Superior resident supports schools in battle against Covid-19

Groups of people across the U.S. are opposing any type of mask mandate proposed by schools and supported by local health departments and the CDC, based on the misinformation.

Large turnout for school board meeting in Hot Springs

HOT SPRINGS - At noon this past Thursday, the Hot Springs School Board held its annual resigning staff and rehiring staff board meeting in the school library.

St. Regis School District included on Governor Brian Schweitzer's budget for the 2015 Biennium Quality School Grant

St. Regis, Montana, November 27, 2012 -- St. Regis School District is included on the Governor’s budget for Quality School Grant funds as requested by the district earlier this year. St Regis a K-12 school district in Mineral County submitted a proposal for ADA upgrades to the library restroom, gym seating, ADA access to the stage and locker rooms in a budgeted amount of $185,837. The district approved up to 20% in matching funds to pay for ineligible costs such as legal, audit, and administrative fees. Superintendent Hanson explained the written letters of support from individuals, business owners, community agencies, and our state representative Gordon R. Hendrick were certain to have played a large part in the district’s success.

U.S.-Canada agreement to address mining pollution

The Biden Administration announced at the end of March that the U.S. and Canada intend to come to an agreement this year to reduce and mitigate the impacts of water pollution from mining operations in the Kootenai watershed, including addressing selenium issues.

Births; Quinn Sunshine Nichols

PLAINS – Quinn Sunshine Nichols was born on July 14, 2014 at 7:02 a.m. at Clark Fork Valley Hospital She weighed 7 pounds and 15 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. Parents are Brittany Sunshine Majerus and Christopher Kent Nichols of Thompson Falls. Maternal grandparents are Gerard Anthony Majerus and Yvette Ellen Majerus of Lewiston. Paternal grandparent is Thomas Kent Nichol of Rock Point, NC. Great-grandparents are Margaret Nichols and Dorthy Dukes of Harrisburg, PA.

Standout seniors earn DUI Task Force scholarships

Three seniors were invited to the courthouse in Superior on April 30 to be presented with scholarship from the Mineral County DUI Task Force.

Mineral County Sheriff quits

In a shocking turn of events Mineral County Sheriff Tom Bauer turned in his resignation Monday afternoon to Commissioner Chairman, Roman Zylawy.

Better Business Bureau warns: Beware of tax identity theft this season

The Better Business Bureau Northwest & Pacific is warning the public about the dangers of tax identity theft this tax season.

Clark Fork Valley Hospital provides advice on staying safe in the coming weeks

To our community, thank you!

Sanders sentenced

Jamie Doran

Mineral Community Hospital Clinic ready to open on Jan. 2

The Mineral Community Hospital Clinic is getting ready to open its doors on Jan. 2, 2019 in Superior. The clinic will be located in the same building as the Mineral Regional Health Center which shuttered its doors in 2015.

NHS members shovel snow for elderly

When the snow piles up it’s a blessing to have a helping hand, that’s what Superior resident Eva Harrington discovered last Sunday afternoon.

Clark Fork Valley Hospital ramps up telehealth option

Telehealth is nothing new to the healthcare industry and Clark Fork Valley Hospital, but it will now be a tool that is utilized more frequently during the COVID-19 pandemic to connect patients and providers.

Current Medicaid cuts not major impact on Mineral Community Hospital

On April 20, the Community Medical Center in Missoula announced the elimination of 16 employees due to state budget cuts at the rate of more than $6 million. The majority of those cuts were to the Medicaid reimbursement rate, which directly impacts hospitals across Montana. Kalispell Regional Healthcare is expected to lose $6.6 million in Medicaid funding this year and Bozeman Health is reporting a $2.6 million cut in reimbursements.

Didn't come up with the same planning board results

I read Ron Olfert’s letter in the May 1st Ledger and, after reading what Ron wrote, decided to read Title 76 of Montana Code Annotated. I find it strange that I did not come away with the same understanding of a growth policy that Ron presented in his letter. For instance, Ron states “… a growth policy must be implemented. The implementation document is the zoning law …”   76.1.601(3)(f) states a growth policy must include an implementation strategy that includes: (i) a timetable for implementing the growth policy; (ii) a list of conditions that will lead to the revision of the growth policy; and (iii) a timetable for reviewing the growth policy at least once every five years and revising the policy if necessary. But 76-1-601(2) states: “The extent to which a growth policy addresses the elements listed in subsection (3) is at the full discretion of the governing body.” This means (3)(f), the implementation strategy, doesn’t have to be considered by the governing body.

Clark Fork Valley Hospital official says Covid-19 vaccine safe

I think medicine in general struggles to explain complex subjects in a media environment where only sound-bites are heard and only a few characters on are read. Nuance and long explanation are difficult.

Letter: Help preserve county's Covid test supplies

In a previous message I reviewed how our free, self-referred, drive up antigen testing has been heavily used during the current Covid-19 surge.

Letters to the Editor - Dec. 4

Sanders County health professionals urge citizens to get vaccinated

We are currently experiencing a resurgence of Covid-19 infections. Over the last few weeks, we have cared for an increased number of patients who are very ill with Covid-19.

Paradise Sewer Board claims funds mismanaged

Call it, “Sewer Wars” 2.0: the Board strikes back.