Stories for October 2012

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Wednesday, October 31

October 31, 2012 1 p.m.

Letter to the editor: Meaning of local elections

Local elections hold immense meaning, especially now with the ideologies and philosophies on the proper role of government in our everyday lives polarized between a) obedient compliance and resigned dependency on one hand, and b) personal responsibility and self reliance on the other. I like to think of it as: a) is the left hand, and b) the right hand.

Cline
October 31, 2012 11:08 a.m.

Cline

Jeffrey Allen Cline

Teamwork
October 31, 2012 10:51 a.m.

Teamwork

The Lady Hawks celebrate a successful play.

October 31, 2012 10:48 a.m.

Mineral County Court Report

Bobcat volleyball
October 31, 2012 10:43 a.m.

Bobcat volleyball

Senior Rhandy Cox was a force to be reckoned with from the floor and service line during the district tournament.

Intensity
October 31, 2012 10:42 a.m.

Intensity

Dave Cross carries the ball and avoids defenders Saturday in Hot Springs.

Alberton Panther
October 31, 2012 10:40 a.m.

Alberton Panther

Junior Panther Keir Sanzano caught a tourchdown pass for Alberton.

Happy Amy
October 31, 2012 10:32 a.m.

Happy Amy

First grader Amy McDaniels gets excited for cookie decorating at the 'Western' Family Fun Night in Hot Springs School while her teacher, Kris Paro, prepares her plate.

Bobcat Football
October 31, 2012 10:32 a.m.

Bobcat Football

Superior senior quarterback Billy Smith goes the extra mile and stretches for the end zone.

Bobcat Bombardment
October 31, 2012 10:27 a.m.

Bobcat Bombardment

water
October 31, 2012 10:21 a.m.

water

Cary Bass discusses current water rights negotiations at the Flathead Reservation and how they will impact Mineral County.

Sunday, October 28

Denny Rehberg
October 28, 2012 5:32 p.m.

Denny Rehberg

File photo: Rehberg talks to folks in Superior in early September.

Rehberg 'Liberate Main Street' Get Out Vote Tour to visit Superior, Plains and Polson
October 28, 2012 5:31 p.m.

Rehberg 'Liberate Main Street' Get Out Vote Tour to visit Superior, Plains and Polson

With just one week until Election Day, Denny Rehberg will visit Superior, Plains and Polson as part of his ‘Liberate Main Street‘ tour on Tuesday, Oct. 30. He will visit 15 towns and be joined at various points by Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming and Senator John McCain of Arizona.

Thursday, October 25

At the candidate Meet-and-Greet
October 25, 2012 2:06 p.m.

At the candidate Meet-and-Greet

Ron Olfert at the Main Street Meet-and-Greet in Plains on Oct. 8.

Red Ribbon Week
October 25, 2012 2:01 p.m.

Red Ribbon Week

Kristi Nichols, C/1LT gives Paradise schoolchildren a presentation on behalf of Civil Air Patrol on Monday afternoon for Red Ribbon Week.

Wednesday, October 17

Football
October 17, 2012 11:28 a.m.

Football

Dakota Wickham ran all over the West Yellowstone defense during Friday's game. The sophomore had four touchdowns for the Tigers.

Get fired up
October 17, 2012 10:54 a.m.

Get fired up

Alex Green gets the elementary kids fired up at the pep rally.

Explosion
October 17, 2012 10:52 a.m.

Explosion

A Superior Volunteer Firefighter douses a vehicle with a combination of water and foam as it erupts in sparks on the westbound side of Interstate 90 Friday.

Parade fun
October 17, 2012 10:44 a.m.

Parade fun

Lady Savage Heat volleyball and cross country squads ride the fire truck through town.

Ride through town
October 17, 2012 10:40 a.m.

Ride through town

The Savage Heat makes their way through town

Watching the parade
October 17, 2012 10:33 a.m.

Watching the parade

Little Savage Heat watch the parade roll by.

Mini cheerleaders
October 17, 2012 10:29 a.m.

Mini cheerleaders

Madison Lakel, Grace Horton, Hallie Corbin, Genivieve Deschamps and Alexis Helterline cheer their routine at halftime.

King and Queen
October 17, 2012 10:26 a.m.

King and Queen

Ben Gorham and Corle Morefield celebrate their homecoming coronation.

Queen coronation
October 17, 2012 10:20 a.m.

Queen coronation

Mahala Harris switches the tiaras for Homecoming Queen Corle Morefield.

Ready to run
October 17, 2012 10:18 a.m.

Ready to run

Bransen Krebs sophomore WR gets ready to run at the homecoming game.

Looking
October 17, 2012 10:13 a.m.

Looking

Plains QB Dallas Burgess looks to pass during the Plains homecoming game against Troy.

Trojan Horse burning
October 17, 2012 10:10 a.m.

Trojan Horse burning

The Horsemen and fans watch as the Trojan Horse burns and get fired up for the homecoming game against Troy.

Parade through town
October 17, 2012 10:07 a.m.

Parade through town

Plains athletes ride a fire truck through town for the pre-homecoming celebrations.

Racing hard
October 17, 2012 10:03 a.m.

Racing hard

Singing in the parade
October 17, 2012 9:27 a.m.

Singing in the parade

Lisa French sings the National Anthem during the Sanders County Fair rodeo parade in Plains this August.

Jeffrey Allen Cline
October 17, 2012 9:22 a.m.

Jeffrey Allen Cline

Jeffrey Allen Cline, 49, died Oct. 3, 2012, surrounded by his devoted family at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center after an illness due to an accident.

Thursday, October 11

Noxon
October 11, 2012 2:33 p.m.

Noxon

Wide receiver Corey Tessier goes in for the kill as running back Taylor Tasker helps to bring down an Arlee player during the game on Friday night.

Volleyball
October 11, 2012 2:21 p.m.

Volleyball

Logan Beckman digs deep to get the ball during the game against Libby Tuesday night.

Lady Hawks continue to blaze by the competition
October 11, 2012 2:17 p.m.

Lady Hawks continue to blaze by the competition

THOMPSON FALLS – The Lady Hawks continued their winning streak Tuesday night, defeating the Libby Loggers with yet another sweep (25-19, 25-22, 25-23).

Wednesday, October 10

October 10, 2012 1:21 p.m.

Tigers offense runs wild in Lima

Volleyball
October 10, 2012 1:19 p.m.

Volleyball

Nicole Stroot elevates for one of her 18 kills.

Bobcats
October 10, 2012 1:13 p.m.

Bobcats

Senior quarterback Billy Smith threw for three touchdowns and 303 yards against the Vikings.

Jackie
October 10, 2012 12:56 p.m.

Jackie

A spaghetti feed, concert and silent auction will be held Friday to benefit Jackie Perotti.

Rollover
October 10, 2012 12:53 p.m.

Rollover

Superior Volunteer Firefighters work to douse an engulfred car with a mixture of foam and water Sunday.

Red Devils outscore Arlee Warriors
October 10, 2012 12:48 p.m.

Red Devils outscore Arlee Warriors

Rollover results in car fire
October 10, 2012 12:47 p.m.

Rollover results in car fire

Field trip
October 10, 2012 12:45 p.m.

Field trip

Superior Elementary students in Lisa Cooper's first grade class visited the Superior Ranger District on Thursday to learn about birds of prey.

Making a kill
October 10, 2012 12:38 p.m.

Making a kill

Rosa Dolson gets air for a kill against Arlee Thursday night.

Lady Savage Heat blaze past Arlee
October 10, 2012 12:37 p.m.

Lady Savage Heat blaze past Arlee

Fire
October 10, 2012 12:36 p.m.

Fire

Superior Volunteer Firefighters work to contain a fire that erupted late Sunday night. The fir started in an empty woodshed.

Net battle
October 10, 2012 12:22 p.m.

Net battle

Trotter Corle Morefield tips the ball at the net as Lady Haek defenders Allison Vaught and Hope Ried go up to block.

County rivals clash once more
October 10, 2012 12:19 p.m.

County rivals clash once more

Starting line take-off
October 10, 2012 12:10 p.m.

Starting line take-off

Plains boys kick in their starts. From left to right - Daniel Damschen, Aaron Garrison, Garrett Horton, Wyatt Winebrenner, Russell Kujala.

PLains XC runs at Whitefish Invite
October 10, 2012 12:09 p.m.

PLains XC runs at Whitefish Invite

Shout from the rooftop
October 10, 2012 11:55 a.m.

Shout from the rooftop

Hot Springs VFD Chief Randy Woods shouts instructions to his crew below from what used to be the house rooftop and attic. 

House destroyed by wood stove fire
October 10, 2012 11:44 a.m.

House destroyed by wood stove fire

Sunday, October 7

Totaled
October 7, 2012 2:59 p.m.

Totaled

The Ford F-150 pickup truck carried three passengers as well.

Friday, October 5

Crash
October 5, 2012 1:50 p.m.

Crash

Steve Spurr of Montana Highway Patrol assesses the crash.

Crash on Highway 28
October 5, 2012 1:49 p.m.

Crash on Highway 28

PLAINS – A truck crashed into a ditch Friday afternoon around 12:30 p.m. on Highway 28, across the street from the Subway restaurant.

Thursday, October 4

October 4, 2012 2:27 p.m.

Election night criteria released

I have outlined our election procedure on election night.

October 4, 2012 2:26 p.m.

DNRC extends Montana Wildfire season

Peyton Lilly Ellul
October 4, 2012 2:09 p.m.

Peyton Lilly Ellul

PLAINS - Peyton Lilly Ellul was born September 9, 2012 at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains. She weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce. Parents are Jamie Renay Ellul and Michael Anthony Ellul of Thompson Falls. Grandparents are Lisa and Steve Shuttle, Lisa Heuer, and Leon Ellul.

October 4, 2012 2:07 p.m.

Death Notice for August 29

Aloha, OR - Kenneth W. Woodard, 66, passed away early Monday, August 27, 2012 at Mineral Community Hospital in Superior.  Brothers Mortuary and Crematory considers it an honor to serve the family.  Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.brothersmortuary.com

Trace & Colt Browning
October 4, 2012 2:06 p.m.

Trace & Colt Browning

Browning twin boys born August 25 at Community Medical Center to Doug and Tara Browning.  Mom and dad both work for DNRC. Colt Remington Browning weighed 5 1/4 pounds 19 1/2 inches long (right) Trace Maddox Browning weighed 6 pounds 18 3/4 inches long.  Maternal great-grandma is Kaye Baker of Plains; maternal grandparents are Dan and Maureen Rowan of Plains.  Paternal grandparents are Vernon and Mary K. Browning of Plains.

Kimberly Rae Cox-Giffin
October 4, 2012 1:59 p.m.

Kimberly Rae Cox-Giffin

PLAINS - Kimberly Rae Cox-Giffin was born August 12, 2012 at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains. She weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces. Parents are Kyli Cox and Nick Giffin of Thompson Falls. Grandparents are Christie Cox of Sanders County, Jonathan Cox of Yamhill, Oregon, Charles and Jennifer Giffin of Morgan Hill, California, and Wanita Parker of Kalispell.

Dupuis
October 4, 2012 1:59 p.m.

Dupuis

POLSON -- Lindy Dupuis is proud to announce the arrival of her little sisters Elise Jeanette and Ella Lou Dupuis who were born on June 20, 2012 at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center. Elise weighed 5 pounds, 5 ounces and Ella weighed 5 pounds, 11 ounces. Parents are Daylen and Anna Dupuis of Polson. Paternal grandparents are Kendall and Linda Dupuis of Polson. Maternal grandparents are Nardy and Gloria Stascavage of Plains. Great-grandparents are Oliver and Lois Dupuis of Polson and Jim and Lou Duford of Ronan.

Elise Jeanette & Ella Lou Dupius
October 4, 2012 1:55 p.m.

Elise Jeanette & Ella Lou Dupius

POLSON -- Lindy Dupuis is proud to announce the arrival of her little sisters Elise Jeanette and Ella Lou Dupuis who were born on June 20, 2012 at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center. Elise weighed 5 pounds, 5 ounces and Ella weighed 5 pounds, 11 ounces. Parents are Daylen and Anna Dupuis of Polson. Paternal grandparents are Kendall and Linda Dupuis of Polson. Maternal grandparents are Nardy and Gloria Stascavage of Plains. Great-grandparents are Oliver and Lois Dupuis of Polson and Jim and Lou Duford of Ronan. 

Deputy Dave Hedley
October 4, 2012 1:53 p.m.

Deputy Dave Hedley

Deputy David Hedley’s final watch ended September 3rd, when he was released from a 2 ½ year battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Faced with only six weeks to live, Dave fought for every benchmark…watching one daughter graduate college, having another daughter move from Vermont to Montana to be closer, attending two son’s high school graduation, and awarding his two youngest son’s gold medals at Special Olympics. After these goals were met, he started hospice care. And just like the marathons he ran in his younger years, he ran across the ultimate finish line on his 26th day of palliative care. He is survived by his wife Holly; six children LeeAnn, Bobbie, Robby, Cody, Curt, and Colton; his Father, Robert; and three siblings, Nevin, Robert, and Harriet. His dear Mother, Harriet, passed away two years ago and was waiting to meet him in his final moments.

Virginia J. Tattum
October 4, 2012 1:50 p.m.

Virginia J. Tattum

Herbert K. Mikkelson
October 4, 2012 1:47 p.m.

Herbert K. Mikkelson

Robert William Pemble
October 4, 2012 1:44 p.m.

Robert William Pemble

This past week the amazing Bob Pemble, husband of 48 years, brother to six, father of five, grandfather of 12, set sail.

October 4, 2012 1:36 p.m.

June Bennett Neil

William J. Rich Jr.
October 4, 2012 1:31 p.m.

William J. Rich Jr.

William J. Rich Jr. passed away September 6, 2012. Billy was born to William and Leslie Rich Wednesday, March 3, 1976 in Missoula. Billy attended schools in Missoula, grade schools in Jefferson and Franklin and in August 1986 moved to Plains and continued his schooling in Plains and in his sophomore year returned to Missoula and graduated from Big Sky High School. Returning to Plains, he was employed at the VFW, Jenny’s Road House returning to the VFW until the time of his death. Billy is preceded in death by his grandparents, aunt and several cousins. He is survived by his wife Brandie, daughter McKinzie, sons Hunter and Aidan, his parents Bill of Missoula, Leslie of Plains, sister Susan of Missoula, nephews Nathan, Matthew and niece Ashley and his aunts and cousins and in-laws and many friends.

Elizabeth A. Arpan Wadsworth
October 4, 2012 1:15 p.m.

Elizabeth A. Arpan Wadsworth

October 4, 2012 1:04 p.m.

Death Notices for September 26

Connie L. Waldmeier
October 4, 2012 1 p.m.

Connie L. Waldmeier

Connie L. Waldmeier, 64, of Girard, IL passed away Tuesday evening, August 28, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. She was born on Dec. 23, 1947, a daughter of Jacob and Maxine Wilson Copple Sr. in Litchfield, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents and husbands, Leonard Montgomery and Calvin Waldmeier.

October 4, 2012 12:54 p.m.

Candidate reacts to Missoulian article

Lillian Marie (Fike) Stocks
October 4, 2012 12:46 p.m.

Lillian Marie (Fike) Stocks

Lillian Marie (Fike) Stocks lived a life of love as was evident from the joy and comfort one felt in her presence to the numerous ways she gave herself to the help of others. After an almost 11-month battle with cancer, she died peacefully and surrounded by family in her home in Gallatin Gateway, MT on Sept. 21, 2012. She was 55.

Earl J. Strand
October 4, 2012 12:26 p.m.

Earl J. Strand

Earl passed away September 17, 2012 at home. He was born on April 29, 1930 to Elmer and Edith Strand in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

Wednesday, October 3

Hand off
October 3, 2012 5:51 p.m.

Hand off

HAND-OFF: Savage Heat sophomore QB Tanner Hoff keeps his eye out for defenders as he gives the ball to senior RB superstar Mike Gray for a 35 -yard carry to a touchdown.

Homecoming
October 3, 2012 5:46 p.m.

Homecoming

Freshman Mia Tocci accompanied by freshman Donovan Drury.

royalty
October 3, 2012 5:45 p.m.

royalty

Davis Lawson and Baylor Anderson were crowned homecoming king and queen.

football
October 3, 2012 5:42 p.m.

football

The Bluehawks football squad rings the victory bell 46 times after they defeated the Horsemen during their homoecoming game on Friday night.

Victory
October 3, 2012 5:42 p.m.

Victory

The Trotters celebrate their win over the Superior Lady Bobcats.

Trotters beat Lady Bobcats
October 3, 2012 5:30 p.m.

Trotters beat Lady Bobcats

On a mission
October 3, 2012 5:26 p.m.

On a mission

Talk and watch
October 3, 2012 12:44 p.m.

Talk and watch

A Backcountry Horsemen volunteer chats with spectators at the Bison Roundup on Monday.

First batch
October 3, 2012 12:40 p.m.

First batch

Parade
October 3, 2012 12:26 p.m.

Parade

Children at the Thompson Falls homecoming parade collect candy as the parade marches through town.

First batch o'bison
October 3, 2012 12:14 p.m.

First batch o'bison

Panther
October 3, 2012 12:14 p.m.

Panther

Junior Delani Hanley elevates to grab one of her 11 kills against Seeley-Swan.

Bison rounded up
October 3, 2012 12:11 p.m.

Bison rounded up

Crash
October 3, 2012 11:19 a.m.

Crash

The Dodge Durango involved in a fatal rollover on Interstate 90 near Superior Wednesday is now at Carl's Towing.

Monday, October 1