Articles from the April 21, 2022 edition
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Wildlife officials give reports to county
Local wildlife officials briefed the Sanders County Commissioners last week on several topics, from bears and hunting harvests to According to Kim Annis with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), bears are beginning to wake up in Northwest Montana,...
PASS IS OPEN
Interstate travel became a little easier last week as crews finished opening Thompson Pass. It took the Montana Department of Transportation crews about a week and a half to get the pass open, a task...
2 killed in Hwy 28 crash
Two people were killed in a vehicle accident in Lonepine Monday morning. According to Montana Highway Patrol, an SUV failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Lonepine Road and Highway 28 as it was traveling westbound on Lonepine Road and...
EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES
Even with heavy snow the previous day and slightly chilly weather, there might have been a record crowd at the Plains Easter Egg Hunt put on by the Plains Lions Club and the Assembly of God Church on...
Our Viewpoint
At the dinner table last weekend, talk naturally turned to the topic of Ukraine. Since Russia’s February 24 full-scale invasion of its smaller neighbor, most Americans have thrown their support behind Ukraine. According to a March survey from Pew R...
Role of a school board trustee
By election of the community that resides within each school district, a trustee is granted the authority to be the voice, or the link, between the community and the school administration – the superintendents and principals; the teaching staff a...
COS to restore Constitution
Editor, Our founding fathers, 234 years ago, had the wisdom to foresee that governments often become corrupt and over powerful. Knowing that such governments do not relinquish their power or correct their own corruption; they gave the states the...
Slice of Life
After a short drive down Highway 200 or through any neighborhood in Sanders County, it becomes apparent an election is underway. Candidates have filed, signs are up, meet and greets and candidate...
Remember When?
6 YEARS AGO • APRIL 26, 1917 LOG DRIVE STARTED SUNDAY Clean Up of Logs Along the River Now Under Way – About 20 Million Through Dam The log drive to clean up several million feet of logs lingering along the shore and on the rocks between Weeksville...
Why is it important for you to be involved in your community?
VIVI McKEEVER, Sophomore - “So, I can help out, I like to feel helpful.” AUSTIN CAMPBELL, Senior - “I’ve lived here my whole life. It feels good to do something and help the community out. This is now part of our history.” MOIRA LONERGAN, Senior -...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Barbara Pardee, 31, day speeding, $70. Jon McGraw, 57, reckless endangerment of emergency personnel, $335. Paul Britton, 34, failure to give notice of accident by quickest means, 1st offense, $335. Jesse Reid, 41, seatbelt...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: T. Falls, 3; Trout Creek, 1; Heron, 1; Plains, 9; Paradise, 1; Hot Springs, 1; Dixon, 1. Monday, April 11 Assist miscellaneous, Hot Springs. Theft, Plains. Livestock, Paradise. Civil standby, Plains. Automated alarm call, Heron. General...
Heron Fire considers proposal for QRU
The Heron Rural Fire District Board met last week to continue discussions regarding a potential quick response unit (QRU) within the department. More than 40 residents attended the meeting, but there were few comments regarding the QRU. Almost 50...
Residents voice concerns with disease policy
A group of residents approached the Sanders County Commissioners last week regarding the county's communicable disease surveillance protocol. The document is reviewed each year and is a tool to...
Montana Rep Theatre brings show to Plains
The auditorium was dark as the actors of the Montana Repertory Theatre each stepped onto the stage to tell their story - which was also mostly dark - of their times in combat in the Middle East. The...
Keeping it Green
GOT USED ELECTRONICS? Sanders County will host the annual E-Waste Event Saturday, June 4, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Thompson Falls Transfer Site. The event is free. Please watch for more information in the local newspapers as the event nears. GOT USED...
Charles "Chuck" Sterns
Charles "Chuck" Sterns passed away on March 25, 2022, at St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula after a short illness. Chuck was born at Grand Rapids, Minnesota, on October 15, 1948, to Charles and Mary... Full story
Terry James Prongua
Terry James Prongua, 74, of Hot Springs, Montana, passed away on April 11, 2022. Terry Prongua was born to Charles and Vena on January 8, 1948 in Kalispell, Montana. In his early years, Terry’s pastimes were reading, football, and learning about S... Full story
Sanders County Honor Roll
Thompson Falls Junior High 7th grade Alexander Barrera, Aubrey Baxter, Allie Borgmann, Addyson Deal, Teagan Dorscher, Josh Ekberg, Smantha Hertel, Kylee Huff, Michael Koskela, Arya Krick, Claire Lakko, Jason Myers, Marley Neesvig. 8th Grade Jaden...
'Amazing turnout' for Trout Creek's annual egg hunt
Trout Creek Community Improvement Association (TCCIA) held their eighth annual Easter Eggstravaganza Saturday afternoon at the Trout Creek Community Park. Nearly 200 children registered for this...
CURIOUS CREATURES
A trio of elk stands alert in a field. The cows and spike are part of a herd seen near Trout Creek. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff are conducting aerial surveys of animals this month by...
Sewer board selects new member, voids MOU
"Well, I guess the sewer project is dead," said Commissioner Tony Cox after Cody Lampman was voted in 3-1 at the Sanders County Sewer District at Paradise Board. Cox said the majority rules and that t...
Hot Springs enforces town's right of ways
In order to decrease congestion of parked vehicles, trailers and other debris, Hot Springs Police Department has buckled down on the town’s right of way violations. Over the last several weeks, warning stickers have been attached to vehicles or p...
SNOW DOES
Whitetail deer look a bit cold when a sudden mid-April blizzard hits Sanders County. The snow stacked up, but was mostly gone by Sunday afternoon on Easter Day....
Cool conditions for T. Falls Invitational
The high temperature in Thompson Falls was 38 degrees on Thursday, accompanied by strong winds that Blue Hawk coach Trenna Ferris called, "pretty brisk." Despite the weather, 14 teams attended, "the...
