Stories for June 2020

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Friday, June 26

June 26, 2020 3:03 p.m.

Food for Thought:

Finding meaning beyond loss and grief

Last week I wrote about “Loss and Grief.” This week I will discuss “Finding Meaning In Loss And Grief.”

Wednesday, June 24

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Tuesday, June 23

June 23, 2020 4:38 p.m.

Montana DOJ launches civil rights reporting portal

The Department of Justice recently announced the launch of the Civil Rights Reporting Portal. This new online tool will make it easier for the public to report a civil rights violation.

June 23, 2020 4:37 p.m.

Community Calendar

Plains Library

June 23, 2020 4:36 p.m.

Food for Thought:

Finding meaning beyond loss and grief

Last week I wrote about “Loss and Grief.” This week I will discuss “Finding Meaning In Loss And Grief.”

June 23, 2020 4:35 p.m.

PC Police have gone too far!

First of all, it’s awesome to be back!! I missed writing stories and this column and am really happy to be given the chance to spread a little Kvelve “wisdom and humor” to all of you in this amazing part of the world!

June 23, 2020 4:34 p.m.

Crews work on two Montana 200 projects

Montana Department of Transportation work crews are expected to continue working on two projects on Montana 200 in Sanders County this week.

June 23, 2020 4:33 p.m.

Angler catches Mack Days $10,000 lake trout

For the just the second time in tournament history, the famous $10,000 tagged lake trout has been caught during the annual Mack Days event on Flathead Lake.

Monster trucks coming to Sanders County fairgrounds
June 23, 2020 4:33 p.m.

Monster trucks coming to Sanders County fairgrounds

The Sanders County Fairgrounds will host the ‘No Limits Monster Truck Firecracker Nationals’ Saturday, July 4.

Woman’s Club rummage sale is a Plains staple
June 23, 2020 4:32 p.m.

Woman’s Club rummage sale is a Plains staple

Generosity and community were on full display Saturday at the Plains VFW meeting room.

Superior School pantry keeps its students fed
June 23, 2020 4:31 p.m.

Superior School pantry keeps its students fed

Many people in Mineral County rely on food assistance and many are families with school-age children. When school is in session in Superior, breakfasts and lunches are provided along with their Backpack Program for weekend nourishment.

Susan Macy Caldwell
June 23, 2020 4:31 p.m.

Susan Macy Caldwell

Susan Coons was born March 20, 1940 in Hudson, New York, to Arthur and Gertrude Coons.

Haskins tags bear on final day of season
June 23, 2020 4:30 p.m.

Haskins tags bear on final day of season

Spring bear season closed last week and Danner Haskins, 17, waited until the end to bag the bruin he wanted.

Superior student helps develop graduation event
June 23, 2020 4:30 p.m.

Superior student helps develop graduation event

There was no way that 14-year-old Lanie Crabb was going to let this COVID-19 rob her from a memorable eighth grade graduation!

St. Regis Senior Center is keeping people fed
June 23, 2020 4:29 p.m.

St. Regis Senior Center is keeping people fed

It’s been nearly three months since the St. Regis Senior Center has been forced to shutter its doors in light of the pandemic. This however has not resulted in a break for the cooking team and staff, if anything business has picked up a notch.

Campsite fugitive back in court in Flathead County
June 23, 2020 4:28 p.m.

Campsite fugitive back in court in Flathead County

When a Western Montana man went missing from a campsite in Sanders County on Memorial Day there was considerable reaction from the social media community.

Wait is over: Plains pool finally opens
June 23, 2020 4:27 p.m.

Wait is over: Plains pool finally opens

After a two-year wait, area residents finally were able to take a dip in the E.L. Johnson Memorial Pool Saturday.

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Community calendar

Clark Fork Valley Amateur Radio Club Field Day

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Mineral County law roundup

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June 17, 2020 7:03 p.m.

Moving beyond grief and loss

In my work as a mental health professional, I have see many clients dealing with losses of all kinds.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks supervisor honored
June 17, 2020 7:03 p.m.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks supervisor honored

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Science Program Supervisor Alan Wood received the Montana Chapter of The Wildlife Society’s Distinguished Service Award for 2020 in recognition for more than three decades of exemplary service protecting Montana’s fish and wildlife and their habitat.

June 17, 2020 7:02 p.m.

Mineral Co. sheriff wins DOJ grant

A U.S. Department of Justice grant will allow the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office to hire more officers.

Officials prepare for coming wildfire season
June 17, 2020 7:01 p.m.

Officials prepare for coming wildfire season

If the Clark Fork River hasn’t flooded by the first part of June, area residents can usually breath easier.

June 17, 2020 7:01 p.m.

St. Regis cancels July 4 events

COVID-19 concerns have prompted the cancelation of organized July 4 festivities in St. Regis this summer.

Missoula’s M Trail to get makeover
June 17, 2020 7 p.m.

Missoula’s M Trail to get makeover

In celebration of National Trails Day on June 6, the University of Montana has announced that one of the most popular hiking trails in Montana – the M Trail – is getting a makeover.

DeBorgia School House holds successful bake sale
June 17, 2020 6:59 p.m.

DeBorgia School House holds successful bake sale

Residents in the west end of Mineral County have a can-do spirit that keeps on going even during a pandemic.

Hindu Hillbilly Honey is a family affair
June 17, 2020 6:59 p.m.

Hindu Hillbilly Honey is a family affair

They have six legs and five eyes. They live between 122 and 152 days.

Plains residents hold rally to support law officers
June 17, 2020 6:57 p.m.

Plains residents hold rally to support law officers

Even as some city officials across the country consider disbanding police departments, residents of Plains, Montana took to the street Friday afternoon to let everyone know how they feel about law enforcement officers in Sanders County.

Savenac kids fishing day a delight
June 17, 2020 6:56 p.m.

Savenac kids fishing day a delight

Strong winds and threatening skies did little to dampen anyone’s enthusiasm at the kids fishing day last Saturday at Savenac Pond in Haugan.

Hot Springs Homesteaders Rodeo
June 17, 2020 6:55 p.m.

Hot Springs Homesteaders Rodeo

Trout Creek’s Conlin wins Montana BASS state title
June 17, 2020 6:55 p.m.

Trout Creek’s Conlin wins Montana BASS state title

A great start and a strong finish lifted Trout Creek’s Jim Conlin to the Montana BASS Nation State Championship last weekend at Noxon Rapids Reservoir.

Dan Boyd Ulvick
June 17, 2020 6:54 p.m.

Dan Boyd Ulvick

Dan Boyd Ulvick, 73, passed away Thursday, June 4 in Lonepine, Montana.

Edward Paul Merseal
June 17, 2020 6:54 p.m.

Edward Paul Merseal

Edward Paul Merseal was born Aug. 31, 1941 in Missoula, Montana to Paul Edward Merseal and Marian Louise Polleys.

Leo Quentin Erickson
June 17, 2020 6:53 p.m.

Leo Quentin Erickson

Leo Quentin Erickson, born Dec. 17, 1942 in Superior, Montana, passed away June 8, 2020 in his home in Medical Lake, Washington.

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Wednesday, June 10

June 10, 2020 3:52 p.m.

Hot Springs man injured in fatal crash on Saturday

A traffic accident Saturday evening in Jefferson County south of Helena claimed the life of a 20-year-old Kalispell man and left a 19-year-old Hot Springs man injured.

Mineral County Community Foundation scholarship winners
June 10, 2020 3:51 p.m.

Mineral County Community Foundation scholarship winners

The Mineral County Community Foundation recently announced the winners of the 2020 scholarships.

June 10, 2020 3:48 p.m.

Food for Thought: Dealing with midlife issues

In this article, I would like to help you explore the challenges and opportunities that come at midlife. You will have an opportunity to take a look at issues that are specific to the Baby Boomer generation.

Beverly Ann Hetchler
June 10, 2020 3:47 p.m.

Beverly Ann Hetchler

Beverly Ann Hetchler passed away at 5:40 a.m. on June 1, 2020 after a long bout with cancer.

Fire, HazMat teams respond to semi crash
June 10, 2020 3:47 p.m.

Fire, HazMat teams respond to semi crash

At about 4:30 p.m. Friday afternoon, the eastbound onramp in Superior to Interstate 90 at Exit 47 became blocked when a tractor trailer carrying a variety of materials overturned where many trucks have accidents after a stop to fuel up. “Trimethylbenzene is the most worrisome because it is highly flammable, highly explosive and self-combustible,” said Incident Commander, Steve Temple with the Superior Volunteer Fire Department.

Mangy Moose opens in St. Regis
June 10, 2020 3:46 p.m.

Mangy Moose opens in St. Regis

It’s been several years since a new business has cropped up in St. Regis, adding new life to the local economy and offering residents another outlet for shopping.

Trail Rail Run: ‘A test of endurance’
June 10, 2020 3:45 p.m.

Trail Rail Run: ‘A test of endurance’

It was a test of endurance for athletes and race coordinators alike during this year’s Trail Rail Run. Although numbers were down and the rain was persistent, the overall emotion of the race was gratefulness.

Car show rocks Mineral County
June 10, 2020 3:44 p.m.

Car show rocks Mineral County

Even with social distancing, cooler temperatures, and entries limited to Montana only, the 21st Old School House Rock Car Show was held and enjoyed by locals and visitors once again.

Hiawatha Bike Trail provides a family challenge
June 10, 2020 3:41 p.m.

Hiawatha Bike Trail provides a family challenge

Midway into the one mile-and-one-half long, cold, pitch-black, and muddy Taft Tunnel it started: My 10-month-old son was not happy.

Mineral County Resource Coalition discusses memorial in honor of Roger Hearst
June 10, 2020 3:41 p.m.

Mineral County Resource Coalition discusses memorial in honor of Roger Hearst

With 13 members of the Mineral County Resource Coalition present, the first face-to-face meeting since January was held in the pavilion of the St. Regis Park on a crisp Tuesday morning.

June 10, 2020 3:39 p.m.

Mineral, Sanders county election results

The COVID-19 pandemic did little to discourage voters from placing their ballots in the mail box.

When Mom lights up, baby ‘smokes’ too
June 10, 2020 3:39 p.m.

When Mom lights up, baby ‘smokes’ too

“Jenny smokes two packs a day. So does her mom.”

Homesteader Days Rodeo this weekend
June 10, 2020 3:38 p.m.

Homesteader Days Rodeo this weekend

Homesteader Days in Hot Springs may look somewhat different in 2020, but for fans of the rodeo and live music, those are two things they can count on at next weekend’s event.

June 10, 2020 3:37 p.m.

St. Regis all-class reunion cancelled

For St. Regis, usually the third weekend of July brings former alumni, young and old, from all around the country to gather in their hometown to catch up and reconnect. But this year due to COVID-19 the St. Regis All Class Reunion has been cancelled.

Thursday, June 4

Superior food co-op a hit with its members
June 4, 2020 1:31 p.m.

Superior food co-op a hit with its members

With nearly 300 members, Frugal Boxes food sharing co-op is sort of a like an old-fashioned farmers market with the camaraderie of a really big family tossed all together.

A range of emotions for   2020 Hot Springs graduates
June 4, 2020 1:30 p.m.

A range of emotions for 2020 Hot Springs graduates

Hot Springs High School made the most of its outdoor graduation ceremony Sunday, May 24.

Plains hosts unique ceremony
June 4, 2020 1:30 p.m.

Plains hosts unique ceremony

Drivers honking their vehicle horns as a means of applause was one of the unique things about the Plains High School graduation ceremony.

Plains VFW Post 3596 remembers the fallen
June 4, 2020 1:29 p.m.

Plains VFW Post 3596 remembers the fallen

Saturday evening in Plains, members of the Plains VFW Post 3596 gathered at the Plains Cemetery for a ceremony to honor the deceased who served in the armed forces.

T-Falls seniors perservered
June 4, 2020 1:29 p.m.

T-Falls seniors perservered

A brisk wind Sunday afternoon made it a challenge for Thompson Falls’ Class of 2020 during graduation ceremonies, but it wasn’t the most difficult they endured.

Memorial Day in St. Regis
June 4, 2020 1:28 p.m.

Memorial Day in St. Regis

With less traffic in town, participants in the Memorial Day ceremony in St. Regis were able to march at a more leisurely pace this year from Mullan Square down to the bridge over the St. Regis River.

Superior students celebrate ‘unique’ graduation
June 4, 2020 1:28 p.m.

Superior students celebrate ‘unique’ graduation

A recurring theme of the Superior High School graduation ceremony on May 24 was the notion of a unique ceremony for an equally unique class.

June 4, 2020 1:25 p.m.

Open burn season closed June 1

The U.S. Forest Service, rural and city fire departments and Mineral County Fire Warden would like to remind its residents that as of June 1, 2020, the open burning season will close.

June 4, 2020 1:24 p.m.

Two deaths reported in separate crashes near Hot Springs

Two Northwest Montana residents died recently in vehicle crashes near Hot Springs.

June 4, 2020 1:24 p.m.

Community Calendar

Car show in Superior June 6

Karelian bear dogs are guardians of the wild
June 4, 2020 1:23 p.m.

Karelian bear dogs are guardians of the wild

They are one of the top 10 most popular dogs in Finland and their popularity is growing in the United States.

June 4, 2020 1:23 p.m.

Living in the present

How many times have you heard people say, or how many times have you said “Where has the week gone?” or “I can’t believe another year has come and passed”.

June 4, 2020 1:22 p.m.

Sanders County Justice Court

Montana Highway Patrol

Melissa Lyn Wiard
June 4, 2020 1:21 p.m.

Melissa Lyn Wiard

Melissa Lyn Wiard, 41, of Everett, Washington, passed away May 2, 2020.

Virginia (Ginny) Mary Helterline Malm
June 4, 2020 1:21 p.m.

Virginia (Ginny) Mary Helterline Malm

Virginia (Ginny) Mary Helterline Malm passed away May 17, 2020.

Rosemary Ann Miller (Jones)
June 4, 2020 1:20 p.m.

Rosemary Ann Miller (Jones)

Rosemary Ann Miller (Jones), a long-time resident of Plains, Montana, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020, in Sundance, Wyoming.

Wednesday, June 3

Getting a  glimpse at the great gray owl in its native habitat
June 3, 2020 1 a.m.

Getting a glimpse at the great gray owl in its native habitat

I had my first sighting of a great gray owl last week after finishing a walk near home.