Articles from the June 3, 2021 edition
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Service honored at Whitepine cemetery
Community members gathered at the Whitepine Cemetery on Sunday to observe Memorial Day and honor veterans who have passed. About two dozen residents gathered at the cemetery in prayer and song in reme...
VFW hosts veteran tribute
A small crowd gathered at the Plains Cemetery for VFW Post 3596's Memorial Day service on Sunday evening in remembrance of those military veterans who served their country and have passed on. Post...
Plains Day set to kick off early
Plains Day 2021 will start with a pancake breakfast at the VFW and end with a potluck dinner at E.L. Johnson Memorial Park. In between will be an array of activities for children and adults alike, according to Amy Dishaw, one of the coordinators of...
CLASS OF 2021
Plains High School honored 33 students Sunday who are finishing their senior year. The graduation was held outside, and the day was warm and sunny. Plains Schools Superintendent Thom Chisholm welcomed...
CLASS OF 2021
The Hot Springs gymnasium was full Sunday afternoon with family and friends who gathered to honor the graduating class of 2021. Graduating senior Steven Yother welcomed attendees and a salutatory...
CLASS OF 2021
Under a sunny Montana sky and surrounded by hundreds of their friends, family and teachers, the Thompson Falls High School (TFHS) class of 2021 graduated on Sunday. The ceremony was held on the football field, a new tradition that began with the...
Our Viewpoint
Last weekend, we had a lot to celebrate in Sanders County. The remaining graduates received their diplomas. The weather was sunny and warm. Most people had a long weekend to enjoy with their families camping, traveling and gathering. There were also...
Street Smart
I got a call from my buddy the other day that had me cracking up and provided the topic for this week. Before I explain why I laughed so much, I have to provide a little background. My friend Cody is...
Remember When?
6 YEARS AGO • MAY 14, 1916 MOTORBOAT GOES OVER DAM Grasping the iron work and crawling up to the top of the dam was all that saved the lives of Messrs. Webb, Hyner and Jones, all employed as riggers for the Thompson Falls Power company. Saturday ev...
Question of the Week
REILEY EMMER, Sandpoint, Idaho - “I think some local music events would be awesome, especially local bands and local artists.” BOB SINK, Thompson Falls - “I would like to see more musical events, like bluegrass and old country.” BEN DRAVIK, Thompso...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Hot Springs, 5; T. Falls, 5; Trout Creek, 2; Plains, 12; Noxon, 1; Heron, 1; Lonepine, 1. Monday, May 24 Property damage/criminal mischief, Noxon. Other law violations, T. Falls. Animal bite, T. Falls. Motor vehicle crash, Noxon. Weapons o...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Travis Schopp, 30, seatbelt violation, $20. Kele Alden-Odekirk, 42, driving while privilege suspended or revoked, 1st offense, $255; day speeding, $70. Shawn Andres, 56, seatbelt violation, $20. Don DeTienne, 51, seatbelt...
Spokane woman pleads not guilty to drug charge
A Spokane woman pleaded not guilty to the charge of criminal possession of dangerous drugs Tuesday in 20th District Judicial Court. According to charging documents, Brianna Davidson was pulled over in Sanders County April 30 after the officer...
Noxon students enjoy movie outing to The Rex
Noxon third-grade students earlier this year took home a $1,200 grant from the Rex Community Theater after being the winners of the theater's "What would you do if you owned the Rex" challenge. The...
Alum tells students anything is possible
Last week the Dixon School District celebrated the promotion of two eighth graders, Daisyn Joseph James Brough and Taevius Ryan Roberts. Each year the school contacts a resident or alumni to speak at...
Modern Homesteader
It’s been a cold spring. While I welcome the rain, the sudden and random temperature drops make for a long season. My perennials are loving this weather. They are green and lush and possess all the qualities one would hope for this time of year. H...
Prophecy presentation set for June 8
For over 30 years, Ken Roudybush has been giving a Bible prophecy presentation which he calls his "prophecy update." This month, he will give his presentation in Sanders County for the first time....
Billie Bruce Henifin
Billie Bruce Henifin was born January 12, 1936, in O'Neill, Nebraska, to Chloe and Arthur Henifin. Bill passed away May 21, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Bill graduated from Mount Baker High...
Christian Ingbretson
Christian (Chris) Ingbretson, 83, of Hamilton, formerly of Trout Creek, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at the Discovery Care Centre in Hamilton. He was born February 15, 1938, in Hayward,...
Trout Creek farmers market to open in July
The Trout Creek Farmers Market will return this year to Trout Creek Community Park, beginning July 7. The market will continue to run 4-6 p.m. every Wednesday until the first black frost. Kathy Regier, the market’s new manager, invites all r...
Action Mining opens for business
Plains is the new home for an old business. Action Mining Services, Inc., a company established over 40 years ago, set up operations in the former Butcher's Nook building and are open for business....
Expanding their reach
After a year of being shut down due to COVID-19, the Hot Springs Senior Center is opening its doors to the public once again. When the center first opened back in 1976, it was the place to be, according to board president Lyn Sheldon. “It was a...
SPRING RUNOFF
Water surges over the Thompson Falls dam last week as spring runoff raises water levels throughout Sanders County....
Burk, Morgan lead Hawks at State B meet
Talk about stepping out in style. Thompson Falls track and field seniors Cody Burk and Justin Morgan finished their prep careers in the sport on high notes at the State B meet in Laurel last week. A...
MacKenzie, Cade medal for Devils
MISSOULA – Led by MacKenzie Morgan with the girls and by Cade VanVleet with the boys, Noxon track and field teams made an impressive showing at the State C meet in Missoula last week. New to Noxon t...
