Articles from the June 29, 2023 edition
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Extension offers solutions for grasshopper issues
With the hot weather here, it might be too late to effectively get rid of the pesky grasshoppers, but Wendy Carr of the Sanders County Extension Office doesn't believe it is hopeless yet. "After they...
Sanders County Attorney facing insurance fraud charge
by Annie Wooden Sanders County Attorney Naomi Leisz is facing a felony insurance fraud by the State of Montana. Charges were filed Tuesday in 20th Judicial District Court in Sanders County, accusing Leisz of criminal insurance fraud, a felony. The...
Private EMS seeks county jurisdiction
A new private ambulance service on the west end of Sanders County is asking to be included in county emergency service responses. Members of Sawtooth EMS, based in Heron, last week approached the county about bringing ambulance service to Heron. The...
Treasures found in county sales
Traffic increased dramatically in Sanders County last weekend with people driving like they were on a scavenger hunt to find the best deals at the annual Sanders Saleing county wide yard sale event. "...
TF artists learn classic styles
The last day of the first summer school session ended with an Elementary Art Show. The show was held Thursday, June 22, at the elementary gym in Thompson Falls. Several classic artists were emulated b...
Frog facts shared at library
A little 10-year-old Plains boy has big plans for the future and it includes giving the town more than just hardware and grocery stores, he said. John McNamara is planning to build a zoo in Plains....
Communities plan July 4 activities
The VFW in Plains is planning festivities on Tuesday. Heather Allen reported that the Trent Brooks Band will play at Fred Young Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the Declaration of Independence will be read aloud at 10:30 a.m. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,...
Independence was a long way off
Independence Day is definitely something to cheer about. It was the start of an amazing nation and should be celebrated every year. It was especially joyous to the people of the colonies, which were under the iron thumb of King George III. Five days...
A Few Thoughts ... On time and water
It’s the summer solstice and I’m walking through my lower briar patch. If you know me, you may know what I mean. If you don’t, you won’t. My stroll is through a place that only about .0000000012% of humans know about, roughly 100 people. I’m one...
Remember When?
7 YEARS AGO • JUNE 1953 INMATES BEAUTIFY COMMUNITY There’s no doubt about it, Sheriff Wally Britton has the welfare and betterment of his community at heart. We all appreciate the “clean look” and fine appearance given to the parking near the rai...
Question of the week
TAMARA KETCHELL, Plains - “My stainless steel Cabela’s coffee maker.” DAVE KETCHELL, Plains - “French fry cutter. I’ve been looking forever.” BONNIE FULLER, Superior - “Shoes, cute little sandals. I’ve found six so far.” DENNIS OLSON, Plains - ...
Noxon man pleads not guilty to assault charge
Peter Gerald Love made his initial appearance before Judge Molly Owen on a felony count of assault with a weapon on Tuesday, pleading not guilty. Judge Owen set this case for jury trial on December 11, 2023. According to the charging documents, on or...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Kehan Fish, 22, failure to obey requirements of yield sign, $85. Daniel Wells, 50, speeding in a restricted zone, $85.. Michael Hammer, 47, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Babett Reiche, 54, speeding in a restricted zone,...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Hot Springs, 4; T. Falls, 4; Trout Creek, 1; Plains, 1; Paradise, 1. Monday, June 19 Automated alarm call, T. Falls. Civil standby, Hot Springs. Abandoned vehicle, Hot Springs. Fire, Plains. Animal other, Heron. Trespass, Hot Springs....
Audrey Kathleen Kolbeck
Audrey Kathleen Kolbeck passed away on June 5, 2023, at her home in Plains, Montana, after fighting metastatic breast cancer for 5 years. She was born in August of 1961 in Arizona. Audrey graduated... Full story
Ronald Gene Sharp
Ronald Gene Sharp passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side June 22, 2023. Ron was born in Hamilton, Montana, on June 27, 1936, to parents Glenn and Marjorie Sharp. He was the... Full story
Plains to hold second community cleanup
The town’s cleanup day in May was so successful, the Plains Beautification Committee decided last week to hold a second one this fall. The committee unanimously voted for the fall cleanup day to take place on the third Saturday of September, and spri...
Sanders County Honor Roll
DIXON SCHOOL 5th Grade: Blaze Beck 3.5, Abram Boyd 3.75, Joey Matt 3.95, Alyra Porter 3.65, Rachel Posio 3.5, Madison Vanderburg 3.5 6th Grade: Denzel Howard 3.34, Delilah Liberty 3.84, Sonny Matt 3.0 8th Grade: Bryce Roberts 3.0 NOXON SCHOOL...
Spotlight on the Arts: Student has 'natural talent'
by Karen Thorson Morgan Schwier is a 17-year-old student at Noxon School. She is a junior and studies art with Ms. Jessica Novack, who encourages her to expand what many adults refer as "her natural...
ATVs overtake Trout Creek for annual ride
For a day, at least, Trout Creek's population tripled. The Cabinet Ridge Riders held their annual poker run this past Saturday in Trout Creek, and if the numbers tell the story, Trout Creek's...
County attorney an advocate for elder justice through state council
On Sept. 14, 2022, County Attorney Naomi Leisz began her term, appointed by Governor Gianforte, as a council member on the Western Elder Justice Council. This one-year appointment was presented to Leisz, along with six other appointees, to expand the...
Hawks learn hoop skills
Eighty kids from grades K-8 enjoyed a week long Blue Hawk Basketball Summer Camp at the high school last week. Varsity men's basketball Coach Jake Mickelson led the camp along with his wife Lisa...
Block party draws crowd to T. Falls
High energy of all ages rocked the alley way turned block party next to the HighLead Saloon, Smokehouse and Casino last Friday in Thompson Falls. It was an atmosphere of kids having fun with hula...
Huckleberry Festival to offer kids' activities
This year the Huckleberry Festival is excited to provide free arts and crafts for children of all ages located at the Children’s Craft Pavilion. Donations are very much appreciated as all the proceeds go towards next year crafts. "This year we are o...
Homeowners give new life to carved horse statue
One couple in Plains decided to take a negative and make it a positive, taking something they believed was appalling and making it attractive. Bruce and Paula Dimond moved into their new home on Railr...
