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Evelyn Alice Simkins
July 14, 2021 midnight

Evelyn Alice Simkins

Evelyn Alice Simkins was born at 9:58 p.m. Thursday, June 17, at Clark Fork Valley Hospital. The daughter of Abigail Dellinger and Drew Simkins, of St. Regis, weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 21 inches. She joins 12-year-old Emric Simkins. Evelyn’s maternal grandparents are Shann and Tiffany Dellinger and her paternal grandparents is Syleena Simkins. She was delivered by Dr. Valentine. (Clark Fork Valley Hospital photo)

I love to read
March 19, 2014 1:21 p.m.

I love to read

Faculty at Noxon Elementary School sported their Dr. Seuss gear to promote I Love to Read month. The celebration took place in February. 

November 10, 2021 midnight

State Superintendent Arntzen announces Montana School Law Conference

The Law Conference is open to parents, school administrators, trustees, curriculum specialists, teachers, legislators, and all other interested individuals.

Smiling bright
February 5, 2014 5:27 p.m.

Smiling bright

Third grader Orion Plakke has his teeth examined by Dr. Andrew Ordelheide as Superior Elementary School worked with the Mineral County Department of Health to promote oral hygiene in the students.

MCPAC concert
October 9, 2013 12:17 p.m.

MCPAC concert

Dr. Roger Glenn Pafford showcases his talent as he captivates the audience with his guitar playing as the Mineral County Performing Arts Council opened its 2013/2014 season at the LDS church.

love to read 3
March 6, 2013 11:41 a.m.

love to read 3

Ms. Errecart's kindergarten class shows off their "Cat in the Hat" crafts in celebration of Dr. Seuss's birthday and I Love to Read Month.

Calliope Michelle Carlson
November 3, 2021 midnight

Calliope Michelle Carlson

Calliope Michelle Carlson was born at 5:37 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, at the Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains. Calliope weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces, measured 17 1/8 inches and was delivered by Dr. Ronald Black. She is the daughter of Jacqueline Carlson of Thompson Falls and Kosal Chea of Thompson Falls. Her maternal grandparents are Mary Ewing of Elkhart, Texas and Rocky Carlson of Thompson Falls. Her maternal great grandparents are Carolyn and Bruce Adams of Elkhart, Texas. (Clark Fork Valley Hospital courtesy)

Plains Auxiliary VFW prepares gift boxes for soldiers
December 2, 2020 midnight

Plains Auxiliary VFW prepares gift boxes for soldiers

For members of the military who are on duty and not home for the holidays, Christmas...

February 6, 2015 6:22 p.m.

A party divided

The extreme and almost hidden dangers within today’s Republican party worries me greatly.  I am not against the Republican party.  I grew up Republican.  Actually, I have never identified  with a party but rather with the character, philosophies and motivations of the individual.   So, being a student of character over career and meaning over money, I submit the following.

April 30, 2014 12:49 p.m.

Letter to the Editor: Mr. Ringmaster

Editor:

March 12, 2010 1:23 p.m.

Community Calendar, March 10

Horsemen Gathering

UM researchers work on COVID-19 vaccine
April 29, 2020 2:46 p.m.

UM researchers work on COVID-19 vaccine

MISSOULA – Researchers in the Center for Translational Medicine at the University of Montana have been awarded $2.5 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health to identify and advance a COVID-19 vaccine candidate.

Orthopedic surgeon joins Clark Fork Valley Hospital
February 5, 2025 midnight

Orthopedic surgeon joins Clark Fork Valley Hospital

Clark Fork Valley Hosptial last month welcomed new orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Gregg Schellack.

William Wray Plumlee
September 1, 2021 midnight

William Wray Plumlee

William Wray Plumlee was born at 12:56 a.m. Thursday, July 8, at Clark Fork Valley Hospital. He weighed six pounds, 2.8 ounces and measured 20 inches. His parents are Tiffany Hansen and Ben Plumlee, of Trout Creek. William joins siblings Charlie and Alevid. Maternal grandparents are Patti and Gary Vinson of Springtown, Texas. Maternal great-grandparent is Patsy Johnson of Graham, Texas. Paternal grandparents are Charles and Wanda Plumlee of Keller, Texas. He was delivered by Dr. Ron Black. (Photo courtesy Clark Fork Valley Hospital)

CFVH open house introduces new surgeon, equipment
April 3, 2019 2:55 p.m.

CFVH open house introduces new surgeon, equipment

Clark Fork Valley Hospital takes its role as the community’s hospital seriously, and part of that is making it fun.

Plains community health fair draws big crowd
March 27, 2024 midnight

Plains community health fair draws big crowd

Medical professionals and nonprofit organizations filled the Plains School gymnasium Saturday for the first ever Community Health Fair. Sponsored in part by the Clark Fork Enrichment Corporation and the Clark Fork Valley Hospital, the event was attended by several local businesses.

Panthers step boldly into the future
May 22, 2013 12:38 p.m.

Panthers step boldly into the future

Even by Alberton standards the 2013 graduating class of six seniors was small – but what they lacked in numbers they made up for in academic excellence and school spirit.

Nolan Thomas Frankhauser
August 25, 2021 midnight

Nolan Thomas Frankhauser

Nolan Thomas Frankhauser was born at 1:37 a.m. Monday, July 12, 2021, at Clark Fork Valley Hospital to mother Natalie Frankhauser and father Jason Franhauser, of Plains. Nolan joins Josie Frankhauser. He weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 20 inches. Nolan’s maternal grandparents are Thomas Ruzicka, of Sacramento, Tracy Ruzicka, of Big Spring, Texas. His maternal great-grandparent is Dewey Sigmon, of Lockhart, South Carolina. Nolan’s paternal grandparents are Tom Price, of Seattle, Diane Price, of Tacoma, Washington, and great-grandparent Lillian Gravseth, of Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Ronald Block was the delivering physician. (Photo courtesy Clark Fork Valley Hospital)

Trenton Thomas Borntrager
April 6, 2011 10:21 a.m.

Trenton Thomas Borntrager

Trenton Thomas Borntrager was born on March 24, 2011 to proud parents Barb and Norm Borntreger, of Plains.  He was born at Clark Fork Valley Hospital at 10:57 a.m. and was delivered by Dr. Williams. Trenton weighted 8 pounds, 4 ounces at 20 _ inches long.  Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Holley Pinney of Newport, Maine and paternal grandparents are Chris and Lydia Borntreger of Plains.

April 11, 2014 11:57 a.m.

Hospital board hears draft audit report

SUPERIOR - During its March 27th meeting, the Mineral Community Hospital Board received a draft audit report showing a $196,448 operating loss for last fiscal year. Tom Dingus, Spokane CPA who presented the report, noted the hospital had 28 days of cash at the end of last fiscal year compared to 66 days of cash for Critical Access Hospitals in the western U.S.