Articles from the June 18, 2020 edition
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County fair plans move ahead
A worldwide disease has caused the cancellation of nearly every event in Sanders County, but not the biggest one of the year, according to Randy Woods, chairman of the Sanders County Fair Commission....
Residents rally for police
With cities and towns across the country taking a hard stance against police, a group of Plains residents decided it was time to show support for local and national law enforcement with signs, flags...
Varied reactions at T. Falls protest
Residents gathered on Main Street in Thompson Falls on Sunday to express their opinions about current events across the country. Though there were two groups organized, they shared the same opinion...
Our Viewpoint
With a nation in turmoil and crisis, people are beginning to stand up across the country. Even in Sanders County, people are exercising their first amendment rights with rallies and protests. In Thompson Falls last Saturday, people from many...
Street Smart
Several people have asked me my thoughts about the death of George Floyd from a law enforcement perspective. I thought about that and realized that, because of my experience, I initially looked at tha...
Different opinions
While was a participant in the peaceful gathering on Main Street Sunday afternoon, I don't condone the private posting on Instagram that followed. It does not reflect or adhere to the guidelines set by the organizer. Respectfully, Katherine...
Remember When?
3 YEARS AGO • JUNE 14, 1990 BUSINESSES SHUFFLE ON FALLS MAIN STREET by Jean Kato Like a deck of cards in the hands of a professional gambler, a shuffling of storefronts and ownership of downtown Thompson Falls businesses has recently taken place. S...
What's the fondest memory you have with your father?
LIAM PALLISTER, Thompson Falls - “It would probably be fishing at my grandpa’s pond in the cabin in Helena. It was really fun.” VANESSA PALLISTER, Thompson Falls - “Gold panning for gold and sapphires in Philipsburg. We panned for them in streams...
Justice Court
Sanders County Sheriff’s Office Sarah Pierce, 20, day speeding, $70. Raige Steinebach, 24, Driving a motor vehicle while suspended, 2nd offense, $535, 2 days in jail; Habitual offender operating motor vehicle, $525, 14 days in jail; operating w...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance Dixon 2, T. Falls 9, Plains 5, Heron 1, Hot Springs 4, Noxon 1, Trout Creek 1 Saturday, June 6 Animal other, T. Falls. Theft, Plains. Animal/ stray Lost, Trout Creek. Motor vehicle crash, Plains. Burglary, possible break in of storage...
Residents join family in vigil
Locals gathered in front of the Sanders County Courthouse in Thompson Falls for a vigil honoring those who they believe have lost their lives to racism in the United States. On Friday Kathryn Harbel,...
Hot Springs graduates earn awards
Hot Springs High School celebrated the graduation of the class of 2020 on May 24. The following scholarships were awarded to seniors. Brianna Gray: Hot Springs School Foundation, $1,000; Hope for Harlee, $750; Valley Banks Community Scholarship, $500...
Nancy Hansen
Nancy Hansen of Trout Creek, Montana, and Tucson, Arizona, passed away Sunday June 7, 2020, at the age of 86. Nancy was the only child of Ethel (Branch) and James Marckley. Born in Marshall,... Full story
Lawrence E. Pablo
Lawrence E. Pablo, 42, of Hot Springs passed away Saturday, June 14, 2020, at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.... Full story
Monster trucks set to take over fairgrounds
Sanders County residents won’t have to wait until the fair to attend an event there. The fairgrounds will be hosting a “No Limits Monster Truck Firecracker Nationals” show in the main arena on July 4 for two shows at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are l...
Travelers' monster draws curiosity from locals
Many have noticed a large beast traveling around Thompson Falls. The creature weighs about 600 pounds, stands about seven feet tall and from nose to tail is nearly 15 feet long. It has sharp gnashing...
ON TRACK
The Trout Creek Bridge construction is going on as scheduled, and is moving at a good pace, according to Public Involvement Manager Brandon Coates. Montana Department of Transportation is prodcuing a...
Travelers return as state reopens
On June 1, the 14-day travel quarantine was lifted. As Montana cautiously enters Phase Two of reopening, the state’s travel and hospitality industries are bracing themselves for the unpredictable summer that lies ahead. “The bookings are lower for...
Weather hampers Mack Days
Blustery winds and rain hampered Mack Days anglers over the weekend. The winds brought an end to leader Jason Mahlen’s streak of perfect 100-fish days. Anglers are at the half waypoint of the 2020 Spring Mack Days Extended Fishing Event. Friday w...
June 20 marks start of summer
This year’s first official day of summer will fall on June 20. Summer solstice, also called June solstice or midsummer, is the point in time when the Earth’s orbit arrives at a point where the North Pole is at its maximum tilt towards the sun. Mak...
Free fishing for Father's Day
Whether you’re tying on a salmon fly or putting a night crawler onto a hook, during Father’s Day weekend, everyone in Montana can fish for free. While this family-oriented opportunity allows anyone to fish without a license on June 20-21, all oth...
Garr shoots low to lead Easy Street Autoworks
Led by the hot-shooting Dave Garr, who posted the low individual gross of 41, Easy Street Autoworks shot the low team gross of 172 last week and stayed in first place in Tuesday Night Men’s League standings. Garr was joined by Ron Beaty, Jens Jantzen...
Howling Wild Coyotes lead Wednesday play
Paul Flemmer did the heavy lifting and Ricky Hagedorn provided the chip-in support as Hagedorn Land Surveying shot the low team gross in Wednesday Night Men’s League action at River’s Bend last week. Flemmer shot down the low individual gross, hit...
Weather - Noxon/Bull River
May was wetter than usual. That would explain the cooler than average daytime highs and the warmer than average overnight lows. May often features large temperature swings, but 1986 had the wildest...
