Articles from the January 27, 2022 edition
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Paradise Center gets grant for mini roundhouse
The roundhouse at the Paradise Railroad Station has been gone for more than 80 years. In the near future there's going to be a brand new roundhouse in town, but it won't be at the railroad station and...
Neighbors mobilize to free deer
A group of Plains residents worked together last week to free a young whitetail doe that was caught in a rope attached to a plastic sled. A deer on property along McCrea Road was found partially...
Health board seeks officer
The Sanders County Board of Health is looking for a new health officer, the position formerly held by Nick Lawyer. The board met last week to discuss filling the position, which has been vacant for more than three months. One issue they are faced...
EMT training includes suicide awareness, prevention info
In an effort to bring suicide awareness and prevention to the forefront of the conversation, Whiteline Consulting and Training, an Emergency Medical Service company, hosted Roosevelt County deputy...
Our Viewpoint
The other day while driving to Plains, I noticed that familiar gray ceiling. After a beautiful sunny Sunday with not a cloud in the sky, a blanket of clouds hanging over the valley on Monday. If that doesn't give you a case of the Mondays, I don't...
Constant pressure for sewer
It has come to our attention that there is to be another sewer board meeting this week. Apparently, the newly assembled folks on the board wish to re-introduce the community to this person who we are told represents Great West Engineering. Why they...
Montana Viewpoint
It is 10 a.m. on January 21, 1991, when Montana State Senator Eleanor Vaughn (D-Libby) calls the joint meeting of House and Senate State Administration Committees to order and Senator Harry Fritz...
Remember When?
Sanders County Independent Ledger January 7, 1942 From 80 Years Ago Red Cross Appeal An Appeal to the People of Sanders County Our War Fund quota is $1,100 for the county. We have collected about $500.00. Our workers have done their duty faithfully....
Question of the Week
RUSSELL SCHUBERT, Thompson Falls - “I use the chemical stuff in the bag to spread around. I actually use a fertilizer spreader for my walkway and drive.” DENNIS NEWMAN, Thompson Falls - “I walk slow.” HAILE WARD, Thompson Falls - “I put crampons...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Hot Springs, 6; T. Falls, 11; Plains, 8; Paradise, 1; Dixon, 1; Trout Creek, 1. Monday, January 17 Pedestrian/hitchhiker stop, T. Falls. Theft, Noxon. Automated alarm call, T. Falls. Tuesday, January 18 Fire, T. Falls. Trespass, T. Falls....
Justice Court
Sanders County Sheriff's Office Kyle Weeks, 21, night speeding, $20; no liability insurance, 1st offense, $285. Carl Hanke, 62, day speeding, $555. Vitaliy Shevchuk, 31, day speeding, $20. Kurtis Fairbank, 39, speeding in restricted zone, $55....
Man sentenced to five years for drug charge
Ryan Tuff was sentenced in 20th District Judicial Court on Tuesday. Judge James Manley sentenced Tuff to five years in the Montana State Prison, with credit for 324 days served. Tuff was charged with criminal possession of dangerous drugs after...
Woods Journal
I am often asked by people what kind of knife I prefer. When using a knife for bushcraft and survival, I have found that really, anything sharp will do. Most of my experience has come from clip point knives, but there are several styles that work...
Steven Edward Regier
Steven Edward Regier unexpectedly passed away at his home near Trout Creek, Montana, on January 11, 2022. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to Dr. Donald and Catherine Regier. He grew up in a small... Full story
Elmer Lawrence Ford
Elmer Ford, 60, of Florence passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, at St. Patrick Hospital. A graveside service with Military Honors was held Friday, January 21, 2022, at the Western Montana State... Full story
Residents participate in March for Life
In the 49 years since Roe v. Wade, pro-life Americans have been marching throughout the country to spread awareness about their feelings against abortion. According to Ron Kazmierczak, the past Grand...
Carol Morehouse
Carol L. Morehouse (Nee Jellum), 73, of Missoula, Montana, formerly of Thompson Falls, Montana, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Services will be held in the Spring of 2022. Arrangements under the direction of Garden City Funeral Home and... Full story
Kato presents tough competition
Sanders County wrestlers took home five medals as the Blue Hawks hosted the 26th Annual Ted Kato Memorial tournament on Saturday. Seniors Trae Thilmony of Thompson Falls and David Schulze of Plains...
TF routs Plains on the court
Thompson Falls and Plains battled on the basketball court last week as the girls played in Thompson Falls Tuesday and the boys on Thursday. The Blue Hawks beat Plains in both contests, with the Lady...
Savage Horsemen celebrate seniors
The Savage Horsemen wrestling team celebrated Taylor Angle and David Schulze during a senior night mixer last Friday. Angle wrestled three matches on Friday, pinning two opponents in the second...
Savage Heat stage comeback at home
The Savage Heat boys and girls basketball teams were in sync last week. The teams traveled to St. Regis on Tuesday, where both came up short against the Tigers. But the Savage Heat hoopsters bounced back at home Thursday as they both beat Flathead Ch...
Crossword Solution
SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. ALE 4. MET 7. EXOSKELETON 12. ADVERTISEMENTS 15. REEDIER 16. SORGHUM 18. RA 19. SIN 20. MA 21. ACED 24. MIR 27. RANSOM 30. NORI 31. ARAD 33. LAC 34. NIX 35. RABBI 37. MED 39. COL... Full story
Hawks host mixer ahead of Kato
Thompson Falls faced off against four other teams Friday, before hosting the Ted Kato Memorial tournament on Saturday. The mixer gave wrestlers a chance to get some time on the mat without any...
Bowling Scores
MONDAY NITE GALS W L Dangerous Dames 56 24 Nascar Freaks 49 31 Dolls with Balls 42.5 37.5 Talk of the Town 42.5 37.5 Rock’n Bowl 39 41 Bye 11 69 Team Scr. Game: Talk of the Town, 416; Scr. Series: Talk of the Town, 1207; Hcp. Game: Talk of the T...
