Articles from the December 27, 2018 edition
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T.Falls outlines sewer project costs
The City of Thompson Falls is being cautious as they move forward on a plan to connect the properties above the railroad tracks to a city sewer system and update the current treatment system. The Thompson Falls City Council met with Great West...
French granted new trial over ticket
After being found guilty at both the Justice and District level courts, Plains resident Mark French has taken a speeding ticket straight to the Supreme Court of the State of Montana and they have...
LET IT SNOW
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER – Even though winter seems to be hitting us a little later than usual, Lookout Pass is on target to having abundant snow this season. As of Monday morning, they reported 55 i...
Plains students take polar adventure
Students at Plains Elementary took an adventure through the north and south poles last week. The kindergarten through fourth grades traveled pole to pole on Thursday, learning about everything from...
Our Viewpoint
It seems the older we get, the faster the years fly by. And 2018 was no exception. Over the weekend, we were thinking about the past year. Each year, we comment on how time seems to fly. And each year, we get to the end of December and think "where...
Legislators must protect state's legacy
Dear Senator Fielder, Congratulations on your position as Chairperson of the Fish and Game Committee during this upcoming legislative session. I met you many years ago as you came door to door talking to folks in Plains and wanted to wish you well...
Letter writer was spot on in response
Regarding “Bigotry is not the answer” (Dec. 13, 2018), Jeannnie Burke’s response to Blaine Blackstone’s article “Street Smart” is right on target. Thank you, Jeannie! Jean Morrison, Plains...
Montana Viewpoint
It was early Christmas morning, around 5 o’clock. I had woken up and looked out the window to see a clear, moonlit night. A good time for a walk, I thought. I was 16 years old — almost, my birthday was the next day — and I rose and dressed quiet...
Remember When?
5 YEARS AGO • DECEMBER 24, 1968 LAW OFFICERS PASS OUT YULE BOXES TO NEEDY Sanders County sheriffs officers were playing the role of Santa Claus Monday as they delivered baskets of food, toys and other gifts to needy families in the Trout Creek, N...
Question of the Week
TY PARDEE, Thompson Falls — “My wife, Kim, and I had our son, Enzo, (It’s an Italian name). He weighed 7 lbs 5 ounces." REX DENISON, Thompson Falls – “I sold my house for my asking price.” MIKE FLAMAN, Thompson Falls – “My wife and I went to Hawaii...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulances: Noxon, 4; T. Falls, 6; Plains, 4; H. Springs, 3; Dixon QRU, 2. Sunday, December 16 Deputy flagged down to assist motorist who ran out of gas, Hwy. 200, T. Falls. Coroner requested, Plains. Power outage in Paradise. Arrest made for parole...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Catalina Mitchell, 41, day speeding, $70. Jennifer Ivy, 47, speeding in a restricted zone, $65. Cheryl Rauckhorst, 55, day speeding, $20. Stephen Jones, 68, seatbelt violation, $20. Yvonne Anderson, 27, seatbelt violation,...
Noxon youth center closes its doors
After 12 years of providing Noxon's youth with free entertainment and a hangout headquarters, Diane Marich is closing the Lighthouse Center with a heavy heart. "The kids have changed, and they just...
TFHS students show off talents in winter show
Thompson Falls High School hosted a talent show in the gymnasium on Dec. 21. Ten participants decided to get up on the stage to show their classmates what they've got. One of the contestants, Josh...
When it comes to tobacco, it's OK to be a quitter
Every year, thousands of Montanans look to the New Year for a fresh opportunity to change their lives for the better. For Montanans who use tobacco, a great way to accomplish this is to quit for good. While some people have been able to quit...
Boreal owls f ill forest with joyful sounds
After the snowfall, Old Man Winter rests. He is warm now, with his long white hair flowing down his shoulders. After conjuring up infinite patterns of snowflakes, each one unique, and gently laying down the soft blanket of albescence, he tucks his...
Bonita Paulette Sheffer Vulles Dodd
The day the music died. Although we can no longer hear her, Bonita Paulette Sheffer Vulles Dodd, is still singing, but now she is harmonizing with the family and friends who were waiting to greet her... Full story
Lawrence "Larry" Richard McKenzie
On December 21, 2018, Lawrence "Larry" Richard McKenzie left this world for the next at his beloved Little Bit Ranch on the Blue Slide Road. He was 80 years old. He went out as quiet and noble as he... Full story
Brain games challenge Plains students
The students of Plains High School and Junior High got to spend their last official school day of 2018 playing games and competing on teams in the annual Brain Bash competition. There was a total of...
FWP seeks comment on deer hunting regulations
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting four upcoming public meetings to discuss deer populations and potential future management strategies for hunting seasons in northwest Montana. FWP Region 1 staff are hoping to engage the public in an open...
Couple dedicated to sharing luxury
"It is not ours, we are just stewards of it. We want others to enjoy it," commented Randy McMillian, owner of The Lodge at Trout Creek. Having been in the hospitality business for 14 years, McMillian...
Phillips 66 gives $50k to TF schools
It wasn’t that long ago that teachers were using chalkboards. The mess of the dust and banging the erasers to clean them off. Then came white boards and the cutting-edge technology of dry-erase m...
FWP community pond program funds available
Groups or individuals interested in constructing or improving a community fishing pond have until Feb. 1 to apply for a Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Community Pond Program grant. The objective of the Community Pond Program is to enhance fishing...
Comebacks lead to county wins
It was a tale two big comebacks at TFHS Thursday night, with the hometown Lady Hawks rallying to win over the Trotters in the first game and the Plains Horsemen coming back to prevail over the Blue Ha...
Keg Bowl set for Saturday
Football is a game for young men but some pigskin crazies in this part of the world think they can play the demanding sport forever if they want to. Those kind of crazies will be out there trying to prove they can still play (or maybe find out that...
