Articles from the August 24, 2023 edition
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River Road East Fire rages
Steady rain on Monday was a welcome sign for firefighters battling the River Road East Fire in Paradise. A crew of nearly 400 personnel with the Northern Rockies Incident Team is now managing the...
River Road East Fire grows to 17,000 acres
The second public meeting regarding the River Road East Fire was held Thursday evening in the Plains High School gym, where officials stated the fire was 5% contained and had consumed more than...
Former county attorney enters plea
Former Sanders County attorney Naomi Leisz made her initial appearance in court on Tuesday, entering a not guilty plea to one charge of criminal insurance fraud. Leisz appeared before Judge Edward P. McLean at the Sanders County Courthouse. She is...
Schools welcome new staff
As Sanders County school prepare to get back in session, students and parents will see some new and familiar faces in the hall. Plains and Noxon students went back to school Wednesday, August 23, while Thompson Falls starts Monday, August 28, and...
Help your neighbors, local first responders
It’s hard to sit back and do nothing. As I sat in my office Monday morning writing the latest update on the River Road East Fire, waiting for the rain that eventually came pouring, it was numbing. It’s hard to focus when we know what is hap...
A Few Thoughts ... On Pythagora's 'music of the spheres'
Once upon a time, long, long ago — at least a decade, maybe more — I was enlisted by a couple of teachers from a local school to help lead a group of seventh graders into the wilderness. Their idea was to bring them back as well, not just leave the...
Roads and wildlife
It is not unusual to hear people complaining bitterly about road closures on public lands. A certain amount of resentment is natural, when you encounter a gate or barrier blocking motorized access to what looks like a perfectly good road. What...
Remember When?
7 YEARS AGO • JULY 29, 1953 NEW FLOOR POURED The concrete was poured Saturday for the floor of the new 4-H Club building at the Sanders County Fair grounds at Plains. The building is 24 feet by 54 feet. 4-H Club members will serve complete meals a...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Ian Gardepe, 27, day speeding, $70. Jason Cooper, 50, driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs, 2nd offense, $2,135 with $800 suspended, 365 days jail with 350 days suspended. Nora Goforth, 72, seatbelt violation, $20....
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: T. Falls, 10; Hot Springs, 3; Plains, 3; Trout Creek, 2; Heron, 2; Dixon, 1; Paradise, 1. Monday, August 14 Warrant service, T. Falls. General animal call/complaint, Paradise. Property damage/criminal mischief, Hot Springs. Assist...
Debra Lu Tokarz (Bell/Pagnie)
2/10/1947 - 8/6/2023 Debra Lu Takarz of Thompson Falls, Montana, passed away August 7, 2023. Debra was born February 10, 1947, to Donald Wayne Bell and Shirly (Rundhammer) Bell in St. Paul, Minnesota. Debra is survived by her sons: Lisle DeMar and... Full story
Babydoll sheep to make fair appearance
One Plains girl might be a bit sheepish when talking with adults, but when it comes to showing sheep, she can be quite talkative. Ayla Rehbein of the 4-H club South Side Sparks showed her Suffolk...
New softball club forms in county
One Plains woman is planning far ahead by forming a new softball club in Sanders County. Although the season doesn't begin until late next spring, Whitney Tanner-Spurr wanted to get a jump on forming...
Shakespeare group performs in Plains, Thompson Falls
The Shakespearean theater group showed up in Plains for their Thursday performance only to find it too smoky and hot for a park performance. Montana Shakespeare in the Park’s (MSIP) presentation of The Three Musketeers was moved to the school gym. T...
Bowlers place at nationals
by Ginger Ward Green Bay, Wisconsin's Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley was the site of the 2023 National Senior Bowling Tournament. Twelve bowlers from Montana were eligible to participate in this tournament. Six women, one from each of the six age...
Gang plays Ryder style
The Over the Hill Gang played like champions Monday at River's Bend Golf Course. The gang enjoyed a Ryder Cup scramble in which they played three holes as a scramble, three as best ball and three with alternating shots. Jesse Mack and Ron Beaty were...
Lana, Liz ladies league champs
Lana Nolen and Liz Morkert held on to first place in the last week of competition play for the ladies league at River's Bend Golf Course. The duo sits in first place with 150 points and Morkert sank the long putt on No. 6 last Thursday. Tina Wheeler...
MT's Best is Tuesday's best
Montana's Best Builders were the best all year in Tuesday men's league play at River's Bend Golf Course, no playoff needed. The team won both halves of the season and are the league champions. Team members Sean Kelly, Nathan Snead, Doug Czerwinski...
WFCU are Wednesday winners
Whitefish Credit Union won both halves of the Wednesday night mens league season and were crowned the champions last week. Team members Shawn Morgan, Randy Hojem, Wally Gibe and Chuck Manry combined for a low net of 146 on the last night of play,... Full story
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Montanans can claim tax rebate
Eligible Montana homeowners may now claim their property tax rebate up to $675 at getmyrebate.mt.gov. Claims must be filed by October 1, 2023. “Property taxes are too high, which is why we prioritized and secured immediate property tax relief for M...
Avista breaks fundraising record
The annual Avista Charity Scramble broke a fundraising record this year as the golf tournament at River's Bend in Thompson Falls raised more than $25,000. This year the four-person scramble and...
