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Students learn medical careers
Clark Fork Valley Hospital is the biggest employer in Sanders County and it's not just in the medical field, but they too need to fill positions and are looking to Plains High School to help. The...
Remember When?
4 YEARS AGO • MAY 17, 1984 GOVERNOR PROPOSED SIX COUNTY WILD AREAS Six roadless areas in Sanders County national forest lands have been recommended by Governor Ted Schwinden to Congress for designation to the Federal Wilderness System. Of the six a...
Question of the week
HANNAH WARNES, Plains - “I watched the 150th anniversary of the derby Saturday. I enjoy watching but because it lasts so long before the main race, I fell asleep.” ABIGAIL BAUER, Plains - “I like watching the horses race.” CHARI WIPPLINGER, Plains...
Special proejcts engage Trout Creek students
The K-8 school of Trout Creek had a busy spring with students attending the national Archery competition, as well as in-school activities. The sixth through eighth grade students have been busy workin...
Dangers of vaping explained in presentation
Thompson Falls High School and junior high students received an education in the dangers of vaping from Dr. Beth Dominicis, the state Office of Public Instruction's (OPI) health care provider. She...
Sanders County Honor Roll
Noxon School Seniors High Honor Roll: Maygan Swanson, Mia Vogel, Jillian Shell, Samuel Christensen, Maria Pelobello. Honor Roll: Shamus Wheeldon, Kaelene Kelly, Owen Ramsey, Patience Morris. Juniors High Honor Roll: Ian Brown, Isabella Buchanan,...
NEW PASTOR
Area clergy and community members joined in welcoming Pastor Patricia Harant (front) as she was installed as the new pastor of First Lutheran Church in Plains and Our Savior's Lutheran Church in...
Joni, Cathy win card marathon
The GFWC Thompson Falls Woman’s Club annual Pinochle Marathon ended in April, with Joni Mosher and Cathy Mills being crowned the winners with a total of 40,790 points. In second place was Mosher and Jim Hurst with 40,390, and third place went to Pink...
Plains carvers participate in, judge Missoula show
Judges for this year's Montana Woodcarvers Association Show in Missoula spent almost four hours going over 202 pieces to select the best of the best. Three of the four judges this year are Plains...
Plains art students to show work
People will get the opportunity to see the talents of the Plains High School art students and even obtain some of their work. The Plains High School Exhibition 2024 will take place next week in the Opportunity Room in the elementary gymnasium with a...
Seeds available to help pollinators
The Conservation Districts of Sanders County are offering free pollinator plot seed to support pollinator habitat in your own backyard. Not only will this seed mix provide beautiful flowers and other native plant species, it will also increase...
Bison stampede through Dixon for fundraiser
A bison can run up to speeds of 35 mph, but the school Bisons that sped through Dixon on Saturday were a bit slower, including 12-year-old Sonny Matt, who nabbed first place in the 10K "Bison...
Crossword Solution
SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. ALARM 6. BED 9. RABI 13. SALAD 14. MALI 15. EBON 16. PTAs 17. SOAKS 18. MINA 19. SERENADES 21. SABER 22. SIRED 23. DAR 24. DI 25. REB 28. NOR 29. NAIRA 31. EARS 33. SATELLITE 36. DRAWS 38. TAW 39. SEEDS 41. PSEUDONYM 44. SNAP 45.... Full story
TFJHS masters table manners
Students from Thompson Falls Junior High were given etiquette lessons and experienced hands-on training during the annual luncheons held in their honor. Last Wednesday, the seventh graders were...
Remember When?
6 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY 27, 1919 SUCCESSFUL TELEPHONE MEETING AT WHITEPINE A great deal of interest was shown in the telephone meeting at Whitepine Saturday evening. Fred Foote reported that he had secured 17 signers for the telephone in the vicinity...
Plains students get job interview test run
Plains High School held its "mock interview" curriculum to help students get a jump on jobs after high school. The program must be working because Justin Richards of Rehbein Transportation...
Dinner features unique menu
Wild turkey, moose stew, wild boar and sauerkraut, and venison meatloaf were part of an exclusive cuisine at the Clark Fork Baptist Church last week. They were all part of the specialties offered at...
Carvers ready for show
Members of the Plains Wood Carvers Club are looking to show their most recent work at the Montana State Wood Carvers Show in Missoula this month. "I'm a little nervous since this is my first show,"...
Pastor to be installed
Pastor Patricia Harant will be installed as pastor of First Lutheran Church of Plains and Our Savior’s Lutheran Church of Thompson Falls on Sunday, May 5. The installation service, led by Pastor Brenda Frelsi, assistant to the Bishop of the M...
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SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. ROAR 5. PRO 8. RHP 11. AMBOS 13. REC 14. BAAL 15. DEBTS 16. ETA 17. EBRO 18. RACES 20. FIR 21. DIED 22. AMERICANS 25. POLYSTYRENE 30. ACTINIC 31. DAD 32. CAMPO 33. INARI 38. RBI 41. MANAGED 43. TANNING BEDS 45. ABUSIVELY 48. TAIS... Full story
BUSY BEE
A bumble bee clings to the vibrant petals of a daffodil. Spring rains are predicted for Sanders County this weekend. See the full weekend forecast on page 14. Photo by Linda Elliot...
Remember When?
7 YEARS AGO • APRIL 29, 1954 FEASIBILITY OF NOXON RAPIDS DAM TO BE DETERMINED THIS SUMMER The Washington Water Power Co. expects to determine feasibility of the proposed Noxon Rapids dam sometime this summer according to a spokesman for the u...
Question of the week
DEKLYN MEYERS, Thompson Falls - “I like swimming in the pool.” KIM MILNOR, Plains - I enjoy playing in the sprinkler with my dogs.” DANNI VANHUSS, Thompson Falls - “I like to take my dogs for a walk on Thompson Falls island.” BEBE TOWNSEND,...
Farm offers unique goat milk products
A journey toward self-sufficiency has turned into a business for a Sanders County duo. Rogue Hen Camp Farms, located on Blue Slide Road in Thompson Falls, has a herd of goats, chickens, turkeys, and...
Wolf management group plans banquet
A local organization has a special auction item for their upcoming banquet. NFL hall of famer Jerry Kramer autographed a Green Bay Packers helmet for the Foundation for Wildlife Management’s local banquet. Jerry Kramer was born in Jordan in 1936 a...
