Letters to the editor - Feb. 6, 2013

The year ahead for Mineral County Sheriff's Office

Dissecting the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office, you have three departments that are intertwined, but each has separate specific responsibilities and duties.

Flushed pillowcase blamed for Alberton sewer backup

The city of Alberton on Dec. 31, 2021 became aware of a sewer system failure that created an issue of sewage backing up in a manhole on the west end of Parkway Drive. When the manhole became full, the sewage overflowed and was pushed back into at least one resident’s home.

'Tis the season for wild game processing

Pickup trucks have drivers and passengers wearing fashionable fall orange and it’s only going to increase over the next few weeks.

There are no small parts, only small actors

The Missoula Children's Theater performs Cinderella in Hot Springs

Cup fever hits Superior

I am new to Mineral County so for those of you who don’t know me yet I am your new reporter and I love soccer. So for me, around this time every four years is a magical experience. It is the time of the most popular sporting event in the world. More people watch the World Cup than watch the Olympics and the Super Bowl. But not so much in the states.

Tigers have a tough season

The St. Regis Tigers knew how to play football, but this season they had to relearn some stuff when they switched from an eight-man game down to a six-man game.

"Health Care?" or "Wealth Share?"

Edna Macdonald

No to property tax increases

One item that is to be voted on Nov. 4 is the request to increase our property taxes in support of college expenses. I recommend that we vote no to approve an increase on our property taxes for the following three reasons:

Guardian of the Herd donated to students, staff

Operations of Mariposa have recently donated the green “Guardian of the Herd” from the Wild Horse display in Plains to the students and staff of Plains Public Schools.

Local teams gather in Plains to scrimmage

PLAINS- Football teams from Mission, Hot Springs and Plains met at the football field at Plains High School to scrimmage and run drills in preparation for the upcoming fall season. The teams took turns on defense and offense, practicing running and throwing the ball into the end-zone.

Sanders Co. resident believes in civil discourse

Many more people have become increasingly involved in what is going on in our community.

Residents remember Thanksgiving during the Great Depression

Heather Hasty

Plains Horsemen and Trotters hoping for successful track season

The Horsemen and Trotters have a team of boys and girls that could very well surprise many competing against them this year. Even though the team had five seniors graduate last year and go on to compete in colleagiate track this year throughout the western region, Plains remains a contender to place high in track this year. There are nine boys on the track team this year, eight more than the previous year. Some of the members of the team are new to track, as Head Coach Denise Montgomery discussed during a recent practice.

Hot Springs takes on Arlee

HOT SPRINGS – The Hot Springs Lady Savage Heat were defeated in their game against Arlee Thursday, but not before they put up an intense fight and made the Scarlets work for the victory.

Trotters overpower Lady Vikings

PLAINS – The Trotters came away with a victory and a loss last week, after their Friday and Saturday games against Charlo and Troy.

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.

Timberwolves season comes to an early end

ALBERTON/ST. REGIS – The Clark Fork Timberwolves saw defeat in their game against the Grass Range/Winnett Rangers Saturday, eliminating them from the playoff competition.

From your State Senate: with Sen. Jennifer Fielder

Stakes to high to rush decision on water

Bobcats wrestling team practice begins

SUPERIOR – As a start to the winter sports season, the Superior Bobcats wrestling team has begun to practice and build a team.