Articles from the October 18, 2018 edition
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Sheriff's office gets technology boost
Former Sanders County Undersheriff Rube Wrightsman had a saying when any of the rural deputies were a little too worked up about something, “A little less Barney Fife, a little more Andy Griffith.” His reference to the nostalgic Andy Griffith Sho...
Wild Horse Mercantile opens in Plains
It's an old place with old things at a new location and a new name and it commemorated its grand opening last Tuesday by treating customers to finger foods, coffee and hot apple cider. The Wild Horse...
LIL' FIGHTERS FUNDRAISER
Members of the community banded together at Pilgrim Creek Park in Noxon on Saturday for the third annual Lil' Fighters Fundraiser. Each year, Lil' Fighters chooses a family to support and the...
Hunters ready for rifle season
The fall rifle season begins this weekend, and youths age 12-15 will get the first shot at a big buck with a special youth hunt Thursday and Friday. The two-day deer hunt for the youngest hunters...
Memories of a first hunt
This weekend, young hunters will head out for adventures in the woods, hoping for their first deer or elk. Opening-day weekend at our house started with cousins driving in from Bigfork, everyone planning the early-morning drive into the mountains,...
Christopher is the best candidate
Kim Christopher is the best candidate for District Court Judge of Lake and Sanders counties. She has excelled in this position for 18 years. She is steadfast, honest, fair and professional. How do I know? I’ve watched her in action and I’ve seen her...
Morigeau has a wealth of knowledge
Editor, I have had the opportunity to work with Ashley in the Polson Public Defender’s Office. As a new lawyer looking for guidance, I often turn to Ashley for her wealth of knowledge and her ideas on building a better community. Knowledgeable A...
Brooker works hard for county
Editor, We support the re-election of Carol Brooker for Sanders County Commissioner. Carol understands the parameters of this non-partisan position and she works fairly for every citizen in the county, regardless of their ideology or political...
Montana Viewpoint
Most times I make my decision how to vote on a ballot initiative by looking to see what groups support it. Sometimes, it works the other way and I will cast my vote based on which groups oppose it....
Remember When?
7 YEARS AGO • OCTOBER 20, 1948 ADVERTISEMENT Hunting Season Is Almost HERE Check your needs now: Tin Pants and Coats Red Shirts Red Hats Rubber Boots Hip Boots Men’s Waist Overalls Wool Jackets Wool Sox Pocket Knives Rope Hunting License Gloves (al...
What is your favorite soup?
DAN PUGH, Trout Creek – “Chicken tortilla. We used to have salad and a roll with it. My wife makes a wonderful tortilla soup in the fall. That’s the time of the year for soup.” SAM REYNOLDS, Butte – “I have to go with cream of tomato soup, and s...
Sheriff's Log
Sunday, October 7 Report of theft of game camera and trespass on Sept. 19, Trout Creek. Two handguns found by hunter, T. Falls. Report of fire against hill across highway from dump, T. Falls. Caller reported daughter missing in Kalispell, is pretty...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Sierra Grinsell, 26, failure to carry proof of insurance, 2nd offense, $85. Alison Brenner, 25, seatbelt violation, $20. Cody Wedel, 21, careless driving, $85. Janet Tice, 66, seatbelt violation, $20. Seth Magoon, 34, seatbelt...
ELECTION 2018: 20th Judicial District Court Judge
NAME: Deborah "Kim" Christopher EDUCATION: 2001: The National Judicial College (Reno, NV). 1989: U.S. Army Airborne School (Fort Benning, GA). 1988: The Judge Advocate General's Legal School,...
ELECTION 2018: Sanders County Sheriff/Coroner
NAME: Tom Rummel EDUCATION: Graduated from Plains High School 1981, Graduated from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy 2006, and 1045 hours of law enforcement training FAMILY: Married to Shelly for...
ELECTION 2018: House District 13
NAME: Bob Brown EDUCATION: High school graduate FAMILY: Wife Debbie, daughters Tiffany and Emily, granddaughter Olivia. OCCUPATION: Self-employed 1. Do you think the Second Amendment should be...
Donald Barry Blair
Donald Barry Blair was called home on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Thompson Falls, Montana. He was 79. Donald was born in Hamilton, Montana, on December 23, 1938, to Lee and Edith (Tabor) Blair. He... Full story
Andrew Marich
Andrew Marich passed away October 13, 2018 at Plains, Montana, surrounded by his loving family. Andy was born in Philipsburg, Montana, to John and Rose Marich during May of 1927. He was proud of his... Full story
Carter Bo Buckingham
Jessica and John Buckingham of Trout Creek welcomed a son, Carter Bo, Friday, Oct. 5 at 12:41 p.m. He weighed seven pounds, five ounces and measured 19 inches long. Maternal grandfather is Mark...
Land succession course offered
Are you concerned about what the future of your ranching or forested land may be? If so, “Ties to the Land,” a succession planning workshop may be for you. Montana State University County Extension Office and Kaniksu Land Trust are teaming up wit...
Tom Rummel is a sheriff you can depend on
Editor, At the candidates’ forum held in Thompson Falls, candidate for Sheriff Darlene Lee stated in her closing remarks that she has “a medical retirement from the Montana Highway Patrol.” My initial thought was if she is medically (disability) unab...
Creating divisive issues where there are none
Yes, the U.S. is a democracy I grow tired of folks trying to create divisive issues where there are none. Yes, the United States of America is a democracy, according to the modern definition of the word. The archaic definition of democracy as...
Vote yes on I-185 for a healthy Montana
Ever thought about why vaping/e-cigarettes come in berry & bubble gum “flavors”? Big Tobacco has reportedly spent $12 million against Initiative 185/Healthy Montana/Tobacco Tax. This new line of products that appeal to the younger crowd will con...
Non-partisan candidates can be deceiving
Local elected positions are technically defined as “non-partisan,” but that doesn’t mean the candidates are not aligned with a political party. They are, and it is important to understand which one because there is a BIG difference in how they opera...
Buddy walk returns to Noxon
History sometimes repeats itself. In Noxon, Delaney Weltz, high school student council president, is bringing back the good ol' days. She recalled being in either fourth or fifth grade when students...
