Montana Values

Our Congressman, Brian Zinke, is supposed to be taking care of and looking out for OUR best interests.  He is NOT.  He recently voted in favor of HR Bill 1599 making GMO labeling OPTIONAL {“The FDA must allow, but not require, GMO food to be labeled as GMO”} (see fourth para of this link: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1599).

Legals for April, 24 2024

Precision rifle series puts shooters to the test

A slight breeze cut through the crisp morning air at the Butte Gun Club as the shooters toted their rifles to the firing line. One by one, the competitors took their positions. At one stage, a man stepped into an old claw-foot bathtub and rested the front of his rifle on the metal rim. To his right, another shooter contemplated how to best support his rifle on a giant rubber tire while the shooter on the stage to his left took to his stomach on a rickety-looking raised wooden platform.

Coalition focuses on timber industry, county economics

It was a packed room as representatives from the federal, state, and county government met with local business owners and residents to discuss timber industry issues and the economic plight facing Mineral County. The meeting which brought the parties together on Jan. 3, was the Mineral County Resource Coalition, and has been organized monthly by Kevin Chamberlain, with the extension office.

Veteran continues to raise awareness for fellow vets

THOMPSON FALLS - Over 3,500 miles was not enough to tire out one United States Marine Corps sergeant from spreading his message across the nation.

St. Regis 4-H group treats seniors

The St. Regis Senior Center was given a holiday treat when the St. Regis 4-H group visited on Dec. 14. They sang songs to the seniors, including the traditional melodies of: “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas;” “Here Comes Santa Claus;” “Frosty The Snowman;” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas;” and “Jingle Bells.”

Lenten lunches return to Superior Senior Center

Tammy Wieweck has been a member of the United Methodist Church in Superior for 11 years, joining after her first visit.

Soldier returns home

Trevor Sheridan welcomes his wife Dillon home from the 484th Military Police Unit which arrived in Bozeman on March 16.

Hospital Biomass System

Plant Services Manager Dennis Bursell and Steve Marshall from the United States Forest Service look at the quality of material used in the biomass system.

Sanders County Justice Court

Anna Noland, fail to give notice of accident by quickest means/apparent damage over $1,000-first offense, fail/have child under 6 years old and less than 60 pounds properly restrained...

Mountain men reign over Cyr

CYR – Every Memorial Day weekend, the Sapphire Mountain Men group instinctively meet in a secluded area in Cyr, leaving the present behind while walking back into the past.

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.

A look back at 2015

Sequoia Maelynn Murray-Pool

PLAINS - Sequoia Maelynn Murray-Pool was born May 24, 2013 at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains. She weighed 7 pounds and 10 ounces. Mother is Kristin Murray of Thompson Falls. Maternal grandparents are Sean and Melissa Murray of Newport, OR and Tara and Jesse Deacon of Thompson Falls. Great-grandparent is Charlie Schulz of Thompson Falls.

Sanders County Senior News - July 24

Mineral County law roundup

Wildland Fire, I-90, French Town Units, West End Units and Forest Service responded.

More Sanders Co. rental properties are smoke-free

During June, which is National Healthy Homes Month, I would like to commend three local entities for providing housing that is healthier, safer and cleaner because they are going tobacco-free.

Group responds to effort to list feral horses as endangered

Friends of Animals, a Connecticut-based activist group, is challenging in court the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rejection of their petition to list the feral horses inhabiting the Pryor Mountain Herd Management Area under the Endangered Species Act.

Plains students organize Super Senior Prom

Plain’s school students outdid themselves on the decorations for the first Super Senior Prom that took place in the gymnasium last Wednesday.

Sanders County Court Records - Oct. 22 - Nov. 4

Sanders County Justice Court weeks of 10/22 to 11/4.