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Forum held for hospital board candidates
Questions posed to Mineral County Hospital Board member candidates during a forum last Wednesday followed six topics they had previously received. Topics included their qualifications and reasons for running; challenges the board and the hospital are facing; and what is needed to assure success for the hospital.
Ore to Oar Mineral County Historical Art Monument Project
A group of Superior residents would like to install a monument on the front lawn of the Courthouse located in the middle of town.
Montana Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay
So another week in the gorgeous northwest part of the state, and I found one of the best roads to drive down.
Letter to Editor
Political wisdom; “Never put in writing what you can communicate by speaking, and never speak when you can make your point with a wink and a nod.”
Mountain Cats join Kick Butts Day
A group of Alberton students, spearheaded by two sixth-graders, has led to the formation of the Tobacco-Free Mountain Cats.
Communications trailer is now available when disaster strikes
Mineral County emergency preparedness personnel were able to tour the Department of Public Health and Human Services communications trailer last Monday when it was parked at the Mineral Community Hospital.
A high schooler's guide to laughter
The Plains High School Drama Club presented a gym full of laughter to all who attended last week’s production of “High Schooler’s Guide to the Galaxy.”
Thompson Falls Kindergarten Round-Up
Little ones from around Thompson Falls braved the wet weather for the annual Kindergarten Round-Up on Thursday at the elementary school.
Change of ownership at Dew Duck Inn
Charlotte and Eric Buljung have bid farewell to the Dew Duck Inn on the outskirts of Plains.
Montana lawmakers rally around mining company
More than 50 state legislators voiced support for Hecla Mining Company in a letter sent Friday to Governor Steve Bullock and Montana Department of Environmental Quality Director Tom Livers.
PILT isn't equitable for smallest Montana counties
As the chair of the Federal Land Payments Subcommittee of the National Association of Counties, I feel it my duty to write this letter after hearing and reading about Mineral County sending a tax bill to the U.S. Forest Service, Department of Agriculture. This letter and tax bill was stimulated by the delay in the funding by Congress of two very important programs for local government: Secure Rural Schools and Payment in Lieu of Taxes.
Spring wolf sightings reported in area
Prior to 1990, there were very few people in Montana who may have heard the howl of a wolf. By 1925 the species was eradicated from the state and remained virtually extinct until recovery efforts began.
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.
Community Notes
Monthly community hearing service provided by Hearing Aid Institute at Alberton Senior Center April 12, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Lady Bluehawk softball showcases improvement
Thompson Falls softball coach Jared Koskela knew his team would get an initiation back into high school softball after their program’s one-year hiatus when they opened up with defending Class B-C champion Florence.
Plains Elementary holds Kindergarten Round-Up
Around 30 soon-to-be kindergarten students recently made their way to Plains Elementary School to meet their teachers.
Plains student Mariah Mormah honored in Duck Stamp competition
On March 23, 144 student art entries for the 2018 Montana State Junior Duck Stamp Contest from all across Montana were judged at Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge in Stevensville.
Plains-Hot Springs softball fundraiser a grand slam
The Plains-Hot Springs High School softball team turned out an All-American styled barbecue dinner for their annual fundraiser last week.
Wildhorse Youth Soccer kicks off season
Wildhorse Youth Soccer Association kicked off the competitive spring soccer season Saturday in Stevensville.
Soccer youth brave freezing temperatures for season opener
Wildhorse Youth Soccer Association kicked off the competitive spring soccer season last Saturday in Stevensville. Soccer players from Thompson Falls, Plains, St. Regis, Paradise, and Hot Springs braved 20 mile per hour winds and starting temperatures hovering above freezing in a friendly match against Bozeman and a league match against Libby. Only the under-17 aged team saw early season action as the younger teams don’t start the season until April 14th.