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Briefs for Nov. 10, 2021

Call early for Polson’s annual Thanksgiving  POLSON — This year’s Thanksgiving dinner will be prepared at the Mission Valley Elk’s Lodge at 512 Main Street in Polson. Delivery or curbside pickup will be available by reservation. The number to call for your 2021 Thanksgiving meal order is: 406-471-7076. Please call and make reservations for a meal as early as possible, so that we make certain that anyone who would enjoy a meal receives one. We anticipate an increase from last year, so please help us by calling early. We will be open for pickup and delivery from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thanksgiving day, Thursday, Nov. 25. As always, there is no charge for our &ldqu...


Bipartisan bill to support first responders heads for President’s signature

News from the office of Senator Tester U.S. Senate — As part of his ongoing effort to ensure Montana’s first responders and their families get the benefits they have earned, U.S. Senator Jon Tester today announced his Putting America’s First Responders First Act cleared the U.S. Senate...


Community members participate in long-term tourism planning

RONAN — During a listening session facilitated by Glacier Country Tourism last week, Lake County community members shared perceived benefits and challenges of area tourism and what they’d like to see in the future for the state’s second largest industry. Founded for the purpose of travel...


USDA builds pandemic support for organic, transitioning operations

News from USDA WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide pandemic assistance to cover certification and education expenses to agricultural producers who are certified organic or transitioning to organic. USDA will make $20 million available through the new Organic and Transition...


Amid global supply chain issues, opportunity is ripe to shop, give local 

The headlines of national news have read like a doomsday novel recently when it comes to the upcoming holiday season, with labor shortages and global supply chain issues causing experts to predict continued issues in obtaining common holiday gift items ranging from wine to game consoles and workout machines....


It’s that time of year again: The 2022 Health Insurance Marketplace is open

News from the office of Senator Tester MONTANA — Every Montanan deserves access to quality, affordable health care—and it’s never been easier to get covered. The Health Insurance Marketplace is more affordable this year thanks to the American Rescue Plan’s enhanced benefits. T...


Donate to library’s Cat-Griz Food Drive

News from North Lake County Public Library POLSON — Mondays mean Mother Goose. Join us at 9:15 a.m. Mother Goose is geared toward ages 0 to 3, but all are welcome. We encourage parents and caregivers to participate with their children for this early learning time. The doors open at 9 a.m. We will ...


Youth Serve Montana scholarship now open for applications

News from the Governor’s office HELENA — The Governor’s Office of Community Service, Reach Higher Montana, and Montana Campus Compact are pleased to announce applications are now being accepted for the 2022 Youth Serve Montana Scholarship. The Youth Serve Montana Scholarship was cre...


Reach Higher Montana launches annual ‘Stick with Scholarships’ campaign

News from Reach Higher Montana HELENA — November is National Scholarship Month, and nonprofit Reach Higher Montana is celebrating all month long with its annual Stick with Scholarships campaign.  The campaign encourages students to place a student-designed Reach Higher Montana sticker on a...


Polson Middle School Honor Roll for fall 2021

Eighth grade  4.0: Mackinzi Bartel, Jeffrey Bird, Kaleb Birdrattler, Francesca Burnett, Kalven Christopher, Brayden Clark, Elyanna Crego, David DiGiallonardo, Ruger Ellis, Holden Emerson, Arianna Fisher, Vivian Grainey, Parker Hendrickson, Josie Henriksen, Brody Kline, Marshall Kok, Cruz Lies, Te...


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