Wednesday, September 24
County completes budget
The Sanders County budget has been approved after a couple months of wondering whether or not money would from the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act. The federal subsidy pumped $1.5 million into roads and schools, and its expiration this year forced Sanders County to scramble for money.
Trotters drop rough game to St. Ignatius
The Plains Trotters had another hard night on the volleyball court last Friday after Mission’s Lady Bulldogs shut the Trotter’s varsity out 3-0, pushing the team to 0-3 for the season.
Not so funny
To the Editor:
One year later, fire still haunts Chippy Creek
It has just been a little over a year since the Chippy Creek fire burned nearly 100,000 acres. Since that time the U.S. Forest Service has been working to see what they can do to help the area that was ravaged by the fire.
Noxon takes hard knocks against Drummond
Friday was a difficult night for Noxon, who lost to Drummond 0-58 on their home field.
Tricon lays off 40 workers
Employees of the St. Regis Timber Company Tricon are feeling the economic crunch that has been hurting timber companies across the nation as Tricon laid off 40 workers last Wednesday.
Ninety years of reading
If Plains’ first librarian Marian Coulter were alive today, it wouldn’t be hard to imagine her sipping coffee and gobbling a few cookies at the Plains Public Library’s 90-year celebration last Saturday.
Lumber truck overturns near Paradise
Debris from an overturned lumber truck littered Highway 200 in front of Paradise Gardens after an accident on Tuesday just before 2:30 p.m. The wreckage left the highway closed for hours as crews cleaned up the mess.
Solving financial woes will take creativity
Ernie Scherzer, we are in trouble!
Superior soccer kicks off
Youngsters from around Superior got together Saturday for a full day of sun, fun and soccer.
Happy Homemakers raise money for school
The DeBorgia School House Happy Homemakers held a bake sale Saturday morning to raise money for the upkeep and maintenance of the Old DeBorgia School House.
Obama brings change
It’s time for change. Time for a president who’ll get the nation’s economy fixed. Time to abandon the past eight years of the rich get rich and the poor get poorer. The economy has gone down the tubes for eight years. Enough is enough!
Elliott helps small businesses
Editor,
Support hunting and fishing
I hunt, I fish, I vote.
Eagle scout earns his wings
On Oct. 10 Plains officially added their newest Eagle Scout.
Bobcats come out on top
The Superior Bobcats Varsity Football team came out on top in a tough game against the Alberton Panthers Friday night.
Heating things up
The Hot Springs Lady Savage Heat volleyball team continued their undefeated streak Thursday night in their game against the Superior Lady Bobcats.
Harvest Fest 2008
Volunteers and vendors met on Garcon Gulch Road outside of Hot Springs Friday and Saturday for the second annual Big Sky Country Harvest Fest. The purpose: promote local foods and goods.
Rock-picking go-karts or AMTRACK?
Dan’s Column
Roads concern commissioners
Representatives from the Plum Creek Timber Company and the Forest Service met with the Mineral County Commissioners Wednesday afternoon to discuss concerns that an amendment in road easement language could open Plum Creek land up for development.
Thursday, September 18
MDEQ talks Superfund
The head of the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) and several other representatives from the organization met with the Mineral County Commissioners and other interested parties at the commissioner’s meeting room in Superior Wednesday to discuss concerns about listing the Flat Creek Mine area as a Superfund site.
Bluehawks snatch football win
It was close call win for the Thompson Falls Bluehawks last Friday at Deer Lodge with only a seven to zero win over the District 6-B Wardens.
Sanders County showdown
Thompson Falls and Plains squared off in a county-side civil war on Plains’ home court on Thursday night. The Blue Hawks walked away with the shut-out, winning 3-0.
County cuts budget
Mineral County Commissioners signed into effect a new budget Wednesday that cut hundreds of thousands of dollars from the county’s budget.
Savage Horsemen drops heartbreaker at Florence
Jamie Doran
Man in court for homicide
A Polson man accused of murdering his father Aug. 30 had his initial appearance in front of Judge Deborah Kim Christopher Tuesday morning at the Sanders County Courthouse.
Nicole Guill sentenced to 15 years
Nicole Guill walked into the Sanders County Courtroom Tuesday morning for with a smile on her face, even as she faced sentencing for sexual intercourse without consent and accountability for sexual intercourse and incest by accountability.
Propane tank burns
By Monday afternoon the Manns’ had a brand-new shiny propane tank in their Superior backyard, but at 3 p.m. on Sunday that tank was the site of a 15-foot high pillar of fire.
Meet the teachers
Wildhorse Plains Elementary School welcomed two new teachers for this school year and both are really excited to be working in Plains.
Ellery Lee Williams
PLAINS — Ellery Lee Williams, was born on March 24, 1941 in Everett, Wash., and went to be with the Lord on September 3, 2008.
Savage Heat slaps St. Regis
The Hot Springs Lady Savage Heat volleyball team swept the St. Regis Tigers Saturday night. Hot Springs defeated St. Regis 26-16, 25-22 and 25-13.
Locals commemorate 9/11
Jamie Doran
Ready, aim: Season begins for local bowhunters
The weather is getting cooler, the nights are getting longer and this can only mean one thing: Hunting season has arrived.
Students visit court
“How much money do you make?” “How did you get this job?” and “Do you have to put up with a lot?” are not questions Justice of the Peace Wanda James is used to answering at the Mineral County Courthouse, but Thursday she was subjected to a panel of tough questions from Dianna Campbell’s second grade class from Superior Elementary.
Falcons shut out Panthers 49-0
Nick Ianniello
Car fever
Parked against the low curb of the Lake Side Motel in Trout Creek last Saturday sat a brown 1929 Model A Ford Coupe, part of Trout Creek’s 4th Annual Cool Summer Nights Car Show.
Viola Erva Perkins
HOT SPRINGS — Viola Erva Perkins, 95, died Wednesday Sept. 10 at Evergreen Hot Springs Care Center.
Robert L. Weyers
PLAINS — Robert L. Weyers, 66, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008 in his home from pancreatic cancer.
Thursday, September 11
Choices Counseling burglars arrested
Two Superior roomates are in custody on felony burglary charges after allegedly breaking into a Superior business and stealing a computer.
Wednesday, September 10
To the men and women who served our country
Dear Veterans,
Arsenic found in Thompson Reservoir
Thompson Falls water problems are raising concern among Thompson Falls residents and Sanders County officials as higher levels of arsenic, copper, lead, zinc and cadmium have been detected in the Clark Fork. In the Clark Fork riverbed, measurements show that the arsenic alone is six times the limit approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Guill sentenced to 50 years
A Heron man convicted of raping his daughter repeatedly over a 14 year period was sentenced Tuesday evening to 50 years in the Montana State Prison. Douglas Guill, 56, reportedly told the girl that he was God and could send her to hell. The abuse began when the victim was 6 years old, culminating in three-way sexual intercourse with her father and stepmother.
Crossing guards toe the line
The Plains School Crossing guards are stepping up — literally — to ensure the safety of students getting to and from school.
Searching for huckleberry utopia
I have a habit of jumping blindly into misadventures in the wilderness with vague directions and equally vague goals.
Bobcats crush Charlo Vikings
Friday night was the first game for the Superior Bobcats Varsity Football team and they showed their mettle with a solid victory over Charlo Vikings.
Lady Bobcats show their claws against Alberton
Nick Ianniello
A wild dream
One County Commissioner candidate has a plan to bring many tourist dollars to Sanders County. She also has contacted at least one other person in the county as the cost of the plan. Or is it a wild dream?
Charles Edward Porter, 76
PARADISE - Memorial services for Charles Edward Porter, 76, of Paradise were held Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008 in Paradise Grade School Multipurpose Room.
My first steps
The small llama lies near its mother on the hard dirt of the coral, its white legs drawn in, tucked underneath its small body. The long narrow face resting gently on the ground with its eyes all but closed.
Crashes injure three people
Jamie Doran
Choices Counseling burglars arrested
Two Superior roomates are in custody on felony burglary charges after allegedly breaking into a Superior business and stealing a computer.
Bluehawks beat Falcons 13-6
The Thompson Falls Blue Hawks started this year’s season off right with a 13-6 win against the Florence Falcons last Friday night.
Savage Horsemen play hard in tough game
The Plains-Hot Springs Savage Horsemen opened up their season in Plains with a loss against the Loyola Rams Friday night. While the scoreboard showed a score of 39-7, Savage Horsemen Head Coach Seth Pettit said to not let that dictate how the team played.
Lady Savage Heat storms tournament
The Hot Springs Lady Savage Heat Volleyball team defeated Victor 3-1 in their first game of the season Friday and then they turned around and won a volleyball tournament that took place in Drummond Saturday.
For love of books
The Mineral County Hospital Guild hosted a book fair Thursday to raise money for the hospital and give hospital employees and people in the community an opportunity to purchase books and other gifts at a discounted price.
Hospital Gift Shop celebrates three years
After three years serving the Plains community, the Clark Fork Valley Hospital’s Mementos gift shop is celebrating their success.
An open invitation to other candidates for a debate
We’Äôve all participated in candidate forums and know their importance in legislative races, but because of the large number of candidates and the limited time, forums really don’Äôt offer enough time for candidate to fully express their views and positions on issues important to them.
Wake up
I watched with interest and then pride. Hillary was marvelous and Obama ’Äî wow!
Alleged drunk driver pleads not guilty to vehicular homicide
Nick Ianniello
Thursday, September 4
Death has never been so sweet
Surrounded by six judges, three round chocolate cakes gradually disappeared from a small table.
St. Regis man fights California wildfires
Curtis Cochran laughs now when he talks about the more than a month he spent in July fighting fires in California, but when he was there things were much more serious.
Lady Hawks earn first win
An enthusiastic home crowd roared as the outnumbered Thompson Falls volleyball team beat Deer Lodge at the season opener Saturday. Despite being shorter by three players, the Lady Hawks seized a come-from-behind victory, smashing the Lady Wardens three games to one.
County fair rodeo rocks arena
Paradise resident Bronson Burbach rode his first rodeo in high school.
Police end 48-hour standoff with man charged with killing father
Compiled from staff reports from the Lake County Leader, the Daily Inter Lake and the Valley Press
Woman accused of attempting to drown child pleads not guilty
With tearful eyes, a Missoula woman who is accused of trying to drown her 10-month-old child in the Clark Fork River in April pleaded not guilty at her appearance at the Mineral County Courthouse Wednesday.
Warrant dropped against former Hot Springs police chief
Former Hot Springs Police Chief Tim Coleman appeared in court Aug. 26, after a bench warrant had been issued for him two weeks previously.
Arena Cross riders go big at fair
Jason Shueh
Four women train for 60-mile walk
As clouds darkened the sky and the wind began to howl through Superior last Monday, four women were strapping on their tennis shoes and heading out for an evening walk.
Heron man sentenced to 50 years for sexual intercourse without consent
A Heron man convicted of raping his daughter repeatedly over a 14 year period was sentenced Tuesday evening to 50 years in the Montana State Prison. Douglas Guill, 56, reportedly told the girl that he was God and could send her to hell. The abuse began when the victim was 6 years old, culminating in three-way sexual intercourse with her father and stepmother.
Lady Bobcats beat Eagles 25-17
The Superior Lady Bobcats Volleyball Team has spent the past nearly two weeks working hard to get ready for their first game coming up this Friday afternoon.
4-H members offer 1,069 entries
Pigs are Joe DeTienne’s specialty. This is the 12-year-old Hot Springs resident’s third time bringing a swine to the Sanders County Fair.
Fair breaks records again
An estimated 50,000 people came to the Sanders County Fair over the past week, a record number and up almost 15,000 from last year, according to Fair Manager Mike Hashisaki.
Patchwork parade showcases fashion
The 4-H Pavilion was alive with brightly colored dresses, rugs, quilts and pillows Saturday evening as 4-H members participated in the “Patchwork Parade.”
New Noxon coach ready to play
New helmets and decals aren’t the only thing that’s different about this year’s Red Devil’s football team.
