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4H participants set to show off animals at county fair
SANDERS COUNTY - With the Sanders County Fair rapidly approaching, young people involved with the organization known as 4-H are preparing themselves for one of the most important agricultural events of the year. Kids from around the area are grooming their animals and putting the finishing touches on arts and crafts projects before the competition in late August.
With a new year comes change
SANDERS COUNTY- With elementary through high school classes set to begin in less than one week, teachers, school administrators and other staff are getting ready for the influx of students about to descend upon learning institutions across Sanders County. The inevitable end of summer means the beginning of another year of mathematics, science and homework for students fresh off the euphoria of summer break.
Powered by Timber: Part One in a Three Part Series examining timber in Mineral County
For three generations, Mineral County Commissioner Duane Simons’ family has worked in the lumber industry. When he moved to the county in 1972, he said you could walk out of your door on any given day and get work.
Haircut-a-thon raises money for student needs
PLAINS- Counselors for Plains Schools held the first annual “Haircut-a-Thon” fundraiser on Monday to help residents trim back their locks and raise money for the counseling program. Organizers said they were pleased with the turnout as people waited in line for a new look before school starts.
Guest opinion: One person's opinion by Pam Reed
Should decisions by our local county commissioners be based on fact or fiction? Should the county commissioners be given all the facts available before a decision is made or deal with the consequences of not considering all the facts at a later date?
Bluehawks gear up for the season
THOMPSON FALLS – After losing seven seniors, the Thompson Falls Bluehawks football team is ready to take on the season despite a young team.
Grateful citizens honor area veterans
Thompson Falls, MT – “God and Country” was the theme as grateful citizens honored area veterans during a Patriotic Picnic in Thompson Falls last Sunday.
Relay For Life inspires hope
THOMPSON FALLS - The annual Sanders County Relay For Life fundraiser was held at the Thompson Falls High School on Friday as members of the community rallied together to help raise money for the American Cancer Society. Multiple events took place beginning Friday evening and continued throughout the night into Saturday morning.
Rhythm and Blues Festival descends upon Noxon
NOXON - The fourth annual Big Sky Blues Rhythm and Blues Music Festival was held at the park near the Clark Fork River in Noxon over the weekend. Musicians from around the region and as far away as Seattle gathered to provide the audience with the soulful yearnings of the popular musical genre.
Bobcats wrap up summer league
SUPERIOR - The Superior Lady Bobcats played more summer league basketball games the Head Coach Jeff Schultz has ever scheduled this year and in those 37 games the team has grown and matured to a point the coach doesn’t even recognize his team anymore.
Efforts continue to mop up West Mullan Fire
MINERAL COUNTY - On Sunday night, Northern Rockies Incident Management Commander Tom Heintz turned over operations on the West Mullan Fire to a Type III management team from the Superior Ranger District.
WSA Babe Ruth Fields make progress
PLAINS - Progress continues on the Wildhorse Sports Association-sponsored baseball and soccer field complex in Plains this week as a company hired to install fencing has broken ground on the site. Work will go on throughout the summer and fall to prepare the complex to be usable next year.
"Great Water Debate" continues
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Water Compact is a 1,200 plus page document that if passed by the state senate or through the courts could have a permanent impact on water rights throughout Montana.
An update from Rep. Ingraham
I recently received information from the Montana Healthcare Foundation regarding their search for five trustees to oversee the $40.2 million proceeds from the sale of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana that I wanted to bring to your attention. Montana Code Annotated (MCA) §50-4-720 prevents public officials such as myself and anyone who is an officer, director, or staff member of either Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana or Health Care Service Corporation from serving as trustees. Others, such as yourself, who might have a strong interest in healthcare programs and services in Montana may want to consider such an undertaking.
Arts camp provides creative outlet for youth
HOT SPRINGS- The Hot Springs Artists Society is holding its annual two-week summer arts camp for young people to learn visual and performing arts. The camp is divided into two sections, one for visual arts such as painting and the other for performing arts such as theater.
West Mullan Fire day 7: Blaze drops to 5,230 acres
(UPDATED: Saturday at 8 p.m.)
Bobcats continue to dominate summer competition
The Superior Bobcats had another solid week of summer basketball – going 2-0 on Tuesday night at home and 2-1 on Saturday in Thompson Falls. Charlo and Victor came to town Tuesday night and the Bobcats began the two game evening with a convincing victory over Charlo followed by a blowout win against Victor.
Catching a fish tale hook, line and sinker
It’s not uncommon to find 11-year-old Superior resident Jake Lapinski casting his line off of the bridge in Superior on a summer’s day alongside his mother Michelle.
An update from Rep. Schwaderer
The Montana Legislature only meets in session for 90 work days every other year, so our next session will commence in January, 2015. In between those sessions is referred to as “the interim”, and some Representatives and Senators are given appointments during that time to sit on an interim committee.
A garden column by Green Thumb
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