Wednesday, September 30
Lady Hawks volleyball gets first win of the year last week
Matt Unrau
Hot Springs staying strong
Danielle Switalski
Letters to the Editor, September 30
Misleading Advertising
Thompson Falls market finishes with cinnamon roll contest
The sun was shining. The hot coffee was steaming. And over one hundred people visited the Thompson Falls Market to hear who the judges chose as the person who bakes the best cinnamon rolls at the Cinnamon Roll Challenge.
Agreement and Disagreement
Jim Elliott
Wine and fashion show benefits cancer network
Danielle Switalski
County Community Development meeting wrap
Sanders County Community Development Corporation met on Tuesday, September 22nd in Hot Springs. The board approved the budget which included stronger financial support from the county.
New case of West Nile crops up in Hot Springss
Matt Unrau
Hot Springs in search of new deputies
Danielle Switalski
Mountain West mayhem
Tony Banovich for the Valley Press
A week's worth of winning
One hour before kickoff
Amendment Six
Greg Hinkle
Brubaker ready for National Warrior Contest
Matt Unrau
Full smoking ban hits Sanders County
Danielle Switalski
Obituaries for William Evans
William (Bill) Evans passed away September 21, 2009. He was born in Rocky Comfort, MO in 1926. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII, and was a disabled veteran. He moved to California after being honorably discharged from the service, and lived in various towns in the San Joaquin Valley. He worked in the orange groves, packing sheds, and on milk farms. In the 1950’s he moved to McKinleyville in Humboldt County, and worked in the lumber industry, and owned his own garage with his brothers. He moved to Saltese, Montana in 1970, and worked for the State of Montana, building the new freeway on Lookout Pass. He owned his own gas station and garage for several years before retiring.
Plains mourns death of local man
Danielle Switalski
Plains takes home second win of the season
Danielle Switalski
Officials urge fire burning caution
Although the calendar says it is now open burning season in western Montana, warm and dry conditions have produced a late wildfire season and prompted local officials into issuing warnings about fire safety. Open burning season in Montana officially begins Oct. 1 and runs through Nov. 30. During most fall seasons, this area receives at least some periods of wetter weather, but that has not been the case this year as September has been one of the driest months on record. Most of Sanders County has not had any significant precipitation since mid-August and daytime temperatures have been running 10 to 15 degrees warmer than normal for this time of year.
Thompson Falls cross country hits Missoula
Sarah Naegeli for the Valley Press
Reserve deputies volunteer time to help county
Danielle Switalski
Noxon Rapids dam celebrates 50 years
Avista will celebrate both the 50th anniversary of the first power generated at its Noxon Rapids hydroelectric dam and the first 10 years of successful implementation of the Clark Fork Settlement Agreement Thursday, Oct. 1 in Noxon, Mont.
Wednesday, September 23
Thompson Falls market features cinnamon roll challenge
They are gooey, sweet and spicy, often served with a pat of butter warmed enough for the icing to melt and the butter to drip down the sides. Served with a cup of piping hot coffee, a cinnamon roll is the epitome of the perfect breakfast. “Almost every weekend during the 2009 Thompson Falls Market season, someone featured cinnamon rolls at their booth. Whomever ventured into baking these tasty delights were always met by enthusiastic shoppers who scramble to buy them up before they were gone,” shares Katrina Wright, market coordinator. “So we’ve decided to celebrate the end of a great season, the incoming of fall and this wonderful baked good at the final day of the 2009 market.”
Big Sky Country Havest Festival sets up shop in Hot Springs
Matt Unrau
Obituaries for September 23
Mary Russell
Noxon football pulls out win against Lincoln
Danielle Switalski
Don't fault victims in the crimes
Dear Editor,
Lady Hawks lose tough match at home
Matt Unrau
Sheriff's office gains ground in Hettick robbery
Matt Unrau
Plains falls to Florence
Matt Unrau
Savage Horsemen dealt first loss of the season
Matt Unrau
County getting back on track with sheriff's budget
Danielle Switalski
LaRock and Parks move on to T-Falls general election
Danielle Switalski
Plains high school graduate promoted to First Lieutenant
Cheri Seli
Upcoming Fall harvest Gala and Auction
Danielle Switalski
Motor Carriers of Montana announces Driver of the Year
Larry Spiekermeier of Plains, MT, was awarded the Driver of the Year at the Motor Carriers of Montana Convention held recently in Missoula. Larry is an Owner Operator for Whitewood Transport in Billings, MT. Larry joined the Whitewood fleet in May, 1999. He has served the trucking industry for 41 years, logging a total of over 4,500,000 miles. Larry is a valuable member of the Whitewood team of Owner Operators. He has traveled 1,011,875 accident free miles with Whitewood and he has received eight safe driving awards.
Homework battles
Dr. Leta A. Livoti
Paradise man builds work of faith
Danielle Switalski
Hot Springs remains undefeated in conference
Danielle Switalski
Wednesday, September 16
Lady Trotters get in win column at Superior
Danielle Switalski
Community theater returns
Comedy, drama and old fashioned melodrama return to the area with the reprise of a local community theater group. Area actors will open this first season with the upcoming production of The Prisoner of Second Avenue by award winning author Neil Simon (produced by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc.)
Cars rally in Trout Creek over weekend
Danielle Switalski
One-year until 1910 fire centennial
Danielle Switalski
The Health Care "Debate"
Jim Elliott
Take steps to safeguard your safety
Eleckta Gurley-Smith
Lady Hawks have tough week despite improvement
Matt Unrau
Montgomery leads Plains with 2nd place finish
Tony Banovich for the Valley Press
T. Falls cross country hopeful for state
Danielle Switalski
Residents hold Plains tea party on Saturday
Danielle Switalski
Thompson Falls election in full swing
Danielle Switalski
Shop class offers Plains students a hands-on approach
Matt Unrau
Obituaries for September 16
Linda Sue Andrews, 56, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Linda Sue Andrews, 56, passed away on September 2, 2009.
Savage Horsemen run away late for 2nd win
Andrew Waite
Plains man graduates from Marine Corps
Private First Class Tyler Lee Welty, 18 years old, of Plains graduated from the United States Marine Corps boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego on September 11, 2009. Private First Class Tyler Lee Welty successfully completed 13 weeks of basic intensive training at MCRD San Diego as one of 74 training recruits in platoon 3249. While in basic training Tyler Lee Welty was made platoon doctor. Following 30 days on leave and serving as Recruit Assistance he will return to Camp Pendleton for two months of Infantry Training Battalion then Military Occupation Specialty school.
What does the Obama-Baucus-Tester socialized-medicine scheme tell you?
Dan Drewry
A case of sleepiness
Hugh Hopwood
Sheriff's office warns schools about drug abuse
Matt Unrau
Thursday, September 10
Thompson Falls faced tough challenge in first game
Danielle Switalski
Mighty Savage Horsemen open up season with win
Matt Unrau
Hot Springs sweeps Seeley Swan
Danielle Switalski
Lilja barrel found on other side of the world
Matt Unrau
Trotters put up a tough fight
Danielle Switalski
Plains cross country runs well at Libby
Contributed by Tony Banovich
Thompson Falls football falls to Superior
Andrew Waite
Community garden project continues to grow
Danielle Switalski
Local printery vandalized
Danielle Switalski
Tim Bach band serenades fair crowd
Danielle Switalski
Wednesday, September 9
For 4-H members, animals offer the prize
Matt Unrau
Derby winner has lady luck on his side
Matt Unrau
Arts, crafts and photos oh my!
Danielle Switalski
Rodeo keeps growing alongside fair
Danielle Switalski
Award-winning guinea pig helps girl recover from brain surgery
Matt Unrau
Fair parade puts on a show in Plains
Danielle Switalski
Thursday, September 3
Superior Fire Department barbecue and open house
If you are looking for a fun way to start off Labor Day weekend or just want an evening out, the Superior Volunteer Fire Department has the answer for you. On Friday, September 4th through 8th, the Department will be holding a fundraiser barbecue on the Courthouse lawn, together with a fire station open house. This event has been made possible through generous donations of cash and needed supplies and discounts for community merchants. Donations are still rolling in. A full list will be made available after the event. Come join us for a fun evening and a good start to the holiday weekend. Headed out of town for the weekend? Stop and have dinner with us on the way by.
Wednesday, September 2
Paradise woman dances with horses
Matt Unrau
Plains volleyball looking better than expected
Danielle Switalski
Ranchers find their voice over wolf issue
Matt Unrau
Sanders County Fair takes over Plains
Danielle Switalski
