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Hot Springs hopes to add to gridiron legacy
October 22, 2019 11 a.m.

Hot Springs hopes to add to gridiron legacy

On the outside facing of the press box are two years inscribed in big, black numbers: 2012 and 2016. This year’s Hot Springs High School football team hopes to add 2019.

Taapken's recovery after three years buoys Mountain Cats' perfect season
October 22, 2019 10:59 a.m.

Taapken's recovery after three years buoys Mountain Cats' perfect season

Already big for his age and possessing a love for football, Jordan Taapken was playing hard in preparation for the upcoming season three years ago. He could see from playing with the Alberton Junior High team a year earlier that the team had a promising future.

October 16, 2019 4:50 a.m.

Legals October 16, 2019

NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The Green Calico Timber Sale is located within Section 32, T23N-R27W and Sections 4 and 10, T22N-R27W, on the State's Plains Unit. Approximately 22,460 tons 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 November 13, 2019 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 $21,146.00, 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 October 28, 2019 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 (406-826-4722). Visit our website at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/trust/forest-management/timber-sale-information for upcoming sales and bid results. Published in the Clark Fork Valley Press on October 16, 23, 30, and November 6, 2019. MNAXLP

October 16, 2019 4 a.m.

Portable gas station gives county consumers a new choice

Motorists in Mineral County and the surrounding areas who need to fuel their vehicles but don’t need a cup of coffee, soda or snack now have an innovative new option.

Hot Springs starting an FFA program for shop class
October 16, 2019 4 a.m.

Hot Springs starting an FFA program for shop class

Last Thursday, the Hot Springs welding class met, at their normal time, between 11:15 and 12:15 to practice a skill that could benefit them throughout their lives in many ways.

New approach to learning benefiting St. Regis students
October 16, 2019 4 a.m.

New approach to learning benefiting St. Regis students

Educational innovation is often thought to be the product of large schools in large cities.

Horsemen enjoy homecoming with rout of Victor, 66-6
October 15, 2019 11:36 a.m.

Horsemen enjoy homecoming with rout of Victor, 66-6

In a place where the ponies once ran wild, the Plains High Horsemen rounded up and corralled outmanned and outgunned Victor on their way to a 66-6 Montana 8-man football game Friday night at Plains.

Private school in Thompson Falls teaches differently
October 15, 2019 11:36 a.m.

Private school in Thompson Falls teaches differently

In the rise of the information age, as technology makes our lives easier, it is becoming a growing concern that our youth are relying too much on this technology.

Trout Creek community hosts Hula for Harlee
October 5, 2019 5:53 p.m.

Trout Creek community hosts Hula for Harlee

The Trout Creek community gathered last Friday to host a unique fundraiser to benefit a young girl with rare brain cancer.

October 5, 2019 5:52 p.m.

Paradise manager helps feed the community, American Legion

The American Legion Post 129 in Paradise, had its second cookout Friday.

Reformed vaping addict warns students about dangers
October 5, 2019 5:51 p.m.

Reformed vaping addict warns students about dangers

Thursday afternoon, he students of Plains High School gathered in the gymnasium for a presentation on the harms of E-cigarettes and vaping.

Fisher leads Blue Hawks to 64-24 rout of Flint Creek
October 5, 2019 5:49 p.m.

Fisher leads Blue Hawks to 64-24 rout of Flint Creek

With the Thompson Falls offensive line dominating play up front, quarterback Trey Fisher ran for six touchdowns and 187 yards, leading the Blue Hawks to a 64-24 thumping of the two-time defending state champion Flint Creek Titans in 8-man high school football action Friday night in Thompson Falls.

October 5, 2019 5:48 p.m.

Food for Thought: Keeping anger under control

In my work with individuals and couples, I see many people who have a difficult time expressing and managing angry feelings.

October 2, 2019 4:50 a.m.

Legals October 2, 2019

NOTICE OF SALE GOOD NEIGHBOR AUTHORITY Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The GNA Buick Divide Timber Sale is located within Sections 9, 10, 14, 15, & 16, of T25N - R34W; and Section 34, of T25N -R34W on the Kootenai National Forest. Approximately 22,581 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 October 10, 2019 at 2:00 pm. Bids may be hand delivered or mailed and will be accepted any time prior to the bid opening. DNRC recommends that bidders contact the Forestry 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 $13,435.00, 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, Forestry Division, in Missoula (406-542-4300) the Northwestern Land Office in Kalispell (406-751-2240),The Libby Unit Office located in Libby (406-293-2711), or the Plains Unit office located in Plains (406-826-4725). Visit our website at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/forestry/forestry-assistance/good-neighbor-authority-current-timber-sales for upcoming sales and bid results. Published in the Clark Fork Valley Press on September 11, September 18, September 25 and October 2, 2019. MNAXLP

Safety first: Shop students get vital training
September 25, 2019 12:48 p.m.

Safety first: Shop students get vital training

Montana, according to labor statistics, is not the safest place to work.

It's good to be home
September 25, 2019 12:48 p.m.

It's good to be home

As I inched forward every so slowly in yet another Portland area traffic jam, I kept repeating the time-worn phrase…”you can’t go home again.”

Superior Class of 1959 celebrates Homecoming
September 25, 2019 12:47 p.m.

Superior Class of 1959 celebrates Homecoming

Sixty years ago this past spring saw 29 students graduate from Superior High School at which point they all went their separate ways.

September 25, 2019 12:45 p.m.

Cancer Network Fall Extravaganza is Oct. 3

The Cancer Network of Sanders County is holding its annual Fall Extravaganza Oct. 3 at the Plains VFW.

Kokanee are running
September 25, 2019 12:45 p.m.

Kokanee are running

One of the most highly anticipated fishing ventures for anglers in Northwest Montana is the run of the kokanee. This is the time of the year when the waters of a few streams and rivers turn red with the flashing of piscine tails and bodies.

Winning for Luke Thompson Falls football team rebounds from tragedy
September 25, 2019 12:44 p.m.

Winning for Luke Thompson Falls football team rebounds from tragedy

Despite a tragic event earlier this year, the Thompson Falls High School football team has stayed together, enjoying a strong to the 2019 season.