As promised, Polson City Manager Todd Crossett is holding a public formum wiht question and answer time to get people aquainted with the details about the propsed resort tax going on the November ballot.
City of Polson proposed Resort Tax Informational Presentation by City Manager Todd Crossett
will be held form 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at the PHS gym.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Supercenter coming to Polson
We did some quick rearrangin of the front page on tuesday night to accomdate this news:
The Wal-Mart Super Center project planned for Polson since before 2005 was cleared on Tuesday by the Montana Supreme Court.
The clerk's office notified Polson City Attorney Jame Rayomd of the decision on Tuesday afternoon. The unanmous decision upholds the district court ruling that the project did not violated the Polson Growth Policy and other zoning and development code regulations.
"I can't describe how it feels right, it's that good," store manager Dave Tolley said on Tuesday evening.
The new center will bring numerous jobs and draw people to the area, he said.
Plans to begin construction haven't been finalized, but it will sit above the existing Wal-Mart near Clearview Drive.
The group Lake County First, consisting of around 100 plaintiffs, filed the suit to stop the center around 2005. The case has worked its way through the judicial system since.
The Polson City Council and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. are listed as defendants.
Sandy and Jim Hinshaw live on Clearview Drive near the new site.
"We really weren't for it or against it, I just don't think that you can stop it. And when it happens, go with the flow," Sandy said of the news.
Several plaintiffs were contacted for reactions, but were not reached before press time. I have calls into several plaintiffs and will get thieir reaction as soon as they caget back to me.
The Wal-Mart Super Center project planned for Polson since before 2005 was cleared on Tuesday by the Montana Supreme Court.
The clerk's office notified Polson City Attorney Jame Rayomd of the decision on Tuesday afternoon. The unanmous decision upholds the district court ruling that the project did not violated the Polson Growth Policy and other zoning and development code regulations.
"I can't describe how it feels right, it's that good," store manager Dave Tolley said on Tuesday evening.
The new center will bring numerous jobs and draw people to the area, he said.
Plans to begin construction haven't been finalized, but it will sit above the existing Wal-Mart near Clearview Drive.
The group Lake County First, consisting of around 100 plaintiffs, filed the suit to stop the center around 2005. The case has worked its way through the judicial system since.
The Polson City Council and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. are listed as defendants.
Sandy and Jim Hinshaw live on Clearview Drive near the new site.
"We really weren't for it or against it, I just don't think that you can stop it. And when it happens, go with the flow," Sandy said of the news.
Several plaintiffs were contacted for reactions, but were not reached before press time. I have calls into several plaintiffs and will get thieir reaction as soon as they caget back to me.
Monday, September 28, 2009
First Oct. issue preview
We've got homecoming season in full swing for the first October 2009 issue of the Leader. Both Ronan and Polson celebrated all week last week, so look for some photo spreads on the festivities in the sports section this week. Along with, of course, coverage of all the sporting events.
For news, we'll continue to keep you updated on the Saddle Mountain fire. CSKT officials told Aimee this morning that things are mopping up well, although the investigation into the cause (which is suspected arson) is ongoing. No structures have been threatened so far.
Sasha will have a interesting look at the Clean Air Act, which goes into effect on Thursday. Starting then no smoking wil be allowed in bars. It's a point of contention for a lot of smokers around our area. It really will be a big change for some establishments.
I've got some great news from SKC: enrolled has shot up this year. With the addition of several programs and degree tracts, it's going to be an exciting year.
We've got some updates on several area projects, including a new walking/biking trail in Big Arm, along with a super-sized home of in honor of Doug Allard.
For news, we'll continue to keep you updated on the Saddle Mountain fire. CSKT officials told Aimee this morning that things are mopping up well, although the investigation into the cause (which is suspected arson) is ongoing. No structures have been threatened so far.
Sasha will have a interesting look at the Clean Air Act, which goes into effect on Thursday. Starting then no smoking wil be allowed in bars. It's a point of contention for a lot of smokers around our area. It really will be a big change for some establishments.
I've got some great news from SKC: enrolled has shot up this year. With the addition of several programs and degree tracts, it's going to be an exciting year.
We've got some updates on several area projects, including a new walking/biking trail in Big Arm, along with a super-sized home of in honor of Doug Allard.
Weekend fire update
Seemed to be a pretty slow weekend - no huge fire worries at least. The wind worry on Saturday didn't result in any huge blowups of the Saddle Mountain fire west of Arlee. As of Sunday, it hadn't grown more than about 7 acres from Friday afternoon. The smoke kept down throughout the weekend as well. Several crews, two helicopters and a tanker were worhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifking to contain hot spots.
About two miiles up Saddle MOountain Road on Friday was blocked off and closed due to fire danger. A few wisps of smoke could be seen coming from the west side of the ridge.e
The Baldy Fire near Lakeside seems to be a lot more worrisome. More than 100 residents were on watch for equacuation. You can read more here.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Don't forget - this is a great cause
The SAFE Harbor auction is this weekend. It seems that we hear countless partner family member assualt calls each day over the scanner. One a year is one too many, and Safe Harbo works to give solace and assistance to victims. All too often, too, we see repeat offenders let off because of jail overcrowding, etc. It's a terrible thing and here's a chance to help out.
This is Lake County’s only shelter for victims of Domestic Violence., but DOVES through the tribe is another excellent resource.
SAFE Harbor
Fifth Annual Auction
Satuday, Sept. 26
6-9 p.m.
Ronan Community Center
Live and Silent Auction:
Wine, food, raffle prizes, and items from local artists and local businesses
If you would like additional informaton,
please feel free to phone SAFE Harbor at 676-0800.
This is Lake County’s only shelter for victims of Domestic Violence., but DOVES through the tribe is another excellent resource.
SAFE Harbor
Fifth Annual Auction
Satuday, Sept. 26
6-9 p.m.
Ronan Community Center
Live and Silent Auction:
Wine, food, raffle prizes, and items from local artists and local businesses
If you would like additional informaton,
please feel free to phone SAFE Harbor at 676-0800.
Saddle Creek Fire growing
The fire west of Arlee grew 165 acres during the night, and its now estimated at 465 total.
The fire’s origin is suspected arson and is currently under investigation.
The fire is now partially lined and a large burnout operation was conducted overnight. Containment is estimated at 20 percent, a Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes press release said.
The fire has now reached heavy thick timber consisting of ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, and western larch in moderate to steep terrain with numerous rock outcrops and cliffy areas. Firefighter safety is the number one priority, a CSKT press release said.
Currently, nine 20-person crews, two helicopters, two single engine air tankers, two bull-dozers, two-skid genes, two water tenders, and numerous fire engines from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and local volunteer fire departments are dispatched to Saddle Mountain.
A “red flag warning” has been issued for Saturday, translating to low relative humidity and extreme fire behavior and moderate winds approximately 4-8 mph. Weather for Sunday suggests lower temperatures.
.US. Highway 93 thru Arlee should see an increase in fire traffic. The public is advised to use caution while traveling as smoke from the fire may impede driving conditions. The use of headlights is encouraged.
The fire’s origin is suspected arson and is currently under investigation.
The fire is now partially lined and a large burnout operation was conducted overnight. Containment is estimated at 20 percent, a Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes press release said.
The fire has now reached heavy thick timber consisting of ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, and western larch in moderate to steep terrain with numerous rock outcrops and cliffy areas. Firefighter safety is the number one priority, a CSKT press release said.
Currently, nine 20-person crews, two helicopters, two single engine air tankers, two bull-dozers, two-skid genes, two water tenders, and numerous fire engines from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and local volunteer fire departments are dispatched to Saddle Mountain.
A “red flag warning” has been issued for Saturday, translating to low relative humidity and extreme fire behavior and moderate winds approximately 4-8 mph. Weather for Sunday suggests lower temperatures.
.US. Highway 93 thru Arlee should see an increase in fire traffic. The public is advised to use caution while traveling as smoke from the fire may impede driving conditions. The use of headlights is encouraged.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Saddle Creek Fire update
After reporting on A1 of the Leader the "tame" fire season, Lake County saw its first "significant" fire start on Wednesday.
The Saddle Mountain Fire located three miles west of Arlee is now estimated at 300 acres. The fire’s origin is suspected arson and is currently under investigation.
The fire started near some slash piles in low elevation and has now reached heavy thick timber consisting of ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, and western larch, a Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes press release said.
Currently, three 20-person crews, two helicopters, two single engine air tankers, two bull-dozers, two-skid genes, and numerous fire engines from the CSKT and local volunteer fire departments are dispatched to Saddle Mountain.
The minimal smoke could be seen from Polson, but was skirted the valley around the Mission Mountains. It seems like smoke from the Kootenai Creek fire west of Stevensville might also be mingling with it.
It's very nerve wracking to have such an early deadline. All of the Leader pages have to be uploaded to a outside server by midnight on Tuesdays, but our paper doesn't hit the stands until Wednesday mornings. Most mail subscribers don't get it until the afternoon.
So, of course, when fires start on Wednesday, the news enters what we call the black hole of early deadline.
Because the press Kalispell prints several weeklies and a daily, we can't move our deadline ahead. It does take time to transport the papers from up north. But when information moves as fast as it does today, it's hard line to walk.
The internet does give us a good outlet now to be able to bring updated information from fires, etc. to the readers.
We'll keep you updated on the Saddle Creek fire as information becomes available.
The Saddle Mountain Fire located three miles west of Arlee is now estimated at 300 acres. The fire’s origin is suspected arson and is currently under investigation.
The fire started near some slash piles in low elevation and has now reached heavy thick timber consisting of ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, and western larch, a Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes press release said.
Currently, three 20-person crews, two helicopters, two single engine air tankers, two bull-dozers, two-skid genes, and numerous fire engines from the CSKT and local volunteer fire departments are dispatched to Saddle Mountain.
The minimal smoke could be seen from Polson, but was skirted the valley around the Mission Mountains. It seems like smoke from the Kootenai Creek fire west of Stevensville might also be mingling with it.
It's very nerve wracking to have such an early deadline. All of the Leader pages have to be uploaded to a outside server by midnight on Tuesdays, but our paper doesn't hit the stands until Wednesday mornings. Most mail subscribers don't get it until the afternoon.
So, of course, when fires start on Wednesday, the news enters what we call the black hole of early deadline.
Because the press Kalispell prints several weeklies and a daily, we can't move our deadline ahead. It does take time to transport the papers from up north. But when information moves as fast as it does today, it's hard line to walk.
The internet does give us a good outlet now to be able to bring updated information from fires, etc. to the readers.
We'll keep you updated on the Saddle Creek fire as information becomes available.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Leader blogs, rah rah rah
I was just reviewing some of the posts from the other reporters. Shameless plug or not, I have to say, what we're blogging about is
fun stuff to read, and a great addition to what we can offer to our readers, although it will never make it to the print edition. It's another reason I love the internet medium.
Sasha's got some good movie insight on his Mission Mountain Movie Blog. I'm actually waiting for the review of the "Inglorious Basterds," he promised to tell me if it was too gruesome for my gentle eyes. The Wolverine review is up now, and I think he's convinced me to see it, but I'm glad I didn't go to the theatre.
If you're looking for a quick way to find the schedule of the Mission Mountain teams - all of them - Heidi tweets everyday about what's going on each day with On the Bleachers (Tonight is full of volleyball, including Ronan/Polson rivalry game in Ronan at 7 p.m.). She's also got some funny stories about the life of a sports reporter who is on the road a lot.
Aimee keeps finding really neat, historical stories and great present day parallels in LC Yesterday. The poster she found and is posted with her latest story is something I wish I had framed in my apartment. It really is fun to go through those old papers, and she's got a compact look for you there
fun stuff to read, and a great addition to what we can offer to our readers, although it will never make it to the print edition. It's another reason I love the internet medium.
Sasha's got some good movie insight on his Mission Mountain Movie Blog. I'm actually waiting for the review of the "Inglorious Basterds," he promised to tell me if it was too gruesome for my gentle eyes. The Wolverine review is up now, and I think he's convinced me to see it, but I'm glad I didn't go to the theatre.
If you're looking for a quick way to find the schedule of the Mission Mountain teams - all of them - Heidi tweets everyday about what's going on each day with On the Bleachers (Tonight is full of volleyball, including Ronan/Polson rivalry game in Ronan at 7 p.m.). She's also got some funny stories about the life of a sports reporter who is on the road a lot.
Aimee keeps finding really neat, historical stories and great present day parallels in LC Yesterday. The poster she found and is posted with her latest story is something I wish I had framed in my apartment. It really is fun to go through those old papers, and she's got a compact look for you there
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Rez site seeing visitors
It looks like the Rez We Live On site, unveiled last week by CSKT as a mythbusting source about the Flathead Reservation, is seeing some traffic already.
While a majority of the hits are from Montana, people from across the country have been hitting it up. Rob McDonald, communication director for CSKT, sent a breakdown of the hits on Tuesday.
Around 1200 hits are from MT, but Washington, Arizona, and California have been tuning in as wel. Every people from D.C. and NY have checked it out.
You can learn more abou the site from the "Rez' site offers answers" story from the Leader.
While a majority of the hits are from Montana, people from across the country have been hitting it up. Rob McDonald, communication director for CSKT, sent a breakdown of the hits on Tuesday.
Around 1200 hits are from MT, but Washington, Arizona, and California have been tuning in as wel. Every people from D.C. and NY have checked it out.
You can learn more abou the site from the "Rez' site offers answers" story from the Leader.
Monday, September 14, 2009
LCL Sept. 17 preview
Lake County had another weekend packed with events - the fly-in, Dayton Daze, the Valley View Reunion - Aimee Niles has a report for each of them .
I spent several hours on Friday night with members of the USS Detroit crew, in town this past weekend to celebrate their 30th reunion. It is truly amazing what this ship saw during WWII, and the men who crewed her were absolutely enthralling to listen to.
The Detroit was docked at Pearl Harbor, and escpaed with nothing be a bullet hole, throughout the war they were everywhere, ending at Tokyo Harbor to witness the signing of the Pacific Front peace treaty . They had so much fun together laughing about the mishaps and the adventure. As 87-year-old Art Herriford told me, "I wouldn't want to do it again, but we can find things to laugh about now.'
You can only imagine the stories these servicemen have to tell.
It was an honor for them to sit and tell me their story. I won't be able to tell half the stories they told me in the story. But I hope I can do their tales a little justice. I snapped a few photos too, which may end up leading A1
On the news side, we've got an update in the Metzger trial and city council updates from Ronan, St. Ignatius and Polson.
The best news for last: Ty's got a Police Blotter lined up and ready to go. Don't miss it.
I spent several hours on Friday night with members of the USS Detroit crew, in town this past weekend to celebrate their 30th reunion. It is truly amazing what this ship saw during WWII, and the men who crewed her were absolutely enthralling to listen to.
The Detroit was docked at Pearl Harbor, and escpaed with nothing be a bullet hole, throughout the war they were everywhere, ending at Tokyo Harbor to witness the signing of the Pacific Front peace treaty . They had so much fun together laughing about the mishaps and the adventure. As 87-year-old Art Herriford told me, "I wouldn't want to do it again, but we can find things to laugh about now.'
You can only imagine the stories these servicemen have to tell.
It was an honor for them to sit and tell me their story. I won't be able to tell half the stories they told me in the story. But I hope I can do their tales a little justice. I snapped a few photos too, which may end up leading A1
On the news side, we've got an update in the Metzger trial and city council updates from Ronan, St. Ignatius and Polson.
The best news for last: Ty's got a Police Blotter lined up and ready to go. Don't miss it.
Friday, September 11, 2009
"Afternoon Visitor"
This photo, taken by Tracy Schall at the S and K Technologies building in St. Ignatius, had the entire Leader staff in hysterics this morning. I don't think many of us can say we've seen a vistor like this at our door.
The photo was submitted by Charles Blood Jr., who assured us that the bear was turned away because he forgot his access card key.
On a serious note, it brings up somes pretty bleak reminders we've had in the area news about what bears and people mixing can mean. At least three bears have been euthanized this summer because of the danger they present when descenstized to human interaction. Let's hope this guy steers clear of us from here on out.
Thanks again to Charles for sending the photo to us.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
CSKT launches new myth dispelling site
The Rez We Live On launched this week is worth browsing.
Put together by CSKT it's an informational site that aims to dispel around 10 misconceptions about life on the reservation, and about tribal members.
Questions asked by "characters" on the site cover topics from Tribal justice to how members pay for college and who is employed by CSKT on the Flathead Reservation.
CSKT Rob McDonald told me yesterday that the site is going to help stop misinformation from continuing to spread. He said some of the inspiration for the site came from a young, lifelong Polson resident who had never learned specifics about the reservation growing up.
I learned a lot from just 10 minutes clicking around the site. It's entertaining, with characters from every walk of life answer the questions. And 'movie" help fill in the gaps.
Look for more in the Sept. 17 issue of the Leader.
Put together by CSKT it's an informational site that aims to dispel around 10 misconceptions about life on the reservation, and about tribal members.
Questions asked by "characters" on the site cover topics from Tribal justice to how members pay for college and who is employed by CSKT on the Flathead Reservation.
CSKT Rob McDonald told me yesterday that the site is going to help stop misinformation from continuing to spread. He said some of the inspiration for the site came from a young, lifelong Polson resident who had never learned specifics about the reservation growing up.
I learned a lot from just 10 minutes clicking around the site. It's entertaining, with characters from every walk of life answer the questions. And 'movie" help fill in the gaps.
Look for more in the Sept. 17 issue of the Leader.
Resort tax notes/update
A quick note from last night's Polson City Council meeting: City manger Todd Crossett said he got a good impression and felt the a meeting with tribal representatives was positive. The notion to put the 3 percent resort tax on certain luxury items in Polson was well received, he said, but now the proposal has to go through the tribal procedures and be presented to CSKT Tribal Council. http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
Also, he noted that the previously discussed automatic federal exemption for members might not be as cut and dry as assumed, but didn't offer specifics on what that might mean.
Tribally-owned resort KwaTakNuq could be a big source of revenue for the tax, but the tribe has to agree to administer it first.
Also, Paul Fugleberg (who disagreed with our editorial for the tax in the Sept. 3 issue) mentioned to me he hadn't seen a full list of exemptions and taxed items.
The list given out at meetings is based almost ver batem from the city of Whitefish's list.
Click here for a list, which is posted on the city of Polson's web site. (Which is a great source for meeting material and meeting item updates, if you haven't checked it out already.)
Also, he noted that the previously discussed automatic federal exemption for members might not be as cut and dry as assumed, but didn't offer specifics on what that might mean.
Tribally-owned resort KwaTakNuq could be a big source of revenue for the tax, but the tribe has to agree to administer it first.
Also, Paul Fugleberg (who disagreed with our editorial for the tax in the Sept. 3 issue) mentioned to me he hadn't seen a full list of exemptions and taxed items.
The list given out at meetings is based almost ver batem from the city of Whitefish's list.
Click here for a list, which is posted on the city of Polson's web site. (Which is a great source for meeting material and meeting item updates, if you haven't checked it out already.)
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Monday, September 7, 2009
Labor Day Preview
The streets of Polson are quiet, and the parking spots are close today, with most businesses closed for Labor Day.
For us reporters, that means no Monday night meetings. Most, like the Polson City Council regularly scheduled for tonight have been moved to Wednesday.
We'll have the updates from the school boards and councils in the Sept. 10 issue.
Here's what we're working on for the Sept. 10 issue:
They've had some more burglaries in Ronan, a rash last week. They do have suspect in custody. Aimee will have the latest there.
We'll have a great Outdoors page on planned improvements coming to the Ninepipes area by Sasha, who is also working on some Sept. 11 commemorative pieces, which will be a nice addition for the eight anniversary of the attacks.
We'll have a fun piece on BINGO from Aimee as well.
Probably most exciting it sports - our Fall Preview hits the stands on Sept. 10, and it something Heidi has been working really hard on. We've pulled out all the stops on the design and have a bunch of good stuff from across the valley. Look for starting on B3.
Look for the lead on A1 to be Charlo football's 94 point scoring fest. Heidi got a beauty of a shot on that game too.
That's lots more too. So stay tuned.
For us reporters, that means no Monday night meetings. Most, like the Polson City Council regularly scheduled for tonight have been moved to Wednesday.
We'll have the updates from the school boards and councils in the Sept. 10 issue.
Here's what we're working on for the Sept. 10 issue:
They've had some more burglaries in Ronan, a rash last week. They do have suspect in custody. Aimee will have the latest there.
We'll have a great Outdoors page on planned improvements coming to the Ninepipes area by Sasha, who is also working on some Sept. 11 commemorative pieces, which will be a nice addition for the eight anniversary of the attacks.
We'll have a fun piece on BINGO from Aimee as well.
Probably most exciting it sports - our Fall Preview hits the stands on Sept. 10, and it something Heidi has been working really hard on. We've pulled out all the stops on the design and have a bunch of good stuff from across the valley. Look for starting on B3.
Look for the lead on A1 to be Charlo football's 94 point scoring fest. Heidi got a beauty of a shot on that game too.
That's lots more too. So stay tuned.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Patrols upped this weekend
If the construction isn't enough to slow you down - keep in mind that the CSKT patrols willl be increased this weekend for the Labor Day holiday.
We received this press release from the CSKT police :
Tribal law enforcement steps up patrols
during drunk driving crackdown
Confederated Salish & Kootenai tribal police officers will be out in full force during the Labor Day holiday period, beginning August 21. They will join thousands of other law enforcement and highway safety agencies throughout the nation as they take part in the Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest crackdown on impaired driving. The enforcement blitz will last through the holiday weekend.
Drunk driving is one of America’s deadliest crimes. Since 2003, 34 people have died on the Flathead Reservation due to alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes. Over 80 percent of the fatalities on the roadway involved alcohol. Police officers will step up patrols through the Labor Day holiday in the effort to keep drunk drivers off the roads.
“The tragedy is that impaired drivers hurt and kill innocent people. Our goal is to travel safe for everyone,” said Tribal Police Chief Craige Couture. “You can help by making sure your friends and family members don’t get behind the wheel if they have been drinking. If you plan to drink, make sure you’ve got someone else to be the sober driver.”
Ronan city police and the Montana Highway Patrol will also be participating in the crackdown. Overtime and additional patrols are supported by the Montana Department of Transportation State Highway Traffic Safety Bureau with funding from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. For more information about the Labor Day law enforcement crackdown, visit www.Stopimpaireddriving.org.
We received this press release from the CSKT police :
Tribal law enforcement steps up patrols
during drunk driving crackdown
Confederated Salish & Kootenai tribal police officers will be out in full force during the Labor Day holiday period, beginning August 21. They will join thousands of other law enforcement and highway safety agencies throughout the nation as they take part in the Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest crackdown on impaired driving. The enforcement blitz will last through the holiday weekend.
Drunk driving is one of America’s deadliest crimes. Since 2003, 34 people have died on the Flathead Reservation due to alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes. Over 80 percent of the fatalities on the roadway involved alcohol. Police officers will step up patrols through the Labor Day holiday in the effort to keep drunk drivers off the roads.
“The tragedy is that impaired drivers hurt and kill innocent people. Our goal is to travel safe for everyone,” said Tribal Police Chief Craige Couture. “You can help by making sure your friends and family members don’t get behind the wheel if they have been drinking. If you plan to drink, make sure you’ve got someone else to be the sober driver.”
Ronan city police and the Montana Highway Patrol will also be participating in the crackdown. Overtime and additional patrols are supported by the Montana Department of Transportation State Highway Traffic Safety Bureau with funding from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. For more information about the Labor Day law enforcement crackdown, visit www.Stopimpaireddriving.org.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Wildfires
It's been a fire and smoke free season so far. We've had no substatianl reports of wildfires in Lake County in 2009.
Yesterday and today, we have been hearing a little action through scanner traffic so far. It sounds like CSKT Division of Fire are responding to a few small spots. No official word or details yet, but look for more information soon. Hopefully, the trend will remain and we won't have anything to report.
Yesterday and today, we have been hearing a little action through scanner traffic so far. It sounds like CSKT Division of Fire are responding to a few small spots. No official word or details yet, but look for more information soon. Hopefully, the trend will remain and we won't have anything to report.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
CSKT entrepreniual workshop postponed
The Confederated Salish and Kooteani Tribes kicked off a series gatherings in August desinged to hear residents ideas, desires and wishes on the best way to guide the area’s small business sector. Thursday’s planned business outreach and roundtable discussion scheduled for Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the Arlee Tribal Community Center, the third in the series, will be cancelled and rescheduled due to a death in the community. The meeting has been rescheduled for Sept. 10, again at 6:30 p.m. at the Arlee Tribal Community Center.
Here's a Aug. 27 story we ran about the
This initiative recognizes that small business is important. This is an outreach effort designed to work with existing and potential tribal entrepreneurs, a CSKT press release said.
The CSKT Economic Development Office and the Salish Kootenai Holding Company will co-host the seminars to facilitate interaction with the membership and gauge entrepreneurial interests.The first gathering took place in Elmoo.
CKST’s Jerry Lamb helped plan the sessions, below he answers several question about the gatherings.
How did the idea for these seminars come about? Have you seen an increased need from tribal entrepreneurs to discuss this topic lately?
Theidea for the dialogue (this is intended to be a dialogue, not really "seminars" or a classroom type of setting) came about from discussions that Velda Shelby, a CSKT tribal member and a successful business woman, and I had. We then pulled in Steve Clairmont of S and K Holding since they have provided some of these services in the past. We approached CSKT Tribal Council, and they are very supportive of this effort which we all intend to be able to assist CSKT members who may need some help in becoming a successful entrepreneur.
Can you explain what each seminar will involve?
Again, seminar is not really an accurate description. Each session will include an introduction from myself, explaining how the process to-date has evolved - namely that CSKT Tribal Council, myself, Velda, and Steve all recognize that a healthy and vibrant economy needs to have a strong small business sector. There are many challenges to becoming a successful entrepreneur, such as access to capital, putting together strong business plan: How do I market my product or service? How do I structure my business legally/formally? What about taxes? How do I put together a strong loan application, etc, etc. We have ideas to share, BUT we want to hear specifically ideas from people on how we can all work together. Hence, a dialogue session as opposed to a seminar. We are stressing that this needs to be a positive two-way dialogue in order for things to be successful. We are not out to preach or tell anyone what is good for them, we want a positive two-way dialogue.
What are you specifically hoping to gain from the seminars?
We want a positive dialogue, one where we can come up with solutions and help, together. We want to assist the entrepreneur or prospective entrepreneur, we want to discuss ways in which we can do that together. If this is a positive experience then we are hopeful that good things can come from it, if it is not, then it will be a missed opportunity.
What will be 'done' with the information gathered?
After the three dialogue sessions, we want to culminate this effort in a one day summit, where we hope to bring together resources so that entrepreneurs and budding entrepreneurs will be able to see what help might be available, and also be able to apply with the appropriate people right there on the spot. So, in effect, a summit which describes what is available, how do I go about the process, and let's get started right now. In addition, we envision a guide book which will contain pertinent information on business start-up, resources available, pertinent rules and regulations, etc. We also want to provide a web presence with similar information.
Closing
Again, this whole effort aims to recognize the fact that a small business sector is vital, we recognize that it is not easy, and how can we all work together to realize common hopes, dreams, and goals. Native Americans have a long history of entrepreneurship, well before the days of Columbus. In fact , President Thomas Jefferson, in his orders to Lewis and Clark, had them report on the economies of the tribes that the expedition encountered, because he (Jefferson) was well aware of the vibrant economies and entrepreneurial spirit of the tribes. This effort hopes to stress the importance of Indian entrepreneurship. CSKT Tribal Council has been very supportive and helpful of this effort.
Here's a Aug. 27 story we ran about the
This initiative recognizes that small business is important. This is an outreach effort designed to work with existing and potential tribal entrepreneurs, a CSKT press release said.
The CSKT Economic Development Office and the Salish Kootenai Holding Company will co-host the seminars to facilitate interaction with the membership and gauge entrepreneurial interests.The first gathering took place in Elmoo.
CKST’s Jerry Lamb helped plan the sessions, below he answers several question about the gatherings.
How did the idea for these seminars come about? Have you seen an increased need from tribal entrepreneurs to discuss this topic lately?
Theidea for the dialogue (this is intended to be a dialogue, not really "seminars" or a classroom type of setting) came about from discussions that Velda Shelby, a CSKT tribal member and a successful business woman, and I had. We then pulled in Steve Clairmont of S and K Holding since they have provided some of these services in the past. We approached CSKT Tribal Council, and they are very supportive of this effort which we all intend to be able to assist CSKT members who may need some help in becoming a successful entrepreneur.
Can you explain what each seminar will involve?
Again, seminar is not really an accurate description. Each session will include an introduction from myself, explaining how the process to-date has evolved - namely that CSKT Tribal Council, myself, Velda, and Steve all recognize that a healthy and vibrant economy needs to have a strong small business sector. There are many challenges to becoming a successful entrepreneur, such as access to capital, putting together strong business plan: How do I market my product or service? How do I structure my business legally/formally? What about taxes? How do I put together a strong loan application, etc, etc. We have ideas to share, BUT we want to hear specifically ideas from people on how we can all work together. Hence, a dialogue session as opposed to a seminar. We are stressing that this needs to be a positive two-way dialogue in order for things to be successful. We are not out to preach or tell anyone what is good for them, we want a positive two-way dialogue.
What are you specifically hoping to gain from the seminars?
We want a positive dialogue, one where we can come up with solutions and help, together. We want to assist the entrepreneur or prospective entrepreneur, we want to discuss ways in which we can do that together. If this is a positive experience then we are hopeful that good things can come from it, if it is not, then it will be a missed opportunity.
What will be 'done' with the information gathered?
After the three dialogue sessions, we want to culminate this effort in a one day summit, where we hope to bring together resources so that entrepreneurs and budding entrepreneurs will be able to see what help might be available, and also be able to apply with the appropriate people right there on the spot. So, in effect, a summit which describes what is available, how do I go about the process, and let's get started right now. In addition, we envision a guide book which will contain pertinent information on business start-up, resources available, pertinent rules and regulations, etc. We also want to provide a web presence with similar information.
Closing
Again, this whole effort aims to recognize the fact that a small business sector is vital, we recognize that it is not easy, and how can we all work together to realize common hopes, dreams, and goals. Native Americans have a long history of entrepreneurship, well before the days of Columbus. In fact , President Thomas Jefferson, in his orders to Lewis and Clark, had them report on the economies of the tribes that the expedition encountered, because he (Jefferson) was well aware of the vibrant economies and entrepreneurial spirit of the tribes. This effort hopes to stress the importance of Indian entrepreneurship. CSKT Tribal Council has been very supportive and helpful of this effort.
Looks like it was a good summer for cabbage
Thanks to a school program/challenge that carried over this summer, I've gott several impressive photos of Lake County kids who've grown HUGE cabbages. The y will now enter them in ta contest to win a prize for the best cabbage in the state.
This photo is of Tucker Carvey - a Linderman student
Tucker is very proud of his cabbage and would like everyone to know that he did NOT use a single drop of fertilizer, his mom wrote in an e-mail. Tucker's cabbage has been quite the conversation piece and many people have dropped by to check it out. Tucker said, "I had fun watching it grow and showing it off to people."
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