Articles from the June 28, 2018 edition
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Agencies prepare for f ire season
by John Hamilton When it comes to wildfire, complacency is the enemy; and the makings of another hot fire season seem to be in place. With the memory of the last two fire seasons in Sanders County freshly burned into our thoughts – who can forget a...
Towns plan fun for the Fourth
In addition to independence and freedom, safety and festivities will be a part of the county’s Independence Day celebrations. As in years past, the ban on fireworks in Thompson Falls is in effect, but consumer pyrotechnics are still welcomed one d...
FOLLOW THE LEADER
A heard of cow elk and their calves gathered for a play date in a field at Salish Shores east of Thompson Falls on Tuesday. The elk live in the area year-round, offering ample elk-watching...
TRACS celebrates new cat quarters
It is said that cats are connoisseurs of comfort. If so, a new cat abode will likely be known as "the cat's meow." Thompson River Animal Care Shelter (TRACS) suffered a blow when the building housing...
CFVH revenue on the rise
Clark Fork Valley Hospital (CFVH) President and CEO Dr. Greg Hanson highlighted updates at the hospital during the June meeting of the Thompson Falls Chamber of Commerce last week. Hanson gave a...
Our Viewpoint
“It’s hit and miss ‘round these parts.” That should be the disclaimer given to outside musicians looking to book a gig in this county. The Rex Theatre in Thompson Falls has seen acts with standing room only and standing ovations, when organiz...
Montana Viewpoint
The proposed Republican budget for 2019 is being formulated and there are some serious cuts that should disturb many Americans. Slowly but surely those government programs that help people in very...
Celebrating Independence Day
Senator Steve Daines will be celebrating in Russia as the guest of Vladimir Putin, as reported by news outlets and confirmed by his office. If you aren’t part of that entourage, consider coming to Noxon. We start the day with a Fun Run and a p...
Clark Fork drawdown a necessity
I have been fielding a number of questions from local folks about the drawdown of the reservoir behind our dam here in Thompson Falls. I fully understand the concern and the questions so I wanted to explain how we managed the high flows this spring...
Remember When
17 YEARS AGO • JULY 3, 1929 FRED SYMES PURCHASES THE FRANK RICHARDS HOLDING AT HOT SPRINGS, MONTANA New $50,000 Hotel To Be Built – Also $10,000 Up-To-Date Bath House According to information received here today, Fred Symes of Hot Springs has com...
Question of the Week
LOUIS RENDA (here visiting family) – “I had a cat named Pumpkin. She was a very smart cat, very affectionate. My cat and I understood each other. When I told him to do something, he’d do it. He recently died. I miss him.” KEITH SHANKLIN, Thompso...
Sheriff's Log
Sunday, June 17 Son-in-law called to say he was on his way over to drive his truck through the house, Heron. Cows on road, Paradise. Commercial alarm set off, Trout Creek. Three missing goats. Caller would like to talk to an officer about someone who...
Not guilty plea in assault charges
In 20th District Judicial Court on Tuesday, Delbert Lee Bennett pleaded not guilty to felony assault with a weapon. Court documents allege that on May 29, Bennett confronted a man in the parking lot of Harvest Foods of Thompson Falls. The Sanders...
Justice Court
Sanders County Sheriff’s Office Joshua Scott Bland, 26, day speeding, $20. No liability insurance, 2nd offence, $85. Andrea Beth Hoell, 39, day speeding, $20. Carson Mccarthy Bryant, 33, speeding in restricted zone, $55. Thais E. Reed, 21, night s...
First cornhole event in the bag for Project ASCENT
Cloudy skies and a few raindrops didn't stop teams such as the Cornstars, Cornholios and Dirt Bags from a cornhole showdown for a worthy cause. Project ASCENT, a nonprofit based out of Thompson Falls...
Protect furry friends from seasonal upsets
On July 5 you can expect to see postings and flyers for “Lost Dogs” on social media and in store windows. The fireworks of Independence Day always send a lot of domestic pets into panic and frenzy, causing them to bolt from their yards and run bli...
Planes, cars on display
Planes and automobiles made their way into Thompson Falls Airport over the weekend in the town's first ever Fly-In and Auto Show. Sanders County Pilot Association has been hosting the show since 1969...
Evelyn Marie Brockman Damron
My Grandma, Evelyn Marie Brockman Damron, was born in a smoke-house in Adair County, Oklahoma in 1941 to Opal and James Brockman. Her faddy spent the depression years riding the rails and freight...
David Gary Sparks
David Gary Sparks, born July 24, 1947, went home to his heavenly father and family on June 14, 2018, in Thompson Falls. Dave peacefully passed while at home, surrounded by the love of his wife and...
Marion Louise Swanson
Surrounded by her loving family, our sweet mother, Marion Louise Swanson, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 17. She was born the youngest of eight children to...
Bill M. Battles
Bill M. Battles of Thompson Falls passed away June 14, 2018 of heart failure. He was born June 10, 1948 in Lakeview, Ore. Bill is survived by his wife, Suzanne; daughter, Maria Molzhon and husband Brian; their children, Keith and wife Stepheni,...
Club gives log schoolhouse new look
The one-room schoolhouse on Railroad Street is a community relic and perhaps the oldest building in Plains, and over the last two months it received a facelift that will extend its life 60-70 years,...
Fire tower ready for season
One of the first signs that fire season is right around the corner came last week when the Forest Service got Patrick's Knob Lookout ready for business. With winds gusting to more than 20 mph and larg...
Group cowgirl's up for awareness
The third annual Cowgirls Kickin’ Cancer (CKC) omoksee event took place in Noxon, sponsored by Sanders County Rocky Ridge Saddle Club. The goal of the event was to educate the community and get the message across that “early detection is your gre...
Pavilion complete, fair board meets
The Sanders County Fair Commission held its monthly meeting for the first time in nearly a year in the pavilion, which caught fire during the 2017 fair. Day Springs Restoration started working on the pavilion kitchen late last year and completed...
