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.

Donations help area food banks

For the second year in a row, a donation by Plum Creek will help local food banks deal with continuing impact of the economic recession:  historically high numbers of individuals and families who need help this holiday season.

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.

Keeping in Touch: session approaching

While these December days are filled with bazaars, shopping plans, baking (and eating), decorating, singing carols, gathering together with friends and families, school programs, opportunities to help others and time to count your blessings, for me and other Legislators it is also a time to prepare for the upcoming 62nd Legislative Session which  begins on January 3, 2011 when we are sworn into office.

Lady Tigers lose opener at Clark Fork

The St. Regis girls ended up losing to Clark Fork in their opening game last Tuesday, but Coach Janelle Pruitt thought that they played a good game.

Alberton wrestlers claim titles

Alberton native Cody Ishler who co-ops with the Frenchtown Broncs wrestling program was one of five Broncs who captured an individual title at the Superior Invitational on Saturday.

Sheriff cautions residents about mail scam

Please be aware that a mail scam is occurring in the U.S. and some residents in Mineral County have been targeted! A similar scam has been used in the past.

Library opens in DeBorgia

The building that served as the old post office in DeBorgia now has a new purpose serving as the small community’s library, the DeBorgia/ Cooper Library. And though it is small in size, it is serving a large role in the town. There’s also no shortage of books. From romance to Louis L’amour, with self-help and plenty of fiction to choose from, the newly opened library is sure to become a popular spot for those seeking a good read.

Trout netting study delayed

A draft environmental review for a lake trout netting project on Flathead Lake has been delayed but should be released sometime this winter, an official with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes said last Thursday.

Boy Scouts hold flag ceremony

The Plains Boy Scout Troop held a flag retiring ceremony with members of VFW Post 3596 on Pearl Harbor Day, last Dec. 7. The ceremony was held behind the Plains VFW Post, as was attended by members of the community, as well as area veterans.

We the people: a question not asked... until now

A few weeks ago I was talking with Hot Springs area rancher Kim Baker, President of Montana Cattlemen’s Association, about depredation of livestock.  Since we have seen an increase in wolf depredation in Montana I was wondering if there was a relationship with other predator livestock losses.  Kim told me she would see if those figures were available from predator control specialists. I wanted to compare the preceding years with current statistics.  Kim went to John Steuber, State Director/Supervisory Wildlife Biologist (USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services) to have a look at those figures.  I have received those figures for 2006 and 2010.  What I see is more than alarming and it is a side of the wolf issue that has not been adequately addressed.

Man robs Town Pump

A Hot Springs man has been arrested after committing an armed robbery at the Town Pump in Plains, which occurred at 2:10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9. This incident comes just three days after the same man committed a robbery in Missoula.

MHSA conference proposal is in

The Montana High School Association has shuffled the deck for classifications next year, with seven schools making moves both up and down.

Silent auction ends well

The Thompson Falls Library Silent Auction came to a close on last Saturday, Dec. 4, after a very successful run, according to event organizer Karen Harlan.

Slow start for Superior

Coping choices: loneliness-normal or not?

Coping Choices – Loneliness – Normal or Not

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.

Tigers take to the courts

Whitetail harvest ends on high note

Whitetail deer harvest picked up considerably during the final weekend of the deer and elk hunting season, as snow and the rut combined for ideal hunting conditions. 

Lady Tigers jump into basketball season

Layups, jump shots and passing technique was just the tip of the iceberg as the Lady Tigers jumped into the 2010-2011 season of basketball. Practice started over at St. Regis for girls’ basketball on Nov. 22. Coach Janelle Pruitt said that the first few practices went well though she noted that some of the girls need to catch up on a few things.