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.

Obituary; Douglas D. Copley

Plains, MT:  Douglas D. Copley of Hot Springs, MT passed away July 4, 2015 due to complications of Pancreatic-Liver Cancer at the age of 70.  Doug was born June 7, 1945 to Leo and Hazel Copley of Sandpoint, Idaho.  Graduated from Sandpoint High School in 1963 and joined the U.S. NAVY.  He was stationed in Long Beach, CA and Norfolk, VA on the USS America, CVA 66 and moved to Missoula, MT after the service.  In 1969 he moved to Denver where he completed the Harry C. Longs school of bartending and began a career of mostly working in the food and beverage business for over 35 years in 10 states.   In 1972 Doug returned to Sandpoint and worked in many of the local establishments such as the Edgewater Lodge, Mitzys, the Elk’s Lodge, Green Gables, the Cowgirl Corral, Bert’s Place and the 219 Lounge.  He also bartended in North Dakota, Utah, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, Montana, Nevada and Minnesota.  Doug enjoyed downhill skiing and mountain biking and making crafts out of driftwood.  He spent 5 years working at the Symes Hotel in Hot Springs, MT until his cancer diagnosis in 2013.  He is survived by his daughter, Allison and granddaughter Maya of Eugene, OR. Brothers Harry Copley of Anaconda, MT. and Larry Copley of Bonners Ferry, ID. and Dennis Copley of Boise, ID.  Sister Linda Hayes of Bonners Ferry, ID.  A family memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences can be left at Sunsethillsfuneralhomes.com. Sunset Hills Funeral Home in Plains, MT are entrusted with the arrangements.

Community outreach donates to Mountain View Assisted Living

On the second Thursday of every month a small group of women meet at the Mineral County Chamber of Commerce office. And each month they decide what they can do to make their community a healthier place to live. Some, in fact most, go unnoticed, but they know that providing just one event could possibly change or make the difference in how or where they see their health care.

Joscelyn Lea Cook

Joscelyn Lea Cook, 21, of Plains went home to be with the love of her life, Jesus Christ her Lord and Savior on January 6, 2013.

Weston Dean Haun

Ashley Devol and Jonathan Haun welcomed son, Weston Dean Haun, Saturday May 25th, 2013 at 2:30 am at Community Medical Center in Missoula. He weighed seven pounds 14 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Weston joins brother Elijah.

What a long, cold, mountain-filled trip its been

Melissa Oyer

Warrior Expedition cyclists pass through Mineral County

“This is day 65 and 3,200 miles so far with maybe two weeks left before I finish the journey. I’m shooting for the first part of August,” shared Tim Davis last Tuesday evening under the shaded Douglas fir picnic area at Savenac Nursery.

Old Schoolhouse Rock Car Show to mark silver anniversary

The Old Schoolhouse Rock Car Show is boasting its silver anniversary this year on Saturday, June 1.

Grateful citizens honor area veterans

Thompson Falls, MT – “God and Country” was the theme as grateful citizens honored area veterans during a Patriotic Picnic in Thompson Falls last Sunday.

Tester's field rep hears from local residents

Last Tuesday, the Superior Volunteer Fire Department training room became the mobile office for two of Sen. Jon Tester’s couriers saving a trip to Missoula for Mineral and Sanders counties constituents to share information, opinions, and ideas.

Library storytime celebrates Dr. Seuss

His first book, "And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street," was rejected 27 times before it was finally published by Vanguard Press in 1937.

Gary Lee Ovitt

Gary was born in Two Harbors, MN on May 28, 1942 to Wilfred Francis Ovitt and Mary Emma Coleman Ovitt (Pearson). He was second in a line of 13 kids. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on May 19, 2018. He fought a good fight of several health conditions, but finally surrendered to complications of diabetes and heart disease.

Keith Anton Ebelt (1935-2016)

Superior-Keith Ebelt passed away on Saturday January 9th in Superior, MT. He was born October 10th 1935 in Glendive MT. Keith is survived by Ann Marie Ebelt his loving wife of 62 years. His daughters Linda (Bob) Stibor of Taft CA, Valerie (Jeff) Baldwin of Las Vegas NV, and son Rod (Shawn) Ebelt of Spokane Valley WA. Six Grandkids, Nikki Ann, Cody, Jill, Kristen and Kyle. And a bunch of Great Grandchildren and Great Great grandchildren.

Celebrate the holidays with free concert from Dolce Canto

Murdoc Lee James Ovitt

Murdoc Lee James Ovitt was born on Jan. 17, 2013 at 6:17 p.m. at Community Hospital Birthing Center in Missoula. He weighed 6 lbs. 10 oz. and was 20 inches long. His parents are Ethan Ovitt and Bethany Lozier of Missoula.

Letters to the Editor - Sept. 11

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County Commissioners support historical project

William (Bill) Newman

William (Bill) Newman

Gary Novakovitch, 76

Gary Novakovitch, 76

Local commissioner appointed to advisory council

SANDERS COUNTY – Sanders County Commissioner Carol Brooker was appointed to the Local Government Advisory Council in the Department of Revenue recently.