Articles from the November 30, 2023 edition
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Election outcome stands in recount
Sanders County Elections staff on Wednesday conducted a recount of two municipal races. The votes for Thompson Falls City Council seats in Ward 1 and Ward 3 were recounted at the Sanders County Courth...
FESTIVE REMEMBRANCE
Cancer Network of Sanders County had a successful event with its annual Lantern Launch at downtown Plains for the first time. Shelley Bertrand, president of the nonprofit organization, felt it was a...
Legislators call for special session
The Montana Freedom Caucus (MFC) has called for a special legislative session to address tax concerns. MFC consists of 21 Republican legislators, including Senator Bob Brown and Representative Paul...
Plains woman to lead SC fair
The Sanders County Fair Commission selected a new fair manager at a special board meeting at the pavilion last Monday. "They all had some good qualities and strengths and weaknesses, and after...
Trust the process
On Tuesday, November 7, I was the only spectator in the lower courtroom of the Sanders County Courthouse as the ballots were counted for the municipal elections in Hot Springs and Thompson Falls. There were three election judges, Sanders County...
A year-round need
‘Tis the holidays. Each holiday season most of us generously share our good fortune with others. This includes donating food for food banks and Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets. My family does this each year. However, I want to remind everyone ...
Slice of Life
November. Thanksgiving. Gratitude. Gratefulness. All wonderful words and all worth considering. This is the month David and I celebrate our wedding anniversary. I am grateful that God sent him into...
Remember When?
SANDERS COUNTY C.C.C. by Fredi Pargeter and Glenn T. Garrison Note: The Civilian Conservation Corps was developed as a relief agency during the Great Depression years. President Roosevelt convinced Congress to create the C.C.C. which provided...
Question of the Week
DEBRA CASHMAN, Trout Creek - “I am not allowed to put it up until after the day after Thanksgiving.” JESSICA GAYTON, Thompson Falls - “We get a tree from the tree farm in Trout Creek and put it up the first week in December.” KATHY LOGAN, Plains...
Judge commends defendant for plea
Tabitha Dawn Ballard appeared for sentencing before Judge Molly Owen on Tuesday. Pursuant to a plea agreement between the parties, Ballard was sentenced to three years suspended for felony strangulation, two years deferred imposition of sentence on...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: T. Falls, 8; Plains, 7; Hot Springs, 3; Dixon, 2; Noxon, 1; Paradise, 1. Monday, November 20 Automated alarm call, Plains. Inmate transport. Suspicious activity, T. Falls. Suspicious activity, Hot Springs. Fish and game, T. Falls....
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Jordan Grapensteter, 28, failure to carry proof of insurance, 1st offense, $335; day speeding, $70. Travis Felts, 30, failure to have child under 6 & less than 60 lbs properly restrained, $85; speeding in a restricted zone,...
Plains kicks off holiday season
It was still November, but Santa Claus made an early stop in Plains and he even stuck around to help the Plains Lions Club with its annual tree lighting. Santa might have been the star of the show...
Spotlight on the Arts
Spotlight on the Arts Lyndsie Anzar – Noxon Schools Article by Karen Thorson Lyndsie Anzar, a seventh grader at Noxon Schools, is already a talented musician at 12 years of age. She began her m...
Churches unite for Thanksgiving
Members of local Lutheran, Methodist and Catholic churches led an ecumenical Thanksgiving service last week ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. The joint worship service last Tuesday was led by...
TFHS students get visit from motivational speaker
Resilience is a team sport, according to Pete Hall. Hall was invited to return to Thompson Falls High School last week by Principal Jodi Morgan. She first witnessed Hall's speaking ability when he...
Avalanche presentation planned
Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness and the Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center are planning a free avalanche education event for the community. The presentation will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, December 7, at the Whitepine Grange. From seasoned pros to...
ONE AT A TIME
ONE AT A TIME – A wild turkey takes crabapples from nearly bare branches one at a time. Even when she drops one, the turkeys on the ground scramble for the bite size treats....
Plains teen is ref of the year
A Plains teenager was selected as the 2023 Montana Youth Female Referee of the Year. The 18-year-old Claire Wrobleski was officially notified that she was the top female youth referee of the year. "I...
Laws earns three Northwest CMAs
Tanner Laws from Thompson Falls recently received three awards for his music. Laws was honored November 5 in Spokane in the Northwest Country Music Association as male vocalist, songwriter and local...
Athletes honored in postseason
With fall sports wrapped up, local athletes are being honored with All-Conference and All-State status. In District 14C volleyball, Noxon’s senior Mia Vogel earned All-State status, along with Charlo’s Karly Alder and Aida Cote. All were also nam...
Plains library happy with fundraiser results
The Plains Public Library held their first silent auction earlier this month. Bid to the Summit was held November 6-18. Items were on display at the library. People could bid in person or go to the library website and bid online. Over 20 donated...
Open Meadows: Keeping germs at bay
‘Tis the season for many fun gatherings of well meant hugs and gift giving. Sharing germs is never our intention so staying healthy keeps everyone happy and healthy through the cold winter months. Choosing what works for you is the best way to do t...
Sanders County Honor Roll
DIXON ELEMENTARY Fourth grade: Sid Boyd, HarleyMae Lindquist, Aaron Mock (4.0). Fifth grade: Liam Howard Sixth grade: Abram Boyd, Joey Matt, Alyra Porter, Madison Vanderburg. Seventh grade: Sonny Matt, Denzel Howard. Eighth grade: Alyson Bigcrane....
CROSSWORD SOLUTION
SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. EDHS 5. STATUE 11. REAPPEARANCE 14. REMARRY 15. TACOMA 18. SETAE 19. UMLAUT 21. TNT 23. INDY 24. AMASS 28. COIN 29. AD 30. HAET 32. ROE 33. HIT 35. CPA 36. NOH 39. ANAS 41. AB 42. ABET 44. GIDAR 46. HOAR 47. TAM 49. AEROBE 52.... Full story
