Articles from the May 12, 2022 edition
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County preps primary ballots
Fresh off the heels of school board and special district elections, Sanders County Elections staff is preparing absentee ballots for the June 7 primary election. For voters who have opted to receive absentee ballots, the county elections staff hopes...
Commissioners consider local marijuana tax
The Sanders County Commissioners held a public hearing last week to get public comment as they explore possibly taxing marijuana sales in the county. The public hearing last Wednesday was attended by two community members, including Conor Reishus,...
DYNAMIC BACKDROP
A lone bison wanders along Mission Creek at the Bison Range. Read more about what is new at the National Bison Range on Page 9....
Old Jail Museum shows off renovations
The Old Jail Museum's initiative to preserve its history while keeping safety as a priority has gained some traction as some much-needed renovations have finally come to fruition. After meeting with S...
TFHS student honored for determination
For her upbeat, positive attitude and her drive to be a part of her school and her community, Thompson Falls High School (TFHS) junior Tiana Goatley was presented the Yes I Can Award for 2022. Every...
Our Viewpoint
Last weekend I happened to watch "Field of Dreams" for the millionth time. What a great message of believing in yourself and persevering, even when people think your ideas are crazy. I thought of that movie again Monday night at the Thompson Falls...
Hensley prepared to lead
Ready on day one! I strongly support our current Undersheriff, Lanny Hensley, for Sanders County Sheriff. Undersheriff Hensley has a 27-year career in law enforcement. He was appointed Sanders County Undersheriff by Sheriff Tom Rummel, a position he...
Montana Viewpoint
As if Americans weren’t divided enough, the recent leak of the Supreme Court’s apparent decision on the fate of Roe v. Wade has added even more fuel to the fire, burning whatever political bri...
Remember When?
14 YEARS AGO • 1945 Following is excerpts from the 1945-46 Thompson Falls High School Yearbook EARLY HISTORY OF THOMPSON FALLS The falls of the Clark's Fork River near the present site of Thompson F...
Question of the Week
ALEC COLE, Plains - “My mom is the art teacher, so it supplied me with meals on the table, and I didn’t get the artistic genes she has.” KRISTEN COLE, Plains - “I just crave art. It’s part of my everyday life.” LEVI BLOOD, Plains – “It hasn’t im...
Not guilty plea entered to drug charges
David Johnson entered a plea of not guilty through his attorney, Britt Cotter, to a felony count of criminal possession of dangerous drugs in 20th District Judicial Court on Tuesday. According to the charging documents, on February 11, 2022, the...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Emily Wilkinson, 32, seatbelt violation, $70. Nicole Granados, 24, reasonable and prudent, 1st offense, $170. Joshua Connolly, 23, seatbelt violation, $20. Skovpen Kostiantyn, 20, day speeding, $120. Cody O’Connor, 41, o...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: T. Falls, 6; Hot Springs, 4; Dixon, 4; Trout Creek, 3; Plains, 2. Monday, May 2 General animal call/complaint, Hot Springs. Animal other, Trout Creek. Other law violations, T. Falls. Abandoned vehicle, Noxon. Trespass, T. Falls. Theft,...
CANDIDATE PROFILES: Sanders County Sheriff
NAME: Shawn Fielders EDUCATION: High school diploma, 75 credit hours from Linn Benton Community College. Over 4000 documented training hours with the Oregon Police Academy. OCCUPATION: 27-year retired Sheriff deputy, local small business owner...
CANDIDATE PROFILES: Commissioner, District 1
NAME: Adam Bache EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Montana Western OCCUPATION: Owner and Operator of Bache Cattle Company, Equipment Operator for Bache Construction, and Office Manager for Gabby Bache State Farm. What q...
CANDIDATE PROFILES: Commissioner, District 2
NAME: Randy C. Arnold EDUCATION: Graduate of Plains High School. Attended University of Minnesota On-site sewage Treatment Program, Certified Advanced Septic Designer, Septic Installer, Septic Inspector and service provider OCCUPATION: My Last Job...
CANDIDATE PROFILES: Sanders County Coroner
NAME: Pat Barber EDUCATION: State of Montane POST Certified Coroner, Associates Degree in General Studies, Associate Degree in Automotive and Diesel Technology, Preparatory Training in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, Anatomy, Physiology,...
CANDIDATE PROFILES: HD 13 Representative
NAME: Paul C Fielder EDUCATION: Associate degree in Agriculture from St. Univ. of NY at Cobleskill, NY. Bachelors degree in Fisheries from Murray St Univ., Murray, KY. Masters degree in Wildlife Biology from Murray St. Univ., Murray, KY OCCUPATION:...
CANDIDATE PROFILES: HD 14 Representative
NAME: Denley M. Loge EDUCATION: BA Geography w/ certification in secondary Education at that time; Graduated from St. Regis HS 1968 OCCUPATION: I worked 17 years for private contractors building highways, bridges and buildings. I worked 28 years in...
CANDIDATE PROFILES: Clerk & Recorder/ Treasurer/Supt. of Schools
NAME: Kathleen "Katy" French EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science, Chem Engineering (North Carolina State). Masters Studies- Eng, Washington State. OCCUPATION: Consultant What qualities make you the best candidate for this position? I have significant...
CANDIDATE PROFILES: Justice of the Peace
NAME: Doug Dryden EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science Degree-WSU OCCUPATION: Sanders County Justice of the Peace since 2017 What qualities make you the best candidate for this position? As Justice of the Peace, I’ve completed 240 hours of Judicial t...
Spud Fest fundraiser a success for museum
LaRue Hot Springs Museum hosted their annual Spud Fest fundraiser at the end of April with the focus of warm food and good conversation. Spud Fest was not held in 2020 or 2021 due to COVID-19, but...
Students learn by flying toy airplanes
Aiming high for grades took on a unique aspect last week when physics students took to the sky for fun and a few extra points. Eight Plains High School students got a first hand lesson in...
SPRING AT THE BISON RANGE
The animals are in a big cage - one that covers 18,700 acres - but even in an enclosure, it doesn't guarantee an up close look at animals. "It's not a zoo. You might see them real close or maybe not...
Trotters win home golf meet
The Plains girls’ golf team won at their home course last week, shooting 488 as a team and placing three girls in the top 10. Lexa Craft was fourth with a score of 109, Grace Horton placed fifth with a score of 111 and Genna Deschamps was 10th w...
