Plains school board votes for mail-in ballots

PLAINS – The Plains School Board meeting took place on Monday night, and voted to change the election procedure to mail-in ballots.

Mineral County’s ‘bluebird buddies’ bring joy to many

When you see those little wooden bluebird houses on fence posts in Mineral County which have been providing joy for more people than you can imagine over the years in Mineral County, thank its “bluebird buddies.”

Strong and scrappy young girls join wrestling club

The sport of Little Guy Wrestling has been gaining in popularity in recent years, most notably among strong and scrappy young girls.

Observations on the election of county attorney

I would like to offer some observations regarding the recent election of our County Attorney. It has been my privilege to live in Mineral County for 42 years, and to practice law here for 35 years. This encompasses the 31 years that Shaun Donovan has served as County Attorney. For many years, since I was the only other resident attorney in the area,  I accepted a multitude of court appointments in criminal, juvenile and abuse and neglect cases. I have also dealt with Shaun on civil matters such as land use and school issues.

Pet gives vet warm welcome

A special reunion took place Sunday in the parking of the 50,000 Silver Dollar. Bryan Settle, from Hayden, Idaho, and a wounded combat veteran, was reunited with his dog, a blue heeler named Zoe. It had been nearly three years since owner and dog had been with each other.

Fee on snowmobile rentals would fund trail maintenance

A bill introduced to the Montana Legislature this week would add a small fee to snowmobile rentals to fund maintenance and grooming operations on Montana’s more than 4,000 miles of motorized winter trails.

21st century treasure hunt: Geocaching

Springtime in Montana provides ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Now is the season for many to take to the forests to hunt for coveted morel mushrooms, or prized deer or elk sheds.

Column: End of spring sports season leaves a void

There are few things I enjoy more than sports. I love watching all the major professional sports, college sports, tennis, soccer, Olympic events winter and summer, I have even forgiven Tiger and if he is playing well you might even find me watching golf. It is safe to say that I am a fanatic sports fan.

Keep public lands open: an update from Senator Fielder

One of my major goals is to find balanced solutions that allow Montanans to use and enjoy our state’s abundant natural resources while ensuring reasonable steps are taken to maintain a healthy environment. Whether we are hunting, hiking, fishing, firewooding, or four wheeling, we should be able to use and enjoy our outdoors in a responsible manner.

Eighth-grader nabs county spelling bee

A dark horse competitor came out on top at the Mineral County Spelling Bee in the Superior Elementary School gymnasium Thursday night.

I work for you - an update from Senator Fielder

I believe one of the most important aspects of public service is listening to the people I serve and understanding what is important to you. American government derives its just powers from the consent of the governed. At least it is supposed to.

Mineral County Community Calendar

Rediscovering home: Community spirit

The leadership shown by local residents jumps out from the pages of the Mineral County Historical Society file on the construction of the two swimming pools in Superior.

Jennifer McBride

Typewriter Tales

To the men and women who served our country

Dear Veterans,

Elwin Jamie 'Jim' Drobny, 83

Jim was born in Baker City, Oregon, on June 1, 1933. He is survived by his wife, Carol; sons and families, Chris (Tina), Jim (Patti) Frank and Art Drobny; stepchildren, Robyn (Marty) Trott, Chris Miller and Dan (Lonnie) Miller; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Elmer McGraw of Bend, Oregon; and more than 20 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. A granddaughter, Candius Miller, passed away suddenly in August 2016.

Letter to the editor

The week of Nov. 13 was a very memorable and busy week for me. The governor called the Legislature back to town on Monday to help fix the budget deficit. I am on the House Business and Labor Committee and we were scheduled to meet jointly with the Senate Business and Labor. I missed the Monday meeting with a higher priority — my mother’s funeral service was that afternoon.

Colorado woman dies after vehicle gets stuck

An early evening call received by Mineral County dispatch on Friday, March 17, ended in tragedy. The body of Debra Ann Koziel was found by a search team on the following Tuesday afternoon. Her death was determined to be the result of exposure to the weather.

The power of the presidential purse

Dan’s Column

SVFD Mutual Aid request brings much needed support

Montana Mutual Aid was established in 1995 by the state legislature in an effort to allow fire departments without existing mutual aid agreements in place to assist each other without the worry of liability issues.