Articles from the October 4, 2018 edition
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CELEBRATING WATER
As rain sprinkled down, fifth graders from Sanders County schools attended the annual Water Festival at Thompson Falls State Park on Tuesday. Students gained knowledge of aquatics during the outdoor...
By $35 mil awarded in church lawsuit
Late last Wednesday, the civil trial against the Jehovah’s Witnesses organization came to a close with $35 million being awarded to a woman who was sexually abused by a member of the church as a child. “This is a case about protecting chi...
Law enforcement honored for service
It isn't often that city, county and state law enforcement are all called to one location - and when they are it usually isn't a good thing. A meeting Thursday was the exception, as the Sanders...
Our Viewpoint
The general election is just about a month away. We’re thankful for absentee ballots that allow us to research issues and candidates at home before we mark our choices. However, we still find ourselves scrambling to learn about candidates to make a...
Montana Viewpoint
One of my favorite expressions is “often wrong, never in doubt.” I like to think it doesn’t apply to me—at least the “often” part—but I do come under the category of being overly certain in my...
If you don't vote, don't complain
Editor, Less than 100 years ago, you could not vote unless you were male and owned property. Today anyone 18 and over can vote, if they are registered. Those who moved here recently and those who did not vote in the last Presidential election are...
A Democracy or a Republic?
To the Editor: In the May 2018 Rural Montana magazine (p. 12), Senator Jon Tester begins his response to a posed question with this statement: “Attacks on our democracy can come in many different forms.” I would like to point out to Senator Tes...
Christine Blasey Ford is a hero
This letter is in reply to Blaine Blackstone’s disgraceful article about Christine Blasey Ford. He questions her decision to come forward with her story at this time. Gee, let me guess … She doesn’t want a sexual predator to become a member of the Su...
Remember When?
4 YEARS AGO • OCTOBER 5, 1978 CABLE TV SYSTEM HAS LITTLE SUPPORT Members of the City Council displayed little enthusiasm Monday night to involve the town in a TV cable system which would require a monthly payment of approximately $7.50 from each s...
Question of the Week
DOMINIC ELLISON, Thompson Falls – “About once a week. We have five dogs, long hair and short hair, old dogs and puppies, so we have to clean often.” DON NORD, Kalispell – “I’m just visiting this week. I am a helicopter pilot. When I first flew...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulances: Noxon, 4; T. Falls, 6; Plains, 4; H. Springs, 5; Dixon QRU, 1. Sunday, September 23 Welfare check requested, T. Falls. Vehicle vs. deer, Blanchard Corner. Vehicle vs. deer, Camp Bighorn, Hwy. 135. Welfare check requested, T. Falls. Disabl...
Falls man sentenced on DUI, drug charges
On Tuesday, Judge Deborah “Kim” Christopher sentenced Jeffrey Hernandez to a two-year deferred sentence with the Department of Correction on the charge of misdemeanor DUI, first offense. Hernandez was also sentenced to 10 days in the Sanders Cou...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Nelson Russell, 46, speeding in a restricted zone, $65. Larry Johnson, 63, careless driving, $35; criminal possession of drug paraphernalia, $185; criminal possession of dangerous drugs, marijuana (60 grams or less), 1st...
Theft charges filed against PTO member
A member of the Hot Springs Elementary Parent Teacher Organization has been charged with felony theft following an investigation into alleged unauthorized transactions from the organizations’s bank account. Court documents filed this week allege t...
Thompson Falls seniors prep for life
It is that time of year again when Thompson Falls counselor Jodi Morgan is hard at work prepping seniors for their awaiting journey. From September 26 through October 22, students will be getting...
Schools replacing aging fire alarms
Safety is a priority at Thompson Falls Schools, Superintendent Bill Cain reported at the board meeting Monday evening. With that, the administration is looking at the buildings. “There are some things that are outdated,” Cain said, including the fire...
Let's pool our retirement benefits
I, along with my wife, have been paying into a retirement fund the government calls Social Security, when they’re not calling it their personal piggy bank, for almost 100 years. According to Greg Gianforte’s own pronouncements covered by all the new...
Phyllis June Bernhardt-Hilts
Phyllis June Bernhardt-Hilts passed away at Providence Hospital, in Everett, Washington, on September 9, 2018 at the age of 102 years old. Phyllis was born in Warner, Alberta on June 30, 1916 to... Full story
Columnist is sending the wrong message
Dear Editor, I am extremely disheartened by the content of Mr. Blackstone’s “Street Smart” opinion article from the September 27 issue. It appears that his focus on the “circus” of confirming Brett Kavanaugh deters from the true issue of consideratio...
Flu cases identified in 4 counties
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) and local public health officials are encouraging all Montanans six months of age and older to take action and get vaccinated now against influenza (flu) in order to decrease their risk of be...
FWP announces ice fishing contests
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has approved the ice fishing contests for the 2018-19 season. Participants must comply with state fishing regulations, including daily and possession limits. Applications for fishing contests may be approved, approved...
Benson leads Fall Mack Days competition
Windblown lake trout anglers just completed the second weekend of 2018 Fall Mack Days on Flathead Lake. The eight week-long event continues until November 11 with anglers fishing Tuesday-Fridays. The wind began early Friday and the lake trout fish...
Minimum wage to increase Jan. 1
Governor Steve Bullock today announced Montanans earning minimum wage will see the rate increase to $8.50 per hour beginning January 1, 2019. “Every Montanan who works hard should have the opportunity to get ahead. We’re among a handful of sta...
HOMECOMING 2018
Noxon, Plains and Thompson Falls high schools celebrated homecoming last week. Events included the traditional crowning of royalty. Kristina Brown and Edison VanVleet were named king and queen in...
Misty Fall
RAIN SHOWERS covered the Clark Fork Valley this week as yellows and reds of fall foliage spread through the landscape. Temperatures are expected to drop into the 50s for the weeken...
