Letters to the Editor - Feb. 13, 2013

Train crash dumps 1,456 tons of soybeans

Waves of soybeans rolled into the Clark Fork River after a train derailed and dumped 19 cars along the bank. The accident happened at 5:22 a.m. Oct. 22 about 2.5 miles west of Plains. One train car was partially submerged in the water and several others were severely damaged. According to a company spokesperson, there were no injuries and no hazardous wastes dumped.

No such right: Montanan Republican party closes doors

The Montana Republican Party claims a First Amendment right to associate in a closed primary election where only registered Republican voters are allowed to cast a ballot. The Republicans can holler all they want, but if they don’t put it in writing – they have no such right. The U.S. Supreme Court said that political parties have a constitutionally protected right of political association under the First Amendment when the party states its associative rights in its rules [450 U.S. 107, 122(1981)].

Support of Candidate

When I first heard that Ron Olfert was going to run as an Independent, my first comment to one of his supporters was that I would have advised him not to run as a “spoiler.” In other words, I was thinking that his political future could be put in jeopardy if his write-in votes as an independent were to cause the so-called “nominated” Republican to lose to the Democrat; that Republicans would remember that as a betrayal and never support him in any future races.

Women in Timber volunteers serve communities with pride

The wives of these men saw a need in the community for children’s clothing and gently used furniture...

Strengthening the local voice: update from Senator Jennifer Fielder

Should local citizens have more influence over the governance of public lands, waters, and wildlife within the county in which they reside? I think so.

Lookout hosts Bavarian Fest

Dust off your lederhosen and join us for our Annual Bavarian Brews, Brats & Music Fest this coming Sunday, January 30th.

Funding to combat mussels on upcoming legislative agenda

Montana’s susceptibility to invasive mussels has rattled policymakers across the state, and despite a tight budget, boosting the state’s invasive species programs appears to have gained bipartisan traction.

Forest designation seen as compatible with forest management

To the Editor:

Clinic gives riders tune-up

Owners loaded their horses into the trailer and traveled down to Tarkio Equestrian Center on February 19 for a four hour clinic presented by horse trainer Marc Haskins. Haskins is also the owner of the equestrian center and has been hosting the Winter Horsemanship Clinic Series for horse owners around the county.

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Bluehawks hope to bounce back after shutout loss to Townsend

Thompson Falls head football coach Jared Koskela has cultivated a reputation for himself for carving out identities for teams that are lacking in experience, and getting them to forge together to make a mid- to late-season improvement.

Longtime Superior Volunteer fire chief to retire

When Steve and Peggy Temple moved to Superior in 2005, they embraced the community and have been involved in more organizations and causes that you can shake a stick at.

Area schools compete at BPA regionals in Missoula

The next generation of business men and women, went to Missoula last week to put their skills to the test against teams across the area, during the annual regional Business Professionals of America competition.

Counties warned of IRS phone scam

SANDERS AND MINERAL COUNTY - As tax season comes to a close, consumers need to be aware of sophisticated phone scams targeting individuals throughout the country. Victims are told they owe money to the IRS and it must be paid promptly through a pre-loaded debit card or wire transfer.

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- Heather Hotchkiss, 26, was arrested on July 1, 2016 for criminal possession of dangerous drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. She has been released to Tracy Bullard of Superior without posting bond. She has to wear a drug patch and will be subject to random UA testing. Her sentence is set for July 10, 2017.

Drug dealers sentenced after Mineral County arrests

Defendants from two separate drugs busts which occurred in Mineral County were sentenced by the U.S. District Courts earlier this month. Hector Ricardo Gonzales, 30, from Kennewick, Washington was arrested on January 20 along with codefendant, Christian Jesus Ruiz, for 20 pounds of methamphetamine after being pulled over by sheriff’s deputies. On Oct. 12 in Helena, U.S. District Court Judge Sam Haddon sentenced Hector to 260 months in prison with five years supervision after his release.

Library offers hands on percussion experience

PLAINS – Afro-Caribbean percussion instruments hit the library on Tuesday as eager participants waited to get their hands on different instruments to learn more about each one.

Meeting held about recent crime spree

NOXON - Tuesday night saw emotions run high as concerned citizens voiced opinions, asked questions and regaled fellow citizens and elected officials with personal stories about the rash of crime in the western section of Sanders County. A meeting that was originally planned for the fire hall in Noxon had to be moved to the Noxon school’s multipurpose room to accommodate the number of citizens who attended. So many people showed up, that several had to stand along the walls and back into the hallway. The meeting was held so Sheriff Tom Rummel, Undersheriff Lanny Hensley, Commissioner Tony Cox and County Prosecuting Attorney Robert Zimmerman could address the community on the crime problem and answer questions or concerns of the public. Commissioner Carol Brooker was present, but sat with the public.