Articles from the November 8, 2018 edition
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Incumbents retain county seats
More than 6,100 voters sent in ballots and headed to the polls for Tuesday's general election. Sanders County Commissioner Carol Brooker was re-elected by voters, receiving 3,102 votes to challenger...
Hunting harvest remains slow
More hunters are checking in with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) at the Thompson Falls check station, despite mild weather conditions that continue to hamper hunter success across northwest Montana. Through Sunday, 812 hunters had gone...
The road less traveled
HERE IT COMES - The Thompson Pass road received a dusting of snow Monday evening. The forecast this week calls for an increasing chance of snow in the valleys....
T. Falls Council chooses mayor
In a special meeting Monday evening, the Thompson Falls City Council chose Jerry Lacy to be the new mayor for the City of Thompson Falls. Lacy retired in September with 27 years of experience as...
Our Viewpoint
The forecast is predicting snow any day now. The first winter storm of the season always seems to be followed by an increased number of accidents caused by icy roads. Sometimes, it’s as if the summer months have made us forget that ice and snow c...
Feds failed with water rights
As we have the pleasure of talking with friends and neighbors about the CSKT Compact, the common theme is that no one understands it. The typical response is, “I really don’t know much about it. There are people I respect on both sides so that jus...
Fake news leading socialist change
Regarding The good and the bad Montana Viewpoint (Nov. 1 Ledger), could I just add “and The ugly” to that title by Jim Elliott. Jim’s account of good is very accurate. We all know good people in our valley and throughout the entire county that surpa...
Street Smart
I am a white, pro-life, Christian, heterosexual male, Republican, who supports a strong immigration policy. Therefore, according to those on the left (at least those who receive the lion’s share of me...
Remember When?
4 YEARS AGO • NOVEMBER 9, 1978 BIGHORN SHEEP PLANT PLANNED The south side of the Clark Fork River between Paradise and 14-Mile Creek is a site for a potential transplant of bighorn sheep from Wildhorse Island in Flathead Lake, according to Fish a...
Question of the Week
KEVIN VAUGHT, Thompson Falls – “Probably Life. That was our favorite game.” TAMRA RAICHE, Thompson Falls – “Chutes and Ladders. That was so fun.” MICHAEL GROSS, Thompson Falls – “Checkers probably. I’m old and not smart enough to play Chess.” JOYC...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulances: Noxon, 1; T. Falls, 6; Plains, 3; H. Springs, 3; Dixon QRU, 1. Sunday, October 28 Arrest made for possession of dangerous drugs at business on Main St., T. Falls. Criminal mischief/property damage, rear tires slashed, Plains. Fish and...
Justice Court
Sanders County Sheriff’s Office James Ratliff, 39, speeding in a restricted zone, $65; driving while privilege is suspended or revoked, 1st offense, $285. Andrew Harmon, 17, speeding in a restricted zone, $105. Paul Mitzelfelt, 36, day speeding, $...
TF shop students complete projects
At the behest of Thompson Falls High School's athletic director, students in the shop class have completed a project to help raise money for the athletic department. The project also wrapped up...
TC students show compassion
Students and staff at Trout Creek School are focusing on character virtues this school year to create a "Culture of Character." Administrators and staff have chosen to focus on the virtues of...
Planning for spring gardens begins in fall
There are sure to be a few nice, warm days yet this fall. What better way to spend this time then outside prepping your garden for next spring? It will not only save you time next year, but it will also improve your growing conditions. A few things...
4-H achievements celebrated at fairgrounds
Sunday afternoon Sanders County 4-H families met at the fairground pavilion to reflect on a successful 2017-2018 year. Participants celebrated the end of another year and were recognized for a job...
Child Start provides help for families
After successfully raising four of her own children as a homeschooling mother, Lisa Snell just embarked on a life as an empty-nester. But her days of encouraging compassionate learning and facilitating healthy growth of youth and family are far from...
Billy Aaron Dalling
Ashley and John Dalling of Plains welcomed son, Billy Aaron, Fri., Oct. 26 at 2:48 p.m. at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains. He weighed seven pounds, 9.8 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Billy... Full story
Young scientists back in action
Once again, young scientists from Noxon and Thompson Falls are busy prepping themselves for the annual Montana Science Olympiad. Students have been preparing to display their scientific abilities,...
Plains Lions host parade of characters
The 1st Annual Plains Lions Club Parade of Costumes at Fred Young Park was filled with an assortment of scary and funny characters, but it was a genie on a magic carpet that took top honors in the con...
Mustangs run past Heat
HOT SPRINGS – These Mustangs proved to be hard to break. Paced by a dazzling offensive attack keyed by quarterback Keenan Murnion, the Jordan Mustangs outscored the Hot Springs Savage Heat 74-57 in t...
Lady Hawks surge to 3rd in Western B tourney
Saving their very best for last, the Thompson Falls Lady Hawks were the upset queens of the Western B divisional volleyball tournament in Florence last week and very nearly earned a trip to the State...
Youth grapplers compete at the Monster Match Nationals
As far as youth wrestling tournaments go, they don't come much bigger than the Monster Match Nationals. Wrestled in Denver each year about this time, the Monster Match usually attracts competitors...
Trotters complete play at Western C
The Plains Trotters completed season play at the Western C divisional volleyball tournament in Churchill last week, winning one of three matches before bowing out. Manhattan Christian won the Western...
