Articles from the July 28, 2022 edition
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Commissioners review marijuana resolution
Sanders County Commissioners last week reviewed a resolution they plan to have on the November ballot for county voters. Resolution No. 2022-06 details the county’s intent to have voters decide whether or not to tax recreational and medical m...
KEEPING A LOW PROFILE
A young velvety whitetail buck stays in tall grass west of Plains. The high heat and mosquitoes don't seem to bother the deer, which have an abundance of greens....
Noxon ready for annual blues fest
Noxon will have the blues the first weekend in August, but it won’t get people down. The 11th Annual Big Sky Blues Festival is set for August 5-7 at Pilgrim Creek Park. Along with nationally known musicians, the three-day event features free w...
TC seniors show off improvements to visitors
The Trout Creek Senior Center has been making a lot of changes recently. The center held an open house last weekend to share information with the community about the services they offer. From brand ne...
Our Viewpoint
I met someone recently and after striking up a conversation, quickly found out that she had moved to the area about a year ago. Being the curious person that I am, I asked about her background. I always like hearing people’s stories of how they f...
A Few Thoughts
You may have heard someone say, “That person is a real character,” generally in reference to a guy or gal who is somewhat, or very — ummm — unique. Some folks achieve status as a real character without even thinking about it, but should you yoursel...
Remember When?
4 YEARS AGO • JUNE 24, 1982 CHANGES BRING DECLINE TO HERON By Jan Fraser Continued from last week… Barbara Fillerup Smith and Georgia Dettwiler Montague both remembered crossing the river on the ferries or highline platform. Georgia recalled tha...
Question of the Week
ANNA BUSK, Heron - “I really like how everyone waves at you when you meet them on the road. Maybe they think I am someone they know but I am new here and everyone seems very friendly.” ROGER WILLIAMS, Sandpoint - “People around here are willi...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Zachariah Lyons, 29, driving under the influence, 2nd offense, $1,335, 365 days jail with 360 days suspended; operating without liability insurance, 3rd offense, $225. Corey Booth, 43, seatbelt violation, $20. Eric Smith, 39, d...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: T. Falls, 5; Plains, 5; Hot Springs, 5; Paradise, 1. Monday, July 18 Fire, Noxon. Juvenile criminal, Dixon. Trespass, T. Falls. General animal call/complaint, T. Falls. Theft, Dixon. Other law violations, Plains. Trespass, Plains. Road...
Not guilty plea in burglary case
Appearing before Judge Deborah "Kim" Christopher last Tuesday, July 19, John Hannan entered a not guilty plea to one felony count of burglary. Per the charging documents, on December 13, 2021, deputies responded to a burglary in progress at a...
Hot Springs man pleads not guilty
Anthony Henkel made his initial appearance on Tuesday before Judge Molly Owen on a felony count of partner or family member assault, pleading not guilty through his attorney, Kimberly Durham. According to the charging documents, on July 14, 2022,...
Gardens need extra attention in heat wave
Summer is a season to relax and enjoy the warm weather. Basking in the summer sun is a great way to relax, but only when the temperatures are safe. Summer heat waves can compromise the health of...
Trail work on tap for FSPW
The summer is ramping up, and so are the hikers eager to experience the seasonal splendor of our wild backyard. Of course, that means that Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness volunteers are more nee...
Frances Aldrich
Frances Elaine Aldrich, 80 of Trout Creek, Montana, passed away of natural causes on July 15, 2022. A full obituary will follow.... Full story
Bidwell, Williams wed
Raymond Bidwell and Tanya Williams tied the knot on Saturday, July 16, at Camp Paxon at Seeley Lake....
Mosquitoes thrive after wet spring
Summer is a beloved time of year that's often dominated by time spent outdoors soaking up summer sun. But all that extra time outdoors can make people vulnerable to mosquitoes. According to the...
Health board continues review
The Sanders County Board of Health last week held its first meeting with new County Health Officer Ron Petrie. At last quarter’s Board of Health meeting, the board and commissioners set a work session to review the board’s by-laws. Those changes wer...
Sisters team up for Thursday win
Ladies league golfers were fortunate to have had relatively clear skies and a nice bit of sunshine during Thursday play at River’s Bend last week. Sisters Chris Kelly and Kim Sparks shot the low team gross of 101 and Jeanne Holleran and Tina W...
Bruce, Lana lead Hill gang
Overcast skies and a light breeze made for a more comfortable environment during Monday play at River’s Bend. Bruce Craw kept his game clean and took the low men’s gross in Over the Hill Gang play with a 41 and Ed Mack the men’s low net of 34. Lana...
Edward Jones invests in teamwork
The Edward Jones team of Jesse Mack, Ed Mack, Bruce Sterling, Carter Meyer and Ryan Craven invested heavily in teamwork and their investment paid off. The Edward Jones team won the Play Day Scramble with a score of 31 during Tuesday night men’s leagu...
Bear Muscle wins scramble play
The Bear Muscle Fitness team of Rick Hagedorn, John Mosher and Doug Robichaud muscled through the competition and won the Play Day Scramble with a score of 29 during Tuesday night men’s league play at River’s Bend last week. John Mosher double dip...
Wilds of Montana
When I was just a boy, I grew up in a little house on Fir Street in Trout Creek only a mile or so away from the Trout Creek public boat launch and recreation area. My mother used to take my older brot...
Crossword Solution
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City pool makes big splash with locals
Business is booming at the Thompson Falls City Pool as people of all ages participate in fun, educational and healthy programs. The public pool is managed by Sandra Kazmierczak, the City of Thompson F...
