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47 traffic accidents reported as severe weather hits
Icy, snow-covered roads caused a number of the accidents earlier in the week, while melting snow and slush compounded driving conditions toward the latter part of the week. In total, 47 incidents were reported by the Montana Highway Patrol in Mineral County and near Frenchtown, between Feb. 6 and Feb. 11.
Alberton students take first place at Math Counts competition
Sixth and seventh graders travelled to Missoula to participate in the regional Math Counts competition for junior high students. The Alberton Team took first place for the Class C division. Team members include Violet Claxton, Natalie Clevenger, Sorren Reese, Zoey Zimmerman, Molia Dao and Lyssah Kromrey. The team was led by teacher, Liz Stuker.
School closures and power outages add to weather woes
The weather took a radical change of direction last week, causing havoc around western Montana, including Mineral County. The week started with temperatures dipping into the freezing range and heavy snowfall. By Thursday, temperatures rose up to 44 degrees with rain, causing wide spread snow melt which resulted in flooding.
Flooding Advisory Mineral and Sanders Counties
The National Weather Service office located in Missoula has issued a Flooding Advisory for Mineral County and southern Sanders County. This is in effect until 11:15 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on Friday, Feb. 10. Combinations of the warmer than normal temperatures, rain, snow and ice melt may impact many of the roads and highways. Areas impacted could include the following; fields, poor drainage areas, and storm drains that may become blocked with melting snow and ice. Some homes may experience flooding in the basements if the foundation is in poor condition, have leaks, and doesn’t have adequate drainage. Standing water on roads and highways are dangerous and it takes only a small amount of water to stall your vehicle. Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency after you have moved to a safe location.
Special Olympics create special memories for two Alberton teachers
Bitterroot Winter Special Olympics were held on Jan. 24 at Lost Trail Ski Area and two staff members from Alberton School were there to help celebrate the events 35th year. Kim Garding, a paraprofessional and kindergarten teacher, Cori Miranda have both worked with kids who have intellectual disabilities.
Clark Fork Mountain Cats celebrate Senior Night
Clark Fork Mountain Cats celebrated Senior Night on Friday. Flowers were presented to the parents as seniors escorted them onto the gym floor. Their future goals were then announced, along with their high school accomplishments.
New postmaster in Superior
The Superior Post Office has a new postmaster. Liz Asay, who had been acting postmaster for two years, was recently promoted as full-time postmaster. She will assume her new duties on Feb. 4. Asay is taking the place of Jeff Shauvin, who had been detailed to the Lolo post office four years ago and recently took the position as the postmaster for that office.
Dallas Mariha Davis
Dallas Mariha Davis, recently of Missoula, passed away on Dec. 26 in a Salt Lake City hospital from a virulent infection.
Routine traffic stop results in meth bust
A routine traffic stop ended in a drug bust on I-90 on Jan. 23. Mineral County Sheriff Tom Bauer said Sergeant A.J. Allard and Deputy Eric McMurray pulled over a vehicle for speeding near DeBorgia on Monday night. Two men were in the vehicle and there were reportedly indications of drug trafficking.
Standoff in Alberton ends peacefully
An Alberton man was arrested on Friday without incident after a night-long standoff involving a Missoula SWAT team. Leonard Upton, 33, shot out his neighbor’s window with a bb gun and brandished a .38 revolver, according to Mineral County Sheriff, Tom Bauer.
PBA makes 2017 plans
The Plains Business Association (PBA) met for its annual strategic planning for 2017 last week. Approximately 20 business owners met Tuesday Jan. 24 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss what will be kept, changed, or added this year. The board retained many of its officers from last year and is looking for one member. There were three presentations during the meeting, one by Kenton Pies, one by Karen Thorson, and the third was from John Thorson.
Over 30 students head to BPA state competition
Business Professionals of American (BPA) held regional competition in January, where 30 students from St. Regis and Superior High Schools qualified to go to State. The competition was held in Missoula and students competed in business related categories ranging from spreadsheet applications to human resource management.
Sanders County Sheriff's log for Jan. 22-27
Jan. 22
Plains radio station in need of local help
Plains radio station KWHP-LP may soon have to shut its doors if it does not get help from its listeners.
Plains woman gives heart for life
It has been 44 years since the Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court decision made abortion legal in the United States. For 25 of those years, Plains resident Terrie Woods has shared her passion about life with local residents.
Wrestling Ted Kato Invitational in Thompson Falls
Ted Kato Wrestling Invitational was held in Thompson Falls on Saturday, Jan. 21. Where Ronan came in first with a score of 186. Plains-Hot Springs landed second at 118, Flathead JV, 104; Thompson Falls, 103; Florence, 88; Superior/Alb. Clark Fork Mountain Cats, 71; Bigfork, 52; Missoula Big Sky JV, 46; Mission-Charlo, 43; Missoula Sentinel JV, 32; Drummond-Philipsburg, 25; Arlee, 20.
John Ledford, 86
John Ledford, 86, passed away at his home in Mattawa, Wash. Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017.
Veterans Transportation awarded 2016 Ford van
Mineral County Veterans Transportation members now have a new van, thanks to the Veterans Administration in Helena. They awarded the Mineral County group with a 2016 Ford Flex to replace their aging vehicle, which sustained $3,000 worth of damage in an accident last year.
Community Notes
The article, “6-year-old St. Regis girl fighting leukemia” in the January 11 issue listed Rosemary Simkins as the contact for donation items. This was incorrect, Stacey O’Neil and Taunya Erikson are coordinating the spaghetti feed and auction to be held on February 25. If you have items to donate, contact Taunya at (406) 207-5242.
Area schools compete at BPA regionals in Missoula
The next generation of business men and women, went to Missoula last week to put their skills to the test against teams across the area, during the annual regional Business Professionals of America competition.