COLUMN: The ups and weirds of home ownership

EPHRATA – In February of 2022 my wife and I embarked on a new adventure – home ownership.  Prior to marrying my wife, I’d never really been interested in home ownership. I liked having all the maintenance be the landlord’s responsibility to manage and I usually lived in apartment complexes with amenities like pools, gyms and hot tubs.

Legals April 26, 2017

No. 24472 LEGAL NOTICE - ADVERTISEMENT FOR PUBLIC BID OF BLACKFEET TRIBAL GRAZING UNIT PERMITS FOR 2017 GRAZING SEASON The Superintendent, BIA Blackfeet Agency, announces that sealed bids are being accepted on the following Tribal Grazing Units located on the Smith Ranch, which is now owned by the Blackfeet Tribe. This bid is open to the general public. Per Excerpt LE-17-070, passed by the Blackfeet Tribal Business Council (BTBC) the following provisions will apply to the 2017 Smith Ranch Bid Units: Blackfeet Tribal members who have submitted an unsuccessful bid will have the right to meet or exceed the high bid and must do so within 2 working days of the general bid opening. In the event 2 or more Blackfeet Tribal members wish to exercise their preferential right to meet or exceed the high bid, they must do so within 2 working days of the general bid opening. An individual may bid on more than one pasture to increase their chances of a successful bid. In the event they are the successful bidder on more than they need, they may choose to withdraw their bid on those that are in excess of their needs, but must do so within 1 working day of the bid opening. Anyone with a delinquent debt to the Blackfeet Tribe will not be allowed to bid. Each field will be bid on a per animal basis. Successful bidder/lessee will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all fences and /or other improvements. All livestock must be owned wholly by the successful bidder. All offspring (calves, foals, etc.) must carry the same brand as the brood stock. The Blackfeet Tribe reserves the right to access and inspect any and all of the leased property including improvements and equipment at any given time. The Blackfeet Tribe reserves the right to refuse any and/or all bids. The minimum bid for the following grazing units was established by the Blackfeet Tribal Business Council at $30.00 per AUM. These grazing permits are available for the 2017 grazing season: FIELD NAME Location AUM'S Matt Field T32N, R11W 524.62 Broken Ribs T32N, R11W 573.83 Big Field East T32N, R10 & 11W 1,255.19 Bull Pasture T32N, R10 & 11W 239.58 Water Tower Field T32N, R11W 423.28 Windmill Field T32N, R11W 40.80 Baby Cluster T32N, R11W 105.40 Duck Field T32N, R10W 499.23 Upper Blackfoot T32N, R10W 415.92 Scotty Field T32N, R10W 654.36 A.I./Beck Fields T31 & 32N, R10W 908.99 T31 & 32N, R11W Sealed bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. on May 08, 2017 for the grazing units listed above. Successful bidders will be issued a 1 year grazing permit, exclusively for their own livestock. You must include 100% of the total cash bid in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or money order made payable to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Mark clearly on your bid, "SEALED BID: DO NOT OPEN UNTIL 10:00 AM, May 08, 2017". Grazing units administered by the Bureau of Indian Affairs are subject to an administrative fee of 3%. Please do not include the administrative fee with your bid. This fee will be calculated and billed separately based upon the amount of the successful bid. The Superintendent reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The bid packages and maps with specific locations of the advertised grazing units are available at the BIA Range Department. If you have any questions, contact the Range Department at (406) 338-7517. Thedis B. Crowe Superintendent April 26, & May 3, 2017 MNAXLP

Venezuelans take extraordinary steps to beat water shortage

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s economic collapse has left most homes without reliable running water, so Caracas resident Iraima Moscoso saw water pooling inside an abandoned construction site as the end of suffering for thousands of her poor neighbors.

Venezuelans take extraordinary steps to beat water shortage

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s economic collapse has left most homes without reliable running water, so Caracas resident Iraima Moscoso saw water pooling inside an abandoned construction site as the end of suffering for thousands of her poor neighbors.

Notice of Application and Proposed Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance

Notice is hereby given that a JARPA (Shoreline Substantial Development & Conditional Use Permit) and SEPA Checklist received by Grant County on May 21, 2013 from Rick Penhallurick (Designated Contact: John Hermann, CBMI, 3740 Thayer Rd. NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837, 509-989-4318) were found to be technically complete on September 9, 2014.

Legals July 23, 2019

Notice of Application, Public Hearing and Proposed DNS - July 23, 2019 Notice is hereby given that a Subdivision application and SEPA Checklist received by Grant County on June 17, 2019 from Mitchell Reffett (Designated Contact: Prairie Land Survey, 5134 Road E.7 NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837), was found to be technically complete on July 15, 2019. Grant County expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this proposal, and the Optional DNS Process in WAC 197-11-355 is being used. This proposal may include mitigation measures under applicable codes, and the project review process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless of whether an EIS is prepared. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal and the proposed mitigation measures. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination may be obtained upon request. PROJECT: A subdivision of five (5) parcels (201.26 acres) into nine (9) lots in the Agriculture zoning district of Grant County. Five lots will have residential capacity and the remaining four lots will be for agriculture use only. STUDIES REQUIRED: None. LOCATION: The project site is located on Road 7 NE, on both the east and west sides of K.7 NE, in a portion of Section 25, Township 20 North, Range 28 East, and a portion of Section 30, Township 20 North, Range 29 East, W.M., Grant County, WA. Parcel #s 31-3332-000, 31-3319-000, 31-3318-000, 31-3321-000, & 31-2335-000. ZONING: Agriculture. PUBLIC HEARING: The proposal has tentatively been scheduled for a public hearing before the Grant County Hearings Examiner on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 12:00pm noon in the Commissioner's Hearing Room of the Grant County Courthouse in Ephrata, Washington. CONSISTENCY STATEMENT: This proposal is subject to and shall be consistent with Grant County Code, International Building Code, and International Fire Code. Copies of application materials (File #P19-0200 & P19-0201) are available from Tyler Lawrence, Grant County Planning Department, 264 West Division Avenue, PO Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823, (509)754-2011, ext. 2536. Office Lobby hours: 8 am-12 noon, 1-4 pm, M-F. Comments must be submitted to the Planning Department no later than 5 pm on August 7, 2019. Comments should be as specific as possible and may be mailed, hand-delivered, or sent by facsimile. All persons, agencies, or tribes have the right to comment, receive notice, participate in any hearings, request a copy of the final decision, and/or appeal the decision as provided by law and County Code. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the above listed materials. #07037/312022 Pub: July 23, 2019

The Front Row with MARK NELKE April 22, 2010

Cut games instead of cutting sports

With Idaho schools scheduled to receive less money than expected from the state legislature next year, the Idaho High School Activities Association board of control voted last week to recommend cutting a few games in "non-revenue" sports for the 2010-11 school year.

February 2017 and the fate of the Flathead

In early November, state officials announced the first documented presence of zebra and quagga mussels in Montana, after positive tests at sites in the Missouri River system.

Marsha A. Haugen Wagenhauser, 54

Marsha A. Haugen Wagenhauser rose to heaven to lay her crown at the throne of Jesus to live forever on Feb. 13, 2010. Born Aug. 5, 1955, in Hot Springs to Millard and Sylvia Sue Haugen, they moved to Columbia Falls until she graduated from Columbia Falls High School. She met Ralph Wagenhauser; they were married March 22, 1975, and together they had Ryan and Heidi whom she loved, taught and served with the wisdom and excellence that only a woman of God could accomplish. Settling in Great Falls she attended and led BSF groups and found their church home at Valley Community Bible Church where she met her beloved brothers and sisters in Christ with whom she would pray, worship and serve her Lord and Savior. Marsha continued to work at the Great Falls Clinic where she was loved and supported by all her co-workers. She will be greatly missed. She was truly a good friend who touched the lives of everyone she came in contact with. You could not help but see the light of the Father in her heart. Marsha loved family gatherings and parties. All those that knew her will love and remember her always for her jokes, laughing, and the pure joy from her love, zest for life and serving God. Even in the midst of her battle with Non-Hodgkin s lymphoma she continued to laugh and look for the beauty and chances to witness to grow the kingdom of God. Marsha leaves behind her best friend and husband, Ralph; son, Ryan, and his wife, Erica, of Seattle; daughter, Heidi, of Great Falls; sister, Arla Wilson, of Columbia Falls; brother, M.G. Sonny Haugen, and his wife, Lucy, of Great Falls; and brother, Milt Haugen, and his wife, Wanda, of Kalispell; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends who will miss her laugh, sense of humor and who can t wait to be welcomed into the arms of our Father where she will be waiting for that second hug. A celebration of Marsha s life will be held at 11 a.m. Feb. 20, at Valley Community Bible Church, 3400 Flood Road, Great Falls. A luncheon with laughter and hugs will immediately follow. She will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery in Columbia Falls, at 2 p.m. Feb. 19. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, or The American Cancer Society. From Marsha s Caring Bridge Web site: We have such a wonderful Savior who tasted death so we could taste His goodness. He left the splendor of heaven to bring us to glory and He gave His own life to give us hope for eternal life! Hallelujah! Is it any wonder we sing, Great are you Lord? Have a blessed day. Much love, Marsha

EPA report: Asbestos levels declining at Libby schools

The Environmental Protection Agency announced during a public meeting on Monday that asbestos levels in and around Libby schools are much lower than in years past and do not pose a risk to children.

2 more residents of Springfield assisted-living center die

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Two more residents of a southwest Missouri assisted-living center have died from the coronavirus, bringing the number of deaths in the state to eight.

2 more residents of Springfield assisted-living center die

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Two more residents of a southwest Missouri assisted-living center have died from the coronavirus, bringing the number of deaths in the state to eight.

Coeur d'Alene Basin bull trout

The Idaho Governor’s Office of Species Conservation (OSC) is dedicated to planning, coordinating and implementing the State’s actions to preserve, protect and restore species listed as candidate, threatened or endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA).

State grizzly bear plan has little tolerance for wayward bears

Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks recently released a draft environmental impact statement for the management of grizzly bears if they are delisted from the Endangered Species Act. Grizzlies have been listed as a threatened species since 1975.

February 2017 and the fate of the Flathead

In early November, state officials announced the first documented presence of zebra and quagga mussels in Montana, after positive tests at sites in the Missouri River system.

Wolf plan doesn't have to be a challenge

We continue to hear how difficult it is to manage wolves in the wild, due to depredation on livestock and the decline of elk populations in the state of Montana. We also hear that wolves are waiting at bus stops to drag our children off into the forests, all of which is nothing more than propaganda to serve a very clear purpose.

Wolf plan doesn't have to be a challenge

We continue to hear how difficult it is to manage wolves in the wild, due to depredation on livestock and the decline of elk populations in the state of Montana. We also hear that wolves are waiting at bus stops to drag our children off into the forests, all of which is nothing more than propaganda to serve a very clear purpose.

Wolf plan doesn't have to be a challenge

We continue to hear how difficult it is to manage wolves in the wild, due to depredation on livestock and the decline of elk populations in the state of Montana. We also hear that wolves are waiting at bus stops to drag our children off into the forests, all of which is nothing more than propaganda to serve a very clear purpose.

Loggers outlast Sandpoint in non-conference matchup

After 10 long innings Tuesday against the Glacier Twins, the Libby Loggers bounced back Thursday night in to outlast the Sandpoint Lakers in a seven-inning non-conference game.

Montana state parks report record visitation

Montana's state parks recorded more than 1.57 million visitors in the first half of 2021, an 11% increase over the same period last year and a 44% increase over the same period in 2019, the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks says in a new report.