Unique items get second life at Two Rivers Thrift

St. Regis resident Becky Palmer is a thrift store queen. And any self-proclaimed penny pinching, bargain hunter can attest to how rewarding it is to find something special and give it a second life.

Plains School Board Q&A

New fire station in the works for Tarkio

The Mineral County Commissioners on March 26 approved a plan to add 66 parcels to the Superior Rural Fire District, which formalized the process that has been going on for over a year to build small fire department in the Tarkio area.

Alberton residents dive into storage container home build

John and Elena are not manufacturers, contractors or plumbers. They’re not electricians, roofers or have much knowledge in pouring cement.

50 Years Ago

Dec. 5, 1957: Santa to Make Deliveries—A horse-drawn sleigh will be used by Gambles Store in Superior to deliver purchases before Christmas, according to Ed Freer, store owner. Freer has the bright red conveyance on display in his store window. Check with him for more details.

Kids sharing and caring

MINERAL COUNTY – As Valentine’s Day put love in the air, the county’s kids got to end the day with parties as the elementary school classes held miniature celebrations in honor of the big day.

New provider joins Hot Springs Family Medicine Clinic

Plains resident proof good things come in small packages

Some people accept defeat. Others make lemonade out of lemons. Such is the case with Plains resident Jennay Ovitt, who has turned life’s lemons into something very palatable. As a result, she and many others may soon be able to do the same.

CFVH nurses honored for National Nurses Week

When a patient faces a difficult health scare or situation, it is often the small things that can bring the most comfort.

County attorney forum held

County attorney candidates Shaun Donovan, who is running on the democratic ticket, and Marcia Boris, who is running on the republican ticket appeared in a forum on Thursday before residents of Mineral County.

Living by the Girl Scout Law: The tradition continues

“On my honor, I will try: to serve God and my country, to help people at all times, and to live by the Girl Scout Law.”

Possible pool closure

Last week, while at work as a Radiologic Technologist at Clark Fork Valley Hospital, I overheard a conversation about a meeting going on regarding the possible closure of the Plains swimming pool. I couldn’t believe my ears. It brought back so many memories from when I was ages five through thirteen. I was part of the Chester, Mont. Lions swim team and attended many swim meets here in Plains over the years. I remember thinking this place was so beautiful, surrounded by mountains and rivers and a wonderful park surrounding the swimming pool. We would get to the swim meets on Friday night and stay through Sunday. The park surrounding the pool was full of kids and families from all over Montana. I can only imagine that it brought great business to Plains on the weekends that the meets were held here. I can’t imagine there not being a swimming pool in such a wonderful small town. I am a small town girl myself and my childhood memories were mostly around the swimming pool in the summer. What is a small town without a summer pool? The pool creates some of the greatest memories with friends and family in a safe environment for all ages. We were all able to have those memories growing up in and around the pool as youngsters—why take that away from our future generations? Pools are a great way to help kids and adults alike blow off steam, cool down on hot summer days, get exercise, entertain, and have a great time in the sun. Let’s all do what we can to keep this pool around. Let’s make memories.

Letters to the Editor - Dec. 4

Archers take aim in after-school program

Twenty-five young archers took over the Sanders County Fairgrounds Pavilion Thursday from 3:45 until 5:30 p.m. They ranged from fifth to 12th grade and were there as part of the Plains Public Schools after school program. Their instructor, Chris McGuigan, wrote the grant for the archery program.

Landfill reopens in Hot Springs

Danielle Switalski

Election mail bag

Election mail bag

Superior first-graders brush up on dental care

February was Oral Health Month and Superior School nurse Barb Jasper visited the first grade class to teach about good dental habits. Each student received a brand new toothbrush and was given lessons on how to brush their teeth properly.

High Country Cowboys swing back into Sanders County

The High Country Cowboys trio were at Quinn’s Hot Springs last week for a two-night performance.

Pandemic takes toll on Girl Scout participation

Samoa’s, Tag-alongs, Do-si-dos, and Thin Mints. Everyone’s got a favorite, but America’s long loved cookies have been seeing supply decreases in recent years, coinciding with declining troop numbers for the Girl Scouts of America.

Plains mayoral candidates participate in Q & A