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Legals March 6, 2019
LEGAL NOTICE Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) seeks public comment on a proposal to amend the Thompson-Fisher Conservation Easement (EA) to remove 1.63 acres of developed land and replace it with 5 acres of undeveloped, upland and riparian habitat along the Little Thompson River. This land exchange and accompanying CE amendment would resolve an encroachment issue on the CE land. The developed land on the CE involves seven different parcels of State School Trust Land managed by DNRC. Each parcel is adjacent to the conservation easement and lies within the Thompson River valley. The DNRC parcels are leased for cabin sites and they include various structures or other improvements that encroach onto the CE. Weyerhaeuser has agreed to remove the 1.63 acres of developed land from the easement and add 5 acres of undeveloped land which is adjacent to existing CE land, for a net gain to the easement property of 3.37 acres. The 5-acre parcel to be added to the CE is currently managed by Weyerhaeuser as forestland and this proposal will ensure that it will be managed in the same manner in the future. No immediate changes in land use would occur because of this amendment either on the land removed from or added to the CE. No money would be exchanged to complete the proposed amendment. The comment period extends for 30 days. Written comments will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on March 15, 2019. The draft environmental assessment is available at the FWP office, 490 N. Meridian Rd., Kalispell; Montana State Library, 1515 E 6th Ave., Helena; FWP State Headquarters, 1420 E 6th Ave., Helena; the FWP website at http://fwp.mt.gov/news/publicNotices/environmentalAssessments/acquisitionsTradesAndLeases/. A copy of the plan may also be obtained by contacting the FWP Kalispell area office at 406-752-5501 or by emailing ktempel@mt.gov, and available for viewing at all local libraries. Please send all written comments to either of the following addresses: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks; Attn: Kris Tempel, Thompson- Fisher EA; 490 N. Meridian Road; Kalispell, MT 59901; ktempel@mt.gov Published in the Clark Fork Valley Press on February 20 and March 6, 2019. MNAXLP
Keeping in touch: News from committees
On Friday, January 21st, the Health and Human Services Committee which I serve on held a hearing on House Bill 68. HB 68 is “an Act Revising the Medical Marijuana Act to Create a Licensing and Regulatory System for People Who Grow, Manufacture, Distribute or Sell Medical Marijuana; Requiring Montana Residency to Obtain a Registry Identification Card or a License; Clarifying Requirements for Physicians Who Provide Written Certification; Providing Local Government Authority to Regulate Medical Marijuana Licensees; Establishing Prohibitions on the Medical Use of Marijuana by People; Expanding the Limitations on the Medical Use of Marijuana; Providing Definitions; Providing Rulemaking Authority; Creating a Special Revenue Account; and, Appropriating Funds.”
Letters to the Editor, September 30
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Legislature passes law to increase penalties for drunk driving fatalities
A bill strengthening Montanan’s DUI laws had its first hearing before a committee in mid-January, and is now inches away from crossing the legislative finish line.
State seeks info on snapping turtles
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is asking for help from the public in reporting snapping turtle sightings in west-central Montana.
Public lands
During the May 17 HD90 debate in Alberton, candidate Steve Delisle, a self-described "blue-state refugee" pitched his idea to privatize Montana's public lands, starting in Mineral County.
Plains student Mariah Mormah honored in Duck Stamp competition
On March 23, 144 student art entries for the 2018 Montana State Junior Duck Stamp Contest from all across Montana were judged at Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge in Stevensville.
Scholarship offers $1,000
SANDERS COUNTY – The chance to win $1,000 is close at hand. Student applications are currently being accepted for the annual Montana Association of Clerk and Recorders Scholarship.
Guest opinion: Compact proponents keep promoting failed documents
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Plains Food Bank to host informational meeting on hunger
PLAINS - Sanders County has the highest rate of food insecurity in the state, with more than 21 percent of residents struggling with hunger. The Montana Food Bank Network (MFBN) will host a Community Conversation: Hunger in Montana and Sanders County on June 12th in Plains. MFBN invites community organizations and community members interested in learning about hunger in their area to attend.
Montana DNRC plans cross-boundary forest projects
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation next month will begin...
Washington Companies to terminate Montana Rail Link lease
Montana Rail Link, the Missoula-based railroad company owned by billionaire industrialist Dennis Washington, announced Monday that it will terminate a long-term lease of its tracks through southern Montana and return them to owner BNSF Railway.
Thomson Falls starts track season with firepower
The overall numbers are down for those who came out for Thompson Falls track and field this spring.
Montana Viewpoint: Rights and responsibilities
But for almost every right, there is a qualifier that is as important as the right itself.
Veterans Service Officer returns to Mineral County
If you need a ride for a medical appointment, the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) will chauffer you to them free of charge in their vehicles as far away as Ft. Harrison near Helena.
Ellie Baxter 3rd at State B golf tourney
The present has been really good for the Thompson Falls women’s high school women’s golf team.
Heat seek to build on last season's successes
The Hot Springs volleyball team is looking to continue with the success that they accomplished last year. Last year the team won the district tournament, got second in divisionals and went on to state for the first time ever.
A letter to politicians
An open letter to Montana State politicians — previous, incumbents and candidates. How do you answer these questions?
Hard-hitting Harlowton sisters put on volleyball camp for Hot Springs
After going 20-5 last season and earning their first trip to the state championship, the Savage Heat volleyball team isn’t resting on their laurels. With the season still months away, most of the team spent last week in the gym taking part in a volleyball camp.
Simons opens his door to community concerns
Newly-elected Mineral County Commissioner Duane Simons has a lot on his mind.