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Sanders County Commissioners last week reviewed a resolution they plan to have on the November ballot for county voters. Resolution No. 2022-06 details the county’s intent to have voters decide whether or not to tax recreational and medical marijuana sales at the county level. House Bill 701 passed by the Montana Legislature allows counties to impose a 3% tax on marijuana sales, but the measure must be passed by the voters in the county. HB701 applies only to counties in which the majority of voters voted to approve Initiative 190 in the 2...
A young velvety whitetail buck stays in tall grass west of Plains. The high heat and mosquitoes don't seem to bother the deer, which have an abundance of greens....
Noxon will have the blues the first weekend in August, but it won’t get people down. The 11th Annual Big Sky Blues Festival is set for August 5-7 at Pilgrim Creek Park. Along with nationally known musicians, the three-day event features free workshops for kids. Musicians performing during the weekend donate their time and will instruct kids of all ages on harmonica, guitar, drums and bass. “It’s fun for the kids to learn from national acts,” said Lorne Riddell, organizer of the Big Sky Blues Festival. “It’s great to have the kids learn about...
The Trout Creek Senior Center has been making a lot of changes recently. The center held an open house last weekend to share information with the community about the services they offer. From brand new kitchen equipment to newly renovated bathrooms, the center is making a comeback. "You don't have to be a senior to visit or eat at the senior center," said Nadine Nelson of Thompson Falls, a board member of the Trout Creek Senior Center. "Through generous donations made by our patrons and fundrais...
I met someone recently and after striking up a conversation, quickly found out that she had moved to the area about a year ago. Being the curious person that I am, I asked about her background. I always like hearing people’s stories of how they found themselves in a certain place. When I asked this person where she moved from, she whispered, “California,” and I wondered, “Why the whisper? Was she nervous? Worried?” Whatever the reason, I assured her that it was wonderful and welcomed her to Montana. I like to joke that I was born in a barn in...
You may have heard someone say, “That person is a real character,” generally in reference to a guy or gal who is somewhat, or very — ummm — unique. Some folks achieve status as a real character without even thinking about it, but should you yourself ever want to become a real character, several qualities are required. Some are inborn and some are acquired. Which are which, I’ve not determined, and I’m not sure it matters. To become a real character, one needs luck, a talent, a passion for something, the ability to live on air and an initial...
4 YEARS AGO • JUNE 24, 1982 CHANGES BRING DECLINE TO HERON By Jan Fraser Continued from last week… Barbara Fillerup Smith and Georgia Dettwiler Montague both remembered crossing the river on the ferries or highline platform. Georgia recalled that her family had a piano brought across the river on that platform. For some, the river proved to be a tragic place. Terry Duffy almost lost his life while crossing with a team of horses on the ferry. The horses became nervous and went off the end of the ferry, almost dragging Terry with them. At tha...
ANNA BUSK, Heron - “I really like how everyone waves at you when you meet them on the road. Maybe they think I am someone they know but I am new here and everyone seems very friendly.” ROGER WILLIAMS, Sandpoint - “People around here are willing to help others and that’s what I like.” RANDY McKENZIE, Thompson Falls - “I like how when things get tough we come together. ” LIZ GLACKIN, Trout Creek - “I help out at the Trout Creek Senior Center and have noticed that people here can be very generous.” NADINE NELSON, Thompson Falls - “We have a pret...
Montana Highway Patrol Zachariah Lyons, 29, driving under the influence, 2nd offense, $1,335, 365 days jail with 360 days suspended; operating without liability insurance, 3rd offense, $225. Corey Booth, 43, seatbelt violation, $20. Eric Smith, 39, driving motor vehicle while privilege is suspended/revoked, 1st offense, $285; seatbelt violation, $20. Marc Drew, 55, speeding in a restricted zone, $65. Caden Davis, 22, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Curtis Alexander, 57, seatbelt violation, $20. George Heyer, 51, speeding in a restricted zon...
Ambulance: T. Falls, 5; Plains, 5; Hot Springs, 5; Paradise, 1. Monday, July 18 Fire, Noxon. Juvenile criminal, Dixon. Trespass, T. Falls. General animal call/complaint, T. Falls. Theft, Dixon. Other law violations, Plains. Trespass, Plains. Road hazard/blockage, Dixon. Motor vehicle crash, Trout Creek. Abandoned vehicle, Plains. Civil attempts, Paradise. Disturbance, Paradise. Tuesday, July 19 Nuisance complaints, Paradise. Motor vehicle crash. Trespass. Inmate transport. Abandoned vehicle, Hot Springs. Fire, Perma. Civil standby, Camas...
Appearing before Judge Deborah "Kim" Christopher last Tuesday, July 19, John Hannan entered a not guilty plea to one felony count of burglary. Per the charging documents, on December 13, 2021, deputies responded to a burglary in progress at a residence near Trout Creek. The reporting party was house sitting for a friend when the homeowner’s dogs began barking in the bedroom. Upon going to check on the dogs, the housesitter saw Hannan, a neighbor, standing in the bedroom with a crowbar and dressed in dark clothing. Hannan raised the crowbar t...
Anthony Henkel made his initial appearance on Tuesday before Judge Molly Owen on a felony count of partner or family member assault, pleading not guilty through his attorney, Kimberly Durham. According to the charging documents, on July 14, 2022, deputies responded to a residence in Hot Springs, where they met with Henkel's girlfriend, the victim. The victim stated Henkel had gone out drinking after she and Henkel had been arguing all day. When Henkel returned to the residence, he was still arguing with her. As alleged in the affidavit, Henkel...
Summer is a season to relax and enjoy the warm weather. Basking in the summer sun is a great way to relax, but only when the temperatures are safe. Summer heat waves can compromise the health of human beings as well as their pets. Gardening enthusiasts also may need to go the extra mile to keep their plants and gardens from wilting under harsh summer sun. • Extreme heat stress can be very harmful to plants. The online gardening resource Gardening Know How notes that some plants can withstand s...
The summer is ramping up, and so are the hikers eager to experience the seasonal splendor of our wild backyard. Of course, that means that Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness volunteers are more needed than ever to ensure those trails remain accessible. When you hike a quality trail in the Scotchmans, you can thank a volunteer for clearing fallen trees and brush, maintaining the trail grade and keeping them walkable. "We've got several upcoming trail projects lined up with only a handful of fo...
Frances Elaine Aldrich, 80 of Trout Creek, Montana, passed away of natural causes on July 15, 2022. A full obituary will follow....
Raymond Bidwell and Tanya Williams tied the knot on Saturday, July 16, at Camp Paxon at Seeley Lake....
Summer is a beloved time of year that's often dominated by time spent outdoors soaking up summer sun. But all that extra time outdoors can make people vulnerable to mosquitoes. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, mosquitoes are more than just hungry, unwanted backyard guests. In fact, mosquito-borne diseases, including the Zika virus, the West Nile virus and dengue, pose significant threats. While not all mosquitoes carry disease, even those that don't can...
The Sanders County Board of Health last week held its first meeting with new County Health Officer Ron Petrie. At last quarter’s Board of Health meeting, the board and commissioners set a work session to review the board’s by-laws. Those changes were detailed by Commissioner Glen Magera during last Wednesday’s meeting. Among the changes to the by-laws is reducing the number of board members to five. There are currently six members on the Board of Health, including the three commissioners and three community members. Magera said that when the n...
Ladies league golfers were fortunate to have had relatively clear skies and a nice bit of sunshine during Thursday play at River’s Bend last week. Sisters Chris Kelly and Kim Sparks shot the low team gross of 101 and Jeanne Holleran and Tina Wheeler posted the low team net of 73. Tina Wheeler snatched up the low individual gross with a 47 and Chris Kelly pocketed the low individual net with a 29. In other Thursday action, Chris Kelly played a calculated game and went closest to the pin in four on No. 2 and Jeanne Holleran closed the long p...
Overcast skies and a light breeze made for a more comfortable environment during Monday play at River’s Bend. Bruce Craw kept his game clean and took the low men’s gross in Over the Hill Gang play with a 41 and Ed Mack the men’s low net of 34. Lana Nolen secured the women’s low gross with a 49, and Barb Wooden locked in the low women’s net with a 37 this week. Over on the course, Mike Normandin finessed the ball along to be closest to the pin in two on No. 1, and Dave Garr sank the long putt on No. 2. Dan Whittenburg rolled in the long putt...
The Edward Jones team of Jesse Mack, Ed Mack, Bruce Sterling, Carter Meyer and Ryan Craven invested heavily in teamwork and their investment paid off. The Edward Jones team won the Play Day Scramble with a score of 31 during Tuesday night men’s league play at River’s Bend last week. Howard Morkert dropped in the long putt on No. 12. Bob Brown made the ball scoot and was the closest to the pin on No. 14 and Chuck Manry locked in the longest putt on No. 15. Doug Fisher crept the ball along and claimed closest to the pin on No. 17 and Ryan Craven...
The Bear Muscle Fitness team of Rick Hagedorn, John Mosher and Doug Robichaud muscled through the competition and won the Play Day Scramble with a score of 29 during Tuesday night men’s league play at River’s Bend last week. John Mosher double dipped and dropped in the long putt on No. 12 and the long putt on No. 15. Steve Clark kept rolling along and was the closest to the pin on No. 5. Scott Pardee took the ball closest to the pin on No. 17 and Kevin Sparks and Bruce Haflich knocked out the long drives of the night on No. 18. Ron Beaty sto...
When I was just a boy, I grew up in a little house on Fir Street in Trout Creek only a mile or so away from the Trout Creek public boat launch and recreation area. My mother used to take my older brother and I down to swim nearly every day that she could. Once I had turned eight years old my parents allowed me to ride my bicycle down to the boat launch and swim during the daylight hours of most days as long as I was home before sundown. During the summers of my childhood my parents lovingly refe...
CLUES ACROSS 1. FDR 4. DIG 7. DDT 10. ORE 11. ADO 12. ARA 13. PAROS 15. CAB 16. MANDA 19. ANAPEST 21. BRAGGED 23. LAMPREY 24. LAGOONS 25. EVIL 26. EVEN 27. ADDRESS 30. SESSILE 34. SEA 35. RAN 36. PEGASUS 41. CASCADE 45. MARC 46. APER 47. LOBELIA 50. PANELED 54. IRANIAN 55. EREMITE 56. BRIDE 57. DAR 59. GAMAY 60. ZEN 61. ACE 62. ATE 63. EDT 64. LTD 65. LED CLUES DOWN 1. FORAM 2. DROPPER 3. RESERVE 4. DACTYLS 5. IDA 6. GOBBLES 7. DAMAGES 8. DRAGONS 9. TANGO 13. PAL 14. ANA 17. DEN 18. ADS 20....
Business is booming at the Thompson Falls City Pool as people of all ages participate in fun, educational and healthy programs. The public pool is managed by Sandra Kazmierczak, the City of Thompson Falls Recreational Director, and her team of young adult lifeguards, along with assistance from Public Works Director Neil Harnett. Despite having so much cool weather early in the summer it looks as though the team is still managing to make positive waves in the community. "Our season started off sl...
