft Bazaar at The People’s Center daiily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 9-10. Call 675-0160 to reserve your space.
Park board member needed
The Lake County Commissioners are looking for a volunteer to serve on the Lake County Park Board. The County Park Board is a volunteer group that advised the Board of Commissioners on management, sale, lease, exchange and disbursement of money or the acceptance of Federal aid having to do with public park land within Lake County’s jurisdiction. The Park Board meetings are as needed called by the Park Board Chairman who is one of the Lake County Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners will accept letters of interest to serve on this Board until Jan. 22. Letters should be addressed to the Commissioners at 106 4th Ave East, Polson, MT 59860. For further information call the commissioners at 883-7204.
Cemetery board member needed
The Lake County Commissioners are seeking letters of interest to serve on the Lakeview Cemetery Board. This board pays the bills of the cemetery, directs the sexton on general duties, and makes plans for the future of the cemetery. Meetings are held once a month on the second Wednesday of the month. The Board of Commissioners will accept letters of interest to serve on this board until Jan. 22. Letters should be addressed to the Commissioners at 106 4th Ave. East, Polson, MT 59860. For further information call the commissioners at 883-7204.
Oriental Dancers Club
Join the Ladies of the Lake Oriental Dancers Club for your new year’s resolution of fun and fitness. Classes begin with strengthening and stretching excercises. Choreographed dances are then taught using many belly dance, ethnic and world dance styles incorporating props such as veils, zills, swords, etc. If you love to laugh and dance (with experience or not), this is the group for you. For information call “Sultana” at 883-0554.
Alzheimer’s support group
An Alzheimer’s support group is beginning in the Mission Valley and will be held at 2:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the United Methodist Church on U.S. Highway 93, south of the Charlo turnoff. For more information call 676-2367 or 644-2363.
Free lunch offered
Faith and Community Outreach Partners are offering a free lunch, Soup’s On!, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Thursday every week at the Wander Inn. Look for the open sign lit up in the window. The lunch will offer homemade soup, pie, bread, coffee, milk and juice served. Dessert follows. The lunch will be ongoing. FCOP is a nonprofit progressive assembly on a journey. We are committed to vibrant worshipping, honest learning, serving, caring and doing good things. The Wander Inn is located on the corner of 7th Ave. and First St. West, Polson, just north of Cherry Valley School. Everyone is welcome. For more information please call John at 270-7538, Sharon at 883-2072 or Sandy at 871-1109.