Articles from the May 30, 2019 edition
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More problems for Plains pool
It doesn’t look good for the E.L. Johnson Memorial Pool in Plains, but Mayor Dan Rowan is determined to keep it going. Despite the latest bad news, he believes he can get another four or five years out of the 43-year-old pool before having to s...
REMEMBERING THE FALLEN
IN MEMORIUM - Flowers and flags adorn gravesites at the Whitepine Cemetery between Thompson Falls and Trout Creek. The Whitepine Community Church will host services to honor those who have served the...
Plains Days to be packed with action
The Plains Days committee put out a schedule of events that they say is fairly firm, although something could change, according to the Facebook post. Plains Days festivities begin on Friday with the Plains High School alumni football game at 5 p.m.,...
Barking dog ordinance passes
The county has a new tool to help control nuisance barking dogs. The county commissioners last Thursday unanimously passed the Barking Dog Control Ordinance. Several residents attended the Thursday decision meeting to express support and opposition...
Our Viewpoint
At the meeting regarding the county's new nuisance barking dog ordinance last week, residents provided feedback on how the county shares information. Many of those in attendance rely on Facebook for information. Montana law requires county and city...
Montana Viewpoint
There is concern among many conservatives about the “liberal bias” of the “mainstream media” which refers to the more widely circulated print and electronic media. If you substituted the word “establ...
Good for our community?
To the Editor, I expect there will now be a lot of passionate letters for and against Mr. Blackstone’s column. To me this highlights the downside of featuring intensely partisan opinions in our local paper. I like to think of Sanders County as a very...
Remember When?
4 YEARS AGO • MAY 31, 1979 OIL CRISIS EFFECTS SLOW IN HITTING AREA The American society has always been a mobile one. But in these days of rising costs amid the tremors of a fuel crunch, American travel in the future may be restricted. The “oil sho...
Question of the Week
MARY FISHER, Trout Creek – “There’s a difference between a city dog and a country dog. In the country you need a dog for protection. You bring in a dog to let you know who or what’s out there. If your dog stays silent and it’s a bear in your yard...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulances: Noxon, 8; T. Falls, 10; Plains, 6; H. Springs, 4; Dixon QRU, 1. Sunday, May 19 Fish and Game requested on Hwy. 200 at the construction zone, Hwy. 200, T. Falls. Animal issue, Plains. Suspicious activity at Graves Creek, T. Falls. Welfare...
Judge orders treatment for suspect in Trout Creek shooting
A Trout Creek man was committed to the Montana State Hospital in Warm Springs for treatment on Tuesday until he is fit to proceed with charges. West Flockerzi is charged with attempted arson, assault with a weapon, assault on a peace office and two...
Justice Court
Sanders County Sheriff’s Office Tatiana Melior, 30, driving while privilege is suspended or revoked, $285. Steven Smith, 60, speeding in a restricted zone, $105. Tristan Real, 19, criminal trespass to property, $45. Carmen Wood, 26, criminal t...
TF students display talents
Young talent is far from lacking in Thompson Falls. Junior high and elementary students showcased their flair last week during the annual variety show held at the school gymnasium last week. Music...
GRILLING SEASON
Just like some people insist that charcoal grills trump gas grills or vice versa, some backyard barbecue devotees swear by particular grilling techniques. Such lighthearted debates may never end, and...
Amateur radio club to rendezvous in Plains
The members of the Clark Fork Valley Amateur Radio Club will be participating in the national Amateur Radio Field Day exercise on June 22-23 at Fred Young Park in Plains. The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for Amateur...
NEW FLAG AT FAIRGROUNDS
BIG COLORS – Kim McNeil, caretaker of the Sanders County Fairgrounds, uses a drill to raise the new 20x38-foot U.S. flag. Cliff Stephens volunteered his help, along with Mike Hashisaki, the former f...
John G. Gingery
John G. Gingery, 78, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019, in Plains, Montana.... Full story
Evelyn 'Tootie' Cox
Evelyn "Tootie" Cox passsed away Friday, May 17, 2019. A celebration of life is planned for Saturday, June 15 at 2 p.m. at the Thompson Falls Senior Center.... Full story
Dr. Bob Kaiser
Dr. Bob Kaiser passed away Monday, May 27. There will be a celebration of life at a later date.... Full story
ELKS HAPPY HOUR
NEIGHBORLY ELKS - A heard of elk stopped to graze at the Clark Fork Valley Elks Lodge east of Thompson Falls. A herd of about 30 can be seen regularly around the Salish Shores subdivision and...
Gianforte staff to visit Sanders County
Congressman Greg Gianforte announced that a member of his staff will conduct mobile office hours in Mineral and Sanders counties. Staff member Sonny Capece will be at the Sanders County courthouse in the justice courtroom on Tuesday, June 4 at 1...
Suspect arrested in string of thefts
A suspect was arrested last week after a string of break-ins and vehicle thefts in Northwest Montana. Sanders County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) reported on Facebook that they responded May 19 to a suspicious vehicle in the Avista housing area at N...
Popular boat ramp being renovated
A popular Sanders County destination for boaters on the Noxon Reservoir is getting a makeover. The North Shore boat ramp west of Trout Creek will be closed for most of June to address user conflicts...
County hazard plan to be reviewed
A draft of the Sanders County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan is complete, and meetings are now scheduled to review the plan with the public. Meetings will be Tuesday, June 4 at 7 p.m. at Hot Springs City Hall and Wednesday, June 5, at 10 a.m. in the...
