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Is this how we honor our military?
I have witnessed a despicable attitude by a Commander In Chief as a result of the murder of 5 American servicemen who were on duty unarmed at a training base in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The solution that this ‘woodstock’ generation came up with is an even greater insult. They say ‘Do not dress in uniform as this will insult someone, somewhere, some place at any time.
Plains Pool Park becomes site of community event
PLAINS - For the first time ever in Sanders County, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) held a special barbecue Saturday evening at the Plains Pool Park to raise money for the program.
Obituary; Douglas D. Copley
Plains, MT: Douglas D. Copley of Hot Springs, MT passed away July 4, 2015 due to complications of Pancreatic-Liver Cancer at the age of 70. Doug was born June 7, 1945 to Leo and Hazel Copley of Sandpoint, Idaho. Graduated from Sandpoint High School in 1963 and joined the U.S. NAVY. He was stationed in Long Beach, CA and Norfolk, VA on the USS America, CVA 66 and moved to Missoula, MT after the service. In 1969 he moved to Denver where he completed the Harry C. Longs school of bartending and began a career of mostly working in the food and beverage business for over 35 years in 10 states. In 1972 Doug returned to Sandpoint and worked in many of the local establishments such as the Edgewater Lodge, Mitzys, the Elk’s Lodge, Green Gables, the Cowgirl Corral, Bert’s Place and the 219 Lounge. He also bartended in North Dakota, Utah, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, Montana, Nevada and Minnesota. Doug enjoyed downhill skiing and mountain biking and making crafts out of driftwood. He spent 5 years working at the Symes Hotel in Hot Springs, MT until his cancer diagnosis in 2013. He is survived by his daughter, Allison and granddaughter Maya of Eugene, OR. Brothers Harry Copley of Anaconda, MT. and Larry Copley of Bonners Ferry, ID. and Dennis Copley of Boise, ID. Sister Linda Hayes of Bonners Ferry, ID. A family memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences can be left at Sunsethillsfuneralhomes.com. Sunset Hills Funeral Home in Plains, MT are entrusted with the arrangements.
New CT scanner at CFVH
PLAINS - Thursday afternoon the staff at the Clark Fork Valley Hospital celebrated a new member of the facility with an open house reception. The new member: a new General Electric Optima CT660.
Local business receives award of excellence for third year in a row
SUPERIOR - One local business in Mineral County is celebrating three straight years of excellence after they were recognized recently by a well known travel website as one of the best in the business.
Two Tales of Independence
By Senator Jennifer Fielder
You're never too old to learn a new skill
HOT SPRINGS - You are never too old to learn something new, whether it is a craft, a new skill or perhaps a field of study and Donald Safford of Hot Springs has proven that to be true. At the age of 75, Safford not only has invested himself in the art of flint knapping, but also in the throwing of atlatl darts. All of this was done because of an interest in digging in dirt.
A new author holds a special book signing
PLAINS - Tuesday night a very special guest returned home to the Plains Public Library. From 5:30pm to 6:30pm, Carol Morden, a new writer on the scene, held a book signing in the seating area of the library. Her book is titled, Dry Bones. Morden, who once lived in Plains and has since left to greener pastures, returned to Plains for a son’s high school reunion and a family reunion. Along the way through Plains to her reunions, the library asked her to have a book signing in what she refers to as her first and most important library.
Affordable traditional energy must be continued
By Steve Daines
Plains mayor working on town's infrastructure
PLAINS - As of right now, Mayor Greg Eitelberg has on his agenda two types of matters that he is attending to, present projects and hope-for projects for 2016. On June 6th, Mayor Eitelberg will be proposing his budget to the town council to be passed.
Fire Danger raised to high in Mineral County
MINERAL COUNTY – The fire danger level in Mineral County was again raised last week this time reaching high as temperatures in the area soared to nearly 100 degrees and little precipitation fell in forested areas.
Honesty and disclosure wanted
Nancy Keenan
Mud and dust fly at rodeo
HOT SPRINGS - Over the course of two days, as part of the Hot Springs Homesteaders Days, there was a rodeo just east of the Hot Springs School that saw participants flying through the air, crashing into the dusty ring and dodging stampeding animals.
Fair Board holds budget talks
PLAINS – The Sanders County Fair Board assembled for an emergency meeting at the county fairgrounds in Plains last week.
Obituary; George Nelson Lamb
George Nelson Lamb passed away March 24, 2015. George was born to George and Augusta Lamb at Falcon, Idaho on June 11, 1923. He grew up on the Quartz flats near Superior MT. George was proud to have served his country during WWII. He earned a purple heart while serving in the Pacific Theater. He met the love of his life, Leona Wentz, during a welcome home dance held in his honor at the Quartz schoolhouse. They were married December 25, 1946. Leona survives him. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister June (Bud) Petersen and 5 half siblings. A public military burial will take place in the Quartz Cemetery on June 24, 2015 at 1:30 pm.
High value networks provide Montana business owners with a choice
By Richard Miltenberger
Facts to know about social security
Jim Elliott
Volunteer retires from veteran transportation service
SUPERIOR – The service that drives veterans to and from medical appointments and is a vital county resource may be looking for a new volunteer soon as one of their volunteers recently retired from his role as driver for the Disabled American Services.
Ceremony honors youth who made a good decision
SUPERIOR – All shapes, sizes, colors, models and types of vehicles were on hand last weekend in Superior as the town hosted the annual School House Rock Car Show.
Coach reflects on third consecutive Class B title
PLAINS – Three years in a row Plains High School has sent a large contingent of student athletes to the Class B State Meet during the final weeks of spring.