Upcoming 50th anniversary of Kennedy assassination

Veterans Day

I want to thank all the men and women that have served this great nation. You are a huge part of what makes the United States a great place to live. I have been present when people have spoken their anger at the service men and women that have put their lives on the line for all of us, including the ones who have no reverence for our Armed Forces or the Nation. Of course me being me, I did not hold my tongue, but I believe the following is true:

Calvert sentenced to life in prison

THOMPSON FALLS – A few weeks short of a year after the tragic murder took place in Dixon, Nathan Lee William Calvert was sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison.

Plains wrestling team

The Plains wrestlers hopped on a fire truck Thursday morning before heading to the State Tournament for a town-wide send off. With sirens blaring, the boys made their way down the main strip of Plains and to the awaiting bus that took them to Billings.

Repository planning

State and town employees gather up Flat Creek for a tour of a possible new repository site. From left to right, Technical assistant Steve Ackerlund, Bob Winegar of the Forest Service, DEQ Project Officer Daryl Reed, Chamber member Robert Lyons and Tim Read.

Area legislators talk about pending bills

Three state legislators spoke with about 20 constituents...

US, Canada reach deal to renew Columbia River Treaty

After years of negotiations, the United States and Canada have reached a tentative agreement renewing the Columbia River Treaty.

Three Cats and one Tiger named to all-conference teams

The 13 C Clark Fork Lady Mountain Cats girls basketball team finished the season with just two losses — both coming at the Western C divisional tournament. On Thursday, the Cats were rewarded with all-conference honors.

"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.

Measure to increase wolf hunts advances

One bill aiming to create an unlimited wolf hunting quota met its end on the House floor Thursday.

Little Guy season finishes in Missoula

More than 500 matches were conducted at the Western Montana State Little Guy Wrestling Championships in Missoula Saturday, and by the time the gymnasium at Sentinel High School was cleared, the names of 10 Sanders County athletes ended up in the top four placements.

Governor Bullock visits Alberton Preschool

It was only the second day of class in their little lives and the students in the Alberton Preschool had already gotten the attention of Montana’s governor, Steve Bullock. He was visiting 17 schools around the state who had qualified for the STARS Preschool grant, one of which was Alberton. On Aug. 31 he met with the school principal, Kyle Fisher, Superintendent Steve Picard and preschool teacher Sue Dallapiazza to welcome them back to school. He also visited Franklin Elementary School in Missoula earlier that day.

The perfect conditions

MINERAL/SANDERS COUNTY – The damage caused by wildfires burning across the state of Montana and several other states in the region have provided a graphic picture of the state of area forests and the threat posed to nearby communities according to officials and experts familiar with the situation.

A champion at heart

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.

Montana solicits input on wolf management plan

Montana has a new draft plan to guide its management of wolves, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced late last week.

Montana Viewpoint: Keeping it together

A politically divided nation is easy prey to its enemies and a weak partner to its allies.

Community Notes

Mineral County Performing Arts will host some old time Cajun/Creole music this Wednesday, Oct 4th. First, Dennis Stroughmatt et l’Esprit Creole will conduct a workshop/assembly at the Superior High School gym from 2:30 to 3:30, with the public encouraged to attend. Then the formal concert will be at the LDS church in Superior at 7:00 PM. This is supported in part by a grant from the Montana Arts Council, an agency of the State Government.

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.

Junior athlete highlight: Jessica Bronner

Jessica Bronner of Thompson Falls is this week’s Junior Athlete Highlight.