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Woman's Club project puts new roof on Old Schoolhouse
Hard work and generous donations have helped preserve history in Plains as the oldest schoolhouse in Sanders County has a new roof.
Helping generate a new generation of pilots
Pilots and car enthusiasts landed in Plains this past Saturday to share their gleaming vehicles of air and road with over 300 admiring fans of all ages. The event also drew a crowd for a pancake breakfast that was a fundraiser supporting a $500 scholarship given annually to a student wishing to pursue a career in aviation—as a pilot or mechanic. That scholarship, sponsored by the Sanders County Hanger group of the Montana Pilots Association and overseen by Dan Lilja, awarded this year’s scholarship to Cuahtemoc Rivera of Heron, Mont. who wants to pilot long range, hauling airplanes.
Hundreds of runners participate in Trail Rail Run
Over 300 hearty racers lined up at designated stations on the west-end of Mineral County to participate in the fifth annual Trail Rail Run. Event coordinator, Tyler Cheesman said the turnout was about 100 more runners than they had last year.
Savage Heat's Paro, Lawson excel in all-star football showcase
Former Hot Springs Savage Heat player Trevor Paro capped his high school football career at the Class-C, 6-man All-Star Game a couple of weeks ago at Custer.
Former Plains resident Henretti and family cycling across America
Three bicycles, his family and an open road – Joe Henretti is living his dream.
Mineral County Justice Court, June 2-9, 2017
June 6, Kotwal Aditya, seatbelt violation
'Old highway guys,' plus many others, getting roads repaired
Recently, Superior maintenance crews, supervised by Kevin Managhan, were resetting a recently collapsed expansion joint on the eastbound I-90 Clark Fork Bridge at St. Regis. Meanwhile, Riverside Contracting out of Missoula was milling and repaving one of winter’s leftover sprawling potholes on the south side of Superior interchange. Whether private contractors or government maintenance crews, hard working men and women are out in full force repairing bridges and roads this summer.
Copper King Fire salvage project decision issued
Plains, MT. – The Lolo National Forest is proceeding with salvage of burned timber on the Copper King Fire after a decision was signed June, 6 by Forest Supervisor, Timothy Garcia, which authorizes timber salvage and roadside hazard tree removal on approximately 1,761 acres. The decision also approved three miles of temporary road construction, 88 miles of road maintenance, 6,000 acres of tree planting, and motorized use restrictions on 5 miles of trail. Road and watershed stabilization work will commence this month, with burned tree salvage beginning in July after award of timber sale contracts.
Donations fund Plains Cemetery upgrades
Those in attendance at Tuesday’s Memorial Day service at the Plains Cemetery got to see first-hand they new upgrades to the facility.
Legals June 7, 2017
PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO PROTEST ONE NEW MONTANA ALL-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES LICENSE Blue Night, LLC. (Member: Shawna Purkeypyle) has applied for Transfer of Ownership of Montana All-Alcoholic Beverages License No. 35-859-7233-001 to be operated at The Office Bar & Casino (formerly known as High Plains Saloon), 102 E Railroad Avenue, Plains, Sanders County Montana. The public may protest this license transfer in accordance with the law. Who can protest this license? Protests will be accepted from residents of the county of the proposed location (Sanders), residents of adjoining Montana counties (Lincoln, Flathead, Lake, Missoula, Mineral), and residents of adjoining counties in another state if the criteria in 16-4-207(4)(d), Montana Code Annotated (MCA), are met. What information must be included? Protest letters must be legible and contain (1) the protestor's full name, mailing address, and street address; (2) the license number (35-859-7233-001) and the applicant's name (Blue Night, LLC.); (3) an indication that the letter is intended as a protest; (4) a description of the grounds for protesting; and (5) the protestor's signature. A letter with multiple signatures will be considered one protest letter. What are valid protest grounds? The protest may be based on the applicant's qualifications listed in 16-4-401, MCA, or the grounds for denial of an application in 16-4-405, MCA. Examples of valid protest grounds include: (1) the applicant is unlikely to operate the establishment in compliance with the law; (2) the proposed location cannot be properly policed by local authorities; and (3) the welfare of the people in the vicinity of the proposed location will be adversely and seriously affected. How are protests submitted? Protests must be postmarked to the Department of Revenue, Office of Dispute Resolution, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, Montana 59604-5805 on or before June 19, 2017. What happens if the license is protested? Depending on the number of protests and the protest grounds, a public hearing will be held in Helena or Plains. All valid protestors will be notified of the hearing's time, date and location. Hearings typically are scheduled within 90 days. A protester's hearing testimony is limited to the grounds in the protester's letter. Following the hearing, the Department of Revenue will notify the public whether the license transfer is approved or denied. How can additional information be obtained? The cited MCA statutes are online at leg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/. Questions may be directed to Mike Sell, Compliance Specialist for the Department of Revenue's Liquor Control Division, at (406) 444-3505 or MSell@mt.gov. Published in the Clark Fork Valley Press on May 31 and June 7, 2017. MNAXLP
Four county athletes bring home some medal from state track
Class C State Track and Field took place on May 26 and 27 at the Laurel Sports Complex near Billings. Six Mineral County athletes traveled the 770 mile round trip to compete against over 30 other schools. Four students came home with some medal including Clark Fork’s Emma Duboise who pole vaulted her way to second place and tied with Maddy Thompson from Fort Benton with a jump of 9-0.
Superior students receive valuable welding certificates
The demand for welders is putting a spark in the U.S. job market due to increased construction and because within five years 25 percent of the skilled welders will be retiring. All this with a welder’s earning potential matching those of a mid-level executive of a Fortune 500 company. That’s why students in Superior’s welding class were excited and nervous for the opportunity to take national tests for welding certification.
Schroeder pole vaults way to top of podium to lead Thompson Falls at state track meet
Throughout the entire track season, Thompson Falls’ pole vaulter Losha Schroeder has become accustomed to finishing in one place at events: first.
Plains does well at state track meet
Plains High School track and field continued its tradition of excellence in spite of having only five qualify for the Class-C state track meet held Thursday through Saturday at Laurel Sports Complex at Laurel High School.
Legals May 31, 2017
PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO PROTEST ONE NEW MONTANA ALL-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES LICENSE Blue Night, LLC. (Member: Shawna Purkeypyle) has applied for Transfer of Ownership of Montana All-Alcoholic Beverages License No. 35-859-7233-001 to be operated at The Office Bar & Casino (formerly known as High Plains Saloon), 102 E Railroad Avenue, Plains, Sanders County Montana. The public may protest this license transfer in accordance with the law. Who can protest this license? Protests will be accepted from residents of the county of the proposed location (Sanders), residents of adjoining Montana counties (Lincoln, Flathead, Lake, Missoula, Mineral), and residents of adjoining counties in another state if the criteria in 16-4-207(4)(d), Montana Code Annotated (MCA), are met. What information must be included? Protest letters must be legible and contain (1) the protestor's full name, mailing address, and street address; (2) the license number (35-859-7233-001) and the applicant's name (Blue Night, LLC.); (3) an indication that the letter is intended as a protest; (4) a description of the grounds for protesting; and (5) the protestor's signature. A letter with multiple signatures will be considered one protest letter. What are valid protest grounds? The protest may be based on the applicant's qualifications listed in 16-4-401, MCA, or the grounds for denial of an application in 16-4-405, MCA. Examples of valid protest grounds include: (1) the applicant is unlikely to operate the establishment in compliance with the law; (2) the proposed location cannot be properly policed by local authorities; and (3) the welfare of the people in the vicinity of the proposed location will be adversely and seriously affected. How are protests submitted? Protests must be postmarked to the Department of Revenue, Office of Dispute Resolution, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, Montana 59604-5805 on or before June 19, 2017. What happens if the license is protested? Depending on the number of protests and the protest grounds, a public hearing will be held in Helena or Plains. All valid protestors will be notified of the hearing's time, date and location. Hearings typically are scheduled within 90 days. A protester's hearing testimony is limited to the grounds in the protester's letter. Following the hearing, the Department of Revenue will notify the public whether the license transfer is approved or denied. How can additional information be obtained? The cited MCA statutes are online at leg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/. Questions may be directed to Mike Sell, Compliance Specialist for the Department of Revenue's Liquor Control Division, at (406) 444-3505 or MSell@mt.gov. Published in the Clark Fork Valley Press on May 31 and June 7, 2017. MNAXLP
Gianforte received nearly 60 percent of Mineral County vote
Montanan’s can finally take a sigh of relief as the special election for Montana’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives is over. After 85 days of campaigning, Republican Greg Gianforte won with 50% of the vote with 189,473 ballots cast in his favor. Democrat Rob Quist received 44% with 166,483 votes, and Libertarian Mark Wicks received 6% with 21,509 votes.
Court Report for May 19-26, 2017
May 19, Patricia Helen Bass, speeding
Lucille Sansom
Lucille Murray Sansom passed away May 18, 2017 in Missoula just eight days before her 90th birthday. Lucille was born May 26, 1927 in Superior. She was the only daughter of Bert and Dorothy Murray of Rivulet.
Health fair jumping with high energy
By KATHLEEN WOODFORD
Six athletes will travel to Laurel for state track and field
A long season of track and field has culminated into a trip to Laurel, Montana for six Mineral County athletes who have qualified for State to be held May 26 and 27. Clark Fork’s Hailey Kelly, Griffin Pluth and Emma Duboise will join St. Regis’ Brandon Managhan, Madison Hill and Brock Cantrell-Field. The top five competitors qualify for State.