Articles from the July 5, 2018 edition
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Historic moment for town of Heron
Not many people get a $16.1 million birthday present. But Harry Behmerwohld turned 88 years old on Thursday, and Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) Director Mike Tooley wished Behmerwohld a...
the ART of the BUGLE
Did that majestic bull elk just tip its crowned head, with seven gnarly royal points on each side, ever so slightly? Is he really preparing to bugle, to stake his deep-throated, high-pitched, primal c...
County hires CFO
Sanders County has recently contracted Jessica Connolly for one year, totaling 500 hours, to assist the county with financial complexities. Connolly, a St. Regis resident, is being shared with Mineral County for her financial expertise. “I have over...
Our Viewpoint
In all, America has celebrated 242 Independence Days. After all this time, you would think we had all the details ironed out. Did you know that the 4th of July is not the actual day that America gained independence from Great Britain? According to...
Remember When?
HISTORY OF HOT SPRINGS The story of Hot Springs goes back long before the establishment of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Reservation, and the opening of the reservation to homesteaders in...
Vision quest site effects
Editor, In response to an article (in the Missoulian) about Chicago Peak in the Cabinet Wilderness Area being a Kootenai Indian Vision Quest site and the possibility of it being a national historic site so that no presence of any mine or...
Question of the Week
HELAYNA GINGERICH, Heron – “When we lived in Michigan, we had a big family get-together, rented an ice cream machine and set off fireworks. Since we moved to Heron, we watch the parade and fireworks.” ANGIE CAGLE, Reno, Nevada – “Actually, we came t...
Sheriff's Log
Sunday, June 24 Caller’s grandson at residence this a.m. yelling and screaming, asked him to stay away because of outbursts, would like officer to ask him stay away, Hot Springs. Report of juvenile runaway, female left sometime during the night, T...
Justice Court
Sanders County Sheriff’s Office Kasey Rosenbaum, 44, speeding in restricted zone, $55. Jason Wise, 41, speeding in restricted zone, $85. Derek Waatti, 19, improper passing, $85. Thomas Weipert, 49, improper passing, $85. Jason Oliver, 22, o...
Backcountry group shares tails and trails
It is not a "wilderness group," but their interest in the continued reasonable use of wild lands is second on their priority list. Presently, the number one goal of Cube Iron Cataract Coalition...
Summer block party planned
Based on the amount of local business support and involvement, it will be a block party to remember. Highlead Saloon is organizing a Summer Party for Saturday, July 7 from 4-8 p.m., and the parking lot that supports Christmas on Main Street will...
View from above
The lowering of the Clark Fork River is evident from Silcox Mountain above Thompson Falls. NorthWestern Energy continues to lower the water level so that the dam can be repaired after spring's high...
Small dams in creeks have big consequences
As summertime temperatures heat up and the chance to cool down in the water arrives, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is reminding people that building dams in creeks and streams can have negative consequences for fish. This is especially true for...
Plains TOPS group sheds pounds, earns awards
One group in Plains are proud to be losers. They even received an award for their feat. Becky Powley and Janie McFadgen of TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly – were awarded Division Awards at State Recog...
L.A. film crew starlights Thompson Falls
Thompson Falls will be on the silver screen after a film crew spent last week shooting scenes for an independent film. The crew, from Los Angeles, traveled to Montana to shoot a film called Two Yellow...
Vintage tools keep area trails clear
The Cabinet Ranger District is unique. It is the home to a 94,000-acre wilderness area known as Cabinet Mountain Wilderness. Most Forest Service districts do not contain a wilderness area within its...
Old patrol car highlights Plains show
It was the third year for the Local Yokel's Car & Truck Show at Ripples Ice Cream Parlor in Plains, but the first time the sponsors had a People's Choice Award for the top vehicle, which went to...
Youth show rodeo skills at Plains
A group of kids demonstrated their cowpoke skills at the Sanders County Fairgrounds last weekend roping and riding as part of the Southwest Youth Rodeo Association competition. Sixty-eight boys and...
Cyclists make pit stop in Thompson Falls
Eagle Scouts Cycling Across America made a pit stop at the Riverfront Motel in Thompson Falls after a day long, 80-mile trip from Sandpoint, Idaho. The bikers started in Seattle and will continue to N...
Hagedorn takes team, individual link honors
Hagedorn Land Surveying took low team gross honors in Wednesday men’s league play at River’s Bend last week, combining for a 171. Team members Caleb Bates hitting the long drive on No. 9 and Rick Hagedorn hitting closest to the pin on No. 5 and clo...
Big Bull takes lead in second half of season
At River’s Bend last week, Scott Pardee sank the long putt on No. 6 and paired that with a chip-in on No. 9 in Tuesday night play. Steve Anders scored two chip-ins, on Nos. 5 and 9, and John Mosher hit one on No. 2. The Feed N Fuel foursome of D...
Over the Hill Gang goes scrambling
The Over the Hill Gang teamed up for a yellow ball three-man scramble Monday at River’s Bend. Sinking the longest putt on No. 11 was John Pritzkau, and Jerry Neal took those honors on No. 12. Don Hanson got the long putt on No. 13, with Chuck M...
Cabinet trails seeing action
With summer in full swing, many of us are itching to get out and hike. Cabinet Ranger District recreation specialist Joel Sather gave the following updates, as of June 28, to the following hiking trail conditions. Black Peak Trail #763, the trail...
