Articles from the December 23, 2021 edition
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Red Sleighs grounded by weather
Sometimes even Santa gets delayed by weather. The Museum of Mountain Flying's Red Sleighs Over Montana program was set to take flight this week and vi...
State to lower speed limit near Quinn's
After many years of work, Quinn's Hot Springs Resort was able to get the speed limit lowered on the...
FINDING THE PERFECT TREE
Hunting season is officially over, but that didn't stop two Plains couples from taking to the woods...
Hope For Harlee continues mission
The Hope For Harlee Foundation is continuing its mission of raising funds for families fighitng...
Our Viewpoint
On Monday, I read a Christmas book to the kindergarten classes in Thompson Falls. The energy those kids have is amazing. The patience those teachers...
Appreciation for community
Dear Editor, We are all blessed to be part of an amazing community. Recently, the River Roadhouse in Trout Creek kindly opened their doors for a...
A Few Thoughts
As I’ve grown older, the glistening promise of the winter holiday has become a little tarnished. That’s not to say I haven’t had wonderful...
Montana Viewpoint
This is a story about a close friend who died and the wonderful message that he sent his dearest...
Remember When
121 YEARS AGO MARCH 30, 1900 THOMPSON STREET BUSY IN 1900 From The Plainsman NOTE: At the time this...
Question of the Week
CHRISTIE YAW, Thompson Falls - “I always looked forward to a book of Lifesavers in my stocking.” JAMES MURPHY, Thompson Falls - “We always put...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 4; Hot Springs, 3; Trout Creek, 2; T. Falls, 8; Paradise, 1; Heron, 1. Sunday, December 12 Motor vehicle crash, Camas. Trespass,...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Gerald Sykes, 42, driving under the influence, 2nd offense, $1,476.64, 14 days in jail; careless driving, $120. Cody Carr, 41,...
Taking presidential chances
Anyone leaning rightward politically was guaranteed to hate President Biden for beating Trump, and plenty of left-leaners don’t like Biden either;...
Volunteers bring holiday cheer
The hustle and bustle of the holiday spirit was alive and in full swing Tuesday morning at the...
Bowling Scores
MONDAY NITE GALS W L Nascar Freaks 40 20 Dangerous Dames 39 21 Rock’n Bowl 31 28 Talk of the Town 30.5 29.5 Dolls with Balls 30.5 29.5 Team Scr....
Paradise sewer board makes plan for moving forward
There weren't many agenda items on the monthly Sanders County Sewer District at Paradise meeting...
Arthur George Komanec
Arthur George Komanec, 79, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 in Clark Fork, Idaho. Art was... Full story
Bob Stowe
Bob Stowe, age 85, died unexpectedly December 11, 2021, in Hot Springs. Bob was born August 16,... Full story
Michael "Melo" Totzauer
Michael "Melo" Totzauer, 92, of Trout Creek, died peacefully at home with his loving wife of 63... Full story
CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA
With snow flurries steadily coming down, Santa Claus traded in his sleigh for a 1962 Pontiac...
CFVH nurse earns international award
Paula Stobie, RN, MN of Clark Fork Valley Hospital and Family Medicine Network was surprised and...
School receives bid for building
Thompson Falls Schools has been working to get a new building project off the ground. Last Wednesday they had a meeting with prospective contractors...
Christmas comes to Paradise by radio
Paradise dipped in holiday spirit Sunday when a grouchy old miser proclaimed his contempt of...
JOM presents award to Noxon Schools
In recognition of their support of veterans in the community, Joint Operation Mariposa (JOM)...