Nutrition from the ground up

Most people know that a healthful diet is an important part of a healthful lifestyle, but many people have trouble figuring out where to start when planning a diet overhaul. March is National Nutrition Month and the American Dietetic Association wants to remind everyone that an easy way to focus on improving eating habits is to start with the basics: build your nutritional health from the ground up.

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

Legals October 3, 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

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 March 29, 2017

NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The Upper Calico Fire Salvage Timber Sale is located within Section 16, T22N-R27W on the State's Plains Unit. Approximately 20,352 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 April 19, 2017 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 $12,089.00, 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 March 8, March 15, March 22 and March 29, 2017. MNAXLP

Legals May 2, 2018

NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The Swamp Fire Salvage Timber Sale is located within Section 36, T20N-R27W, on the State's Plains Unit. Approximately 4,790 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 May 23, 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 $5,571.00, 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 (406-826-4723). 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 April 25 and May 2, May 9, May 16, 2018. MNAXLP

Man falls to his death from closed Glacier Park trail

The hiker who fell to his death Wednesday afternoon while crossing a steep snow field on a closed trail in Glacier National Park has been identified as a 64-year-old Washington state man.

Creating recreation opportunities focus of summit here

The Montana Governor’s Office of Outdoor Recreation is set to hold a summit here next week on the topic of enhancing frontcountry outdoor recreation opportunities.

Libby 'most charming small town' in state, says Reader's Digest

Libby is the most charming small town in Montana,

Spurs stop 5-game slide with 114-106 victory over Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — LaMarcus Aldridge and the San Antonio Spurs headed into the All-Star break with a win.

Spurs stop 5-game slide with 114-106 victory over Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — LaMarcus Aldridge and the San Antonio Spurs headed into the All-Star break with a win.

Pompeo meets Saudi king in talks focused on Iranian threats

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Saudi Arabia's King Salman on Thursday in a visit focused primarily on discussing shared security concerns about regional rival Iran.

City Beach boat inspection, ramp improvements this spring

Inspection stations at Whitefish City Beach and Whitefish Lake State Park will open May 1, with regular hours of 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. through the month of May.

Meet festival organizers, local filmmaker tonight at ArtWalk

Meet festival organizers, local filmmaker tonight at ArtWalk

Following a successful 2024 debut, the North Idaho Film Festival will return Sept. 25–27 for a second year of celebrating independent film.

Friends of Scotchman Peaks launches new hike challenge

To celebrate the end of the challenge and kick off summer trail season, FSPW will host National Trails Day celebrations during the first week in June at Utara Brewing Co. in Sandpoint and Cabinet Mountain Brewing in Libby. Additional details will be announced soon.

JB Benoit, 87

JB Benoit was born on Dec. 14, 1938, in Greeley, Colo., to Joseph H. and Pauline M. (Brug) Benoit and died on Aug. 20, 2026, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Coeur d'Alene's Wallis steps up on senior night

Results from Thursday's area high school girls basketball games.

Botswana extends emergency measures to combat virus

GABORONE, Botswana (AP) — Botswana has extended its state of emergency for a further six months to combat the spread of COVID-19.

US construction spending edges up tiny 0.1% in July

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. construction spending edged up a tiny 0.1% in July, breaking a string of losses due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Poland's ruling party leader joins revamped government

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s president has formally sworn in a reshuffled government in which the leader of the main ruling party, Jaroslaw Kaczynski, becomes deputy prime minister, after years of forging the nation’s politics from outside the Cabinet.