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The Sanders County Elections office has a new office space with more room to focus on county election procedures. The office, which was previously located within the Clerk and Recorder's office at the courthouse, has moved across Jefferson Street to 1037 W. Main St., Suite 102. The location was formerly rented by the Montana Department of Revenue and is next door to Clark Fork Title. "We needed more room and this allows us a more focused approach to elections," Election Administrator McKenna...
It was a busy summer for the Thompson Falls City Pool. Manager Sandra Kazmierczak detailed the 2022 pool season for the city council at its meeting Monday. Kazmierczak said the 10-week season from the June 13 opening to the August 19 closing was great. “We had a strong staff that interacted well with the public,” she noted. Mayor Mark Sheets commended how well the pool staff did despite challenges. Sheets noted that the pool ran on reduced hours due to a smaller number of lifeguard applicants. “I was very thankful to have such a great staff...
Last weekend, eight volunteers joined Easter Sanders County Conservation District (ESSCD) for their river clean-up in Plains, a once annual event that has not been held for a number of years. “The last time an event like this was held was approximately 10 to 15 years ago after complaints came in about multiple tires in the river,” said ESCCD administrator Emily Baker. “We are always looking for ways to get involved in the communities who fund and support us. This idea has been floating aroun...
Community groups have come together to plan a day of fun in the forest on Saturday, September 17, at the Mule Pasture in Thompson Falls. The Forest Fest is an outdoor educational event for forestland owners and those who enjoy living near the forest. The free event will offer demonstrations, information and activities for all ages. The Mule Pasture is located just north of Thompson Falls Elementary School on N. Columbia Street. The land is owned by the U.S. Forest Service and offers several miles of family friendly trails through 150 acres of...
Fall is in the air. Leaves are turning, the mornings are cooler, and the sun is setting earlier. The kids are back in the routine of school, and people are putting their gardens to bed for the winter. It’s time to start thinking about the other big activity this fall - election season. Once again, as a county newspaper and a trusted source for factual information, I will be doing my best to provide voters and readers with information to help you make educated decisions on Nov. 8, general election day. As I wrote several weeks ago, we as voters...
Irate Americans are arming themselves and heading to library board meetings to defend children against evil by insisting that the library remove books that offend society. Notice I did not say trying to defend their own children, they mean to defend the children of people they do not know. Listen, they are going about it all wrong. If I wanted to keep my kids from reading a book the last thing I would tell them is that they can’t read it. I spent a lot of time as a kid under the covers with a f...
On Saturday, September 3, 2022, my husband and I attended the Sanders County Fair. We purchased seats for the rodeo, had a bite to eat at the picnic table area and left to return that evening for the rodeo. I discovered later on the way home that I had left my fanny pack on the picnic table. We returned, but the fanny pack was gone. I checked with the fair office and the first aid office, along with individuals around the picnic tables. The fanny pack was gone. Later that evening we discovered someone had brought the missing fanny pack to the...
Montana needs politicians who support Montana and Montanans. That’s not Mr. Zinke’s priority. The majority of his campaign funds are from outside Montana and from corporate interests. Only 6% of his campaign funds comes from Montanans. Combining that paltry 6% with Montana corporate donations, it rises to a scant 15%, leaving 85% of his campaign funds coming from out of state. . Over one-third of this funding comes from Texas, Florida, Georgia, and the D.C. area. He will be seriously beholden to groups and individuals outside of Montana. It...
4 YEARS AGO AUGUST 30, 1917 BURGLARS LOOT STORE AT CAMAS Safe Blown and Small Amount of Cash and Jewelry Taken MAKE GOOD THEIR ESCAPE May Be Same Gang That Has Committed Several Similar Robberies Recently The store of Peeso & Davis at Camas was entered last Wednesday night and the safe blown open, but fortunately only a small amount of cash was on hand. The robbers took about $25 in currency, a number o checks and some jewelry and escaped without raising an alarm. As soon as the robbery was discovered, the sheriff’s office was notified and s...
JACKIE SOUVEREIN, Trout Creek - “Biking.” ART SOUVEREIN, Trout Creek - “ATVing up in the mountains on the endless trails we have here.” RUSS GILE, Trout Creek - “Archery hunting.” JOHN TORRES, Thompson Falls - “Cutting firewood.” CATHERINE DEWITT, Thompson Falls - “Going to the library.” KATIE ANDERSON, Plains - “Going to pumpkin patches and fall festivals with the kids....
Montana Highway Patrol Taira Flute, 40, seatbelt violation, $20. Nathan Phillips, 23, careless driving, $85. James Cummings, 49, seatbelt violation, $20. Joel Romansky, 39, seatbelt violation, $20. Jeremiah Andrick, 43, day speeding, $120. Ethan Tijerina, 19, violation in a construction zone, $85; seatbelt violation, $20. Shannon Creekmore, 40, speeding in a restricted zone, $105. Teresa Kelly, 62, speeding in a restricted zone, $95. Ryan Lawrence, 48, speeding in a restricted zone, $95. Lucas McGregor, 31, speeding in a restricted zone, $95....
Ambulance: Plains, 9; T. Falls, 7; Trout Creek, 4; Hot Springs, 2; Heron, 2; Dixon, 1. Monday, September 5 Body found/coroner, Plains. Property damage/criminal mischief, T. Falls. Livestock, Dixon. Suspicious activity, T. Falls. Assist motorist/citizen, Plains. Theft, Trout Creek. General animal call/complaint, Plains. Civil attempts. Theft, Dixon. General animal call/complaint, T. Falls. Suspicious activity, Hot Springs. Civil attempts, Hot Springs. Trespass, Dixon. Suspicious activity, T. Falls. Road hazard/blockage, Dixon. Fire, Heron....
Chazarae Swaney appeared before Judge Molly Owen on Tuesday in 20th District Judicial Court with her attorney, Britt Cotter, for a change of plea hearing. Per the presented plea agreement, Swaney pled guilty to an amended felony count of criminal endangerment. Sentencing was set for October 25, 2022. Matthew McCrossen also came before the court for a change of plea. McCrossen entered guilty pleas, with the assistance of his attorney, to three felony counts of criminal possession of dangerous drugs. Judge Owen set sentencing for October 25,...
School is back in session for Thompson Falls High School (TFHS) with some new and exciting additions for the students. With current enrollment standing at 202, the school was able to add a second full-time English teacher and a full-time business teacher. The school's GEAR UP liaison is now serving in the position full time rather than splitting time with her other teaching responsibilities. The school's art teacher is now offering one more art class at the high school this year. "Adding...
Doug Browning, age 50, from Plains, America, passed into the holy hunting grounds on September 5, 2022, from a sudden heart attack. Doug was born on September 22, 1971, to Mary Kay and Vernon Browning. Doug lived his life doing everything honestly and with passion (not good for poker because when Doug bet, you knew he had a better hand than you). Doug graduated from Plains High School and continued to live in Plains, his one true home. He went on to play college basketball alongside many of his...
Sandy Ward passed away at her home in Whitepine, Montana, on August 2, 2022. Sandy was born in San Diego, California, on March 24, 1960. She attended schools in California and Idaho, graduating high school in Evanston, Wyoming, in 1978. Sandy enjoyed her work as an EMT and working as a seismographer in the oil field. She loved all animals and had many pets over the years. She was also a great seamstress and great with her handcrafting skills. Sandy loved bead-working as well, making portraits of...
Marna Brooking, former postmaster at Heron, Montana died July 17. A memorial service will be eld Saturday, September 24, 1 p.m. at the Heron Methodist Church. A short graveside service at the Heron Cemetery will follow....
The Plains Woman’s Club is looking for new members. What better way to search for new members than to put on another kind of search? The club is kicking off its annual membership drive with a scavenger hunt, said Michele Furry, who is co-chairing the event with Alana Johnson, the club secretary. “The hunt is specifically designed to introduce new residents to the different services in the community that they may not be aware of,” said Furry. The scavenger hunt will start on Saturday, Sept. 17, by picking up forms in a plastic box on the outsi...
The Blue Hawk volleyball team split a pair of home games last week as they beat Deer Lodge in three sets on Friday and then fell to Anaconda in three on Saturday. In the win against Deer Lodge, the Hawks ralled 25-12, 25-24, 25-21. Olivian Harnett garnered nine of the team's 13 set assists, Sarah Koskela led with eight digs and Avery Burgess had eight kills. Natalie Roberts served up three of the team's six aces and Ellie Baxter let the team in blocks with three. Against Anaconda, the...
The Hot Springs football team was hungry for their first win of the season last week. After losing their first two contests of the seasons, they waited patiently all week to host the Twin Bridges Falcons on their home field on Friday. The wait was a little longer than anticipated, as the Twin Bridges bus broke down on the journey to Hot Springs. The wait was worth it though, as the Savage Heat carded their first win of the season, 40-6. In the opening series, Hot Springs stopped the Falcons on...
The Thompson Falls Blue Hawks lost their third game straight, leaving their record at 0-3 to start the season. The Hawks traveled to Butte last Friday to play the Shepherd Mustangs on neutral grounds at the Naranche Stadium. The transition to 11-man football continues to be a struggle for the Hawks as they suffered their third loss of the season to the Mustangs, 0-20. The Hawks had a strong opening drive bringing them within the 15-yard line. However, there was a fumble in the backfield that the Mustangs recovered. The Mustangs were able to use...
It was three up and then three down for the Savage Heat volleyball team last week as Hot Springs beat Two Eagle River in three sets Thursday and then lost to Charlo in three on Friday. Both contests were held in Hot Springs. Against Two Eagle River on Thursday, the Savage Heat went three straight, 25-16, 25-4 and 25-7. Sophomore Georgia Uski slammed 13 kills for Hot Springs and Lauryn Aldridge four. The Savage Heat served up enthusiasm and competition last week but came up short as they lost thr...
The Over the Hill Gang finished their final week of regular play at River’s Bend this week. The gang will now gather next Monday for a fun day and steak luncheon to celebrate the end of the season. Dave Garr had the low men’s gross round of 42, and Ray Marshall the low net of 31. Garr also won the pay for par contest Monday. For the women, Lana Nolen shot the low gross of 50 and sank the long putt on No. 8, while Chris Gross had the low net of 40 and smashed the long drive on No. 9. John Torres had the only chip-in for the day, on No. 4, whi...
As the temperatures cool down, the competition is heating up for the Thompson Falls cross country team. The junior and high school athletes traveled to the Flathead Invitational, run at Rebecca Farm last Friday. "This was a significantly larger and more competitive race than our last two," Coach Sarah Naegeli said. "The two-lap grass course has some rolling hills to make it interesting and a nice downhill to the finish. Senior Ellie Baxter and junior Cael Thilmony each ran lifetime personal reco...
SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. RABI 5. AMAHS 10. SCOPES 12. BABIED 14. THEOLOGICAL 16. EH 18. SAE 19. BAD 20. SARSI 22. AGE 23. SABER 25. RETS 26. PES 27. HER 28. RBC 30. GIS 31. ELAN 33. EUGENE 35. SISON 37. RUNES 38. OCTANE 40. SENE 41. LEE 42. ORR 44. RAD 45. RAH 48. ALAR 50. AAHED 52. ABM 53. CAKED 55. PET 56. TAO 57. EN 58. FACILITATES 63. DEEDED 65. RAMOSE 66. BRAES 67. EBAN SOLUTIONS DOWN 1. ROE 2. APO 3. BEL 4. ISOBAR 5. ABIDER 6. MAC 7. ABAS 8. HILAR 9. SE 10. STAGE 11. CHEESESTEAK 13. DESTINE...
