Saving Money And Resources Today: Initiative to save money through efficiency

As a twenty year classroom teacher, I’ve seen first-hand how schools constantly work to make their education dollars stretch as far as possible. From textbooks and lab supplies, to technology and instructional tools, Montana educators are ensuring that the resources that are allocated to schools are used in the most efficient way possible.

Letters to the Editor; A couple of lessons

A COUPLE OF LESSONS

Wolf hunting, trapping proposals making progress

Hunters and trappers who kill wolves in Montana could be reimbursed...

Superior Senior Spotlight: Daniel Arnsan

Name: Daniel Arnsan

Wildlife officials say to not harass animals while shed hunting

Liz Bradley, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 2 biologist adds more information on the science side along with cautions for those who are ready to go scrounging for these treasured discoveries.

A most interesting year

I just ran across probably the best comment ever on what is motivating people to support Donald Trump in the primary. It comes from Jim Hightower, National Radio Commentator, writer and public speaker. Here is what he wrote in an article entitled: “The Money Primary.” This is good stuff.

Whitetail harvest ends on high note

Whitetail deer harvest picked up considerably during the final weekend of the deer and elk hunting season, as snow and the rut combined for ideal hunting conditions. 

From the fire hall…

I would like to take this time to provide the Town of Plains with a report of the past years activity of the Plains Volunteer Fire Department. During 2009 we have been successful in maintaining our membership, upgrading and/or replacing outdated equipment, restructuring our primary mission, completing two successful fund raising events, initiating plans for a new fire hall and training our members to basic as well as advanced qualifications; all the while providing fire protection and emergency service to the community.

Mark Ray Hilton

Hot Springs hosts neuroscience night

HOT SPRINGS - What is MOSSE? It stands for Montana spectrUM Science Experience. It is a traveling exhibition that is a run by the University of Montana, which hosts science programs for community schools in Montana. 75% of the schools which MOSSE visits are in rural communities.

Bill would help ease health care burden

As people of faith, we believe that each of us has a moral obligation to take care of each other. At one time or another, every one of our fellow human beings has a need that we can help ease.

Mine cleanup project planned: DEQ, EPA in joint venture to tackle Flat Creek-Iron Mountain Mine

A public meeting was held on August 2 by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, the Forest Service and the Environmental Protection Agency, regarding Flat Creek-Iron Mountain Mine Removal Action.

Rehbein Ford hosts Drive One 4 UR School

Plains, MT - Ford Motor Company and Rehbein Ford will be partnering to help raise money in support of local high schools as part of Ford's Drive One 4 UR School program.

Holiday Bazaar brings hospital residents future activities

Christine Sheldon Howe

Christine Sheldon Howe born February 28th 1952, died at her home in Plains, of a heart attack due to her treatments for melanoma. She left us too soon, on Sunday April 28th.

The 'rule of law' in Sanders County

In the light of the Primary Election, it is good to have learned, at the April 28th JBS Sheriff's forum, that neither of the remaining candidates will take on battles with the federal government. When the United States enacts a law that is repugnant to the US Constitution and the Montana Constitution, both candidates promised to not interfere. Rather, they will defer to the Montana Attorney General or to the Governor.

Road trip tests Lady Bobcats volleyball

It seems early, like frost on a pumpkin in August, but the races are already heating up in Montana Western C volleyball.

Thompson Falls hits the ground running

THOMPSON FALLS – The Bluehawk Track and Field team looks healthy this year and each athlete has had time to hone in on their individual skills.

Sanders County track teams compete at Ronan

After only one meet, the Plains High School track and field team has put up some impressive numbers. Ben Gorham had his longest toss ever in the shot put with a throw of 45 feet, four inches. Gorham accomplished the feat under less than desirable conditions, throwing in a downpour at the meet in Ronan.

Halloween celebrated at Thompson Falls trail run

Fifty runners of varying ages ran in the Thompson Falls Community Trail Committee’s Trick or Treat, Move Your Feet 5K Run and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk last Saturday morning at Northwestern Energy Power Park.