News briefs, July 22
Daugherty makes Honor Roll
William Z. Daugherty, of Charlo, made the Vice President's Honor Roll for Spring 2010 at Northwest College, a residential college offering transfer and technical programs of study that blend traditional arts and sciences with emerging technologies.
To make the list, students had to complete at least 12 semester hours of course work with a minimum grade point average of 3.50 on a 4.0 scale.
-Courtesy of MaryLou Davis
Polson rural fire district trustee needed
Polson Rural Fire District has a vacancy on their Board of Trustees.
Applicants must reside within the boundaries of the Polson Rural Fire District. Persons interested in serving on this volunteer board are encouraged to submit a letter of interest to the Board of Lake County Commissioners at 106 4th Ave. East, Polson, MT 59860 no later than 5 p.m., July 30.
This appointment will fill an unexpired term until 2011 at which time an election will be held. For further information call the Commissioners at 883-7204.
-Courtesy of Jeanne Doepke
Fire board approves budget
POLSON - The Polson Rural Fire Board unanimously approved and adopted its preliminary budget for the 2010-2011 fiscal year at Wednesday's meeting.
The total came to $125,875, about $2,000 less than last year's $127,950 budget. Not many changes were made, and most costs are normal, every year expenses.
"I think it pretty much tapers to last year," clerk Bonnie Manicke said.
The board also voted to pay $21,000 to get concrete aprons on either side of the Fairgrounds building to replace the gravel currently outside the bay doors.
"I'd like to get this building done and quit worrying about it," board member Steve Stanley, who abstained from the vote, said.
In other news, fire chief John Fairchild reported 17 runs for the fire department in June. He also said he had ordered signs to put up on U.S. Highway 93 near the Big Arm station to warn drivers of fire vehicles entering the roadway.
Board chair Fred Nelson said interested applicants for the vacant board position, last held by Jim Manley, would have until July 31 to submit a letter to the Lake County Commissioners. He said the board would hope to appoint someone by next month's meeting.
The Rural Fire Board will next meet in August for their monthly meeting.
-Reporter Sasha Goldstein
Ronan BOE adds to track
RONAN - The Ronan Board of Education unanimously voted to approve additions to the year-old track, field and football facility during its July 12 monthly meeting.
The construction costs are approximately $30,000, Ronan School District No. 30 Superintendent Andy Holmlund said, while more equipment and storage space could cost around $25,000. Holmlund said the costs were much lower than if the district had included the extra shot put, jump runways, pits and pole vault area in the original plan.
The additions come after some concern was voiced about the size and specifications of the facility by former track coach and current Lake County Superintendent of Schools Gale Decker. Holmlund said additions would still be added and after conferring with track coach Crystal Pitts and athletic director Jim Benn, determined the most pressing needs for next season.
The final agenda item asked for board action to declare trustee Jim Blow's seat vacant. After two years of service Blow resigned from the board as he prepares for a move to West Yellowstone. Blow was thanked for his service and dedication and his position will be open for interested applicants.
The board will next meet in August.
-Reporter Sasha Goldstein
Polson city council approves Streetscape project
POLSON - At Monday's Polson City Council meeting, the commissioners approved the recommendation of the bid put forth by LHC, INC. of $1,602,193.68 for the cost of repairing Main Street in Polson. Inspection services and funding was also approved.
The council also heard the first reading of ordinance No. 657 to provide regulation of the public use of medical marijuana.
For the full city council review, see www.leaderadvertiser.com.
-Editor Heidi Hanse
Eastern Star and Masonic Officer's Installation
Joint installation of officers for Mystic Chapter No. 53 Order of Eastern Star and Mission Valley Lodge No. 78 AF & FM was held on July 10.
Eastern Star officers installed for the coming year of 2010-2011 are: Worthy Matron, Fay Addington; Worthy Patron, Douglas Stam; Assoc. Matron, Kaye Stam; Assoc. Patron Donald Heaney; Secretary, Barbara Schliep; Treasurer, Inez Pounds; Conductress, Ethel Heaney; Assoc. Conductress, Olive Frey; Organist, Anita Seibert; Esther, Agnes Brown; Martha, Laverne Sandsmark; Electa, Christina Malgren.
Those to be installed at a later date are Marshall, Judith Shostack; Adah, Dorla Scott; and Warder/Sentinel, Bea Johnson. The installing officer was Syble Rudd, Grand Conductress and Worthy Matron of Leona Chapter No. 31 of Hamilton. She was assisted by Stacie Beyrodt as Marshall; Anita Seibert, Organist, and Paulette Spaulding as Chaplain.
The installing officer for Mission Valley Masonic Lodge was Past Grand Master, Thomas R. Jordan.
Officers installed or to be installed at a later date are Master, Corey Badgley; Senior Warden, Donald Blais; Junior Warden, Frank Tyro; Secretary/Treasurer, Doug Stam; Senior Deacon, Tony Porrazzo; Junior Deacon, Dan Crevar; Chaplain, Martin Olsson; Tyler, Marvin Carlyle; Instructor, William Schreiber.
A brief meeting preceded the installation. Past Grand Officers, presented Grand Officers including Mystic Chapters' Kaye Stam as Grand Treasurer and Ethel Heaney as Grand Adah. Grand Representatives, Grand Committee members and present Worthy Matrons and Worthy Patrons of other Chapters were introduced and welcomed.
Following installation a time of fellowship and light refreshments was enjoyed in the dining room.
-Courtesy of Barbara Schliep