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November 5, 2009
Jim Blow/Valley Journal
A pack of wild dalmations roamed in an intent, purposeful search for treats from one store to another on Main Street in Polson last Friday. The youngsters in lovable canine costumes were appropriately on a leash during their hunt. The members of Aimee's Childcare class included, from left, Caitlynn, Karly, Mia, Ellie and Hanna, along with a few boys content to ride along while chewing their sugar-coated bones.
Costumed characters pillage downtown Polson for its candy riches
By Berl Tiskus
Valley Journal
POLSON — A bright orange pumpkin plastered on the door of downtown Polson businesses meant candy was available for pint-sized trick-or-treaters.
And don't you think the little kids in town didn't figure that out all by themselves. Even the tiniest pirate, ghost and lawn gnome could spy those pumpkins. And most of them were on the towing end of leading lead mom, dad or their daycare provider into each and every business in search of sweet treats ...........
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Lake County votes in municipal elections
By Berl Tiskus
Valley Journal
POLSON — Polson city residents struck a decisive blow against the proposed resort tax on Tuesday, casting 951 votes against and 186 votes for the tax. The resort tax lost in each individual ward also.
The resort tax had been a hot political issue in the last few weeks and may have been one reason 57.5 percent of Polson city residents voted in the election.
In the Polson mayoral race, Pat DeVries defeated incumbent Lou Marchello by 500 votes. Incumbent Ward 2 City Commissioner Jules Clavadetscher lost his seat to Judy Preston by 33 votes.
Ronan ran a mail ballot election, and 30.5 percent of Ronan residents voted.
In a three-way race for Ronan City Judge ..............
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Tribal council candidates advance to general election
Valley Journal
PABLO — Primary Election Day for members of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) was Oct. 24. Tribal members were selecting candidates from each district for tribal council. The two candidates who received the most votes in each district will go on to the general election on Dec. 12.
Official primary results certified on Oct. 28 include the following top two vote-getters:
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Harvest Festival safe, fun celebration
Kate Haake/Valley Journal
A little girl demonstrates her football skills by tossing the football through the hoop at the Ronan Harvest Festival.
Valley Journal
RONAN — Last Thursday crowds of costumed children happily played games and anxiously waited in line for their turn to win candy and prizes at fourth annual Harvest Festival in the K. William Harvey Elementary School.
The festival, sponsored by the Ronan Parent Teacher Association, offered an outlet for children to participate in trick or treating activities in a safe environment. About 440 students and their families celebrated the Halloween festivities in lively spirits and in full costume.
The turnout for the event was bigger than previous years.
And Ronan PTA President Lana Berna said they might have to find a bigger venue to hold their annual Halloween themed Harvest Festival for next year ........
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Chicken ordinance dies on second reading
Berl Tiskus/Valley Journal
City Engineer Shari Johnson, left, standing, and community residents listen as Polson City Commissioners discuss the new sewer rates ordinance.
By Berl Tiskus
Valley Journal
POLSON — Chickens will not be allowed in Polson after all, at least under Ordinance #650. The second reading of the ordinance failed at Monday night’s city council meeting by a close vote of four Polson City Commissioners against the ordinance and three Polson City Commissioners for allowing chickens.
In other business, Fred Phillips, Great West Engineering, and Shari Johnson, Thomas, Dean & Hoskins, presented a sewer system informational update.
Polson City Manager Todd Crossett said the goals for the presentation were to update the commissioners on sewer system research, discuss the upcoming decision point and do a rate analyses.
Crossett, Johnson and Water and Sewer Superintendent Tony Porrazzo have been doing site visits to other towns to look at their systems courtesy of a $15,000 grant. ........
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Charlo School board hears special education concerns
Kate Haake/Valley Journal
Project Manager Chris Cheff discusses the progress of the new multi-purpose building in Charlo.
By Kate Haake
Valley Journal
CHARLO — The Charlo school board opened last Tuesday's meeting with a speech from Marty Stewart, father of three sons in Charlo Middle School and Elementary School.
Marty and Kerry Stewart are the parents of a special needs child in the Charlo Middle School. Marty Stewart addressed the school board during the public comment time and asked the board to look into developing its special education program.
“When it comes to mental disabilities, it’s not so easy to see or understand,” Stewart said.
Stewart gave an example of an autistic child in Ronan who is 14 years old and prone to excessive physical outbursts. According to Stewart, the child was given the proper tools and is successfully learning at the appropriate level......
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More news ...
‣ Resort tax proposal - business owners are leary
‣ Resort tax proposal - city candidates share views
‣ Polson bridge construction update
‣ Body found near Big Arm
‣ Chicken ordinance passes first reading
‣ Flu - St. Joseph's adjusts hospital vistor policy
‣ County seeks volunteers for board positions
‣ Comments sought on Highway 93 construction plan
‣ Dixon Melon burglary suspects arrested
‣ Ronan students participate in Red Ribbon week
‣ Wreck victim identified
‣ Warrior Society to host Veterans Powwow
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