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Community members gathered at the Whitepine Cemetery on Sunday to observe Memorial Day and honor veterans who have passed. About two dozen residents gathered at the cemetery in prayer and song in remembrance. Pastor John Wallace of the Whitepine Community Church shared a few words about how grateful he was to all those who served and sacrificed. " I'm very grateful to those brave souls who died giving it all." Wallace also said it's easy to overlook the sacrifices of families on the homefront. "...
A small crowd gathered at the Plains Cemetery for VFW Post 3596's Memorial Day service on Sunday evening in remembrance of those military veterans who served their country and have passed on. Post 3596 Commander Ron Kilbury led the ceremony at the American flag, the centerpiece of a section of the cemetery surrounded by numerous veterans' gravesites, each with a small American flag placed by the post members and volunteers the previous week. Senior Vice Commander Dave Tupper, an Army veteran,...
Plains Day 2021 will start with a pancake breakfast at the VFW and end with a potluck dinner at E.L. Johnson Memorial Park. In between will be an array of activities for children and adults alike, according to Amy Dishaw, one of the coordinators of this year’s event and a member of the “Free Americans,” the nonprofit organization that volunteered to put on the annual celebration. “There is a ton of excitement about Plains Day. People want to celebrate after a tough year,” said Connie Foust, also a coordinator. “We have done outreach to...
Plains High School honored 33 students Sunday who are finishing their senior year. The graduation was held outside, and the day was warm and sunny. Plains Schools Superintendent Thom Chisholm welcomed everyone to the ceremony, held on the football field. The commencement speaker, teacher Lisa Brown, opened her speech saying, “I would like to thank those who have made this three-day weekend possible!” She said this as gratitude to those who have passed in service to the country, and who were bein...
The Hot Springs gymnasium was full Sunday afternoon with family and friends who gathered to honor the graduating class of 2021. Graduating senior Steven Yother welcomed attendees and a salutatory address was given by Bert DeTienne. Valedictorian EmmaRae Rasmussen spoke of her future at University of Arizona and gave an eloquent speech to her fellow graduating classmates, leaving them with a few words of inspiration. "Never stop dreaming, always believe in yourself and step out of your comfort...
Under a sunny Montana sky and surrounded by hundreds of their friends, family and teachers, the Thompson Falls High School (TFHS) class of 2021 graduated on Sunday. The ceremony was held on the football field, a new tradition that began with the class of 2020 due to the pandemic, but continued this year to allow more people to attend. While family members were seated near the graduates, community members brought lawn chairs and sat on the grass as the graduates received their diplomas. The class of 2021 chose teacher Jase Miller as their...
Last weekend, we had a lot to celebrate in Sanders County. The remaining graduates received their diplomas. The weather was sunny and warm. Most people had a long weekend to enjoy with their families camping, traveling and gathering. There were also celebrations of freedom throughout the county. Memorial Day isn't just about the start of summer and the countdown to the last days of school and the long weekend. Community members gathered at local cemeteries to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in serving our country. Along with...
I got a call from my buddy the other day that had me cracking up and provided the topic for this week. Before I explain why I laughed so much, I have to provide a little background. My friend Cody is a no-nonsense, straight forward, plain spoken kind of guy. What you see is what you get and that’s one of the many things I admire about him. You’re never left wondering where Cody stands on an issue, or, where you stand with him. When I first started this column, Cody bought me a bumper sti...
6 YEARS AGO • MAY 14, 1916 MOTORBOAT GOES OVER DAM Grasping the iron work and crawling up to the top of the dam was all that saved the lives of Messrs. Webb, Hyner and Jones, all employed as riggers for the Thompson Falls Power company. Saturday evening when the fine gasoline motorboat belonging to the company was caught in the current and started over the dry channel dam. The boys were doing some work above the dam and failed to realize the power of the current and the first thing they knew the boat started over the dam with a velocity that...
REILEY EMMER, Sandpoint, Idaho - “I think some local music events would be awesome, especially local bands and local artists.” BOB SINK, Thompson Falls - “I would like to see more musical events, like bluegrass and old country.” BEN DRAVIK, Thompson Falls - “Drive-in movies on the river.” JOHN SIEGMUND, Thompson Falls - “I would like to see more outdoor music events.” JETT FORD, Thompson Falls - “I would like to see more dirt bike races.” ILENE VINSON, Thompson Falls - “More country music events!...
Ambulance: Hot Springs, 5; T. Falls, 5; Trout Creek, 2; Plains, 12; Noxon, 1; Heron, 1; Lonepine, 1. Monday, May 24 Property damage/criminal mischief, Noxon. Other law violations, T. Falls. Animal bite, T. Falls. Motor vehicle crash, Noxon. Weapons offense, T. Falls. Protection order violation, T. Falls. Tuesday, May 25 Person missing, Hot Springs. Livestock, Hot Springs. Assist motorist/citizen, T. Falls. Civil standby, Hot Springs. General animal call or complaint, Dixon. Livestock, Hot Springs. Computer crime, Trout Creek. Motor vehicle cras...
Montana Highway Patrol Travis Schopp, 30, seatbelt violation, $20. Kele Alden-Odekirk, 42, driving while privilege suspended or revoked, 1st offense, $255; day speeding, $70. Shawn Andres, 56, seatbelt violation, $20. Don DeTienne, 51, seatbelt violation, $20. Dallas Pottroff, 66, seatbelt violation, $20. Robert Driscoll, 72, day speeding, $20. Kidder Kindelspire, 24, speeding in restricted zone, $65. Ronald Knighton, 83, speeding in restricted zone, $95. Chance Adams, 20, night speeding, $120. Leilani Hooper, 59, day speeding, $20. Jessica...
A Spokane woman pleaded not guilty to the charge of criminal possession of dangerous drugs Tuesday in 20th District Judicial Court. According to charging documents, Brianna Davidson was pulled over in Sanders County April 30 after the officer noticed that her Washington plates had expired. Upon conversing with Davidson, the officer discovered that Davidson did not possess a valid driver’s license. It was also learned that there was a warrant out for Davidson for drug-related charges in Spokane. Upon a search of the vehicle, drug p...
Noxon third-grade students earlier this year took home a $1,200 grant from the Rex Community Theater after being the winners of the theater's "What would you do if you owned the Rex" challenge. The students continued their celebration last week as they headed to the Rex for a showing of "The Wizard of Oz." Students lined up to grab soda and popcorn before finding a seat. Tagging along for the adventure was Mrs. Owen's second grade class. Students stunned audience members in March when they sang...
Last week the Dixon School District celebrated the promotion of two eighth graders, Daisyn Joseph James Brough and Taevius Ryan Roberts. Each year the school contacts a resident or alumni to speak at the ceremony. This year Shawna Olsen, the school secretary and administrative assistant, reached out to Jake Herak. Herak is a star on History Channel show “Mountain Men.” Herak is also an alumnus of Dixon, having graduated there in 2004. Herak was born in Ronan and lived in Dixon until he was a t...
It’s been a cold spring. While I welcome the rain, the sudden and random temperature drops make for a long season. My perennials are loving this weather. They are green and lush and possess all the qualities one would hope for this time of year. However, the seedlings in the garage are another story. Even with heat mats and grow lights, they long for the real thing. It’s been another year of dragging trays and pots out of the garage in the morning and back in at night. As of lately, with the cold temperatures, on top of the heavy rain, on top...
For over 30 years, Ken Roudybush has been giving a Bible prophecy presentation which he calls his "prophecy update." This month, he will give his presentation in Sanders County for the first time. According to Roudybush, the presentation speaks about events that show that Bible prophecy has passed. One example he gave was that of Daniel 12:4, which he said speaks about the increase of knowledge and travel. He applied this to today, explaining how that time is now and every morning we wake up....
Billie Bruce Henifin was born January 12, 1936, in O'Neill, Nebraska, to Chloe and Arthur Henifin. Bill passed away May 21, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Bill graduated from Mount Baker High School in 1955. He married his high school sweetheart Velma Hetrick on November 2, 1957. Through 63 years of marriage they raised five children. After graduation, Bill worked for Drapery Valley Hatchery and then went on to have a career as a boat builder at Uniflite for 27 years and then finished...
Christian (Chris) Ingbretson, 83, of Hamilton, formerly of Trout Creek, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at the Discovery Care Centre in Hamilton. He was born February 15, 1938, in Hayward, Wisconsin, to Otis and Elvera Ingbretson. Chris is survived by one son, Mike of Montana, brother Vernon (Mary) of Libby, Montana, sisters Elaine Johnson and Elenore Wick, both of Moundsview, Minnesota, and Janice (Butch) Bassett) of Hertel, Wisconsin, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death...
The Trout Creek Farmers Market will return this year to Trout Creek Community Park, beginning July 7. The market will continue to run 4-6 p.m. every Wednesday until the first black frost. Kathy Regier, the market’s new manager, invites all residents interested in selling their fresh garden produce, baked goods and hand-crafted items to apply for a vendor space. “Last year was actually my first year as market manager, but we didn’t have a market because of COVID-19,” Regier said. “I’ve always supported the farmer’s market and since the pre...
Plains is the new home for an old business. Action Mining Services, Inc., a company established over 40 years ago, set up operations in the former Butcher's Nook building and are open for business. Action Mining Services manufactures and sells mining supplies that deals mainly with professional mining companies, but it also works with individuals as well as amateur prospectors who want to find and process precious metals on their own. "We have a lot of weekend warriors that have buckets and...
After a year of being shut down due to COVID-19, the Hot Springs Senior Center is opening its doors to the public once again. When the center first opened back in 1976, it was the place to be, according to board president Lyn Sheldon. “It was always bustling with people,” Sheldon said. “This place was full of dancing, music and potlucks. Now we have a hard time getting people involved.” When the center reopened March 17, Sheldon saw a considerable drop in people they served. “Before COVID-19, we were serving around 30 people a week; now we wi...
Water surges over the Thompson Falls dam last week as spring runoff raises water levels throughout Sanders County....
Talk about stepping out in style. Thompson Falls track and field seniors Cody Burk and Justin Morgan finished their prep careers in the sport on high notes at the State B meet in Laurel last week. A throwing specialist for Blue Hawk coach Jake Susic the past four years, Burk presented Susic the first individual State B title one of his throwing pupils has ever won when he claimed the shot put with a best throw of 49 feet, 11 inches. Saying it was worth the wait, Susic has been guiding Hawk...
MISSOULA – Led by MacKenzie Morgan with the girls and by Cade VanVleet with the boys, Noxon track and field teams made an impressive showing at the State C meet in Missoula last week. New to Noxon track this spring, Morgan, a senior, continued her outstanding campaign by winning second place in the 1600 meters (in 5:19.39), third place in the 800 (2:19.29) and sixth in the 3200 (12:27.14). Morgan also ran the anchor leg, joining Skye Irgens, Maygan Swanson and Emily Brown in winning fourth p...
