Briefs for Oct. 26, 2022
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2022 Polson Chamber Spookatcular Pumpkin Carving Contest returns
POLSON — All submissions will be judged by the Polson Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. The top three winning submissions will receive $50 in Chamber Bucks.
Anyone can participate. Submissions from all ages are welcome. To enter in the contest simply:
— Email a photo of your carved pumpkin(s) to the Polson Chamber at: chamber@polsonchamber.com OR
— Post photos of your carved pumpkin(s) on Facebook and/or Instagram and tag the Polson Chamber of Commerce in your posts.
The deadline for submissions is Friday, Oct. 28, at 10 p.m.
Chamber members are encouraged to highlight their businesses in whatever creative way they see fit in their submission photo. Once you have submitted your carved pumpkin to the contest, be sure to display your pumpkins so that we can conjure up plenty of spooky spirit for Halloween.
Thank you, Polson! We can’t wait to see all your gourd-geous submissions.
Fourth Fridays to begin in Arlee
News from the Arlee CDC
ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Center will begin hosting special events on “Fourth Fridays” starting on Oct. 28. Each Fourth Friday will have a unique theme and will feature displays by local artists, snacks, music, and family-friendly fun.
“We’re so glad to bring back our building’s tradition of being a community gathering place,” said CDC Executive Director Marie Hirsch. “We’re fortunate to have so many talented artists in the region, and Fourth Fridays will give everyone a chance to get together to enjoy our latest gallery display in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We’ll usually hold these events on the Fourth Friday of every other month but may occasionally schedule around holidays or other community events.”
The Oct. 28 event will have a Halloween theme with special prizes for costumes ranging in age groups from kids to “too old for this but dressed up anyway.” In addition to the latest art exhibit, the event will also feature tricks and treats, snacks, cider, music, a photo booth and more. Everyone is welcome to attend Fourth Friday on Oct. 28, 5-7 p.m. at the Arlee CDC building, formerly the Hangin’ Art Gallery, at 92555 US Hwy. 93 in Arlee.
Free help for cancer patients provided by Cheerful Heart
News from Valerie Lindstrom, Cheerful Heart Org.
LAKE COUNTY — Cancer patients in Lake County, who are currently in treatment, can receive non-medical services provided by Cheerful Heart at no charge. The non-profit offers services that include transportation to treatment or medical appointments, running errands, prepared meals, walking dogs, or tasks as requested.
Cheerful Heart provides volunteers for the Oncology Clinics in Polson and Ronan. Currently St. Luke’s in Ronan, is seeing patients via telehealth. Cheerful Heart volunteers serve soup on Tuesdays at the Polson clinic. Both clinics carry inventories of head coverings, Knitted Knockers (breast prosthesis) and Comfy Chemo shirts available for no charge to patients.
The Cheerful Heart Support Group meets from noon to 1 p.m., on the second and fourth Wednesdays in the Leahy Conference Room on the third floor of St. Joseph Medical Center.
Cheerful Heart, Inc. has served cancer patients in Lake County since 2002. Those with questions or needs can call 406-883-3070. Check out the Cheerful Heart web site at: www.cheerfulheart.org or email cheerfulheart46@gmail.com. Mailing address for the organization is Cheerful Heart, P.O. Box 688, Polson, MT 59860.
Vista Point closed
News from Energy Keepers
POLSON —A friendly reminder that the SKQ Overlook (Vista Point) is closed for the winter. The gate closed at sunset on Saturday, Oct. 15. For more information, please feel free to contact the Se’lis Ksanka Qlispe’ Project via email at: information@energykeepersinc.com.
Protect your operation from market ups and downs
News from USDA
WASHINGTON — Dairy producers can now enroll for 2023 coverage through the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program, an important safety net program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that helps producers manage changes in milk and feed prices.
This year’s signup, which has already begun, ends Dec. 9.
