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Heroics from St. Regis firefighters
I want to call attention to the actions of volunteer firefighter Clint Wolff with the St. Regis Fire Department.
Trying to stay afloat
I first learned about the power of an eddy when I did a story with Plains Mayor Michael Brinson concerning the increasing amount of land that was eroding away by the town's sewage cleaning ponds due to a strong edd…
Rafting the river
As a child, I spent most of my time in man-made swimming pools. The only recreation I remember out on a real body of water was spent in a lake (and if my memory is right, it too, was man-made). I was probably about…
Seeds of jealousy planted at young age
Jealousy is a very complex emotion. It is estimated that 20 percent to 35 percent of all murders involve a jealous lover.
Danielle's column
The Fourth of July was my absolute favorite holiday growing up, albeit for my own selfish reasons.
Keep in touch
On June 24th and 25th, I attended the State Administration and Veterans Affairs (SAVA) Interim Committee meeting in Helena where we discussed two of the state'…
'Informed Montana Patient' Web Site enlightening
While serving on the Public Health and Human Services Standing Committee during the last session, many bills regarding health related issues came before us. On…
Public pool a staple in community
It came to my attention in the last couple of weeks that the Plains Pool was being filled late. Being a strong pool supporter for the last 30 years, this bothered me. When we first moved to Plains, the pool was one…
Thanks to Mineral County Community Foundation
I would like to thank the Mineral County Community Foundation, especially Mr. Hendrick, Mr. Carlson and Mr. Berneking for devoting the car show in memory of my husband Archie Ireland.
Thanks to those who helped at walk and run
The organizers of the Find Your Fun Walk and Run would like to thank all those who took part in and helped with the diabetes awareness event on May 22nd. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans enabled us to make this a f…
The 'rule of law' in Sanders County
In the light of the Primary Election, it is good to have learned, at the April 28th JBS Sheriff's forum, that neither of the remaining candidates will take on battles with the federal government. When the United St…
Danielle's column: What goes around comes around
We've all heard the old adage "what goes around, comes around." I never really put much thought into it as I figured it was just my parents' way of scaring me out of stealing my brother's toys or pinching him when …
Choices for change counseling
‘Circle of Security’ Offers Help to Parents
Retirement program alternatives
On Wednesday, May 19th, I was in Helena for my State Administration and Veterans Affairs (SAVA) Interim Committee meeting. Our day was dedicated to working wit…
Cost too high for Healthy Kids Initiative
I must respond to Judy Reall's letter in last week's Ledger chastising Representative Pat Ingraham's "no" vote on funding for the Healthy Kids Initiative (HB157 was the funding bill).
The true meaning of Memorial Day
This past weekend was Memorial weekend. I watched and listened to so many different people talk about the plans they had for the long weekend. It has become a recreational holiday for most.