Horsemen basketball season ends at Divisionals

The Plains boys basketball team’s journey to the Western Class-C Divisional Tournament at Butte Central wasn’t an easy road.

Bowling results

Planting by the heart a Plains tradition

Planting by the heart doesn’t mean to plant according to the heart of a gardener, or any other person. The local Plains area old-timers saying or old wives tale states, “You don’t plant anything until all of the snow is off the heart of Baldy.”

Honor rolls

Shirley J. Schierding Garr, 78

Saltese — Overcome by the joy of her Valentine’s Day present of new flooring, Shirley passed away at her new home in St. Regis on February 15th, 2017. Born September 19, 1938 in Metaline Falls WA to Will and Millie Schierding the family settled in Superior where she graduated from Superior HS. Shirley was preceded by her sisters Sylvia Parkin and Norma Parkin and leaves behind her beloved husband of 59 years Donal Garr. She has two children having forgot their names from a very young age, eldest daughter Dawn aka Sis; son Matty aka Matt Boy, Rusty, Scruffer and four grandchildren, Duane aka Dunker Man, Duane O; Davina aka Gooby; Gavyn aka Lil-G and Brayden aka Matt.

Plains Public Library hosts free crafts day

On Wednesday, Feb. 15 the Plains Public Library held a free crafts event that was open to adults and children from 4:30 to 5 p.m. There were six children and one adult working on creating a Beaded Heart Shaped Keychain, a bracelet, or a small box to hold toy cars.

Sanders County Fair Commission meeting

On Wednesday, Feb. 15 the Sanders County Fair Commission held their monthly meeting to discuss the last meeting, non-agenda items, old business, new business, and the current financial situation. Present for the meeting were; Fair Manager Dede Steinbach, Vice Chairman Jenny Garrison, Chairman Chris A. McGuigan, Wade Rehbein, Secretary Ruth Hamilton, Jim Newman. Roberta Smith was not present for the meeting.

Horsemen finish second at District, Trotters take fourth

Both the Horsemen and Trotters made a strong showing at the District 14C Tournament in Pablo over the weekend as the Plains boys finished second to top-ranked Arlee while the girls finished fourth.

Sanders County Visual Artists hold monthly meeting

On Saturday Feb. 18 the Sanders County Visual Artists held their monthly meeting to discuss the upcoming events, activities, and the renovation of the Paradise Center. In attendance at the meeting was President Karen Thorson, Public Affairs officer Joy Nelson, Rick Harter, Ilene Littlefield, and Shirley Proctor.

Local resident's relatives recount trips - Peace Studies

Girls Scouts troop enjoys visit from mayor

The Superior Girl Scouts, Troop 3802, had a Presidents Day treat when they hosted Superior’s mayor, Roni Philips, at a recent meeting. Mayor Philips discuss government, democracy, and women in leadership to 14 of the grade school girls in attendance.

Community Notes

The Mineral Community Hospital Health Fair will be held on Saturday May 20th in the Superior Elementary School Gymnasium. A full schedule of events will be posted on the Mineral Community Hospital Community Calendar at http://www.mineralcommunityhospital.org in May. Events will include discounted lab draws, and there will be a strong focus on the reason it’s important for everyone to have a primary health care provider, said the event coordinator, Monte Turner

Questions asked and answered Senior citizens health fair held on Saturday

A Senior Health and Information fair was held on Saturday in the Superior Elementary School Gym. Mary Jo Berry organized the event and said 25 vendors were on hand to answer questions and promote their businesses and organizations.

Lady Tigers and Lady Mountain Cats make it to championship round during district play

Both Mineral County girls varsity basketball teams made it to the championship round during districts last weekend. In District 14-C, St. Regis (16-5) jumped over Two Eagle on Thursday during tournament play in Pablo, 57-17. On Friday they won against Plains, 58-42. Leading up to the championship game where they were pitted against Arlee (16-4) late Saturday afternoon. Arlee led at half way mark, 24-15 and in the third quarter they only managed to put two points up to the Tigers six. But in the third quarter, they came back and pounded St. Regis with 12 more points for the win. Anna Sanford was team high scorer with 9, Madison Hill had 7, Madison Kelly 3 and Justice Tate 2.

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Two Eagle River travelled to Superior from Pablo on Tuesday, Feb. 7 for a close 59-57 win in varsity boy’s basketball. The Clark Fork Mountain Cats took an early 15-6 lead in the first quarter. Clark Fork still had the lead at the half, 32-25. In the third quarter, the game tipped in the Eagles favor and they jumped ahead, putting 21 points up to the Cats 12. Both teams scored 13 points in the fourth quarter, leaving Two Eagle with the win. Nick Turnbull and Michael Spence led Clark Fork with 13 points each while Bryan Mask and Carson Callison both had 11 and Drake Neill added two points.

Community Notes

Senior health and information day will be held on February 18 at the Superior Elementary. The public is welcome to come out and visit vendor booths which incudes: Mineral Co Sheriffs Dept. who will be disposing of your old drugs. Learn about insurance that Life Flight Is offering. Alberton resident Parris Jan Young will be reading and signing his book. There will also be lunch and door prizes.

Boys, girls basketball scores

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Whitefish Credit Union donations support local schools

Whitefish Credit Union is donating more than $12,000 among eight local high schools this month through its School Spirit Debit Card campaign.

Miles Williams Sr., 87

Miles “Everette” Williams Sr. joined Grandma (Gladys) in Heaven Feb. 5, 2017.

Thompson Falls boys, girls fall to Bigfork

The Thompson Falls Bluehawks faced the Bigfork Valkyries on Saturday. Thompson Falls was outscored quickly and often, as it would be almost five minutes until the Bluehawks could put any points on the board. Thompson Falls fans were very vocal about the game, often commenting at the referees to “Call the fouls at both ends of the court.” The referees often ignored the vocal fans, though did comment once, “There was no contact.” Lexy VanElswyk was held to scoring 10 points, and Gillian Nelson scored a total of eight points. Shae Anderson of the Vals scored 16 points, with Abby Lembke scoring 10 points. The defense of the Vals often double teamed the main Lady Bluehawks and kept them from getting too close to the basket.