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TABE assessments are available at Salish Kootenai College
PABLO — Students entering Salish Kootenai College are required to take a TABE Assessment, which measures your basic skills in Math, Reading, and Language.

TABE tests are given every Monday at 11:30 a.m. and on Wednesday at 9 a.m. by the Department of Academic Success on the SKC campus. The Department of Academic Success is no longer in the John Peter Paul Building, they are now across the street from the Big Knife Building, Building #58.

SKC encourages locals to take the assessment early to beat the rush of new students entering the new quarter.

For further information, contact the Department of Academic Success at 275-4986 or 275-4868.

Local Veteran representatives announce schedules
PABLO — Lloyd Jackson and/or Bill Rogers, veteran representatives, will be available each Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the new Pablo Complex, room 220, to answer questions and help fill out forms for health care and benefits for all veterans. Twice each month a veteran representative will be at the Mission Valley Veteran Center in St. Ignatius. For schedules, call (406) 675-2700 ext. 1313, (406) 675-4137 or (406) 253-0925 to keep up with the benefit changes.

Salish language classes are available
PABLO — Learners of all levels are welcome to attend Salish language classes on Mondays and Wednesdays from noon to 1pm in the Council Chambers. Instructors are April Charlo and Linda Ferris (formerly of SKC’s Native American Language Teacher Training Institute).

Spirit of Truth Fellowship offers Bible services
RONAN — Spirit of Truth Fellowship Invitation at the Community building located in Pache Homesites. Bible services are every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. Every Sunday there is Worship, Bible Teaching and Ministering from 2 to 3 p.m.

For questions, call Pastor Mingo Guerroro at 406-837-2637 or 707-337-2645 or email him at mingo238_2000@yahoo.com

Free Summer Food Program Starts June 10
PABLO — Kids ages 18 and under are welcome to the Free Summer Food Program that starts Monday, June 10 at the Salish Kootenai College Joe McDonald Gymnasium.

A free Breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and a free lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The program will continue until August 22.

In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington D.C. 20250-9410, or call (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Two Eagle River School Class of 2003 Reunion
POLSON — Reunion will take place on Saturday, June 15 at Boettcher Park. A Potluck BBQ will start at noon (bring your favorite dish), followed by a Volleyball Tourney, and more events to be announced. Family and TERS Staff are welcome to attend. For more information, check out 2003 TERS Class Reunion event on Facebook or call Chrissie Ewing at Two Eagle, 675-0292.

Arlee Summer Food Service Program begins June 17
ARLEE — The Arlee Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. The Summer Food Service Program is a USDA Child Nutrition Program that provides free meals to all children regardless of race, color, national, origin, sex, age or disability. Meals will be provided at the Arlee Schools lunchroom/gym beginning June 17 to August 1, Mondays through Thursdays with breakfast from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. Contact Dee Aguilar at 726-3216 for more information. The USDA is an Equal opportunity provider and employer.

Lake County Democrats to meet June 19
POLSON — Derf Johnson, staff member for the Environmental Information Center, will present an overview of several major environmental issues currently facing Montana citizens including the Keystone Pipeline, Otter Creek coal development, which has the potential of becoming the largest coal mine in the United States, and the expansion of other mining operations in Southeast Montana. His presentation, followed by a question and answer period, is being sponsored by the Lake County Democrats and will be held in conjunction with the monthly meeting at the Polson Senior Citizens Center 504 3rd Avenue Wednesday, June 19th , from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Arlee Farmer’s Market invites public for food, music and more
ARLEE — Jocko Valley Farmers’ Market is held each Wednesday through September 25 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the parking lot of the Hangin Art Gallery on Hwy 93. Purchase your produce for the week as well as some great baked goods, value added foods, and arts and crafts.

June 19: The music of Shenanagins and dinner provided by the Arlee CDC. June 26: The music of Cootehill and dinner provided by the Arlee Senior Center, Inc.

For more information or to be a vendor, contact Kelley at 726-5550.

Crab Fest 2013 gets cracking on Friday, June 21
RONAN — On June 21, the Ronan Area Chamber of Commerce will present the Crab Fest 2013, which is a benefit for the Bockman (Ronan City) Parks. The dinner will begin at 5 pm at the park. Tickets are $25 per person and $10 for children 10 years of age and under.

Purchase tickets at Ronan Flower Mill, Valley Banks, Ronan Napa, Community Bank, First Interstate Bank, Polson, Access MT and Ronan Power Products.

Enjoy fresh crab boiled right there for you. Bring your own beverages, crab pliers and appetite. For more information call the Ronan Chamber at 676-8300.

Enjoy music, food and art on June 22 at the People’s Center
PABLO — The People’s Center in partnership with Charles Fyant AKA Charlie Watt will be holding “Music Fest/Art Market/Food Fair” here at The People’s Center on Saturday, June 22. If you are a band or musician and interested in participating, please call Charles at 883-3427; for art displays/tables and food vending, contact Marie Torosian at The People’s Center 675-0160.

This is an opportunity to play your music, sell or display your works of art or crafts and food! Open to everyone!

Quequesah memorial set for Saturday, June 22
ST. IGNATIUS — The family of Mary Josephine Quequesah will be having a memorial dinner and give away on Saturday, June 22 at her home located at 17 St Mary’s Lake Rd, next to the silver water tower. Memorial will start at 1 p.m. followed by a dinner and give away.

Presentation describes the experience of coping with mental illness on June 24
POLSON — The Mission Valley NAMI (National Alliance of Mentally Ill) will be sponsoring a presentation called “In Our Own Voice” that demonstrates how individuals experience and deal with their mental illness on June 24 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Polson public library located at 2 1st Ave. Each presenter has been through training to translate the story of his or her own struggle and successes. The two presenters are Jon Krutar and Thomas Camel.

To contact the local NAMI group, call Zana Niblack at 883-1092 or 250-7415 and Laura Cates at 644-3027.

This presentation is free and snacks will be available. Mr. Camel, a member of the CS&KT, can be contacted at 207-7617.

Vacation Bible School summons thee June 24-28
RONAN — Your presence is requested for a royally fun time at Vacation Bible School at the Terrace Lake Community Church located at 35663 Terrace Lake Rd. from June 24-28 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for kids age 4 years thru 6th grade.

For more info call 676-5395 or email to tlcchurch@ronan.com

Ronan Free Summer Meal Program announces schedule
RONAN — School District 30 is sponsoring a Free Summer Meal Program that is open to all children 18 years and younger. Breakfast will be served from 8:15 a.m. to 10:25 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:55 p.m, Monday through Friday at the middle school. The program started June 10 and will run through June 28. Location will move to the Boys and Girls Club starting July 1. For question, call 676-3390, ext. 3602. No cost to all children.

Silver Fox Golf Course invites players
PABLO — Please join us for Golf Leagues and our 22nd Annual Golf Scramble.

KSKC TV and SKC Foundation also invite you to the collaborative 22nd Annual Golf Scramble on August 23 at the Silver Fox Golf Course. Please be watching for details or call the Foundation office at 406-275-4983.