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Testa celebrates long career with Mineral Community Hospital
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Baby Boomer women on average hold 12.1 jobs in their lifetime, while men hold 12.5 jobs. According to Zippia, a national job search engine, the average American worker has 12 jobs throughout a lifetime.
Money problems lead to job cuts
After weeks of contract discussions with no discernible progress between county officials and employees, Mineral County Commissioners voted last week to reduce positions in certain departments, in an effort save money.
Low turnout continues at candidate forum
Plains High School gym was once again filled with empty seats for another candidate forum on Saturday, which was meant to give the public an opportunity to question the candidates running for county positions.
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.
A life well lived despite hard work and hard times
By the time Grace Larson was 25, she had five children, had been divorced twice...
Trotters and Lady Hawks get first win
By Mike Miller
Sanders County Sheriff's Report
7-4
Thompson Falls Lady Hawk senior celebrated
THOMPSON FALLS - To begin the sunny, but blustery Tuesday game between the Thompson Falls Lady Hawks and the Loyola Sacred Heart Breakers, there was a special ceremony for one of the Lady Hawks players.
Punish pedophiles as harsh as murderers
“Child molesters such as Guill are the most selfish, vile beings ever to inhabit our space”
Lady Bobcats get 2 wins heading into playoffs
Peaking at this time of year can be a very good sign with District playoffs beginning this weekend.
Superior tennis downs Mission
It’s often referred to as Karma.
Flathead cherry harvest a few weeks away
Storms, floods, and cooler weather are expected to delay the first harvest of Flathead Lake cherries this year. Despite the delay and a few orchards that suffered damage due to hail, Flathead Lake Cherry Growers are still expecting an abundant harvest this summer.
Bigfork topples Plains teams on hard court
To be the best, they say, you have to beat the best.
Woman recalls Pearl Harbor attack
One Plains woman distinctly remembers a large red ball on the wings of several airplanes overhead in Hawaii. It surprised her at first, but soon she was taking cover in her own house. The day was Sunday, Dec. 7, 1941. The aircraft were Japanese Zeros heading to Pearl Harbor and other military installations on the island of Oahu. The woman was then 6-year-old Gladys Zimmerman — now Doney.
Plains baseball blanked by powerhouse Polson
With all the rain coming down, a little rust could be expected?
Update from the state capitol
Legislative Update from the Capitol:
Letter to the editor
Recently, an editorial declared a compromise should be sought by the incoming Montana legislature over Medicaid funding stating that during the previous 2013 session the “matter was tarried back claiming long term obligations for supporting the program were unknown.” This measure certainly appeared to be a sound and responsible decision to me.
Don Burrell wins community service award
Thompson Falls resident Don Burrell said he was completely stunned to find out that he had won the 2008 Sanders County Community Service Award.
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.