Stories for November 2009

If you’re looking for fun, variety, and the meaning of Christmas, then you’ll have no farther to go than the old brick school house on top of the hill in Paradise.

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Snowboarding lessons on Lookout

Summer Crosby

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Plains bowling league scores

Plains Bowling League

November 25, 2009 midnight

Plains caboose mystery finally unraveled

Danielle Switalski

November 25, 2009 midnight

CFVH encourages residents to make health a priority this winter season

Dear Sanders County Resident,

November 25, 2009 midnight

Private water supply continuously vandalized

Danielle Switalski

November 25, 2009 midnight

Thanksgiving and turkey tips from local chef

With Thanksgiving mere moments away, turkey is guaranteed to be in the back of everyone’s mind. Of course, every family has their own holiday traditions, but trained chef of Benji’s Restaurant in Plains, Ben Geitan has offered some helpful tips to make those traditions even better.

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Light show brings Christmas cheer to Plains

Danielle Switalski

November 25, 2009 midnight

Plains Trotters start basketball practice

Danielle Switalski

November 25, 2009 midnight

Pets that giggle! Do you have some too

I came into the house this morning after spending an hour feeding, watering and exercising ten of our twenty-four dogs. My son exercises the other fifteen. It was down right miserable. Cold, windy and rainy.

Thursday, November 19

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Centennial Mania

Matt Unrau

Wednesday, November 18

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Honoring local veterans

Danielle Switalski

November 18, 2009 midnight

Exxon Mobile Educational Alliance program gives Plains Elementary $750 grant

Plains Elementary School has received a $750 grant from the ExxonMobil Educational Alliance program to support the school’s Math & Science Programs. Angie Lowe of PLAINS #1 worked with the school officials to secure the grant which is one of 2,400 available to schools across the country served by Exxon or Mobil stations. The grants were made possible by funding from the ExxonMobil Corporation.

November 18, 2009 midnight

31st anniversary of VFW a hit

Danielle Switalski

November 18, 2009 midnight

Fairground light show is back again

Danielle Switalski

November 18, 2009 midnight

Ninth annual silent auction set for T Falls

Get ready to place your bids! The 9th annual Silent Auction sponsored by the Friends of the Thompson Falls Library begins on Tuesday, November 24th. This is a ten day event that will culminate on Saturday, December 5th at 5:00 p.m. The auction will be held this year in the new annex room, which is located adjacent to the library and will be open Tuesday through Saturday during regular library hours.. This is always an exciting event and a local favorite, and this year’s auction promises to have something for everyone in every price range. 85 items are up for bidding, including amazing themed baskets, many works by local artists, unique individual pieces, a beautifully restored antique rocker, handmade furniture, and numerous quilted and hand crafted items. Many local businesses supported the cause with donations or gift certificates for services. Whether you’re interested in the outdoors (winter wear, gardening, birds, workshop), or the indoors (family game night, Twilight books and movie, beading, spa time, home decor), dining out, or cooking in and regardless of whether you’re shopping for a woman in your life or more manly pursuits, this auction has it all, and then some!

November 18, 2009 midnight

National Bison Range switches to winter hours

With the weather change from the heat of summer to the crisp cold of winter, wildlife behavior also changes. One no longer needs to be up at the crack of dawn to catch sight of deer or elk. Except during storms, animals will be up and about at any time throughout the short winter days. So it is a great time to visit your favorite National Wildlife Refuge, such as the National Bison Range in Moiese.

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