Group discusses daycare dilemma in Sanders County

Similar to many other regions of Montana, Sanders County suffers from a lack of childcare facilities within its boundaries.

Plains boys bumped by Eagles

The Horsemen started the season strong with six consecutive victories, but ended the year with two straight losses at the Western B Divisional Tournament after being defeated by Seeley-Swan Thursday and Valley Christian Friday.

Video game livens up Clark Fork Valley Hospital

Jes Stugelmayer

New hospital signs indicate Covid levels

Residents may notice some new signage at Clark Fork Valley Hospital and its Family Medicine Network offices. The entrance signs feature Sanders County Covid-19 (C19) transmission rates based on new recommendations from the CDC and CMS.

Two injured in Highway 200 crash

Two people were transported to Clark Fork Valley Hospital following a crash last week.

Sawyer John Starika

Sawyer John Starika

Community gathers for Plains' Picnic in the Park

The Plains community celebrated the annual Picnic in the Park on Independence Day.

PHOTOS: Superior students take flight

Superior Public Schools students recently enjoyed free flights with the Young Eagles program and Five Valleys Flyers EAA Chapter 517.

Shane Gabriel Leon Dye

PLAINS – Shane Gabriel Leon Dye was born at 7:16 p.m. on January 17 at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains. He weighed 8 pounds and 14 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. Parents are Rachel Ibarra and Gunner Dye of Plains. Maternal grandparents are Karla and Primitivo Ibarra. Maternal grandparents are Jerry Stampley and Knoia Dye of Grand Bay, Alabama.

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Arachis Ray Feenstra

PLAINS – Arachis Ray Feenstra was born on March 17, 2014 at 6:18 p.m. at Clark Fork Valley Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds and 1 ounce and was 21 ½ inches long. Parents are Jenna and Joshua Feenstra of Plains. Paternal grandparents are Cindy Odland of Calgary, AB; and Ray and Stephanie Feenstra of Lethbridge, AB. Maternal grandparents are Rick and Barb Rettig of Ephrata, WA.

Calling all artists

ART CALL: Sanders County Arts Council is accepting applications for the fall show of “Art on the Walls” of Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains. Art for this juried show must be the original work of a Sanders County Artist. It can be any medium so long as it can be hung on the wall. Applications are due Sept. 8, 2014. For applications or more information call 826-8585.

Kimberly Rae Cox-Giffin

PLAINS - Kimberly Rae Cox-Giffin was born August 12, 2012 at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains. She weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces. Parents are Kyli Cox and Nick Giffin of Thompson Falls. Grandparents are Christie Cox of Sanders County, Jonathan Cox of Yamhill, Oregon, Charles and Jennifer Giffin of Morgan Hill, California, and Wanita Parker of Kalispell.

Palmer Renee Revier

PLAINS – Palmer Renee Revier was born at 9:41 p.m. on June 4 at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains. She weighed 8 pounds and 7.5 ounces. Parents are Tonya and Jack Revier of Plains. Paternal grandparents are Gary and DeeDee Revier of Plains, MT. Maternal grandparents are Tom and Wendy Schirmer of Oregon City, OR. Great-grandparent is Elsie Callan of Plains, MT.

Kendall Alyce Spurr

PLAINS - Kendall Alyce Spurr was born on July 30, 2013 at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains. She weighed seven pounds and 8.5 ounces. Her parents are Whitney Tanner-Spurr and Steve Spurr. Maternal grandparents are Marvin and Margo Tanner. Paternal grandparents are Rob and Lisa Spurr and Cammie and Jim Hawkins. Great grandparents are Lois Tanner and Norma and Betty Spurr.

Trenton Thomas Borntrager

Trenton Thomas Borntrager was born on March 24, 2011 to proud parents Barb and Norm Borntreger, of Plains.  He was born at Clark Fork Valley Hospital at 10:57 a.m. and was delivered by Dr. Williams. Trenton weighted 8 pounds, 4 ounces at 20 _ inches long.  Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Holley Pinney of Newport, Maine and paternal grandparents are Chris and Lydia Borntreger of Plains.

McKenzie Rose Smith

PLAINS – McKenzie Rose Smith was born March 28 at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains. She weighed 8 pounds and 2 ? ounces. Parents are Alicia and Mark Smith of Trout Creek.

Lacey Eleanor Kulawinski

PLAINS – Lacey Eleanor Kulawinski was born April 4, 2013 at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains. She weighed 8 pounds and 4 ounces. Parents are Ricki and Jake Kulawinski of Plains.

Coronavirus vaccine arrives in Sanders County

The first wave of a nationwide plan to control the dreaded Covid-19 pandemic has arrived...

Clark Fork Valley Hospital continues COVID-19 vaccines

Steady progress is being reported on the Co-vid 19 vaccination front from Clark Fork Valley Hospital...