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How to recognize and avoid college scholarship scams
(STATEPOINT) Average college costs have doubled in the last two decades, and this financial pressure along with new technologies makes today’s students particularly vulnerable to financial aid and scholarship scams.
September is National Preparedness Month
(STATEPOINT) — September is National Preparedness Month, and with wildfires, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes and hurricanes occurring around the world, having access to safe drinking water in the event of an emergency should be top of mind no matter where you live.
Flat Creek fish habitat improvement focus of group
Just downstream from where a group of county and state agency officials had stopped to examine the work done on Cedar Creek was Superior resident Shawn Plakke, who was teaching his 13-year-old son, Orion, how to fly fish. A deep pool, created by logs installed last year through a habitat improvement project, yielded a school of 6-inch cutthroat trout. Trout that Orion skillfully pulled to shore after landing his fly on the still, clear water surface.
Community Notes
St. Regis School is accepting new students who are 4 years old by Sept. 10, 2018. Please bring birth certificates and immunization records to registration.
Savage Heat field varsity 8-man team
Hot Springs High School goes back to the varsity level in Class C 6-man football for the 2018 season, and that presents an exciting opportunity for returning head coach Jim Lawson and the Savage Heat program.
Plains Public Library celebrates centennial
The Plains Public Library celebrated its centennial in style last Saturday, Aug. 18 with a book sale, raffle, silent auction and kids’ games just outside the facility on West Railroad Avenue.
Clark Fork spikers strive for success in 2018 season
Clark Fork would like to continue to climb the proverbial “ladder of success” with its high school volleyball program, and third-year head coach Toni Labbe would be glad to make that happen.
Drinking water supply and stream work discussed at Superfund project meeting
The Superior Technical Assistance Committee continues to meet regarding the Flat Creek Iron Mountain Mine EPA Superfund project located north of Superior. The work on the $3.5 million project is nearing completion and on Aug. 7 the committee met in Superior where erosion from the spring flooding on Flat Creek was discussed. Flooding damaged the newly planted vegetation and made the stream bank unstable causing the stream to braid into other areas according to Bob Wintergerst with the U.S. Forest Service.
Mountain Cats take on defending champ Flint Creek
Unforeseen situations, such as injuries, play a role in the success of a football team at any level. And if the Clark Fork Mountain Cats can avoid the injury bug, they will likely show improvement, teamwise, over last season in Class C 8-man football.
Back to school: Big changes in store for some
Kids are breathing their last few days of freedom while parents are breathing a sigh of relief, as school resumes across the county. Alberton’s first day will be Aug. 23, while both St. Regis and Superior begins on Aug. 27. Superior’s Pre-K and kindergarten start Sept. 4.
Backpack Program offers free supplies, food
Getting kids back to school can be a financial challenge for some parents who are on a limited income.
Trail signs installed - thanks to local Eagle Scout Mondava
Lolo National Forest trails received some additional signage — thanks to help from a local Boy Scout Neil Mondava, 17.
Marvel Marrinan
A life well lived. Marvel E. Marrinan, 92, died of natural causes Aug. 5, 2018, at Mountain View Care Center, Ronan, Mont.
Mobile home involved in blaze at Weeksville
Sanders County dispatch took an emergency call last Friday afternoon, Aug. 10, of a trailer home on fire at a private residence along Highway 200 in Weeksville. The call came in about 2:50 p.m.
Daines, Gianforte show support for Northwest Montana mining
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines and Rep. Greg Gianforte recently released statements in response to the announcement that reclamation work on the Troy Mine was being paused due to the state of Montana’s “Bad Actor” decision against Hecla Mining Company. The ruling has also put on hold on two other long-delayed mining projects: the Montanore Mine near Libby, and the Rock Creek Mine near Noxon.
Montana Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay
Wow, can you believe we are over halfway through the year? School is nearly started and Christmas will be here before we know it.
Sheep Gap Fire Salvage Project approved
Last week, U.S. Sen. Steve Daines and Montana Rep. Greg Gianforte applauded the Forest Service on the signing of the Sheep Gap Fire Salvage Project in Sanders County.
17 fire starts kept under control by emergency crews
The Lolo National Forest is in Very High Fire Danger, and over the past few weeks several fires have started, including a five-acre burn near Cyr last Wednesday, Aug. 1. Hot wheel bearings from a semi-truck that lost a tire started the blaze near mile marker 71 on the north side — causing both lanes of traffic on Interstate 90 to come to a halt. There was construction in the eastbound lane, and so traffic was already confined to two lanes. After approximately a half hour, emergency responders were able to get traffic going again, and it took fire crews from the Frenchtown Fire Department and the Superior and Ninemile Ranger Districts about three hours to contain the fire. No injuries were reported.
$60,000 raised at 4-H/FFA livestock auction
Nearly $53,000 went into the pockets and college funds of 4-H/FFA members at the 2018 Livestock Auction held on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 4 at the Mineral County Fair. This doesn’t include the additional $8,000 local businesses threw into the pot to sweeten the deal for the 21 youth who have spent this past year raising the animals for judging and the auction. Altogether, there were 14 swine, three beef, two sheep and one chicken up for grabs.
Smokin'Hot Fair fun for everyone
The Mineral County “Smokin’ Hot Fair” held last week was another well-attended three-day event — bringing in people from all over the northwest.