Articles from the February 11, 2021 edition
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SCCDC helps distribute safety gear
Community representatives have worked diligently to keep Sanders County as safe as possible during the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic. Many local residents have seen the Montana Aware signage throughout the county; a campaign aimed at prioritizing...
WINTER FLIGHT
SNOW FLIES as a bald eagle leaves its perch in a snow-covered larch tree on Sunday. The winter snowstorm Friday and Saturday made way for a crisp, clear Sunday in the Clark Fork Valley. For this...
Missing skiers located
Two skiers from Bonners Ferry, Idaho, were reported missing Saturday while recreating in the McKay Creek area southeast of Noxon. Both have been found safe, according to Sanders County Dispatch. Identified by local friends, Dr. Ed Moellmer and his...
Biologist shares passion for outdoors, wildlife
"Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Teddy Roosevelt Sanders County has a new wildlife biologist, and he is ready to work hard at...
Plains Skills USA student gives back
Last week a student from Plains High School decided to give back to first responders and invited three representatives to come out to the school shop class. Madison Elliott, who has lived in Plains...
Our Viewpoint
After weeks of waiting, hundreds of Sanders County residents have been getting their COVID-19 vaccinations. Residents, especially those in the Phase 1B distribution group, have been anxiously waiting for the call from Public Health or Clark Fork...
Who is responsible for parks
Who is responsible for the Sanders County parklands? Not the board of commissioners. Glen Magera – although the county provides him with an email, he is incapable of hitting the reply button. Carol Brooker – forwards emails regarding the parks to...
Residents have responsibility
We are off and running on a new year with great enthusiasm because it’s 2021 and no longer 2020! Right? And the city government is working on issues of importance to the city and all of us who live in Thompson Falls. I’m not going to talk about tho...
Street Smart
As I write this the D.C. Democrats are one day away from opening their second impeachment of former President Donald Trump. I don’t get it! I’ve been trying to figure out why so much effort is being p...
Remember When?
JOE BOYER TELLS HIS STORY From an interview by Bert Minwegen in the mid 40’s Excerpt from Wild Horse Plains Centennial Issue - 1983 Getting the upper hand on his 92nd year, Joe Boyer of Plains today remains as one of the more remarkable old timers i...
Question of the Week
ASHLEY GROUNDS, Thompson Falls - “We are planning on going to soak at a hot springs. It’s going to be an overnight and I’m excited.” NORVA FRANK, Thompson Falls - “The most memorable Valentine’s Day was the one my girlfriend will never let me forg...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: T. Falls, 9; Trout Creek, 2; Noxon, 2; Plains, 7; Paradise, 2; Heron, 1; Hot Springs, 4 Sunday, January 31 Motor vehicle crash, Heron. Fire, Hot Springs. General animal call or complaint, T. Falls. Request for welfare check, T. Falls....
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Kelby Liebman, 30, careless driving, $135. Jacob Liebman, 32, possession of drug paraphernalia, $635. Tristan Riley, 23, failure to carry proof of insurance, 1st offense, $335; operating with expired registration, $85;...
City council hears quail proposal
The Thompson Falls City Council announced at its Monday meeting that Officer Michael Derry had finished his probationary year. The council voted him in unanimously as a full-time officer with the Thompson Falls Police Department. Another issue...
Sentencing set for March 23
A Trout Creek woman pleaded guilty to endangering the welfare of children and to partner or family member assault in 20th District Judicial Court. Diamond Goforth changed her plea on Tuesday, after being charged with the assault of a child who was...
Debby Galloway
Debby got her wings on February 5, 2021. Debby Galloway was born in Stockton, California, on July 5, 1950, to Albert and Patricia Evans. She resided in California until graduating high school and... Full story
Thomas John Millar Bryce
Thomas John "Millar" Bryce passed away in his sleep on January 30, 2020 in Buffalo Hills Terrace, Kalispell, Montana. Millar is survived by his stepsons, Pat (Jacquie) Smith, Mike (Fran) Smith, five... Full story
David Harold Dykstra
David Harold Dykstra, 90, passed away peacefully February 6, 2021, at his home in Thompson Falls, just as he wished. He had graciously dealt with Parkinson’s disease for twenty-five years. David w... Full story
Jaime "Jim" Wade Lee
Jaime "Jim" Wade Lee passed away at home on February 3, 2021. Jim was born in Orofino, Idaho, on September 9, 1963. No service is scheduled at this time.... Full story
Sanders County Honor Roll
PLAINS ELEMENTARY Plains School District released their honor roll achievers for the second semester. In fourth grade Kylar Bannout, Kiara Brown, Utah Butler, Madison Hill, Briauna Kulawinski, Reese Meredith, Miranda Dawson, Talon Ferlan, Karissa...
Quinn's resort opens new pools
It took nearly two years, but the Quinn's Hot Springs Resort's new pools opened last Tuesday with a short ceremony by two of the resort's top managers. Ben Slusser, the managing director, and Damian...
FOR THE LOVE OF BOOKS
"I would just hate for readers to give up on the hard copies of books," said the new president of the Heron Library, Cindy Compton. Having only been the president since January 6, Compton says she...
Loge introduces cellphone bill
Rep. Denley Loge, House District 14, made an appearance during the 2021 legislative session in Helena, Montana. He presented House Bill 237, asking for revision of current cell phone regulations....
SNOW FUN
TO THE RESCUE – Plains-Paradise Rural Fire District Chief James Russell hasn't turned in his fire engines or new personal watercraft for saving lives via a sled. He and his son, Jace, 7, enjoy the s...
Winter arrives in time for Project ASCENT carnival
Every year the local youth outdoors organization Project ASCENT holds a winter themed carnival for children and their families during the colder months of the year. Last Saturday, the event was held...
