Feature Photos

A couple enjoyed the sunshine and the chance for a bite Sunday afternoon at the Seven Oaks Park in Ranier. Staff photo by Laurel Beager

The Falls High Broncos baseball team battled the Cook Little Gophers and the elements on Tuesday afternoon in Cook. Above, freshman Ames Bryant slides into third base under the Cook third baseman. Staff photo by Joe Krause

There were not enough awards for the amount of H.O.T. talent at Backus Auditorium Friday evening. Doug Piekarski took home Best Audience Response award for “Pretty Vegas.” Above, John Streiff sang “Suspicious Minds” as Elvis. Third place winner Brittany Hayes sang “Only One.” Ward Merrill, of Citizens for Backus, said this was the fullest he’s seen the auditorium. A whimsical performance of “Popular” was performed by Nicole Rom. Aela Mackintosh delivered a sultry “I’m No Good” by Amy Whinehouse. Second place went to the band ForthAngel, of the Falls.

A one-vehicle accident occurred Thursday on Highway 11-71 near the Falls High School track. According to police reports, the vehicle was driven by Darnell G. Andrews, 31. Above, the vehicle snapped off a power pole. Staff photo by Laurel Beager

The Big Fork River rapids were running deep, strong and loud last Saturday as the spring thaw fed the already vibrant river with more water. The rapids run through a camping area and horse park next to the Highway 71 bridge entering Big Falls. Photo by Tom LaVenture

Jordon Daniel Smith takes his first swing in the first game of T-ball season. The game was held as the International Falls Little League season got underway at Rizzo Field Tuesday. The enthusiasm helped the kids endure a cold drizzle and cool temperatures. Parents and fans of the game stuck around to cheer their kids through the first-game jitters. STAFF PHOTO BY TOM LAVENTURE

Linda Merrill offers a reference point to gauge the size of the totem pole that was donated to Citizens for Backus/AB by Carl and Linda Muggli. The pole will be used to raise funds for the Backus Community Center. Citizens are taking $5 donations to raffle off the totem pole. The top of the totem pole is a representation of Tsoona, son of Thunderbird and the main crest of the Awaitala Tribe; the Wolf, crest of the Raven clan; the Beaver represents energy and craftsmanship; and the Baby Frog; a symbol of luck and good communications. STAFF PHOTO BY TOM LAVENTURE

The community is welcome to hear the music and ministry of the Cornerstone Bible Institute, from Hot Springs, S.D., at 6 p.m. Friday at Northwoods Bible Church of Ray. Light refreshments will follow. Contributed photo

Mark Hoverland and Kalei Reimer were named the Littlefork Big Falls School prom king and queen by their fellow students on Saturday evening. Littlefork-Big Falls School Board Chairman Monty Nelson and April Nelson were both honored with flowers for their work in helping organize the prom. STAFF PHOTO BY TOM LAVENTURE