Articles from the December 28, 2017 edition
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County plan moves ahead
After much discussion with Department Officials and holding a public hearing on Dec. 7, 2017, Sanders County Commissioners have recently passed two resolutions to consolidate future positions, believing it to be in the best interest of the county....
Election season just ahead
As we approach a new year, Montana Secretary of State has released dates and deadlines for 2018 election processes. The 2018 Primary and General Election dates are set as follows: January 11 will be the first day for candidates to file for office....
Idaho ranch offers close getaway
The sound of bells jingling is perceived, the bite of cold air touches the cheeks, the glorious sight of snow clinging to evergreen branches is appreciated, and the scent of crisp, fresh air is...
All in the name of science
Dropping eggs off the gymnasium roof at Plains High School was not a prank – it was done in the name of science. Plains High School maintenance supervisor Bill Hayen has been the official egg d...
Getting through a rough patch
This has nothing to do with Christmas (which I hope was wonderful) or New Year's, (which I hope is great), but often at this time of year folks could stand a good laugh, which I hope this delivers....
A miracle on the Clark Fork River
As 2017 comes to a close, we reflect on the highs and lows of our year. For me, one special moment of 2017 wasn’t even about me. Katrina Nygaard (pictured below) is a math teacher at Thompson Falls High School, and one of my most special friends. E...
Benefits outweigh risks when vaccinating your animals
I would like to set some facts straight in regards to the letter to the editor regarding vaccines for dogs. *Parvo virus in dogs is a mutation of the actual feline distemper VIRUS, and it is not associated with the vaccine for feline distemper. Just...
Remember When?
5 YEARS AGO • JANUARY 4, 1968 HOWARD BUCK TO BE HONORED AT OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY Howard Buck, one of the best butchers in this area, will start a new life Saturday when an open house is held at the Buck’s Grocery all day, so his friends may wish him w...
Judge denies release for man in drug case
by Annie Wooden In 20th Judicial District Court on Tuesday, Suede Shuttle made an initial appearance in court, entering not guilty pleas to charges of criminal possession of dangerous drugs (methamphetamine), a felony, and criminal posession of drug...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulances: Noxon, 2; T. Falls, 6; Plains, 8; H. Springs, 5; Dixon QRU, 2. Sunday, December 17 Private intrusion alarm, Plains. Verbal dispute, Plains. Vehicle slide-off, Plains. Horse running down Hwy. 200 west of T. Falls. Welfare check requested,...
Have you ever followed through on a New Year's resolution?
COLBY LANTZ, Thompson Falls – “I’ve always tried really hard. I may have slipped a few times, though.” JACOB TILLMAN, Thompson Falls – “Yes. I made a goal to get out of my hometown in Michigan, and here I am!” JASON THORNTON, Thompson Falls – “I do...
Marilyn May Becker
Marilyn May Becker, aged 83, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday November 26, 2017, at Harborview Hospital in Seattle. She was born in Wadena, Minn., to Zoa and Ervin Anderson. She was the... Full story
County adopts food grade scale
The Sanders County Board of Health recently adopted a retail food inspection grading program. This pilot project is intended to provide consumers with information on the level of compliance with Montana’s retail food rules. It may also serve as a t...
Plains students get into the brain game
The students of Plains School didn't spend their final day before Christmas vacation crunching numbers, memorizing historical dates, or learning proper grammar, but they couldn't just flip off their...
Snowy Seizure
Despite the snow dump, a young white-tailed buck finds leftover green plants on a porch just west of Plains....
Money saved as shop class helps band
Wherever a school district can save money, it is a good thing. And when that money can be saved because other departments can provide a service while educating students, that is all the better. When...
Session set to focus on depression and anxiety
A free information session will help those struggling with anxiety and depression decide if an upcoming workshop would be right for them. During the Depression and Anxiety Recovery Program, attendees will learn to identify depression and anxiety, as...
Fundraiser set at Rex Theatre
WITH MODERATE AND EXTREME remodels and fixes over the years, the Rex Theatre in Thompson Falls is a Main Street landmark that has been the venue of county entertainment for over 75 years. Since the movie industry’s expensive switch to digital, the l...
Scrappy Heat girls top Eagles, fall to Mission Bulldogs
Hot Springs Lady Savage Heat coach Richard Jackson likes to say his young team is a scrappy one that will only get better with time. Proving their coach to be correct in his scrappiness assessment, the Savage Heat girls battled past Valley Christian...
Hot Springs boys never surrender but lose two
Other teams may beat the Hot Springs boys basketball team on the scoreboard, but the Savage Heat will never surrender. Coach Ricky DePoe and his six-strong boys team dropped a pair of games last week, falling 51-35 to Valley Christian in Missoula...
Sanders County Scoreboard
GIRLS BASKETBALL Tuesday Plains 44, Thompson Falls 31 Florence 63, Mission 50 Charlo 59, Two Eagle River 11 Arlee 38, St. Regis 21 Drummond 25, Twin Bridges 24 Darby 58, Valley Christian 25 Deer Lodge 42, Manhattan 34 Hamilton 51, Ronan 47 Corvallis...
Bowling Scores
THOMPSON FALLS BOWLING BEAUTIES W L Gardner Ranch 33.5 22.5 Realty Northwest 31 25 B & D Trucking 31 25 Mad Hatters 28 28 Sunflower Gallery 24 32 Clay Pots 20.5 35.5 Team Scr. Game: Realty Northwest, 578; Scr. Series: Realty Northwest, 1594; Hcp....
Scarlets hold off Trotters in early 14C showdown
PLAINS - It appeared as if the game could go either way but, in the end, it fell Arlee’s way. The Plains Trotters and Arlee Scarlets faced off in an early season matchup of District 14C heavyweights Thursday and, after a close battle most of the w...
37th Keg Bowl will be for Randy
This one is for Randy. The 37th annual Keg Bowl, also known as the Blue Hawk Grid Iron Club Scholarship Bowl, will be played at the old mill site east of Thompson Falls Saturday, and it will not be just for fun this time, it will also be played for R...
2018 Fun Run set for Monday
The Fun Run will be done – again. The 19th annual New Year’s Day Fun Run will be held starting and ending at the Elk’s Lodge just east of Thompson Falls at 11 a.m. Monday. Jan. 1. Pre-registration before Dec. 28 will cost contestants $22 per custo...
