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Not many people get a $16.1 million birthday present. But Harry Behmerwohld turned 88 years old on Thursday, and Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) Director Mike Tooley wished Behmerwohld a happy birthday with a big present, dedicating the recently-completed Heron bridge. Behmerwohld was 22 at the dedication ceremony of the first Heron bridge in 1952. Back then he was newly married, and Behmerwohld said having a bridge connecting Heron to the rest of the world meant a lot to the...
Did that majestic bull elk just tip its crowned head, with seven gnarly royal points on each side, ever so slightly? Is he really preparing to bugle, to stake his deep-throated, high-pitched, primal claim to the bevy of cows undoubtedly standing nearby? Is he itching for a fight; announcing his presence the way macho, male elk do and waiting for the other biggest and baddest bulls around to determine who is really best and earns the right to pass on his, and only his, genetics to the next genera...
Sanders County has recently contracted Jessica Connolly for one year, totaling 500 hours, to assist the county with financial complexities. Connolly, a St. Regis resident, is being shared with Mineral County for her financial expertise. “I have over 20 years of auditing experience, I am a CPA (Certified Public Accountant), and have five years of government finance experience,” she said. In December, the Sanders County Commissioners chose to consolidate the positions of Sanders County Clerk and Recorder and county Treasurer/Superintendent of Sch...
In all, America has celebrated 242 Independence Days. After all this time, you would think we had all the details ironed out. Did you know that the 4th of July is not the actual day that America gained independence from Great Britain? According to historians at George Mason University, the actual day was July 2, 1776. “This day the Continental Congress declared the United Colonies Free and Independent States,” printed the Pennsylvania Evening Post, on July 2, 1776 announcing that American freedom had been attained. July 4 was actually the day...
HISTORY OF HOT SPRINGS The story of Hot Springs goes back long before the establishment of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Reservation, and the opening of the reservation to homesteaders in 1910. The Pend d'Oreille Indians knew of the healing waters even before trappers and settlers discovered them, and called them "Big Medicine." The Flathead, Kalispell, Pend d'Oreille and Kootenai Indians occupied the Little Bitterroot River Valley long before European-American trappers and traders moved...
Editor, In response to an article (in the Missoulian) about Chicago Peak in the Cabinet Wilderness Area being a Kootenai Indian Vision Quest site and the possibility of it being a national historic site so that no presence of any mine or construction being able to commerce operations. I am wondering if a vision quest site in the Thompson Falls area (near sheep viewing site) would shut down future highway construction or ever have traffic drive by it. Maybe the state would have to reroute Highway 200 in order to protect it. Professor Carling...
HELAYNA GINGERICH, Heron – “When we lived in Michigan, we had a big family get-together, rented an ice cream machine and set off fireworks. Since we moved to Heron, we watch the parade and fireworks.” ANGIE CAGLE, Reno, Nevada – “Actually, we came to spend it with my dad, to be together and BBQ. We come here every year to visit in Thompson Falls.” CLARK BRONSON, Thompson Falls – “We stay home. We’re old people. We don’t have to celebrate .There’s way too much hype. They have commercialzed it.” COURTNEY O’CONNER, Thompson Falls – “We usua...
Sunday, June 24 Caller’s grandson at residence this a.m. yelling and screaming, asked him to stay away because of outbursts, would like officer to ask him stay away, Hot Springs. Report of juvenile runaway, female left sometime during the night, T. Falls. Ex did not meet for child exchange, T. Falls. Gray scruffy dog hanging out at church, smells like skunk, T. Falls. Welfare check requested and removal of sister from her mother, T. Falls. Deputy contact requested, crime stoppers information. Dog picked up and taken to TRACS, T. Falls. M...
Sanders County Sheriff’s Office Kasey Rosenbaum, 44, speeding in restricted zone, $55. Jason Wise, 41, speeding in restricted zone, $85. Derek Waatti, 19, improper passing, $85. Thomas Weipert, 49, improper passing, $85. Jason Oliver, 22, operating vehicle without valid license, $235 Garrett Peterson, 26, partner/family member assault, 1st offence, $275. False reports to law enforcement, $185. Jonathan Gingerich, 25, night speeding, $70. Missoula Highway Patrol Jason Oliver, 22, operating vehicle without valid license, $235. Stop sign v...
It is not a "wilderness group," but their interest in the continued reasonable use of wild lands is second on their priority list. Presently, the number one goal of Cube Iron Cataract Coalition (CICC) is to create awareness of the backcountry mix of roadless areas, connecting backcountry, and lands bordering National Forest. Membership and support from the group enjoys an overlap with the Backcountry Horsemen, Montana Wilderness Association and Montana Backcountry Hunters and Anglers – many o...
Based on the amount of local business support and involvement, it will be a block party to remember. Highlead Saloon is organizing a Summer Party for Saturday, July 7 from 4-8 p.m., and the parking lot that supports Christmas on Main Street will host the event with hot weather, instead of hot chocolate. “A lot of this is up in the air at this point. But based on the interest from businesses and organizations who want to be present, there will be plenty to do for all ages,” said Highlead’s Cody Mosher, who noted that for the event the Sheri...
The lowering of the Clark Fork River is evident from Silcox Mountain above Thompson Falls. NorthWestern Energy continues to lower the water level so that the dam can be repaired after spring's high water. Steel pillway beams were removed to allow for the higher flows with runoff. Now that the high water has peaked, the river must be lowered to allow crews to replace the beams....
As summertime temperatures heat up and the chance to cool down in the water arrives, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is reminding people that building dams in creeks and streams can have negative consequences for fish. This is especially true for species such as bull trout, which ascend small tributaries in late-summer to spawn. In recent years, FWP has noticed an increasing number of dams being built in small streams. These harmful features are often built near campgrounds, most likely to pool water for swimming. Dams are also often found at...
One group in Plains are proud to be losers. They even received an award for their feat. Becky Powley and Janie McFadgen of TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly – were awarded Division Awards at State Recognition Days at Great Falls June 15-17. Powley nabbed first place in Division IV and McFadgen won top honors in Division VII. The two received the recognition for losing the most weight in their divisions for 2017. Powley and McFadgen are members of MT TOPS 202, the Plains chapter, which meets every...
Thompson Falls will be on the silver screen after a film crew spent last week shooting scenes for an independent film. The crew, from Los Angeles, traveled to Montana to shoot a film called Two Yellow Lines. The crew started in Helena, moved over to Wyoming for a couple days and then came back across Montana, ending up in Thompson Falls on June 27. Thompson Falls is one of the last film locations for the crew. "The story is about healing," said Zac Titus, who co-wrote the film and also plays the...
The Cabinet Ranger District is unique. It is the home to a 94,000-acre wilderness area known as Cabinet Mountain Wilderness. Most Forest Service districts do not contain a wilderness area within its boundaries, much less one that was designated in 1964 when the Wilderness Act originated. Wilderness areas comprise less than five percent of America's land base. These areas are managed to limit natural resource altering activities, by preserving the resource in its natural state as much as...
It was the third year for the Local Yokel's Car & Truck Show at Ripples Ice Cream Parlor in Plains, but the first time the sponsors had a People's Choice Award for the top vehicle, which went to Plains resident Wally Logan and his 1941 Chevy pickup. Logan did all the work himself, except for the paint job, including the pickup bed, which is featured with red oak, locust and mahogany wood. Winning the People's Choice means Logan's vehicle will be on the cover of the 2019 show poster. Twenty...
A group of kids demonstrated their cowpoke skills at the Sanders County Fairgrounds last weekend roping and riding as part of the Southwest Youth Rodeo Association competition. Sixty-eight boys and girls participated in age classes from under 7 to 18 years old during the two-day event. The Plains competition was part of a youth rodeo circuit that started in Ramsey two weeks ago and will finish up with state competition in Butte on August 27. Last weekend's event drew youth from 20 Montana...
Eagle Scouts Cycling Across America made a pit stop at the Riverfront Motel in Thompson Falls after a day long, 80-mile trip from Sandpoint, Idaho. The bikers started in Seattle and will continue to New York City, from there they will travel south down to Washington D.C. The whole journey will consist of 67 days and around 4,200 miles, across 15 northern states. The distance will vary because the group will also be visiting 17 different Boy Scout camps and to reach them they will have detour of...
Hagedorn Land Surveying took low team gross honors in Wednesday men’s league play at River’s Bend last week, combining for a 171. Team members Caleb Bates hitting the long drive on No. 9 and Rick Hagedorn hitting closest to the pin on No. 5 and closest in three on No. 2. Mike Gilmore had the low individual gross of 38. First Security Bank show the low team net with a 142, and Darrel Torgrimson turned in the low individual net of 31. Jerry Neal sank the long putt on No. 3, with Michael Scharfe earning that honor on No. 6. Bruce Sterling was clo...
At River’s Bend last week, Scott Pardee sank the long putt on No. 6 and paired that with a chip-in on No. 9 in Tuesday night play. Steve Anders scored two chip-ins, on Nos. 5 and 9, and John Mosher hit one on No. 2. The Feed N Fuel foursome of Dave Petteys, Mike Gilmore, Doug Gunderson and Steve Clark shot a low team gross of 174, while Shanks A Lot golfers Jenz Jantzen, Dave Garr, Ron Beaty and Charles Hooten had the low team net with 142. Gilmore shot the low individual gross of 37, and low net honors went to Scott Garr with a 31. In other h...
The Over the Hill Gang teamed up for a yellow ball three-man scramble Monday at River’s Bend. Sinking the longest putt on No. 11 was John Pritzkau, and Jerry Neal took those honors on No. 12. Don Hanson got the long putt on No. 13, with Chuck Many’s putt winning on No. 15, Rick Kendall on No. 16, Mike Smith on No. 17 and with Gary Thompson hitting it on No. 18. Dennis Gripp was closest to the pin in two on No. 10, and Darrel Torgrimson was closest on No. 14. Ron Belger had the long drives on No. 18 and No. 15, while Barb Wooden drilled the lon...
With summer in full swing, many of us are itching to get out and hike. Cabinet Ranger District recreation specialist Joel Sather gave the following updates, as of June 28, to the following hiking trail conditions. Black Peak Trail #763, the trail crew got 1 mile up the trail and there are plans to continue work on the trail throughout the summer. Engle Lake Trail #932 is cleared to Engle Trail #926 junction. Engle Trail #926 is cleared. Snow is present in the trees and on the ridgeline and surrounding Engle Lake, though the lake is free of...
