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With the hot weather here, it might be too late to effectively get rid of the pesky grasshoppers, but Wendy Carr of the Sanders County Extension Office doesn't believe it is hopeless yet. "After they have grown to the adult stage one can use Lambda-cyhalothrin, which is a synthetic pyrethroid, often times purchased as the brand names Warrior, Round House, or Silencer," said Carr. She said that it's a broad spectrum insecticide, but if the product carries Lambda-cyhalothrin, a private applicator'...
by Annie Wooden Sanders County Attorney Naomi Leisz is facing a felony insurance fraud by the State of Montana. Charges were filed Tuesday in 20th Judicial District Court in Sanders County, accusing Leisz of criminal insurance fraud, a felony. The charge is pending approval by a District Court judge. Charging documents allege that in April of 2022, Trooper Steven Spurr of the Montana Highway Patrol received a call from a local insurance agent regarding a possible hit-and-run traffic accident involving a member of Leisz’s family. Spurr c...
A new private ambulance service on the west end of Sanders County is asking to be included in county emergency service responses. Members of Sawtooth EMS, based in Heron, last week approached the county about bringing ambulance service to Heron. The area currently is serviced by the Noxon Community Ambulance, a volunteer organization. Commissioner Tony Cox said that the commissioners and county representatives were there to help facilitate the discussion. “Hopefully we can come to a solution,” he said. Shawna Chenoweth with the Sanders Cou...
Traffic increased dramatically in Sanders County last weekend with people driving like they were on a scavenger hunt to find the best deals at the annual Sanders Saleing county wide yard sale event. "Signs were everywhere," Janella Crawford from Libby commented. She drove down Friday morning to explore the sales for the first time. "All along the highway were yellow signs that I thought at first glance were real estate ads. I was amazed at how many there were. If you weren't sure where to go all...
The last day of the first summer school session ended with an Elementary Art Show. The show was held Thursday, June 22, at the elementary gym in Thompson Falls. Several classic artists were emulated by the students who attended this session. Kindergarteners through sixth graders were learning the masters' styles. Included in this exhibit were Wassily Kandinsky trees. He pioneered abstract painting in the early 20th century. There were Pablo Picasso style faces, Claude Monet water lilies and brid...
A little 10-year-old Plains boy has big plans for the future and it includes giving the town more than just hardware and grocery stores, he said. John McNamara is planning to build a zoo in Plains. He feels he has a good start with a menagerie of animals he has at home -tarantulas, snakes, exotic pheasants, quails, chickens, sheep, a horse, a dog, and a cat - and he isn't finished. He said he loves animals. On Saturday, he decided to pass on some of that excitement by giving a presentation...
The VFW in Plains is planning festivities on Tuesday. Heather Allen reported that the Trent Brooks Band will play at Fred Young Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the Declaration of Independence will be read aloud at 10:30 a.m. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be hamburgers, hot dogs, beverages and sides for sale, and community members can partake in yard games such as cornhole, washer toss, and large-scale versions of games including checkers, tic tac toe and connect four. Noxon will hold its annual Fourth of July celebration on Tuesday with...
Independence Day is definitely something to cheer about. It was the start of an amazing nation and should be celebrated every year. It was especially joyous to the people of the colonies, which were under the iron thumb of King George III. Five days after the freedom document was approved by the Second Continental Congress, Gen. George Washington read it aloud to his troops in New York and again it was cheered. It was official — the 13 colonies were separated from Mother England. Free at last. But it wasn’t quite that simple or easy. We actuall...
It’s the summer solstice and I’m walking through my lower briar patch. If you know me, you may know what I mean. If you don’t, you won’t. My stroll is through a place that only about .0000000012% of humans know about, roughly 100 people. I’m one of the few of those few who visit on a regular basis. It’s out of the way, you might say. A good clearance four-wheel-drive is necessary to get to the spot where it becomes necessary to get out and walk. After getting out of said vehicle, a visitor will walk uphill, upstream. And dodge devil’s clu...
7 YEARS AGO • JUNE 1953 INMATES BEAUTIFY COMMUNITY There’s no doubt about it, Sheriff Wally Britton has the welfare and betterment of his community at heart. We all appreciate the “clean look” and fine appearance given to the parking near the railroad tracks up above the courthouse. The Sheriff took jail inmates out to do the job of filling in dirt, leveling, planting grass seed, etc. around the blue spruce trees which are thriving and doing beautifully. Another project which was so noticeable this Memorial Day was the old Thompson Falls c...
TAMARA KETCHELL, Plains - “My stainless steel Cabela’s coffee maker.” DAVE KETCHELL, Plains - “French fry cutter. I’ve been looking forever.” BONNIE FULLER, Superior - “Shoes, cute little sandals. I’ve found six so far.” DENNIS OLSON, Plains - “A chainsaw. If it’s got wheels or a motor, I like it.” LIBERTY KIFER, Hot Springs - “Some chicken art for my chicken bathroom. I have a small bathroom full of chicken decor.” ARYA KIFER, Hot Springs - “Clothes....
Peter Gerald Love made his initial appearance before Judge Molly Owen on a felony count of assault with a weapon on Tuesday, pleading not guilty. Judge Owen set this case for jury trial on December 11, 2023. According to the charging documents, on or around May 25, Sanders County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint from a resident saying had been threatened with a firearm during an argument with his neighbor. Deputy Craig McCarthy spoke with the complainant, who claimed the argument had started over a dog. The incident escalated to an argumen...
Montana Highway Patrol Kehan Fish, 22, failure to obey requirements of yield sign, $85. Daniel Wells, 50, speeding in a restricted zone, $85.. Michael Hammer, 47, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Babett Reiche, 54, speeding in a restricted zone, $65. Ashton Stoddard, 19, speeding in a restricted zone, $95. Joshua Young, 50, speeding in a restricted zone, $95. Bradley Bosworth, 30, seatbelt violation, $20. Jacqueline Flewellen, 33, day speeding, $20. Brittanie Foland, 34, speeding in a restricted zone, $95, deferred imposition of sentence....
Ambulance: Hot Springs, 4; T. Falls, 4; Trout Creek, 1; Plains, 1; Paradise, 1. Monday, June 19 Automated alarm call, T. Falls. Civil standby, Hot Springs. Abandoned vehicle, Hot Springs. Fire, Plains. Animal other, Heron. Trespass, Hot Springs. Threats, Plains. Tuesday, June 20 Livestock, Plains. Other law violations, Hot Springs. Welfare check, T. Falls. Civil attempts. Theft, T. Falls. Threats, Plains. Suspicious activity, Trout Creek. Assist other agency, Elmo. Inmate transport. Theft, T. Falls. Suspicious activity, Plains. Abandoned...
Audrey Kathleen Kolbeck passed away on June 5, 2023, at her home in Plains, Montana, after fighting metastatic breast cancer for 5 years. She was born in August of 1961 in Arizona. Audrey graduated from high school in Glendale, Arizona. She moved to Trout Creek, Montana, in her early 20s and then settled in Plains for the remainder of her life. She was a talented horsewoman, artist and carpenter. Audrey was preceded in death by her parents Ronald and Linda Kolbeck. Audrey is survived by her...
Ronald Gene Sharp passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side June 22, 2023. Ron was born in Hamilton, Montana, on June 27, 1936, to parents Glenn and Marjorie Sharp. He was the third of five children. His family moved to Thompson Falls around 1946 to continue with their Sharp Logging business. He started school in Snider, later moving to Thompson Falls. He graduated from Thompson Falls High School in 1955. Following graduation he continued to work for Sharp Logging and later...
The town’s cleanup day in May was so successful, the Plains Beautification Committee decided last week to hold a second one this fall. The committee unanimously voted for the fall cleanup day to take place on the third Saturday of September, and spring cleanup days will be the third Saturday of May, according to Lana Dicken, one of the committee organizers and one of the coordinators for last spring’s event. In attendance at last Wednesday’s meeting at the E.L. Johnson Memorial Park were Garrett Boon, a Plains council member, and residents Scot...
DIXON SCHOOL 5th Grade: Blaze Beck 3.5, Abram Boyd 3.75, Joey Matt 3.95, Alyra Porter 3.65, Rachel Posio 3.5, Madison Vanderburg 3.5 6th Grade: Denzel Howard 3.34, Delilah Liberty 3.84, Sonny Matt 3.0 8th Grade: Bryce Roberts 3.0 NOXON SCHOOL Seniors: High Honor Roll: Aubrey Erwin. Honor Roll: Emily Brown, Sky Irgens Juniors: High Honor Roll: Samuel Christensen, Maria Pelobello, Morgan Schwier. Honor Roll: Maygan Swanson, Mia Vogel, Shamus Wheeldon Sophomores: High Honor Roll: Madelynn Freilich, Nathan Hutfles, Brizeyda Hilder, Gage Todd,...
by Karen Thorson Morgan Schwier is a 17-year-old student at Noxon School. She is a junior and studies art with Ms. Jessica Novack, who encourages her to expand what many adults refer as "her natural talent." Schwier is relatively new to formal art instruction, aside from elementary school experiences. Now in high school, her amazing talent is expanding to new horizons, new mediums, new opportunities. Art class offers her exposure to painting (watercolor, acrylics, and watercolor), sculpture and...
For a day, at least, Trout Creek's population tripled. The Cabinet Ridge Riders held their annual poker run this past Saturday in Trout Creek, and if the numbers tell the story, Trout Creek's population of 202 people tripled with over 400 participants in the ride. ATVs were everywhere, especially along Highway 200 through town. Registration began Friday night and continued Saturday morning at the Lakeside Motel & Resort. Riders could not start on the poker run until at least 9 a.m. Saturday....
On Sept. 14, 2022, County Attorney Naomi Leisz began her term, appointed by Governor Gianforte, as a council member on the Western Elder Justice Council. This one-year appointment was presented to Leisz, along with six other appointees, to expand the existing Montana Elder Justice Council. Due to the rising population of senior citizens, the governor saw a need to create the four regions across the state. Region 3 consists of Flathead, Granite, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Ravalli and Sanders counties. The Council receives confidential information a...
Eighty kids from grades K-8 enjoyed a week long Blue Hawk Basketball Summer Camp at the high school last week. Varsity men's basketball Coach Jake Mickelson led the camp along with his wife Lisa Mickelson, who teaches music at the elementary school and junior high. Mickelson said that he couldn't have done it without the high school students who pitched in to help. "It was good for them and they got a glimpse of what it is like to be a coach," he said. Blue Hawk high school students and recent...
High energy of all ages rocked the alley way turned block party next to the HighLead Saloon, Smokehouse and Casino last Friday in Thompson Falls. It was an atmosphere of kids having fun with hula hoops, bubbles, chalk and corn hole games, music from Rad Fondue, a beer garden for adults to enjoy and the aroma of smoked food filling the air. Members of the band Rad Fondue, Larry Laws, Gene Repp, Pat Coast and Doug Lee got the audience up and dancing to songs like "Amie" and "Moondance." They said...
This year the Huckleberry Festival is excited to provide free arts and crafts for children of all ages located at the Children’s Craft Pavilion. Donations are very much appreciated as all the proceeds go towards next year crafts. "This year we are offering various painting and non-painting projects. So, if your children are interested in trying their hand at making sun catchers, temporary tattoo art, flower pot beaded stake decorations, painting flower pots, creating a marble art with shaving cream, or making bead bracelets, come and stop b...
One couple in Plains decided to take a negative and make it a positive, taking something they believed was appalling and making it attractive. Bruce and Paula Dimond moved into their new home on Railroad Street at the far eastern part of Plains in October. They knew there was work to be done on the 69-year-old house, but they agreed that the carved horse next to the driveway had to go. "Whoever lived here must have liked chainsaws," said Paula of the 3-foot, 11 1/2-inch tall horse, which obvious...
