FWP offers reminders for wolf trapping season

With Saturday’s opening of Montana’s first wolf trapping season Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks offers important reminders for trappers and all winter recreationists.

Changes annouced for Thompson Falls market

The Thompson Falls Market is returning in 2011 for its 4th season of bringing locally grown produce, farm fresh eggs, arts and crafts and baked goods. During the annual Soup Social & Market Meeting, market manager, Katrina Campbell presented news on changes attendees and vendors will see this summer.

Legals for July, 12 2023

Montana Viewpoint: Rights and responsibilities

But for almost every right, there is a qualifier that is as important as the right itself.

Legals January 18, 2017

NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The Lower Calico Fire Salvage Timber Sale is located within Sections 4 and 10, T22N-R27W on the State's Plains Unit. Approximately 9,020 tons, consisting of mixed conifer sawlogs, are offered for sale. Sealed bids will be opened at the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, 2705 Spurgin Road, Missoula, Montana on January 27, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Bids may be hand delivered or mailed and will be accepted any time prior to the bid opening. DNRC recommends that bidders contact the Trust Land Management Division (406-542-4300) prior to the bid opening to ensure that your bid has been received. Bids must be accompanied by a deposit of $5,913.00, representing 5% of the minimum bid value of the sale in cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft to be applied to the first sale invoice for the successful bidder. Bid bonds will be accepted and, for the successful bidder, will be closed upon execution of the Timber Sale Contract and Timber Sale Bond. The sale will be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. Award of the timber sale is conditional upon approval of the timber sale by the State Board of Land Commissioners at their January 17, 2017 meeting. If the successful bidder is unable to execute the contract within 21 calendar days from the date the sale is awarded, the bid deposit will be retained by the Department as liquidated damages. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Prospective bidders can obtain the sale prospectus, sale contract and bid forms from the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, Trust Land Management Division, in Missoula (406-542-4300), the Northwestern Land Office in Kalispell (406-751-2257), or the Plains Unit Office in Plains, MT (406-826-4722). Visit our website at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/trust/forest-management/timber-sale-information for upcoming sales and bid results. Published in the Valley Press on December 28, 2016, January 4, 11, 18, 2017. MNAXLP

Legals December 21, 2016

LEGAL NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The Mudd Creek Fire Salvage Timber Sale is located within Section 18, T22N-R26W on the State's Plains Unit. Approximately 7,295 tons, consisting primarily of Douglas-fir sawlogs, are offered for sale. Sealed bids will be opened at the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, 2705 Spurgin Road, Missoula, Montana on January 20, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Bids may be hand delivered or mailed and will be accepted any time prior to the bid opening. DNRC recommends that bidders contact the Trust Land Management Division (406-542-4300) prior to the bid opening to ensure that your bid has been received. Bids must be accompanied by a deposit of $5,103.00, representing 5% of the minimum bid value of the sale in cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft to be applied to the first sale invoice for the successful bidder. Bid bonds will be accepted and, for the successful bidder, will be closed upon execution of the Timber Sale Contract and Timber Sale Bond. The sale will be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. Award of the timber sale is conditional upon approval of the timber sale by the State Board of Land Commissioners at their January 17, 2017 meeting. If the successful bidder is unable to execute the contract within 21 calendar days from the date the sale is awarded, the bid deposit will be retained by the Department as liquidated damages. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Prospective bidders can obtain the sale prospectus, sale contract and bid forms from the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, Trust Land Management Division, in Missoula (406-542-4300), the Northwestern Land Office in Kalispell (406-751-2257), or the Plains Unit Office in Plains, MT (406-826-4723). Visit our website at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/trust/forest-management/timber-sale-information for upcoming sales and bid results. Published in the Clark Fork Valley Press on December 21, 28, 2016 and January 4, 11, 2017. MNAXLP,

SCCHO receives $10,000 grant

SANDERS COUNTY – The Sanders County Community Housing Organization received the Community Development Block Planning Grant of $10,000 to go towards creating affordable independent senior housing. The upcoming public meeting is where the many of the details will be decided so the project can move forward.

Legals April 11, 2018

NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The 28 Mile Timber Sale is located within Section 36, T25N-R27W, on the State's Plains Unit. Approximately 20,795 tons, consisting of Douglas-fir sawlogs, are offered for sale. Sealed bids will be opened at the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, 2705 Spurgin Road, Missoula, Montana on May 2, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Bids may be hand delivered or mailed and will be accepted any time prior to the bid opening. DNRC recommends that bidders contact the Trust Land Management Division (406-542-4300) prior to the bid opening to ensure that your bid has been received. Bids must be accompanied by a deposit of $30,766.00, representing 5% of the minimum bid value of the sale in cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft to be applied to the first sale invoice for the successful bidder. Bid bonds will be accepted and, for the successful bidder, will be closed upon execution of the Timber Sale Contract and Timber Sale Bond. The sale will be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. Award of the timber sale is conditional upon approval of the timber sale by the State Board of Land Commissioners at their April 16, 2018 meeting. If the successful bidder is unable to execute the contract within 30 calendar days from the date the sale is awarded, the bid deposit will be retained by the Department as liquidated damages. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Prospective bidders can obtain the sale prospectus, sale contract and bid forms from the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, Trust Land Management Division, in Missoula (406-542-4300), the Northwestern Land Office in Kalispell (406-751-2257), or the Plains Unit Office in Plains, MT (406-826-4723). Visit our website at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/trust/forest-management/timber-sale-information for upcoming sales and bid results. Published in the Valley Press on April 4, April 11, April 18, and April 25, 2018. MNAXLP

Two local veterans share their stories with Valley Press

It is easy for the average non-military person to take for granted the sacrifices military men and women make every day in service of our country.

Commission to discuss elk hunting access, bird dog seasons

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on several proposals slated to go to the Fish and Wildlife Commission in June. Comment is open through May 11.

Board prepares for upcoming county fair

PLAINS – Fair board members were busy checking things off their list and making sure everything is ready for the quickly approaching Sanders County Fair.

Chamber chatter

No doubt you’ve noticed that the committees and organizations you participate in have had a drop in membership, rather, a drop in volunteerism. Not only here, but nationwide. The fraternal organizations have seen a major decline to the point of closing many, or at least chapters. I remember when the Elks Club in Missoula was the most popular social gathering spot in town. The Moose was a close second. Service organizations such as Rotary and Kiwanis there are still pretty solid and I partially attribute that to the time of day meetings are conducted. But they face the same challenge all do: 20-80. Twenty percent of the membership does eighty percent of the work. Some places are 10-90, but regardless, this ratio is the norm. Burn out. And I get that. Too much for too long and the torch needs to be passed. Hopefully, there is someone who has the energy and vision to take it for a few years, and so the cycle continues. Which leads me to where I want to ‘soapbox’ for a moment. The American Cancer Society Relay for Life has been a well organized, profitable event in Mineral County for many years. To the by-stander, it is a well oiled machine that involves gobs of volunteers (help) that culminates into a FUN event. We all know someone close who has been affected by cancer which is one of the reasons this is so successful (and FUN) in our county. But their leadership is plum worn out and they are in need of a chair for 2015. This requires a committed individual(s) who oversees the event through meetings, phone calls, emails and personal relationship building. It’s not easy, but it’s not killer, either. It pays squat, but the reward is magnificent! You get to meet and work with some of Mineral Counties finest people and raise money to fight one of the most despicable diseases on earth. A couple of years ago, Mineral County raised nearly $45,000. That same year, Missoula County raised $86,000. Kinda tells ya of the generosity of our neighbors, doesn’t it? Call me at 822-5122 if you’re interested. Thanks.

Letters to the editor - June 26

Conservation district board considers resort deck permit

Montana’s Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act, also known as the 310 Law, requires anyone planning to work in or near a year-round stream or river to obtain a permit.

Sanders County Senior News

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Fair commission talks ticketing, insurance

The Sanders County Fair Commission held its regular meeting Wednesday, May 11, at the fairgrounds with a full agenda for the upcoming fair. All board members were present.

Delays likely for Fishtrap area

It may be a little more difficult reaching your favorite camping and/or fishing spot on the north end of the Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District these next few months but, in the end, the delays should prove to be well worth the wait.

Legals for November, 23 2022

Sanders County Community Calendar - Dec. 11

Open Gym at Plains

Mineral County Commissioners discuss hunting regulations and land use

SUPERIOR – Some big changes were discussed at the county commissioner’s weekly meeting on Thursday.