Stories for December 2008

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Friday, December 5

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Conservation District Supervisors' meeting Dec. 16

Mineral County Conservation District Supervisors will meet on Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. at the MSU Mineral County Extension Office, 301 Second Ave. E., Superior, MT 59872. An agenda will be posted at the Extension Office.

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Christmas Candle Light Service Dec. 21

A Christmas Candle Light Service will be held at Superior Assembly of God at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 21 with candle lighting, special music, carol singing and the Christmas story. Everyone is welcome to come and share in the joy of the season.

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Toastmasters: Dec. 11

Mylinda Smiley will be the toastmaster’s speaker on Dec. 11.

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Plains Red Hatters meet Dec. 20

The Plains Red Hatters will meet Dec. 20 at the Butcher’s Nook at 11:30 a.m. for their luncheon.

Remnants of Plains train crash removed
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Remnants of Plains train crash removed

Cars from October's train wreck are removed from the crash site along the river more than a month after the derailment. For more information, see next week's Valley Press

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Christmas Reenactment Dec. 13 & 14

A reenactment of that holy night will take place in the yard beside the Superior Assembly of God chuch at the end of Second Ave. East at 6:30 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 and 14 Free cookies, hot chocolate and hot cider will be served in the foyer of the church where you can get warm. The "Live Nativity" will be performed  with the heavenly host, shepherds, wise men, Mary & Joseph, baby Jesus, sheep and a donkey. Everyone is welcome to stop by and enjoy this wonderful time of the year.

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Art Exhibit: Jan. 15

The Hospital will be hosting the 1st Quarter Sanders County Artist Council Art Exhibit on Jan. 15 at 5:00 p.m. in the Main Hospital Entrance Lobby. This art show is particularly special since it will be featuring youth artists around Sanders County. You are welcome to attend and join in the festivities. Snacks and refreshments will be provided and many of the artists and their parents will be in attendance if you want to interview any of them.

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Obituary: Linda J. Toomey

SUPERIOR — Linda Jean Toomey, 61, of Superior, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at Mineral Community Hospital of natural causes.

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Toastmasters: Dec. 18

Dec. 18’s meeting is at the Hermes place East of Paradise for a potluck Christmas Party at 6:30 p.m. Families are invited.

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Local schools voted "best of 2009"

USA Today has selected several local schools as part of a list of "Best High Schools of 2009." Bronze medal schools included Hot Springs, St. Regis, Charlo and St. Ignatius. For more information, see Wednesday's Valley Press and Mineral Independent.

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Horseback caroling Dec. 13

Hot Springs will host horseback Christmas caroling Sat. Dec. 13 at 1 p.m. The singing starts and ends at the city park behind the Exxon station.

Thursday, December 4

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Billet family claims city responsible for damage

Nick Ianniello

50 year celebration for Queen of Heaven
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50 year celebration for Queen of Heaven

Nick Ianniello

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Plains first quarter honor roll

Rifle raffle entries due Friday
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Rifle raffle entries due Friday

Entries in the Valley Press/Mineral Independent Rifle Raffle are due by 5 p.m Friday, Dec. 5. No exceptions. For more information, see this week's paper.

Wednesday, December 3

Lytle pleads guilty to assault charges
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Lytle pleads guilty to assault charges

Nick Ianniello

Tigers prepare to surprise
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Tigers prepare to surprise

Nick Ianniello

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Noxon Red Devils get ready to rock and roll

Jamie Doran and Heather Hasty

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Child abduction attempt ends peacefully

Jamie Doran

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Horsemen and Trotter teams gear up to strut

Heather Hasty

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Hunting slowest since 1997

Results at the six northwest Montana check stations indicated that the 2008 hunting season was one of the slowest since 1997.

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Kittens stolen from shelter retrieved

Jamie Doran

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Fresh blood for Heat

Jamie Doran

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Couple arrested for poaching

Nick Ianniello

Students travel over 300 miles to compete in Olympiad
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Students travel over 300 miles to compete in Olympiad

Melynda Harrison

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Lady Tigers ready for a fight

Nick Ianniello

Thanksgiving blessings
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Thanksgiving blessings

Heather Hasty