Celebrating the new playground

From left to right top:Thompson Falls Mayor Carla Parks, Penny Torgrimson, Linda Rocheleau, Rita Lundgren. Bottom: Cody Best and Katy Walton standing over the finished product right before the playground was open to the public on April 15.

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Meeting and Greeting

Montana gubernatorial candidate Rick Hill (right) talking with Sanders County resident Al Cooper (left) at the Sanders County Political Action Committee Meet & Greet on April 14.

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Cinderella at Paradise School

From left to right: Krysta Smiley, Tara Lee Ryan and Sarach Wood during a performance of "Cinderella" at Paradise School on April 13.

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Cinderella Play

From left to right: Adam Linsey, Trent Smiley, Sussanah Lindsey, Tyler Lyscio and Jim Hansen during the mice chorus in the play "Cinderella" performed at Paradise school on April 13.

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Damaged vehicle on the highway

A 1998 Dodge Ram that was involved in the accident on Highway 200 outside of the "Trophy Taker" in Plains.

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Making the play

Catcher Samijo Kinzie of the Plains softball team (center) making an out on a pop fly hit by Dayln Germany of Libby. Umpire Dan Heisler (left) is observing the out.

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Plains track and field

Wyatt Winebrenner after throwing a discus during track and field practice at Plains High School.

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Fireman serving guests

A member of the Plains Volunteer Fire Department looking for more guests to serve at the Fireman's Ball on March 31 at the Plains VFW.

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Paintings for auction

Kyle Johnson of the Plains Volunteer Fire Department holding one of the items up for auction during the Fireman's Ball at the Plains VFW on March 31.

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Art on Display

Rachel (Raquel) Gonzalez next to three of the ten painting she has on display for the "Art on the Walls" at the Clark Fork Valley Hospital.

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Cat saved by Plains Volunteer Firefighter

Jon Knoepke of the Plains Volunteer Fire Department rescuing a cat from a burning trailer home in Plains belonging to Robert Carolyn Mize.

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Homemade Ice Cream

Laurel and Meara Schmiedbauer demonstrating how to properly make homemade ice cream.

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Duct Tape Wallet

4-H student Nicole Rehbein demonstrating to the judges how to make a wallet out of duct tape for her presentation at Hot Springs High School.

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New fire engine

The newest fire engine of the Plains Paradise Rural Fire Department being driven to the back to be filled up with water.

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Savage Heat bringibg the ball up the court

Mike Gray of Hot Springs taking the rebound away from Superior and bringing the ball up the other way for a chance to score.

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Horsemen on the attack

Robert Earhart of Plains (right) bringing the ball up the court in Saturday's matchup against Deer Lodge.

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Chinese sparklers

Cedar Barnibbe of Alberton holding a sparkler during the Chinese New Year Parade.

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Hot Springs celebrates the year of the dragon

The celebration of Chinese New Year in the town of Hot Springs.

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Collapsed greenhouse

What's left of the greenhouse next to the Mangy Moose Mercantile after the roof collapsed on January 19 due to the heavy snowfall.

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Huge pile

A large pile of accumulated snow nearly engulfs a stop sign on Clayton Street in Plains Thursday.

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Horsemen basketball

Dallas Burgess of the Plains Horseman during a break in the action.

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Race Awards

From left to right: Nicole Ribeiro, Tony Banovich, Josh Wulfekuhle and Nancy McKenzie giving out post race awards.

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New Year's Day Run and Walk

From left to right:Kevin and Sue Whittenburg, Danielle Wood with Sophia Wood in the stroller and Karla Parks on the far right.

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Last stretch of the race

From left to right: Jose Schuster about to cross the finish line getting support from her friends Dave Kirkwood and Tara Browning, who have alreadly completed the race.

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Start of New Year's Day Run and Walk

Moments after the start of the New Year's Day Run near the Elks Club in Thompson Falls.

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Volleyball

Hope Reid of Thompson Falls tipping the ball over the net and into Plains territory.

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Caroling on horseback in Hot Springs

From left to right: Kim Brooks, Holly Fisher, Luanna Sampson, Deanna Peters and Linda Schmiedauer riding down the mainstreet of Hot Springs singing Christmas carols.

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Homemade Ornaments

Homemade Christmas orrnaments made by Jane Christiansen just in time for the season.

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Wind Chimes

Wooden wind chimes made by artist Ken Jones on display at the Antler Creek Artists Show and Sale

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Lining up for a free throw

Diamond LaDeaux of Plains (left) and Alex Green of Hot Springs (right) catching a breath on the free throw line during a break in the action.

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Lady Heat against Trotters

Alex Green of Hot Springs during a match against Plains on the second day of the tournament.

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Trotters moving the ball up the court

Senior Kelsey Beagley of Plains bringing the ball past half court against Hot Springs.

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Passing the ball down the court

Angela Padden of Thompson Falls passing off the ball to one of her teammates against Noxon in the final match.

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Lady Hawk going in for the layup

Allison Vaught of Thompson Falls going for the layup in the final match against Noxon.

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Bringing the ball down the court

Jarod While of Hot Springs moving the ball down the court in a game against Plains.

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Setting up the play in Thompson Falls

Jeremiah Crawford of Plains (left) and Shane Hoff of Hot Springs (right) during a break in the action of Saturday's matchup.

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Red Devils in the Tournament Championship

Jordan Eichert of Noxon passing the ball in against Thompson Falls in the final match.

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Getting the ball to the open man

Johnie Carter of Noxon trying to get the ball to the open man in the final match against Thompson Falls

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Tournamnet champion Blue Hawks

The 2011 Sanders County Tournament champion Blue Hawks in alphabetical order:Ross Dalby, Chris Hart, Dominique Holt, Jaron Laws, John Lloyd, AJ Pavlik, Cody Phillips, Garrett Reinschmidt and Nick Tronrud

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Thompson Falls Christmas Parade

Bernie Harzak dressed as Santa riding a 4-wheeler in the parade.

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Holiday Bazzaar

Bruce Hall, the organizer of the Holiday Bazzaar that took place at the Thompson Falls Community, showing his handcrafted jewelry.

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Gingerbread Contest

Dakota Hensley with her entry in the annual Gingerbread Contest in Thompson Falls.

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Thompson Falls Christmas Parade

A decorated fire truck driven by Shawni Vaught at the Thompson Falls Christmas Parade.

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Thompson Falls vs. Libby

Madi Wheeler of Thompson Falls driving down the court with the ball against Libby defender Kaileigh Sidmore

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Pumpkin Carving

Carving pumpkins in the Plains High School cafeteria. From left to right: Elijah Miller, Tanner Ovitt, Kate Crain-Morefield

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Trick-or-treating downtown

Trick-or-treating through the town of Plains

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Thompson Falls vs. Plains

Hope Reid of Thompson Falls tipping the ball over the net and into Plains territory.

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Plains vs. Eureka

Kris Beech (61) emerging from a defensive stop that also included seniors Tanner Ostrom (82) and Jonny Joner (20). It was the final home game for the seniors on the Horsemen squad.

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Busted up car at the derby

Tony Adams Jr. in car 146 near the end of the Championship Match of the Demolition Derby.

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Winner of the Demolition Derby

Rob Steinebach in car 9E driving into John Kneer in car 51. Steinebach went on to win the Demolition Derby Championship.

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Pregame Ritual

The Noxon volleyball team doing their pregame ritual before their match with Hot Springs.

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Trout Creek Regatta Day 2

George Doi of Spokane, WA in a 97R SE Hydro during day two of the Trout Creek Regatta.

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Feeling the music

Members of the band "Without Annette" jam to their music with the crowd on the final day of the SOULA Music Festival in Hot Springs.

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Plains Pool Lifeguards

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Plains Day Turtles

Turtle races winners hold their champions at the annual Plains Day celebration.

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Balloon toss

Paradise residents and visitors participate in the annual balloon tossing contest as part of the Fourth of July celebrations.

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Firemen subdue flames and smoke

Two firefighters of the Plains Volunteer Fire Department and the Plains-Paradise Rural Fire Department work to put out fire in a boxcar Tuesday.

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