Corinne “Keenie” Cone Christopher

Corinne "Keenie" Cone Christopher of Polson, was gifted from heaven January 23, 1936 in Plains to George and Frances Cone along with big brother, Wyatt. Followed by baby brother, Clancy. She married the love of her life, Richard J. Christopher, from Great Falls on June 15, 1957. Serendipity moved them to Polson in June 1963 where they began a legacy at Hubbard's Pharmacy, later renamed Harbour Pharmacy. After 45 years of service to the community, Keenie and Dick retired to their garden and church in 1999. She is survived by her life work, four children. Kim presides over the Twentieth Judicial District; Jeff practices Physical Therapy at St. Joseph's Hospital; Courtney teaches Art at Hellgate High School in Missoula; Tiara shared her mother's love of family and nurtures the extended family Dick and Keenie created. Kim has three boys, Nick in San Diego, Remington and Isaac. Jeff married Julie Smith and has two girls, Bryn and Jacey. Courtney enjoys his daughter Kaleigh. Tiara married Dr. Justin L Knowles and lives in Missoula with their sons, Roman, Ramsey and Christian. Most of Keenie's activities have been God-centered and children-oriented. A fountain of unconditional love she benefited every life she touched. Keenie brought joy to her interests in Community Concert, the Bell and Choral Choirs with Presbyterian Church, PEO and bridge. She will be dearly missed; few lives have benefited so many others. She is also survived by her brothers, Clancy Cone, MD and his wife Bev and Wyatt Cone, PhD and his wife Vera and numerous nieces and nephews. Keenie passed away on July 18, 2008 at 5:50 a.m. in Polson. The celebration of her life will be at the First Presbyterian Church, 301 — 4th Ave. E. Polson at 10:30 a.m. on Friday July 25, 2008. Arrangements are being made through Grogan Funeral Home, 883-2808. Donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Copeland Memorial Ringers.

Student pearly whites shine bright

SUPERIOR – The smiles of county students were made a little brighter last week as local dentists came to Superior Elementary School and St. Regis School to do free cleanings.

Food for Thought: What do you know about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a disorder defined by recurrent unwelcome thoughts (obsessions) and repeated behaviors (compulsions) that OCD sufferers feel driven to perform.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Is anger worth the hangover?

Whether your anger is justified or not, anger can be very harmful unless you can appropriately express it and let it go.  Letting go of anger is not an easy task.  Although  anger may give you power and make you feel like it is something important to hold on to, it is no life jacket.  In fact, anger and stress can hurt your physical and mental health.  High levels of hostility are responsible for heart disease and increased blood pressure.  It can lower your immune system and leave you open to an array of diseases and health problems.  It drains energy from your life and doesn’t make you feel well.

Wreaths fundraiser wraps up

With Christmas just a few days away, those who entered to win one of the wreaths from the Mineral County Medical Foundation and won, will have a nicely decorated item to place inside their home or outside on their front door.

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American Legion Post #13 St. Regis

Reading day brings out book worms

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Hospital honored with stroke hero award

Earlier this month, Clark Fork Valley Hospital was awarded the Stroke Hero Award at the Annual Rocky Mountain Stroke Conference held in Helena.

Hospital works to solve new technology woes

SUPERIOR – The Mineral Community Hospital announced a series of glitches in a computer system that was implemented in March.

New doctor adjusts to life in Mineral County

SUPERIOR – A family practitioner and her family who moved to the area seven months ago are slowly but surely adjusting to life in rural Montana after spending the last few years in a place about as opposite from Mineral County as can be.

How is guilt affecting your life?

This is a two part series. In this article we will explore the concept of guilt and how it affects a person’s life. Next week I will discuss how to manage guilt.

What about internet dating?

In 1727, Helen Morrison, a lonely spinster in Manchester, England, placed the first lonely hearts personal, advertising for a husband in the local weekly newspaper. In response, the town mayor committed her to a lunatic asylum for a month.

Food for Thought: Coping with everyday stresses

Self talk is one of the ways that can make a difference.

Museum looking to go to 150th Anniversary Mullan Road Conference

During this time 150 years ago, U.S. Army Lieut. John Mullan was finishing the first road ever to cross the Rocky Mountains to the inland of the Pacific Northwest. Mullan started the road in the spring of 1859 and finished it during the summer of 1860. The road travels from Fort Walla Walla, Washington to Fort Benton, Montana, which at the time was then Nebraska territory.

Heidi Miller Mancini Hotchkiss

On Saturday night, Oct. 20, 2018, Heidi was freed from the clutches of Frontal Temporal Dementia.

Bicycling down to the border

New pastor embarks on humanitarian mission before starting in Plains

The Plains/Paradise United Methodist Church has a new pastor in town, but you may have missed him. After arriving from the Philadelphia area to settle in the Plains/Paradise community last week, Pastor Thomas Hall hit the road once more, but this time by bicycle.

Pesticide linked to depression in farmers

Pesticide Use and Depression in Farmers

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