Massive loads of marijuana found in Mineral County

A marijuana farm in Lolo National Forest on the Superior Ranger District was destroyed Tuesday morning by law enforcement officers. The grow area had over 3,000 plants on three acres of steep forestland.

Twinkie-hungry swine

Cary Chamberlain draws her pig out of the gate with a Twinkie during the auction at the fair.

Wild rodeo excites county

Rodeo fans packed the grandstands at the Mineral County Fairgrounds last weekend for the Superior Lion’s Club “Go for the Gold” Rodeo.

Drill team practices for rodeo

The local Superior drill team has met at the fairgrounds once a week since May to practice for the upcoming rodeo.

Sanders County Sheriff's Report

4/10/2011

Food for thought: How to develop your personal negotiation skills

Negotiating skills can help you manage different kinds of life situations, both at work and in your personal relationships.  Many family situations require negotiating with others.  Deciding which movie to see, planning how to spend money, choosing a vacation spot, and many other decisions work best when you have these skills.  Being a good negotiator enables you to get what you want more often without resorting to becoming aggressive or pushy.  Negotiating with others is more effective than simply demanding what you want or just caving in.   These skills enable you to stand up for yourself and get what you want more often without harming relationships with bosses and coworkers.  Negotiating a fair solution makes you feel good about yourself and increases people’s respect for you.

Board works to restore cemetery

West End resting place to receive a much needed face-lift

The cemetery board in DeBorgia has spent the last couple of years working to improve the cemetery’s grounds and overall appearance.

Ada F. Schmoyer

Ada F. Schmoyer, 91, died Monday, April 4 at her home in Plains. She was born Oct. 15, 1919 to Guss and Jessie Butler Shrader in Kearney, Nebraska.  She spent her first five years on a ranch where they farmed and had cattle. They then moved to Sweet Water, Neb. where they lived for about ten years until her father homesteaded in Pavillion, WY.She graduated from Pavillion WY, in 1937. She later taught school and worked at other jobs over the years. It was there in 1942 that she met and married Marion Schmoyer in 1942 and they moved to Baker, MT. Two children were born to them , Sharon Ann and Dale LeRoy. She also raised her step son Richard who was four at the time. Due to health problems they moved to Western Montana. In 1952 they bought a place on Combest Creek Rd and have lived there since. She was active in Senior Citizens, the Rebekah’s, VFW Aux. and the Lutheran church womens group.   She is preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers, Alfred, Charles, Merl Shrader. Her step son Richard Schmoyer and a sister, Nellie Stevens. She is survived by her son, Dale schmoyer, daughter, Sharon Ann Warner, both of Plains. And sister, Thelma Daniels of Reno, NV. Memorial Services will be held Saturday April 16 at 11:00 AM at the Plains First Lutheran Church. Sunset Hills Funeral Home in Plains are entrusted with the arrangements.

Local woman makes soap from goat's milk

“It’s a bit work intensive in the morning and they’re going to be noisy when I go in there. It’s also going to smell.”

Sanders County showcases businesses at annual trade fair

Patrons and entrepreneurs filled the Plains High School Gym on Saturday morning as the 16th Annual Sanders County Trade Fair took place.

Sanders County Sheriff's Report

3/20/11 12:41 a.m.- A reporting party called about a vehicle that slid off of Upper Lynch Creek Rd. with three females in the vehicle.  They women stated they were fine and just wanted a ride home from a deputy, but had to stay at the scene until an officer arrived. One woman was complaining of back and neck pain.

Lady Cats celebrate their season

After a journey that took them to the divisional tournament, Superior girls basketball coach Jeff Schultz said that overall, he felt they came away with a successful season.

Sanders County Sheriff's Report

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Sanders County Sheriff's Report

3/6/11 11:31 a.m. – Loud music was said to be coming from a house on Park St. for about two hours.

Changes annouced for Thompson Falls market

The Thompson Falls Market is returning in 2011 for its 4th season of bringing locally grown produce, farm fresh eggs, arts and crafts and baked goods. During the annual Soup Social & Market Meeting, market manager, Katrina Campbell presented news on changes attendees and vendors will see this summer.

Break-ins become a problem

The Mineral County Neighbors for a Safe Community organization is holding a public forum on March 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Superior High School to discuss the crime in the county.

Relay for Life teams sign up early at kick-off event

Even though the acutal event is not until August, Sanders County has a head start on the 2011 Relay for Life, which is the signature national fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. 

No injuries, little damage as a result of stove fire

Sanders County city and rural fire departments responded to a possible chimney fire call on Lyla Lane off of Lower Lynch Creek Road in Plains on Monday afternoon.  No one was injured.

Obert Lofthus

Obert Lofthus

Status quo in Flathead Lake

Deep-water divers, genetic scrutiny, and rigorous examinations with high powered microscopes have failed to turn up any evidence of exotic mussels in Flathead Lake near Woods Bay, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials announce.