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Plains receives statewide award for wastewater system
The Town of Plains was recognized for outstanding performance during the May City Council meeting.Ward one Councilor Lana Dicken presented two awards to Wastewater Operator Greg Dicken. The first award came from the Montana Water Environment Association and was the 2024 Small System Award for outstanding operation, maintenance and administration of a wastewater treatment system. MWEA is a not-for-profit technical and educational organization established in 1928 to protect health and the environment and increase awareness of the impact and value of water. The second award went to Dicken for Wastewater Operator of the Year for 2019. Montana Rural Water Systems Inc....
Hot Springs voters support school levy
Hot Springs residents last week passed a $183,000 school levy, marking the first time voters have approved a school levy in the district since 2008 after failed attempts in 2019 and 2023. The measure was narrowly approved, 149-146.School Superintendent Gerald Chouinard said in a letter addressed to Hot Spring staff and the community, “Your dedication and commitment to Hot Springs students and our community do not go unnoticed, and I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for your unwavering support during this time. Our heartfelt thanks on behalf of everybody within the school community. It was an overwhelming gesture and...
Mineral County has new Veteran Service Officer
An estimated 84,000 veterans live in Montana. Sanders County has more veterans per capita than any other Montana county, standing at 15.2% (1,400 veterans) and Mineral County is in fourth with 14.8% (515 veterans). Cascade County takes second place with 15.1% (9,183 veterans) and third place goes to Prairie County at 14.9% (133 veterans). Jackie Lamb has been the Montana Military Affairs Veterans Service Officer (VSO) in Mineral County since September of 2021, but is moving out of state. She has been a great help to veterans by coming out once a month, saving them the trip to Missoula on veterans concerns...
Supports White for SD 45
I fully support AnnaMarie White for district 45. She is the best lady that has an education background and a lot of knowledge for our forest, constitution, lowering taxes and so much more. She truly is a conservative Republican. She may be new but new is good too means new ideas, new/fresh face. She's already been fighting for us and beyond. I also support her because she is a sweet, strong, outgoing, down to earth and smart woman. We don't need any more good old boys running for us anymore, they already done not much, but enough. Time for someone else to step up. Annamarie White for district 45. — Tasha Anderson, Superior
Mineral Community Hospital expands offerings
Scheduling important medical appointments and arranging vital procedures can be a challenge living out in rural Montana. Hospitals and clinics are spread few and far between the mountainous landscape that makes up Mineral County. But patients do have options and to save a trip to Missoula they can explore the recent expansions and range of services at Mineral Community Hospital in Superior.Superior native and hospital CEO Laurel Chambers Haskins detailed the new additions and improvements to the county’s only medical center.The hospital added a new ambulance bay to connect the clinic to the hospital with a large waiting room. "This way...
Legals for May, 8 2024
St. Regis Public Schools Disposal of items On April 17th, 2024 at a regular meeting of the St. Regis School Trustees in accordance with MCA 20-6-604 and St. Regis School policy #8400 and #2310P, a motion was passed to dispose of treadmills (3). For questions, contact: Derek Larson, Superintendent 406-649-2311 St. Regis School P.O. Box 280 St. Regis, MT 59866 Published in the Mineral Independent on May 1, May 8, 2024. MNAXLP __________________________ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on September 13, 2024, at 11:00 AM on the front...
Gianforte appoints John Mercer to replace embattled judge in the Flathead
Gov. Greg Gianforte appointed John Mercer to replace District Court Judge Deborah Kim Christopher, who resigned earlier this year after the Montana Supreme Court removed her from a child custody case. Gianforte made the announcement Friday. “A Polson native, John is an accomplished attorney distinguished by his extensive legal experience and commitment to his community,” […] The post Gianforte appoints John Mercer to replace embattled judge in the Flathead appeared first on Daily Montanan.
Legals for May, 15 2024
REQUEST FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that in accordance with Title 7, Chapter 5, Part 23, M.C.A. 2021 and all acts supplementary and amendatory thereto, the Fair Board of Sanders County, Montana will receive written sealed bids until the 10th of June, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. of said day for the purpose of Parking Contract, Security Contract, Ticketing/Ushering Contract for the Sanders County Fair for the 2024-2025 season. No Bids will be considered unless said bids are received by the Sanders County Fairgrounds Office, 30 River Road, Plains, MT 59859, by 5:00 p.m. on June 10th, 2024....
Plains School District seeks approval for levy
An informational public meeting was held Thursday evening in the Plains school library concerning the school district's proposed $100,000 levy request. Ballots were sent out last week with election day being May 7.Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Walsh was on hand to discuss the impact of the proposed levy on local residents. “I’m using this (meeting) as an opportunity to engage the community in the process,” Walsh told attendees. The school district is losing two teachers to retirement and three paraprofessionals are retiring. Two positions need to be filled for next year: one in high school and one in elementary school. "We have good people...
Voting for the 406 guy
Curtis Cochran was born in Montana and was raised on a cattle ranch. He learned early that hard work, teamwork, and integrity is the Montana brand. Curtis is running for House District 90 that includes Mineral County, parts of Missoula County, and Sanders County. He has my vote for the following reasons. Over 50 years ago he moved to the St. Regis Community and helped our community develop the town park, the Community Center, and the annual St. Regis Flea Market. I have observed firsthand his dedication to community and his understanding and support of the Montana Republican Party principles. Curtis’s leadership position on the Mineral County Republican Central Committee and his knowledge of the issues will allow him to “hit the ground running” in the upcoming legislative session in 2025.His career in the timber industry and his understanding of the challenges and opportunities of living in western Montana — which include urban/wildland fire interface, public access, block management, and property insurance coverage, etc. — all make him an ideal candidate. Curtis’s yard signs are maroon and silver, enough said! Please consider casting your vote for Curtis J. Cochran. — George Bailey, St. Regis
Legals for April, 24 2024
John T. Spangler, John Spangler Law Office, P.O. Box 567, Superior MT 59872-0567, Telephone 406-822-3440, Attorney for Personal Representative, MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MINERAL COUNTY DEPT. NO. 5 PROBATE NO. DP-2024-2 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TROY S. GERARD, also known as Troy Sharan Gerard, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mary Jane Hallack has been appointed Personal Reprsentative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent, Troy S. Gerard, are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims...
American Legion and VFW award Superior students
Last week, a special awards ceremony was held in Mrs. Nytes’ eighth-grade class at Superior School. Three students received recognition for their knowledge of American history during its formative time 200 years ago from the two veteran organizations in Mineral County: American Legion Post 13 of St. Regis and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6238 in Superior. “This year, the social studies classes of Mrs. Nytes' eighth grade at Superior and Mr. Stanek's senior class at St. Regis participated. The program is open to all schools in the county and we look forward to more and more participation as we develop...
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