Articles from the August 23, 2018 edition

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Plains library celebrates 100 years

Need a reason to have a celebration? Become a centenarian a you will have 100 reason to do just that. The Plains Library has reached that magical age and held quite an event for its many supporters...

 
 By Annie Wooden    News    August 23, 2018

Rainfall helps area wildfire efforts

The small rainfall earlier this week from a summer storm help slow the progression of the area wildifre season. Officials in the Kootenai National Forest took precautionary steps and wrapped the Gem Peak Lookout and the popular warming hut below the...

 

Community Fountain

NOT JUST FOR THE BIRDS – A heard of young deer gather at a bird bath to get a cool drink on a hot day at a residence west of Plains....

 

Shakespeare comes to Plains, T. Creek

Reading Shakespeare in school might have been a chore, but the Plains Woman's Club brings it to town every year to entertain folks, just like they did last week when they sponsored Montana...

 

School days return

As the mornings get cooler and preparations continue for the Sanders County Fair, parents, kids and teachers are getting ready to head back to school. We’re excited for the return of the routine, but just not quite ready for summer to be over. For...

 

Coalition finds common ground

Dear Editor, Sanders and Lincoln counties have parallel paths to common goals in economic and community development. This includes strengthening small businesses, beautifying our communities, increasing environmental health and social welfare, and...

 

Vote no to protect mining heritage

Editor: I-186 will appear on the November ballot. If it passes, Montana DEQ will be required to deny a permit to any proposed hard rock mine, if the reclamation plan requires perpetual water treatment. The purpose of I-186 is misleading because: Unde...

 
 By Jim Elliott    Opinion    August 23, 2018

Montana Viewpoint

The word “socialism” is getting tossed around a lot these days without much thought for what it actually means. It seems to fall either into the category of very good things or the category of...

 

Remember When

50 YEARS AGO • AUGUST 22, 1968 ANOTHER LAND MARK TORN DOWN AT HERON Another Heron landmark is gone with the razing of the former Dan DeLong building in town. Built in 1905 or 1906 by McGowan of Plains it housed a local paper “The Heron...

 

Question of the week?

LISA STEWART, Plains – “Mrs. Revier, Plains High School. She was a wonderful teacher for my two boys. She took all the time necessary for them to learn what they needed.” MADDY KEEN, Thompson Falls – “Miss Gavlak. She’s very nice. She...

 

Sheriff's Log

Ambulance: Noxon, 3; T. Falls, 10; Plains, 1; H. Springs, 1; Dixon QRU, 2. Sunday, August 12 Fish and Game officer requested. An officer stopped a vehicle where the occupants had possession of a racoon, H. Springs. Intoxicated people fighting, have a...

 

Suspended sentence for theft

In 20th District Judicial Court on Tuesday, Judge Deborah “Kim” Christopher” sentenced Lara Aldridge to a 3-year suspended sentence with the Department of Corrections on a felony theft charge. Aldridge was found guilty in June of writing more...

 

Justice Court

MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks Andrew Klaus, 36, Insufficient personal flotation devices, $85. Montana Highway Patrol Jennifer Jones, 38, speeding in a restricted zone, $65. Cole Hansen, 20, day speeding, $120. Adam Lyko, 43, night speeding, $120. Joel...

 
 By Annie Wooden    News    August 23, 2018

TF chamber hosts new school staff

The Thompson Falls Chamber welcomed Superintendent Bill Cain and the new Thompson Falls School staff to the August luncheon last week at Big Eddy's. Cain said he is excited for the school year to...

 

Local challenge promises adventure

People have less than a month now to ready themselves for a challenge – the 3rd Annual Clark Fork Adventure Challenge, a triathlon sponsored by the Clark Fork Valley Hospital Foundation. The competition is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 16, at 9 a.m....

 

County unveils new notification system

Sanders County has a new way of notifying the public in emergency situations. The Sanders County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), in conjunction with the Office of Emergency Management and Rural Addressing, has selected Hyper-Reach for the new Mass...

 

Arts Council to preview season

Sanders County Arts Council (SCAC) announces the kickoff events for the 2018-2019 Performing Arts Season. The First Thread events of the Tapestry season will be Friday, Aug. 24 at Big Eddy’s in Thompson Falls and Saturday, Aug. 25, at Dog Hill...

 

Historic Paradise Center opens to visitors

Happenings at the old Paradise Elementary School building have kept it as busy as it once was before the school closed for education and reopened for visitors and events. Now known as the Paradise Center, the Paradise Elementary School Preservation...

 
 By Justin Harris    News    August 23, 2018

Reserve deputies sworn in

A swearing in of new reserve deputies brought the pool of available reserves to a total of five. Bryon Ekberg and Josh Ward were sworn in with the Sanders County Sheriff's Office, Monday afternoon, to...

 

Park progression

NEXT STEPS - Garrett Strine and Bob Rice of NorthWestern Energy install benches at the Veteran's Memorial at Ainsworth Park. Linda Rocheleau reported that people who want to honor veterans can still...

 

Host families sought for exchange program

In Sanders County schools, the foreign exchange program has been a long tradition that has resulted in lifelong friendships with an “out-of-towner,” and unique memories and experiences for the students visiting. Nancy Winebrenner of Hot Springs h...

 

Huckleberry Festival committee put on a great event

Editor, I would like to commend Debb McNary, and all the people of Trout Creek, for the 2018 Huckleberry Festival, as I feel from all I saw and heard from all whom attended, nothing but praise for the extremely clean grounds and operation from...

 

Community benefits from success of local businesses

Several friends and I enjoyed a lovely and very fun evening at Big Eddy’s Saturday night, visiting and enjoying the band, Nobody Famous. During the evening, the owner of Big Eddy’s was subjected to threatening and ugly phone calls over music...

 

Town should be grateful

Editor, As a patron of Big Eddy’s, I think what happened Saturday night was unjust and simply not true. The owners Katrina and Mark are valued residents of Thompson Falls. They not only have built and improved the town greatly but created jobs and...

 

Thank you, firefighters

  Saturday the 11th of August early in the evening, my wife and I saw smoke rising just to the west and behind our house. I dialed 911 reported a fire and location. Just a few seconds later a neighbor called saying they could see smoke. I rushed...

 

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