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the opportunity to drive a $100,000 company vehicle with heated seats.
This year the district’s driver shortfall seems severe. “We simply do not have enough activity drivers to bus our students to sporting events and other activities. We barely have enough drivers to get our students to school. And if drivers get sick, we don’t have substitutes to cover them,” said Mr. Anderson.
With an influx of people moving into the area, the applicant pool should increase, reducing the driver shortage. “For our student’s sake, I sincerely hope that more candidates show interest in our open bus driver positions,” Boen said.
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News from the Montana Office of Public Instruction
HELENA — State Superintendent Elsie Arntzen is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2021 Montana Teacher of the Year. The selected candidate will go on to represent Montana in the 2022 National Teacher of the Year competition in Washington, D.C. Montana’s current Teacher of the Year, Kristi Borge, teaches kindergarten through eighth grade in a one-room school house in Polaris.
All four finalists received education from the Montana University System. The finalists are: William Stockton of Arlee; Brianna Saltenberger of Anaconda; Steffani Grogan of Forsyth; and Christina Pavlovich of Livingston.
“Congratulations to our four finalists! Montana is blessed with an abundance of good and passionate teachers, making this a difficult decision every year,” State Superintendent Elsie Arntzen said. “It is my honor to recognize these wonderful classroom leaders, and I look forward to the finalist representing Montana among other great teachers across the Nation.”
The Teacher of the Year program is a prestigious statewide recognition program for educators that also provides state and national learning opportunities to the Teacher of the Year Alumni.
A finalist will be designated by the selection committee on Sept. 21 and announced by Superintendent Arntzen shortly thereafter. The selection committee consists of representatives from the Office of Public Instruction, the Governor’s Office, the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs, Education Advocates, the Montana business community, the Montana Legislature, and the current Montana Teacher of the Year.
Visit OPI’s website for more information about the Montana Teacher of the Year Program: http://opi.mt.gov/ Educators/Teaching-Learning/Montana-Teacher-ofthe-Year.
Plant a dormant pollinator plot
News from the Lake County Conservation District
LAKE COUNTY — Want to help pollinators in Lake County? Planting a dormant pollinator plot is one way to help. Dormant pollinator plots are when you do your plot site prep in the fall, seeding in the winter, and wait till the sprint to see your blooms.
Reserve your free pollinator seed today with LCCD. Free seed giveaways will be happening early October. Visit Lake County Conservation District’s website to reserve your seed and learn more: www.lakecountyconservationdistrict.org.
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Operations Manual Update
Effective October 18, 2021
Mission Valley Power (MVP) is announcing the implementation of the updated Operations Manual. Effective October 18, 2021. All changes will be permanently set in place. The federal regulations governing the operation of the utility are contained within Title 25, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 175. This Operations Manual provides additional information regarding service policies, practices, and procedures that govern service provided by Mission Valley Power.
Sections revised are as follows: Late fee reduction from $15 to 1.5% of balance due and Penalty fee reduction from $40 to $25. Billing cycles have been reduced to 3. Cycle one will bill on the 10th of each month and due the 5th of the following month, Cycle two (irrigation) will bill on the 15th of each month and due in November, cycle 3 will bill on the 20th of each month and due on the 15th of the following month. Auto payment process will run on the due date of the bill and/or next working day.
Copies of the draft are available at the Pablo Office or it can be viewed on our web site at: www.missionvalleypower.org. Written comments can be sent to Consumer Council Chair, Mark Warner, PO Box 97 Pablo MT 59855 and needs to be received no later than October 7, 2021.
WEEKLY HOROSCOPE
By: Magi Helena for the Week of September 12, 2021
ARIES (March 21-April 19):
Pull out the list of things you were going to “think about later,” as you now have the imagination to visualize results. Expect to enjoy smooth sailing with both relationships and finances in the second half of the week.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20):
You can be a live wire whether you’re entertaining a romantic partner or mingling in a crowd. However, in the upcoming week, your serious obligations could interfere with your freedom to socialize.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20):
Don’t explain, don’t complain. A brief period of misunderstandings may put relationships in a tailspin early this week. This should pass, and then you’ll have an opportunity to share your affections.
CANCER (June 21-July 22):
Don’t be a wallflower in the week ahead. Enjoy working with talented, imaginative people. If you don’t immediately receive the warm responses you expect from loved ones, be patient and take time for self-care.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22):
Push past discouragement. Take any doubts and concerns seriously before they trip you up. You may suspect that someone is envious of you, but in the week ahead, you may have a chance to win them over to your side.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):
Not everyone has strong powers of empathy. If they don’t get it, explain it to them. In the week ahead, think for yourself rather than going along with the crowd. By midweek you may be empowered to put plans into motion.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):
Drum up support from friends and promote your dreams in the week to come. Someone is likely to provide the helping hand you need to get projects off the ground. Don’t waste time debating the fine points.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):
Ignore an itch to adjust plans. Someone close may want the freedom to do their own thing, so relax and avoid placing restraints on loved ones. The grapevine might be buzzing about you in the upcoming week.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):
Embrace inspiration. You may be motivated by material ambitions and can achieve financial security through hard work. Promises and agreements that are too easy to attain may not go as planned in the first half of the week.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):
Keep your ego in check and give yourself plenty of self-validation. Your sterling work ethic is what will gain the most attention in the week ahead. Ignoring social activities and pleasantries can create problems.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):
Out with the old and in with the new. Old conditions and friendships could fall apart due to differences of opinion or dissimilar political views. Avoid making important financial decisions or promises early in the week.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20):
An internal tug-of-war may leak out and affect your relationships as the week begins. Human inconsistencies are a symptom of human nature, so keep your expectations realistic. A partner’s well-meant advice is worth hearing.SUDOKU
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Ronan Chamber shares Trail of Bales map, voting ends Sept. 22
Every year as Ronan’s annual Harvest Festival approaches, decorated round hay bales start popping up around town to bring awareness to the event. The theme for this year’s hay bale competition is the 1980s. Contest entries can be viewed at the locations specified on the adjacent map. Ronan’s Harvest Festival is this Saturday, Sept. 18 on the lawn south of Glacier Bank. A vendor market, kids’ games, petting zoo, corn hole tournament and more are planned from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ROB ZOLMAN / VALLEY JOURNAL PHOTOS Many of this year’s hay bale contest entries celebrate music of the 80s.