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A worldwide disease has caused the cancellation of nearly every event in Sanders County, but not the biggest one of the year, according to Randy Woods, chairman of the Sanders County Fair Commission. "No way we're not going to have a fair. And if they give us any trouble, we'll just call it a four-day protest with food and entertainment," said Woods, who's been on the fair board for almost two years. Members of the fair board - Woods, Kim Bergstrom, Jim Newman, Milanna Shear, and Roberta Smith...
With cities and towns across the country taking a hard stance against police, a group of Plains residents decided it was time to show support for local and national law enforcement with signs, flags and prayers on Railroad Street in Plains Friday. "We just wanted to support law enforcement people because we feel they're under attack. We want to let them know that we support them and we're praying for them," said Sally Lilja, who organized the gathering with Becky Powley and Shelly Rummel, all...
Residents gathered on Main Street in Thompson Falls on Sunday to express their opinions about current events across the country. Though there were two groups organized, they shared the same opinion that all lives matter. A small protest was organized by 19-year-old Trinity Godfrey of Thompson Falls on Sunday. Godfrey announced the gathering on Facebook and posted flyers around town. When Godfrey and a few friends showed up outside the Sanders County Courthouse, she stated that many others did...
With a nation in turmoil and crisis, people are beginning to stand up across the country. Even in Sanders County, people are exercising their first amendment rights with rallies and protests. In Thompson Falls last Saturday, people from many different sides of the social and political spectrum gathered so that their voices could be heard. For Americans, protesting is a right given purely by existence. The right of the people to speak out against oppression and violence is one of the things that makes this country so great and perhaps why it...
Several people have asked me my thoughts about the death of George Floyd from a law enforcement perspective. I thought about that and realized that, because of my experience, I initially looked at that video much differently than most people. I hope I can explain this effectively. I want to make something abundantly clear before I explain my thoughts. I believe that what happened to George Floyd was a tragic, criminal act. None of the thoughts I’m about to share are intended to minimize what hap...
While was a participant in the peaceful gathering on Main Street Sunday afternoon, I don't condone the private posting on Instagram that followed. It does not reflect or adhere to the guidelines set by the organizer. Respectfully, Katherine Maudrone, Thompson Falls...
3 YEARS AGO • JUNE 14, 1990 BUSINESSES SHUFFLE ON FALLS MAIN STREET by Jean Kato Like a deck of cards in the hands of a professional gambler, a shuffling of storefronts and ownership of downtown Thompson Falls businesses has recently taken place. Stopping in at 812 Main Street, you’ll find it’s no longer the home of Sue Manley Real Estate but is now “The Travel Corner.” The new business, owned by Diane Nelson, offers full travel services at no charge to the customer. Assisting Nelson with travel arrangements are Anita Kemper and Gayle Ser...
LIAM PALLISTER, Thompson Falls - “It would probably be fishing at my grandpa’s pond in the cabin in Helena. It was really fun.” VANESSA PALLISTER, Thompson Falls - “Gold panning for gold and sapphires in Philipsburg. We panned for them in streams, just anywhere there was a stream. He always had his stuff with him and we’d try.” ASHLEY GROUNDS, Thompson Falls - “My father used to make summers extremely special and we used to go camping and we loved to rollerblade.” PATRICK YOUNG, Sandpoint, Idaho - “My fondest memory of my father would be p...
Sanders County Sheriff’s Office Sarah Pierce, 20, day speeding, $70. Raige Steinebach, 24, Driving a motor vehicle while suspended, 2nd offense, $535, 2 days in jail; Habitual offender operating motor vehicle, $525, 14 days in jail; operating without insurance, 4th offense, $525, 10 days in jail; Displaying license plates assigned to another vehicle, $525; seatbelt violation, $20. Andrew Bellinger, 35, fail to have lamps lighted when required, $45. Eugene Adkinson, 37, assault to a partner/family member, 1st offense, $185. Montana Fish, W...
Ambulance Dixon 2, T. Falls 9, Plains 5, Heron 1, Hot Springs 4, Noxon 1, Trout Creek 1 Saturday, June 6 Animal other, T. Falls. Theft, Plains. Animal/ stray Lost, Trout Creek. Motor vehicle crash, Plains. Burglary, possible break in of storage unit, nothing taken, Plains. Traffic complaint, driving complaint on Blue Slide Road, T. Falls. Traffic complaint, driving complaint on Blue Slide Road, written statement provided as well as video, T. Falls. Property damage/ criminal mischief, criminal mischief thought to be related to recent break ins,...
Locals gathered in front of the Sanders County Courthouse in Thompson Falls for a vigil honoring those who they believe have lost their lives to racism in the United States. On Friday Kathryn Harbel, along with her young son Declan and her husband Neil, welcomed about 30 people to the vigil that she organized. They sat on the side of the road from 3-5:30 p.m. with signs to share their message. Kathryn and Neil decided to do the protest because her son is partially African American, and she is...
Hot Springs High School celebrated the graduation of the class of 2020 on May 24. The following scholarships were awarded to seniors. Brianna Gray: Hot Springs School Foundation, $1,000; Hope for Harlee, $750; Valley Banks Community Scholarship, $500; Montana Youth Serve, $1,000; Montana Academic Achievement, $2,000; Reach Higher Montana, $1,000; MUS STEM, $1,000; VFW Post #5159, $500. Sydney Jackson: HS Academic Excellence, $1,000; HS School Foundation, $1,500; Sanders County 4-H, $1,000; Booster Club Scholarship, $500; John C. McCoy Scholarsh...
Nancy Hansen of Trout Creek, Montana, and Tucson, Arizona, passed away Sunday June 7, 2020, at the age of 86. Nancy was the only child of Ethel (Branch) and James Marckley. Born in Marshall, Michigan, she spent her childhood there graduating from high school and then marrying William Wischer. Together they had six children, three boys and three girls. They lived in Grand Rapids and Detroit, Michigan until 1976 at which time Nancy and her four youngest children moved to Southern California.... Full story
Lawrence E. Pablo, 42, of Hot Springs passed away Saturday, June 14, 2020, at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.... Full story
Sanders County residents won’t have to wait until the fair to attend an event there. The fairgrounds will be hosting a “No Limits Monster Truck Firecracker Nationals” show in the main arena on July 4 for two shows at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are limited to 2,000 for each event and are $20 for adults and $15 for those 12 years old and younger. Ticket prices will be higher at the door, according to Checkered Flag Promotions. The truck lineup will include names like “Zilla,” “Trouble-Maker,” “D’sTurbed,” “Double Trouble,” “Obsessed,” and “Wrong...
Many have noticed a large beast traveling around Thompson Falls. The creature weighs about 600 pounds, stands about seven feet tall and from nose to tail is nearly 15 feet long. It has sharp gnashing teeth and long horns on its head. This monster is not a figment of imagination, nor is it dangerous. It is the brainchild and creation of a man visiting from North Dakota. Tyler, who did not wish his last name to be known, came out to visit a friend, bringing with him his family and his monstrous...
The Trout Creek Bridge construction is going on as scheduled, and is moving at a good pace, according to Public Involvement Manager Brandon Coates. Montana Department of Transportation is prodcuing a video updating the progress as well as the construction techniques being used. Those will both hopefully be available within the next week, according to Coates. There is also a live camera showing the progress of the bridge that can be found through a link at the project website,...
On June 1, the 14-day travel quarantine was lifted. As Montana cautiously enters Phase Two of reopening, the state’s travel and hospitality industries are bracing themselves for the unpredictable summer that lies ahead. “The bookings are lower for this time of year, but now that Montana is opening back up, we are getting busier,” Mollie Heape, owner of the Riverfront Motel in Thompson Falls, said about the effects that COVID-19 has had on her business. Heape did note the Riverfront is seeing reservations come in not only from Montana, but f...
Blustery winds and rain hampered Mack Days anglers over the weekend. The winds brought an end to leader Jason Mahlen’s streak of perfect 100-fish days. Anglers are at the half waypoint of the 2020 Spring Mack Days Extended Fishing Event. Friday was the calmest day of the weekend with a total of 1,564 lake trout entries. Saturday anglers pulled in their lines and headed for shore early. The total for Saturday was 1,281 entries. Sunday quitting time was an even earlier as stronger winds blew across huge white capping waves. Jasons total on S...
This year’s first official day of summer will fall on June 20. Summer solstice, also called June solstice or midsummer, is the point in time when the Earth’s orbit arrives at a point where the North Pole is at its maximum tilt towards the sun. Making this day the longest day and the shortest night of the year. When the northern hemisphere is experiencing the start of summer, it’s the exact opposite for the southern hemisphere. This day is when the sun is at its lowest point in the sky for the southern part of the globe, signaling the start...
Whether you’re tying on a salmon fly or putting a night crawler onto a hook, during Father’s Day weekend, everyone in Montana can fish for free. While this family-oriented opportunity allows anyone to fish without a license on June 20-21, all other fishing rules and regulations are in effect and must be followed. FWP encourages all would-be anglers to be aware of boating and water safety on Montana’s rivers and streams, particularly this year as many rivers across the state are still experiencing spring runoff and flood conditions. Addit...
Led by the hot-shooting Dave Garr, who posted the low individual gross of 41, Easy Street Autoworks shot the low team gross of 172 last week and stayed in first place in Tuesday Night Men’s League standings. Garr was joined by Ron Beaty, Jens Jantzen and Charles Hooten in Easy Street’s latest winning tour around River’s Bend, and Hooten added to the team’s fun by grabbing low individual net honors with a 33. Double H Dirt Works golfers Scott Pardee, Ty Pardee, Russ Yeager and Jake Helvey collected the low team net with a combined, well-adjusted...
Paul Flemmer did the heavy lifting and Ricky Hagedorn provided the chip-in support as Hagedorn Land Surveying shot the low team gross in Wednesday Night Men’s League action at River’s Bend last week. Flemmer shot down the low individual gross, hitting the tee shot closest to the pin on No. 5 and blasting the long 55+ drive on No. 9 on the way to a an unadulterated 39, and Steve Fairbank of Ty’s team factored in his handicap to arrive at the low individual net of 33 for the week. For his part, Hagedorn splashed in chip-in shots on Nos. 13 and 1...
May was wetter than usual. That would explain the cooler than average daytime highs and the warmer than average overnight lows. May often features large temperature swings, but 1986 had the wildest May, setting the record for highest (100) and lowest (20) May temperatures, and the most May days over 90 degrees F (7). Total moisture for this water-year (since October 1, 2019) is 27.01" compared to 29.90" average (10% below average). Snow total for the water-year is 88.1" compared to 115.5"...
