Letters to the Editor
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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.
Possible pool closure
Last week, while at work as a Radiologic Technologist at Clark Fork Valley Hospital, I overheard a conversation about a meeting going on regarding the possible closure of the Plains swimming pool. I couldn’t believ…
Save our pool
People have favorite charities. People have things they believe in. People have an idea of what values, traits, and culture a town should have. We, the City of Plains and surrounding areas live in a beautiful valle…
Stay involved in politics
One could ask that as the elections of 2010 are behind us, are we done with politics? The answer would be a resounding no.
Food for thought: Staying positive in the winter months
Now that the holidays are over, the decorations taken down, the credit card bills arriving and the extra pounds showing, it is no wonder that many people are experiencing a let down. The colder weather and the shor…
Committee meetings underway
Regular committee meetings got under way this week with a few bills being brought to the floor. Republicans supported SJ 1, which lengthens the amount of time proposed referendums can be introduced in the 2011 Legi…
Keeping in Touch
With contact from constituents regarding the lack of the presence of the State Highway Patrol in Sanders County, I wanted to relate some information I recently received in case some of our residents, themselves, mi…
A thank-you for getting the word out
I want to take this opportunity to publicly thank Rep. Pat Ingraham for her “Keeping in Touch” piece of December 8, 2010, “Honoring Veterans”. As the Commander of Thunderbird Mountain Composite Squadron here in Sa…
Changes in 2011 taxes
According to Terry Stevens, the new manager at Bratz & Associates, CPAs, more than a few taxpayers may have a delay in the filing of their 2010 tax returns. The start of the 2011 Income Tax filing season is here f…
Concerns about water rates
Last week, Judy Woolley wrote an excellent article laying out the foundation of the current proposed Water and Sewer Ordinance from the Town of Plains, and how that would affect her rental property.
Congradulations for local store
The Sanders County DUI Task Force Board wishes to congratulate the employees of the Plains Town Pump for successfully passing the recent compliance checks. Compliance checks train clerks to consistently request ide…
Think about shopping locally
“Thank You” to our friends, Margaret at Bearly Read Books and Lisa at Auntie Pamela’s Antiques for urging all of us to shop locally.
Local pilot questions safety of airport due to misuse
Federal Aviation safety requirements are violated at the Mineral County Airport: it is not a safe place to fly an aircraft.
Food for thought: recognizing a verbally abusive relationship
This is the second part of a two part series on Verbal Abuse. In this article I will address some ways to manage verbal abuse.
Support for a senator
Thank you Senator Hinkle. Thank you for taking the time to come to every public gathering you are able to attend just for the opportunity to speak to the many citizens in the District you represent.
Observations on the election of county attorney
I would like to offer some observations regarding the recent election of our County Attorney. It has been my privilege to live in Mineral County for 42 years, and to practice law here for 35 years. This encompasses…