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The War for Independence
By the time independence was declared July 4, 1776, colonial Americans had already endured decades of heavy handed British rule. The war actually broke out 14 months prior when 700 British regulars secretly dispatched under cover of darkness to capture colonial arms at Concord. Tensions had been building for years, but it was this military action of April 18, 1775 that triggered Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride -- calling fellow citizens to arms.
Plains woman goes to Alabama to talk herbs
A Plains resident had the chance to talk to a group of people in Alabama about something she believes in — herbs.
Deputy Balenger incident files released
After a nine-month paid leave that began on Oct. 3, during which $44,849.54 in public funds were used to pay for the salary of Mineral County Deputy Jim Balenger as well as insurance, taxes and other costs and Montana Department of Criminal Investigations Agent Kevin McCarvel conducted an investigation at the request of County Attorney Marcia Boris, Dept. Balenger returned to active duty.
Fatal shooting suspect released from jail
The charges against a man accused of killing former Plains resident Shania Rayond have been dropped for now.
Bids come in for new firehouse
Superior Fire Chief John Woodland received 12 bids from various general contractors last Monday for work on the new firehouse.
Editor,
Regarding the impending budget cuts for Sanders County, I wish that the Sanders County Commissioner would place the blame where it actually belongs.
Locals reflect on the beginnings of the fair and rodeo
The Mineral County Fair and Rodeo has been the premier three days of socializing for at least 50 years, with this year's edition set for Aug. 1-3.
Awaiting the smoke... the story of unsung heroes manning the lookout towers
SANDERS COUNTY- While the rest of the country is beginning to recognize the daily heroics of wildland firefighters, residents in Sanders County have known what these men and women do on a daily basis for decades. Due to international coverage of the many fires burning throughout the west and the tragic deaths of 19 brave firefighters in Arizona, mainstream media has brought to light what we already know. Wildland firefighters risk their lives to protect us and our property.
Prescribed burns OK'd near Rock Creek
The Lolo National Forest issued a final decision memo for the Rock Creek Ecosystem Maintenance Burning project to conduct prescribed burns on up to 19,855 acres to reduce wildfire hazard and improve wildlife habitat.
Elliott against timber
To the Editor:
Senior news
Dixon
Legals January 31, 2018
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Requests Input For Proposed Timber Sales PUBLIC NOTICE The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Plains Unit is proposing to harvest timber on the following state-owned parcel: Section 26, Township 24N, Range 31W. The Beaver Creek Bay Timber Sales are proposed and located 17 air miles northwest of Thompson Falls, MT. The objective of these timber sales is to generate revenue for their associated Trust Funds, improve forest health by reducing the possibility of insect and disease activity, to reduce excessive fuel loading and the related risk of wildfire, and to reestablish and promote timber types historically found in these areas. The stands would be monitored for natural regeneration and planted if necessary. The Beaver Creek East Timber Sale would have one harvest unit of approximately 46 acres and would produce an estimated 1,000 mbf through a seed tree prescription. The Beaver Creek West Timber Sale would have three harvest units of approximately 42 acres and would produce an estimated 500 mbf through seed tree and/or shelterwood prescriptions. These proposed harvests would contribute to the DNRC's sustained yield as mandated by state statute 77-5-222. There would be approximately 0.5 miles of temporary roads constructed to access the standing timber. These stands would be monitored for natural regeneration and planted if necessary. These stands would also be monitored for noxious weed and sprayed when needed. The DNRC is in the scoping phase of the project environmental assessment so all volumes, acreages and road distances are preliminary estimates. In preparation for this project, specialists such as wildlife biologists, hydrologists, soil scientists, and archeologists would be consulted. The Montana DNRC invites written comments and suggestions concerning this proposal. Please respond by March 1, 2018. Please direct oral or written comments to: Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation PO Box 219 Plains, Montana 59859 Attn: Dale Peters (406) 826-4722 E-mail: dpeters@mt.gov Published in the Clark Fork Valley Press on January 24 and January 31, 2018. MNAXLP
Sanders County Coalition battles child abuse
Crystal Buchanan, her husband and daughter had their work cut out for them last week when they placed 875 pinwheels in the grassy strip in downtown Plains.
Big crowds turn out for Cedar Creek history trip
Last weekend, the Cedar Creek Road outside of Superior might have had its first traffic jam since Adolph Lozeau spilled the beans about the gold strike that Louis Barrette, Basil Lanthier and he had up there in 1867.
Danielle's column: Getting active
I have been inexcusably lazy for the past eight months. Last summer when I was unemployed back home I had nothing to do but run. Then when I moved to Plains I dedicated all of my time and energy to reporting, and though it pains me to admit, my couch.
Superior students celebrate ‘unique’ graduation
A recurring theme of the Superior High School graduation ceremony on May 24 was the notion of a unique ceremony for an equally unique class.
St. Regis upends Clark Fork, 60-42
One of the best sports adages of all time is always part of emails from St. Regis-Mullan coach Jesse Allan.
Superior woman works to reunite owners with lost pets
Lifetime Superior resident Bessie Spangler appreciates what it means to be your brother’s keeper, or rather make that your canine’s keeper.
Warmer temps a relief after round of snowstorms
Mineral County residents are breathing a sigh of relief and hope the last storms of the winter season have swept through the county with temperatures predicted to top 50 degrees this week. A welcome relief after western Montana was pounded with several more inches of snow last week. On Thursday, March 9, residents awoke to another six to eight inches of snow, after receiving around four inches last Wednesday.
5 Creek Gardens holds fall event
PLAINS – Local residents of all ages flocked to the area around Weeksville Creek for a celebration of the autumn season last weekend.