Articles from the November 15, 2018 edition
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HONORING VETERANS
Area schools and organizations honored Sanders County veterans in remembrance of Veterans Day. While Nov. 11 was a Sunday, area schools made sure to show veterans their appreciation. And last Friday,...
Recognition given in Noxon
In Montana, one in every 10 residents is a veteran, making the state the one of the most heavily populated, per capita, in the nation, according to Veterans Affairs and Census Bureau data. Noxon stude...
Trout Creek shooting suspect arrested
--- UPDATED FRIDAY, NOV. 16, 8 a.m. --- The Sanders County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) reports that they have arrested West Flockerzi, the suspect in the Trout Creek shooting. SCSO reported that Flockerzi, a Trout Creek resident, was taken into custody... Full story
Students offer thanks in Plains
A new group of people were in charge of the Veteran's Appreciation Luncheon at Plains School this year, but the enthusiasm and heartfelt dedication to give thanks to the military veterans hadn't...
Helping those who help others
As the holidays approach, the Plains Community Food Bank is striving to help people in need, but to help others the food bank needs help. The shelves at the food bank are normally stocked well, but th...
Hwy 200 project begins
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) began a project east of Thompson Falls this week to make safety improvements along Highway 200. The project is slated to be completed in two parts. The first phase, which began this week, includes stump...
Our Viewpoint
As we gear up for the holiday season, we’re reminded of the importance of helping others. We should be good neighbors at all times, but those less fortunate need extra help during the holidays. With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, local c...
Community appreciation
I want to extend deep gratitude and appreciation to business’s and individuals in our county that contributed to renovating the kiosk in front of the courthouse. Generous donations from ACE/Inland Empire Builders, THRIVENT a community based m...
An election reform proposal
At the outset let me say that I never want to change anything that is not broken. However, when we consider the vast differences between rural and urban election results, it becomes painfully clear that something is amiss. Doctor Roger Wicke, a...
Montana Viewpoint
Those philosophers who have wrestled with the concept of truth for centuries can take a break now that politicians have taken over the issue. As an example, recently a CNN reporter was accused of...
Remember When?
WEBER'S STORE Charles & Bertha Weber Most people in the area know Weber's Store as the Laundromat. It was originally built as a general store and post office by Charles Weber to serve the citizens of...
Question of the Week
DANIEL DEPREZ, Heron – “I’d go back in time and do it all again the right way.” STACY JACK, Thompson Falls – “I would go back to the past and ask my grandparents the questions I never got to ask them." MARY FISHER, Thompson Falls – “I think I’d...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulances: Noxon, 5; T. Falls, 4; Plains, 4; H. Springs, 11; Dixon QRU, 1. Sunday, November 4 Arrest made for DUI drugs or alcohol, Plains. Individual walking around town screaming and looking in windows, H. Springs. Trespassing/stalking, H....
Change of plea on weapon charge
Theodore Gibson Jr., entered a guilty plea Tuesday in the form of an Alford plea to a charge of possession of a deadly weapon by a prisoner in a facility, a felony. With the Alford plea, Gibson testified that he agreed strong evidence of guilt...
Justice Court
Sanders County Sheriff’s Office Delta Clark, 33, speeding in a restricted zone, $105; driving while privilege is suspended or revoked, $525; operating without liability insurance, 3rd or subsequent offense, $525; habitual offender operating motor v...
Thank you, veterans
Thank you to all the local veterans who graced our students and staff with your presence at our Veterans Day lunch at Thompson Falls Elementary School. It was truly our honor to serve you lunch as a small token of our gratitude for your service. The...
REACH engages students
For more than 10 years Thompson Falls' Penny Hopkins has dedicated herself to growing student intellectual, physical and social aptitudes through an afterschool program called REACH (Rural,...
Mike Benson earns fifth Mack Days title
Mike Benson of Lonepine racked up his fifth overall Mack Days win over the weekend with just over 1,000 fish. Benson took first place with 1,005 lake trout entries and an average of 52.87 per day. Benson said that while it was his fifth win in the...
Orthopedic surgeon to join CFVH staff
He started in the mountains of Colorado, lived in the deserts of the Middle East, moved to the swamps of Florida and soon he'll be in the Rockies of Montana as a member of Clark Fork Valley Hospital....
Hunter success increasing
Hunters were more successful last weekend across northwest Montana as the big-game hunting season approaches its final weeks. Activity picked up at the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) five game check stations in Region 1. At Thompson Falls, mo...
Travel agent helps locals get away
Are you in need of a getaway, vacation or holiday? If so, now may be the time to book your next adventure to Ireland or Alaska. Jenny Williams, owner of Jenny’s Travel Agency, LLC, is currently accepting clients for a June 23-30, 2019 trip to Ireland...
Elizabeth J. Sahinen
Elizabeth J Sahinen, 92 passed away November 9, 2018, in Kalispell. Betty was born May 2, 1926, to Leslie and Mary Foerschler in Belgrade, Montana. She was raised in Helena. She attended grade school... Full story
Cancer Network lantern fundraiser set for Nov. 24
The Cancer Network of Sanders County will once again host a lantern launch to honor those who have lost their battle with cancer, or friends and family who continue to fight the disease. The public can purchase lanterns and write messages on them...
Plains council ranks roadwork projects
In planning for next year, the Plains Town Council voted 5-1 to reprioritize the list of roads that need the most work and decided that Willis Street will be next to get a major overhaul. Walnut Street and Central Avenue had been number three on the...
Local artists help raise funds
The Sanders County Arts Council was pleased at the results of this year's "Do Your Bidding" fundraiser at the Paradise Center Saturday evening, raising $2,500 with their baked potato dinner and...
