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Trotters nab first at Plains track meet
The two Plains girls junior high track squads triumphed at the first track meet of the season Friday afternoon.
How the Sunrise Fire grew to over 6,400 acres
By Sunday morning, July 30 the Sunrise Fire had grown to 6,400 acres and was only 5 percent contained. As a result of continued hot, dry weather and westerly winds. Some 60 homes were threatened by the fire and residents were ordered to evacuate from the Sunrise and Quartz Flats areas with Verde Creek remaining at Stage 2 orders to be ready to evacuate. The area terrain is steep and hard to reach with hand crews in most areas.
Mineral County Shooting Sports Association hosts fall banquet
Just like clockwork, the Mineral County Shooting Sports Association (MCSSA) holds a fall banquet that is extremely popular because of the great chow, auction items you dream of owning and camaraderie that is second to none.
Charlo sweeps Plains basketball teams
Friday night both the Plains Horsemen and Trotters teams journeyed to Charlo in Lake County...
Bigfork girls top T-Falls in battle of unbeatens
Here in horse country the old saying goes “if you get knocked off the horse, get right back up in the saddle”.
Undefeated Loyola routs Blue Hawks
There was a whole lotta “Heart-Breaking” going on last week on the basketball court at Thompson Falls.
Lady Tigers show improvement against Charlo
The path to getting better, AKA progress, AKA improvement, most often features a series of hurdles.
COLUMN: Amazing Alberton Panthers
It felt like I just watched a classic John Wayne movie, where he fights to the bitter end and is remembered as a hero.
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Lady Bobcats earn big win over Hot Springs
Sometimes a win-one, lose-one scenario is not so bad, especially when the level of competition is considered.
St. Patrick's beer garden benefits Rec Club
"If you’re lucky enough to be Irish, then you’re lucky enough," is an old saying that is heard especially on March 17 of each year.
St. Regis topples Hot Springs 3-1
After the first game of this unofficial rivalry clash, it looked like it was going to be one of those matches.
No place like homecoming
Friday night was a bad time to be in the crosshairs of the undefeated Superior Bobcats football team, with the entire team excited and ready to please the crowd on homecoming night in Superior.
Corinne Keenie Cone Christopher
Corinne "Keenie" Cone Christopher of Polson, was gifted from heaven January 23, 1936 in Plains to George and Frances Cone along with big brother, Wyatt. Followed by baby brother, Clancy. She married the love of her life, Richard J. Christopher, from Great Falls on June 15, 1957. Serendipity moved them to Polson in June 1963 where they began a legacy at Hubbard's Pharmacy, later renamed Harbour Pharmacy. After 45 years of service to the community, Keenie and Dick retired to their garden and church in 1999. She is survived by her life work, four children. Kim presides over the Twentieth Judicial District; Jeff practices Physical Therapy at St. Joseph's Hospital; Courtney teaches Art at Hellgate High School in Missoula; Tiara shared her mother's love of family and nurtures the extended family Dick and Keenie created. Kim has three boys, Nick in San Diego, Remington and Isaac. Jeff married Julie Smith and has two girls, Bryn and Jacey. Courtney enjoys his daughter Kaleigh. Tiara married Dr. Justin L Knowles and lives in Missoula with their sons, Roman, Ramsey and Christian. Most of Keenie's activities have been God-centered and children-oriented. A fountain of unconditional love she benefited every life she touched. Keenie brought joy to her interests in Community Concert, the Bell and Choral Choirs with Presbyterian Church, PEO and bridge. She will be dearly missed; few lives have benefited so many others. She is also survived by her brothers, Clancy Cone, MD and his wife Bev and Wyatt Cone, PhD and his wife Vera and numerous nieces and nephews. Keenie passed away on July 18, 2008 at 5:50 a.m. in Polson. The celebration of her life will be at the First Presbyterian Church, 301 — 4th Ave. E. Polson at 10:30 a.m. on Friday July 25, 2008. Arrangements are being made through Grogan Funeral Home, 883-2808. Donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Copeland Memorial Ringers.
Community Notes
Free pancake breakfast served at the St. Regis School cafeteria from 8-10 a.m. Donations accepted. Followed by a parade through town which starts at 11 a.m. Free food and fun for all ages in the park from noon-3 p.m. Free fireworks on display in the park, beginning at dusk. Bring chairs or blankets,
The music of love in Plains
Love was the theme of much of the music that two very talented professional musicians brought to Plains on Wednesday, April 5. Katherine Calcamuggio Donner, who is a mezzo-soprano and Nicolas Shaneyfelt, on the piano performed for over an hour at the Plains United Methodist Church to about thirty people. The music and vocals were from German, Italian, Spanish, and American composers. They performed a total of 16 pieces of music, with both musicians giving some background information about the music, lyrics, the composers, as well as their own journey into the music profession.
Horsemen, Trotters track showcases talent
Plains track star Jessica Thompson has solidified Plains’ reputation as having some of the top throwers in the state as the two-time state champion placed first in the shot put, fourth in the discus and didn’t qualify in the javelin at the Missoula Top-10 Tuesday afternoon at MCPS Stadium in Missoula.
Legals January 18, 2017
NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The Lower Calico Fire Salvage Timber Sale is located within Sections 4 and 10, T22N-R27W on the State's Plains Unit. Approximately 9,020 tons, consisting of mixed conifer sawlogs, are offered for sale. Sealed bids will be opened at the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, 2705 Spurgin Road, Missoula, Montana on January 27, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Bids may be hand delivered or mailed and will be accepted any time prior to the bid opening. DNRC recommends that bidders contact the Trust Land Management Division (406-542-4300) prior to the bid opening to ensure that your bid has been received. Bids must be accompanied by a deposit of $5,913.00, representing 5% of the minimum bid value of the sale in cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft to be applied to the first sale invoice for the successful bidder. Bid bonds will be accepted and, for the successful bidder, will be closed upon execution of the Timber Sale Contract and Timber Sale Bond. The sale will be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. Award of the timber sale is conditional upon approval of the timber sale by the State Board of Land Commissioners at their January 17, 2017 meeting. If the successful bidder is unable to execute the contract within 21 calendar days from the date the sale is awarded, the bid deposit will be retained by the Department as liquidated damages. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Prospective bidders can obtain the sale prospectus, sale contract and bid forms from the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, Trust Land Management Division, in Missoula (406-542-4300), the Northwestern Land Office in Kalispell (406-751-2257), or the Plains Unit Office in Plains, MT (406-826-4722). Visit our website at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/trust/forest-management/timber-sale-information for upcoming sales and bid results. Published in the Valley Press on December 28, 2016, January 4, 11, 18, 2017. MNAXLP
Archers take aim in after-school program
Twenty-five young archers took over the Sanders County Fairgrounds Pavilion Thursday from 3:45 until 5:30 p.m. They ranged from fifth to 12th grade and were there as part of the Plains Public Schools after school program. Their instructor, Chris McGuigan, wrote the grant for the archery program.
Copper King Fire salvage project decision issued
Plains, MT. – The Lolo National Forest is proceeding with salvage of burned timber on the Copper King Fire after a decision was signed June, 6 by Forest Supervisor, Timothy Garcia, which authorizes timber salvage and roadside hazard tree removal on approximately 1,761 acres. The decision also approved three miles of temporary road construction, 88 miles of road maintenance, 6,000 acres of tree planting, and motorized use restrictions on 5 miles of trail. Road and watershed stabilization work will commence this month, with burned tree salvage beginning in July after award of timber sale contracts.