Citizens learn how to have a voice at Legislature

The biggest questions from the audience at last Friday’s “Citizenship 101” workshop in Paradise were “How can we know what bills are proposed, which ones affect us, and when and how to comment on them” when there are thousands on the docket?

Letter to Editor

Political wisdom; “Never put in writing what you can communicate by speaking, and never speak when you can make your point with a wink and a nod.”

Legals for June, 22 2022

Legals January 24, 2018

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Requests Input For Proposed Timber Sales PUBLIC NOTICE The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Plains Unit is proposing to harvest timber on the following state-owned parcel: Section 26, Township 24N, Range 31W. The Beaver Creek Bay Timber Sales are proposed and located 17 air miles northwest of Thompson Falls, MT. The objective of these timber sales is to generate revenue for their associated Trust Funds, improve forest health by reducing the possibility of insect and disease activity, to reduce excessive fuel loading and the related risk of wildfire, and to reestablish and promote timber types historically found in these areas. The stands would be monitored for natural regeneration and planted if necessary. The Beaver Creek East Timber Sale would have one harvest unit of approximately 46 acres and would produce an estimated 1,000 mbf through a seed tree prescription. The Beaver Creek West Timber Sale would have three harvest units of approximately 42 acres and would produce an estimated 500 mbf through seed tree and/or shelterwood prescriptions. These proposed harvests would contribute to the DNRC's sustained yield as mandated by state statute 77-5-222. There would be approximately 0.5 miles of temporary roads constructed to access the standing timber. These stands would be monitored for natural regeneration and planted if necessary. These stands would also be monitored for noxious weed and sprayed when needed. The DNRC is in the scoping phase of the project environmental assessment so all volumes, acreages and road distances are preliminary estimates. In preparation for this project, specialists such as wildlife biologists, hydrologists, soil scientists, and archeologists would be consulted. The Montana DNRC invites written comments and suggestions concerning this proposal. Please respond by March 1, 2018. Please direct oral or written comments to: Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation PO Box 219 Plains, Montana 59859 Attn: Dale Peters (406) 826-4722 E-mail: dpeters@mt.gov Published in the Clark Fork Valley Press on January 24 and January 31, 2018. MNAXLP

Community Notes

Adult Softball

Montana State University President Waded Cruzado to retire next year

Montana State University President Waded Cruzado announced Monday that the upcoming school year will be her last as the head of the flagship campus in Bozeman. Cruzado will retire effective June 30.

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Road to Recovery

Keeping the Paradise school building alive

Community members united to discuss how to keep the building operational

Art brightens the halls of Community Hospital

On March 28 fifth graders from Alberton School traveled to the Mineral Community Hospital for an art reception. For the last few years, art students have had their work displayed on a wall in the lobby to brighten things up for staff, residents and visitors.

Superior home gets a new paint job, thanks to local volunteers

Last week around 20 people showed up at an old house for a party in Superior. But this was no ordinary party, it was actually a painting party arranged by the United Methodist Women’s group. They decided to start an annual mission project to paint a house a year in Superior.

Class of 64 reunites with a mission

PLAINS – After 50 years, the graduating class of 1964 was once again reunited, sparking old memories and sharing laughs of reflection, while brainstorming ways to better the P Hill.

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Apprentice hunter program offered Register for online hunter ed classes FWP seeks comments on proposed walleye kill regs

It’s never too early to plan ahead for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Apprentice Hunter Program.

Blood drive generates vital resource for state

SUPERIOR – Mineral County residents went under the needle on Thursday, Aug. 21, as the Superior Community Outreach hosted an American Red Cross blood drive at the ambulance facility near Mineral Community Hospital.

Who sent letter for Elvis?

NOXON – The Dwight D. Eisenhower Library and National Public Radio in Washington, DC is asking for help in finding three young ladies from Noxon who wrote a letter, pleading with then president Eisenhower, to allow Elvis Presley to keep his side burns when he was drafted into the United States Army.

Resting in Paradise

Bike & Build cyclists take a break on the steps of United Methodist Church, Paradise, Saturday afternoon after a long day of riding. The church hosted the group of 30 and provided to them food and shelter for the night.

St. Regis mother finds comfort in foundation that supports families after the death of a child

“There is nothing that symbolizes loss or grief more than a mother losing a child,” David LaChapelle.

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Trout Creek raptor class

TROUT CREEK - Wednesday evening, the 9th, was the second to last of the Trout Creek Community Improvement Association’s (TCCIA) monthly Campfire Talks. Hosting the evening show was Brian Baxter, an Outdoor Educational Programs Coordinator And Instructor, of Silver Cloud Associates. For an hour and a half Baxter taught a small group of people at the Trout Creek Park stage about raptors in North West Montana.

Ranger: Numerous projects on forest 'wish list'

Christmas is still weeks away, but Sharon Sweeney, the U.S. Forest Service ranger for the Superior District, has already compiled her wish list.