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Plains Lions Club member Marv Tanner touches up the kiddie pool at E.L. Johnson Memorial Park in preparation of its opening for the season. The park's main pool opened last Monday, but the wading pool was not ready at the time. It took two days and nearly 10 gallons of paint for Tanner, club member Rick Powers, and club president Steve Spurr to repaint the kid's pool last week. Tanner spent one day power washing the pool. The wading pool, which is about 24 inches deep in the middle, is managed...
The Big Hole Lookout is ready for the season, but it won't be manned by anyone looking for fires. Instead people at the lookout will be admiring the scenery surrounding the cabin at an elevation of 6,922 feet. The historic lookout is part of the U.S. Forest Service's recreation cabin rental program, which goes from June to October. Last week, three members of the Wild Plains Back Country Horsemen worked their way up Big Hole Lookout Trail #368, clearing the trail as they went until the snow hid...
Thompson Falls Library opened its doors to more than just those wanting to check out books last week. John McNamara, a snake expert, enthusiast and rescuer from Plains, spoke to more than 30 people of all ages about the fascinating world of snakes last Thursday afternoon. John, age 9, has been chasing after snakes since he was 18 months old. "I have 13 snakes now," he said. "I brought some mice along today to feed." John brought six snakes with him, including a few corn snakes and an albino milk...
8 YEARS AGO JUNE 10, 1942 SUGAR CANNING REGULATIONS Announcement of the new canning regulations was made this week by the local rationing board. A portion of the bulletin received by them is quoted below. “Consumers who have registered may obtain sugar for canning or preserving fresh fruits for their own use in an amount of one pound per four quarts of finished canned fruit and one pound each year per person for use in preparing preserves, jams, jellies or fruit butters. One pound of sugar = approximately 2 cups. When the Japanese conquered t...
EMONIE COUTURE, Thompson Falls - “My boyfriend really likes the outdoors and we have a two year old so we like to spend Father's Day out in the woods or on the water.” SHAWN McKAHAN, Thompson Falls - “I'm going to call my dad and wish him a happy Father's Day plus his birthday is Thursday so I will double up!” NORMA TRULL, Thompson Falls - “We are going to go fishing on the river and have a BBQ.” AVERY JOHNSON, Thompson Falls - “We usually have a nice dinner. My stepdad likes us to work on projects together instead of giving gifts so we u...
The 73rd annual Homesteader Days in Hot Springs kicked off last weekend and while the rain may have kept some away, plenty of people still showed up for a good time. Food trucks, vendors and classic cars lined Main Street as live music entertained the crowd. Thirty-five children signed up to walk in this year's kiddie parade led by Smokey Bear. Children dressed up in order to be entered into five different categories for prizes: homesteaders, fairy tale, pets, wheels and miscellaneous. "We...
I had the pleasure of interviewing Laurel Miller. Miller is 18 and has just completed her senior year at Noxon High School. During her last year, she was the teacher's assistant to Mrs. Sari MacArthur. Miller plans to attend the University of Idaho in the fall of 2022, where she plans to major in the field of Computer Science and Cyber Security, but also hopes to incorporate her interests in music as well. Miller's interest in music developed early in elementary education when she joined the...
Thompson Falls Library is gearing up for a busy summer and is ready to meet patrons’ needs as they offer a little fun and friendly competition in the process. The Summer Reading Program has kicked off with 38 children participating so far. The theme for this year’s reading program is oceans of possibilities. “All they have to do is meet their reading goals,” said Crystal Buchanan, director of Thompson Falls Public Library. “There is no right or wrong way to meet a goal. Each week they meet their goal, they get a raffle ticket for raffle bu...
The first annual shoe drive, held by the Thompson Falls Woman’s Club (TFWC), got off on the right foot. The fundraiser, which started in February, helped raise funds for general operations in the club and helped keep unnecessary waste out of the landfill. Leslie Brant, project organizer of the project, wanted a fundraiser that would bring the community together without having to ask them to reach into their pocket books. GotSneakers, the company who brings gently used athletic shoes to those around the world who need them, also recycles the s...
Driving blindfolded over and around obstacles with someone next to you navigating may not sound like the best idea, but for participants Saturday at the Clark Fork Valley Elks Lodge, driving a side-by-side blindfolded was a thrill and a challenge. The Clark Fork Valley Elks Club held their first blindfolded side-by-side obstacle course event last week. A crowd of people and their utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) gathered in the field just across the street from the Elks Lodge in Thompson Falls....
The Clark Fork River pours over NorthWestern Energy's Thompson Falls dam as the spring runoff makes its way down the river. As of Tuesday morning, the river flow was 87,500 cubic feet per second....
For a moment it looked as though kids track and field day might be a wash but a little rain couldn't keep the kids from their day of fun. The first half of the day was dedicated to the kindergarten through third graders and the second half of the day belonged to the fourth through sixth graders. Many smiles could be seen on the faces of the young and old alike. "We're doing things differently this year. In the past the eighth graders would run the event and Kindergarten through seventh grade...
SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. SPIK 5. GNAR 9. STATUS 11. HISSED 13. BANSHEE 15. SENESCE 16. IRA 17. NEW YORK CITY 19. CECA 21. KEENE 22. SUS 23. SENS 25. SANS 26. STM 27. ADPS 29. SEIZES 31. REAL 33. TEAT 34. BEDLAM 36. SATE 38. DOA 39. APAR 41. RETE 43. SEN 44. RERAN 46. EARS 48. ANNIHILATOR 52. GAO 53. SOIREES 54. EERIEST 56. STEALS 57. SNORES 58. ERNS 59. AUER SOLUTIONS DOWN 1. STARES 2. PANACEA 3. ITS 4. KUHN 5. GINK 6. NSEC 7. ASSISTS 8. RECTUM 9. SBIC 10. SEEK 11. HERESIES 12. DEYS 14. EWES 15....
"The rains in Plains will fall mainly on the parade, but not this time," said Kathy Hassan of Trout Creek, one of the Plains Day organizers. Hassan was prophetic. The parade was spared, but not the turtle races, which had a constant drizzle and made the 31 turtles a bit lethargic. Yet it didn't put a damper on the spirit of the kiddie contestants, parents, other spectators, or emcee Gene Johnson, who called a blow-by-blow description as though it was a professional sport. "He's heading to the...
4 YEARS AGO • JUNE 10, 1982 THOMPSON FALLS GRADUATES 36 SENIORS Thirty-six seniors of Thompson Falls High School received their diplomas Monday night. Members of the Class of 1982 are, Javier Alvarez, Laura Lee Becquart, Becky Ann Brown, Ellen Pyatt Bullard, Evan David Burnham, Rhonda Sue Calvert, Christine Cole, Jody Lynn Cole, James F. Doherty III, Arthur Lee Dykstra, Wayne Alex Dykstra, JoLynn Eichert, Scott F. Eichert, Charles Gardner, Janiece Hope Grimm, Diana Lee Jones, Teresa Rose Kaegbein, Michael F. LaBrosse, Steven L. Linderman, S...
TIM SUTHERLAND, Thompson Falls - “Sobriety.” ELISE STIMPFLING, Thompson Falls - “Maintaining balance in my life.” CHRISTYN McKINLEY, Coeur d’Alene - “Taking notes.” TRENT McKINLEY, Coeur d’Alene - “Learn from your mistakes.” JOHN MAXWELL, Thompson Falls - “Write everything down.” LIVIA KNIGHTON, Plains - “Think ahead....
By building their foothold in Montana's ever growing food scene, food trucks have given foodies the chance to explore new dishes and escape traditional routine by broadening the palate. While the state is home to numerous food trucks that can be found at festivals, events or even parked alongside the road on a sunny day, one Hot Springs based food truck will be starting the season during the 73rd annual Homesteader Days during the weekend of June 10-12. FriggnFulla, owned by Hot Springs...
When we look around and see all the chaos, turmoil and what may seem like the end of the world, we have to wonder where is the Lord in all of this? The answer is simple, He is everywhere. He is especially in the churches of His believers. Living in Hot Springs, Montana, is not for the weak. I found this out the hard way. Being an Independent, Fundamental Baptist (with a hint of Pentecostal), I found it very difficult to find a church that was full of the spirit and serving the Lord in their...
The reigning adult limbo champion had to share his crown and prize booty with a kid this year. With Newman Ryan of Plains and Ivan Nethercott of Bozeman manning the limbo stick for the taller class of competitors, the entire line made it through the first run. A few were bumped at their second time around, but by the fifth most were gone from the lineup. It eventually came down to Jubal Ryan, 23, and 11-year-old Ziah Hensrude of Hot Springs, who twice successfully made it under the bar at 30.5 i...
SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. SPIK 5. GNAR 9. STATUS 11. HISSED 13. BANSHEE 15. SENESCE 16. IRA 17. NEW YORK CITY 19. CECA 21. KEENE 22. SUS 23. SENS 25. SANS 26. STM 27. ADPS 29. SEIZES 31. REAL 33. TEAT 34. BEDLAM 36. SATE 38. DOA 39. APAR 41. RETE 43. SEN 44. RERAN 46. EARS 48. ANNIHILATOR 52. GAO 53. SOIREES 54. EERIEST 56. STEALS 57. SNORES 58. ERNS 59. AUER SOLUTIONS DOWN 1. STARES 2. PANACEA 3. ITS 4. KUHN 5. GINK 6. NSEC 7. ASSISTS 8. RECTUM 9. SBIC 10. SEEK 11. HERESIES 12. DEYS 14. EWES 15....
The community of Whitepine commemorated Memorial Day on Monday evening with a special ceremony at the Whitepine Cemetery. Pastor Jon Wallace of the Whitepine United Methodist Church presided over the ceremony that included patriotic music and a roll call of the veterans buried in the cemetery. Mindy Ferrell provided accompaniment as the 30 guests sang The Star-Spangled Banner, God Bless America, America the Beautiful and My Country Tis of Thee. Pat Austin with the cemetery district said that the...
The rain cleared up just in time for the event, but the clouds stuck around providing ample shade and a comfortably cool environment for the Plains Elementary Track and Field day last Wednesday. A look of excitement could be seen on the faces of the coaches, grandparents parents, and most importantly, the children. "I have two grandsons participating today. One of them is 8 and the other 9, one is a second grader and the other a third grader," said Chris Allen of Plains. The day started off with...
6 YEARS AGO • MAY 17, 1917 BIG JOB IN WOODS OVER Log Drive Started Sunday Crew of 75 Men Will be Retained to Cut 6,000,000 Feet for Sawmill The cutting of 21,000,000 feet of timber, one of the biggest woods jobs in this section last winter at Weeksville, was finished last Saturday noon when the last log went down the chute to the river. With the close of the job the log drive began. There are 27 men engaged in it. With four boats they are picking up all logs along the river except those high and dry on the bank, which are being left for h...
MYRNA MARIBELLE, Broadwater, Texas - “Keep trying until you get it right!” LARRY WHITE, Thompson Falls - “Good luck and stay out of trouble!” MONTA MOORE, Thompson Falls - “Go to trade school!” DANE CHOJNACKY, Trout Creek - “If there is pressure for you to go to college remember that you don't have to go, you can go straight to work or a trade school or an apprenticeship.” AMY HENDERSON, Thompson Falls - “I want them to know what an amazing group of people they are and how incredibly proud we are of them!” SCOOTER REEVES, Trout Creek - “Foll...
The Plains High School Class of 2022 received their diplomas on Sunday. The 31 graduates gathered in the high school gymnasium with family, friends and staff to celebrate their graduation. Superintendent Thom Chisholm pointed out a designated seat left empty to honor the memory of former classmate Broxton Heider, a former classmate who passed away in 2020. The students chose teacher Evelyn Laws for their commencement speaker. Laws taught the seniors their freshman, sophomore and junior years, an...
