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 visit rural communities throughout the area. However, winter weather canceled the event. A snowstorm M...
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 stretch of Montana Highway 135 between Camp Bighorn and the resort. The original speed limit was 70...
FINDING THE PERFECT TREE
Hunting season is officially over, but that didn't stop two Plains couples from taking to the woods in search of their quarry. Instead of rifles, they were armed with saws in a quest for the perfect...
Hope For Harlee continues mission
The Hope For Harlee Foundation is continuing its mission of raising funds for families fighitng cancer with specially created scented candles. Doing so will effectively give two gifts this holiday...
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 have is even more amazing. I learned a lot about Christmas from the kindergarten classes. I learned...
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 charity event to help the SCSO Christmas Relief Fund and a local family that recently lost their home...
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 Christmases, because I have, but there have been some horrendous ones, as well. I think that’s true of many pe...
Montana Viewpoint
This is a story about a close friend who died and the wonderful message that he sent his dearest companion, Gael, with the help of some very caring, nameless people who took care of him alive, and...
Remember When
4 YEARS AGO MARCH 30, 1900 THOMPSON STREET BUSY IN 1900 From The Plainsman NOTE: At the time this article was written there was no Sanders County, which was established in 1906. What we now know as...
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 treats for the dogs in their own stockings, individually wrapped.” JASON SHEDROCK, Thompson Falls - “For...
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, T. Falls. Road hazard, debris on road, T. Falls. Assist motorist/citizen, T. Falls. Assist...
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, day speeding, $20. Kyle Weeks, 21, day speeding, $20. Carson Lilja, 29, seatbelt violation, $20....
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; add in the big spending bill which must certainly worry anyone who dislikes running the country on b...
Volunteers bring holiday cheer
The hustle and bustle of the holiday spirit was alive and in full swing Tuesday morning at the Valley Bank in Thompson Falls as volunteers gathered to help take part in the Sheriff's Relief Fund....
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. Game: Rock n’ Bowl, 465; Scr. Series: Rock n’ Bowl, 1258; Hcp. Game: Rock n’ Bowl, 677; Hcp. Series:...
Paradise sewer board makes plan for moving forward
There weren't many agenda items on the monthly Sanders County Sewer District at Paradise meeting last week. The four board members present met at the Paradise water pump house and authorized the...
Arthur George Komanec
Arthur George Komanec, 79, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 in Clark Fork, Idaho. Art was born on July 14, 1942, in Hannibal, Wisconsin to Paul and Eleanor Komanec. After his schooling in... Full story
Bob Stowe
Bob Stowe, age 85, died unexpectedly December 11, 2021, in Hot Springs. Bob was born August 16, 1936, in Arlee, Montana. He was raised on a ranch near Baker, Montana, then later moved to Colorado. He... Full story
Michael "Melo" Totzauer
Michael "Melo" Totzauer, 92, of Trout Creek, died peacefully at home with his loving wife of 63 years by his side on November 21, 2021. Michael was born in Pilsen, Czechoslovakia, to Joseph and Maria... Full story
CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA
With snow flurries steadily coming down, Santa Claus traded in his sleigh for a 1962 Pontiac convertible and Rudolph for driver Ken Saner of Plains. The Plains Christmas Extravaganza, which has also...
CFVH nurse earns international award
Paula Stobie, RN, MN of Clark Fork Valley Hospital and Family Medicine Network was surprised and honored with The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses at a reception that was held for her at Hot...
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 to look at bids. One contractor, Swank Enterprises, offered to do the project at a rough bid of...
Christmas comes to Paradise by radio
Paradise dipped in holiday spirit Sunday when a grouchy old miser proclaimed his contempt of Christmas. Much of his life was apparently wrapped in his disdain for the holiday, but within 90 minutes...
JOM presents award to Noxon Schools
In recognition of their support of veterans in the community, Joint Operation Mariposa (JOM) presented the Meritorious School Award to Noxon Schools at last week's school board meeting. JOM vice...
