Articles from the October 17, 2019 edition
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Welcome to Plains
Visitors coming into Plains from the west will see a new welcome sign, thanks to a Paradise artist. It took Steve Eberhardt of Paradise more than 100 hours, almost 70 pieces of wood, and over six...
County housing needs addressed
Adequate affordable and workable housing is a problem in Sanders County. Considering results of three- to five-year planning initiatives, Sanders County Community Development Corporation (SCCDC), along with their many partners, have identified...
CHANGING SEASONS
Fall in Sanders County has been having a bit of an identity crisis. The changing leaves like that on the Virgini Creeper and Maple trees have been met with scattered snow showers....
Groups want local veteran services
A group of residents is working on a plan to bring more services to Sanders County veterans. On Tuesday, David Williams with Joint Operation Mariposa and Sam Redfern with the United States of Hope (USOH) addressed the Sanders County Commissioners wit...
Our Viewpoint
It's that time of year again. It feels like the big-box stores had Christmas decorations on display before Halloween. And Thanksgiving feels more and more like just a pre-game to the start of the holiday shopping season. We love Thanksgiving. People...
Montana Viewpoint
Maybe the most interesting thing about Columbus’s “discovery” of America was that he thought he had landed in India, which was where he was headed when he began his trip in 1492. The Italian explo...
Remember When?
5 YEARS AGO • OCTOBER 9, 1969 CITY DADS EYE STREET, SEWER, WATER USAGE Water, sewer and street problems drew the attention of the city council at its October session. Jaycees Dave Simpson and Larry McKenzie asked the council for a use permit or l...
Question of the Week
GERRI HALE, Hamilton – “We have grown children and they have all moved away. We usually send a card and money, but it is not as personal. They can use it to buy what they want. ” MARTI FULFA, Thompson Falls – “Probably around Thanksgiving time. I h...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance calls: Plains, 13; Noxon, 2; Hot Springs, 2; T. Falls, 5. Monday, October 7 Animal, Paradise. Welfare check, Heron. Motor vehicle crash, Plains. Animal, Trout Creek. Animal, T. Falls. Theft, T. Falls. Suspicious activity, Trout Creek....
Justice Court
Sanders County Sheriff’s Office Robert Blue, 44, speeding in restricted zone, $55. Grant Sexton, 44, habitual offender operating motor vehicle, $1,085 and 14 days jail. Gerald Braaten, 31, fail to secure load, $85; operating without liability i...
MVD to close for training
The Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) is closing the Thompson Falls Driver License Station located at the Sanders County Courthouse on Oct. 23 and Oct. 24 for state-wide employee training. O Questions or concerns can be emailed to [email protected] or by...
Charles "Chucky" Jones
Native Charles "Chucky" Jones, 52, of Thompson Falls, born November 3, 1966, unexpectedly passed away in his home on Sunday, October 6, 2019. Chucky's true love in life was his four kids and... Full story
It's time to plant fall flower bulbs
After a long, dreary winter, bright and bold colors blooming are a welcome sight when you gaze out your window. Planting any spring blooming bulbs in autumn will require a little planning on your end in order to achieve that guaranteed color. While...
BLUE HAWK HOMECOMING
Blue Hawk spirit was on display last week throughout the Thompson Falls School District. Classes competed in the annual Blue Hawk Olympics on Wednesday, participated in dress-up days and built floats...
Meteor shower peaks this week
The Orionid meteor shower and all its glory will be visible this coming week. The peak times to catch the show will be on the mornings of Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 21-22, just a few hours before dawn. This will be around 5 a.m. and 6 a.m.; however, ge...
First Baptist Church undergoes transformation
Forming a vision for almost 30 years, the First Baptist Church of Thompson Falls plans to see the result of a facility remodel by fall 2020. Ground has been broken, blueprints are complete, builders a...
Plains shows off school spirit
Students at Plains High School and Junior High showed their school spirit Friday with a parade through town. Students from seventh-graders to seniors made floats with the overall theme of defeating...
Trick or Treat run planned in T. Falls
Trick or Treat, Move Your Feet, is the Thompson Falls Community Trails’ annual community event. Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 19, for a festive Halloween themed 5K Run and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk, where all paces are welcome. The event is a...
Red-hot Hawks zero in on playoff bid
Zeroing in on an 8-Man football playoff bid, the Thompson Falls Blue Hawks cannot afford to falter now. Sitting in a tie for second place with Mission (both teams are 5-1 in Western Conference play...
Heat ready to host Hornets
Consider this a playoff game, before the playoffs actually begin. A marquee, top-ten meeting of Montana 8-Man football powers will be played in Hot Springs Friday as the No. 4 ranked Savage Heat (3-0 in Western conference play and 7-0 overall) host t...
Harriers have homecoming too
When one thinks of homecoming it usually brings to mind things like football games, parades and royalty. But homecoming isn't just for the football team and its backers; it is for the whole student...
Devils open eyes with big victories
People are starting to sit up and take notice of the Noxon Red Devils. Coach Bart Haflich’s Red Devil football team improved to 4-2 overall and 2-1 in conference play Saturday with a 59-31 road win over the Elijah Byrd-led Gardiner Bruins S...
Hawks respond to Lady Lion challenge
For every volleyball action, there is an equal and opposite net reaction. Well-versed in the back-and-forth required in this sport, Thompson Falls coach Sandra Kazmierczak took her intrepid Lady...
A sweet homecoming
A rare home win just in time to produce a sweet homecoming victory. Plains Horsemen football coach Eddie Fultz was looking for a little homecoming revenge against the Victor Pirates in Plains Friday night and, by the time the king and queen were...
