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PBS receives C.M. Russell Heritage Award
MISSOULA – The MontanaPBS historical documentary “C.M. Russell and the American West” earned a prestigious award March 16 from the great American artist’s namesake museum in Great Falls.
Display raises awareness of veteran suicide
The local Joint Operations of Mariposa group of Sanders County joined together Monday in Plains to remember fellow brothers- and sisters-in-arms who took their own life.
State's Brain Injury Help Line lost due to funding cut
State funding cuts have canceled the Brain Injury Help Line, which was part of the proposed funding in House Bill 336. The help line is through the Brain Injury Alliance of Montana, an organization that funds support groups throughout the state, as well as education and prevention outreach programs.
Candidates file for 2018 election races
At 5 p.m. on Monday, March 12, last minute candidates filed for this year’s elections. In Montana, voters will be wading through 292 legislative candidates running for 100 seats in the House and 25 in the Senate. Of those open seats, 20 are already decided because only one candidate filed, 11 of which are Democrat and nine Republican. Overall, 139 Democrats have filed and 142 Republicans, 20 Libertarians, four Independent, and four Green Party.
Students in Superior join protest against gun violence
Three junior high Superior students joined other students across Montana and the nation, to participate in a planned walkout last Wednesday, Mar. 14. The walkout was to demand action on gun violence one month after the Feb. 14 killing of 17 people at a high school in Parkland, Florida.
Carpool to Missoula may be available in Mineral County
Transportation may be available for Mineral County residents to Missoula through the Missoula Ravalli Transportation Management Association. If five people sign up anywhere from Alberton to Saltese, they would be eligible for a six-passenger van to carpool into Missoula. If 8-9 people sign up a Nissan NV vehicle would be assigned to the route. The monthly fare from Superior, for example, would be $154.40. or about $7.70 per trip unless the van is sponsored by a business. AAA estimates it costs $1,277 a month for the same commute. The van driver would ride for free if they drive at least two full days per week said Lyn Hellegaard, executive director of the Missoula Ravalli Transit Management Authority.
Delmer Lewis Garrison, 90
Delmer Lewis Garrison, 90, passed away peacefully of natural causes on March 5, 2018 at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains. Del was born May 30, 1927, in Thompson Falls, (the last year of the Ford Model T).
Dennis Brockway, 67
Dennis Brockway, 67 of Superior, passed away peacefully with his family on Saturday, March 10, 2018, following several years of heart-related health issues.
Plains hospital saves $1.89 million on loan
The Montana Department of Commerce released good news about the Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains.
Telemedicine brings specialists to Mineral County care
Bringing quality specialists to rural communities is difficult when dealing with the high costs that are found in some areas of medicine such as psychiatry and cardiology and strokes.
Marshall Chevy Jackson Newman
Marshall Chevy Jackson Newman was born Feb. 10, 2018 at Clark Fork Valley Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and was 19 inches long.
Alberton students celebrate 'I Love to Read' month
Alberton students were “Reading for the Stars” last month as part of “I Love to Read Month.” For every 15 minutes of reading, they received a star in their “space passport,” which allowed their spaceship to move to the next planet. Once they reached the planet, they would receive prizes. Everyone started on the Sun and eventually made their way to Pluto.
Daines stops in Superior, but last-minute schedule change leaves some folks miffed
By KATHLEEN WOODFORD
Plains Trap Club gears up for annual Turkey Shoot
The Plains Trap Club is in full swing with their winter league, and shooters are getting geared up for the annual Turkey Shoot.
Building blown up at old Smurfit-Stone Mill site as deconstruction continues
Explosions could be heard for miles around near the old Smurfit-Stone Mill site located 11 miles northwest of Missoula. Crews set off the explosives to remove one of the buildings being deconstructed on the site on Feb. 1.
Museums create fun for local families
Good news is coming from the University of Montana for low-income families in Sanders County with the ability to enjoy the museums in Missoula for free.
Local veteran receives service award from Rep. Gianforte
By KATHLEEN WOODFORD
Sanders County no longer recycling plastics
Due to China no longer accepting U.S. recycling waste, Sanders County has been forced to discontinue taking plastics.
Thelma (Virginia) Butler
Thelma (Virginia) Butler, 90, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 31, 2018, surrounded by her family and friends. Virginia was born July 31, 1927 in Boone County Missouri and grew up there until the age of 7 when her father came to Hot Springs to work for her Uncle Noble LaRue at the Hot Springs Mercantile. She graduated from Hot Springs High School in 1945. She immediately started working in Hot Springs for Holt Motor Sales and later for Cobeen Conoco Service, Ashcraft Lumber Co, City Drug Store, Hot Springs Mercantile and eventually substituting at the Town Hall.
Thanks for the support following fire
To Our Friends in Mineral County and Beyond: