'Backroads of Montana' anniversary special to feature Alberton resident

On Nov. 17 the crew from Montana PBS’s “Backroads of Montana” held a 25th Anniversary celebration at the Rialto Theatre in Deer Lodge. It was designed as a red carpet event, where special guests were interviewed as they entered the theater. Attendees were also offered free popcorn and were entered into a drawing for gift bags given throughout the night.

Legals November 23, 2016

LEGAL NOTICE Julie R. Sirrs Boone Karlberg P.C. 201 West Main, Suite 300 P.O. Box 9199 Missoula, MT 59807-9199 Telephone: (406) 543-6646 Telefax: (406)549-6804 jsirrs@boonekarlberg.com Attorneys for Wilson Emery Lewis, Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, SANDERS COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE O F LEONORA FLORES LEWIS a/k/a LENORA FLORES LEWIS, Deceased. Dept. No. 1 Probate No. DP-16- 36 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Wilson Emery Lewis, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Boone Karlberg P.C, P. O. Box 9199, Missoula, Montana 59807-9199, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. I declare, under penalty of perjury and under the laws of the state of Montana, that the foregoing is true and correct. DATED this 7th_day of November ,2016,at Plains, Montana. /s/ Wilson Emery Lewis Wilson Emery Lewis BOONE KARLBERG P.C. By: Julie R. Sirrs Julie R. Sirrs, Esq. P.O. Box 9199 Missoula, Montana 59807 Attorneys for Wilson Emery Lewis, Personal Representative Published in the Clark Fork Valley Press on November 16, 23, 30, 2016. MNAXLP

'Backroads of Montana' anniversary special to feature Alberton resident

On Nov. 17 the crew from Montana PBS’s “Backroads of Montana” held a 25th Anniversary celebration at the Rialto Theatre in Deer Lodge. It was designed as a red carpet event, where special guests were interviewed as they entered the theater. Attendees were also offered free popcorn and were entered into a drawing for gift bags given throughout the night.

Food bank provides 100 Thanksgiving meals

The weekend before Thanksgiving is a busy one for volunteers at the Mineral County Food Bank in Superior as they prepared 100 bags of Thanksgiving food for their clients. Program manager Marlene Adair said that’s how many people signed up this year to receive a turkey with all the trimmings for their Nov. 24 meal.

Nature film pro to give presentation Nov. 16

The public is invited to join Plains students for a special presentation about polar bears at the Plains High School gym on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m.

Hospital puts the 'fun' in fundraiser with golf tourney

Trestle Creek Golf Course was hopping on Saturday as 13 teams knocked balls around the course for the annual Mineral County Medical Foundation golf tournament. It’s the biggest fundraiser of the year and brings is in between $10,000 to $12,000.

Alberton girl finalist in Miss Montana Teen USA

Mineral County recently was represented at a statewide beauty and fitness pageant.

Multiple fires break out near Superior

County attorney resigns

County attorney resigns

Wildfires continue to burn around region

Copper King fire burning eight miles east of Thompson Falls, started on Sunday, July 31. As of August 7 it has reached 1,398 acres. There were 389 firefighters on the scene and the fire is five percent contained. No evacuation orders as of Sunday.

Sheriff report June 24-30

June 24, Ambulance, Mullan Rd. West

Reporters Notebook: Historic tour of Cedar Creek a real Montana treat

One of the items on my bucket list is to hike into as many of the lakes in Mineral County as possible. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do, but wasn’t sure where they were located, or how hard it would be to hike into them. When the Mineral Community Hospital offered free hikes with Jim Cyr as the guide, I jumped at the chance.

Relay for Life

At 5 p.m. on Friday, June 24 at the Superior High School track, some of Mineral County’s most loved citizens were in the limelight. This was when the 2016 Mineral County Relay for Life commenced with a celebratory reception for Mineral County cancer survivors.

Summer starts with big fish tales

Monday was the summer solstice which marks the first day of summer and it is the longest day of the year. It only seems fitting that it was also the day that Hayden Bean got the longest fish he’s ever caught.

Car show shines in Superior

“Best of Show goes to, Dennis Black,” announced Mike Curtain at the 17

Community Notes

Medical foundation fundraiser June 25

Madison Hill of St. Regis earns top honors at State

Madison Hill, a junior at St. Regis, took top honors in the long jump at the Class C State Track and Field meet in Missoula on Friday with 16-8.25. She was trailed by Claire Fickler from Drummond with 16-06.75. Ember Schwindt from Cascade took third with 16.05.75, followed by Carly Hergett of Arlee in fourth with 16-05.25.

Students recognized for local radon project

Superior students Mary Donally, Nathan Lapinski, and Aaron Kelly placed third on their presentation about the radon mitigation conducted within the school at the Clean Air and Healthy Homes competition held on May 17 in Missoula.

Busy summer ahead for area Forest Service crews

Forest Service agencies are gearing up for a busy summer with a number of projects in the works. Nate Kegel, and Carole Johnson with the Superior Ranger District met on separate occasions, with County Commissioners regarding the status of several projects in the Superior Ranger District. There was also a community meeting with the Ninemile Ranger District regarding updates on the Soldier Butler fuels reduction project, as well as other projects in the area.

Residents petition to re-open CyrIron Mountain Road

Several concerned residents attended the Mineral County Commissioners meeting on Friday, May 13, regarding the closure of the CyrIron Mountain Road located east of Superior.