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Sunrise & Sunset Times

January 12 8:28 a.m. 5:13 p.m.
January 13 8:27 a.m. 5:14 p.m.
January 14 8:27 a.m. 5:15 p.m.
January 15 8:26 a.m. 5:17 p.m.
January 16 8:25 a.m. 5:18 p.m.
January 17 8:24 a.m. 5:19 p.m.
January 18 8:24 a.m. 5:21 p.m.

Simon’s Weekly Weather

NorthWest Montana

Regional Forecast
Issued Sunday January 9, 2022 – 8:00 p.m. MST

Tuesday, Jan. 11

Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow in the morning then a chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Snow level rising to near 3000 to 3500 feet in the afternoon, highest across Sanders County. Snow accumulations of up to 1 inch possible above 3500 feet. Highs in the 30s to near 40 with mid 20s around 5000 feet. Light southeast winds except ridge top winds southwest 10 to 15 mph.

 

Wednesday & Thrsday, Jan. 12, 13

Colder A chance of valley rain and snow showers and mountain snow showers. Lows in the upper 20s to mid 30s with mid 20s around 5000 feet. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s with near 30 around 5000 feet.

 

Friday & Saturday
Jan. 14, 15

Dry. Areas of freezing fog and low clouds in the valleys. Lows in the 20s with near 20 around 5000 feet. Highs in the 30s with mid 20s around 5000 feet.

 

Sunday, Jan. 16

Dry except for a slight chance of snow showers in the afternoon near the Idaho border. Lows in the 20s with near 20 around 5000 feet. Highs in the 30s with mid 20s around 5000 feet.

 

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Book of the Week

“All Day is a Long Time” By David Sanchez

This book starts off with the narrator, 14 years old at the time, traveling via bus from Tampa to Key West, hoping to spend time with a girl he has a crush on. Ultimately, he hits rock bottom so often the term loses its meaning

Book of the week courtesy of goodreads.com

Movie of the Week

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary:
Return To Hogwarts

An enchanting making-of story told through all new in-depth interviews and cast conversations, inviting fans on a magical first person journey through one of the most beloved film franchises of all time.

Montana Gas Price Update

As of Monday, January 3 —

Montana gas prices have fallen 1.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.36/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 615 stations in Montana. Gas prices in Montana are 1.8 cents lower than a month ago and stand $1.13/g higher than a year ago.

 

Courtesy of GasBuddy.com

Recipe of the Week  –  Italian Wonderpot

 

Ingredients:
12 oz. dried fettuccine
1 medium sliced onion
3 C. baby spinach
1 (14 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1 TBSP. Italian seasoning
3 garlic cloves, minced
5 C. water
2 (14.5 oz.) cans vegetable stock
1/2 C. crumbled feta

Directions:
1.) Place all ingredients into a pot except for the feta cheese. Cover and bring to a boil. Remove the lid and reduce the heat to medium.
2.) Continue to cook for 10 minutes or until the pasta is softened and all of the liquid is reduced to a creamy sauce.
3.) Add crumbled feta to the pot and stir.

Word of the Week

ABSQUATLATE

Pronunciation: uhb-skwa-chuh-layt
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: to leave abruptly.

Environmental Service Aide

Journeyman Lineman

Justice Court Clerk/FT/$15.77 to $16.40

FT Housekeeping/Laundry/$10

Nursing Assistants/FT, PT, PRN

CNA

LPN/RN

Libby Elementary Paraprofessionals/7 hrs per day 35 hrs per week/$12.83

Libby Middle/High School Admin Secretary/FT/$14.36

Transit Driver

RN-Home Health

Detention Officer/FT/$19.16 to $19.79

Post Mill Worker/M-F 6 to 2/$15

 

 

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417 Mineral Avenue, Ste 4
LibbyJSC@mt.gov.  Submit completed
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