Briefs for Nov. 25, 2015
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Group works to create ice rink
POLSON — More opportunities for recreation are in the works as organizers are in the process of securing $4 million to create a multi-functional ice rink in Polson.
With a $25,000 donation kicked in by local businesswoman Carmine Mowbray, a $1 million matching grant available at the end of the project, and Ridgewater land donated by Mike Maddy, $3 million is still needed to ice the deal. Mission Valley Ice Arena Association visionaries are hoping to complete the rink within two or three years.
The group is calling for volunteer grant writers to come on board to secure funding, which is augmented by a variety of fundraisers, such as a raffle for an Ice Quilt and the annual Rock Skipping Contest held in the springtime by Kevin Avison of Cove Deli.
The rink will provide year-round opportunities for figure skating, ice hockey and curling. Organizers believe it will also provide a much-needed economic boost during slow winter months by drawing people to the Polson area.
The Association recently established their 501c3 status and are getting ideas from Missoula and Kalispell ice rinks.
The group is also consulting with WGM Group for the engineering, planning and surveying, as well as the Missoula-based Paradigm v2 Architecture.
The group held a scoping meeting in Polson on Nov. 9 to share information with the public and answer questions.
Christmas light contest underway
POLSON — Envision Polson Beautification Committee invites the community to nominate a neighbor (or their own home) for the “Celebrate the Season of Light” decorating contest. Categories include best business, residence, church, outdoor tree, monochrome (one color) and multiple colors. Contest boundaries include Polson city limits, plus Highway 35 to Fulkerson Corner and Rocky Point Road to Kings Point turnoff.
Drop off entries from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Polson Chamber of Commerce office, 418 Main Street, by Tuesday, Dec. 8. Judging will start Dec. 9 and winners will be chosen based on criteria of originality, overall appearance and best use of lights. Best of Show winners will be announced in newspapers and by telephone after Dec. 17.
For more information call Mary Jensen at 406-849-5288.
