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Ladine Pidgeon
Our angel passed on to join her family and the Lord on Sept. 14.
Mineral County Justice Court; Sept. 1-15
Sept. 8, Joshua Cade Johnson, speeding

Sports Roundup
St. Regis took to the home field on Saturday, Sept. 16 to face West Yellowstone in six-man football only to meet defeat with 42-0. West Yellowstone had put up 36 of those points in the first half with the final six in the fourth quarter. Score information not available.

Lews Roy, 92
Lewis Roy, 92 died at home in Roseburg, Oregon April 16,2017 with wife Frances of 70 years, oldest son Daren and friend Rosie at his side.
City councils hold funds as county untangles Plains, Thompson Falls library levy payments
Levy funds are stuck in limbo while the county treasurer looks to correct a mistake that has complicated the finances for both Thompson Falls and Plains.

Groups helps haul for Montana ranchers in need
The Sanders County “hay boys” got together to do their part in helping out the Eastern Montana ranchers with some much-needed hay for livestock.

Weekly roundup
On Sept. 9 the St. Regis six-man football team traveled to White Sulphur Springs for their season opener, only to be defeated 56-13. White Sulphur Springs came out strong in the first quarter and put 44 points on the board. St. Regis was unable to get the ball into the end zone until the fourth. The Tigers suffered from a late start this season due to lack of participation. They were able to pull together seven players a few weeks ago. Head Coach Jesse Allan said the team has had some light practices and some in the gym last week due to hazardous air-quality conditions.

Trotters sweep Noxon in home opener
The Plains Trotters opened up the home portion of their volleyball season with win Saturday as they swept Noxon in three games, 25-20, 27-25 and 25-19.

Mixed bag for local high school teams
Volleyball

Hot Springs family helped by local fundraising effort
Hot Springs locals are banning together to help a family that began the month with a near fatal car accident that has seen Sarah Loraas in a Seattle Hospital recovering.

Former St. Regis student honored as Army commissioned officer; stationed at Fort Meade
On August 4, 2017, Tomi J. Thompson of St. Regis, was promoted to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer Three (CW3).

Simple Simon's Pizza more than just a slice
County residents who love to indulge in a slice of pizza would remember just a few weeks ago that Simple Simon’s restaurants in Plains and Thompson Falls were taking donations ahead of the school start.

Governor Bullock visits Alberton Preschool
It was only the second day of class in their little lives and the students in the Alberton Preschool had already gotten the attention of Montana’s governor, Steve Bullock. He was visiting 17 schools around the state who had qualified for the STARS Preschool grant, one of which was Alberton. On Aug. 31 he met with the school principal, Kyle Fisher, Superintendent Steve Picard and preschool teacher Sue Dallapiazza to welcome them back to school. He also visited Franklin Elementary School in Missoula earlier that day.

Plains Swim Team wraps up season with fantastic results
The local swim team in Plains made an appearance at the recent state titles in Lewistown with great success.

How Shakespeare rocked the park
Shakespeare in the Park was of ‘Macbeth’ proportions for local Plains residents that attended.

Fireman's Ball turn-out equalled white hot success
The Plains Fire Department held their annual Fireman’s Ball this past Saturday night at the Plains VFW Hall.

Hot Springs to go without football team in 2017
Just as the high school football season is about to begin, Hot Springs High School had to make a heart-breaking decision on the impending season.

Billon-dollar rocket saved thanks to Superior alum
A searing heat pounded down on a fire crew as winds pulled flames 70 feet into the air and caused an archway over the road above them. Power lines burst overhead in the rising flames. In the distance they heard explosions and saw trees blow up as unexploded ordnance, or UXO’s, ignited from the fire. On an air force launchpad located 800 yards away sat an Atlas Five rocket carrying a Google Satellite worth nearly $1 billion.
Dottie Sandkuhle, 86
Dottie Sandkuhle, 86, passed away peaceably on 5 August 2017 in Plains. She was born in McFarland, California on 25 January 1931 to Gladys Woodford (Jack Woodford) and Wayne Richards (Geraldine).

Trout Creek celebrates 38th Huckleberry Festival
The Huckleberry is used for so many dishes, the taste is one that can be hard to describe. Yet it’s the Festival in Trout Creek each year that brings Huckleberry lovers together for a weekend of indulgence.