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Sanders County Fair draws crowds

PLAINS - The 2013 Sanders County Fair descended upon Plains on Monday, bringing with it all the ceremony, showmanship, display and carnival atmosphere residents have come to expect from the annual celebration. Thousands were in attendance for the event that began earlier in the week and ended Sunday with the …
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Noxon Red Devils prepare for season opener against Granite

Every new year brings new challenges for Noxon Head Football Coach Josh Patterson. New players and the loss of seasoned veterans continuously brings a fresh dynamic to the team. Patterson said the trick is learning how to utilize new talent and mesh that with old talent.
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Track teams to compete at county meet Thursday

SANDERS COUNTY - The Hot Springs Savage Heat track and field team sizzled at the Arlee Invitational on Thursday. The boys team won the meet led by strong performances in jumping events and relay races.
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Golf teams to compete in Bigfork and Ronan

On what Coach Magera described as a “ugly, cold, rainy day,” the Plains High School golf team got a taste of what it is like to play on a professional course on April 11 in Bigfork.
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All Sanders County teams compete in Thompson Falls Invitational

THOMPSON FALLS - The Plains High School girls track team won an impressive victory at the Thompson Falls Invitational track and field meet on Thursday finishing with 181 points.
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Golf season starts with first tournaments

The Plains/Hot Springs golf team is preparing for the first full team tournament in Bigfork on April 11. The tournament will be the first time Coach Magera will have his entire team on the course.
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Sanders County track teams to be at Thompson Falls Invitational

NOXON - The Red Devil Track and Field team had a week off but will compete at the Thompson Falls Invitational on Thursday at noon.
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A mad dash to the finish

Eggs of every color imaginable dotted the playground of the school in Paradise and the Fred Young Park in Plains, awaiting the arrival of children tasked with their retrieval.
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