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Billy Hill’s most recent campaign brochure states, “Billy has a proven record of accomplishment as a military noncommissioned officer, Korea and Vietnam...” Review of Billy Hill campaign material and interviews published in local newspapers throughout his numerous campaigns for sheriff show a number of references to his tour of duty in Korea.
Wolves' rebound causes economic woes
Not only have wolves made a political splash in recent years, but now an economic one as well.
Open burning means fire-season is over
Despite warmer temperatures this past week, the beginning of fall and generally wetter than normal summer weather has fire officials on the brink of declaring the 2010 fire season a done deal. But “don’t count your chickens before they hatch,” several local fire officials warned.
Becoming a hall of famer
Playing football on the collegiate level is tough. Starting for a college team is even tougher.
A lil' backcountry ingenuity
Dr. Michael Righetti’s day job prepares him pretty well for the unexpected medical emergencies he may encounter as a backcountry horseman. The St. Joseph Medical Center orthopedic surgeon knows that a little ingenuity can go a long way when limited resources and wilderness isolation force you to think outside the box to save a life.
New shepherd for flock
Although he recently moved to St. Regis, Thomas Hall, the pastor at the Plains United Methodist Church, is no stranger to Montana or to thinking outside the box.
Don't drink and drive
Remember when you could drink and drive, you just couldn’t drive drunk? So, what is it going to take to get some people to quit drinking and driving over the limit? Is death going to be the answer? Your number will eventually come up in some form. Take a minor accident or DUI as a sign, maybe even a blessing.
Superior notches victory
Last week, the Superior volleyball team had a slow schedule with just one game on Tuesday night, but it came with plenty of pressure.
Wine tasting upcoming
Once again, it is time to celebrate fall with the Ninth Annual Wine Tasting and Fashion Show. This event was conceived by Erica Swanson Lawyer, McGowan’s Grocery, Laura Rehbein and Mountain West Clothing. This year those businesses, plus Clark Fork Valley Hospital, Kalispell Regional Medical Center, Community Hospital and St. Patrick Hospital will again be sponsors.
Wolf "problem" hits home
County Commissioners met on Wednesday to discuss the possibility of declaring Mineral County a disaster area, which would give citizens the right to kill a wolf if it threatened people, livestock or big-game animals. This proposed resolution is patterned after a similar one drafted by commissioners in Idaho County, Idaho, which asked Gov. Butch Otter to allow wolves to be eradicated in north-central Idaho County by any means necessary.
A lil' backcountry ingenuity
r. Michael Righetti’s day job prepares him pretty well for the unexpected medical emergencies he may encounter as a backcountry horseman. The St. Joseph’s Medical Center orthopedic surgeon knows that a little ingenuity can go a long way when limited resources and wilderness isolation force you to think outside the box to save a life.
Questioning qualifications
My name is Ruth Cheney and I am the daughter of former Sanders County Game Warden and Sheriff, Lon Cheney. I try to stay out of politics, but when my dad’s name and reputation are repeatedly used to establish the credentials of Billy Hill for Sheriff, I feel the need to set the record straight.
More information on the issue of airport hangar leases
In response to the letter to the editor from Gerald Geske complaining about the decision of the Mineral County Commissioners and County Attorney concerning his “ground lease” at the Mineral County Airport in Superior, we offer the following reply:
Hiawatha to close early
The Route of the Hiawatha, a popular rails-to-trail bike path located on the scenic Bitterroot Divide along the Montana-Idaho border, will be stopping daily operations a week early this year. The last day of operations is Sunday, Sept. 26. While the world-famous trail usually is open for bike riders and hikers through the first weekend of October, it will be closing early this year to allow for various USFS construction projects in the area. Those projects include construction of 139 new parking spaces at the Taft trailhead, to accommodate the record number of visitors that flock to the trail each year.
Devils win homecoming
The Noxon Red Devils entered their matchup with the winless Seeley Swan Blackhawks undefeated, and at the other end of a 60-0 blowout they remained that way.
Horsemen fall to Vikings
A slew of injuries and a number of penalties were the difference on Friday as Plains fell to Bigfork 42-7 on Friday in their conference opener. The loss drops the hosting Savage Horsemen to 0-3, while the visiting Vikings advance to 2-1, having not lost since their season opener versus Loyola.
Road loss drops TFalls Football to 0-2
On the road versus Thompson falls Fairfield proved why they are the number one ranked class B football team in the state, as they won 42-7. The loss sank the Bluehawks record to 0-2.
Plains xc excels at Eureka Invitational
It’s said that we remember many of the “firsts” in life: first day of school, first kiss, first car and first deer. If that’s the case, Plains High School’s Carter Montgomery will certainly remember last Friday’s Eureka Invitational Cross Country Meet. It was at that meet, held at Indian Springs Ranch Golf Course, when Montgomery scored his first high school cross country victory. Breaking free from the pack within the first quarter-mile, Montgomery had a 35 second lead by the mile and extended it from there. By the end of the three mile race, he had a 57 second margin of victory over teammate Kenneth Beech. According to head coach Tony Banovich, “we thought that this was going to be a good opportunity for Carter to get his first victory. So, our race plan called for him to get our hard, break from the pack as soon as possible; then, push the pace as best he could. He executed perfectly and had just a fantastic race.”
Panthers return to football field
Football practice got underway for the teams across Mineral County last week. In Alberton, thirteen kids hit the field that will play for the Alberton Panthers this season. Coach Jake Giffin said that while the number of kids is good, he said it is lower.
Hospital looking at implementing two projects
The Mineral County Hospital Board of directors have been working with a steering committee during the past year to explore the possibilities of major improvements to the facility, which, would improve patient care and increase efficiency if implemented. Last Tuesday, August 17, they held a public meeting to gather input on two proposed ideas: building a woody biomass energy system and the construction of a new hospital.