Articles from the December 14, 2017 edition
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Remembering loved ones lost
Forty-one people took part in the 2017 Clark Fork Valley Hospital Hospice Tree of Life ceremony, held this year at the Paradise Center last Wednesday evening. "The event went really well and we do...
Rescued dogs contract virus
The old adage, "no good deed goes unpunished," rings true again – as staffers at Thompson River Animal Care Shelter found out. And the pain dished out came from an all too familiar source in the c...
Heated farewell for Plains mayor
Plains Mayor Greg Eitelberg hoped his final town council meeting would go quickly and smoothly – he was wrong. "I thought it was going to be a quick 10-minuter. I only had one item on the agenda," said Eitelberg, who turns the reins over to Dan R...
USAC moves forward with Mexico operation
After years of waiting, Thompson Falls' U.S. Antimony Corporation's (USAC) subsidiary company, USAMSA, recently announced they received approval to move forward with a cyanide leach plant operation...
Our Viewpoint: Reality check for how you make people feel
When you work for any sizable company or are in a government position, you get sensitivity and harassment training. Lessons of how your actions and words affect other people are prevalent. Lately we are bombarded of allegations of misconduct by...
Montana Viewpoint: America's political parties are driving us apart
Do the political parties serve the people they claim to represent, or do they use the people as a tool to advance the agendas of the party power brokers? That’s kind of a chicken or the egg q...
Remember When?
MEMORIES OF WHITEPINE (Excerpt from Crosscuts and Rails) By Helen Haase My mother, sister, and I arrived in White Pine late on the night of October 1, 1905. Notice the name – it was the original name given by the Northern Pacific Railroad and was o...
Justice Court
Sanders County Sheriff’s Office Christopher Mischenko, 35, $335, Obstructing a peace officer. Byron Ruen, 28, $120, day speeding. Jacob Young, 20, $185, possessing intoxicating substances while under age. Elizabeth White, 48, $285 and 2 days jail, d...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulances: Noxon, 2; T. Falls, 5; Plains, 5; H. Springs, 4; Dixon QRU, 1. Sunday, December 3 Partner/family member assault, T. Falls. Arrests made for DUI drugs or alcohol, H. Springs. Welfare check requested, T. Falls. Vehicle vs. deer on Hwy....
What do you think has been the best invention?
CAROL SMITH, Thompson Falls – "Computer email. You Can keep in touch with your relatives and it doesn't cost you a thing." KATHY WINKLE, Sagle, Idaho – "The cellphone. It's the only phone I have. No landline." GARY McGRAW, Plains – "Being a bachel...
Rex to show vintage movie filmed in Montana
It's a cause that needs constant assistance, and an investment that pays out in dividends. The historic building that is the Rex Theatre is the only building that serves the original purpose for...
Commissioners gather comments on position changes
County Commissioners held a public meeting last Thursday regarding possible changes to personnel and staffing in the county operations. The idea has been tossed around for years to consolidate the duties of the County Clerk and Re...
Elks gather warm gear for kids
What would you do for the community with $4,000? That was a question pondered by a group of ladies at the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge in Thompson Falls when deciding where to use the Grant of Gratitude and Elks Anniversary...
Elks hoopsters move on to district tourney
Youth turned out to participate in the Elks Lodge Annual Hoop Shoot. Participants do their best to hit shots from the free throw line in elimination rounds to move on in the national competition. Sunday, November 5, found shooters at the line in...
Allen Dykstra
Allen Dykstra passed away Nov. 27, 2017 at his home near Thompson Falls after a long, hard battle with cancer. Allen was born April 10, 1942 to Henry & Delta (Parrish) Dykstra, the 13th of 14 children... Full story
Richard (Dick) Edison Morkert
Richard (Dick) Edison Morkert passed away on Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, in Las Vegas, Nev., due to complications from a vehicle accident on Sept. 18, 2017. Dick was on his way to scout out his new... Full story
Classes on successful farming offered
If you are a high school 4-H member and interested in making an income through farming or ranching, there will be classes offered in Plains you might want to check out. Beginning in January, sessions aimed toward developing skills in financing, risk...
Keeping it Green
The holiday season usually brings lots of happiness - and waste. On average Americans throw away 25 percent more garbage from Thanksgiving to New Year's than any other time, resulting in 1 million...
Northern Lights issues refund checks
This month, Northern Lights, Inc. (NLI) electrical cooperative will distribute over $1 million of capital credit refund checks to its members who purchased power in 1987 and 1988. Capital credits are one of the unique features of a cooperative, and...
A Love for Learning
Hattie Neesvig, a 12-year-old Trout Creek resident, is in her second season of sharing her love for reading and learning with the children of Sanders County. She has once again teamed up with Sanders...
Plains rallies for injured resident
Santa Claus is known for giving presents, but last week he stopped in at Quinn's Hot Springs Resort to show a 7-week-old puppy at a "Plains Family Benefit." "To have all those people come out to help...
Interest shown for local scouts
Prepared. For life. The motto Boy Scouts of America base their program on. Preparing young boys physically, mentally and spiritually to become positive citizens in society, while emphasizing on outdoor experiences and survival skill development. Is...
Sheriff identifies Trout Creek shooter, victim
Sanders County Sheriff’s Office has identified the suspect in a Nov. 25 shooting as William Tyree. According to a statement released by Sheriff Tom Rummel, Tyree, 64, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after shooting 83-year-old Charles Moore d...
Blue Hawks champs in Superior tournament
by John Hamilton That championship look. The Thompson Falls Blue Hawk wrestling team not only has that championship look this season, they already have a team championship firmly in their hands after...
P-HS commemorates Kenny
Kenny will always be there now, looking in on the proceedings at his beloved Plains High School. PHS officials made sure of that last week. In tribute to the late, great Kenny Lee Marjerrison, Plains...
