Horsemen split Tip-Off tourney games

Plains split its first two varsity boys’ basketball games of the season at the Western C Tip-Off Tournament in Frenchtown, falling to Drummond 53-47 and rebounding to earn a 54-32 victory over Valley Christian.

Clark Fork teams defeat Darby, split with Valley Christian

Foundation gala a success for CFVH

Turnout was higher than expected on Saturday for the Clark Fork Valley Hospital Foundation’s annual gala fundraising event held at the Sanders County Fairgrounds in Plains. About 75 people attended the tropical-themed event featuring a lavish meal prepared by the hospitals’ own resident chef, Pearce Milton, and entertainment provided by the comedy/music trio, “The Singing Sons of Beaches” from Polson.

Clark Fork Valley Hospital CEO announces changes due to COVID-19

As you can probably imagine it has been a busy week at Clark Fork Valley Hospital.

Orthopedic surgeon joins Clark Fork Valley Hospital

Clark Fork Valley Hosptial last month welcomed new orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Gregg Schellack.

Nolan Mandery Birth Announcement

THOMPSON FALLS – Brandy Mandery of Thompson Falls gave birth to a baby boy on Friday, November 27 in Clark Fork Valley Hospital.

Scarlet May Moll

PLAINS – Scarlet May Moll was born April 10 at 4:20 p.m. at Clark Fork Valley Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds and 1 ounce and was 21 ¼ inches long. Parents are Kayla and Kevin Moll of Plains. Maternal grandparents are Chris and Valerie Hertz of Charlo. Paternal grandparents are Bob Jr. and Amy Groom of Charlo. Great-grandparents are Betty Hertz of Charlo, Carolyn Shuemaker of Pablo, John and Nancey Swope of Lonepine and Sharon Broom of Charlo. Great great grandma is Nina Dunks of Hot Springs.

Birth announcements; Emma Grace Brotherton

PLAINS – Emma Grace Brotherton was born at Clark Fork Valley Hospital on June 27, 2014 at 8:27 a.m. She weighed 7 pounds and 9.5 ounces and was 18 ? inches long. Parents are Danielle and Andrew Brotherton of Thompson Falls. Maternal grandparents are Rebecca Resner and Greg Sharp. Paternal grandparents are Richard and Angie Brotherton of Thompson Falls and Kathy Brotherton of Athol, Idaho. Great-grandparents are Nyla Buck and Leonard Resner of Thompson Falls; Bonnie and Ronnie Sharp of Thompson Falls.

Letter to the Editor "Comedic relief available" - March 26

I want to compliment Ernest Sherzer for his letter to the editor in the recent issue of the Valley Press.

Aiden Lee James Skellenger

Aiden Lee James Skellenger was born on Sept. 27, 2010 at the Clark Fork Valley Hospital. He weighed seven pounds, eight ounces and was 20.5 inches long. His parents are Kelsie Rogers Dylan Skellenger of Hot Springs. His paternal grandparents are Jay and Shirley Skellenger of Hot Springs, and his paternal great-grandmother is Anita Swope of Polson. His maternal grandmother is Mercedes Winterfeld of Hot Springs, and his maternal great-grandparents are Dave and Patti Winterfeld of Hot Springs.

Investigation as positive

I would like to make a brief statement in rebuttal to Mike Hashisaki’s editorial comment of Sept. 15 in the Valley Press regarding the expenditure of funds from the Plains schools budget to investigate any wrong-doing regarding alcohol consumption by minors at a graduation party.

March for Life takes place in Thompson Falls

Residents in Sanders County took part in the annual March for Life anti-abortion demonstration last week on a snowy, windy 16-degree day in Thompson Falls.

Trotters toppled in two games

Experience made all the difference for a talented Trotter team that fell in a pair of games, ending their season last weekend at the Western B Divisional Tournament.

St. Regis boys improve to 14-0

Running the gauntlet of the old 14C conference was one thing.

Cleanup Day poster contest winners awarded

The Plains Cleanup Day Committee spent last Wednesday evening making final preparations for the upcoming Cleanup Day on May 18.

Lady Tigers close season with victory

For a pair of senior girls playing their last regular season home game at St. Regis High School, Thursday was a big night.

Sanders County residents offer insight into 1915 rock carving

It didn’t take long for some important clues to roll in concerning the mystery of who John Crossen was, and why did he pause to carve his name in a rock on a ranch north of Plains more than a century ago.

Smoke-free hospital campus marked with shed demolition

The Clark Fork Valley Hospital campus is now smoke-free, and a group of hospital employees and volunteers smashed the hospital's designated smoking shed with hammers Monday to mark the occasion.

Classics on display at local hospital fundraiser

The annual Car and Bike Show at the Clark Fork Valley Hospital was still hailed a success even though the smoke from forest fires lingered in the air on the day of the event.

Copper King wildfire burns 700 acres east of Thompson Falls