Letters to the Editor

The supremacy clause, Article VI paragraph two: “This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the judges in every State shall be bound thereby; any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding.

COLUMN: Say it ain’t so, Sho!

The Major League season has just begun.

Montana Viewpoint: George Washington, patriot or traitor?

“…the liberty secured by the Constitution does not import an absolute right in each person to be at all times, and in all circumstances, wholly freed from restraint.” Furthermore, he wrote, the Constitution is based on “…the fundamental principle of the social compact…that all shall be governed by certain laws for the protection, safety, prosperity and happiness of the people, not for the profit, honor or private interests of any one man, family or class of men.”

Operation Hygiene

A Mineral County school counselor contacted Monte Turner at the Mineral Community Hospital in December and asked if they had any hygiene products they could donate to the school. The counselor explained that, though they teach hygiene to their students, it continues to be a big problem.

High hopes for Horsemen

PLAINS – The Horsemen accomplished their goal of competing at the Divisional Tournament last week. They faced off against the Loyola Sacred Heart Rams and the St. Ignatius Bulldogs. It was the first Divisional Tournament any of the current Horsemen had played.

Trading up for a better deal

By David Levine

TFalls Chamber plans holiday event

THOMPSON FALLS – During their regular meeting last week, the Thompson Falls Chamber of Commerce discussed their upcoming activities for their Christmas on Main Street event.

Restaurant Impossible takes over

PLAINS – Heather’s Country Kitchen is about to undergo a major facelift, gaining them national attention.

Food bank lends helping hand

For most of us the holidays mean celebrating with friends and families, eating good food and giving out presents.

James, Alexander to vie for Justice of the Peace in Nov.

Four Justice of the Peace candidates put their name on the ballot, but only the two who received the most numbers of votes will go on to compete in the general election. Wanda James and Muriah Alexander will vie for the nonpartisan position in November.

Art students spread Christmas cheer

Any other time of the year, it would have been graffiti, but when kids from Plains High School traipsed around town, painting the windows of many local businesses last Friday, Dec. 3, it was just part of spreading Christmas cheer.

Brooker endorsed for county commissioner

“We must show, not merely in great crises, but in the everyday affairs of life, the qualities of practical intelligence, of courage, of hardihood, and endurance, and above all the power of devotion to a lofty ideal, which made great the men who founded this Republic in the days of Washington, which made great the men who preserved this Republic in the days of Abraham Lincoln.” — Theodore Roosevelt.

Sanders County gets behind Plains with flood water preparedness

Earlier last week, Sanders County Emergency Manager Bill Naegeli issued an Emergency Declaration for Flooding along the Clark Fork River near Paradise.

Vehicle rolls over on Highway 135

PARADISE - At approximately 3:00 p.m., a one-vehicle rollover was reported on Highway 135 near mile marker 19.

Rifle contest winner soon to be revealed

MINERAL AND SANDERS COUNTIES – The end of another hunting season signifies the end of the annual rifle contest held by the Mineral Independent and Clark Fork Valley Press newspapers.

Legals for November, 30 2022

Legals August 9, 2017

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Letter of Intent PUBLIC NOTICE The Montana DNRC, Plains Unit is notifying the public as to our intent to harvest dead and dying timber damaged by the Lazier Creek 3 Fire. The project, referred to as the Twin 40's Fire Salvage, is located approximately 33 air miles north of Plains, Montana, Section 14 T25N R27W. This fire salvage sale would most likely involve 50 acres on two 40 acre parcels of State Trust Lands, in the Twin Lakes Creek drainage. A total volume of approximately 100 mbf or 600 tons of timber would be harvested. The objective is to salvage fire killed timber before it loses merchantability. This timber harvest would likely be accomplished in the fall/winter of 2017-2018. Should you have any questions or concerns, contact: Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation PO Box 219 Plains, Montana 59859 Attn: Dale Peters (406) 826-4722 E-mail: dpeters@mt.gov Published in the Valley Press on August 9, 2017. MNAXLP

Superior wrestling takes on Class B ranks

So how do you top a state team wrestling championship from the previous year?

Blue Hawks falter against Bigfork, Mission

When you are getting ready for a conference tournament its always good to know how the boys on top are doing.

Thankful for support of Block Management Program

During this season of gratitude, let's think about the goodwill and shared goals for our hunting traditions.