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High school wrestling: A spectator sport
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Local honey business hopes to receive $10,000 Kiva loan to complete expansion
Local entrepreneurs, Kavita and Justin Bay, will be featured at the 2nd Annual Farm Fresh Pitchfest hosted by the Community Food and Agriculture Coalition.
Community Notes
The Mineral County Performing Arts Council Spring Gala will be held March 16 with “West My Friend” with music ranging from indie-roots to chamber folk. This quartet brings an acoustic blend of instruments and four-part harmonies. Tickets are available by calling Mary Jo Berry at 822-2213 or Cathy Kuhl at 822-4801, Castles Grocery or MCPAC members and includes the concert and dinner.
Students educating others about drug dangers
“Youth getting a voice in policy to fund and uphold prevention is vital to me,” said Taryn Ververis, when asked about his recent trip to Washington, D.C., as part of Elevate Montana.
'Cardiac Ready Communities' hoping to take hold in Mineral County
The Local Emergency Planning Committee held their monthly meeting on Nov. 3 in Superior. During the meeting, Janet Trethewet gave a brief presentation on “Cardiac Ready Communities” initiative. The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (MDPHHS) received a $3.2 million gift from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust last year. The funds have been used to implement this three-year initiative.
Energy companies need to pay up
In Montana, we believe in fairness and a level playing field. But right now, oil and gas companies extracting Montana resources are not paying their fair share. From 2008 to 2014, these companies received a tax break of more than $126 million, costing local communities and the state critical revenue to meet infrastructure, social service, and public safety needs.
Elevate Coalition brings together youth
On Sunday, April 12th, Elevate students from all corners of Mineral and Sanders counties met in Plains to talk about the role they play in reducing the underage use of drugs and alcohol in rural Montana. Student leaders participated in collaborative efforts to identify social norms and root causes in their communities. These students also made new and meaningful relationships with each other. Noxon, Superior, St. Regis, Alberton, Thompson Falls, and Plains were all schools present with at least one representative. Everyone shared creative and practical ideas, as well as personal stories about why they decided to join the Elevate Coalition. Another activity practiced was designing speeches to empower their peers to join the cause and jump “into the trenches and be on the front lines” as Superior student, Taryn Ververis said. Most of these leaders said that they find enjoyment and have fun being a positive influence and making change in their hometowns. Noxon student, Asiah Jensen, told coalition members, “to be a positive voice.”
Fall flea market to be in St. Regis this weekend
ST REGIS – Mineral County residents will have the opportunity to pursue approximately 30 vendors selling their wares at the fall flea market at the community park in St. Regis starting Friday, Aug. 16, sponsored by the community council.
Superior restaurant shuts down
SUPERIOR – The community lost two big contributors as well as a good family restaurant recently as Jackie’s Home Cooking closed its doors before owners Mike and Jackie Perotti left the area.
VIC supporters await state response
Traditionally the St. Regis Visitor Information Center opens in May however after being passed up from state funding Glenn Koepke of the St. Regis Community Council told county commissioners he has “no clue” how the center will open.
Alberton celebrates Earth Day with community clean-up
Last Thursday, Earth Day, was a bit more cold and breezy than the days leading up to it had been, but that didn't stop Alberton students from leaving the classrooms to pursue the day's clean-up project. Dawning warm sweaters and jackets, they slipped on gloves and toted trash bags as they went around the community picking up trash.
Plains library participates in grant
The Plains Public LibraryDistrict, in conjunction with the Lincoln County Public Libraries, today announced that it has received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to host The Big Read in Lincoln and Sanders counties. The Lincoln County Public Libraries and their partners are one of 75 not-for-profits—including arts and cultural organizations; libraries; and universities—to receive a grant to host a Big Read project between Sept. 2010 and June 2011. The Big Read gives communities the opportunity to come together to read, discuss, and celebrate one of 31 selections from U.S. and world literature. The Lincoln County Libraries have participated in two previous sessions of The Big Read. This year, the libraries have partnered with two Sanders County libraries, the Plains Public Library District and the Thompson Falls Public Library, for an even more exciting experience. The Big Read in Lincoln and Sanders Counties will focus on the stories and poems of Edgar Allan Poe, with activities scheduled to take place in Oct. and Nov. 2010.
Plains Ambulance connects with community
Preparations are underway at the Plains Ambulance as volunteers prepare for an open house, which will be held on Thursday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. The open house was planned as a way for Plains Emergency Medical Services volunteers to meet and greet members of the community.
MRHC physician assistant prepares to leave area
SUPERIOR – Mineral Community Health Center personnel were described as shocked last week when a letter announcing the departure of Physician Assistant Wade Holden was sent around.
Ladies Luncheon serves up delicious food and fun
“We started doing the (Community) Ladies Luncheon around 2012. It was a fun get together for the ladies to do in the winter, when cabin fever was setting in,” smiled Susan Charles who has been involved in most, if not all, community events in the west end of Mineral County.
Parents need help from community
A local family whose newborn child is having medical problems is reaching out to the community for help.
Hospital acquires new health record system Athenahealth
Mineral Community Hospital will soon have a new electronic health record vendor to replace the existing Electronic Health Record (EHR) software system (Nextgen) according to a recent hospital press release. The new system, Athenahealth, will simplify patients admission process, exam, and billing completion.
Influenza hits Mineral County; hospital visitors restricted
There has been a spike in the cases of influenza hitting Montana communities over the past few weeks, with 359 new cases reported from 36 counties as of Dec. 30, 2017. Four of those cases were reported in Mineral County and Mineral Community Hospital was forced to post large red “warning” signs on their doors and restrict visitor activity.
Hospital drops assisted living services
This spring Mineral Community Hospital will no longer offer assisted living service in Mineral County.
Thompson Falls to beautify town with help of community
THOMPSON FALLS – The town of Thompson Falls will be busy sprucing up lawns, picking up junk vehicle pickups and working on surrounding trails in an effort to beautify the town.