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Whipped Up serves good, old-fashioned meals
“Making every day delicious!” is inscribed on the new signs posted outside the Whipped Up Cafe in Superior. The signs are accurate if a person is in the mood for good, old fashioned comfort food like grandma used to make.
Basketball team meets UM Grizzlies
The St. Regis boys basketball team had a special treat last week when they had the opportunity to visit the University of Montana’s Grizzly basketball team in Missoula. The boys attended one of the Grizzly’s practices on Jan. 3 and had a chance to talk with the coach and players. The also got to shoot around on the UM basketball court.
Former TV anchor's home catches fire in Frenchtown on Dec. 30
On Saturday, Dec. 30, Frenchtown resident and former KPAX television anchor Mark Holyoak reportedly awoke to the smell of smoke and found that his house was on fire. At 7:40 a.m. the Frenchtown Volunteer Rural Fire Department responded to his 911 call on Coyote Lane. Additional support was made from the Missoula Rural Fire District and the firefighters were able to put the blaze out within 40 minutes.
Legals January 10, 2018
NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The Tornilla Creek Timber Sale is located within Section 26, T26N-R27W, on the State's Plains Unit. Approximately 17,360 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 17, 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 $15,884.00, 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. 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 (406-826-4725). 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 20, December 27, 2017 and January 3 and January 10, 2018. MNAXLP
Legals January 3, 2018
NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The Tornilla Creek Timber Sale is located within Section 26, T26N-R27W, on the State's Plains Unit. Approximately 17,360 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 17, 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 $15,884.00, 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. 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 (406-826-4725). 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 20, December 27, 2017 and January 3 and January 10, 2018. MNAXLP
Missoula International Airport gains two more direct routes
Sanders and Mineral County residents can get excited as Missoula International Airport is set to pick up two more direct routes.
Sheriff's office welcomes new deputy
The Mineral County Sheriff’s Office welcomed its newest deputy, Bry Townsley, to the force last month. Deputy Townsley has been working in Missoula County as a detention officer for the past three years and prior to that served in the United States Navy.
Fish, Wildlife and Parks to hold public meetings on hunting regulations
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) will hold a number of public meetings throughout the state in January to provide information, answer questions and gather input on the tentative 2018-19 hunting regulation proposals adopted by the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission earlier in December.
Montana Highway Patrol reminds drivers to slow down near plows, emergency responders
Winter weather advisories had been issued for the entire western half of Montana starting last Tuesday and continued throughout the week of Dec. 26. Numerous vehicle accidents were strewn across Interstate 90, as well as surrounding areas, as a result of the hazardous driving conditions, including a collision between a passenger vehicle and a Missoula County plow truck on Dec. 28 near mile marker 87.
Community Notes
The Alberton branch of the Mineral County Library is holding a fundraiser on Jan. 27 called “The Armchair Traveler Wine Tasting.” It’s from 4-7 p.m. at the Alberton Community Center. Tickets are currently available. The event will include a wine and cheese/chocolate pairing, with wine provided by Hidden Legends Winery, Ten Spoons Winery and Missoula Winery.
'Pineapple Express' hits area with winter wallop
A winter storm blowing through the northwest was being called the “Pineapple Express” and consisted of Pacific moisture moving across the area. This moisture teamed up with a very cold Arctic air mass which developed across the Continental Divide according to National Weather Service reports.
Legals December 27, 2017
NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The Tornilla Creek Timber Sale is located within Section 26, T26N-R27W, on the State's Plains Unit. Approximately 17,360 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 17, 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 $15,884.00, 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. 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 (406-826-4725). 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 20, December 27, 2017 and January 3 and January 10, 2018. MNAXLP
Fundraiser turns people away as locals turn out in droves
Clint Weedeman, a Plains local, received an outpouring of love from the tiny community as the fundraiser event held in his name had to turn people away.
Year in Review 2017:
The year 2017 was ushered in on the back of an epic snow storm which dump nearly a foot of snow on the valley in early January. It was just one of many natural disasters and phenomenon which dominated headlines throughout the year.
First hard storm hits the area as Christmas turns white, cold
A winter storm out of Canada descended on Western Montana on Monday, Dec. 18, with additional storms hitting the area over the next week.
Missoula airport gains two more routes
Sanders County residents can get excited as Missoula International Airport is set to pick up two more direct routes.
Frenchtown man sentenced to nine years in prison for drug offense
Mineral Independent
Janie Garza Beaver
Janie Garza Beaver passed away Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, peacefully with her family by her side. She was born Dec. 26, 1942 to Isabele and Jesus Garza in Cadereyta, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
Legals December 20, 2017
NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The Tornilla Creek Timber Sale is located within Section 26, T26N-R27W, on the State's Plains Unit. Approximately 17,360 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 17, 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 $15,884.00, 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. 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 (406-826-4725). 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 20, December 27, 2017 and January 3 and January 10, 2018. MNAXLP
Winter wallop headed for Northwest Montana
An arctic cold front is expected Friday and Saturday, with lows in the single digits and below zero expected during the Christmas Eve weekend.