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Thompson Falls and Florence game decided in three
THOMPSON FALLS - Thursday night, the Thompson Falls Lady Hawks took on the Florence Falcons in an evening five-match game. The Lady Hawks gave a strong performance, but the visiting Falcons dominated the court and finished the game in three matches.
Plains Horsemen take on Noxon Red Devils
THOMPSON FALLS - Thursday night, the Thompson Falls Lady Hawks took on the Florence Falcons in an evening five-match game. The Lady Hawks gave a strong performance, but the visiting Falcons dominated the court and finished the game in three matches.
Estelle M. Wiltzen
PLAINS - Estelle M. Wiltzen was born August 22, 1927 to John Malaterre and Genevieve Ladoucer Malaterre in the Turtle Mountains of North Dakota. She spent her childhood in North Dakota and met the love of her life, Harris Wiltzen in Deering, North Dakota. They were married on August 22nd, 1946 and moved to Missoula, Montana where Harris went to the University of Montana. Their 6 children were all born in Montana, and they moved from Missoula, to Circle, Scobey, Malta and finally, to Plains, where she passed away on September 9, 2015 shortly after her 88th birthday and after 69 years of marriage to Harris.
CNSC to host annual event
Cancer Network of Sanders County is once again planning a great night of fun and games for our annual fall fundraiser. This year, the plan is for a trip back to the 50s and 60s. There will be live musical entertainment by the Rockin’ Hot Rods with a visit from Flamin’ Betty. Come dance and share in the contests (Hula Hoop, 50s/60s trivial pursuit, and best costume), prize balloons, bucket auction, and a live auction again featuring Mr. Kevin Hill. While you are at the Plains Fairgrounds Pavilion, you will also be able to partake of a wonderful Taco Bar catered by The Butcher’s Nook, and enjoy some wine, beer, soda, or water.
Immunizations
SANDERS COUNTY - New state laws require that students entering 7th grade receive the tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine. In addition, students in kindergarten through 12th grade must have two doses of the of varicella (chickenpox) vaccine.
Plains and Hot Springs square off
In their first volleyball home game of the season the Plains Lady Trotters took on the Hot Springs Lady Savage Heat, coming out victorious in three sets.
What has become of the fair?
September 3, 2015
James Neal Ehlers
James (Jim) Neal Ehlers, 51, of Custer, Montana passed away on August 29, 2015 after a long battle with cancer.
Cowboy with a statement on smoking
PLAINS - Tobacco use has been a big part of the rodeo for years; one participant of the Sanders County Fair is in the forefront of changing this, though, by promoting a tobacco-less lifestyle through the sport.
Chicks n' Chaps Organization brings in funds
SANDERS COUNTY - Cowgirls Kicking Cancer held the its annual “Chicks n’ Chaps” event Friday evening at the Sanders County Fairgrounds. The event is held to raise money for the Cancer Network of Sanders County, an organization set up to help supplement the expenses of healthcare and day-to-day living for those battling cancer in Sanders County. A portion of the money raised is also slated for the Clark Fork Valley Hospital Think Pink fund.
Mineral Community Hospital leads community-wide effort to help families and students
MINERAL COUNTY - What started out as an idea among the employees of Mineral Community Hospital (MCH), evolved into a county-wide program to help our children, parents, teachers and school administration start the 2015-2016 school year with a little less ‘sting’ on their wallets.
Disconnect in reporting of fire costs
I am struck at the disconnect in reporting of the “cost of the fires” to Montana and the Feds - let alone other states... The only reports are of what it costs to fight and/or contain them until nature can help.
Sanders County residents give back
SANDERS COUNTY - Wednesday evening outside of the Plains City Firehouse a collection was held for the firefighters fighting the fires in Western Sanders County.
Obituary; Ruth Poppleton Winkler
Ruth Poppleton Winkler passed away on August 5, 2015, after 5 years of battling cancer. She was born in Tremonton, Utah and moved to Sanders County with her family in 1987. She was known locally for her volunteer work, teaching music and drama for over 25 years at Paradise Grade School. She co-founded the Plains-Paradise Players to perpetuate this service throughout the community
The Clean Power Plan and the High Cost of Symbolism
The Clean Power Plan and the High Cost of Symbolism
Plains library celebrates summer reading
PLAINS – The Plains Library took some time to celebrate summer reading last week on Wednesday morning.
Officer-involved shooting in Superior
SUPERIOR – The carnival atmosphere of the 2015 Mineral County Fair and Rodeo was shattered by the sounds of gunfire Friday night after a Mineral County Sheriff’s deputy opened fire and killed a suspect directly across the street from the rodeo arena.
Obituary; Juli Marie Balenger
SUPERIOR - Juli Marie Balenger died of complications from Lymphoma on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at St. Patrick Hospital surrounded by her husband and loved ones.
4-H rabbit members prepare for county fair
PLAINS - With the Sanders County Fair approaching, 4-H members from multiple categories are starting their weekly meetings to prepare their animals and work on their showmanship. The 4-H Rabbit members in particular are getting ready for the big three day event every Tuesday evening from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the rabbit barn of the Sanders County Fairgrounds.
Ordelheide Dental hosts day of care in Plains
PLAINS – Ordelheide Dental in Plains took time last week to give back to the community, hosting a free dental care day at their office in town last Friday.