Articles from the June 9, 2022 edition
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Candidates chosen
Sanders County voters cast their ballots in the 2022 primary election this week, with the County elections staff counting 4,837 ballots Tuesday evening. The top two candidates in races will move on to the November general election. In the race for...
FWP asks for help deterring bears
With spring comes blooming flowers and trees, the promise of sunshine, and the risk of attracting wildlife into your yards. Kim Annis, bear manager with Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP), reports there...
Hundreds flock to Plains Day fun
"The rains in Plains will fall mainly on the parade, but not this time," said Kathy Hassan of Trout Creek, one of the Plains Day organizers. Hassan was prophetic. The parade was spared, but not the...
Local elk numbers in line with average
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff (FWP) conducted spring surveys and the number of elk in the valley is in the 10-year average. Wildlife Biologist Mike Ebinger said staff surveyed elk herds in hunt...
Our Viewpoint
I had a friend visit from Tennessee a few years ago, and she couldn't believe the number of deer in Thompson Falls. She took a lot of pictures of deer in the yard, deer on the sidewalks, deer in the streets. It is pretty unique as we live in the...
Montana Viewpoint
Inflation has settled in for the American consumer and it’s nowhere more obvious than at the gas pump. Not so coincidentally, the only ones who are able to stay ahead of inflation are those companies...
Having faith
We in America have come to a desperate time in history. People coming in now from many places are not going thru the proper channels. Not like immigrants of the past. Some will create unrest. The COVID crisis has done harm and fear should not...
Remember When?
4 YEARS AGO • JUNE 10, 1982 THOMPSON FALLS GRADUATES 36 SENIORS Thirty-six seniors of Thompson Falls High School received their diplomas Monday night. Members of the Class of 1982 are, Javier Alvarez, Laura Lee Becquart, Becky Ann Brown, Ellen P...
Question of the Week
TIM SUTHERLAND, Thompson Falls - “Sobriety.” ELISE STIMPFLING, Thompson Falls - “Maintaining balance in my life.” CHRISTYN McKINLEY, Coeur d’Alene - “Taking notes.” TRENT McKINLEY, Coeur d’Alene - “Learn from your mistakes.” JOHN MAXWELL, Thompson F...
Owen appointed district court judge
Governor Greg Gianforte has appointed Molly Owen to serve on the 20th Judicial District Court, which includes Lake and Sanders counties. Owen fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge James Manley. “Molly is an accomplished attorney who a...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Barclay Stout, 67, driving without a valid driver’s license, $185. Duane Ovitt, 47, failure to carry proof of insurance, 3rd or subsequent offense, 10 days jail, $535; displaying license plates assigned to another vehicle, $75;...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 6; T. Falls, 3; Noxon, 2; Trout Creek, 1; Paradise, 1; Hot Springs, 1; Heron, 1; Dixon, 1. Tuesday, May 31 Abandoned vehicle, Heron. Person missing, Hot Springs. Body found/coroner, Plains. Property damage/criminal mischief, T. Fal...
County discusses options for safe carcass disposal
Lately Sanders County residents have been reporting a concerning number of deer and other animal carcaases being dumped and abandoned all over the county. There are many calls concerning this issue flooding into the Fish Wildlife and Parks (FWP)...
Hot Springs food truck serves farm to fork fare
By building their foothold in Montana's ever growing food scene, food trucks have given foodies the chance to explore new dishes and escape traditional routine by broadening the palate. While the...
Tons of e-waste collected by county
The county's annual E-waste event last Saturday saw old computers, televisions and other dated electronics come in to be recycled at the Thompson Falls transfer site. Every year, the Montana...
Letty Elizabeth Marich
July 29, 1930 - May 25, 2022 Wife, Sister, Mom, Grandmother and Great Grandmother Letty's life began in the tiny town of Circle, Montana, and most of her life was spent within the state of Montana.... Full story
Mark Freed
Mark Freed was born February 2, 1954, to Mike and Joan in Hot Springs, Montana. Pretty sure he was born strong. He loved his family and friends. He was a hard worker and enjoyed his job working in... Full story
Daniel Hollenkamp
Daniel Hollenkamp, of Plains, passed away May 15, after fishing with friends at Lake Koocanusa. Dan suffered a heart attack and drove into the lake, submerging both vehicle and trailer. Dan was born... Full story
Walking by Faith
When we look around and see all the chaos, turmoil and what may seem like the end of the world, we have to wonder where is the Lord in all of this? The answer is simple, He is everywhere. He is...
Annual limbo competition ends in a tie
The reigning adult limbo champion had to share his crown and prize booty with a kid this year. With Newman Ryan of Plains and Ivan Nethercott of Bozeman manning the limbo stick for the taller class of...
FRIENDLY COMPETITION
The Celtics and the Warriors are battling for an NBA championship this week, but the competition at Amundson Sports Complex last weekend was just as fierce. The sixth annual Wildhorse Shootout 3-on-3...
Bear Muscle, Feed & Fuel win
Bear Muscle Fitness flexed their muscles last Tuesday at River’s Bend as John Mosher, Cody Mosher, Steve Fairbank and Doug Robichaud shot the low team gross of 182 in men’s league play. Feed and Fuel golfers Mike Normandin, Steve Clark, Dave Pet...
Edward Jones wins on the greens
Edward Jones Financial was in the money last Wednesday with the team of Dan Kier, Ed Mack, Jesse Mack and Nathan Snead turning in a low gross of 178 in men’s league play at River’s Bend. Big Eddy’s/Limberlost Brewery had the low team gross of 146....
Rain doesn't stop Over the Hill Gang
The Over the Hill Gang made the best of a rainy Monday this week at River's Bend, with Dave Garr shooting the low men's gross of 44 and Chuck Manry the low net of 36. Bruce Sterling was closest to the pin in two on No. 1, Barb Mosher sank the long...
Group discusses livestock emergency shelter plan
Twenty people attended the livestock emergency evacuation and shelter meeting last Tuesday night hosted by both Wendy Carr, MSU Extension Agent for Sanders County. The discussion focused primarily on...
