Articles from the June 15, 2023 edition
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TF mayor resigns
The city of Thompson Falls decided Monday to not open the pool this year amid the continuing struggle to find lifeguards. The city will also be seeking a new mayor as Mark Sheets notified the council...
TF library kicks off summer program
The first week of June's kickoff for the Thompson Falls Public Library's summer reading program and contest had a good turn out according to librarian Crystal Buchanan. Sign-up began June 1 with 89...
Gianforte visits Plains
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte met with business and community leaders of Sanders County at the Butcher's Nook in Plains Thursday in an effort to find out what was on their minds. Twenty-one men and...
Local kids learn bike safety
Kids of all ages dashed around on their bicycles at the first-ever kids bike safety event at Ainsworth Park on Saturday. Gleeful delight filled the air as kids had fun learning about and showing off...
Remember When?
4 YEARS AGO • JUNE 23, 1983 TC GETTING NEW MARKET, CAFE Two new additions are being made to the Trout Creek business community. The Trout Creek Market will be owned and operated by Robert Studwell, presently of Vancouver, Wash., and Sam Ross of T...
Saying goodbye to old friends
A couple weeks ago, this space was devoted to moments from my weekend spent reconnecting with old friends. Our time together was full of childhood stories, spontaneous laughter, good-natured teasing and “remember whens.” When we parted, we said, “Se...
Slice of Life: The little old man in the hospital bed
What is a slice of life? A glimpse, a moment, a glance at a segment of a well-lived life? As I’ve written this column for a few months now, I’ve covered many different aspects of life. But this pas...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Darryl Holm, 62, seatbelt violation, $20; careless driving, $85, deferred imposition of sentence. Michael Ewing, 39, day speeding, $20. Dylan Theademan, 17, day speeding, $20. Kevin Rau, 60, failure to yield to vehicle on...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Hot Springs, 5; T. Falls, 4; Plains, 4; Noxon, 3; Paradise, 3; Trout Creek, 1; Heron, 1; Dixon, 1. Monday, June 5 Animal other, T. Falls. Livestock. Juvenile criminal, T. Falls. US Forest Service patrol, T. Falls. US Forest Service...
Defendant enters not guilty plea
Steven Coulson made his initial appearance in 20th District Judicial Court on Tuesday, pleading not guilty to a felony charge of criminal possession of dangerous drugs. Coulson's attorney, Cheryl Copperstone, had asked Judge Molly Owen to release...
Question of the week
Sandy Thompson, Plains - “How to fix a carburetor and sharpen knives.” Lance Hartshorn, Hot Springs - “Hide and watch.” Sandy Davis, Noxon - “If you're going to start it, finish it.” Jay Mock, Sandpoint - “How to make my own cooking utensils.” Sh...
Students' mission rewarded with trip to Florida
Thompson Falls High School (TFHS) students have immersed themselves in the world of science and have spent the last several months solving and creating solutions to the ROADS National NASA student...
Plains council passes ordinances, referendum
The Plains Town Council passed amendments for two ordinances and a referendum, and tabled the first reading of a new ordinance at last Monday's monthly meeting at City Hall. Council President John...
FWP to discuss season setting at meetings
More public engagement and greater transparency is the goal of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ early kick off to the biennial hunting season-setting process. In the past, public involvement happened primarily in December and January. This year, p...
Seeds available to help pollinators
The Sanders County Pollinator Initiative was a great success, according to Kristen Wing from the Trout Creek district office. Green Mountain Conservation District (GMCD) and Eastern Sanders County Conservation District (ESCCD) both had a great...
Steve LaBelle
Steve LaBelle left this life on June 9, 2023, in Plains, Mont. Steve was diagnosed with aggressive grade IV brain cancer (Glioblastoma) late last year and fought the disease courageously. Steve is... Full story
Merrill Kenneth Stover
Merrill Kenneth Stover was born Aug. 16, 1936, in New Deal, Mont., to Ollie and Ruth Stover and grew up in Noxon, Mont., with his siblings, Helen, Marvin, Loren and Virgil. One of Merrill's fondest... Full story
Rex to host fly fishing film festival
The 2023 International Fly Fishing Film Festival is coming to Thompson Falls on June 17 featuring 10 short and feature-length films. The screening at the Rex Theater will showcase fly fishing films from all corners of the globe. The films begin at 7...
Joseph "Jay" Philip Erchul
With heavy hearts, we announce that Joseph Philip Erchul – "Jay," age 82, of Hot Springs, Montana, left us to be with God on November 17, 2022. Jay was born in Missoula, Montana, on October 26, 1... Full story
Cindy Kay Dunks
Cindy Kay Dunks (O'Connell) passed away on May 27, 2023, at her home in Trout Creek, Mont., at the age of 78. She was born July 6, 1944, in Whitehall, Mont. Cindy attended Butte High School where she... Full story
William Franklin (Bill) Hagedorn
William Franklin (Bill) Hagedorn was born in Vancouver, Wash., on Dec. 30, 1938. After a childhood spent in the Fargher Lake area, including working in the mint fields, Bill graduated from La Center High School. He attended both La Center and Battle... Full story
Hot Springs celebrates with annual Homesteader Days
Driving into Hot Springs this past Sunday, a right turn sign said "yoga" and a left turn went into town where parade participants were beginning to line up for the 74th Annual Homesteader's Grand...
Scoping begins for potential Thompson River easement
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is initiating public scoping on a potential purchase of a conservation easement in Flathead and Sanders counties. FWP is working with The Trust for Public Land and Green Diamond Resource Company on a potential...
Local alumni earn honors at UM
The University of Montana announced the Dean’s and President’s Lists for the spring semester. Earning a 4.0 GPA and named to the President’s List were Scarlet Fausett, Kelsey Frank and Rebecca Sink of Thompson Falls, Jake Weyers of Plains and Owen...
Lightning sparks fire near Plains
Plains Paradise Rural Fire District firefighters Garrett Boon (above left) and Seth Gibbs sift through burning pine needles to ensure a blaze started by lightning is extinguished. Marc and Ellen...
