It was a great day for Sale-ing

Matt Unrau

In honor of Deputy Dave Hedley

Community members gather for a blood drive in Thompson Falls on Monday

The community gathered Monday to give back to someone who has given so much of his time and effort serving the people of Sanders County.

Soles for Souls shoe drive a success

Last week, Sanders county residents compiled 55 pairs of gently used shoes culminating a four-month long shoe drive to raise awareness of the dangers of using tobacco products and to stress the need for continuing education.

Chamber takes on project

The Mineral County Chamber of Commerce is undertaking a new project.

Plains runners excede hopes

Wow, what a day!  That’s the thought that kept coming back into my mind as the Plains Cross Country teams made their way back from the Ronan Invitational cross country meet this past Saturday.  Coming into the meet, I had been careful not to get my hopes up. The training load for the team had been pretty significant during the past couple of weeks; and, many of the kids on the team had been fighting colds or minor illness. But, on a bright and sunny day, the kids more than exceeded my expectations. With five high school boys and three girls competing, personal records (PR’s) were set or equaled by six of the athletes. 

Technology seminar keeps students safe

In recent years, public schools have assumed responsibility not only to teach students reading, writing and math skills, but have also tackled issues like drug and alcohol use, safe sex, and now in 2011, even cyber safety.

Derby winner has lady luck on his side

Matt Unrau

Deer and elk population down

Hunting season is well under way this year, and it for those who have been out and about it should come as no surprise that deer and elk numbers appear to be down this year in the lower Clark Fork River Valley.

Private schools may have sports advantage

Nick Ianniello

Reserve deputies volunteer time to help county

Danielle Switalski

Letters to the Editor, September 30

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Commissioners hear Cedar Thom and West Mulan salvage update from Forest Service

SUPERIOR – During their weekly meeting Thursday the County Commissioners received an update from the Mineral County Forest Service after weeks of silence due to the federal government shutdown.

Interim CEOs meet with communities

MINERAL COUNTY – In a series of meetings held across the county, residents were given the opportunity to voice any concerns about Mineral Community Hospital and Mineral Regional Health Center to the interim chief executive officers.

Christmas Light display to return next year

PLAINS – The Christmas Light Display at the Sanders County Fairgrounds has been canceled for this year and the Plains Community Market banded together in an effort to help bring them back for next year.

Mercer to seek appointment to open 20th District Court judge seat

The abrupt resignation of judge-elect Britt Cotter last week reopened a seat in the 20th District Court that had already been plagued with turmoil.

Winter storytelling series continues at Travelers’ Rest State Park

Travelers’ Rest State Park near Lolo will continue its Winter Storytelling Series this Saturday, Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. with a presentation from Hasan Davis about the Lewis and Clark Expedition, told from the perspective of the journey's enslaved man, York.

Quilt Guild shares handiwork with local veterans

The Cabin Fever Quilt Guild was organized in 2001 and not long after that, it became a 501(C)3 with membership today of around 40 quilters in Alberton, Superior, St. Regis and the west end of the county.

Bingo fundraiser to support new shooting range

The earliest forms of Bingo date back to 1530 in Italy which was played with beans and called Lo Giuoco del Lotto D’Italia.

Orville Eaton

Orville Eaton

Sheriff's Office case becomes personal

One reader opined at a recent gathering: “I enjoy reading your column, but you lost me with that sheriff stuff.”