Drug task force makes presentation at Chief's Briefing luncheon
Flathead Valley Chemical Dependency Clinic (FVCDC) and the Sanders County DUI Task Force held a Chief’s Briefing luncheon April 7 at the Plains-Paradise Senior Center to recognize and show their appreciation to local law enforcement officers for the work they do on helping keep alcohol and drugs away from children …
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Convenience store goes modern
Imagine being able to walk around a convenience store that is not crowded with narrow aisles, having quality lighting, and a larger choice of the food items that can be purchased. What if the selection of hot and cold deli foods at the store was larger and had more variety? …
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Plains High School students perform Pre-Festival concert
Approximately 60 people were in the Plains High School gym April 3 to listen to flutes, clarinets, guitars, the Marimba, soloists, duets, a concert choir and a concert band. All of those were involved in the Plains Pre-Festival Concert.
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Plains students create patriotic works
Each year, high school students in Plains have the opportunity to express their views, ideas, and beliefs around patriotic themes using art, the written word, and an audio essay. Every year the annual theme for each of the three contests is different than the previous year.
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Military flags raised at Plains cemetery
There are six new flags flying high at the Plains cemetery. The last two years, five of the the flags were being purchased by the Plains VFW Post 3596. At 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, the Plains cemetery sexton Ken Jones raised the American flag, an MIA flag and five …
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Young golfers take to the greens at Plains Golf Invitational
While the Masters event was going on in Georgia, young golfers in Plains were busy on the greens here at Plains. On Saturday, April 8, the Plains Golf Invitational was held at the Plains Golf course. A total of 11 schools participated in the annual event, including Plains, Thompson Falls, …
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The music of love in Plains
Love was the theme of much of the music that two very talented professional musicians brought to Plains on Wednesday, April 5. Katherine Calcamuggio Donner, who is a mezzo-soprano and Nicolas Shaneyfelt, on the piano performed for over an hour at the Plains United Methodist Church to about thirty people. …
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New hunter education policies not received well by local instructors
The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) Hunter Education Instructors in Sanders County are very concerned about several new policies that could have an impact on how the Hunter Education program will be done. Several of the instructors have expressed their dissatisfaction at the new rules and at least ten …
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Hunter education class held at Plains Trap Club
There are thousands of adults and children in Montana who have successfully completed a Hunter Education class. The class takes at least two days and 12 hours in length. What takes place is very accurate and detailed learning about how to safely hunt, hunting ethics, specific laws on hunting in …
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April opens with Ronan Invitational
With a brief rest after the Jim Johnon track meet in Frenchtown, the Plains, Hot Springs, and Thompson Falls track teams were in action again on April 1 at Ronan for the Ronan Invitational.
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Special election could cost thousands
The special election to replace former Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke has already begun to make big news in Montana. The financial impact to each county could affect already tight budgets cause even more challenging adjustments for the remainder of 2017. Many of the counties have created their budgets for this …
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Church volunteers clean two-mile stretch of Montana 200
Wednesday, March 29 was rainy and cold, which was a typical spring day for Plains and Sanders County. What is not typical on a spring day is seeing nine or ten people on the side of the highway picking up trash and putting it into large black colored plastic trash …
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Class of 2035 getting off to early start
The start of a school year can be an interesting challenge for children and parents. The class of 2035 began their academic introduction early as they took part in the Kindergarten Roundup in Plains March 30. There were 22 young boys and girls going in and out of two kindergarten …
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Plains Horsemen and Trotters hoping for successful track season
The Horsemen and Trotters have a team of boys and girls that could very well surprise many competing against them this year. Even though the team had five seniors graduate last year and go on to compete in colleagiate track this year throughout the western region, Plains remains a contender …
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T. Falls boys second at Jim Johnson
Spring has arrived and with it the track and field meets in Montana. The first big track meet for many Sanders County teams was recently held and tested the athletes abilities and agility in many different events; running, relays, discus, javelin, hurdles, high kump, pole vault, triple jump, and shot …
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Craft fair held at the Paradise Center
The multipurpose room was in use at The Paradise Center on Apr. 1 with a dozen different tables selling a variety of items; hand made jewelry, hand made wooden signs, items from the Pampered Chef, photography, stone jewelry, and etched glass.
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Plains VFW fire recalled 40 years later
Four decades ago, the fire that burned VFW Post 3596 changed the community of Plains. The fire may have began around 8:30 p.m. on Mar. 31, 1977. The newspaper at that time, “The Plainsman,” covered the fire on the front page. The initial findings from the Kalispell fire marshal indicated …
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Firefighters train for spring season
Spring has brought warmer weather and many people are starting the process of spring-cleaning, which for some who live in the rural parts of Sanders County, includes the burning of their brush piles, old leaves, and other things. If the timing of that burning is not correct, a fire can …
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4-H members excel in communication finals
The 4-H Communication Days Finals were held Sunday, March 19 at the Plains High School. There were a total of 15 finalists competing on Sunday, including three in the senior division and 12 in the junior division.
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Plains Woman's Club busy cooking for 150
The Plains Woman’s Club was very busy much of Saturday March 18 as four women were in the Sanders County Fairgrounds pavilion preparing food and cooking many items for 150 meals. Those meals would be served at the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) dinner, raffles, and auction held later that …
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Plains High School students 'Kick Butts'
Plains High School students played a Jeopardy-style game around the facts they were given about smoking and e-cigarettes during their English class last Friday as part of Kick Butts Day.
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Boukal performance expands the mind to infinity
Rudi Boukal played to a large audience in The Paradise Center Thursday, March 16. Boukal is an enthusiastic, nervous, and persistent explorer who is also a musician, storyteller, and very inspired and inspirational. His music was a combination of classical, jazz, and experimental interspersed with his own life experiences, wisdoms, …
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Inter-Valley Little Guy wrestlers invade Plains gym
The Plains gym was filled this weekend with Little Guy wrestlers, their parents, family, friends, coaches, officials, and spectators. There were wrestlers from 13 western Montana and north Idaho communities present, including Plains/Hot Springs, Thompson Falls, Missoula, Frenchtown, Corvallis, Clark Fork, Bonner, Hamilton, Lolo, Darby, Salmon, Stevenensville, and Florence.
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Donkey basketball brings fun to Hot Springs
There were approximately 50 people in the old Hot Spings gym Friday to watch and support the senior class take on the staff, juniors, and a team known as “random misfits” in several friendly and fun games of donkey basketball.
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Little Guys grapple in Superior tournament
Saturday, March 11 Superior High School held a Little Guy Wrestling Qualifying Tournament. Six teams were present; Plains/Hot Springs. Frenchtown, Missoula. Clark Fork, Thompson Falls, and Bonner. Weigh-ins took place and after some warm ups the wrestlers began according to their experience; Middles started wrestling at 9 a.m., Novices began …
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Little Guy Wrestling mixer held in Plains
On Thursday, March 9, the Little Guy Wrestling mixer was held in the Plains High School gym. Junior high students from several western Montana schools (Plains, Hot Springs, Ronan, Libby, and Superior) were involved in wrestling matches on two mats. Each individual round of the match lasted one minute, 30 …
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Local members compete in Communication Days in Thompson Falls
Thompson Falls High School was the location for the first round of the 4-H Communication Days competition.
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Camas Organic Market holds open house in March
The Camas Organic Market recently completed a two-year remodeling project that added more space and a café to the business in Hot Springs. The 40-foot wood and concrete extension has a lunch counter where customers can sit visit with each other and the cooks, as well as sample some of …
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Bull's Country Kitchen and BBQ is now open
Bull and Jamie Larkin are the owners of Bull’s Country Kitchen and BBQ, which was formerly known as Heathers Country Kitchen. They took ownership of the business on March 1, 2017. Bull stated,
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City Council discusses road district, open burning permits
The Plains City Council discussed many items at the March 6 meeting, including the road district, Plains Day, and a proposed subdivision.
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Elementary students run wild in Plains gym
On March 6, approximately 150-180 Plains Elementary students were in the gym running, hopping, and some were even throwing things. Wait, don’t be alarmed and call the school to ask what was going on there, or if anyone was hurt. It was all in good fun and part of the …
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4-H Communication Days held in Hot Springs, too
Saturday, March 12 was the second day of the 4-H Communication Days. There were 52 members giving a variety of demonstrations on a wide variety of topics, including dog obedience training, cooking, impromptu speaking, and caring for your hedgehog, to name a few.
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Dynamic duo Pair recognized for nearly 50 years of volunteer service
The Plains Alliance Church gym was the setting for a surprise party and dinner to honor two men who have together given the community of Plains nearly 50 years of volunteer service on the fire and ambulance services. Nearly 50 people were there to share the appreciation, gratitude and friendship …
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Archers take aim in after-school program
Twenty-five young archers took over the Sanders County Fairgrounds Pavilion Thursday from 3:45 until 5:30 p.m. They ranged from fifth to 12th grade and were there as part of the Plains Public Schools after school program. Their instructor, Chris McGuigan, wrote the grant for the archery program.
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Planting by the heart a Plains tradition
Planting by the heart doesn’t mean to plant according to the heart of a gardener, or any other person. The local Plains area old-timers saying or old wives tale states, “You don’t plant anything until all of the snow is off the heart of Baldy.”
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'The Frog Prince' leaps into Hot Springs
The Missoula Children’s Theatre and Hot Springs students performed “The Frog Prince” at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24 in the Old Gym at the Hot Springs Public Schools.
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Quinn's owner Andre Melief remembered at resort
Approximately 260 individuals attended the funeral service of Andre Melief at the Hot Springs Resort last Tuesday, a man who has been synonymous with Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort and the hospitality industry for the last two decades.
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'Ignorance' helps Hot Springs woman reach 100th birthday
“Ignorance.” That was the reply of Hot Springs Health and Rehabilitation resident Stella Holyk when she was asked the question ‘What is your secret to being 100 years old.”
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Belts aplenty at Blue Heron Karate Academy
What does Shorin Ryu mean? It is a small forest school and it honors the Shaolin Kung Fu from China.
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Sanders County Visual Artists hold monthly meeting
On Saturday Feb. 18 the Sanders County Visual Artists held their monthly meeting to discuss the upcoming events, activities, and the renovation of the Paradise Center. In attendance at the meeting was President Karen Thorson, Public Affairs officer Joy Nelson, Rick Harter, Ilene Littlefield, and Shirley Proctor.
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Library board meets
On Thursday, Feb. 16 the Plains Public Library held its monthly board meeting at the library at 7 p.m. Board members present for the meeting included Chairman Andrew Gonzalez, Vice Chairman Lisa Fried de Reyes, Don Stamm, Judy Hawley and Library Director Carrie Terrell.
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Noxon teacher honored for excellence
Mrs. Teri Burt has been given the Distinguished Service Award from the Society of Health and Physical Educators of Montana (SHAPEMT). Noxon teacher Mrs. Teri Wilkinson nominated Burt for the award. Burt was surprised and not used to the attention.
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Whitefish Credit Union donates to Thompson Falls Booster Club
On Wednesday, Feb. 15 the Whitefish Credit Union made a large doanation to the Thompson Falls Booster Club. Paula Widner accepted the oversized giant check from Vice President of Marketing, Eldon Tilley and Branch Manager Pam Yeager of the Thompson Falls branch of the credit union. The donation is part …
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Plains Public Library hosts free crafts day
On Wednesday, Feb. 15 the Plains Public Library held a free crafts event that was open to adults and children from 4:30 to 5 p.m. There were six children and one adult working on creating a Beaded Heart Shaped Keychain, a bracelet, or a small box to hold toy cars.
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Sanders County Fair Commission meeting
On Wednesday, Feb. 15 the Sanders County Fair Commission held their monthly meeting to discuss the last meeting, non-agenda items, old business, new business, and the current financial situation. Present for the meeting were; Fair Manager Dede Steinbach, Vice Chairman Jenny Garrison, Chairman Chris A. McGuigan, Wade Rehbein, Secretary Ruth …
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Thompson Falls boys, girls fall to Bigfork
The Thompson Falls Bluehawks faced the Bigfork Valkyries on Saturday. Thompson Falls was outscored quickly and often, as it would be almost five minutes until the Bluehawks could put any points on the board. Thompson Falls fans were very vocal about the game, often commenting at the referees to “Call …
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DeTienne earns state title for Savage Horsemen
James DeTienne won his weight class at the all-class state wrestling tournament in Billings over the weekend as the Savage Horsemen finished fifth as a team.
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Horsemen, Trotters win against Two Eagle River
The Plains Trotters began the first quarter with a quick start, putting 23 points on the board and keeping the Two Eagle River players to score only three points. The Plains girls continued to keep the lead through every quarter and only allowed 10 points total for the Lady Eagles. …
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Whitefish Credit Union donations support local schools
Whitefish Credit Union is donating more than $12,000 among eight local high schools this month through its School Spirit Debit Card campaign.
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Snow, ice create major headaches
The middle of February has seen a very dangerous mix of snow and ice for many local homes, sidewalks, roads and highways. Several individuals have been seen around Plains on ladders and roofs working to reduce the weight of snow and ice building up in an effort to lessen the …
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Smokey Bear goes to school
On Friday, Feb. 10, the Plains Elementary classes, kindergarten through sixth grade, had a visit from Smokey Bear during the ‘I Love to Read’ month of activities. Smokey Bear had help from Plains Elementary counselor Molly Tingley and Kate Airhart from the Lolo National Forest, Plains Ranger Station. Both women …
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Noxon schools 'I Love to Read' activities
According to Noxon School Librarian Rhonda Horner, the school has many activities going on during “I Love to Read Month” in February.
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Plains Elementary begins 'I Love To Read' month
The Plains Elementary began I Love to Read month on Friday, Feb. 3. The first activity was a visit by Goldilocks (Elementary Counselor Molly Tingley) and the Three Bears (High School Counselor Tyrell Allen was Momma Bear, Elementary Principal Jim Holland was Pappa Bear, and High School Principal Kevin Meredith …
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Savage Horsemen sending six to state
The Savage Horsemen will be sending six wrestlers to the state meet in Billings this weekend after the team earned fourth at the divisional meet in Arlee Saturday.
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Cabinet Ridge Riders giving back to the community
The Cabinet Ridge Riders have been in existence for the last 26 or 28 years, depending on whom you ask. The group is very active within Sanders County with their generosity from their fundraising and several recreational events in the great Cabinet Mountains near Trout Creek, Thompson Falls, and Noxon.
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Elections office request of Sanders County voters
Election Deputy for Sanders County, Bobbi Christenson, is reminding all voters in Sanders County to be certain their correct and current mailing address is on file with their office well before any election. Informing the Sanders County Clerk & Recorder Office after a move or change of mailing address, ensures …
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Toby the Noxon Bunny
Phil may be the most famous groundhog in Pennsylvania on Groundhog Day, but Noxon has Toby, the 2-year-old Lop-Eared bunny.
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Plains boys, girls rout Hot Springs
The Plains Trotters played against the Hot Springs Savage Heat Friday night and won 59-34.
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Thompson Falls wins one against Eureka
The Thompson Falls Lady Hawks had a challenging night against the Eureka Lions, as it seemed that they were just a few steps behind at the basket in a 42-36 loss.
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'Our Diamond' students and coaches honored in Plains
Several former Plains High School drama students were honored at the performance of “Barefoot in the Park” last week.
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'Barefoot in The Park' performed in Plains
The Jean Morrison family and the Plains Public Schools brought the Montana Repertory Theatre to Plains Monday, Jan 23 to begin their 50th Anniversary tour. The professional acting company first stopped in Plains with “The Rainmaker in 1989, making this the 28th year Plains has been the first stop on …
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Arlee hands Horsemen first loss of season
The Plains High School Gym was full to capacity Friday evening as the the second-ranked Arlee Warriors came to town to face the top-ranked and undefeated Horsemen in one of the most anticipated Class C basketball matchups of the season. The teams fought a close battle in the first half …
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Savage Horsemen host wrestling mixer; five grapplers win twice
On Saturday, Jan. 28, the Savage Horsemen wrestling team hosted a five-team mixer at the Plains High School. The five teams attending the mixer were Arlee, Mission/Charlo, Superior, Libby and Plains/Hot Springs.
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Trotters beaten by Arlee Scarlets
The Trotters went into Friday’s nights game with a much larger crowd in the gym than usual and the air was heavy and thick with the anticipation of a very close game. The first quarter of the game belonged to the Scarletts, though by a narrow margin. Plains led 12-6 …
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Savage Horsemen seniors recognized
The Savage Horsemen Wrestling Team recognized its seniors on Saturday.
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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 …
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Hot Springs celebrates Chinese New Year
The community of Hot Springs held its seventh annual Chinese New Year parade on Saturday, Jan. 27. The parade featured approximately 40 adults and children carrying banners. Several people played homemade drums and there were homemade wind instruments. Several men and women helped move a large Chinese dragon and some …
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March for Life draws dozens in Thompson Falls
Approximately 35-40 adults and children sang, carried banners and participated in the March For Life on Saturday Jan. 27 in Thompson Falls.
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Plains schools seek new football, volleyball coaches
The regular meeting of the Plains School Board was held at 7 p.m. on Jan 16 in the library of Plains High School.
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'TAKING FLIGHT' Plains singer-songwriter's music soars
Polly Cavill is a woman you will not soon forget after you have met her the very first time. She has an infectious big smile and an amazing energetic and calming presence. She may be singing, dancing, smiling or possibly doing them all when you meet her.
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Savage Horsemen finish second at Ted Kato Invitational
The Savage Horsemen traveled to Thompson Falls Saturday to participate in the 23rd annual Ted Kato Invitational Tournament. Many of the wrestlers began by warming up, running laps, stretching or by practicing their moves with their fellow team members. A total of 12 teams were at this tournament and matches …
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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.
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Horsemen, Trotters take down Charlo
The Plains Horsemen remain undefeated in conference play this season after picking up an 80-38 District 14C win over Charlo at home Saturday.
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Student art show opens at hospital
Many local students are getting the chance to show off their artistic skills as the Student Art Show reception was held on Jan. 10 at the Clark Fork Valley Hospital near Plains.
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Local students hone culinary skills
Several Hot Springs students are getting a taste of the culinary world as they participate in the Prostart Program.
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Plains-Paradise Rural Fire Department conducts training
The Plains-Paradise Rural Fire Department, Plains Volunteer Fire Department, and the Plains Community Ambulance crews were hard at work last week as they conducted training on lift assists and loading the new hydraulic cot into the ambulance properly. The training was held at the Plains-Paradise Rural Fire Department building, located …
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Chamber's Jan. 5 meeting tackled social media, advertising
The Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce held its first meeting of 2017 at the new meeting room in Camas Organic Market on Jan. 5. The meeting had approximately 20 people in attendance, with many being business leaders, owners and several residents. Leslie Smith, who is the owner of Symes Hotel …
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Plains rolls past St. Regis
PLAINS — This game was fierce down to the final seconds, with Plains grabbing a 45-43 win over St. Regis in the final 50 seconds of the game.
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BigSky Direct coming to Sanders County
BigSky Direct, an internet service provider, is coming to Sanders County.
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Plains council focuses on burning permits
The Plains town council meeting on Jan. 3 focused on the issue of burning within the city limits.
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Trotters, Horsemen rout Hot Springs
HOT SPRINGS — Saturday’s game for the Hot Springs Savage Heat against the Plains Trotters was a battle, as the girls of Hot Springs seemed to be struggling on both offense and defense in a 47-25 Plains win.
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Annual high school event challenges students
On Dec. 21, students of Plains Junior High and Plains High School participated in “Brain Bash,” an annual competitive event.
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Plains mayor reflects on past year
Plains Mayor Greg Eitelberg discussed the town at the end of 2016, and the current projects coming during 2017 and beyond.
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Plains boys, girls blow out Darby
The Trotters outscored the Darby Lady Tigers in the first and third quarters and won 41-20 on Thursday.
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Winter arts and crafts fair held at Sanders County community market
The Sanders County community market held its winter arts and crafts sale at the Sanders County Fairgrounds in Plains on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Vet Center van visits Plains
The Montana Vet Center mobile counseling and outreach van from Missoula was at the Plains Service Center on Monday, Dec. 19.
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