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Plains Airport grant benefits pilots and local hospital
The Plains Airport recently received a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to update and remodel their runway and grounds allowing a safer area for private pilots and medical helicopters.
Private water supply continuously vandalized
Danielle Switalski
Kindergarten Roundup brings tots into Plains School
PLAINS – Parents from around the area came to Kindergarten Roundup on Thursday, April 11 at the Plains School to screen the upcoming kindergarteners developmentally.
USPS scraps plan to move Missoula mail processing to Spokane
The United States Postal Service will not move mail processing work from Missoula to Spokane after exploring the option last year.
Class of 64 reunites with a mission
PLAINS – After 50 years, the graduating class of 1964 was once again reunited, sparking old memories and sharing laughs of reflection, while brainstorming ways to better the P Hill.
New archery range opens at Big Arm
Archery shooters have a new public range along Flathead Lake.
Hunters must register by July 15 for game damage hunt roster
Hunters interested in taking part in any game-damage hunting opportunities on private land this year must register between Monday, June 15 and July 15 with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP).
It was a summer to remember in Plains, Montana
As Yogi Berra once said, “It ain’t over till it’s over.”
Sanders County poacher still wanted on bear-baiting charges
Montana wildlife officials say a man who writes a muzzleloader hunting blog remains wanted on several Sanders County warrants for allegedly killing a third black bear over bait in the state.
Plains 4-H shooting sports coaches retire
Mike Blake turns 82 pretty soon and is stepping down from being the trap shooting coach for the Plains 4-H Shooting Sports Program after nine years.
Montana Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay
Sunshine, rain, flooding… am I back in Australia?
Bowhunting instructor honored for service
MINERAL COUNTY – Approximately 20 years ago, John Benda of Superior began volunteering his time to teach people everything from proper bowhunting methods to archer safety for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
Mineral County DUI/Drug court to shut its doors in May
Since 2006, 90 people have gone through the Mineral County DUI/Drug Court Program with 54 of them graduating to what one graduate called “a second chance at life.”
A look at the new mayor's first full day
Danielle Switalski
Grant awarded to hospital and schools
Mineral Community Hospital (MCH) announced today that they received an award of a $175,000 grant from the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) towards a planned woody biomass system.
Local residents defend planner
A group of Mineral County residents spoke with county commissioners in defense of planner and sanitarian Tim Read at a meeting in Superior Tuesday.
No dull moments for St. Regis music teacher as he commutes to Idaho job
Have trumpet will travel; or tuba, or trombone, or piano, or many of the other instruments music teacher Derek Larson can play.
Airport Board looks to expand business potential
SUPERIOR – The Mineral County Airport Board believes bringing three-phase power to the Superior area would have huge benefits to the businesses and economy of the area. They have begun plans to make this a reality. According to Kevin Chamberlain, a member of the board and Montana State University extension agent, three-phase power is one of the most common types of power used in industrial work. It uses three conductors to carry three separate alternating currents. It also generates more power. Where most households use single-phase power, three-phase could run an entire multiple-unit apartment block with power to spare. Chamberlain said it was often used by businesses to run big machinery. There have been discussions of bringing three-phase power to the area around the airport. Chamberlain felt this would be good for the area because the power’s presence could be used as a draw to bring new businesses in. He said there was the possibility of building an industrial park to expand the area’s businesses and the economy as a whole. “First thing businesses look for is natural gas, which we don’t have anywhere in the county,” Chamberlain said. “The second thing they look at is do you have three-phase power at the site?” There is already three-phase power in some parts of the county, such as St. Regis. However, these places are already occupied by other businesses. Chamberlain felt building an industrial park would be a good solution. He said there had been a couple businesses who looked at Superior and the airport area as a possible location for their business. Three-phase power was an important factor in their search. Chamberlain said the lack of it in Superior led the businesses to decide against relocating to the area. The overall goal is to provide a place for people to do business. Alternatively, local businesses could move into the park and take advantage of the power. The airport board felt the benefits of upgrading the power in the area made it worthwhile to open discussions with the commissioners and the Federal Aviation Administration. The groups would then discuss what could be done in the area and the potential to develop an industrial park. While the project is being arranged by the airport board, there will be no changes to the airport itself. Chamberlain explained the airport was there to be used for aircraft operations and nothing else. The areas nearby could still be used for other businesses. “The whole point of what we’re trying to do is provide a place for someone to do business,” Chamberlain said. He said the board could not estimate a timeline of progress on the project. Because everything needs to fit into the FAA’s policies and guidelines, all aspects need to be reviewed to see if they comply with regulations. As a result, it would be awhile before any projections could be made. Chamberlain said it was tough to bring new business to the area because conditions were far from ideal. Because of the difficulties, Chamberlain felt anything they could do to make things easier was worth it. The airport board has spoken with the Mineral County Commissioners and other organizations to get funds for the project. They are currently working with the Department of Commerce to get grant money. The board hopes to have a grant application ready to submit by April.
Weed management plan now finalized
Representatives from Fish, Wildlife and Parks stopped in last week to visit with the commissioners and to give them an update on where they were with the Fish Creek project.
Plains horse sculpture discussed by town council
Few attended the July Plains Town Council meeting scheduled one day before the July 4 holiday. No public comments were made during the meeting.