Articles from the September 8, 2022 edition
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Fires burn in west end
by Annie Wooden Several wildfires are burning on the west end of Sanders County. The lightning-caused fires were the result of recent thunderstorm activity. The Kootenai Ranger District is referring t...
BLUE JEANS & COUNTRY DREAMS
Thousands of residents and visitors gathered last weekend for the annual Sanders County Fair & Rodeo. For four days, the Sanders County Fairgrounds were busy with carnival rides, three nights of...
Church, food bank team up to help local children
Elementary students of Thompson Falls and Trout Creek received a little extra help with their back to school shopping this year. With contributions from members of the Community Congregational Church...
Slice of Life: September 11, 2001 - Never forget
Where were you? On September 11, 2001, most of us can recall where we were when we heard the news. The United States of America was attacked on our own soil by the Islamic extremist group al Qaeda....
Remember When?
9 YEARS AGO • AUGUST 31, 1932 ROAD IS COMPLETED The highway between Clarks Fork, Idaho and Noxon on the north side of the river after a year or so of intensive construction, bridge building, etc. is now open for automobile traffic. This road is h...
Our Viewpoint: Sign of the times
Since the pandemic, there has been this shift in the labor market. There are consistently dozens of job openings listed with Job Service. It seems as almost every business in the county is constantly looking for help. Then comes the dilemma of how...
Question of the week
CRYSTAL WEST, Plains - “Baling hay.” CODY WEST, Plains - “I went to the fair.” JANA LAWRENCE, Thompson Falls - “Cleaning my house. I was also learning how to ride an electric tricycle. I would much rather be outside.” CHAD SIVERTSEN, Thompson Fa...
Hot Springs man sentenced to 80 years for homicide
Aaron Eugene McLaughlin appeared before Judge John W. Larson on August 30 for sentencing. McLaughlin in June was found guilty of deliberate homicide by a jury in the October 2020 death of his roommate, Raymond Wachlin. Judge Larson handed down a...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Marilyn Sisler, 62, seatbelt violation, $20. Anthony Zimmerman, 47, failure to have child properly restrained, $85. Serenity Barrus, 17, right of way violation, $85. Jacob Soennichsen, 36, violation in a work zone, $65. Derek...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 13; T. Falls, 9; Hot Springs, 6; Noxon, 3; Trout Creek, 1; Paradise, 1; Dixon, 1. Sunday, August 28 Motor vehicle crash, Perma. Motor vehicle crash, Dixon. Livestock, Plains. Livestock, Plains. General animal call/complaint, Hot...
4-H shows animals, crafts, food
Seconds after the 4-H poultry showmanship competition ended Friday and Claire Wrobleski was told she had taken the grand champion title in the senior division, her bird, "Coyote," took flight and...
Sell-out crowd enjoys annual demolition derby
The Sanders County Demolition Derby was a big success with a complete sellout with 3,868 tickets sold for the three and a half-hour show. "They definitely got their money's worth, it was a great...
Green Star horse painting joins Plains parade
Having a horse in a parade is not unusual, but a green one seems to stand out, especially when it's being pulled by people. The horse is a painting done by local artists to pay tribute to Green Star...
County hosts Stockmen's Association show
In the first Western Montana Stockmen's Association Jackpot Show in Sanders County, a Hot Springs resident received the reserve championship and a $75 cash prize. Brooke Jackson took the reserve in...
Rodeo draws big crowds, payouts
The PRCA Rodeo at the Sanders County Fair always draws big crowds and this year was no different. Fair goers grabbed their favorite fair dishes and a quick drink from the beer garden before settling...
Animal projects culminate with livestock auction
A crowd gathered Sunday morning during the Sanders County fair to watch the annual livestock auction. 4-H members worked hard this year on their projects bringing 18 steers, 33 swine, one sheep, two m...
Fair Concessions Group contemplates its future
This year’s Sanders County Fair might be the end of an era for a group of men, women and children who have been a popular staple at the fair. The Sanders County Concessions Group traditionally has more than a dozen food and drink booths at the a...
Noxon beats Hot Springs in 4
The Red Devils won and home and lost on the road last week at the volleyball season trails on. Noxon welcomed Hot Springs in a cross-county battle last Tuesday, beating the Savage Heat in four sets....
Hawk runners fare well in Eureka race
The Blue Hawk cross country team traveled north to Eureka for competition ahead of Labor Day weekend. Thompson Falls competed in the Abayance Bay Triangular last Thursday with Libby and Eureka....
Hawks off to winning start
The Blue Hawks added a pair of wins to their season tally last week as they beat Florence in Thompson Falls Tuesday and then traveled to Loyola for another win on Thursday. The Hawks beat the Falcons in four sets, 25-14, 25-23, 24-26 and 25-23....
Hawks fall 30-8 on the road
by Kael Brown The Thompson Falls Blue Hawks went into their second game of the season traveling all the way to Three Forks to compete against the Wolves. While the Hawks suffered a 30-8 loss against the Wolves and are now 0-2, the team still has...
Mary Della (McLellan) Netz
Mary Della (McLellan) Netz passed away August 11 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. She was 88. Mary was born in 1934 in the small town of Sherman Station,... Full story
Heron gift shop offers handmade treasures
A new gift shop is opening in Heron that will bring a variety of handmade pieces, from jewelry, to sculptures and paintings, to homemade lavender products. Cindy and Kent Compton will launch their new...
Trout Creek School receives donation from Elks
The new school year is upon us and sending students back to class is no easy feat, especially when it comes to the price tag. The cost of school supplies can add up quickly, not just for families but...
Flag display raises awareness of veteran suicide
Joint Operation Mariposa set up its first set of American flags for the annual display on the greenway along Railroad Street in Plains last Thursday. It took the handful of volunteers only a few...
