Births

Claradelle Madman

RONAN — Claradelle Jade Rockwell Madman was born on Oct. 15, 2022, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Begin- Claradelle nings Madman Birth Center. She weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces. Parents are George Madman and Adeleene Rockwell of St. Ignatius. Paternal grandparents are William Little Plume and Cheryl Madman of Browning. Maternal grandparents are David and Nancy Rockwell of Dixon. Claradelle joins siblings Kayci and Fallyn.

Brenden Welch

RONAN — Brenden James Welch was on born Oct. 14, 2022, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. He weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces. Parents are Jeremiah Welch and Ashten Hadley of Arlee. Paternal grandmother is Melinda Welch of St. Ignatius and maternal grandmother is Nicole Hadley of Arlee. Brenden joins sibling Eliza.

Brenden Welch

Trenton Taylor

POLSON — Trenton James Taylor was born Oct. 5, 2022, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. He weighed 7 pounds, Trenton 1 ounce. Taylor Parents are Teddy Taylor and Makaala Guilliot of Polson. Paternal grandparents are Ted and Dawny Taylor of Spokane, Washington. Maternal grandparents are Richard and Vickie Gulliot of Polson. Trenton joins siblings Jack and Jordan.

Enzo Hernández

RONAN — Enzo Benicio Manno Hernández was born on Oct. 10, 2022, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces. Parents are Larry Manno and Magdalia Regina Hernández Gámez of Polson. Paternal grandparents are Vince and Nina Manno of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Maternal grandparents are Lorenzo Hernández and María Gámez of San Luis Potosí, Mexico.

Enzo Hernández

Porter Jordan

RONAN — Porter William Jordan was born on Oct. 21, 2022, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces. Parents are Travis and Emily Porter Jordan of Jordan Ronan. He joins siblings Mary, Chase, Addy, Cody, and Cooper.

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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.

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COURTESY PHOTO Gov. Gianforte joins industry leaders and apprentices to preview elements of his 2023 agenda.

Governor’s agenda to increase housing supply, build stronger workforce unveiled

News from the office of Governor Gianforte

BOZEMAN — At a high-density housing construction site in Bozeman on Oct. 28, Governor Greg Gianforte unveiled elements of his agenda to increase Montanans’ access to affordable, attainable housing and build a stronger workforce.

“Faced with a shortage of housing supply, hardworking Montanans struggle to own or rent a home, and to increase housing supply, we need highly-skilled workers,” Governor Gianforte said. “This informs our strategies as we work to build a stronger future where Montanans can better afford to live in the communities where they work.”

Spearheading state efforts to resolve the housing supply shortage, Governor Gianforte highlighted the work of the bipartisan and diverse Housing Task Force he launched in July. The task force produced the first of its two reports on Oct. 14.

“Working together, they’ve delivered a series of strategies to address the longstanding shortage of housing in Montana, a shortage that continues to drive up prices Montanans pay for their home,” the governor said, highlighting high-density housing projects and zoning reform as two strategies to address the shortage.

“Working with legislators to implement many of the ideas of the Housing Task Force will be one of our top focuses next year,” he said.

Governor Gianforte also emphasized the need to continue to focus on workforce development, particularly in construction and the trades.

Under the governor’s leadership, Montana is experiencing record apprenticeship growth, adding nearly 900 new apprentices to date this year. Many were added following a rule change championed by the governor, which revised the previous journeyman to apprentice ratio of 2:1 to 1:2, while preserving workplace safety and training standards.

“We already have more new plumbers and carpenters than in any previous year. We have three times as many new electrical power line apprentices than in any previous year. And we have more apprentices on the job, earning while they learn, than ever before,” the governor said.

Montana’s Registered Apprenticeship program, administered by the Department of Labor & Industry, enables workers to receive paid, supervised, on-the-job training in more than 100 different occupations across Montana.

Two employer sponsors participating in the program, Dick Anderson Construction and Williams Plumbing and Heating, joined the governor for the press conference.

Beyond housing, the governor underscored the need for skilled workers to modernize Montana’s infrastructure.

“We’ve made historic infrastructure investments over the last year, including broadband, water, and sewer,” the governor said. “Ultimately, these investments will help us increase housing capacity, but we need the skilled workforce to make these projects a reality.”

David Smith, executive director of the Montana Contractors’ Association, echoed the governor’s comments, highlighting the demand for plumbers, electricians, and carpenters in Montana.

Working with legislators to boost the trades and promoting careers in construction remain among the governor’s top priorities.

“As we know, a four-year college degree is not for every young Montanan,” the governor emphasized. “There are great-paying, in-demand careers available today for Montanans who want to help build a stronger future for Montana.”

Montanans interested in learning more about apprenticeship opportunities available in Montana can visit: apprenticeship.mt.gov.

seniors

Polson

By Pete Mangels for the

Valley Journal

POLSON — Set your clocks back an hour before you go to bed on Nov 5.

Register and vote at Linderman gym on Nov. 8. Your vote is your voice. Exercise your franchise. Report threats. Celebrate democracy in action.

After you have voted, or before, come to the Polson Senior Center on Tuesday, Nov. 8, for a Safeway sponsored clinic to get your annual flu and/or pneumonia shot, available from 10 a.m. until noon. Stay for lunch.

Nov. 11 is Veterans’ Day. You know their story. Never forget. Thank a vet. Those here and those lost, we are in your debt. With proof of armed forces service, Peter will give you a $2 rebate on the price of your lunch if you eat at the center on Nov. 11 .

ACTIVITIES: All activities are open to all. Get Active. Meet some people.

Bowling: Fun league, pay by the day - non-sanctioned, notap, Tuesdays, 1 p.m.

Bingo: Fridays, 7 p.m. - “Playing Card” bingo first Wednesday and third Thursday of each month

Exercise for mobility: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Pinochle: Thursday, 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. (earlier or later if you wish)

Bridge: Tuesdays and Fridays - open for all - 12:30 p.m.

Pool: Open table from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Veterans’ Rep: First Friday, (Nov. 4) and third Tuesday (Nov. 15) of each month from 10 a.m.noon

MENU (subject to change): Sitdown, take-out, or delivery, only $5 from 11:45a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Thursday, Nov. 3: pork pot pie, biscuit, spiced apples, beets, frosted brownies — Friday, Nov. 4: cheeseburger, lettuce, onion, tomato, baked beans, peach salad, cake roll — Monday, Nov. 7: chicken dumping soup, five-cup salad, cupcakes — Tuesday, Nov. 8: (VOTE!) pork Loin, stuffing, gravy, green beans, red cran-apple salad, cookies — Wednesday, Nov. 9: French Dip, ajus, tater tots, pea/cheese salad — Thursday, Nov. 10: Soft shell tacos, Salsa, sour cream, Spanish rice, tex-mex salad, peaches — Friday, November 11: (honor veterans) hash brown casserole, muffin, sausage, baked pears, poke cake

St. Ignatius

By Barb Plouffe for the

Valley Journal

ST. IGNATIUS — It is that time of year when clocks need to be changed. Don’t forget Nov. 6 is the day to set your clocks for the winter months. We are asking everyone to remember to vote on Nov. 8 as your vote is important. The St. Ignatius Senior Center is open for lunch every Tuesday and Friday at noon. We are open the first and third Wednesdays of each month for supper at 5:30 p.m. Come and enjoy a nice warm meal and visit. Nov. meals: — Friday, Nov. 4: pork stir-fry with rice, Asian slaw, fruit, and cook’s choice dessert — Tuesday, Nov. 8: beef Stroganoff, veggies, Jell-O with fruit, French bread, cookies — Friday, Nov. 11: chicken, veggies, mashed potatoes, gravy, rolls, fruit, cake There is Gentle Yoga class taught every Wednesday afternoon at 1 p.m. at the St. Ignatius Senior Center. Bonnie Kiser is the leader. If you are interested, please give Bonnie a call at 406-2534462. Her rates are five sessions for $60. The St. Ignatius Senior Center is open for rental. Please call 406745-4462 if you are interested. We will return your call. Fall is upon us with winter just around the corner. Stay warm and enjoy the mountain snow.