Articles from the January 4, 2018 edition
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FWP seeks comment on hunting seasons
Residents interested in changes to the 2018 and 2019 hunting seasons have an opportunity to provide comments next week. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) is hosting a public meeting to discuss proposed changes 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, at the...
New Year's traditions through the ages
If you made a New Year's Resolution, according to historians you just took part in a tradition dating back some 4,000 years. Babylonians began the annual New Year tradition four centuries ago in...
Permits needed for wells in county
Sanders County recently adopted a permit program for wells drilled within the county. Well permitting will be phased into Sanders County sanitation practices starting January, 2018. Like wastewater systems, owners will be required to obtain a well...
Plains mayor sworn in
"I'm excited about it," said Danny Rowan a few minutes after he was sworn in as the new Plains mayor by then Mayor Greg Eitelberg. A small crowd of people showed up for the swearing in ceremony at Pla...
Our Viewpoint: Be respectful of winter workers
Well, winter is definitely here. All of Sanders County has been hit with several inches — and in many places several feet — of snow, and frigid temperatures. While it’s no fun to drive on these winter roads, it’s important that we all do our part...
Law a blessed career for judge
Dear Citizens of Lake and Sanders County: Stewardship. It’s an old fashion word but at this holiday season and beyond, it still rings true with the obligations and the opportunities we have to be sure what we were given by those who passed before u...
Other Viewpoints: Debt not a priority for either party
As a young high school American government teacher, I compared our system to an automobile that was useful if it could start, speed up, slow down and stop. When the people thought government needed to be more active, they elected liberal Democrats...
Remember When
EARLY RECOLLECTIONS ON THE FOREST BY BEN SAINT • 1907-1929 I came to Montana the early part of March, 1907, with my father and was just past the age of 19. We came from Kansas where farming was the chief occupation and knew nothing of the mountains a...
What would be the best thing that could happen to you in 2018?
BOB OLSON, Thompson Falls – "To live another year. You never know what will happen in a year's time." RON BELGER, Trout Creek – "To stay healthy, to be outside in wide open spaces and to enjoy the...
Justice Court
Sanders County Sheriff’s Office Bridget Garrison, 40: 2 days jail and $110, theft; $100, driving without a valid license. Charles Bass, 59, $55, speeding in a restricted zone. Nicole Glase, 29, $285, failure to carry proof of insurance, 1st o...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulances: Noxon, 5; T. Falls, 2; Plains, 7; H. Springs, 3; Dixon QRU, 1. Sunday, December 24 Disabled vehicle on Prospect Cr. Hwy. House fire, T. Creek. Suspicious activity at mail box along Blue Slide Rd. Intoxicated person causing a disturbance...
Burglary defendants appear in district court
Two of four defendants in the 2016 burglary of a Trout Creek residence appeared before Judge Kim Christopher Tuesday in 20th District Judicial Court. Jeaneatte Post entered a not guilty to burglary while her husband, Kenneth Hoskins, changed his...
Rex Theatre gets two thumbs-up from community
It's good to feel appreciated, and supporters of the Rex Theatre in Thompson Falls turned out with open wallets to show their appreciation for the historical venue that was the location for decades...
New 4-H instructors locked, loaded, qualified to teach
Local 4-H clubs have new instructors on the roster who have recently completed training to make them the highest caliber mentors for youth to learn the practice of shooting firearms. December 1-2 found Robert Flansaas, Cliff Farrier, Lance Schoeman...
New Year rings in without incident
In the bar scene, it is known as “amateur night.” “New Year’s Eve brings out all the regulars, and all the people who never get out to celebrate – so you can usually count on some kind of crazy to go down,” said one bartender. But according t...
Road safety in harsh weather conditions
Plowing city streets after a heavy snowfall can be daunting, especially if there are cars parked along Main Street during snowplow worktime. Ask anyone on a county road who has had a mailbox snagged by a plow (the plow drivers verbally apologize,...
Road hazards
PERFECT STORM - Icy roads, steep downhill grade, and unmoving wildlife are a recipe for disaster on Highway 200's Thompson River bridge. A rollover last weekend (unrelated to wildlife) was the most...
Winter driving danger
ICY ROADS – A car overturned on Highway 200 west of Thompson Falls near Belknap, taking with it mailboxes for Mosquito Creek Road. Road conditions were treacherous throughout Sanders C...
Florence Jean Roe
Florence Jean Roe, 74, passed away Dec. 27, 2017 at Plains after an extended illness. She was born October 16, 1943 to Jim and Rita Robinson. Her mother died when she was a young child. Florence was... Full story
Richard Henry Nicol
Richard Henry Nicol of Clayton, Idaho died December 30, 2017. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, January 6 at 3 p.m. at Clayton Community Center in Clayton, Idaho.... Full story
Engaged
Kevin and Daphne Boles of Plains announce the engagement of their daughter, Taylor Boles, to Carlo Pierini, son of Judy Del'Nero, formerly of Plains and now a resident of Sacramento, Calif. Taylor...
SCCFF families get help at Christmas
More than a dozen Sanders County families had a very merry Christmas thanks to the generosity of area residents. For more than 10 years, Sanders County Coalition for Families has organized the Adopt a Family program. According to SCCFF’s Crystal B...
Pirker fundraiser set for Saturday
When a community member is in need, Sanders County is always there to help. Volunteers from Thompson Falls and beyond are busy gathering the final items for a fundraiser set for Saturday to help Randy Pirker with his fight against pancreatic cancer....
Kids dominate chili cookoff
Making a prize winning chili dish isn't kid's stuff, unless it's at the Assembly of God Church in Plains, where 11-year-old Darren "Bud" Standeford and his sister Kaylah Standeford took first and seco...
2018 Fun Run a cold, windy, slick one
A balmy 17 degrees welcomed 39 runners who participated in the 19th annual New Year's Day Fun Run in Thompson Falls on New Year's Day. This year's run was a cold, windy and slick one. At the start lin...
