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Fall Extravaganza to benefit Cancer Network of Sanders County
Once again, Cancer Network of Sanders County (CNSC) is ready for their annual Fall Extravaganza. The event is their biggest each year and raises money for CNSC with this year’s theme celebrating the “Fall Season.”
Flu season just around the corner
The Mineral County Health Department warns that it’s the start of flu season again, which begins in October and November. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), there were an estimated 7,935 cases of influenza in Montana last year with 16 reported in Mineral County. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. Illness can range from mild to severe, and serious outcomes of flu infection can result in hospitalization or even death.
Decision made to implement Rice Ridge Fire Salvage Project
The Lolo National Forest has announced the approval to harvest approximately 3,494 acres of the Rice Ridge Fire that burned over 160,000 acres (106,487 acres on the Lolo National Forest) last summer near Seeley Lake.
Lions Clubs 'making a world of difference'
If you go online to the Lions Clubs International website, this is what you’ll find printed on the home page:
Sanders County Fair Board assesses successful '18 event
The Sanders County Fair Board met last Wednesday night for their “Fair Critique,” after another successful fair.
Legals September 26, 2018
NOTICE OF SALE GOOD NEIGHBOR AUTHORITY Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The GNA Elk Gem Timber Sale is located within Sections 11, 12, 13, 14, 24, T25N - R34W on the Kootenai National Forest. Approximately 16,468 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 26, 2018; 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 ($11,105.00), 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 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 26 and October 3, October 10 and October 17, 2018. MNAXLP
Savage Heat, Red Devils 'road warriors' Hot Springs plays at Gardiner; Noxon travels to Sheridan
Hot Springs scored three unanswered touchdowns in the third quarter to open up a tight game last Friday night in Noxon, and the Savage Heat went on to earn a 64-36 victory over the Red Devils.
Hot Springs spikers fall to Arlee and Charlo
Hot Springs suffered a pair of five-set losses to strong Arlee and Charlo teams last week, dropping the Lady Savage Heat to 3-2 in the Western Division of Class C volleyball.
William Silverthorn
William Russell Silverthorn, born Feb. 8, 1959, to Samuel Cecil Silverthorn and Laurayne (Toddy) Silverthorn, passed away Sept. 5, 2018.
Mineral County court report
Aug. 28, Charles Harrison Allfrey, violation in a construction zone
Community Notes
ALBERTON — The Montana Department of Transportation would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposal to resurface about 9.8 miles of Interstate 90 (I-90) in Mineral and Missoula counties.
Horsemen prep for Arlee on Friday
Over the weekend, the Plains Horsemen took a decisive loss to the Darby Tigers with the scoreboard finishing 54-6.
Trotters looking to hit their stride on VB court soon
The Plains Trotters are back on the courts with full steam ahead. Though they took a loss to the Charlo Lady Vikings on Friday night, the home crowd kept spurring them on through each set.
Lady Tiger, Cat spikers experience 'mixed bag'
The St. Regis Lady Tigers had a mixed bag over the week on the volleyball court with a loss to the Arlee Scarlets and a win over Victor.
Hot Springs spikers face Arlee, Charlo after pair of victories
They there are “power in numbers” in sports, but that’s not necessarily the case for high school volleyball.
St. Regis, Superior students receive safety gear
More than 1,800 Montana high school students in construction trade and industry classes at 17 different schools will be that much safer this school year through Montana State Fund’s Growing a Safer Montana equipment grants program, including St. Regis and Superior high schools.
New propane store opens in Superior
A new Superior propane service company moved in just down the road from the longtime propane company company Energy Partners. The new business is Mineral Energy Co., and is owned by Energy Partners’ previous manager, Kirby Smith.
Multitude of crashes, one fatality in county
Last week saw emergency responders extremely busy with a number of call-outs, including multiple vehicle wrecks with one fatality.
Legals September 12, 2018
PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO PROTEST TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF MONTANA ALL-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES LICENSE Cousins Montana Bar (Karen Evans, Danial Storkson, Earl Twiggs, Joyce Hebert, Owners) has applied to transfer Montana All-Alcoholic Beverages License No. 35-845-7182-001 to be operated by JBJ Montana Bar, LLC. at 201 Main St., Hot Springs, Sanders County. The public may protest this license transfer in accordance with the law. Who can protest this transfer? Protests will be accepted from residents of the county of the proposed location (Sanders), residents of adjoining Montana counties (Lincoln, Flathead, Lake, Mineral, Missoula), and residents of adjoining counties in another state if the criteria in 16-4-207(4)(d), Montana Code Annotated (MCA), are met. What information must be included? Protest letters must be legible and contain (1) the protestor's full name, mailing address, and street address; (2) the license number (35-845-7182-001) and the applicant's name (JBJ Montana Bar, LLC); (3) an indication that the letter is intended as a protest; (4) a description of the grounds for protesting; and (5) the protestor's signature. A letter with multiple signatures will be considered one protest letter. What are valid protest grounds? The protest may be based on the applicant's qualifications listed in 16-4-401, MCA, or the grounds for denial of an application in 16-4-405, MCA. Examples of valid protest grounds include: (1) the applicant is unlikely to operate the establishment in compliance with the law; (2) the proposed location cannot be properly policed by local authorities; and (3) the welfare of the people in the vicinity of the proposed location will be adversely and seriously affected. How are protests submitted? Protests must be postmarked to the Department of Revenue, Office of Dispute Resolution, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, Montana 59604-5805 on or before September 17, 2018. What happens if the transfer is protested? Depending on the number of protests and the protest grounds, a public hearing will be held in Helena or Hot Springs. All valid protestors will be notified of the hearing's time, date and location. Hearings typically are scheduled within 90 days. A protester's hearing testimony is limited to the grounds in the protester's letter. Following the hearing, the Department of Revenue will notify the public whether the license transfer is approved or denied. How can additional information be obtained? The cited MCA statutes are online at leg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/. Questions may be directed to Charlene Sholey, Compliance Specialist for the Department of Revenue's Liquor Control Division, at (406) 444-3505 or charlene.sholey@mt.gov. Published in the Clark Fork Valley Press on September 5 and September 12, 2018. MNAXLP
Letters to the editor
The Bad Actors Law is a Montana mining law that was passed because there was a pattern of irresponsible behavior by some Montana mining company chief officers. This pattern often resulted in major pollution and bankruptcy filings, while the officers moved on to the next mine leaving the costs and impacts on taxpayers.