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Plains man paints in Israel
A Plains man traveled to Israel to take in the sights of an ancient country, but he took time out to give a group of special needs kids a painting lesson. Artist Dave Williams spent almost eight...
Remember When?
76 YEARS AGO • OCTOBER 1, 1947 BIG PAY Thompson Falls Lumber Co. that operates east of town, better known as Brown’s Mill, is a good place to work. Talk to any of the boys who work out there and they will tell you the pay is good, average around...
Question of the week: What is your favorite breed/color of horse?
LAINEY ERWIN, Trout Creek - “The American Quarter Horse and dun color.” GIADA VIVIANO, Trout Creek - “Palominos and friesians are my favorite breeds. Paints are my favorite color, and palomino colors.” SIERRA SYMINGTON, Ronan - “I like...
Hot Springs royalty crowned
Hot Springs Superintendent Gerald Chouinard said it's possible a new English monarch might go to volleyball games, but he was skeptical that the queen actually gets out on the floor to play after her...
Blue Hawk Homecoming
Blue Hawk seniors Max Hannum and Faith Palmer were crowned king and queen at halftime of the football game on Friday....
Noxon Homecoming
Shamus Wheeldon and Maygan Swanson were crowned king and queen during the Noxon homecoming football game earlier this month....
Realtors donate to nonprofits
Eighteen Sanders County organizations received a check from Clearwater Properties during a recent gathering in Trout Creek. Businesses and club representatives attended the event at the Lakeside...
4-H members challenged in class
The Whiskey Trail Ranch out of Hot Springs hosted a working ranch class for 4-H students last weekend. Ranch managers Scott and Tammy McAllister judged the four girls from Plains and Trout Creek on...
Community Helpers
First graders at Plains Elementary are spending time this fall getting to know community helpers. Teacher Beth Meaden said the students have had special visits from local community helpers, including...
LIVING ON THE EDGE
A skipper butterfly takes a break at the edge of a juniper shrub while moving from plant to plant looking for flower nectar. The small colorful skipper butterfly is common throughout Montana and seen...
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SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. SSC 4. SEND 8. LAHR 10. OLDIE 11. OLIO 12. AVIDLY 13. VATUS 15. SPECIES 16. AMINE 17. GLORIES 18. KINDERGARTENS 21. AAR 22. HAG 23. ATM 24. RET 25. GEL 26. RAG 27. MARILYN MONROE 34. DERANGE 35. TEALS 36. DONATED 37. CUBIC 38.... Full story
TF students brighten lift station
As work continues on phases 1 and 2 of the wastewater project in Thompson Falls, there's a new highlight. Thompson Falls High School students worked last week to complete a mural on the side of a...
SPECIAL VISITOR
The Lakeside Motel & Resort in Trout Creek has had a unique guest the last few weeks. Debbie Traver said an albino squirrel has been hanging out at the business and shared this photo with The...
Remember When?
90 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER 20, 1933 ROADS IN MARVELOUS SHAPE Do you remember the way the roads were a couple of years back? Rough, rocky, bumpy, crooked and narrow. If you traveled over Montana roads much then you can hardly conceive as you glide along...
Question of the Week
DIANE WALTERS, Plains - “Yes and no. It came too fast this year, but I love fall.” PETER SKAUDIS, Plains - “The cooler weather will make it nice for working outside. I’m looking forward to it.” SHANON CHOJNACKY, Trout Creek - “I love...
Mack Days begins on Flathead Lake
The Fall Mack Days event on Flathead Lake kicked off last week with a total of 492 lake trout entries. Felix Gauci of Stevensville is leading the anglers with a total of 179, second is Mike Benson of Lonepine (163), third David Myers of Riverton,...
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SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. TABBY 6. ARMS 10. SEXT 14. AGRIA 15. LITHUANIA 17. THANKSGIVING DAY 19. SAD 20. HAS 21. PAEON 22. COL 23. ALBS 24. SIDE 26. BOLTED 29. ATAR 31. ALAE 32. PAC 34. DABS 35. SHIED 37. CEBU 38. SKI 39. ANIL 40. TEAL 41. ENAMOR 43....
Chenoweth recognized for 28-year career
In a law enforcement career spanning 28 years, you're bound to learn a thing or two. On Sunday, Sanders County law enforcement, friends and family members celebrated the retirement of Lieutenant...
Resident believes steel horses should be saved
While PETA probably won't get involved to save the remaining horses of the "Wild Horse Plains Herd," one man has stepped up to find out what could be done to keep the last two from going to the county...
Remember When?
90 YEARS AGO • AUGUST 9, 1933 COMMITTEE FINDS SITE OF SALISH HOUSE Members of the David Thompson Memorial committee have discovered what is believed to be the site of the Salish House, the first building erected within the present boundaries of...
Question of the week: How did your garden grow this year?
TODD HAYES, Plains - “It did very well in the greenhouse. Grasshoppers were an issue in the outside garden.They ate everything.” BRAD STACEY, Plains - “It takes a lot of organic material but did pretty well despite the frost here on June 21....
Spotlight on the Arts
Natasha Fisher – Noxon School by Karen Thorson Natasha Fisher is a 17-year-old senior at Noxon High School. Her artistic talent is evidenced in a multitude of images completed in a variety of...
Woman's Club to help food bank for day of service
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) Thompson Falls Woman’s Club announces the kickoff of the inaugural National Day of Service (NDS), spotlighting food insecurity and hunger in the United States. This year’s NDS is scheduled for...
Plains cleanup day Saturday
The Plains Beautification Committee is looking forward to having another successful cleanup day, which will take place Saturday. This will be the first Fall Cleanup Day conducted by town volunteers. The Spring Cleanup Day was such a success that...
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SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. PASTEL 7. HAT 10. HEADIEST 12. HADE 13. ADDICTED 14. TAMED 15. LUSTS 16. ULAN 17. HOC 18. OXEN 19. AGAS 21. MED 22. METRICAL 27. AD 28. NEIGHBORHOODS 33. NA 34. ABASHING 36. DOC 37. MAIA 38. HERO 39. DDS 40. BARE 41. SCREE 44....
