Articles from the April 1, 2021 edition
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Livestock up for auction
One hundred and sixteen livestock animals and one big bird sold at ranch liquidation auction at the...
Crews respond quickly to bank
Plains firefighters were able to stop a smoking blower fan motor from expanding to a fire at Rocky Mountain Bank in Plains last Sunday. Fifteen...
SPRING CLEANING
Last week the Sanders County dump burned a lot of the rubbish and trees from the windstorm that...
Additional candidates file for school boards
With some last-minute filings, additional school districts have enough candidates for an election in May. The county will mail ballots for elections...
TRACS takes in dozens of dogs
When historical winter storms pummeled Texas in February, the shocking aftermath was felt...
Our Viewpoint
Our question to readers this week (page 3) asks about Easter traditions. When I lived in Everett, Washington, I attended a large church. The number...
Montana Viewpoint
A few days ago, Georgia’s Republican Governor, Brian Kemp, signed a bill that narrows the ease...
Remember When?
40 YEARS AGO • APRIL 9, 1981 PIONEER MILL OPERATOR SWAN FLODIN PASSES Swan Flodin, 96 years of age died in Plains March 31. Swan was born August 9,...
Question of the Week
Mark Cronauer, Plains - “This year, helping at the Harvest Community Church. They do a lot with the kids, so I’ll be participating with that....
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Hot Springs, 7; T. Falls, 9; Noxon, 1; Plains, 10; Dixon, 1; Paradise, 1. Monday, March 22 Livestock, Paradise. Fire, T. Falls. Suspicious...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Benjamin Kanohokula, 30, day speeding, $70. Alexis Nemeck, 26, day speeding, $70. Karla Rash, 61, day speeding, $70. Christy... Full story
Radio club shares passion, knowledge
"There are a lot of things up in the air, so any way to get information is a good thing, and I'm not...
FWP reminds residents to leave baby animals
Each spring, FWP receives calls from people who have picked up deer fawns or other wildlife. It’s important to remember that Montana Fish,...
Modern Homesteader
I feel as if I am suffering from an incurable bout of spring fever. The promise of longer days...
Kids get running start to reading
For over 30 years the Running Start program at Thompson Falls Elementary has been encouraging youth...
Easter Services
Sanders County churches will celebrate Easter with services and events throughout the weekend. Hot Springs The Sacred Heart Mission is holding a resur...
Junior Earl "Spud" Crystal
Junior Earl "Spud" Crystal, 86, of Plains, Montana, passed away on March 28, 2021, of natural causes... Full story
Steven Mark Pedersen
Steven Mark Pedersen, 61, of Plains, Montana was born November 30, 1959 in Berwyn, Illinois. He was... Full story
Crossword Solution
SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. MAKER 6. BCE 9. DBMS 13. SINAI 14. ELON 15. ELAN 16. EDAM 17. ADAGE 18. LENO... Full story
Keeping it Green
AVOID THE PLASTICS & LEND A HAND! Of the top 10 most common items found on coastlines in 120 countries, seven are food-related. These are food...
CREATIVE THINKING
Thompson Falls sixth graders have been building mousetrap vehicles, helicopters and a Rube Goldberg...
Elks raising funds for patio
The Clark Fork Valley Elks (CFVE) Lodge is working to update their patio area, and will host a fundraiser on Saturday, April 10. The event will...
Steel horse completes Plains herd
The last steel wild horse was installed on the Plains greenway last week and although the artist...
BACK ON TRACK
After the year of nothing, something to finally look forward to – a real-life track and field...
Thompson returns to guide Hawk golf
When you have a tournament named after you, you are considered a living legend. Long-time Thompson Falls golf coach Gary Thompson, who was honored...
