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GETTING ARTSY - Evidence has shown how powerful immersing students in the Arts is in developing learners of all ages, according to educators at Dixon School. Art Mobile of Montana paid the small school a visit last week and staff reported that "what they learn truly feeds into all content areas, and well beyond the school experience."...
PIONEERS AND EARLY SETTLERS OF PLAINS, MONTANA Researched by Ann Miller THE BIERWAGEN FAMILY William Bierwagen was born Feb. 25, 1888 in Kurridchikai, Bessarabia, South Russia to John Bierwagen and Carolina Wolfe. The family arrived in Canada about 1900, and from there they moved to the United States, settling in the New Leipzig, North Dakota area. There William met Mary Pahl and they were married Oct. 8, 1916. To this marriage the following children were born: 1] Viola M; 2] Bernice E.; 3] Raymond W.; 4] Hermie B.; 5] Curtis; 6] Martha R.; 7]...
JONATHAN ZIGLER, Thompson Falls –“I’m actually a youth pastor in Plains. We plan on cleaning up the park.” ALAN CHOJNACKY, Trout Creek – “Get out of the house.” GARY CRABTREE, Thompson Falls – “Go fishing for pike in the Noxon Rapids Reservoir.” JAN HARRIS, Thompson Falls – ” Take more walks and enjoy the sunshine.” RICHARD NYGAARD, Trout Creek – “Do yard work if I could ever get under the snow.” JUNE SIMMERMAN, Thompson Falls – “Go outside and look at my flowers since the snow is off my yard....
One new business owner has the world at her fingertips – that is, in Plains. Nail technician Jesse Cardenas opened "Polished in Montana" on March 1 inside the Leather 'n' Lace Hair Salon, owned by Chelsea Timmer, in the heart of downtown Plains along Railroad Street. Although she's only been open for three weeks, her customer clientele is growing by the week, she said. "A woman could be living in the trashiest place in the world, but when she has her nails done, she feels like a princess and I...
As the snow melts and the skunks are out of hibernation (see story, Page 1), robins are making their way north as well....
Winners of the Beautification Days poster contest received their awards Monday. Beautification Days is April 12-14 in Thompson Falls....
BOZEMAN – Montana State University Extension is seeking host families for 25 Japanese youth and two adult chaperones from July 22 - Aug. 17. The youth and their chaperones are part of an international exchange program with the Labo Language and Cultural Institute and with LEX, or Language Experience, Experiment and Exchange. Host families can be located anywhere in Montana and should have a child at home who is between the ages of 9 and 18. Families hosting chaperones do not need to have children in the home or may have children of any age. The...
The president of the Great Bear Foundation will be making a presentation in Plains at the United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 25, at 2 p.m. Frank H. Tyro will be showing the documentary film "Walking Bear Comes Home: The Life and Work of Chuck Jonkel a Pioneer of Bear Biology." Tyro, a Pablo resident, served as director and editor of the 56-minute film of his former partner and friend, who passed away two years ago. Tyro is also an Arctic guide and a bear and habitat conservationist. "This...
When an apprentice puts in thousands of hours learning their trade, they become a journeyman and reap the benefits of promotions and higher pay. For a group of painters in Thompson Falls, their apprenticeships are generating artwork that will be heirlooms for generations to come. Willie Brickzin's Monday Painting Class meets weekly from October through March and includes artists of all skill levels. "The best part is seeing someone complete something that will be in their family forever," Brickz...
March is Music in Schools Month, and Noxon has found a fun way to get in on the action. The ‘art’ of lip syncing has been a more common in the big leagues of the music industry, prompting Noxon’s music teacher Sari MacArthur to work with students for what promises to be an entertaining spectacle. Lip Sync fails feature popstar names like the Grammy-stripped duo, Milli Vanilli, as well as the aging vocal chords of Mariah Carey. Teen pop idols like Selena Gomez and Justin Beiber are on that list, but Noxon will add performers with pre-t...
Ever wanted to try something new? The Clark Fork Valley Elks Lodge #2757 is hosting its second annual Spring Triathlon: Bowling, Trap Shooting and Golf, for area youth in hopes of introducing a new experience or passion in life. The Elks invites all junior high and high school students (ages 12-18) to take part in the triathlon no matter what their knowledge or skill levels are pertaining to these sports. These three events are available in the local community and are activities that can remain a part of life in years to come. According to...
Prom season is in full swing in Sanders County, with student bodies crowning royalty at the annual events....
THE NEW MODE OF SHOPPING BAGS…NOT YOUR GRANDMOTHER’S BURLAP! Trends often come and go, but I see this one as continuing to evolve into a real gem. WHY NOT USE PLASTIC BAGS? There is no reason to use throw-away plastic bags at the grocery store. They’re made from petroleum oil, (it takes 12 million barrels of oil to produce the estimated 100 billion plastic bags Americans use each year), and they harm our environment. It is estimated that 1 million birds and thousands of turtles and other sea animals die each year after ingesting disca...
Cabinet Resource Group (CRG) has a suggestion for those looking to clear their minds and bodies of cabin fever fogginess. They are inviting the public to attend their annual meeting at beautiful Bighorn Lodge. According to CRG member Kathi Slora, the event will include a slideshow of the Cabinet Mountains; a presentation that’s sure to get everyone excited about up and coming summer recreational activities. In addition, the occasion will embrace a social hour, guest speakers and silent auction. Slora stated that a guest speaker will be p...
Forget what is shown in the movies - glitz, glamour and expensive venues – nothing beats a small town high school prom. And the lengths some went to in order to make it a special night prove it is not about the money spent, but the memories made. For many, prom was the first "dress up like an adult" affair, the first time in high heels, the first time borrowing the family car, or the first time not having a before-dark curfew. A lack of open salon seats locally had many young ladies doing e...
PIONEERS AND EARLY SETTLERS OF PLAINS, MONTANA Researched by Ann Miller William Bruce Russell William Bruce Russell was born Dec. 23, 1864 near Binghampton, NY, to William C/G Russell of Hartford Conn., and Roseltha Clarke of Windsor, NY. His parents were married March 25th, 1863 Binghampton, NY. Roseltha died giving birth to William and he was raised by an Aunt. The following is taken from a sketch written by William’s son W.B. Jr.-William’s early years were spent in school and working in the timber of the area. At the age of sixteen, he dec...
Students at Plains High School became more ready for the outside world of employment last week after completing an evening of practice interviews with more than a dozen business men and women. Nine seniors took part in the annual Jobs for Montana's Graduates (JMG) Mock Interview at the school with 14 people from Plains and Amy Laws, a teacher at Thompson Falls Elementary School. "They did very well. It was highly successful and good for them," said Nicole Cockrell, who took over as the JMG...
Kyle Jewkes, manager of the Rimrock RV Park in Thompson Falls, has been fishing since he moved to the area in October. Jewkes caught this 42-inch, 34-pound pike last month at Finley Flats. "It's the largest fish I ever caught," Jewkes said, adding that he had to wait for it to ice up to catch anything....
For those photography enthusiasts who want to share their images, but might be a bit shy of being criticized, you might want to consider joining the Sanders County Photography Enthusiasts, headed by Brittany Riddle of Plains. Riddle started the Facebook photo organization more than a year ago, but in January, she decided to add the "52-Week Challenge Group," where hobby photographers can display their work and discuss it without any fears of disparagement. She presently has 116 members in the Sa...
Kickin’ butts and taking names – that’s what students at Noxon Schools will be doing Tuesday, March 20 for National Kick Butts Day with the help of Sanders County Tobacco Prevention and a special guest speaker the following day. The national event will have students around the country learning about the harmful effects of tobacco use, as well as committing to stay tobacco free. Traditionally, students in the National Honor Society (NHS) arrange a slew of hands-on activities for students in the district to learn about the dangers of tobac...
Removal of the historic Heron bridge began Monday afternoon. The plan is to remove the bridge in sections, with the middle being the first to go. After hours of preparation in securing the bridge, welders were suspended in four corners to free the 120-foot long, 48,000-pound mid-section. The lower four corners were separated first, then welders climbed to the upper corners to free the section entirely. Dick Anderson Construction is handling the bridge removal with Montana Department of...
Research by the Washington Post noted that public speaking was a person's top phobia, but that didn't stop a group of kids from showing their oratory skills at the annual Sanders County 4-H Communication Finals Day. Sixteen kids from five 4-H clubs competed in the finals, which ran from 1 p.m. until about 4:30 p.m. at Plains School Sunday. The top presenter in the senior division was Rachel Wrobleski of the South Side Sparks in Plains for her demonstration titled "20,000 Stinging Insects and...
"I love God and America, that's why I'm doing this. This memorial needs to happen," said Zach Whipple-Kilmer, who donned an acoustic guitar to deliver renditions of patriotic songs at the Elks, Saturday. He and other veteran-supporting citizens filled the Elks Lodge to help raise funds to construct a veteran memorial at Ainsworth Field. While the Ainsworth project has been in the works for some time, organizers noted that the idea for a veteran memorial was in the cards since the planning...
Stop for just a second and notice your surroundings. Almost everything you see is some form of art; from the clothing design you are sporting to the colors of your surrounding walls, from the design of your furniture to the style of your hair, from the music you sing to the vehicle that transports you. Art is more important than many people realize. Without artists, our lives would be lacking in many ways. Therefore Krystal Murphy, Noxon High School (NHS) art teacher, is supporting aspiring...
