Thursday, April 30
Science class to launch weather balloon in St. Regis
ST. REGIS – A teacher at the St. Regis High School will be able to teach her future science students about a much wider array of subjects after she received a grant last week to purchase and launch a high altitude weather balloon.
Group works to preserve environment
MINERAL COUNTY – A group dedicated to preserving the integrity of natural bodies of water in Mineral County including streams and rivers and to prevent their degradation met last week to outline their latest courses of action.
Zinke representative visits Mineral County
MINERAL COUNTY – A representative from Congressman Ryan Zinke’s office was on hand last Friday at the weekly Mineral County Commissioner’s meeting to listen to the concerns of residents regarding a wide array of issues primarily regarding land management.
Ducks in the water in St. Regis
Tyler Captarelli, right, dumps hundreds of rubber ducks into the water during the annual rubber duck race held at the Dog House Saloon in St. Regis.
Wednesday, April 29
Missing Ronan man found
A team of search and rescue organizations from throughout northwestern Montana took part in the rescue of Troy Akers. The search began on Sunday, April 26, and concluded Wednesday, April 29 at 4:15 p.m., when Akers was found alive in a dry creek bed.
Missing person found alive
DIXON-On Wednesday, April 26, 2015, after four days of searching for Troy Akers of Ronan, who had been lost in the wilderness that straddles Sanders and Lake County, he was found alive and coherent with only exposure injuries in a creek bed.
Missing person found alive near border of Sanders and Lake County
A helicopter takes off during the search and rescue mission earlier today. Troy Akers of Ronan, who was missing since Sunday, April 26, was found alive at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29. He was found in a creek bed near North Valley Creek Road.
Obituary; Kenneth Henry Seng
Kenneth Henry Seng of Plains, MT died at Hot Springs, April 21, 2015. He was 79 years old. Kenneth (Kenny) is survived by a son, Kenneth (Lena) Seng, daughter, Elizabeth Seng, 5 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, nieces, and a nephew. Also, two brothers, Clifford (Deanne) Seng and Wes (Trudy) Seng and daughter-in-law, Deborah Denson. He was preceded in death by his son, Richard Seng, of Plains, MT and a sister, Ann Seng Watkins.
Obituary; Rosemary Cribbet Mount Page
Rosemary Page, 89, of Hayden Lake, Idaho passed away, lovingly surrounded by her children on April 23, 2015. She was born August 7, 1925 in Mt. Orab, Ohio, the daughter of Rufus and Carrie Cribbet. Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands Carroll Blaine Mount and Robert E. Page; one daughter - April Renee Mount; one son - David Jerome Mount; one grandson - Anthony Andrew Mount; two brothers - Clark and Robert Cribbet; two sisters - Clara Page and Roberta Reeve.
Large turnout for school board meeting in Hot Springs
HOT SPRINGS - At noon this past Thursday, the Hot Springs School Board held its annual resigning staff and rehiring staff board meeting in the school library.
Brian Bachmeier Memorial Track Meet
Kristen Webley gets airborne during a hurdles event in Arlee last week.
Red Devils run to victories at Arlee Invite
ARLEE – The Noxon Red Devils track and field team traveled to Arlee last week for the Brian Bachmeier Memorial Track Meet.
Whitefish hosts Sanders County track athletes
WHITEFISH - Over the weekend track and field athletes from Plains, Thompson Falls and Hot Springs traveled north to Whitefish to take part in the Whitefish ARM Invitational meet last Saturday.
Bluehawks take first at home
THOMPSON FALLS – River’s Bend Golf Course played host to the Thompson Falls Invitational over the weekend as golfers from area schools competed for individual and team honors on the links.
Top 10 Meet
Bradey Wilson competes in the 1600-meter during Libby Invite Saturday.
County athletes compete at Top 10 meet
MISSOULA – The best track and field athletes across the state descended upon Missoula last week for the 17th Annual Russ Pilcher Top 10 track meet at Missoula County Stadium.
Lady Hawks
Freshman Shelby Hooten of Thompson Falls slides into home plate during the Lady Hawks victory over Plains last week.
Lady Hawks tangle with Trotters in Plains
PLAINS – The two Sanders County softball teams went up against one another last week at Plains High School.
Plains airport earns award
PLAINS – The Plains Airport recently received recognition from the Montana Pilots Association for contributions towards promoting aviation in Montana.
Tuesday, April 28
Alise Ruthford
Alise Ruthford prepares to return a shot during a match last week in Superior.
County tennis teams improve on their season
MINERAL COUNTY - The young co-op Mineral County tennis team may be young but they are showing signs of significant improvement in a short amount of time according to coach Angie Hopwood. The relatively inexperienced team is starting to play with their heads according to their coach and that she said indicated a lot of promise in her eyes.
Obituary; Norma G. Vance Brodd
Norma G. Vance Brodd passed away peacefully at home in Mill Creek, Washington on March 13, 2015 at the age of 88. Norma was the daughter of Russell and Hazel Grunhuvd and was born on the Grunhuvd farm near Hysham, Montana in 1927. She lived most of her life first in Montana near Hysham and Superior, and then in Idaho near Boise, spending the last two decades of her life in Port Ludlow, Washington. She had recently moved to Mill Creek.
Eggers sentenced in Mineral County crime spree
SUPERIOR – A defendant convicted in a string of crimes throughout Mineral County in 2013 and 2014 was sentenced last week on three felony counts to a term of 30 years with 20 years suspended, 30 years with 20 suspended on a fourth felony count, 20 years all suspended on another count, 10 years all suspended on a sixth count and 20 years all suspended on the last count.
Rollover near Perma
A semi-truck carrying apples experienced a rollover near Perma on Tuesday morning.
Friday, April 24
New genocide in the world
Worldwide Persecution and Martyrdom of Christians
Ends don't justify means
By Speaker of the House Austin Knudsen
Bruce Icenoggle
Fair Commission Vice Chairman Bruce Icenoggle was on hand for his final fair board meeting last week after roughly ten years on the board.
Fair Commission meets at fairgrounds
PLAINS – The Sanders County Fair Commission came together for their April meeting last week at the Sanders County Fairgrounds Pavilion in Plains.
DNRC staff meet physical demands
PLAINS - According to the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) official website, the agency’s mission is, “... to help ensure that Montana’s land and water resources provide benefits for present and future generations.” The forestry division is responsible for planning and implementing forestry and fire management programs.
Bridge work continues
THOMPSON FALLS – Travelers utilizing Highway 200 east of Thompson Falls may have noticed the large construction vehicles near the current bridge over the Thompson River.
Event raises money for school
DIXON - Starting promptly at 10:00am, Saturday, students from the Dixon Elementary School, along with Dixon residents of all ages, ran in 2 mile and 5 kilometer (K) runs to help raise money for the school’s new playground. There was a total of 62 participants in the 5K race. The event was called the, “Bison Stampede.
Libby Invitational
Noxon's Bethanie Ulrick competes in the long jump, Libby Invite April 18.
Thursday, April 23
St. Regis schools seek help from voters
ST. REGIS – A teacher at the St. Regis High School will be able to teach her future science students about a much wider array of subjects after she received a grant last week to purchase and launch a high altitude weather balloon.
4-H
Jonna Rae Warnken, right, prepares to handle a squirming pig at the 4-H weigh in last weekend in Superior.
4-H club preparing for Mineral County Fair
SUPERIOR – Mineral County 4-H participants were busy last weekend with an event on Saturday designed to raise money to support a field trip for the organization and another event on Sunday which featured the high pitched squeals of some less than enthusiastic four legged participants.
Prescribed Burns
Teo Digiando monitors a prescribed burn on an adjacent ridge last week.
Forest Service begins prescribed burns in Mineral County
MINERAL COUNTY – Forest Service personnel were busy last week taking advantage of weather conditions that allowed them to perform a prescribed burn near St. Regis as part of an ongoing effort to reduce fuel loads on forested land in Mineral County.
Superior fire chief to retire
SUPERIOR – Beginning next month, the Superior Volunteer Fire Department will have a new fire chief after the current chief steps down after nine years serving the community.
Track season in full swing
Nadeia Ewoniuk leaps over a hurdle during the track and field meet in Thompson Falls last week.
Wednesday, April 22
Cal Ripken League
The Plains Pirates battled the Superior Bobcats in Superior last weekend.
Plains Invitational
Jade LaDeaux of Plains hits from the fairway during last weekend's tournament at the Wild Horse Plains golf course.
Wild Horse Plains course hosts invitational
PLAINS – The Plains golf team hosted area schools at the Wild Horse Plains Golf Club last weekend.
Trotters
Trotters junior Diana Woodward leads off third during the team's game with Ronan last week.
Trotters fight weather and Ronan
PLAINS – The Plains-Hot Springs Trotters held their first home competition of the season last week as the team hosted the Ronan Maidens.
Lady Hawks have busy week
FLORENCE–The Thompson Falls Lady Hawks softball team went on the road this weekend traveling to Florence to face off against the Falcons for a doubleheader.
A helping hand
PLAINS – A number of residents throughout Sanders County spend time and money traveling to medical appointments both within and outside of the county.
Obituary; Dorothy L. Burnham Johnson
Dorothy L. Burnham Johnson died at her home on April 17, 2015.
Obituary; Miles S. (Pat) Harbin
Miles S. (Pat) Harbin passed away in Plains, Montana on April 14, 2015, at the age of 93. He was born on May 9, 1921. He was in good health until his final brief illness.
Tuesday, April 21
Elevate
Members of the Elevate Youth Coalition pose for a group photo after a joint Mineral and Sanders County meeting.
Elevate Coalition brings together youth
On Sunday, April 12th, Elevate students from all corners of Mineral and Sanders counties met in Plains to talk about the role they play in reducing the underage use of drugs and alcohol in rural Montana. Student leaders participated in collaborative efforts to identify social norms and root causes in their communities. These students also made new and meaningful relationships with each other. Noxon, Superior, St. Regis, Alberton, Thompson Falls, and Plains were all schools present with at least one representative. Everyone shared creative and practical ideas, as well as personal stories about why they decided to join the Elevate Coalition. Another activity practiced was designing speeches to empower their peers to join the cause and jump “into the trenches and be on the front lines” as Superior student, Taryn Ververis said. Most of these leaders said that they find enjoyment and have fun being a positive influence and making change in their hometowns. Noxon student, Asiah Jensen, told coalition members, “to be a positive voice.”
Thompson Falls Invitational
Emma Duboise flies over the bar during the pole vault event last week in Thompson Falls.
Track and field teams cruise toward districts
SANDERS COUNTY - Track and field teams from St. Regis and Superior competed last week at the Thompson Falls Invitational and the Seeley Invitational with some impressive results coming from the teams as they face the tail end of the season.
Sanders County resident sentenced in Mineral County elder abuse case
MINERAL COUNTY – A Sanders County man was sentenced to 20 years in the Montana State Prison with ten years suspended last week after he was found guilty in January of two felony counts of abusing and exploiting an elder.
Golf teams compete in Plains
Taryn Ververis gets out of a bunker during the Plains Invitational last weekend.
Friday, April 17
Rights in jeopardy
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Water Compact is essential to the future of Montana’s water resources.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Montana
By Richard H. Opper
Accurate data on CSKT Water Compact is key
By Bill Greiman
Republicans need to step up in Montana
Editor:
Show of support
Shelby DeMars
Thompson Falls
John Kaharl helps clear out a space where a picnic area will be placed.
Beautification Days come to town
THOMPSON FALLS - On Saturday groups of volunteers spread throughout Thompson Falls’ trails and parks to clean and build as part of “Beautification Days.”
New officer in town
PLAINS - The town of Plains has hired a new Patrol Officer. Randy Cavalea will begin patrolling the streets of Plains starting this week.
Committee looks to community for support
PARADISE – Last weekend a team of consultants made a preliminary report to the Paradise Elementary School Preservation Committee on repurposing the school site for a community, arts and visitor’s center.
Luau fundraiser
Shaira Caldwell (center) and Jena Peterson (right) serve food at the team's annual luau benefit.
Thursday, April 16
Political committee holds election
MINERAL COUNTY - The Mineral County Republican Central Committee had
Tis' the season for Girl Scout cookies
SUPERIOR – Customers walking in the doors of Castles Grocery Store in Superior last Saturday may have found themselves walking out with a few more sweets than they originally planned on purchasing.
Volunteers celebrated in Mineral County
Volunteers and those in attendance to recognize their efforts gathered on the Mineral County Courthouse lawn last week.
Community members gather to celebrate service in Mineral County
MINERAL COUNTY – April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and to celebrate the occasion and to honor those that selflessly give away their time and energy in Mineral County to help those less fortunate or in need, approximately 30 people gathered in Superior on the courthouse lawn last week.
Mineral Community Hospital representatives wrap up community meetings
MINERAL COUNTY – Representatives from the Mineral Community Hospital and the hospital board held a series of meetings over the last few weeks to make their case for an upcoming levy that they say is essential to maintaining the hospital as a viable entity in Mineral County.
Mineral County teams compete
Nadeia Ewoniuk flies over the bar during the pole vault event last week in Corvallis.
Wednesday, April 15
Obituary; Franklin Vincent Reed
Franklin Vincent Reed was born September 16th, 1998 to Brian and Amy Reed in Bakersfield, California. He was raised in Taft, California; Mountain View, Missouri Oklahoma and Plains, Montana.
Obituary; Jerad Kendrick Knutson
Jerad Kendrick Knutson, 19, of Plains, Montana, passed away on February 27th, 2015 in Astoria, Oregon. Jerad was born April 3, 1995 at St Luke’s Hospital in Ronan, Montana. He grew up in Plains and attended Wild Horse Plains schools.
Obituary; Donald Erwin Brown
Donald Erwin Brown, 80, died of natural causes on April 6, 2015 at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls, MT. He was born November 8, 1934 in Fergus Falls, MN to Arthur L. Brown and Ida (Torvik) Brown. Don attended grade school in Wendell, MN and graduated from high school in Elbow Lake, MN in 1952. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1952. After completing basic training in Texas he was stationed in Great Falls MT. He met his wife, Virginia on a blind double date and they were married August 18, 1957 in Great Falls MT. He was stationed in various places around the world. With much pride he enjoyed being a mechanic on the YF12A test plane at Edwards AFB, CA. In 1973 he retired from the Air Force and moved to Plains where he worked at the Diehl Mill, the city of Plains as a maintenance worker, and the Sanders County Road Department. Don was a Life Member of Horse Plains VFW Post #3596 and the American Legion Post #426 of Wendell, MN. He was also past Post Commander of the VFW Post #3596. He enjoyed working on model planes, reading military history, and following his grandchildren with their activities.
Plains golf team competes in Bigfork
BIGFORK – The Plains golf team was back in action this week, competing in Bigfork for the Bigfork Invitational at Eagle Bend Golf Club.
Agencies prep for summer field season
THOMPSON FALLS – The Sanders County Commissioners had a busy schedule last Tuesday, holding several meetings throughout the day.
County preps for annual yard sale
SANDERS COUNTY – As the mild spring weather turns warmer residents and visitors to Sanders County can look forward to a number of outdoor activities.
Dave Oliver
Dave Oliver runs the live auction to help raise funds for the family.
Spaghetti dinner held for pastor and family
THOMPSON FALLS - For anyone who was in the Thompson Falls Elementary School cafeteria Saturday during dinner time, it was a time to bear witness to the power of compassion and giving. The night was the culmination of hours of work over the course of weeks to bring hundreds together to give to a family in need.
Lady Hawks
Thompson Falls freshman Lexi Van Elswyk crosses the plate during the Lady Hawks win against Troy last week.
Thompson Falls splits doubleheader with Troy
THOMPSON FALLS – The Lady Hawks of Thompson Falls faced off against Western B-C opponents Troy for two games last Thursday.
Missoula County Invitational
Plains junior Kimberly Earhart (right) competes against an athlete from Darby during the Jim Johnson Invitational earlier in the season.
County teams take on A and AA schools at meet
MISSOULA – Track and field teams from Sanders County were busy competing in Missoula last weekend.
Darby/Florence Invitational
Hot Springs senior Anthony Byrns kicks it into high gear as he competes against area athletes.
Hot Springs track finishes strong at invitational
HOT SPRINGS – The Hot Springs boys track and field team competed to a third place finish at the Darby/Lawrence Invitational last week.
Superintendent found in Washington
HOT SPRINGS - Thursday evening, the Hot Springs School Board conducted interviews for the position of superintendent.
Plains School puts on a production
Plains High School students act during the Spring production, "Maudie's Diner."
Tuesday, April 14
Obituary; Roy W. "Cougar Bill" Smith, Sr.
In loving memory
Obituary; Michele Jolene Mitchell
Michele Jolene Mitchell
Long Jump
Andrew Managhan lands in the pit during the long jump event.
Track and field teams continue to make strides
CORVALLIS – All three Mineral County track and field teams competed at a meet hosted by Darby in Corvallis last week that featured area athletes throwing farther, running harder, jumping higher and further and running faster than they had all year.
Fire season predicted to be average
MINERAL COUNTY – According to officials at the Ranger Station in Superior, despite a less than normal amount of late winter snow accumulation it is expected that the “early fire season” will soon come to an end.
Youngsters face off on the court
Superior gets the rebound during a tournament last week while playing against a team from Thompson Falls.
Friday, April 10
Bill would help ease health care burden
As people of faith, we believe that each of us has a moral obligation to take care of each other. At one time or another, every one of our fellow human beings has a need that we can help ease.
Medicaid expansion up for debate
By: Senate President Debby Barrett
HELP Act won't bust budget
By Steph Larsen, stephl@cfra.org, Center for Rural Affairs
Right to know
By Rep. Bruce Meyers, HD 32
Support land and water alliance
It takes courage to stand up and speak THE TRUTH.
An opinion on climate change
Dear Editor,
Reverse the Winters Doctrine
By Elaine Willman, Author
Troy de Roche
Jacob Denny works beeswax into his flute as Troy de Roche walks around giving instructions to his class on the proper techniques for making a flute.
Renowned musician calls Sanders County home
HOT SPRINGS - A man of great experience and knowledge gave Hot Springs eighth graders a very special treat this past week. Troy de Roche, owner of Songstick Gallery in Hot Springs, and world renowned Native American flutist, taught Candy Franklin’s Music Appreciation class about Native American flutes and how to build one.
Reading Carnival
Principal Chris Clairmont (left) takes part in one of the games at last week's reading carnival in Hot Springs.
Hot Springs celebrates reading carnival
HOT SPRINGS – Fun for all ages was available at Hot Springs High School last week as high school students hosted the annual reading carnival.
Easter egg hunt
Giada and Jacey Schall hunt for Easter eggs in Plains.
Plains celebrates Easter
PLAINS - At one in the afternoon on Sunday, Plains’ youngsters flocked to the Fred Young Park to partake in this year’s Easter Egg Hunt held by the Plains Lions Club.
Mineral County Track and Field
Gibson Lowry of St. Regis lets a javelin fly during the first track and field meet of the season in Superior.
Thursday, April 9
Alberton 4-H
Mason Swearingen, center, approaches a calf.
Alberton event raises 4-H funds
ALBERTON – A fundraiser last weekend in Alberton to raise money for the local 4-H chapter all depended upon a four-legged participant and her ability to “perform” on demand.
Veteran recounts harrowing ordeal
The knife pictured here in front of Norris Grunhuvd's Purple Heart survived his ordeal intact.
World War II veteran tells his story
SUPERIOR – March 26, 2015 marked the 70th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Iwo Jima in the Pacific theater during World War II.
Defendant to plead guilty in crime spree
MINERAL COUNTY – The culprit of a six-year long crime spree in Mineral County that culminated in the 2014 armed robbery of the Travel Center in St. Regis was expected to plead guilty this week to multiple felony counts with a sentence recommendation of 30 years in jail with 20 of those suspended.
Mineral County Easter egg hunts
Sicily Carter gathers more than just eggs at the Easter egg hunt in Superior.
Wednesday, April 8
Lower Lynch Creek Road
The accident took place mid-day on Lower Lynch Creek Road outside of Plains.
Accident outside of Plains sends one to hospital
SANDERS COUNTY - Approximately at 11:30am on Tuesday March 31, a call came out for Plains and Sanders County first responders to respond to a car crash on Lower Lynch Road outside of Plains.
Easter egg hunts
Children in Paradise take off in pursuit of Easter eggs last Sunday.
The hunt for Easter eggs in Paradise
PARADISE – In the early afternoon of Easter Sunday families gathered at the Paradise School for an annual tradition.
Plains-Hot Springs
Freshman Stacy Gray crosses home plate during Plains-Hot Springs win over Thompson Falls last week.
Thompson Falls and Plains face off
THOMPSON FALLS – The Plains Hot-Springs Trotters and Thompson Falls Lady Hawks met on a rainy afternoon last week in Thompson Falls.
Bluehawks
Kade VanElswyk of Thompson Falls throws a javelin during the Jim Johnson Invitational in Missoula. VanElswyk would finish fourth in the javelin with a throw of 142-2.
Sanders County boy's teams make strides
MISSOULA - The Jim Johnson Invitational hosted by Alberton High School, at the University of Montana’s Dornblaser Field, featured stand out performances form athletes across Sanders County.
Plains Trotters
Kimberly Earhart hits her stride during last week's meet in Missoula. Earhart would win the 800-meter event.
Plains girl's track team takes first in Missoula
MISSOULA – Sanders County track and field athletes competed not only against one another but also against the conditions during last week’s meet in Missoula.
Meeting held about recent crime spree
NOXON - Tuesday night saw emotions run high as concerned citizens voiced opinions, asked questions and regaled fellow citizens and elected officials with personal stories about the rash of crime in the western section of Sanders County. A meeting that was originally planned for the fire hall in Noxon had to be moved to the Noxon school’s multipurpose room to accommodate the number of citizens who attended. So many people showed up, that several had to stand along the walls and back into the hallway. The meeting was held so Sheriff Tom Rummel, Undersheriff Lanny Hensley, Commissioner Tony Cox and County Prosecuting Attorney Robert Zimmerman could address the community on the crime problem and answer questions or concerns of the public. Commissioner Carol Brooker was present, but sat with the public.
Sanders County celebrates Easter
Sam McGonagle holds up her son Chad so he can grab a hidden Easter egg during the Plains Easter Egg Hunt, hosted by the Plains Lion Club.
Tuesday, April 7
Jim Johnson Invitational
Taylor Erdman of Alberton flies over the high bar during the team's meet in Missoula last week.
Mineral County athletes soar in Missoula
MISSOULA – Track and field teams from St. Regis and Alberton competed last week in Missoula at the Jim Johnson Invitational track and field meet during what was at times cold and snowy weather and at other times bright and sunny.
Local business owner revives hangout
SUPERIOR – While the location may be in an adjacent county, it is one local business owner that is responsible for reopening the doors of an establishment that had remained dormant for almost a year in nearby Sanders County.
Mineral County celebrates Easter
Rhett Baldwin brushes the snow off an egg during the St. Regis Easter egg hunt.
Friday, April 3
Answer to taxpayers
By Rep. Nancy Ballance
Caution recommended with water compact
This entire water compact fiasco, has reached such a level of controversial debate and crescendo that it would be laughable if the potential decision and disastrous outcome were not so serious. How could any conscientious, elected official even think of inflicting “FOREVER” upon the good citizens of Montana, such a massive 1500 page document already virtually cast in stone, and partially already in operation on the reservation?
Future hangs in the balance
Editor,
CSKT potentially damaging to Montana
Volumes have been written about how the 2015 Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) water compact is unconstitutional, costly, and sets in motion risky laws based on unprecedented new policies. These policies will be very destructive to Montanan’s for generations to come. Currently the only presented reason to support the compact is to alleviate the threat of the CSKT filing suit on 10,000 water claims all across western Montana. These claims are in my opinion very weak if not totally non-existing.
Hot Springs Artist Society
Vice President of the Hot Springs Artist Society LoHua Odekirk stands with Jake Wallis, whose work took Best in Show.
Hot Springs hosts photography show
HOT SPRINGS – Wall Street Place in Hot Springs was a buzz with activity last weekend as the Hot Springs Artist Society hosted their juried photography show.
Burn regulations save resources and money
SANDERS COUNTY – Open burning started several weeks ago in Sanders County and officials tasked with dealing with fires that get away from residents are warning people to use extreme caution when burning.
Trout Creek Talent Show
Sandy Bonney and Lilli Leisz do a hula hoop routine during the talent show.
Trout Creek puts talents on display
TROUT CREEK - Thursday evening in the Trout Creek School, students put on a talent show for friends, family and the community of Trout Creek.
Plains High School holds career fair
PLAINS - Recently in Plains during a Wednesday night there was a, “2015 Mock Interview Career Fair,” for the seniors of Plains High School. Planned by the Job’s Montana Graduates (JMG) and Business Essentials students, the fair was a, “professional event,” as Mrs. Griffin the administrator and teacher of the to classes called it.
Redneck Ball
The "Sons of Biscuits," perform during the Trout Creek Cabin Fever Redneck Ball on Saturday.
Event raises money for worthy causes
TROUT CREEK - People let their redneck flag fly Saturday night at the Lakeside Resort and Convention Center to raise funds for the Trout Creek Community Improvement Association, which helps maintain the Trout Creek boat launch, hosts a haunted house during Halloween, works in partnership with the school and hosts many other holiday celebrations.
Review continues in Hot Springs
HOT SPRINGS – A group of residents in Hot Springs met last week to discuss the town’s ongoing local government review.
Not guilty plea entered in theft case
THOMPSON FALLS – Vickie Caswell made her initial appearance in District Court on Tuesday, March 24 and entered a plea of not guilty.
Trotters take on Lady Hawks
Senior shortstop Sami Kinzie bunts the ball into play during Plains-Hot Springs 14-3 win over Thompson Falls.
Thursday, April 2
St. Regis FFA team competes at state
BILLINGS – Students who may represent the future of Montana’s agricultural industries put their talents and skills to the test last week in Billings as the Future Farmers of America (FFA) team from St. Regis competed at the state level.
Senator Tester working on behalf of rural counties
WASHINGTON D.C. – According to information provided by U.S. Senator Jon Tester’s office last week, the senator plans on introducing bipartisan legislation to fully fund two initiatives to help support financially strapped rural Montana areas such as Mineral County.
Alberton Schools
Pictured is one of the classes that will benefit from the new learning tools in Alberton.
Alberton schools receive science tools
ALBERTON – Students from kindergarten age to the sixth grade at the Alberton Elementary School celebrated the arrival of a wide array of new, hands-on learning tools last week with a science fair.
Mineral County Sheriff
Mineral County Sheriff Tom Bauer patrols in his cruiser last week. Bauer's primary focus is stemming the flow of drugs through the county.
A new sheriff in town
MINERAL COUNTY – Mineral County Sheriff Tom Bauer may have only been in the top law enforcement position in the county for three short months but that doesn’t mean he and the other officers of the MCSO are taking their time getting used to the transition.
Track and Field season
Marissa Koke flies over the bar during the high jump event at last week's meet in Superior.
Wednesday, April 1
Obituary; Catherine Pemberton
“Katie”
Thompson Falls Senior Center hosts biannual craft fair
THOMPSON FALLS - The Thompson Falls Senior Center hosted its biannual craft fair recently at its location on Mount Silcox Road below the high school. It included both representatives from the Senior Center, for whom the fair is a fundraiser, and crafters and vendors from around the area who were selling a variety of original creations and other articles.
Blackbeard the Pirate
The Plains Woman's Club helped to bring the Missoula Children's Theatre to Plains last week. Local students took part in a production of Blackbeard the Pirate last Saturday at Plains High School.
Children's Theatre in Plains
PLAINS – The Missoula Children’s Theatre was in Plains this week to help local students put on a weekend production for the community.
Turkey Shoot
Al Jermyn shoots against adults during the Plains Trap Club's "Turkey Shoot" competition last Sunday.
Plains Trap Club hosts shooting event
PLAINS - Despite the rain Saturday morning, the Plains Trap Club held its annual Turkey Shoot event at 10am.
Thompson Falls Lady Bluehawk softball underway
THOMPSON FALLS – The Thompson Falls Lady Hawk softball team kicked off their spring season at home last weekend with a doubleheader against the Deer Lodge Wardens.
Hot Springs Track Meet
CORVALLIS – The Hot Springs track team kicked off their season with the Gene Hughes Invitational in Corvallis last week.
Plains races to success at Eureka Time Trials
EUREKA – The Plains Trotters and Horsemen track teams got their season underway at the Eureka time trials last weekend.
County golfers begin year in Missoula
MISSOULA – County golf teams were busy last week, kicking off their spring campaigns with the Loyola Invitational in Missoula.
Trotters
Leah Thompson bases loaded base hit scores two bottom of second inning, second of a doubleheader vs. Troy on 3-27-15.
Plains Trotters start season with a bang
TROY – The Plains-Hot Springs Trotters started their spring season off on the right foot, winning their first two softball games of 2015.
Having a ball in Trout Creek
"Milo and the Village People," perform a musical skit during the Trout Creek Redneck Ball.
