Articles from the August 30, 2018 edition
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County to limit recycling
Sanders County Solid Waste Department board members recently met to discuss modifications to their recycling program. Rising costs associated with the transfer of collected mixed paper, along with low market conditions, have become an economic proble...
County lowers wildfire status
The Sanders County Commissioners on Monday downgraded the fire restrictions in the county, moving from Stage II to Stage I. Cooler temperatures and precipitation throughout the area earlier in the week prompted the move, according to the resolution...
Special Visitors
SANDHILL CRANES have become a common sight in Sanders County as they migrate in the spring and fall. This pair was spotted near Trout Creek recently. Sandhill cranes normally live up to 20 years and...
Rock Creek mine moves forward
The Kootenai National Forest (KNF) has issued the Final Record of Decision (ROD) for Phase I of the Rock Creek Project, a proposed underground copper and silver mine near Noxon. RC Resources, Inc., a subsidiary of Hecla Mining Company, proposes to...
Coroner pleads not guilty
Sanders County Coroner Kathy Harris has been charged with two felonies. Harris is charged with one count of elder exploitation and one count of exploitation of an older person, incapacitated person or person with a developmental disability. Harris,...
Our Viewpoint
With the passing of Arizona Sen. John McCain, we’ve heard a lot about his patriotism, his service and his commitment to this country. If you didn’t know before, after his passing you’ve learned more about his time as a prisoner of war and his leade...
Many thanks to area firefighters
Two weeks ago, during the fire that started along Highway 200 just west of Weeksville, I was told to prepare to evacuate. At the time I must have been in a mild state of shock as I really didn’t comprehend what the firefighter was talking about. A...
DEQ's actions are inconsistent
I respect the importance Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has in ensuring protection of Montana’s environment. We acknowledge Director Livers’ support for Hecla when he accurately stated, “DEQ recognizes that Hecla’s track record of mine op...
Street Smart
I recently submitted a letter to the editor regarding my thoughts on the NFL players actions during the playing of our National Anthem. I'm happy to say that the feedback from that letter has been...
Remember When
7 YEARS AGO • AUGUST 11, 1948 A BIGGER & BETTER COUNTY FAIR Sanders County promises a bigger and better fair for this year. In fact, next week already, August 20, 21 and 22. With all the wonderful crops grown in the county, the exhibits should be m...
How do you prepare for a football game?
EDISON VANVLEET, Noxon — “Pump up with music and do a lot of practicing.” LEVI BRUBAKER, Noxon — “Start three weeks in advance of the game, train hard for two weeks, do your hardest workout, a lot of conditioning and mentally focus.” SHANE REISHUS...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulances: Noxon, 3; T. Falls, 5; Plains, 7; H. Springs, 2. Sunday, August 19 Loud party at Noxon Reservoir. Boat in Noxon Reservoir with no occupants, T. Creek. Individual sleeping in a wagon in the front yard of a Plains residence. Harassment of...
Not guilty pleas to drug charges
Two defendants made their initial appearances in court Tuesday on drug charges stemming from a traffic stop Aug. 10. Steven Ely, from Ronan, is charged with criminal possession of dangerous drugs with intent to distribute, a felony, and faces a...
Justice Court
Sanders County Sheriff’s Office James Phillips, 59, night speeding, $120. Larry Crain, 69, speeding in a restricted zone, $55. Casey Caldwell, 43, improper passing on the right, $85. Montana Highway Patrol Frank Martinez, 48, speeding in a r...
Brent Prophet
Brent Prophet, our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather met our heavenly father on August 23, 2018. He was born on January 29, 1936, in Sugar City, Idaho, to Harold... Full story
S.C. Arts Council kicks off season
In a move to support local music and promote their upcoming performing arts season, Sanders County Arts Council (SCAC) enlisted the help of D&D Good Time Music and Fire Creek Band. Both are local...
Quick, healthy dinners for busy weeknights
Summer is winding down. Kids are back to hitting the books and fall sports are in full action. This time of year, life gets quite exciting... and extremely busy! Trying to chase everyone down and acco...
SCCDC announces business workshops
This fall Sanders County Community Development Corporation (SCCDC) is inviting all business owners to participate in multiple training opportunities targeted to strengthen efficiency, determine best management practices, reveal business needs, and...
Area schools welcome new staff
With Sanders County students returning for school, districts are welcoming new staff in their ranks. Plains School saw a slew of retirements and one departure, leaving many empty positions to fill. Dixon School had no turnover and retained all their...
Fire damages Plains home
Firefighters were able to save a Paradise house from total destruction after a fire started in an upstairs room last Tuesday. Plains-Paradise Fire District Chief James Russell said the cause is unknown, but it is likely to be an electrical fire....
Brews and tunes at Barber's place
It was an idea with a vision for local brews and live tunes that has gained momentum in the last year. The Beer Parlor – Barber Shop was created by couple Nick Barber and Abby Coleman at a time w...
Savage Heat ravage Hanna Hawks 43-8
HOT SPRINGS – This is how 6-Man football is played down under the Canadian/American border. Back in the 6-Man game for the first time since winning the Montana State C championship in 2016, the Hot S...
Charlo Vikings fight past Horsemen
PLAINS – The Horsemen hung tough for awhile but, in the end, the Landers Smith-led Charlo Vikings were just a little too much for the young Plains football team. Charlo defeated Plains 42-6 in the W...
Blue Hawks fall to Townsend
At the road’s end was Townsend. Coach Jared Kosekla and his Blue Hawk football team opened the season with a brutally long road trip to Townsend Friday and received a 45-0 beating from the powerful Bulldogs. Koskela knew Townsend was going to be a c...
Devils level Lincoln Lynx, await game with Hornets
Better than advertised. It’s hard to argue with that assessment of the Noxon Red Devil football team after the West End boys ran over and squashed flat the visiting Lincoln Lynx 70-0 at Jenny Lampshire Field in Noxon Friday. “The boys played a lot...
