Superior school holds open house

SUPERIOR – The Superior School District hosted an open house event on Tuesday, Aug. 26, in order to provide parents and students with important information prior to the start of classes on Wednesday, Aug. 27.

St. Regis teacher to put new method to work

ST. REGIS – A teacher in St. Regis is bringing home his own education received this summer on the opposite side of the country in hopes that his new knowledge will enhance the educational experience for his students in St. Regis.

Students shop for other

Fourth grade students took some time out of school last week to head down to the local pharmacy in Superior and the hardware store to do some much needed Christmas shopping. But the students weren’t shopping for themselves, their parents or for anyone they knew. The students were buying toys for the baskets that the Lions Club and Women in Timber deliver to needy families in the area.

Historical preservation underway in Lonepine

LONEPINE- Many residents of Sanders County may not know much about the county fair of 1942. Lonepine resident John Bras wants to change this and is aiming to do so by attempting to gather people together who were at the 1942 fair and tell their stories.

Clark Fork volleyball sweeps St. Regis

In what turned out to be a fast-moving volleyball match, I-90 rivals Clark Fork (Superior/Alberton) and St. Regis faced off on the Tigers home court Thursday night with Clark Fork sweeping the host team three games to zero.

Dale Miller

Dale “Butch” Miller

Ambulance service members explain why they are running for hospital board

People in Mineral County are wondering, “Why are five members of the Superior Area Ambulance Service running for the Hospital Board?” To prevent the rumor mill from taking over, we will address this question. Our primary motive is to improve patient care. We understand the financial aspect of the hospital is very important, but do not believe it should supersede patient care.

Kickoff gets summer off to a great start in Plains

The Sanders County Summer Kickoff offered fun and games for all ages in what is anticipated to become an annual event. Simple Simon’s Pizza owners, Shawn and Shawna Purkeypule organized the kickoff, which was centered at the Plain’s fairgrounds. Other activities occurred at various venues around town.

Church volunteers clean two-mile stretch of Montana 200

Wednesday, March 29 was rainy and cold, which was a typical spring day for Plains and Sanders County. What is not typical on a spring day is seeing nine or ten people on the side of the highway picking up trash and putting it into large black colored plastic trash bags. Who are they? Why are they out there in the rain, walking or standing beside the longest and busiest state highway in Montana?

Montana Values

Our Congressman, Brian Zinke, is supposed to be taking care of and looking out for OUR best interests.  He is NOT.  He recently voted in favor of HR Bill 1599 making GMO labeling OPTIONAL {“The FDA must allow, but not require, GMO food to be labeled as GMO”} (see fourth para of this link: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1599).

Fires continue to burn in NW Montana

MINERAL COUNTY – Level three evacuations were in place last week for an area west of Alberton and south of Interstate 90 that included the Hole-in-the-Wall Ranch and several residences as the West Fork Fish Creek fire grew to over 12,000 acres and was threatening structures.

Letters to the Editor; Deception, a horrible thing

We have people who intentionally deceive for personal gain. There was a group who made it sound like non-partisan elections would be good for Sanders County in 2010.

Hunters should be bear aware

With big game rifle season having opened Saturday, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) reminds hunters that bears are still out and active throughout the fall. Think ahead about what to do in an encounter and carry and know how to use bear spray.

CNSC announces Music for Mom fundraiser

THOMPSON FALLS - The Cancer Network of Sanders County is proud to announce that the “Music For Mom” event is back. This year the event will be held at the Rex Theater in Thompson Falls, May 11, 2013 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. All proceeds from the show will benefit the Cancer Network. Additionally, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is matching funds, so we will see double what is made that night!

Sanders County drivers to expect traffic delays

The Montana Department of Transportation has released information on three road construction projects to take place in Sanders county over the next few months. Two of them will be taking place on Montana Highway 200, and one will be on secondary highway 382. Expect travel delays.

Regarding Lark Cadwick's letter to the editor, Dec. 16, 2009

I too, Mr. Chadwick, have been by the Sanders County Fairgrounds, and what I’ve witnessed is a spectacular light display.

Legals for May, 17 2023

Grassroots effort underway to replace Dayton Elementary School

With the goal of raising $20 million in five years, a grassroots organization is working to replace Lake County’s aging Dayton Elementary School with a state-of-the-art academic building that will double as a community center.

Thompson Falls student wins county spelling bee

Local Emergency Planning Committee gears up for emergencies

The Mineral County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) met for their monthly meeting on January 7. Tim Read, Mineral County Planner and Retired Superior Fire Chief John Woodland presented a slide show to the group regarding the freezing rain and icy roads that occurred on December 4 which resulted in closing I-90. The highway was closed for several hours, and stranded about 200 trucks in the County. The group discussed the event and came up with suggestions and strategies that would help deal with similar emergencies in the future.