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In the first Western Montana Stockmen's Association Jackpot Show in Sanders County, a Hot Springs resident received the reserve championship and a $75 cash prize. Brooke Jackson took the reserve in the cow and calf category at the association's annual competition, this time at Sanders County Fair on Saturday. Sixteen boys and girls from in and out of Sanders County took part in the near hour-long show, including Jackson and Nick McAllister, both of Hot Springs. The two 15-year-olds both...
The PRCA Rodeo at the Sanders County Fair always draws big crowds and this year was no different. Fair goers grabbed their favorite fair dishes and a quick drink from the beer garden before settling down for the show. This year's three-night rodeo saw big names and some big moves. Those who came to entertain the crowds also took home some big bucks. This year's total payoff amounted to $73,088. Announcer Bob Tallman and rodeo clown Rider Kiesner entertained the crowds between each round, even...
A crowd gathered Sunday morning during the Sanders County fair to watch the annual livestock auction. 4-H members worked hard this year on their projects bringing 18 steers, 33 swine, one sheep, two meat turkeys and one rabbit to be auctioned off to the highest bidder. Auctioneer Kevin Hill greeted each 4-H member as they entered the arena with their market animal conversing with them to help ease nerves. The auction kicked off with Aubrey Tulloch's angus steer who weighed in at 1,475 pounds. Tu...
This year’s Sanders County Fair might be the end of an era for a group of men, women and children who have been a popular staple at the fair. The Sanders County Concessions Group traditionally has more than a dozen food and drink booths at the annual festival, but this year it had only one, said Don Burrell, president of the nonprofit group, who added that he is disappointed in the way the fair commission has slowly pushed the organization out. Burrell said the group used to pay 20% of the take, but now have to pay 20% of the net, which is t...
Joint Operation Mariposa set up its first set of American flags for the annual display on the greenway along Railroad Street in Plains last Thursday. It took the handful of volunteers only a few minutes to place the first 22 flags at the site of the display, created by Plains resident Ed Foste, a member of Joint Operation Mariposa (JOM), a nonprofit organization designed to help veterans in various areas, including getting help for PTSD. Foste was helped on the first night by Devin and Ahna...
A popular recreation site for outdoor enthusiasts went up in flames early last Thursday. The warming hut near the top of Gem Peak outside of Trout Creek burned to the ground and the U.S. Forest Service is investigating the cause of the incident. District Ranger Michael Feiger of the Cabinet Ranger District said guests staying at the Gem Peak Lookout called in the fire about 3 a.m. last Thursday morning. Feiger noted that aligns with data received from the Kootenai National Forest's fire monitori...
After gathering input from community members for land use improvements for "The Orchard," Sanders County Community Development (SCCD) and Kaniksu Land Trust (KLT) have received results from their survey. The Orchard is a 150-acre parcel of land located north of Thompson Falls Elementary and west of Columbia Street. The survey was opened for those with a 59873 zip code to give feedback on what opportunities they would like Lolo National Forest to consider. "The hope for the survey results was...
Most people go to church for spiritual healing, but on Friday at the Gospel Way Church in Plains, it was more of a physical healing. It was "Free Health Screening Day" at the church, put on by the Costner Care Family Clinic. Eight people from Plains, Heron and Lewistown, Montana, ranging in age from 22 to 75 took part in the free screening session at the church building along Railroad Street on the west side of Plains. This is the second free screening David Costner and his crew of volunteers...
Montana Highway Patrol Kyle Nestegard, 35, seatbelt violation, $20. Gary Hall, 53, seatbelt violation, $20; speeding in a restricted zone, $55. Kristina Quickenden, 36, seatbelt violation, $20. Mckinley Bullock, 22, night speeding, $120. Richard Gates, 41, seatbelt violation, $20. Devin Barnes, 16, seatbelt violation, $20. James Perullo, 57, driving without valid driver's license, $235; seatbelt violation, $20. Michael Giambrone, 37, day speeding, $70. Steven Chadwick, 66, seatbelt violation, $20. Jacob Young, 34, speeding in a restricted...
Ambulance: Plains, 11; Trout Creek, 5; Hot Springs, 4; T. Falls, 3; Heron, 2; Noxon, 1; Dixon, 1. Monday, August 22 Suspicious activity, Hot Springs. Protection order violation. Fire, Plains. Automated alarm call, Plains. Fire, Paradise. Trespass, Trout Creek. Abandoned vehicle, Paradise. Animal other, Plains. Animal abuse, Plains. Civil attempts. Animal bite, T. Falls. Business contact. Disturbance, Plains. Disturbance, Dixon. Motor vehicle crash, Hot Springs. Tuesday, August 23 Suspicious activity, Noxon. Disturbance, T. Falls. Livestock,...
Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks (FWP) is currently in the process of revising the statewide Elk Management Plan, which was last adopted in 2005. FWP hosted a public meeting in the Thompson Falls Elementary School gym last Thursday to gather input about local elk management issues and elk population objectives. Regional Wildlife Manager Neil Anderson spoke to around 25 community members who attended the meeting. Anderson said public comment is important as it can help guide season regulations. “There are a lot of changes we are seeing on the l...
As students of Trout Creek head back to school, six new faculty members will also be joining them. Elizabeth Hart will teach special education and will also serve as a one-on-one paraprofessional. "Elizabeth moved here from Missouri to retire," said Trout Creek School Superintendent Preston Wenz. "She decided she wasn't ready to retire and took a paraprofessional position with us to be a part of the eagle family. The experience she has will benefit us greatly." Debra Cashman will be coming in...
The Eastern Sanders County Conservation District (ESCCD) is helping conserve the local waterways by re-implementing their River Clean-Up, an annual event now making headway again. The cleanup will be Saturday, September 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sanders County Fairgrounds in Plains. “Volunteers of all ages are welcome to join anytime during the event,” said ESCCD Administrator Emily Baker. “Volunteers will need to check in at the fairgrounds and sign a liability waiver before spreading out along the riverbanks to help clean up.” Water a...
The floral shop in Thompson Falls has a new name and a new owner. Nanette Blakc purchased the shop at 507 Main Street and opened Farmhouse Blooms. Blake previously sold real estate. After visiting family in Oregon, she decided to come back and thought she might settle in the Sandpoint, Idaho, area. She would come back to the Thompson Falls-Trout Creek area to see friends and volunteer at the Whitepine Grange. When the flower shop went up for sale, Blake decided to come back to the area permanent...
The new multi-use court in Trout Creek Park is finally finished. Trout Creek Community Improvement Association's (TCCIA) efforts to make this possible has been a process in the making for several years but officially started in 2021. "When I first joined the TCCIA around 2010 the topic always came up about what we could do to enhance our park and provide more outdoor activities for people of all ages in our community to enjoy," said TCCIA chairperson Liz Stender. "The Trout Creek School's...
Thunderstorms throughout Northwest Montana over the weekend caused several wildfires to start in and around Sanders County. The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) Fire Division reported on Tuesday that the Revais Fire west of Dixon had burned about 15 acres and was 0% contained. "The fire is located in very steep, rocky, rugged terrain," CSKT reported in a press release. "Aviation will be used to slow this fire. A control line and fuel break are being constructed at the bottom of Revais Creek near structures. The lightning-caused...
An American flag at Plains Cemetery that has been flown improperly for several years is now getting the proper protocol, thanks to a resident who took it upon herself to correct the situation. "There's flag etiquette on how to fly the flag and it's supposed to be lit at night or taken down at dusk," said Kathy Warrington, who recently found out the flag at the military section of the cemetery was not lighted at night. She went to the cemetery board, but after getting no response decided to take...
A Thompson Falls man and his mother have been charged in a connection with an alleged kidnapping of a child. Jacob Strong was located earlier this summer in Costa Rica and arrested. He and his mother, Candace Bright, have been indicted in the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana Missoula Division on two counts of conspiracy to commit international parental kidnapping and false statements. An unlawful flight to avoid prosecution warrant was issued on September 24, 2021. On June 14 of this year, Strong was transported by Costa Rican...
A Plains man pleaded not guilty in 20th District Judicial Court on Tuesday to one county of misdemeanor partner or family member assault and three felony counts of strangulation. Judge Molly Owen set a trial date of February 13, 2023, for Gary Bradley, who was arrested after an alleged incident with his ex-girlfriend on June 30. Also in District Court on Tuesday, Michael Dauss pleaded not guilty to three counts. Dauss was charged with felony criminal endangerment, misdemeanor driving under the influence of alcohol, first offense, and resisting...
Montana Highway Patrol Devin Barnes, 16, seat belt violation, $20. Mark Cronauer, 61, seat belt violation, $20. Jake Ryan, 33, seat belt violation, $20. Mose Griffin, 48, violation in a construction zone, $85. James Snead Jr., 71, seat belt violation, $20. David Gimbel, 43, speeding in a restricted zone, $55. Kelly Gettles, 55, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Stewart Marshall, 59, day speeding, $70. Randal Defalco, 36, driving under the influence, 1st offense, 1 day jail, $885. Austin Hansen, 17, seat belt violation, $20. Christopher...
Ambulance: T. Falls, 7; Plains, 5; Paradise, 2; Hot Springs, 2; Heron, 2; Noxon, 1; Dixon, 1. Monday, August 15 Fire, T. Falls. Theft, Trout Creek. Theft, T. Falls. Motor vehicle crash, Heron. Assault, Plains. Theft, Plains. Livestock, Hot Springs. General animal call/complaint, T. Falls. Suspicious activity, T. Falls. Property damage/criminal mischief, Trout Creek. Request for welfare check, Trout Creek. Tuesday, August 16 Sexual assault. Fire, Hot Springs. Assist motorist/citizen, Noxon. Warrant service, Plains. Property damage/criminal...
Mikiah Cook of Plains has been elected as the new president for the Montana 4-H State Ambassador Program. Cook, 16, was elected in July and her term will be for one year. "I couldn't believe I was chosen, I almost burst into tears," Cook said. "I come from such a small town. I want to inspire others to reach for the stars and to let them know that they can still get a position even if they're from a small town, too." Those who apply for the different offices in the program go through an intense...
As classes are set to resume for the new school year, a shortage of substitute teachers has emerged as a potential disruption to classrooms in Trout Creek School. “Substitute teachers are what help keep classes running smoothly,” said Trout Creek School superintendent Preston Wenz. “Bottom line, we’ve got to have someone in that classroom while the teacher is out.” There are 71 students enrolled for the upcoming school year with five certified teachers and one paraprofessional on staff. The three substitute teachers the school currently...
6-2023 BUDGET HEARINGS...
Due to the hot, dry weather conditions, Sanders County moved to Stage I fire restrictions on Monday. Commissioners signed a resolution last week imposing the restrictions, which went into effect at 12:01 a.m. Monday. Under Stage I, campfires are prohibited except in a developed recreation site or improved site. Smoking is also prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, or developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials. Certain...
