(Article courtesy of the TRF Times & Northern Watch, http://www.trftimes.com) About 78,700 rides were given by Tri-Valley Heartland Express (T.H.E.) Bus in 2012, an increase of about 9 percent. Jennifer Booth, transit program coordinator, attributes the increase to T.H.E. Bus offering more rural service. She also pointed to an increase in the number of kids
(Crookston, Minn.)- Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed January Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Outreach Month in Minnesota. A copy of the proclamation is posted on the governor’s website. According to the proclamation, 65 percent of all Minnesotans and 44 percent of seniors age 60 and older eligible for SNAP are enrolled in the program that
(St. Paul, Minn.)- Child Care Resource and Referral is changing its name to Child Care Aware of Minnesota. Since opening its doors 25 years ago, the statewide system of agencies has served over 60,000 parents looking for child care and more than 100,000 child care professionals seeking education and professional development. Locally, Tri-Valley Opportunity Council,
(Crookston, Minn.)- Tri-Valley Transportation held a retirement gathering on Tuesday, November 20 from 2-4 p.m. for bus driver Alan Altepeter. The event was held at the Tri-Valley Transportation Office in Crookston. Altepeter began driving T.H.E. Bus in 2000. He drove routes in Crookston and throughout Polk County and was a favorite driver of many of
The children that attend the Tri-Valley Head Start, Early Head Start and Migrant Head Start programs have the opportunity to learn from exceptional early childhood educators. Mary Johnson, Program Area Manager with Tri-Valley Head Start is one of those educators who not only had the chance to teach, but also a chance to learn and
(Crookston, Minn.)- Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. offered biometric testing to City of Crookston employees on Tuesday, October 23 from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Crookston City Hall. The event had an outstanding turnout with nearly 60 employees taking part in the testing which will directly affect each individual’s insurance premiums. This level of biometric testing is
(Crookston, Minn.)- Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion programs held an annual recognition luncheon at the Crookston Eagles Club on Wednesday, October 3. The event acknowledged the hard work and dedication provided by so many. Years of service certificates were given to volunteers from new enrollees to those who have provided an
(Crookston, Minn.)- Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. announced today that the Tri-Valley Head Start program earned four out of a possible four stars on the Parent Aware ratings. The Parent Aware star rating system measures the best practices which are most predictive of school readiness. The ratings particularly focus on teaching and relationships, assessment of child
(Crookston, Minn.)- The Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. Board of Directors announced today the company will initiate a two year Chief Executive Officer Succession Plan commencing on October 1, 2012, and culminating with the smooth transition of Jason Carlson, Operations Officer, replacing Dennis P. DeMers effective October 1, 2014. Over the past two years the Board
Article by Jodelle Greiner – Staff Writer , Fairmont Sentinel WINNEBAGO – Giving kids the tools they need to make it in school is the goal behind Tri-Valley Opportunity Council’s Head Start for migrant seasonal workers at Winnebago. “Our ultimate goal is to prepare the children for kindergarten, so they succeed long term in school,”
