Stories for May 2014

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Friday, May 30

Farewell
May 30, 2014 12:14 p.m.

Farewell

An emotional Valedictorian Kathryn Chandler addresses her classmates during her speech. 

Volunteering for a cause
May 30, 2014 12:13 p.m.

Volunteering for a cause

Volunteer Mary Ann Foster helps a group of Hot Springs students as part of a new learning experience the school offers.

Noxon, Plains graduate seniors
May 30, 2014 12:13 p.m.

Noxon, Plains graduate seniors

SANDERS COUNTY – The Class of 2014 enjoyed their graduation today, emerging from school as newly minted graduates ready to take on life after high school.

Volunteers lend a helping hand
May 30, 2014 12:12 p.m.

Volunteers lend a helping hand

HOT SPRINGS – Bart Granlund has only been teaching at Hot Springs Elementary school for a year but he is already starting to make a big impact in the learning community.

Awards
May 30, 2014 12:08 p.m.

Awards

Ellen Childress, Plains Woman's Club Creative Writing Contest chairperson, awards students Torrance Peacock, Jubal Ryan, Jake Lile, Amanda Marjerrison and Yumna Jane Mossad with cash prizes and award certificates. 

Students recognized for writing
May 30, 2014 12:07 p.m.

Students recognized for writing

PLAINS - Each year as part of a Creative Writing Project of the Greater Federation of Woman’s Clubs, the Plains Woman’s Club encourages students of both public schools and home schools to enter the Creative Writing Contest. Entries are judged at the local, district and state levels. Students from kindergarten through 12th grade are eligible to submit entries in either, or both, the short story contest or the poetry contest, and compete in appropriate categories based on age and grade.

Home of the free because of the brave
May 30, 2014 12:06 p.m.

Home of the free because of the brave

Karen Eisenbrandt hands her jusband Joe a flag at the Plains Cemetery. Nine volunteers took to the grounds, placing 423 flags on the graves of veterans in honor of Memorial Day. 

May 30, 2014 12:05 p.m.

Booster clubs benefit from sports physicals

PLAINS – In an effort to give back to local athletes, Clark Fork Valley Hospital has donated 100 percent of their proceeds from sports physicals to local booster clubs.

May 30, 2014 12:04 p.m.

Bassmasters tournament stimulates local economy

TROUT CREEK- Small businesses in Sanders County received an early season boost as the 2014 B.AS.S Nation Western Divisional took place on Noxon Reservoir.

May 30, 2014 12:03 p.m.

Sanders County Court Report

Sanders County Justice Court week of 5/13 to 5/19.

May 30, 2014 12:02 p.m.

Sanders County Community Calendar

Open Gym at Plains

May 30, 2014 11:24 a.m.

Superior deaths deemed murder-suicide

SUPERIOR - The two suspicious deaths discovered in a home near Superior on Wednesday, May 28 were deemed a murder-suicide by investigators.

Thursday, May 29

The end of another year
May 29, 2014 1:46 p.m.

The end of another year

Plains Superintendent Thom Chisholm cooks up hamburgers and hot dogs for the end of the year barbecue. 

Wildhorse Elementary
May 29, 2014 1:30 p.m.

Wildhorse Elementary

The last class to ever be housed in Wildhorse Elementary School sit in front of the building on the last day of school.  

The end of an era
May 29, 2014 1:29 p.m.

The end of an era

May 29, 2014 1:24 p.m.

Methadone causes concern for community

On May 12th, 2014, parents and law enforcement officials gathered at the local school board meeting to express their frustrations over drug abuse in our local schools. Many of us consider drug abuse to be an activity for teenagers and young adults historically. Now we are faced with a new reality – drugs are abused by children in our community in their pre-teen years.

May 29, 2014 1:23 p.m.

An Update from Rep. Ingraham

Graduates
May 29, 2014 1:09 p.m.

Graduates

Dallas Lewis, Keenan Clute, Blaze White and Damen Lucier enter the gym and make their way to the stage. 

Tomahawk
May 29, 2014 12:55 p.m.

Tomahawk

"Two-Talks" attempts to throw a hatchet between two trees and into his target at the Mountain Man Rendezvous in Cyr. 

Mountain men reign over Cyr
May 29, 2014 12:41 p.m.

Mountain men reign over Cyr

CYR – Every Memorial Day weekend, the Sapphire Mountain Men group instinctively meet in a secluded area in Cyr, leaving the present behind while walking back into the past.

May 29, 2014 12:38 p.m.

Hospital records get upgrade

SUPERIOR – The Mineral Community Hospital celebrated the implementation of their new electronic record system with a staff barbeque May 20 at the hospital.

May 29, 2014 12:30 p.m.

DUI Taskforce scheduled to receive combined grant

MINERAL COUNTY – The National Highway Safety Board has awarded a grant to be shared between Mineral and Sanders Counties. 

Wednesday, May 28

May 28, 2014 11:11 p.m.

Details emerge on Superior deaths

SUPERIOR - State investigators came to Mineral County on Wednesday, May 28 to investigate the deaths of two people.

Trotters
May 28, 2014 1:52 p.m.

Trotters

Danika Whitcomb covers first base for Plains in their game against Drummond. 

Black powder salute
May 28, 2014 1:24 p.m.

Black powder salute

Gary Owens of Logan, Mont. fires his black powder rifle at a target. The 33rd annual Wildhorse Rendezvous featured primitive activities from the Rendezvous Era.

May 28, 2014 1:22 p.m.

Balenger fired for misconduct, previous instances of abuse arise

MINERAL COUNTY — Jim Balenger had a history of misconduct including excessive force and neglect of duty prior to joining the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office, according to documents released by the department.

May 28, 2014 1:21 p.m.

Mineral County Community Calendar

Road to Recovery

Local schools participate in St. Regis Fun Run
May 28, 2014 1:17 p.m.

Local schools participate in St. Regis Fun Run

READY, SET, GO!: Students from St. Regis, Superior and Alberton competed int he ninth annual Fun Run in St. Regis. 

May 28, 2014 1:16 p.m.

Tigers track advances to state

ST. REGIS - The St. Regis Tigers clawed their way all the way to divisionals, and now have chewed through multiple competitors to get to state.

May 28, 2014 1:15 p.m.

Alberton track athletes place

May 28, 2014 1:15 p.m.

Superior track nears season's completion

SUPERIOR - The Superior track team inched closer to the season finale this week, competing in the divisional meet in Missoula.

May 28, 2014 1:11 p.m.

Benda places eleventh for Superior at state golf

SUPERIOR - Josh Benda and Luke Boyce were studs for Superior golf all season, and were invited to play in the state tournament with the best-of-the-best of Class-C schools from around the region.

Time for awards
May 28, 2014 1:10 p.m.

Time for awards

St. Regis High School Athletic Director Tyler Hurley presents Jasmine Jones with a plaque for her accomplishments with the girls basketball team this season. 

St. Regis honors student athletes at banquet
May 28, 2014 1:08 p.m.

St. Regis honors student athletes at banquet

ST. REGIS – The close of the school year not only marks the beginning of summer fun, but the end of student athletics as well.

May 28, 2014 1:02 p.m.

Golfers chip in during state

FAIRMONT – Both the Plains and Thompson Falls golf teams brought their season to a close at the state tournament this week. 

Friday, May 23

May 23, 2014 9:43 p.m.

Court Report

May 23, 2014 9:42 p.m.

Community Calendar

Gala
May 23, 2014 9:40 p.m.

Gala

Marla Brown Robbins addresses visitors to the annual art show. 

Juried art show draws crowd
May 23, 2014 9:38 p.m.

Juried art show draws crowd

HOT SPRINGS – There was barely enough room to maneuver inside of Wall Street Place as artists and interested locals jammed into the spacious building in downtown Hot Springs. 

Super Sort
May 23, 2014 9:30 p.m.

Super Sort

Super sort organizer Patti Waldoch pushes the cows back into the area so they can be sorted by the next participating team. 

Camaro
May 23, 2014 9:21 p.m.

Camaro

Students walk through the Noxon school parking lot, where the first annual car show was held. 

Noxon car show sees success
May 23, 2014 9:18 p.m.

Noxon car show sees success

NOXON – In the first event of its kind, Noxon Schools held their first annual car show with impressive results.

Birds of a Feather
May 23, 2014 9:13 p.m.

Birds of a Feather

The Hot Springs Drama Club presented Birds of a Feather in the school gymnasium. 

Trap
May 23, 2014 9:05 p.m.

Trap

Shooters blast clay pigeons from the skies as the Hack and Blast kicked off Saturday morning at the Plains Trap Club. 

JMG Students
May 23, 2014 8:58 p.m.

JMG Students

Plains JMG students traveled to the Career Development Conference in Billings and brought home ten awards. 

Luau
May 23, 2014 8:53 p.m.

Luau

The Plains Trotters serve up a luau styled feast during their annual fundraiser. 

Trotters dish up treats
May 23, 2014 8:46 p.m.

Trotters dish up treats

May 23, 2014 8:43 p.m.

MDT to increase patrols

May 23, 2014 8:12 p.m.

CFVH Gala set to take off

May 23, 2014 7:34 p.m.

Good things take time

PARADISE – The American Legion Post #129 has recently experienced a stall in rebuilding, however, the little snag should be resolved shortly.

Thursday, May 22

Bonnie M. Sagissor
May 22, 2014 4:38 p.m.

Bonnie M. Sagissor

May 22, 2014 4:37 p.m.

Community calendar

May 22, 2014 4:36 p.m.

Court records

May 22, 2014 4:32 p.m.

An update from Rep. Ingraham

May 22, 2014 4:29 p.m.

Spotlight on grizzly bears and water rights; An update from Senator Jennifer Fielder

It is amazing how difficult it is to get government agencies to use unbiased scientific and legal information when it comes to land, water, and wildlife decisions. Certain science and law are being emphasized while other science and law are being ignored in what appear to be deliberate efforts to restrict people’s use of water and public lands.

May 22, 2014 4:28 p.m.

Mineral County Chamber Chatter

Rescue Dog
May 22, 2014 4:02 p.m.

Rescue Dog

Deb Tirmenstein and her search and rescue dog at the Superior Outdoor School. 

Sixth graders continue tradition
May 22, 2014 3:58 p.m.

Sixth graders continue tradition

SUPERIOR - Nestled next to I-90 and fronted by a small pond lies the Savanac Tree Nursery, which has been a popular learning destination for Superior Elementary students since 1968. Students enter without their parents, camping with classmates and leaving with new outdoor experiences and adventures.

Valedictorian
May 22, 2014 3:50 p.m.

Valedictorian

Alberton High School valedictorian Ryan Vicek hugs Alberton School Counselor Kara Cox during graduation. 

Alberton seniors bid farewell
May 22, 2014 3:48 p.m.

Alberton seniors bid farewell

ALBERTON – Thirteen Alberton seniors graduated May 18, and were welcomed to the real world by teachers, staff, parents and other spectators. 

May 22, 2014 3:41 p.m.

St. Regis Flea Market back for biggest shopping extravaganza of the summer

ST. REGIS - In a matter of days, the vendors will bring along sellable goods to fill the St. Regis Community Park for Montana’s largest outdoor flea market.

May 22, 2014 3:34 p.m.

Elderly Superior man abused by Thompson Falls caretaker

SUPERIOR - A caretaker is accused of abusing and stealing from an 84-year-old elderly Superior man.

May 22, 2014 3:27 p.m.

Customer service training to be offered in Superior

SUPERIOR - Representatives of local convenience stores, lodging properties, visitor information centers, museums, outfitters, restaurants and any business greeting visitors to the area are invited, free of charge, to attend the popular “Rockin’ to the Rhythm of Service” seminar in Superior on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. 

May 22, 2014 3 p.m.

Alberton presents senior projects to community

ALBERTON – It’s evident that graduating seniors from Alberton High School made a difference in their community this year as they presented their senior projects May 14. 

Wednesday, May 21

Plains Day preps for new event
May 21, 2014 4:30 p.m.

Plains Day preps for new event

Chris McGuigan partakes in a Super Sort  mini-clinic at Haven's Stable in Trout Creek. The new sport will debut at Plains Day this year.  

Shot Put
May 21, 2014 4:23 p.m.

Shot Put

Gibson Lowry of St. Regis throws during the District 14C meet. 

Rockies
May 21, 2014 4:19 p.m.

Rockies

A Superior Rockies baseball player lines up to bat against Plains. 

Districts
May 21, 2014 4:10 p.m.

Districts

Tanner Smith in the long jump at the district meet in Polson. 

Superior track dominates district meet in Polson
May 21, 2014 4:08 p.m.

Superior track dominates district meet in Polson

SUPERIOR - The district meet for the 14C conference was no match for Superior May 15.

May 21, 2014 4:04 p.m.

Alberton athletes move on to divisional meet in Great Falls

ALBERTON – On the eve of their high school graduation, Alberton had something else to be excited about as three of their track stars won district.  

May 21, 2014 4:01 p.m.

Superior/Alberton tennis place second overall

SUPERIOR – It’s getting down to the nitty-gritty as only one more meet awaits the Superior/Alberton tennis team. 

Trail Run
May 21, 2014 3:50 p.m.

Trail Run

Trisha Drobeck rounds the last curve towards the finish line during the annual 11 Miles to Paradise race. 

11 miles to Paradise
May 21, 2014 3:48 p.m.

11 miles to Paradise

Pirates
May 21, 2014 3:42 p.m.

Pirates

The Pirates celebrate with Tristan Subatch after he scored the winning run. 

Jump
May 21, 2014 3:38 p.m.

Jump

Jack Dolson competes in the high jump at the District 14C meet. 

Savage Heat athletes advance to divisional meet
May 21, 2014 3:32 p.m.

Savage Heat athletes advance to divisional meet

POLSON – The Hot Springs Savage Heat competed at the District 14C meet, getting some impressive performances from the athletes on the track and field team.

May 21, 2014 3:29 p.m.

Bluehawks land in first place

Red Devils
May 21, 2014 3:25 p.m.

Red Devils

Nicky Zavoianu throws the discus for Noxon at district competitions in Polson. 

Ladyhawks
May 21, 2014 2:29 p.m.

Ladyhawks

Haley Wilson attacks the pitch against Florence.

May 21, 2014 12:57 p.m.

LaDeaux heads to state competition

BIGFORK – Most of the Plains High School golf team concluded their season on Monday May 12, at the divisional tournament but one golfer will be attending the State Tournament in Fairmont.

May 21, 2014 12:50 p.m.

Trotters soar above competition

BIGFORK – The Plains track and field team will be proudly sending a large contingent to the divisional meet after successful district competitions during the weekend, kicking off their postseason meets.

May 21, 2014 12:48 p.m.

Letter to the Editor: Support Dale

Dear Editor,

May 21, 2014 12:48 p.m.

Letter to the Editor: Team Walton

I am a member of TeamWalton, a group of dedicated people who believe in Katy Walton and are working to help elect her as State Rep–HD 13. When Katy first asked if I would be part of her team I was reluctant because as a geologist running a full time business building educational rock and mineral collections, I did not feel I had the time; that and the fact I did not know much about Katy.

May 21, 2014 12:47 p.m.

Letter to the Editor: Write him in

In the upcoming primary election and in the general election, my feeling is the people of Mineral County are simply not being given the best candidate for Sheriff.

May 21, 2014 12:45 p.m.

Thompson Falls ties Loyola at Division Golf Tournament

THOMPSON FALLS – In a feat the team has tried to accomplish all season, the Thompson Falls Bluehawks golf team tied with Loyola Sacred Heart at first place for the Class B Division 3 golf tournament.

May 21, 2014 12:45 p.m.

Letter to the Editor: Free money

There are two types of hangers on the Mineral County Airport; those owned by private individuals and those owned by the county.

Tuesday, May 20

Battling the flames
May 20, 2014 5:59 p.m.

Battling the flames

Plains-Paradise Rural Firefighter Kevin Kerr works to put out the flames as Plains Trap Club groundskeeper Harry Greene watches. 

Pilgrim Road fire
May 20, 2014 5:59 p.m.

Pilgrim Road fire

Plains Volunteer Fire Department Chief Joe Sheppard works to extinguish flames on Pilgrim Road. 

Fully engulfed
May 20, 2014 5:57 p.m.

Fully engulfed

Flames engulfed a pile of uncut logs at the Plains Trap Club after a lawnmower  on the grounds started a grass fire. 

The day of flames
May 20, 2014 5:55 p.m.

The day of flames

PLAINS – Two unrelated fires erupted at approximately the same time today, Tuesday, May 20, less than a mile apart from one another.

Friday, May 16

Pond
May 16, 2014 3:43 p.m.

Pond

Swans and turtles enjoy the sunshine at the National Bison Range. 

Science
May 16, 2014 3:34 p.m.

Science

Savannah Roosma and Ariah Erny present their project at the Hot Springs Elementary Science Fair. 

DNA Sample
May 16, 2014 3:01 p.m.

DNA Sample

Region One Game Warden Tom Chianelli collects DNA samples during a poaching case last fall. 

Chianelli to end run as local warden
May 16, 2014 2:59 p.m.

Chianelli to end run as local warden

SANDERS COUNTY – After over ten years as Region One’s Game Warden, Tom Chianelli is stepping away from the position and transferring over to Missoula County.

Tractor
May 16, 2014 2:56 p.m.

Tractor

The Plains Head Start Program poses in front of a tractor at Dave Williams' ranch. 

King and Queen
May 16, 2014 2:44 p.m.

King and Queen

Joe DeTienne and Sadee Miller stand at the center of the dance floor, waiting to be crowned king and queen of the Hot Springs Prom. 

May 16, 2014 1:16 p.m.

Bear season starts slow

Music for Moms
May 16, 2014 1:03 p.m.

Music for Moms

Deb Oliver of the Uku-Ladies sings at Music for Moms. 

Thursday, May 15

Torch Run
May 15, 2014 5:08 p.m.

Torch Run

Brian Hutchinson from the Thompson Falls Police Department carries the torch on his bicycle down Highway 200. 

It takes a village
May 15, 2014 5:05 p.m.

It takes a village

SANDERS COUNTY – The citizens of Sanders County came together with law enforcement on Saturday for a cause bigger than them all.

Submarine Tests
May 15, 2014 5 p.m.

Submarine Tests

A submarine tests out the water in Frenchtown Pond. 

Forum
May 15, 2014 4:52 p.m.

Forum

Alberton hosted a candidate forum at the elementary school cafeteria on May 7. 

American Legion
May 15, 2014 4:44 p.m.

American Legion

Veterans from the St. Regis American Legion Ray Welch Post participated in a trash pickup along I-90 on May 3. 

St. Regis American Legion cleans up highway
May 15, 2014 4:41 p.m.

St. Regis American Legion cleans up highway

ST. REGIS – Veterans of the Ray Welch Post 13 in St. Regis decided it was time to take out the trash.

May 15, 2014 4:28 p.m.

Superior fire department improves ISO rating

SUPERIOR - The Superior Volunteer Fire Department is pleased to announce that the department’s ISO ratings have improved. ISO has revamped their rating system somewhat, but both changes are an improvement that should mean better insurance rates. 

May 15, 2014 4:23 p.m.

Airport plans to get an update

SUPERIOR – The Mineral County Airport wants their airport operating level updated with the Federal Aviation Administration. 

May 15, 2014 4:18 p.m.

Ticks ready to prey during spring

MINERAL COUNTY - As spring nears, it’s not the warm weather people should be thinking about, it’s tick prevention. 

May 15, 2014 3:11 p.m.

Balenger files for back pay

Wednesday, May 14

Folf
May 14, 2014 3:44 p.m.

Folf

Alberton students, teachers and community volunteers dig holes and place cement to install the course behind the senior center. 

Alberton Folf course officially installed in park
May 14, 2014 3:42 p.m.

Alberton Folf course officially installed in park

ALBERTON - The Frisbee golf course that was six months in the making, reached its point of completion April 30.

May 14, 2014 3:38 p.m.

Alberton High School faces Seeley-Swan in track season finale

ALBERTON – The Alberton Track teams headed to the Seeley-Swan Invitational on May 10 at the Missoula County Stadium, in what was the last scheduled meet before districts. 

Tennis
May 14, 2014 3:34 p.m.

Tennis

Heather Kelly chases the ball down on her home court. 

Superior Tennis head to divisional tournament
May 14, 2014 3:31 p.m.

Superior Tennis head to divisional tournament

SUPERIOR – The Superior-Alberton Tennis team finished out the regular season much like they started – with a victory. 

Finish Line
May 14, 2014 3:12 p.m.

Finish Line

Trotter Nicole Rehbein busts past the finish line at the Sanders County Meet. 

Plains track competes at Archie Roe
May 14, 2014 3:11 p.m.

Plains track competes at Archie Roe

KALISPELL – The Horsemen and Trotters of the Plains Track and Field team spent the weekend competing against a wide field of competition in Kalispell. 

Javelin
May 14, 2014 3:06 p.m.

Javelin

Noxon track had a busy week as they competed in the Sanders County Meet and then at Seeley Swan. 

Softball
May 14, 2014 2:58 p.m.

Softball

Sam Johnson bunts against Drummond. 

Lady Hawks
May 14, 2014 2:47 p.m.

Lady Hawks

Autrey Hannum competes in the high jump competition, breaking the school record at the meet. 

County meet sparks competition
May 14, 2014 2:46 p.m.

County meet sparks competition

May 14, 2014 2:39 p.m.

Hot Springs heads to Missoula

May 14, 2014 2:36 p.m.

Hawks run at Archie Roe invite

May 14, 2014 2:32 p.m.

Trotters head into postseason

Friday, May 9

Evan Drachman
May 9, 2014 3:48 p.m.

Evan Drachman

Drachman addresses the audience at the United Methodist Church of Plains. 

Diehl Ranch
May 9, 2014 3:37 p.m.

Diehl Ranch

A Lawyer Nursery field off of Diehl Ranch rd. 

May Day Baskets
May 9, 2014 3:21 p.m.

May Day Baskets

Debbie Heckman wraps some baked goods for the May Day baskets. 

May 9, 2014 3:05 p.m.

Trooper retires after investigation

MINERAL COUNTY – Richard Hader, a Montana Highway Patrol Trooper who had been with the agency since June 1995, retired abruptly May 1.

May 9, 2014 3:04 p.m.

Mineral County Pet Care week canceled

MINERAL COUNTY- The Mineral County Pet Care Week originally scheduled for May 16-18 will be postponed due to veterinarian cancellation.

Edward Dallas Schoening
May 9, 2014 3:01 p.m.

Edward Dallas Schoening

Edward Dallas Schoening was born in Othello, Idaho April 3, 1971, and died April 27, 2014.

May 9, 2014 3 p.m.

Mineral County Community Calendar

Road to Recovery

May 9, 2014 2:59 p.m.

Mineral County Court Report

Bond Forfeited:

May 9, 2014 2:59 p.m.

Burn permit season begins

MINERAL COUNTY - On Thursday, May 1, fire season officially begun and burn permits will now be required for all outdoor burning in Mineral County.

May 9, 2014 2:50 p.m.

Letter to the Editor: Conservative values

I have been in construction for over twenty years. I have been a conservative Republican my entire life. And, I”d like to say this to HD-13 Candidate, “Fajita” Bob Brown, “Thanks for running for office, I know how hard it must be to juggle your own construction business and campaign. You’ve got my vote”.

May 9, 2014 2:50 p.m.

Mineral County candidates Q&A

May 9, 2014 2:49 p.m.

Letter to the Editor: Another bites the dust

While attending the April 21, 2014 School Board Meeting, I learned that:

May 9, 2014 2:48 p.m.

Letter to the Editor: The plain facts

In a recent letter, one Mr. Wells, stated that criticism of Billy Hill’s management of funds for the veterans’ Stand Down was “uninformed” and that “we can all use some comic relief in these trying times.”

Information session
May 9, 2014 2:45 p.m.

Information session

Superior's Ev Schultz stands with contractor Dan McGee of McKinstry. Both hope to land $3.99 million for renovations. 

SPS holds informational session
May 9, 2014 2:44 p.m.

SPS holds informational session

SUPERIOR – Several representatives from Superior Public Schools presented to the Superior Senior Center April 30 showing evidence of the decaying junior high school. The $3.99 million bond levy the school is seeking is for a new junior high school and additional upgrades to the other buildings in the district.

Mystery
May 9, 2014 2:43 p.m.

Mystery

MURDER MYSTERY: Superior High School students Asa Ovitt (left) and Sienna Faydo, perform Alibis, a murder mystery on May 3. 

Superior High students perform murder mystery
May 9, 2014 2:42 p.m.

Superior High students perform murder mystery

SUPERIOR – On a stormy night in the 1980s, a series of murders occur at an old mansion in the English countryside.

May 9, 2014 2:40 p.m.

MCH holds town hall meetings

SUPERIOR - Administrators from the Mineral Community Hospital and the Mineral Regional Health Center stopped by Superior Fountain and Drug April 30 to talk healthcare with the community.

St. Regis performs 'Beauty Lou and the Beast'
May 9, 2014 2:36 p.m.

St. Regis performs 'Beauty Lou and the Beast'

Students from St. Regis Elementary School joined Missoula Children's Theatre for a rendition of 'Beauty and the Beast.' However, this time the beast is mixed in with farm animals. 

May 9, 2014 2:33 p.m.

Lookout Pass Ski expansion raises objections

SUPERIOR – The Lookout Pass Ski Expansion received some stiff opposition at the Mineral County Commissioners meeting on April 30.

May 9, 2014 2:29 p.m.

Car show will go on

SUPERIOR - The Old Schoolhouse Rock Car Show will return for its fifteenth year on June 7.

May 9, 2014 2:17 p.m.

Plains Ambulance services look for a place to expand

PLAINS – The Town of Plains held its regular meeting of the Plains Town Council on Thursday, May 1, at 7:00 p.m. in the town hall council room. 

Thursday, May 8

Superior Rockies Win
May 8, 2014 5:17 p.m.

Superior Rockies Win

A Rockies batter gets into first ahead of the throw. 

Superior baseball defeats Noxon at home
May 8, 2014 5:15 p.m.

Superior baseball defeats Noxon at home

SUPERIOR – The Superior Rockies earned their first win of the season beating the Noxon Diamondbacks 9-7 on May 3. This one was close as both teams battled to the bitter end; however, Superior took it at the finale batting in multiple runners.

Superior-Alberton Tennis
May 8, 2014 5:11 p.m.

Superior-Alberton Tennis

Superior-Alberton's Hallie Bahm saves the ball against Loyola. 

The Tall Grass
May 8, 2014 4:59 p.m.

The Tall Grass

Ashley Cheesman of St. Regis hits out of the rough. 

Superior golf moves on
May 8, 2014 4:35 p.m.

Superior golf moves on

ST. REGIS – St. Regis Golf ended their 2014 season on May 1, playing host to nine other teams at the Trestle Creek Golf Course.

Wednesday, May 7

Royals
May 7, 2014 5:32 p.m.

Royals

The Plains Royals meet on the mound, shortly before the start of the game. 

May 7, 2014 5:28 p.m.

Hot Springs track runs at Whitefish

WHITEFISH – The Savage Heat track and field team tied for eighth with Bigfork at the Whitefish Invitational over the weekend. Both track and field squads compiled 12 team points. 

Fitchett winds-up
May 7, 2014 5:20 p.m.

Fitchett winds-up

Thompson Falls pitcher Madi Fitchett winds-up, ready to throw a strike. 

Lady Hawks sweep Troy
May 7, 2014 5:18 p.m.

Lady Hawks sweep Troy

Greene waits for the pitch
May 7, 2014 4:42 p.m.

Greene waits for the pitch

With the game tied, Alex Greene of Plains waits for the pitch during the Trotters win over Deer Lodge. 

Trotters catch fire
May 7, 2014 4:39 p.m.

Trotters catch fire

Brouilette connects on his drive
May 7, 2014 4:08 p.m.

Brouilette connects on his drive

Trent Brouilette of Plains High School drives the first tee of River's Bend Golf Course for the Thompson Falls Invitational on Saturday, May 3. 

Tuesday, May 6

May 6, 2014 6:58 p.m.

Letter to the Editor: The bear facts

Praise God! Kudos to Cody, Koliss and ALL the young men involved here enabling them to give this young man, Sam McCreary the hunt of a lifetime. God was sure watching over the hunt, from beginning to end, making it exciting for everyone involved. What a great feeling it had to be for everyone involved. Could not read this without crying. Thank you for putting something great in the paper!

May 6, 2014 6:57 p.m.

Letter to the Editor: He has my vote

Editor,

May 6, 2014 6:57 p.m.

Letter to the Editor: All about the tea party

Dear Mr. Haywood: I’d just like to address what it is that you don’t know, but think you know about the Tea Party.

May 6, 2014 6:56 p.m.

An update from Rep. Ingraham

According to Ecclesiastes 3:1, there is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven, and one of those times comes on June 3, 2014.

May 6, 2014 6:56 p.m.

Letter to the Editor: Day of prayer

Because of the faith of many of our founding fathers, public prayer and national days of prayer have been a long standing and significant history in American tradition. In 1775 the Continental Congress asked the colonies to pray for wisdom in forming a nation. Prayer has continued through our history. In 1863 President Lincoln made a proclamation for a day of “humiliation, fasting and prayer”. A joint resolution of Congress, signed by President Truman, declared an annual National Day of Prayer in 1952. In 1988, the law was amended and signed by President Reagan, permanently setting the first Thursday of May as the National Day of Prayer.

May 6, 2014 6:54 p.m.

Noxon raises money for MS

NOXON - Red Devil students rose to the occasion and emptied out their piggy banks and pockets to make a difference. Leading this action was senior Megan Beyer and her mentor Tracey Dean.

For a good cause
May 6, 2014 6:53 p.m.

For a good cause

Jonathon Felix raised over $1,000 during the Jump Rope for Heart campaign. 

Plains student raises record donations for AHA event
May 6, 2014 6:52 p.m.

Plains student raises record donations for AHA event

PLAINS - Two weeks of fundraising came to an end as the students of Plains Elementary completed another Jump Rope for Heart Campaign.

May 6, 2014 6:50 p.m.

Flat-Iron Guild hosts 2014 Quilt Show in Thompson Falls

THOMPSON FALLS - Last weekend the Thompson Falls High School gymnasium hosted the 2014 Quilt Show.

May 6, 2014 6:49 p.m.

Bison range to celebrate migratory birds

MOIESE - Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day 2014 at the National Bison Range on Saturday, May 10, 2014. This year’s theme, “Why Birds Matter”, focuses on the benefits of birds to humans and nature. We will share the many ways in which birds matter to the earth, to ecosystems, and of course, to us.

Volunteers
May 6, 2014 6:48 p.m.

Volunteers

Gerald Larson, Doris Larson, Ron Wachsmuth and Denise Montgomery were the original four to start the crossing guard program. After 15 years, the program is closing down. 

Volunteers hard work pays off
May 6, 2014 6:47 p.m.

Volunteers hard work pays off

PLAINS – After 15 years, the crossing guard program at Plains Public Schools is closing down “as we know it,” and in order to help celebrate those years, an appreciation lunch was held in the Home Ec. room of the Plains School.

May 6, 2014 6:46 p.m.

Company looks at buying dam

THOMPSON FALLS - The Thompson Falls Dam may be under new ownership as early as January of next year, if a proposed buyout is approved by the Montana Public Service Commission and the deal survives a public hearing, scheduled for early July.

May 6, 2014 6:45 p.m.

Sanders County Court Report

Sanders County Justice Court week of 4/15 to 4/21.

May 6, 2014 6:43 p.m.

Death notice: Shane Gabriel Leon Dye

Shane Gabriel Leon Dye, 3 mo., passed away April 19, 2014 in Missoula, MT. Shane was born January 17, 2014 in Plains, MT. Memorial services were held May 2nd at 1 p.m. at the Plains Harvest Community Church. 

May 6, 2014 6:42 p.m.

Blade Jacobson of Thompson Falls to be recognized at UNL Honors Convocation

LINCOLN, NE - Blade Andrew Jacobson of Thompson Falls will be among University of Nebraska-Lincoln undergraduate students honored in conjunction with UNL’s All-University Honors Convocation April 13.

May 6, 2014 6:42 p.m.

Rummel graduates basic training

Air Force Airman Eric B. Rummel graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

May 6, 2014 6:41 p.m.

Local graduates basic training

Air Force Airman Joshua D. Hein graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

May 6, 2014 6:39 p.m.

2014 fourth quarter honor roll

DIXON

Trotters
May 6, 2014 1:33 p.m.

Trotters

Corle Morefield compete in the triple jump competition during the Thompson Falls Invitational. 

Trotters continue to sweep competition
May 6, 2014 1:33 p.m.

Trotters continue to sweep competition

MISSOULA - The Plains girls’ track and field team had a huge day at Missoula County Stadium on Saturday, April 26, winning the Seeley-Swan Invitational.

Red Devils secure 28 personal bests at meet
May 6, 2014 1:31 p.m.

Red Devils secure 28 personal bests at meet

NOXON – The Red Devils competed at two meets last week, both in complete opposite directions, as they traveled to Arlee and Libby, seeing success at both. The Red Devils had 28 personal bests during the Libby meet – an accomplishment of great proportion.

Lady Red Devils
May 6, 2014 1:31 p.m.

Lady Red Devils

The girls take off for the 200 meter race at the Arlee Invitational. Bethanie Ulrick placed sixth in the event with a time of 32.25.

May 6, 2014 1:29 p.m.

Savage Heat fights through cold weather

MISSOULA - The Hot Springs Savage Heat took ninth in the Seeley-Swan Invitational on Saturday, April, 26 in Missoula.

Chip
May 6, 2014 1:28 p.m.

Chip

Alan Ihms chips on to the green during the Plains Invitational. 

County golf teams compete at Plains
May 6, 2014 1:27 p.m.

County golf teams compete at Plains

PLAINS - Wild Horse Golf Course played host to the Plains Invitational on Saturday, April 26.

Pitcher
May 6, 2014 1:25 p.m.

Pitcher

Plains pitcher Tia Thompson had a solid performance during the game against the Lady Hawks. Thompson pitched the first four innings.

Trotters tear up field against Lady Hawks
May 6, 2014 12:49 p.m.

Trotters tear up field against Lady Hawks

THOMPSON FALLS - The Trotters surged to a 12-2 victory during a rainy day at Thompson Falls on Tuesday, April 22, rebounding from last week’s losses at Ronan.

Sliding into home plate
May 6, 2014 12:45 p.m.

Sliding into home plate

SLIDING INTO FIRST: Noxon's Grant Fitchett slides into home at a game last week. Fitchett was called safe at the plate. The Cougar baseball team went on to compete at the Kellogg meet.

Friday, May 2

Bear
May 2, 2014 3:49 p.m.

Bear

Black bear season started on April 15 and will continue through June 15. The season was recently extended. 

Hospital
May 2, 2014 3:36 p.m.

Hospital

Members of the Mineral Community Hospital Board held their monthly meeting on April 24, where they discussed the NextGen system. 

Hospital works to solve new technology woes
May 2, 2014 3:34 p.m.

Hospital works to solve new technology woes

SUPERIOR – The Mineral Community Hospital announced a series of glitches in a computer system that was implemented in March.

May 2, 2014 3:32 p.m.

Pesticide clinics scheduled

May 2, 2014 3:29 p.m.

Biomass fuel a good alternative

SUPERIOR – Biomass heating systems save residents and business owners more money compared to conventional fuels like oil, said the Montana Department of Natural Resources.

May 2, 2014 3:25 p.m.

Conference enters 25th year

MINERAL COUNTY – The 25th annual Mullan Conference celebrating the construction of Mullan Road in Superior will be held in Missoula, May 2-4. 

Turnpike
May 2, 2014 3:18 p.m.

Turnpike

A semi-truck rolled off I-90 in the early hours of April 23. No injuries were reported, and no other vehicles were involved. 

Clean Up
May 2, 2014 3:10 p.m.

Clean Up

Junior Olivia Taylen picks up trash around Alberton, with the help of first grader Morgan Hurtley. 

Thespians
May 2, 2014 3 p.m.

Thespians

Superior Elementary School students took part in the production of

Local thespians hit stage
May 2, 2014 2:57 p.m.

Local thespians hit stage

SUPERIOR – Despite having only one week to learn their lines, the performance of Cinderella by Superior Elementary went off without a hitch.

May 2, 2014 2:49 p.m.

STAC to discuss environment