Articles from the November 29, 2018 edition
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County ready for flu season
’Tis the season for holidays, parties and … flu bugs. No cases of influenza have been confirmed in Sanders County, according to Sanders County Public Health Nurse Karen Morey. But the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DP...
TC man charged with five felonies
A Trout Creek man is facing five charges after allegedly attempting to start a fire at the Lakeside Motel and engaging in an hours-long standoff with police. West Flockerzi is facing felony charges of attempted arson, assault with a weapon, assault...
FDA: Romaine lettuce linked to E. coli outbreak likely from California
The FDA on Wednesday released information stating that the romaine lettuce linked to a multi-state E. coli outbreak likely came from California. The specific counties in California identified by the FDA include Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo,...
Lanterns f ill night's sky
The night sky over the county fairgrounds was dotted with colored lights last weekend as people's messages drifted to the heavens. Nearly a dozen people participated in the Cancer Network of Sanders...
Blue Slide project delayed
Residents on Blue Slide Road between Thompson Falls and Trout Creek may have noticed activity near where a culvert failed earlier this year, but consultant Brandon Coates said the project to replace the culvert has not yet begun. Coates, with RBCI,...
Our Viewpoint
Living in Montana, you learn early on how to navigate winter weather. We might complain about the snow, the cold, and the frequent icy roads. But you buckle up, drive slower, get out and shovel, and do what you can to make it so you can go about...
VA fails to explain denial
A letter for the many victims of the Montana veterans Choice Program. This program is highly promoted as helping and saving veterans lives. As a Choice Program Veteran, I did not expect a nine-month battle trying to get my life-threatening 911 emerge...
Montana Viewpoint
If you want to get the attention of the powers that be, you have to do something radical to call attention to yourself. A couple of years ago working-class Americans did that by electing Donald Trump...
Remember When?
5 YEARS AGO • DECEMBER 5, 1968 MUSEUM, AIRPORT GET TOP C. OF C. PRIORITIES State Sen. Eugene H. Mahoney was elected president of the Thompson Falls-Noxon Chamber of Commerce at the annual banquet Monday night at the Thompson River Ranch. In a...
Question of the Week
MIKE GILLMORE, Trout Creek – “Science and biology. I wasn’t good at math and English. But I found science and biology interesting.” JOHN LESTER, Missoula – “Actually, I liked social studies. We would all go to the auditorium where we watched mov...
Justice Court
Sanders County Sheriff’s Office Harry Behmerwohld Jr., 65, driving under the influence of alcohol, 3rd offense, $1,200 and 7 days jail. Matthew Carson, 47, night speeding, $120; operating without liability insurance in effect, 1st offense, $285. T...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulances: Noxon, 5; T. Falls, 5; Plains, 4; H. Springs, 3; Dixon QRU, 1. Sunday, November 18 Horse neglect, T. Creek. Child custody dispute, H. Springs. Vehicle parked in wrongful location, H. Springs. MT Fish & Game requested, bear confiscated,...
Strong finishes for county scientists
Results from the 2018 Montana Science Olympiad competition are out and students from Sanders County performed well. Noxon and Thompson Falls students attended the event at Montana State University...
Christmas music to follow parade
Once again the Rex Theatre will open its doors Saturday to the public to offer warmth and Christmas music after the annual Christmas on Main Street parade in Thompson Falls. The free Christmas show, now in its seventh consecutive year, will feature...
Claudia Irene Firmage
Claudia was known for being a "Mom" most of all. She was a beacon of light and a cheerful face. On Nov. 23, 1968, Claudia married Roderick Firmage. She had her twins, Justina and Jennifer while in... Full story
Willard Nathan Hanks, Jr.
Willard Nathan Hanks, Jr., "Bill" peacefully left this earth to go and live with his Heavenly Father November 19, 2018. He was born in Bozeman, Mont. February 15, 1932. He will be missed by his... Full story
Thomas Otto Farrenkopf
Thomas Otto Farrenkopf died on November 17, 2018 in Everett, Washington. He was 83. Tom was born December 2, 1934 in Middle Village, New York. He was the fourth of five children of Frank and Theresa F... Full story
Sanders County Honor Roll - First Quarter
Thompson Falls Elementary Students on the fourth grade honor roll list were Alex Albano, Alex Barrera, Aubrey Baxter, Hunter Berman, Sandy Bonney, Allie Borgmann, Everett Brotherton, Jesse Buchanan, Addyson Deal, Teagan Dorscher, Chase Helvey,...
County schools plan holiday concerts
Nothing spreads holiday cheer more than listening to carols sung by the youngsters we hold dear to our hearts. Schools throughout the county have been working hard to prepare musical entertainment to celebrate the holiday seasons. Hot Springs school...
Hunters make final push as season ends
Montana’s big game hunting season ended on Sunday, and the Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) check station in Thompson Falls saw a final push of hunters hoping to fill their freezers. “It was incredibly busy Saturday and Sunday,” FWP Biologist Bruce...
Community members discuss affordable housing
When it comes to affordable housing, the options are limited in Sanders County Patrick Malone of Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana (CAPNM) led a discussion among about 30 community members and agency representatives Nov. 14 at the sta...
Frosty foliage
Sanders County has yet to see its first significant snowfall of the year. But the chilly temperatures appear to have trees, shrubs and leaves frozen in time with the frosty fall mo...
It's time to play
And away we go... Busy practicing for their season debuts up to this point, western Montana athletes will hit the courts running and the mats wrestling this week as the winter prep sports seasons begin in earnest. In basketball, three of the county's...
Hawk wrestling team starts season Friday
The bar has been set high for Thompson Falls wrestling; and coach Ian Taylor wants to keep that bar up there on high. Taylor’s Blue Hawks enjoyed one of the more successful seasons in recent TFHS wrestling history last year as they won second p...
