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By Irene Pritsak for the Valley Journal ST. IGNATIUS — A quick reminder: if we have enough folks who come for lunch and who enjoy the game, we will play bingo, as well as after our dinners. It makes for a fun afternoon. A few weeks ago, we sent home a survey of what our delivery clients like or don’t like about our meals. We would love to hear from all of our folks so we can plan menus that everyone will enjoy. We have had a few requests for vegetarian options and we can certainly accommodate that with an optional meat serving, or a seafood meal. Please call the center with feedback or fill out a survey when you eat at the center. We will have forms available. Menu fo...
By the Polson Senior Center for the Valley Journal POLSON — The Polson Senior Center serves lunch Monday-Friday from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Menu: — Wednesday, Aug. 11: salad bar, rolls, fruit — Thursday, Aug. 12: hash brown bake, link sausage, blue berry muffi...
News from the office of Senator Tester U.S. SENATE — Following a years-long push from U.S. Senator Jon Tester, the Department of Agriculture is creating two new weekly reports to increase price transparency in the cattle market. In response, Tester issued the following statement: “This is...
RONAN — Nellie Jo Fenton was born on July 28, 2021, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center in Ronan. She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces. Mother is Jenna Fenton of Ronan. Maternal grandparents are DariAnn Morigeau and Eddie Fenton I of Ronan. Nellie joins sibling Eddie Del Fenton II.
News from the Office of the Governor MONTANA — Governor Greg Gianforte urged Secretary Tom Vilsack of the U.S. Department of Agriculture to resolve anticipated delays in the approval of export certificates for Montana livestock. “In the face of severe drought affecting the northwest...
News from the office of Senator Tester U.S. Senate — Montana schools are set to receive more than $127 million in critical funding to help reopen safely in the fall and get students back on track, U.S. Senator Jon Tester announced today. The $127,339,745 is the second tranche of Elementary and ...
News from the Department of the Interior WASHINGTON — The Departments of the Interior and Justice today announced the next steps in implementing of the “Not Invisible Act,” including the publication of a solicitation for nominations of non-federal members to join the Joint Commission. ...
Firefighters working on the east shore of Flathead Lake thought they had the Boulder 2700 Fire in check as the sun set on Saturday afternoon. The fire started the night before — the cause is unknown but early indications are that it was started by humans — and throughout the day scooper planes hi...
News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Director Hank Worsech, Deputy Director Dustin Temple and members of their staff will be visiting regional offices during a tour of the state in August and September. They invite the public to join them at region...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte announced the state will invest federal funds to prevent child abuse, expand the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training program, and provide early intervention services and supports for families ...
