Wednesday, February 29
Cutting the Ribbon
Grant Lincoln cuts the red ribbon, officially opening the Jack Lincoln Memorial Clinic in St. Regis.
Bobcat power on display
Lady Bobcat Ashley Blaylock charges to the basket against Twin Bridges.
The End of An Era
Superior started the Western C Divisional Tournament in Butte doing what they have done all season, playing an aggressive defense and using the defense as a foundation to a balanced offensive attack.
Generosity and collaboration create a new clinic in St. Regis
Mineral County Hospital Clinic Manager Holly Blaylock worked for Jack Lincoln as a manager of Durango’s at the beginning of her career. What she remembers is a man who was always giving, a man who would never let travelers be turned away hungry.
Tuesday, February 28
Initial appearance
Dianne Rummel appears before the Sanders County Justice Court for her initial appearance on Tuesday Feb. 28.
Dianne Rummel formally charged
THOMPSON FALLS – Sanders County Clerk of Court Dianne Rummel was arraigned for criminal charges Tuesday in direct relation to allegations of theft, embezzlement tampering with county records and witnesses.
Red Devils headed to state
Neal Jopling of Noxon bringing the ball up the court in a district match against Charlo.
Red Devils headed to state after big winning streak
The true test of any basketball team is how well they perform under pressure with their backs against the wall. After coming off their first loss after one game, it would’ve been difficult to predict the run of success that would follow. The Red Devils would play four more games after their loss to Ennis. They won them all and now the Red Devils are moving on to the State Tournament.
Friday, February 24
Superior girls burned by first loss at Western C Divisionals
The undefeated Superior Lady Bobcats ran into the fiercest competition they’ve encountered all year on Friday when they faced off against Twin Bridges in the semifinals of the Western C Divisional Tournament in Butte.
Thursday, February 23
Directing traffic
Superior Firefighter Zach Brooks informs a motorist that the road ahead is closed due to fallen trees.
Strong winds wreck havoc in Sanders, Mineral Counties
PLAINS - Strong winds and snow enveloped the Plains region Wednesday afternoon, causing downed trees and power lines.
Wednesday, February 22
Summit house
Lookout Pass' Summit House, a snack and drinks spot at the top of the mountain where various level trail runs take off.
Game planning
MI reporter Keith Cousins and Lookout Ski School instructor Phil Taylen discuss ski dynamics while riding the lift Feb. 8.
Going up...
The view while going up the chair lift at Lookout Pass Feb. 8
On the bunny hill
MI reporter Keith Cousins busts a cool ski move Feb. 8 during our practice run on the bunny hill before hittting the chair lift.
At the summit
VP-MI editor Melanie Crowson and MI reporter Keith Cousins post up from the top summit Feb. 8 at Lookout Pass.
Trotters earn spot in divisional tournament with Lady Hawks
Although Thompson Falls beat Plains 43-38 in the consolation game of districts, the Trotters will be joining the Lady Hawks at divisonals thanks to a big win early in the week.
Trotters moving the ball
Kelsey Beagley of Plains (left) charging up the court against Bigfork.
Blue Hawks beat Horsemen for spot in divisonals
Last Tuesday both Plains and Thompson Falls played each other for the third time this season. After splitting the first two meetings, this matchup would decide which team would move on to the divisonals tournament.
Lady Devils move on, eliminates Lady Heat
Both Hot Springs and Noxon came to districts seeking a chance to extend their season to the next step. By the time both teams met on the final day, both squads had lost a game and each were playing for survival. Whoever won would keep the season going while whoever lost would be sent home packing.
Going up for the shot
Cody Phillips of Thompson Falls (right) taking a shot against Bigfork.
Noxon beats Superior in district rematch
Noxon was in Ronan over the weekend at disticts for a chance to earn a spot in the divisional round. In order to do so, they bested six other teams who were competing for the same opportunity. Although the Red Devils weren’t perfect, they made it to the consolation championship and got revenge against a Superior squad who had beaten then by a single point just last week.
Savage Heat against Charlo
Jarod White of Hot Springs (right) attempting a block shot against Charlo.
Savage Heat at districts
Wyatt Nagy of Hot Springs (right) moving the ball up the court against the opposition.
Savage Heat season ends at district
Hot Springs’ run in postseason began and ended at the district tournament in Ronan. While the team made a tough run through the opposition, they were unable to get a win against Superior on the final day to keep their postseason hopes alive. Hot Springs will end the season 6-12 in the regular season and 1-2 in postseason play.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks state commission votes on proposals
Last week on February 16, the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks commission met to determine what was needed to be adjusted for the upcoming hunting season. The changes that were discussed included those mentioned at the Fish, Wildlife and Parks meeting in Kalispell for personnel involved in the Region One area.
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.
Plains Rural Fire Department gets new engine
The Plains-Paradise Rural Volunteer Fire Department acquired a new fire engine Monday afternoon.
Sporting his bow and hardware
Kody Wormwood, 16, proudly holds his FTAA World Champion young shooter trophy he earned last weekend in Las Vegas.
Feeling Good, Looking Good
With the sinks gotten from Habitat For Humanity to replace the old ones in the Hot Springs Town Hall, Anna Marie Ferguson holds a paint brush high after having completed most of the renovation Monday at Town Hall.
Thursday, February 16
Poker Run pit stop
Some of the riders competing in the Poker Run stationed at the warming hut.
Riding through the trail
Ransom Metevier of Chewelah WA drvinig his snowmobile through the trail at the annual Poker Run in Trout Creek.
Cabinet Ridge Riders embark on annual poker run
Snowmobiles and poker dominated the Trout Creek area over the weekend as riders from all over the region as far away as the states of Washington and Idaho competed for money and prizes during the Poker Run on Saturday February 12.
Thompson Falls wrestler wins state
At the State Wrestling tournament in Billings, only six wrestlers from the western region of Montana made it to the Championship round. Of those six, only two walked away with a state title. Ben Conover of Thompson Falls was one of those wrestlers after winning state in the 145-weight class.
Easy Basket
Jordan Eichert of Noxon (32) tipping in the easy basket with Brandon Pizzola (bottom) looking on.
Red Devils fall in OT to Bobcats; beat Blue Hawks
Both Noxon and Thompson Falls proved to be human out on the basketball court this week but it was Noxon that suffered an especially tough loss. In their final match of the regular season, the Red Devils fell short by one point in overtime against Superior on their own home floor.
Wednesday, February 15
Aaron Lowmann elevates his game on Senior Night
Senior Aaron Lowmann draws a foul along with a basket for the Bobcats on Thursday.
Learning the bells and whistles of the new vehicle
Scott McLinden of Kurt's Polaris shows EMT Sherrill Christiansen the features of the new rescue vehicle.
Fay Ann Couture
Fay Ann Couture of Plains will soon release her first album, "Born to be a Cowgirl."
Thursday, February 9
Going up for the shot
Nick Tronrud of Thompson Falls going up for a shot against Plains on Friday February with Jeremiah Crawford on the defense.
Horsemen beat rival Blue Hawks in season rematch
There is an old saying in basketball that games are won on the court and not in the standings. Plains took this motto to heart over the week as the Horsemen swept the competition and added their first win in division play against rival Thompson Falls on the road.
Wednesday, February 8
Congratulating the DUI/Drug Court Graduate
Wally Schrock hugs Deputy Jim Balenger, who arrested him over a year ago, at his graduation from the Mineral County DUI/Drug Treatment Court on Wednesday.
Tuesday, February 7
Get Air
Dixon School student Kaileb Gillingham gets air Jan. 28 at Lookout Pass during the Dixon School ski trip.
Hitting the Lanes
Sean LaDeaux bowls at the Plains VFW lanes Saturday during the first annual Plains Trap Club Bowl-n-Blast.
Friday, February 3
Driving it in
Tigers freshman (#24) Dakota Wickham takes the ball into the paint at Arlee Jan.28.
Sharing her story
Kirsten Locke shares her story of surviving breast cancer at the Relay for Life Kick Off in Superior.
Paper heart
A paper heart for the Love Without Fear project.
Thursday, February 2
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.
Horsemen on the attack
Robert Earhart of Plains (right) bringing the ball up the court in Saturday's matchup against Deer Lodge.
Blue Hawks tipoff
Thompson Falls Dominique Holt (right) controls the opening tip vs Libby (Elias Lapka on the left).
