Bunny Club puts on show in Plains

The Bunny Club recently hopped into Plains for the annual cotton tail camp out show.

Occupants escape after truck stalls on tracks

Kyle Balm, 23, knew he was in trouble when he heard a train whistle blow on July 3. His 1981 red Ford truck had stalled on the tracks near the Natural Pier Bridge outside of Alberton.

U.S. Rep. Gianforte stops at Tricon Timber

Last week marked Greg Gianforte’s third visit to Tricon Timber in St. Regis, but it was his first visit as a member of the United States House of Representatives for Montana. His visit took place on Monday, July 3, just one week after he had been sworn in.

Earthquake rattles Mineral County area

Mineral County residents joined a chorus of other Facebook users after a 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit about seven miles southeast of Lincoln on Thursday, July 7, at 12:30 a.m. The quake could be felt 500 miles away and social media exploded as people posted their experiences and surprise within minutes of it happening.

Life Flight Network no longer offering memberships

Life Flight Network, which is a not-for-profit air medical service, can no longer selling memberships in Montana. This is the result of legislative House Bill 73, which was recently signed into law by Governor Steve Bullock. In an unrelated move, Life Flight is now in-network with Montana’s two large insurance companies, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana and Pacific Source. The two companies reaches about 90 percent of the commercial insurance in Montana.

Clark Fork Cougs capture Mission Valley championship

Clark Fork Cougs’ manager Brandon Fisher admitted the 2017 season was the most fulfilling year of baseball he ever had as a coach or a player.

Thompson, Gray receive post-season softball honors

Mission Valley area teams reaped ten players acknowledged with postseason all-conference recognition that included a trio of all-state honors.

Hot Springs STEAM team qualifies for national competition in Texas

Last year, the Hot Springs Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math team’s aspiration to qualify for Nationals grew exponentially when the team fell three points short of making it to the STEAM National competition held in Austin, Texas.

Reunion for 1958, 1959 Superior classes held in Oregon

Twenty-five current and former Mineral County residents headed for the Whispering Woods Resort at Welches, Oregon for a class reunion. The reunion was for Superior High School classes of 1958 and 1959 with friends. It was held on May 15-18 near Mt. Hood and was hosted by Gaylord and Marcia Green. This was the first time for some but the second and third time for others and the event is always hosted by the Greens. The first evening we all met for dinner and got re-acquainted again.

Superior students receive valuable welding certificates

The demand for welders is putting a spark in the U.S. job market due to increased construction and because within five years 25 percent of the skilled welders will be retiring. All this with a welder’s earning potential matching those of a mid-level executive of a Fortune 500 company. That’s why students in Superior’s welding class were excited and nervous for the opportunity to take national tests for welding certification.

Sanders County Sheriff's Report

The following incidents were taken from the Sanders County Sheriffs Report

Plains does well at state track meet

Plains High School track and field continued its tradition of excellence in spite of having only five qualify for the Class-C state track meet held Thursday through Saturday at Laurel Sports Complex at Laurel High School.

Lucille Sansom

Lucille Murray Sansom passed away May 18, 2017 in Missoula just eight days before her 90th birthday. Lucille was born May 26, 1927 in Superior. She was the only daughter of Bert and Dorothy Murray of Rivulet.

Plains-Hot Springs misses state by one run

The Plains-Hot Springs softball team’s quest to clinch a Class B-C state title bid fell one run short when they lost to Loyola Sacred Heart 12-11 at the Class B-C Western softball Divisional tournament Friday and Saturday at Libby High School.

Hazel (Rada) Search-Craft, 86

Hazel (Rada) Search-Craft passed away at the age of 86 on May 18, 2017 surrounded by family at the Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains. She was preceded in death by her soulmate Raymond (Bob) Craft, her son Theodore Craft, and her five siblings. She is survived by her four remaining children, Linda Keirn (Garry), Patricia Garcia (Pete), Margaret Leichtnam (Mike), and Barbra Nutter (Bill), along with her 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Hazel was a caring, strong, loving woman who worked as a nursing assistant for many years before retiring to enjoy life. She was more known for her culinary skills, as she was a cook for several years before being a nursing assistant. Her biscuits and gravy were definitely something to write home about. She was also a very lively woman who enjoyed dancing, crocheting, needle point, gardening, traveling, and finding the best corn dogs at the fair. Her sense of humor was sassy and everyone who met her knew she was a spitfire. While she resided at the Hot Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center she would keep the staff on their toes, letting them know exactly how everyone took their drinks or who needed what, and so on. Hazel never stopped caring or helping those around her. She had a smile that could light up a room and a laugh that was beyond infectious. So to celebrate her life and the light she brought into this world, there will be a memorial service for her on June 3, 2017 at the Hot Springs Bible Church at 1p.m. All are welcome to come and remember Hazel for the amazing woman she was and the woman she will continue to be in our hearts. There will be a potluck dinner in the basement of the church following the service.

Hot Springs Artists Society hosts show

More than 50 original photos are on display at Wall Street Place at the On The Wall Gallery as the Hot Springs Artists Society celebrates the winners of its Juried Photography Show.

Armed Forces Day honors two local residents

For the second time, the Retired Senior and Volunteer Program (RSVP) paid homage to local veterans on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 20. Veterans from World War I were honored, along with veterans from WWII, the Korean War, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Veterans, along with family and friends gathered in the Superior High School gym at 1 p.m. Rep. Denley Loge was the emcee for the afternoon, with musician Jack Gladstone and Army Sgt. Maj. Michael Jarnevic as guests.

Health fair jumping with high energy

By KATHLEEN WOODFORD

Russell Norris Grunhuvd

Mineral County Roundup

Mr. Yeager’s sixth-grade class at St. Regis School is planning an end-of-the-year project to donate backpacks to kids in need. The backpacks will be filled with school supplies for next fall. They are currently accepting cash donations and will have a booth, “Mineral County Makes a Difference” at the three-day flea market in St. Regis over Memorial Day weekend.