Articles from the August 1, 2019 edition
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Highway project includes unique fence
Driving through the Highway 200 construction project east of Thompson Falls this spring and summer has offered views of cranes, excavators and crews scaling rocks. The mesh fencing being constructed...
WATER BREAK
LITTLE SIPPER – A fawn takes a drink of water from an old milk can at a residence west of Plains....
Fair adds to derby prize money
Winners of the 2019 Sanders County Fair Demolition Derby will be taking home a bit more money this year. The Plains Lions Club and the chairman of the Sanders County Fair Commission ironed out a few details for this year’s derby, including d...
Local districts respond to fires
Fire season continues to creep up on Sanders County. Although the Moss Ranch fire burning southwest of Ronan is the biggest fire going in the county right now, the other firefighting organizations have dealt with several other fire starts over the...
Shakespeare comes to county
Nearly 200 people went to the Sanders County Fairgrounds to witness infidelity, jealousy, revenge, attempted murder and humorous conniving. People from Heron to Missoula gathered on the fairgrounds...
Our Viewpoint
Recently we were discussing the concept of thank-you notes. Now that we are middle aged, we definitely understand the appreciation of appreciation. Our parents were adamant about us writing thank-you cards when we got a sponsor for a bike-a-thon or...
Community effort for project
Editor, I wish to extend my personal thanks to everyone who supported the Road to the Buffalo interpretive signs project. The final sign is now in place. It is because of your generosity that this project was completed. Peggy Johnson and the Women...
Fighting for truthful commentary
Letter writer Sharon Donegan (July 25, 2019) purports to be the spokesperson for millions of Americans, while Mr. Blackstone is only allowed to speak for himself. However, he speaks the truth, which is the value of the majority of Americans....
Political arguments disputed
Mr Blackstone. We thought maybe you were veering away from political arguments but sadly, that’s not the case. 1. President Obama did not remove the citizenship question from 2010 census. If you research it, that question has come and gone for y...
Street Smart
A friend and I were talking about this column and how a person’s political perspective/philosophy evolves. I told my friend about my own journey. He was surprised (as are most people) to learn that a...
Remember When?
4 YEARS AGO • AUGUST 9, 1979 HUCKLEBERRY FESTIVAL READY TO ‘EAT’ The final calendar for the HUCKLEBERRY FESTIVAL is now ready for distribution. On Saturday, August 11, the runners for the run-for-fun benefit will assemble at 7:15 a.m. at the junctio...
Question of the Week?
SUE APODACA, Plains – “My best fishing story is that when we first moved here, I actually caught a once-in-a- lifetime really big fish.” ALEX WHITE, Thompson Falls — “Fishing to me is a mood thing. I went fishing under the high bridge and slid all...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains 4, Weeksville 1, T. Falls 5, Trout Creek 7, Dixon 1, H. Springs 2 Saturday, July 20 Traffic stop, Weeksville Animal, T. Falls Assist Motorist, Dixon Road hazard, Plains Traffic stop, T. Falls Welfare check, Dixon Domestic, Trout...
Justice Court
Sanders County Sheriff’s Office Thomas Schultz, 61, seatbelt violation, $20 Devin Pomrenke-Meyer, day speeding, $20 Hollis Lollar, 57, failure to yield to emergency vehicle, $45; violation in a construction zone, $65 William Sharp, 71, speeding in a...
Bass fishers net big catches in tourney
The fish were biting for the fishers at The Bass Federation (TBF) Tri-State Open Buddy Tournament in Trout Creek July 27 and 28. The fishing began bright and early at 6 a.m. and didn’t slow down until 3 p.m. A total of 41 boats entered the c...
Huckleberry treats wanted
Pies, cookies and more will be available for sampling during the 40th annual Huckleberry Festival dessert contest next weekend. The contest is set for Sunday in the Trout Creek Park. Prizes will be available for children and adult bakers and...
Summer studies for Dixon kids
Students at Dixon Elementary had the opportunity to express their creativity and exercise their brains at the "Nature Art 'n' Writing" summer camp July 15-18. The camp focused on exploring nature thro...
Philetus George "Pete" Lapham
Philetus George “Pete” Lapham left this present world and entered into eternal life on June 7, 2019. He was 89 years old. He was surrounded by loved ones when his body died from natural causes at the Big Sky Health Care facility in Helena, Mon... Full story
Doing good, having fun in Noxon
What can be better than camping out and doing good for others? That's what a church group of teenagers have been doing all week in Noxon as they have every year for the past decade. The Wabash...
Church volunteers to paint clubhouse
One Plains church showed that God isn't just for the Sunday pulpit. Members of the First Lutheran Church of Plains took part in the church's "God's Work, Our Hands" program to repaint the Plains Golf...
A howlin' good time at Wild Coyote Days
The weather was perfect for three days of festivities that the Coyote Days at the Wild Coyote Saloon hosts annually. According to owner Karen Ferguson, there were around 700 people coming and going...
Whitefish CU golfers lead Wednesday play
Whitefish Credit Union golfers Ron Beaty, Randy Hojem, Wally Gibe and Rick Kendall shot the low gross of 172 and Wild Coyote linksters Gary Thompson, Dave Petteys, Scott Pardee and Howard Morkert posted the low net of 143 to highlight the action in...
Double H Dirt, Lakeside pace Tuesday action
Double H Dirt Works shot the low team gross, Lakeside Motel & Resort the low team net and Sparky’s Gutter Time held onto the league lead in Tuesday Night Men’s League action at River’s Bend last week. Double H Dirt golfers Scott Pardee, Ty Pardee, To...
Hill gang plays with yellow ball, scramble ball
Chasing that elusive yellow ball for fame and fortune. Okay, maybe not for fame and fortune but at least for a fun time on the links. The Over the Hill gang broke into teams and played a yellow ball scramble this past sunny Monday morning at...
