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Sports roundup: Track and field, etc.
April 18, 2017 3:04 p.m.

Sports roundup: Track and field, etc.

The Clark Fork track team travelled to Polson on Thursday, April 13 for the Dave Tripp Memorial meet. Where Charlo placed first in girls team scores at 122.5 and Clark Fork placed ninth with 31.

Golf, track and tennis action gets underway
April 13, 2017 12:31 p.m.

Golf, track and tennis action gets underway

There was lots of sports action in Mineral County last week as golf, tennis, track and field got underway for high school athletes. Two tennis matches were played in Superior against Ronan and Granite, score were unavailable.

April 13, 2017 12:29 p.m.

Clark Fork Little Guy Wrestling awards banquet to be held on Wednesday

Scores from the WMLG State in Columbia Falls, March 24 and 25. There will be a Clark Fork Little Guy Awards Banquet on April 12 from 6-7 p.m. at Superior High School.

Alberton play puts twist           on Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'
April 13, 2017 12:27 p.m.

Alberton play puts twist on Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'

It was a “kid’s cautionary tale concerning greed, power, mayhem and other current events” as students from Alberton took to the stage for a unique variation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth last week. On April 5, parents and other community members filled the Alberton cafeteria/theater for a short play which only lasted about 30 minutes.

The music of love in Plains
April 12, 2017 4 a.m.

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.

Young golfers take to the greens at Plains Golf Invitational
April 12, 2017 4 a.m.

Young golfers take to the greens at Plains Golf Invitational

While the Masters event was going on in Georgia, young golfers in Plains were busy on the greens here at Plains. On Saturday, April 8, the Plains Golf Invitational was held at the Plains Golf course. A total of 11 schools participated in the annual event, including Plains, Thompson Falls, Libby, Bigfork, Seeley Swan, Ronan, Loyola, Florence, Eureka, Florence, and Clark Fork.

Trotters struggle, come up short vs. Loyola, Libby
April 12, 2017 4 a.m.

Trotters struggle, come up short vs. Loyola, Libby

The Plains/Hot Springs softball squad had a tough week, falling to Loyola Sacred Heart 9-5 Thursday before dropping both games of a double header against Libby Saturday.

April 5, 2017 10:34 a.m.

St. Regis track team heads to Corvallis for Gene Hughes Invitational

The St. Regis track team travelled to Corvallis for the Gene Hughes Invitational on Saturdy, April 1. Where Madison Hill took third place in both long jump, with 15-7, and in the 100 meter dash with 13:23. Madison Kelly took fifth in the 800 with 2:43.40, and sixth in the 3200 with 13:43.97.

April 5, 2017 10:34 a.m.

Clark Fork's Hailey Kelly first in javelin at Ronan Invitational

Clark Fork’s track team traveled to the Ronan Invitational on Saturday, April 1. They pitted themselves against several area teams including Eureka, which placed first in the boy’s team results, and Arlee which placed first in the girl’s results.

Mineral County happenings
April 5, 2017 10:33 a.m.

Mineral County happenings

Cub Scout Pack 4953 of St. Regis held an award ceremony on April 1. Weblos, Ben Lohman and Shane Honeycutt, along with Wolf’s, Cameron Anderson and Micheal Kelley received badges, pins and a belt loop for their participation.

April 5, 2017 10:31 a.m.

Lincoln-Reagan Dinner to be held on April 29

The Mineral County Republican Central Committee, will hold its 10th annual Lincoln- Reagan dinner on April 29 at St Regis Community Center.

Mineral County RSVP volunteers honored at luncheon
April 5, 2017 10:29 a.m.

Mineral County RSVP volunteers honored at luncheon

A nice luncheon celebrating the accomplishments of the Mineral County RSVP members was held a few weeks ago. A group of 19 volunteers gathered at the River Edge Resort and were greeted with a festively decorated room, and by one another. This tight-knit group has been working side by side for years and friendships have been forged throughout that time. The program is under the direction of Mary Jo Berry, and she coordinated the event to honor their top volunteers.

Jim Johnson meet kicks off track season St. Regis, Clark Fork athletes in top slots
April 5, 2017 10:28 a.m.

Jim Johnson meet kicks off track season St. Regis, Clark Fork athletes in top slots

The snow has finally melted on the fields, just in time for track season to begin at area high schools. Athletes from St. Regis, Superior and Alberton packed their gear and headed to Frenchtown for their first meet of the season, the Jim Johnson meet. Johnson is a retired teacher from Alberton and started the tournament nine year ago. He was there again this year, with his stop watch, timing runners as they crossed the finish line.

The birds of spring arrive at Freezeout Lake
April 5, 2017 10:27 a.m.

The birds of spring arrive at Freezeout Lake

Each spring and fall, flocks of white geese make their way to Freezeout Lake located near Fairfield, Montana. They are migrating from southern wintering grounds to nesting areas in the far north. As far as Wrangel Island, Russia. Last weekend, there were a reported 15,000 geese flying through the area, landing on any one of the six ponds and lake which cover the Freezeout Lake Wildlife Management Area. However, as many as 300,000 snow geese and 10,000 tundra swans have been observed in the area at one time. They usually arrive around mid-March, and in late October of each year.

T. Falls boys second at Jim Johnson
April 5, 2017 4 a.m.

T. Falls boys second at Jim Johnson

Spring has arrived and with it the track and field meets in Montana. The first big track meet for many Sanders County teams was recently held and tested the athletes abilities and agility in many different events; running, relays, discus, javelin, hurdles, high kump, pole vault, triple jump, and shot put. The Plains, Hot Springs, Thompson Falls and Noxon track teams were in action on Mar. 30 in Frenchtown at the Jim Johnson Invitational.

April opens with Ronan Invitational
April 5, 2017 4 a.m.

April opens with Ronan Invitational

With a brief rest after the Jim Johnon track meet in Frenchtown, the Plains, Hot Springs, and Thompson Falls track teams were in action again on April 1 at Ronan for the Ronan Invitational.

April 5, 2017 4 a.m.

Plains-Paradise Senior Center menu

Plains- Paradise Senior Center

April 5, 2017 4 a.m.

Third quarter honor rolls

Plains High School

April 5, 2017 4 a.m.

Sanders County Justice Court

Week of March 20-27

March 29, 2017 4:50 a.m.

Legals March 29, 2017

NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The Upper Calico Fire Salvage Timber Sale is located within Section 16, T22N-R27W on the State's Plains Unit. Approximately 20,352 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 April 19, 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 $12,089.00, 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. If the successful bidder is unable to execute the contract within 30 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 (406-826-4725). Visit our website at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/trust/forest-management/timber-sale-information for upcoming sales and bid results. Published in the Clark Fork Valley Press on March 8, March 15, March 22 and March 29, 2017. MNAXLP