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Legals March 29, 2017

NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The Upper Calico Fire Salvage Timber Sale is located within Section 16, T22N-R27W on the State's Plains Unit. Approximately 20,352 tons, consisting of mixed conifer sawlogs, are offered for sale. Sealed bids will be opened at the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, 2705 Spurgin Road, Missoula, Montana on April 19, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Bids may be hand delivered or mailed and will be accepted any time prior to the bid opening. DNRC recommends that bidders contact the Trust Land Management Division (406-542-4300) prior to the bid opening to ensure that your bid has been received. Bids must be accompanied by a deposit of $12,089.00, representing 5% of the minimum bid value of the sale in cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft to be applied to the first sale invoice for the successful bidder. Bid bonds will be accepted and, for the successful bidder, will be closed upon execution of the Timber Sale Contract and Timber Sale Bond. The sale will be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. If the successful bidder is unable to execute the contract within 30 calendar days from the date the sale is awarded, the bid deposit will be retained by the Department as liquidated damages. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Prospective bidders can obtain the sale prospectus, sale contract and bid forms from the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, Trust Land Management Division, in Missoula (406-542-4300), the Northwestern Land Office in Kalispell (406-751-2257), or the Plains Unit Office in Plains, MT (406-826-4725). Visit our website at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/trust/forest-management/timber-sale-information for upcoming sales and bid results. Published in the Clark Fork Valley Press on March 8, March 15, March 22 and March 29, 2017. MNAXLP

Superior teacher to be inducted into Butte Sports Hall of Fame

Lining the walls of the lobby at the Butte Civic Center are glass cases filled with plaques. Each one features a photo of an individual or team along with a short biography of their accomplishments in the world of sports. For 30 years, a Hall of Fame committee and a public forum selects around 15 individuals and teams to be inducted into the Butte Sports Hall of Fame each year.

Western C basketball honors announced

Several District 13 and 14 C players made top honors in basketball for the 2016-2017 basketball season from Mineral County Schools.

Colorado woman dies after vehicle gets stuck

An early evening call received by Mineral County dispatch on Friday, March 17, ended in tragedy. The body of Debra Ann Koziel was found by a search team on the following Tuesday afternoon. Her death was determined to be the result of exposure to the weather.

Sunday Father-daughter dance a hit in Superior

Girl Scout troop leaders Stephanie Quick, Kate Digiando, Claira Wheeler and Whitney Nue took advantage of prom and held their own dance on Sunday, March 19. It was the first father-daughter dance they had ever held and were thrilled with the turnout of nearly 100.

Students gearing up for BPA nationals

Superior High School held a special assembly last week to recognize the school’s Business Professionals of America team’s accomplishments in Billings.

The stars were out at Superior prom

It was a starry, starry night, at least in the multipurpose room in the Superior High School, on March 18.

'Aladdin Jr.' brings a taste of Broadway to town

St. Regis School drama instructor Derek Larson couldn’t contain his excitement following the March 16 performance of “Aladdin Jr.,” and took his excitement to Facebook.

Help offered to get Marsy's Law into action

During last year’s election, Montanans voted Yes to CI-116, Marsy’s Law, also known as the victim’s bill of rights. The law also passed in North and South Dakota joining California and Illinois. It gives victims of crime rights equal to those accused and those convicted of a crime. The law goes into effect July 1, 2017.

Mineral County Court Report March 11-24

March 16, John Lawrence Akers, careless driving

Legals March 22, 2017

NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The Upper Calico Fire Salvage Timber Sale is located within Section 16, T22N-R27W on the State's Plains Unit. Approximately 20,352 tons, consisting of mixed conifer sawlogs, are offered for sale. Sealed bids will be opened at the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, 2705 Spurgin Road, Missoula, Montana on April 19, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Bids may be hand delivered or mailed and will be accepted any time prior to the bid opening. DNRC recommends that bidders contact the Trust Land Management Division (406-542-4300) prior to the bid opening to ensure that your bid has been received. Bids must be accompanied by a deposit of $12,089.00, representing 5% of the minimum bid value of the sale in cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft to be applied to the first sale invoice for the successful bidder. Bid bonds will be accepted and, for the successful bidder, will be closed upon execution of the Timber Sale Contract and Timber Sale Bond. The sale will be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. If the successful bidder is unable to execute the contract within 30 calendar days from the date the sale is awarded, the bid deposit will be retained by the Department as liquidated damages. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Prospective bidders can obtain the sale prospectus, sale contract and bid forms from the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, Trust Land Management Division, in Missoula (406-542-4300), the Northwestern Land Office in Kalispell (406-751-2257), or the Plains Unit Office in Plains, MT (406-826-4725). Visit our website at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/trust/forest-management/timber-sale-information for upcoming sales and bid results. Published in the Clark Fork Valley Press on March 8, March 15, March 22 and March 29, 2017. MNAXLP

Sanders County Justice Courts | March 6-13

Alicia Rose Sherrin, 29, Basic Rule — Reasonable and Prudent-1st Offense, Defered Imposition of Sentence, Fined $85.

4-H members excel in communication finals

The 4-H Communication Days Finals were held Sunday, March 19 at the Plains High School. There were a total of 15 finalists competing on Sunday, including three in the senior division and 12 in the junior division.

Sanders County Sheriff's Log - week of March 12

MARCH 12

St. Regis River nears flood stage as snowpack melts

The banks of the Clark Fork River are swollen with muddy, high water as spring temperatures start to melt the high mountain snow. According to a statement released by Mineral County Floodplain Administrator, Tim Read, area snowpack monitors indicate a snowpack level that is nearing 100 percent of average or above. Though there are no reports of flooding so far, if there is a lot of rain, and higher temperatures, then flooding could occur. Read said that high water events in Mineral County usually occur in the month of April.

Boukal performance expands the mind to infinity

Rudi Boukal played to a large audience in The Paradise Center Thursday, March 16. Boukal is an enthusiastic, nervous, and persistent explorer who is also a musician, storyteller, and very inspired and inspirational. His music was a combination of classical, jazz, and experimental interspersed with his own life experiences, wisdoms, and stories of what inspired each musical piece he played on the keyboard. The music he composes and plays comes from a variety of life experiences he has had with family, friends and people he has never met face to face.

Local business projects receive state grants

Economic development projects in Kalispell, Libby, Polson and Hot Springs have received grant funding through the Montana Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund.

Mother feels Ryan verdict unjust

Just a few thoughts about the unjust verdict given in Oregon. After the long train ride home and trying to wrap my head around what took place, the only conclusion I came to was there is no justice left in the nation that I loved so dearly all my life.

Plains High School students 'Kick Butts'

Plains High School students played a Jeopardy-style game around the facts they were given about smoking and e-cigarettes during their English class last Friday as part of Kick Butts Day.

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Rep. Loge responds to 'vicious' emails, calls

This last week was a very busy week trying to take care of the Senate Bills needing to come through the House. It was also a week to present House bills to the Senate committees and study up on House Bill 2, the budget. Any House revenue bills were still allowed to be presented to the house committees for review this weeks well. Those bills will have to pass out of House committees and across the House floor by March 24 to have time to make it through the Senate before we will adjourn.

Plains Woman's Club busy cooking for 150

The Plains Woman’s Club was very busy much of Saturday March 18 as four women were in the Sanders County Fairgrounds pavilion preparing food and cooking many items for 150 meals. Those meals would be served at the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) dinner, raffles, and auction held later that evening.

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Inter-Valley Little Guy wrestlers invade Plains gym

The Plains gym was filled this weekend with Little Guy wrestlers, their parents, family, friends, coaches, officials, and spectators. There were wrestlers from 13 western Montana and north Idaho communities present, including Plains/Hot Springs, Thompson Falls, Missoula, Frenchtown, Corvallis, Clark Fork, Bonner, Hamilton, Lolo, Darby, Salmon, Stevenensville, and Florence.

Public comment needed to prioritize forest trails

The U.S. Forest Service’s Northern Region is inviting the public to help identify trails that will be part of an agency-wide effort with partners and volunteers to increase the pace of trail maintenance.

Bees are amazing creatures

It’s hard to talk about honeybees and not discuss two major topics, one is the health benefits of honey and the other is Colony Collapse Disorder and the fears surrounding the disappearance of the bees.

Little Guy Wrestling results from Plains

Little Guy Wrestling continued in Plains last Friday and Saturday at the 2017 Intervalley Tournament. Thirteen teams joined the competition, which started on Friday at 5:30 p.m. for juniors. On Saturday, beginners and novice and middle wrestlers hit the mats.

Superior sixth-grader competes in Treasure State Spelling Bee

On Saturday, students from all over Montana traveled to Rocky Mountain College to compete in the Treasure State Spelling Bee. Superior student, Payton Milender had won the Mineral County Spelling Bee Feb. 22 and qualified for State. She was number 32 and joined 58 challengers in Billings vying for the grand prize.

Another tough week in Helena

This last week was a very busy week trying to take care of the Senate Bills needing to come through the House. It was also a week to present House bills to the Senate committees and study up on House Bill 2, the budget. Any House revenue bills were still allowed to be presented to the house committees for review this weeks well. Those bills will have to pass out of House committees and across the House floor by March 24 to have time to make it through the Senate before we will adjourn.

Record number of BPA students heading to nationals

On May 9, students from all over the U.S. will descend on Orlando, Florida for six days to showcase their abilities with interviewing, spreadsheets, law, public speaking, and other business procedure know-how as the National Leadership Conference and competition for Business Professionals of America (BPA) heats up.

Kick Butts flash mob invades St. Regis School

St. Regis School joined hundreds of other schools across the nation for “Kick Butts Day” March 15. Student advocates performed a flash mob for younger students during lunch in the cafeteria. Their message was “Remember to love yourself and a healthy body too much to use tobacco”.

Mail-in ballot for special election now in the House Judiciary Committee

With the special election to fill Ryan Zinke’s congressional seat just around the corner, the decision on how the election will be held is slated for March 23. Senate bill 305, which would make the election mail-ballot only, was passed Feb. 24. Now the bill is up for hearing in the House Judiciary Committee.

Superior students get 'spaced-out' with NASA project

The Superior team didn’t actually take a trip to outer space, but they did team up with NASA to get a glimpse into their operation and speak to real astronauts.

Young scientists strut their stuff

According to young scientests Kylie Lucier and Chance Bridgewater, chewing gum and listening to music makes a person smarter and helps them concentrate. These were two conclusions found at a recent St. Regis science fair. The fair involved middle and high school students who competed for bronze, silver, and gold medals. Gold medalists go on to compete at the state science fair, held at the University of Montana on March 27-28.

Bill G. Kelly

March 27, 1935 - February 16, 2017

Sanders County Justice Court

Daren Lewis Roy, 70, Hunting or Fishing During Closed Season-Game Animal, Fined $250, Paid $85 in court costs.

Sanders County Sheriff's Log, March 5-12

Reports of people in pools being loud and nude. Individuals warned to keep it down rest of the night.

Donkey basketball brings fun to Hot Springs

There were approximately 50 people in the old Hot Spings gym Friday to watch and support the senior class take on the staff, juniors, and a team known as “random misfits” in several friendly and fun games of donkey basketball.

Little Guys grapple in Superior tournament

Saturday, March 11 Superior High School held a Little Guy Wrestling Qualifying Tournament. Six teams were present; Plains/Hot Springs. Frenchtown, Missoula. Clark Fork, Thompson Falls, and Bonner. Weigh-ins took place and after some warm ups the wrestlers began according to their experience; Middles started wrestling at 9 a.m., Novices began wrestling at 11 a.m. The juniors would not be wrestling at this tournament, since they will be wrestling at the Inter-Valley Tournament, which will be held in Plains on Friday, March 17 at 5 p.m. and on Saturday March 18 at 9 a.m.

Little Guy Wrestling mixer held in Plains

On Thursday, March 9, the Little Guy Wrestling mixer was held in the Plains High School gym. Junior high students from several western Montana schools (Plains, Hot Springs, Ronan, Libby, and Superior) were involved in wrestling matches on two mats. Each individual round of the match lasted one minute, 30 seconds with an “unofficial” score being kept on the time clocks at the opposite ends of the gym. Parents, coaches, friends, and other wrestlers were on hand to cheer, give support, and provide helpful suggestions to the wrestlers before, during, and after they had wrestled.

Tuesday Senior Mixed Standing

Local members compete in Communication Days in Thompson Falls

Thompson Falls High School was the location for the first round of the 4-H Communication Days competition.

Camas Organic Market holds open house in March

The Camas Organic Market recently completed a two-year remodeling project that added more space and a café to the business in Hot Springs. The 40-foot wood and concrete extension has a lunch counter where customers can sit visit with each other and the cooks, as well as sample some of the foods on the menu. There are several large deli cases, and many clear glass and plastic bulk food bins where customers can dispense the amount of foods they would like to purchase. What appear to be hand made baskets can also be seen in many places in the new wooden extension, which has the café on one side of the room. There are also wooden tables and benches near the back wall where customers can look out several of the windows as they eat their meal.

Bull's Country Kitchen and BBQ is now open

Bull and Jamie Larkin are the owners of Bull’s Country Kitchen and BBQ, which was formerly known as Heathers Country Kitchen. They took ownership of the business on March 1, 2017. Bull stated,

City Council discusses road district, open burning permits

The Plains City Council discussed many items at the March 6 meeting, including the road district, Plains Day, and a proposed subdivision.

Elementary students run wild in Plains gym

On March 6, approximately 150-180 Plains Elementary students were in the gym running, hopping, and some were even throwing things. Wait, don’t be alarmed and call the school to ask what was going on there, or if anyone was hurt. It was all in good fun and part of the after school program and the Plains High School National Honor Society. The Plains gym was where this carnival took place from 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.

4-H Communication Days held in Hot Springs, too

Saturday, March 12 was the second day of the 4-H Communication Days. There were 52 members giving a variety of demonstrations on a wide variety of topics, including dog obedience training, cooking, impromptu speaking, and caring for your hedgehog, to name a few.

Dynamic duo Pair recognized for nearly 50 years of volunteer service

The Plains Alliance Church gym was the setting for a surprise party and dinner to honor two men who have together given the community of Plains nearly 50 years of volunteer service on the fire and ambulance services. Nearly 50 people were there to share the appreciation, gratitude and friendship with John Meckler and Stephen Welty, who have made a difference in the lives of so many people who were going through a fire or medical emergency.

Legals March 15, 2017

NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The Upper Calico Fire Salvage Timber Sale is located within Section 16, T22N-R27W on the State's Plains Unit. Approximately 20,352 tons, consisting of mixed conifer sawlogs, are offered for sale. Sealed bids will be opened at the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, 2705 Spurgin Road, Missoula, Montana on April 19, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Bids may be hand delivered or mailed and will be accepted any time prior to the bid opening. DNRC recommends that bidders contact the Trust Land Management Division (406-542-4300) prior to the bid opening to ensure that your bid has been received. Bids must be accompanied by a deposit of $12,089.00, representing 5% of the minimum bid value of the sale in cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft to be applied to the first sale invoice for the successful bidder. Bid bonds will be accepted and, for the successful bidder, will be closed upon execution of the Timber Sale Contract and Timber Sale Bond. The sale will be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. If the successful bidder is unable to execute the contract within 30 calendar days from the date the sale is awarded, the bid deposit will be retained by the Department as liquidated damages. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Prospective bidders can obtain the sale prospectus, sale contract and bid forms from the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, Trust Land Management Division, in Missoula (406-542-4300), the Northwestern Land Office in Kalispell (406-751-2257), or the Plains Unit Office in Plains, MT (406-826-4725). Visit our website at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/trust/forest-management/timber-sale-information for upcoming sales and bid results. Published in the Clark Fork Valley Press on March 8, March 15, March 22 and March 29, 2017. MNAXLP

Plains man found guilty in standoff

PORTLAND, Ore. — A Plains man was among four men found guiltyof crimes Friday in connection with the takeover of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon last year.

Mineral County Court Report March 3 – March 10

Mar. 8, Mitchell Allen, leave scene of accident

Little Guy Wrestlers hit the mats as tourneys begin

The first qualifying tournament in the Western Montana Little Guy Wrestling Program began Saturday as teams from Superior/Alberton, Plains/Hot Springs, Thompson Falls, Bonner, and Missoula hit the mats at the Superior High School.

Alberton man charged in stabbing case

Longtime Alberton resident Earl James Perrine was arrested last week and charged with allegedly stabbing a man and his son near the Wye.

PEAK show a smash hit in Alberton

It was an entertaining evening of frogs, skits, singing, and dancing as the PEAK Foundation presented their Variety Show 2017. Young and old Alberton residents took to the stage and delighted a full-house on Saturday, February 25. The production marked the fifth live theater production the Foundation has put on and featured 14 acts. It had grown from last year’s variety show which only featured four acts.

Warmer temps a relief after round of snowstorms

Mineral County residents are breathing a sigh of relief and hope the last storms of the winter season have swept through the county with temperatures predicted to top 50 degrees this week. A welcome relief after western Montana was pounded with several more inches of snow last week. On Thursday, March 9, residents awoke to another six to eight inches of snow, after receiving around four inches last Wednesday.

Truck driver killed

A semi-truck driver was killed March 6 near Superior after his vehicle jack-knifed near mile marker 53. The 65-year-old man from Reseda, California had lost control of his truck while traveling east on Interstate 90. He hit a concrete barrier and his truck ended up across both eastbound lanes. He was inspecting the damage when a Chevrolet Tahoe traveling east hit the left side of the semi and then struck the driver. The Tahoe driver was a 66-year-old man from Alberton. Both men were taken to Mineral Community Hospital. The truck driver died from injuries sustained in the accident. The Alberton man did not receive any injuries. The identities of the two men were not released.

Gianforte is Republican nominee in special congressional election

Members of the Mineral County Republican party central committee were at the convention in Helena when businessman Greg Gianforte was chosen as the Montana Republican nominee for the special congressional election in May.

Mineral Co. girls earn All-State honors

Fourteen girls were announced for the 2016-17 Western C Girls All-State selection in basketball. Including Superior’s athlete, junior Kenzie Mueller received first team all-conference and first team all-state. St. Regis senior, Madison Hill also received all-state. Other St. Regis girls awarded was not available by press time.

Legals March 8, 2017

NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The Upper Calico Fire Salvage Timber Sale is located within Section 16, T22N-R27W on the State's Plains Unit. Approximately 20,352 tons, consisting of mixed conifer sawlogs, are offered for sale. Sealed bids will be opened at the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, 2705 Spurgin Road, Missoula, Montana on April 19, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Bids may be hand delivered or mailed and will be accepted any time prior to the bid opening. DNRC recommends that bidders contact the Trust Land Management Division (406-542-4300) prior to the bid opening to ensure that your bid has been received. Bids must be accompanied by a deposit of $12,089.00, representing 5% of the minimum bid value of the sale in cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft to be applied to the first sale invoice for the successful bidder. Bid bonds will be accepted and, for the successful bidder, will be closed upon execution of the Timber Sale Contract and Timber Sale Bond. The sale will be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. If the successful bidder is unable to execute the contract within 30 calendar days from the date the sale is awarded, the bid deposit will be retained by the Department as liquidated damages. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Prospective bidders can obtain the sale prospectus, sale contract and bid forms from the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, Trust Land Management Division, in Missoula (406-542-4300), the Northwestern Land Office in Kalispell (406-751-2257), or the Plains Unit Office in Plains, MT (406-826-4725). Visit our website at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/trust/forest-management/timber-sale-information for upcoming sales and bid results. Published in the Clark Fork Valley Press on March 8, March 15, March 22 and March 29, 2017. MNAXLP

Superior first-graders brush up on dental care

February was Oral Health Month and Superior School nurse Barb Jasper visited the first grade class to teach about good dental habits. Each student received a brand new toothbrush and was given lessons on how to brush their teeth properly.

Little Bobcats receive special hats from church women

The elementary kids in Superior were in for a treat last week when ladies from the Superior United Methodist Church Womens Group, Leslie Heppe, Tammy Wieweck, and Becky Miller, arrived with boxes and bags full of hats.

Summer Forest Service jobs available for area youth

Summer jobs for Mineral County Youth will be available this year through the Youth Conservation Corps. The Lolo National Forest will be hiring five area youths through this program to do jobs such as clearing trails and streams, improving wildlife habitat, building fences and campground facilities, planting trees and working with the fisheries and streams.

Loge talks about issues which hit close to home

House District 14 Rep. Denley Loge, R-St. Regis, was at the Mineral County Commissioners meeting to give a legislative update from Helena on Friday.

Library celebrates Dr. Seuss' birthday

F?amed children’s author Dr. Seuss once said, “You’ll miss the best things if you keep your eyes shut.” Last Thursday, nobody had their eyes shut as several adults and pre-school children gathered around a chair in the Mineral County Library and listened to Dr. Seuss stories to celebrate the author’s 113th birthday.

Several truck accidents continue to hit I90 due to hazardous conditions

The Montana Highway Patrol reported 34 incidents between Feb. 26 and Mar.5, as snow and icy conditions continue to sweep down Interstate 90 in Mineral County. Several incidents occurred on Sunday, Feb. 26, and on Saturday, Mar. 4 where higher elevations were hit with heavy snow fall. Especially hazardous conditions were reported on Lookout Pass.

Truck accidents continue to hit I-90

The Montana Highway Patrol reported 34 incidents between Feb. 26 and Mar.5, as snow and icy conditions continue to sweep down Interstate 90 in Mineral County. Several incidents occurred Sunday, Feb. 26, and Saturday, Mar. 4 where higher elevations were hit with heavy snow fall. Especially hazardous conditions were reported on Lookout Pass.

Mineral County Justice Court, Feb. 24-March 3

Mar. 1, Eric Austin Aguinaga, speeding

Locals in attendance at convention

Mineral Independent

Aeronautics board awards airport funds, including over $40,000 for Superior

HELENA — On January 19, the Montana Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division along with the Montana Aeronautics Board awarded a little over $600,000 in loans and grants to various Montana airports as part of its annual loan and grant program. Superior’s airport, which received $9,192 in grants funds and $30,998 in loans, was included.

Open burning began March 1

Open burning season began March 1 and continues through April 30.

Community Notes

Little Guy Wrestling will take place at the Superior High School on Sat. Mar. 11.

Snowy conditions

Musician Quist wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House

HELENA — Musician and political newcomer Rob Quist on Sunday captured the Democratic nomination for the May 25 special election to fill the state’s only congressional seat.

Legislative report

By Denley Loge

Court Report

Alberton student wins Google award in statewide competition

Alberton parents, Ron and Zelma Kromrey were keeping a secret from their daughter, Lyssah.

P-a-y-t-o-n wins county spelling bee, heads to state tourney in Billings

Superior sixth-grader Payton Milender won the Mineral County Spelling Bee on Wednesday, Feb. 22, after 14 rounds of competition. The spelling bee started with 30 participants, but one-by-one, they were knocked out of the running by trying to spell words like “crustaceans,” “hypotenuse” and “Huguenot.”

Four-legged friend visits residents at Mineral Community Hospital

Residents at Mineral Community Hospital have a new four-legged friend named Storm Trooper. He’s just over a year old and already has started his career as a certified therapy dog. Linda Reineke is Trooper’s trainer and she said the white English lab came out of her first litter of pups, and he’s the first one she’s trained.

The Changing of the Art Students from Alberton give a new look to hospital's lobby

In September of 2016, Mineral Community Hospital and Joanne Nasvik, Alberton School art teacher, came up with a plan that her student’s art would be displayed in the lobby of the hospital.

Two Mineral County girls basketball teams place second in Class C district basketball

On Monday, Feb. 20, both the Lady Clark Fork Mountain Cats, and the Lady St. Regis Tigers played district challenge games and won second place, each earning a spot in divisionals as a result.

Shirley 'Dusty' Carley

The Carley family celebrates the arrival of Shirley Berneice “Dusty” Carley to her Heavenly home, on Feb. 16, 2017. She died at home, surrounded by her family, just as she wished. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her beloved husband, Kenneth Duane Carley, on Aug. 28, 2016. Dusty resided in Thompson Falls with her daughter and son-in-law, Robin & Michael Trull. She died of a heart condition that was non-operable.

Sanders County Sheriff's log for week of Feb. 19-25

'The Frog Prince' leaps into Hot Springs

The Missoula Children’s Theatre and Hot Springs students performed “The Frog Prince” at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24 in the Old Gym at the Hot Springs Public Schools.

Sanders County Justice Court | Feb. 13-20

Lacey Nicole Richardson, 30, Theft-Obtain or Exerts Unauthorized Control Over Property, Dismissed by Prosecution.

Horsemen basketball season ends at Divisionals

The Plains boys basketball team’s journey to the Western Class-C Divisional Tournament at Butte Central wasn’t an easy road.

Quinn's owner Andre Melief remembered at resort

Approximately 260 individuals attended the funeral service of Andre Melief at the Hot Springs Resort last Tuesday, a man who has been synonymous with Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort and the hospitality industry for the last two decades.

More from Divisionals

Bowling results

Belts aplenty at Blue Heron Karate Academy

What does Shorin Ryu mean? It is a small forest school and it honors the Shaolin Kung Fu from China.

'Ignorance' helps Hot Springs woman reach 100th birthday

“Ignorance.” That was the reply of Hot Springs Health and Rehabilitation resident Stella Holyk when she was asked the question ‘What is your secret to being 100 years old.”

Honor rolls

Archers take aim in after-school program

Twenty-five young archers took over the Sanders County Fairgrounds Pavilion Thursday from 3:45 until 5:30 p.m. They ranged from fifth to 12th grade and were there as part of the Plains Public Schools after school program. Their instructor, Chris McGuigan, wrote the grant for the archery program.

Planting by the heart a Plains tradition

Planting by the heart doesn’t mean to plant according to the heart of a gardener, or any other person. The local Plains area old-timers saying or old wives tale states, “You don’t plant anything until all of the snow is off the heart of Baldy.”

Hot Springs loses to Plains in district challenge game

The Plains basketball team had more on its mind than just winning and advancing to divisional when they played their arch rival Hot Springs team in the Western Class-C Challenge Game Monday night at the Ronan High School Events Center.