Articles from the January 18, 2018 edition
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No contract yet between CFVH, Humana
Medicare recipients in Sanders County who formerly had Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage have until Feb. 28 to choose a new plan, and as of now Clark Fork Valley Hospital (CFVH) has been unable to sign a contract with a new provider. CFVH continues to...
Bundy to tell his side of story
Every fence splits two sides. High profile Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy, who was allowed to walk free this month from federal charges, has become well acquainted with property disputes. He is heading to Paradise, Mont., to tell his story this...
CFVH displays student work
Painting and drawing is just kid's stuff, but at Clark Fork Valley Hospital it's kid's stuff that helps make people feel better, according to Dr. Greg Hanson, the hospital president and CEO. "It's...
County officials first to file
Sheriff Tom Rummel, Clerk and Recorder Nichol Scribner and County Commissioner Carol Brooker have all filed for re-election in Sanders County. Brooker has been a county commissioner in Sanders County for 23 years, and Rummel is in his first term...
FWP, community talk possible hunting changes
Proposed hunting season changes were discussed last week as Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks (FWP) met with community members on Jan. 9 at the Lakeside in Trout Creek to discuss FWP the 2018 and 2019 hunting season regulations. More than 30 people...
Our viewpoint: If you see something, then say something
This week, California couple David and Louise Turpin were arrested and charged with torture and child endangerment after their 13 children were allegedly being held captive inside the family’s home. The children range in age from 2 to 29. One of the...
Resident dispels rumors of suit
Letter to the editor: Rumors abound in the west end of Sanders County. I can dispel one of those rumors. I am NOT suing Noxon Schools for bazillions of dollars. I did write a complaint against our School Board Chair and the Superintendent. The...
Taking care of our citizens
Editor, Jim Elliot’s recent op-ed explaining how we can vote against ourselves and our best interests and the article about how the community turned out to help Randy Pirker raise money for very expensive medical treatment was ironic. We applaud a...
Remember When
5 YEARS AGO JANUARY 18, 1968 10A PERMA CURVES, SHORT-CUT PROJECT SCHEDULED IN 1968 The Montana Highway Commission plans to call for bids in the spring and early summer for two major highway construction projects in Sanders County. Bids for re-constr...
Clues revealed in historical photo
Last week, we published a photo of the 1929 basketball team from Thompson Falls, calling out to readers to help us identify the players. Here is what we have learned so far. Maryianne (Morin) Johnson...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance calls: Thompson Falls, 8; Plains, 4; Noxon, 3; Hot Springs, 6; Dixon, 2. Sunday, January 7 Thompson Falls ambulance paged for woman with pain in kidney area. Hot Springs ambulance paged for man down. Disorderly conduct, T. Falls. Thompson...
Justice Court
Sanders County Attorney Ashley Petri, 28, $85, theft; $75, unauthorized use of motor vehicle. Montana Highway Patrol Andrew Bellinger, 33, seatbelt violation; $85, fail to carry proof of insurance. Adam Carroll, 30, $20, seatbelt violation; $85,...
Celebrating 2018 on horseback
When cabin fever sets in, those who live the horseback lifestyle can't wait to get out and ride. "We've been doing this for years," said equine enthusiast Jason Helvey. "It got so big as far as...
Symes vital to local live music
Rain, shine, sleet or hail, there is one place where the party is waiting every weekend. Symes Hotel in Hot Springs is a destination for locals and visitors alike because of the mineral baths and hot spring pools, but the historic hotel is a popular...
Students earn honors at MSU
Several Sanders County students were named to the Montana State University Dean’s Honor Roll for fall semester 2017, earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Students with a perfect 4.0 grade point average were named to the President’s Hon...
Hot Springs students get new computers
“It was a bit of a surprise,” said Hot Springs School Superintendent Dr. Mike Perry. “I received a call from the office of Senator Daines asking if our district could use a few new computers. I didn’t hesitate to accept the offer for our schools...
Cold Shoulder
A truck and trailer slid off the road on Highway 28 near Hot Springs last week. Several accidents were reported throughout Sanders County due to icy, snow-packed roads....
Film premiere to raise funds for Search & Rescue
When you need them, they are there – so it only makes sense to support them and assist the vital group anyway possible. A Search & Rescue fundraiser is set for Friday, Jan. 19 in the banquet hall at the Lakeside Resort in Trout Creek. The fundraiser...
Glenna Marie Winebrenner
Glenna Marie Winebrenner of Hot Springs passed away Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan at the age of 85. She was born to Lester and Mildreth Paro Oct. 19, 1932, at the Holy Family Hospital in St. Ignatius. She was...
Women's retreat set
Bonnie Briggs is the keynote speaker for a women’s retreat sponsored by New Life Fellowship this weekend. Briggs, from Ohio, is an author and has had her own television show, along with pastoring her own church. Briggs’s ministry is called Mercy Min...
Ariel Marie Jordan
Tamara M. Jordan of Plains welcomed daughter, Ariel Marie, Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains. She weighed five pounds, 14 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long. Maternal...
EMurrill-Swant Engaged
Tim and Jenny Swant of Noxon proudly announce the engagement of their son Tyler to Rikki Murrill, daughter of Don and Pam Murrill of Huntley, Mont. Tyler is a graduate of Noxon High School and from...
Correction
In the honor roll listing January 11, Colton Wormwood was not listed. Colton, a seventh grader at Trout Creek School, had a 4.0 GPA in the first quarter. Congratulations, Colton!...
Nonprofit gets kids outdoors
Giving all kids an opportunity to learn about the outdoors is the focus of Project ASCENT, a new non-profit based in Thompson Falls. Project ASCENT was created by Rob Christensen, the K-8 counselor at Thompson Falls schools. Christensen has been...
