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The American Association of Retired Persons - AARP - recognized a Plains couple for their volunteer work in the community with the prestigious 2022 Andrus Award for Community Service. John and Karen Thorson were honored for their volunteer work at the Paradise Center, a nonprofit entity that the Thorsons have been with even before it was created. Part of the award was a $2,000 gift to a charity of the Thorsons' choice, which was the Paradise Center. "Your tireless work with Paradise Center in...
The Thompson Falls City Council met Thursday to pass an emergency ordinance prohibiting overnight parking on Main Street. Travis Fitchett with the Montana Department of Transportation said the ordinance will allow snow plows to clear the street overnight. The ordinance prohibits parking on Main Street from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. The fine for parking on Main Street overnight is $100 plus towing at the vehicle owner's expense. Council member Larry Lack said before the ordinance vote that he supports...
There's something fishy happening at Plains High School, and the new science teacher is definitely involved. It's also been discovered that he did the same thing at his former school at St. Regis. Plains High School science teacher Brooks Sanford received about 150 Arlee rainbow trout eggs from Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks' (FWP) Jocko Fish Hatchery in Arlee in mid-November as part of a project for his sophomore biology and chemistry students, who will study the growth of the fish for the next...
by Annie Wooden Bill Naegeli has been a supervisor with Green Mountain Conservation District (GMCD) for more than 30 years. Last month at a state convention, he was honored as supervisor of the year for all 58 conservation districts in the state. Naegeli, who works as the Emergency Manager for Sanders County, attended the Montana Association of Conservation District (MACD) convention in Helena in November. He has been a director at the state level for almost 15 years. He was surprised when he...
The Plains Elementary School students went home on Friday afternoon leaving a simple and plain cafeteria behind, but when they got to school on Monday it was filled with colorful lights and decorations. Eleven teachers and staff members and one volunteer husband transformed the school lunchroom into a holiday haven Friday evening. The group waited for the kids to leave for the weekend before hauling in an assortment of store bought and handmade Christmas decorations into the school cafeteria....
The students of Plains Elementary School learned a lesson and helped the community at the same time, said Meg Feist, the sixth grade teacher who came up with a fundraiser idea to buy gifts for the "Tree of Hearts" Sheriff's Relief Fund program. Two hundred thirty elementary students from kindergarten to sixth grade raised $810.96 during the month of December to buy presents for the Tree of Hearts using two fundraising methods. For three Wednesdays, the students could pay one dollar to bring...
I started out to write about this being a good time of year to be helpful to others and that began to sound so preachy and goody-two-shoes that I thought that maybe I should just thank some people who helped me when I needed it. I first came to Montana in 1969 and had the opportunity to move here five years later. Lots of people say that it was the scenery that compelled them here. For me it was the people. The folks I met in my visits to Central Montana were friendly, kind and generous. The...
4 YEARS AGO DECEMBER 30, 1982 THANKS TO MANY This was an editorial written by Doc Eggensperger during the holidays. Among the attributes of small-town living are the many acts of kindness, help and concern that friends and neighbors perform to enrich the lives of all, Thompson Falls is no exception. There are countless deeds performed during the year that make life enriching and desirable here. And the high quality of that life is attested to by the number of former residents who would like to return and reside again if the economic...
STEVEN SPETS, Thompson Falls - “An old train from 1977 that hangs on the tree.” ERNIE SCHERZER, Thompson Falls - “A carved wooden orchestra from Germany.” DILLON NEUMAYER, Thompson Falls - “A Christmas tree.” RUTH FARRIER, Thompson Falls - “My husband’s grandmother's hand-painted little ball ornaments.” PAT INGRAHAM, Thompson Falls - “A plastic Santa Claus made out of a bleach bottle I made in 1967.” MIRANDA BULGER, Thompson Falls - “A sled ornament that I made out of popsicle sticks in kindergarten....
During a hearing held Monday, Anthony Henkel opted to withdraw his guilty plea to a felony count of partner or family member assault, following Judge Molly Owen’s decision to not follow the plea agreement. As the parties had reached the plea agreement prior to the omnibus hearing, Henkel had the choice for Judge Owen to decide the sentence or to withdraw his guilty plea and proceed to a jury trial. Judge Owen reinstated Henkel’s not guilty plea and set this matter for jury trial on June 12, 2023. After reviewing Henkel’s criminal history in th...
Montana Highway Patrol Shawn Robbins, 42, failure to carry proof of insurance, 1st offense; driving under the influence, 1st offense, 1 day jail. Shanika Thomas, 30, speeding in a restricted zone, $105. David Petteys, 66, seatbelt violation, $20. Raymond Brown, 75, seatbelt violation, $20. Rosemary Floyd, 37, operating without liability insurance in effect, 2nd offense, $135. James Soper, 73, seatbelt violation, $20. Dylan Valley, 42, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Sanders County Sheriff’s Office Antonio Long, 18, driving without a v...
Ambulance: Plains, 7; Hot Springs, 4; T. Falls, 2; Trout Creek, 2. Monday, December 12 Motor vehicle crash, Hot Springs. Assist motorist/citizen. Welfare check. General animal call/complaint, Hot Springs. Request for welfare check, Plains. Trespass, Plains. Harassment/privacy in communication. Trespass. Disturbance. Fire, Plains. Motor vehicle crash, Hot Springs. Theft, Trout Creek. Abandoned vehicle, T. Falls. Tuesday, December 13 Drugs/narcotics, T. Falls. Assault, Plains. Civil attempts, Trout Creek. Assist miscellaneous. Assist...
Gregory Earl Anderson went home to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, November 23, at his parents’ home in Thompson Falls after an intense battle with cancer, and now he is finally pain free. He was surrounded by friends and family in his last days. His mother was singing to him when he passed. Greg was born on March 9, 1968, in Hot Springs Montana. He grew up in Thompson Falls and graduated from Thompson Falls High School in 1987. While in high school he worked for Thompson cement plant cleaning the inside of the cement truck drums, and h...
James D. Eplin, son of deceased longtime Thompson Falls residents Neil and Evelyn Eplin, passed away November 1, 2022, after a short illness. He was 76 years old, and was living with his wife Beth Eplin in Vancouver, Washington. He was retired from the Washington State Highway Department. He spent many years as a member of the Ptarmigan Mountaineering Club where he spent much time participating in mountain climbing, hiking, cross country skiing, and regular skiing. He is survived by his brother David Eplin and sister-in-law Nancy Eplin of Deer...
It was a close game for the girls Savage Heat and Plains Trotters last Tuesday. Both teams started out at full steam and never let up. In the first quarter the teams were neck and neck when Hot Springs junior Lauyrn Aldridge made a two-point shot with 30 seconds left on the clock for an 11-8 lead. In the second quarter the teams again fought a close race with some great offensive plays. With the help of some swift handling by senior Kassidy O'Keefe, Plains gained the upper hand to end the half...
Sixty-five wrestlers hit the mats last week at the Thompson Falls mixer where the Blue Hawks had 12 wins and 12 losses for the night, compiling 10 pins for the night. The Plains-Hot Springs Savage Horsemen, the Darby Tigers, the Superior Bobcats, and the Bigfork Vikings joined the Blue Hawks with Libby referees J.R. Rebo and Kurt Spencer for two hours of competition last Tuesday evening. The match began with the crowd being introduced to this year's 34 Thompson Falls Little Guy Wrestling team....
The Lady Red Devils triumphed over the St. Regis Tigers on Saturday, 54-48. On the offense, the girls had good ball movement and everyone contributed to points, said Coach Cortney Vohs. Emily Brown had a high-scoring second quarter with 10 points and a total of 18 points for the game. “Seanna Richter and Callie Cano helped seal the deal in the fourth quarter,” said Vohs. Richter scored four points that quarter and a total of nine while Cano racked up eight. “Our defense was slow to start but eventually the girls picked it up and were able...
Last Saturday was Western Night in Plains and wins for the Horsemen and Trotters. The entire evening was filled with enthusiasm from supporting fans on both sides. The Horsemen beat the Trojans 46-40 in a fierce match-up. The game started out slow on the offense with Plains trailing in the first quarter 8-4. In the second quarter Jayden Weeks made two three-point shots in a row and Plains was ahead 18-16 at the half. In the third quarter the battle continued with Darren Standeford making a two-point shot a second before the buzzer and putting...
The Sanders County Catholic Community will host Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services. On Saturday, December 24, Christmas Eve service will be at 3 p.m. at the Noxon Mission in Noxon, followed at 6 p.m. by St. William in Thompson Falls. On Christmas Day, an 11 a.m. service will be held at St. James in Plains. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Thompson Falls will hold a Christmas Eve candlelight service at 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 24, with no service on Christmas Day. The church, at 611 Ogden, will follow with lessons and carols on Sunday,...
Thompson Falls Blue Hawks welcomed the Plains Horsemen and Trotters to a game last Friday. The Lady Hawks defeated the Trotters 68-30. The teams were neck and neck in the middle of the second quarter 19-17, Hawks up by two points. Coach Mike Tessier said that Plains was a tough team to defend. The Lady Hawks then took charge with some good ball moving. Tessier said that the team effort was great; excellent passing and execution of plays. By the third quarter the Hawks were up 54-27. Tessier...
The Thompson Falls Blue Hawks traveled to Troy on Thursday to play the Trojans. The boys game ended in a victory for the Hawks of 55-37. In the first quarter the Hawks scored 13 points to Troy’s 6. In the second quarter the Hawks scored 14 and the Trojans 10; in the third quarter the Hawks picked up 10 points to the Trojans 7; and in the fourth, Thompson Falls gained 18 while Troy trailed behind with 14 points. The leading scorer for the Hawks, Bryson LeCoure had 16 points and achieved 13 rebounds. Senior Josh Wilhite scored 11 points and p...
The Thompson Falls/Noxon wrestling team traveled to Great Falls last weekend to compete in the CMR Holiday Wrestling Classic. “With 55 teams competing, it’s one of the toughest matches in the state,” said Coach Mike Thilmony. Thompson Falls placed 35th this year. Max Hannum placed fifth in the 170-pound weight class. He lost in the championship round and then came back to win in the consolation rounds, winning seven out of nine matches. He competed in round six, the blood round, to place. “I’m proud of his effort and his fight. It’s toug...
The Plains/Hot Springs wrestling team traveled to Eureka last weekend to compete in the Buzz Lucey tournament. Buzz Lucey was a wrestler from Eureka who went undefeated for a majority of his career. Coach Jesse Jermyn said that Lucey’s granddaughter was there competing. There were 11 teams in the competition. Gavin Schrenk wrestled in the 113-pound weight class winning two out of three matches to place second in the competition. Jacob Schulze placed third in the 126-pound weight class winning three out of four matches. Drew Carey achieved a f...
The Trout Creek Adventist School accomplished a successful journey in engineering at their fourth annual toothpick bridge building competition earlier this month. Eight students from grades 3-8 and around 80 family members and friends gathered at the Whitepine Grange Hall to partake in the competition, dinner and fundraising event. "Every year they try to optimize their design," shared teacher Maurita Crew. "This year every student's bridge held over 100 pounds." The guidelines for the bridge in...
NOXON SCHOOL Seniors: High Honor Roll: Emily Brown, Megan Viviano. Honor Roll: Aubrey Erwin, Easton Hanley, Gage Hendrick, Jacob King. Juniors: High Honor Roll: Samuel Christensen, Natasha Fisher. Honor Roll: Farrah Boehme, Kaitlin Keiscome, Morgan Schwier, Maygan Swanson, Mia Vogel, Shamus Wheeldon. Sophomores: High Honor Roll: Nathan Hutfles, Zachary Storaasli, Gage Todd, Haylee Weideman. Honor Roll: Stanley Fisher, Jazmyn Hancock, DJ Ringleka, Emma Swanson, Ricky Williams. Freshmen High Honor Roll: Finn Duffy, Elloria Jensen, Bran Parrish....
