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Final preparations taking place for Plains Day
Hours of volunteer work by Plains Councilor Connie Foust and the members of The Free Americans organization will result in a full day of exciting events in Plains on June 3.
101 flags retired at Legion Post 52 ceremony
Veterans from Sanders County assembled under the threat of rain on Flag Day to honor America’s symbol of freedom.
Plains students help spread Christmas cheer
Students from Plains High School art classes scattered around town last week to paint a bit of Christmas cheer on local shop windows. A number of their art creations can be seen throughout the town. The week prior the local Lions Club helped hang holiday lights and decorations in town.
Donald Allan Sheppard
Don Sheppard, 83, of Plains, MT, on January 22, 2011, returned to his heavenly music while at home with family. Born in Oakland, CA, Don began piano at age four and pursued music as a classical pianist throughout his early lifetime, winning every music composition contest he entered in college.
Classical concert planned for Saturday in Superior
For over 33 years, the Piatigorsky Foundation’s commitment to artistic excellence and public outreach has fascinated many avid concert goers as well as curious first timers.
Ordelheide Dental hosts day of care in Plains
PLAINS – Ordelheide Dental in Plains took time last week to give back to the community, hosting a free dental care day at their office in town last Friday.
Over the edge and 30 feet down
There are a lot of questions that go through your mind when you are paddling the last three feet toward the edge of a 30-foot waterfall in an 8-foot, 6-inch-long kayak.
Sanders County Fair Board looks for new fair manager
November’s Sanders County Fair Board meeting saw a larger than normal attendance in anticipation of finding a new fair manager.
St. Regis outlasts Hot Springs in clash of top teams
It was a clash of top area boys basketball teams.
Plains art students show off talents
Plains High School artists continued a decades long tradition of showing off their art work.
Superior Bobcats hoping youth, speed will lead to victory
The Superior Bobcats may be the most interesting high school football team around.
Simple Simon's Pizza more than just a slice
County residents who love to indulge in a slice of pizza would remember just a few weeks ago that Simple Simon’s restaurants in Plains and Thompson Falls were taking donations ahead of the school start.
Housing shortage continues to plague Mineral County
There was an open house in Superior at Maple Street Cottages last week. The two-bedroom, one-and-a-half bath rental units are available for seniors who are 62 years of age and older, and are on a fixed income. The hallway that leads from the front sitting room and kitchen are wide enough for wheelchairs and the shower is equipped for handicapped individuals. “We call these ‘aging in place’ units,” said Jim Morton with the Human Resource Council and he oversees programs in Mineral, Missoula and Ravalli counties.
County may be looking at big cutbacks
Sanders County commissioners gathered their department heads together Thursday to pass on assurances that nothing has been determined as far as staff reductions or cutbacks in next year's budget. The meeting came as a result of the possibility of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 not being extending, which means a loss of more than $1 million the county utilized for schools and roads.
Alberton celebrates railroad history
Alberton returned to its railroad roots Saturday afternoon during the 26th annual Railroad Day. From 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Alberton transformed into and old West railroad town.
Planet Earth cannot afford any more help from these so-called environmentalists
In the Clark Fork Valley Press on Feb. 20, there was a column written by Morlene Plouzek who is president of CAN in Thompson Falls. In this column, she did battle with some imaginary opponent called an anti-environmentalist. She further states that anti-environmentalists have not come up with any solutions.
County health center bites down on oral health
SUPERIOR – The Mineral Regional Health Center will provide an opportunity for uninsured children to get free dental screening at a special clinic being held on Thursday, March 6. The clinic is being put on by MRHC and Partnership Health Center, out of Missoula. The operation will be set up in the MRHC basement, where the Mineral County Health Department is located. A mobile clinic will come from Missoula to perform the exams. PHC is expected to bring a dentist and two assistants to treat patients. According to Kristi Scott, outreach and enrollment coordinator at MRHC, the dentists will do exams, screenings and minor fillings on site. Patients will be referred to other dentists for more serious work if needed. If the health center cannot fill all the appointments with uninsured kids, Scott plans to open the clinic to kids who have insurance. If they still do not have enough, adults will be welcome to the clinic. “We’re focusing on uninsured children who have no coverage,” Scott said. “I’m really excited about [the event]. I think we’re trying to target patients, children who may not have access to dental treatment otherwise.” Because the clinic is being offered for free, MRHC was unable to work with local dentists to provide the exams. Scott explained a dentist’s office would not be able to do the work for free. The clinic will refer patients to local dentists for more in-depth care. “It’s really a great partnership that we’re trying to build,” Scott said. “We’re not taking business away from [Dr. Ordelheide]. What we’re really trying to do is help him build his business, his patient count.” With the changes being made at MRHC, it was decided these sorts of services would be good for the health center. Interim Chief Executive Officer Cindy Stergar decided they should try it out and began talking with PHC to arrange the clinic. Scott recently went to a similar clinic in Seeley Lake to get a better idea of how everything worked. She felt the trip was helpful as it gave her a better idea of what the MRHC event would need to do. “I feel really good, I think it’s going over really well,” Scott said. “It was great because I was able to ask questions about [everything].” Some of the information she gathered included how much time the dentists would need with each patient. Slots for the clinic are limited. Because of how new the program is, Scott wanted to keep it small. In this first clinic the dentists will only see seven or eight patients. The health center hopes to hold more of these clinics as time goes on. Scott said they would consider how well the event worked and how it was received. More clinics may be offered in the future. If this happens they might have more room for appointments. Scott’s initial talks with Stergar about future clinics have been promising. There has been some talk about making it a quarterly event but no decisions have been made. “This is really a test run for us,” Scott said. “It’s exciting for us to get this off the ground. Our ultimate goal is making sure everyone in the community has access to quality health care. This is one more service we want to provide.” More information about the clinics can be found by contacting Scott at 822-7134.
COLUMN: Turkey games
So, just how intertwined are sports in the American experience?
Mission West roundtable sparks grand ideas
Every five years, stakeholders in Mineral, Sanders and Lake counties gather to redevelop an overall plan addressing the main issues the counties face together.
Plains students create patriotic works
Each year, high school students in Plains have the opportunity to express their views, ideas, and beliefs around patriotic themes using art, the written word, and an audio essay. Every year the annual theme for each of the three contests is different than the previous year.