Residents discuss bringing jobs to Sanders County

The Sanders County Community Development organization held a meeting Nov. 12 to discuss ways to get jobs and people to come into the county.
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Alleged carjacker pleads not guilty

A man accused of participating in two alleged carjackings near Hot Springs had his initial appearance in front of Judge Deborah Kim Christopher Nov. 18 in district court.
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Warrant issued in animal abuse case

Police issued an arrest warrant after a man charged with aggravated animal cruelty for allegedly allowing horses to die of thirst without care on his Camas Prairie property failed to show up to his arraignment Nov. 18.
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Hot Springs downed in divisionals

It wasn't the ending the Lady Savage Heat had in mind after an incredible regular season and the District 10-C tournament crown.
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Kittens stolen from shelter

The TRACS shelter in Thompson Falls had three kittens stolen from its facility late Thursday night or early Friday morning.
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New physical therapist Emily Herndon opens her doors in Plains

Even though Emily Herndon is originally from a town called Boring, Ore. her life has been anything but as her schooling and work has taken her from Oregon to Kentucky to California and finally now to Plains.
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Christmas lighting extravaganza begins Sunday, November 23 in Plains

It doesn't quite feel like Christmas until Mike Hashisaki and his elves get the Sanders County Fairgrounds up and running for their Christmas light show, which kicks off Sunday at 6 p.m.
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Turnout up in historic election

By all accounts it was a historic Election Day. Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., became the first black president in U.S. history. Voter turnout was also up all across the country, and Montana was no exception.
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Plains hires commissioner

Nick Lawyer, manager of Lawyer Wholesale Nursery, was named Plains police commissioner October 3 at the Plains Town council Meeting.
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Savage Heat leaves Vikings smoldering

The Charlo Lady Vikings just couldn’t hold off the Hot Springs Lady Savage Heat at the District 10-C Volleyball Tournament this past weekend.
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Absentee and early votes soar

If the early voting numbers are any indication, this Election Day will be one for the record books in Montana. If not just for Sanders and Mineral Counties.
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Heat beats Trotters

It was senior night in Plains Friday, and while the Plains Trotters played a hard fought game against the Hot Springs Lady Savage Heat, it just wasn’t enough to overtake them. Hot Springs defeated Plains in three games, 25-13, 25-16 and 25-15.
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Alleged carjacker charged as an adult

A motion signed by Judge Deborah Kim Christopher on Oct. 27 granting leave to charge 17-year-old Shawn Malatare as an adult stemming from two alleged car jackings near Hot Springs.
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Hot Springs downs Noxon in 3

The Noxon Lady Red Devils went up against their District 10-C foes the Hot Springs Lady Savage Heat on Friday.
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Red Ribbon Week spooks Hot Springs

It isn’t every day that the Grim Reaper roams the halls of a high school, but last Thursday that is just what happened at Hot Springs to commemorate the end of Red Ribbon Week.
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Savage Horsemen pick up third win

While it wasn’t quite the season the Savage Horsemen had envisioned, they were able to end it on a high note, defeating the Mission Bulldogs during their final game, which also just so happened to be Homecoming.
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Hot Springs hosts Homecoming

It was a beautiful Friday for a Hot Springs homecoming. The sun shone, the birds chirped and the young men donned dresses for a beauty pageant. Yes, it was definitely homecoming in Hot Springs.
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Taking a bite out of drug use

It wasn’t the match of the century, but it was fun to watch — Plains teacher Thom Chisholm facing his son across the foam arena of the inflatable jousting ring. When the referee reminded Chisholm not to hit his son in the head with the padded stick, Chisholm jokingly shouted, …
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Plains school board studies 4-day school week

The Plains School Board met Monday Oct. 20 and one of the main issues they discussed was the possibility of implementing a four day school week in the future.
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Forest Service plans fuel reduction

The Plains-Thompson Falls Ranger District held a field trip last Thursday up on Cox Gulch Road to look at doing a fuels reduction in and around the Antimony Mine area.
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Savage Horsemen win

The field in Hot Springs was good to the Savage Horsemen Friday night as they beat the Deer Lodge Wardens 36-0.
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Devils terrorize Tigers

The Noxon Lady Red Devils played two Mineral County teams last week and split their matches, losing to Superior, but beating St. Regis.
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One dead in Noxon crash

A high-speed crash in Noxon early Sunday morning left one man dead and another injured. The accident occurred in the westbound lane on Broadway Street at 2:20 a.m. Sunday morning.
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Juvenile arrested in Hot Springs carjacking

An attempted carjacking near Hot Springs on Highway 28 Monday morning left one woman shaken, but relieved to be safe and sound.
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Sports

The Hot Springs Lady Savage Heat had a victorious weekend at home winning all three of their matches over Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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Charges deferred against former police chief

Plains Mayor Dan Bates appointed a new police commissioner at their regular Oct. 6 meeting, but the council didn’t confirm his appointment.
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HD 13 candidates face off in debate

Two of the candidates for Montana House District 13 participated in a Lincoln Douglas style debate. Jim Elliott, the Democratic candidate and Renn Bodecker, the Constitutionalist candidate participated. The incumbent Republican candidate Pat Ingraham was invited but did not attend.
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Joseph Parsons pleads guilty to dealing meth

Joseph Wade Parsons, of Thompson Falls, pleaded guilty Oct. 7 to supplying a methamphetamine derivative drug to four youth this past June at various times at his place of residence in Thompson Falls.
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Rangers tour new forest service projects

The Plains-Thompson Falls Ranger District along with the Superior Ranger District hosted a field trip Oct. 3 through the Cutoff Viewshed of Lolo National Forest, which runs down Highway 135.
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Candidates debate economy

Candidates for both the State House District-13 seat and the State Senate-7 seat gathered at the Llano theater in Plains Monday night to discuss issues facing mainly dealing with the economy.
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Secure Rural Schools Act passes through Congress

The Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act got new life breathed into it when it was added to the economic bailout plan.
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Face off

Cindy Iversen and Tony Cox, County Commissioner candidates for the west end of the county, met for the second time Monday night to discuss the issues facing the county should they be elected to the six-year term.
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High school student talks with CIA Director

Not many high school juniors get the opportunity to tour the nation’s capitol and speak with former CIA directors, however that is exactly the chance offered Cody White of Thompson Falls High School.
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Heat take second at tournament

The Hot Springs Lady Savage Heat competed at the Mineral County Shootout last Saturday, and although they made it to the championship match, they lost in two games in what Head Coach Bonnie Franklin called “petering out.”
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One year later, fire still haunts Chippy Creek

It has just been a little over a year since the Chippy Creek fire burned nearly 100,000 acres. Since that time the U.S. Forest Service has been working to see what they can do to help the area that was ravaged by the fire.
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Lumber truck overturns near Paradise

Debris from an overturned lumber truck littered Highway 200 in front of Paradise Gardens after an accident on Tuesday just before 2:30 p.m. The wreckage left the highway closed for hours as crews cleaned up the mess.
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Harvest Fest 2008

Volunteers and vendors met on Garcon Gulch Road outside of Hot Springs Friday and Saturday for the second annual Big Sky Country Harvest Fest. The purpose: promote local foods and goods.
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Heating things up

The Hot Springs Lady Savage Heat volleyball team continued their undefeated streak Thursday night in their game against the Superior Lady Bobcats.
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County completes budget

The Sanders County budget has been approved after a couple months of wondering whether or not money would from the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act. The federal subsidy pumped $1.5 million into roads and schools, and its expiration this year forced Sanders County to scramble for money.
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Meet the teachers

Wildhorse Plains Elementary School welcomed two new teachers for this school year and both are really excited to be working in Plains.
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Nicole Guill sentenced to 15 years

Nicole Guill walked into the Sanders County Courtroom Tuesday morning for with a smile on her face, even as she faced sentencing for sexual intercourse without consent and accountability for sexual intercourse and incest by accountability.
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Man in court for homicide

A Polson man accused of murdering his father Aug. 30 had his initial appearance in front of Judge Deborah Kim Christopher Tuesday morning at the Sanders County Courthouse.
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Savage Heat slaps St. Regis

The Hot Springs Lady Savage Heat volleyball team swept the St. Regis Tigers Saturday night. Hot Springs defeated St. Regis 26-16, 25-22 and 25-13.
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Lady Savage Heat storms tournament

The Hot Springs Lady Savage Heat Volleyball team defeated Victor 3-1 in their first game of the season Friday and then they turned around and won a volleyball tournament that took place in Drummond Saturday.
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Savage Horsemen play hard in tough game

The Plains-Hot Springs Savage Horsemen opened up their season in Plains with a loss against the Loyola Rams Friday night. While the scoreboard showed a score of 39-7, Savage Horsemen Head Coach Seth Pettit said to not let that dictate how the team played.
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Warrant dropped against former Hot Springs police chief

Former Hot Springs Police Chief Tim Coleman appeared in court Aug. 26, after a bench warrant had been issued for him two weeks previously.
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Patchwork parade showcases fashion

The 4-H Pavilion was alive with brightly colored dresses, rugs, quilts and pillows Saturday evening as 4-H members participated in the “Patchwork Parade.”
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Fair breaks records…again

An estimated 50,000 people came to the Sanders County Fair over the past week, a record number and up almost 15,000 from last year, according to Fair Manager Mike Hashisaki.
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Heat seek to build on last season's successes

The Hot Springs volleyball team is looking to continue with the success that they accomplished last year. Last year the team won the district tournament, got second in divisionals and went on to state for the first time ever.
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Ronan Dealership donates two cars to Hot Springs police department

The Hot Springs Police Department acquired two police cars Aug. 11, through a donation by Ronan Dodge in Ronan. When asked how he got the cars, Hot Springs Fire Chief and Mayor laughed.
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Horse sculptures donated to Plains resident

Don Grazier has been sculpting for 22 years. At the age of 87, he said he’s not quite done yet.
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PHS, T-Falls fail AYP tests

Most Sanders County schools received a passing grade from the No Child Left Behind school results which were released last Friday. According to the Montana Office of Public Instruction Web site, out of 17 schools tested, only four failed to meet adequate yearly progress (AYP) scores for the 2007-2008 school …
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Sanders County Fair draws 3,000 entries

The 97th Annual Sanders County Fair began on Monday after months of preparation.
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Car wash honors dreams of shooting victim

It had always been 12-year-old Michael Tasakos’ dream to either donate money to a children’s hospital or to open his own children’s hospital. Sadly, that dream came to end Aug. 9, when Tasakos and his mother, 37-year-old Alexia Laslo, were shot by Laslo’s boyfriend, Israel Keyes, 39. Keyes then took …
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Savage Horsemen hit the field

The Plains/Hot Springs Savage Horsemen football team started practice Monday evening and head coach Seth Pettit is excited for the season to start.
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Huckleberry girls shine at Miss Huckleberry pageant

Not every 14-year-old can win a pageant, much less organize one.
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19 wildfires burn county

About 28 separate fires raged this past weekend in Sanders and Mineral Counties.
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Huckleberries draw a crowd

Liz Cintrino, the 29th Annual Huckleberry Festival chair, called the event a huge success.
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Sexual assault trial ends with hung jury

After nearly five days of testimony and six hours of deliberation, the jury could not return a verdict in the trial of a Plains man accused of sexually assaulting an underage, physically disabled girl.
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WIC offers nutritional support to mothers in need

Women and infants in Sanders County, who are within a certain income range, have a place to go for help with nutrition education in the Sanders County Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC).
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Room with a view

Solitude.
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New tricks for dog owners to protect pets

We’ve all heard of the “dog days of summer,” the hottest days during the summer months. Although the saying would have you believe that dogs enjoy being out in the heat, take it from me as the owner of a new puppy, that it is not the case.
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Trial stars for man accused of sexually assualting disabled juvenile

A Plains man went to trial on Monday for allegedly sexually assaulting a physically disabled girl.
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Bennett gets 15 years for vehicular homicide

Almost one year after an accident which left one Thompson Falls woman dead, John Thomas Bennett, 20, of Thompson Falls was sentenced to 15 years with 10 suspended in Montana Department of Corrections custody for vehicular homicide while under the influence of alcohol.
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Piranhas place three at state swimming contest

The Plains Piranhas competed at the State Swim Meet in Fort Benton this past weekend and they had quite a showing.
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Don Burrell wins community service award

Thompson Falls resident Don Burrell said he was completely stunned to find out that he had won the 2008 Sanders County Community Service Award.
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Brew Crew pours on the pain

There was excitement in Noxon this past Saturday as the town played host to the Sanders County Women’s Summer Softball League Tournament.
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Piranhas send 7 to state

The Plains Piranhas had quite a showing at the Divisional Swim Meet in Conrad this past weekend. The team took nine swimmers to divisionals and seven were able to qualify for the State Swim Meet in Fort Benton this weekend. On top of that the team placed third out of …
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From father to daughter, a home stays in the family

People in Plains got quite a sight Wednesday as a house moved through the streets, filling two lanes of traffic.
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No child left behind test scores due soon

No Child Left Behind (NCLB) test results are expected any day now and with that comes anticipation as schools in the area wait to see whether or not they have improved from last year and what that means for their students. The school districts announced they expect to receive the …
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All-stars raise $8,417 for Regionals trip

The Clark Fork Valley Minors All-stars are on their way to Meridian, Idaho today for the regional tournament. The tournament starts tomorrow with pool play, and, if the All-stars win they’ll move on to the Cal Ripkin World Series in Maryland next month.
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Grainry celebrates 4-year anniversary

The Grainry in Plains is celebrating its 4-year anniversary and are planning on expanding into a new wing in the next couple of weeks.
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Budget cuts could affect schools, roads

When Sanders County passes its 2009 fiscal budget, it will likely be short a substantial amount of money normally used to fund schools and roads.
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Crazy Woman Kayaks opens its doors for business

Growing up in Norway, Sissel Robertson developed an early passion and love for kayaking, something that she has held on to over the years. Now, she’s using her passion to open up her own kayak rental business in Thompson Falls.
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All-stars take State

The Clark Fork Valley All-stars minor team took home the state championship on Sunday at the softball complex in Polson. This is the first time the minors have won the state championship.
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Unemployment extension may brighten local economy

Unemployment extensions could help local people down on their luck and boost the Sanders County economy.
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Taking a whack at re-enactment

Arguably the biggest draw at David Thompson Days: A Community Rendezvous was the re-enactment camp, which was set up at the Rose Garden along Main Street. Visitors to the camp were sent back to the early 1800s as re-enactors showed them how to make authentic beaded jewelry, how to throw …
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All-stars clinch nail-biter

The Clark Fork Valley All-stars added a win to their column on July 2 with a come-from-behind victory won off the momentum they acquired in the third inning.
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Plains Piranhas snap 10th at swim meet

The Plains Piranhas competed at a meet in Columbia Falls this past weekend, and while they didn’t have as many swimmers go to it as have gone to meets the past two weeks, Coach Derek Danhof felt that they performed pretty well.
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Thompson Days mixes history with fun

When all was said and done and the last musical notes played Saturday night, David Thompson Days: A Community Rendezvous was deemed a success by people who were involved. Organizers hope it will grow and expand in years to come.
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Food banks feeling impact from recession

With the price of gas going up almost daily and the economy showing little improvement, food banks in the area have been hit hard with donations and the price of gas to be able to deliver food.
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Sanders County Yard Sale-ing returns for 2nd year

Last Friday and Saturday people came out in droves to check out all of the special finds, knicknacks, antiques and just plain interesting items that the Sanders County Yard Sale-ing event had to offer.
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Sheriff sees rise in youth drinking

The weather is getting warmer and school is out, which means more young people will be having camping trips and parties, which often contain alcohol.
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LaRue Hot Springs museum opens at Homesteader

While it was a great weekend to be outside for Hot Springs’ Homesteader Days, many ventured inside on Saturday and Sunday for the grand opening of the LaRue Hot Springs Museum.
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Cox, Iversen win primary

Republican Tony Cox and Democrat Cindy Iversen both claimed victories in the race for District 3 County Commissioner in last Tuesday’s primary.
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