Legals for December, 14 2022

Matthew “Matt” R. Austin, 56

Matthew “Matt” R. Austin, 56

A new twist on Global Warming

For some time we have been hearing, reading and talking Global Warming. The buzz is Green, which don't get me wrong, is great. We should have been looking for new ways a long time ago. I have been thinking — is it all about the smoke, aerosols, plastics, etc. or can it be something else?

Christmas tree permits are now available free to fourth-graders

Cutting down a Christmas tree can be a festive outing for families to begin the holiday season. With the “Every Kid in a Park” Forest Service Program, Mineral County fourth-grade students can get a free permit for their family to harvest a tree.

Arrest warrant successfully carried out in Plains

Plains Police Department alongside the Sanders County Sheriff’s Office successfully executed a misdemeanor warrant arrest in Plains on Saturday.

Roads open for firewood cutting

The Superior Ranger District will be opening some areas to firewood cutting that are presently behind closed gates. These roads have not been bladed recently and may contain rocks or other hazards. The date of opening for roads listed below will be May 14th, except for the Borax area roads which will be approximately June 1st depending on snow. These areas are as follows:

CF volleyball team raises awareness, funds

During the Clark Fork varsity volleyball match on Monday, Oct. 8, the Lady Mountain Cats presented Mary Jo Lommen a check. They were dressed in pink T-shirts with “We Play 4 Judi” inked on the front. The check was for Judi Haskins and her family to help with medical expenses from her recent diagnosis of breast cancer.

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.

Storm keeps Highway Patrol busy over holiday weekend

Montana Highway Patrol had a busy Thanksgiving holiday week with approximately 460 incident reports throughout the state from Nov. 21 through Nov. 23, and with about 20 of those incidents occurring in Mineral County.

Trotters sweep Noxon in home opener

The Plains Trotters opened up the home portion of their volleyball season with win Saturday as they swept Noxon in three games, 25-20, 27-25 and 25-19.

Trotters get set for second half of season

The Plains Trotters had a week off of games after a hectic start to the season, but are set and ready to finish the second half strong.

Tobacco use in Montana and in Sanders County

The 2014 Surgeon General’s report concluded that smoking affects nearly every organ of the body. A half century after the release of the first report, we continue to add to the long list of diseases caused by tobacco use and exposure to tobacco smoke, including:

Sewer system needs proper care to run efficiently

Alberton officials have warned that residents may be flushing their money down the drain — not literally, but close enough!

Wednesday Nite Bowling League scores

Wednesday Nite Mixed League bowling scores for 1/29

Community Notes

Tickets for President-elect’s inauguration available

Obituary; Gary Dean Dockter

Gary Dean Dockter, born on June 18, 1956 in Bismarck, ND to George and Ida Dockter passed away on May 23, 2015 at his home in St. Regis.Gary attended school in Bismarck, Mandan, Billings and Frenchtown. In 1972, Gary moved with his mother and siblings to St. Regis.

Compact sets dangerous precedent for Montana

While there are many questions associated with the contentious and complex CSKT Water Compact, here are some known details:

Noxon and Hot Springs athletes move on to state meet

MISSOULA – The Dornblaser Field was a busy place last week, hosting both the Western B and Western C divisional competitions.

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