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DRUMMOND 3, HOT SPRINGS 0 The Hot Springs Savage Heat hosted their first game taking on the Drummond Trojans, falling in three sets. In the first set Drummond was quick to take an early lead over Hot Springs, and they were able to keep their lead 9-3. The Savage Heat tried to keep up with the Trojans but they couldn't gain the lead and soon Drummond had a massive 10 point lead. That was until Hot Springs' own Brooke Jackson was able to serve up several aces to bring the score to 18-14.The...
The sun was shining, the kids were laughing and literally a good time was had by all at the 2024 Sanders County Fair and PRCA Rodeo. Kids could be seen playing ball in their self made pen in the camping area. The atmosphere was filled with frivolity and safety for all attendees. A new event this year was a concert in the main arena on Wednesday evening. Levi Blom entertained a small crowd with his mix of country and rock. Blom showed up with an RV and a pop-up trailer perfect for playing from...
People attend the Sanders County Fair for a number of reasons - carnival, rodeo, demolition derby, and greasy food - but seeing the 4-H kids show their animals is always a big draw. "I think most people come to see the exhibits and the animals," said Karrie Baldwin of Thompson Falls. Her grandson, John McNamara of the South Side Sparks club in Plains, had the most animals at the fair, including six sheep, a rooster named "Reggie," and the only pocket pet at the fair, a scorpion named "Forest."...
Ambulance: T. Falls, 8; Plains, 4; Hot Springs, 3; Dixon, 2; Trout Creek, 1; Paradise, 1. Monday, August 26 Assist miscellaneous, Plains. Assist motorist/citizen, T. Falls. Livestock, Lonepine. Other law violations, T. Falls. Fire, T. Falls. Civil attempts, Hot Springs. Business contact, Hot Springs. Business contact. Livestock, Plains. Threats, T. Falls. Tuesday, August 27 Person missing, T. Falls. Theft, Hot Springs. General animal call/complaint, Paradise. Fire, Heron. Property damage/criminal mischief, Plains. USFS campground check, Noxon....
Jeff Kirkland born September 1, 1963, to Joe Blanton and Jane Kirkland, passed away August 28, 2024 at his home in Noxon, surrounded by loved ones. Jeff moved to Noxon his junior year, where he met Jackie Larkin. They got married June 5, 1984, and had three daughters Acacia, Jessica and Jasmine. Jeff battled cancer and SLE for many years, but always kept his positive spirit and smile. Services are being held Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 4 p.m. at the Noxon Methodist Church. Graveside...
For the first time in nearly 10 years Plains High School hosted a cross country meet and the results were positive for the local athletes. Eight Horsemen and six Trotters took part in the Plains Sanders County Fair Cross Country Meet, the school's first home cross country meet Friday against the Arlee Warriors and Scarlets. The 3.1-mile race course was held on the property of Joel and Wendy Collett about one mile into the woods off Combest Creek Road. "I'm happy that we are able to put on a...
THOMPSON 0, LONE PEAK 10 Previs field had a different look to it Saturday as the newly formed Plains-Thompson Falls Blue Hawk girls soccer team hosted their first game of the season, taking on the Lone Peak Big Horns and falling 10-0. Both teams started out putting pressure on each other, but the Big Horns were quick to show their competitiveness and were able to sneak a shot past the keeper to score their first goal. The Blue Hawks held their own and were able to get the ball down the field....
SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. AMPERE 7. MHO 10. POSEIDON 12. MAUL 13. ORIENTED 14. CEIBA 15. TEAKS 16. ODDS 17. COG 18. ALES 19. IMAM 21. GOA 22. FANATICS 27. AG 28. CODY BELLINGER 33. MS 34. ANNEALED 36. APE 37. BAAS 38. EBAN 39. PCT 40. MEAN 41. CLASH 44. BARCA 45. EMPLOYEE 48. ARIA 49. PYRAMIDS 50. BCE 51. ICEMEN SOLUTIONS DOWN 1. ASIA 2. MEEK 3. TPINS 4. EDT 5. ROE 6. END 7. MAIDS 8. HUBS 9. OLA 10. POTOMAC 11. OREGANO 12. MEDEA 14. COLOGNE 17. CIF 18. AGAIN 20. MAD 23. TYMPANA 24. IBSEN 25. CE 26. SLA 29. LN 30. GAB 31. ELAPSED 32. REACHES 35. DST...
The Thompson Falls sewer project got some national attention last week. Andy Berke is the Administrator for the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Berke came to Thompson Falls last week from Washington, D.C., to check progress on the city's wastewater project. Berke said the goal of RUS is to help rural America get the infrastructure they need. "These are projects that help communities thrive and grow," Berke said. He added that he was visiting RD-funded...
The Sanders County Fair kicks off this week, but local 4-H members got a head start on the competition with the dog project show and competition on Sunday. Ten youths competed with their canines Sunday evening at the Trout Creek home of dog project leader Bailee Patten. "I have so enjoyed working with your kids," Patten told family and friends gathered for the competition. "They have done a phenomenal job this year." First up for the dog competition was agility. Level 1 participants led their...
I’m sure it is just a coincidence that Montana homeowners’ property tax bills come out just a couple of weeks before the election. Coincidence or not, it’s a good reminder for taxpayers to take a closer look at the person who wants their vote. We need no reminders that last year’s property tax bills were a real eye opener, and that this year’s will present more of the same awakening. That’s in spite of the governor’s largess in offering a $675 property tax rebate for taxes paid in 2022 and anot...
6 YEARS AGO • AUGUST 21, 1919 TO GATHER EXHIBITS FOR FAIR Dr. L.G. Helterline, the secretary of the County Fair announces that two cars (the cars referred to are railroad cars) will be sent to the west end of the county to gather up material for the County Fair. The same plan will be followed as at the last fair. The two cars will come up as far as Trout Creek and, as expenses are paid by the fair management, exhibits are taken to the fair and returned without cost to the owners. A car and a half will be used for livestock and half a car f...
Ambulance: Hot Springs, 6; Plains, 5; Noxon, 4; T. Falls, 2; Paradise, 2; Dixon, 2; Trout Creek, 1; Heron, 1; Lonepine, 1. Monday, August 19 Fire, Plains. General animal call/complaint, Hot Springs. Disturbance, Plains. Theft, T. Falls. Disturbance, Heron. Trespass, Paradise. Animal other, Trout Creek. Business contact, Plains. Motor vehicle crash, Trout Creek. Other law violations, Trout Creek. Tuesday, August 20 Suspicious activity, Dixon. General animal call/complaint, Hot Springs. Suspicious activity, T. Falls. Other accident, T. Falls....
Montana Highway Patrol Ashley Kenmille, 41, speeding in a restricted zone, $95. Matthew Miller, 54, operating with expired registration, $85. Russell Flanigan, 34, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Kristine Belista, 27, speeding in a restricted zone, $95. Thaiden Mullan, 23, speeding in a restricted zone, $95. Caitlyn Palin, 19, night speeding, $70. Aaliyah Gohl, 20, seatbelt violation, $20. Lonnie Deleeuw, 55, day speeding, $70. Amber Niblack, 38, operating in violation of restrictions imposed on driver’s license, $85. Calvin Timmer, 17, s...
The Town of Plains held a public budget hearing at City Hall last Monday in the event anyone from the community would like to comment on the upcoming annual budget. For 30 minutes, Mayor Joel Banham, clerk Cathy Emmett, and council members Lana Dicken and John Sheridan waited to hear from the public. No one showed. “Nobody ever goes to these things, but yet they complain and whine and holler,” said Emmett. “They don’t come to voice their opinion or even inquire about the budget. They just don’t care,” she added. “I can say it is frustrating t...
SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. MCG 4. CEE 7. ALL 8. SHAME 10. DAUB 12. CIGAR 13. MITO 14. UGH 16. LIN 17. ARENA 19. ENE 20. EELS 21. NEIGHBORHOODS 25. AAR 26. RAG 27. BUNK 29. OGRE 30. ERA 31. MEI 32. TENNIS MATCHES 39. VEIN 41. ALB 42. CHART 43. OPS 44. TSK 45. ABOR 46. COSTA 48. DIDO 49. EXURB 50. TED 51. YEW 52. SSE SOLUTIONS DOWN 1. MADMAN 2. CLAIRE 3. GLUTEI 4. CHI 5. EAGLES 6. EMAIL 8. SCH 9. ERNS 11. BONG 14. UNH 15. GEORGIA 18. AH 19. ERR 20. EDGE 22. BANANAS 23. OAK 24. OAR 27. BEEN 28. URN 29. OEM 31. MSB 32. TISSUE 33. ILK 34. TC 35. CHAD 36....
The Sanders County Fair Commission gathered last Wednesday evening to discuss some final details for this year's fair Aug. 28-Sept.1. Chairman Randy Woods noted that the fairgrounds looked better than recent years, kudos to the recently hired part time staff worker, Derek VonHeeder, one of a handful of people at the hour-long meeting at the pavilion, along with board members Ted Forkum, Brian Crain, Jim Newman, and Jolene Burke. The board received two nominations for the Sanders County...
3 YEARS AGO • JULY 21, 1994 SUMMERFEST TO ENTERTAIN CITY THIS WEEKEND A wealth of activities await residents and visitors who attend the first Thompson Falls Summer Festival this weekend. From sidewalk sales beginning Friday, a melodrama and variety show Saturday and the final event Sunday, the weekend promises to offer something for everyone and all should have a great time. The festival will hopefully develop into an annual event, says organizer Larry Hull. He and others have been promoting, planning and getting ready for the three days o...
Ambulance: T. Falls, 6; Plains, 6; Hot Springs, 3; Trout Creek, 1; Paradise, 1; Noxon, 1; Lonepine, 1. Monday, August 12 Request for welfare check, Plains. Person missing. Civil attempts. Animal other, Noxon. Suspicious activity, Hot Springs. Civil attempts. Other law violations, Trout Creek. Trespass, Dixon. Business contact. Tuesday, August 13 Assist miscellaneous, T. Falls. Assault, Heron. General animal call/complaint, Noxon. Motor vehicle crash, Hot Springs. General animal call/complaint, Heron. Road hazard/blockage, Plains. Theft,...
The budget for the City of Thompson Falls will be available this week for public review. At the monthly city council meeting last week, Mayor Rusti Leivestad reported that the budget would be available for public review beginning August 21. The council and public will have the weekend to review the budget before a public hearing is held August 26 at 5:30 p.m. to review before a 6 p.m. meeting to adopt the budget. Council member Katherine Maudrone thanked City Clerk Chelsea Peterson for organizing the budget, which will be available on the...
SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. ULAN 5. COCOLS 10. UMBO 14. NARA 15. WRAPS 16. LOOP 17. ARAM 18. MANET 19. NANA 20. UDDER 22. TOR 23. CABAL 24. SERENADES 27. MOL 30. DAD 31. TAO 32. CAP 35. UNITED 37. SIB 38. BOGY 39. SIMAS 40. MAC 41. SOLAR 42. COBB 43. CEE 44. CABANA 45. ANI 46. CUD 47. PUG 48. SAN 49. SILICATES 52. USNEA 55. COL 56. SABER 60. GHEG 61. CARAT 63. BARI 64. LENO 65. IRATE 66. IBIS 67. IDES 68. DELED 69. NECK SOLUTIONS DOWN 1. UNAU 2. LARD 3. ARAD 4. NAMES 5. CWM 6. ORATED 7. CANON 8. OPERATIC 9. SST 10. ULNAS 11. MOAB 12. BONA 13. OPAL 21....
Shirley Catherine Windle went peacefully to her heavenly home August 12, 2024, 17 days before her 85th birthday. Shirley C. Windle was born at the Yak Mine (MT) on August 29,1939, to Rose and Claude Franck and raised in Trout Creek together with her twelve siblings. She attended school in Trout Creek and Thompson Falls and graduated from Noxon High School. She also attended Prairie Bible College. Shirley was married to Jerome (Jerry) Windle on June 1, 1957, and had four children, Martin Windle,...
The Thompson Falls school board met on Monday. The 2023-24 Trustees Financial Summary report and the 2024-25 final budget were approved. Superintendent Bud Scully reported that the new tiles on the floor of the multi-purpose building are bad and need to be replaced. “The shop side of the building’s floor is done. About 1,000 square feet of tiles were replaced. New tiles are being shipped. The install company, Great Floors, has been great to work with as well,” Scully said. Scully reports that he has been discussing a land swap with Mayor Leive...
In April 1981, Montana Governor Ted Schwinden signed a proclamation declaring Trout Creek the Huckleberry Capital of Montana. "The community of Trout Creek deserves the special recognition of this state because of its efforts in community development and its efforts to promote the natural resources and natural splendors of Montana," the governor wrote more than 44 years ago. The small town lived up to its selection once again last weekend for the 44th annual Huckleberry Festival. Trout Creek...
Ryan Busse of Kalispell wants to be the next governor of Montana. Busse and State Auditor candidate John Repke visited the Whitepine Grange last week for a campaign stop. The candidates spoke to a crowd of about 40 people last Thursday, then stayed to talk to community members and answer questions. Busse, a Democrat, stated that Republicans have made Montana "a playground for billionaires." Busse's campaign slogan is "Get your Montana back." He talked about the importance of rural healthcare...
