Relay For Life kicks off with 'Git 'er Done'

The theme for this year's Relay For Life is “Git ‘er Done,” but it has nothing to do with Larry the Cable Guy, a comedian whose slogan is “Git-R-Done.” Relay For Life's Git ‘er Done is of a much more serious nature - fighting cancer, said Kathy Miller, chairperson for the Sanders County Relay For Life again this year.

Fun and games in AWANA program

Twenty-eight students, aged kindergarten through sixth grade, caught a special bus last Thursday after school let out. Rather than heading home after school let out, the kids were bussed over to the Superior Community Church for the weekly AWANA program.

Mineral County health officer offers insight into losing weight

Plains Lions Club Halloween Costume Contest

You never know what unique costumes to expect for Halloween each year, worn by either adults, teenagers and youngsters. Here is a sample of the attire worn by those who participated in the Plains Lions Club Halloween Costume Contest last Wednesday, Oct. 31 at Fred Young Park in Plains. Look for more photos of costumed participants in the Nov. 7 issue of the Clark Fork Valley Press. The photos on this website were taken by Lisa Larson of the CFVP staff.

Thompson Falls ambulance trains on ice

  On December 9th 2012 Thompson Falls Volunteer Ambulance Co. conducted a winter driving training course at the Thompson Falls High School in the main parking lot. Robert Cirolia the driving instructor gave an over view of the course to the members and told them what obstacles to look for. The parking lot was covered in ice so it was ideal for winter training. The ice made it just that much more of a challenge to conduct quick stops and turns.

To those involved in the hitting of our dog

To the gentleman who ran over the dog on Helterline Lane on Tuesday Jan. 19. It was not your fault and we have no idea what you could have done to avoid the accident. Thank you for stopping and getting out of the truck.

Bluehawks Track and Field takes off running

Mineral County law roundup

Assist Outside Agency, Mullan Gulch Road, St. Regis, Deputy responded took suspect to the Mineral County Jail.

HD 13 candidates face off in debate

Two of the candidates for Montana House District 13 participated in a Lincoln Douglas style debate. Jim Elliott, the Democratic candidate and Renn Bodecker, the Constitutionalist candidate participated. The incumbent Republican candidate Pat Ingraham was invited but did not attend.

Alberton School changing model of teaching

Without a doubt, this past year of education has been the most challenging for students, teachers, administrators and parents.

Governor still mum on tribal law enforcement in Lake County

Officials in Lake County say the clock is ticking for the state to assume felony law enforcement duties on the Flathead Indian Reservation, but so far they’ve heard nothing from Gov. Greg Gianforte.

Local teacher scores big with Business Professionals

With 45,000 members in over 1,800 chapters across 25 states and Puerto Rico, Business

COLUMN: Pro payday

So let me get this straight: you get good, real good, really good at putting a ball through a hoop 10 feet off the ground and you can be set for life?

School buzz: New coffee cart teaches life skills

The sweet aromas of espresso grounds and the whistling of milk frothing will now be permeating the halls of Superior High School.

Superior local takes reins at school superintendent

Growing up with both parents as teachers and then one going into school administration, Logan Labbe thought he would have a different direction in life.

Teacher uses nature's classroom

At 9 a.m. Thursday morning, Alberton teacher Maureen Froehlich gave a new, perhaps more effective, meaning to the phrase, “no child left behind.”

MONTANA VIEWPOINT

Only the little people pay taxes while big corporations slide by

Hunter education class held at Plains Trap Club

There are thousands of adults and children in Montana who have successfully completed a Hunter Education class. The class takes at least two days and 12 hours in length. What takes place is very accurate and detailed learning about how to safely hunt, hunting ethics, specific laws on hunting in Montana, following a blood trail, what to do if lost, firing a .22 caliber rifle, and firing a shotgun. Once the class is successfully completed, the written test has been passed, and the field course has been done, the individual will receive a Montana hunter education certificate. The certificate is honored in all of North America.

Owner going 'all out' to clean up the private Alberton dump

The 11-acre Alberton dump continues to be in the crosshairs of the Department of Environmental Quality sites. Currently, cleanup efforts seem to be coming to a close, and hopefully the case will be permanently closed. At least that’s what property owner Joe Hanson is hoping for.

Highlighting survivors: Audrey Kolbeck

Each week this month we have visited with a breast cancer survivor, and each story has been as unique as the woman herself.