Articles from the December 7, 2017 edition
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Commissioners propose position changes
Sanders County Commissioners are proposing some changes to how the county operates. Commissioners met with department heads last week, and will hold a public meeting Thursday, Dec. 7, to review two proposals. The first is to combine the elected...
County road funding in limbo
Funding for the county’s roads is depleting, and Sanders County Commissioners are looking at approaching taxpayers next year with a mill levy to get more tax money. The commissioners said last week that funding sources for roads have not been secured...
The Joy of Dance
Like little elves, young dancers have been busy preparing something to tantalize your senses this holiday season. "Dance Xplosion" is ready to "Celebrate the Season of Joy" through dance and music....
Parade lights up Thompson Falls
"This was, by far, the best parade I've been a part of," said Joanne Burk, who just completed her ninth year as the Thompson Falls Chamber of Commerce's parade organizer at First Security Bank....
County Commissioners looking out for residents
The Sanders County Commissioners know that change has to happen. Funding sources are changing or have stopped altogether. County offices are short-staffed as it is. The Secure Rural Schools funding for roads didn’t come through last year. Luckily, t...
Civics class a great experience
Editor, I have concerns about the current state of healthcare in Sanders County. I am very worried about the cost and availability of health insurance in Sanders County and in our country as a whole. How can anyone feel confident that their healthcar...
A father's legacy lives on
Mary Holo, who now lives in Eugene, Ore., wrote the following column in memory of her father, Oliver "Rip" Holo (1927-2013) and the local friends and supporters who helped him leave a legacy. Rip...
Remember When
5 YEARS AGO • DECEMBER 7, 1967 YULE LIGHTS BRIGHTEN FALLS FOR 18TH TIME The lights on the spruce trees along the north side of Main Street went up for the 18th yule season Saturday with members of the Thompson Falls Lions Club and employees of t...
What inspires you?
LYNNE EATON, Trout Creek – "My family inspires me, especially my husband." BESS PUTNAM, Trout Creek – "God and helping other people." ROBERT HOLMAN, Seattle, working in Thompson Falls – "My famil...
Woman sentenced to treatment for drug problem
A woman got an early Christmas present in court Tuesday as County Attorney Robert Zimmerman recommended a lighter sentence for a probation violation. Mariah McMillan faced a maximum sentence of up to 10 years in prison and up to $50,000 in fines. In...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulances: Noxon, 3; T. Falls, 6; Plains, 1; H. Springs, 2; Dixon QRU, 1. Sunday, November 26 Dog barking, Plains. Domestic issue, Plains. Erratic driver on Hwy. 200, Plains. Hunter shooting at deer near private property, Plains. Injured deer on...
Justice Court
Sanders County Sheriff’s Office Erica Shipstead, $321 and $129 restitution, issuing a bad check. Joe Frields, 19, $185, possessing intoxicating substances while under the age of 21, 1st offense. Shay Lanz, 29: $125 and $20 restitution, theft, 1st o...
Book and bake sale boosts library coffers
It is not uncommon for businesses to open their doors to the public during the Christmas on Main Street event in Thompson Falls, but Thompson Falls Public Library had their doors open for the...
Bazaar sells wares, donates to Sheriff
It was a busy yet productive day for vendors at the Annual Sanders County Christmas Bazaar. It was a chance for the craftier among us to tout the creations they've been working on and make a few...
Local talent sings Christmas praise at Rex
"We were so glad for the community support, it is good to know people appreciate this little performance each year," said Jan Manning, who created Christmas Music at the Rex eight years ago as a way...
Ezra Michael Hartman
Casey and David Hartman welcomed son, Ezra Michael, Tues., Nov. 14, 2017 at 7:49 p.m. at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains. He weighed seven pounds and measured 19.5 inches long. Welcome,...
Ronald Pronovost
Ronald Pronovost, 71, passed away Nov. 29, 2017, at Clark Fork Valley Hospital. Ronald (Ron) Pronovost was born on Nov. 23, 1946. to Charles and Loretta Pronovost in Kalispell, Mont. He had three... Full story
Doris Marie Gubel Breazile
Doris Marie Gubel Breazile passed away Nov. 28, 2017 in Thompson Falls. She was 99. Born Oct. 1, 1918 in Vallejo, Calif., Doris' almost one century of life was full and interesting. Making a big... Full story
Delores Troxell
Delores Troxell of Plains, Mont., lost her battle with cancer Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017. She was born in Akron, Ohio on February 6, 1929 to Ernest and Ruth (Ladd) Smith. She was a widow and is survived... Full story
Thomas C. Vander Velden
Thomas C. Vander Velden, 86, passed away at his home November 23 from complications due to Parkinson's disease. Tom was born August 12, 1931 in Little Chute, Wisc., the seventh of eight children born... Full story
Students paint Plains
Plains High School art teacher Kristen Cole sent her students out last week to "paint the town." But they didn't go out for a day of drinking and dancing, they spread out around the community to help...
Arts Council raises $2,700
The Sanders County Arts Council is one step closer to its goal of having a fully operational art center at the Paradise Center thanks to the generosity at the "Do Your Bidding Over a Baked Potato...
Noxon offering EMT classes
Are you looking for something to add a little excitement to your life while helping your community? How about taking emergency medical classes or joining the ambulance? Noxon ambulance staffers will begin teaching Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)...
Trout Creek School plans holiday event
Trout Creek School will ring in the holiday season with an arts program Tuesday, December 19, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The festivities will take place in the school gymnasium. Students will not only perform holiday musical selections, but they will...
Hawk club grapplers compete in and enjoy King of the Mountain
It's good to be at the King of the Mountain; it's even better when you do well there. A contingent of five Blue Hawk Wrestling Club grapplers competed in the King of the Mountain youth wrestling...
