Articles from the June 16, 2022 edition
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READY FOR THE SEASON
The Big Hole Lookout is ready for the season, but it won't be manned by anyone looking for fires. Instead people at the lookout will be admiring the scenery surrounding the cabin at an elevation of...
Candidates set for races
Sanders County Elections staff on Monday counted an additional 43 provisional ballots for the primary election, but the ballots did not change the outcome of any of the local races. In the race for Sanders County Sheriff, Roy Scott and Shawn...
Plains resident questions town's decay ordinance
One Plains resident asked the mayor and the town council last Monday why a near four-year-old town law is not being enforced. "I'm not trying to tell anyone what they have to do with their property,...
4-H member shows off slithering sidekicks
Thompson Falls Library opened its doors to more than just those wanting to check out books last week. John McNamara, a snake expert, enthusiast and rescuer from Plains, spoke to more than 30 people of...
Our Viewpoint
Can one person change the world? The skeptic in me prevents me from giving a resounding “YES!” to this well-worn, oft-repeated saying, because change can often seem too slow, and the world can often seem too big. But I do believe that one ind...
Slice of Life
In college one of my favorite courses was entitled “Humans Being.” It was an interesting study on what it means to be human. We explored various concepts, facts and emotions, taking an in depth loo...
Frustrated for the future
First I was furious. Later I just wanted to cry. I had taken my car in for servicing here locally today, Primary Election Day in Montana. When I was checking out, the young lady behind the counter commented on the “I Voted” sticker that had been on...
Remember When?
8 YEARS AGO JUNE 10, 1942 SUGAR CANNING REGULATIONS Announcement of the new canning regulations was made this week by the local rationing board. A portion of the bulletin received by them is quoted below. “Consumers who have registered may obtain s...
Question of the Week
EMONIE COUTURE, Thompson Falls - “My boyfriend really likes the outdoors and we have a two year old so we like to spend Father's Day out in the woods or on the water.” SHAWN McKAHAN, Thompson Falls - “I'm going to call my dad and wish him a happy...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 10; T. Falls, 7; Hot Springs, 2; Trout Creek, 1; Paradise, 1. Monday, June 6 General animal call/complaint, T. Falls. Intoxicated driver report. Civil attempts, T. Falls. Disturbance, Paradise. Assault, T. Falls. Assist...
Justice of the Peace
Montana Highway Patrol Susep Zimmerer, 23, operating without liability insurance, 1st offense, $285; basic rule - reasonable and prudent, $125. Kyle Hermann, 23, seatbelt violation, $20. James Raymond, 51, seatbelt violation, $20. Andrea Barnes, 42,...
Community wants sewer project
After reading the June 2 article by Ed Moreth I was in disbelief regarding the sewer board's decision to turn down the county’s offer. As a member of the Paradise community, I became curious as to why. In speaking to several other community members,...
Homesteader Days draws crowds to Hot Springs
The 73rd annual Homesteader Days in Hot Springs kicked off last weekend and while the rain may have kept some away, plenty of people still showed up for a good time. Food trucks, vendors and classic...
NorthWestern presents findings
NorthWestern Energy has taken another step toward relicensing the Thompson Falls Hydroelectric Project. In a public meeting held in Missoula, the company outlined seven different studies and findings as part of their efforts to renew their license...
Miss Montana to visit T. Falls
A Montana icon will help honor a Thompson Falls icon later this month. The historic Miss Montana DC-3 airplane, which was restored by volunteers with the Museum of Mountain Flying, will fly to...
Task force changes strategy on milfoil
by Johnathan J. Gerstenberger The Sanders County Aquatic Plants Task Force, a county-appointed board formed in 2008, recently held a public meeting to discuss the harvesting, disposal and prevention...
Miller enjoys musical expression
I had the pleasure of interviewing Laurel Miller. Miller is 18 and has just completed her senior year at Noxon High School. During her last year, she was the teacher's assistant to Mrs. Sari...
T. Falls Library kicks off summer reading programs
Thompson Falls Library is gearing up for a busy summer and is ready to meet patrons’ needs as they offer a little fun and friendly competition in the process. The Summer Reading Program has kicked off with 38 children participating so far. The t...
Woman's Club shoe drive off to a running start
The first annual shoe drive, held by the Thompson Falls Woman’s Club (TFWC), got off on the right foot. The fundraiser, which started in February, helped raise funds for general operations in the club and helped keep unnecessary waste out of the l...
Elks event tests blindfolded driving skills
Driving blindfolded over and around obstacles with someone next to you navigating may not sound like the best idea, but for participants Saturday at the Clark Fork Valley Elks Lodge, driving a...
RUNNING RIVER
The Clark Fork River pours over NorthWestern Energy's Thompson Falls dam as the spring runoff makes its way down the river. As of Tuesday morning, the river flow was 87,500 cubic feet per...
Riverdogs sock the Red Sox
The Clark Fork Valley Riverdogs socked the Sox Sunday by claiming doubleheader victories at Amundson Sports Complex in Plains. The American Legion team, comprised of players from Sanders and Mineral...
Clark Fork U12 team heads to state
Only one Sanders County soccer team will be participating in the Montana State Tournament in Helena this coming weekend and their coach said they're ready to take it all. The Clark Fork Soccer...
Nygaard, Holleran lead Thursday ladies
Jeanne Holleran and Tina Wheeler shot the low team gross of 104, and Liz Morkert and Lana Nolen had the low team net of 76 in Thursday night Ladies League play at River’s Bend last week. Katrina Nygaard managed the low individual gross of 48 and H...
Easy Street, Bear Muscle win rounds
The Easy Street Autoworks team kept their game tight and took the low team gross of 179 and Bear Muscle Fitness the low team net of 145. The low individual gross went to Ron Beaty with a score of 40 and Cody Mosher clinched the low individual net...
