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Henry Larum

Henry Larum shows his latest piece of work.
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Woodcarver known for specialty

PLAINS - How many people can say when they were a 10 year old they found a life passion that would bring them recognition throughout the United States even from the President? When Henry Larum, a typical adolescent who looked up to his older brother, was 10 years old, he …
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The 4-H Horse Club

Members of the 4-H Horse Club ride around the arena at the Sanders County Fairgrounds.
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Fine tuning before the Sanders County Fair

PLAINS - In the arena every Tuesday night from 6:30 p.m. to sometimes up to 9:00 p.m., the 4-H horse club members have been preparing for the upcoming fair. In addition, the members have been practicing their assessments in front of leader Nancy Beech.
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New kindergarten teacher in Plains

PLAINS - The Plains Elementary School will be welcoming a new Kindergarten teacher this fall; Katie Hillerman will be the newest addition to the Plains School faculty.
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Relay for Life

Relay for Life participants walk around the track at Thompson Falls High School last Friday to kick off the annual event.
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Sanders County celebrates Relay for Life

THOMPSON FALLS - The Sanders County Relay for Life was held at the Thompson Falls High School Friday evening. People from all over convened at the school to participate in the annual event to help raise funds, which would directly go to the American Cancer Society (ACS), which supports cancer …
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Noxon hosts Big Sky Rhythm and Blues Festival

Polly O'Keary and Rhythm Method perform at the music festival in Noxon last Saturday.
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Sanders County Fair

Madeline Snell, left, and Shayna Burgess, right, work together to clip a rabbit's nails during a 4-H meeting in Plains.
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4-H rabbit members prepare for county fair

PLAINS - With the Sanders County Fair approaching, 4-H members from multiple categories are starting their weekly meetings to prepare their animals and work on their showmanship. The 4-H Rabbit members in particular are getting ready for the big three day event every Tuesday evening from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 …
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Preparations begin for Sanders County Fair

PLAINS - The preparations have begun for the Sanders County 2015 Fair, which will be held from Thursday, September 3rd through Sunday, September 6th.
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Artists in Paradise

Barbara Mullins works on a ceramic bear at last week's art show in Paradise.
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Paradise School becomes artist gallery

PARADISE - The Paradise multipurpose room, and part of the first floor of the school, was packed with attendees at the 2nd annual Artists in Paradise Show, held last Thursday through Saturday, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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Local cowboy travels for big competition

TROUT CREEK - Local cowboy, Jason Helvey, traveled to Nampa, Idaho this weekend to compete in the, Extreme Mustang Makeover.
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Tri-State Tournament

Zane Carter (left) and TJ Carter (right) hold up two of their fish at the Tri-State Tournament last weekend.
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