Articles from the February 15, 2024 edition
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Dragon roams Hot Springs
A 32-foot dragon was spotted in Hot Springs last week, but all it did was stroll down Main Street and look pretty. It was part of the town's 13th Annual Lunar New Year Parade and this was the "Year...
Trout Creek man dead after falling through ice
A Trout Creek man died over the weekend after falling through the ice in the Trout Creek area. On Thursday, February 8, the Sanders County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) received a report of a missing person after Jim Chambers did not return home from i...
TF council hears zoning concerns
More than 50 people showed up to the Thompson Falls City Council meeting on Monday, which was preceded by the much anticipated zoning committee meeting. The council has told community members since last fall that the city’s zoning ordinance would n...
Stylist designs T. Falls salon
The Blue Slide Parlor hair salon opened recently by owner Ai Moore. Ai and her husband Brian built the salon on their property, where Brian grew up. "Ai designed the building herself," Brian said....
Our Viewpoint: All on the same team
In between the Mr. Swift show and the Usher concert on Sunday, I had the chance to review some fifth-grade Social Studies. My young friend was studying the Declaration of Independence, and she was surprised at how much I remembered and knew about it...
Wait before forming opinion
I was disappointed to see the letter opposing a four-day school schedule last week. It followed the formation of a calendar committee at the school, which happens before every school calendar is submitted to the board. No plan was presented, for...
Montana Viewpoint: Acting like a nation
I am reading a history of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin and their role together in the creation of America. It depresses me greatly. It depresses me because of the stark contrast with the...
Remember When?
8 YEARS AGO • FEBRUARY 2, 1944 HISTORICAL RECORD The article below is a recopy of a historical memorandum for the record transmitted to the local supervisor’s office by Regional Forester, Evan W. Kelley of Missoula. Contents may be of interest to...
Question of the week
DANALEE DAVIS, Plains - “One year I received flowers from a supposed secret admirer. I learned later they were from my brother and my mother. I never told them that I knew it was them.” KAYLA LILJA, Plains - “This year’s gift to my husband. He has...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 8; T. Falls, 7; Hot Springs, 4; Trout Creek, 3; Noxon, 2; Paradise, 1. Monday, February 5 Suspicious activity, T. Falls. Road hazard/blockage, Dixon. Civil standby, Dixon. Threats, Heron. Request for welfare check, Hot Springs....
Energy forum planned for Sunday
A public forum, “Energy: Changes and Challenges” will be presented at the Paradise Center on Sunday, February 18 beginning at 2 p.m. The forum, sponsored by the Sanders County Democrats, will feature three speakers who will convey the current ene...
New Plains council members take their posts
It was the first regular Plains Town Council meeting for the two new members - J.D. Crabb and Lana Dicken - but they got right to work and actively participated with agenda items. The council tabled...
Richard Jack Wilkinson
On February 2, 2024, Richard Jack Wilkinson, surrounded by family, rejoined his loved ones in heaven. He was born to George and Flore, in 1930 in Missoula, Montana. 94 years young, Richard learned... Full story
TFHS chosen by MSU to host geospatial skills camp
“We’re making some noise in science for the state of Montana,” Thompson Falls High School science teacher Doree Thilmony told the Thompson Falls School Board meeting Monday night. Thilmony announced that TFHS was one of five rural schools chose...
Dollar General opens in T. Falls
After several months of delays due to construction, the Dollar General opened its doors at 1902 East Main Street in Thompson Falls on February 2, according to the headquarters main office in Goodletts...
MASTERING MACHINES
Thompson Falls High School students Jeremy Fausett (above from left), Oliver Owusu-Brafi and Carter Marquardt traveled to the Montana State University campus in Bozeman earlier this month for the...
Final bouts for senior wrestlers
by Annie Wooden and Skye Hill Blue Hawk Max Hannum returned to the state championship round for the second year in a row, taking on rival McCoy Banner of Fairfield at 182 pounds for the final match of...
The Average Gamer
The year 2023 was a great year to be a gamer, and no matter what type of games you are into, there really was something for everyone. And 2024 is shaping up to be another fantastic year for gamers. Every year, we get new entries into established...
Hot Springs, Noxon split wins
In the last week of regular season play, Hot Springs and Noxon faced off on the west end of the county, splitting games with the Savage Heat girls beating Noxon and the Red Devil boys beating Hot Spri...
Trotters fall to Mission at home
It was not a good day for the Plains Trotters Saturday when both the varsity and junior varsity squads were both hammered by Mission in the last regular game of the season. The JV squad of Mike Tatum...
Horsemen triumph over Bulldogs
The Plains Horsemen claimed victory in their final regular home game of the season with a 60-53 triumph against the Mission Bulldogs. Saturday was a packed house for Plains High School Senior Night wh...
Hawks finish regular season with wins
It was a winning week for the Blue Hawks as they finished up their regular season last week with both the boys and girls beating Troy on the road last Thursday and besting the Superior Bobcats...
Ridge Riders host 160 for fun run
The Cabinet Ridge Riders held their 33rd annual poker run Saturday and though there was a lack of snow down low, there was enough for riders at the higher elevations. Shellie Anderson with CRR said...
Hot Springs falls to Charlo
CHARLO 60, HOT SPRINGS 39 The Hot Springs Lady Savage Heat took to the road one last time for the regular season falling to the Charlo Lady Vikings 60-39. The powerhouse Charlo team came out getting the first points and quickly shutting down the...
Bowling Scores
OVER THE HILL GANG W L Leftovers 48 40 Jokers Wild 45.5 42.5 Com’bak Kids 44.5 43.5 Mixed Nuts 43.5 44.5 Roll’n Along 41.5 46.5 Fun Team 41 47 Team Scr. Game: Fun Team, 755; Scr. Series: Fun Team, 2228; Hcp. Game: Roll’n Along, 877; Hcp. Serie...