Articles from the September 21, 2023 edition
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Plains volunteers help neighbors with cleanup
Yard work can be hard work, but that didn't stop a group of volunteers from spending their Saturday helping those in need with their yards. It was all part of the Plains Fall Cleanup Day and the...
Fair board reviews events
The Sanders County Fair Board met last week to recap the 2023 fair. More than a dozen community members showed up to the board meeting last Wednesday at the fairgrounds. “It was a very challenging summer for us,” board chairman Randy Woods sta...
CUSTOM CREATION
A member of the Plains Library chess club is making his own chess set, but it's not going to help him win. Gary Olson is crafting handmade glass chess pieces to give away to the winner of an upcoming...
TF students brighten lift station
As work continues on phases 1 and 2 of the wastewater project in Thompson Falls, there's a new highlight. Thompson Falls High School students worked last week to complete a mural on the side of a...
SPECIAL VISITOR
The Lakeside Motel & Resort in Trout Creek has had a unique guest the last few weeks. Debbie Traver said an albino squirrel has been hanging out at the business and shared this photo with The...
Appreciate what others do for us
I was at the Sanders County Fair every day this year for various reasons. On Thursday my mom and I judged entries in the 4-H Home Ec building, Friday I volunteered for the Fair Foundation in the beer booth, and Saturday and Sunday I was there...
A Few Thoughts ... on 58 visits to Nespelem
Life is full right now. Time seems compressed, but on Saturday, I will take a day to travel to the Colville Reservation to visit a dried-up cemetery. I have written about this place and those buried here often, including this piece — slightly m...
Remember When?
9 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER 20, 1933 ROADS IN MARVELOUS SHAPE Do you remember the way the roads were a couple of years back? Rough, rocky, bumpy, crooked and narrow. If you traveled over Montana roads much then you can hardly conceive as you glide along...
Question of the Week
DIANE WALTERS, Plains - “Yes and no. It came too fast this year, but I love fall.” PETER SKAUDIS, Plains - “The cooler weather will make it nice for working outside. I’m looking forward to it.” SHANON CHOJNACKY, Trout Creek - “I love fall riding...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: T. Falls, 12; Plains, 12; Trout Creek, 5; Hot Springs, 3; Dixon, 2; Noxon, 1. Monday, September 11 Theft, T. Falls. Other accident, Dixon. Livestock, Paradise. Other law violations, Noxon. Disturbance, Plains. Fire, Paradise. General...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Michael Chapin, Jr., 46, failure to carry proof of insurance in vehicle, 2nd offense, $135; night speeding, $70. Jacob Susic, 42, seatbelt violation, $20. Tye Thompson, 52, seatbelt violation, $20. Daniel Johnston, 55, operate...
Gary "Brett" Doyle
May 6, 1967 - September 10, 2023 Gary "Brett" Doyle, a cherished husband, father, educator, and coach, passed away on September 10, 2023, at the age of 56 in Twin Falls, Idaho. Brett was born on May... Full story
Mortgage Minute
With the effect that the higher interest rates and housing prices have had on the affordability of housing, the prospect of owning a home might seem a bit out of reach. The Montana Board of Housing, or MBOH, has various benefits designed to help with...
Noxon saddle club hosts playday
The newly formed Rocky Ridge Saddle Club held its first omoksee event last Saturday in Noxon. “There was a pre-existing club so we just started it up again,” Natalie Erwin said. The arena with an announcer’s stand was already in place. “We have ca...
Law office looks to represent fire victims
The AVA law group from Billings held a special meeting at the Paradise Center on Thursday, September 14. The group wants to inform the public of their rights regarding damages incurred from the River Road East Fire. The fire consumed thousands of acr...
Horsemen stomp Trojans in home win
The Plains football team didn't just win at home Friday evening, the Horsemen stampeded the Troy Trojans for a 68-6 triumph. The local hero of the week would have to be Darren Standeford, a junior,...
Hot Springs 3-0
HOT SPRINGS 39, LINCOLN 19 The Hot Springs Savage Heat headed to Lincoln to face off against the Lynx last Friday, adding another win under their belts 39-19. In the first quarter the Savage Heat...
TF soccer begins competition
The Thompson Falls soccer teams traveled to Superior last Saturday, with the U6 through U13 teams competing. Carole Jensen said the U6 age 8-10 team played great games and had fun. Coach Adams' U13...
Noxon takes Hot Springs in 5
The Noxon Red Devils played host to the Hot Springs Lady Savage Heat last Tuesday, fighting their way to winning in five sets, 24-26, 25-19, 25-19, 25-16, 20-25, 15-10. During the first set both...
Mack Days begins on Flathead Lake
The Fall Mack Days event on Flathead Lake kicked off last week with a total of 492 lake trout entries. Felix Gauci of Stevensville is leading the anglers with a total of 179, second is Mike Benson of Lonepine (163), third David Myers of Riverton,...
Crossword Solution
SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. TABBY 6. ARMS 10. SEXT 14. AGRIA 15. LITHUANIA 17. THANKSGIVING DAY 19. SAD 20. HAS 21. PAEON 22. COL 23. ALBS 24. SIDE 26. BOLTED 29. ATAR 31. ALAE 32. PAC 34. DABS 35. SHIED 37. CEBU 38. SKI 39. ANIL 40. TEAL 41. ENAMOR 43....
Clark Fork draws a tie with Bitterroot
The Clark Fork Soccer Alliance U15 coed team went up against a Bitterroot junior varsity team at Amundson Sports Complex Thursday and finished with a 1-1 tie. It took just over 25 minutes in the first...
Clark Fork girls stomp the Broncs
The girls Clark Fork Soccer Alliance continued to be undefeated after chalking up their fourth win of the season against a high school junior varsity team. The girls U19 team stomped the Hamilton...
Bowling Scores
OVER THE HILL GANG W L Com'Bak Kids 4 0 Fun Team 3 1 Jokers Wild 3 1 Roll'n Along 1 3 Leftovers 1 3 Mixed Nuts 0 4 Team Scr. Game: Fun Team, 811; Scr. Series: Fun Team, 2146; Hcp. Game: Fun Team, 919; Hcp. Series: Fun Team, 2470; Mens Inv. Scr....
Over the Hill Gang finishes season
by Annie Wooden The Over the Hill Gang finished out their 2023 season on Monday, enjoying a final round at River’s Bend and a steak luncheon. Gary Thompson had the low gross round for the men with a 39, while Scott Garr shot the low net of 30, L...
