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Plains Day events set for June 1
Plains Day, taking place Saturday, June 1 will have activities for everyone’s taste. Starting off the day, Local VFW Post located on Lynch Street, will be serving breakfast from 7-11 a.m. Mini Horse Rides will get an early start at Fred Young Park, starting at 8:30 a.m. and will continue as long as they have interested riders. For those that will be in the Parade, sign up starts at the Plains School from 9-11 a.m.Rocky Mountain Bank will be the place for the ice cream social and it starts at 10 a.m. One of the most poplar events during Plains...
Plains art students show off talents
Plains High School artists continued a decades long tradition of showing off their art work.Forty-four students created and displayed 240 pieces of artwork in the new gymnasium and art room. One piece of artwork will be displayed in the school cafeteria. This work was a combined effort of several students in the sophomore and junior class. Many of the pieces were for sale. A variety of media was used this year, including ceramic, pencil, pen, clay, paint, papier-mâché, and the occasional trash can. The artwork ranged in size from the smallest, a tiny textbook created by Jackson Leckey and Hunter Bradley to...
Spotlight on the Arts: Jullian Keeney
“Spotlight on the Arts” by The Paradise Center honors and encourages students in the arts by highlighting their talent and acknowledging the support they receive through their schools and teachers.Jullian Keeney, a 16-year-old sophomore at Plains High School, has been making art all her life. Her parents describe her drawing at such a young age that she does not even recall it. She was fascinated with drawing birds, horses, and cats. She says she would draw and scribble on almost anything she could find, including the walls of her house. Keeney’s mother was an early influence on her artistic talents,...
Exciting Archery Competition Returns to Lolo Hot Springs
Growing up in a VERY "outdoorsy" family, I have fond memories of my dad dragging me along to spring 3D archery shoots. Fast forward to today, I am doing the same with my son. 3D archery shoots are not only challenging but fun. I like to describe them as 18 holes of golf, with your bow. But instead of only 18 targets, you have 30 different real-life hunting scenarios.
Local prodigy performs concert at Paradise Center
The Paradise Center hosted a free recital by homegrown pianist Moses Swedberg.He is a 2005 graduate of Plains High School who also attended kindergarten through eighth grade at the Paradise School. Swedberg, who now resides in Colorado Springs, is touring the area to raise money to attend a program at the Landes Akademie Bader-Wuttemberg monastery in Germany. It is the largest institution for musical education in Germany. Swedberg began playing at the age of four, teaching himself classical pieces by the age of 8.In his performance at the Paradise Center, pieces were from master composers such as, Domenico Scarlatti, Wolfgang Amadeus...
Superior fifth-grader is a beekeeper training
11-year-old Ayla Henderson of Superior has the buzz on bees.The ambitious fifth-grader who is fond of hives, swarms and honey is now a junior beekeeper working alongside Katie Benson in her bee yard at the Benson Homestead in Superior. On May 4, the aspiring apiarist set up her first official hive, commonly called a nuc. A nucleus colony is one of the simplest ways for beekeepers to begin a new colony. Nucs are nothing more than frames of comb that are removed from an established hive.“After I got my bee box and painted it, and got ready to put the bees...
Exciting Archery Competition Returns to Lolo Hot Springs
Growing up in a VERY "outdoorsy" family, I have fond memories of my dad dragging me along to spring 3D archery shoots. Fast forward to today, I am doing the same with my son. 3D archery shoots are not only challenging but fun. I like to describe them as 18 holes of golf, with your bow. But instead of only 18 targets, you have 30 different real-life hunting scenarios.
Spotlight on the Arts: Serenity Barrus
“Spotlight on the Arts” by The Paradise Center honors and encourages students in the arts by highlighting their talent and acknowledging the support they receive through their schools and teachers.Students involved in music have many avenues to achieve their goals. “A road less traveled,” but taken by some students, is the pursuit of perfecting their voice. Serenity Barrus is one of those. A 19-year-old senior at Thomson Falls High School, she is not just a singer, she is an opera singer with a long-term desire to perform professionally. It is no surprise to learn that her favorite musical era is...
Plains student musicians present upbeat concert
Months of hard work and hours of practicing by Plains students cumulated last week in an incredible performance by the choir, junior high band and concert band.Over 150 people were in attendance during an upbeat exciting performance conducted by Loren Lauridson in the gymnasium. The choir started off the evening with several vocals. First off was the song "Home" by Phillip Phillips, accompanied by Sydne Connolly. Their last song was "Make my Music" by Audrey Snyder, with a special solo by Abigail Wessely. Choir members were Abigail Wessely, Maddie Carter, Kaylynn Boes, Randie Kilgore and Kennedy Starika.Next up for the evening...
Classical concert planned for Saturday in Superior
For over 33 years, the Piatigorsky Foundation’s commitment to artistic excellence and public outreach has fascinated many avid concert goers as well as curious first timers. It is this combination of complimentary access, flamboyant performances and human warmth that makes Piatigorsky Foundation concerts so appealing to diverse audiences. Last season, the Foundation resumed in-person performances and presented a tour of eight concerts in Montana reaching over 300 people in Great Falls, Fort Benton, Missoula and Thompson Falls. Likewise, this year the Foundation aims to reach hundreds of people across Montana to increase awareness and appreciation of classical music in communities throughout...
Plains students bring 'Peter and Wendy' to stage
The new Plains School gymnasium was full of laughter and song during the two performances Friday of "Peter and Wendy."The play is based on the ever-popular Peter Pan series, chronicling the everlasting quest of Captain Hook, played by Clair Wrobleski, to capture Peter Pan, played by Andrew Wrobleski. Hook encounters great adventures with his pirate posse, encountering the ever-changing clouds, played by plains students in their sky blue and white costumes. The ever-present dangerous crocodile, played by Emmy Russell, makes a regular appearance to scare off the children, while Mr. and Mrs. Darling, played by Carli Winebrenner and John Lindsay, continue their...
Theatrical couple open Montana tour in Superior
Over 50 attendees enjoyed dinner and dancing from Nic & Desi on Thursday evening in the multipurpose room of Superior High School. It was the only Mineral County Performing Arts Council performance that charged admission, but it came with roasted pork loin, mashed potatoes and gravy, baby carrots, cauliflower a tossed salad, and many desserts to choose from. Jim Goss, MCPAC Treasurer and master of ceremonies for the evening, welcomed the guests and shared the remainder of the upcoming performances scheduled for the year before introducing the evening’s entertainment, Nic & Desi. Following starring performances on Broadway and numerous nationally and internationally...
PHOTOS: Ladies Luncheon at the Old DeBorgia
The annual ladies luncheon at the Old DeBorgia Schoolhouse last Saturday was the largest ever, with 30 "cowgirls" who enjoyed fantastic food while visiting, making new acquaintances accompanied with much laughter. The theme was for attendees to dress in western attire where Donna Richter won best dressed donning a vintage ladies western dress with a drover coat. Plans for next year are already underway. (Susan Charles photos) The annual Ladies Luncheon at the Old DeBorgia Schoolhouse. (Susan Charles photo) The annual Ladies Luncheon at the Old DeBorgia Schoolhouse. (Susan Charles photo) The annual Ladies Luncheon at the Old DeBorgia Schoolhouse. (Susan Charles photo)
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