Unlocking the mysteries of the secretive owl

Most owls are active at dusk and dawn, spending the daytime at a quiet, inconspicuous roost.

We the People

We are now through the third week. I will give a synopsis of some of the legislation that may be of interest.  We voted today on HB1, which is known as the “feed bill”.  This bill funds the legislative session plus the first couple weeks of the 2013 session.  There was a 5% reduction in this bill. I might add that, regardless of what you may have seen in the media, the legislature did not vote for a pay raise. That would be in violation of Constitutional law. No legislature can vote a pay raise for that session and there has not been an increase in six years. The per diem we get to pay for housing and food was raised by about $1.50.

Red Devils recall 2011 season

Garry Joe Kane

He stayed at home from that time until his death with short hospital stays as he was taken care of by his sister, Ramona.

WSA holds Oktoberfest celebration in Plains

PLAINS – The Wildhorse Sports Association held their annual German-style Oktoberfest celebration and fundraiser on Saturday. Participants consumed a bratwurst dinner complete with potato and pasta salads and tasted a variety of micro-brewery style beers during the event that included games, a raffle and a water dousing chair.

Plains preps for county tournament

By Mike Miller

Cross country teams compete in prestigious tourney

MISSOULA – The Plains and Thompson Falls cross country teams both had exceptional performances at the Mountain West Classic meet in Missoula on Saturday. Over 1,800 athletes from as far away as Washington state gathered at the University of Montana Golf Course to run a course that will also be the setting for the state championship meet at the end of October.

Community steps in to help 6-year-old St. Regis girl fighting leukemia

While most St. Regis children are spending their winter months enjoying the snow and attending classes, 6-year-old Zaylee has spent the past several weeks lying in a hospital bed. Last year she was diagnosed with acute-lymphocytic leukemia (type B cell).

Superfund site plans move forward

Representatives from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, Environmental Protection Agency and the Forest Service met with the Mineral County Commissioners again Tuesday to discuss listing the town of Superior, some surrounding land and the Flat Creek Mine Site as a Superfund site.

Mary Madeline Kaye

Mary Madeline Kaye, known as "Madge", 88 of Plains passed away Monday, July 28 at Lake View Care Center in Big Fork, MT. She was born January 16, 1920 in Plummerville, AR to Roy & Ann O'Roark Venable. During the War she worked alongside her mother in the shipyards in Portland, OR. as a welder. Madge was a war widow with three children when she met and married Walfred J. Kaye in Portland, OR on July 1, 1950. He adopted the three children and provided love and nurture to them the rest of his life. They started out in Malta, spent a brief time in Bozeman and finally settling in Missoula. They moved to Superior in the early 1980's and later to Plains in 1995.She was an excellent seamstress and was involved in many organizations alongside her husband. She is survived by two sons: Daniel Kaye of Port Angeles, WA and Gerald (Beverly) Kaye of Big Fork, MT. 14 Grandchildren, 33 Great Grandchildren, 8 Great Great Grandchildren. Memorial Services will be Monday, August 4 at 11AM at the Plains United Methodist Church, Arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Hills Funeral Homes in Plains.

Trout Creek raptor class

TROUT CREEK - Wednesday evening, the 9th, was the second to last of the Trout Creek Community Improvement Association’s (TCCIA) monthly Campfire Talks. Hosting the evening show was Brian Baxter, an Outdoor Educational Programs Coordinator And Instructor, of Silver Cloud Associates. For an hour and a half Baxter taught a small group of people at the Trout Creek Park stage about raptors in North West Montana.

Hunters help clear abandoned wire in Montana elk country

Plastics are destroying aquatic life in the oceans. Wind turbines are killing bats and birds that fly into them. And vacated wire is causing slow, painful deaths for elk on the Idaho-Montana state line.

Winter roads present danger to area drivers

MINERAL COUNTY – Last week saw several days of nearly continuous snowfall, which left the roads slick with slush and ice.

Lady Bobcats continue to improve

The Superior High School volleyball team came out strong Thursday night at home against Granite with a commanding 25-9 first set win.

Science fair held in Hot Springs

HOT SPRINGS - Wednesday night in the Hot Springs School multipurpose room, students from kindergarten to sixth grade showcased a month’s worth of scientific investigations and exploration to their parents, teachers and fellow classmates.  

Clark Fork Mountain Cats enter playoffs on hot streak

The 14-C regular season champion Clark Fork Mountain Cats kept cruising with a 65-50 win over Noxon, Thursday.

Fire chiefs clean up icky situation at Tarkio

One hopes that this was an accident, but nonetheless the responsible party should have made an attempt to clean it up.

Savage Horsemen wrestlers bring it to the mat

PLAINS - Head coach of Plains/Hot Springs wrestling Kenny Marjerrison is quite proud of his squad so far this season.

St. Regis boys stay unbeaten

Close, as they say, counts only in horseshoes and hand grenades.

WSA to host German-style fundraiser for sports complex

PLAINS – The Wildhorse Sports Association will be hosting a German Oktoberfest-style celebration fundraiser this Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Sanders County Fairgrounds Pavilion in Plains. The event will raise money for the WSA sports complex currently under construction west of Plains near the airport.